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| Nov 5 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Little San Gorgonio Peak (9133'), Wilshire Mountain (8832'), Wilshire
Peak (8680'+), Cedar Mountain (8324'), Birch Mountain (7826'):
Hike the Yucaipa Ridge on the Assistant Leaders' Birthday Celebration day
at a moderate pace. The entire hike will be about 13 miles, but with
4100' of uphill gain and 5700' of downhill desent, this big hike is
not intended for beginner hikers. So, no beginners, please.
Participants are asked to bring: lug soles, water, lunch, jacket & a
hat. We probably will be finishing after sunset, so please bring a
headlamp. We intend to set-up a car shuttle, so we can minimize the
uphill & maximize the downhill. We'll start walking at the Vivian
Creek Trailhead. Please contact leader.
Leader: PETER DOGGETT. Assistant Leaders: BILL SIMPSON, JOHN
CEDERBERG
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| Nov 6 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Three Sisters (8100'), Heart Bar Peak (8332'):
An easy and a moderate hike on road and rough trail totalling 8 miles round trip
with 2149' of gain to peaks southeast of Big Bear Lake. Slow pace. Bring food,
water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status
and details.
Leaders: DAVE CANNON, MARS BONFIRE
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| Nov 7 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Mineral Mountain (7238'), Tip Top Mountain (7623'), maybe Gobblers
Knob (6955'):
Moderate difficulty. The total hike will be about 4
miles round trip with 1000' gain. Short hike near Big Bear and
Wrightwood, but off-road driving required. Possibly pick up Gobblers
Knob on the return for those interested. For details, contact
Leader: WAYNE BANNISTER Assistant: PAT VAUGHN
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| Nov 7 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: San Ysidro Mountain (6147'):
Join us for this nice hike in Anza
Borrego State Park, 10 miles round trip, 3200' gain. We will hike from
the highway. Outing includes dinner after at Ocean's Burritos in
Sunshine Summit. Email leader for info.
Leader: TED
LUBESHKOFF jeannstar@sbcglobal.net
Co-Leader: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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| Nov 7 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
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O: Palomar Mountain (6140'), Boucher Hill (5438'):
Postponed until December 19.
Leaders: TED LUBESHKOFF, WAYNE BANNISTER Co-leaders: WAYNE VOLLAIRE,
PAT ARREDONDO, BILL SIMPSON, PATRICK VAUGHN, BRUCE CRAIG
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| Nov 7 |
Sat |
Chapter Outings Management Committee |
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Chapter Outings Assembly:
Come and celebrate the chapter's outstanding outings program. All Sierra Club
members, outings chairs, leaders, provisional leaders are welcome. Get the
scoop on what';s happening in our chapter; let us know what is working for
your entity and how we can help you. A bit of business (election of 2010
Outings Management Committee) but mostly we will just party. Bring an appetizer
or side salad - dinner and drinks provided. Meet 1-5 PM in Culver City. Space
limited. For directions and to reserve contact
Reservationist: GEORGE DENNY OMC Chair: KENT SCHWITKIS
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| Nov 8 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Airport Marina |
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I: Red Tahquitz (8720'+), South Peak (7840'+):
Strenuous hike along beautiful trails near Idyllwild involves
16 miles round trip and 3800'
gain. Experienced hikers only. Bring water, lunch, sturdy boots.
Meet at 7 AM Pomona rideshare point. Rain cancels.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, LAURA JOSEPH
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| Nov 9 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Cone Peak (6800'):
A moderate hike on road and rough trail for 3 miles round trip with 1500' of
gain to a peak southeast of Idyllwild. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE CANNON, MARS BONFIRE
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| Nov 10 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
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O: Mendenhall Peak (4630'):
Due to Station Fire closure, replaced by Calabasas (4 miles round trip and
950') and Saddle Peak (4 miles round trip and 900').
Contact the leaders a few days before.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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| Nov 11 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Mount Williamson (8214'):
For added beauty, we are starting at Eagles Roost. 6 miles round trip,
1800' gain with great views. Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point
with lunch, water, appropriate
clothing layers, good footwear. Rain cancels.
Leaders: SARAH KORDA, ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
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| Nov 13 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks, Airport-Marina |
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I: Pinnacles (5737'), Mount Marie Louise (5507'):
Two separate hikes near Lake Arrowhead. Use trail with some cross country.
Pinnacles is 4 miles round trip, 1000' gain, some rock scrambling.
Marie Louise is 2 miles round trip, 600' gain. High clearance vehicle
recommended. Pace is moderate to slow.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE, PATRICK VAUGHN
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| Nov 14 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Skinner Peak (7120'):
Hike this beautiful peak in Kern County
via the lovely Pacific Crest Trail. The entire hike might be as
much as 8 miles with 1800' of gain. We might consider returning via
the fantastic scree run, directly to our cars. Please bring:
water, lunch, lug soles, jacket & hat. Contact the leader
for meeting information.
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, BILL SIMPSON
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| Nov 14 |
Sat |
PV-SB, Hundred Peaks, WTC |
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I: Slide Peak (7841'), Keller Peak (7882'), possibly Mill Peak (6670') and Deep Creek Hot
Springs (5'1 deep):
19th semi-annual Deep Creek Hot Springs hike/soak/swim with some more peaks.
Moderately
paced 9 miles, 2000' gain (maybe more depending on road conditions) with some dirt
road driving - Adventure Pass required. Bring lunch, water, rain gear, lugs (swim
suit optional). Plan on spending full day - it's near
Hesperia. Rain cancels. Send email (preferable) or sase,
along with carpool info, cond/exper to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-leader: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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| Nov 14 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: The Pinnacles (5737'), Mount Marie Louise (5507'):
Two moderate
hikes in the Lake Arrowhead area totaling 6 miles round trip with 1600' of
gain. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD advised.
Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: CHRIS SPISAK, LILLY
FUKUI, KATHY CHEEVER BONFIRE, MARS BONFIRE
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| Nov 14 |
Sat |
Lower Peaks |
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O: San Vicente Mountain (1965'), Temescal Peak (2126'):
Easy paced 11.5 miles round trip, 561' gain. We will check out the Old
Nike Missile Base at San Vicente, bag Gizmo peak and continue along the
dirt Mulholland to Temescal Peak. Meet 8 AM West LA rideshare point.
Bring lug soles, water, binoculars. Rain/fire cancels.
Leaders: JOHN and DANA HUNTER
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| Nov 14-15 |
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
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: HARRY FREIMANIS
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| Nov 15 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Eagles Rest Peak (6005'):
Hike this great peak from the Wind
Wolves Preserve. The entire hike will be 9 miles round trip with
3500' of gain. Please bring: water, lunch, lug soles, jacket & a
hat. Contact the leader for meeting information.
Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, BILL SIMPSON
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| Nov 16 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
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O: Chaparrosa Peak (5541'):
A moderately easy walk for 5 miles round trip
with 1200' of gain on trail to a peak near Joshua Tree National Park.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Slow pace. Contact leaders for
status and details.
Leaders: CHERYL GILL, MARS BONFIRE, PATRICK VAUGHN
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| Nov 18 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from December 22
I: Cobblestone Mountain (6733'), White Mountain #2 (6250'):
Postponed due to area closure. Replaced with Split Mountain, see below.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Nov 18 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Split Mountain (6835'):
A strenuous rough trail walk of 8 miles
round trip with 2600' of gain to a peak above Lake Isabella. Moderate
pace. Suitable only for experienced and conditioned hikers. High
clearance 4WD advised. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact
leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Nov 20 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks, Airport-Marina |
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I: Granite Mountain #1 (6600'+), Rabbit Peak #1 (5307'), Iron
Mountain #3 (5040'+), Round Top (6316'):
Postponed due to area closure, replaced with Buck Point and San Sevaine,
see below.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE, PATRICK VAUGHN
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| Nov 20 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
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O: San Sevaine (5240'), Buck Point (6433'):
Two easy hikes in the San
Bernardino National Forest near Cucamonga Peak. Buck is 1 1/2 miles
round trip, 400' gain, San Sevaine is 2 1/2 miles round trip, 500'
gain. High clearance 4WD vehicles advised. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Nov 21 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, PVSB, WTC |
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I: Quail Mountain (5813'):
Moderate hike to Quail Mountain from
southeast, starting 7:30 AM, Sat Nov 21. All cross-country 10 mile route, 1700'
gain. Bring NPS pass or $15 entrance fee, lunch, and 3 quarts of
water. Send experience/conditioning, phones, email, rideshare to
overbeyvr@rocketmail.com to receive info about meeting place.
Leader: VICTORIA OVERBEY, Assistant: BOB BEACH
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| Nov 21 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Black Mountain #3 (5686'), Tehachapi Mountain (7960'):
Join us for this great fall hike to 2 separate peaks west of Mojave,
with a drive in between.
Total: 8 miles round trip, 4000' gain.
Email leader for info.
Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF Co-Leader: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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| Nov 21 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Airport Marina |
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O: Gobblers Knob (6955'), Circle Mountain (6875'):
Bag a couple of peaks near Wrightwood on short but very steep trails.
Suitable for beginners in good shape. Bring water, lunch, sturdy boots.
Some dirt road driving. Meet 7 AM Mt Baldy rideshare point. Rain cancels.
Leader: JOE YOUNG Assistant: DIANE DUNBAR
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| Nov 21 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from September 27
O: Barley Flats (5600+'), Mount Sally (5408'), Mount Mooney (5840+'),
Vetter Mountain (LO) (5908'):
Canceled due to Angeles Forest closure.
Leader: LORRAINE DALY Co-leader: BILL SIMPSON
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| Nov 21 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Williamson (8244'):
Our favorite route from Eagle's Roost, 6 miles round trip, 1800' gain to great
views. Meet 8 AM La Cañada rideshare point with water, lunch, suitable
clothing layers, good footwear. Rain cancels.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, SARAH KORDA
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| Nov 21 |
Sat |
Long Beach, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Mount Harwood (9552'), Mount San Antonio (10,064'), West Baldy (9988'):
Moderate 8 miles round trip, 2200' gain via Devil's Backbone with a head start
from the
ski lift. Meet at Long Beach carpool point at 7:00 AM or Mt. Baldy Ski Area
Parking Lot at 8:30 AM. Bring lugsoles, lunch, and $18 for lift. No adventure
pass needed for ski lift parking lot. Rain or forest closure cancels. Please
RSVP via e-mail to
Leaders: SHARON MOORE, JOHN FERRIS
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| Nov 21-22 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Fox Mountain #1 (5167'), Cuyama Peak (5878'), Peak Mountain (5843'),
McPherson (5749') Peak:
Saturday climb Fox #1 and Cuyama via Laura's Ridge, total for both
approximately 14 miles round
trip, 4000' gain. High clearance 4WD vehicles advised.
Saturday night camp or
stay in Maricopa. Sunday we'll hike from Aliso campground to Peak and
McPherson, approximately 16 miles round trip, 3800 gain.
Stay for one or both
days. Contact leaders for meeting time/details.
Leaders: LAURA JOSEPH, PAT ARREDONDO, BILL SIMPSON
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| Nov 23 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
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O: Monrovia Peak (5409'):
A strenuous mountain bike ride on paved and
dirt roads and a short walk on firebreak for 14 miles round trip
with 4500'
of gain to a peak above Monrovia. Suitable only for experienced and
conditioned bikers. Moderate pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials,
helmet (required), spare tube and pump, bike lock and light. Contact
leaders for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
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| Nov 24 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: San Ysidro Mountain (6147'):
A moderate hike on road and rough trail for 4.5 miles round trip with 1800' of
gain to a peak near Warner Springs. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE CANNON, MARS BONFIRE
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| Nov 24 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
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O: Agua Tibia (4779'):
Long strenuous hike of this Lower Peak. 11 miles southeast of
Temecula, it is 17 miles round trip, 3200' gain on trail and
last ¼ cross country through brush. Pace is moderate to
slow. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
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| Nov 25 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Lizard Head (5250'):
A strenuous hike on trail and cross-country
for 11 miles round trip with 3200' of gain to a peak west of Maricopa.
Moderate pace. Suitable only for experienced and conditioned hikers.
High clearance 4WD advised. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact
leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Nov 28 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
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O: Condor Peak (5444'), Fox Mountain #2 (5033'):
Work off Thanksgiving calories hiking Condor Peak Trail from Big Tujunga,
return via Trail Canyon Trail with a short car shuttle. Strenuous but
moderately paced 15 miles round trip, 4200' gain. Bring lunch, water,
sturdy footwear, warm clothes, 10 essentials.
E-mail leaders with recent conditioning
and for meeting time/details.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, LAURA JOSEPH, PATRICK VAUGHN
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| Nov 28 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, PV-SB, WTC |
|
O: Palm Springs Tram (8450'), San Jacinto Peak (10,804'):
Strenuous hike, 10 miles, 8300' gain to tram with additional 10 miles
round trip, 2400' gain to the peak. Very early start. It was too hot
in July, so we've rescheduled our annual hike again when it's cooler.
We'll attempt to have two groups, hopefully both SJ bound, one faster,
the other naturalizing along the way. Of course, any who wish can head
back down at the tram after a mere 8300' gain. Bring money
for tram ride and taxi back to cars. Send email (preferable)
or SASE with carpool information, conditioning/experience to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-Leaders: WAYNE VOLLAIRE, TONY TRULL,
KENT SCHWITKIS
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| Nov 30 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Santiago Peak (5687'), Modjeska Peak (5496'):
A drive-up and a short
walk up a fire break for 1 mile round trip with 210' of gain to peaks west
of I-15 in Orange County. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Slow pace.
