Outings

Notes:

CST 2087766-40.  Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

The Rules of Conduct apply to all persons participating in outings activities of the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club. Violation of these rules may result in removal of a participant from a particular outing and/or revocation of the privilege to participate in future outings.

All participants on Sierra Club outings are required to sign a standard liability waiver. If you would like to read the Liability Waiver before you choose to participate on an outing, please go to: http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/, or contact the Outings Department at (415) 977-5528 for a printed version.

In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.

You might want to consider participating in our conditioning hikes prior to participating in any outing.

"E" designates educational content

"C" designates conservation content

Contact Todd Williams for more information on any of these outings.

OCTOBER

Location MAY change due to forest closure. Contact leaders for more information. OCT 3 SAT O: CONDOR PEAK (5440'): Join the Long Beach Group on this 15 mi, 3800' gain hike up to this front range peak via Tom Lucas Campground. E-mail leaders with recent conditioning and hiking experience for meeting time and location. Bring 3 l water, lunch. snacks, sunscreen, hat, and lugsoles, adventure pass. Rain Cancels. Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, JIM CROOK E

OCT 7 WED MONTHLY MEETING: CANDIATE FORUM AND NORTHEASTERN ARIZONA. Join the Long Beach Group for our Monthly Meeting. This month we will conduct our annual Chapter Candidate Forum during which you can see, hear, and interact with candidates running for Angeles Chapter offices. We will follow the forum with a special presentation by our very own Michael Milroy. Michael will present pictures and some narration of his April 2009 Sierra Club tour of northeastern Arizona, mostly in the Navajo Nation. Newcomers always welcome! Meet 7:30 PM Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 East Willow, near Temple in Long Beach. E, C

CHECK WITH LEADER FOR POSSIBLE CHANGE DUE TO FIRE!!! OCT 10 SAT O: MT. WILSON (5,710’) HIGH LOOP: Start hiking at the peak for a change. Moderate pace but strenuous hike, 9 miles, 4,000’ gain from the Mt. Wilson Observatory down to Sturtevant camp, up through Newcomb Pass, and back. Meet at Long Beach carpool point at 7:00 am or observatory parking lot at 8:30 am. Bring 10 essentials, lunch, and adventure pass. Leaders: SHARON MOORE and JOHN FERRIS E

CHECK WITH LEADER FOR POSSIBLE CHANGE DUE TO FIRE!!! OCT 24 SAT O: FOX MOUNTAIN#2 (5033'): Join the Long Beach Group on this 14 mi, 3000' gain hike up to this front range peak from Big Tujunga Canyon. E-mail leaders with recent conditioning and hiking experience for meeting time and location. Bring 3 l water, lunch. snacks, sunscreen, hat, and lugsoles, adventure pass. Rain Cancels. Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, JIM CROOK E

OCT 24 SAT [HPS, Crescenta Valley Group, Long Beach Group, 20-30’s Singles Section] O: INSPIRATION POINT (4714’). Hike to this popular observation point in the Angeles National Forest, which escaped destruction from the recent fires. Enjoy great views of the city and mountains. Expect to survey the extent of the fire from this newly reopened trail, comfortable pace, about 11 mi rt, 2900 gain. Meet at 7:30 am Long Beach Rideshare Point (Atherton St. at Fanwood/Meriam Way Signal. Go South on Meriam Way, take the first right and park down by the recycling center.) or 9 am N end of Lake Ave in Altadena with minimum 2 liters of water, lunch, lugsoles, and hat. Rain cancels. Ldr: Michael Kanne, Jr. Asst. Ldr: JH.

NOVEMBER

NOV 4 WED MONTHLY MEETING: THE BLACK HILLS: Visit America’s least known playground with Mike Sappingfield, Sierra Sage outings leader and past ExComm chair. Last year he and Sierra Singles leader, Russ Hansen led a co-sponsored fly-drive exploration of the Black Hills in South Dakota with a group of 20 participants. Mike will present photo highlights of their adventure, including close-up encounters with buffalo, elk, deer, antelope, prairie dogs, wild burros, and a mountain lion. Wonderful photos of Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Devils Tower, The Badlands, Wind Cave and historic town of Deadwood will have you ready to sign up for his repeat trip in 2010! Newcomers always welcome! Meet 7:30 PM Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 East Willow, near Temple in Long Beach. E, C

NOV 7 SAT TRUE COST OF FOOD VEGAN MEAL: Would you like learn how to improve your health, help the environment, and live more compassionately? Come and share a delicious Vegan Meal, great company, and stimulating conversation with Sierra Club’s True Cost of Food. We’ll be dining at Vegi Wokery Chinese Vegetarian at 11329 183rd Street Cerritos, CA (Street is outside Cerritos Center on north side). Our meal will include drink, appetizer, soup, 4-5 entrée selections served family style, and a delicious dessert. Time: 4:00 pm. Complete Cost: $22 (includes tax, tip, and $2 fundraiser). Non-refundable reservation fee absolutely required to guarantee our numbers. Send your check NOW, for $5 payable to Lina Daukas (include your phone number), to: Lina Daukas, 4835 Anaheim St. #315, Long Beach, CA 90804. Bring $22 cash, we return your check when you show up. For info, contact linadaukas@yahoo.com, 562-494-4402 Hosts: Mary Papavasiliou, Lina Daukas.

