Ski Schedule / Winter Events
Orange County Sierra Singles has one of the best all around ski programs in the Angeles Chapter. We kickoff in November with programs, meetings and safety classes introducing all of our events and trips. Leaders are chapter rated and in December ski leaders go through extra training in rescue, backcountry ski skills, survival shelters. Don't worry, we have never really had to use a survival shelter, but it is fun trying out our skills with a snow shovel and ski poles.
We usually have 4 to 6 trips to Mammoth staying in deluxe accommodations. Check the write ups for details or contact the trip leaders. The trips are designed for downhillers, backcountry skiers, snowshoers, snowboarders, beginner backcounty ski lessons, and of course non skiers are always welcome.
We also offer some local mountain day ski tours and a weekend at Keller Hut. Some of the finest snow around can be found in our local mountains just after a storm.
Be sure to join the Sierra Club if you are not already a member so you can take advantage of the special discount member price.
Orange County Sierra Singles is an entity of the Sierra Club-Angeles Chapter, a non–commercial, non-profit operation that conducts activities for the benefit of Club members and their guests.
The trips are staffed by volunteers and any funds raised supports OCSS and Angeles Chapter Conservation. The trips are fun! Come join us.
Reservations: To reserve a trip: Mail trip payment, the indicated number of SASE (4" x 9 ˝" self-addressed stamped envelopes), Sierra Club # as soon as possible to the Reservationist. Please Do not call trip leaders for reservation information unless indicated. Space is first come, first served, based on receipt of your check. If you have preferences on bus seat, seat partner or roommate(s), please indicate your request in writing. Earliest reservations are normally seated up front on bus. You will be notified shortly of your status on trip.
Use Email, if available for follow-up contacts.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received 35 or more days prior to the event will receive full refund. Cancellations received less than 35 days prior to the event will receive a refund Only If Trip Is Full And Space Is Resold To Suitable Replacement. A cancellation fee of $5.00 or 10% (whichever is greater) will apply. Some trips have unique cancellation policies; please refer to trip write-up.
TRIPS FILL FAST!
Please Sign up early!
| DEC 5 SAT 8:30 AM
| LITTLE HIKERS IN THE MOUNTAINS
| | O:[OCSS, OCG]: A wintertime 1-2 mi, 400' gain walk in Icehouse Canyon, then an optional stop at Harwood Lodge for Sierra Club members and guests (see Harwood information in the Schedule) to enjoy the festive decorations and for hot chocolate provided by the leader. Supervised children and adults welcome. Meet 8:30am North Orange County rideshare pt or 9:15am Mt. Baldy rideshare pt. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes; bring water and lunch. We will make a stop near Baldy Village to see a reconstructed Tongva shelter and to buy an Adventure Pass (USFS parking Pass.) Heavy snow within 2 days or rain cancels. Ldr: Julie Garner, Asst: Chuck Buck.
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| DEC 9 WED 6:30 PM
| WINTER SNOW SPORTS TRAINING CLASS-FULLERTON
| | Three hour classroom session to prepare for XC skiing and snowshoeing. Anyone who wishes to participate in winter activities will benefit from this class. Leaders share experience, tips on proper clothing, equipment, ten essentials, first aid, and conditioning that will keep you safe and comfortable in winter. Prerequisite for Jan 15-17 Mammoth Beginning Backcountry Ski Lessons and recommended for all first time trip participants. FREE, but reservations required. Send 1 large sase, phones or email to Leader: Michael Dodson (phyllisd42@att.net, 1600 Lark Ellen Dr, Fullerton, CA 92835). Assts: Dave Black, Julie Smith Meek, Scott Meek, Gwen Sharp, staff.
