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@GVInfo: keller.ES, from 102#17, at  7-Jan-85 16:18:19 PST
Date:  7 Jan 85 16:18:21 PST (Monday)
From: keller.ES
Subject: X-C SKI Hike Sat-JAN 19, 1985
To:MNeary 
cc: BackpackInterest^,xmbcOfficers^
Reply-To:keller



HIKE  ANNOUNCEMENT   -   XEROX  MOUNTAINEERING  AND  BACKPACKING  CLUB  
(XMBC)

MOUNT  PINOS  CROSS-COUNTRY  SKIING    SATURDAY, JAN  19,  1985

MEET  AT  THE  END-OF-ROAD  PARKING  LOT   8:30  AM

GENERAL  INFORMATION

This event will be somewhat unstructured.  The Mt Pinos area is open to the 
public and no permits are required for entry.  Many people use this area 
for day-only skiing, tobogganing, etc, and the parking lot fills up fast, 
hence the early starting time.  Late comers may have to park miles down the 
road, where other trails may be taken.  Our outing will take the trail from 
the dead-end parking lot to the BOWL AREA.  Mt Pinos is 8826 feet in 
elevation; most of the skiing is above 8000 feet.

HOW  TO  GET  THERE

Drive approx 100 miles north from the South Bay Area along highway 5 
towards Bakersfield.  Pass Gorman, and in a few miles take the Frazier Park 
turn-off.  Mt Pinos is west of Frazier Park, and it's approx 15 miles to 
the road end.  The driving time should be about two hours from the South 
Bay to Pinos.

SKI  RENTALS

Skis, boots, and poles, all cross-country type, can be rented at many 
places in the South Bay, ie REI, Pat's, Hostelhaus, etc.  They can also be 
rented on the way from FRAZIER SKI & PACK for $9.00 a set, which I find 
most convenient.  They are located a few hundred yards from the Frazier 
Park off-ramp (805-245-3438).  If you plan on getting your equipment here, 
I suggest adding a half-hour to your travel time.

WEATHER

The chances for bad weather are slim, but THE TRIP WILL BE CANCELLED IN 
CASE OF BAD WEATHER!!  Call if in doubt.  The daytime temperature has been 
around 40 deg F., and it can be quite warm if the sun is out and there is 
no wind.  HOWEVER, it can also be very cold without sun, so dress for 
winter conditions.  

DRIVING  CONDITIONS

The road to Mt Pinos should be perfectly clear of snow , however, the whole 
area can get many feet of snow in a storm, and the carrying of tire chains 
is recommended.

RESERVATIONS  &  CARPOOLS

Trip reservations are NOT required, however, I would like to have an idea 
of whoall is going, so please contact me if you do plan to go.  I will 
coordinate carpooling; so contact me if you can drive someone, or need a 

ride.

OTHER  EQUIPMENT

Required are:  Winter clothing such as parka, sweater, gloves, warm hat, 
heavy socks, etc.  Also required are sun glasses or goggles, sunscreen, 
quart of water minimun, lunch, and the remainder of the 10 essentials.  

Recommended are:  gaiters, tissue paper, camera, clothing change in the 
car.

CONTACT:  Ed Keller  wk: 615-2033    hm: 542-2044
    or    Jack Cook  wk: 536-5214    hm: 371-2706
    
    
    Ed