Jan-Mar 2016

January-March 2016
Thanksgiving 2015 at the Grand Canyon
Wilderness Adventures Section Bus Trip
By Keith Martin
When a complicated out-of-state outing is completed
without a major glitch, participants don’t know the complex and intricate planning that went into putting it all
together. The organizers are just happy that it ends successfully and fun is had by all. Our Thanksgiving weekend trip
to the Grand Canyon presented many of the challenges that
can be anticipated when planning a four day bus outing.
The original organizer, Jason Lynch, made perfect plans
for this National Park outing but then had to withdraw due
to personal obligations. There were several others changes
of leaders until the
final team was put
together. Despite this,
the very successful
trip ended with a
healthy waiting list
and a great group of
enthusiastic participants.
Here is how the
outing went. At 4:00
am, Thanksgiving
morning, the bus and
participants gathered
at the parking lot at
the Claremont School
of Theology. Once
again, the school had
graciously allowed us Grand Canyon rim hikers
to use their parking
lot over the Thanksgiving weekend. We planned an early
start to maximize our time at the South Rim on Thanksgiving day and to allow us to get earlier reservations at the El
Tovar and other South Rim restaurants for Thanksgiving
Dinner. We all slept on the bus until we arrived at the state
line and then made it to the South Rim in time for a late
lunch. The weather was clear and cold and the sunset, with
broken clouds, was spectacular.
Friday dawned cold (in the teens) with a few clouds.
Leaders Jane and Andrea took a portion of the participants
and hiked along the Trail of Time and the Rim Trails to the
Pipe Creek overlook. As the weather was deteriorating and
it was beginning to snow, they returned to the new visitor
center and enjoyed the many displays as well as the movie
“The Grand Canyon, A Journey of Wonder” at the visitor
center theater.
Beth and I took a group of more experienced hikers
down the Grand View trail to Horseshoe Mesa. As we were
gathering at Grand View Point, there was some anxiety
as to whether the trail might be too icy to hike down. We
spoke to a group of backpackers finishing their hike up
from the Mesa and they gave us valuable information that
we could safely hike the trail. We descended with confidence and were soon out of the icy portions and onto dry
trail. As we descended, we were treated to an ever changing vista of the canyon. In addition, shifting clouds provided a rare display of striking lighting. Canyon walls alternated between brilliant sunlight and then subdued shadow.
By lunch time we were down to the mesa. We found a
lunch spot adjacent to
the historic masonry
mine building. As we
began to pull our food
out of our backpacks,
we were treated to the
sight of solitary, fluffy,
snowflakes drifting
slowly by us to the
ground. Being mostly
a group of experienced
hikers, we soon had
our warm clothing and
rain gear out of our
packs. This was just in
time, as the few solitary snowflakes were
soon joined by throngs
Photo: Jane Simpson
of their relatives. Our
canyon vistas took on a magical appearance, as though we
were in a snow globe, and we were part of the landscape.
Prudence compelled us to abandon our idyllic scene and
begin retracing our steps.
We hiked again to the top of the rim, this time being
more attentive to the gathering whiteness on the trail.
Fortunately we made it to the top, the only slippery section
being just a few feet from the trailhead. Our welcomed,
Grand Canyon continued on page 3
In This Issue
From the Chair
Memorial Day Weekend
Sierra Seca
Anza Borrego Outing
2
2
4
5
Switzer to Bear Canyon 6
In Memoriam
7
Outings 7-12
Leaders13
January-March 2016 Avenues • 1
Avenues is a quarterly publication of the Wilderness Adventures Section of the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club.
Editor: Marlen Mertz
Design: Carole Scurlock
Contributors: Terry Ginsberg, Keith Martin, Marlen Mertz,
Mark Mitchell
Avenues Submissions
Did you have a special outing experience or want to report
on a pressing conservation issue? Stories and photo
submissions to Avenues are welcome. All submissions are
subject to editing. The deadline for the April-June 2016
issue is March 15, 2015. Send submissions to Marlen Mertz
at [email protected].
Outings Submissions
Outings approvals and write-ups should be sent to Mark
Mitchell at [email protected].
Officers & Management Committee
Chair:
V. Chair, Subscriptions, Membership:
Secretary, Communication Chair:
Treasurer:
Outings Chair:
Conservation Chair:
www.angeles.sierraclub.org/wildadv
Marlen Mertz
Mark Mitchell
Beth Martin
George Denny
Mark Mitchell
Dean Wallraff
From the Chair
lie in the parks’ majestic, often isolated natural wonders and in
places that exemplify our cultural heritage, but our reach now
extends to places difficult to imagine 100 years ago—into urban
centers, across rural landscapes, deep within oceans, and across
night skies”.
The Sierra Club will be joining in the Park Service’s
centennial celebration. The Wilderness Adventures Section
has historically had a focus on holiday weekend trips to
our very special National Parks so we are well positioned
to contribute to the Club’s exciting plans.
We recognize that John Muir, the Sierra Club’s founder,
was one of the earliest advocates of the idea of establishing
National Parks to assure the preservation of the country’s
most stunning natural landscapes.
As we enter 2016 and the Park Service’s Centennial year,
we offer thanks to all those who work so hard to preserve
our parks for us to enjoy and pass on to future generations.
The Sierra Club’s National Park Service 100 Task Force,
made up of volunteers and staff, is currently developing
our campaign and planning to kick off our celebration with
100 outings during National Park Week (April 16-24, 2016).
A summer of celebratory events will follow the kick-off,
culminating around the actual Centennial in August. Keep
your eyes on the schedule to see what is being planned by
our Section and Chapter.
I wish all the Wilderness Adventures Section members a
happy, healthy and safe New Year filled with many exciting
outings and adventures. n
Advance Notice
Memorial Day Weekend
Channel Island National Park Outing
By Marlen Mertz
I want to congratulate Beth
and Keith Martin, Jane Simpson
and Andrea Alba for leading a
fabulous Thanksgiving weekend
trip to the Grand Canyon. And
much gratitude is due to Jason
Lynch for doing all the pre-trip
planning. There are lots of logistics involved in such an outing
and we are so happy that forty
four people, including the four
leaders, were able to enjoy this
extraordinary bus trip to one of
our nation’s greatest National Parks.
