Outings

MATTHIAS BLUME

FEB 18/WED/M8B WED IN MTNS / BARKER VALLEY

Ldr. Dale Laney 619-574-6838 Asst: Needed: Meet 9:00am at the junction of Hwy 79 and Hwy 9S07, 6.5 miles NW of Warner Springs. We will form carpools from here. Cars continuing need good clearance due to the 7.8 mi drive to the dirt road trailhead. Bring rain gear, 2 qts water, warm clothes and a big lunch. Carpools leave Mission Valley at 7:30 am. Any recent rain cancels.

FEB 21/SAT/E3A POGGI CANYON REVEGETATION

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FEB 21/SAT/H8D COWLES MTN / PYLES PEAK

Ldr: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 Asst: Needed Is Otay Ranch in Chula Vista really a walkable community? Find out on an 8:00am walk to learn about native plant revegetation along Olympic Parkway in Poggi Canyon. Optional brunch potluck after the walk. For reservation and details, call leader 7-9pm beginning Mon, Feb 16. Adults only, no pets.

FEB 11/WED/M5B COWLES MTN 6:30 HIKE FROM MESA ROAD

Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598 Asst: Charlie Sloan Night hike! No hat, no sunscreen. Learn about the chaparral world by flashlight. Bring hiking boots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and a munchie. Call between 8pm-10pm or on weekends for required FEB 21/SAT/E5A signup. (Leave word how late in the COASTERS / OCEANSIDE evening I can return your call.)

Ldr: Mel West 858-679-6575 Asst: John York Williams This strenuous but moderately-paced hike beginning at Big Rock Park in Santee is steep in places and is an excellent conditioning hike. Beautiful views from the highest point in the city. Well look for deer that are often around Pyles Peak. Bring 2 qts water, a snack, and hiking boots. Rain cancels. Call leader beginning Feb 9, 7-9pm for reservation and directions.

FEB 25/WED/M4B COWLES MTN 6:30 HIKE FROM BARKER WAY

Ldr: Diane Purkey 619-865-8598 Asst: Rashim Gupta Night hike! No hat, no sunscreen. Learn about the chaparral world by flashlight. Bring hiking boots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and a munchie. Call between 8pm10pm or on weekends for required signup. (Leave word how late in the evening I can return your call.)

FEB 25/WED/M6B WED IN MTNS ENVIRONMENTAL

FEB 14-15/SAT-SUN/M9.5D HELLHOLE CANYON DESERT BACKPACK

ENVIRONMENT-HARBOR

Ldr: Pat Klaasen 619-582-7407 pklaasen@juno.com Asst: Larry Klaasen Car shuttle to the mouth of Hellhole Canyon in A-BDSP, start from Culp Valley, down the CR&H Trail then turning up into Hellhole Canyon. Well see how the landscape is recovering since the August 02 Pines Fire, and if the palm groves up to Maidenhair Falls are intact. Sunday explore Flat Cat Canyon. Call or e-mail leader for reservation, leave e-address for trip info, and phone #.

FEB 16/MON/M10C TULE MTN RIDGE

Ldr: Allen Holden, Sr. Asst: Gail Hanna 858-272-5141 From our trailhead on Sacatone Road in McCain Valley we walk easy trails to the base of Tule Mtns south ridge. The exhilarating climb to the summit 4647 offers stupendous views in all directions. All Monday hike carpools leave Mission Valley at 5:30am to maximize the hiking day. All conditioned hikers welcome.

