The Book: The High Sierra A Love Story by Kim Stanley Robinson The New York Times bestselling novelist, KSR, first ventured into the Sierra Nevada mountains during the summer of 1973. he returned from that encounter a changed man, awed by a landscape that made him feel as if he were simultaneously strolling through an […]
BMFF World Tour features an international selection of films that present a wide range of outdoor adventures and portraits, including climbing, mountain expeditions, remote cultures, and the world's last great wild places! For pre-sale tickets: https://occtickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2924
To honor Bob's life and his love for hiking, we are dedicating this hike to him. We hope you can join us. Turtle Rock and French Hill hike. There are several hills with sweeping views of the coastline. The hike starts with a cardio warm up on a sustained hill, then goes on to a […]
YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE HOST IN ADVANCE. Please no walk -ins. Host for this event is George Briggs - geob175@gmail.com We are looking forward to your visit to Keller Ski Hut (the Hut). Here are a few things to know for you visit to Keller Ski Hut. · Guests need to bring their own […]
INFORMATIONAL POSTING-November 11-12 Wilderness First Aid Course TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO: http://wildernessfirstaidcourse.org Why Take the WFAC? More extensive and useful than Red Cross basic first aid · We teach the course twice a year in Fullerton; typically, May and November. The next class is November 11-12. · You receive 24 hours of credit for […]
INFORMATIONAL POSTING-November 11-12 Wilderness First Aid Course TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO: http://wildernessfirstaidcourse.org Why Take the WFAC? More extensive and useful than Red Cross basic first aid · We teach the course twice a year in Fullerton; typically, May and November. The next class is November 11-12. · You receive 24 hours of credit for […]
Hike #10 in the 2023 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series, will be an adventurous 9-mile, 2300’ gain loop hike, taking the Mountaineer’s Route to the 360 panoramic view at Topanga Lookout (2469’) from Stunt Road. with a stop at Saddle Peak (2805’) with ocean views and lunch with return via the Stunt High […]
WTC INTRODUCTORY HIKE: Echo Mtn, Inspiration Point and Mt Lowe (5597’) Hike the Sam Merrill trail to the historic railway and resort area at Echo Mtn, then up Castle Canyon to Inspiration Point and on to Muir Peak. We will return by the Middle Merrill trail. Trip is a total of 12 miles with 3900 […]
Join this rare opportunity to hoof it through the beautiful hills of OC’s most exclusive private horse trails. Challenging hill climbs with rewarding vistas throughout this moderately-paced 7-8 mile round-trip with 1,000’ elevation gain. There are bathrooms and water at the halfway point. Learn about the Prey/Predator relationship between horses and humans while getting a […]
The Angeles Chapter Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) will be teaming up with Montrose Search and Rescue to present a mini-webinar series on hiking safety! The first webinar, "Hiking Safety and Technology" will be held on Wednesday, October 18th from 7-8pm. Participants will learn valuable tips, tricks, and tools! Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hiking-safety-and-technology-tickets-734437220497?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn […]
INFORMATIONAL POSTING-November 11-12 Wilderness First Aid Course TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO: http://wildernessfirstaidcourse.org Why Take the WFAC? More extensive and useful than Red Cross basic first aid · We teach the course twice a year in Fullerton; typically, May and November. The next class is November 11-12. · You receive 24 hours of credit for […]
INFORMATIONAL POSTING-November 11-12 Wilderness First Aid Course TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO: http://wildernessfirstaidcourse.org Why Take the WFAC? More extensive and useful than Red Cross basic first aid · We teach the course twice a year in Fullerton; typically, May and November. The next class is November 11-12. · You receive 24 hours of credit for […]
Join the Wilderness Adventures Section (WAS) for a fall picnic! We will work up our appetites with a hike in Duekmejian Wilderness Park followed by a picnic. Old, new, and perspective WAS members and friends are welcome as we enjoy the fall weather and share our summer adventure stories. Hike: Meet at 10:00 AM on […]
The Angeles Chapter Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) will be teaming up with Montrose SAR to present a mini-webinar series on hiking safety! The "Winter is Coming: Hiking Safely in the Local Mountains" webinar will be held on Thursday, November 2nd from 7-8pm. Participants will learn valuable tips, tricks, and tools for how to […]
WTC INTRODUCTORY HIKE: MT LUKENS Mt Lukens it the highest point in the City of LA. Invigorating conditioning hike at a moderate pace. 9 mile r/t, 2800’ gain. Leaders will provide an overview of the Wilderness Travel Course (WTC), which begins January 2024 (WWW.WILDERNESSTRAVELCOURSE.ORG) Subjects include safe mountain travel, map & compass and wilderness first […]
Join this moderate out and back hike, 5.5 miles, 898 elevation gain offering views and a cardio workout. In addition, we'll stop at the halfway point, at the Ridge Crest Trail head, to catch our breath and review some hiking related first aid (twisted ankles, poison ivy, bee stings, blisters, heat stroke, and more). After […]
Trail starts with a flat field walk ,after 3 miles down and flat, there is one famous car wreck hill in Aliso Woods, where you can see one abandoned 1946 Dodge 5-passenger coupe,there is no explanation as to how this car ended up here, with no paved roads within miles of its resting place? After […]
Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.
Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.
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