Outings Schedule

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 and ER) 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. E-mail links for the Leaders have been provided below where e-mail addresses are available.

Sep 17, 2011                                    Sat                                                                                 LTC
Deadline for Leadership Training Seminar:  Last day for receipt of application and payment by LTC.  Register for Oct 1 seminar.  Next Seminar: Spring 2012.  Contact: Steve Botan.  

Sep 25, 2011                    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

Sep 28, 2011                           Wed                            LTC, SPS, DPS, WTC                                     M/ER: Workshop: Advanced Mountaineering Program (AMP4) – Basic Safety System:  First of 4 climbing workshops open to SC members with prior roped climbing experience.  Today’s indoor evening workshop of 4 hours reviewing ropes, knots, harnesses, helmets, and basic climbing gear will take place in Pasadena.  As space is limited priority will be given to participants who commit to all four workshops.  Send sase or e-mail with SC#, resume, phones to Ldr: Dan Richter (dan@danrichter.com).  Asst: Pat McKusky

Oct 1, 2011                             Sat                               LTC, SPS, DPS, WTC
M/ER: Advanced Mountaineering Program (AMP4) – Belaying:
2nd of 4 climbing workshops open to SC members with prior roped climbing experience. Today at Stoney Point in Chatsworth, focus is on belaying and principles of anchor building. As space is limited priority will be given to participants who commit to all four workshops. Send sase or e-mail with SC#, resume, phones to Ldr: Dan Richter (dan@danrichter.com).  Asst: Pat McKusky

Oct 1, 2011                                Sat                          LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks
I: Beginning Navigation Clinic:  Spend the day one-on-one with an instructor, learning/practicing map and compass in our local mountains.  Beginners to rusty old-timers welcome and practice is available at all skill levels.  Not a checkout, but it will help you prepare.  Many expert leaders will attend; many I-rated leaders started here in the past. 4 mi, 500' gain.  Send sase, phones, $25 deposit (Sierra Club, refunded at trailhead) to Ldr: Diane Dunbar.  Co-Ldr: Richard Boardman

Oct 1, 2011                            Sat                                     Sierra Peaks Section                                             I: San Joaquin Mtn Mtn Quadruple List Finish (11,598'):  Louise Wholey and Chris Libby have just completed the SPS list. In addition, John Hooper and Greg Gerlach will coincidentally both complete the list on Mt.Gardiner by the end of summer. We will have a celebratory list finish dayhike climb for all 4 list finishers on San Joaquin Mtn (about 2700' gain and 9-12 miles r/t from Minaret Summit area, or 1600’ gain and 5 miles r/t from Deadman Pass via 4WD road) on Sat Oct 1. Immediately following the climb will be a potluck party at John's place in Paradise (near Mammoth). Send e-mail or SASE with conditioning and experience to Ldr: Daryn Dodge. Co-leader: Kathy Rich.

Oct 8, 2011                             Sat                               LTC, SPS, DPS, WTC
M/ER: Advanced Mountaineering Program (AMP4) – Rappelling:
3rd of 4 climbing workshops open to SC members with prior roped climbing experience. Today at Stoney Point in Chatsworth, focus is on rappelling. As space is limited priority will be given to participants who commit to all four workshops. Send sase or e-mail with SC#, resume, phones to Ldr: Dan Richter (dan@danrichter.com).  Asst: Pat McKusky

Oct 15-16, 2011                            Sat - Sun                              LTC, SPS, DPS, WTC
M/ER: Advanced Mountaineering Program (AMP4) – Rock Climbing Techniques and Anchors:  4th of 4 climbing workshops open to SC members with prior roped climbing experience. This weekend completes the series of AMP workshops at Joshua Tree National Park and focuses on climbing and anchors.  As space is limited priority will be given to participants who commit to all four workshops. Send sase or e-mail with SC#, resume, phones to Ldr: Dan Richter (dan@danrichter.com).  Asst: Pat McKusky

Oct 16, 2011                           Sun                                          LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS
I: Indian Cove Navigation: Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National Park to satisfy the Basic (I/M) level navigation requirements. Send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare, to Ldr: Robert Myers.  Asst: Phil Wheeler

Nov 5-6, 2011                       Sat-Sun                                       DPS, HPS, SPS                                          O: A Celebration of Charlie Knapke's Life: Join all of Charlie's climbing friends as we make one last journey with him to his beloved Mojave Desert. We will commemorate our friend who generously gave so much to DPS, HPS and SPS as well as the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club. We'll remember Charlie with a celebration of his life at the Kelso Sand Dunes in an area accessible to all vehicles. The activities will include a huge potluck and car camp on Saturday night. E-mail leader Sue Holloway at sueholloway@yahoo.com to sign-up. Leaders: Gary Craig, Sue Holloway and Mary McMannes.

