WIND WOLVES PRESERVE
Type: Car Camp/L.A. Chapter
Date: April 5 - April 7, 2013
Leader: Michael Bourke (818) 222-6842 [email protected]
Be the first! Come join your Great
Outdoors friends for our inaugural
visit to the Wildland Conservancy's
95,000 acre Wind Wolves
Preserve. The preserve is located in
San Emigdio Canyon on the north
slope of the Tehachapi Mountains
(Grapevine area/I-5) about 2 hours
north of Los Angeles in southern
Kern County.
Poetically named for the spring winds moving through the grass
savannah which remind some of a running pack of wolves, the preserve
is also known for its wildflowers (if weather/rain cooperate) and blue
and valley oaks. We'll hope to see wildlife such as Tule elk, kit foxes,
coyotes and the occasional California condor. There are sometime signs
of mountain lions too. On Saturday there will be hiking, biking ( bring
one if you want ) or just relaxing around the camp. As usual, we will
have a Saturday potluck dinner so bring a dish to share.
The Willows Group Campground has a covered picnic area and fire pit
(please bring a bundle of firewood along with you potluck item);
bathrooms with running water and flush toilets, but no showers; some
shade in the tent area. While there is potable water, it is suggested you
bring your own water for drinking due to taste issues. In addition to your
usual camping gear, make sure to bring a fuel stove as charcoal grills are
not permitted; no cooking fires except in the central fire pit. RVs and
trailers are not allowed (no exceptions), but SUVs, vans and trucks with
camper shells are o.k. Campground elevation is not high, but early
spring weather is variable so expect anything and plan for chilly nights.
Preserve rules forbid smoking and alcohol.
VERY IMPORTANT: Preserve regulations only allow us to caravan
into the campground as a group on Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. and the
same applies to our departure on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. A preserve vehicle
will guide us in and out. Once parked, vehicles may not be used. If, for
whatever reason, you cannot abide by these conditions or you think you
might have to leave early, DO NOT sign up for this trip. For those who
can't make it on Friday or arrive late, there will be one opportunity to
join us on Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m.
Directions: The preserve is at 16019 Maricopa Highway ( Hwy 166 ),
93311. After the Grapevine, at the I-5/Hwy 99 split, continue on I-5 for
about 4 miles to Highway 166. Go west on Hwy 166 towards Maricopa
for 9 1/2 miles to the preserve access road on the left. Go left looking for
a preserve sign and travel south about 3 miles. Then turn right through
the main entrance gate and follow the road and signs until you reach a
closed and locked white gate, the "Crossing." This is where we will meet
on Friday, 4/5 at 3:30 p.m. sharp. The Willows group camp is about 3-4
miles up canyon. Please try to carpool.
The sign-up deadline is March 26, 2013. There is cell reception only at
the bottom of the canyon at the "Crossing." If you are running late call
cell (323) 537-3882 only the afternoon of the trip. If you plan to come
up on Saturday morning, please so advise the leader well ahead of time.
For any questions and registration contact the leader, Michael Bourke at
(818)222-6842 or email [email protected]. 48 hours prior to
trip, contact at telephone only. Mail a check for $40.00 to: 684 Wonder
View Drive, Calabasas, CA 91302-2243. A portion of the fee will be
donated to the preserve.
See You There!
Great Outdoors Los Angeles
Wind Wolves
Nature Preserve
April 5-7, 2013
Registration Form
I am carpooling with:
_____________________________
FEE
Applicant
Member:
Non-Member
Fee
$40.00
$65.00
Do you need a ride? Y ___N
Can you offer a ride? Y ____N
Sharing a tent? With whom:
____________________________
Trip leader's use:
Date: _____________________
Check #: __________________
Amt: _____________________
Name (please print) _________________________________________________
G.O Member # ________________ Chapter: ___________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________________
Email (will be kept confidential): _________________________________________
can email be shared only with the other campers on this trip___yes____no
Emergency contact: _______________________________________________
Relationship: __________________ Phone: ___________________________
Medical Insurance Carrier:__________________________________________
Group /Policy # __________________________________________________
(Individual travel and accident insurance is available from your local travel agent)
Physician: ______________________________________________________
Physician’s Phone: _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Health Problems/allergies: It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of
significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY, MEDICAL RELEASE AND ASSIGNMENT
I am aware that my participation in this GREAT OUTDOORS Inc. trip may include potentially hazardous activities, and I am
voluntarily participating in these activities with the knowledge and understanding that I will use my best judgment to avoid injury
to others and myself. I agree to follow the directions of the trip leader and abide by the rules of the facility I am using. I hereby
release GREAT OUTDOORS Inc. including its officers, trail or trip leaders, agents or other persons working with GREAT
OUTDOORS Inc. from any liability for injuries, physical or mental, which I may suffer by reason of participation in these activities.
I recognize in waiving this liability that i assume sole responsibility for my actions and cannot blame any injuries or losses on any
other persons connected with GREAT OUTDOORS Inc.
I hereby agree to assume full financial responsibility for any bills incurred by me for medical treatment as a result of my
participation this GREAT OUTDOORS Inc. activity. In the event that I am unable to consent to medical care, I hereby authorize
the trip leader to consent to emergency medical treatment for me, including hospitalizations and surgery, as may be determined
under the circumstances.
Sign by the X _______________________________________ Date:
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- Contact: Michael Bourke 818 222-6842 [email protected]
- Send registration and check (payable to Great Outdoors) to:
Michael Bourke 684 Wonder View Dr. Calabasas, CA 91302-2243