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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.
SPS Outings are also listed on the Sierra Club outings system (O.A.R.S.), SPS selection, HERE Url for that same listing is: http://angeles.sierraclub.org/sps/outings.asp
For all Angeles Chapter Activities, see OARS site at : http://angeles2.sierraclub.org/find_hike_trip_event
You may search there using sponsoring entity: Sierra Peaks, or other entities such as LTC.
E-mail
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| Activity listings for other Angeles Chapter Outings Sections and the Leadership Training Committee may be accessed by following the links displayed at the bottom of this Listing of Outings for the Sierra Peaks Section, as well as at the Angeles Chapter web site.. |
Check this page for the SPS trips. New outings  appear here that were added after other schedule deadlines. Some earlier completed outings may be also 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. Following are the 2013 TRIPS:
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MAY 4-5, 2013 Sat -Sun LTC, Sierra Peaks, Desert Peaks
M/E R: 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.
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MAY 18-19, 2013 Sat -Sun LTC, Sierra Peaks, Desert Peaks
M/E R: 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&Cell phones to Ldr: Tina Bowman Co-ldr: Tom McDonnell. |
May 25-27, 2013 Sat-Mon WTC, SPS
MR: Mt Dade (13,600’): 13mi, 3700’ on snow. Sat afternoon backpack 4.5mi, 1200’ on snow from Rock Creek Lake to Treasure Lakes. Sun snow climb Mt Dade via hourglass couloir, 4mi rt, 2500’ from camp. Mon backpack out. Sat and Sun happy hours. Restricted to Sierra Club members. Must be comfortable on snow. Helmet, ice axe, crampons, climbing harness, and medical form required. Snow and weather conditions will be monitored and trip postponed if warranted. Email Sierra Club number, climbing resume, snow experience, experience with class 3 or higher rock, current conditioning, altitude tolerance, and contact information to Ldr: Sandy Lara ssperling1@verizon.net. Co-ldr: Anne Marie Richardson |
June 8, 2013 Sat SPS, HPS
MR: Lone Pine Pk (12,944’): A strenuous day hike & snow climb of the NW slope from Meysan Lakes, 6 mi rt, 5000’ gain. Previous snow climbing experience or training required. Email or SASE with Sierra Club number, climbing resume, conditioning, Sierra Club medical form, and carpool info to Ldr: GARY SCHENK, Co-Ldr: TINA BOWMAN |
June 21-23, 2013 | Fri-Sun SPS
O: Southern Sierra Sojourn: Leisurely hikes to three peaks on the Kern Plateau. Part of an “old-timers” series, the trip is open to vintage climbers and newer ones. Long happy hours guaranteed Fri and Sat nights at USFS’s Troy Mdw CG (7800'). On Sat, climb Sherman Pk (9909'), 5 mi rt with 1170' gain on trail. Then, climb Bald Mtn. (9382'), 0.6 mi rt with 155' gain on trail or gated forest road. Spectacular panoramas on both peaks. On Sun, drive on paved roads to Blackrock Gap and climb Blackrock Mtn. (9635'), 1.5-mi rt with 700' gain on forested slope bordering Golden Trout Wilderness. Other Explorer Emblem peaks nearby for independent consideration. Co-leaders: LARRY, BARBEE TIDBALL. Send sase with H&W phones and e-mail address (sase not needed for those supplying e-mail addresses) to Reservationist/Assistant: JERRY KEATING. |
