TITLE

High tripping

PUB. DATE
January 1989
SOURCE
Sierra;Jan/Feb89, Vol. 74 Issue 1, p52
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Recounts some of the Sierra Club's annual summer outings into California's Sierra Nevada between 1901 and the 1940s. Known as the `High Trip,' these outings were the forerunner of the club's varied outing program of today. Photos and reminiscences from past High Trippers.
ACCESSION #
8902060306

Tags: SIERRA Club

 

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