May 17 Thu 6:55 pm Pas/Wild Adv/Hundred Pks
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike: 6 mile rt, 1400’ gain aerobic conditioning hike. Great views of LA Basin and the night sky. Museum is often open when we arrive at the Flats so you can learn about history of area during brief rest before starting back down. Meet 6:55 pm at gate at Pinecrest Dr. (exit 210 Fwy at Altadena Dr, N 2½ mi to Crescent Dr, R to Pinecrest—2260 Pinecrest Dr, Altadena, CA 91001, USA). Remember the neighbors; keep your voices down as we gather. Bring water, flashlight, sturdy shoes. Rain/landslides cancel. For additional information contact Leader/Coordinator: Johnna Beeson. Leaders: Terry Ginsberg, Pam Allen, Laura Joseph, Beth & Keith Martin, Jerry Johnson, Bill Gaskill, Gary Kinsley, Jennifer Washington, Marcia Reitmeyer, Ted Lubeshkoff.

 
May 19 Sat 9 am Pas/Nat Sci/Wilderness Adv
O: Audubon Center to Rose Bowl Hike: We will begin in Debs Park with a guided-tour of the Audubon Center, a cutting-edge green building that is a model of sustainable architecture. It was certified as the nation’s first LEED Platinum building from the U.S. Green Building Council, the nation’s leading authority on sustainable building practices. It is the first building in the city of Los
Angeles to be entirely powered by on-site solar systems. We will then hike 8 mi, 800' gain, along the historic Arroyo Seco to the Rose Bowl on bike paths and horse trails. Car shuttle. Meet 9 am at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena in Parking Lot “F” on the corner of Arroyo Blvd & Seco St. Bring lunch, 2 liters water, hat, sturdy walking shoes, $5-10 for tour. Leader: Ted Lubeshkoff. Co-Leader: Pam Allen.
 
May 19 Sat 8 am Pasadena
O: Mt Williamson (8244'), Pleasant View Ridge: Moderately paced 7 mi, 1800’ gain hike with great views. The Pleasant View Ridge part of the trail is uneven and requires feeling of comfort on rough, loose rock. Meet 8 am La Cañada rideshare pt (4738 Angeles Crest Hwy, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011) with water, lunch, hiking boots, suitable clothing layers. Rain cancels. Leaders: Norm Stabeck, Bill Joyce.

May 20  Sun  Forest Comm/Natural Sci/Long Beach
O: Weed War in Angeles National Forest:  (Location dependent on hillside conditions)  Work with Angeles National Forest botanist to remove  alien plant species invading the Station Fire burn zone and other areas of our backyard forest. Tools and instruction provided. Boots, gloves, long-sleeved shirts, and pants mandatory. This is dirty and at times physically demanding work. Events typically run 8:30 am to 3 pm. Bring lots of water, lunch, and enthusiasm to work as little or as much as you want.  Contact leader (email preferred) week before for destination, meeting time and location. Leaders: Sharon Moore (justslm@earthlink.net), Ginny Heringer (ginnyh@ix.netcom.com). 

May 23 Wed 6:45 pm Pas/Easy Hikers
O: Evening in the Arroyo: Easy 3 mi hike on level trails along Pasadena's Arroyo Seco. Learn natural and human history of the Arroyo and programs to restore streamside habitats. Meet 6:45 pm at trailhead next to San Pasqual Stables on S Pasadena border (exit 110 Fwy at Orange Grove Blvd, S to Mission Blvd, W on Mission to end, descend Stoney Dr into Arroyo and follow it under freeway past playing fields to end at San Pasqual Ave, R to stables parking lot). Ldrs: Don Bremner, David Czamanske, Elizabeth Pomeroy, Norm Stabeck, Bonnie Strand, Diane Zaepfel
 
May 24 Thu 6:55 pm Pas/Wild Adv/Hundred Pks
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike: See May 17.

