Wilderness Adventures Outings
Listed below you will find a wide array of outings sponsored by the Wilderness Adventures Section. We offer a variety of outings including day hikes, backpacks, ski trips, car camps & bus trips. Children or teenagers are welcome on trips if designated as suitable by the leader.
Outing Classifications
Each of our listed trips is rated by an outings classification. The Angeles Chapter Safety Committee has established these classifications for outings in order to give participants an idea of the different levels and areas of skill needed for the trip. These classifications do not relate to strenuousness.
| C Conducted |
For events under external control of a non-sierra Club entity (e.g., ranger, concessionaire). In these cases, the Sierra Club has little responsibility beyond administrative matters. |
| O Ordinary |
Applies to uncomplicated outings such as hikes on trails or equivalent. |
| I Intermediate |
Includes outings involving off-trail travel that require navigational skills. |
| M Moderate |
Applies to Outings that involve Class 3 rock climbing or snow travel requiring the use of an ice axe. |
| E Extreme |
Applies to Outings that involve Class 4 rock climbing or snow travel requiring the use of crampons. |
| T Technical |
Applies to outings that involve specialized technical skills. (e.g., technical rock climbing, scuba diving, ski mountaineering, etc.) |
Trips Notices
Reservations: For outings costing over $10, arrange reservation in advance with a check payable to Wilderness Adventures. Unless otherwise noted, cancellation is without penalty up to 30 days before departure, thereafter 90% refundable only if a suitable replacement is found. For outings with no cost or nominal cost, where the group size is limited by permits or safety, up to a $50 deposit may be required, refundable at the trailhead when you show up. No-shows' checks are deposited.
Liability Waiver: In order to participate in a Sierra Club outing, you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to attending the outing, please see http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/
Carpooling: In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make voluntary 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 participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.
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To contact a leader or reservationist, send an email to the wildadv@angeleschapter.org indicating the trip you are interested in.