Jul 12-14, 2013 Fri-Sun SPS, WTC
MR: Matterhorn Pk (12,279'), Whorl Mtn (12,033'), Twin Pks (12,323'): Friday backpack 5.5 miles, 3700' gain to camp near Horse Creek Pass. Friday afternoon climb Matterhorn Pk, 2 mile & 1600’. Saturday climb 3rd class Whorl Mtn via southeast chute, 4.5 miles & 3100’ gain. Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning climb Twin Pk, 2 mile, 1400’ gain. Sunday pack out and head to Whoa Nellie Deli to celebrate. Totals for the outing are 19 miles & 6700’ gain. Helmets required. As is comfort and experience on 3rd class alpine rock and loose talus. Send e-mail with climbing resume ,Medical Forms and recent experience to Ldr: David Chapman. Climberdave11@gmail.com Co-Ldr: Neal Robbins |
Jul 20-21, 2013 Sat-Sun SPS
I: Spanish Mtn (10,051'), Three Sisters (10,612'): Join us for two fine day hikes in the western Sierra. On Saturday we'll hike up Spanish Mtn via 4WD road or trail and x-c (16 mi, 3500' gain), then car camp and have a fiesta. Sunday it's Three Sisters via trail and x-c from Courtwright Reservoir (12 mil, 2500' gain). Send sase or esase (preferred) to Ldr: Tina Bowman. Co-ldr: Jim Fleming |
Jul 26-28 Fri-Sun SPS, WTC
MR: Split Mtn (14,042’), Mt Prater (13,471’), Mt Bolton Brown (13,491’), Mt Tinemaha (12,520’): Come join us in climbing a classic Emblem peak and one of California’s 14’ers. Friday backpack to Red Lake, 5 miles & 4100’ gain. Saturday climb a semi- loop of Split Mtn, Mt Prater and Mt Bolton Brown, 7.5 miles & 5700’. Sunday climb Tinemaha, 2.5 miles & 1900’ and then pack out 5 miles. Totals for the outing are 20 miles & 11.7K’. Participants must be in excellent condition and be comfortable on 3rd class alpine rock and loose talus. High-clearance vehicle and possibly 4x4 needed to access trailhead. Send e-mail or SASE with climbing resume and recent experience to Ldr: Neal Robbins, Co Ldr: Matt Hengst |
Aug 8-11, 2013 Thur-Sun SPS/WTC
ER: Mt. Clarence King (12,907'), Mt Gardiner (12,907’) and Mt Cotter (12,713’): Restricted mountaineering outing over Kearsarge Pass and into Sixty Lakes Basin to climb a classic Emblem Peak (CK) and a mountaineers peak (Gardiner). Thursday backpack from Onion Valley over Kearsarge & Glenn Passes to camp in Sixty Lakes Basin, 12 miles & 5000’ gain. The next three days we’ll climb Clarence King (5.4 cl), Gardiner (4th cl), Cotter (2nd cl) and potentially Fin Dome (3rd cl) before packing out. Totals for the outing are 37 miles & 15K gain. Participants must have 4th class roped alpine climbing experience, and be comfortable on exposed 3rd class and loose talus. Send e-mail or SASE with climbing resume and recent experience to Ldr: Jack Keifer, Co-Ldr: Neal Robbins |
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August 16-18, 2013 Fri-Sun WTC/SPS
I: Mt. Rixford (12,887), Mt. Gould (13,005'):
Spectacular Eastern Sierra views plus picturesque lakeside camping on this no-rush rendezvous with destiny. Friday we will pack in over Kearsarge Pass to camp and happy hour at Kearsarge Lakes (5 mi, 2600'). Saturday we go 4.5 mi., 2500' gain cross country in a loop to our peaks and back to camp. Sunday pack out. $6 permit fee. Send experience including WTC affiliation if you are a student, conditioning, phones, email and rideshare info via email to Ldr: Edd Ruskowitz. Asst: John Cyran.