May 25-28 Fri-Mon Backpacking Comm
O: Santa Cruz, Redwood & Central Coast Memorial Day Lodge Bus Trip: Not a backpack. Leave Friday afternoon for 3 days of sightseeing & moderately paced 5-6 mile hikes—no beginners—in the beautiful groves of Big Basin Redwoods & Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parks including Sempervirens Falls. We will visit Año Nuevo State Reserve, home to elephant seals, otters, shore birds. We will also visit Natural Bridges State Beach & many interesting coastal areas along the Central Coast. Our motel in Santa Cruz is close to the boardwalk & pier for added sightseeing, shopping, & dining at one of the many seaside restaurants. Price for SC members $475 (nonmembers $525) per person with 2 persons per room. Cost includes bus, motel & continental breakfasts, Monday dinner, bus refreshments. Send email or two 4x9 sase, h&w phones, SC#, check made out to Sierra Club, to reservationist: Cliff Caplan, 1932 Ruhland Ave. #A, Redondo Beach, CA 90278-3669. Leader: Bill Crane, Assistant: Joan Weaver.

May 25-28 Fri-Mon Backpacking Comm
O: Big Basin Redwoods State Park Backpack Bus Trip: Join us on this fun backpack from the Redwoods to the Sea in California’s oldest state park! Leave LA in our luxury bus Friday eve for the spectacular Santa Cruz Mtns. Fri camp at Henry Cowell Redwoods SP. Three-day moderate-level bkpk. Skyline to the Sea trail takes us through spring wildflowers, by waterfalls, and into a fern forest beneath majestic sempervirens. 6 mi, 1,000 ft gain Sat to Sunset Camp. Sun bk 6 mi down to Twin Redwoods Camp. Mon return to bus at Pacific Ocean. Legendary happy hours! Share bus with other groups. $220 w/SC number $240 nonmember includes bus, camp and entrance fees, Monday dinner and bus refreshments. Send bkpk exper and cond info, e-mail, h&w phones, check (payable to "Sierra Club") to Leader: Sridhar Gullapalli, 8410 Gulana Ave. #6, Playa del Rey, CA 90293-7951. Co-leader: Nancy Klipfel.

May 25-28 Fri-Mon Backpacking Comm
O: Big Basin Redwoods State Park Backpack Bus Trip: Leave LA Friday eve for Santa Cruz Mtns. Fri camp at Henry Cowell Redwoods SP. 3-day easy/moderate level bkpk. Hike to spring wildflowers, by waterfalls, and into a fern forest beneath majestic sempervirens. Sat, 5.5 mi. to Twin Redwoods camp. Layover at Twin Redwoods and do long day hike or chill at camp on Sun, and 2.0 mi to Walden beach on Monday. Camp availability could impact route. Bring veggie to toss into our potluck salad, and happy hour goodies to share. Share bus with lodge group. $220 w/SC number, $240 nonmember includes bus, camp and entrance fees, Monday dinner and bus refreshments. Send bkpk exper and cond info, 2 large sase, h&w phones, check (Backpacking Committee) to Leader: Tom Marsh, 1390 Feather Hill Ct., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-6510. Asst: Pamela Rowe.

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Jun 2 Sat Pasadena
Newcomers Potluck: New and prospective members of the Pasadena Group are invited to join us from 5 pm to 8 pm for this outdoor event at a member’s backyard. Susana Reyes, recently appointed to the Sierra Club's national Board of Directors, will join us at this year's potluck and share some of her experiences and insignts as a new member of the Board. Learn about the group’s activities, which include hikes and outings, conservation and habitat restoration projects, and educational and community outreach programs. Contact Don Bremner for reservations and more information.

Jun 6 Wed Pasadena
Monthly Meeting: Ed Rosenthal, an avid hiker and long time Sierra Club member, presents “Lost”. When hiking alone in the desert on a trail he had hiked many times before, due to his admitted extreme overconfidence and conceit, he took an uncharacteristic risk for him. He attempted a short cut to get back to where he started. He became lost and using all his mental and physical resources found a place 15 miles from his original trail that was protected from heat and cold. He survived here alone without food or water for a week. He was rescued only through a concerted effort of certain parties on the Search and Rescue Team who moved the search around out of the original area and towards where he was eventually found. Come and learn about this amazing cautionary hiking story and the perseverance of the human spirit. Newcomers always welcome. 7 pm social hour, 7:30 pm program at Eaton Cyn Nature Ctr, 1750 N Altadena Dr in NE Pasadena. For information contact Group Chair: David Czamanske

