Mar 31 Sat LTC
E/M: Stoney Point Rock Workshop/Checkoff: This intermediate and advanced workshop is based on the rock requirements for M and E leadership. Checkoffs for M and E rock must be pre-arranged. It is a restricted trip; to participate you must be a member of the Sierra Club and have suitable rock climbing experience. Helmet, basic climbing gear, and completed medical form required. Send or e-mail climbing resume, SC#, address and phone # to ldr: Ron Hudson. Assts: Pat McKusky, Alex Amies E,C, Mountaineering

Mar 31 Sat LTC
Deadline for Leadership Training Seminar: Last day for receipt of application and payment by LTC Registrar for enrollment in April 14 seminar. Next seminar: Fall 2007. See ad p xx. Registrar: Steve Botan E,C

Apr 14 Sat LTC
Leadership Training Seminar: Become a qualified Sierra Club leader. For info, see LTC section in front of Schedule. To be held at Griffith Park. Deadline for receipt of application and payment is Mar 31. No registration after this date or at door. Next seminar: Fall 2007. See ad p xx. Registrar: Steve Botan E,C

Apr 21-22 Sat-Sun LTC, Sierra Peaks, Desert Peaks, Ski Mountaineers
M/E: Sierra Snow Checkoff: Demonstrate your skills to receive an M or E snow checkoff or sharpen snow climbing skills. Restricted to Sierra Club members with prior ice axe, crampon, rope training/experience. Eastern Sierra site (Onion Valley) depending on snow conditions. Helmets, adze cover, and completed medical forms are required. Email or send 2 sase, SC#, resume of snow climbing/training, H&W phones to Ldr: Tom McDonnell. Co-Ldr: Randall Danta E, C, Mountaineering

Apr 21-22 Sat-Sun LTC, WTC, HPS
I: Indian Cove Navigation: Navigation noodles at Joshua Tree National Park to satisfy the Basic (I/M) level navigation requirements. Sat for practice, skills refresh, altimeter, campfire. Sun for checkout. To receive homework assignment, send sase, any navigation experience/training, any WTC, rideshare, H&W phones, email to Ldr: Harry Freimanis. Asst: Bob Bradshaw E, C

April 28-29 Sat-Sun LTC, Sierra Peaks, Desert Peaks
M/E: Sierra Snow Checkoff/Practice: For M&E candidates wanting to check off leadership ratings or others who wish to practice new techniques. Restricted to SC members with prior basic training with the ice axe. Completed medical forms will be required. Send SC#, climbing resume, sase or email, to Ldr: Nile Sorenson. Co-Ldr: Doug Mantle E, C, Mountaineering

Apr 28-29 Sat-Sun LTC, WTC, Desert Peaks, Desert Committee
I: Places We've Saved Navigation Noodle in the Mojave National Preserve: Join us for our fourth annual journey through this jewel of the Mojave now preserved, under the California Desert Protection Act, as a result of the efforts of Sierra Club activists and others. An intermediate cross-country navigation day-hike workshop will be conducted out of a car camp in the pinyon and juniper forests of the Mid Hills. Potluck and social on Sat, and also for those arriving early on Fri. Send email or sase to ldr: Virgil Shields. Asst: Harry Freimanis Hike, E, C

May 12 Sat LTC, WTC
I: Mt Lowe (5603') Beginning Navigation Clinic: 4 mi, 500' gain. Spend the day one-on-one with an instructor, learning/practicing map and compass. Beginners to rusty old timers welcome. Not a check-off. Many expert leaders will attend; many I-rated leaders started here in the past. Send sase, $25 deposit, (Sierra Club--refunded at trailhead), H&W phones to Ldr: Diane Dunbar. Co-Ldr: Richard Boardman Hike, E,C

May 20 Sun LTC, WTC, HPS
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. To receive homework assignment, send sase, any navigation experience/training, any WTC, rideshare info, H&W phones, email to Ldr: Harry Freimanis. Asst: Phil Wheeler E, C

Jun 8-10 Fri-Sun LTC, Harwood Lodge, WTC
C: Wilderness First Aid Course: Runs from 8 am Fri to 5:30 pm Sun. Includes lodging, meals, practice first aid kit. CPR within previous 4 years required to enroll. $190 with SC#/$200 non-member (full refund thru May 5). For application, contact Ldr: Steve Schuster. First Aid, Lodge, E

Jun 16 Sat LTC, WTC, HPS
O: GPS Class: Intro to Global Positioning System at Eaton Cyn Nature Center, Pasadena. Start 9AM indoors, no registration at door, apply early. Includes features, selection, operation, use with maps (provided) in field, hands-on field practice in afternoon. Bring a GPS, but we have loaners. Send sase, phones, email, GPS experience & model, $15 (LTC-no refund later than 5 days prior) to Co-Ldrs: Harry Freimanis, Phil Wheeler E,C