High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: CHERYL GILL, MARS BONFIRE
|
|
| Dec 1 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Mount Bliss (3720'):
Replaced by Gilman and San Juan (10 miles round trip and 1850').
Please contact the
leaders for meeting time and place.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
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| Dec 2 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Antimony Peak (6848'), Eagle Rest Peak (6005'):
Strenuous hike for
11 miles round trip with 3500' of gain on road and rough cross-country to
peaks west-northwest of Frazier Park. Moderate pace. Suitable only for
experienced and conditioned hikers. High clearance 4WD advised. Bring
food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Dec 3 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Sheephead Mountain (5896'):
An easy hike on road and rough trail for 3.5 miles round trip with 800' of gain
to a peak southeast of Julian. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE CANNON, MARS BONFIRE
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| Dec 4 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Josephine Peak (5558'):
A moderate mountain bike ride on dirt road
for 4 miles round trip with 1900' of gain to a peak near the
intersection of
Angeles Crest and Angeles Forest Highways. Moderate pace. Bring food,
water, 10 essentials, helmet (required), spare tube and pump, bike
light and lock. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
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| Dec 5 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Airport-Marina |
Rescheduled from September 20
I: Round Mountain (5272'), Luna Mountain (5967'), Rattlesnake Mountain
(6131'):
Moderately strenuous loop tour, up to 10 miles round trip, 3000' gain in the
Hesperia Backcountry east of Cajon Pass. We combine roads, trails, and desert
fringe cross-country trekking for this adventure as we search for peaks to
climb. Much dirt road driving; high clearance vehicles recommended. For trip
details send recent conditioning, e-mail rideshare information to
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, PAT VAUGHN, WAYNE BANNISTER
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| Dec 5 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Owens Peak (8453'):
Join us for this challenging hike to this prominent peak in the Mojave Desert
near Ridgecrest. 7 miles round trip, 3200' gain. We will have an early
start. Consider staying in area Friday night. Email leader for info.
Leader: TED
LUBESHKOFF jeannstar@sbcglobal.net
Co-Leader: BILL SIMPSON
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| Dec 5 |
Sat |
LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mount Lowe (5603') Beginning Navigation Clinic:
4 miles, 500' gain. Spend the day one-on-one with an instructor,
learning/practicing map and compass. Beginners to rusty old-timers
welcome. Not a checkout, but it will help you prepare. Many expert
leaders will attend; many I-rated leaders started here in the past.
Send SASE, phones, $25 deposit, (Sierra Club, refunded at trailhead) to
Leader: DIANE DUNBAR Co-Leader: RICHARD BOARDMAN
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| Dec 6 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Airport Marina, Pasadena |
|
O: Mount Wilson (5710'):
Strenuous hike to fabled Mount Wilson on one of the most famous and
beautiful trails in the San Gabriel Mountains involves 15 miles round
trip and 4800' gain. Bring water, lunch, sturdy boots. Meet at the start
of the Mount Wilson trail on Mira Monte Ave 2 blocks east of Baldwin Ave
in Sierra Madre at 8 AM. Rain cancels.
Leader: JOE YOUNG Assistant: MEI KWAN
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| Dec 7 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lukens (5074'):
Mountain bike the highest peak within Los Angeles City
limits for a moderately strenuous 11 miles round trip with 2200' of gain
on
dirt roads. Moderate pace. Suitable only for experienced and
conditioned bikers. Bring food, water, 10 essentials, helmet
(required), spare tube and pump, bike light and lock. Contact leaders
for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
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| Dec 8 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Clamshell Peak (4380'):
Due to Forest Closure, replaced with Santa Paula, see below.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
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| Dec 8 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
Replaces Clamshell outing, above.
O: Santa Paula (4957'):
Located NNE of Santa Paula, Ventura County. 12 miles round trip,
4000' gain on trail. Possible alternate route from the city of Santa Paula.
Pace is moderate to slow. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
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| Dec 9 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Winston Peak (7502'), Winston Ridge (7002'):
We park at the horseshoe turn below Winston Peak and do a steep fun
climb to reach the Peak. Then deep down and out to the Ridge. Return
via the PCT. Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point with water,
lunch, good footwear.
Leaders: BETH MIKA, BOBCAT THOMPSON, JOHN RADALJ
|
| Dec 11 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Bare Mountain (6388'), Cole Point (5604'):
Postponed due to Station Fire Closure, replaced with Onyx, Heart Bar
and Constance, see below.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Dec 11 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Onyx Peak #1 (9113'), Heart Bar Peak (8332'), Constance Peak
(6645'):
Three fairly easy hikes in the Big Bear Lake area. Onyx is a
drive up, Heart Bar is 4 miles round trip, 1100' gain and Constance 1
1/2 miles round trip, 500' gain. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 12 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Wilderness Adventures |
|
I: Marion Mountain (10,362'):
Moderate paced hike to Marion Mountain via the Marion Mountain trail.
Time and weather
permitting we may do Jean and/or Drury as well. Approx 8.6 miles and 2040'
gain if we just do Marion. Meet 7 AM the Pomona Park and Ride (this is not
the Towne Ave. exit) Call Leader for late breaking details. Bring lunch,
water and 10 essentials.
Leader: HARVEY GANZ Assistant: BRENT COSTELLO
|
| Dec 13 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Pacifico Mountain (7124'):
A beautiful fall hike mostly along the PCT from Mill Creek Summit. 12 miles
round trip, 2200' gain includes the last steep half mile.
Bring water, lunch,
good footwear, suitable clothing layers, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for
meeting time/details.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, LAURA JOSEPH, GINNY HERINGER, Naturalist
|
| Dec 13 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
|
I: Warren Point 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
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: HARRY FREIMANIS
|
| Dec 15 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Deception (5796'), Mount Disappointment (5960'), Barley Flats
(5600'):
Easy paved road biking and short hiking for 13 miles round trip
with 2746' of gain to peaks off Hwy 2 near Mount Wilson. Moderate pace.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials, helmet (required), spare tube and
pump, bike light and lock. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
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| Dec 18 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Little Cahuilla Mountain (5042'), Cahuilla Mountain (5635'):
Two moderately strenuous hikes on use trail and trail located about 11
miles south of Idyllwild. Little Cahuilla is 2 ½ miles round
trip, 700' gain. Cahuilla is
6 miles round trip, 1100' gain. Pace is moderate to slow.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 19 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from November 7
O: Palomar Mountain (6140'), Boucher Hill (5438'):
Join us for the celebration of both Wayne Bannister's Lead-the-List
finish and Ted's
List finish on this hike to 2 separate peaks in San Diego County. Total: 5
miles round trip, 1000' gain. Drive between peaks.
A separate group will be organized to drive up directly to the celebration on
Boucher Hill.
