Feb 10      Sun      LTC
E/M: Stoney Point Rock Workshop: Practice rock skills. This intermediate and advanced workshop is based on the rock requirements for M and E leadership. It is a restricted trip; to participate you must be a member of the Sierra Club and have suitable rock climbing experience. Checkoffs may be arranged if sufficient interest. Helmet, basic climbing gear, and completed medical form required. Send or e-mail climbing resume, SC#, address and phone # to ldr: Ron Hudson. Asst: Alex Amies

Mar 9      Sun      LTC, SPS, DPS, WTC
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, completed medical form required. Send sase/email, climbing resume, SC#, address, phones to Ldr: Ron Hudson. Co-Ldr: Dan Richter

Mar 31      Mon      LTC
Deadline for Leadership Training Seminar: Last day for receipt of application and payment by LTC Registrar for enrollment in April 12 seminar. See ad p xxx. Next seminar: Fall 2008. Registrar: Steve Botan

Apr 5      Sat      LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks
O: GPS Class: Introduction to Global Positioning System at Eaton Canyon Nature Center, Pasadena. Apply early, no registration at door, start 9 am indoors. Focus on Garmin models includes features, selection, operation, use with maps (provided), hands-on field practice in afternoon. We have Loaner GPS. Send sase, phones, email, any GPS experience and model, $20 (LTC no refund after Mar 31) to Ldr: Harry Freimanis. Asst: Phil Wheeler

Apr 12      Sat      LTC
Leadership Training Seminar: Become a qualified Sierra Club Leader. See LTC section p xxx. Deadline for receipt of application and payment is Mar 31. No registration after this date or at door. Next seminar: Fall 2008. See ad p xxx. Registrar: Steve Botan

Apr 19-20      Sat-Sun      LTC, WTC, DPS, HPS, SPS
I: Indian Cove Navigation: Navigation noodles at Joshua Tree National Park to satisfy the Basic (I/M) level navigation requirements. Sat for practice, skills refresher, altimeter, homework, campfire. Sun for checkout. To receive homework assignment, email/sase navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare, phones to Ldr: Harry Freimanis. Asst: Robert Myers

Apr 26-27      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 some prior basic training with the ice axe. Send SC#, climbing resume, email/sase, phones to Ldrs: Tina Bowman, Tom McDonnell

May 3      Sat      LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks
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), phones to Ldr: Diane Dunbar. Co-Ldr: Richard Boardman

May 10-11      Sat-Sun      LTC, WTC, Desert Peaks, Desert Committee
I: Places We've Saved Navigation Noodle in the Mojave National Preserve: Join us for our fifth 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 xc navigation day-hike workshop will be conducted out of a carcamp in the pinyon and juniper forests of the Mid Hills. Potluck and social on Sat, and for those arriving early on Fri. Send email/sase to Ldr: Harry Freimanis. Asst: Virgil Shields

May 16-18      Fri-Sun      LTC, Harwood, 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 Apr 11. For application, contact Ldr: Steve Schuster

May 17-18      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 some prior basic training with the ice axe. Send SC#, climbing resume, email/sase, phones to Ldr: Nile Sorenson. Co-Ldr: Doug Mantle

May 18      Sun      LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks
I: Warren Point Navigation: Navigation noodles at Joshua Tree National Park for either checkout or practice to satisfy the Basic (I/M) or Advanced (E) level navigation requirements. To receive homework assignment, send navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare, phones, email/sase to Ldr: Harry Freimanis. Asst: Robert Myers