| DATES | TRIP TITLE / GOAL (click on title for full trip details) | LOCATION / CONTACT |
| 23-25 Jul 2010 (Fri-Sun) | Homer's Nose (9023'
| sierra nevada
Beth Epstein |
| 23-26 Jul 2010 (Fri-Mon) | McGee Creek
Mt. Baldwin (12,615'), Red Slate (13,123'), possibly Red & White (12,816') | McGee Creek Trailhead, East Side of the Sierras
Lisa Barboza |
| 24-25 Jul 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Mt Julius Caesar
Mt. Julius Caesar (13220') | sierra nevada
Paul Garry |
| 24-26 Jul 2010 (Sat-Mon) | M Ritter, Banner Pk
M. Ritter (13143'), Banner Pk (12945') | sierra nevada
Matthew Hengst |
| 25-31 Jul 2010 (Sun-Sat) | Run the Table - Table Mountain and More
| Shepherd Pass, Eastside
Louise Wholey |
| 31 Jul - 2 Aug 2010 (Sat-Mon) | Mt Keith, Center Pk, Mt Bradley
Mt Keith (13976'), Center Pk (12762'), Mt Bradley (13264') | eastern Sierra Nevada
Dan Richter |
| 1 Aug 2010 (Sun) | Mt Pinos Navigation
Mt. Pinos Navigation | southwestern desert
Robert Myers |
| 6-8 Aug 2010 (Fri-Sun) | Florence Peak, Vandever Mtn
Florence Peak (12432), Vandever Mtn (11947') | sierra nevada
Sandy Lara |
| 6-15 Aug 2010 (Fri-Sun) | 2010 Sierra Challenge
Finger Peaks, Stanton Peak, Blacktop Peak, Volcanic Ridge, White Fang, Feather Peak, Mt. Spencer, Sky Haven, Mt. Cedric Wright, Mt. Morgensen | eastern Sierra Nevada
Bob Burd |
| 7-8 Aug 2010 (Sat-Sun) | North Peak
North Peak (12242') | sierra nevada
Ron Campbell |
| 7-8 Aug 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Matterhorn
Matterhorn (12279') | eastern Sierra Nevada
Joe Speigl |
| 8-19 Aug 2010 (Sun-Thu) | Peak Baggers Special
Ten Peaks In Ten Days! | Sequoia National Park
Louise Wholey |
| 8-19 Aug 2010 (Sun-Thu) | Peak Baggers Special
Ten Peaks In Ten Days! | Sequoia National Park
Louise Wholey |
| 12-15 Aug 2010 (Thu-Sun) | Red and Gray Peaks, Clark Range
Red (11,699') and Gray (11,573') Peaks | Tulomne Meadows, Yosemite
Deborah Benham |
| 14-15 Aug 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Mt Julius Caesar
Mt Julius Caesar (13220') | sierra nevada
Brad Jensen |
| 14-21 Aug 2010 (Sat-Sat) | Evolution area peaks
McGee, Goddard, Huxley, Black Giant, Charybdis, Scylla, McDuffie, etc | sierra nevada
Barbee Tidball |
| 20-22 Aug 2010 (Fri-Sun) | Mt. Sill
Mt. Sill (14,162') | Big Pine, Eastside
Kelly Maas |
| 21-22 Aug 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Whorl Mtn, Matterhorn Pk
Whorl Mtn (12033'), Matterhorn Pk (12264') | sierra nevada
Kathy Rich |
| 21-23 Aug 2010 (Sat-Mon) | Mt. Thompson and Mt. Powell
Mt Thompson (13494), Mt Powell (13356) | eastern Sierra Nevada
Aaron Schuman |
| 21-23 Aug 2010 (Sat-Mon) | Red Slate Mtn
Red Slate Mtn. (13123') | eastern Sierra Nevada
Patty Kline |
| 24-29 Aug 2010 (Tue-Sun) | Ruskin, Marion, Arrow, Pyramid, Striped, etc
Ruskin, Marion, Arrow, Pyramid (S), Striped, etc | sierra nevada
Jeff Dhungana |
| 27-29 Aug 2010 (Fri-Sun) | Mount Huntington
| eastern Sierra Nevada
Keith Martin |
| 28-29 Aug 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Dragon Peak, Mount Gould, Kearsarge Peak
Dragon Peak (12995'), Mount Gould (13005'), Kearsarge Peak (12598') | sierra nevada
Matthew Hengst |
| 28-29 Aug 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Unicorn, Cockscomb, Echo #4
Unicorn Peak (10,880'), Cockscomb (11,065'), Echo Peak #4 (11,100') | Tulomne Meadows, Yosemite
Ron Karpel |
| 28-31 Aug 2010 (Sat-Tue) | Center Basin Trip