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Ldr: Mac Downing 760-439-8774 MacDowning@Yahoo.com Asst: Needed Coasters examine development site on San Luis Rey River and observe harbor. Morning walk in beautiful area. Bring water, walking shoes or light boots. Optional sack lunch at hike end. Meet 9am inner harbor large lot east of Monterey Bay FEB 28-29/SAT-SUN/H6C Canners, west of tall building, 1351 Harbor DOMELANDS BACKPACK Dr North, Thos 1085-J6. Reservations not Ldr: Doug Nolff 858-442-8711 required, rain cancels. dnolff@san.rr.com FEB 21/SAT/M8C Asst: Bryan OLeary AGUA CALIENTE CREEK Enjoy a wonderful area in the Coyote AN EARLY ITCH FOR SPRING Mtns, littered with an endless variety of Ldr: Michael Roth 619-469-6533 marine fossils. Spend an enchanting night mroth@adnc.com under the stars in a colorful sandstone Asst: PJeffrey cave. Delight to a 35 ft dry waterfall, Come scratch that itch - warm sunny day topped by a beautiful sandstone arch. We in winter (maybe), shaded cottonwood only need to hike 3 miles a day with full trail (sometimes), small stream crossings packs. Please contact Doug for required (swimming anyone?). Come along for a signup and trip details. teaser of SPRING. Bring lunch and snacks, boots, water - 2 qts, and the usual ten FEB 28-29/SAT-SUN/M4B things. Call/email leader Feb 3/4 or Feb YAQUI WELL DESERT CAR CAMP 10/11 for details and sign-up between 5- Leader: Karen Smith 619-422-3236 8pm. Inclement weather: bring umbrellas ksmith@adnc.com Asst: Needed or go for hot chocolate. Primitive desert camping at Yaqui Well. Easy slow-paced hikes to Plum Canyon

Ldr: Lois Day 619-280-1747 Asst: Needed Moderately paced amble up Cowles Mtn and over to Pyles Pk to discuss fire ecology. Cowles burned a few years ago so well see the regrowth efforts. Bring lunch, water, lug soles. Carpools from Mission Valley at 8:30. Meet at 9:00am at trailhead staging area corner of Golfcrest and Navajo. From I-8 take Mission Gorge Rd to Golfcrest. Turn right and drive to Navajo Rd.

(M3B, colorful canyon, great view), Yaqui Well Nature Trail (E2A, birds, plants, water, ghost story), Kenyon Trail (E1A, great vista). Potluck Sat night. Signup deadline 8pm Sun, Feb 22. Directions will be mailed. Group max 14 persons, adults only, no pets.

FEB 29/SUN/S14E VALLECITO MTNS LOOP Ldr: Matthias Blume 858-695-9675 matthias@ucsd.edu Asst: Kirk Belles

lucky we will see endangered Chocolate Lilies and many other wildflowers. Lunch at an adobe ranchhouse under a great oak tree. $2 donation to the Nature Conservancy. Rain cancels. Call leader for more details and reservations.

SD&AE HIKING ACCESS TO CARRIZO GORGE CLOSED

MAY 1-2/SAT-SUN COL I LEADER TRAINING

Savor your leap-day on this extra-fun, extra-adventurous desert scramble. This partially exploratory loop northwest of Split Mtn features numerous challenging dry waterfalls, slot canyons, rock scrambling, steep loose slopes, and beautiful sandy washes. 14 miles, 4200 gain and loss, fast pace, all x-country (no trail). 6:30am meeting time, limit 10. Email leader for signup and details-include past hiking experience.

Mark your calendars now for May 1 and 2, and then watch for signup instructions in the March/April Hi Sierran if you want to be an outing leader. Any Sierra Club member at least 18 years of age can take training and lead outings, you dont have to be a super athlete. See ad on page 2 of this newsletter for more details.

MEMORIAL DAY BUS TRIP BACKPACK, TH-MON/MAY 27-31

MAR 6/SAT/E2A TRAIL BUILDING SE PART OF WARNER RANCH

Sequoia National Forest, Little Kern River, Freeman Grove. Easy, moderate and hard trips (four separate trips). Charter bus leaves late Thursday, returns Monday evening. Watch for details in the March/April HiSierran.

Ldr: Rob Langsdorf 858-459-1726 Asst: Needed Join us in building new trail (no experience needed), between the Pacific Crest Trail near Barrel Springs and the CR&HT. We will work on a hillside with views of the Warner Ranch. Work will involve removing roots, building rock walls and new tread. Call Rob for REQUIRED signup and directions to meeting point (Thomas Guide p 409 L9).

INDEPENDENCE DAY BUS TRIP BACKPACK, TH-MON/JULY 1-5

Yosemite National Park. Easy, moderate and hard trips (four separate trips). Charter bus leaves late Thursday, returns Monday evening. Watch for details in the March/April HiSierran.