Jun 7 Thu Pasadena, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike: 6 mile rt, 1400’ gain aerobic conditioning hike. Great views of LA Basin and the night sky. Museum is often open when we arrive at the Flats so you can learn about history of area during brief rest before starting back down. Meet 6:55 pm at gate at Pinecrest Dr. (exit 210 Fwy at Altadena Dr, N 2½ mi to Crescent Dr, R to Pinecrest—2260 Pinecrest Dr, Altadena, CA 91001, USA). Remember the neighbors; keep your voices down as we gather. Bring water, flashlight, sturdy shoes. Rain/landslides cancel. For additional information contact Leader/Coordinator: Johnna Beeson. Leaders: Terry Ginsberg, Pam Allen, Laura Joseph, Beth & Keith Martin, Jerry Johnson, Bill Gaskill, Gary Kinsley, Jennifer Washington, Marcia Reitmeyer, Ted Lubeshkoff.

Jun 10 Sun Pasadena
O: Cooper Cyn to Buckhorn: Moderate 5 mi loop hike, 1000' loss down Cooper Cyn to waterfall on N side of San Gabriel Mtns, 900' gain up Buckhorn Creek. Optional dip in pool beneath waterfall. Short car shuttle. Meet 8 am La Cañada rideshare pt with water, lunch, good hiking boots, swimsuit. Ldrs: David Czamanske, Elizabeth Pomeroy

Jun 13 Wed Pasadena, Easy Hikers
O: Evening in the Arroyo: Easy 3 mi hike on level trails along Pasadena's Arroyo Seco. Learn natural and human history of the Arroyo and programs to restore streamside habitats. Meet 6:45 pm at trailhead next to San Pasqual Stables on S Pasadena border (exit 110 Fwy at Orange Grove Blvd, S to Mission Blvd, W on Mission to end, descend Stoney Dr into Arroyo and follow it under freeway past playing fields to end at San Pasqual Ave, R to stables parking lot). Ldrs: Don Bremner, David Czamanske, Elizabeth Pomeroy, Norm Stabeck, Bonnie Strand, Diane Zaepfel, Carole Scurlock

Jun 14 Thu Pasadena, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike: See June 7.

Jun 16 Sat Pasadena
O: Mt Baden-Powell (9399'): Moderately paced 9 mi rt, 2200' gain moderately strenuous hike from Dawson Saddle to Vincent Gap (2800’ descent from the peak). Dawson Saddle is 45 mi from La Cañada, with an additional 6 mi (each way) car shuttle before the hike begins. Not suitable for beginners. Meet 7:30 am at La Cañada rideshare pt with water, lunch, hiking boots, suitable clothing layers. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Norm Stabeck, Carole Scurlock, Maureen Conn

Jun 21 Thu Pasadena, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike: See June 7.

Jun 23 Sat Pasadena, Wilderness Adventures
O: Icehouse Canyon to Icehouse Saddle: Slow paced, moderately strenuous 8 mi, 2600’ gain through fine stands of incense cedar, Ponderosa and Sugar Pines to saddle at prominent gap and major trail junction. Return via Cedar Cyn Trail. This hike is not for beginners; tigers will not be happy with slow pace. Meet 8 am E side of REI parking lot, 214 N Santa Anita Ave in Arcadia or 8:30 am Mt Baldy rideshare pt. Bring water, lunch, hiking boots. Ldrs: Don Bremner, Pam Allen

Jun 23-30 Sat-Sat Backpacking Committee
O:  Thirty-seventh Annual Hawaiian Islands Eco-Adventure: Kauai, The Garden Isle Lodge Trip. In 8 days experience the unique and outstanding natural beauty of Kauai. Enjoy moderate hikes (4-7 mi/500-1,500 gain/loss) in Kokee State Park. Hike Alakai Swamp, Pahia Lookout, Awaiawipu Trail to views of the canyon and NaPali coast 4000’ below. Plus moderate 4 mi rt Na Pali Coast day hike to Hanakapiai Beach, explore lava caves. Snorkel/swim at picturesque, less crowded Ke’e Beach & Tunnels Beach. Exclusive: Manuel's Ginger Chicken. Tour National Tropical Botanical Gardens. Views of Waimea Canyon and Kalalau Valley. Free day to shop in Hana, rent ocean/river kayak, swim Hana Bay. Rainforest cabins (pro kitchen) 3 nights, 1 night rustic cabins at Kahili Mountain Park & 3 nights beachfront condos (w/ swimming pool, spas). Meals cooked group commissary style—all help with duties. Cost $1424 w/SC#, $1567 nonmember. After June 1, cost $1567/$1724. Price includes all ground transportation; all sumptuous breakfasts and dinners (ahi and two other BBQs); 7 nights lodging; grand finale aloha restaurant dinner; Airfare is extra—best prices early. Limit: 14; fills fast. For info only, send self-addressed-stamped envelope. To sign up, send email address, or three 4x9 sase's if no e-mail, with home/cell/work phone #'s, $375 deposit/$75 non-refundable (made out to Sierra Club), experience/conditioning info to Leader: Bill Crane, 22351 Mission Circle, Chatsworth, CA 91311-1257. Asst: Joan Weaver.