Mt. Keith (13,977'), Mt. Bradley (13,289'), and possibly University Peak (13,632') | Independence, East Side
Jesper Schou |
| 4-6 Sep 2010 (Sat-Mon) | Mt Conness Backpack and Climb
Mt. Conness Backpack and Climb | sierra nevada
Bob Draney |
| 4-7 Sep 2010 (Sat-Tue) | Piute, Petit, and Volunteer
Piute (10541'), Petit (10788'), Volunteer (10481') | Twin Lakes, Northern Yosemite
Louise Wholey |
| 10-12 Sep 2010 (Fri-Sun) | Birch, Bolton Brown, The Thumb
Birch (13665'), Bolton Brown (13538'), The Thumb (13388') | sierra nevada
Matthew Hengst |
| 10-12 Sep 2010 (Fri-Sun) | Western Sierra Medley
| sierra nevada
Jerry Keating |
| 11-13 Sep 2010 (Sat-Mon) | Tehipite Dome, Tunemah
Tehipite Dome (7,708') and Tunemah Peak (11,894') | Wishon Reservoir, Rancheria TH
Louise Wholey |
| 17 Sep 2010 (Fri) | White Mountain Peak
White Mountain Peak (14256') | southwestern desert
Robert Myers |
| 17-19 Sep 2010 (Fri-Sun) | Laurel Mtn, Bloody Mtn J
Laurel Mtn (11812'), Bloody Mtn (12552') J | sierra nevada
Matthew Hengst |
| 18-19 Sep 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Glass Mountain Ridge
Glass Mountain Ridge (11140') | southwestern desert
Robert Myers |
| 18-19 Sep 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Mt Jefferson, Arc Dome
Mt Jefferson (11941'), Arc Dome (11773') | southwestern desert
Tina Bowman |
| 22-24 Sep 2010 (Wed-Fri) | Dicks Pk, Mt Tallac, Freel Pk
Dicks Pk (9974'), Mt Tallac (9735), Freel Pk (10881') | northern Sierra Nevada
Tina Bowman |
| 24-25 Sep 2010 (Fri-Sat) | North Guardian Angel, South Guardian Angel
North Guardian Angel (7395'), South Guardian Angel (7140') | southwestern desert
Larry Tidball |
| 25-26 Sep 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Merced Peak
Merced Peak (11,726') | Yosemite National Park
Louise Wholey |
| 25-26 Sep 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Merced Peak
Merced Peak (11,726') | Yosemite National Park
Louise Wholey |
| 26 Sep 2010 (Sun) | Grinnell Ridge Navigation
| LA area
Robert Myers |
| 29 Sep 2010 (Wed) | Workshop Advanced Mountaineering Program - Basic Safety Systems
Workshop Advanced Mountaineering Program (AMP2) - Basic Safety Systems | Pasadena
Dan Richter |
| 1 Oct 2010 (Fri) | Nepal
Gokyo Ri and Kala Patar | Tibet
Warren Storkman |
| 1 Oct 2010 (Fri) | Trek into Tibet
Mt. Kailas | Tibet
Warren Storkman |
| 2 Oct 2010 (Sat) | Advanced Mountaineering Program - Belaying
Advanced Mountaineering Program (AMP2) - Belaying | Stoney Point in Chatsworth
Dan Richter |
| 9 Oct 2010 (Sat) | Advanced Mountaineering Program - Rappelling
Advanced Mountaineering Program (AMP2) - Rappelling | Stoney Point in Chatsworth
Dan Richter |
| 9-12 Oct 2010 (Sat-Tue) | Kern Point and Picket Guard Peak
Kern Point (12730') and Picket Guard Peak (12303') | sierra nevada
Larry Tidball |
| 10 Oct 2010 (Sun) | Porter Peak and Sentinel Peak
Porter Peak (9101') and Sentinel Peak (9634') | southwestern desert
Daryn Dodge |
| 16 Oct 2010 (Sat) | Mt Gould
Mt. Gould (13005') | eastern Sierra Nevada
Tina Bowman |
| 16-17 Oct 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Advanced Mountaineering Program - Rock Climbing Techniques and Anchors
Advanced Mountaineering Program (AMP2) - Rock Climbing Techniques and Anchors | Joshua Tree National Park
Dan Richter |
| 17 Oct 2010 (Sun) | Indian Cove Navigation
| southwestern desert
Robert Myers |
| 23-24 Oct 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Granite Mountain #1, Kelso Peak
Granite Mountain #1 (6762'), Kelso Peak (4746') | southwestern desert