LABOR DAY BUS TRIP BACKPACK, TH-MON/SEPT 2-6

MAR 10/WED/M8B WED IN MTNS SECRET CANYON TRAIL

Ldr. Dale Laney 619-574-6838 Asst. Needed: Hike along the lower Pine Valley Creek into Secret Canyon. Lovely creek and waterfalls if water is in the creek. Meet at trailhead 9:00am. Take Hwy 8 east to Japatul Valley Rd. Go south 5.4 miles and turn left on Lyons Valley Rd. Go 1.4 miles and park in lot on left at trailhead. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, rain gear, warm clothes. Natl Forest Adventure Pass or Golden Ages pass required for parking.

Onion Valley, Inyo National Forest, Kings Canyon National Park. Easy, moderate and hard trips (four separate trips). Charter bus leaves late Thursday, returns Monday evening. Watch for details in the March/April HiSierran.

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MAR 21/SUN/E5A SANTA ROSA PLATEAU

Ldr: Chris Landa 858-586-1346 Asst: Needed Join us for a pleasant stroll through grasslands and oaks in Riverside County. If

2003 is now the third hottest year on record. According to the World Meteorological Organization, the three hottest years since 1861, when accurate record-keeping began, have all occurred in the past six years.

Mitchel Beauchamp, General Manager of the Mexican portion of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway (and author of A Flora of San Diego County, California and former National City Councilman), announced that freight traffic has been renewed on the U.S. portion of the line in Carrizo Gorge after a 20-year hiatus. Hiking access to the Gorge via the railroad tracks could now be hazardous because the 16 tunnels in the Gorge do not have escape pockets. Anyone in the tunnel when a train passes places themselves at great risk. Work trains will begin passing through the Gorge at any time of the day or night in early December, and by spring there will be four freight trains per day in both directions. Beauchamp noted that the railroad right-of-way is not State Park land and has been posted against trespass. SD&AE Railroad Police will soon start citing trespassers and will prosecute, criminally and civilly, anyone encountered along the rightof-way who is there without authorization. For further information, contact Mitchel HS Beauchamp at (619) 477-5333.

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LIFE IN THE DESERT

Find the correct word to go with the definition: 1. Active during the day:

Creative Corner

2. To enter a dormant state during the heat of summer: 3. Active at night: 4. A desert area where water is found and plants grow more abundantly than elsewhere in the desert:

JAN 9-11/FRI-SUN Surprise Canyon by Foot

The CNRCC Desert Committees purpose is to work for the protection, preservation, and conservation of the California/Nevada desert; support the same objectives in all desert areas of the Southwest; monitor and work with governments and agencies to promote preservation of our arid lands; sponsor educational and work trips; encourage and support others to work for the same objectives; maintain, share and publish information about the desert. We want you to enjoy our study trips and work parties. We usually have a campfire in the evenings with lots of food (potluck) and camaraderie. For a complete listing of CNRCC Desert Committee trips, contact Craig Deutsche at: deutsche@earthlink.net

CALIFORNIA/NEVADA REGIONAL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE (CNRCC) DESERT COMMITTEE OUTINGS JAN-FEB 2004

5. A dry stream bed which may be flooded during heavy rains:

6. A hole in the ground dug by certain animals for shelter: 7. Without moisture; dry or barren:

8. A small rodent that jumps about at night: 9. A desert plant capable of storing water in its trunk or leaves: 10. A predator mammal found in many habitats, including the desert: Arid Burrow Cactus Coyote Diurnal Estivate Kangaroo rat Nocturnal Oasis Wash