That leads me to report that 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service and to quote directly
from the NPS website, this is “a defining moment that offers
an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate our accomplishments
as we prepare for a new century of stewardship and engagement.
America has changed dramatically since the birth of the National
Park Service in 1916. The roots of the National Park Service
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This year’s WAS Channel Island Memorial Day
weekend trip will be to Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Island National Park. The trip runs Friday through
Monday May 27 to May 30. Sign up early as the trip
fills. The weekend will be chock full of adventures. We
will be hiking peaks and coastlines with majestic views
and there will be an option of kayaking the famous sea
caves. We spend a day hiking the Conservancy side of
the Island on a ranger led walk to magnificent Pelican
Bay. We will offer longer and shorter hiking options
and new destinations for those who have visited the
Island before. See more information in the schedule of
activities in this newsletter.
Grand Canyon continued from page 1
heated, Gold Coast bus and driver were faithfully awaiting
our arrival, and soon we were returning to our hotel rooms,
hot showers and dry clothing.
That night Beth and I hosted the group in our room for
happy hour and participants enthusiastically compared
their day’s experiences.
Saturday we first loaded the bus with our luggage for
transport to Williams, and then headed east to Desert View
and Mary Colter’s Architectural masterpiece the Watchtower. From Desert View, we got new vistas into the canyon
and viewed the Colorado River carving its path at the base.
From Desert View we traveled to the Ancestral Pueblo
ruins at Tusayan, and were treated to an interpretive walk
with one of the park
rangers. In addition
to information on the
ancient occupants of
this site and their way
of life, we learned about
the current competing
viewpoints of Native
Americans living in the
Southwest. We also were
treated to the factoid
that the first President to
invite representatives of
all the Native American
tribes to meet together
in Washington was
Barack Obama. From
the ruins, we then hiked
Canyon hikers
Photo: Beth Martin
cross-country through
the pinyon forest to Pinal Point for a vista seldom seen by
most park visitors. Back on our bus, we then returned to
Grand Canyon village to board the Grand Canyon Railroad
for our train ride to Williams.
Our two hour trip recreated the experience of canyon
visitors early in the last century. John Muir remarked
on the environmental friendliness of the train. We were
treated to vistas of pine forests, roaming elk and deer and
our final stunning sunset. The attendant in our car kept us
entertained and informed. We watched as masked gunmen galloped alongside the train and “forced” it to stop.
The desperadoes walked boldly through our car, followed
shortly by a badged lawman.
We were also treated to a singing, violin playing cowboy musician. We arrived at the depot in Williams in time
to gather up our luggage and find our rooms. Then we
explored the town, enjoying the annual Christmas Parade
and Tree lighting and finding dinner at the many suitable
restaurants in town. The next morning many enjoyed the
morning Cowboy Gunfight at the Grandstands and stage
next to the hotel. Finally we all loaded the bus for the drive
back to Los Angeles. We stopped at the Golden Corral
restaurant in Kingman for lunch, reserved in advance by
Andrea.
During the drive back, we took the opportunity to dis-
Into the canyon
Photo: Duncan Sinclair
cuss the many aspects of the Angeles Chapter and its outings. Representatives of many chapter sections and groups
were on the bus and announced their upcoming trips.
Jane, as current Outings Management Committee Chair,
graciously helped give an overview of the entire chapter
outings program.
As our trip concluded, we all appreciated how fortunate
we are to be able to experience the grandeur of places like
the Grand Canyon. The formation of the National Parks
was championed by the early giants of the environmental
movement such as John Muir, the LeConte brothers, and
continued by Club presidents “little” Joe LeConte and the
Angeles Chapter‘s own Aurelia Harwood. These visionaries helped preserve these sanctuaries of wilderness so
that sojourners like us can briefly enjoy their beauty and
contemplate their value. While current environmental
victories are important, the formation of national Parks like
Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon far outweigh
closing down an irritating incinerator or maintaining public
access to public records. As members of the Sierra Club, we
should always remember our roots and those
people who helped
preserve these great
natural wonders.
Thank you to coleader Beth Martin
and Assistant Leaders
Andrea Alba and Jane
Simpson for our very
successful Thanksgiving weekend outing. I
also wish to pay tribute
to Joel Goldberg, the
section treasurer and
an outings leader who
recently passed away.
Joel was originally the
reservationist for this
trip and one of the asPhoto: Jane Simpson
sistant leaders. He was Canyon view
greatly missed. n
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Sierra Seca - Scenes from Labor Day Weekend Thousand
Islands Lake Backpack Trip
By Mark Mitchell
By the time this is published, we will hopefully be in the
midst of the forecast Godzilla-storms El Niño. If so, these
images from Dean Wallraff’s Agnew Meadows to Silver
Lake backpack will then be just reminders of the dearth of
water experienced last summer.
They represent things seldom seen. The first is of the
headwaters of the San Joaquin River so low that they were
barely flowing continuously in a section that would normally be a challenge to ford. I wonder whether the number
of dead trees in the photo is just a coincidence.
The next, a view of our picnic by Ediza Lake, looks pretty normal. But the third, of a bridge that the trail normally
takes over a body of water near Thousand Islands Lake is
pretty stark.
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The next three photos reveal how low Thousand Islands
Lake itself was. We were lucky enough to have a partial
layover day that provided the opportunity for a stroll along
the shore. As I approached the lake’s western edge, mysterious forms appeared that I just couldn’t comprehend at
first. They turned out to be the normally submerged, darksoil sides of a little island of grassy green tufts. The island
they were on was now at the end of a long peninsula sticking out into the lake. Other drought features included mud
flats and sterile-looking beds of stones that would normally
have been under the water’s surface.
I have not included any photos of the occasional smoky
drifts of air that came our way from the Rough Fire on the
west side of Kings Canyon (although a touch of this can
be seen in the hazy view of the Ritter Range behind Ediza
Lake). No need to dwell on the potential links between
drought, forest fires, and climate change. n
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Photos: Mark Mitchell
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Anza Borrego Outing with a
Historic Slant
By Marlen Mertz
In October, The Wilderness Adventures Section cosponsored a weekend outing to Anza Borrego Desert State
Park in San Diego County. On Saturday, we climbed Wilson
Peak, and those counting, checked it off on their Lower
Peaks list. This was a healthy eleven mile not difficult hike
and a very pleasant day with pretty perfect temperatures.
