|
| Jan 1 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Monrovia Peak (5409'):
Hike to this demanding peak at a strong pace
and observe all of the helicopters & blimps circling above the
Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. The total hike will be about
14 miles round trip with 4500' of gain. Please bring: positive
attitude, lug soles, jacket, hat, water and lunch. Contact
leaders
for meeting instructions.
Leaders: PETER & IGNACIA DOGGETT
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| Jan 4 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Josephine Peak (5558'):
Canceled.
Leaders: CAROLE SCURLOCK, DORIS DUVAL
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| Jan 5 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
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| Jan 7 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Rouse Hill (5186'):
Celebrate Amin Faraday's 200th HPS peak with
this beautiful hike along the South Fork of the San Jacinto River
south of Idyllwild. Great views of Mt. San Jacinto, San Gorgonio Mtn.,
and Mt. Baldy. Moderately paced, 10 miles round trip, 2000'
gain. Email leader for info.
Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF Assistant: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
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| Jan 7 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Rosa Point (5038'):
Join John Cederberg for his HPS List Finish
hike at a festive pace to this great peak in Anza-Borrego Desert State
Park. The total hike should be about 12 miles round trip with 5500' of
gain across the desert floor and on a steep trail-less ridge. Please
bring pot-luck food item to share at the peak as well as lug soles,
water, lunch, snacks, layers, hat & gloves. Contact the leader for
meeting information.
Leader: BILL SIMPSON
Co-Leaders: PETER DOGGETT, IGNACIA DOGGETT, WAYNE BANNISTER
|
| Jan 7-8 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: San Ysidro Mountain (6147'), Indianhead (3960+'):
Start out the New
Year by spending a pleasant weekend in the beautiful Anza Borrego
Desert State Park. Saturday we'll enjoy a moderate hike at a slow,
relaxed pace on road and rough trail to San Ysidro Mtn near Warner
Springs (5 miles round trip, 1600'gain), where we'll celebrate Tanya and Mat's
200th HPS Peak! Some dirt road driving is
required to reach the San Ysidro trailhead; high clearance 4-wheel
drive recommended. Saturday night we'll car-camp at the Borrego Palm
Canyon Campground and enjoy the nearly full moon while spending an
evening of revelry around a campfire under the crisp, desert night
sky. Sunday we'll set off early for a strenuous hike at a slow pace
over rugged and rocky class 2 terrain up the lovely Borrego Palm
Canyon and then up and along scenic ridgelines to the spectacular
Indianhead summit (8.0 miles round trip, 3200' gain). Participants
are welcome to join us for one or both days. If planning on car
camping, bring a little firewood and come equipped for Happy Hour and
Potluck dinner. Bring plenty of water, lunch for each day, a hat,
warm clothing, and the rest of your 10 essentials. Email leader
with recent experience and conditioning for
trip status and details.
Leaders: MAT KELLIHER, JIM FLEMING
|
| Jan 7-8 |
Sat-Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
|
I: Indian Cove Navigation:
Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National
Park to satisfy the Basic (I/M) level navigation requirements.
Saturday for practice, skills refresher, altimeter, homework,
campfire. Sunday checkout. Send email or sase, navigation
experience/training, contact info, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: PHIL WHEELER
|
| Jan 9 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Cuyamaca Peak (6512'):
Two moderately strenuous snow walks on road and trail totaling 10 miles roundtrip with
2500' of gain to peaks near Julian. High clearance 4WD with snow cables advised.
Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water and ten essentials. Contact leaders for status
and details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE, PAT ARREDONDO, VICTORIA OVERBEY
|
| Jan 10 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Combs Peak (6193'):
A moderate hike on PCT and rough trail for 5 miles round trip with 1200' of
gain to a peak near Warner Springs. Moderate pace. High clearance 4WD
advised. Bring food, water, and 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 12 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Jan 14 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks, West LA |
|
I: Snowshoe in our local mountains, mid-month, Jan-April:
Enjoy the exhilarating experience of walking over hill and dale, through
thickly-wooded areas, possibly grabbing a peak along the way. Experience
the quiet and serenity of snow-covered landscapes in the San Gabriel/San
Bernardino Mountains or Los Padres National Forest. We will travel five to
eight miles, depending on location and conditions. Bring your own snowshoes
or reserve early at a local sports store. Beginners welcome. If you can walk,
you can snowshoe! Email leader for details several weeks before this outing.
Leader: MARLEN MERTZ Co-Leaders: WAYNE VOLLAIRE, BILL SIMPSON, PAT ARREDONDO
|
| Jan 16 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mount Deception (5796'), Mount Disappointment (5960'), San Gabriel Peak (6161'),
Mount Markham (5742'), Mount Lowe (5603'):
Five moderately strenuous snow walks on road and trail totaling 13 miles roundtrip with
2000' of gain to peaks above Pasadena. High clearance 4WD with snow cables advised.
Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water and ten essentials. Contact leaders for status
and details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE, PAT ARREDONDO, VICTORIA OVERBEY
|
| Jan 17 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Sheep Mountain (5141'), Martinez Mountain (6560'):
A strenuous hike on trail and rough trail for 18 miles round trip with 5100' of
gain to peaks near Idyllwild. Moderate pace. High clearance 4WD advised. Bring
food, water, and 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 19 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Jan 21 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
HPS Annual Awards Banquet:
Join us for an evening of fun, good food and socializing with old and new
friends. This year it will again be at the Monrovian Family Restaurant in
beautiful downtown Monrovia. Guest speaker will be Bill Burke, the only person to
climb the highest mountain on every continent after reaching age 60.
