JANUARY OUTINGS
Each Tuesday and Thursday, January 5 through January 28 (January 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, and 28), the following walk will take place:
Brisk Morning Walk (1A) Davis
Brisk 4-mile loop via Davis greenbelts and bike paths. May include Davis wildlife ponds, UC Davis campus, downtown Davis, Village Homes, or UC Arboretum. Meet 8 a.m. at Peets Coffee in Market Place Shopping Center, corner of Sycamore Lane & West Covell Blvd. (from Hwy.113, exit east on West Covell Blvd.). Not limited to singles. From one to two hours’ time. Leader: M.C. Carter <mccarter@ucdavis.edu> or 530.758.3151.
January 3, Sunday
Ski and Snowshoe, Robb’s Hut (not a Sierra Club Event)
Join the El Dorado Nordic Ski Patrol on a tour up to Robb’s Hut and back. This is a 1,200 foot gain and 6 miles round trip. This trip is open to the public and is an opportunity to invite family and friends on an EDNSP event. No dogs. Meet at the Safeway in Pollack Pines at 8:00 a.m. near the bank. Chain controls on Hwy 50 cancels. Contact the leader with questions: Ted Lenzie 916.985.6144 or Clubted@Gmail.com (See www.ednsp.org)
January 9, Saturday
Ski/Snowshoe (3C) Picketts and Hawkins Peak (Sacramento)
We will start from Hope Valley and head south. Ski about 11 miles round trip and over 3,000 feet of gain. Limited to 8. Bring the 10 essentials and a snow shovel is required. Please do not contact me after 7 p.m. the day before. No dogs. Must be in great shape. Leader: Ted Lenzie 916.985.6144 or Clubted@Gmail.com
Day Hike (2A) Canyon Creek Trail (Sierra Nevada Group)
This trail follows the North Fork of the Yuba River past Cherokee Creek to Canyon Creek. Canyon Creek is a feeder creek almost as large as the Yuba. The hike has 300 feet elevation gain and is 3.5 miles one way. We will pass through many historic sites and cross a foot bridge across Cherokee Creek. We will view and discuss the impact of the sites with the natural environs. Call for meeting location and time. Carpool to trailhead. Leader: Rick Ramos 530-478-1454
January 9, Saturday
River Paddle (Class 1) Feather River (Sacramento Group)
Explore the Oroville Wildlife Area by canoe or kayak. We will travel through a mixed riparian forest and observe waterfowl and terrestrial species, maybe even spot a bald eagle. Participants must provide their own boats, paddles, and PFD’s. Please leave your phone number and e-mail address. Call Rod Hall 916.631.7643, or Holly Wenger 916.482.5592 for details.
Ski/Snowshoe (2B) Round and Meiss Lake (Sacramento)
About 8 miles and at least 1,500 feet of gain, and it can be strenuous depending on snow conditions. Limited to 8. Bring the essentials, and a snow shovel is required. Please do not contact me after 7 p.m. the day before. No dogs. Must be in good shape. Leader: Ted Lenzie (916) 985-6144 or Clubted@Gmail.com
January 17, Sunday
Day Hike (Hike Rating 2A) American River Canyon (Placer)
Enjoy a pleasant 8-mile loop in the foothills near Cool. We will travel through rolling hills and stately oaks and have distant vistas, maybe even snow-capped Sierras, several times during our hike. Bring lunch; sorry, no dogs. Rain cancels. E-mail leader for details. Leader: Kath Giel: kath@mysite.com.
Ski and Snow Shoe, Loon Lake (not a Sierra Club Event)
Join the El Dorado Nordic Ski Patrol on a tour at Loon Lake area. Trips less than a 1,000 foot gain and 5 miles round trip. This trip is open to the public and is an opportunity to invite family and friends on an EDNSP event. Chain controls on Hwy 50 cancels. Meet at the Chalet at Loon Lake at 9:00 a.m. This is at the end of Ice House road, just follow the signs. Contact the leader with questions: Ted Lenzie 916.985.6144 or Clubted@Gmail.com (See www.ednsp.org)
River Paddle (Class 1) Big & Albion Rivers (Sacramento Group)
We will car camp at Van Damme State Park and paddle the Big River on Saturday and the Albion River on Sunday. Participants must provide their own boats, paddles, and PFD’s. Call Larry Deckard at 916.207.2191 or e-mail at ladeckard@sbcglobal.net for information.