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ACTIVITIES REQUIREMENTS

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
Outings requiring the use of ice axes or ropes/climbing gear may be conducted under restrictive circumstances. Such trips require special leader screening and trip plan approval, both at the Chapter and National levels. The Lower Peaks Committee does NOT currently sponsor trips of this type.


HOWEVER,

"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. You may also contact the Outings Department at (415)977-5528 for a printed version".

"CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California."

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.

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.

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.

All cooking on overnight trips will be done on stoves. One campfire is permitted where firewood is not in short supply.

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 writeup.

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.

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.

C For events under external control of a non-Sierra Club entity (e.g., ranger, concessionaire).
O Applies to uncomplicated outings such as hikes on trails or equivalent.
I Includes outings involving off-trail travel that require navigational skills.
M Applies to outings that include moderate snow climbs and/or class 3 rock climbing.
E Applies to outings that involve more severe snow climbing.
T Applies to outings that involve specialized technical activities.

This is a list of Lower Peaks Committee sponsored outings that have been published in the Angeles Chapter Schedule of Activities. To participate in a trip, follow the directions in the trip description. For some outings you may be required to send an sase (self addressed, stamped, envelope) to the leader. Some leaders will require qualifications or references for difficult or technical trips.

For complete leadership contact information, it is necessary to obtain a copy of the Angeles Chapter Schedule of Activities.

