Hurkey Creek Campout

The Oasis
VOLUME 20 ISSUE 7, July 2016
Hurkey Creek Campout
Friday to Sunday, July 29-31, 2016
Escape the summer heat and join us for a relaxing weekend in Hurkey Creek Campground. The theme of this campout is relaxation. So sit
around the campground, play cards, board games, take a hike, whatever.
Relax, it won’t cost you a camping fee.
The Palm Springs Great Outdoors Chapter is giving back. We are
offering a free camping trip to 50 Great Outdoors members. The weekend will include a complimentary dinner on Friday night and a continental breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Also in this issue
Desert Hot Springs Spa Day
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Big Bear Group Campout
Page 2
Round Valley Hike
Mt. San Jacinto
page 3
Summer Pool Party
A Big Success
Page 4
Hurkey Creek Campground is set in the San Jacinto Mountains
near the town of Mountain Center. We will be in Group Campsite B.
This site is nestled in a grove of pine trees and offers a wide range of
opportunities including beautiful scenery, hiking and biking trails and
group activities like our traditional campfire on Friday Night. B I N G
O ! “B 4!” B 4 you turn in on Saturday night, join the group for fireside
bingo. Be sure and bring a flashlight! There will be PRIZES!
Idyllwild is just 9 miles away and
offers the chance to shop, dine or visit
the picturesque town’s museum. If it’s
water you like, fishing and boating is
available at nearby Lake Hemet.
Camp Site Location/Amenities:
Group Campsite B has fresh water
and VERY CLEAN showers and flush toilets. You will need quarters to
operate the showers. There are no RV hookups or electricity, but bring
your rig and dry camp. Generators are allowed between 6 AM and 10
PM. For directions and registration forms, click here Note: There are
only 10 spaces left in our Campsite. Please reserve SOON to ensure a
space on this trip!
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New Members Welcome
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Wanted: Help with the Pride
Booth
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Game Night to be hosted by
Dan Nash
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Get Ready to VOTE
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Clip and Save Calendar
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Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel
Pool and Spa Day: Tuesday, July 5, 11:00 am
Location: Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel
10805 Palm Drive
Desert Hot Springs, California 92240
Join us for a day at the spa. Enjoy the unique
hot mineral spas and pool. This Desert Hot Springs
hotel features 8 mineral spring whirlpools and
soaking pools for guest enjoyment. Spa services
are also available.
A classic example of mid-century modern architecture, the Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel features fifty comfortable rooms wrapped around a large central courtyard with towering palm
trees and eight shimmering natural hot mineral spring pools. One Olympic size pool and
seven soaking and Champagne pools range in temperature from 90F to 104F and are open
24 hours for guests, 8am to 10pm for day passes. Unlike many natural hot springs, the water
here has a pleasant scent and tastes great! Spas are nice, but natural mineral springs spas are
paradise!
Enjoy indoor & outdoor dining at the Sunshine Café.
Day pass is $3.00
Contact: Scott
Big Bear Group Campout
Friday to Sunday, September 16-18, 2016
As summer fades into fall, the air turns crisp as
golden hues cast a warm glow over Big Bear. Amidst
the vibrant evergreen trees are oaks, cottonwoods
and aspens splashed with brilliant amber, yellow and
pumpkin-colored leaves.
Join Great Outdoors Palm Springs for this end
of summer getaway near Big Bear Lake. The site has
forests, lush sub-alpine meadows and sparkling lakes.
Bring your tent or RV to the Oso Group Camp. Just
25 minutes from Big Bear Lake, the camp is at 6400’
elevation in the secluded Barton Flats area off of
Highway 38. Nestled in an alpine and fir forest, the
site is equipped with multiple tables, a campfire circle and grills. Tent pads are shaded but group areas
are primarily in the open. Drinking water and toilets
are onsite. There are also inexpensive pay showers
just a 5-minute drive away in the Barton Flats campground. There are no utility hookups so RVs will be
dry camping.
There are many activities planned or you can explore the many hiking and biking trails in the area on
your own. Watch the camp white board for updates
on the scheduled activities. On Big Bear Lake there
are kayaks to rent and a boat tour to explore the lake
itself. There is also the scenic sky chairlift to the top
of Snow Summit. There are trails at the top and a res2
taurant for dining. If enough people sign
up for the chair lift ride/dine/hike, we can
get a group rate, the cost will be approximately $20. Be sure to check the box on
the registration form if you are interested
in taking the chairlift.
