Quarterly Meeting Wed Jan 30th 7- 9 PM

What’s happening on the LA River?

Details in Activities listings on p. 5 inside.

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Since 1976 Sierra Club Palos Verdes – South Bay Group / Angeles Chapter Jan-Feb 2013

PV-SB Group, Sierra Club PO Box 2464, PVP, CA 90274 http://angeles.sierraclub.org/pvsb

Chair's Corner: Looking Forward, Looking Back

The end of a year, and the beginning of a new year: it’s a time to reflect on the past and to think about challenges and opportunities on the horizon of the New Year.

One challenge of the New Year will be recruiting new leaders. One of our most popular hikes over many years has been the monthly Moonlight Hike on the Friday before the full moon. Hugh Pendleton, after 30 or 40 years coordinating the moonlight hikes, is stepping down. So we need somebody to step up and fill his shoes. We also need hikers to go through the Sierra Club leadership training process to become new leaders. Current leaders will mentor you. See http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ltc/ for details. The next introductory seminar on leadership training will be April 13, 2013.

Conservation issues of the past year will continue to challenge us into 2013. The issue of the AES power plant in Redondo Beach, covered in another article, will be addressed by voters in March.

Issues related to trail use, education, and enforcement in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve will be on the agenda of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council January 29. At the last meeting on this topic, the City Council clearly heard from the public that (Chair, Page 2)

Sea Otters Allowed

to Come Home by Eva Cicoria

Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a ruling officially terminating a 25-year-old southern sea otter translocation program, effective January 18, 2013. The decision means that sea otters will be allowed to roam freely along the California Coast, potentially, naturally, re-establishing their range into southern California waters.

In 1977, southern sea otters were listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Hunted to near extinction, for their pelts, in the 18th and 19th centuries, sea otters that once roamed the California Coast and beyond were sent to remote San Nicolas Island in 1987 under a program intended to establish a safe zone that would protect them from further losses in the event of an oil spill or other environmental catastrophe as well as from the impacts of commercial fishing. Sea otters were “banned” south of Point Conception.

Most of the otters that were relocated to San Nicolas Island left the island within days, some swimming back well over the 75-miles the most (Otters, Page 2)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE *voting officer

Group & Political Chair, Alt Chapter Rep

Al Sattler* 310-831-0032

Vice Chair

vacant*

Secretary

Diane Wood* 310-245-8965

Treasurer

Sandy Graham* 714-282-5661

Chapter Rep.

Hersh Kelley* 310-832-0013

Conservation Co-Chair

Dave Wiggins* 310-529-2051

Conservation Co-Chair

& Foggy View Editor

Eva Cicoria* 310-648-9784

Outings & Safety Chair

Keith Martin* 310-530-1268

Programs & Social Chair

Joyce White* 310-383-5247

Special Projects

John Wessel* 310-377-8047

Membership Chair

Bill Lavoie* 310-378-8723

Website Coordinator

Terry Bass 310-539-8227

Webmaster

Michael Moore 310-398-8219

Publicity

Paul Rosenberger 310-545-3531

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Walkin,' Knockin,' and Talkin' for Cleaner Air and a Better Waterfront

By Al Sattler

The Sierra Club has endorsed the No Power Plant Measure A initiative in Redondo Beach. Measure A, which would rezone the AES Power plant site to eliminate the power plant, will be on the ballot for the March election. The old power plant must be shut down because it has been sucking in ocean water for cooling, and killing marine life by cooking it. AES proposes to build a new power plant there and operate it more frequently than the old one, so it will actually make more air pollution. The California Independent System Operator has implied that this plant is not needed to maintain grid reliability. Removing the power plant will remove blight, improve the waterfront, and improve Redondo Beach.

If you live in Redondo Beach, please vote for Measure A. Whether you live in Redondo Beach or not, we really need you to spend a couple hours on a weekend walkin', knockin', and talkin'—walking door-to-door, knocking on people's doors, handing them some information about Measure A, and briefly talking with them about it. I have found people to be friendly and receptive; you get a little exercise; and you get to admire some nice gardens and houses. And you are helping to clean up the Redondo Beach waterfront. I walked and talked to the registered voters on two streets on a Sunday afternoon and found it a pleasant experience. Please call Melanie Cohen at (310) 374-4284 or email info@nopowerplant.com. Say that you are a member of the Sierra Club and would like to help.