Jun 24 Sun Forest Committee, Pasadena, Natural Science
O: Weed War in Angeles National Forest: Work with Angeles National Forest botanist to remove alien plant species invading the Station Fire burn zone and other areas of our backyard forest. Tools and instruction provided. Boots, gloves, long- sleeved shirts, and long pants mandatory. This is dirty and at times physically demanding work. Events typically run 8:30 am to 3 pm. Contact Ldrs: Bob Cates, Carole Scurlock

Jun 27 Wed Pasadena, Easy Hikers
O: Evening in the Arroyo: Easy 3 mi hike on level trails along Pasadena's Arroyo Seco. Learn natural and human history of the Arroyo and programs to restore streamside habitats. Meet 6:45 pm at trailhead next to San Pasqual Stables on S Pasadena border (exit 110 Fwy at Orange Grove Blvd, S to Mission Blvd, W on Mission to end, descend Stoney Dr into Arroyo and follow it under freeway past playing fields to end at San Pasqual Ave, R to stables parking lot). Ldrs: Don Bremner, David Czamanske, Elizabeth Pomeroy, Norm Stabeck, Bonnie Strand, Diane Dunbar, Carole Scurlock

Jun 28 Thu Pasadena, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike: See June 7.

Jun 30-Jul 4 Sat-Wed Backpacking Comm
O: Lyell Canyon-Vogelsang Lake Bus Backpacking Trip: Leave LA Saturday afternoon for a moderate 3-day, 21-mi, 2700’ gain/loss backpack. Starting from Tuolumne Meadows, we will hike in beautiful Lyell Canyon with many peaks in view. Our next day takes us into higher country past Evelyn Lake to the Vogelsang Lake area where we will camp two nights. On free day you will have time to explore around the area or relax at camp. Our last day takes us back to Tuolumne Meadows. No beginners. Send two 4x9 sases’s, h&w phones, SC#, e-mail address, recent backpack experience/condition, check payable to Sierra Club, $220 member, $240 nonmember, to Leader: Fred Dong, P.O. Box 423, Montrose, CA 91021-0423. Asst: Stephanie Gross.

Jun 30-Jul 4 Sat-Wed Backpacking/WTC/WAS/20s30s
I: Yosemite Adventures- Bus based Backpacking Trip to Young Lakes and Mt. Conness (12,590'): Leave Sat afternoon on our luxury bus for beautiful Yosemite! Start in Tuolumne Meadows on Sun for a moderate paced 7-mi, 1700’ gain hike to Young Lakes (10,000') and set up our base camp (Sun-Wed). Monday hike Mt Conness (12,590'). Tuesday is layover day --possibly hike Ragged Pk and/or fish (individual CA DFG permit required) or simply relax in the splendor of Yosemite High Country. Wed pack out to bus. This trip is permit restricted and will count as a WTC experience trip. Fee includes bus, snacks and drinks on the bus, park entrance and permit fees as well as Wed dinner. Send e-mail address or sase, phones, backpacking/conditioning experience, WTC group & leader (if any), check payable to Sierra Club $220 with SC#. or $240 nonmember, to Leader: Sridhar Gullapalli, 8410 Gulana Ave. #6, Playa del Rey, CA 90293-7951. Co-leader: George Denny.

