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[Go to 2001 Private Trip Calendar | Trips Archives Index]
This trip was originally scheduled in January but got postponed due to avalanche danger and bad weather. This will be a moderately-paced 3 mile snowshoe trip to climb a relatively easy peak in the Desolation Wilderness area southwest of Lake Tahoe. The elevation gain is about 1000' per mile and we plan to camp at tree line. We will have time to build snow caves on the first day and view the marvelous glaciated scenery of the whole Tahoe basin from the peak on the second day. There will be a choice of returning on Sunday or Monday depending on the weather, etc. This will be a good trip for beginning climbers.
March 4 Mt Sizer, Henry Coe- Sun. This is a wonderful loop with great vistas from the ridge. It will be 15+ miles and over 3000 ft of gain. Carpool 7:30am at Cubberly High in Palo Alto (Middlefield & Montrose), or 7:45 at the Park&Ride on Cottle & 85, or at Meet at Henry Coe Park Headquarters, 8:30am. Heavy rain cancels. This trip is co-listed with the Day Hikers.
Our training will emphasize safe rock climbing using rock climbing gear. The goal is to cover the kind of rock climbing one might encounter during mountaineering and rock climbing in the Sierra Nevada. We will practice climbing rock routes of class-4 and class-5 (up to about 5.9) levels. The class will be divided into two sections, 10 individuals rated as intermediate (restricted to less than 5.4 level) and 5 advanced individuals with previous climbing experience (limited to 5.9 level). Intermediate participants will train in general use of ropes, tying knots, harnesses, using protection devices, setting anchors, using slings and carabiners, providing belay to leaders, top rope belay to followers, tying in to a belay station, using belay devices, and rappelling. Advanced climbers will train in following (top rope) routes up to 5.9 level. We do not intend to train in leading rock climbing. The theory session will take place at the Peninsula Conservation Center at 7:00 PM April 25. The practice itself will take place in the Pinnacles National Park on April 28 (Saturday). Saturday time will be arranged at the April 25 meeting. Participants will need a helmet,climbing harness, and belay/rappel device. To participate, you must be a Sierra Club member, and you will need to sign the standard Sierra Club waiver and sign-up sheet. Include your Sierra Club member number with your application request. Applications without a SC number will not be accepted.
Have you ever wondered where Crystal Geyser gets their water? Try http://www.crystalgeyserasw.com/olancha.html Anyway, Saturday, we'll haul up 7 miles from parched Sage Flat trailhead (5800') to our creekside camp by the Pacific Crest trail (9600'). Sunday, we'll hike 4 miles to the summit (12100') and return home. Participants need to have prior experience or suitable training in the safe use of ice axe and crampons, which may be needed due to the early season. This is a restricted Sierra Club trip. You must send your SC member number with your request to sign up for this trip.
Join us for some spring climbing in the Southern Sierra wilderness. We will climb Crag Peak on Saturday, and Smith and Jackass on Sunday. Each paek offers an interesting summit climb and wide panoramic views of the Kern Plateau. With spring climbing comes changeable weather so be prepared for cold and/or rain. We will car camp Saturday night.
14,000 ft or is it 14,003 ft? Bring your altimeter or GPS and we will find out, maybe. For those of us who are less concerned about finding the exact altitude and more concerned about climbing, Thunderbolt makes a fine Sierra Nevada destination. This is the hardest and the last to be climbed of the 14'ners, and it took the legendary team of Robert Underhill, Norman Clyde, Bestor Robinson, Francis Farquhar, Glen Dawson, Lewis Clark, and Jules Eichorn to get it. We will try to repeat thier conquest, but without having to stand on each other's shoulders! This is a restricted Sierra Club trip. You have to be a SC member and you have to send in you SC number to be included. Also, please include a climbing resume. This is a class 4 to class 5 technical trip which requires substantial previous experience.
Start the peak climbing season with this car camp and 3 day hikes in Sequoia NF. We'll climb Taylor and Sirretta on Saturday. Rockhouse on Sunday will be 15 miles RT. Class 2-3
From the summit, the views are from Mt. Goddard region to the North, and Mineral King to the South, including Mount Whitney and the Great Western Divide. Saturday, we will hike from Wolverton and set camp at Mehrten Meadow, 4 mile and 2000 ft. Sunday we'll bag the summit and return to the trailhead. This hike is suitable for beginners with backpacking experience and for children.
