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SIERRA CLUB ANGELES CHAPTER
The ORANGE PEAL Newsletter
Orange County Sierra Singles NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2015
Established: 1977 Members: +600
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NEWCOMER/MEMBER & SPECIAL THANKSGIVING NIGHT
PROGRAM & ELECTIONS
SEE MONTHLY MEETINGS PAGE 5 FOR DETAILS
OCSS 2016 MGMT COMMITTEE ELECTION
PLEASE VOTE! BALLOT ENCLOSED
Check out our Schedule of Activities inside this issue:
Newcomer/Member Special Events
Hike for Conservation – Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
20 30 40s Events & Family Events
NEW: Winter trips to Mammoth, Rock Creek & Local Mtns.
Travel Adventures: Patagonia, South America & Iceland
Check our website for complete Schedule:
http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss
Check out our Winter Trips to Mammoth! and Rock Creek begin on page 11
Come on out and Play! Photo: D. Specht
ADVENTURE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 - 23 2016 ANGELES CHAPTER, OCSS O: Patagonia Adventure: CALL THE LEADERS, THERE COULD BE LAST
MINUTE SIGN UPS IF SPACE AVAILABLE. Join us for an active 14 day adventure
to explore the wilds of southern Chile and Argentina known as Patagonia. For complete
details, go to http://angeles.sierraclub.org. Cost $4,450. Non-members $100 more. For
itinerary, application, deposit info, cancelation policy and to reserve, contact the
Leaders: Kath Giel 415-720-4430 [email protected], Shlomo Waser 408-483-7716,
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11- 20, 2016 ANGELES CHAPTER, OCSS C/O: Iceland: Explore an Extraordinary Island II: Join us on a 10-day exploration to the land
of Vikings, Fire and Ice. We will visit Reykjavik in the southwest, Akureyri and the Lake
Myvatn area in north, then circle the island on the Ring road along Eastern Fjords and
southwest through remote and supremely scenic parts along the majestic glaciers flowing
from the Vatnajokull icecap. View floating icebergs in the Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarion.
Along the way we will dine in local restaurants and country farms, hike and explore towering
cliffs, remote fjords, majestic waterfalls, volcanic craters, geysers, boiling mud pits, and
more. South of Reykjavik, we take a relaxing swim in the cobalt colored water of the world
famous Blue Lagoon. Sierra Club Member cost $2,950, Non member cost $3,050 (payable
Sierra Club) includes hotel accommodations (dbl. occup), private charter transport, Icelandic
guide, museum, 13 meals, entrance to Blue Lagoon. Group international airfare available.
Optional extension to Greenland is also offered. For complete itinerary, application,
cancellation policy, contact Leader: Donna Specht (714-963-6345, [email protected]),
Co Leader: Ana Cadez, [email protected]
On our way to Akureyri, Iceland Photo by Donna Specht
Orange County Sierra Singles Official Election Ballot
Management Committee 2016
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To vote, be sure your Sierra Club membership is current and you are a current subscriber to the OCSS Orange Peal newsletter. Only
single members may vote unless you are eligible to vote under the new by-law amendment passed Sept 12, 2005.
If you were a single OCSS member when you joined the Club and later changed your marital status, under the new by-law your voting
rights have been restored.
Voting by mail: Mark your votes (X) on this ballot.
Vote for no more than six candidates.
Houria Hall
Ana Juarez
Scott Closson
Joel Kenyon
Annie Simjee
Donna Specht
Charles Geller(returning as Vice Chair does not need to be elected)
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Write in Candidate
Please mark and detach ballot, fold at the dotted line, tape closed, affix first class stamp and mail early to be received by
November 16 2015
Or you can deliver your ballot to the November 16, General Meeting in Costa Mesa
YOUR VOTE COUNTS! PLEASE VOTE! THANK YOU!
If there are two voting members in your household, you may send in two ballots.
