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Outings Schedule - 2008

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, ER and E) 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 Number 308. E-mail links for the Leaders have been provided below where e-mail addresses are available.

TRIP IS FULL - May 10 - 12, Friday - Monday, Sierra Peaks Section, MR: Mt. Williamson (14,370) Snow climb California’s second highest peak via Bairs Creek.  Day 1 -hike from trail head (6,200') up Bairs Ck 2.5 miles to snow at 10,200’ (4,000' gain). Day 2 - climb peak via class 2 southeast  ridge, ice axe/crampons, 4 miles round trip, 4,200' gain. Day 3 - hike out 2.5 miles. Total statistics: 9 miles, 8,200'. Restricted to Sierra Club members. Send SASE / email w/ conditioning, experience on snow, Sierra Club #, medical form and $5 permit fee to Leader: DARRICK DANTA, Assistant: TINA BOWMAN. TRIP IS FULL.

May 24 - 26, Saturday - Monday, Sierra Peaks Section, MR: Mt Thompson (13,494) and Point Powell (13,364) Saturday - backpack at moderate pace from Lake Sabrina on trail and snow to Donkey Lake (6 miles, 2000’ gain). Sunday - climb peaks Thompson (3.2 miles, 3000’ gain) and Pt Powell (1.2 miles, 700’ gain) via Thompson-Powell Col. Ice axe, helmet and crampons required. Monday - pack out. Restricted to Sierra Club members. Completed medical form and $5 permit fee required. Send Sierra Club #, experience/conditioning resume via sase or e-mail to Leader: Greg Mason, Assistant: ASHER WAXMAN.
MAY 29 - 31, Thursday - Saturday, Sierra Peaks Section, MR: Caltech Peak (13,832’) and Mount Tyndall (14,014’) Join friends of Mac and Bill dedicating out new addition to the Peak List. Send resume, including ice axe, crampon experience and medical form to Leaders: Doug Mantle and Tina Bowman.
June 7 - 8, Saturday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section, MR: Emerson: (13,204’) Introductory SPS M-rated trip with ice axe & crampons. Saturday - backpack 2 miles from North Lake (9360') to Loch Leven Lake at 10,743' and set-up camp. Afternoon ice axe practice to refresh skills.  Sunday - up climb peak 2461 feet of gain on snow and 3rd class rock and hike out to road head.  Send SASE with conditioning, climbing experience, home, cell & work phones, ride share information, Sierra Club #, medical form and $5 permit fee to Leader: Barbee Tidball, Assistants: JOHN CHESLICK and LARRY TIDBALL.
June 7 - 8, Saturday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section and WTC, MR: Mt Goethe (13,264’) Saturday backpack from North Lake trailhead to below Piute Pass (4.5 miles, 1750’gain), possibly climb Emerson (13,204’) en route, (1.5 miles, 2400’ gain). Share happy hour. Sunday - climb Goethe, alpine start via Alpine Col, 9 miles round trip, 2250’ and pack out. Snow climb requiring Sierra Club membership, experience with ice ax and crampons and medical form. Send sase or e-mail with experience and conditioning, home and work phones and ride share information to Leader: Beth Epstein. Co-Leader: ASHER WAXMAN.
June 7 - 8, Saturday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section and WTC, MR: Mt. Conness (12590'), Mount Dana (13053') Visit the beautiful snowy reaches of upper Yosemite National Park. View Half Dome from the summit. Saturday hike 3.5 miles with possible snowshoe cross-country, 2470' gain to summit from Saddlebag Lake along East Ridge. Camp at Lake. Sunday drive to Tioga Pass, hike 3 miles cross country, 4000' gain to Mt. Dana. Participants must be Sierra Club members and be proficient with ice axe, crampons and moderate 3rd class rock. Send recent conditioning, experience, medical form and sase/ease to Leader:Eric Scheidemantle, Co-Leader: Tina Bowman.
June 14 - 15, Saturday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section, MR: Merriam Peak (13,103) & Royce Peak (13,280’)  Saturday - backpack from Pine Creek trailhead to Honeymoon Lake approximately 4 miles and 3300’gain.  Sunday - hike across Sierra Crest to climb both peaks, class 2, 3700 feet total elevation gain from camp with snow (ice axe and crampons required).  Return to camp, pack-up and hike out.  Send SASE with recent conditioning, home, cell and work phones, ride share information, Sierra Club, completed medical form and $5 permit fee to Leader: Barbee Tidball, Assistant: TINA BOWMAN.
June 14 - 16, Saturday - Monday, Sierra Peaks Section, I: Kern Peak: (11,510’) SPS introductory trip in the southern Sierra geared to prospective SPSers and WTC students.  Moderate and enjoyable pace.  Enjoy studying flora and fauna with naturalist Sherry Ross.  Saturday backpack 9 miles, 1500’ gain to camp at Redrock Meadows at 8600’. Sunday - climb class 2 Kern Peak 8 miles round trip and 3000’ gain with considerable cross-country travel. Legendary community happy hours Saturday and Sunday evenings.  Monday - backpack out 9 miles, 1800’ gain (road head higher than camp).  Send SASE, recent conditioning home, cell and work phones, ride share information to Leader: Patty Kline, Assistant: SHERRY ROSS.
June 21 - 22, Saturday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section, ER: North Palisade (14,242’) & Polemonium Peak (14,080’) Climb rugged peaks in Palisades. Saturday - strenuous backpack from Glacier Lodge trailhead to camp. Sunday - climb U-Notch to North Palisade, attempt Polemonium and descend the same way. Sunday - pack out.  Restricted to Sierra Club members with strong fitness and experience on class 4 / 5 snow and rock.  Send e-mail with conditioning, experience, Sierra Club#, medical form and $5 permit fee. Leader: Alex Amies, Co-leader: TOM MCDONNELL.