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direct route would take them to the mainland and others dying along the way. The ban on otters south of Point Conception prevented the otters from naturally repopulating the southern part of their range, since any found there were captured and removed to areas further north.

The program was deemed a failure and abandoned in 1993. A series of lawsuits followed: fishermen suing the USFWS to enforce the “no otter zone” and environmental groups suing for greater protection for the otters. Meanwhile, in 2003, the USFWS recommended revising the otter recovery plan. It has taken a decade to analyze alternatives to the relocation program and issue a ruling.

When the new ruling becomes effective, the otters will be under the protection of the ESA and Marine Mammal Protection Act. Any development will have to consider impacts on otters.

The otters’ return to the southern coast is expected to reduce the sea urchin population, which in turn will allow kelp beds to be restored to healthy levels, returning balance to the ocean ecosystem. ____________________________________________ (Chair, from page 1) on many trails, mountain bike use excludes other uses. Many hikers and equestrians are afraid to be on the same trails as mountain bikes. For further information, please call John Wessel (310) 377-8047.

If you have any ideas for new projects, if you would like to help with our ongoing projects, please call or email a member of our Executive Committee. We meet the first Wednesday of most months.

Thank you to all our leaders and members who have helped to make the Palos Verdes-South Bay Regional Group one of the most active groups in the Angeles Chapter!

Sea otters, here at Elkhorn Slough north of Monterey, CA, may

soon roam the Southern California Coast. (photo by Eva Cicoria)

Hike leader, Bill Lavoie, and his wife, Karen, serving cookies and

hot cider after the holiday lights hike through Sleepy Hollow

December 17. (photo by Eva Cicoria)

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An Unexpected Outcome by Betsy Adams

It was a dark and stormy night. No, no -- that’s not how all stories start. Our story started on a clear, sunny, crisp day in December of 1987. I had been hiking since July of that year with the PVSB Sierra Club Thursday night conditioning hike group. Since I had a high school senior son still living at home, I rarely went on weekend hikes, though. That weekend my son and daughter went to a U2 concert in Arizona, so I decided to go on the monthly Sunday brunch hike.

The hike itself started at the end of Crenshaw. Afterwards, I joined the group having brunch at Mimi’s Café in Torrance. We randomly filled in the tables and ordered beverages. I ended up at a table that was completely filled with men. At one point, all of the men were discussing the basket of herb teas that the waitress had brought me. I noticed the man sitting across from me had strikingly beautiful blue eyes. As we were leaving, I invited him to the New Year’s Eve hike that fell on Thursday that year.

After Christmas, I visited a college friend in San Diego and almost decided not to hike on New Year’s Eve. At the last minute, I went to our Sierra Club meeting place and was surprised to see the same man there. We talked while hiking and discussed whether or not to attend the party after the hike. When we got back to our cars, Bill asked for my phone number. It didn’t take him many days to call and ask for a date. Unfortunately, I was scheduled to go with my son to a volleyball meet the night in question. I was afraid he would think I was just putting him off, but he called again. This time he asked if I had a bicycle. I had one, but hadn’t been on it for a while. On the bike ride, I had a flat tire so we walked my bike back to his car. I was amazed that he remained calm and unfazed by the inconvenience.

That was the beginning of a long and wonderful friendship that blossomed into a romance. Bill Leighton and I were married on April 19, 1992 and continue to hike together almost every Thursday and other times as well.