Tina Bowman |
| 30-31 Oct 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Annual Chilifest and Peak Climb
| southwestern desert
Tina Bowman |
| 12-13 Nov 2010 (Fri-Sat) | Mt Ajo, Superstition Mtn
Mt Ajo (4808'), Superstition Mtn (5057') | southwestern desert
Tina Bowman |
| 13-14 Nov 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Indian Cove Navigation
| southwestern desert
Robert Myers |
| 20-21 Nov 2010 (Sat-Sun) | Needle Peak and Manley Peak
Needle Peak (5803') and Manley Peak (7196') | southwestern desert
Dave Perkins |
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2010 Sierra Challenge | jump to trip index
North Peak | jump to trip index
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Peak Baggers Special | jump to trip index
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Evolution area peaks | jump to trip index
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Mount Huntington | jump to trip index
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Dragon Peak, Mount Gould, Kearsarge Peak | jump to trip index
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Center Basin Trip | jump to trip index
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Piute, Petit, and Volunteer | jump to trip index
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Climb prominent, remote granite knob in Mineral King region of Sequoia NP in a three day backpack with shuttle between two trailheads to see a variety of terrain. Friday hike 13 miles, 3500' gain through sequoias on Atwell-Hockett trail to camp between Hockett Meadows and Evelyn Lake. Saturday climb Homer's Nose, 9 miles, 3700' gain (half on return) mostly rough cross country ridge traverse. Sunday hike out on Tar Gap trail, 13 miles, 1000' gain. Send email after July 5 with experience and conditioning, phones and carpool info to Leader.
Join us for this intermediate to strenuous trip up in the eastern Sierra to attempt to climb 3 peaks in three days. This area is of particular geological interest because of the dolomitic rock formations and the large number of hanging roof pendants, as well as the unique wildflower biomes that this geology supports. Day 1: Hike in up McGee Creek 1200 feet, climb Mr. Baldwin, class 2, 3000' gain. (12,615'). Then camp at 9600 feet. Day 2: Move camp 2 miles, 1000 feet. Then climb Red Slate, class 1, 3000' gain, (13,123'). Possibly climb Red & White (12,816'). Then back to camp after a long day. Day 3: Hike out and drive home. You must be in good condition and have experience in class 3 climbing if you want to do all 3 peaks. If you're just interested in seeing some great wildflowers and some very interesting metamorphic rocks, and just want to climb the class 2 peaks, that's fine too. This has been a high snow year. Equipment required: boot crampons, ice axe, helmet, snow camping gear. This trip requires a completed medical form, and signing a liability waiver. If interested, please send your climbing resume to leader.
Date revised to July 24! An intermediate backpack trip suitable for strong WTC students. Saturday pack in via the Pine Creek trail to Honeymoon Lake (5.3 miles, 3000' gain) on trail. Sunday head for Italy Pass and on to the summit of Julius Caesar on class 2 cross-country terrain (6 miles, 2500' round trip), return to camp, and then pack out to the cars. Send recent experience and conditioning, carpool info, and e-mail (preferred) or SASE to Leader.
