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OUTINGS SCHEDULE

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Day Hikes in the Groveland Highway 120 Area every Thursday (Day Hike 1A/B 2A/B)

Each Thursday meet at Mary Laveroni Park, Groveland at 9:00 am for an approximate 6 mile hike. Bring a jacket, water, sunscreen and a snack in a daypack. Wear hiking boots. In fair weather the hike is generally followed by a picnic lunch near the trailhead. Call Frank Oyung at (209) 962-7585 or send him an email at frank-oyung@sbcglobal.net for further details.

March 13-21, 2010. Saturday-Sunday - Service Trip Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah (Backpack 2B Delta-Sierra Group)

We will assist the National Park Service in the Escalante River Canyon for an ongoing Russian Olive eradication program. We will be working at the direction of Park Ranger Bill Wolverton. Our job will be to gather up slash from previous service trips and burn it. This project started in the fall of 2000. With the help of many volunteers, we have eliminated over 38 miles of Russian Olive from the banks of the Escalante River. This is just about 75% for the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area part of the river. Combined with what the Bureau of Land Management has done upstream, the total job is about half completed.
We meet in Escalante, Utah Sunday morning, March 14 and caravan out to the Trailhead and hike in. We work 4 days, dayhike 1 day and hike out Saturday morning March 20. Expect knee to thigh deep river crossings, overnight lows near freezing and mild temperatures during the day. Participants will be responsible for their own leather work gloves (2 pair are strongly recommended), food and gear on the trail and travel expenses to the trailhead. For more information go to http://home.comcast.net/~gorgescramble/site/ or contact the leader Paul Plathe at 209-476-1498.

Additions to this Outings Schedule occur often and it is updated immediately! Please check back frequently.

NON-SIERRA CLUB ACTIVITIES

TRANSPORTATION TO THE TRAILHEAD AND OTHER LEGAL STUFF

Although the Sierra Club believes in the desirability of car pooling, Sierra Club leaders must not organize car pools. By doing so a leader exposes the Club to a potential $50,000 liability should an accident occur on the way to the trailhead or on the way home. For this reason, all trips both begin and end at the trailhead, not the initial meeting place. Any carpool arrangements are private agreements between the driver and passengers. Drivers must carry adequate insurance coverage.

Riders are expected as a matter of courtesy to reimburse drivers to cover the transportation expense of the trip. In the past there was suggested schedule of from 4 to 6 cents per mile, per passenger, depending on the vehicle, the number of passengers and the road conditions. This was only a guideline and driver and passengers are free to agree on a different schedule of reimbursement.

Participants are encouraged to call the outing leader for time and place. At the trip, participants must sign a Sierra Club waiver under Sierra Club Policy. You can see a copy of the Sign-in Sheet and Liabilty Waiver by clicking here: http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/.

HIKE RATING

Hikes are classified 1A, 2C, and so on. The number you see represents the round trip distance. The letter represents the elevation gain or the sum of all gains in elevation expected on the hike. In most cases, there will be an equal amount of descent or loss. If a hike says it is "easy", it may be easy for most. However, on one of those really hot days when everything started out wrong (your alarm clock wasn't set correctly, or you ran out of coffee) it could be tough. It might also be tough for Seniors (like me). Just call the Outings Leader beforehand!

Grade 1: Up to 6 miles (Easy)
Grade 2: 6 to 10 miles (Moderate)
Grade 3: 10 to 15 miles (Tough)
Grade 4: 15 to 20 miles (Killer)
Grade 5: Over 20 miles (Death Wish)

Class A: Less than 1000 feet gain (Easy)
Class B: 1,000 to 2000 feet gain (Moderate)
Class C: 2,000 to 3000 feet gain (Tough)
Class D: Over 3000 feet gain (Killer)

PREPARATION FOR HIKING

The following recommendations may help you to enjoy an outing . Remember in most cases you will be at a higher elevation than your body is used to and you will be on uneven terrain.

For Day Hikes

Shoes - Bring comfortable shoes or boots with ankle support. It is also suggested they be water resistant. If you are also going to cross steams, you may want to bring along tennis shoes. Also bring spare shoes or sandals for the ride home. You don't want to get the driver's car dirty with your muddy boots!

Pants- Long trousers are usually best to avoid sunburn, scratches and poison oak. If the hike includes a stop at a lake a fast drying swim suit along with a towel is suggested.

Shirt- A fast drying shirt with long sleeves is best to prevent sunburn, scratches and poison oak.

Head- You need a cap or hat. This protects you against sun and glare and a possible thunder shower. By all means bring dark glasses, chapstick, sunblock and insect repellant. In your day pack bring at least a quart of water to drink, your lunch, a non-breakable cup, light waterproof jacket and a small flashlight. You cannot drink water from stream or lakes anymore!

For Overnight Hikes

All of the above should be included plus:

Back Pack and Gear- Your pack should have a frame to support your sleeping bag, overnight gear, a change of clothes, a warm jacket, cooking and eating utensils and food. Also include toilet paper and plastic bags to carry out your trash. Be sure to coordinate cooking utensils and food with your outings leader before the trip.

For Gorge Scrambles

You will need an air floation device, waterproof pack, and water moccasins or tennis shoes, towel and a change of clothes. Definitely bring sunblock and chapstick. Contact your outing leader concerning a helmet to protect your head. To learn more about this sport visit the gorge scrambling web page.