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PV-SB GROUP LEADERS

Current leaders active in the PV-SB Group

Name Phone Rating Frank Atkin 310-378-5008 I

Terry Bass 310-539-8227 O

Bob Beach 310-375-0898 M

Alix Benson 310-379-8066 O

Richard Boardman 310-374-4371 M

Barry Bonnickson 310-519-0778 O

Dennis Bosch 310-328-3874 O

Stephen Bradford 310-993-5501 O

Sharon Brossier 310-376-1416 O

Ursula Carmody 310-539-2259 O

Karen Cassimatis 619-955-5458 I

Brooks Chadwick 310-544-0600 O

Dorie Chadwick 310-544-0600 O

Arlene Chao 310-541-3902 O

Maggie Coble 310-378-9743 O

Michael Coble 310-378-9743 O

Mike Dillenback 310-378-7495 I

Debra DuVall 310-214-1873 O

Emile Fiesler 720-834-2878 O

Sandy Graham 714-282-5661 O

Kevin Gray 310- 631 2337 O

Greg Hitchings 310-541-3902 O

Dave Hixson 310-676-8848 O

Barry Holchin 310-378-3780 M

Susan Johnson 310-545-4235 O

Liz Kennedy 310-547-1320 O

Donna Lauck 310-541-4416 O

Bill Lavoie 310-378-8723 O

Keith Martin 310-530-1268 M

Jacques Monier 310-320-1249 O

Mary Beth Oubre 310-640-8386 O

Cindy Pardi 818-346-6257 O

Richard Pardi 818-346-6257 O

Kent Schwitkis 310-540-5558 I

Judy Shane 310-379-1111 O

Zoltan Stroll 310-378-8975 O

Jerry Trager 310-316-7843 O

Lois Vile 310-316-7843 O

Linda Werk 310-676-6171 O

Phil Wheeler 310-346-2619 I

Joyce White 310-383-5247 O Catherine Whittington 310-532-2380 O

Diane Wood 310-245-8965 O

Linda Wooldridge 310-376-2542 O

Next Submission Deadline Foggy View February 10, 2013

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Weekly Activities

Conditioning Hikes: Wear lug sole boots. Arrive early. Rain cancels. Bring red lens flashlight.

Monday Nights O: Palos Verdes Estates: Slow mod. 2 hr, 4-6 mi hike. Not for beginners. Leave 6:30 PM at

Malaga Cove Plaza Neptune's Fountain. Rain

cancels. Ldrs: Bill Lavoie, Jacques Monier, Zoltan Stroll.

Tuesday Nights O: San Pedro/PV: Strenuous 2 hr, 5-8 mi hike. Not for beginners. Leave 6:30 PM from 8th and Averill. Ldrs: Brooks Chadwick, Barry Bonnickson, Joyce White, Dorie Chadwick, Jacques Monier.

Tuesday Nights O: Hermosa/Manhattan Beach: Mod. 1½ hr, 4 mi hike on greenbelt and hilly streets. Good for beginners. Leave 7:00 PM from far end of parking lot of Hermosa Valley School (1645 Valley Dr). Ldrs: Sharon Brossier, Alix Benson, Susan Johnson.

Thursday Nights O: Palos Verdes Peninsula: Strenuous 2 hr, 5-8 mi hike, flat/hilly streets/trails. Up to 5 hiking groups: slow, slow mod, mod, fast mod, fast. Not for beginners. Leave 6:30 PM from parking lot near Rite Aid Drugs at Hawthorne & Silver Spur. Ldrs: Linda Werk, Brooks Chadwick, Joyce White, Jacques Monier, Bill Lavoie, Judy Shane, Dorie Chadwick, Jerry Trager, Lois Vile, Zoltan Stroll.

Saturday Hikes: For all Sat hikes, wear lug sole boots, bring a snack & water. If you anticipate rain, wear rain gear, See locations & other details in Activities listings & http://angeles.sierraclub.org/pvsb

Monthly Activities

Executive Committee Meeting. First Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM the PVSB Group Executive Committee meets to discuss matters relevant to the Group. Meeting open to all Sierra Club members. Call secretary for meeting location.

Moonlit Hikes in Palos Verdes O. Friday before or on full moon. Meet 7:30 PM. Easy to moderate 1.5-2 hr hike in Palos Verdes hills. Go for pizza afterwards. See website for details.

Manhattan Beach Hike & Brunch O. First Sunday of every month at 9 AM. Easy 4-5 mi, 300' gain, 2 hr hike on streets, trails, ocean strand. Restrooms available. Optional brunch at local restaurant after hike. Meet by police memorial (1901 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach, under giant oak tree by tennis courts). Bring water, walking shoes, sun hat. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Lois Vile, Jerry Trager.

