Outdoors in the Divide

March 2013 Calendar

Mar 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th: Bella Fiore Ladies Cycling on American River Bike Trail at Beal’s Point, 9:00a.m.  Contact Niki at nikiart5@yahoo.com, www.bicycleemporium.com.

Mar 1^st, 4^th, 8^th, 11^th, 15^th, 18^th, 22^nd, 25^th, 29^th: Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Valley Ski Resort, 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.  Tour explores the natural and cultural history of the Lake Tahoe Basin.  Contact Megan at 530-543-2618 or mldee@fs.fed.us.

Mar 2^nd: Lost Trail Half Marathon Run, Granite Bay, www.ultrasignup.com.

Mar 2^nd: Mountain Bike Clinic & Ride, 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m., led by Tom Peterson.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or 530-621-1224.

Mar 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 16^th, 17^th, 18^th: Backcountry Skiing with a Professional Ski Guide, www.sugarbowl.com.

Mar 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th: Sierra Foothills Cycling Club Intro Rides.  Ride from Flower Farm Coffee House in Loomis, 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.  Contact Charlene at charm.sfcc@sbbmail.com or 530-210-7147.

Mar 3rd: Open Horse Schooling Show, 9:00a.m.  Contact Jody at fair@eldoradocountyfair.org or 530-621-5860.

Mar 5^th: Canyon Keepers meeting at Canyon View Community Center (5:45 – snacks, 6:15 – meeting), www.canyonkeepers.org.

Mar 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th: Cool Fitness Running Club weekly run at the Olmsted Loop, 8:45a.m., www.meetup.com/Cool-Fitness-Trail-Runners.

Mar 7^th: Spring Wildflowers of the Foothills slide show, 6:30p.m. – 8:00p.m.  Presentation by California Native Plant Society.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or 530-621-1224.

Mar 7th: El Dorado Equestrian Trails Foundation general meeting at Greenwood Community Center (6:30p.m. – potluck and 7:00p.m. – meeting), www.edetf.net.

Mar 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th: Cardiac Bypass Hike & Tailgate Party, 6:00p.m., www.meetup.com/sachikinggroup.

Mar 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th: Equestrian Trail Riding training with Russ, 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.  Preregister at 530-305-1977 or Coolhillsrider@gmail.com.

Mar 8th, 9th: American Endurance Ride Conference Convention at Grand Sierra Resort Reno, www.aerc.org (trade show, speaker seminars, awards, tack swap).

Mar 9^th: Wakamatsu Historical Tour, 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or 530-621-1224.

Mar 9^th: Lake Clementine Trail – Hike, 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m., led by Kay Osborn.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or 530-621-1224.

Mar 9th: Way Too Cool 50K Run, www.ultrasignup.com.  ASRA Cool staging area closed, 800 participants anticipated.

Mar 9^th: NATRC Region 1 (Competitive Trail Riding) Convention at Bothwell Art Center in Livermore.  Preregister at www.natrcregion1.org.  Contact Linda.thomason@comcast.net or 510-651-9470 (trade show & speaker seminars).

Mar 9th – 10th: Foresthill Winter Classic Sled Dog Races, www.sndd.org/races.html.

Mar 10th: Cool Mountain Bike Race, www.auburnbikeworks.com.  ASRA Cool staging area closed, 250 participants anticipated.

Mar 13^th: American Canyon – Western States Trail Hike (Seniors).  Contact Sheila at 530-886-0673 or www.sierraclub.org.

Mar 13^th: Spring Speaker Series – Fire on the Mountain, what to do if you encounter fire on the trail, 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.  Preregister at www.tahoerimtrail.org.

Mar 16^th: Stevens Trail Day Hike.  Meet at trailhead at 9:00a.m.  Contact Carroll at canasta@wizwire.com or www.sierraclub.org.

Mar 16^th: Wildlife and Birding Mountain Bike Expedition, Folsom Lake in Granite Bay, 9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.  Preregister at www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Mar 16^th: Tillotson Trail Historical Hike, 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or 530-621-1224.

Mar 17^th: Wildlife and Birding Kayak Expedition, Negro Bar on Lake Natoma, 8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.  Preregister at www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Mar 17^th: Sierra Crest Snowshoe Trek, Kirkwood backcountry trails, www.kirkwood.com or 209-258-7248.

Mar 17^th: Auburn State Recreation Area 12 Mile Loop Hike.  Meet at American River Confluence.  Contact Greg at 916-989-5377, www.sierraclub.org.

Mar 17^th: Salmon Falls Ranch Preview & Fundraiser Trail Hike.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or 530-621-1224.

Mar 17^th: St. Patrick’s Day Equestrian Ride at Deer Creek Hills, 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.  Contact Gina at 916-612-3719 or outreach@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org.

Mar 17^th: Divide Horsemen’s Association Clinic with Marta Michilizzi at Cool Hills Ranch.  Contact pgcool4@sbcglobal.net or Katie at 530-885-6399.

Mar 17^th: Fuzzy Wuzzy Open Schooling Show at the Loomis Basin Horsemen’s Arena.  Contact Cheryl at 916-202-7851 or mlaha@vfr.net.

Mar 19th: The World from a Bicycle (pictorial tour) at Sierra College, 6:30p.m. – 9:30p.m., www.sccommed.org.

Mar 19^th: Gold Country Endurance Riders monthly meeting at Joe Caribe Bistro (6:00p.m. – dinner and 7:00p.m. – meeting), www.gcer.org.

Mar 20^th: PG & E Trail Hike (Seniors).  Meet at Quarry parking lot, 9:30a.m.  Contact Sheila at 886-0673 or www.sierraclub.org.