Oct 28-30, 2011                             Fri-Sun             LTC, Harwood Lodge, WTC
C: Wilderness First Aid Course:  Runs from 8 am Fri to 5:30 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 Sept 23). For application contact Ldr: Steve Schuster

Nov 19, 2011                                     Sat               LTC, WTC
MR: Navigation Workshop on 3rd Class Terrain:  This navigation workshop is limited to individuals participating in the Indian Cove Navigation Noodle and is intended to explore special navigation issues that arise on 3rd class terrain.  Class 3 rock travel experience required. Restricted to Sierra Club members. Helmets and medical forms required/group size limited. Send email/sase, SC#, class 3 experience, conditioning, contact info to Ldr: Robert Myers. Co-Ldr: Jack Kieffer
E, Hike, Mountaineering

November 19-20, 2011               Sat-Sun                                   LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS
I: Indian Cove 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

Dec 3, 2011                                  Sat                          LTC, SPS, DPS, WTC
E/M:  Stoney Point Rock Workshop/Checkoff: This intermediate and advanced workshop is based on the rock requirements for M and E leadership. Checkoffs for M and E rock must be pre-arranged.  It is a restricted trip; to participate you must be a member of the Sierra Club and have suitable rock climbing experience.  Helmet and climbing gear required.  Email or send climbing resume, completed medical form (2 copies-include SC# on form), address and phone to: Ldr: Ron Hudson.  Co-ldrs: Greg Mason, Pat McKusky

Dec 11, 2011                          Sun                                       LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS
I: Warren Pt Navigation: Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National Park for either checkout or practice to satisfy the Basic (I/M) or Advanced (E) level navigation requirements.  To participate, send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare, to Ldr:  Robert Myers. Asst:  Phil Wheeler

Jan 7-8, 2012                           Sat-Sun                           LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS
I: Indian Cove 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

Jan 28, 2012                       Sat                LTC, Sierra Peaks, Desert Peaks, Hundred Peaks
M/E R:  Local Baldy Snow Practice: Come review snow climbing, rope travel, ice axe, and snow anchors.  Practice your skills or brush up on new techniques.  Especially for aspiring M & E leader candidates.  Restricted to SC mbrs with prior experience with the ice axe.  Lack of snow may cancel.  Email SC#, climbing resume, email address, phone # to Ldr: NILE SORENSON co-ldr:  TINA BOWMAN<

Feb 4, 2012                               Sat                            LTC, SPS, DPS, WTC

M/E R: Advanced Mountaineering Program (AMP) – Advanced Snow Travel Workshop: This is an advanced snow travel course which will take place at or around Manker Flats on Mt. Baldy.  The workshop is for applicants who are already proficient in the basics of snow travel.  It will cover both unprotected and protected rope travel in couloirs and chutes, as well as glacier travel including the use of the Z-pulley. Send sase or e-mail to Dan Richter with SC#, resume, and phones. Ldrs: Nile Sorenson and Dan Richter.     

Feb 11, 2012                Sat                  LTC, Sierra Peaks, Desert Peaks, Hundred Peaks
M/E R:  Local Baldy Snow Practice:  Come review snow climbing, rope travel, ice axe, and snow anchors.  Practice your skills or brush up on new techniques.  Especially for aspiring M & E leader candidates.  Restricted to SC mbrs with prior experience with the ice axe.  Lack of snow may cancel.  Email SC#, climbing resume, email address, phone # to Ldr: NILE SORENSON co-ldr:  DOUG MANTLE

Feb 18, 2012                     Sat                          LTC, SPS, DPS, WTC
M/E R: Advanced Mountaineering Program (AMP) – Rock Leaders Workshop: The workshop is for Sierra Club Leaders with M and E Rock ratings. It will be given at Stoney Point in Chatsworth.  We will review current rock techniques including: anchors; belaying; rappelling; fixed lines and fallen climber tie-offs.  All techniques to be demonstrated are based on current AMGA standards.   Send sase or e-mail with SC#, resume, and phones to Ldr: Dan Richter. Asst: Pat McKusky

Mar 3, 2012                      Sat                          LTC, SPS, DPS, WTC
M/E R: Advanced Mountaineering Program (AMP) – Rescue Systems Workshop: This is a workshop given at Stoney Point in Chatsworth.  We will review rescue systems including: fallen climber tie-offs; lowering systems; pulleys; and evacuation techniques.  Send sase or e-mail with SC#, resume, and phones to Ldr: Dan Richter. Asst: Pat McKusky

Mar 31, 2012                             Sat                                    LTC
Deadline for Leadership Training Seminar:  Last day for receipt of application and payment by LTC.  Register for Apr 14 seminar to be held in Costa Mesa.  See LTC web site (www.angeles.sierraclub.org/ltc/) for registration information or ad in the March-July 4th Schedule of Activities. Next seminar: Fall 2012.

