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News
2008 Trail Work Season To Begin In December
Tamarancho trail workwill start the second week of December, after rain has softened up the soil somewhat so it is more workable and the fall riding season is near an end. This year it will be Saturday December 13 as the first day of trail work.
We will also work on Sat. Dec. 20, skip the holiday season and start up again on Sat. January 3, and work the following three Saturdays, 1/10; 1/17; & 1/24. We will know by then if we need more work days.
We start at 10:00 AM and work until about 1:00 PM. We meet at the ranger office, at the top end of Iron Springs Road, heavy rain cancels. We provide all tools and also have drinks and Clif Bars available.
Jim Jacobsen
Half-Year Annual Passes & Day Pass Information
Half-Year annual passes are now on sale. The passes, which are valid for unlimited riding,until December 31, 2008, cost $25 for an individual, and $40 for a family. (reduced from $40 and $60 for a full year pass)
To purchase a Half Year Pass online, or to print out an application, go to: www. boyscouts-marin.org
There are now 5 bike stores in Marin, that sell DAY PASSES ($5) to ride Tamarancho. Sunshine and Fairfax Cyclery (Fairfax), Summit
(San Rafael), and Ceasar's and Paradigm (San Anselmo).
Most of the stores listed above give a 10% discount, on parts and accessories, if you show them your 2008 Annual Pass.
In addition, Day Passes are available on the web, and you can print them out on your own printer.
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New Bike Trails in Marin?
State Parks in Marin is responding to the request from Bicycle Trails Council of Marin and Access for Bikes (A4B) to open four new routes to multi-use access. This proposal has been in the works for a long time, and local advocates have spent many hours working on this proposal.
The four routes are, Easy Grade Trail & McKennan Gulch Fire Road in Mt. Tamalpais S.P., Bill's Trail in Samuel P. Taylor S.P. & Mount Burdell Trail in Olompali State Historical Park. State Parks staff are conducting individual evaluations for each route, to determine what actions are necessary to bring the trails up to multi-use standards, per their requirements. These routes will all require different work to become multi use, including some minor reroutes and signage. Local media has reported on the news here:
http://www.marinij.com/marin/ci_7347039?_requestid=4373360
TAMARANCHO TRAIL NEWS- Mountain Lion Sigted In Camp
A report of a mountain lion sighting in camp was forwarded to us from the Marin Boy Scouts office recently. There has been scattered reports of mountain lions in and around camp for years, so this is no surprise. One frequent rider even claims to have regular sightings of one particular cat, which he has even named.
There are no known attacks in the Bay Area, but California does have known attacks and incidents. It bears repeating that we are in their territory, and precautions are in order.
Riding alone is always a bad idea, but doing so at dusk and dawn increases the risk of disturbing a lion during its time “on the prowl”. Remember, night time access to Tamarancho is forbidden.
The department of Fish and Game has information available regarding what to do when encountering mountain lions.
Among the warnings are:
Never approach a mountain lion.
Never run from an advancing mountain lion.
Face any mountain lion, and use your arms, bike and any other items to increase your apparent size and stature to the cat.
Wave your arms and use your voice to warn the cat off, throwing objects if necessary.
Fight off any attack; surrender does not stop mountain lion aggression.
Go to the Fish and Game web site for more info:
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/keepmewild/lion.html
Free Meals at BTC Marin Meetings
BTC Marin is offering free meals to any attendees at our monthly meetings. We'd like to reward your participation in local advocacy efforts with full belly. BTC Marin meets the FIRST THURSDAY of every month, at Iron Springs Brewpub, 765 Center Blvd, in Fairfax. Meetings start at 6:30 PM. Check the Events link for actual dates.
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