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ADVANCE NOTICE: 2012

APRIL 21  CO-SPONSOR 20’S & 30’S SINGLES

O: POINT MUGU STATE PARK HIKE:  Slow paced 9 mile hike (1000’ gain) starting at Sycamore Canyon Campground in Point Mugu State Park. The first 3.7 miles will be a mainly flat walk through sycamore shaded fire road.  Then, we will hike on the Overlook Fire Road for some stunning views of the ocean and mountains.  After the hike, those who want can head over across the street to enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach.  Meet at Sycamore Canyon Campground in Point Mugu State Park at 8am.  State Parks Pass allows you to park for free at campground, otherwise it is $12, or you can park on the street.  Rain cancels hike. Bring water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and lunch.   LEADERS:  MIRIAM PADILLA PROVISIONAL LEADER, PAMELA ROWE

APRIL 29 SUNDAY   CO-SPONSOR – 20’S & 30’S SINGLES

O: 23rd  ANNUAL BEGINNING BACKPACKING CLASS IN THE REDWOODS: Have you ever wanted to learn to backpack & get away from the crowds of people?  Learn how to backpack in 3 Sunday evening course (April 29, May 6 & 20) culminating in a trip to a Redwood Forest grove in Sierra Nevadas on June 2-3.  Learn what to take, latest in equipment, what to do before you leave LA.  Backpacking equipment give-aways & refreshments at classes.  Attendance Mandatory at April 29th  Class to participate on the trip.  Apply by April 10, unless class fills earlier.  Conservation. Fundraiser.  Send 2 4X9 SASE,  H&W Phones, e-mail, Check (Sierra Club) for $45 with SC#/$50 non-member,  to LEADER: DAVID MELTZER  ASSISTANT LEADERS:  FRED DONG, BILL CRANE, KATHEY & STEVE SCHUSTER,  JOAN WEAVER, ERIK SIERING, GEORGE DENNY, PAMELA ROWE, ANNETTE TAMRAZ.

MAY 25-28  FRIDAY-MONDAY
O: SANTA CRUZ , REDWOOD & CENTRAL COAST MEMORIAL DAY LODGE BUS TRIP:  Not a backpack. Leave Friday afternoon for 3 days of sightseeing & moderately paced 5-6 mile hikes  - no beginners - in the beautiful groves of Big Basin Redwoods & Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parks inc Sempervirens Falls. We will visit Año Nuevo State Reserve - home to elephant seals, otters, shore birds. We will also visit Natural Bridges State Beach & many interesting coastal areas along the Central Coast. Our motel in Santa Cruz is a close walk to the Boardwalk & pier for added sightseeing, shopping, & dining at one of the many seaside restaurants. Price for SC members $475 (Non-members $525) per person with 2 persons per room. Early sign-up discount of $20 if sign-up received before February 29. Cost includes bus, motel & continental breakfast, Monday dinner, bus refreshments. Send Email or 2 SASE, H&W phones, SC#, check made out to Sierra Club - to RESERVATIONIST: CLIFF CAPLAN, LEADER: BILL CRANE, ASSISTANT: JOAN WEAVER.

MAY 25-28  FRIDAY-MONDAY
O: BIG BASIN REDWOODS STATE PARK BACKPACK BUS TRIP: Join us on this fun backpack from the Redwoods to the Sea! Leave LA in our luxury bus Friday eve for the spectacular Santa Cruz Mtns. Fri camp at Henry Cowell Redwoods SP. 3day moderate  level bkpk. Skyline to the Sea trail takes us through spring wildflowers, by waterfalls, and into a fern forest beneath majestic Sempervirens. 6 mi, 1,000 ft gain Sat to Sunset Camp. Sun bk 6mi down to Twin Redwoods Camp. Mon return to bus at Pacific Ocean. Bring goodies and salad items for our legendary happy hour! Share bus with other groups. $220 wSC#/$240 non‑member inclds bus, camp and entrance fees, Monday dinner and bus refreshments. Send bkpk experience and conditioning info, H&C phones, check (payable to "Backpacking Committee") to LEADER: SRIDHAR GULLAPALLI (gnsridhar@hotmail.com). CO-LEADER: NANCY KLIPFEL