Lower Peaks Scheduled Outings

2008

June
June 12, 2008 Thu San Fernando Valley
O: Thu Moderate Hikers/Johnston's Motorway to Rocky Pk: Moderately paced 9 mile, 1,700' gain hike on picturesque trail in Santa Susanna Mtns. Meet 8 am outside Indian Oaks gate (from N end of Topanga Canyon Blvd in Chatsworth, just N of 118 Fwy exit. L onto Poema Pl, continue .2 miles, park along curb outside gate). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Ldr: Bob Galletly Asst: Nancy Krupa
June 18 Wed Santa Clarita
O: Mission Pk Moonlight Conditioning Hike: Moderate 5 mi, 1200' gain to view San Fernando Valley. Meet 7 pm trailhead (take 405 Fwy to 118 Fwy W, exit Balboa N, 2 mi to Sesnon, W 1 mi to Neon Way, R to end of street). Bring water, lugsoles, flashlight. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Gaylon Rodin, Henry Schultz, Mary Ellen Dittemore, Ken Kerner
July
Jul 16 Wed Santa Clarita
O: Mission Peak Moonlight Conditioning Hike: Moderate 5 mi, 1200' gain to view San Fernando Valley. Meet 7 pm at trailhead (take 405 Fwy to 118 Fwy W, exit Balboa N, 2 mi to Sesnon, W 1 mi to Neon Way, R to end of street). Bring water, lugsoles, flashlight. Ldrs: Henry Schultz, Gaylon Rodin, Mary Ellen Dittemore, Ken Kerner.
Jul 19 Sat Gay and Lesbian Sierrans
O: Sandstone Peak(3111')Dog Hike: Highest peak in the Santa Monicas with ocean view of the Channel Islands and a descent through beckoning canyons. 6 mi, 1400' ft gain, 4 hours, moderate to strenuous via the Mishe Mokwa Trail. Small well-conditioned dogs on 6' leash ok. Meet 9 am at the Sandstone Peak trailhead (from PCH turn inland at Yerba Buena Rd, go 5 mi pass Circle X Park headquarters on R, continue 1 mi to signed Sandstone Peak Trailhead on L-lots of parking; or from Valley take 101, exit Westlake Blvd to Mulholland Hwy to Little Sycamore Cyn Rd, which turns into Yerba Buena Rd). Bring 2-3 qts water, lunch, snacks, lugsoles, dog bowl. Rain cancels. Ldr: Robin Ridinger, Co-Ldr: Dora Olea.
August
Aug 3 Sun San Fernando Valley
O: Rocky Peak(2714'): 8 mi, 1500'gain thike in Santa Susanna Mtns. Come and learn about the indigenous plants and animal. Meet 9 am at Chumash trailhead in Simi (from 118 Fwy take Yosemite Ave exit N 0.4 mi, turn R on Flanagan Dr, continue 0.8 mi to end, park). Ldr: Gabe Sende, Asst: Iris Edinger.
Aug 13 Wed Santa Clarita
O: Mission Peak Moonlight Conditioning Hike: Moderate 5 mi, 1200' gain to view San Fernando Valley. Meet 7 pm at trailhead (take 405 Fwy to 118 Fwy W, exit Balboa N, 2 mi to Sesnon, W 1 mi to Neon Way, R to end of street). Bring water, lugsoles, flashlight. Ldrs: Henry Schultz, Gaylon Rodin, Mary Ellen Dittemore, Ken Kerner.
September
Sep 17 Wed Santa Clarita
O: Mission Peak Moonlight Conditioning Hike: Moderate 5 mi, 1200' gain to view San Fernando Valley. Meet 7 pm at trailhead (take 405 Fwy to 118 Fwy W, exit Balboa N, 2 mi to Sesnon, W 1 mi to Neon Way, R to end of street). Bring water, lugsoles, flashlight. Ldrs: Henry Schultz, Gaylon Rodin, Mary Ellen Dittemore, Ken Kerner.
Sep 20 Sat Pasadena, Lower Peaks
O: Hastings Peak(4,000') from Bailey Canyon: Moderately paced 8 mi rt, 3000' gain hike. Meet 8 am at Bailey Canyon Pk in Sierra Madre (from 210 Fwy exit Baldwin, N to Carter, W to end of road). Bring water, lunch, hiking boots. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Mei Kwan, Norm Stabeck.
October
Oct 11 Sat Lower Peaks, Pasadena
O: Mt. Bliss(3720'): Moderately paced 12 mi rt, 2000' gain loop hike. From Monrovia Canyon Pk we will take Sawpit Fire Rd to the Ben Overturff trailhead and on to Deer Park/Old Cabin Site. From there up to the White Saddle, then Mt. Bliss. Car shuttle. Contact Ldrs: John and Dana Hunter.
Oct 15 Wed Santa Clarita
O: Mission Peak Moonlight Conditioning Hike: Moderate 5 mi, 1200' gain to view San Fernando Valley. Meet 7 pm at trailhead (take 405 Fwy to 118 Fwy W, exit Balboa N, 2 mi to Sesnon, W 1 mi to Neon Way, R to end of street). Bring water, lugsoles, flashlight. Ldrs: Henry Schultz, Gaylon Rodin, Mary Ellen Dittemore, Ken Kerner.
Oct 16 Thurs San Fernando Valley, Wilderness Adv
O: Moderate Hikers/Johnson's Motorway to Rocky Pk: Moderately paced 9 mi, 1700' gain hike on picturesque trail in Santa Susanna Mtns. Meet 8 am outside Indian Oaks gate(from N end of Topanga Cyn Blvd in Chatsworth, just N of 118 Fwy exit, turn L onto Poema Pl, then continue .02 mi, park along curb outside of gate). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Ldr: Margaret Vernalis. Asst: Vera Salomons.
Oct 25 Sat Lower Peaks
O: Frankish Peak(4198'): 10 mi rt, 2600' gain to front range peak. Last year's fire prevented us from savoring early treats on our Halloween hike to "Frankenstein-ish" Peak on the eastern edge of the San Gabriels. We will be hiking from Skyline Dr above Rancho Cucamonga. Meet 7:30 am Mt. Baldy rideshare pt. Bring festive treats, water, lugsoles. Rain/fire cancels. Ldrs: John and Dana Hunter.
Oct 25 Sat Pasadena
O: Mt. Zion Loop Hike from Chantry Flat: Moderately paced 10 mi, 1,800' gain hike. Meet 8:00 am lower Chantry Flat parking lot. Check road access with the City of Sierra Madre the day before the hike-the road is closed during red flag and other(virtually at random)periods. Bring lunch, sufficient water, appropriate clothing layers, hiking boots. Rain/snow cancels. Ldrs: Norm Stabeck, Bill Joyce.

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