Join us for an exciting jaunt to the highest peak in the Ritter range. Saturday we'll hike from Agnew Meadows in via the river trail and set up camp in the area of Lake Ediza (7 mi, 1500 ft.) Early Saturday morning we will proceed to climb Ritter via the SE glacier before crossing down into the saddle between Ritter and Banner. Time allowing we will climb Banner before dropping down the saddle and returning to camp (5 mi, 5000 ft.) Sunday hike out. Helmets, ice axe, crampons, and experience with 3rd class rock and mixed climbing required. Medical Form required. Send climbing resume, Sierra Club number, and contact information to Leader.
Backpack over Shepherd Pass and up the Milestone drainage to camp (2 days). Climb Table from the southeast, class 3, move camp to JMT. Climb Cal Tech from the SE, move camp to Bighorn Plateau. Climb Barnard and Trojan via SW slope of Barnard, traverse to Trojan. Climb Tunnabora via Wallace Lake if time and start hiking out. Hike out. If we get ahead of schedule, maybe climb Picket Guard. This is a moderately difficult trip with some challenging class 3 climbing and difficult route-finding on Table. The other peaks are much easier - class 2. Getting over Shepherd Pass may require ice axe and crampons. Mountaineering experience is required, including travel over snow using ice axe and crampons, recent travel at altitude, excellent physical condition are all required. Equipment required: crampons, ice axe, helmet. People need to know how to handle being belayed. This trip requires Sierra Club membership, filling out a medical form,and signing a liability waiver.
Climb three peaks in Center Basin. Expect 18 miles and 11000 feet gain rt. Sat backpack over University Col and climb Center Pk. Sun climb Mt Keith. Mon climb Mt Bradley and pack out. Bear canisters required. Send detailed resume to Leader.
Navigation noodle in Los Padres National Forest for either checkout or practice to satisfy Basic (I/M) or Advanced (E) level navigation requirements. Send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating and rideshare information to Leader.
Moderately strenuous 12 mi rt backpack in Mineral King area of Sequoia NP with climbs of two prominent peaks. Fri backpack 6 mi, 2800' from end of Mineral King road up moderately steep trail to Franklin Lakes and set up camp. Sat climb Florence, 5 mi rt, 2000' gain, with portions of class 2 on talus and scree. Sun break camp and pack to trail junction. Drop backpacks and climb Vandever, 5 mi rt, 2500' on trail, use trail, and talus. Descend to backpacks, pack out. Happy hour both nights. Strong WTC grads welcome. Not suitable for beginners. Email leader with phones, city, recent backpacking experience, recent conditioning, altitude tolerance. $5 permit fee.
The Sierra Challenge is a series of ten consecutive dayhikes to some of the more challenging peaks in the most scenic parts of Sierra Nevada range. They average 15 miles of hiking/climbing, with an average of 5,330ft elevation gain. Not unlike climbing Half Dome, but more off-trail, more technically demanding, and at higher elevation. No camping, no backpacks, no guides. For more details, see: http://www.snwburd.com/bob/challenge/2010/
Gourmet Backpack! Join us for Decadent Wilderness Weekend VIII. Sat backpack 3 mi, 500 ft gain from Saddlebag Lake to Conness Lakes for 5-star dining experience. Sun work off those calories with 1-mi, 1700' gain to North Peak. Depending on group's strength and experience we will take either the 2nd class southwest slope or the 3rd class southeast face. Send e-mail (preferred) or sase with H and W phones, recent conditioning, recent experience on 3rd class rock and your most outrageous culinary ideas to Leader.
Climb a beautiful SPS emblem peak in the eastern Sierra Nevada. From the trailhead at Twin Lakes, ascend about 2500 ft. in 4 miles to camp and happy hour along Horse Creek. Sunday, hike cross country across Horse Pass and ascend the class 2 southeast face of Matterhorn Peak, then pack out. Total statistics are 4500 ft. gain and 16 miles RT. Send contact info and climbing resume to Leader.
