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@GVInfo: "Edward Keller".OsbuSouth, from 101#364, at 12-Jan-87  8:29:10 PST 

Sender: "Edward Keller".OsbuSouth
Date: 12 Jan 87 08:28:19 PST (Monday)
Subject: X-C SKI   1/17/87
From: Keller.OsbuSouth
To: BackpackInterest_.ES, XMBCOfficers.ESArea
cc: Keller.OsbuSouth
Reply-to: Keller.OsbuSouth

HIKE  ANNOUNCEMENT   -   XEROX  MOUNTAINEERING  AND  BACKPACKING  CLUB  
(XMBC)

MOUNT  PINOS  CROSS-COUNTRY  SKIING    SATURDAY,  JAN 17, 1987

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

GENERAL  INFORMATION

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

The total mileage is approx 90 miles from the South Bay Area.   Head north 
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 20 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 thusly:  After the Frazier turnoff from 
the freeway, go three miles to the flashing yellow light, turn right, then 
turn left, they are on the left side at 3620 Mt. Pinos Way.  Call  
(805-245-3438) or for recorded info call 805-245-3050.  If you plan on 
getting your equipment here, I suggest adding a half-hour to your travel 
time.

WEATHER and DRIVING  CONDITIONS  -  CHAINS ARE REQUIRED!!!

Chains were required by the Highway Patrol for entry into the Pinos area 
this past weekend.    Skiing was reported to be excellent,  and more snow 
is expected during the week.  If in doubt about the conditions, call the 
leaders, or the Frazier Park Ranger at 805-245-3731.    Bad weather will 
cancel this outing.    

RESERVATIONS  &  CARPOOLS

Trip reservations are NOT required, however, I would like to have an idea 
of whoall is going, so please contact me or Jack if you do plan to go.   

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      hm: 542-2044*
    or    Jack Cook  wk: 333-5214    hm: 371-2706
        
    Ed

	*PS:   I am now retired from Xerox,  so I can only be contacted at home.