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Aug 21-25 Wed-Sun SPS/WTC
MR: Mt Kaweah (13,802'), Black Kaweah (13,680'), Red Kaweah (12,713'), Grey Kaweah (13,680'): Restricted mountaineering outing into the remote Great Western Divide to climb Mt Kaweah, an emblem peak, Black Kaweah a mountaineer's peak, and also Red & Grey Kaweahs. On Wednesday we'll backpack from Mineral King over 3rd class Glacier and Hands & Knees passes, descend to the Big Arroyo and then climb to a basecamp lake at 11K', 13 miles & 6600'/3500' gain & Loss. Over the next 3 days we'll climb Mt Kaweah, Black Kaweah, Red Kaweah & Grey Kaweah and possibly other area peaks as time allows before packing out on Sunday. Totals for the outing are 38 miles & 18,600' gain. Participants must be in excellent condition and be comfortable on exposed 3rd class alpine rock and loose talus. Send e-mail or SASE with climbing resume and recent experience to Ldr: Neal Robbins, Co-Ldr: Paul Garry |
Aug 23-26, 2013 Fri-Mon Sierra Peaks
I: Mt Pinchot (13,494'), Mt Prater (13,471'): Friday cross Taboose Pass 9mi, 6300’ gain to camp. Saturday climb Pinchot, 6 mi rt, 2600’ gain. Sunday climb Prater 14 mi rt, 3400’ gain. Sunday pack out. Send email or sase with resume, conditioning, carpool info to Ldr: Gary Schenk. Co-Ldr: John Cheslick |
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Aug 23-25, 2013 Fri -Sun WTC, LTC, Sierra Peaks MR: Mount Clark (11,522’), Gray Peak (11,573’): Join us on an adventure into the southern Yosemite to climb these two classic peaks in the Clark Range. Friday pack in 8.1 miles, losing 1,200’ and then gaining 1,700’ to our camp between Red and Gray Creeks in the Illilouette Drainage. Saturday we’ll scramble up to the summit of Mt Clark via its airy and exposed 3rd class southeast arête, where we’ll marvel at the spectacular views of the seemingly numberless granitic domes, spires, ridges and faces that surround us. If time is available we’ll continue from Clark to the summit of Gray Peak by traversing the southern ridge that connects the two peaks, and then return to camp via the western slopes of Gray Peak. Expect 8.3 miles and 4,450’ gain for the day (6.5 miles and 3,600’ if only Mt Clark). Sunday we’ll pack out via the same route we came in. Must be a current Sierra Club member in excellent condition and be comfortable on exposed 3rd class rock with experience climbing on belay. Helmet, harness and belay device required. Permit limits group size and permit fee ($65) will be split among the group. Email Sierra Club number, contact info, climbing resume, recent experience and conditioning, and carpool info to Mat Kelliher for trip status and details. Leaders: MAT KELLIHER, BETH EPSTEIN
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Sep 21-22, 2013 Sat-Sun SPS, WTC
M: Moses Mtn (9,331’), N Maggie Mtn (10,234’): Join us for an M rated trip into the west side of the Golden Trout Wilderness, Southern Sierra. Perfect M-level WTC experience trip for students wanting to get back out on the rocks. Sat we’ll hike in (3 miles, 1000’) to set up camp & head for North Maggie Mountain (5 miles, 3000’). Sun we’ll do a 3rd class scramble up Moses Mtn (5 mi, 2000’) before returning to camp to pack up. Helmets and comfort on 3rd class rock required. Send recent experience, conditioning, and contact & carpool info to Ldr: Neal Robbins, Co-Ldr: Stephanie Smith |
You may
make a selection
below to see
the Outings Schedules
for other Angeles
Chapter Activity
Sections
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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:
- You
must be a member of
the Sierra Club. Although
not required, you are
encouraged to join
the SPS.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- No
Individual will be permitted
to climb by himself/herself
under any circumstances.
- Unscheduled
activities, including
glissading or climbing
by an alternate route,
will not be permitted
unless the leader's approval
is obtained in advance.
- Individuals
must always maintain
sight or sound contact
with the main party.
- Use
extreme caution to avoid
dislodging rocks. If
one is loosened, immediately
call "ROCK!" in
a loud clear voice to
those below.
- Base
Camp will not be abandoned
by the group until all
climbers are accounted
for and are in base camp.
- 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.
- Attendance at the pre-climb
briefing is mandatory
for all climbers.
- All costs incurred
such as for special search,
evacuation, rescue or
medical aid beyond first
aid are the victim's
responsibility.
- 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.
- Firearms and animals
are prohibited.
- 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.
- 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.
- The use of portable
entertainment devices
is prohibited. (I-pod,
walkman, games, etc.)
- Certain trips may require
modification of these
rules by the leader.
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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
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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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