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Outings Schedule

Below is a list of outings sponsored or co-sponsored by the Sierra Peaks Section. All trips require an application, made well in advance, by sending an e-mail or sase to the Leader. Many leaders will require qualifications or references. Restricted trips (MR and ER) are limited to Sierra Club members who are on the Mountaineers List or have equivalent experience. Please review the material following this Outings Schedule on the topics of transportation, Liability Waviers, Restricted Mountaineering Trips and Rules of Conduct in the Activities Requirements section before submitting a participation request. Detailed leadership contact information can be found in the Angeles Chapter Schedule of Activities. E-mail links for the Leaders have been provided below where e-mail addresses are available.

Activity listings for other Angeles Chapter Outings Sections and the Leadership Training Committee can be accessed by following the links displayed at the bottom of this Listing of Outings for the Sierra Peaks Section.

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Sierra Peaks Section Outings co-Chairs:
Barbee & Larry Tidball
3826 N. Weston Place
Long Beach, CA 90807

 

 
Some earlier completed outings also are posted here to give the visitor a feel for the types of activities the Sierra Peaks Section conducts in the
Sierra Nevada of California during the climbing season.

September 5th - 7th, Saturday - Monday, Sierra Peaks Section and WTC, MR: East Vidette
(12,356’) Enjoy Labor Day weekend in Sequoia National Park climbing a prominent landmark peak along the John Muir and the Pacific Crest Trails. Saturday - backpack from Onion Valley over Kearsage Pass to camp (7 miles, 2,600’ gain, 2,200’ loss). Sunday -climb 3rd class ridge to summit (2.75 miles, 2,800’ gain). Backpack out Monday with optional climb of Mt Bago or Mt Gould. Restricted to Sierra Club members with suitable 3rd class rock experience. Helmet and completed medical questionnaire required. Send email with experience and conditioning, $5.00 permit fee, Sierra Club membership number, day/evening phone and rideshare information to: Leader: Marlen Mertz, Assistant: Asher Waxman.

September 11th - 13th, Friday - Sunday,  Sierra Peaks Section, I: Giant Sequoia Redux: Leisurely paced day hikes to four easy, unlisted peaks in Sequoia-Kings Canyon NP with car camping in Giant Sequoia National Mon. Part of an “old-timers” series, the trip will emphasize renewing acquaintances with longtime climbers and welcoming newcomers. Extended happy hours promised. Camp Friday and Saturday nights at USFS’s Stony Creek Campground along Generals Highway. Separate trail climbs Saturday of Little Baldy (8044’) and Big Baldy (8209’) with total hiking 7.6 miles and 1300’ gain. Separate trail climbs Sunday to Buena Vista Pk (7602’) and Park Ridge LO (7540’) with total hiking 9 miles and 1100’ gain. Free time to ascend Buck Rock LO (8502’) via its 172 steps. Send sase with H&W phones and e-mail address to Assistant Leader: Jerry Keating. Leader: Gordon MacLeod, Assistant Leader: Barbara Lilley.
September 11th - 13th, Friday - Sunday,  Sierra Peaks Section, I: Marion Peak (12,719) Backpack over Taboose Pass (9.5 miles, 6400’ gain) to camp at Kings river.  Climb class 2 Marion on day 2 (14+ miles with many bumps along the ridge). Day 3: backpack out. Send SASE, $5 permit fee, recent experience and conditioning, carpool information and e-mail to Leader: Larry Tidball, Co-leader: Barbee Tidball.

September 19th - 27th, Saturday - Sunday,  Sierra Peaks Section, M: Evolution Area peaks: McGee, Goddard, Huxley, Black Giant, Charybdis, Scylla, McDuffie, etc. Week long peak bagging in the Evolution region. Approach may involve backpack over rough trail less pass. Climbs include 3rd class.   Send SASE with resume with $5 permit fee to Leaders: Barbee and Larry Tidball.