My favorite activity of the weekend was Sunday’s visit
to Yaquitepec on Ghost Mountain. This is the site where
Marshal and Tanya South homesteaded for a prolonged
Ruins of the South home Yaquitepec on Ghost Mountain
period in the 1930s and 40s, before the area was within the
State Park boundaries. The ruins of their isolated adobe
house remain. I found it fascinating that these folks could
survive in this environment. They had no electricity and
had to find fuel for cooking. There were no neighbors and
water from a ranch many miles away had to be hauled up
the mountain by foot.
Before the depression, Marshal South, originally from
Australia, made his living as a writer of western novels and
as an artist. The Depression made it impossible for Marshal
to continue earning his living this way. Tanya was a Russian Jewish immigrant who arrived in New York City at
the age of seven. The couple met in Oceanside before they
moved to Ghost Mountain for their 14 year experiment in
desert self-sufficiency. Both parents were well educated and
raised their children to be avid readers along with teaching
them required desert survival skills.
Our group hiked the short, steep trail that begins in Blair
Valley to the ruins of the South home. To help us understand what we were viewing, I brought along the book
Marshall South and the Ghost Mountain Chronicles: An
Experiment in Primitive Living. We were able to follow the
book’s map of the original homestead. This helped us poke
around the foundations to see the layout of the home and
to locate the sundial, water cisterns and the cement pond.
The book contains the complete collection of Marshall
South’s writings for Desert Magazine over an eight year
period. It also includes Tanya’s poetry and photos of the
children. Marshal’s columns in the Desert magazine were
extremely popular and captivated a national audience interested in tales of adventure and escape from civilization.
I enjoyed reading the collection of articles which provide
expressive descriptions of desert beauty and the family’s
experiences in that harsh environment. Marshall wrote
poetically about the magical desert sunsets and sunrises,
the seasonal changes, and he reported on the discovery of
archeological sites including finding artifacts and petroglyphs, how they located food, fuel and water, their desert
gardening techniques and methods of adobe building.
We learn, in Marshal’s writings, about the resourcefulness needed to survive. For example, Mescal was used
for fuel, footwear, cordage, clothing, food, drink, sugar,
alcohol, vinegar, paper soap, brooms, paintbrushes, curtain
rods, table legs and more.
The South marriage had a stormy ending leading to
their move away from Ghost Mountain. Marshal died of
heart disease a few years later and the children, with mom,
settled in San Diego. As adults, the two youngest children
changed their names and did not want further publicity.
The oldest son, Rider, granted a number of interviews and,
as recently as 2013, was part of a public hike to the old
homestead. He was joined, for that event, by his younger
sister. Here is a link to the story http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2013/nov/11/70-years-latera-final-hike-up-ghost-mountain/
Though there are differing opinions about this family
and father, Marshall and Tanya South made their mark on
desert history.
On Pictograph Trail, view of Vallecito Valley from top of dry
waterfall
After viewing the ruins, we hiked cross-country to the
true summit of Ghost Mountain, trying hard to avoid
the aggressive cactus. We were rewarded with expansive
desert views. To make a full day out of the outing to Ghost
Mountain, some of us opted to visit a nearby pictograph
boulder and bedrock morteros (grinding holes) left by the
Kumeyaay Indians. We then continued ½ mile further on
the Pictograph Trail, in Smuggler’s Canyon, to the top of
a dry waterfall, where we were treated to a great view of
the Vallecito Valley below. You can find all this described in
various on-line sites and in my best resource for San Diego
County hiking: Afoot and Afield San Diego County by
Jerry Schad.
Thank you co-leaders Dave Comerzan and Ginny Heringer for a wonderful weekend. n
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Scenes from December 5
Switzers to Bear Canyon Trail Camp Day Hike
Dean gives the pre-hike spiel
Photos: Mark Mitchell
Rock outcropping in morning sun
Fallen leaves in Bear Canyon
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In Memoriam
By Terry Ginsberg
In the last few months, three of our founding leaders
have signed out from their adventures with us. We will
miss their physical presence dearly but those who knew
them will always treasure their memories.
Bobbie Peyser, together
with her husband Art, was
a founder of the Wilderness
Adventures Section. Art and
Bobbie pioneered many of the
section’s most popular outings,
including the annual Wilshire
Walk and past annual trips to
Asilomar in Monterey County,
among others. Art and Bobbie won the Chester Versteeg
Award, the Angeles Chapter’s
highest honor for outings leadBobbie Peyser
ership, in 1992. All of us who
knew Bobbie have wonderful stories, because she was such
a unique and loving individual. At her memorial service
in October, her son said his friends referred to her as “the
Bobbie Mama.” Her heart was big enough to encompass
everyone. After speaking with her for five minutes I felt I
knew her from a past life, and I wrote her a check to join
the section on the spot.
Also very generous with
his intellect and time was Joel
Goldberg. A lifelong Sierra Club
member, Joel dedicated himself
to the Wilderness Adventures
Section, serving as Chair, Treasurer for almost 20 years, as a
trip leader, and as whatever else
was needed. He and his wife
Sally Cassidy came from very
different religious backgrounds
but their complete compatibilJoel Goldberg
ity could serve as a model for
world peace. If anyone ever needed a companion to scout
a hike, clarify a bylaw or enjoy a witty turn of phrase, Joel
would always volunteer. Joel was 71 when he passed away
shortly after Bobbie last October, but he always seemed
younger because of his energy and enthusiasm.
Archie Barthoumes is better known to old timers; he
moved to Spokane, Washington to be nearer his kids many
years ago. Archie was a well-liked and well-respected
leader who loved to lead backpacks. His pack was always
the heaviest because he brought lots of wine and other
delicacies. His greatest pleasure was after a long day to
share these treats with participants in the evening together
with good conversation. He was a wonderful experienced
soft spoken I-rated guy who signed off many provisional
leaders.
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by
the moments that take our breath away.” George Carlin. n
2016 Outings
In order to participate in a Sierra Club outing, you will
need to sign a liability waiver, usually included on the
sign-in sheet. If you would like to read a copy of the
waiver prior to the outing, please see the following:
http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms or,
call (415) 977-5528 for a printed version.
Carpooling/Ridesharing
In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make 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 the participants.
Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.
