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DPS trips mainly include Saturday and Sunday day hikes with a Saturday night potluck campfire meal and car or tent camping overnight stay on Saturday. Those wishing to attend must contact the Leader or Assistant Leader as indicated in the Desert Sage or on this web site. Trip sheets will be e-mailed/mailed prior to the event upon acceptance to the trip. Permits or fees may be required depending on the peak being climbed. A listing of recent expired Section Outing annoucements is available for viewing. |
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February 25th - 26th, Saturday - Sunday, Desert Peaks Section,
I: Palen Mountain (3848’) and Big Maria Mountain (3381’): Join us for winter climbs of these two low elevation peaks in Riverside County. Saturday climb Palen, 2600’ gain, 5 miles round trip. We will camp and enjoy a potluck near the starting point of Big Maria Saturday night. Sunday climb Big Maria, 2300’ gain, 4.5 miles round trip, and we should be able to start for home by early afternoon. Several miles of the approach to each roadhead requires 4WD vehicle. Leader, Dave Perkins; Email with experience and conditioning to Assistant Leader, Ann Perkins. |
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March 3rd, Saturday, HPS and Desert Peaks Section, I: Rosa Point (5,083’) Join us in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park for a very strenuous day hike at a slow – moderate, but steady pace to this remote HPS and DPS listed peak in the Santa Rosa Mountains near Borrego Springs, CA. This ridge hike is all cross country for 12 miles round trip and 4,800’ of gain across steep, rocky, sometimes loose, always thorny desert terrain. Bring lots of water (5 liters recommended), food, a hat, and the rest of your 10 essentials. Consider car camping at the trailhead (or a nearby motel) to ease the impact of our ‘first light’ start. Email Leader with recent experience and conditioning for trip status and details. Leaders: Mat Kelliher and Jim Fleming.
March 10th, Saturday, Desert Peaks Section,
O: 19th DPS Chili Cookoff: Join us for a day of fun in the desert at the foot of the Orocopia Mountains. Whether you like your chili traditional, Texas-style (no beans), or vegetarian, bring your favorite recipe or just hearty taste buds to this DPS classic. Cooks prepare chili from scratch at the site, then all enjoy happy hour followed by chili tasting and judging. Prizes will be awarded by category, with special recognition for the Spiciest Chili, Best Presentation, Most Original Recipe and the coveted Best Overall Chili. Cook for free or taste for $10. With luck we should be able to enjoy some great desert spring wildflowers. Optional short hiking activity in the area before the Cookoff. Send ESASE with choice of Cook or Taster to Hosts: Dave & Elaine Baldwin and Leaders: Larry and Barbee Tidball.
March 24th – 25th, Saturday - Sunday, Desert Peaks Section, I: Pinto Mountain (5,983') and Eagle Mountain (5,350'): Join us for two easy peaks close to Los Angeles in beautiful Joshua Tree National Park. Saturday, we will meet at 9:00 am so folks can drive up early Saturday morning and miss the LA traffic. We will climb Pinto Saturday, 2,400' gain, 9 miles round trip. Saturday night we will have beverages of the world happy hour and then Sunday we will climb Eagle, 2,400' gain, 9 miles round trip.; Send sase or e-mail to John. Leaders: John Cheslick and Daryn Dodge.
 March 24 - 25th, Saturday - Sunday, Desert Peaks Section,
MR: Muddy Peak (5387’), Moapa Peak (6471’) Two third class peaks in Southern Nevada. Saturday climb Muddy, 8.5 miles round trip, 2500’ of gain. Sunday climb Moapa with 6 miles round trip and 3400’ of gain. Carcamp and potluck Saturday night. Must be comfortable and experienced on exposed third class rock. Restricted to Sierr Club members. Medical form, helmet and harness required Send recent experience and conditioning, carpool information, Sierra Club membership number and e-mail or sase to Leader: Gary Schenk. Co-Leader: Tina Bowman.
March 30th – April 1st, Friday – Monday, Hundred Peaks Section and Desert Peaks Section, I: Sheep Mountain (5,141’) and Martinez Mountain (6,560’): Join us on a slow-paced three day backpacking trip to these classic peaks in the Santa Rosa Wilderness south of Palm Springs. Friday we’ll backpack to our water supply at Cactus Spring, set up camp, and then climb Sheep Mtn (8 miles, 2,100’ gain). Friday evening we’ll enjoy a hearty Happy Hour in camp before drifting off to sleep under desert night skies. Saturday we’ll set off early for Martinez Mtn and then return to camp (6.5 miles, 2,400’ gain) for yet another fun-filled Happy Hour. Sunday we’ll sleep in a little and then leisurely pack out (4.5 miles, 750’ gain & 950’ loss). Email leader with recent experience and conditioning for trip status and details. Leaders: MAT KELLIHER and PAT VAUGHN. |
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April 13th - 15th, Friday - Sunday, Natural Science Section, Desert Peaks Section, LTC, Long Beach, Pasadena and Verdugo Hills, O/I: Desert Ecology Workshop: Explore important waterways on the borders of Mojave and Colorado Desert during spring wildflower season. Observe birds and other wildlife, flora, and human impact on the desert. Car camp at Whitewater Preserve near Palm Springs, late hike Friday, various canyon hikes Saturday and Sunday, potluck & program Saturday evening. LTC credit available. Those working on an I rating or higher can use this workshop as Environmental Awareness credit. $30 to Sierra Club Natural Science Section. Details via E-mail (preferred) or SASE. Send payment, conditioning, contact, and carpool information to Reservationist Judy Anderson. Leader: SHARON MOORE. Assistant Leaders/Naturalists: SHERRY ROSS and GINNY HERINGER, Assistant Leaders: MEI KWAN, MARGOT LOWE and JUDY ANDERSON, Naturalist: KATHY KEANE.
April 21st, Saturday, HPS and Desert Peaks Section,
I: Goat Canyon Railroad Trestle: Join us for this special hike in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park as part of the HPS Spring Fling. The 600 foot railroad trestle, completed in 1933, is the longest curved railroad trestle and one of the highest wooden trestles in the world. We will hike through Mortero Palm Grove, one of the densest palm groves in the park. This strenuous hike will be about 6 miles round trip with 3000' gain. Lots of boulder scrambling. We will leave early from Foster Lodge. Consider staying at Foster Lodge on Friday night. Email leader for info jeannstar@sbcglobal.net Leader: Ted Lubeshkoff, Co-Leader: Wayne Vollaire.
April 21st - 22nd, Saturday - Sunday, Desert Peaks Section, HPS and WTC,
I: Sheep Mountain (5141'), Martinez Mountain (6560'): Climb this classic pair of
desert peaks in the Santa Rosa Wilderness south of Palm Springs. Saturday,
backpack to camp near Cactus Springs and climb Sheep (8 miles, 2100'
gain). Sunday, Climb Martinez and hike out (12 miles, 3000' gain). Contact
with recent conditioning Leader: Tina Bowman, Co-leader: Rudy Fleck.
April 28th - 29th, Saturday - Sunday, WTC and Desert Peaks Section, I: Pinto Mtn (3983'): Enjoy panoramic views of desert scenery and spot wild-flowers as you backpack in the the Mojave Desert near Twentynine
Palms. Saturday late-morning start and 3 mile backpack to camp. Sunday climb a wash
to the summit where you tower over Pinto Basin. Descend a ridge back to
camp and then to cars. All cross-country route with some steep, rugged,
and rocky sections, but at a steady, reasonable pace. 13 miles roundtrip, 2400'
of gain. Send e-mail with contact information and recent experience to: Leader: Sarah
Schuh, Assistant: Misha Askren.
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May 5th - 6th, Saturday - Sunday, OCSS, WTC, HPS and Desert Peaks Section,
I provisional:Quail Mtn (5,813’): Enjoy the views of San Jacinto and San Gorgonio on this easy backpack from Boy Scout Trailhead to our campsite [4 miles, 630 gain] on the way to Quail Mountain in Joshua Tree National Park where we will set up camp, have lunch, bag the peak and then return to camp for happy hour Saturday and return to cars Sunday. Total of 12 miles round trip, 1800’ gain for the weekend. Bring backpacking equipment, 10 essentials, 6-8 qts of water for entire weekend, all meals and potluck dinner contribution. Interested participants contact leader to submit recent backpacking experience and for more information. Fire or heavy rain cancels. Leader: Fran Penn, (fpenn@rutan.com) Assistant Leader: Bob Beach.