September 27th - 28th, Saturday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section, MR: Mt. Winchell (13,775') The Donut Peak! Saturday - backpack to Sam Mack Meadow 6.5 miles, 3500' gain, Sunday - climb Winchell's East Arete via Thunderbolt Glacier 4 miles, 2500' gain roundtrip. Then return to camp and pack out to cars. Trip restricted to Sierra Club members with experience on exposed third class rock at altitude. Helmets, ice axe, and crampons required. Send SASE/ESASE with experience, conditioning, climbing resume, medical form, phone and carpool information to Leader: Gary Schenk, Asistant: John Cheslick.

October 9th - 12th, Friday - Monday, Sierra Peaks Section, M: Kern Point (12,730’) and Picket Guard Peak (12,303’) Day 1: back pack over Shepherd Pass 10 miles 6600’ gain. Day 2: descend to Kern River and then climb Picket Guard. Day 3: climb Kern Pt, and start backpack out. Day 4: over Shepherd Pass and out. Strenuous hike with well conditioned climbers, some 3rd class.  Send SASE with resume with $5 permit fee to Leaders: Larry and Barbee Tidball.

2010 TRIPS - Check again later for added trips and in March, Summer trips
April 11                                       Sun                                     LTC, Sierra Peaks Section, DPS, WTC
E/MR:  Stoney Point Rock Workshop/Checkoff: This intermediate and advanced workshop is based on the rock requirements for M and E leadership.  Checkoffs for M and E rock must be pre-arranged.  It is a restricted trip; to participate you must be a member of the Sierra Club and have suitable rock climbing experience.  Helmet and climbing gear required.  Email or send climbing resume, completed medical form (2 copies—include SC# on form), address and phone to: Ldr: : Ron Hudson, Co-ldrs: Greg Mason, Pat McKusky  
Apr 17-18                                   Sat-Sun                        LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, Sierra Peaks Section
I: Indian Cove Navigation: Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National Park to satisfy the Basic (I/M) level navigation requirements. Sat for practice, skills refresher, altimeter, homework, campfire.  Sun checkout.  Send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare, to Ldr:  Robert Myers. Asst:  Harry Freimanis

Apr 24-25                                   Sat -Sun                                         LTC, Sierra Peaks Section, DPS
M/ER:  Sierra Snow Checkoff/Practice:  For M & E candidates wanting to check off leadership ratings or others who wish to practice new techniques.  Restricted to SC members with some prior basic training with the ice axe.  Send SC#, climbing resume, email, H&W phones to Ldr: NILE SORENSON  Co-ldr: DOUG MANTLE

May 15-16   Saturday-Sunday  Sierra Peaks Section MR: Crag Peak (9480+) & Smith Mtn (9533)
Sat backpack from Hooker Meadows trailhead to Albanito Meadows (5mi, 1300') and set up camp. Head off west to Smith Mt (4mi RT, 1200'). If time allows, Jackass Peak too. Back to camp for happy hour. Morning start for Crag Peak (7mi RT, 1400') summit with class 3 knife ridge. Restricted trip. Sierra Club membership required. Medical form required. Send experience resume via email to leader: Greg Mason, co-leader: Virgil Talbott.
May 22-23   Saturday-Sunday  Wilderness Training Committe  Sierra Peaks Section, Palos Verdes-South Bay Group, M: Sirretta Peak (9,977’) and Taylor Dome (8,802'): Get some introductory M-level climbing in the Domeland Wilderness of the Southern Sierra. Sat. backpack from Big Meadow to Sirretta Pass, 2.5 mi, 1700'. We'll pitch tents; then continue 1 mi, 500’ gain to Sirretta Peak. Happy hour follows at camp. Sun. pack out to cars, drive short distance to Taylor Dome trailhead, then climb 5 mi round trip and 1200' gain to Taylor Dome. Comfort on easy 3rd class required, WTC students welcome. Send esase (preferable – bholchin@cox.net) or 2 sase, recent experience and conditioning, carpool info to Leader: Barry Holchin,  Co-leader: Eric Scheidemantle.

May 22-23 Saturday-Sunday Sierra Peaks Section MR:  Dunderberg Pk (12,374’) and Excelsior Mtn (12,446’)  Sat. snow climb of Excelsior, 8 mi, 2700’ gain.  Car camp at Virginia Lakes trailhead Sat eve.   Sun: snow climb Dunderberg, 4 mi, 2700’ gain. Send sase or email with experience and conditioning, ice axe experience, H&W phones, rideshare info to Ldr: : Barbee Tidball. Co-Ldr: Larry Tidball.