Cancellation Policy
Reservations: For outings costing over $10, arrange reservations in advance by sending a check payable to ‘Wilderness Adventures.’ Unless otherwise noted, cancellation is without penalty up to 30 days before departure;
thereafter 90 percent refundable only if a suitable replacement is found. For trips where group size is limited
by permits or safety, up to a $50 deposit can be required
(in addition to any permit or reservation fees), refundable at the trailhead if you show up, and participate on
the outing. No-shows’ checks will be deposited.
For all trips that charge a fee to participate, other than
a permit fee, the Chapter is registered as a California
Seller of Travel #CST 2087760-40. Registration as a seller
of travel does not constitute approval by the State of
California.
If you have questions about any of these Wilderness Adventure Section outings, contact the leaders listed on page 12.
Note: Holiday trips are especially popular; early sign-ups are
encouraged to increase your chances of successfully obtaining
a reservation.
Weekend Outings
Unless otherwise noted, all outings are fully sponsored by
the Wilderness Adventures Section. All participants must
sign a Sierra Club Liability Waiver in order to go on any
outing.
We salute the National Park Service in its centennial year
with a #Hikethe100 campaign.
You can join the Wilderness Adventures Section
throughout 2016 on 100-plus hikes, trips, backpacks, strolls
and other activities in National Parklands and National
Recreation areas (including the Santa Monica Mountains
which is a United States National Recreation area containing individual parks and open spaces). Let Sierra Club
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leaders be your guides to 100 adventures (or more!) on
national parklands.
• Browse the #Hikethe100 list here and in the Angeles
Chapter schedule.
• Come on the hike, backpack, stroll or other activity to
discover the wonder of our national parklands.
We want hundreds of folks to join us in our mission to
explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the Earth.
Happy 100th to the National Park Service, and happy
123rd year to Sierra Club.
Valley. Return O.C. Sun. 10PM. Incl. bus, lodging, breakfasts, happy hour, Sun. dinner & bus refreshments. Send
email address (or 2 SASE), phone#, $310 w/SC# / $325
non-mem (check payable OCSS). To Reserv/Asst Leader:
Donna Specht, 22221 Wood Island Lane, Huntington Beach,
CA 92646. Just need a ride or a room? Ask about Transportation or Lodging only cost. Leader: Mark Fleming, Backcountry Ski Instructors: Julie Smith-Meek & Scott Meek.
Snowshoe Leaders: Todd Clark and Sylvie Cote. Snowboard Host: Fran Penn
Jan 16-18 Sat-Mon
I: Anza-Borrego Carcamp: Spend 2 nights at campsites at
pretty and comfortable Anza-Borrego state campground
(running water and showers). Optional early arrival Friday
night. Day hikes include a desert slot canyon hike (6 mi,
2000’ gain with moderate rock scrambling), an interpretive
trail to a palm oasis (3 mi., 500’ gain), and a section of the
Pacific Crest Trail (8 miles, 1000’ gain). Optional group dinner in the town of Borrego Springs Sat. night; happy hour
and campfire Sun. night. Campground fee will be split
among non-leader participants, max $40/person, collected
on trip. Send email or 2 sase with experience, conditioning,
phone numbers, rideshare information to Leader: Dean
Wallraff, 10211 Sunland Blvd., Shadow Hills, CA 91040. Coleaders: Beth Martin, Keith Martin
Feb 12-14 Fri-Mon
I: Presidents Day Wawona Ski and Snowshoe Cabin Trip:
#Hikethe100 Rideshare Fri to stay in a cabin in the Wawona area near Yosemite’s south entrance. Join leaders for low
intermediate xcntry ski and snowshoe each day at Badger
Pass and other areas. On your own you can downhill or
track ski, ice skate or simply explore Yosemite Valley in
the winter. Cost includes 3 nights lodging in modern cabin
with all amenities. Bedroom arrangements vary from private queen beds for couples to rooms with multiple bunk
beds for singles. All single’s bedrooms will be same gender.
Shared bathrooms and kitchen. 3 continental breakfasts,
3 lunch fixings, Saturday and Sunday group dinner. Send
$235 (made out to Wilderness Adventures - $40 cancel penalty, no refund of balance after Jan 10 unless trip is full and
suitable replacement found), 2 sase (or 1 sase and email),
H&W phones, recent ski experience (if joining Xctry skiing)
to Ldr: Keith Martin at 530 South Lake Ave. #708, Pasadena
CA 91101 Asst: Beth Powis Martin, Snow Shoe Leaders:
Sharon Moore and Jim Hagar. Badger Pass is a fantastic
place for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. In early
November there was already snow at Badger Pass. With
the predicted El Nino there could be excellent conditions.
I have seen over 6 feet of snow at Badger over President’s
Weekend during El Nino years. If this is the case, then I
expect that the cabin we have reserved will be filled early.
So sign up early and tell your friends to sign up early. And
we shall all do a snow dance!
Jan 23 Sat
Orange County Sierra Singles, Wilderness Adventures
I: Angeles Crest Backcountry Ski Tour: Get that high
mountain snowy woods feeling just minutes from LA!
Moderately strenuous 6+ mile, out and back. Ski from
snowgate at road closure along Angeles Crest Highway.
Possible side trips up snow bowls may add a couple more
miles + a few 100 feet elevation gain & loss. Part of route
may be in pre-existing tracks, but recent snowfall or side
routes may require breaking new trail. Intermediate X-C
skills required & metal-edged, backcountry skis & backcountry boots highly recommended. Bring winter clothes,
water, lunch. No snow or likely blizzard cancel trip. Send
e-mail or phone leader with experience level/conditioning
for trip details in the 2 weeks before trip. Leader: Mark
Mitchell, Co-Ldr: Mark Fleming Cars parked in Angeles
National Forest will need to display Adventure Passes.
Jan 29-31 Fri-Sun
Courtesy Listing for Orange County Sierra Singles
I: Winter Combo Getaway Bus Trip to Mammoth Lakes:
Join OCSS for an awesome weekend adventure!. This trip
has it all: Learn to cross-country ski in the backcountry
with experienced instructors; enjoy backcountry ski touring
and snowshoe touring with leaders; XC ski on your own at
Tamarack Nordic Ski Center; Downhill ski or snowboard
on Mammoth Mtn. Newcomers and Non skiers Welcome,
tons of stuff to do in Mammoth! Stay at Quality Inn (2 per
rm, 2 beds, priv.bath) close to shopping, night life, free
shuttles. Leave O.C. 2 PM with pickup in San Fernando
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Feb 27 Sat
Orange County Sierra Singles, Wilderness Adventures
I: Mt. Pinos Backcountry Ski Tour: Moderately strenuous
4+ mile, 500’ gain to panoramic vista. Ski from end of Mt
Pinos Highway to summit at Condor Point. Possible side
trips to Inspiration Point, other destinations, or just playing
may add a few miles + a few 100 feet elevation loss & gain.