none June 21 - 22, Saturday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section and WTC, MR: Mt Gilbert (13,106') Saturday - backpack from South Lake to upper Treasure Lake (3 miles, 1700' gain). Set up camp and practice snow skills.  Sunday - early start to Gilbert (3 miles round trip, 2000' gain).  Return to camp and pack out.  Trip restricted to Sierra Club members only. Ice axe, crampons, medical form and class 3 rock experience is required. Send detailed resume via sase or e-mail (preferred) to Leader: KATHY RICH, Asistant: DAN RICHTER. none
June 28 - 29, Saturday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section, MR: Mount Ritter (13,143’), Banner Peak (12,936’) Restricted to Sierra Club members with ice axe, crampon and exposed class 3 experience. Saturday - backpack from Agnew Meadow to Ediza Lake, 7.5 miles, 1230’ gain. Possible climb on Banner Peak, 6 miles round trip, 3660’ gain. Sunday - climb Mt. Ritter, 6 miles round trip, 3870’ gain, and pack out. Medical form required. Send climbing resume, recent conditioning, sase/esase, H&W phones, Sierra Club Membership Number and $6 permit fee to Leader: ALEX AMIES, Assistant: Virgil Popescu.
July 11-13, Friday - Sunday, WTC and Sierra Peaks Section , MR: Mt. Ritter (13,143'), Banner Peak (12,936') Climb a classic Sierra and SPS Emblem peak. Leave Agnew Meadows Friday, backpack 6 miles, 1100' gain to Lake Ediza. Saturday hike 6 miles cross-country round trip and 6000' gain from Lake Ediza up the southeast glacier. Sunday pack out. Participants must be Sierra Club members and be proficient with ice axe, crampons and high 3rd class rock. Send recent conditioning, experience, medical form and sase/ease to Leader: Eric Scheidemantle, Co-leader: Will McWhinney.
July 19 - 21, Saturday - Monday, Sierra Peaks Section, ER: Mount Sill (14,153’) and Mount Gayley (13,510’) Backpack 7.5 miles, 3100’ gain to Sam Mack Meadow. Saturday - cross glacier, ascend snow/ rock in North Couloir, and climb 3rd class face to summit of Sill, return to saddle and ascend Gayley (3800’ gain for day). Monday - pack out. Send SASE with $5 permit fee, Sierra Club membership number, medical form, ice axe/ crampon and 4th class rock experience, conditioning and home and work phone number to: Leader: Barbee Tidball, Co-Leader: Larry Tidball.

