Activity Sections
How do you enjoy outdoors... Are you a backpacker or avid hiker? Desert explorer or happiest in snow? Photographer and/or natural science buff ? A technology enthusiast? Here are some of the many activities organized by like-minded Sierra Club members. (You may also want to find your regional group, join a conservation committee/task force, or view a list of chapter leadership committees.)
The 20s and 30s Section provides a great opportunity for active adults in their 20s and 30s to meet and participate in fun outdoor and social activities.
The Backpacking Committee leads backpacking trips to numerous locations in California plus select locations in Hawaii and Arizona.
The Bicycle Touring Committee is currently seeking volunteer leaders. The committee organizes bicycle tours and other related activities.
The Camera Committee assists members in improving their photographic skills through lecture, demonstration, discussion, and participation; it provides members with opportunities to show their photographic work in public displays that promote the Sierra Club and its objectives.
The Communications Committee is the Angeles Chapter's de facto pro bono digital agency. It is a great place to offer your skills in digital marketing, social media, videography, SEO, copywriting, branding, building communities, grassroots outreach, etc.
The Desert Committee works for the protection and conservation of the deserts of California, Nevada and other areas in the Southwest; it monitors and works with public, private, and non-profit agencies to promote preservation of our arid lands; it sponsors education and service trips; and it shares and publishes information about the desert.
The Desert Peaks Section's goal is to explore and enjoy the desert mountain ranges of the American West. It has a list of 95 spectacular peaks to climb.
The Gay and Lesbian Sierrans Section (GLS) fosters the purposes of the Sierra Club by making available a wide range of events for gays, lesbians and their friends and family.
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Committee provides computer-based mapping and spatial-analysis services for Chapter conservation and outings entities and helps its members learn digital map-making.
The Griffith Park Section seeks to preserve and protect the natural ecology of Griffith Park. The Section leads weekday evening hikes and schedules regular cleanup events and other volunteer activities as a public service.
The Harwood Lodge Committee maintains the Harwood Lodge, built in 1930 as a memorial to Aurelia S. Harwood, past president of the Sierra Club and Angeles Chapter leader. The lodge is available for special events and for individual Angeles chapter members and guests on "open weekends."
The Hundred Peaks Section organizes hikes to 100 California peaks over 5,000 feet in elevation. The section maintains an updated list of information about these peaks and their access status.
The Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) section enables underserved youth, disabled individuals, and others to visit and develop an appreciation for our natural environment. It works with schools, community groups, and other agencies to create safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences for persons who might not otherwise have them.
The International Community Section (ICS) is currently inactive and is seeking new leaders. It provides newcomers from abroad with a program of activities to familiarize them with our country and the aims of the Sierra Club.
The Keller Peak Ski Hut Committee manages the Keller Peak Ski Hut, built by the Ski Mountaineers in 1938 between Running Springs and Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains. The hut is located at an elevation of 6,800 feet and is available for use by Angeles chapter members and guests.
The Leadership Training Committee trains people who wish to become chapter leaders, as well as offers training in first aid, navigation, rock climbing and snow skills. The committee certifies hike leader ratings and other leadership skills.
The Little Hikers & Junior Explorers Committee conducts a program of outdoor activities for families with children: car camps, day hikes, picnics and skiing. Events provide a unique opportunity for our children to learn about conservation and wilderness protection. All outings are family outings.
The Local Hikes Committee holds local hikes every Wednesday of the year, normally in the San Gabriel Mountains. It accommodates hikers of all abilities.
The Lower Peaks Committee organizes hikes to 85 peaks under 5,000 feet. Many of its peaks are in out-of-the way scenic locales. It maintain a record of list finishers.
The Mule Pack Section conducts mule-assisted camping trips in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California lasting between four and seven days. Because mules carry participants' supplies, they can enjoy the beauty of the Sierra without the burden of a heavy backpack.
The Natural Science Section offers hikes, camping trips, and workshops dedicated to the understanding of the natural sciences—botany, zoology, geology and ecology.
The Nordic Ski Touring Section arranges cross-country ski trips in California ski areas on Nordic skis that allow you to ski uphill and slide across flats.
The Orange County Sierrans Section arranges a variety of activities from hikes and ski trips to movie nights and dances in Orange County.
The River Touring Section sponsors weekend canoe, raft and kayak trips at lakes, rivers and coastal bays. It offers instructional programs in basic skills and water techniques. And it encourages concern for the preservation of our water resources for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations
The San Antonio Ski Hut Committee manages the San Antonio Ski Hut, built by the Ski Mountaineers near Mount Baldy in 1936.
The Santa Monica Mountains Task Force (SMMTF) is an activist committee dedicated to protecting the Santa Monica Mountains, promoting an understanding and awareness of their natural value, and expanding parkland, with one of the most active trail maintenance crews, active most weekends.
The Sierra Peaks Section (SPS) offers a varied schedule of activities in the Sierra Nevadas during the climbing season ranging from introductory trips for beginning climbers and graduates of the Wilderness Travel Course to multi-day backpacks that may require extensive mountaineering skills in rock and snow climbing.
The Sierra Student Coalition is a national community of volunteers, advocates, and grassroots activists who show up when and where it counts.
The Ski Mountaineers Section(SMS) offers a varied schedule of mountaineering ski tours, including day tours, overnight hut and snow-camping trips, and peak climbs, as well as ski training clinics at resorts and in the back country.
Various Trails outings offer the opportunity to repair and maintain trails throughout Southern California, for those who wish to make this important and much needed contribution.
The Wilderness Adventures Section is dedicated to exploring and preserving the outdoors, with trips that range from urban walks and dayhikes in the local mountains to weekend lodge excursions, backpacks, ski and snowshoe outings, and bus trips to far-flung places.
Celebrating its official 30th year in 2020, the Wilderness Travel Course has taught wilderness and backpacking skills to thousands of Southern Californians. Each winter its dedicated instructors teach several hundred students in small groups for ten weeks. These groups remain together for the duration of the class, take four weekend trips to practice skills, and build lasting friendships.
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