March 20^th: Loomis Basin Horsemen’s Association meeting at Loomis Round Table Pizza (6:30p.m. – eat and 7:00p.m. – meeting).  Dr. Eduardo DeLaCruz will talk about how horse’s feet work, www.garlic.com/~lbha/.

Mar 23^rd: Snowshoe Social & Race, benefiting Truckee Tahoe Humane Society, www.northstarattahoe.com.  Dogs will be allowed on the cross-country course.

Mar 23^rd: Western States Trail – Volunteer Trail Work Days, www.wser.org.

Mar 23^rd: Native American History Hike at Deer Creek Hills.  Contact Gina at 916-612-3719 or outreach@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org.

Mar 24^th: Deer Creek Hills Preserve Equestrian Ride, 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.  Located near Folsom.  Pre-register with Gina at 916-612-3719 or outreach@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org.

Mar 24^th: A Cheesy Springtime Stroll at Jollity Farms in Garden Valley, 4:30p.m. – 6:00p.m.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or 530-621-1224.

Mar 24^th: Knickerbocker Canyon 10K/Half Marathon/30K Trail Runs, www.ultrasignup.com.  150 participants anticipated at ASRA Cool staging area.

Mar 24^th: Dirty Secret Trail Running, Auburn Overlook.  50 runners anticipated.

Mar 27^th: Spring Speaker Series – Equines on the Tahoe Rim Trail: Speaker Panel (preparation tips), 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.  Preregister at www.tahoerimtrail.org.

Mar 30^th: The Mountain Bike Triathlon, 200 yard swim/6 mile mountain bike/2 mile trail run, Granite Bay, www.tbfracing.com.

Apr 6th: American River 50 Mile Run, www.ultrasignup.com.  800 participants anticipated.

Upcoming Months

Apr 6^th: The Ice Breaker Triathlon & Ice Breaker Dash, Granite Bay.

Apr 7^th: Jim Brown/Cool Fitness & Northside School/Knickerbocker Loop (30 participants).

Apr 7^th, 10^th, 14^th, 21^st, 24^th, 28th: Dirty Secret Trail Training (50 participants).

Apr 20th: Electric Run, Sacramento.

Apr 22^nd: Auburn Endurance Capital Marathon, www.endurancemarathon.org.

Apr 27^th: American River Classic 50 Mile Endurance Ride, www.aerc.org.

May 11^th: Folsom Lake International, Granite Bay.

May 12^th: The Mother’s Day Triathlon, Granite Bay.

May 19^th: Auburn Triathlon, www.auburntriathlon.com.

Jun 1^st: Tevis Cup Educational/Fun Ride, www.teviscup.org.

Jun 1^st: Wildest (Road bike) Ride in the West, 40Mi/70Mi/110Mi/140Mi Rides, www.wildestride.com.

Jun 7^th – 9^th: Western States Horse Expo – Sacramento, www.horsexpo.com.

Jun 29th – 30^th: 40^th Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, www.ws100.com.

Jul 20^th – 21^st: Tevis Cup 100 Miles in One Day Ride.

Aug 14^th: Wildest Run in the West, 100K/13.1Mi/10K Runs, www.wildestrun.com.

Oct: Annual Fall Mushing Clinic; learn to teach your dogs to pull, Truckee, www.sndd.org.

February 2013 Calendar

Feb 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd: Bella Fiore Ladies Cycling on American River Bike Trail at Beal’s Point, 9:00a.m.  Contact Niki at nikiart5@yahoo.com, www.bicycleemporium.com.

Feb 1^st, 4^th, 8^th, 11^th, 15^th, 18^th, 22^nd, 25^th: Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Valley Ski Resort, 10:00a.m. -1:00p.m.  Tour explores the natural and cultural history of the Lake Tahoe Basin.  Contact Megan at 530-543-2618 or mldee@fs.fed.us for more information.

Feb 2^nd: Women’s Intermediate Snowshoe Trek on single-track trails at Northstar.  Contact the Telemark and Snowshoe Center at 530-562-3270 or www.northstarattahoe.com.  Feb 2^nd:  35^th annual Jed Smith 30K/50K/50M Ultra Classic Run on the American River Parkway, www.ultrasignup.com.

Feb 2^nd: Snowshoe Running Race at the Royal Gorge, www.sugarbowl.com.

Feb 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd: Sierra Foothills Cycling Club Intro Rides.  Ride from Flower Farm Coffee House in Loomis, 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.  Contact Charlene at charm.sfcc@sbbmail.com or 530-210-7147.

Feb 3^rd: North Fork American River 6 Mile Hike.  Meet at Confluence.  Call John at 916-967-1018 or www.sierraclub.org.

Feb 5^th, 9^th: Pig Farm to Training Hill Loop back to Olmstead Loop Trail Hike, 5:30p.m.,

www.meetup.com/sachikinggroup.

Feb 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th: Cool Fitness Running Club weekly run at the Olmsted Loop, 8:45a.m., www.meetup.com/Cool-Fitness-Trail-Runners.

Feb 9^th: American Canyon Ultramarathon & Trail Race 15K/25K/50K, www.sierrapacificendurance.com.

Feb 10^th: Sierra Crest Snowshoe Trek, a guided hike into the backcountry.  Contact Cross Country Center at Kirkwood, 209-258-7248.

Feb 10^th: The Love Ride, 40Mile – 60Mile – 100Mile road bike ride around the Buttes, 6:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.  Pre-register at www.chicovelo.org.

Feb 13^th: Quarry Trail to Murderer’s Bar Hike (Seniors).  Meet at Quarry Trail parking lot, 9:45a.m.  Contact Sheila at 530-886-0673 or www.sierraclub.org.