May ski lower on mountain if conditions warrant. Part of
route may be in pre-existing tracks, but recent snowfall,
rutted trail, or aesthetics may require breaking new trail.
Intermediate X-C skills required & metal-edged, backcountry skis & backcountry boots highly recommended. Bring
winter clothing, water, lunch. No snow or likely blizzard
cancel trip. Send e-mail or phone leader w/ experience
level/conditioning for trip details in the 2 weeks before
trip. Leader: Mark Mitchell, Co-Ldr: Keith Martin Cars
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parked in Angeles National Forest will need to display
Adventure Passes.
Mar 4-6 Fri-Sun
Orange County Sierra Singles, Wilderness Adventures,
Palos Verdes South Bay
I: Winter Combo Getaway Bus Trip to Mammoth Lakes:
Ski Downhill or Snowboard on Mammoth Mtn. Daily
guided backcountry ski tours and snowshoe tours with the
leaders. Visit geological formations. XC Ski or Snowshoe
on your own at Tamarack Nordic Center. Newcomers &
Non skiers Welcome. Tons of stuff to do in Mammoth in
Winter. Quality Inn lodging, two per room, 2 beds/private
bath, microwave, fridge, indoor spa. Close to shopping,
night life, casual and fine dining, free shuttles. Leave Orange County 2:00 pm. South Bay and Sylmar pick-up later.
Return Orange County Sunday approx 10pm. Includes bus,
lodging, full breakfast, happy hour, bus refreshments, Sunday dinner. Send 1 large sase, OR E mail address, phone,
cell phone, pick up location (Orange County, South Bay or
San Fernando Valley), $310 with Sierra Club #/$325 non
members (check payable to OCSS) to Asst/Reserv: Donna
Specht, 22221 Wood Island Lane, Huntington Beach, CA
92646 ([email protected]) Ask about Transportation
or Lodging only cost. Leader: Keith Martin (keithwmartin@
sbcglobal.net). Asst: Donna Specht Staff: Beth Martin, Mark
Mitchell, Snowshoe Leaders: Kent Schwitkis, Sherry Ross.
Mar 18-20 Fri-Sun
Orange County Sierra Singles, Wilderness Adventures
I: Rock Creek Lodge Backcountry Ski: Ski at a backcountry cross-country ski resort! Spend two nights lodging
in dorm-style cabin, complete with hot showers & two
gourmet home-cooked meals a day. Many day trips possible from resort, either on groomed trails or deep into the
surrounding backcountry; leaders will guide backcountry
tours each day. Most likely will return to cars by skiing
down 2 mi, 400 feet groomed road. Intermediate X-C skills
required & metal-edged, backcountry skis & backcountry
boots highly recommended. Avalanche beacon, shovel &
probe required for backcountry trips along with knowledge
on how to use them. All participants must bring sleeping
bags. Cost: $330 – payable directly to Rock Creek Lodge
and subject to deposit and variable cancellation charges,
depending on date – ask leader for info. Cost includes
snowmobile ride for participant and gear to lodge, but does
not include lunches, Sno-Park fee, potential longer-distance
transport to lodge. Reserve early to hold a spot by sending H&W phones, email, resume of recent backcountry
xc experience, backcountry gear owned, rideshare info to
Leader: Mark Mitchell. Co-Ldr: Mark Fleming
May 27-30 Fri-Mon
O: Santa Cruz Island Boatpack and Camping:
#Hikethe100. Four day adventurous trip to Santa Cruz
Island in the Channel Islands National Park. Short, easy
walk to camping area not requiring a backpack. Spend the
weekend hiking, exploring, learning Island history, and enjoying spectacular ocean views. Choice of easier and more
challenging hikes. Shuttle to Nature Conservancy side of
Island for a naturalist led hike from Prisoners Harbor to
magnificent Pelican Bay or possibility of an extremely long
trans-Island hike back to camp (only for very strong hikers). Climb El Montanon on the SC Lower Peaks list. Visit
Island old ranching sites. Optional kayak tour of sea caves
with professional guide (extra cost). Boat leaves from Ventura Harbor Friday morning returning Monday evening.
Chance of viewing marine mammals including humpback
and blue whales and dolphins. Group size limited to 36
participants. Trip cost of $150 includes boat fare to Island
from Ventura, R/T boat shuttle to the Conservancy side
of the Island (mid-trip), camping fees and some evening
drinks and snacks. Send check made out to Wilderness Adventures Section and please include email address, home
address, phone, emergency number. Mail to Marlen Mertz
11285 Charnock Rd #2 Los Angeles, CA 90066. No refund
after April 27 without replacement. Co-Leaders: Marlen
Mertz, Wayne Vollaire, Joe Harvey, Gigi Logan
Tuesday & Thursday Morning
Jan 5 Tue
O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Melveny Park to Mission Point: Moderately paced 5 mile 1400’ gain/loss hike
with great views of SF Valley and way beyond, depending on visibility, in our second largest city park. Meet 8:30
AM at trailhead. From 118 Fwy take Balboa Blvd exit north
about 2 miles to Orozco St, turn left continuing ½ mile to
end, then left on Sesnon, pass parking lot, and go about 4
blocks to Neon. Turn right and park at end of street. Bring
water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Virve Leps, Reaven Gately
Jan 7 Thur
O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Pt Mugu State Park
#Hikethe100 - Moderately paced 10.1 mile 1000’ gain hike
past old windmill and on Upper Sycamore Canyon, Hidden, and Sin Nombre trails. Possible small stream crossing.
Break at Danielson Ranch. Half of elevation gain within 1
mi on return route. Meet 8:30 AM at Wendy Drive & Potrero Rd parking area. From 101 Ventura Fwy in Newbury
Park take Wendy Dr exit, go south 2.8 mi on Wendy Dr to
its end at Potrero Rd. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat,
sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Doug Demers, Nancy
Krupa
Jan 12 Tue
O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers /Upper Las Virgenes
(Ahmanson): Moderately paced 5 mile hike with 700’ gain.