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| JAN 15-17 FRI-SUN
| WINTER COMBO BUS TRIP TO MAMMOTH LAKES
| | O/I: Backcountry ski lessons, Downhill or snowboard on Mammoth Mtn, Backcountry guided ski and snowshoe tours. Backcountry ski lesson prerequisite Dec 9 Snow Sport class or equivalent experience required. RSVP to reservationist for the lessons. Non-skiers welcome. Lodging at the Quality Inn, two per-2 beds/private bath, microwave, fridge, indoor spa, close to shopping, night life, casual and fine dining, free shuttles. Leave OC 2:00 pm. San Fernando Valley pick-up. Return OC Sunday approx 10pm. Includes bus, lodging, continental breakfast, Saturday night happy hour, bus refreshments, Sunday dinner. Send 2 large sase or e mail address, phones, $285 with SC#/$310 non-member (OCSS) to Reserv: Vicki Flynn, 723 Jaywood, Brea, CA 92821 (vkflynn@verizon.net) Ldrs: Donna Specht (donnaspecht@juno.com), Ana Cadez, Assts: Nina Kaufman, Lisa Buckley, Carol Tucker, Mark Fleming. XC: Instructors: Julie Smith-Meek, Michael Dodson. Snowshoe: George Denny, Adrienne Benedict
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| JAN 15-18 FRI-MON
| MAMMOTH RIDESHARE OPTION
| | O/I: Winter Combo Rideshare option to Mammoth Lakes: Enjoy 3 days in Mammoth in conjunction with Jan 15-17 bus trip, check out Monday morning. Send 2 large sase, carpool info, contact info or e mail, $285 with SC#/$310 non-member (OCSS) to Reserv: Vicki Flynn, 723 Jaywood, Brea, CA 92821 (vkflynn@verizon.net) Ldrs: Donna Specht (donnaspecht@juno.com), Ana Cadez.
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| JAN 23 SAT
| SNOW VALLEY BACKCOUNTRY SKI TOUR
| | I:[OCSS, Nordic Ski Touring, Wilderness Adventures]: Moderate 4+ mile day ski in the San Bernardino Mountains. Beginners who have had at least a couple days prior ski experience welcome! We will break our own trail on a route that will depend on participant skill level; if conditions warrant we may play a bit on slopes. Metal-edged, backcountry skis & backcountry boots highly recommended. Rental skis should be available at nearby Rim Nordic ski center although this gear may not be ideal for backcountry. Bring winter clothing, water, lunch. No snow or likely blizzard cancel trip. Send e-mail or phone leader w/ experience level/conditioning for trip details including early-morning meeting point in the 2 weeks before trip. Leader: Mark Mitchell (markm@lacma.org) Co-Ldr: Keith Martin
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| FEB 12-14 FRI-SUN
| WINTER COMBO BUS TRIP TO MAMMOTH LAKES
| | I: [OCSS, Wilderness Adventures] Ski downhill or snowboard on Mammoth Mtn. Daily guided backcountry ski tours for advanced beginner/low to high intermediate/advanced Backcountry skiers. Daily guided snowshoe tours. Visit geological formations. Two per-2 beds/private bath, microwave, fridge, indoor spa, close to shopping, night life, casual and fine dining, free shuttles. Leave OC 2:00 pm. San Fernando Valley pick-up later. Return OC Sunday approx 10pm. Includes bus, lodging, continental breakfast, happy hour, bus refreshments, Sunday dinner. Send 2 large sase or e mail address,phones, check (payable OCSS) $285 w/SC#/ $310 non-member to Reserv: Vicki Flynn, 723 Jaywood, Brea,CA 92821 (vkflynn@verizon.net) Leader Mark Mitchell (markm@lacma.org). Asst: Nina Kaufman. XC Staff: Keith Martin, Carol Tucker, Mark Fleming; Snowshoe Leaders: George Denny, Pat Arredondo
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| FEB 20-21 SAT-SUN
| SNOW FUN WEEKEND AT KELLER HUT
| | O/I: Join us at our own Sierra Club cabin in the San Bernardino Mtns. Ski or Snowboard at Snow Valley located across the street. Guided Snowshoe if conditions warrant. Potluck Dinner Sat night. Includes lodging & Sat night Happy Hour. To reserve, send email to Asst/Reservationist: Gigi Logan (vb_logan@yahoo.com). Send $25 with SC#/ $30 non-member payable to OCSS, phones, address, e mail to Leader Fran Penn, 3655 S. Bear St, Unit H, Santa Ana, CA 92707). Asst: Kim Breul. Snowshoe leaders: George Denny, Tina Bowman.