Feb 14^th: Valentine’s Day.

Feb 16^th: US Forest Service Sawyer Training, 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.  Learn how to use a chain saw on our local trails.  Contact John at jbrandt@parks.ca.gov.

Feb 16^th: Hidden Falls Hike, 9:15a.m.  Contact Carroll at canasta@wizwire.com or www.sierraclub.org.

Feb 16^th: Western States 100 Training Run, Green Gate to Finish, www.ws100.com.

Feb 16^th: Wildlife & Birding Kayak Expedition at Cosumnes River Preserve, 8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.  Pre-register at www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Feb 16^th: Down & Dirty Duathlon Mountain Bike Race & Run at Granite Beach, 7:00a.m. – registration.  For more information, www.tbfracing.com.

Feb 16^th: Winter Wildlife Snowshoe Tracking Tour at Donner Summit Sno-Park, 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.  Pre-register at www.rei.com/outdoorshool.

Feb 20^th: Snowshoe Hike (Seniors) at China Wall.  Contact Sheila at 530-886-0673 or www.sierraclub.org.

Feb 20^th: Loomis Basin Horsemen’s Association meeting at Loomis Round Table Pizza (6:30p.m. – eat/7:00p.m. – meeting).  Kathie Perry will talk about the Tevis 100 Mile in One Day Ride, www.garlic.com/~lbha/.

Feb 23^rd: Royal Gorge Full Moon Tour at Summit Station, www.sugarbowl.com.  For more information, call 530-426-3871.

Feb 23^rd: Formidable 50K/25K/15K/7Mi Runs at the Olmstead Loop, 5:00a.m.

Feb 23^rd: Quarry Trail to Murderer’s Bar Hike, 9:30a.m. – 2:00p.m.  Pre-register with julie@arconservancy.org or 530-621-1224.

Feb 23^rd: Snow Detectives with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.  2 mile easy snowshoe hike exploring winter animal habits, survival skills and tracks.  Pre-register at www.tahoerimtrail.org.

Feb 24^th: Deer Creek Hills Preserve Equestrian Ride, 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.  Located near Folsom.  Pre-register with Gina at 916-612-3719 or outreach@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org.

Mar 7th: El Dorado Equestrian Trails Foundation general meeting at Greenwood Community Center (6:30p.m. – potluck and 7:00p.m. – meeting), www.edetf.net.

Mar 8th, 9th: American Endurance Ride Conference Convention at Grand Sierra Resort Reno, www.aerc.org.

Mar 9th: Way Too Cool 50K Run, www.ultrasignup.com.  Sold Out!

Mar 10^th: Cool Mountain Bike Race, www.auburnbikeworks.com.

Upcoming Months

Mar 3^rd:  Open Schooling Show, 9:00a.m.  Contact Jody at fair@eldoradocountyfair.org or 530-621-5860.

Mar 9^th – 10^th:  Foresthill Winter Classic Sled Dog Races, www.sndd.org/races.html.

Mar 23^rd:  WS100 Volunteer Trail Work Days, www.ws100.com.

Mar 24^th:  Knickerbocker Canyon 10K, ½ Marathon, 30K Run, www.insidetrail.com.

Apr 6^th:  American River 50 Mile Run, www.ultrasignup.com.  Sold Out!

Apr 22^nd:  Auburn Endurance Capital Marathon, www.endurancemarathon.org.

May 19^th:  Auburn Triathlon, www.auburntriathlon.com.

Mar 19^th:  The World from a Bicycle, 6:30p.m. – 9:30p.m., www.sccommed.org.

Jun 1^st:  Wildest (Road bike) Ride in the West, 40Mi/70Mi/110Mi/140Mi Rides, www.wildestride.com.

Jun 7^th – 9^th:  Western States Horse Expo – Sacramento, www.horsexpo.com.

Jun 29th – 30^th:  40^th Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, www.ws100.com.

Jul 20^th – 21^st:  Tevis Cup 100 Miles in One Day Ride.

Aug 14^th:  Wildest Run in the West, 100K/13.1Mi/10K Runs, www.wildestrun.com.

January 2013

Jan 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th: Cool Fitness Running Club weekly run at the Olmsted Loop, 8:45a.m., www.meetup.com/Cool-Fitness-Trail-Runners.

Jan 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st: Animal Medical Center Large Animal Low Cost Horse Dental Days, 530-823-0162.

Jan 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th: Bella Fiore Ladies Cycling on American River Bike Trail, Beal’s Point at 8:00a.m.  Contact Niki at nikiart5@yahoo.com, www.bicycleemporium.com.

Jan 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th: Sierra Foothills Cycling Club Intro Rides.  Meet at Flower Farm Coffee House in Loomis 9:00a.m.  Contact Charlene at charm.sfcc@sbbmail.com or 530-210-7147.

Jan 5^th: The Truth about Bats, Dharma Webber lecturer, 11:00a.m. – noon.  Pre-register with julie@arconservancy.org or 530-621-1224.

Jan 6^th: Tinker’s Cutoff Upper Stagecoach & Stagecoach Loop (Senior Section).  Meet at the American River Confluence at 9:30a.m.  Contact Sheila at 530-886-0673 or www.sierraclub.org.

Jan 9^th: Winter Wildlife Tracking Tour, Donner Memorial State Historic Park, www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Jan 9^th: Wildlife Birding Kayak Expedition, Cosumnes River Preserve 8:00a.m. – noon, www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Jan 12^th: Cronan Ranch Day Hike, www.sierraclub.org.  Contact Mike at greatstuff959@hotmail.com or 916-966-0531.