* Courtesy of the San Diego Natural History Museum, Education Department

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This will be a backpack hike of about 3 miles. Carry all water. We will go to Virgin Springs Canyon in the south end JAN 17-19/SAT-MON of Death Valley where we camp for 2 Cleghorn Lakes nights. 0n Feb 15 we will have a long day Wilderness Work, Study, hike. To sign up, send $20 refundable deposit to David Hardy (check made to Hike & Carcamp We will use BLM techniques to monitor Sierra Club), Box 99, Blue Diamond, NV the wilderness area and restore damage 89004, hardyhikers@juno.com. previously done by ORV intrusions. On FEB 21/SAT Mon we hike in the Big Morongo Cyn Stubbe Spring, ACEC. Primitive carcamping. 2WD Joshua Tree Natl Park vehicles ok, 4WD better. Send 2 lg We will hike a new and seldom used trail SASE, rideshare info, vehicle type, h&w that leads to Stubbe Spring. We will also phones, e-mail to Reserve-Ldr: Jim access a beautiful overlook into Fan View Kilberg, 8418 Naylor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045, jimboki@aol.com, (310-215-0092), Canyon. Distance is about 8 miles with maybe 600 ft total elev gain. Bring comCo-Ldrs: Jim Dodson & Carol Wiley. fortable boots, lunch, snacks, layered JAN 17-19/SAT-MON clothing and a couple qts water. Al and Paradise Lost or Found? Ann Murdy, aemurdy@eee.org, (760-366This outing will revisit several areas in 2932). the Jacumba and Coyote Mtns to document their condition and press for pro- FEB 21-23, SAT-MON tection of these places. Car camping Service and Hike in the near monitoring areas. For more info Whipple Mtn WA and reservations send SASE to Co-Ldr: As the Whipple Mtns are close to the Edie Harmon at Sierra Club, 3820 Ray recreation areas of the Colorado River, Street, San Diego, CA 92259, (619-299- they are subject to off-road intrusion. We will help the BLM sign the boundaries 174), edie@sierraclubsandiego.org. and construct a barrier across the mouth Ldr: Joe Zechman. of the spectacular Whipple Wash. On JAN 24/SAT Monday we will explore the interior of Queen Mtn to Wonderland this wilderness on foot. Contact Ldr: of Rocks, Joshua Tree Natl Craig Deutsche, deutsche@earthlink.net, Park. (310-477-6670). HS Were not going to climb Queen Mtn but rather walk behind it by way of a Submit your Creative Corner to:
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This canyon in the Panamint Mtns is the current subject of controversy over ORV use. We will explore its riparian habitat, several side canyons, and the fabled Panamint City, scene of silver mining starting in 1875. Five miles one way (10 mi RT), 4000 ft elev gain. Tom Budlong is our resources person. Contact Ldr: Craig Deutsche, deutsche@earthlink.net, (310-477-6670).

small saddle. Please dont bring your GPS. This is a 6-hour hike of about 6 miles with a small elevation gain. Bring food, good boots, layered clothing, 2 qts water. Al and Ann Murdy, aemurdy@eee.org, (760-366-2932).

FEB 14-16/SAT-MON Death Valley Backpack and Basecamp

FOR RENT/SALE AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Call, E-mail or send us your classifieds - 619-993-8465 HiSierranEditor@sierraclubsandiego.org Sierra Club Classifieds: 3820 Ray St, SD, CA 92104-3623 Include your payment information and SC membership#!

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MEETINGS: Second Thursday of the month, Nov-Apr. Clairemont Community Room, See Meetings page. Unschduled Trips: WSI (WHERE Scheduled Trips:

2004 SKI SECTION SCHEDULE

Yosemite Bug Lodge & Hostel - Rustic mountain resort features, private rooms, tent cabins, group/hostel dorms & our excellent caf foods. Fun & relaxed atmosphere for groups, couples, individuals & families. See www.yosemitebug.com or call us at: 209-9666666.

THE SNOW IS) - We use an email list to announce our local trips. Send your email address to Mike Fry, <mnfry@cox.net> We usually know by midweek where we are skiing.

Mammoth Condo - Skiing, Biking, Fishing, Hiking - Just getting away for the weekend. 3 BD. 2 BA., full kitchen, fire place, pool, spa, sauna. $95. Call Brad: 619-804-5616. Wanted to buy - Wheelchair accessible house in PB or OB with room for organic garden and off-street parking. Karin 858-4057503 or kzirk@earthlink.net.

Live in a Co-housing Neighborhood that Offers You More! Oak Creek Commons is a 36-home neighborhood under construction on 14 acres in Paso Robles, CA. Advantages of our neighborhood are private home ownership, a built-in social life, shared resources, and living among people you know and trust. Our traffic-free neighborhood offers energy efficient homes, 10 acres of preserved woodlands, a community center, a swimming pool, and organic gardens and orchards. Our community consists of families, couples, singles, and retirees who are environmentally-conscious, welcome diversity, and make decision by consensus. www.OakCreekCommons.org / info@OakCreekCommons.org Free Orientations and Site Tours offered regularly. Call Today 800489-8715.

