Outings Schedule - Summer 2009

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 Number 311. E-mail links for the Leaders have been provided below where e-mail addresses are available.

July 3rd - 5th, Friday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section, MR: Mount Lyell (13,114) and Mount Maclure (12,880) Join us on a challenging climb of these classic Sierra peaks as we cross the Lyell glacier to Yosemite's highpoint. 23 miles, 6000' gain. Approach via Lyell Canyon. Backpack 13 miles, 1600' up Lyell fork of Tuolumne River on Friday to camp below Donohue Pass (11 miles, 2000; gain). Sat climb Lyell Glacier and ascend both peaks from the Lyell-Maclure Col and return to camp (7 miles roundtrip, 4000' gain); class 3 rock to Lyell and Maclure. Sunday pack out (11 miles) to Tuolumne Meadows trailhead. Trip restricted to Sierra Club members having experience with 3rd class rock, ice axe and crampons. Send email with Sierra Club membership number, medical questionnaire and resume detailing experience, conditioning and ride share information to: Leader: Kathy Rich, Co-Leader: Ron Hudson.

July 10th - 12th, WTC and Sierra Peaks Section, MR: Mt. Ritter (13,143') Friday- backpack 6 miles gaining 1,200' from Agnew meadows to camp at Ediza Lake. Saturday - climb 3,700' to the summit of Mt. Ritter and back to camp, 4.5 miles roundtrip. Sunday - hike out. Participants must be Sierra Club members with experience with ice axe and crampons. Send recent experience, conditioning, Sierra Club membership number and completed medical questionnaire to Leader: Daniel Kinzek,  Assistant: Ron Campbell.

July 16-19    Thursday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section, M: Reinstein (12, 586’) Finger Peak (12,404’), Tunemah Peak (11,894’)   Backpack from Wishon Reservoir to remote Sierra Peaks.  Long days, many miles by trail (trip total statistics are 64 miles and 16,000' of elevation gain) and cross-country with 3rd class scrambling.  Well conditioned climbers send SASE with resume with/ $5 permit fee leaders: Larry and Barbee Tidball.

July 24-27 Fri-Mon WTC, Sierra Peaks MR: Mt Ruskin(12,920'), Cardinal Mtn (13,296'), Striped Mtn (13,179'), Goodale Mtn (12,772') From base camp near Taboose Pass, climb four SPS list peaks. Friday, strenuous hike to Taboose Pass (6,000' gain) and camp near pass. Sat ascend Ruskin via east ridge route, class 3. Return to camp. Sun ascend Cardinal Mtn, then over to conquer Goodale and Striped before ending the day back at camp on Taboose. Monday brings a long descent back to trailhead. Helmet and class 3 rock experience required. Restricted to Sierra Club members. Completed medical form required. $5 permit feet at trailhead. Leader. Bob Draney,  Co-Leader: Dan Richter.

August 8th - 9th, Saturday - Sunday, WTC and Sierra Peaks Section, MR: Mt Robinson (12,967) Tired of peaks on lists? Join us as we climb the nether regions of unlisted Sierra Peaks. Saturday backpack 8.5 miles, 2800' gain to Sam Mack Meadow. Sun climb 1 mile, 2000' SE Face to summit, then back to camp and pack out. This is a 3rd class rock climb requiring Sierra Club membership, waiver and medical questionnaire. Send esase or 2 sase, resume, recent experience and conditioning, phone to Leader: Eric Scheidemantle, Assistant: Ron Campbell.

August 14th - 16th, Friday - Sunday, WTC and Sierra Peaks Section, I : Mount Langley (14,026’)  Relaxed but moderately strenuous backpack to bag the southernmost 14er in the United States.  Late Friday morning backpack to Upper Cottonwood Lake from Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead, 6 miles, 1200’ gain.  Summit on Saturday, 7.0 mi round trip with 3000’ gain followed by celebratory happy hour.  Relaxed hike out to reach trail head early afternoon Sunday.  Send esase/sase, email, phone, recent conditioning/experience and altitude exposure  (WTC leader if applicable) to Leader: James Montross, Assistant: Gary Bickel.