Jan 12^th: Snowshoe Skills and Running Clinic at Cross Country, Telemark and Snowshoe Center, www.northstarattahoe.com or 530-562-3270.

Jan 12^th: Winter Trail Days – Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center.  Free snowshoe demos, and mini beginner skiing lessons, www.winter.kirkwood.com/site/events/winter-trail-day-2013.

Jan 16^th: Snowshoe Hike (Senior Section).  Contact Sheila at 530-886-0673 or www.sierraclub.org.

Jan 16^th: Divide Horsemen Association’s general meeting at Greenwood Community Center 7:00p.m. (6:30p.m. Potluck), www.divideha.org.

Jan 19^th: Avalanche Level 1 – Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain, www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Jan 19^th: Wilderness Survival:  Winter Skills, Donner Summit Sno-Park, www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Jan 21^st: Advanced Bicycle Service Clinic, Victory Velo in Auburn.  Contact service@victoryvelo.com or 530-885-3986.

Jan 23^rd: Learn to Climb Class for Kids, www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Jan 25^th, 26^th: Guided Moonlight Snowshoe Tours, Squaw Valley.  Contact 800-403-0206.

Jan 26^th: Family Snowshoeing Class, Tahoe Donner Snowshoe/Cross Country Ski Center 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m., www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Jan 27^th: Open Schooling Horse Show at the El Dorado County Fair.  Contact Jody at fair@eldoradocountyfair.org or 530-621-5860.

Jan 28^th: 17^th annual El Dorado County Search & Rescue Crab Feed at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, www.comspark.com/esarc.

Jan 30^th: Snowshoe Tour, Donner Memorial State Historic Park 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m., www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Feb 2^nd: 35^th annual Jed Smith 30K/50K/50M Ultra Classic Run on the American River Parkway, www.ultrasignup.com.

Feb 9^th: American Canyon Ultramarathon & Trail Race 15K/25K/50K, www.sierrapacificendurance.com.

Dec 1st – January 21^st: Downtown Plaza Ice Rink/701 K St., www.downtownsac.org/events/ice-rink.

Dec 1^st: Sierra Foothills Fun Run – El Dorado Trail in Placerville.  Contact jeffutberg@hotmail.com or 916-548-7228.

Dec 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th: Sierra Foothills Cycling Club Intro Rides.  Meet at Flower Farm Coffee House in Loomis 9:00a.m.  Contact charm.sfcc@sbbmail.com or 530-210-7147.

Dec 2^nd: Sacramento International Marathon, www.runcim.org.

Dec 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th: Cool Fitness Running Club weekly run at the Olmsted Loop, 8:45a.m., www.meetup.com/Cool-Fitness-Trail-Runners.

Dec 5^th: American Canyon/Western States Trail to Main Bar/Back Hike (seniors).  Contact Sheila at 886-0673 or www.sierraclub.org.

Dec 6th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th: Animal Medical Center Large Animal Low Cost Horse Dental Days (through January 31^st, 2013), 530-823-0162.

Dec 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th: Bella Fiore Ladies Cycling on American River Bike Trail, Beal’s Point at 8:00a.m.  Contact Niki at nikiart5@yahoo.com, www.bicycleemporium.com.

Dec 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th: Sierra Foothills Cycling Club Fast Friday Rides.  Meet at Flower Farm Coffee House in Loomis.  Contact dbal@pacbell.net or 916-947.0541.

Dec 8^th: Quarry Trail Hike, www.sierraclub.org.  Contact Mike at greatstuff959@hotmail.com or 916-966-0531.

Dec 8^th: Wilderness Survival: Winter Skills, at Donner Summit Sno-Park, www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Dec 8th: All About Equine Open Barn & Holiday Boutique at Enchanted April Inn in Pilot Hill, www.allaboutequine.org.

Dec 8^th: WS100 Mile Run Lottery at the Placer High School Auditorium, www.ws100.com.

Dec 8^th: WSTF Christmas Party, 5:00p.m. – 10:00p.m., www.teviscup.org.

Dec 8^th, 9^th: Old Fashioned Christmas in Coloma, 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m., www.coloma.com.

Dec 8^th: Clementine Hike.  Details TBD, www.canyonkeepers.org.

Dec 8^th: Art Demonstrations at Art on the Divide Coop Gallery in Georgetown, 11:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.

Dec 8^th, 9^th, 15^th, 16^th: Stagecoach rides on historic Main Street in Placerville, 12:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. (weather permitting)

Dec 9^th: WS100 Mile Run Volunteer signups open, www.ws100.com/volunteer.htm.

Dec 9^th: Intro to Snowshoeing for Seniors (55+), at Tahoe Donner Snowshoe/Cross Country Ski Center, www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Dec 9^th: Cronan Ranch Hike, www.sierraclub.org.  Meet at trailhead at 9:00a.m.  Contact John at jadedreprobate@gmail.com or 530-644-7295.

Dec 15^th: Divide Horsemen’s Association and El Dorado Equestrian Trails Foundation combined Holiday Party at the American River Pizza & Grill, www.edetf.net or www.divideha.org.

Dec 16^th: Intro to Cross Country Skiing in the Sierra, at Tahoe Donner Snowshoe/Cross Country Ski Center, www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Dec 16^th: Intro to Hiking Class, at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Dec 18^th: Fish Hatchery to Folsom Lake Bike Ride, www.sierraclub.org.  Contact Mike at greatstuff959@hotmail.com or 916-966-0531.

Dec 19^th: Olmstead Loop Hike, 10:00a.m.  Contact Sheila at 530-886-0673 or www.sierraclub.org.