Visit his website, http://eightsummits.com/.
He will present a video/photo slideshow of his expeditions
in which he will provide a dramatic video comparison of both the South and
North sides of Mt. Everest. He will also discuss his training and
preparation for the climbs, his climbing equipment, and the dangers, challenges
and joy of climbing the world's highest mountains.
During the social hour, he will display some of his favorite mountain photos
from around the world.
Social hour begins at 5 PM and dinner at 6:30. Silent auction for donated
items. Come early and enjoy the old
town.
Ticket are $35 if paid by 1/15/2012, $40 if after. Tickets will be held
at door.
Order form or just
make check payable to HPS and send check, email and/or phone(s) to
Reservationist: WAYNE VOLLAIRE (2035 Peaceful Hills Rd Walnut, CA 91789-4009)
|
| Jan 22 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Rouse Hill (5168'):
A wonderful conditioning hike of 10 miles along the South Fork of the San Jacinto River. Moderate pace with 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Leader will provide an overview of the Wilderness Travel Course (WTC). Meet at Park and Ride at the 55 and Lincoln Ave. (near the 91 in Anaheim) at 7:00 a.m. for car pool to trailhead on Highway 74 just east of Hemet (South Fork Trailhead). Hike starts at 9:00 a.m. and will be back to trailhead by sunset. Bring hiking boots, 3 lts water, lunch and snacks. If you have questions please contact Paul Warren.
Leader: PAUL WARREN Assistant: MELODY ANDERSON
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| Jan 23 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mt Islip (8250'):
A moderately strenuous snow walk on trail for 7 miles
roundtrip with 1600' of gain to a peak near Wrightwood. High clearance 4WD
with snow cables advised. Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE, PAT ARREDONDO
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| Jan 24 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Bernard Peak (5430'), Little Berdoo Peak (5440'):
A moderate hike for 6 miles round trip with 1500' of gain to peaks in Joshua
Tree NP. Entry fee required. Moderate pace. High clearance 4WD advised. Bring
food, water, and 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jan 26 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Jan 30 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Throop Peak (9138'):
A moderately strenuous snow walk on road and trail for 13 miles
roundtrip with 1900' of gain to a peak near Wrightwood. High clearance 4WD
with snow cables advised. Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE, LAURA JOSEPH, PAT ARREDONDO
|
| Jan 31 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Quail Mountain (5800'):
A moderate hike on California Riding and Hiking Trail and rough trail for 14
miles round trip with 1500' of gain to a peak in Joshua Tree NP. Entry fee
required. Moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10 essentials. Contact leaders
for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
|
| Feb 2 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Feb 6 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Suicide Rock (7528'):
A moderately strenuous snow walk on trail for 7 miles
roundtrip with 1300' of gain to a peak near Idyllwild. High clearance 4WD
with snow cables advised. Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE, PAT ARREDONDO
|
| Feb 7 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mount Pinos (8831'), Sawmill Mountain (8818'), Grouse Mountain
(8650'):
A strenuous snowshoe for 9 miles round trip with 1900' of gain to peaks near
Frazier Park. Moderate pace. High clearance 4WD with snow cables advised. Bring
food, water, and 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 9 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Feb 11 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Brown Mountain (4485'):
Hike to peak named for abolitionist John Brown, involves 12 miles and 3500' of
gain, but depending on accessibility and/or brush we may choose an alternate
plan. Strenuous hike visits beautiful lower elevation country in the western
San Gabriel mountains. Time permitting, we will visit the gravesite of Owen
Brown, son of John Brown. Bring water, lunch, sturdy boots. Meet at the La
Cañada rideshare point at 8:00 AM.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, BOB THOMPSON, STAG BROWN
|
| Feb 13 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mount Pinos (8831'), Sawmill Mountain (8818'), Grouse Mountain (8650'):
A moderately strenuous snow walk on road and trail for 9 miles
roundtrip with 1900' of gain to a peak near Frazier Park. High clearance 4WD
with snow cables advised. Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE, PAT ARREDONDO
|
| Feb 14 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mount Islip (8250'):
A strenuous snowshoe for 6 miles round trip with 1600' of gain to a peak near
Wrightwood. Moderate pace. High clearance 4WD with snow cables advised. Bring
food, water, and 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 16 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Feb 18 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks, West LA |
|
I: Snowshoe in our local mountains, mid-month, Jan-April:
Are you a "season-deprived" Southern Californian?
Enjoy
the quiet and serenity of snow-covered landscapes in the San Gabriel/San
Bernardino Mountains or Los Padres National Forest. We will travel five to
eight miles through thickly-wooded areas, perhaps grabbing a peak along the
way. Bring your own snowshoes
or reserve early at a local sports store. Beginners welcome. If you can walk,
you can snowshoe! Email leader for details several weeks before this outing.
Leader: MARLEN MERTZ Co-Leaders: WAYNE VOLLAIRE, BILL SIMPSON, PAT ARREDONDO, DAVID HAAKE, GINNY HERINGER, MIKKI SIEGAL
|
| Feb 21 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Heart Bar Peak (8332'):
A strenuous snowshoe for 5 miles round trip with 1100' of gain to a peak near
Big Bear Lake. Moderate pace. High clearance 4WD with snow cables
advised. Bring food, water, and 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 23 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Feb 27 |
Mon |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Gold Mountain (8235'):
A moderately strenuous snow walk on road and trail for 9 miles
roundtrip with 1500' of gain to a peak near Big Bear Lake. High clearance 4WD
with snow cables advised. Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE, PAT ARREDONDO
|
| Feb 28 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Tehachapi Mountain (7960'):
A strenuous snowshoe for 4 miles round trip with 2000' of gain to a peak near
Tehachapi. Moderate pace. High clearance 4WD with snow cables advised. Bring
food, water, and 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Feb 29 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lukens (5074') from Harter Lane:
By trail and road to Los Angeles' highest point. 11 miles, 3500' gain. Meet
9 AM at La Cañada rideshare point. Bring water, lunch, suitable shoes
and clothing.