Email Ted for info.
Leaders: TED LUBESHKOFF, WAYNE BANNISTER Co-leaders: WAYNE VOLLAIRE,
PAT ARREDONDO, BILL SIMPSON, PATRICK VAUGHN, BRUCE CRAIG
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| Dec 19 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Black Mountain #6 (5244'), Red Mountain (5261'):
Postponed until January 9.
Leader: TED
LUBESHKOFF jeannstar@sbcglobal.net
Co-Leader: PAT VAUGHN
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| Dec 20 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
LA Xmas by Night:
Spread some cheer and good will with the HPS on our annual trek through
downtown LA distributing food and clothing (whatever you can bring) to the
homeless living on the streets. Meet at the Chinatown station on the Metro Gold
Line at the corner of College St. and Alameda St. at midnight Saturday
night. From there well hike to the areas where the homeless usually congregate
to make distribution, then crisscross LA, finally winding up at the Original
Pantry for breakfast. Then we return to Chinatown.
Leaders: STAG BROWN, BOB THOMPSON, JOE YOUNG
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| Dec 20 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Ken Point (6423'):
Hike the PCT and up an open slope for approximately 14 miles round trip,
approximately 1700' gain, to a peak south of San Jacinto.
Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, LAURA JOSEPH, PATRICK VAUGHN
|
| Dec 21 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Buck Point (6433'), San Sevaine (5240'):
Two easy hikes on road
and trail for 4 miles round trip with 1400' of gain to peaks West of
Cajon
Pass. Moderate pace. Occasional brush. High clearance 4WD advised.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and
details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 22 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Cobblestone Mountain (6733'), White Mountain #2 (6250'):
Rescheduled to November 18.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Dec 30 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Josephine Peak (5558'):
Route determined by trail conditions. 8 miles round trip, 1500' gain.
Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point with lunch, water,
suitable clothing layers, good footwear,
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, DAN BUTLER
|
|
| Jan 1 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks, PV-SB, Long Beach, Natural Science |
|
I: San Jacinto Peak (10,804'), Folly Peak (10,480'), Drury Peak
(10,160'), Marion Mountain (10,320') via Snowshoe:
Moderately paced,
strenuous over varying terrain from the tram. We will attempt up to 4
peaks, resulting in 10 miles and 3500' gain. The leaders have made
this San Jacinto pilgrimage for 9 years. The ocean, Mount Charleston
and the Channel Islands have often been visible. Take time to learn
from our naturalist about the fauna and flora. Bring 10 essentials,
lunch, and water. Esase (preferred) or sase with recent conditioning,
phone & rideshare information to
Leaders: KENT SCHWITKIS, Naturalist:
SHERRY ROSS
|
| Jan 4 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lukens (5074'):
Mountain bike the highest peak within Los Angeles City
limits for a moderately strenuous 11 miles round trip with 2200' of
gain on
dirt roads. Moderate pace. Suitable only for experienced and
conditioned bikers. Bring food, water, 10 essentials, helmet
(required), spare tube and pump, bike light and lock. Contact leaders
for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 5 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Brown (4486'):
Canceled due to Forest Closure, replaced by TBA.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
|
| Jan 6 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Three Sisters (8100'):
A moderate walk on road and trail for
7 miles round trip with 1840' of gain to a peak near Heart Bar Camp in the
San Bernardino Mountains. Moderate pace. High clearance 4WD advised.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and
details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 6 |
Wed |
Wilderness Travel Course |
|
I: Wilderness Travel Course begins in West Los Angeles:
Want to become a more competent HPS trip participant or aspire to be a leader?
This ten week Wilderness Travel Course uses classroom instruction and field
experiences to teach skills for mountain and desert travel. The course includes
navigation instruction using topo maps and compass, rock scrambling techniques,
snow travel, how to choose equipment, backpacking food and nutrition,
wilderness first aid, trip planning and lots more. Class includes two weekend
outings. For more information and to be notified when enrollment opens,
visit WTC Web site.
|
| Jan 8 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks, Airport-Marina |
|
I: Lookout Mountain #1 (5590'), Asbestos Mountain (5625'):
Located 8 miles south-southwest of Palm Desert, these are two short hikes.
Lookout is 1 mile round trip, 600' gain.
Asbestos is 2 miles round trip, 800' gain. Other
routes possible. Pace is moderate to slow.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials.
Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE, PATRICK VAUGHN
|
| Jan 9 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from December 19
I: Black Mountain #6 (5244'), Red Mountain (5261'):
Join us for this great hike to 2 separate peaks in the Mojave Desert near
Ridgecrest, with a drive in between. Black Mtn. is 3 miles round trip, 1500'
gain. Red Mtn. is 4 miles, 1600' gain. We will have an early start. Consider
staying in area Friday night. Email leader for info.
Leader: TED
LUBESHKOFF jeannstar@sbcglobal.net
Co-Leader: PAT VAUGHN
|
| Jan 9 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks, Lower Peaks |
|
O: Nordhoff Peak (4485'):
A moderate paced hike to one of the Lower Peaks. Approximately 14 miles
and 3500' gain. Time permitting, we may stop off to explore the Town of
Ojai on the return trip. Meet 7 AM Sylmar rideshare point.
Bring lunch and 10 essentials.
Leaders: HARVEY GANZ, MARLEN MERTZ
|
| Jan 9 |
Sat |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
|
I: Warren Point (5103'):
Practice navigation for Sunday's checkoff on this 6 mile round trip,
1300' gain hike in the pinyon pine and juniper region of western
Joshua Tree National Park. We will take a cross-country route to
Warren Point and practice micro-navigation skills along the way.
Send email (preferred) or sase, with contact info & recent
conditioning to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Co-Leaders: ADRIENNE BENEDICT, ANN PEDRESCHI SHIELDS,
JANE SIMPSON
|
| Jan 10 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
|
I: Warren Point 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
Leader: ROBERT MYERS, Assistant: HARRY FREIMANIS
|
| Jan 11 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Santa Rosa Mountain (8070'):
A drive-up to a peak above Palm Desert.
May be able to add a short hike to Toro. High clearance 4WD advised.
Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 12 |
Tue |
Wilderness Travel Course |
|
I: Wilderness Travel Course begins in Orange County:
Want to become a more competent HPS trip participant or aspire to be a leader?
See Jan 6th write up for more information about his ten week Wilderness Travel
Course which includes classroom instruction and field experiences to teach
skills for mountain and desert travel.
outings. For more information and location,
visit WTC Web site.
|
| Jan 13 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Sewart Mountain (6841'), Snowy Peak (6532'),
Black Mountain #2 (6202'):
A strenuous hike on road and rough trail for 10 miles
round trip with 4000' of
gain to peaks near Gorman. Moderate pace. Suitable only for
experienced and conditioned hikers. High clearance 4 WD advised. Bring
food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 13 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lukens (5074') from Deukmejian in La Crescenta:
Moderate paced 9 miles, round trip, 2900' gain hike.