Enjoy our recently acquired Santa Monica Mtns Conservancy land at the edge of the Simi Hills. Hike the rolling
grassland hills of oaks and coastal sage and visit the old
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ranch house at Lasky Mesa. Meet 8:30 AM at Victory trailhead. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Valley Circle Bl. exit and
go north to Victory Bl., about 2 miles. Turn left on Victory,
go 1/2 mi. to fee parking area. Bring water, snack, lugsoles,
hat, sunscreen. Muddy when wet. Rain cancels. Leaders:
Rita Okowitz, Pixie Klemic
Jan 14 Thur
O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Malibu Creek State Park
#Hikethe100: Moderately paced 8 mile 1000’ gain hike including Lookout Trail with great views, Century Lake, and
Reagan picnic area. Meet 8:30 AM at Cornell & Mulholland
dirt parking area (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Kanan Rd,
exit 36, south ½ mile, turn left on Cornell and veer to right
continuing south 3 miles, past Paramount Ranch, to paved
entrance of dirt parking area on east side of street just south
of Mulholland Hwy). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat,
sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Diane De Marco, Nancy
Krupa
Jan 19 Tue
O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Wilson Canyon Exploratory: Let’s explore some trails in this SM Mts Conservancy Park with its magnificent oak area and chaparral
canyons with great SF valley views. Aprox. 4-5 miles, possible 800’ gain. Meet 8:30 AM at Wilson Cyn Park trailhead.
From the Golden State/I-5 Freeway in Sylmar take the Roxford exit north past the 210 Freeway, turning north to Olive
View Drive. Drive past the main hospital and the four-way
stop at Bledsoe Street. The park entrance road is located
approximately 200 yards east of Bledsoe, just before Fenton
Avenue. Pay parking fee near entrance, then proceed to
trailhead parking at the northwest terminus of the entry
road. Bring 2 qts water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen.
Rain cancels. Leaders: Pixie Klemic, Marcia Harris
Jan 21 Thur
O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Caballero Canyon, Topanga
State Park/ #Hikethe100: Moderately paced 8 - 10 mile
hike in northern Topanga State Park. Meet 8:30 AM at
Caballero trailhead in Tarzana (from 101 Ventura Fwy take
Reseda Blvd, exit 23, go south 2 miles to east side across
from Braemar Country Club entrance). Bring 2 qts water,
lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Diane De Marco, Reaven Gately
Jan 26 Tue
O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / China Flat:
Moderately paced 6 mile, 1000’ gain hike in scenic Simi
Hills with panoramic views, through chaparral and sandstone outcroppings up to an oak-dotted grassland meadow
and seasonal pond. Meet 8:30 AM at Lindero Cyn Rd trailhead. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Lindero Cyn Rd exit N,
proceed 4 miles, past Kanan Rd to King James Ct, and park
just north on Lindero Cyn. Rd. Bring water, snack, lugsoles,
hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Rita Okowitz, Dottie
Sandford
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Jan 28 Thur
O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Newton Canyon Backbone
Trail/#Hikethe100: Moderately paced 8 mile 1400’ gain
hike on scenic trail hrough oak woodlands and chaparral.
Meet 8:30 AM Newton Canyon Trailhead (from 101 Ventura Fwy take Kanan Rd, exit 36, south to paved trailhead
parking area on west side just north of Tunnel 1 (3rd tunnel
from 101 about 1¾ miles past Mulholland Hwy). Bring 2
qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Ted Mattock, Nancy Krupa
Feb 2 Tue
O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Malibu Creek SP Tapia to Rock Pool / Backbone Trail: Moderately paced
500’ gain, 6 mile route from Tapia SP to Malibu Creek
SP; visit the Rock Pool and return. Meet 8:30 AM at Tapia
(south) Entrance to MCSP Park parking lot. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Las Virgenes Rd exit and go approximately
4 1/4 miles south, passing Malibu Creek State Park main
entrance. Enter Tapia Park just before Piuma Rd, and park
in first parking area in fee lot. Bring 2 qts water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Rita Okowitz,
Pixie Klemic
Feb 4 Thu
O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Chumash Trail to Rocky Peak:
Moderately paced 8 mile 1500’ gain hike in Santa Susana
Mtns. Meet 8:30 AM at Chumash trailhead in Simi (from
118 Fwy take Yosemite Ave, exit 29, north 0.4 mile, turn
right on Flanagan Dr, continue 0.8 mile to end and park).
Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Reaven Gately, Nancy Krupa
Feb 9 Tue
O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Solstice Canyon:
Moderately paced 4 mile 600’ gain hike on Rising Sun
Trail to Tropical Terrace and Solstice Canyon Falls, then
back along the canyon through oak and walnut groves by
the stream. Meet 8:30 AM at parking lot kiosk. From 101
Ventura Fwy take Las Virgenes Rd/Malibu Canyon exit,
go south to Pacific Coast Hwy. From Malibu Canyon Rd
intersection, go west on Pacific Coast Hwy 2¼ miles, turn
inland on Corral Canyon Rd (at 76 Station), drive ¼ mile to
park entrance, and continue on paved park road to parking
lot at end. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain
cancels. Leaders: Rita Okowitz, Pixie Klemic
Feb 11 Thur
O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Trippet Ranch, Musch Trail,
Eagle Rock Loop/#Hikethe100: Moderately paced 8 mile
1200’ gain hike in Topanga State Park. Meet 8:30 AM at
Trippet Ranch parking lot (from 101 Ventura Fwy take
Topanga Canyon Blvd, exit 27, south to Entrada Rd, turn
left (east), go about one mile making two left turns to stay
on Entrada Rd, and park along Entrada Rd outside lot or
pay to park in lot). Bring $ for parking, 2 qts water, lunch,
lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Ted Mattock, Diane De Marco
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Feb 16 Tue
O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Devil Canyon:
Moderately paced 4½ mile, 400’ gain nature hike, through
a steep sided canyon in the Santa Susana Mtns. amongst a
mosaic of plant communities. Some bolder hopping over
the stream. Meet 8:30 AM outside Indian Wells gate. From
north end of Topanga Canyon Blvd in Chatsworth, just
north of 118 Fwy exit, make left onto Peoma Place. Continue .2 mile to end and park along curb outside gate. Bring
water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Rita Okowitz Asst: Pixie Klemic
Mar 3 Thur
O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Solstice Canyon/#Hikethe100:
Moderately paced 7-8 mile 1600’ gain hike on Rising Sun
trail to Tropical Terrace, then Sostomo Trail, Deer Valley
Loop, and down Solstice Canyon to start. Meet 8:30AM at
parking lot kiosk. From Malibu Canyon Rd intersection go
west on Pacific Coast Hwy 2¼ miles, turn inland on Corral
Canyon Rd (at 76 station), drive ¼ mile to park entrance,
and continue on paved park road to parking lot at end.
Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Ted Mattock, Nancy Krupa
Feb 18 Thur
O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Pico Canyon:
Moderately paced 8 mile round trip 1600 foot gain hike
through historic Mentryville with ruins of California Star
Oil #4 and great views of the Santa Clarita Valley. Meet
at 8:30 AM at trailhead (from Interstate 5 take Lyons Ave
west. It will become Pico Canyon, continue on Pico Canyon
until it ends at dirt parking area right before green entry
gate and park outside gate. Leaders: Mimi Knights, Reaven
Gately
Mar 8 Tue
O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / East and Rice Canyons: Moderately paced 5 mile, 800’ elevation gain by
year-round streams into two canyons of the Santa Clarita
Woodlands. Explore the wide variety of plant communities.
Meet 8:30 AM at East Canyon trailhead, Newhall. Take the
Calgrove exit from Interstate 5, turn west under the freeway and take the Old Road south about 1 mile to parking
entrance after church on right, and continue past trailhead
sign to parking area. Bring 2 qts water, snack, lugsoles,
hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Reaven Gately, Pixie
Klemic
Feb 23 Tue
O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Cheeseboro Canyon:
Moderately paced 6+ mile, 500’ elevation gain in the lovely
Simi Hills, first through ridge grasslands, then along an
old ranch road following a streambed/multiple stream
crossings with lovely oak woodlands to Sulfur Springs.
Meet 8:30 AM at trailhead. From 101 Ventura Fwy take
Cheeseboro Rd exit, turn north on Palo Comado Canyon
Rd then right on Cheeseboro Rd, and continue 1 mile to
park entrance, turn right and follow road to second parking
lot at end. Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain
cancels. Leaders: Rita Okowitz, Dottie Sandford
Feb 25 Thur
O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Simi Peak: Moderately paced
8 - 9 mile 1500’ gain hike in Simi Hills through chaparral,
grasslands and oaks, with great views from 2403’ peak.
Meet 8:30 AM at Oak Canyon Community Center parking
lot in Oak Park. From 101 Ventura Fwy in Agoura Hills
take Kanan Rd 2.9 miles north and then curving west. Parking lot entrance is on north side of Kanan Rd just west of
Oak Hills Drive (on south side) and Hollytree Dr (on north
side). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen.
Rain cancels. Leaders: Diane De Marco, Nancy Krupa
Mar 1 Tue
O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Palo Comado and
China Flat: Moderately paced 6 mile, 900’ gain hike in
scenic Simi Hills, through chaparral, grasslands and oaks,
with great views from 2403’ peak, highest in the Hills. Meet
8 AM at Lindero Cyn Rd trailhead. From 101 Ventura Fwy
take Lindero Cyn Rd exit north about 4 miles, past Kanan
Rd to King James Ct, and park on street – either King James
or Lindero Cyn. Bring 2 qts water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Pixie Klemic, Marcia Harris
Mar 10 Thur
O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Wilson Canyon: Moderately
paced 10 mile 1600’ gain hike from Santa Monica Mts
Conservancy park with magnificent oak area, to Wilson
Saddle with great San Fernando valley views. Meet 8:30
AM at Wilson Canyon trailhead (from the Golden State/I-5
Freeway in Sylmar take Roxford St, exit 159, north past the
210 Freeway, bend right to Olive View Drive, continue past
the main hospital and the four-way stop at Bledsoe Street
to park entrance road located approximately 200 yards east
of Bledsoe, just before Fenton Avenue, pay $5 parking fee
near entrance, then proceed to trailhead parking at northwest terminus of entry road). Bring $5 for parking, 2 qts
water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Rosemary Campbell, Reaven Gately
Mar 15 Tue
O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Hondo Canyon
Backbone Trail: Moderately paced 5 mile 1400’ loss hike in
a dramatic, scenic canyon. Short shuttle to top of mountain
and a downhill hike. Should be lots of wildflowers. Meet
8:00 AM at trailhead, located on Old Topanga Canyon Rd
0.4 mile west of intersection with Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Limited roadside parking, so please ride share. Bring 2 qts
water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Verve Leps, Pixie Klemic
Mar 17 Thur
O: Thu Moderate Hikers / New Millennium Trail Loop
#Hikethe100: Moderately paced 12 mile 2300’ gain loop
hike in Calabasas. This loop trail encircles the New Millennium gated development and is composed of several co
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necting segments. Meet 8:30 AM at trailhead at west end
of Calabasas Road. From 101 Ventura freeway in Calabasas
take Parkway Calabasas exit. If northbound on 101, turn
left, cross over freeway, then turn right on Calabasas Road
and go1.6 miles to end. If southbound on 101, simply turn
right on Calabasas Road and go west 1.5 miles to end. At
end of road, make U-turn and park on right (south) side.
