Nov 7-9 Fri-Sun LTC, Harwood Lodge, WTC
C: Wilderness First Aid Course: Runs from 8 am Fri to 5:30 pm Sun. Fee
includes lodging, meals and practice first aid kit. Proof of CPR within
previous 4 years required to enroll. Fee $190 with SC#/$200 non-member
(full refund through Oct 3). For application contact Ldr: Steve Schuster
Nov 15-16 Sat-Sun LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks, Desert Peaks, Sierra Peaks
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. To participate,
send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC,
leader rating, rideshare, to Ldr: Robert Myers. Asst: Harry Freimanis
Nov 23 Sun LTC, Sierra Peaks, Desert Peaks, WTC
E/M: Mt. Rubidoux 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: Tina Bowman.
Co-ldrs: Doug Mantle, Tom Bowman.
Dec 6 Sat LTC, WTC, Desert Peaks, Sierra Peaks
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 required. Email or send climbing
resume, completed medical form (2 copies -- include SC# on form), address
and phone # to ldr: Ron Hudson. Co-ldrs: Dan Richter, Alex Amies, Pat McKusky.
Dec 6 Sat LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks
O: GPS Class: Intro to Global Positioning System at Eaton Cyn Nature Center,
Pasadena. Apply early, no registration at door, start 9am indoors. Focus on
Garmin models includes features, selection, operation, use with maps
(provided), hands-on field practice in afternoon. We have loaner GPS. Send
email/sase, phones, GPS experience & model, $20 (LTC-no refund later than 5
days prior) to Ldr: Harry Freimanis. Asst: Robert Myers
Dec 13 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 checkout. Many expert leaders
will attend; many I-rated leaders started here in the past. $25 deposit,
refunded at trailhead. Send sase, phones, deposit (Sierra Club) to Ldr: Diane
Dunbar. Co-Ldr: Richard Boardman
Dec 14 Sun LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks, Desert Peaks, Sierra Peaks
I: Warren Pt 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 Ldr:
Robert Myers. Asst: Harry Freimanis
Jan 11 Sun LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks, Desert Peaks, Sierra Peaks
I: Warren Pt 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 Ldr:
Robert Myers. Asst: Harry Freimanis
Jan 31 Sat LTC, Sierra Peaks, Desert Peaks, Hundred Peaks
M/E: Local Baldy Snow Practice: Come review snow climbing, rope travel, ice
axe, and snow anchors. Practice your skills or brush up on new techniques.
Especially for aspiring M & E leader candidates. Restricted to SC members with
prior experience with the ice axe. Lack of snow may cancel. Send sase or
email with SC#, climbing resume, phone # to Ldr: NILE SORENSON. Co-ldr:
TINA BOWMAN
Feb 14 Sat LTC, Sierra Peaks, Desert Peaks, Hundred Peaks
M/E: Local Baldy Snow Practice: Come review snow climbing, rope travel, ice
axe, and snow anchors. Practice your skills or brush up on new techniques.
Especially for aspiring M & E leader candidates. Restricted to SC members with
prior experience with the ice axe. Lack of snow may cancel. Send sase or
email with SC#, climbing resume, phone # to Ldr: NILE SORENSON. Co-ldr: DOUG
MANTLE
Apr 18-19 Sat-Sun LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks, Desert Peaks, Sierra Peaks
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. To participate, send
email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader
rating, rideshare, to Ldr: Robert Myers. Asst: Harry Freimanis