Dec 28^th, 29^th: Guided Moonlight Snowshoe Tours, Squaw Valley.  Contact 800-403-0206.

Dec 28^th: Moonlight Snowshoe Tours at Northstar, www.northstarattahoe.com.

Dec 31^st: New Years in the Sierra:  Fireworks Night Hike at Donner Summit Sno-Park, www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

Nov 1^st – Jan 31^st: Low Cost Horse Dental Days at Animal Medical Center Large Animal Services in Auburn, (530)823-0162.

Nov 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th: Training Hill Junior Beginner/Intermediate 5 Mile Hike, www.sacramentotrailmix.com.  Meet at trailhead at 6:20p.m.

Nov 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th: Bella Fiore Ladies Cycling on American River Bike Trail, Beal’s Point at 8:00a.m.  Contact Niki at nikiart5@yahoo.com, www.bicycleemporium.com.

Nov 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th: Horseback Riding Lessons with Russ, 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.  Contact Russ at (530)305-1977 or coolhillsrider@gmail.com.

Nov 4^th: Apple Hill Harvest Run in Camino, 8.5Mi/3.5Mi/.5Mi, www.applehillrun.org.

Nov 6^th: VOTE!

Nov 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th: Russell Road to Pointed Rocks and Back Hike, www.sacramentotrailmix.com.  Meet at trailhead at 6:15p.m.

Nov 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th: Cool Fitness Running Club weekly run at the Olmsted Loop, 8:45a.m., www.meetup.com/Cool-Fitness-Trail-Runners.

Nov 7^th: Salmon Falls Ranch Hike – Private Preview (Seniors).  Contact Sheila at (530)886-0673 or www.sierraclub.org.

Nov 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th: Wednesday River Ride, www.meetup.com/CoolCyclingClub/events.  Meet at the Foot of the Guy West Bridge in Sacramento at 4:30p.m.

Nov 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th: Horseback Riding Lessons with Russ, 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.  Contact Russ at (530)305-1977 or coolhillsrider@gmail.com.

Nov 8^th: 18^th Annual Cowboy Heritage, Poetry & Singing Event in Loomis, www.cowpokefallgathering.com.

Nov 10^th: Auburn State Recreation Area Canyon Keepers Hike, www.canyonkeepers.org.

Nov 10^th: American River Confluence to Clementine Hike.  Contact John at (916)967-1018 or www.sierraclub.org.

Nov 10^th: Last day to complete 2013 WS100 qualifying runs, www.ws100.com.

Nov 10^th – 24^th: Applications accepted for December 8^th Lottery for 2013 WS100, www.ws100.com.

Nov 10^th, 11^th: Apple Hill Volkswalk 5K, 10K & 13K Walks, www.placerpacers.org/APPLE-HILL-2012.htm.

Nov 11^th: Veteran’s Day.

Nov 13^th: Placer Pacers Walking Club monthly meeting at Round Table Pizza in Auburn at 7:00p.m., www.placerpacers.org.

Nov 14^th: Fall Colors Hike for Seniors – Auburn Dam Overlook, 9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.  Preregister at www.rei.com Outdoor School.

Nov 16^th: Dog Hike at Cronan Ranch, 8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or (530)621-1224.

Nov 16^th – 18^th: Mountain Mandarin Festival at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, Auburn.

Nov 17^th: Wildlife & Birding Mountain Bike Expedition at Granite Bay Day Use, Folsom, 8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.  Preregister at www.rei.com Outdoor School.

Nov 18^th: MandaRUN Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, Auburn & Loomis, www.mandarun.com.

Nov 22^nd: Thanksgiving Day!

Nov 22^nd: Run to Feed the Hungry 5K & 10K Runs, www.runtofeedthehungry.com.

Nov 27^th: Training Hill Loop Hike.  Contact Mike at greatstuff959@hotmail.com or (916)966-0531 or www.sierraclub.org.

Nov 28^th: Auburn Dam Overlook to Tamaroo Bar Hike (Seniors).  Contact Sheila at (530)886-0673 or www.sierraclub.org.

Dec 2^nd: Sacramento International Marathon, www.runcim.org.

Dec 8^th: WS100 Lottery at the Placer High School Auditorium, www.ws100.com.

Upcoming Events:

Dec 9^th: WS100 Volunteer signups open, www.ws100.com/volunteer.htm.

Dec 15^th: Divide Horsemen’s Association and El Dorado Equestrian Trails Foundation combined Holiday Party at the American River Pizza & Grill, www.edetf.net or www.divideha.org.

Oct 1^st: Helen Klein Ultra Classic 50Mi/50K/30K Runs, www.race360.com.

Oct 2^nd: Auburn State Recreation Area Canyon Keepers monthly meeting at Canyon View Community Center in Auburn, 6:15p.m., www.canyonkeepers.org.

Oct 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31^st: Wednesday River Ride, www.meetup.com/CoolCyclingClub/events.  Meet at the Foot of the Guy West Bridge in Sacramento at 5:15p.m.

Oct 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31^st: Horseback Riding Lessons with Russ, 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.  Contact Russ at (530)305-1977 or coolhillsrider@gmail.com.

Oct 4^th: El Dorado Equestrian Trails Foundation General Meeting at the Greenwood Community Center (Potluck 6:30p.m., Meeting 7:00p.m.), www.edetf.net.

Oct 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th: Bella Fiore Ladies Cycling on American River Bike Trail, Beal’s Point at 8:00a.m.  Contact Niki at nikiart5@yahoo.com, www.bicycleemporium.com.

Oct 6^th: Poker Ride at Dru Barner Equestrian Campground in Georgetown, www.edetf.net.

