| DATES | TRIP TITLE / GOAL (click on title for full trip details) | LOCATION / CONTACT |
| 20-21 Apr 2013 (Sat-Sun) | Jacumba Mountain and Sombrero Peak
Jacumba Mountain (4512') and Sombrero Peak (4229') | southwestern desert
Mat Kelliher |
| 11-12 May 2013 (Sat-Sun) | Virgin Peak and, Potosi Mountain
Virgin Peak (8071+') and, Potosi Mountain (8514') | southwestern desert
Mat Kelliher |
| 18-19 May 2013 (Sat-Sun) | Hayford Peak, Mount Stirling
Hayford Peak (9912'), Mount Stirling (8218') | southwestern desert
Paul Garry |
| 25-27 May 2013 (Sat-Mon) | Mt Dade
Mt Dade (13600') | sierra nevada
Sandy Lara |
| 1-2 Jun 2013 (Sat-Sun) | Arc Dome, Mount Jefferson
Arc Dome (11773'), Mount Jefferson (11941') | southwestern desert
Paul Garry |
| 7-8 Jun 2013 (Fri-Sat) | Mount Jefferson, Arc Dome
Mount Jefferson (11941'), Arc Dome (11773') | southwestern desert
Matthew Hengst |
| 8 Jun 2013 (Sat) | Lone Pine Pk
Lone Pine Pk (12944') | sierra nevada
Gary Schenk |
| 15 Jun 2013 (Sat) | Indian Peak, Headley Peak, East Headley Peak, Mount Hogue
Indian Peak (11297'), Headley Peak (12676'), East Headley Peak (12751'), Mount Hogue (12751') | southwestern desert
Paul Garry |
| 15-16 Jun 2013 (Sat-Sun) | Charleston Peak, Mummy Mountain
Charleston Peak (11915'), Mummy Mountain (11528') | southwestern desert
Tina Bowman |
| 21-23 Jun 2013 (Fri-Sun) | Southern Sierra Sojourn
| sierra nevada
Larry Tidball |
| 29 Jun - 7 Jul 2013 (Sat-Sun) | North and South Kaweah
Black Kaweah (13720), Red Kaweah (13720), Mt Eisen (12160), Mt Lippincott (12265), Mt Stewart (12220), Eagle Scout Peak (12000) | western Sierra Nevada
Aaron Schuman |
| 12-14 Jul 2013 (Fri-Sun) | Matterhorn Pk, Whorl Mtn, Twin Pks
Matterhorn Pk (12279'), Whorl Mtn (12033'), Twin Pks (12323') | sierra nevada
David Chapman |
| 20-21 Jul 2013 (Sat-Sun) | Spanish Mtn, Three Sisters
Spanish Mtn (10051'), Three Sisters (10612') | sierra nevada
Tina Bowman |
| 26-28 Jul 2013 (Fri-Sun) | Split Mtn, Mt Prater, Mt Bolton Brown, Mt Tinemaha
Split Mtn (14042'), Mt Prater (13471'), Mt Bolton Brown (13491'), Mt Tinemaha (12520') | sierra nevada
Neal Robbins |
| 8-11 Aug 2013 (Thu-Sun) | Mt Clarence King, Mt Gardiner and Mt Cotter
Mt. Clarence King (12907'), Mt Gardiner (12907') and Mt Cotter (12713') | sierra nevada
Jack Keifer |
| 10 Aug 2013 (Sat) | Boundary Peak, Montgomery Peak
Boundary Peak (13140'), Montgomery Peak (13441') | southwestern desert
Mat Kelliher |
| 16-18 Aug 2013 (Fri-Sun) | Mt Rixford, Mt Gould
Mt. Rixford (12887), Mt. Gould (13005') | sierra nevada
Edd Ruskowitz |
| 21-25 Aug 2013 (Wed-Sun) | Mt Kaweah, Black Kaweah, Red Kaweah, Grey Kaweah
Mt Kaweah (13802'), Black Kaweah (13680'), Red Kaweah (12713'), Grey Kaweah (13680') | sierra nevada
Neal Robbins |
| 23-25 Aug 2013 (Fri-Sun) | Mount Clark, Gray Peak
Mount Clark (11522'), Gray Peak (11573') | sierra nevada
Mat Kelliher |
| 23-26 Aug 2013 (Fri-Mon) | Mt Pinchot, Mt Prater
Mt Pinchot (13494'), Mt Prater (13471') | sierra nevada
Gary Schenk |
| 21-22 Sep 2013 (Sat-Sun) | Moses Mtn, N Maggie Mtn
Moses Mtn (9331'), N Maggie Mtn (10234') | sierra nevada
Neal Robbins |
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Jacumba Mountain and Sombrero Peak | jump to trip index
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Virgin Peak and, Potosi Mountain | jump to trip index
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Hayford Peak, Mount Stirling | jump to trip index
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Sandy Lara, or
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Arc Dome, Mount Jefferson | jump to trip index
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Mount Jefferson, Arc Dome | jump to trip index
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Indian Peak, Headley Peak, East Headley Peak, Mount Hogue | jump to trip index
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Charleston Peak, Mummy Mountain | jump to trip index
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Southern Sierra Sojourn | jump to trip index
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North and South Kaweah | jump to trip index
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Split Mtn, Mt Prater, Mt Bolton Brown, Mt Tinemaha | jump to trip index
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Boundary Peak, Montgomery Peak | jump to trip index
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Mount Clark, Gray Peak | jump to trip index
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Moses Mtn, N Maggie Mtn | jump to trip index
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Join us on one or both days of this rugged, spring-weekend mission into the southern Anza Borrego Desert to bag two steep, rocky, thorny, and brushy peaks near Ocotillo, CA. Saturday we'll hike 5 miles round trip with 2500' of gain to Jacumba Peak via Mortero Palms, and then drive over to the mouth of Bow Willow Canyon where we'll enjoy a festive DPS potluck/car camp. Sunday we'll drive up into the South Fork of Indian Valley, park, and then gain 2100' over a 1.5 mile (3 miles RT) hike up the northern ridge of Sombrero Peak. High clearance 4WD recommended. Email Mat Kelliher with recent conditioning and experience for trip status and details.