May 20th, Sunday, Desert Peaks Section,
Annual Banquet: Mark your calendars now for our annual soiree! Join your fellow desert explorers and friends for a wonderful evening. This year we will again enjoy the fine accommodations at The Proud Bird Restaurant in Los Angeles (near LAX). Social Hour and No Host Bar start at 5:30 pm, followed at 7:00 pm by dinner and program (TBD). Evening will be capped off by awards. Come join the fun! For more information, contact Jim Fleming |
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November 17th - 18th, Saturday - Sunday, Desert Peaks Section and WTC,
M/R: Castle Dome Peak (3788’) and Signal Peak (4877’): Mountaineering outing for Sierra Club members only. Climb two sought-after desert peaks in the Kofa Wilderness of southwest Arizona. Saturday climb class 3 Castle Dome Peak, 6 miles round trip, 2100’ and then have happy hour back at car camp. Sunday hike to Signal Peak, 4 miles round trip, 2000’. Helmets and recent 3rd class rock climbing experience required. Send an e-mail with medical form, recent experience, conditioning, H&W phones and rideshare information to Leader: Stephanie Smith, Assistant: Mike Adams. |
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The following listings provide training, experience or sign-offs for the skills required to be a successful mountaineer or Sierra Club Leader. While the primary sponsor for these activities is the Leadership Training Committee, they are posted here to provide information to visitors to this web site. Please visit the primary sponsor's website for email information. |
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Mar 31 Sat LTC
Deadline for Leadership Training Seminar: Last day for receipt of application and payment by LTC. Register for Apr 14 seminar. Next Seminar: Fall 2012. Contact: Steve Botan
Mar 31-Apr 1 Sat-Sun LTC, WTC, DPS, Desert Committee I: Places We’ve Saved Navigation Noodle in Mojave National Preserve: Join us for our tenth annual journey through this jewel of the Mojave; preserved under the California Desert Protection Act, as a result of the efforts of Sierra Club activists and others. A basic to intermediate xc navigation day-hike workshop will be conducted out of the Mid Hills area in the pinyon and juniper forests at 5500′ elevation. Potluck and social on Sat, and for those arriving early on Fri. Limited to 14 participants. Send email/sase to Ldr: Robert Myers. Co-Ldrs: Virgil Shields, Ann Shields, Adrienne Benedict
Apr 14 Sat LTC
Leadership Training Seminar: Become a qualified Sierra Club leader. Outdoor leadership training will be offered at Costa Mesa Community Center. The all-day seminar costs $25. The application is online at http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ltc. Deadline for receipt of application and payment is Mar 31. No registration after this date or at door. Next seminar: Fall 2012. Mail the application and check, payable to Sierra Club, to Steve Botan, LTC Registrar, 18816 Thornwood Circle, Huntington Beach 92646.
Apr 14-15 Sat-Sun LTC, SPS, DPS
M/E: Sierra Snow Checkoff/Practice: For M & E candidates wanting to check off leadership ratings or others who wish to practice new techniques. Restricted to SC members with some prior basic training with the ice axe. Send SC membership number, climbing resume, email, H&W phones to Ldr: Nile Sorenson, Co-ldr. Doug Mantle.
April 21-22 Sat-Sun LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS
I: Warren Point Navigation: Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National Park to satisfy the Basic (I/M) level navigation requirements. Sat for practice, skills refresher, altimeter, homework, campfire. Sun checkout. Send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare, to Ldr: Robert Myers. Asst: Phil Wheeler
Apr 27 - 29 Fri – Sun LTC, Harwood Lodge, WTC
C: Wilderness First Aid Course: Runs from 7:30 am Fri to 5:00 pm Sun. Fee includes lodging, meals and practice first aid kit. Proof of CPR within previous 4 years required to enroll. Fee $210 (full refund through March 23). For application contact (e-mail preferred) to Ldr: Steve Schuster
Apr 28-29 Sat -Sun LTC, Sierra Peaks, Desert Peaks
M/E: Sierra Snow Checkoff/Practice: For M & E candidates wanting to check off leadership ratings or others who wish to practice new techniques. Restricted to SC members with some prior basic training with the ice axe. Send SC#, climbing resume, email, H&W phones to Ldr: Tina Bowman Co-ldr: Tom Bowman
June 2 Sat LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS
I: Heart Bar Peak (8332'): Practice navigation for Sunday’s checkoff on this 7 mile rt, 1400' gain hike. We will take a cross-country route to Heart Bar Pk and practice micro-navigation skills along the way. Send email (preferred) or sase, with contact info & recent conditioning to Ldr: Robert Myers. Co-Ldrs: Jane Simpson, Adrienne Benedict, Ann Pedreschi Shields
June 3 Sun LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS
I: Grinnell Ridge Navigation: Navigation Noodle in San Bernardino National Forest for either checkout or practice to satisfy Basic (I/M) or Advanced (E) level navigation requirements. Send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare, to Ldr: Robert Myers. Asst: Phil Wheeler
Aug 5 Sun LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS
I: Mt. Pinos Navigation: Navigation noodle in Los Padres National Forest for either checkout or practice to satisfy Basic (I/M) or Advanced (E) level navigation requirements. Send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare, to Ldr: Robert Myers. Asst: Kim Homan
Sep 23 Sun LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS
I: Grinnell Ridge Navigation: Navigation Noodle in San Bernardino National Forest for either checkout or practice to satisfy Basic (I/M) or Advanced (E) level navigation requirements. Send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare, to Ldr: Robert Myers. Asst: Phil Wheeler |
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PARTICIPATION IN OUTINGS
Most Desert Peaks Section trips include Saturday and Sunday day hikes with a
Saturday night car camp unless otherwise specified. Trips range in
difficulty from trail hiking to cross-country travel over rugged terrain
to exposed climbing requiring technical aid such as ropes.
