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