Click here for tripnotes
4th of July Hike to View the Fireworks Displays
Monday, July 4, 8:00 pm
Start time: 8:00 pm at the Rimrock Shoppibg Center
Celebrate Independence Day by hiking up the
Duration: 30-40 minutes to the Viewing Ridge
Rimrock
Trail to a place where you can view several
Distance: 1 mile
of the valley Fireworks displays. We’ll meet up near
Pace: Moderate
the Eisenhower facility on the east end of Rimrock
Elevation Gain: 500 ft.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate with a few steep climbs. Shopping Center at 8:00 in the evening and hike the
approximately 1 mile to ridge overlooking the valley
Suitable for physically fit beginners.
Meet Location: East End of the Rimrock Shopping where we will be able to see the fireworks. It takes 30
Center near the Eisenhower facility. There are iron to 40 minutes to get to the view spot and there are a
couple of steep climbs.
gates at the trailhead.
Hike Leader: Scott C VPO-PS@greatoutdoors.org
Round Valley Hike on San Jacinto
Wednesday, July 13, 9:45 am
30 degrees cooler, so check at https://www.pstramStart time: 9:45 am at the Tram’s Valley Station
Duration: About four hours depending on pace and way.com/weather/ before you leave home to determine how much warm clothing to bring.
breaks.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You must pay for your
Distance: 5 miles
own tram ride. The fee is $24.95, or $2 less over age
Pace: Slow to Moderate
65, The new $5
Elevation Gain: 800 ft.
parking fee is
Difficulty: Moderate except for a few strenuous
waived if you
climbs on level trails. Suitable for physically fit beginshow ID as a loners.
cal area resident
Meet Location: Tram’s Ticket / Waiting area no later
or summer or anthan 9:45 am so we can take the ten o’clock tram. (An
nual pass holder.
earlier carpool meetup downtown can be added upon
After checkrequest.)
ing in at the Long
Hike Leader: Howard Goldbloom (917)692-5873
Valley Ranger Station, we will hike the Round Valley
Escape the summer heat by taking the Palm Loop counterclockwise through pine forests. Bring
Springs Aerial Tramway to an elevation of more than lunch/snacks, plenty of water, hat, sunscreen, ad8,500 feet to hike in the Mt. San Jacinto Wilderness. equate hiking footwear, and layered clothing approTemperatures at the tram’s Mountain Station can be priate for forecast temperatures.
NOTE: Please check the calendar regularly. More hikes will be added through the month
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Early Summer Pool Party was a Great Success
By Joseph Lucente
Great Friends, Great Food and Great Weather
Peter Worline and Ed Emond graciously opened their home and pool as hosts for the GOPS pool party
held on June 12 2016. With a high of just 94 degrees, it was near-perfect pool party weather. This fun and
successful event was attended by 70 members and guests. In addition to the camaraderie and the company of
fellow GOPS members, the attendees enjoyed a lunch buffet catered by El Pollo Loco.
A few new members were in attendance. Their positive first experience with GOPS social events is great feedback to our organization,
as are the many comments received from seasoned members.
We owe a thank you to Ed Emond, Peter Worline, Bob Jaworski,
Jim O’Keefe, Reuben Jimenez, Michael Owen, Jerry Hanson, Keith
Norris and Richard Debner for their help in planning this event, setting up, picking up supplies and cleanup. Plans are already underway
for a late-summer pool party. The details for this activity will be announced in the next few weeks.
(The picture is from a previous pool party)
Welcome to our new members
Wanted: Help with the Pride Booth
During the Core Group Meeting on May 24, the ofFour new people joined Great Outdoors Palm Springs
ficers of the Palm Springs chapter of Great Outdoors dein June:
cided to host a booth at the Pride festival coming up in
Doug, Dencil, Jeff, and Lance
This isn’t the only game in town, especially in a town November of this year. The booth will be decorated with
pictures of activities that have happened with our club. If
like Palm Springs, so a big welcome to these guys for
choosing Great Outdoors. So now, all of you, get involved. you want to help plan the booth or volunteer to work the
booth (you get to meet a lot of people this way), contact
It’s a great way to get to know your fellow members! We
Scott here
still need a Publicity Coordinator.
Game Night to be hosted by Dan Nash
Friday, July 15, 4:30 - 9:00 pm
Host: Dan Nash (760) 898-2093
267 S Vía Las Palmas, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Schedule:
4:30 PM To 6 PM - POOL TIME
6:00 PM to 6:15 PM - SOCIAL PERIOD
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM - POTLUCK
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM – GAME TIME
Our Game Night this month will be hosted by Dan Nash. They have a beautiful new home with a big pool. So bring your favorite game, swimsuit and towel and join the fun. After relaxing by the pool we’ll have a Pot Luck. Again this month we’re suggesting
that each person bring a dish for at least 4 people that corresponds to an assigned category based on your last name.