Meet 9 AM at trailhead. Deukmejian
Park (exit 210 Fwy at Pennsylvania to N to Foothill and left on New York up
to Markridge left for a short distance to park entrance on right.)
Bring water,
lunch, good footwear. Rain cancels.
Leaders: DON SIMINSKI, SARAH KORDA
|
| Jan 16 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, K-9, La Crescenta |
|
O: Mount Lukens (5074'):
Join us on this Mid Winter Hike to the highest point in the City of
Los Angeles. Hike
from Deukmejian Park in La Crescenta via Crescenta View Trail and fire
road. Return via Deukmejian West Trail. Great views to Catalina. 9 miles
round trip, 3000'
gain. Well-mannered K-9's welcome.
Meet 9 AM Deukmejian Park (from 210 Freeway,
exit Pennsylvania Ave, go north to Foothill Blvd., left to New York, right to
top of New York, left on Markridge 1 block to park entrance on right.) Bring 3
L's (Lunch, Liquids, Lugsoles), goodies to share for Jim's Birthday, and a
spirit of adventure.
Leaders: BOBCAT THOMPSON, JIM FLEMING
|
| Jan 16 |
Sat |
Pasadena, Lower Peaks |
|
O: Hoyt Mountain (4416'):
Moderate 5 miles round trip, 1400' gain on fire road and trail.
Check out this front range peak in the San Gabriels. Great views
of Brown, Josephine and Strawberry. Weather permitting, we will see the
San Andreas Fault across the canyon from Georges Gap.
Meet 8 AM La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring water, lugsoles, snack. Rain/snow cancels.
Leaders: DANA HUNTER, MEI KWAN
|
| Jan 20 |
Wed |
Wilderness Travel Course |
|
I: Wilderness Travel Course begins in Long Beach/South Bay:
Want to become a more competent HPS trip participant or aspire to be a leader?
See Jan 6th write up for more information about his ten week Wilderness Travel
Course which includes classroom instruction and field experiences to teach
skills for mountain and desert travel.
outings. For more information and location,
visit WTC Web site.
|
| Jan 21 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Inspiration Point (5575'), Lost Horse Mountain (5313'):
Two easy Joshua
Tree National Park hikes for 7 miles round trip with 1620' of gain on dirt
road and trail. Moderate pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Park
entry fee. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 22 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Round Mountain (5272'), Luna Mountain (5967'), Rattlesnake Mountain
(6131'):
Three separate hikes of these high desert peaks 10 miles southeast of
Hesperia. Cross-country desert hiking. Total for the three hikes is
5 ½ miles round trip, 2000'
gain. High clearance vehicles recommended. Pace is moderate to slow. Bring
food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 23 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
HPS Annual Awards Banquet:
Join us for an evening of fun, festivities, good food and sharing good (and
bad) times with old (and new) friends. This year we are returning to the Taix
restaurant in Los Angeles. Social hour begins at 5:00 pm and dinner at 6:30.
Our speaker will be Bob Cates, Chapter Historian, who will be speaking about
"The Great Hiking Era", a presentation rich in history.
Silent auction for donated items.
Tickets ($30 if paid by 1/17/2010, $35 if after, make check to HPS)
will be held at door.
Send check, email and/or phone(s), and choice of
beef, fish or vegetarian entrée to
Reservationist: DAVE COMERZAN
|
| Jan 24 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Smith Mountain (5111'):
Seven miles round trip, 1800' gain. Bring water, lunch, good footwear,
suitable clothing layers, 10 essentials.Contact leaders for meeting
time/details. Rain cancels.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, JENNIFER WASHINGTON
|
| Jan 26 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Mount McKinley (4926'):
Canceled due to Forest Closure, replaced with Sandstone Sextet, below.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
|
| Jan 26 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
Replaces Mount McKinley outing.
O: Sandstone Sexton: Sandstone (3111'), Boney (2830'), Inspiration (2800'),
Exchange (2960'), Tri Peaks (3010'), Big Dome (2900'):
Loop hike of these 6 Lower Peaks in the Santa Monica Mtns., 9 miles round trip,
2100' of gain on mostly trail, some bushy, cross country. Pace is moderate to
slow. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
|
| Jan 26 |
Tue |
Wilderness Travel Course |
|
I: Wilderness Travel Course begins in San Gabriel Valley:
Want to become a more competent HPS trip participant or aspire to be a leader?
See Jan 6th write up for more information about his ten week Wilderness Travel
Course which includes classroom instruction and field experiences to teach
skills for mountain and desert travel.
outings. For more information and location,
visit WTC Web site.
|
| Jan 27 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Queen Mountain (5680'):
A moderate hike on road and trail with some
rock scrambling near the top for 4 miles round trip with 1000' of gain
to a
peak in Joshua Tree National Park. Entry fee. Moderate pace. High
clearance 4WD advised. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact
leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 31 |
Sun |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Snowshoe Outing:
Depending on snow conditions, leaders will locate a suitable local peak (or
two) for a snowshoe climb in the San Gabriel or
San Bernardino Mountains. Email
leader for details
the week of the outing.
Leader: MARLEN MERTZ Co-Leader: DAVID COPLEN
|
|
| Feb 1 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Bernard Peak (5360'), Little Berdoo Peak (5440'):
A moderate hike of
7 miles round trip with 1500' of gain to peaks
in Joshua Tree
National Park. Moderate pace. Park entry fee. High clearance 4WD
advised. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status
and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 2 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Frankish (4200'):
Strenuous hike of this Lower Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains.
10 miles round trip, 2600' gain on use trail and road.
Pace is moderate to slow. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
|
| Feb 3 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Cross Mountain (5203'):
If the gate is open, we will do this peak from Jawbone Canyon Road,
short and
steep cross-country hike just north of Mojave. This is a strenuous 4 mile
round trip, 2200' gain hike. Other peaks in the area possible.
If the gate is
closed, we will do it from Chuckwalla, a strenuous 12 mile round trip,
4200' gain hike.
High clearance vehicle recommended. Pace is moderate to slow. Bring food,
water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 3 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Cerro Negro Peak in the San Rafael Mtns:
Join us for a moderate mid-winter hike above Descanso Gardens. Hike the
beautiful trails and Cherry Canyon, 6-7 miles, 1000' gain on trails and
fire roads. Meet 9 AM, La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring good footwear liquids and
spirit of adventure.
Leaders: BOB THOMPSON, BETH MIKA
|
| Feb 6 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: San Jacinto Snow Shoe Trip:
Moderate paced trek from top of the Palm Springs Tram to Wellman Divide.
Approximately
6.6 miles and 600' gain. Time and weather permitting, we may try to bag
Jean Peak. Meet 7 AM the Pomona Park and Ride (this is not the Towne Ave.
exit) Call Leader for late breaking details. Bring snowshoes, lunch,
water and 10 essentials.