Join us for 10 peaks in 10 days starting with a hike on the High Sierra Trail from Crescent Meadow and ending in Mineral King. The targeted peaks are Lion Rock (12,360'), Triple Divide (12,634'), Stewart (12,220'), Eagle Scout (12,000'), Red Kaweah (13,720'), Mt. Kaweah (13,802'), Lippincott (12,265'), Eisen (12,160'), Sawtooth (12,343'), and Needham (12,520'). Peaks are class 2 - 3.
Join us for 10 peaks in 10 days starting with a hike on the High Sierra Trail from Crescent Meadow and ending in Mineral King. The targeted peaks are Lion Rock (12,360'), Triple Divide (12,634'), Stewart (12,220'), Eagle Scout (12,000'), Red Kaweah (13,720'), Mt. Kaweah (13,802'), Lippincott (12,265'), Eisen (12,160'), Sawtooth (12,343'), and Needham (12,520'). Peaks are class 2 - 3.
Starting at Mono Meadows trailhead, we'll venture forth to the Clark Range to climb two peaks that sit right next to each other. So, put on your leisure suits and get ready for a John Muir saunter through some of the most scenic wilderness of our beloved Yosemite. Permit for 5. This is an official Sierra Club trip.
Sat backpack from Pine Creek trailhead to Honeymoon Lake (5.5 mi., 3200' gain). Sun off trail to Italy Pass and class 2 to the summit (6 mi., 2500' round trip), then pack out. Send contact info and resume to Leader.
McGee, Goddard, Huxley, Black Giant, Charybdis, Scylla, McDuffie, etc. Week long peak bagging in the Evolution region. Estimated trip statistics - 45 miles and about 15000 feet of elevation gain. Approach may involve backpack over rough trail-less pass. Climbs include 3rd class. Send SASE, climbing resume, $5 permit fee to Leader.
Mt. Sill: One guide book quotes Walter Starr, Jr as having written ". . . it can be said to be the [ultimate] of all Sierra peaks in the extent and quality of the views it offers." It's also part of the main Palisades massif, overlooking the largest glacier in the Sierra. I'll lead a crack team of qualified adventurers up the North Fork of Big Pine Creek, across this glacier and up the North Couloir route. The difficult section isn't long, but participants must be solid on class 3 and must have some ice axe and crampon experience. A rope will be used. If you think you have what it takes, send me your resume. Map: Tom Harrison Kings Canyon High Country, or North Palisade & Split Mtn USGS 7.5 min.
Climb peaks in northern Yosemite - great views. Meet Mono Village trailhead, backpack to camp at Horse Creek Pass, 3.5mi, 3500' gain. Sat pm climb cl2 Matterhorn Pk, 1.5mi rt, 1700' from camp. Sun climb cl3 Whorl Mtn (3.5mi rt, 1400'), return to camp, backpack out to cars and home. Restricted to SC members only. Comfort and experience on cl3 rock is required. Send email with SC #, medical form and resume detailing experience, conditioning, rideshare info to Leader.
We'll enter the John Muir Wilderness at Lake Sabrina (above the town of Bishop), and hike on-and-off trail past rockbound lake basins to our camp at Sunset Lake, below the stunning cliff face of Mt Powell. We'll trek up to the saddle between our two peaks, and then climb them from the gentler southwest and southeast sides. From the summit, we'll enjoy spectacular views of the north faces of the Palisades. We'll camp a second night at Sunset Lake and hike back out the way we entered.
SPS Intro trip geared to WTC students and prospective SPSers. Relaxed, causal, and enjoyable. Sat backpack up McGee Creek to McGee Lakes at 11040', 7 mi, 2900' gain. Sun climb class 1 mountaineers peak, 8 mi rt, 2200' gain, considerable cross country. Mon hike out. Legendary community happy hour Sat and Sun eve. Send sase with $5.00 permit fee, recent conditioning and high altitude experience, H, W and Cell phones, ride share info to Leader.