APR 14-15                            Sat -Sun                        LTC, Sierra Peaks, Desert Peaks    M/E R: 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: NILE SORENSON Co-ldr: DOUG MANTLE.

April 7-8                               Sat-Sun                            Sierra Peaks                                   
M:  Spanish Needle (7841’), Sawtooth Pk  (8000’);   Day hikes and Car Camping in the Southern Sierra.  Seldom led Spanish Needle requires bushwhack and 3rd class rock, 5mi 2000’ gain.  Sawtooth easy hikes on trail and cross-country travel 5 mi, 2000’ gain, (maybe add Lamont Peak too)  Send e-SASE and 3rd rock class experience to Leaders:   Larry & Barbee Tidball.

Apr 21-22, 2012                      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 28-29, 2012              Sat -Sun                                 LTC, Sierra Peaks, Desert Peaks
M/E R:  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

May 11-13, 2012                                     Fri-Sun                                   Sierra Peaks
MR: Birch Mtn (13,602'), The Thumb (13,356'): Join us for a mid spring snow climb of two peaks near Big Pine. Fri backpack to Birch Lake, 5 mi, 4500' gain. Sat climb the NW slope of Birch, and the SE slope of The Thumb, 5.5 mi, 4500' of gain. Sun backpack to cars. Comfort and experience climbing snow with ice axe and crampons required. Restricted to Sierra Club members. Send email or sase with resume, conditioning, carpool info, Sierra Club number and medical form to Ldr: Gary Schenk. Asst: Tina Bowman

May 19-20, 2012                          Sat-Sun                                     Sierra Peaks           
MR:  Lone Pine Peak ( 12,943’).  Backpack to camp near Meysan Lake, 3.5 mi, 3400’ gain.   If snow conditions permit, igloo building lesson in afternoon.  Sun: climb peak w/ ice ax, crampons 1800’ gain, return to camp, pack out. Restricted to Sierra Club members. Send e-SASE and ice ax experience, SC number, medical form to Leaders:  Larry & Barbee Tidball.

June 22-24, 2012                       Fri-Sun                                        Sierra Peaks, WTC                          I: Angora  Mtn (10,202), Coyote Peak (10,892):  Long backpack to remote peaks in Golden Trout Wilderness.  Sat hike from Jerkey Meadows across Little Kern to camp, approximately 12.5 mi, 3700' gain. Share communal happy hour.  Sun climb Angora & Coyote, 13 mi, 3800' gain, some cross-country travel.  Mon pack out, 1700' gain on return.  Send resume of conditioning & experience, h&w phones in email to Leader: Beth Epstein.  Co-Leader: Tina Bowman

Aug 12 – 18, 2012              Sun – Sat                  Mule Pack, Sierra Peaks, WTC                           O/I:  Thousand Island Lake Mule Pack:  Mt Davis (12,303’), Rodgers Peak (12,978’), Electra Peak (12,442’):  Trip designed for strong hikers who desire cross-country routes and peak bagging.  Start Sun AM from Agnew Meadows (8300’) in Mammoth area, hike 9 miles, 2500’, to camp at Thousand Island Lake ( 9850’).  These peaks, many lakes, the John Muir Trail, and other trails are accessible from base camp.  Mon-Fri climb peaks, hike, photo, fish, or relax in camp.  Enjoy nightly organized dinners (you’ll know exactly what to bring and won’t have to guess) with wine provided.  Sat hike out.  $325.  Mules will carry 50 lbs gear per person.  Participants selected will be asked to complete the Participant Medical Form found at http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ltc/forms/html.  Note reservation/cancellation policy. It can be found at: http://angeles.sierraclub.org/mps/Reservation_Policy.htm.  To apply, email or phone high altitude and distance conditioning to Co-ldr:  Sandy Lara.  Co-ldr:  Peter Lara.

AUG 18-20                              SAT-MON                   SIERRA PEAKS,-WTC                                    I:  Red Slate Mtn (13,123’):  SPS Intro Trip geared to WTC Students and prospective SPSers.  Relaxed, casual and enjoyable with slow to moderate pace.  Sat backpack upMcGee Creek to Big McGee Lake at 10,472’ in 7 mi, 2300’ gain.  Sun climb class 2 Mountaineers Peak, 6 mi rt, 2700’ gain, considerable cross country. Mon hike out. Legendary community happy hours Sat and Sun eve.  Send  SASE with $5.00 permit fee, recent conditioning and high altitude experience, H,W and Cell phones, ride share info to Ldr:  PATTY KLINE.  Asst.  MAT KELLIHER.

Leadership Training Schedule

Desert Peaks Outings Schedule

Lower Peaks Outings Schedule

Hundred Peaks Outings Schedule

Ski Mountaineers Outings Schedule

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. “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 - S

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-Snow 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.