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| FEB 27 SAT
| MT. PINOS BACKCOUNTRY SKI TOUR
| | I: [OCSS, Ski Mountaineers, Wilderness Adventures]: Moderately strenuous 4+ mile, 500' gain to panoramic vista. Ski from end of Mt Pinos Highway to summit at Condor Point. Possible side trips to Inspiration Point, other destinations, or just playing may add a few miles + a few 100 feet elevation loss & gain. May ski lower on mountain if conditions warrant. Part of route may be in pre-existing tracks, but recent snowfall, rutted trail, or aesthetics may require breaking new trail. Intermediate X-C skills required & metal-edged, backcountry skis & backcountry boots highly recommended. Bring winter clothing, water, lunch. No snow or likely blizzard cancel trip. Send e-mail or phone leader w/ experience level/conditioning for trip details in the 2 weeks before trip. Leader: Mark Mitchell, (markm@lacma.org). Co-Ldr: Carol Tucker.
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| FEB 28 SUN
| WINTER SURVIVAL SKILLS, MT. PINOS
| | I: On the snow instruction on heat loss/conservation, emergency shelter, fire building, signaling, and survival strategies. Travel over snow with snow shoes or XC skis, 3.0 miles RT, 300 ft gain, limit 15. Adventure Pass required. For reservation and handout instructions, send sase or E-mail to Ldr: Virgil Talbott, 641 North Yale Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831 (virgil_talbott@roadrunner.com). Asst: Gwen Sharp, Nina Kaufman.
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| MAR 5-7 FRI-SUN
| WINTER COMBO BUS TRIP TO MAMMOTH LAKES
| | I: [OCSS, PVSB] Ski Backcountry, Downhill, Snowboard, Snowshoe. Ski downhill or snowboard on Mammoth Mtn, daily guided backcountry ski tours & snowshoe tours. Visit geological formations. Quality Inn lodging, two per-2 beds/private bath, microwave, fridge, indoor spa. Close to shopping, night life, casual and fine dining, free shuttles. Leave Orange County 2:00 pm. South Bay pick-up later. Return OC Sunday approx 10pm. Includes bus, lodging, continental breakfast, happy hour, bus refreshments, Sunday dinner. Send 2 large sase, e mail, phones, $285 with SC#/$310 non-member (OCSS) to Reserv: Dick Clement, 1023 East Van Bibber, Orange CA 92866 (richsea@sbcglobal.net). Leader Keith Martin (keithwmartin@sbcglobal.net). Asst: Donna Specht, Sandy Graham Staff: Michael Dodson, Mark Mitchell, Snowshoe: Bob Beach, Kent Schwitkis.
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| MAR 19-21 FRI-SUN
| BACKCOUNTRY/DOWNHILL SKI & SNOWSHOE CARPOOL TRIP TO MAMMOTH LAKES
| | O/I [OCSS, 20s30s Singles] Enjoy a snow-filled winter weekend at Mammoth featuring backcountry guided ski tours in beautiful High Sierra country. Downhill or snowboard at Mammoth Mountain. Cross-country ski, track, skate or snowshoe at Tamarack Nordic Center. It's your choice! Lodging at Quality Inn, 2 per room/2 beds, private bath, fridge, microwave, indoor spa. Close to shopping, night life, free shuttle, casual and fine dining. Includes lodging and Saturday happy hour. $195 members/ $220 non-members. Send 2 sase, phones, email, carpool info, SC#/, to Leader/Reserv: Carol Tucker, 3166 S. Sepulveda #14, Los Angeles, CA 90034, (hikergirl50@yahoo.com). Co-leader Mark Fleming.
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