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Outings
Schedule - 2008
Below
is a list of
outings sponsored
or co-sponsored
by the Sierra
Peaks Section.
All
trips require
an application,
made well in
advance, by
sending an
e-mail or sase
to the Leader.
Many leaders
will require
qualifications
or references.
Restricted
trips (MR, ER and E)
are limited
to Sierra Club
members who
are on the
Mountaineers
List or have
equivalent
experience.
Please review
the material
following this
Outings Schedule
on the topics
of transportation,
Liability Waviers,
Restricted
Mountaineering
Trips and Rules
of Conduct
in the Activities
Requirements
section before
submitting
a participation
request. Detailed
leadership
contact information
can be found
in the Angeles
Chapter Schedule
of Activities Number
308. E-mail
links for the
Leaders have
been provided
below where
e-mail addresses
are available.
Past Outing - retained in listing to provide examples of past Outings for the visitor to this page. |
 Sierra Peaks Section Outings Solicitation
Barbee & Larry Tidball
3826 N. Weston Place
Long Beach, CA 90807
To SPS Leaders:
It is time to plan your Spring/Summer 2009 trips – March 1, 2009 through July 4, 2009. We would appreciate receiving your trips for publication in the Angeles Chapter Schedule #310 no later than November 7, 2008.This next schedule is the perfect time to plan Spring snow climbs (provided it snows) and early summer trips. Many of the SPS peaks are best climbed in the Spring when the snow travel eases what would be a tallus or bolder hopping route in the summer. Plus the glissades down are only possible on snow!
Most trips in the Sierra for this period should be planned with ice axe and crampons. Conditioning trips – perhaps with snow shoes, in the local Mountains and a few Southern Sierra trips could be led as M or I without ice axe Plan a trip, and then watch the snow conditions – trip dates can be changed depending on conditions – just let us and your participants know in advance.
Trip Submission Instructions:
We would appreciate receiving trips ready for review and submission to David Eisenberg . We will however accept trip announcements either electronically submitted or mailed to us in hard copy. For electronic submissions, see page 23 of the current Schedule of Activities for format.
Please contact us if you have questions or need assistance in planning a trip. If you are uncertain how to prepare your trip write-up or the forms, just send us what you have, we will review and help if needed. For electronic copies of the attached forms, please go to www.angeles.sierraclub.org/sps/. Please feel free to call or e-mail us if you need assistance.
Trips involving ice axe or the use of ropes for climbing are – restricted mountaineering trips. We suggest you plan the trips where an ice axe may be needed as a restricted trip. You can always leave the ice axe behind, but you can’t require them on trips that were not originally advertised as restricted. MR and ER trips are open to all qualified Sierra Club members as participants but leaders must have appropriate leader ratings and first aid training. See attached form to update us on your Restricted Mountaineering Trip Leader Information. Please also complete the attached Application for Mountaineering Outing Approval.
I rated trips: trail hiking, cross county travel, basic first aid*
M rated trips: 3rd class rock, trail hiking, cross county travel, basic first aid*
* Both leaders must be have current basic first aid certificates/cards
MR rated trips: 3rd class rock with rope, ice axe or crampons, Wilderness first aid and/or basic.
ER rated trips: 4th class and higher rock with rope, Wilderness first aid and/or basic.
Thank you for leading. Barbee & Larry |
| September 6, Saturday, Sierra Peaks Section, I: Clouds Rest (9,926’) Scot Sullivan’s List Finish Day hike of Clouds Rest in Yosemite National Park, near Tuolumne Meadows. 16 miles round trip and 2700’ of elevation gain. Bring something to share for lunch on the summit. Hikers
should have good conditioning. Party goers only also welcome for post hike celebration/ pot luck dinner.