If your last name begins with A to FA, please bring a MAIN DISH for at least 4 people (Meat dish, veggie casserole, etc.).
If your last name begins with FE to MA , please bring a SIDE DISH or SALAD for at least 4 people (green salad, macaroni
salad, warm veggies, etc.)
If your last name begins with ME to RA , please bring a SNACK for at least 4 people (chips, pretzels, nuts, cheese/crackers/etc.)
If your last name begins with RI to ZZ (Richardson to Yoon), please bring a DESSERT for at least 4 people (cake, pie, fruit
salad, cookies, ice cream, etc.).
NOTE: For those partnered, use your discretion in bringing a larger quantity or an assortment in accordance with the above
guidelines. If you have any questions, please call David Warren at 760-818-3696 or send him an email.
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Elections are coming soon
It’s that time of the year again: Elections. No, I’m not talking
about the National Election in November, but the Chapter officer
elections in September. The management of our chapter is very
important. We need good officers so that the chapter flourishes.
There are three officers that are elected to the chapter government: President, Vice-President of Outings and Treasurer. The
elections will be held during the General Membership meeting on
September 27, 2016. Palm Springs is a large and growing chapter
and I’m hoping we will continue to elect great officers.
Currently Scott, Vice-President of Outings, and Bob, the Treasurer are planning to run for office again this year. Ritch, President, would like to step down and focus on the newsletter. Below
are the responsibilities of thePresident.
If you are interested in any of the elected positions, the newsletter will print your campaign statement in the September issue.
Please forward your statement to newsletter-ps@greatoutdoors.org
Our Phone: 760.282-GOPS
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www.greatoutdoors.org/ps
Palm Springs
Core Group
core-ps@greatoutdoors.org
President
Newsletter Publisher/Editor
Ritch Barron
president-ps@greatoutdoors.org
newsletter-ps@greatoutdoors.org
V.P. Outings
Scott Connelly
vpo-ps@greatoutdoors.org
Treasurer
Bob Jaworski
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Publicity Coordinator
Position Currently Vacant
Game Night Coordinator
David Warren
gamenightcoordinator-ps@greatoutdoors.org
The President is responsible for the operation of the Palm Springs
Chapter. The President shall have the authority to call official meetings and other functions of the chapter. The President shall ensure
that the chapter is in compliance with the Bylaws and corporate policies of Great Outdoors and chapter officers are performing their duties. The President shall serve as Chair of the general membership
meetings and of the monthly Core Group Meeting. The President is
an ex-officio member of all of the committees within the chapter.
The President should periodically report to the Chair of the Board
of Directors on the status of the chapter at the Chair’s discretion or
by sending messages to the quarterly board meetings with the Board
Representative.
If you would like information about the responsibilities of the
two other elected officers, please contact the current President,
Ritch
Social Events Coordinator
Joe Lucente
socialeventscoordinator-ps@greatoutdoors.org
Member-at-Large
Position Currently Vacant
memberatlarge-ps@greatoutdoors.org
Secretary
John Morrison
secretary-ps@greatoutdoors.org
Board Representative
Cliff Clue
boardrep-ps@greatoutdoors.org
760.365.3677
Webmaster
Membership Chair
Ed Emond
webmaster-ps@greatoutdoors.org
membership-ps@greatoutdoors.org
The Oasis
VOLUME 20 ISSUE 7 JULY 2016
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Palm Springs Chapter of Great Outdoors,
Inc. The opinions expressed are those of
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Friday
July Events Calendar
Find more info here
Other chapter events are listed
here with this color legend.
OCLB, SBVC, SD, LA
Friday to Sunday
September 16-18, 2016
Big Bear Oso Group Camp
Sunday to Monday
August 28-September 5, 2016
Burning Man
Wednesday to Sunday
August 24-28, 2016
Sierra Backpacking Trip
Friday to Sunday
August 5-7, 2016
San Elijo State Beach
Friday to Sunday
July 29-31, 2016
Hurkey Creek Campout
Monday to Saturday
July 11 to 16, 2016
Half Moon Lake Backpack
Friday to Monday
July 1-4, 2016
Quaking Aspen Campout
Looking Ahead
in Palm Springs