May 22-23                             Sat -Sun                              LTC, Sierra Peaks Section, DPS
M/ER:  Sierra Snow Checkoff/Practice:  For M & E candidates wanting to check off leadership ratings or others who wish to practice new techniques.  Restricted to SC members with some prior basic training with the ice axe.  Send SC#, climbing resume, email, H&W phones to Ldr: TINA BOWMAN Co-ldr: TOM MCDONNELL 

June 5       Sat          LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, Sierra Peaks Section
I: Heart Bar Peak (8332'): Practice navigation for Sunday’s checkoff on this 7 mile rt, 1400' gain hike.  We will take a cross-country route to Heart Bar Pk and practice micro-navigation skills along the way.  Send email (preferred) or sase, with contact info & recent conditioning to Ldr: Robert Myers. Co-Ldrs: Jane Simpson, Adrienne Benedict, Ann Pedreschi Shields                                  

June 5-6    Saturday-Sunday    Sierra Peaks Section, Wilderness Training Committee         
MR: Mt. McAdie (13,799 ft.): An impressive and beautiful peak on the southern end of the Whitney zone, usually overlooked by the thousands heading to Mt. Whitney. Saturday, hike up the main Mt. Whitney trail to camp at Consultation Lake (5 miles, 3700ft.). Sunday, climb snow and 3rd class rock via Arc Pass and Mt. McAdie’s east side (2 miles, 2000ft.), then pack out. Trip restricted to Sierra Club members with experience on exposed third class rock at altitude. Helmets, ice axe, and crampons required. Send SASE/ESASE with experience, conditioning, climbing resume, medical form, phone, and carpool information to Leader: Joe Speigl,  Co-ldr: Anne Marie Richardson.

June 6                          Sun                                          LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, Sierra Peaks Section

I: Grinnell Ridge Navigation: Navigation Noodle in San Bernardino National Forest for either checkout or practice to satisfy Basic (I/M) or Advanced (E) level navigation requirements.  Send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare, to Ldr: Robert Myers. Asst: Harry Freimanis                              
Please make a selection below to see the Outings Schedule for other Angeles Chapter Activity Sections
Leadership Training Schedule
Desert Peaks Outings Schedule
Lower Peaks Outings Schedule
Hundred Peaks Outings Schedule
Ski Mountaineers Outings Schedule
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ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

TRANSPORTATION

In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make voluntary carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not provide insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.  It is customary to arrange in advance how carpool partners will share the driving expenses.

LIABILITY WAIVER

In order to participate in a Sierra Club outing, you will be required to sign the Liability Waiver, usually combined with the sign-in sheet. You are strongly encouraged to read the Liability Waiver prior to attending the outing.

RESTRICTED MOUNTAINEERING TRIPS

Outings requiring the use of mountaineering gear (ropes, climbing gear, ice axe, crampons) are considered Restricted Trips. Examples are snow climbs, some class 3 peak climbs, all class 4 - 5 peak climbs, Leader Training Committee (LTC) workshops and rock and snow checkoffs. Such trips require careful screening of participants by the Outings Leader. The requirements for participants on Restricted Trips include the following:
  1. You must be a member of the Sierra Club. Although not required, you are encouraged to join the SPS.
  2. You must be technically well qualified for the activity if it is a climbing trip (typically be on the "Mountaineers List"). Technical skills can be developed at LTC workshops and through many commercial guide services and training courses. 
  3. All participants on Restricted Trips must submit a completed Medical Form to the Outings Leader and sign the Mountaineering Oversight Committee Waiver for these trips.
  4. Helmets are required on all Restricted Trips and are recommended on all class 3 outings involving rock climbing by the National Mountaineering Oversight Committee.

