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Big Bend Regional Sierra Club Outings
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Anyone in appropriate physical shape is welcome on our outings whether or not they are members of the Sierra Club. Sierra Club outings have a few simple rules. Pets and unaccompanied children are not allowed. Participants may not bring guns, radios and other electrical devices. All will need to sign liability waivers for the outings. EpiPen, for treatment of severe allergy reactions, should be carried by the person to whom it has been prescribed. The Sierra Clubs, nationally and locally, cannot buy EpiPen for their first aid kits. Outing leaders must have special training and be certified in order to carry the medicine.
Outings CoChairs
Lalae Battista 837-0146, battista@wildblue.net
Marilyn Brady, 837-3210, mdbrady@wildblue.net
Alternate contact: Don Dowdey, BBRSC Chair, Sul Ross Library 837-3210, 837-8121
ddowdey@wildblue.net or ddowdey@sulross.edu
Lalae Battista 837-0146, battista@wildblue.net
Marilyn Brady, 837-3210, mdbrady@wildblue.net
Alternate contact: Don Dowdey, BBRSC Chair, Sul Ross Library 837-3210, 837-8121
ddowdey@wildblue.net or ddowdey@sulross.edu
Up-coming Outings
Summer Outings
Laguna Meadows and Boot Springs, July 19, 2008The Big Bend Regional Sierra Club has planned two hikes in the coolest, shadiest part of our region. The first will be a hike in the High Chisos on July 19th led by Albert Bork and Petei Guth. This all-day outing will be a strenuous one going to Laguna Meadows and Boot Springs, and perhaps beyond. Hikers will go at least 10 miles and gain about 2000 foot in altitude. Participation will be limited to 12. Those going should have sturdy boots, sun protection, lunch, and a gallon of water.
The group will meet at the Ranger Station in the Chisos Basin at 9:00 a.m. Those leaving from Alpine can meet at the Senior Center parking lot at 8:00 a.m. to carpool. There is an admission fee for the National Park unless you are riding with someone who has a Golden Eagle Pass. Any one planning to go must contact Petei Guth, petei@sbcglobal.net or 837-1036; or Albert Bork, albertgbork@sbcglobal.net or 432-837-2882, by July 17th.
Madera Canyon Hiking Trail, Saturday, August 23On Saturday, August 23, Mike and Martha Latta will lead a moderate hike on the new 2.5-mile Madera Canyon Hiking Trail which lies within the Nature Conservancy's Davis Mountain Preserve. The loop trail is accessible from the Lawrence E. Wood Picnic Area. Grants supported the construction of the trail and volunteers built it by hand to preserve the natural surroundings. A moderately difficult hike, the new trail offers views of Madera Canyon, Pine Peak, Mount Livermore (the highest peak in the Davis Mountains), Sawtooth Mountain and the whole of the upper watershed for Madera Creek. At one point, the trail drops down into Chico Canyon, where it follows the creek and takes hikers past a historic stock tank.
Outing participants from Alpine will meet at the DPS office, on highway 118 just north of the hospital, at 8:00 a.m. Other arrangements to carpool can be made. The group should return by 1:00 and can have lunch at the rest stop. Hikers will need to bring plenty of water and snacks or lunch.
Anyone who wants to be part of the outing needs to contact the Lattas by Thursday, August 21. They can be reached at mjlatta@sbcglobal.net and 837-1070.
LINKS
BBRSC Outings Policy
Information For BBRSC Outing Leaders
Qualifications
Forms and Publicity
Waiver and sign-in form
Safety Management form
Blank Safety Management form
First Aid Kit
National Sierra Outing Home Page