Books and Books

• The Cowboy's Cookbook: Recipes and Tales from Campfires, Cookouts, and Chuck Wagons by Sherry Monahan - less a cookbook and more a history book; well done
• Dirty Old London: The Victorian Fight Against Filth by Lee Jackson - some good info but heavy on the minutia of Parliamentary politics
• The Log of a Snow Survey: Skiing and Working in a Mountain Winter World by Patrick Armstrong - great book on the Sierras, even if you aren't into cross-country skiing
• Legendary Locals of Encinitas (LEG - Legendary Locals) by Alison Burns - good stories on Encinitas locals especially if you like liberal city council members
• Historic Stage Routes of San Diego County (Images of America) by Ellen Sweet - great book
• Thinking Like an Economist: A Guide to Rational Thinking by Prof. Randall Bartlett - nice lecture series on economics
• Mount Whitney: Mountain Lore from the Whitney Store by Doug Thompson - a bit dated but still a lot of great info
• Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life: A Former CIA Officer Reveals Safety and Survival Techniques to Keep You and Your  Family Protected by Jason Hanson - some good tips but mostly common sense stuff

Joshua Tree Rock Climbing

The troop went back to Joshua Tree for some rock climbing and caving.  Since it was chilly at night, I was able to test out some gear for my upcoming snow trek.  Everyone had a great time and hats off to the wonderful SDIC HAT team!

Tents

Into the Cave!

Bengt on a Rock

Weekend Activities

• Dash n' cache to pick up 15 local caches
• Balboa Park: Mingei ("Made in America" exhibit) and SD Museum of Art ("Art of Music" and "James Hubbell: California Wildfire Watercolors" exhibits)
• Mountain biking on Denk Hill

  

  Stations of the Cross shrine along Encinitas Blvd.

  
  

  

  View from Denk HIll

  
  

  

  View from Denk Hill