Leaders: BROOKES TREIDLER, BOB THOMPSON, LAURA JOSEPH
|
|
| Mar 1 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Mar 3 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Desert Peaks |
|
I: Rosa Point (5083'):
Join us in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park for a very strenuous day hike
at a slow-moderate, but steady pace to this remote HPS and DPS listed peak in
the Santa Rosa Mountains near Borrego Springs, CA. This ridge hike is all cross
country for 12 miles round trip and 4800' of gain across steep, rocky, sometimes
loose, always thorny desert terrain. Bring lots of water (5 liters
recommended), food, a hat, and the rest of your 10 essentials. Consider
car camping at the trailhead (or a nearby motel) to ease the impact of
our 'first light' start. Email leader
with recent experience and conditioning for trip status and details.
Leaders: MAT KELLIHER, JIM FLEMING, PAT VAUGHN
|
| Mar 6 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Red Mountain (5261'):
A moderate walk on dirt road and rough trail for 3.5 miles roundtrip with 1500'
of gain to a peak near Mojave. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Mar 8 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Mar 10 |
Sat |
Forest Committee, Hundred Peaks, Crescenta Valley |
|
O: Trails Restoration in Angeles National Forest:
(Location dependent on hillside conditions). Join the Forest Committee's San
Gabriels Trail Crew to help restore and maintain parts of the 500+ mile trail
system in the Angeles National Forest. Tools and instructions provided. Boots,
gloves, long- sleeved shirts, and pants mandatory. Hiking distances
vary. Events typically run 9 am to 3 pm. Bring lots of water, lunch, safety
glasses if you have them, and enthusiasm to work as little or as much as you
want. Contact leader (email preferred) week before for destination, meeting
time and location.
Leaders BOB THOMPSON, JIM FLEMING
|
| Mar 13 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Cole Point (5604'):
A moderate walk on rough trail for 2 miles roundtrip with 1400' of gain to a
peak near Palmdale. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact
leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Mar 15 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Mar 18 |
Sun |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks, West LA |
|
I: Snowshoe in our local mountains, mid-month, Jan-April:
Another chance to snowshoe. This is a perfect way to explore our
beautiful local winter mountains.
You will visit and see areas on snowshoes that other people cannot access.
If you enjoy hiking in summer, you will love snowshoeing
in the San Gabriel/San
Bernardino Mountains or Los Padres National Forest. We will travel five to
eight miles depending on location and conditions.
Bring your own snowshoes
or reserve early at a local sports store. Beginners welcome. If you can walk,
you can snowshoe! Email leader for details several weeks before this outing.
Leader: MARLEN MERTZ Co-Leaders: WAYNE VOLLAIRE, BILL SIMPSON, PAT ARREDONDO, DAVID HAAKE, GINNY HERINGER, MIKKI SIEGAL
|
| Mar 20 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Quail Mountain (5800'):
A moderate walk on dirt road and rough trail for 14 miles roundtrip with 1500'
of gain to a peak in Joshua Tree National Park. Entry fee. Slow pace. Bring
food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Mar 22 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Mar 27 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Rattlesnake Peak (5826'):
A strenuous walk on dirt road and rough trail for 9 miles roundtrip with 4100'
of gain to a peak near Azusa. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Mar 29 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Mar 31 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Russell Peak (6696'), Backus Peak (6651'):
Join us for this strenuous hike to these prominent peaks in the Mojave Desert
near Ridgecrest. We will hike an exploratory route from Powers Well on the
north side. 8 miles round trip, 4500' gain. Email leader for info.
Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF Co-Leader: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
|
|
| Apr 3 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Garnet Mountain (5680'), Garnet Peak (5880'), Monument Peak #1 (6271'):
Three separate and easy hikes on dirt road, PCT, and rough trail totaling 6
miles roundtrip with 1200' of gain to peaks near Julian. Slow pace. Bring food,
water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Apr 4 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Lukens (5074'):
Hike to the high point of the City of Los Angeles from Haines Cyn on the Sister
Elsie Trail. 8 miles round trip, 2800' gain. Steep
trail with loose footing. Meet 9 am at La Cañada rideshare point. Bring water,
appropriate clothing and footwear. Rain
cancels.
Leaders: JOHN RADALJ, BRUCE CRAIG
|
| Apr 5 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
CANCELED I: Caliente Mountain (5106'):
Join us for a day in San Luis Obispo County, northwest of New Cuyama.
Strenuous, cross-country hike of 13 ½ miles round trip, 3700' gain. Other
routes possible. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact
leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Apr 5 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Iron Mountain #1:
A very strenuous walk on dirt road, trail, and rough trail for 14 miles
roundtrip with 7200' of gain to a peak above Azusa. Slow pace. Bring food,
water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Apr 5 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Apr 7 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks, West LA |
|
I: Snowshoe in our local mountains, mid-month, Jan-April:
If there is still good snow (there was in the last two years), join us on the
last of the snowshoes in our local mountains. Whether you are looking for
a scenic aerobic experience or just a peaceful walk in the woods, you will
love snowshoeing! You will enjoy the quiet, gentle, enjoyable pace which
burns twice the calories of hiking the same route!