Bus/Air Trips. See details in listings that follow.

Jan 19-21, 2013 Sat-Mon O: Death Valley Bus Trip Feb 12-17, 2013 Tue-Mon O: Alaskan Northern Lights Quest Fly & Bus Trip May 25-28, 2013 Sat-Tues O: Zion & Bryce National Parks Bus Trip Jun 15, 2013 Sat O: Palm Springs / San Jacinto Tram Outing Aug 8-11 Thu-Sun O: Mammoth -Yosemite Bus Trip

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PV-SB GROUP ACTIVITIES

Symbols used for outings: walk, hiking, flight,

backpack, educational, conservation, canine,

bird watching, slides, moonlit hike, bus

trip, flowers, skiing, lodge, trail work, snow shoeing . __________________________________________________________

Jan 1 Tues O: New Year's Day in the Santa Monica's: Start out the New Year right with a 9-mile hike in beautiful Santa Ynez Cyn. Elevation gain is 1,400 ft. No beginners or tigers. Bring water, lunch, rain gear, and wear lug sole boots. Meet at 8:30 AM at the trailhead, which can be reached from the Santa Monica Fwy (10). Drive N on PCH to Sunset; go rt or Et on Sunset 0.3 mile; turn lt onto Palisades Dr and continue

IMPORTANT NOTICES 1. In order to participate on one of the Sierra Club's outings, you will

need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please see http://sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms or call 415-977-5528.

2. In the interest of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.

3. CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

See the PV-SB website (http://angeles.sierraclub.org/pvsb) for the most up-to-date information on all activities.

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up hill 2.4 miles. Turn lt on Vereda de la Montura, and proceed down a short hill, which ends at the entrance to the trail. Street parking is available. Exceedingly heavy rain cancels. Ldrs: Judy Shane, Jacques Monier & Catherine Whittington.

Jan 5 Sat O: Malaga Cove Hike: Moderate 6 mi, 600’ gain. Meet 8:00 AM. at the Malaga Cove Plaza fountain (Palos Verdes Dr W & Via Corta). The route covers trails and fire roads overlooking Bluff Cove with panoramic views. Ldrs: Barry Bonnickson & Alix Benson.

Jan 6 - Sun O: Manhattan Beach Hike/Brunch See Monthly Activities

Jan 12 Sat O: Friendship Park Hike: Mod 7 mi, 1000’gain. Meet 8:00 AM in parking lot for Bogdanovich Rec Center (from S. Western Ave & W 9th St, in San Pedro, go west one block to Friendship Park Dr, then up the hill, turn lt at intersection, proceed to parking lot). Route covers trails in Friendship Pk, Marymount, Switchback, and San Ramon Trails. Ldrs: Barry Bonnickson & Emile Fiesler.

Jan 18–21 Fri-Mon I: (With Wilderness Adventures Section): MLK Weekend in Wawona: Rideshare Fri to stay in a cabin in the Wawona area near Yosemite’s south entrance. Join leaders for low intermediate x-cntry ski and snowshoe each day at Badger Pass and other areas. On your own you can downhill or track ski, ice skate or simply explore Yosemite Valley in the winter. Cost includes 3 nights lodging in modern cabin with all amenities (2-4 per bedroom with shared bathrooms and kitchen), 3 continental breakfasts, 3 lunch fixings, Sat and Sun group dinner. Send $260 (Wilderness Adventures-$40 cancel penalty, no refund of balance after 12/12 unless trip is full and suitable replacement found), 2 SASE (or 1 SASE and email), H&W phones, recent ski experience (if joining Xctry skiing) to Ldr: Keith Martin; asst: Beth Powis Martin. Snow Shoe Ldrs: Sharon Moore & Sherry Ross.

Jan 19 Sat O: Central Peninsula Hike: Mod 7 mi, 600’gain, 2.5 hr. Meet at Rolling Hills Estates City Hall, NW corner of Crenshaw & Palos Verdes Dr

North, at 8:00 AM.. Trails: Moccasin, Howlett, Valmonte Cyn, Via Palomino. Ldrs: Barry Bonnickson and Jerry Pupa.

