Minutes for Meeting of 10-01-97

Meeting called to order at 5:05pm. All officers present.
LAST WEEK'S ACTIVITIES:
Paul & Erich hiked up to Elephant Head Peak in the Santa Ritas on Sunday. Erich said some of the hike was bushwhacking due to the lack of good trails. They had an all day hike and returned after sunset.
Wolfgang went backpacking with Dave to Rocker Lake Saturday and Sunday. Wolfgang said the lake is filled in with gravel and sand now. They had excellent weather for their hikes which took them from Pryce Canyon to the saddle to Baker Canyon and back to Rocker Canyon. Wolfgang said the trails had been burned in a forest fire a few years ago and they were being overgrown.
Ross and I went to the Aspen Loop Trail on Monday instead of the Ventana Canyon Trail because of the heat. We were thundered and rained on. We turned on a little known trail that took us to the back reaches of Summerhaven. From there we road marched the 3 miles back to Ski Valley and the car. We saw 2 squirrels and a deer.
Erich protested the new toll on Monday Morning with about 10 members of Sky Island Watch.
The week before last, Dave and Steve took three days to hike in the Desolation Wilderness. Dave said it snowed on Sunday night, but was clear otherwise. They hike about 30 miles or so. They passed by about 18 lakes and many streams.

NEWS:
Loretta has announced an opening for the Official Rambler T-Shirt Design Contest. Your idea should reflect what the Ramblers represent. Be creative. Turn in your designs to Loretta as you get them. There is no set deadline at this time. The winning designer will get a free T-Shirt and the satisfaction of knowing your design beat everyone else's!
Dave (8815982) has the Winter Student Conservationist Association (SCA) Volunteer jobs handbook. The SCA get students volunteer work to outdoor government agencies that need help. Volunteers are paid a stipend for food and receive free housing during their "tour of duty." Ron said he worked through that program over the summer and he had a lot of fun doing it. But he cautioned that you will have to depend on your own money for a lot of stuff. He's also heard a rumor that the Forest Service will match what SCA gives you.

FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Kent (7950346) is leading an expedition to Onyx Cave on Oct 18 or 19. Slots are limited - contact him if you plan on going because you need a permit!
Loretta (7956892) is leading the Rocky Point Trip this month on the 24th-26th. A signup list was passed around at the meeting. You will need $20 for the trip expenses up front. You may want an extra $50-$100 as "play money" to spend in Rocky Point. It's a 4 hour drive to Rocky Point and Loretta wants to make the whole trip down on that Friday. The "base camp" will be at the beach ("Playa la Pinta").
Erich (6213994) has planned a car camp trip to the west face of the Dragoon Mts for Oct 11-12. He wants to do some bushwhacking and boulder climbing.
Kent's friend is having his Rocky Pt. Expedition Oct 24-26. The cost is s $75, but you get to do neat things like sailing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Contact Kent (7950346) for details.
Wolfgang (2921744) has planned a trip to Florida Canyon in the Eastern Range of the Santa Ritas for Oct 4th. The hike will meet at 8am @ PSC. Wolfgang estimates a 15 mile round trip hike with 4000 feet of elevation change. It's rated an "A."
Loretta (7956892) is planning a hike for Oct 5th to the Lemon Pools. It's an 8-9 mile hike with about 1000 feet of elevation change. There will be some bushwhacking involved. It's rated a "B" hike. The trail starts at Marshall Gulch --> Wilderness of Rocks Trail --> off trail hiking to Lemon Pools. She may go up to Shower Pool depending on how everyone is feeling.
Todd (6289842) is planning a backpack trip to Gila Bend Mts for Friday - Saturday. Meet at PSC at 2pm Friday. The highest point on this hike will be 3200 feet. So plan for warm weather and bring plenty of water!
Ron is planning on a club bonfire camping excursion. It's tentatively planned for Friday, Oct 31st on the Finger Rock Trail in the saddle. Meet at the PSC at 330pm.
Bruce (3240856) would like to hike in the Tucson Mts to see petroglyphs. Meet Saturday at 10am @ PSC.
If you want to hike the Grand Canyon over Spring Break you can apply for permits after November 1st. Start your planning now!
Unfortunately, Kent missed the meeting so we didn't see the caving presentation, but Erich brought in some really neat slides from a South Pacific Island and Austrailia. He's got some really beautiful photos. Contact him if you missed it and would like to see his photos.