We will travel five to
eight miles depending on location and conditions and hope to be going
to either Mt. Pinos or Big Bear.
Bring your own snowshoes
or reserve early at a local sports store. Beginners welcome. If you can walk,
you can snowshoe! Email leader for details several weeks before this outing.
Leader: MARLEN MERTZ Co-Leaders: WAYNE VOLLAIRE, BILL SIMPSON, PAT ARREDONDO, DAVID HAAKE, GINNY HERINGER, MIKKI SIEGAL
|
| Apr 11-14 |
Wed-Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from October 26-29.
O: Pacific Crest Trail Backpack:
From Antelope Valley through the Tehachapi Mountains to Hwy 58, west of
Mojave. Experience California poppies in bloom.
Moderately paced. 4
days, 48 miles, one-way. Average day will be 12 miles with 2500' gain/loss. No
layover days/no beginners. Participants will need to share in expense of a
rental van. Send email with H & C phones, city, recent conditioning and
backpack experience to
Leader: TED LUBESHKOFF Co-Leader: PAT ARREDONDO
|
| Apr 12 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Apr 14 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Hildreth Peak (5065'):
Slow but steady paced, strenuous 16 mile round trip, 4000' gain, cross country
route from the south up through Agua Caliente Canyon. We'll hike along a
beautiful
mid-spring creek complete with flowery meadows and then up a steep, loose,
sometimes brushy ridge to an old jeep road leading to this peak named
after Joel Hildreth, one of the first Forest Rangers in the 1890's
to patrol this gorgeous area of California formerly inhabited by the
Chumash. Suitable only for seasoned and well conditioned hikers. Bring
at least 4 liters of water, lunch, a hat, and the rest of your 10
essentials. Consider car or tent camping near the trailhead Friday night
to facilitate an early Saturday morning start. Email leader
with
recent experience and conditioning for trip status and details.
Leaders: MAT KELLIHER, JIM FLEMING, WINNETTE BUTLER, PAT VAUGHN
|
| Apr 14 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Wilderness Adventures |
|
I: Caliente Mountain (5106'):
Moderately paced 17 miles round trip, 2800' gain to San Luis Obispo's only HPS listed
peak. Will include driving through the scenic Carrizo Plain National
Monument. Bring extra water, lunch. Meet 7:00 AM at Sylmar rideshare point.
Leaders: HARVEY GANZ, BRENT COSTELLO
|
| Apr 14 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Backus Peak (6651'), Russell Peak (6696'):
Two peaks in the southern
Sierra are named for HPS legendary leaders John Backus and Bill T. Russell.
Mostly cross-country hike involves 4200' of gain and 9 miles round trip. Strenuous.
Call or email leaders for meeting time and place.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, TBA
|
| Apr 17 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Bernard Peak (5430'), Little Berdoo Peak (5440'):
A moderate walk on rough trail for 6 miles roundtrip with 1500' of gain to
peaks in Joshua Tree National Park. Entry fee. Slow pace. Bring food, water,
10 essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Apr 19 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mount Lukens (5074'):
Join us for a day in the Angeles National Forest, north of La Crescenta.
Moderate hike of 7 miles round trip, 3300' gain on trail and fire road. Slow
pace. Bring food, water 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Apr 19 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Apr 21-22 |
Sat-Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
|
I: Warren Point Navigation:
Navigation noodle at Joshua Tree National
Park to satisfy the Basic (I/M) level navigation requirements.
Saturday for practice, skills refresher, altimeter, homework,
campfire. Sunday checkout. Send email or sase, navigation
experience/training, contact info, any WTC, leader rating, rideshare to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: PHIL WHEELER
|
| Apr 21-22 |
Sat-Sun |
DPS, HPS, WTC |
|
I: Sheep Mtn (5141'), Martinez Mtn (6560'):
Climb this classic pair of
desert peaks in the Santa Rosa Wilderness south of Palm Springs. Saturday:
backpack to camp near Cactus Springs and climb Sheep (8 miles, 2100'
gain). Sunday: Climb Martinez and out (12 miles, 3000' gain). Contact leader
with recent conditioning.
Leader: TINA BOWMAN Co-Leader: RUDY FLECK
|
| Apr 21-22 |
Sat-Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
Spring Fling 2012:
Welcome in the spring with a fun and festive weekend in San Diego. Join us for
outstanding peak bagging, at all levels, followed by a potluck dinner Saturday
night. The Hundred Peaks Section will host a very fun evening of socializing,
music, story telling, reminiscing and meeting old and new friends. Bring your
instruments - guitar, fiddle, accordion. Bring your funny and fascinating
hiking tales from the present and the past. Check the HPS Website, the Lookout,
and the Schedule of activities for weekend Spring Fling hikes. We have reserved
the Sierra Club Foster Lodge near San Diego for Saturday night. The Lodge has a
fully equipped kitchen and dormitory sleeping facilities. Camping is another
option. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Send sase/esase to
Reservationist: WAYNE VOLLAIRE
)
|
| Apr 21 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Oakzanita Peak (5504'), Sheephead Mountain (5896')
Start out the HPS Spring Fling with two easy hikes done separately with a drive
up in between to a couple of lovely peaks in Northern San Diego County near
Julian, CA at a relaxed and casual pace. Feel free to join us for one or both
peaks. Oakzanita is 8 miles round trip with 1000' gain and Sheephead is 3
½
miles round trip with 1000' gain. If the road to Sheephead is closed, we may opt to
substitute it with Stonewall Peak (5730'). The hike to Stonewall would be
4 miles round trip and 900' gain. Either way, we'll still be finished in plenty
of time to join the potluck festivities at Foster Lodge. Bring plenty of
water, food for the day, a hat, sunscreen, and the rest of your 10 essentials.
