August 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. |
| August 4 |
Moonlight Hike to Echo Mtn
Enjoy night views above LA Basin on moderate 5 mile, 1400' gain hike to historic peak in
front range. Meet 7:00 pm N end of Lake Ave. in Altadena with water, snack, good footwear,
flashlight. Rain cancels. |
| Leaders: |
Don Bremner, Anne Anglim |
| Rating: |
O |
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| August 5 |
Monthly Meeting
District Ranger L'Tanya Watson presents "Recreational and Resource Management Issues
in the San Gabriel River Ranger District".
Information is available
on the group's hikes, outings, and conservation activities. Newcomers are always welcome.
Social hour begins at 7:00 pm, program starts at 7:30 pm.
Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N Altadena Dr in NE Pasadena. For addtn'l info contact
Membership Chair Elizabeth Pomeroy. |
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August 8 to
August 16 |
Kings Canyon NP-Evolution Valley
Sponsored by the Backpacking Committee
Moderate 9-day, 62-mile, approx. 3000'-gain and loss backpack into the spectacular high
country of the Eastern Sierras. Over Bishop Pass, Muir Pass, through the Evolution Valley to
Blaney Hot Springs and out over Piute Pass for the quintessential High Sierra experience.
Send $50 check payable to Sierra Club (refundable at trailhead), 2 sase, h&w phones, recent
backpacking exper/cond and carpool info to Leader: Mark Jacobs, 9757 Apricot Lane,
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-1501 |
| Leaders: |
Mark Jacobs Asst: Tim Luzzi |
| Sponsor: |
Backpacking Committee |
| Rating: |
O |
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| August 29 |
Mt Islip (8250') from Islip Saddle
Moderately paced 7 mile, 1600' gain hike with great views. Meet 8:00 am La Caņada rideshare
point with water, lunch, hiking boots, suitable clothing layers. Rain/fire cancels. |
| Leaders: |
Norm Stabeck, Gary Kinsley |
| Rating: |
O |
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