Oct 6^th: Fall Colors on the Flume Trail Hike, 8:00a.m. – 2:00p.m., www.tahoerimtrail.org.

Oct 6^th: Squaw Valley Trail Running Series/Tahoe City to Squaw Valley 7.9 Mi Run, www.squaw.com/trail-running.

Oct 6^th: Auburn State Recreation Area Canyon Keepers Salmon Falls Hike, www.canyonkeepers.org.

Oct 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th: Horseback Riding Lessons with Russ, 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.  Contact Russ at (530)305-1977 or coolhillsrider@gmail.com.

Oct 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd: Russell Road to Pointed Rocks and Back Hike, www.sacramentotrailmix.com.  Meet at trailhead at 6:45p.m.

Oct 10^th: Wendell T. Robie Trail – Sliger Mine toward Canyon Creek Hike (Seniors), www.sierraclub.org.  Preregister with Sheila at (530)886-0673.

Oct 11^th, 18^th, 25^th: Training Hill Junior Beginner/Intermediate 5 Mile Hike, www.sacramentotrailmix.com.  Meet at trailhead at 6:30p.m.

Oct 12^th – 14^th: Crystal Costa Benefit, Auction, Sundowner Raffle and Ranch Horse Versatility Show, www.chrisbugenighorsetraining.com.

Oct 13^th: Rock’n River 50 Mile & Half Marathon Trail Run, www.elementalrunning.com.

Oct 13^th: The Coolest Ride & Tie (23 Mi/14Mi/4Mi and 18Mi Biathlon), www.rideandtie.org.  Contact coolgallinda@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Oct 13^th: 2^nd Annual Switchback Challenge 11K Run in Meadow Vista, 9:00a.m., www.switchbackchallenge.com.

Oct 13^th: Night Hiking in the Sierra Nevada, 5:30p.m. – 9:30p.m., at Donner Summit Pacific Crest Trail.  Contact Sierra-OS@rei.com for more information.  Pre-register at www.rei.com Outdoor School.

Oct 14^th: Placer Farm & Barn Open House, 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m., a self-guided tour of working farms, ranches and vineyards, www.placerfarmandbarntour.com.

Oct 14^th: Princess Promenade Women Bike Festival & Ride, 8:00a.m. at Discovery Park, www.princesspromenade.com.

Oct 14^th: 1^st Annual WSTF 5K/10K/10Mi Trail Fund Run, 9:00a.m.  Preregister at 150 Gum Lane, Auburn (near Auburn Overlook) at 7:00a.m. or contact wstfrunmanager@gmail.com for more information.  Benefits maintenance trail projects.

Oct 14^th: Auburn State Recreation Area Quarry Trail Hike, www.sierraclub.org.  Preregister with Noelle at 916-731-4648 or nandersn@surewest.net.

Oct 14^th, 15^th: Fall Horsemanship Clinic.  Contact Russ (530)305-1977 or coolhillsrider@gmail.com.

Oct 16^th: Gold Country Endurance Riders monthly meeting from 6:00p.m. – dinner/7:00p.m. – meeting, www.gcer.org.

Oct 20^th: FATRAC Try the Divide Mountain Bike Ride, 9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.  Contact cwilson@sanjuan.edu or 916-212-9517.

Oct 20^th: Cycle for Life 32 Mile and 65 Mile Rides.  Dona dal Cielo Winery.  Contact www.sacramento.cff.org/cycleforlife or 916-625-0500.

Oct 20: Bullion Mine Hike, Foresthill.  Evan Jones, host (founder of Historical Trails Foundation) and Paul Whiting, historian.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or (530)621-1224.

Oct 20^th: Vehicle Photo Day #2 at the Mountain Quarries Bridge (No Hands), 1:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.  Contact the State Recreation Area office at (530)885-4527.

Oct 20^th: Intro to Hiking Class, 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m., at Hidden Falls Regional Park.  Pre-register at www.rei.com Outdoor School.

Oct 20^th: The Sierra Trail Half Marathon & 5K Walk/Run in Granite Bay.  To register, www.active.com or www.tbfracing.com.

Oct 20^th: Intro to Hiking Class at Hidden Falls, 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m., www.rei.com Outdoor School Folsom.

Oct 21^st: Tahoe Geology Hike, 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m., www.tahoerimtrail.org.

Oct 26^th: How to Use Poles for Balance, Mobility and Basic Walking, 1:30p.m. – 5:00p.m.  This hike is targeting people with mild to moderate mobility issues.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or (530)621-1224.

Oct 27^th: How to Use Poles for Hiking and Outdoor Exercise, 10:00a.m. – 3:30p.m.  Author Jayah Faye Paley will teach you to expand your hiking horizons.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or (530)621-1224.

Oct 27^th: That Damn Run 10K and Half Marathon, www.ultrasignup.com.  Contact antbrantley@gmail.com for more information.

Oct 28^th: Folsom Lake 10K/Half Marathon/Marathon/50K Trail Run, 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m., www.insidetrail.com.

Oct 29^th: Discover Team in Training: Run, Bike, Tri, Hike, www.rei.com Outdoor School Folsom.

Oct 30^th: Fish Hatchery to Folsom Lake Bike Ride, www.sierraclub.org.  Preregister with Mike at greatstuff959@hotmail.com or 916-966-0531.

Nov 4^th: Apple Hill Harvest Run in Camino, 8.5Mi/3.5Mi/.5Mi, www.applehillrun.org.

Sep 1^st, 2^nd: Camp Far West 30/50 Mile Endurance Horseback Ride, www.aerc.org.

Sep 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th: Horseback riding lessons with Russ, 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.  Contact Russ at (530)305-1977 or russ@russgrossman.com.