Email leader
for trip status and details.
Leaders: MAT KELLIHER, JIM FLEMING, WINNETTE BUTLER
|
| Apr 21 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Granite Mountain #2 (5633')
A strenuous hike on dirt road and rough trail for 8 miles round trip with 3000'
of gain to a rocky peak near Borrego Springs. High clearance 4WD will be
helpful. Not for beginners or those who like to hike slowly. We'll finish
up as early as possible so as not to miss the Spring Fling pot luck and
partying. Contact Laura for status and details.
Leaders: LAURA JOSEPH, PAT ARREDONDO, MARKEY NEIGHBORS
|
| Apr 22 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Iron Spring Mountain (5755'), Beauty Peak (5548'):
Moderately strenuous trek on this 8.5 miles round trip, cross-country route with
2700' of gain at a slow pace over occasionally steep, loose, and brushy
terrain with minor rock scrambling to these remote peaks with tremendous views
near Aguanga, CA. Bring food, 4 liters water, 10 essentials. Contact leader
for status and details.
Leader: MAT KELLIHER
) Co-Leader: JIM FLEMING
|
| Apr 22 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Natural Science |
New Outing, not yet published
O: Oakzanita Peak (5054'), Stonewall Peak (5730')
Join us for a day hike of these two peaks near Julian. Oakzanita is 8 miles
round trip, 1000' gain on road and trail. Stonewall is 4 miles round trip,
900' gain on trail. These are the prettiest hikes in the area. We'll have a
naturalist along to add to our enjoyment of the wild flowers. Contact leaders
for status and details.
Leaders: LAURA JOSEPH, PAT ARREDONDO, GINNY HERINGER, MARKEY NEIGHBORS
|
| Apr 24 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Queen Mountain (5680'):
A moderate walk on rough trail for 4 miles roundtrip with 1200' of gain to a
peak in Joshua Tree National Park. Entry fee. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and
details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Apr 26 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Bare Mountain (6388'):
Join us for a day in the Angeles National Forest, south of Little Rock.
Moderate hike of 6 miles round trip on trail, cross-country and firebreak.
Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Apr 26 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Apr 28 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Heald Peak (6901'):
Peak near Lake Isabella in Kern County involves 10 mi
rt and 3500' over cross-country, difficult terrain. Very strenuous outing.
Peak is named for the creator of the hundred peaks "game" who also gives his
name to the highest conservation award bestowed by the Angeles Chapter. For
meeting time and place call or email leaders.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, IGNACIA DOGGETT, PETER DOGGETT
|
|
| May 1 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Sally (5408'), Vetter Mountain (5908'), Mount Mooney (5840'):
Three separate and easy walks on paved road, dirt road, and rough trail
totaling 6 miles roundtrip with 1450' of gain to peaks above Pasadena. Slow
pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact
leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| May 3 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Lightner Peak (6430'), Bald Eagle Peak (6181'):
Join us for a day in the Sequoia National Forest just south of Lake Isabella.
Lightner will be Route 2, 10 miles round trip, 4500' gain on motorcycle trail and
cross-country. Bald Eagle is 1 ½ miles, 600' gain on use trail and
cross-country. High clearance vehicles recommended. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| May 3 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| May 5 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Lower Peaks |
|
O: Iron Mountain #1 (8007'), Bonita Peak (3983'):
Does the idea of spending yet another Cinco de Mayo in some dingy cantina
eating bad nachos and swilling margaritas have you feeling a little
unsatisfied? Ay Carumba!! Why not come celebrate with us instead as
we tackle the legendary 'Big Iron', one of the more challenging peaks
on the HPS list? This will be a very strenuous day hike involving
14 miles round trip and 7200' of gain over sometimes loose and in places
brutally steep terrain in the San Gabriel Mountains just west of Mt.
Baldy that is only suitable for seasoned and well conditioned hikers.
We'll travel at a slow-moderate, but steady pace, and during our ascent
we'll make an optional detour for a very short distance and little
gain to bag the LPC "Bonita Peak". Bring at least 4 liters of water,
lunch, a hat, and the rest of your 10 essentials. Email leader
with recent experience and conditioning for trip status and details. Ole!!
Leaders: MAT KELLIHER, JIM FLEMING, PAT VAUGHN
|
| May 5 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Wilderness Adventures |
|
I: Thorn Point (6920'), San Guillermo Mountain (6606'), Lockwood Peak
(6261'), Frazier Mountain (8000'):
Moderately paced 15.5 miles round trip, 4000' gain with the last peak being
a drive-up, time permitting. Bring extra water. Meet 7 AM Sylmar rideshare
point.
Leaders: HARVEY GANZ, BRENT COSTELLO
|
| May 10 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| May 10 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Combs Peak (6193'):
A moderate walk on PCT and rough trail for 5 miles
roundtrip with 1200' of gain to a peak near Warner Springs. High clearance 4WD
advised. Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| May 12 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks, Pasadena, Natural Science, Palos
Verde-South Bay |
|
I: Liebre Twins and Mt McRuer:
Join us on this rare opportunity to climb two peaks on Tejon Ranch, usually
inaccessible to hikers, and hear about plans to increase public access on the
ranch property. Strenuous hike, 10 miles round trip, 2700' gain, with some
cross-country travel. Group size is limited by Tejon Ranch and the date may
be subject to change. Contact reservationist Ginny Heringer by May 1 for
reservations and updates.