July 19 - 20, Saturday - Sunday, WTC and Sierra Peaks section, I: Lone Pine Pk (12,943') From Meysan Lakes Trailhead at Whitney Portal, Saturday - backpack 5 miles, 3600' gain to Meysan Lake, relax, enjoy group happy hour. Sunday - climb peak by class 2 route, 2 miles, 2300' gain to peak, then pack out. WTC or equivalent required. Send e-mail or sase with recent conditioning and experience to Leader: Josh Hibbard, Co-Leader: Anne Marie Richardson.
July 19-21, Saturday - Monday, Sierra Peaks Section, I: Cirque Peak (12,900’) SPS introductory trip in eastern Sierra geared to prospective SPS’ers and WTC students. Relaxed and enjoyable pace. Saturday - backpack from Horseshoe Meadow at 10,000’ to Long Lake at 11,160’ (6 miles, 1200’ gain). Sunday - climb peak, class 1 (5 miles round trip, 1800’ gain) and legendary community happy hour. Monday - hike out. Send SASE with $5 permit fee, conditioning and high altitude experience, home, work, cell phones, ride share info to Leader: PATTY KLINE, Assistant Leader: KENT SCHWITKIS.
July 26-27, Saturday - Sunday, WTC and Sierra Peaks Section, I: Cirque Peak (12,900’) Gourmet Backpack! Join us for Decadent Wilderness Weekend VI. Saturday backpack 4 miles, 1300’ via Cottonwood Pass to Chicken Springs Lake for 5-star dining experience. Sunday - work off those calories with 2.5 miles, 1700’ gain to Cirque. Send e-mail (preferred) or sase with H&W phones, recent conditioning and your most outrageous culinary ideas to Leader: RON CAMPBELL, Assistants: GEORGETTE RIECK and ED COTTONE.
August 1 - 3, Friday - Sunday, WTC and Sierra Peaks Section, M: North Guard (13,327’) and Mount Brewer (13,570’) Friday - backpack from Cedar Grove to camp at Sphinx Lakes, 8.5 miles, 5500’ gain. Saturday - climb North Guard, 3 miles, 4200’ gain, and, if possible, Brewer, 1 mile, 650’ gain. Sunday - hike out. Happy hour both nights. Class 3 experience, helmets, medical form required; restricted to Sierra Club members. Send e-mail (preferred) or sase with H&W phones, recent conditioning, climbing resume, ride share info and $5 permit fee to Leader: RON CAMPBELL. Assistant: TOM MCDONNELL.

August 1 - 3, Friday - Sunday, WTC and Sierra Peaks Section, I: Mt Langley (14026’) and Cirque Peak (12,900') Strenuous backpack, led at a comfortable, relaxed pace to bag the southernmost 14er in the United States. Saturday - morning pack in via Cottonwood Pass Trail, 7 miles, 2000’ gain to small lake west of Cirque Peak. Summit Langley on Sunday, 11.0 miles round trip with 3600’ gain.  Optional summit of Cirque adds 700’ gain on the return followed by celebratory happy hour. Relaxed hike out to reach TH early afternoon Sunday. Send e-mail or 2 sase with conditioning, recent experience, altitude exposure, and WTC leader to Leader: Gary Bickel, Co-Leader Diane Dunbar.

August 16 - 17, Saturday - Sunday, WTC and Sierra Peaks section, I: Mountt Stanford #2 (12,838') Saturday - backpack from Rock Creek to Hilton Lakes, 5 miles 1500' gain. Sunday - it's on to summit 5 miles round trip,  2500' gain. Then pack out, 5 miles to cars. Send SASE or e-mail, with information on Sierra experience, WTC leaders name, conditioning and carpool info to: Leader: Ed Morente, Assistant: John Cyran.
August 16 - 18, Saturday -Monday, Sierra Peaks Section, I: Red Slate Mountain (13,123’) SPS introductory trip geared to WTC students and prospective SPSers. Relaxed and enjoyable pace. Saturday - Backpack up McGee Creek to McGee Lakes at 11,040’, 6.5 miles and 2900’ gain. Sunday - climb class 1 peak 4 miles. round trip. and 2,200’ gain. Legendary community happy hour Saturday and Sunday. Monday - hike out. Send SASE with $5 permit fee, conditioning and high altitude experience, home, work, cell phones, ride share information to Leader: PATTY KLINE, Assistant: JOE WANKUM.
August 22 – 24, Friday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section, Wild Ad, NSS and PVSB, I: Royce Peak (12, 280'), Merriam Peak (13, 103') SPS Introductory Trip suitable for WTC students. Join leaders for moderately fast-paced 3-day backpack & climb in the John Muir Wilderness Area/Kings Canyon National Park. Start Friday by hiking up to Upper Pine Lake: 5 miles, 3000 feet of gain. Possible ascent of Julius Caesar (13200') 9 miles round trip, 3,000 feet of gain if leaders are feeling their cohones. Saturday - climb Royce Peak and Merriam Peak from Saddle between, 10 miles round trip, 4000’ gain. Sunday - backpack out and return to Los Angeles. While not for beginners, this trip is suitable for people who already have some other cross country trips under their boots. Some naturalizing along the way as time permits. Send check for $5 permit fee (payable to leader) and separate $30 check returnable at trailhead (payable to Sierra Club), two 4x9 sase (or 1 sase & email), complete contact info, recent backpacking & climbing resume and ride share information to Leader: KEITH MARTIN, Assistant: MARK MITCHELL.
August 23, Saturday, Sierra Peaks Section, ER: Mt. Humphreys (13,986’) Strenuous 17 miles, 5000’ gain dayhike via Piute Pass for a fast, small, skilled group to climb class 4 emblem peak. Restricted to Sierra Club members on Mounteers List or equivalent. Must complete medical form. Send recent experience and conditioning, carpool information, Sierra Club membership number, and e-mail or 2 sases to Leader: TINA BOWMAN. Co-Leadres: ALEX AMIES and TOM BOWMAN.
August 23-24, Saturday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section and WTC, I: Split Mountain (14,042’) and Tinemaha Peak (12,520’) Come climb this 14-er and SPS Emblem peak. Saturday - backpack to Red Lake (5 miles, 4000’ gain) and climb Tinemaha Peak (1.5 miles, 2000’ gain, class 2). Sun climb Split (2 miles, 3500’ gain, class 2) and pack out. 4-WD may be required on trailhead road. Send SASE or e-mail (preferred) to leader with: contact information, carpool info, climbing resume with recent experience and conditioning. Leader: KATHY RICH, Co-Leader: RON HUDSON.
August 23 - 26, Saturday - Tuesday, HPS and Sierra Peaks Section, I: Clouds Rest (9526’) to Half Dome (8835’) 17 miles, 3600’ gain, 4800’ loss. Strenuous but comfortably paced, unrushed 4 day backpack. From Tenaya Lake to Yosemite Valley. Must be comfortable with steep exposed route holding cables. E-mail or send SASE with home and work phones, recent conditioning to Leaders: DIANE DUNBAR and GARY BICKEL.
September 6, Saturday, Sierra Peaks Section, I: Clouds Rest (9,926’) Scot Sullivan’s List Finish Day hike of Clouds Rest in Yosemite National Park, near Tuolumne Meadows. 16 miles round trip and 2700’ of elevation gain. Bring something to share for lunch on the summit. Hikers should have good conditioning. Party goers only also welcome for post hike celebration/ pot luck dinner. Send SASE to: Leader: LARRY TIDBALL, Co-Leader: BARBEE TIDBALL.
September 6 - 7, Saturday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section, I: Matterhorn Peak (12,264) Climb this emblem peak in Northern Yosemite on a two-day trip and enjoy the spectacular vistas of the Sawtooth range. Total 10 miles round trip, approx. 5,300’ gain. E-mail leaders with conditioning and experience. Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU, Co-Leader. PAT ARREDONDO.