Leader: BRENT COSTELLO Assistant: HARVEY GANZ
|
| Feb 6 |
Sat |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Glendora Peak (3322'), Azusa Peak (2081'):
Join us on an exploratory hike up the locally popular Garcia Trail
to Azusa Peak, 2.5 miles round trip, 1050' gain, then drive over to
Glendora Peak, 3 miles round trip, 800' of gain. Depending on group, we
can hike both on one 10.5 mile hike. Rain cancels. Contact leaders the
week prior to the trip.
Leaders: DANA HUNTER, MICHAEL GOSNELL
|
| Feb 8 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Quail Mountain (5800'):
A moderately strenuous hike for
14 miles round trip with 1400' of gain to a peak in Joshua Tree National
Park. Moderate pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Park entry fee.
Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 10 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Rosa Point (5038'):
A very strenuous hike on rough trail and cross-country
for 12 miles round trip with 4800' of gain to a peak near the Salton
Sea. Moderate pace. Suitable only for experienced and conditioned
hikers. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status
and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 17 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lukens (5024'):
Up the Grizzly Flats Trail and Mount Lukens Truck Trail to highest point
in Los Angeles. 11 miles round trip,
2800' gain. Meet 9 AM La Cañada rideshare point.
Bring water, lunch, good hiking footwear.
Leaders: DAN LUKE, BROOKES TREIDLER
|
| Feb 19 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Liebre Mountain (5760'), Burnt Peak (5788'), Sawtooth Mountain
(5200'):
Part drive up, part hike of these three peaks just north of Los Angeles.
We will hike Burnt and Sawtooth, and then drive to Liebre.
Moderate hiking on use
trail of 9.8 miles total, 2500' gain. High clearance vehicles recommended.
Pace is moderate to slow. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders
for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 21 |
Sun |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Snowshoe Outing:
Depending on snow conditions, leaders will locate a suitable local peak (or
two) for a snowshoe climb in the San Gabriel or
San Bernardino Mountains. Email
leader for details
the week of the outing.
Leader: MARLEN MERTZ Co-Leader: DAVID COPLEN
|
| Feb 22 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Queen Mountain (5680'), Ryan Mountain (5461'):
A moderate rough trail and
an easy trail hike totaling 7 miles round trip with 2100' of gain to peaks
in Joshua Tree National Park. Moderate pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Park entry fee. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 23 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Mount Muir (4686'):
Replaced due to Forest Closure with Temescal, below.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, INGEBORG PROCHAZKA
|
| Feb 23 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
Replaces Mount Muir, above.
O: Temescal (2126'):
Road hike up to this Lower Peak in Topango Canyon. 9.4 miles round trip, 1300'
gain. Pace is moderate to slow. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
|
| Feb 24 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Ryan Mountain (5461'), Inspiration Point (5575'), Lost Horse
Mountain (5313'):
Three easy trail hikes totaling 10 miles round trip with
2720' of gain to peaks in Joshua Tree National Park. Entry fee.
Moderate pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for
status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 24 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Fox Trail, with option to bag Fox Peak (5033'):
We take a shortcut to the Trail from Big Tujunga Cyn Road.
10 miles round trip with 1500'
gain will give us a good lunch spot. Meet 7:58 AM at NE corner in
supermarket
parking lot off Foothill Blvd and Mt. Gleason Rd in Tujunga. Bring water,
lunch, suitable clothing layers, good footwear. Significant rain cancels.
Leaders: RON ROSIEN, GARY BICKEL
|
| Feb 28 |
Sun |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Snowshoe Outing:
Depending on snow conditions, leaders will locate a suitable local peak (or
two) for a snowshoe climb in the San Gabriel or
San Bernardino Mountains. Email
leader for details
the week of the outing.
Leader: DAVID COPLEN Co-Leader: MARLEN MERTZ
|
|
| Mar 2 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Meeks Mountain (6277'), Black Mountain #4 (6149'):
Located east of Big Bear in the Bighorn Mountains, two moderate cross-country
hikes. Meeks is 4 miles round trip, 1000' gain. Black is 4 miles round trip,
800' gain. 4WD vehicles recommended. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Mar 3 |
Wed |
Lower Peaks, Orange County |
|
O: Sitton Peak (3273'):
A good time of year for a woodsy walk to this local Lower
Peak. 10 miles round trip, 1700' gain, pace slow to moderate. Meet 8 AM
at South OC rideshare point
or 8:30 AM at the Candy Store on Ortega (74) Hwy. Bring water,
lunch and lugsoles. Rain or fire cancels.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, RON SCHRANTZ
|
| Mar 6 |
Sat |
Lower Peaks |
|
O: Lower Peaks Committee Meeting:
Join us for a hike to Mugu Peak (1266') from PCH, 6 miles round trip,
1266' gain. Following the hike, we will meet with other interested
people at La Jolla Valley campground and picnic area in Point Mugu
State Park to hold our meeting. In case of rain or other natural
disasters, we can meet at Neptune's Net at 42505 PCH in Malibu
(310 457 3095). Please contact leaders if interested.
Leaders: INGEBORG PROCHAZKA, MICHAEL GOSNELL
|
| Mar 9 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Ken Point (6423'):
A moderately strenuous walk on PCT and hiker
trails for 16 miles round trip with 2600' of gain to a peak above Palm
Desert. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance
4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Mar 13 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lowe (5603'):
Join us on Hike 1 of the 7 SoCal Summits Training Hikes; complete all of them
and you may qualify for an invitation to Mount Whitney. 13-mile round
trip with 3800'
feet of gain via Sam Merrill Trail and Castle Canyon Trail to Mount Lowe. No
beginners; heavy rain cancels. Meet 7 AM at trailhead: From the 210 Freeway,
exit Lake Avenue, head north to its end at Loma Alta Drive in Altadena.
Leaders: LAURA WARRINER, MARY FORGIONE
|
| Mar 19 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Warren Point (5103'):
Located in Joshua Tree National Park, this is a moderate cross-country hike of
4 miles round trip, 1000' gain. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials.
Contact leaders for details
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Mar 20 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Snowshoe Outing:
Depending on snow conditions, leaders will locate a suitable local peak (or
two) for a snowshoe climb in the San Gabriel or
San Bernardino Mountains. Email
leader for details
the week of the outing.
