Upcoming Outings
NOTE: All participants on Sierra Club outings are required to sign a standard liability waiver. If you would like to read the Liability Waiver before you choose to participate on an outing, please go to: http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/, or contact the Outings Department at (415) 977-5528 for a printed version.
If you are going on a Sierra Club sponsored trip, please be aware that registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. (CST 2087766-40).
TO GET FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT ALL SIERRA CLUB ANGELES CHAPTER activities, please check out the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter OARS Website - OARS WEBSITE, which contains the latest activities and tells you how to sign up. You can CLICK on the link listed in BOLD or go to: http://angeles2.sierraclub.org/find_hike_trip_event
Feb
9 Sat - Natural Science Section
I : Snowshoe 101 (Time: 8 am to 3 pm): Do
you like to hike, but haven’t tried snowshoeing yet? Join our experienced,
supportive leaders, and discover a new world of winter travel. We’ll amble
through gently rolling, snowy terrain in the local mountains, pausing for
naturalizing along the way. About 5-6 miles, 500-1000’ gain. No previous snowshoe
experience required. Location TBD contingent on snow conditions. Heavy storm
cancels.
Registration Required before February 8, 2013 7:00 PM.
Bring: Layers, Lunch,
10 essentials. More details will be sent to participants upon signup. Snowshoes
available for rent from REI, Sport Chalet, or A16. Ski or trekking poles with
snow baskets strongly recommended. Directions dependent upon location, and
will be sent to participants upon signup. Esase leader SHERRY ROSS with contact
info, h & w phones, carpool info. Ldrs: SHERRY ROSS (chlross@yahoo.com,
562-429-6953) , SHARON MOORE (justslm@earthlink.net).
Level: Moderate.
Mar 8 (Fri)
to Mar 10 (Sun) - Natural Science Section
O : Winter Ecology Workshop at June Lake: Join us
for two days of snowshoeing, tracking, and naturalizing in the spectacular
Mammoth-June Lake area. Ability to walk several miles in snowshoes required.
This trip satisfies the Natural Science requirement for the I-rating. Fee
of $75 includes naturalist instruction, breakfasts and trail lunches, and
accommodation at local Sierra Club member's home on Fri and Sat night. Registration
Required before March 1, 2013 9:00 AM. Send sase, email, phone and $75 check
payable to Sierra Club Natural Science Section to ldr: Ldr: MEI KWAN (626-355-1708,
mkwan@dslextreme.com). Co-ldr: PAT ARREDONDO (562-618-4391, paarredo@verizon.net),
Naturalist: JEAN DILLINGHAM.
Level: Moderate.
Mar 16 (Sat)
- Sun Natural Science Section
O : Birdwatching at Eaton Canyon (Time - 8am): Come
early for a birdwalk prior to the population workshop starting at ll am. See
the workshop listing for more details. Eaton Canyon is a great early morning
birding spot. Bring binoculars. Ldr: JOAN JONES HOLTZ (626-443-0706, jholtzhln@aol.com).
Co-ldr: JUDITH ANDERSON (818-248-0402, anderson-judith@att.net).
Level: Easy.
Mar
30 (Sat) - Natural Science, Pasadena
O:
Botanizing and Birding in Zuma Canyon: Easy, short hike on Zuma Canyon
Ocean View--Canyon View Trails loop in Zuma/Trancas Canyons located in Santa
Monica Mountains. 3 mi, 750' gain rt hike with great views of Point Dume,
the coastline, and upper Zuma Canyon. Opportunity to view wild bird banding
station near trailhead, mist nets, bird banding demonstration, and more. This
hike satisfies the Environmental Education Requirement for prospective I-rated
leaders. Bring hat, water, lunch, suitable clothing, boots, camera, and binoculars.
Rain cancels. Group size limited: contact leaders for meeting place and time:
Ldr:
MEI KWAN (626-355-1708, mkwan@dslextreme.com),
Gary Kinsley, Ginny Heringer
Level: Easy.
April
27 (Sat) - Natural Science, Pasadena
O:
Introductory Botany Walk: learn common plant families and flowers
of the coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian habitats. Hike with frequent
stops about 3 miles on road and trail, 1000 ft gain. Bring hat, water, sturdy
walking shoes, and any plant ID materials you may have. Optional lunch in
the canyon after the hike. Meet at 9 am in the parking lot at Millard Canyon
in Altadena: from Interstate 210 in Pasadena, exit Lake Ave. and go north
to Loma Alta Dr. Turn west (left) on Loma Alta and drive to Chaney Trail (flashing
yellow light). Turn right and continue 1.7 miles up into the mountains and
down into the parking lot. Forest Service pass required. Leader Ginny Heringer,
assistant leader Liz Pomeroy.
Level: Easy.
June
7-9 (Fri-Sat) - Natural Science
O:
Nature Knowledge Workshop: Join the Natural Science Section for a
weekend of discovery, now in its 43rd year. From our streamside camp accommodations
in the San Bernardino Mtns. we’ll explore our natural surroundings on easy
guided walks or moderate hikes led by our professional naturalists. They will
also share their expertise in a variety of natural history topics such as
reptile, bird, plant, mammal, insect, Native American, and earth science studies
through hands on and special interest workshops. We will begin with dinner
and a program Friday evening and end with lunch Sunday. Fee includes 2 nights
lodging in dormitory cabins (bring your own sleeping bag), six full-course
meals, and instruction. Tent or car camping is also available. All this and
hot showers too! Reservation deadline is May 29th. Visit NSS website, www.angeles.sierraclub.org/nss,
for reservation form. Send with check, made out to “Sierra Club/NSS”, to reservationist
TOM BRADY: 2769 Fierro Circle, La Crescenta, CA 91214. Include names of all
participants and Email address (or 2 SASEs). $153 with SC# / $173 non-member.
Participants must be 12 years or older (under 18 must be accompanied by adult).
LTC credit available. Co-leaders: Gabi & Cliff McLean.
Level: Easy.
Aug
25 (Sun) - Natural Science,
O:
Geology Car Tour of San Andreas Fault & San Gabriel Mountains:
We’ll meet
9 am in Devore for all-day caravan tour in private cars of San Andreas Fault
from Cajon Pass to Jackson Lake, with brief stops to view fault features.
Then we’ll leave the San Andreas Fault and drive the full length of Angeles
Crest Highway to La Canada Flintridge, with more stops to discuss geology
of San Gabriel Mountains. Roads are paved except for graded gravel road from
I-15 in Cajon Pass to Wrightwood. Round-trip driving distance is about 140
miles. Bring water and lunch. This trip fulfills one day of the Environmental
Awareness requirement for prospective I-rated leaders. Contact geologist Bill
Neill (bgneill@earthlink.net) for more information including meeting time
and place. Leaders: Cliff and Gabi McLean.
Level: Easy.
Rideshare Locations
Azusa Rideshare Point:
On street next to market,
La
North Orange County
Rideshare Point:
Park-N-Ride, at East side of
Sylmar Rideshare Point:
Pomona Rideshare Point: