New Trips For 1999 - vacation ideas

Sierra, Nov, 1998

Redrock Archaeology, Coconino Forest, Arizona. May 23-29. In the redrock canyon country near Sedona, we will work on documentation, conservation, and preservation of archaeological sites dating from the Sinagua culture to the most recent historical period. Leader: Sue Korn. Price: $350; Dep: $50. [99084A]

Acadia Park Service, Maine. May 29-June 5. Join us for work and play in this coastal park. We'll work on the park's carriage roads and trails. Explore beautiful Mt. Desert Island by bicycle, foot, and canoe on free days. Leader: Vivian Spielbichler. Price: $330; Dep: $50. [99085A]

Buckskin Mountain Passage, Arizona Trail, Arizona. May 30-June 5. We'll have time to explore from our spectacular base camp while constructing another segment of the 750-mile Arizona Trail toward its northern terminus at the Utah-Arizona stateline. Leader: Linda Takala. Price: $325; Dep: $50. [99086A]

Ski & Snowshoe

High Sierra Skiing I, Clair Tappaan Lodge, Tahoe Forest, California. January 24-29. Enjoy Nordic ski lessons and tours while staying at the Sierra Club's Clair Tappaan Lodge. Develop and improve cross-country skiing skills--diagonal stride, telemarking, ski-skating, and more--in an area of heavy snowfall. You'll enjoy camaraderie, warm accommodations, good food, a hot tub, and other amenities. The leadership team includes a certified ski instructor. Leader: Marjorie Richman. Price: $535; Dep: $100. [99470A]

Lake Placid Inn-to-Inn Tour, Adirondack Park, New York. January 31-February 6. As host to the 1980 Winter Olympics, Lake Placid in New York's Adirondack Mountains gained renown as one of the premier ski resorts in the world. Join us for a week-long cross-country ski tour on the famed Jackrabbit Trail connecting elegant and rustic inns of the North Country during winter carnival time. Ski approximately five to ten miles per day. Also: ice-skating, alpine skiing at Whiteface Mountain, bobsledding, Olympic Museum, and shopping. For advanced novice to intermediate skiers, ages 16 and older. Leader: John Borel. Price: $695; Dep: $100. [99471A]

Ski Yellowstone, Wyoming. February 13-20. Explore the winter beauty of our oldest national park while learning about its unique geology and ecology from local experts, Visit Mammoth's hot springs, ski through steaming Norris and Firehole river geyser basins amidst herds of bison, watch Old Faithful erupt, and travel by snow-coach to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Enjoy first-class meals and evening soaks in cozy lodges. Leader: Rob White. Price: $1,945; Dep: $200. [99472A]

Skiing the Land of Enchantment, Santa Fe Forest, New Mexico. February 14-20. Explore the wintry high country of the Southwest in a week of cross-country skiing. Our day trip experiences will include a hot spring nestled in the pines, Nordic ski trails, and telemarking. We will return each evening to accommodations in historic downtown Santa Fe. Evening meals sampling the fantastic local cuisine are not included in the trip fee. Leader: Brian Johnson. Price: $725; Dep: $100. [99090A]