JAN 11, TELECLINIC, DOWNHILL XC INSTRUCTION AT LOCAL RESORT Alvin Walter, 858-586-1982, <awalter@pacbell.net> JAN 16-19, MT LASSEN, FLY, CAR POOL, CABINS. ABOUT $250. Craig Denson 858-270-3828, <cdenson@speakeasy.net> JAN 24, LEADER TRAINING OUTING Mike Fry, 858-566-3851, <mnfry@cox.net> JAN 25, BEGINNER CLASS Craig Denson , 858-270-3828, <cdenson@speakeasy.net>

FEB 12-16, THU-MON, ALL LEVELS, 20TH ANNUAL YOSEMITE SKI BUS TRIP Coordinator: Afra Roet, 619-296-3459, <afraroet@cox.net> Chapter fundraiser. Trip is full, Check for cancellations and waiting list. $424 to $330 per person for bus, lodging and instruction. FEB 22-26, PEAR LAKE HUT SKI EXPEDITION <FredGabbard@hotmail.com> 619-297-6471. Trip is full. Difficult and sometimes dangerous ski to backcountry cabin in Sequoia National Park. Cost about $100 + carpool. MAR 5-8, FRI-MON, ALL LEVELS, MONTECITO-SEQUOIA LODGE Coordinator: Jackie Gray, 858-270-3828, <jackpots@speakeasy.net> Charming family style nordic ski resort with gormet meals. Near Sequoia National Park. $549 includes all meals, 3 nights lodging (double occupancy, seperate beds), and use of spa. We will lead backcountry tours or you can ski on the Lodge's groomed tracks. Chapter fundraiser.

For Rent: Beach house 34 miles south of Tijuana (in Cantamar). Sleeps 4. $50 per day. Call 619-562-0065 for further information and/or reservations.

SERVICES Tired of conservative real estate agents? Work with a committed Sierra Club member whether buying or selling in San Diego County. Call Wayne @ 760-436-0085.

WANTED: One bedroom/one bathroom house to buy. Must be clean and within walking distance to stores. Name your minimum price for immediate cash sale (619-255-4886).

Interested in natural skin care products that include no animal products and involve no animal testing? Cheryl at 619-445-7433.

Co-Housing Workshop! Sat., Jan 31st 9-4 pm. First UU Church of SD (4190 Front). 303-413-8066 or email Zev at: Zpaiss@comcast.net

Home loans. Refi or purchase. Self-employed, no doc, credit dings. Honest consultation. Fast turn-around. Call Sergio at 858642-0799, ext. 311. DRE license #01367782.
A private party ad of 25 words or less costs $10 for Sierra Club members and $15 for non-members. Additional words cost $.50 each. Business classifieds of 25 words or less cost $15 for members and $20 for non-members plus $.50 for each additional word. Send ad copy and payment with your Sierra Club membership number to SIERRA CLUB CLASSIFIEDS, 3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 92104-3623. If you have access to a computer, please also email ad copy to: HiSierranEditor@sierraclubsandiego.org. March/April 2004 issue deadline is February 1, 2004.

MAR 19-22, FRI-MON, ADV. BEGINNER OR BETTER, ROCK CREEK LODGE Coordinator: Fred Gabbard, 619-2976471, <fredgabbard@hotmail.com> Snowed-in lodge at 9500' in the Eastern Sierra Nevada. Wonderful backcountry touring in and around the Little Lakes Valley, surrounded by 13,000' peaks. Excellent meals. Rustic dorm accomodations are $220, including breakfast, and dinner. Private rustic and modern cabins may be available, book directly with the Lodge. Deadline for signup is1/12/04. APR 23-27, FRI-TUES, SIERRA SNOW CAMP, Jim Crouch, 619-223-9084, <jim@saraitlim.com> Details to follow. MAY ?, CASCADE ADVENTURE Craig Denson, 858-270-3828, cdenson@speakeasy.net Details next issue.
We post everything on our web page: http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ski/ Bookmark it for changes and updates. Send your email address to Mike Fry <mnfry@cox.net> to get our email updates.

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find your own replacement, or B) we cancel the trip, or C) the leader determines that you should not be on the trip, or D) you are on the waiting list but never get a chance to go. You will lose only your deposit if you cancel and we find a replacement for you. You will receive no refund if you cancel and we cannot find a replacement for you. Trip insurance is available from travel agents. All cancellation and refund requests must be in writing.