Send SASE to: Leader: LARRY TIDBALL, Co-Leader: BARBEE TIDBALL. |
| September 6 - 7, Saturday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section, I: Matterhorn Peak (12,264) Climb this emblem peak in Northern Yosemite on a two-day trip and enjoy the spectacular vistas of the Sawtooth range. Total 10 miles round trip, approx. 5,300’ gain. E-mail leaders with conditioning and experience.
Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU, Co-Leader.
PAT ARREDONDO. |
| September 12 - 14, Friday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section,
I: Giant Sequoia Nat’l Monument II Leisurely paced exploration of the most easterly sequoia
grove in the Sierra, a look at another grove and climbs of two unlisted peaks coupled with two nights of extended happy hours. Part of an “old-timers”
series, this outing will emphasize renewing acquaintances
with longtime climbers and welcoming newcomers. Camp both Friday and Saturday evening at Quaking Aspen off California Route 190 in Tulare County. Separate hikes Saturday to two sequoia groves and a stroll up Dome Rock (7221’), total hiking 7.5 miles with 1500’ gain. Separate
climbs Sunday of Baker Point (7754’) and Baker Peak. (7992’), total hiking 4.2 miles with less than 1000’ gain and some Class 2 on Baker Peak. Afterward, consider hiking up Sunday Peak, once SPS listed but now HPS listed, and departing a different way in this scenic part of the Sierra. Send sase with home and work telephones and e-mail address to Assistant Leader: JERRY KEATING, Leader: GORDON
MACLEOD, Assistant Leader: BARBARA LILLEY. |
September 13 - 14, Saturday - Sunday, WTC and Sierra Peaks Section,
I: Mount Tom (13,652') Strenuous climb to the top of massive Mount Tom out of Bishop. Saturday - backpack 4 miles, 2200' to camp at Horton Lake. Sunday - climb Mt Tom 7 miles round trip, 3700' gain, then pack out 4 miles. Send SASE or use e-mail, with information on Sierra experience, WTC leaders name, conditioning and carpool information to: Leader: Ed Morente, Assistant: John Cyran. |
September 14 -15, Sunday - Monday, WTC and Sierra Peaks Section, MR: Mt. Winchell (13,768'): Fall climb through gorgeous meadows to the Palisades. Sunday - backpack 6 miles, 3500' to Sam Mack Meadows. Happy hour Sunday night. Monday - climb Mt Winchell 2 miles, 2500 feet via Class 3 East Arete and return. Restricted to Sierra Club members only. Helmet, recent experience on Class 3 rock, and $5 permit fee required. Send climbing resume including recent conditioning and completed Medical Form to Leader: Ron Campbell, Assistant: Virgil Talbott. |
| September 27, Saturday, Sierra Peaks Section
I: Muah (11,016’), Trail Pk (11,673’) End the SPS season with a pleasant but long dayhike with the girls, Mary Mac and Tina. Moderately paced from Horseshoe Meadow, Muah is l2 miles and 3,000’ gain. Add Trail Peak, 3 miles. and 1800’ gain. Join us for a pizza party in Lone Pine on Saturday night. Send email/sase, phones, recent conditioning to Leader: TINA BOWMAN, Assistant Leader: Mary McMannes. |
Please
make a selection
below to see
the Outings Schedule
for other Angeles
Chapter Activity
Sections |
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ACTIVITY
PARTICIPATION 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 provide 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. It
is customary to arrange
in advance how carpool
partners will share the
driving expenses.
LIABILITY
WAIVER
In order
to participate in a Sierra
Club outing, you will be
required to sign the Liability
Waiver, usually combined
with the sign-in sheet.
You are strongly encouraged
to read the Liability
Waiver prior to attending
the outing.
RESTRICTED
MOUNTAINEERING TRIPS
Outings
requiring the use of mountaineering
gear (ropes, climbing gear,
ice axe, crampons) are
considered Restricted
Trips. Examples
are snow climbs, some class
3 peak climbs, all class
4 - 5 peak climbs, Leader
Training Committee (LTC)
workshops and rock and
snow checkoffs. Such trips
require careful screening
of participants by the
Outings Leader. The requirements
for participants on Restricted
Trips include
the following:
- You
must be a member of
the Sierra Club. Although
not required, you are
encouraged to join
the SPS.