MAY 25-28  FRIDAY-MONDAY
O: BIG BASIN REDWOODS STATE PARK  BACKPACK BUS TRIP: Leave LA Friday eve for Santa Cruz Mtns. Fri camp at Henry Cowell Redwoods SP. 3 day Easy/moderate level bkpk. Hike to spring wildflowers, by waterfalls, and into a fern forest beneath majestic sempervirens. 5.5 mi. Sat to Twin Redwoods camp from Park HDQ. Layover at Twin Redwoods and do long day hike or chill at camp on Sun and 2.0 mi to Walden beach on Monday. Camp availability could impact route. Bring veggie to toss into our potluck salad, and happy hour goodies to share. Share bus with lodge group. $220 wSC#/$240non member inclds bus, camp and entrance fees, Monday dinner and bus refreshments. Send bkpk exper and cond info, 2 large sase, H&W phones, check (Backpacking Committee) to LEADER: TOM MARSH. ASSISTANT LEADER: PAMELA ROWE

JUNE 2-3  SAT-SUN   CO-SPONSOR – 20’S & 30’S SINGLES
O: BEGINNING BACKPACKING CLASS FIELD TRIP IN THE REDWOODS: Details April 29.  Attendance mandatory at April 29 class to participate on trip.  to LEADER: DAVID MELTZER  ASSISTANT LEADERS:  FRED DONG, BILL CRANE, KATHEY & STEVE SCHUSTER,  JOAN WEAVER, ERIK SIERING, GEORGE DENNY, PAMELA ROWE, ANNETTE TAMRAZ.

JUNE 23 - 30           SATURDAY- SATURDAY  

O:  THIRTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS ECO-ADVENTURE: KAUAI, THE GARDEN ISLE

No backpacking. In 8 days experience the unique and outstanding natural beauty of Kauai.
Enjoy moderate hikes (4 -7 mi/500-1,500 gain/loss) in Kokee State Park. Hike Alakai Swamp, Pahia Lookout; Awaiawipu Trail to views of the canyon and NaPali coast 4000’ below. Plus moderate 4 mi RT Na Pali Coast day hike to Hanakapiai Beach explore lava caves. Overlooks of Waimea Canyon and Kalalau Valley. Snorkel/swim at picturesque, less crowded Ke’e Beach & Tunnels Beach. Exclusive: Manuel's Ginger Chicken at Salt Pond Beach Park. Tour National Tropical Botanical Gardens. Stop at views of Waimea Canyon and Kalalau Valley. Free day to shop in Hana, rent a kayak for ocean or river (your expense), swim Hana Bay. Rainforest cabins (professional kitchen) three (3) nights, one (1) night rustic cabins at Kahili Mountain Park and three (3) nights beachfront condos (full kitchens, swimming pool, whirlpool spas). Cabins and condos all week  including 3 nights condo. Meals cooked group commissary style - all help with duties. Cost:  $1295 w/SC# / $1424 non-member before April 1; April 1-June 1 $1424/$1567; after June 1 $1567/$1724. Included in the price is:  All ground transportation; all sumptuous breakfasts and dinners (ahi and two other BBQs); 7 nights cabins, lodge, and condo; grand finale ALOHA restaurant dinner; cooking gear, logistics. Bring sleeping bag & small pillow. Airfare is extra - best prices early.Cancellations received in writing after April 1 incur a $375 penalty; after May 3 a $624.50 penalty; after June 1 or no-shows forfeit all monies.  NO EXCEPTIONS! Limit: 14; fills fast. For information only, send 1 self-addressed-stamped envelope. To sign-up, send email address, OR 3 - 4x9 sase's if no E-mail, with Home/Cell/Work phone numbers, $375 deposit/$75 non-ref (made out to Sierra Club), experience/conditioning information to LEADER:  BILL CRANE  ASSISTANT LEADER:  JOAN WEAVER