August 21st - 23rd, Friday - Sunday, Wilderness Adventures, Sierra Peaks Section and PVSB, I: Mount. Goode (13,085) and Mount Agassiz (13,893) Climb two peaks near Bishop Pass. Friday: moderate 4 miles, 1,400 ft gain on trail backpack to camp near Saddlerock Lake. After set up camp, steep cross country 2.8 miles, 2,000’ climb of Mt. Goode. Saturday: strenuous 5 miles, 2,800’ climb to Bishop Pass and then cross country up Mount Agassiz. Sunday: return to cars. Must be comfortable with steep, off-trail hiking. Send $10 permit fee, 2 SASE, home and work phones, email, recent conditioning, experience and ride share to Leader: Mark Mitchell, Co-Leader: Keith Martin.

August 22nd - 23rd, Saturday - Sunday, WTC and Sierra Peaks Section, I: Mount Morgan #1 (13,748') Saturday - backpack from Tamarack Lakes Trailhead (Rock Creek area), 3.5 miles, 1200' gain to camp at Francis Lake (10,900'). Spend afternoon relaxing by the lake, fishing and/or easy walks. Sunday - hike to summit on a 6 mile, 2800' class 2 route with much bouldering. Enjoy magnificent views from peak, return to camp and pack out. Send email with recent hiking experience, day/evening phone, rideshare information and $5.00 permit fee.  Leader: Marlen Mertz , Co-Leaders: Will McWhinney and Wayne Vollaire.

August 28th - 30th, Friday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section, MR: Gayley Peak (13,510') and Temple Crag (12,999') Climb two fine peaks in the Palisades. Friday hike in from Glacier Lodge to Third Lake on trail (4.75 miles, 2,600' gain). Saturday ascend Contact Pass and traverse to Glacier Notch to climb Gayley via the Southwest Ridge "Yellow Brick Road" (5.5 miles roundtrip and 3,400' of gain). On the return, we will ascend the southeast face of Temple Crag (0.6 mile round trip and 1,100' of gain) and then return to camp. Sunday pack out to cars. These peaks require comfort on talus, scree, and third class terrain. Sierra Club membership, helmet, waiver and medical questionnaire are required. Send email (preferred) or SASE with conditioning/experience to Leader: Paul Garry, Assistant: Greg Mason.

September 5th - 7th, Saturday - Monday, Sierra Peaks Section and WTC, MR: East Vidette
(12,356’) Enjoy Labor Day weekend in Sequoia National Park climbing a prominent landmark peak along the John Muir and the Pacific Crest Trails. Saturday - backpack from Onion Valley over Kearsage Pass to camp (7 miles, 2,600’ gain, 2,200’ loss). Sunday -climb 3rd class ridge to summit (2.75 miles, 2,800’ gain). Backpack out Monday with optional climb of Mt Bago or Mt Gould. Restricted to Sierra Club members with suitable 3rd class rock experience. Helmet and completed medical questionnaire required. Send email with experience and conditioning, $5.00 permit fee, Sierra Club membership number, day/evening phone and rideshare information to: Leader: Marlen Mertz, Assistant: Asher Waxman.

September 19th - 27th, Saturday - Sunday,  Sierra Peaks Section, M: Evolution Area peaks: McGee, Goddard, Huxley, Black Giant, Charybdis, Scylla, McDuffie, etc. Week long peak bagging in the Evolution region. Approach may involve backpack over rough trail less pass. Climbs include 3rd class.   Send SASE with resume with $5 permit fee to Leaders: Barbee and Larry Tidball.

September 27th - 28th, Saturday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section, MR: Mt. Winchell (13,775') The Donut Peak! Saturday - backpack to Sam Mack Meadow 6.5 miles, 3500' gain, Sunday - climb Winchell's East Arete via Thunderbolt Glacier 4 miles, 2500' gain roundtrip. Then return to camp and pack out to cars. Trip restricted to Sierra Club members with experience on exposed third class rock at altitude. Helmets, ice axe, and crampons required. Send SASE/ESASE with experience, conditioning, climbing resume, medical form, phone and carpool information to Leader: Gary Schenk, Asistant: John Cheslick.

October 9th - 12th, Friday - Monday, Sierra Peaks Section, M: Kern Point (12,730’) and Picket Guard Peak (12,303’) Day 1: back pack over Shepherd Pass 10 miles 6600’ gain. Day 2: descend to Kern River and then climb Picket Guard. Day 3: climb Kern Pt, and start backpack out. Day 4: over Shepherd Pass and out. Strenuous hike with well conditioned climbers, some 3rd class.  Send SASE with resume with $5 permit fee to Leaders: Larry and Barbee Tidball.

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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.