Date changed to Aug 24! If your idea of fun is remote Sierra summits, reliving mountaineering history, and grunting up burly passes, you're invited to the Taboose Pass peakbagging fiesta! Must have excellent conditioning, comfort on class 3 rock, and positive vibes. This is a restricted outing open to Sierra Club members with appropriate experience. Please send climbing resume, SC#, and completed Medical Form via email/sase to Leader.
Enjoy the Sierra wilderness at its best on this high elevation backpack/peak climb in the beautiful John Muir Wilderness. Drive up on your own Thu. Aug 26 and camp on your own near Rock Creek. Meet early Fri. a.m. at the Rock Creek Trailhead and backpack 8 miles, 3000' gain to camp in Pioneer Basin. Sat . climb Mt. Huntington, 2 miles, 1800' gain. Sun. backpack out to trailhead and drive home. Limited to 6 participants. Send $35 reservation fee (Wilderness Adventures: refundable at the trailhead) and separate check with $10 permit fee (non-refundable) with address, phone, conditioning info, recent hiking experience, email and one SASE (2 SASEs if no email) to Leader.
Join us for a jovial two day, three peak assault out of Onion Valley. We'll pack in early Saturday to our lakeside camp (2.5 miles, 2000') and bag Dragon and Gould via a loop involving some adventurous 3rd class (6 miles, 3000') before returning to camp for a well deserved happy hour. Sunday wake up early and join us for a parting shot at Kearsarge Peak (2 miles, 2400') before returning to camp and packing out. Helmets and experience with exposed 3rd class rock required. Medical Form required. Send climbing resume, Sierra Club number, and contact information to Leader.
Driving through Tuolomne Meadows one cannot but admire the surrounding peaks. Yet we are often too rushed to reach mountains in faraway places. The time we will stop and enjoy the ones nearby. To add to our fun, we have chosen peaks that require a bit of technical climbing. To be able to use ropes and climb as a group, the technical section is limited to one short pitch of class 4 or so. Participants must have previous mountaineering experience, must have experience with rock route of at least class 3, be experienced in tying in and giving top rope belay, and be in excellent physical condition. Not for beginners!! This is an official Sierra Club trip. You have to be a Sierra Club member. You must include your Sierra Club number with your application to be considered.
Day 1: Start at Onion Valley, go over Kearsage Pass, head south on the John Muir Trail, camp near Golden Bear Lake - 14 miles. Days 2 and 3: Climb Keith and Bradley. Day 4: Pack up and return to the trailhead. We may throw in University for good measure, depending on time, weather, and the desires of the participants and whims of the leader. The trek to Center Basin is quite long, but the trip should be easy from a technical point of view.
Leaving Saturday morning from Tuolumne Meadows, hike 5 miles, gaining 1200 ft to Young Lakes. Sunday will be spent climbing Mt. Conness from its southern flank. The route involves cross-country and some class 2 scrambling. (7 miles round trip, 3000 ft gain). Return to Young Lakes for happy hour and spending the night. Monday, group will pack out.
This is a "fast and light" style trip designed to cover many miles per day. The plan is: Day 1: Hike to Seavey Pass from Twin Lakes; 15.2 mi, 2000' climbing; Day 2: Climb Volunteer and Petit from camp, 15.5 mi, 3600' climbing; Day 3: Climb Piute, hike to Peeler Lake, 14.4 mi, 5400' climbing; Day 4: Hike out, 8 mi. A trip report describing the route and climbing is available in the October 2008 Scree. Strong and fast backpacking skills plus recent mountaineering experience required.
Join us for an exciting weekend of 3rd class in the southern Palisades. Friday we'll hike in to Birch Lake (6 mi, 4500') then Saturday we'll do a loop involving Birch, Bolton Brown, and The Thumb before returning to camp (8 mi, 6000'). Sunday hike out (6 mi, 300'). Helmets and experience with exposed 3rd class rock required. Medical Form required. Send climbing resume, Sierra Club number, and contact information to Leader.