ITINERARY SHEET and pictures from past Kauai trips

JUNE 30-JULY 4     SAT-WED   
O: LYELL CANYON-VOGELSANG LAKE BUS BACKPACKING TRIP:  Leave LA Saturday afternoon for a moderate 3 day backpack.   Starting from Tuolumne Meadows on this 21 mile backpack with 2,700’ Gain and Loss.  Our first day we will backpack in the beautiful Lyell Canyon with many peaks in view.  Our next day takes us in higher country past Evelyn Lake to the Vogelsang Lake area where we will camp two nights.   On your free day you will have time to explore around the area or relax at camp.   Our last day takes us back to Tuolumne Meadows.      NO BEGINNERS. Send  2 4X9 SASE’s, H&W Phones, SC#, e-mail address,  Recent Backpack Experience/Condition, Check to Sierra Club $220 member, $240 non-member, to LEADER:  FRED DONG  ASSISTANT LEADER:  STEPHANIE GROSS

JUNE 30-JULY 4     SAT-WED    CO-SPONSORS: WTC,  WAS,  20s30s

I/ YOSEMITE ADVENTURES- BUS BASED BACKPACKING TRIP TO YOUNG LAKES AND MT. CONNESS (12,590'):  Leave Sat afternoon on our luxury bus for beautiful Yosemite!  Start our backpacking adventures in Tuolumne Meadows on Sun for a moderate paced 7 mi / 1700 gain to Young Lakes (10,000') and set up our base camp (Sun-Wed). Mon day hike Mt Conness  (12,590').  Tuesday is layover day.  Possibly hike Ragged Pk and/or fish (individual CA DFG permit required) or simply kickback in the splendor of Yosemite High Country.  Wed packout to the bus.  This trip is permit restricted and will count as a WTC experience trip.  Fee includes luxury bus ride, snacks and drinks on the bus, park entrance and permit fees as well as Wed dinner.  Please e-mail cell phone No's, e-mail address, along with your backpacking & conditioning experience, WTC group & Leader (if any) along with your check payable to "Sierra Club" $220 with SC#/$240 non-member (Sierra Club) to Sridhar Gullapalli to complete your reservation. I will send a confirmation if you are approved for the trip or on the wait list. I will forward additional information once approved for the trip.   LEADERS: SRIDHAR GULLAPALLIi & GEORGE DENNY

JUNE 30-JULY 4     SAT-WED  

I/ YOSEMITE TUOLUMNE MEADOWS-MATTIE LAKE -WILDCAT PT (9562’) BACKPACKING TRIP: -Leave Sat afternoon by bus for a moderate 5-day trip. We will start from Tuolumne Meadows and backpack 6 mi to Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp. Various day hikes on and off trail to Mattie Lake, Wildcat Point, and multiple waterfalls. Elevation gain for the trip is approximately 3,200 ft. Trip will include walking on granite slab, bouldering, and enjoying beautiful Yosemite. This trip is permit restricted. Fee includes bus ride, park entrance and permit fees and Wed dinner.  Please mail a check payable to the Sierra Club in the amount of $220 and a self address stamped envelope, your backpacking and conditioning experience to David Meltzer. I will forward you a confirmation if you are approved for the trip or on the waitlist. I will forward additional information once approved for the trip.    LEADERS: SHARON MOORE, DAVID MELTZER

WED - SUN   JUL 11 - JUL 15  
O:  YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, HETCH HETCHY:  Challenging 34 mile, 4000’ gain backpack through the western section of Yosemite National Park north of the Tioga Road.  This loop trip will start at the O’Shaugnessy Dam at Hetch Hetchy, head north east up to Tiltill Valley, north to Jack Main Canyon with stops at Andrews Lake and Laurel Lake before ending back at the dam.  A low altitude backpack (mostly below 8000’) to avoid another heavy winter snowfall; this should prove exciting and restful as we traverse through the little visited area often compared to Yosemite Valley around Hetch Hetchy.  Send check for $50 (refundable at trailhead) payable to the Sierra Club Backpacking Section, 2 SASE, H & W phones and recent backpacking experience/conditioning and carpool info to LEADER:   MARK JACOBS CO-LEADER:  TIM LUZZI