SAN DIEGO INNER CITY OUTINGS (ICO)

by Sarah Hahn

pendence of life, overconsumption and pollution, conservation, and environmental exploration through the use of labs and short dayhikes. Every eight weeks, well lead the class an overnight camping trip.

PHOTO: SHERMAN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER YOUTH GEARING UP FOR THEIR FIRST BACKPACKING TRIP IN AUGUST 2003, PHOTO BY H. TATTON.

OUR REFLECTION ON THE RECENT FIRES

Inner City Outings (ICO) is a community outreach program of the Sierra Club dedicated to providing positive experiences in the wilderness to under-served youth. The goal is to open the minds of youth, helping them to appreciate the wilderness and develop a desire to protect it.
Please visit our website at http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ico/

The recent fires throughout San Diego County affect the ICO community in many ways. The ICO Steering Committee would like to express deepest sympathy to all who have experienced personal losses as a result of the wildfires. As you know, many of the sites at which we conduct outings for the youth are closed. We will work around these closures; a rich variety of habitats are still open for exploring in the deserts, beaches, and some mountain areas. ICO Leaders look forward to using this situation as an opportunity to lead the youth to new wilderness locations, expanding not only their experiences, but our own. HOW YOU CAN HELP ICO? San Diego Inner City Outings is a 100% volunteer effort. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator for more information on how you can volunteer for San Diego ICO: Jim Davis, ICO Volunteer Coordinator jimdavis77@cox.net, (760) 739-8407 San Diego ICO trips are provided at no cost to our youth participants. However, we do have expenses. As a non-profit organization, San Diego ICO accepts both monetary and product donations. Monies are used to fund group outings as well as leadership training initiatives. Outing costs generally include transportation, park entry fees, food and supplies. All cash donations are tax deductible through the Sierra Club Foundation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. To donate funds, make a check out to Sierra Club Foundation/San Diego ICO and send to: Heather Tatton, Chair, 3629 3rd Ave. #6, San Diego, CA 92103 HS heathertatton@yahoo.com, (619) 295-3196

OUR GOALS FOR 2004 ARE IN FULL SWING!

Our program continues to grow, allowing us to provide more and better wilderness experiences for San Diegos inner-city youth. We now have 12 certified leaders, plan to have a handful more onboard by the end of the year, and have recruited over 50 volunteers. This network of dedicated and caring volunteers has allowed us to add an additional sixth agency to our program, bringing our total projected outings in 2004 to over 50 trips! We also plan to conduct more overnight backpacking and car camping trips, thereby providing the youth with more life-changing experiences. We will continue to add diverse activities to our outings, particularly including snorkeling and other water play. We are pleased to see that our intensifying environmental education component has paid off were seeing first-hand how the youth respond enthusiastically to learning about our local ecology, geology, and cultural history. Were even hoping to unveil a Youth Leader Training program by the years end.

YOUTH LEADER TRAINING PROGRAM IN PLANNING STAGES

This year we will be organizing and inaugurating a Youth Leader Training program for youth participants to become leaders. Trainees will work with certified ICO leaders and learn how to plan a trip itinerary, use maps and compasses, and determine necessary food and equipment. We hope that many of our Youth Leaders will become the next generation of ICO leaders.

NEW AGENCY: KIPP ADELANTE

KIPP Adelante is an inner-city college preparatory charter school that hopes to prepare its students, who come from lowincome backgrounds, to go on to college. ICO has formed a unique partnership with this agency. Twice a week, an ICO leader will be teaching a class about environmental education, including the water cycle and natural resources, the interde-

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early a century ago, Fords Model T got 25 miles to the gallon. Today, Fords cars and trucks average 22.6 miles per gallon, and the Explorer gets just 16 miles per gallon. Thats not progress.

In fact, Ford has fallen behind. Foreign automakers are leading the way by putting smarter transmissions, better engines, sleeker aerodynamics, and other innovative fuel saving technologies into their vehicles. Japanese automakers are driving the future with hybrid cars that average over 50 mpg. And five years after the introduction of the hybrids, Ford has failed to make and market one of its own. So for Ford on its 100th birthday we have a wish: Do better use existing technology to make cleaner cars that go farther on a gallon of gas, save your customers money and time at the pump, clean up the environment and cut our countrys need for oil. Begin your second century with innovation truly worth celebrating. To find out more about fuel economy innovations available to Ford right now, go to: www.sierraclub.org/freedom.

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