Emblems & Recognition
of Accomplishments
The Geographical Emblem can be obtained by climbing two
(2) peaks from each of the twenty four (24) geographical areas identified in the Peaks List and be a SPS member.
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The SPS Emblem can be obtained by climbing 25 peaks on the list, including 10 emblem peaks, and be a SPS member.
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The Senior Emblem can be obtained by being an emblem holder for one year, climb 100 peaks on the Peaks List, including all of the emblem peaks, 15 or more of the mountaineers peaks and 2 or more peaks from each of the 24 geographical areas.
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The Master Emblem can be obtained by climbing 175 peaks on the Peaks List, including all the emblem peaks, 25 of the mountaineers peaks and 4 or more peaks from each of the 24 geographical areas.
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The Explorer Emblem can be obtained by climbing 50 peaks not on the Sierra Peaks List and be a SPS member. The peaks must be located in the Sierra Nevada and north of Hwy 178 and south of Hwy 36, and named on either on USGS 7.5 minute or 15 minute maps, or in the GNIS database, and be 7000' elevation or more. HPS peaks are not allowed (to avoid overlap).
Note: The order of names generally reflects the order of application while the date whenever possible is the date of the ascent of the qualifying peak, or when the list was presented.
NEW ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Notification
of accomplishments should be
sent to the SPS
Secretary. To purchase awards
merchandise - Emblem pins ($15.00),
senior emblem pins ($15.00).
master emblem pins ($15.00),
list finisher pins (S15.00),
and section patches ($2.00) please
contact the SPS
Merchandiser. |