Featured Events
Explore and Hike with the Angeles Chapter
Featured Events below highlight our Travel Adventures. We will be adding more Adventures, plus Featured Outings and Activities to this page as we begin to reopen in-person gatherings. Please note that proceeds for these Featured Events are also important fundraisers which provide vital support for the work of the Angeles Chapter.
Our schedule often includes trips to the mountains, canyonlands and jungles of Asia, Europe, and North America, as well as our most local back yards, but no matter where we are, we never forget the Sierra Club's mission: to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet. Why not join us on an adventure of a lifetime and find out for yourself? Peruse the full Schedule of Activities for more events which we'll be adding to in coming months.
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Travel Adventures
Travel Adventures offer an unparalleled opportunity to visit special places throughout the world, with domestic and international trips longer than a week to prized destinations, and are led by our most experienced volunteer leaders. Please note that proceeds for these Travel Adventures are important fundraisers which providing vital support for the work of the Angeles Chapter For more adventures, go to the full Schedule of Activities.
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May 5 - 19, 2024Sponsored by:Angeles Chapter, Crescenta Valley GroupSee vibrant Morocco & experience the culture, nature, and sights. We will walk through the old narrow streets of Marrakech’s Medina, Ait Ben Haddou's kasbah, and drive the Thousand Kasbah road visiting a few kasbahs on our way to the Dades Gorge. Hike in the Todra Gorge if you want. and go to the Moroccan desert and meet a Berber family. Along the way, we'll go to Azrou (looking for Barbary macaques), Fez, the Roman archaeological city of Volubilis and Casablanca.
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October 27 - November 11, 2024Sponsored by:Angeles Chapter, Crescenta Valley GroupJoin us for a 14-day non-traditional adventure to see the wildlife & culture of Nepal. This takes the best of our previous trips and we have added a lot more sights. The 14-day trip encompasses observing wildlife in Nepal's premier national park, seeing the highest mountains in the world, experience the culture and history of Nepal and the wildlife visiting many UNESCO World Heritage Sites or nominated Sites. You will also learn about the religion and culture of the Nepalese.
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November 9 - 24, 2024Sponsored by:Crescenta Valley GroupJoin us for a 11 day, 10 night tour of the mysterious Kingdom of Bhutan. Get an in-depth tour learning about the culture, meeting some Bhutanese families, seeing beautiful and historic buildings and religious temples, beautiful mountain and countryside scenery on this small tour of Bhutan. A visit to Bhutan is like stepping back in time. We are traveling in November which is one of the best times for photography and viewing the dramatic scenery.
See two different festivals, with traditional dance, song, and music in Bhutan; lots of Bhutanese in traditional costume and playing traditional instruments; many of Bhutan’s UNESCO nominated world heritage sites; dramatic views of the Bhutanese Himalayas and other mountain areas; learn about such Bhutanese arts as weaving, painting, sculpting, carving, and more in our visits to the Fine Arts School.
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March 23 - April 6, 2025Sponsored by:Angeles Chapter, Backpacking CommitteeJoin us on a wide-ranging, two-week adventure in Sri Lanka. It is a shining gem of a destination in the Indian Ocean, and is rich in culture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, wildlife, birds, and stunning beaches. It offers world-class shopping for clothes, gems, and art, and its unique and delicious cuisine is rich in fresh seafood and vegetables.
See Sri Lank's North Central Heritage Cities, home to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave Temple, and Kandy (including Temple of the Tooth, another world heritage site), which are rich in ancient architecture and religious monuments. A visit to a typical village to meet local families, and a lunch at a women's cooperative. ;In Kandy, we plan to visit the national botanical gardens. Visit a spice market, a gem museum.
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June 7 - 22, 2025Sponsored by:Angeles Chapter, Crescenta Valley GroupJoin us for a 14 day non-traditional adventure to see the wildlife, history and culture of Mongolia
This is a trip to Central Mongolia and the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, the land of open space. This trip visits Hustai Nuruu National Park where you will see the Mongolian wild horse ( Przewalski's horse)and other animals such as wild gazelles, wild mountain sheep, deer, and birds.We will visit Karakorum, the capital from Genghis Khan times.
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August 23 - 31, 2025Sponsored by:Angeles Chapter, Crescenta Valley GroupJoin us for the grand tour of 4 National Parks in the Canadian Rockies. Jasper and Banff National Parks are the largest of Canada's Rocky Mountain Parks.
Great opportunities for wildlife viewing with the spectacular mountains, glacial lakes, and glaciers. Visit the Columbia Icefield, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Medicine Lake, Emerald Lake, and many more. Visit Johnston Canyon Falls, Sunwapta Falls, Athabasca Falls, Takakkaw Falls, and more in the Yoho Valley. Boat ride on Maligne Lake to see Spirit Island. See moose, elk, bears, big horn sheep, and many more animals found in the parks.
Fred Dong
Featured Events
Featured Events are usually closer to home: outings, open house events, lectures, fundraising nights, and other special events with a fundraising component. Come join our volunteer communities as we explore, enjoy, and protect the planet. The proceeds of these activities directly support the work of the hosting Sectional Group or entity. For more trips, go to the full Schedule of Activities.
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October 5 - 6, 2024Sponsored by:Angeles Chapter, Orange County Sierrans SectionAs we all know, Sierra Club Huts and Lodges have been shut down for nearly 3 years and are in critical need of funds to operate the Lodge. Funds from this event go to support Harwood Lodge.
Enjoy clear mountain air, hiking, music, relaxation, blue skies and beautiful mountain views and celebrate the beginning of Fall at Harwood Lodge. Musicians bring your instruments. Newcomers welcome.Donna Specht -
17 October 2024Sponsored by:Angeles Chapter, Wilderness Adventures SectionModerately paced 5 mile, approx. 500' elevation gain from Scorpion Anchorage to Potato Harbor offering spectacular coastal views. Visit the historic ranch dating to the late 1800's. Meet 8:00am at the Island Packers terminal in Ventura Harbor. Each participant is responsible for purchasing their own tickets and the round trip price for seniors is $61 and adults is $66.
See trip details for what else you need(like a ticket) before starting off.
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19 October 2024Sponsored by:Orange County Group, Inner City Outings Committee, Orange County Sierra SinglesDiscover history, culture, architecture, shops, and more! We will walk 5 miles on mostly flat terrain (but it includes stairs).
The hike begins and ends at LA Union Station. Meet at 10:45 am outside the main (west) entrance of Union Station [800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012] in the paved palm-tree-lined area.
This event is an Angeles Chapter (Orange and Los Angeles Counties) Conservation fundraiser. 100% of your donation supports local work.
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December 6 - 8, 2024Sponsored by:Angeles Chapter, Hundred Peaks SectionThis year the Hundred Peaks Section will be holding its 2024 Holiday Hoopla over the weekend of December 6-8. We've reserved a group campsite for both Friday and Saturday nights (Dec 6 and 7) at Joshua Tree Lake, RV and Campground located nearby Joshua Tree National Park. After spending the day bagging peaks on one of the several outings that will be available, Saturday night we'll all meet up at the campground to celebrate the Holiday Season HPS style with a big potluck happy hour about 6 pm.
Sharon Moore
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