Leaders: KENT SCHWITKIS, DAN RICHTER Naturalist: GINNY HERINGER
|
| May 15 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Hildreth Peak (5065'):
A strenuous walk on rough trail and dirt road for 16 miles roundtrip with 4700'
of gain to a peak near Santa Barbara. High clearance 4WD advised. Slow to
moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status
and details.
Leaders: PAT ARREDONDO, MARS BONFIRE
|
| May 16 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Hillyer (6200+'):
From the Chilao area, hike through jeffrey pines and incense cedar to a peak
with fine northern views. 6 mi rt, 1000'
gain. Meet 9 am La Cañada rideshare pt. Bring water, appropriate clothing,
footwear.
Leaders: AL MOGGIA, JOHN RADALJ
|
| May 17 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| May 17 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Southwell Peak (7840'):
A strenuous walk on trail and rough trail for 14 miles
roundtrip with 3100' of gain to a peak near Idyllwild. High clearance 4WD advised.
Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| May 22 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: San Gabriel Peak (6161'), Mount Markham (5742'), Mount Lowe (5603'),
Occidental Peak (5732'):
A moderate walk on paved road, dirt road, trail, and rough trail totaling 11
miles roundtrip with 2200' of gain to peaks above Pasadena. Slow pace. Bring
food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| May 24 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Nicolls Peak (6070'), Heald Peak (6901'):
Join us for a day in the Sequoia National Forest in the Lake Isabella area.
Strenuous hike of 8 miles round trip, 4200' gain on use trail and
cross-country. Other routes possible. 4WD recommended. Slow pace. Bring
food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| May 24 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| May 26 |
Sat |
LTC, WTC, Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Beginning Navigation Clinic:
Spend the day one-on-one with an instructor, learning/practicing map and
compass in our local mountains. Beginners
to rusty old-timers welcome, and practice is available at all skill levels. Not
a checkout, but it will help you prepare.
Many expert leaders will attend; many I-rated leaders started here in the
past. 4 mi, 500' gain. Send sase, phones, $25
deposit, refunded at trailhead (Sierra Club) to
Leader: DIANE DUNBAR Co-Leader: RICHARD BOARDMAN
|
| May 29 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Iron Mountain #1:
A very strenuous walk on dirt road, trail, and rough trail for 14 miles
roundtrip with 7200' of gain to a peak above Azusa. Slow pace. Bring food,
water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| May 30 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Liebre Mountain (5760+'):
Hike along the PCT to Liebre Ridge. 7 mi rt, 2000' gain. Panoramic views of the
Tehachapis, southern Sierras, Sespe
wilderness, Los Padres peaks. Meet 9 am Santa Clarita rideshare pt. Bring
water, appropriate clothing, footwear.
Leaders: AL MOGGIA, BROOKES TREIDLER
|
| May 31 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Lizard Head (5350'):
Join us for a day in the Los Padres National Forest, north-northwest of Ojai.
Strenuous hike of 11 miles on trail and cross-country. Other route possible.
4WD recommended. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact
leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| May 31 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
|
| Jun 1 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Pallett Mountain (7760'), Will Thrall Peak (7845'), Pleasant View Ridge (7983'):
A strenuous walk on trail and rough trail for 15 miles
roundtrip with 4700' of gain to a peak near Wrightwood. Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jun 2 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Thorn Point (6920'):
Eight miles round trip, 2000' gain to a peak near Frazier Park with abandoned
lookout. High clearance 4WD advised. For details, send vehicle type and
rideshare
information to
Leader: PAT ARREDONDO Co-Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, PATRICK VAUGHN
|
| Jun 2 |
Sat |
Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mugu Peak (1266'):
Moderately paced, approximately 6 miles, 1300' gain hike in the Santa Monica
Mountains with great views of the Oxnard plan and the Pacific Ocean. Bring
lunch. Meet 8 AM at the Pacific Palisades trailhead (Los Liones Drive).
Leaders: HARVEY GANZ, BRENT COSTELLO
|
| Jun 2 |
Sat |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
|
I: Heart Bar Peak (8332'):
Practice navigation for Sunday's checkoff on this 7 mile round trip, 1400' gain hike. We
will take a cross-country route to Heart Bar Peak and
practice micro-navigation skills along the way. Send email or sase, recent
conditioning, contact info, to
Leaders: ROBERT MYERS Co-Leaders: JANE SIMPSON, ADRIENNE BENEDICT, ANN PEDRESCHI
SHIELDS
|
| Jun 2-3 |
Sat-Sun |
WTC, Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from October 29-30, 2011
I: Reeds Meadow (7700'), Marion Mountain (10,362'):
Saturday hike
Devil Slide trail 4 miles; 1800' gain to set-up camp near Willow
Creek. After lunch hike cross-country 2.5 miles, 600' gain to explore
Reeds Meadow area. Saturday Happy Hour. Sunday hike cross-country 2.5
miles; 2500' gain to Marion Mountain, returning cross-country 3.5
miles, 300' gain via Deer Springs to camp and then pack-out. Moderate
paced, but strenuous hike. Adventure Pass required. Bring small
daypack + 3 liters of water/electrolytes for Sunday hike. Send email
with Sierra Club #, hiking/conditioning resume, and contact info to
Leader: PHILIP BATES
) Assistant: ROD KIEFFER
|
| Jun 3 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Liebre Mountain (5760+'):
Moderately easy hike near Gorman involves 7 mi rt
and 1830' of gain on trail. Suitable for beginners in good shape with proper
footwear. Bring water, lunch. This is the 31st annual first Sunday in June
hike with Stag Brown. Meet 8:00 AM at the Sylmar rideshare point.