September 6 - 7, Saturday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section, MR: Dragon Peak (12,927')
Saturday backpack into the seldom-visited Golden Trout Lakes from Onion Valley (2.4 miles. and 2,200' of gain) on trail. Sunday cross-country climb up the south ridge of Dragon Peak and its unique 3rd class summit pyramid (1.5 miles. round trip, 1,420 gain), return to camp and pack-out. Restricted to Sierra Club members with rock experience and comfortable with exposure. Send Sierra Club membership number, completed medical form, and climbing resume, e-mail/sase, to Leader: PAUL GARRY, Assistant: VIRGIL SHIELDS .
September 12 - 14, Friday - Sunday, Sierra Peaks Section, I: Giant Sequoia Nat’l Monument II Leisurely paced exploration of the most easterly sequoia grove in the Sierra, a look at another grove and climbs of two unlisted peaks coupled with two nights of extended happy hours. Part of an “old-timers” series, this outing will emphasize renewing acquaintances with longtime climbers and welcoming newcomers. Camp both Friday and Saturday evening at Quaking Aspen off California Route 190 in Tulare County. Separate hikes Saturday to two sequoia groves and a stroll up Dome Rock (7221’), total hiking 7.5 miles with 1500’ gain. Separate climbs Sunday of Baker Point (7754’) and Baker Peak. (7992’), total hiking 4.2 miles with less than 1000’ gain and some Class 2 on Baker Peak. Afterward, consider hiking up Sunday Peak, once SPS listed but now HPS listed, and departing a different way in this scenic part of the Sierra. Send sase with home and work telephones and e-mail address to Assistant Leader: JERRY KEATING, Leader: GORDON MACLEOD, Assistant Leader: BARBARA LILLEY.

September 13 - 14, Saturday - Sunday, WTC and Sierra Peaks Section, I: Mount Tom (13,652') Strenuous climb to the top of massive Mount Tom out of Bishop. Saturday - backpack 4 miles, 2200' to camp at Horton Lake. Sunday - climb Mt Tom 7 miles round trip, 3700' gain, then pack out 4 miles. Send SASE or use e-mail, with information on Sierra experience, WTC leaders name, conditioning and carpool information to: Leader: Ed Morente, Assistant: John Cyran.
September 27, Saturday, Sierra Peaks Section I: Muah (11,016’), Trail Pk (11,673’) End the SPS season with a pleasant but long dayhike with the girls, Mary Mac and Tina. Moderately paced from Horseshoe Meadow, Muah is l2 miles and 3,000’ gain. Add Trail Peak, 3 miles. and 1800’ gain. Join us for a pizza party in Lone Pine on Saturday night. Send email/sase, phones, recent conditioning to Leader: TINA BOWMAN, Assistant Leader: MARY MCMANNES.
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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

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. .

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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