Jan 19-21 Sat-Mon O; Death Valley Bus Trip: LA and Orange County pickups. Visit Death Valley National Park at the best time of the year for hiking. Our trip will offer a choice of hikes all three days into canyons, up buttes, and across sand dunes; or bring a book and read next to the large warm spring fed swimming pool and look over the majestic Panamint Mountains or visit Scotty’s Castle; or take a horseback ride; or play golf. You saw the Valley on Huell Howser’s and other PBS programs, now come and see it for yourself. We stay at Furnace Creek Ranch in the heart of the valley, 2 people/2 beds per room. Leave Sat AM from Redondo Beach then from Orange County, return Mon eve. Cost includes bus, driver gratuity, lodging, daily social hours, bus drinks/snacks. $40 cancellation penalty, balance refundable until Dec 10th, then only if trip is full. Send 1 large SASE with email (2 SASE w/o email), H & W phones, and check for $286 payable to Sierra Club to the reservation, Linda Berler, 2350 W 238th St, Torrance, Ca 90501. Co-Ldrs Sandy Graham, Alix Benson, Dave Hixson & Jerry Trager.

Jan 25 Fri O: Moonlite Hike in Palos Verdes Estates: Leave from Neptune's Fountain in center of Malaga Cove Plaza: 7:30 PM Malaga Cove Plaza, Via Almar & Palos Verdes Dr N. Marvelous vistas across Santa Monica Bay. Rain cancels. Wear sturdy shoes for muddy trails. Go for pizza afterwards. Ldrs: Steve Bradford and Dennis Bosch.

Jan 26 Sat O: Miraleste Trails Hike: Moderate 6 mi, 1000’gain. Meet at 8:00 AM in the parking lot of Peck Park in San Pedro. The entrance to the park is at the South East corner of Western Ave and West Crestwood St. We will meet about 100 yards into the first parking lot. Ldrs: Barry Bonnickson and Judy Shane.

Jan 30th Wed : PVSB Sierra Club Quarterly Meeting 7-9 pm. LA River Revitalization. Carol Armstrong, project manager overseeing the LA River revitalization efforts, will share slides and discuss the City of Los Angeles' plan for the LA River, which envisions an extensive network of parks, trails, wildlife habitat, recreation and community revitalization amenities along 32 miles of the River (64 miles of riverfront). Join

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us--the public is welcome! The meeting will be in the Community Room of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates (entrance also on Deep Valley Dr). Refreshments served. For information call Joyce White 310-383-5247.

Feb 2 Sat O: Portuguese Point Hike: Moderate 6 mi, 1000’gain, 3 hours. Take Palos Verdes Dr South to Forrestal Dr, north to gate. Meet at gate at 8:00 AM. Klondike Cyn, across Portuguese Cyn, Portuguese Pt., Sea Cave, Inspiration Pt. Ldrs: Barry Bonnickson and Emile Fiesler.

Feb 3 - Sun O: Manhattan Beach Hike/Brunch See Monthly Activities

Feb 12-17 Tue- Sun O: Alaska Northern Lights Quest: Our trip begins with the new moon in Fairbanks, Alaska. From Fairbanks we will drive 60 miles north to Chena Hot Springs for three nights. Included at Chena is a Snow Coach Tour to see the Aurora; a visit to the Ice Museum with ice bar; a geothermal renewable energy tour; daily use of the Chena Hot Springs Natural Outdoor Adult (ages 18+) Rock Lake and hot tub, Indoor family swimming pool and hot tubs; a 1 1/5 mile nature walk; a 3 mile walk; and nightly use of the geothermal heated Aurorium for additional aurora viewing. Optional activities provided by Chena for a fee include: join a guided snow machine tour around the areas of the resort; get a work out by renting cross-country skis, snowshoes or ice skates and cruise around the resort's 440 beautiful acres and scenic trails; or try a massage to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. After our stay at Chena we head back to Fairbanks for two nights and visit the UAF Museum and other sights. Price: $800. Included are ground transportation, hotel (double occupancy), Snow Coach Tour, Ice Museum, pool pass, Fairbanks UAF Museum with audio guide, two breakfasts, and happy hours. Group airfare not included. For itinerary, application, and cancellation policy send email or SASE to reservationist Sandy Graham. Sandy2scott@sbcglobal.net; 2891 Wyngate Rd, Orange, CA, 92867. Ldr: Sandy Graham, Co-Ldr: Scott Graham.