    RULES OF CONDUCT

I Fully Agree that this outing is a group activity under the complete control of the leaders. With this as my guide, I agree without reservation to the following rules proscribed by the Management Committee of the Sierra Peaks Section of the Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club.In order to assure the well-being of all; preserve natural beauty and living things; maintain good will toward the Sierra Club and its objectives the following Rules apply to all persons joining SPS activities. Conduct must, at all times, be acceptable to the group itself, to the general public, and to officials with whom the group may come in contact. The authority of the leaders is to be recognized. The policy of the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club is that there is no place in Sierra Club outings for harassment, sexual or otherwise, of leaders or participants.  Such action by any Sierra Club leader or participant will not be tolerated, and violation of the policy will result in disciplinary action, including loss of leadership status and loss of the privilege of participation in Sierra Club events and outings.
  1. Never precede hike leader; never leave group without leader's permission; abide by leader's rulings as to adequacy of clothing, foot-wear, equipment, proficiency, experience, etc. Unless prior arrangements have been made, individuals and groups will not be given permission to leave the main party.
  2. No Individual will be permitted to climb by himself/herself under any circumstances.
  3. Unscheduled activities, including glissading or climbing by an alternate route, will not be permitted unless the leader's approval is obtained in advance.
  4. Individuals must always maintain sight or sound contact with the main party.
  5. Use extreme caution to avoid dislodging rocks.  If one is loosened, immediately call "ROCK!" in a loud clear voice to those below.
  6. Base Camp will not be abandoned by the group until all climbers are accounted for and are in base camp.
  7. All Members of the group under emergency conditions such as an accident, search or rescue will make themselves available as long as is required to complete the operations.
  8. Attendance at the pre-climb briefing is mandatory for all climbers.
  9. All costs incurred such as for special search, evacuation, rescue or medical aid beyond first aid are the victim's responsibility.
  10. Obey all fire, sanitary, administrative, and safety regulations of both the Club and any governmental agencies.  Don't throw rocks. Bring out all litter. Take only photographs; leave only footprints. On trails, don't cut switchbacks.  All cooking should be done on stoves. Where permitted, and wood is not is short supply, one campfire for the group is sufficient.
  11. Firearms and animals are prohibited.
  12. Persons less than 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have written permission from same giving phone number and authorization for continuing treatment by an MD in case of necessity.
  13. The use of Cell Phones and Mobile radios (except in the event of an emergency) may be restricted by the leader. Radios for navigation or GPS devices are allowed.
  14. The use of portable entertainment devices is prohibited.  (I-pod, walkman, games, etc.)
  15. Certain trips may require modification of these rules by the leader.
The leader is here for the express purpose of leading you safely into and out of the mountains.  Cooperate with him/her and trust his/her judgment.  The above will be in force until the group returns to the trailhead. Make sure you understand these restrictions as they apply to your qualifications to participate- be sure you are qualified to participate and that you will not handicap the group because the activity is too strenuous for you.  The privilege to attend SPS outings may be limited or withdrawn from those who willfully and/ or repeatedly do not comply with the Rules of Conduct.  The outing leaders are the sole judge of the qualifications of participants and they are required to screen participants to manage the safety of the entire group.  The Chapter Safety Committee has established the following classifications for outings that involve different levels and areas of skill but do not relate to the strenuousness of the outing.

C

For events under external control of a non-Sierra Club entity (e.g., ranger, concessionaire).

O

Applies to uncomplicated outings such as hikes on trails or equivalent. “Class 1” terrain.

I

Includes outings that involve cross-country -travel where navigation is necessary. Rougher ground than “O” outings may be traversed, and the use of hands for balance may be necessary.  Includes outings that have snow travel or skiing on easy terrain.  Climbing level: "Class 2” terrain. 

M
M - R
M - S

Includes Moderate level climbing: “Class 3” terrain.  On rock, the hands are used for climbing.  Some participants may want a safety belay.  On snow, safety dictates the use of ice axes and the ability to self-arrest. M-Rock and M-Snow ratings are available.

E

More exposed than an M outing.  Climbing on “Class 4” terrain.  Rock climbs will use a rope for all in the party.  On snow, climbing steeper terrain than on M outings is permissible and safety dictates the use of crampons.   

T

Applies to outings that involve specialized technical activities.
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