Leaders: JOE YOUNG, STAG BROWN
|
| Jun 3 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
|
I: Grinnell Ridge Navigation:
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 or sase, contact info, navigation
experience/training, any WTC, leader
rating, rideshare, to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: PHIL WHEELER
|
| Jun 5 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mount Hawkins (8850'), Copter Ridge (7499'):
A strenuous walk on rough trail and PCT for 9 miles roundtrip with 3450' of
gain to peaks near Wrightwood. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jun 6 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Kratka Ridge (7515') via Mount Waterman Trail:
Hike the Mt Waterman Trail (mile marker 58.00) to the "Overlook". Hike E to the
old ski hut and the peak. 6 mi rt,
1600' gain. Return to cars through Buckhorn Campground. Meet 9 am La Cañada
rideshare pt. Bring water,
appropriate footwear for steep hiking.
Leaders: DAN BUTLER, MARY PATTERSON
|
| Jun 7 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Monte Arido (6010'), Old Man Mountain (5525'):
Join us for a day in the Los Padres Nation Forest, northwest of Ojai.
Moderate hike of 6 miles round trip, 1800' gain on road and cross-country. 4WD
recommended. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders
for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jun 7 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Jun 8 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Middle Hawkins (8505'), South Mount Hawkins (7783'):
A moderately strenuous walk on trail and rough trail for 15 miles
roundtrip with 3700' of gain to a peak near Wrightwood. Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jun 9 |
Sat |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Deer Mountain (5536'):
A moderate hike on rough trail and involving a stream crossing for 4 miles
round trip with 1800' of gain (1300' out plus 500' on return) to a peak near
Lake Arrowhead. Bring food, water, and 10 essentials. High clearance 4WD
advised.
For details, send vehicle type and rideshare information to
Leader: PAT ARREDONDO Co-Leaders: VIRGIL POPESCU, PATRICK VAUGHN
|
| Jun 12 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Mount Akawie (7283'), Kratka Ridge (7415'):
Two easy walks on dirt road and rough trail totaling 3 miles roundtrip with
1100' of gain to peaks near Wrightwood. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jun 13 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Cresenta Valley, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Winston Peak (7502'), Winston Ridge (7008'):
Come climb these two beautiful high-country sister peaks on the
last day of Spring and bid a big hello to Summer. 1600' gain, 8 miles
with some steep trails. Bring the "3 L's" Lugsoles, Liquids and Lunch.
Meet 9 AM, La Cañada rideshare.
Leaders: BOB THOMPSON, JOE YOUNG
|
| Jun 14 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mount Pinos (8832'), Sawmill Mountain (8818'), Grouse Mountain (8582'),
Cerro Noroeste (8280'):
Join us for a day in the Los Padres National Forest, west of Frazier Park.
This is a shuttle hike of 7 miles from Pinos to Cerro Noreste, 2200' gain on
trail. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for
status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jun 14 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Jun 15 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Thorn Point (6920'):
A moderate walk on trail for 8 miles
roundtrip with 2000' of gain to a peak near Frazier Park. High clearance 4WD advised.
Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and
details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jun 16 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: San Guillermo Mountain (6602'), Lockwood Point (6273'), Brush Mountain
(7040'), San Emigdio Mountain (7495'):
Come enjoy easy peaks in Ventura backcountry. First Guillermo, 2 miles round
trip,
800' gain, cross country. Short drive to Lockwood. Lockwood is 5 miles round
trip
and 700' gain on trail and cross country. Brush and San Emigdio are 3 miles
round trip, 500' gain. Lots of dirt road driving. For details, send
vehicle tye and rideshare information to
Leader: PAT ARREDONDO Co-Leader: VIRGIL POPESCU
|
| Jun 19 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: San Rafael Peak (6666'):
A strenuous walk on trail and rough trail for 10 miles roundtrip with 2400' of
gain to a peak near Frazier Park. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jun 21 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Frazier Mountain (LO) (8013'):
Join us for a day in the Los Padres National Forest, southwest of Frazier
Park. Hike, don't drive to this peak. Strenuous cross-country hike of 12
miles round trip, 3500' gain. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials.
Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jun 21 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Jun 22 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Reyes Peak (7514'), Haddock Mountain (7431'):
A moderate walk on road, trail and rough trail for 9 miles
roundtrip with 2500' of gain to a peak near Ojai. High clearance 4WD advised.
Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jun 26 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Reyes Peak (7514'), Haddock Mountain (7431'):
A moderate walk on dirt road, trail, and rough trail for 9 miles roundtrip with
2580' of gain to peaks near Frazier Park. Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10
essentials. High clearance 4WD advised. Contact leaders for status and
details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jun 27 |
Wed |
Local Hikes, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Kratka Ridge (7515') from Eagle's Roost:
A longer 6 mile round trip, 1700' gain
route on old roads with spectacular views. Meet La Cañada rideshare at 9
AM with water, lunch, good footwear & suitable clothing layers.
Rain cancels.