Jun 30-Jul 4 Sat-Wed Backpacking Comm
I: Yosemite Tuolumne Meadows-Mattie Lake-Wildcat Pt (9562’) Backpacking Trip: Leave Sat afternoon by bus for a moderate 5-day trip. We will start from Tuolumne Meadows and backpack 6 mi to Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp. Various day hikes on and off trail to Mattie Lake, Wildcat Point, and multiple waterfalls. Elevation gain for the trip is approximately 3,200 ft. Trip will include walking on granite slab, bouldering, and enjoying beautiful Yosemite. This trip is permit restricted. Fee includes bus ride, park entrance and permit fees and Wed dinner. Mail $220 check payable to Sierra Club, 4x9 sase, backpacking/conditioning experience to Leader David Meltzer, 611 E. Pine Ave., El Segundo, CA 90245-3150. Co-leader: Sharon Moore.

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Jul 10 Tue 5-8 pm Pasadena
Summer Benefit Night at Burger Continental: Join us for an evening of good food and casual conversation, and learn about our group's summer and autumn outings and conservation activities. A percentage of proceeds from your meal order will benefit Pasadena Group activities. Dinner from 5-8 pm (come any time) in rear dining room of Burger Continental, 535 S. Lake Ave in Pasadena. Park in lot at rear (read time limit signs carefully), on Hudson Ave to the west, or on Lake Ave (free after 6 pm, but pay before then). Coordinators: David Czamanske, Elizabeth Pomeroy.

Jul 11-15 Wed-Sun Backpacking Comm
O: Yosemite National Park, Hetch Hetchy: Challenging 34-mile, 4000’ gain backpack through the western section of Yosemite National Park north of Tioga Road. This loop trip will start at the O’Shaugnessy Dam at Hetch Hetchy, head northeast up to Tiltill Valley, north to Jack Main Canyon with stops at Andrews Lake and Laurel Lake before ending back at the dam. A low-altitude backpack (mostly below 8000’) to avoid heavy winter snowfall; this should prove exciting and restful as we traverse little visited area often compared to Yosemite Valley around Hetch Hetchy. Send $50 check (refundable at trailhead) payable to Sierra Club Backpacking Committee, two 4x9 sase, h&w phones and recent backpacking experience/conditioning and carpool info to Leader: Mark Jacobs, 9757 Apricot Lane, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-1501. Co-leader: Tim Luzzi.

Jul 14 Sat 8:30 am Pasadena
O: Cooper Cyn to Buckhorn: Moderate 5 mi loop hike, 1000' loss down Cooper Cyn to waterfalls on N side San Gabriel Mountains, 900' gain up Buckhorn Creek. We'll see and learn about mid-summer wildflowers, including rare lemon lily, at seeps along trail. Dip in pool beneath waterfall. Short car shuttle. Meet 8:30 am at La Cañada rideshare pt. Bring water, lunch, good hiking boots, swimsuit. Leaders: David Czamanske, Elizabeth Pomeroy.

Jul 14 Sat Forest Committee
O: Trails Restoration in San Gabriel Mountains: Join the Forest Committee’s San Gabriels Trail Crew to help restore and maintain parts of the 500+ mi trail system in the Angeles National Forest. Tools and instructions provided. Boots, gloves, long-sleeved shirts, and pants mandatory.
Hiking distances vary. Events typically run 9 am to 3 pm. For location, meeting details, contact Leaders: Bob Cates, bob.cates@att.net, Don Bremner, donbremner@earthlink.net.

Jul 20-22 Fri-Sun Pasadena/Natural Science
O: Lemon Lily Festival in Idyllwild: Celebrate Idyllwild's 3rd Annual Lily Festival, a community-wide event with lots to see and do around town. Festival celebrations take place at Idyllwild Nature Center, easy walking distance from our campsite at Riverside County's Idyllwild Park. Arrive Fri eve or Sat am. Tent camp one or two nights. Hike nature trails to spot seasonal lemon lilies, or day hike on Devil's Slide Trail (5 mi, 1700' gain). Happy hour Sat. Parking limited to 5 vehicles. Ridesharing encouraged. Reserve by July 4. Send email or sase, phones, rideshare info, Fri/Sat arrival, $25 (Sierra Club-Pasadena Group) to Leader: Bill Joyce, 2661 College Lane, La Verne, CA 91750-3737; email bill@rollingtherock.com; phone (909) 596-6280. Co-Leaders: Bonnie Strand, David Czamanske, Elizabeth Pomeroy.

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