Sep 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th: Russell Road, Auburn to Pointed Rocks & Back Hike at 6:30p.m., www.sacramentotrailmix.com.

Sep 4^th: Auburn State Recreation Area Canyon Keepers monthly meeting at Canyon View Community Center in Auburn, 6:15p.m., www.canyonkeepers.org.

Sep 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th: Horseback riding lessons with Russ, 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.  Contact Russ at (530)305-1977 or russ@russgrossman.com.

Sep 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th: Wednesday River Ride on the American River Bike Trail at 5:15p.m., www.meetup.com/coolcyclingclub/events.

Sep 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th: Bella Fiore Ladies Cycling on American River Bike Trail, Beal’s Point at 8:00a.m.  Contact Niki at nikiart5@yahoo.com, www.bicycleemporium.com.

Sep 7^th – 9^th: 31^st Annual American River Festival in Coloma, www.americanriverfestival.org.

Sep 8^th: American River Bike Ride, 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or (530)621-1224.

Sep 8^th: Ruck-A-Chucky Hike, www.canyonkeepers.org.

Sep 8^th: Sierra Club Crooked Lake Trail Hike.  An 8 mile high country hike, gentle elevation change, 5 alpine lakes.  Contact Martin at (707)253-9606 or kowsoi@juno.com.

Sep 8^th: Robinson Flat 35K – 50K Runs, Start and Finish, www.ultrasignup.com.

Sep 9^th: Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma 5K Run at William Land Park, www.sierrapacificendurance.com.

Sep 9^th: K2 Summit Trail Run from 8:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. at Auburn SRA, 8Mi/Half Marathon/35K/50K, www.insidetrail.com.

Sep 11^th: The Great Himalaya Trail, slide show presentation by author Justin Lichter, 7:00p.m. – 8:30p.m.  Preregister at www.rei.com/Roseville.

Sep 13^th: Australian Rain Forest Photo Tour.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or (530)621-1224.

Sep 13^th: The Mighty Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.  Photos and video by a Grand Canyon River Guide from 7:00p.m. – 8:30p.m.  Preregister at www.rei.com/Folsom.

Sep 14^th – 16: 6^th Annual American River Music Festival in Coloma, www.americanrivermusic.org.

Sep 15^th: Folsom Point Trail Runs, 7Mi/22Mi/25K/50K Runs, www.elementalrunning.com.

Sep 15^th: Squaw Valley Trail Running Series/High Camp Run & Pool Party, 5K or 10K, www.squaw.com/trail-running.

Sep 15^th: FATRAC Try the Divide Mountain Bike Ride, 9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.  Contact cwilson@sanjuan.edu or (916)212-9517.

Sep 15^th: Used Gear Sale at Folsom REI, 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.

Sep 16^th: Used Gear Sale at Roseville REI, 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.

Sep 16^th: Emerald Bay Trail Run, 7.5Mi/12K, 9:00a.m.  Preregister at www.bigblueadventure.com.

Sep 18^th: Gold Country Endurance Riders monthly meeting from 6:00p.m. – dinner/7:00p.m. – meeting, www.gcer.org.

Sep 20^th – 23^rd: Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair, www.NevadaCountyFair.com.

Sep 20^th – 23^rd: Fat Tire Festival at Squaw Valley, www.tahoefattirefestival.org.

Sep 22^nd: Intro to Therapeutic Essential Oils 11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or (530)621-1224.

Sep 22^nd: Free CHP Horse Trailer Inspection at Auburn Fairgrounds, 8:30a.m. – noon.  Must register before September 15^th with Mary Anne at (916)682-9871 or ke6est@frontier.com.

Sep 22^nd: FATRAC Emigrant Trail Mountain Bike Ride, 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.  Contact bpierroz@sprintmail.com or (916)261-3485.

Sep 22^nd: Tahoe Sierra Century (30-60-100 Mi) Bike Ride, www.tahoesierracentury.com.

Sep 22^nd: Gold Rush Fun Run 10Mi/10K/5K/1Mi on El Dorado Trail in Placerville.  Contact (916)381-1300 x 170 or jbean@inallianceinc.com or register at www.active.com.

Sep 22^nd, 23^rd: NorCal Tough Mudder 10-12 Mile Course, www.northstarattahoe.com.

Sep 26^th: Greenwood Creek (Sierra Club Seniors) Hike.  Meet at Greenwood Creek parking area on Hwy 49, 9:30a.m.  Contact Sheila at (530)886-0873.

Sep 28^th – 30^th: Tara LLanes Classic Mountain Bike Race & Fundraiser, www.northstarattahoe.com.  Benefits Tara Llanes Recovery Fund and Reeve Irvine Research Center to find a cure for spinal cord injury.

Sep 29^th: Finale Event for 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Mountain Quarries RR Bridge, www.trainweb.org/foothill/mountain.html or (530)885-4527.

Sep 29^th: Sierra Nevada Endurance Runs, 12K/Trail Marathon, Granite Bay.  Contact julie@norcalultras.com or www.snerultras.com.

Sep 30^th: Exploring the Sierra: Flora Fauna and Geology of the Sierra Nevada/Wrights Lake Trails.  Preregister at www.rei.com/Folsom.

Sep 30^th: Ride the Gorge 50 Mile Mountain Bike Race at Soda Springs, www.globalbiorhythmevents.com.

Upcoming Events:

Oct 14^th, 15^th: Fall Horsemanship Clinic.  Contact Russ (530)305-1977 or russ@russgrossman.com.

Oct 12^th: UC Davis Horse Day.

Oct 13^th: Rock’n River 50 Mile & Trail Marathon.

Oct 13^th: The Coolest Ride & Tie, www.rideandtie.org.

August 2012 Calendar

Aug 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th: Horseback riding lessons with Russ, 6:00p.m. – dark.  Contact Russ at (530)305-1977 or russ@russgrossman.com.

Aug 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th: Training Hill Junior Beginner/Intermediate 4 Mile Hike, www.sacramentotrailmix.org.

Aug 3^rd – 5^th: Annual Jeep Jamboree/Rubicon Trail, www.jeepersjamboree.com.

Aug 3^rd: Cool Cycling Club Monthly Social at American River Pizza & Grill, 6:30p.m., www.meetup.com/coolcyclingclub/events.

Aug 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th: Bella Fiore Ladies Cycling on American River Bike Trail, Beal’s Point at 8:00a.m.  Contact Niki at nikiart5@yahoo.com, www.bicycleemporium.com.

Aug 4^th: Tevis Cup 100 Miles in One Day Ride 2012, www.teviscup.org.

Aug 4^th: Cool Moon 100 Mi/12 Hr/6 Hr/10 Mi Runs, www.elementalrunning.com.

Aug 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th: Horseback riding lessons with Russ, 9:00a.m. – noon.  Contact Russ at (530)305-1977 or russ@russgrossman.com.

Aug 4th – 18^th: Tahoe Rim Trail 11^th Annual 165 Mile Thru Hike, www.tahoerimtrail.org.

Aug 7^th: Auburn State Recreation Area Canyon Keepers monthly meeting at Canyon View Community Center in Auburn, 6:15p.m., www.canyonkeepers.org.

Aug 7^th: Sierra Club Castle & Basin Peak 9 Mile Hike, starts at 7200’.  Preregister with Mike at greatstuff959@hotmail.com or 916-966-0531.

Aug 8^th: Bill McKean – Chiropractics for Horses.  Contact j.gerhard@sbcglobal.net or (530)878-1844.

Aug 10^th: ARC (Environmental Movies) Summer Cinema Series.  Preregister with julie@arconservancy.org or (530)621-1224.

Aug 10^th – 12^th: Lake Tahoe All-Women Sports Camp, www.laketahoeallwomensportcamp.com.  Benefits Women to Women International.

Aug 11^th: Sierra Club Emigrant Lake 9 Mile Hike.  Contact Madeliene at 916-361-7176 one week beforehand.

Aug 11^th: Echo Summit 50 Mile/50K Trail Challenge, Kyburz, www.sntrailruns.com.

Aug 11^th: Olmstead Loop Hike (Pond to Pond), Members Only, www.canyonkeepers.org.

Aug 12^th: Northstar 10.2K Hill Climb Mountain Run, www.bigblueadventure.com.

Aug 15^th: Public Presentation Mountain Quarries Railroad 100 Years, at the American River Pizza & Grill, Cool, www.trainweb.org/foothill/mq100years.html.

Aug 15^th: Sierra Club Flora Lake Hike (Senior Section).  Donner Summit region of PCT.  Contact Sheila at (530)886-0673.

Aug 16^th, 29^th: South Fork American River Instream Cleanup; must have river boating experience.  Preregister with Manny@arconservancy.org or (530)621-1224.

Aug 18^th: Rattlesnake Ultra Marathon & Trail Race, www.sierrapacificendurance.com.

Aug 19^th: Lake Tahoe Triathlon & Biathlon, www.bigblueadventure.com.

Aug 19^th: University Falls – Old Swimmin Hole Hike +, www.sacramentotrailmix.org.

Aug 19^th: Run on the Sly 50K, www.ultrasignup.com.

Aug 21^st: Gold Country Endurance Riders monthly meeting (6:00p.m. – dinner/7:00p.m. – meeting), www.gcer.org.

Aug 25^th: Great American/Riverwild Duck Derby, 10:30a.m., www.parc-auburn.org.

Aug 25^th: XTERRA Lake Tahoe Triathlon:  Swim-Mountain Bike-Trail Run, www.bigblueadventure.com.

Aug 25^th: Iron Hills Youth Triathlon – for kids 15 and under, www.capitaladventureracing.com.

Aug 25^th: Tahoe Rim 25/50 Mile Endurance Ride, www.endurancetrax.com.

Aug 25^th: Big Blue 5 & 10K Trail Runs at Incline Village, www.bigblueadventure.com.

Aug 25^th – 26^th: Backpacking 101, www.tahoerimtrail.org.

Aug 29^th: One Family’s Cross-Country Ride of Passage by Bike, www.rei.com/Sacramento.

Aug 29^th: Sierra Club Little Bald Mountain Loop; starts at Robinson’s Flat Campground.  Contact Sheila at (530)886-0673.

Sep 2^nd: American River 10.76 Mile Trail Run, www.ultrasignup.com.

Upcoming Events:

Sep 7^th – 9^th: American River Festival, www.americanriverfestival.org.

Sep 8^th: Robinson Flat 35K – 50K Runs, Start and Finish, www.ultrasignup.com.

Sep 9^th: K2 Summit Trail Run, Auburn SRA, www.insidetrail.com.

Sep 14^th – 16: American River Music Festival, www.americanrivermusic.org.

Sep 20^th – 23^rd: Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair, www.NevadaCountyFair.com.

Sep 22^nd: Tahoe Sierra Century (30-60-100 Mi) Bike Ride, www.tahoesierracentury.com.

Oct 12^th: UC Davis Horse Day.

Oct 13^th: Rock’n River 50 Mile & Trail Marathon.

Oct 13^th: The Coolest Ride & Tie, www.rideandtie.org.