Aug 2      Sun      LTC, WTC, HPS
I: Mt. 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 Ldr: Robert Myers. Asst: Kim Homan.


Sep 19      Sat      LTC
Deadline for Leadership Training Seminar: Last day for receipt of application and payment by LTC. Register for Oct 3 seminar. Next seminar: Spring 2010. See ad in back pages of this Schedule.


Sep 27      Sun      LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS
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 Ldr: Robert Myers. Asst: Harry Freimanis


Sep 30      Wed      LTC, WTC
M/E: Advanced Mountaineering Program - Basic Safety Systems: First of 4 climbing workshops. Today's indoor evening workshop of 4 hours reviews ropes, knots, harnesses, helmets, and basic climbing gear and will take place in Pasadena. Based on book: "Mountaineering Freedom of the Hills, 7th edition"; today: Chapter 9. Open to climbers who are SC members and have some climbing experience. As space is limited, priority will be given to participants who commit to all 4 workshops. Send or e-mail SC#, resume, phones to Ldr: Dan Richter. Asst: Pat McKusky


Oct 3      Sat      LTC
Leadership Training Seminar: Become a qualified Sierra Club leader. For info, see LTC section in front of Schedule. Deadline for receipt of application and payment is Sep 19. No registration after this date or at door. Next seminar: Spring 2010. See ad in back pages of this Schedule.


Oct 3      Sat      LTC, WTC
M/E: Advanced Mountaineering Program - Belaying: 2nd of 4 climbing workshops. Today, at Stoney Point in Chatsworth, focus is on belaying and principles of anchor building. Based on Chapter 10 of the book: "Mountaineering Freedom of the Hills, 7th edition". Open to climbers who are SC members and have some climbing experience. As space is limited, priority will be given to participants who commit to all four workshops. Send or e-mail SC#, resume, phones to Ldr: Dan Richter. Asst: Pat McKusky


Oct 10      Sat      LTC, WTC
M/E: Advanced Mountaineering Program - Rappelling: 3rd of 4 climbing workshops. Today, at Stoney Point in Chatsworth, focus is on rappelling. Based on Chapter 11 of the book: "Mountaineering Freedom of the Hills, 7th edition". Open to climbers who are SC members and have some climbing experience. As space is limited, priority will be given to participants who commit to all four workshops. Send or e-mail SC#, resume, phones to Ldr: Dan Richter. Asst: Pat McKusky


Oct 10      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, 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 Ldr: Diane Dunbar. Co-Ldr: Richard Boardman


Oct 17-18      Sat      LTC, WTC
M/E: Advanced Mountaineering Program - Rock Climbing Techniques and Anchors: 4th of 4 climbing workshops. This weekend completes the series of AMP workshops, at Joshua Tree National Park, and focuses is on climbing and anchors. Based on Chapters 12 & 13 of the book: "Mountaineering Freedom of the Hills, 7th edition". Open to climbers who are SC members and have some climbing experience. As space is limited, priority will be given to participants who commit to all four workshops. Send or e-mail SC#, resume, phones to Ldr: Dan Richter. Asst: Pat McKusky


Oct 18      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. Send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare, to Ldr: Robert Myers. Asst: Phil Wheeler


Oct 30 - Nov 1      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 $205 with SC#/$215 non-member (full refund through Sept 25). For application contact Ldr: Steve Schuster


November 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 Ldr: Robert Myers. Asst: Harry Freimanis