Join us on one or both days of this strenuous late spring venture into Nevada to bag these two peaks known for their spectacular summit views. Saturday we'll summit Virgin Peak, south of Mesquite, by ascending its steep, rocky, and brushy southern ridge for a total of at least 6 round trip miles and 3000' of gain, followed by a traditional DPS potluck/car camp. Sunday we'll head up into the Spring Mountains, west of Las Vegas, park near Potosi Spring, and ascend the steep, rocky, and sometimes brushy western ridge to the summit of Potosi Mountain for a day's total of 6 miles round trip and 3000' of gain. High clearance 4WD advised. Email Mat Kelliher with recent conditioning and experience for trip status and details.
Join us for these two Nevada peaks north of Las Vegas. Saturday - Hayford Peak, 4100' gain in 15 miles round trip. Camp in area Saturday night. Sunday we will caravan north and climb Mount Stirling, 2200' gain, 4 miles round trip. Send contact and rideshare information to Leader.
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 Leader.
Join us for two day hikes of these Nevada peaks and lots of dirt road driving. Saturday climb Arc Dome, 12 miles, 4600' gain. We will camp at Columbine campground on Saturday night and have a potluck dinner. Sunday climb Jefferson 4 miles, 2400' gain from 4WD parking spot. Send e-mail with conditioning and carpool availability to Leader.
Did you miss the June 1st - 2nd climb of Jefferson and Arc Dome? Then join The Mat(t)s on a long desert haul out to Nevada to grab this ever popular pair of listed peaks which include the high point of the Toiyabe Range. After a grueling drive out Friday we'll leap out of our sleeping bags to hike Arc Dome (11 miles, 4600') and then retire to the allegedly heavenly Columbine Campground for a rollicking Saturday night happy hour. Sunday morning after a shorter hike to Jefferson (4 miles, 2400') (plus some bonus bumps) we'll return home after a post trip Mexican food stop in Bishop. Send email or SASE with conditioning and experience to Leader.
A strenuous day hike and 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 Leader.
Very strenuous day hike of several seldom-visited, non-sierra 10000 foot peaks in the White Mountains. We will start from Indian Creek Canyon on the east side of the White Mountains (4WD required), hike cross country to the crest of the Whites to claim Headley and East Headley before dropping down the west side of the crest 1800' and back up 500' to bag Indian Peak. On the return from Indian Peak we will regain those 1800 feet and take a 3 mile side trip to the summit of Mt Hogue. Totals for the day are 16.5 miles and 9000' of gain, all cross country. Send email (preferred) or SASE with conditioning and experience to Leader.
Join us for these two fine peaks outside Las Vegas. Saturday, ascend Charleston via the South Loop trail (18 miles, 4300' gain). Sunday, we'll climb climb Mummy, approaching via the North Loop trail (10 miles, 3750' gain). Send recent conditioning and altitude experience to Leader.
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. Send sase with H and W phones and e-mail address (sase not needed for those supplying e-mail addresses) to Reservationist.
Deep in the northern backcountry of Sequoia National Park, arise the tremendous heights of the Great Western Divide and its monumental spur, the Kaweah Peaks Ridge. We will spend one and one-half days backpacking from Mineral King into Big Arroyo via Timber Gap and Black Rock Pass. At Big Arroyo, we have five days to explore the rugged high country, including an attempt on the daunting Black Kaweah, before making the long hike out.
Friday backpack 5.5 miles, 3700' gain to camp near Horse Creek Pass. Friday afternoon climb Matterhorn Pk, 2 mile and 1600'. Saturday climb 3rd class Whorl Mtn via southeast chute, 4.5 miles and 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 and 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 Leader.
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 Leader.
Come join us in climbing a classic Emblem peak and one of California's 14'ers. Friday backpack to Red Lake, 5 miles and 4100' gain. Saturday climb a semi- loop of Split Mtn, Mt Prater and Mt Bolton Brown, 7.5 miles and 5700'. Sunday climb Tinemaha, 2.5 miles and 1900' and then pack out 5 miles. Totals for the outing are 20 miles and 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 Leader.
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 and Glenn Passes to camp in Sixty Lakes Basin, 12 miles and 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 and 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 Leader.
Join us on this very strenuous hike to summit a couple of spectacular peaks high up in the White Mountains north of Bishop, CA. The first peak is the high point of Nevada; from there we'll cross the state line into California along a steep and rocky ridge to a peak high above all other DPS Emblem Peaks. Expect 12 miles round trip and 5500' gain. Comfort hiking up very steep, loose, and rocky terrain at high elevation is essential. Contact leader with recent conditioning and experience, including high altitude experience and vehicle/rideshare information, for trip status and details.
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 Leader.
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 and Grey Kaweahs. On Wednesday we'll backpack from Mineral King over 3rd class Glacier and Hands and Knees passes, descend to the Big Arroyo and then climb to a basecamp lake at 11K', 13 miles and 6600'/3500' gain and Loss. Over the next 3 days we'll climb Mt Kaweah, Black Kaweah, Red Kaweah and Grey Kaweah and possibly other area peaks as time allows before packing out on Sunday. Totals for the outing are 38 miles and 18600' 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 Leader.
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 1200' and then gaining 1700' 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 arete, 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 4450' gain for the day (6.5 miles and 3600' 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.
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 Leader.
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 and 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 and carpool info to Leader.
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