Feb 22 Fri O: Moonlight Hike in Palos Verdes Estates: Meet 7:30 PM at corner of PV Dr W, corner of Yarmouth & Via Anacapa, across from Luanda Bay fountain. Travel trails along the coastal bluffs. Sturdy shoes required. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Bill Lavoie and Steve Bradford.

May 25-28 Sat-Tue O: Zion and Bryce National Parks Bus Trip: Two pick up points, Redondo Beach &

Orange County. Visit Utah’s most popular parks—Zion and Bryce. No overnight bus ride. Leave Sat morning, return Tues eve. Stay all 3 nights in Springdale next to Zion. Fee includes bus, driver gratuity, motel, 3 happy hours (wine, beer, & soda) snacks & all admissions. $40 cancellation penalty, balance refundable until April 15, 2013, then only if trip is full. Send 1 business size SASE with email, H & W phone #’s, check for $399, w/SC # payable to Sierra Club, to trip reservationist Sandy Graham 2891 Wyngate Rd, Orange, CA 92867. Leader Sandy Graham, co-ldrs Dave Hixson, Jerry Trager, and Alix Benson.

Jun 15 Sat O: Palm Springs/San Jacinto Tram Outing: One day of hiking in San Jacinto St Pk and the San Bernardino Natl Forest. Leave Sat. morning 6:30AM from Redondo Beach or 7AM Orange in the OC, return same day. Four levels of hikes with group size limited by permit: Hike 1: 14 mi 2300’ gain to San Jacinto Peak (10,804), mod-fast pace; Hike 2: 12 mi, 1500’ gain to Tahquitz Peak (8,846), mod pace; Hike 3: 10 mi, 1300’ gain to Hidden Lake and Wellman Divide, slow-mod pace; Hike 4: 8 mi, 700’ gain to Hidden Lake and Willow Creek, slow pace. We take the Palm Springs Tram up and start all hikes at the top. All hikes end at Humber Park Car Parking Lot where cold drinks and the bus will be available. The bus then drives to Banning for a fast food stop and we return to OC drop-off at 8:20 PM, Redondo Beach. 9 PM. Price of $45.00 includes bus transportation, driver gratuity, and drinks at conclusion of hikes. (Tram cost not included, est. $25). The cancellation penalty is $10. If you cancel later than 30 days before the trip, a refund will be made only if the trip is full and you can be replaced. Send check made out to Sierra Club for $45, 1 big SASE, 1st and 2nd hike choice, H & W phone #'s, email, to reservations/leader: Sandy Graham, 2891 Wyngate Rd., Orange, CA, 92857. Co-Ldrs Sandy Graham, David H Hixson, Mary Beth Oubre, Terry Bass, William Lavoie, Todd Clark, Alix Benson & Sylvie Cote.

Aug 8-11 Thu-Sun O: Mammoth-Yosemite Bus Trip: Hike through meadows of wild flowers, soak your feet in pristine alpine lakes, and feast your eyes on vistas of snow-capped granite peaks. Join us for an adventurous 4 days of glorious hiking on some of the most spectacular trails in the Eastern Sierras and in the Hoover wilderness area near Yosemite. Participants must be fit enough to hike 7 miles in hilly terrain at high altitudes. We stay all 3 nights in Mammoth Lakes’ Sierra Nevada Lodge. Price includes bus, shared motel room, driver’s gratuity, and snacks (no meals). Depart early Thurs from Redondo Beach and return Sun night. Cancellation penalty is $40, and the balance is refundable until July 01, only if a suitable replacement is found. Send 2 business-size SASE, H&W phones, email, and check to PVSB Sierra Club for $304 to reservationist Bob Baldwin, 7500 Wystone Ave, Reseda, CA 91335. Ldrs: Judy Shane & Bob Baldwin.