Echo Summit Foray (2014) (by )
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Our Annual Echo Summit Foray is scheduled in September at California Alpine Club’s Echo Summit Lodge, overlooking the Tahoe Basin. It’s not large, but it has a lot of character! Dues-paying FFSC members get first chance at the limited space so make sure you reserve your space in advance. Reservations must be post marked after August 1st for members and after September 1st for non-members.
If thunderstorms cooperate we will find boletes and Leccinum in the Tahoe Basin and Carson Pass area. Regardless of the number of mushrooms found, we always have a wonderful time. Food is provided from Friday supper through Sunday lunch.
FORAY DATES: 09/26/2014 3:00 PM – 9/28/2014 10:00 AM
THE LODGE: Formerly a road house at the summit of the old route 50, Echo Summit Lodge is on National Forest land and leased to the California Alpine Club (CAC) as a membership club. The Lodge has terrific views of Lake Tahoe, a commercial kitchen, 9 private rooms plus dorms for women and men with 10 beds each, to accommodate 38. You are also welcome to stay off site and join us for any and all meals.
FOOD: New development: Yippee! Chef Bob Wynn will be planning and preparing all meals for the weekend, so we know they'll be great. Participants should plan on helping out with dishes/kitchen cleanup all weekend, as well as limited prep and serving assistance. Attendees must also volunteer for cleanup before departure. If you have major food restrictions, please notify Lee Yamada when you reserve your space.
- Antipasto and herbed foccacia
- Stuffed Porcetta roast
- Polenta with mushroom ragu
- Roasted root vegetables
- Mixed green salad
- Candy cap Tiramisu
COSTS: Rates include meals and CAC fees.
RATES FOR THE WEEKEND:
Private Room: $110/adult/2 nights for members. $130/adult/2nights for nonmembers.
Dorm Room: $100/adult/2 nights. $120/adult/2nights for nonmembers.
Child age 4 – 12: $50, shares room with parent/2 nights $70, shares room with parent/2nights for nonmembers.
CAMPERS: (The spaces are only for self-contained RV campers-–no space for tents) Same costs as for dorm residents; includes parking space and meals. $20 price differential for nonmembers applies to campers as well, $120/adult/2nights for nonmembers.
MEALS FOR OFF-SITE ATTENDEES:
Friday dinner, $10; Saturday dinner, $15; Breakfasts, $4 each; 1 lunch, $6
MAKE YOUR CHECK OUT TO : Lee Yamada, 25 Nunes Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076
Please include your email address, phone number and dietary restrictions and mail to Lee Yamada, post marked after August 1st for members and after September 1st for non-members.
Questions? Contact Lee Yamada---831 662-2320; <http://ffsc.us/e?q=CWBVcBgkbF0mP25GLxsbQmwpVW8xOEt4_596>
ECHO INFO: Planning to come? We suggest you print this info.
WHEN: Check-in after 3pm on Friday, Sept 26, 2014
Check out by 10:00 am on Sunday, Sept 28, 2014
BRING:
• mushroom collecting gear
• bedding, towels, and toilet articles
• layers of clothing - weather ranges from warm to wet and cold
• water bottle
• beer, wine, spirits if desired
DIRECTIONS:
California Alpine Club’s Echo Summit Lodge 9010 Johnson Pass Rd, El Dorado County 530-659-7274
(for Google Maps, click Where icon at top of the page, right side)
• Take Hwy 50 out of Sacramento, through Placerville and Kybers to near the top of the pass.
• About 7.5 miles after Strawberry, turn LEFT at the sign for Echo Lake/Berkeley Summer Camp:
be careful, it’s easy to miss.
• Once on that road, DO NOT TURN OFF: the lodge is on the right side of the road at a sharp turn.
• Please park considerately: there’s not a lot of parking space.
• Don’t leave food in your vehicle (it attracts bears) and be sure to lock up!
We look forward to seeing you and sharing this first foray of the season!