Leisurely paced day hikes to 3 easy, unlisted peaks in Sierra Nat'l Forest. Car camp on shore of Shaver Lk. Old-timers series trip celebrating SPS's 55th anniversary - renewing acquaintances w/ longtime climbers and welcoming newcomers. Extended happy hours. Camp Fri - Sat nights USFS's Dorabelle CG. Two separate climbs Sat above Huntington Lake. First, Chinese Pk (8709'), 6 mi rt on service road, use trails, 1300' gain. Then, for the ambitious, Bear Butte (8598'), up to 5 miles rt on logging road, far less with 4WD, then short 600' xc scramble up a semi-exploratory route. Sun, forest road start followed by very short exploratory scramble up Ely Mtn. (6886'), 800' max gain. Send sase w/ H and W phones, e-mail address (sase not needed if e-mail app) to Asst Ldr/Reservationist.
Hike through the lovely forests of the southern parts of Sierra National Forest through Crown Valley to Tehipite Dome. We plan to climb the dome and return to camp below Kettle Dome the first day, covering about 20 miles. The second day is a 20-mile day hike into the NP through Blue Canyon to climb Tunemah and return to camp. The last day hike out, about 15 miles. Participants should be extremely well-conditioned for long light-weight backpacking and long multiple-day hikes.
Join us on this hike to the third highest peak in California and highest desert peak in the United States. We will start at the locked gate to the Barcroft Station and our hike will entail15 miles round trip, 2600' elevation gain. Reaching the trailhead requires a long dirt road drive through the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. If time permits, we may climb Mount Barcroft (13040') on the way back to the trailhead. Send email (preferred) or sase, with contact info and recent conditioning to Leader.
Join us for a moderate jaunt up two peaks via the scenic Convict Canyon. Friday hike in (7mi, 3300') to set up camp near Lake Genevieve. Saturday climb Laurel and Bloody (8.6mi, 4700') before returning to camp for the traditional happy hour. Pack out the next morning. Bring a fishing pole to take advantage of evening fishing opportunities. Send recent experience, conditioning, and carpool info to Leader.
This outstanding DPS peak dominates the Upper Owens River Basin. This highpoint of the Benton Range is considered a volcanic peak and has outstanding views of the Sierras, Mono Lake, and the White Mountains. This is an easy paced WTC experience trip with plenty of time to explore and practice navigation. 6 miles round trip, 1900' of gain (less than 200' gain to camp). Send email (preferred) or sase, with contact info and recent conditioning to Leader.
Join us for two day hikes of these Nevada peaks and lots of dirt road driving (2WD probably ok). Saturday Jefferson 8 miles, 3200' gain from 2WD parking spot. We may stop at the Berlin Icthyosaur State Park on our way in to Columbine campground for Saturday night. Sunday Arc Dome 12 miles, 4600' gain. Send e-mail or sase with conditioning to Leader.
Join us Wednesday for an easy backpack (4 mi, 1600') to Gilmore Lk, set up camp, and climb Dicks Pk (5.5 mi rt, 1600'). Thursday climb Tallac (3.6 rt, 1400') and backpack out. We'll car camp at the Armstrong Pass trailhead before a dayhike on Friday to Freel via Armstrong Pass (10 mi rt, 2800'). Email or send sase to Leader.
Two challenging dayhikes in Zion Nat Park. Fri climb North G. Angel 6 miles round trip, 800' elevation gain . Saturday climb South Guardian Angel via cross canyon route 9-10 miles round trip just under 4000' total elevation gain. Participants must be experienced on 4th class rock climbing and comfortable rappelling; harnesses and helmets needed. Send SASE or e-mail with climbing experience and Sierra Club membership number to Leader.
Backpack from Sky Ranch Road to Upper Ottoway Lake via Chiquito and Merced Passes. This route takes us about 15 miles to camp through the southernmost regions of Yosemite National Park. Sunday climb Merced Peak (class 2) and hike out.
Backpack from Sky Ranch Road to Upper Ottoway Lake via Chiquito and Merced Passes. This route takes us about 15 miles to camp through the southernmost regions of Yosemite National Park. Sunday climb Merced Peak (class 2) and hike out.
Navigation Noodle in San Bernardino National Forest for either checkout or practice to satisfy Basic (I/M) or Advanced (E) level navigation requirements. Send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating nad rideshare information to Leader.
