December Outings
Important Notice:
In order to participate on one of the Sierra Club's outings, you will need to sign a liability
waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please see the following:
http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms
Or, call (415) 977-5528 for a printed version
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In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary
that participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling
arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly
a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.
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CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does
not constitute approval by the State of California. |
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NOTE: Because of damage from the Station Fire, the U.S. Forest Service closed much of Angeles
National Forest to recreational use from Oct. 1, 2009 to Sept. 30, 2010. Sierra Club hikes
scheduled for the Station Fire Recovery Area will be canceled or rerouted. Because these
hikes were planned before the closure, and are printed in the current Schedule of Activities,
they are shown here for the record, but are marked "CANCELED." |
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| December 2 |
Holiday Dinner Celebration
Informal no-host dinner celebration. Com join in a festive evening of conversation and sharing
of the past years experience and the coming year's plans. Meet 5 - 8 pm in glass patio at Wild Thyme
Café and Bakery, 805 Fair Oaks Avenue, in South Pasadena. Reservations are not necessary.
Coordinator: Elizabeth Pomeroy |
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| December 3 |
Local Front Country Fire Road Conditioning Hike
6 mile rt, 1400' gain aerobic conditioning hike.
Call Leader for info: Johnna Beeson, (626) 215-4910. |
| Leaders: |
Johnna Beeson, Terry Ginsberg, Pam Allen,
Marcia Reitmeyer, Ginny Heringer, Jim Heringer |
| Rating: |
O |
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| December 5 |
Eaton Canyon Nature Center Work Day
You've been there for meetings and hikes, now here's a chance to give back to the Nature Center
with a morning of trail or garden maintenance. Meet with other likeminded club members at 9:00 am at
the flagpole in front of the Eaton Canyon Nature Center,
1750 N. Altadena Dr, Pasadena. Bring hat and water. Work gloves and tools provided or bring your own
if you prefer. Cold drinks will be provided. Rain cancels. Coordinator: Ginny Heringer |
| Rating: |
C |
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| December 5 |
Easy Hike in Griffith Park
Enjoy seeing the 3 independent and individually built gardens in Griffith Park on this leisurely
paced 4 mile, 3 hr., 1100’gain hike. We will have time to converse, observe and appreciate
this beautiful rustic area in the center of Los Angeles. Newcomers welcome. Bring lugsoles,
water, sun protection. Rain cancels. Meet 8:30 am at William Harding Golf Course building
entrance. Take Crystal Springs Drive and turn on Griffith Park Drive to parking lot and
entrance. No tigers please. |
| Provisional Leader: |
Gina Roth
ginaroth14@gmail.com
Asst: Angelia Colicchio (818) 957-3842 |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Hundred Peaks, Airport-Marina |
| Rating: |
O |
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| December 5 |
Strawberry Peak
CANCELLED
A moderately paced 6 mile, 1500' gain hike up the east slope of Strawberry Peak, with lunch
at the top. Meet 8:30 am La Cañada rideshare point. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, hiking boots.
Rain/snow cancels. |
| Leaders: |
Norm Stabeck, Marcia Reitmeyer |
| Rating: |
O |
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| December 6 |
Mt Wilson (5710')
Strenuous hike to fabled Mt Wilson on one of the most famous and beautiful trails in
the San Gabriel Mountains involves 15 mile rt and 4800' gain. Meet 8:00 am at the start of the
Mt Wilson trail on Mira Monte Ave 2 blocks E. of Baldwin Ave in Sierra Madre. Bring water, lunch,
lugsoles. Rain cancels. |
| Leaders: |
Joe Young Asst: Mei Kwan |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Hundred Peaks, Airport-Marina |
| Rating: |
O |
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| December 6 |
Vetter Mtn (LO) (5908') from Charlton Flat
CANCELLED
Moderate 4 mile, 500' gain hike to historic fire outlook with panoramic view of snow-capped Front
Range peaks. Optional hike to Devils Peak (400' gain) after lunch if weather is good. Observe
impact of bark beetle damage to pine and other trees in area. Meet 9:oo am La Cañada rideshare point
with water, lunch, hiking boots, warm clothing. Heavy rain/snow/fire cancels. |
| Leaders: |
David Czamanske, Elizabeth Pomeroy |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Easy Hikers Committee |
| Rating: |
O |
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| December 10 |
Local Front Country Fire Road Conditioning Hike
6 mile rt, 1400' gain aerobic conditioning hike.
Call Leader for info: Johnna Beeson, (626) 215-4910. |
| Leaders: |
Johnna Beeson, Terry Ginsberg, Pam Allen, Marcia
Reitmeyer, Ginny Heringer, Jim Heringer |
| Rating: |
O |
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| December 12 |
Pacifico Rocks from Mill Creek Summit
CANCELLED
Moderately paced 9 mi rt, 1800' gain hike. Meet 8 am La Cañada rideshare pt with water, lunch,
suitable clothing layers, good footwear. Rain cancels. |
| Leaders: |
Rosemary Campbell, Terry Ginsberg |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Wilderness Adventures |
| Rating: |
O |
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| December 17 |
Local Front Country Fire Road Conditioning Hike
6 mile rt, 1400' gain aerobic conditioning hike.
Call Leader for info: Johnna Beeson, (626) 215-4910. |
| Leaders: |
Johnna Beeson, Terry Ginsberg, Pam Allen, Marcia
Reitmeyer, Ginny Heringer, Jim Heringer |
| Rating: |
O |
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| December 19 |
Claremont Hills Wilderness Park
Join us for a hike in Claremont Hills Wilderness Park and explore Johnson's Pasture addition.
We share the road with bikes on a moderately paced 2-3 hr hike on fire roads at low elevation.
5 mile rt, 500'-800' gain. Meet 10:00 am Mt Baldy rideshare point, or 9:00 am at N. parking lot
of REI (214 N Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia). Bring water, hat, sunscreen, snack, sturdy shoes. |
| Leaders: |
Bill Joyce Asst: Michael Hecht, David Czamanske, Denise Sims |
| Rating: |
O |
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December 31 to
January 3 |
18th Annual Yosemite New Year's Eve Celebration
Sponsored by the Backpacking Committee
Encore of our previous New Year's Eve Bus Trips to Yosemite. Enjoy the beauty of Yosemite Valley from
our lodge rooms and cabins for 4 days and 3 nights at Yosemite Lodge. Many of the past few years, we
cross-country skied in the Valley! Free beginner cross-country ski lessons. Downhill ski at Badger Pass.
Hike in Yosemite Valley. Brunch with us at the Ahwahnee. Join us for actor Lee Stetson's award-winning
shows personifying John Muir. Enjoy our fantastic New Year's Celebration at Yosemite. Bus leaves late
morning Thursday. Price includes bus (unless carpooling), New Years and hospitality parties, Yosemite
Lodge lodging, Brunch at the Ahwahnee Hotel, admission to the show, and gratuities. Send to Leader:
Fred Dong: two 4x9 sase, home & work phones, SC#, deposit check payable to Sierra Club for $150.
Prices range from $445-675 per person depending upon rooms, use of bus or carpool, and Sierra Club
membership. |
| Leaders: |
Fred Dong Assts: Stephanie Gross,
Kathy Scott, Patty Ryan, Nancy Klipfel |
| Sponsor: |
Backpacking Committee, Crescenta Valley |
| Rating: |
O |
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