Leaders: Diane De Marco, Nancy Krupa
Mar 22 Tue
O: Tues Moderate easy pace Hikers / Top of Reseda to
Cathedral Rock: Moderately paced 5 mile, 300’ gain hike
along dirt Mulholland and fire roads through the chaparral of Topanga State Park. Valley views, wildflowers, and
glimpse of the Pacific, too! Meet 8:30 AM at top of Reseda
Blvd in Tarzana. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Reseda Blvd
exit, turn south and go 3 miles to Mulholland Gateway
Park. Choice to park along street below the white line at
beginning of fee area or pay fee and park above. Meet at
trailhead at the top. Bring water, snacks, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Rita Okowitz, Marcia Harris
through gate and park in large dirt parking area 100 yds
beyond the gate. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat,
sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Rosemary Campbell,
Mimi Knights
Apr 5 Tue
O: Tue Moderate easy pace Hikers / Newton Canyon to
Latigo (W) / Backbone Trail: Moderately paced 5 mile,
1,000’ gain, hike on scenic trail through oak woodlands and
chaparral with ocean views. Meet 8:30 AM Newton Canyon
Trailhead. From 101 Ventura Fwy take Kanan Rd exit, go
south on Kanan Rd appx.8 mi. to paved trailhead parking
area on west side just north of Tunnel 1 (3rd tunnel from
101 about 1¾ miles past Mulholland Hwy; 4 ½ mi. north
of PCH). Bring water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain
cancels. Leaders: Rita Okowitz, Dottie Sandford n
Mar 24 Thur
O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Chantry Flat, Mt Zion Loop:
Moderately paced 10 mile, 1800 ft. gain loop hike in Angeles National Forest. Meet at Chantry Flat parking area 8
AM. From 210 Foothill freeway in Arcadia take Santa Anita
Ave exit and drive north 6 miles. Forest Service Adventure
Pass is needed to park. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles,
hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels. Leaders: Norm Stabeck, Mimi
Knights
Mar 29 Tue
O: Tue Moderate easy pace hikers / Malibu Nature
Preserve from Nicholas Flat: Rare opportunity to hike
from Nicholas Flat in Leo Carrillo State Park and descend
through a private nature preserve in Nicholas Cyn with
stunning ocean views and early wildflowers. 4-6 mile, 200’
gain / 1600’ loss. Learn how this land came to be protected
and the history of this area. Enjoy snack in the beautiful
Sycamore Grove picnic grounds and enjoy historic Sierra
Club and local landscape art work in lodge. Meet at 8:30
AM at the Malibu Nature Preserve. Take 101 Fwy W to
Kanan Rd., Kanan S to PCH, then PCH West 7 1/2 miles
to Malibu Nature Preserve, 33905 West PCH, Malibu. Free
parking. Short car shuttle. Bring water, snack, lug sole
boots. Rain cancels. Leaders: Peter Ireland, Pixie Klemic
Mar 31 Thur
O: Thu Moderate Hikers / Towsley Cyn, Santa Clarita
Woodlands: Moderately paced 7 mile 1350’ gain (optional
5 mile 1050’ gain) hike with great vistas, a chilly narrows,
diverse plant life and tar seeps. Meet 8 AM Ed Davis Park
in Santa Susana Mtns. Take Calgrove Blvd, exit 166, from
Interstate 5, turn west under the freeway and take the Old
Road south ½ mile to Ed Davis Park on right, drive past
Santa Clarita rideshare parking area outside entrance, go
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Thursday Evening Conditioning Hikes
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hikes: A weekly 6
mi rt, 1400’ gain aerobic conditioning hike. Great views
of LA Basin and the night sky. Meet 6:55 pm (we start
at 7 PM) every Thursday at the gate at Pinecrest (from
Pasadena, exit east bound I-210 at Altadena Dr, N 2½
mi to Crescent Dr, R to 2260 Pinecrest Dr; Altadena).
Bring water, flashlight, sturdy shoes. For more information contact Ldr/Coord: Pat Pipkin [email protected]
Ldrs: Beth Powis Martin 626-396-9701 [email protected], Keith Martin 626-396-9701 keithwmartin@
sbcglobal.net, Dianne Laird 757-375-1562 dianne.laird@
gmail.com
Leaders
Gary Anderson
747-444-9145
[email protected]
Pat Arredondo
562-867-6894
Ken Broomfield Beck
PO Box 1737
Cambria, CA 93428
818-273-9539
[email protected]
Rosemary Campbell
6835 Amestoy Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818-344-6869
[email protected]
Bob Cody
310-410-9172
[email protected]
David Comerzan
909-482-0173
Diane DeMarco
310-645-9492
Doug Demers
44146 Village #44
Camarillo, CA 93012
805-419-4094
[email protected]
George & Fran Denny
Treasurer – (George)
19554 Turtle Ridge Ln
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
818-488-9669 hm
[email protected]
Mark Fleming
626-712-3671
[email protected]
Mary Forgione
562-618-1127
[email protected]
Reaven Gately
24644 Golfview Dr
Valencia, CA 91355
661-255-8873
Terry Ginsberg
2085 E Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
626-296-6911
213-227-7469 wk
[email protected]
Marcia Harris
1636 Franklin St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-828-6670
[email protected]
Joe Harvey
949-725-3536
[email protected]
Mandy Horak
909-596-8824
[email protected]
Peter Ireland
310-457-9783
[email protected]
Pixie Klemic
5420 Buffalo Ave
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
818-787-5420
[email protected]
Mimi Knights
661-253-3414
Nancy Krupa
14676 Deervale Place
Sherman Oaks, CA 9l403
818-981-4799
[email protected]
Laura Lee-Steweart
818-366-4034
Virve Leps
310-477-9664
[email protected]
Beth & Keith Martin
Communications Chair, Secretary (Beth)
394 South Los Robles Ave, #6
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-396-9701
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ted Mattock
818-222-5581
[email protected]
Marlen Mertz Section Chair, Editor
11285 Charnock Rd #2
Los Angeles, CA 90066
310-990-7643
[email protected]
Mark Mitchell Vice-Chair,
Membership Chair, Newsletter Subscriptions,
Outings Chair
914 N Ford St
Burbank, CA 91505
818-753-9328
[email protected]
Rita Okowitz
818-889-9924
Dotty Sandford
805-532-2485
[email protected]
Ernest Scheuer
310-274-7987
[email protected]
Carole Scurlock Newsletter
[email protected]
Gigi Logan
949-388-9521
[email protected]
Norm Stabeck
818-518-5454
[email protected]
Ted Lubeshkoff
PO Box 661960
Arcadia, CA 91066
626-447-5690
[email protected]
Margaret Vernallis
16621 Mayall St
Sepulveda, CA 91343
818-360-4414
[email protected]
Jason Lynch 21-Year Former Outings Chair
Emeritus & Guru
PO Box 8341
Van Nuys, CA 91409
818-988-2433
[email protected]
Wayne Vollaire
909-595-5855
[email protected]
Daniel Kinzek
9003 Lemona Ave
North Hills, CA 91343
[email protected]
Dean Wallraff Conservation Chair
10211 Sunland Bl
Shadow Hills, CA 91040
818-679-3141
[email protected]
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