First of 4 climbing workshops open to Sierra Club members with prior roped climbing experience. Today's indoor evening workshop of 4 hours reviewing ropes, knots, harnesses, helmets, and basic climbing gear will take place in Pasadena. Based on Ch. 9 of Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills, 7th ed. As space is limited priority will be given to participants who commit to all four workshops. Send sase or e-mail with SC#, resume, phones to Leader.
Climb both Gokyo Ri and Kala Patar. 19-day camping trek, $1600.00 For more details, contact Warren Storkman.
Trek into Tibet including around Mt.Kailas - 18-day trek. For more details, email or phone.
2nd of 4 climbing workshops open to Sierra Club members with prior roped climbing experience. Today at Stoney Point in Chatsworth, focus is on belaying and principles of anchor building. Based on Ch. 10 of Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills, 7th ed. As space is limited priority will be given to participants who commit to all four workshops. Send sase or e-mail with SC#, resume, phones to Leader.
3rd of 4 climbing workshops open to Sierra Club members with prior roped climbing experience. Today at Stoney Point in Chatsworth, focus is on rappelling. Based on Ch. 11 of Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills, 7th ed. As space is limited priority will be given to participants who commit to all four workshops. Send sase or e-mail with SC#, resume, phones to Leader.
Day 1: back pack over Shepherd Pass 10 miles 6600' gain. Day 2: descend to Kern River and then climb Picket Guard. Day 3: climb Kern Pt, and start backpack out. Day 4: over Shepherd Pass and out. Strenuous hike with well conditioned climbers, some 3rd class. Send SASE with resume with $5 permit fee to Leader.
Meet Saturday late afternoon in Ballarat to consolidate in 4WD vehicles for drive up Pleasant Valley Canyon to camp near base of Porter. Early Sunday climb Porter, continue following ridge to Sentinel, and then retrace route back to camp for drive home, 11 miles, 5500' gain round trip. Be prepared for a rather long day and lots of gain. Send e-mail (preferred) or sase with contact information and recent conditioning to Leader.
Join in the celebration of Corrine Livingston's SPS list finish with a climb of Gould from Keasarge Pass, or simply enjoy fall colors and a hike to the pass or the lakes below. Party to follow at Corrine's home in Independence. Send your hike/climb preference to Leader.
4th of 4 climbing workshops open to Sierra Club members with prior roped climbing experience. This weekend completes the series of AMP workshops at Joshua Tree National Park and focuses on climbing and anchors. Based on Chaps. 12 and 13 of Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills, 7th ed. As space is limited priority will be given to participants who commit to all four workshops. Send sase or e-mail with SC#, resume, phones to Leader.
Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National Park to satisfy the Basic (I/M) level navigation requirements. Send email/sase, contact information, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating and rideshare information to Leader.
Climb Granite Sat (6.5 miles, 2900' gain) in San Bernardino Co. Fine car camp. Sunday explore unlisted Kelso Peak (6 miles, 1100' gain) and Kelso sand dunes, among the highest in the country. Send Sierra Club membership number, climbing resume by email or sase to Leader.
Save the date for the annual DPS chili cook-off and nearby peak climb. Details will follow in the Desert Sage and on the DPS Web Site.
Join us for one or both class 2 peaks. Friday hike up Ajo in Organ Pipe Natl Mon (7.5 miles, 2600' gain); Saturday climb Superstition and see petroglyphs, maybe big horn sheep (6.5 miles, 3000' gain). Send e-sase or sase with conditioning to Leader.
Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National Park to satisfy the Basic (I/M) level navigation requirements. Sat for practice, skills refresher, altimeter, homework, campfire. Sun checkout. Send email/sase, contact info, navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader rating and rideshare information to Leader.
We'll try again for these two peaks-rain in February closed access roads to the eastern approach which we had planned, so we had to cancel the previously scheduled trip. Needle is 2900 feet of gain and 7 miles; Manley is 2800' of gain and 6 miles. We still plan to take the eastern approach rather than going in over Goler Wash, but 4WD will still be necessary in some spots. Saturday night enjoy a DPS potluck. Send email or SASE to Assistant.
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