In order to participate in a Sierra Club outing, you will need to
sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver
prior to attending the outing, please see http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms. In addition, you must contact the leader by sending a
sase (self addressed, stamped, envelope) or email to the leader. Outings listed as restricted trips
(MR and E rated) are limited to Sierra Club members who are qualified to participate in the outing as determined by the leader.
Our trips our published in the Angeles Chapter Schedule of Activities
and in our newsletter. The section is known for the Saturday evening parties. There are usually no
participation quotas. If you have applied and you do not hear otherwise, you may assume
you are accepted. SASE's and emails are normally returned with trip sheets 1-2 weeks
prior to the trip. Please join us on a hike!
TRANSPORTATION
In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings,
it is customary that participants make voluntary carpooling arrangements.
The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and
assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything
similar is strictly a private arrangement among participants. Participants
assume the risks associated with this travel.
MOUNTAINEERING RESTRICTIONS
Restricted outings requiring the use of ice axes or ropes/climbing gear may be
conducted with special trip plan approval, both at the Chapter and National
levels. Also, all participants must be Sierra Club members and sign a
liability release (waiver).
RULES OF CONDUCT
In order to assure the well-being of all; preserve natural beauty and
living things; maintain good will toward the Sierra Club and its
objectives the following Rules apply to all persons joining Sierra Club
activities. Conduct must, at all times, be acceptable to the group itself,
to the general public, and to officials with whom the group may come in
contact.
1. The authority of the leaders is to be recognized. Never precede hike
leader; never leave group without leader's permission; abide by leader's
rulings as to adequacy of clothing, foot-wear, equipment, proficiency,
experience, etc.
2.
Obey all fire, sanitary, administrative, and safety regulations of both
the Club and governmental agencies. Don't throw rocks. Bring out all
unburned litter. Take only photographs; leave only footprints. On trails,
don't cut switchbacks as the practice leads to erosions.
3.
All cooking on overnight trips will be done on stoves. One campfire is
permitted where firewood is not in short supply.
4.
Firearms and use of radios (except for essential uses such as navigation
or communication) are prohibited. Animals are prohibited unless a specific
exception is included in the original trip write up.
5.
Persons less than 18 yrs old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
or have written permission from same giving phone number and authorization
for continuing treatment by an Medical Doctor in case of necessity.
6.
Events are open to all members and guests unless the event description
lists special restrictions. Make sure you understand these restrictions as
they apply to your qualifications to participate be sure you are qualified
to participate and that you will not handicap the group because the
activity is too strenuous for you. The privilege to attend outings and
other events may be limited or withdrawn from those who willfully and/or
repeatedly do not comply with the Rules of Conduct.
The Chapter Safety Committee has established classifications for outings
that involve different levels and areas of skill but do not relate to the
strenuousness of the outing.
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For events under external control of a non-Sierra Club entity
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Applies to uncomplicated outings such as hikes on trails or
equivalent. |
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Includes outings involving off-trail travel that require
navigational skills. |
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Applies to outings that include moderate snow climbs and/or class 3
rock climbing. M-R (rock) and M-S (snow) ratings are available. |
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Applies to outings that involve more severe snow climbing. |
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Applies to outings that involve specialized technical activities. |
Detailed leadership contact information can be found in the current issue of
the
Angeles Chapter
Schedule of Activities.
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