Leader: DAVID COPLEN Co-Leader: MARLEN MERTZ
|
| Mar 24 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Sheep Mountain (5141'), Martinez Mountain (6560'):
A very strenuous
hike on occasionally steep and loose trail for 18 miles round trip with
5500' of gain to peaks above Palm Desert. Slow pace. Bring food,
water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for
status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Mar 31 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Palomar Mountain (6140'):
Walk, don't drive to the Lookout at the high point of the Palomar Mtns. Located
in Dan Diego County, 22 miles northeast of Escondido. Estimate 15 miles round
trip, 3400' gain. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact
leaders for details
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
|
| Apr 3 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Wilson (5710'):
Join us on Hike 2 of the 7 SoCal Summits Training Hikes; complete all of them
and you may qualify for an invitation to Mount Whitney. Hike from Sierra Madre,
15 miles/4800' gain. From the intersection of I-210 and Baldwin Avenue in
Sierra Madre, drive north on Baldwin to Mira Monte Avenue. Turn right
(east). Go 2 blocks to the start of the Mount Wilson Trail. Park here. No
beginners; Email leader for meeting time.
Leaders: LAURA WARRINER, MARY FORGIONE
|
| Apr 6 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Granite Mountain #2 (5633'):
A strenuous hike on occasionally steep
and loose trail for 8miles round trip with 3000' of gain to a peak
southeast of Julian. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials.
High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Apr 10 |
Sat |
LTC |
|
Leadership Training Seminar :
Location TBA.
|
| Apr 13 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Combs Peak (6193'), Boucher Hill (5438'):
Located in San Diego County near Warner Springs. Combs is 5 miles round trip,
1200' gain. Boucher is 3 miles round trip, 600' gain. Slow pace. Bring food,
water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Apr 16-18 |
Fri-Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
Spring Fling 2010:
Welcome in the spring with a fund and festive weekend in the San Jacinto
Mountains. Join us for some outstanding peak bagging in the area. Check the HPS
Website, the Lookout or the Schedule of activities for hikes scheduled. We have
a group campground reserved for Friday and Saturday nights at the Hurkey Creek
Campground. Join us for potluck on Saturday night. No charges for them
campground but reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Send
sase/esase to
Reservationist: DAVE COMERZAN
|
| Apr 16 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Beauty Peak (5548'), Iron Spring Mountain (5755'):
A moderately
strenuous hike on occasionally steep and loose trail for 9 miles with
1900' of gain to peaks near Aguanga. Slow pace. Bring food, water,
10 essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status
and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Apr 17 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, PV-SB, WTC |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Deer Mountain (5586'), Deep Creek Hot Springs (5' deep):
20th semi-annual Deep Creek Hot Springs hike/soak/swim with another shot
at Deer Mountain. Moderately pace 17 miles, 5400' gain, mostly
utilizing the PCT. Bring 10 essentials, lugs, (swim suit optional), and
water tolerant shoes for creek crossing (could be high water - trekking
poles recommended). High clearance vehicles desirable for dirt road
driving. No beginners. Plan on spending full day - it's near Hesperia.
Rain cancels. Send email (preferable) or SASE with carpool and recent
conditioning information to
Leader: BARRY HOLCHIN Co-Leader: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
|
| Apr 17-18 |
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
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: HARRY FREIMANIS
|
| Apr 20 |
Tue |
Lower Peaks |
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O: Cachuma (4696'), Montecito (3214'):
Two Lower Peaks in the Santa Barbara area. Cachuma is 5 ½ miles round trip,
1600' gain on road and steep firebreak. Montecito is 2 miles round trip, 800'
gain on trail. Bring water, lunch, lugsoles. Rain or fire cancels. Contact
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
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| Apr 23 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Palm View Peak (7160'+), Cone Peak (6800'+):
Located on the Desert Divide, 8 miles southeast of Idyllwild, this is a
moderately strenuous loop hike of 6 miles round trip, 2200' gain on trail and
cross-country. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders
for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Apr 24 |
Sat |
PV-SB, Hundred Peaks, WTC |
New Outing, not yet published
M: Strawberry Peak (6164'):
Moderate 7 miles round trip, 2500' gain. New route this year because of recent
fires:
more distance, less gain. Experience and comfort on class 3 rock required. If
inclination and time permit, we'll also do Josephine Peak (5558'), adding 3 miles
and 700' gain. Meet 9 AM parking area at Angeles Crest/Angeles Forest junction
(11 miles from La Cañ'ada). Bring good botos, something with "strawberries"
to share on top. Rain cancels.
Leaders: BARRY HOLCHIN, BOB BEACH
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| Apr 24-25 |
Sat-Sun |
LTC, WTC, DPS, Desert Committee |
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I: Places We've Saved Navigation Noodle in Mojave National Preserve:
Join us for our eighth annual journy through this jewel of the Mojave;
preserved under the California Desert Protection Act, as a result of the
efforts of Sierra Club activists and others. A basic to intermediate
cross-country navigation day-hike workshop will be conducted out of the Mid
Hills area in the pinyon and juniper forests at 5500' elevation.
Potluck and social on Saturday, and for those arriving early on Friday.
Limited to 14 participants. Send email/sase to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Co-Leaders: VIRGIL SHIELDS, HARRY FREIMANIS
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| Apr 26-30 |
Mon-Fri |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
O: Pacific Crest Trail Backpack:
In the northern Angeles National Forest from Agua Dulce through the Sawmill and
Libre Mtn. Ranges to the Antelope Valley. Experience the Black Oaks with
fuchsia spring growth and the Ca. Poppies in bloom. Moderately paced, 5 days,
60 miles, one-way. Average day will be 12 miles with 2500' gain/loss. No
layover days/no beginners. Participants will need to share in expense of a
rental van. Send email with H & C phones, city, recent conditioning and
backpack experience to jeannstar@sbcglobal.net
Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF, Co-leader: PAT ARREDONDO
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| Apr 28 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Eagle Crag (5078'):
A strenuous hike on occasionally steep and
loose trail for 18 miles round trip with 3500' of gain to a peak near
Aguanga. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance
4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Apr 28 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Bare Mountain (6388'):
Get bare! 6 miles round trip 1800' gain from Pinyon Flats. 800' gain on return.
Moderate
pace, meet 8:58 AM La Cañada rideshare point with water, lunch, appropriate
footwear and clothing.
Leaders: RON ROSIEN, GARY BICKEL
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| May 4 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Pyramid Peak (7035'), Pine Mountain #2 (7054'), Lion Peak (6868'):
Located on the Desert Divide, 11 miles southeast of Idyllwild, this is a
moderately strenuous loop hike of 12 miles round trip, 1900' gain on trail and
cross country. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders
for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| May 6 |
Thu |
Lower Peaks |
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O: Cram (4162'), Morton (4624'):
Two Lower Peaks in the San Bernardino Mtns., 7 miles NE of San Bernardino.
Approximately 8 miles round trip, 2500' gain on road and trail. Bring water,
lunch, lugsoles. Rain or fire cancels. Contact
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, LLOYD JOHNSON
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| May 8 |
Sat |
LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks |
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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 t he past. 4 miles, 500' gain. Send sase, phones, $25
deposit (Sierra Club, refunded at trailhead) to
Leader: DIANE DUNBAR Co-Leader: RICHARD BOARDMAN
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| May 11 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Black Mountain #5 (7438'), Scodie Mountain (7294'):
A moderate hike on
occasionally steep and loose trail for 3 miles round trip with 1200'
of gain to Black and 4.5 miles with 2500' of gain to Scodie. Peaks are
well north of Mojave. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials.