Sat: From Road's End (about 5,000) in Kings Canyon up the Granite Pass trail. We may go as far as Grouse Lake (10 miles and 5,400 gain), or stop at Upper Tent Meadows. Sun: south ridge to summit and out. The trail has good views of the Sphinx Crest, and the summit offers one of the best panoramic views of the High Sierra.
Olancha Peak is the southernmost major peak in the Sierra, a bit over 12,000 feet high. We'll make a leisurely three-day trip, backpacking in over Olancha Pass on Friday afternoon, dayhiking the peak on Saturday, and hiking out on Sunday. For those of you who are interested in lists, this is an SPS Emblem peak. Limited to 10 people. Please let John know if you'd like to participate.
The Pioneer Basin is a must-see. Surrounded by peaks and renowned for its alpine beauty, this lake basin will serve as our base camp for the weekend. Possible climbs are Mt. Huntington, Mt. Stanford, and Mt.Crocker. We'll climb at least one peak on Saturday and Sunday.
This peak is class 1 from Seventh Lake via the east ridge. We should have spectacular views of the Palisades once on top! Newcomers are welcome with backpacking experience. Permit for 8.
We've reserved two adjacent campsites at lovely Tuolumne Meadows Campground for Friday night (8/24) and Saturday night (8/25). There will be a choice of peaks to climb, one each on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are for 10 hikers; $8 reserves your two night stay and is non-refundable. Newcomers to peak climbing most welcome!!
Join us for a climb up Langley over Labor Day weekend. This is a trip suitable for beginning peak climbers who want to climb a Fourteener. Hike up to Cottonwood lakes on Saturday morning, climb the peak Sunday and return Monday. To sign up, send name, address, contact info and check for $5 (for permit fee) to, Chris Kramar, 4302 Ribera St. Fremont, CA 94536.
Meet Saturday AM at the Maxson Trailhead at Courtright Resevoir (7,920) and hike 16 mi. to Lower Indian Lake (about 10,000). Sunday bag the peak via the west slopes, and out
Day hike Telescope Peak from Shorty's Well (-253 ft) near Badwater (-282 ft, lowest point in the western hemisphere) in Death Valley via Hanaupah Canyon and steep cross-country ridge until we join the Telescope Pk trail 1.5 miles from the summit. We'll leave early to avoid the heat at low elevation. Temperature on the summit should be about 50 deg cooler than Death Valley. Be prepared for 24 miles (17 miles to Telescope Pk and 7 miles down to Mahogany Flat) and 11,300 ft elevation gain. Car shuttle required. Call leaders for details. Participants must have adequate experience and training. Advanced registration with the leaders is required.
Come join us for an overnight trip in Sequoia National Park. We will start hiking early Satrday morning from the Mineral King trailhead. Florence peak is the main goal of this trip. If conditions allow, we may decide to climb Vandever (11,947’) Saturday and Florence on Sunday. Contact the Co-leader after August 20th to sign up.
Cherry Creek, just outside the western boarder of Yosemite in the Emigrant Wilderness, isn't a peak, but it's a wonderful granite landscape. Kai led this trip 2 years ago, and it was so much fun that I'm doing it again. See http://www.climber.org/TripReports/1999/cherryCreek.html for a report on that trip. At this time of year, the creek slows to a trickle, which permits an up-close inspection. There is no trail down the canyon, so this is a real wilderness experience. Be prepared for close to 30 miles, including plenty of cross-country hiking, some high (and low) angle rock and dirt road walking. If anyone is looking to do some co-leading, this is a perfect opportunity.
Join us for a trip to the Domelands in the Southern Sierra. We will car camp and climb Rockhouse on Saturday. If the spirit is willing and there is time we will climb Taylor and/or Sirretta on Sunday. Be prepared for rain and cold. Bring water for the entire weekend, it may not be available.
Come along to this spectacular peak in western Kings Canyon NP for a late-season adventure, when the days are short and the nights are crisp. A long and steep hike in on Saturday will put us in view of Harrington's 300 foot summit cone, which we'll tackle Sunday morning. Beautiful class 3 rock and spectacular summit views await!
Meet at 7.30am at the Stanford Ave parking lot and trailhead. We will hike to the top of Mission Peak and then drop down and hike to Sunol Park. The strenous part is hiking back from Sunol towards Mission Peak which is mainly uphill. Rain cancels. This trip is co-listed with the Day Hiking Section. |
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