Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Parks, National
Homepage for the Fall 2006 and 2008 ID1 class known as "The Wilderness, Paradise on Earth?". The page provides information on the course's goals, mechanics and resources.
Picture of the view to the south, taken from the ridge close to the summit of San Gorgonio. This image was taken on the 1997 orientation adventure: backpacking Mount San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek.
Picture of the view taken near the Thursday lunch spot at the trail junction. It shows the main ridge of the mountains in the San Gorgonio wilderness including San Bernardino Peak and East San Bernardino Peak, the goals of last year's Orientation...
Picture of the group approaching the ridge during the ascent of Mount San Gorgonio, taken on the third day of the 1998 orientation adventure: backpacking Mount San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek.
Picture of the view of the mountain from the ridge during the ascent of Mount San Gorgonio, taken on the third day of the 1998 orientation adventure: backpacking Mount San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek.
Picture of the group stopping to rest and eat lunch near the peak of Mount San Gorgonio, taken on the third day of the 1998 orientation adventure: backpacking Mount San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek.
Picture of Ian in the clouds on the summit during the ascent of Mount San Gorgonio, taken on the third day of the 1998 orientation adventure: backpacking Mount San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek.
Picture of a mini bear on the summit, seen during the ascent of Mount San Gorgonio. This image was taken on the third day of the 1998 orientation adventure: backpacking Mount San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek.
Picture of the snow ball fight during the ascent of Mount San Gorgonio. The snowfall from the previous winter was so heavy that some snow patches near the summit lasted until the trip in late August. This image was taken on the third day of the...
Picture of the high country, taken on the third day of the 1998 orientation adventure: backpacking Mount San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek. As the group left the summit of San Gorgonio, they took a short detour and obtained this fine view of the San...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Environmentalism
Handout providing details for the ID1, Section 25 final research paper and oral presentation on a wilderness site or potential wilderness area which has been lost or compromised or might be lost in the near future.
Homepage for the pages administered by Wayne E. Steinmetz, of the Pomona College Chemistry Department. It contains links to the various classes and other college activities led by Professor Steinmetz.
Picture of the group on the trail between Vivian and Halfway campgrounds, taken on the 1997 orientation adventure: backpacking Mount San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek.
Picture of a scenic portion of the trail where Der Feldmarschall heard a mountain lion two weeks earlier. This digital camera shot was taken on the 1997 orientation adventure: backpacking Mount San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek.
Picture of the group eating lunch at a spot providing views of Mt. Baldy, taken on the 1997 orientation adventure: backpacking Mount San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek.