SAT - SUN   AUG 11 - AUG 19 
O:  SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK BACKPACK:  Challenging 52 mile short shuttle trip, 4000’ gain backpack through the western Sierra’s starting at Wolverton Trailhead and ending at Lodgepole Trailhead.    We’ll head east on the Lakes Trail towards Bearpaw High Sierra Camp and visit Tamarack Lake, cross over Elizabeth Pass, continue north through Deadman’s Canyon to the Roaring River Ranger Station; back east through Sugarloaf Meadow; turn south over Silliman Pass and back out at Lodgepole.  We’ll camp at beautiful Tamarack Lake; spend a few days in the secluded and beautiful Deadman’s Canyon, rest at Ranger Lake and camp along numerous streams and meadows along the way.  Magnificent lakes and streams, beautiful vistas and unparalleled beauty are promised on this trek that will provide you with years of memories of both the grandeur of the Sierras and the challenge of the adventure.  Send check for $50 (refundable at trailhead) payable to the Sierra Club Backpacking Section, 2 SASE, H & W phones and recent backpacking experience/conditioning and carpool info to LEADER:   MARK JACOBS CO-LEADER:  TIM LUZZI

AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 3        FRIDAY-MONDAY 
O: MAMMOTH LAKES BUS LODGE HIKING TRIP:
Leave Friday afternoon - Return Monday evening. Join us as we hike & sightsee at spectacular Mammoth Lakes. No beginners - Moderate 5-6 mile day hikes. Beautiful view hikes include Horseshoe Lake to Reds Meadow, Devils Postpile NM & Rainbow Falls. Relax at night with dining & self-guided evening walks. Space is very limited. Cost includes bus, 3 nights lodging w/hot buffet breakfast in Mammoth Lakes plus Monday night dinner. 2 persons per room. Send Email address or 2-4X9 self addressed stamped envelopes, H&W phones, SC#, check (Sierra Club) $480 per person. Non-member check $530. Early Sign-up Discount of $20 if check received before March 31, made out to Sierra Club Backpacking Committee. Send to LEADER/ RESERVATIONIST: BILL CRANE. CO-LEADER: JOAN WEAVER

AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 3        FRIDAY-MONDAY
I: GARNET LAKE, PEAK 10,344, THOUSAND ISLAND LAKE BACKPACKING BUS TRIP:
Spend Labor Day weekend among the beautiful lakes and peaks of the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Leave LA area Friday for Mammoth Lakes. Sat hike to base camp at Garnet Lake, 6 mi, 2000’ gain. Sun climb 10,344 via class 2 route, then explore Thousand Island Lake basin, 7 mi, 1100’ gain. Monday hike out to return home. No turtles, no tigers. Email (preferred) leader with experience and recent conditioning and contact information. Send check for $220, SC#, payable to Sierra Club, to confirm participation. Price includes bus, permits, Friday campsite, Monday dinner. No refund after July 31 unless suitable replacement is found. LEADER: SHARON MOORE, ASSISTANT LEADER: BRUCE MICHAELS

AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 3          FRIDAY-MONDAY 
O: THOUSAND ISLAND LAKE-LAKE EDIZA BUS BACKPACK: Camp at stunning lakes under the peaks of the Minarets. Hike with expansive views on first day and many lakes on second day. Leave LA Friday for Mammoth. Sat hike from Agnew Mdws via High Trail to Thousand Island Lake, 11.5 mi, 1800' gain. Move 9 mi to Lake Ediza on Sun and explore area. Monday hike out 6 mi. Moderately strenuous climb first day, smaller ups and downs 2nd day. Email leader with recent conditioning and experience and contact information or send 2 SASE with check and info. Price incl bus, campsite, permit, Mon dinner. See front of Schedule for refund info and policies. Send check for $220 w/SC#, $240 w/o, payable to Sierra Club, to LEADER: DON TIDWELL ASSISTANT LEADER: ERIK SIERING.

UPDATED: Friday, November 25, 2011