NOV 15 SUN [WTC, 20-30 SINGLES, LB GROUP, PV SOUTHBAY] O: WTC INTRODUCTORY HIKE: Echo Mtn, Inspiration Point and Muir Peak (4688’). Hike the Sam Merrill trail to the historic railway and resort area at Echo Mtn, then up Castle Canyon to Inspiration Point and on to Muir Peak. We will return by the Middle Merrill trail. Trip is a total of 12 miles with 2900 ft of gain. Leaders will provide an overview of the Wilderness Travel Course (WTC), which begins January ’09. Subjects include safe mountain travel, map & compass and wilderness first aid. Meet 9:00 am at the North end of Lake Street at the corner of Lake and Alta Loma Street in Alta Dena by the “Gate”. This is a residential neighborhood so be mindful of parking regulations and resident’s quiet enjoyment of their neighborhood. Bring 2-3 liters of water, lunch, lugsoles, hat and layered clothing. Ldr: DAVID MELTZER, Co-Ldr: GARY NOVOTNY E.C

NOV 21 SAT O: MT. HARWOOD (9,552'), MT. SAN ANTONIO (10,064'), AND WEST BALDY (9,988'): Moderate 8 miles rt, 2,200’ 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. Leaders: SHARON MOORE and JOHN FERRIS E

NOV 27 FRI O: SANTA ROSA PLATEAU ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE: Work off that second piece of pie on this trek around the beautiful Santa Rosa Plateau. Look for wildlife and fall colors on this moderate+ paced hike through rolling oak-studded hills. Conquer the mighty (or nearly so) Monument Hill (2046'). 11 miles, 900 feet of gain. Meet 7am at the Long Beach Rideshare, or 9am at the Visitor Center parking lot. Bring $2 for park use fee, water, lunch, comfortable trail shoes (NO sneakers, trail runners OK), and sun protection. Heavy rain that day and up to 3 days prior cancels. Ldr: SHARON MOORE. Co-Ldr: ERLINDA CORTEZ E.C

DECEMBER

DEC 2 WED MONTHLY MEETING: ARGENTINA! This month's program will feature our very own Greg Yanagihara. Over the past 10 years, Greg has made five trips to Argentina for work and for vacation. Hear his thoughts on the land most Americans associate with Tango, beef, and soccer. Newcomers always welcome! Meet 7:30 PM Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 East Willow, near Temple in Long Beach. E, C

DEC 5 SAT O: MT. SAN ANTONIO (10,064'). Enjoy a moderately-paced hike of Mt. Baldy via ski hut trail, 9 miles round trip, 3800' gain. Look for deer, bighorn sheep. Meet 6:30 am at Long Beach rideshare point or 8 am at trailhead by Manker Flats with minimum 2 liters water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, USFS parking permit, $$ for pizza afterwards. Heavy rain or continued forest closure cancels. Ldr: JOHN HINZ, Asst: SHERRY ROSS. E

DEC 6 SUN [WTC, 20-30 SINGLES, LB GROUP, PV SOUTHBAY] O: WTC INTRODUCTORY HIKE: MT WILSON/MANZANITA RIDGE. Invigorating conditioning hike at a moderate pace. 10-mile r/t, 4000’ gain. Leaders will provide an overview of the Wilderness Travel Course (WTC), which begins January ’09. Subjects include safe mountain travel, map & compass and wilderness first aid. This is a residential neighborhood so be mindful of parking regulations and resident’s quiet enjoyment of their neighborhood. Meet 9 am at trailhead. Mira Monte Ave and Mt Wilson Trail Dr. Take I-210 to Baldwin Ave exit, take Baldwin N to Mira Monte, Right to trailhead. Bring hiking boots, 3 ltrs water, snacks to share. Ldr: DAVID MELTZER, Co-Ldr: GARY NOVOTNY E, C

DEC 13 SUN O: WINTER WONDERLAND WALK. Come stroll the Naples Canals in Long Beach to view festive homes & holiday lights. Meet at 5 pm at the end of Appian Way and Lido Lane (free parking at the LB Yacht Club or on Appian Way). Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes, festive attire and caroling are optional! Kids of all ages welcome! Moderate pace of 2+ miles. Ldr: CECILIA FIDORA; CO-LDR: JEFF KENYON. E

DEC 17 THU O: CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL: Join the Long Beach Group for our annual Christmas Party on the Hill. We’ll meet at 7 pm at Hill and Redondo and hike to Hill Top Park, or just meet us at the park to celebrate the holiday. Bring a dish to share and a festive attitude. Contact LB Outings Chair: TODD WILLIAMS for more details.

JAUNUARY

JAN 1 FRI O: TRIPPET RANCH TO EAGLE ROCK (1957'): Join us on this moderate pace, 6 Mile, 1000' gain hike in the Santa Monica mountains. We'll meander our way up via Musch Camp to Eagle Junction. From there, we'll take the fire road the long way around to Eagle Rock, where we'll stop for lunch and take in the beautiful views. We'll return on a more direct route to Trippet Ranch. Check the Long Beach Group website for meeting time and location. Bring hat, sunscreen, lunch, and $ for parking. Rain cancels. Co-Ldrs: TODD WILLIAMS, ERLINDA CORTEZ E

JAN 6 WED MONTHLY MEETING: MAKE BETTER EATING CHOICES FOR YOUR HEALTH AND SURVIVAL. Take Control! Your health and the survival of our species is in danger because of our current Eating Choices. Long Beach Group’s True Cost of Food Chairperson, Mary Papavasiliou, will lead us through the facts about the environmental and health effects of what almost every American eats these days. The evening will conclude with tips on planning and cooking a more natural, health-promoting diet. EVERYONE is invited. Meet 7:30 PM Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 East Willow, near Temple in Long Beach. E, C