Leaders: ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, AL MOGGIA
|
| Jun 28 |
Thu |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Pacifico Mtn (7124'):
Join us for a day in the Angeles National Forest for this old favorite.
Moderate hike of 12 miles round trip, 2200' gain on trail and cross-country.
Other routes possible.
Slow pace. Bring food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jun 28 |
Thu |
Pasadena Group, Wilderness Adventures, Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Henninger Flats Conditioning Hike
|
| Jun 29 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Bohna Peak (6760'), Sunday Peak (8295'):
Two moderate walks on trail and rough trail totaling 7 miles
roundtrip with 2400' of gain to a peak near Kernville. High clearance 4WD advised.
Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status
and details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE
|
|
| Jul 3 |
Tue |
Hundred Peaks |
|
I: Mount Harwood (9552'), Mount San Antonio (10,064'):
A strenuous walk on paved road, dirt road, trail, and rough trail for 14 miles
roundtrip with 4080' of gain to peaks above Baldy Village. Slow pace. Bring
food, water, 10 essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: DAVE COMERZAN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jul 6 |
Fri |
Hundred Peaks |
|
O: Shields Peak (10,680'), Anderson Peak (10,840'), San Bernardino East Peak (10,691')
, San Bernardino Peak (10,649'):
A very strenuous walk on trail and rough trail for 19 miles
roundtrip with 4700' of gain to peaks near Big Bear Lake. High Clearance 4WD advised.
Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water, and 10
essentials. Contact leaders for status and details.
Leaders: GEORGE CHRISTIANSEN, MARS BONFIRE
|
| Jul 13-15 |
Fri-Sun |
Hundred Peaks, WTC |
New Outing, not yet published
I: Eight over Ten: Lake Peak (10,161'), Ten Thousand Foot Ridge (10,094'),
Bighorn Mountain (10,997'), Dragons Head (10,866'), Jepson Peak (11,205'), Dobbs
Peak (10,459'), San Gorgonio Mountain (11,499'), Grinnell Mountain (10,284'):
Relatively easy 3 day/2 night backpack with strenuous day hiking to reach the
peaks at a slow, but steady pace. Travel will be predominantly on trail;
however significant cross-country segments across rocky and forested terrain will be
necessary to reach several of the peaks. Friday we'll pack up the Fish Creek
Trail to Fish Creek Saddle Camp (3.9 miles, 2000' gain) where we'll set up camp,
and then hike down to Lodgepole Spring (1.5 miles round trip, 625' loss/gain) to stock up
on water for the weekend. Once back at camp we'll either set off for Lake Peak
and 10,000K Ridge (2.75 miles, 950' gain) or head up to the nearby summit of
Grinnell Mountain (1.2 miles round trip, 480' gain),
and then return to camp for Happy Hour and
an early night. Saturday will be a strenuous day consisting of 15.3 miles and
5400' of gain; we'll set off in the morning near first light to get Bighorn,
Dragons Head, Jepson, Dobbs, and San Gorgonio and then return to camp where
we'll revel in our adventures over a hearty Happy Hour under the nearly
moonless night sky. Sunday we'll get a leisurely start to go get the peak(s)
we didn't get Friday, then we'll return to camp to pack up and then out. Email
leader
with recent experience and conditioning for
trip status and details. Group size limited by permit.
Leaders: MAT KELLIHER, JIM FLEMING, PAT VAUGHN
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| Jul 29-Aug 3 |
Sun-Fri |
Mule Pack, Hundred Peaks |
|
O/I: Virginia Cyn/Return Creek Mule Pack:
Hired packers carry gear of 55 lbs per person while we hike separately with
only our daypacks. Sun am hike from Big
Virginia Lake (9800') 7 mi, 1500' gain, over 11,300' pass to camp at Return
Creek in Virginia Cyn (9600'). Mon-Thu
hike, photo, fish, or relax in our beautiful camp. Hiking destinations include
minor but pretty peaks and lovely lakes
and creeks. Enjoy planned potluck happy hours every night with byob wine,
possible campfire. Fri hike out. $360.
Note reserve/ cancel policy on p xxx. To apply, email or call with recent high
altitude and distance conditioning, health
to
Co-Leader: LAURA JOSEPH Co-Leader: SANDY BURNSIDE
|
|
| Aug 4-5 |
Sat-Sun |
WTC, Hundred Peaks |
Rescheduled from November 2011
I: Lake Peak (10,161'), Grinnell Mountain (10,284'), Ten Thousand Foot Ridge
(10,094'):
Join us for a strenuous backpack with a gourmet twist -
(21 miles total, 6000' gain)
that will include
cross-country
exploration and a gourmet happy hour. Saturday hike 8 miles and 2800'
gain, via Lost Creek Trail to Dry Lake (9065'). Set up camp and enjoy
happy hour. Sunday morning hike cross-country 5.5 miles total (2000' gain) to
Grinnell Mountain, Lake Peak and Ten Thousand Foot Ridge.
Break camp and hike 8 miles back to
trailhead. Send hiking resume to Tonyce.
Leaders: TONYCE BATES Co-Leader: VICTORIA OVERBEY
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| Aug 5 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
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I: Mount Pinos Navigation:
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 or sase, contact info, navigation
experience/training, any WTC, leader
rating, rideshare, to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: KIM HOMAN
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| Sep 23 |
Sun |
LTC, WTC, HPS, DPS, SPS |
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I: Grinnell Ridge Navigation:
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 or sase, contact info,
navigation experience/training, any WTC, leader
rating, rideshare, to
Leader: ROBERT MYERS Assistant: PHIL WHEELER
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