High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| May 14 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
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O: Oakzanita Peak (5054'):
Located in San Diego County, 13 miles south of Julian, this is a 8 miles hike,
1000' gain on trail and use trail. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| May 21 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Weldon Peak (6360'):
A moderate hike on PCT, road, and
occasionally steep and loose trail for 8 miles round trip with 1700'
of gain to a peak above Jawbone Canyon. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and
details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| May 26 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Sheephead Mountain (5896'), Monument Peak #1 (6271'), Garnet Peak (5880'),
Garnet Mountain (5680'):
Located in San Diego County, southeast of Julian, these are four separate
hikes. Sheephead is 3.5 miles round trip, 800' gain. Monument is 3 miles
round trip, 500' gain. Garnet Mountain is 0.6 miles round trip, 200' gain. Garnet
Peak is 2.5 miles round trip, 500' gain. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 1 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
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O: Thorn Point (6935'):
A moderate walk on trail for 8 miles round trip
with 2000' of gain to a peak southwest of Frazier Park. Slow pace.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact
leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 2 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Lookout Mountain #2 (6812'):
Slow, easy pace on a short, 4 mile round trip, but steep, 2300' gain,
to a scientifically
significant peak with a lecture by one of the leader. Meet 9 AM at Public
Parking lot, corner of Mills Ave and Baldy Road in Claremont. Bring water,
lunch, good footwear, suitable clothing.
Leaders: GARY BICKEL, DAN BUTLER
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| Jun 5 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Cucamonga Peak (8856'):
Join us on Hike 3 of the 7 SoCal Summits Training Hikes; complete all of them
and you may qualify for an invitation to Mount Whitney. 14 miles round
trip/4200'
gain
from Ice House Canyon. Adventure Pass required. Email leader for meeting time.
Leaders: LAURA WARRINER, MARY FORGIONE
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| Jun 5 |
Sat |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
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I: Heart Bar Peak (8332'):
Practice navigation for Sunday's checkoff on this 7 mile round trip,
1400' gain hike. We will take a cross-country route to Heart Bar Peak
and practice micro-navigation skills along the way. Send email (preferred)
or sase, with contact info & recent conditioning to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Co-Leaders: JANE SIMPSON, ADRIENNE BENEDICT,
ANN PEDRESCHI SHIELDS
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| Jun 6 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
O: Tahquitz Peak (8846'):
Beautiful trail in spectacular San Jacinto area involves 6 miles round trip
and 2400'
gain. Moderate hike is suitable for beginners in good shape. Bring water,
snack, and
sturdy boots. This is the annual first Sunday in June hike with Stag. Meet at
the Fairplex rideshare point at 7 AM for drive to Idyllwild.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, STAG BROWN
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| Jun 6 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
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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
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant HARRY FREIMANIS
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| Jun 8 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
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M: Southwell Peak (7840'+), Antsell Rock (7679'):
Located on the Desert Divide, 4 miles east of Idyllwild. Will start at Humber
Park, this is a strenuous hike of 17 miles round trip, 3600' gain on trail and
cross country. Antsell requires some class 2 and 3 climbing. Slow pace.
Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 12 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Mount Wilson (5710'):
Meet at Chantry Flats to hike Mt Wilson via the Sturtevant Camp Trail and
return on the Upper Winter Creek Trail, for a total of 13 miles/4000'. No
beginners; heavy rain cancels. Adventure Pass required. Email leader for
meeting time.
Leaders: LAURA WARRINER, TED LUBESHKOFF
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| Jun 16 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Timber Mountain (8263'):
A hike up Ice House Canyon is always in order. Lesser hikers may wish to stop
at Ice House Saddle. To the peak is 8.5 miles round trip, 3400' gain.
Meet 9 AM at carpool
parking lot corner of Mt Baldy Rd and Mill Ave in Claremont. Bring food,
liquid, appropriate footwear.
Leaders: BROOKES TREIDLER, DORIS DUVAL, DAN LUKE
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| Jun 18 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
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O: Reyes Peak (7510'), Haddock Mountain (7416'):
A moderate walk on
occasionally steep and loose trail for 9 miles round trip with 1100'
of gain to peaks north of Ojai. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and
details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 23 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Sorrell Peak (7704'), Skinner Peak (7120'):
Located in the Lake Isabella area, these are two separate hikes on trail and
cross country. Sorrell is ¾ mile round trip, 400' gain. Skinner is 8 miles
round trip, 1900' gain on trail and cross country. Extensive dirt road
driving. High clearance vehicle recommended. Slow pace. Bring food, water,
10 essentials. Contact leaders for details
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
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| Jun 30 |
Wed |
Hundred Peaks |
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I: Butler Peak (8535'), Arctic Point (8336'), Gold Mountain (8235'),
Silver Peak (6756'):
Easy hikes and drive-ups in Big Bear area.
Arctic and Gold total 6.5 miles round trip with 1700' of gain. Slow
pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD advised.
Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE, PATRICK VAUGHN
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| Jul 17 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Mount Baldy (10,064') from Baldy Village:
Join us on Hike 4 of the 7 SoCal Summits Training Hikes; complete all of them
and you may qualify for an invitation to Mount. Whitney. 12 miles round trip,
6000' gain. Meet
at Manker Flat trailhead, up via Bear Flat Trail, down via the Notch. No
beginners. Adventure Pass required. Email Leader for meeting time:
Leaders: LAURA WARRINER, MARY FORGIONE
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| Aug 1 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
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I: Mount Pinos Navigation:
Navigation noodle in Los Padres 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
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: KIM HOMAN
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| Aug 1 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Mount San Jacinto (10,804') from Humber Park:
Join us on Hike 6 of the 7 SoCal Summits Training Hikes; complete of them all
and you may qualify for an invitation to Mount Whitney. 16 miles round trip,
4500'
of gain to Mount San Jacinto (10,804') near Palm Springs. No beginners; Adventure
Pass required; Email leader for meeting time and directions
Leaders: LAURA WARRINER, MARY FORGIONE
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| Aug 14 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
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O: Mount San Gorgonio (11,499') via South Fork:
Join us on Hike 7 of the 7 SoCal Summits Training Hikes; complete all of them
and you may qualify for an invitation to Mount Whitney. 19 miles round trip,
5350'
of gain to Mt. San Gorgonio (11,499') in the San Bernardino Mountains. No
beginners; Adventure Pass required; group size limited due to permit; Email
leader for meeting time and availability
Leaders: LAURA WARRINER, MARY FORGIONE
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| Sep 26 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
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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
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: HARRY FREIMANIS
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