HIdden Palms Ecological Reserve
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Introduction
Outings Mission Statement:"To maintain
and enhance a diversified, superior, volunteer-run outings program that
supports the Sierra Club's conservation mission by connecting people with
the natural world and with the Club."
There are over 4,000 Angeles Chapter outings each year open to all Sierra
Club members and the general public. Some trips have special restrictions
due to safety or membership factors. Almost all are free. A waiver
is required for trips and hikes. Participants should be prepared to follow
the Rules of Conduct established by the
Sierra Club and Angeles Chapter. Find an outing that interests you by
looking in the printed Schedule of
Activities or on the on-line
schedule.
After hiking for a while, you may be interested in training to become
a volunteer Sierra Club Outings Leader.
Activities and Outings Skill
Level Rating Codes
The Chapter Safety Committee has established the following classifications
for all Chapter sponsored outings to differentiate the levels of skill required
of participants and the event leaders. This classification does not relate
to outing strenuousness.
| C |
For events conducted by a non-Sierra Club entity (i.e. Concessionaire) |
| O |
Applies to a variety of uncomplicated outings (i.e., city walks,
bike rides, trail hikes, backpacking.) May involve simple off trail
hiking not requiring navigation skills. Climbing level: "Class 1"
terrain. |
| I |
Includes outings that involve cross-country travel where navigation
is necessary. Rougher ground than "O" outings may be traversed, and
the use of hands for balance may be necessary. Includes outings that
have snow travel or skiing on easy terrain. Climbing level: "Class
2" terrain. |
| M |
Includes Moderate level climbing: "Class 3" terrain. On rock, the
hands are used for climbing. Some participants may want a safety belay.
On snow, safety dictates the use of ice axes and the ability to self-arrest. |
| E |
More exposed than an M outing. Climbing on "Class 4" terrain. Rock
climbs will use a rope for all in the party. On snow, steeper terrain
than M outings is permissible, and safety dictates the use of crampons. |
| T |
Technical outings requiring specialized skills as identified in
the sponsoring group’s safety policy. |
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