- You
must be technically
well qualified for
the activity if it
is a climbing trip
(typically be on the "Mountaineers
List"). Technical
skills can be developed
at LTC workshops and
through many commercial
guide services and
training courses.
- All
participants on Restricted
Trips must submit
a completed Medical
Form to the Outings
Leader and sign the Mountaineering
Oversight Committee Waiver for these trips.
- Helmets
are required on all Restricted
Trips and are
recommended on all class
3 outings involving rock
climbing by the National
Mountaineering Oversight
Committee.
RULES
OF CONDUCT
I Fully
Agree that this outing
is a group activity under
the complete control of
the leaders. With this
as my guide, I agree without
reservation to the following
rules proscribed by the
Management Committee of
the Sierra Peaks Section
of the Angeles Chapter,
Sierra Club.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 SPS 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. The
policy of the Angeles Chapter
of the Sierra Club is that
there is no place in Sierra
Club outings for harassment,
sexual or otherwise, of
leaders or participants. Such
action by any Sierra Club
leader or participant will
not be tolerated, and violation
of the policy will result
in disciplinary action,
including loss of leadership
status and loss of the
privilege of participation
in Sierra Club events and
outings.
- 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. Unless prior arrangements
have been made, individuals
and groups will not be
given permission to leave
the main party.
- No
Individual will be permitted
to climb by himself/herself
under any circumstances.
- Unscheduled
activities, including
glissading or climbing
by an alternate route,
will not be permitted
unless the leader's approval
is obtained in advance.
- Individuals
must always maintain
sight or sound contact
with the main party.
- Use
extreme caution to avoid
dislodging rocks. If
one is loosened, immediately
call "ROCK!" in
a loud clear voice to
those below.
- Base
Camp will not be abandoned
by the group until all
climbers are accounted
for and are in base camp.
- All
Members of the group
under emergency conditions
such as an accident,
search or rescue will
make themselves available
as long as is required
to complete the operations.
- Attendance at the pre-climb
briefing is mandatory
for all climbers.
- All costs incurred
such as for special search,
evacuation, rescue or
medical aid beyond first
aid are the victim's
responsibility.
- Obey all fire, sanitary,
administrative, and safety
regulations of both the
Club and any governmental
agencies. Don't
throw rocks. Bring out
all litter. Take only
photographs; leave only
footprints. On trails,
don't cut switchbacks. All
cooking should be done
on stoves. Where permitted,
and wood is not is short
supply, one campfire
for the group is sufficient.
- Firearms and animals
are prohibited.
- Persons less than 18
years 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 MD in case of necessity.
- The use of Cell Phones
and Mobile radios (except
in the event of an emergency)
may be restricted by
the leader. Radios for
navigation or GPS devices
are allowed.
- The use of portable
entertainment devices
is prohibited. (I-pod,
walkman, games, etc.)
- Certain trips may require
modification of these
rules by the leader.
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The
leader is here for the
express purpose of leading
you safely into and out
of the mountains. Cooperate
with him/her and trust
his/her judgment. The
above will be in force
until the group returns
to the trailhead. 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 SPS
outings may be limited
or withdrawn from those
who willfully and/ or repeatedly
do not comply with the
Rules of Conduct. The
outing leaders are the
sole judge of the qualifications
of participants and they
are required to screen
participants to manage
the safety of the entire
group.
The
Chapter Safety Committee
has established the following
classifications for outings
that involve different
levels and areas of skill
but do not relate to the
strenuousness of the outing. |
C
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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. “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
M - R
M - I |
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. M-Rock and M-Ice ratings are available. |
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,
climbing steeper
terrain than on M
outings is permissible
and safety dictates
the use of crampons. |
T |
Applies
to outings that involve
specialized technical
activities. |
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