You can view the current bylaws on the Orange County Sierra Singles Website: angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss
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Sierra Club - Angeles Chapter Orange County Sierra Singles 22221 Wood Island Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Barbara Creighton 2009 Delaware St. Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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GENERAL AND NEWCOMER MEETINGS
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 6:30 PM OCSS Newcomer/Member Meet Greet Eat, Thanksgiving Night: We invite you to an activity
packed evening: Free Drawing, find out all about our events with 20s/30s/40s, our award
winning Weekly Conditioning Hikes, Social activities, conservation outings and Adventure
Destinations and Winter Sports Program. Chance to purchase Sierra Club logo daypacks and
other cool gifts. Newcomers welcome! Meet 6:30 pm, Costa Mesa Neighborhood
Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa. $5 Donation. Optional, bring a
Thanksgiving side dish, potluck item and we will provide the turkey, fixins and drinks. For
info contact: Donna Specht. Join Sierra Club @ special introductory offer $15 and receive a
free gift! Bring A Friend! Contact Donna Specht, [email protected]
MONDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2015 6:30 PM
Program: Outdoor Skills Class: Are you Ready for New Adventures? Stay safe, warm,
healthy, and found on the trail and in the wilderness! Learn basic emergency preparedness
and response skills, how to stay "found," basic map reading skills, contents of your first aid
kit, the ten essentials, hydration, signaling and rescue skills, and prevention of altitude
sickness. Come Hike with the Sierra Club! Pick up Schedules of Activities listing hundreds
of events. Find out about our Winter Sports Program. No experience necessary, Newcomers
Welcome! Join the Sierra Club Special offer $15, discount on trips, free gifts. Free Drawing.
REI Tustin, 2962 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92782. Hike on over to the Community Room.
Host: Charles Geller, Donna Specht
WED, NOVEMBER 18 7-9:30 PM MGMNT COMMITTEE MTG Open to all members. Meeting starts at 7PM. Guests must request to be on the agenda if they
wish to make a presentation. Guest Agenda items must be submitted one week in advance to
Vice Chair Charles Geller . [email protected] Contact Donna Specht for location and
directions to the meeting.
REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
TUE & THU 6:30-8:00 PM IRVINE CONDITIONING HIKES O: Easy/Moderate/Tiger paced hikes, 4-7 mi rt on hilly trails. Bring
water, light hiking boots. 405 Fwy, exit S at University/Jeffrey, L on
Ridgeline, L on Turtle Rock, pass Sunnyhill, L into parking lot of Turtle
Rock Community Park. Ldrs: John La Rue, Phil Weinreich, Joel Kenyon, Fran Penn, Fred Lamb, Jim Palmer, Donna Specht, Maura Van Strien, Karim Khoshab, Norman Montgomery, Shaune Hand, Michael Mavrovouniotis, and Christine Dickey.
SAT 8:00 AM PETERS CANYON CONDITIONING HIKES O: Fast paced conditioning hike, 6 mi RT, 700' gain. No beginners or Tigers! From 5 Fwy,
N on Jamboree, or from 55 Fwy E on Chapman. Take Canyon View into parking area.
Bring water, lugholes, $3 for parking or have permit. Rain cancels. (Important Note: If park
is closed, meet in Taco Bell parking lot, corner Chapman/Jamboree). Leaders: Sharry
Puraty, Fran Penn, Norman Montgomery, and Shilo Bartlett.
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Before you go, be prepared: Some General Information
Liability Waivers In order to participate in a Sierra Club outing, you must sign a liability waiver. If you would
like to read a copy of the waiver before attending the outing, please see http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/
California Seller of Travel CST #2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.
Trip Reservation And Refund Policy When two costs are shown for a trip, the lower cost is for Sierra Club members who must
include their SC membership number (SC#) with the reservation. Make checks payable to
Orange County Sierra Singles (OCSS) unless otherwise indicated. On OCSS events, if
cancellation is received 35 days prior to event (some exceptions), there is no charge.
Thereafter, refunds (less 10%) will be made if trip is full and space is resold to suitable
replacement. Some trips have unique cancellation policies, please refer to trip write-up. Other groups may have a different policy.
Rideshare Meeting Points: Orange County, North: Park-N-Ride, E side of Tustin Ave just S of Lincoln Av, Orange off SR55.
Orange County, South: Ortega Business Center parking lot, 1/4 mi E of 5 Fwy on SE corner of Ortega Hwy and Rancho Viejo in San Juan Capistrano.
Go to the chapter website for additional rideshare points:
http://angeles2.sierraclub.org/get_outdoors/know_you_go/rideshare_meeting_places
In the interest of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants
make voluntary 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 participants. Participants assume the
risks of this travel. Please share the cost of gas.
Get Involved, Get Outdoors: The Angeles Chapter Schedule of Activities Now Online
Whether you're looking for an outdoor adventure, an opportunity
to meet people, a chance to influence elected officials or just
something to do on a Saturday afternoon, the Online Schedule of
Activities is your guide to hundreds of events sponsored by
Regional Groups, Activity Sections, Committees and Conservation
Task Forces throughoutthe Angeles Chapter. Check it out at:
https://angeles2.sierraclub.org/activities
For events in South Orange County check out the website for
Sierra Sage Group: http://angeles.sierraclub.org/sage
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FOR COMPLETE LEADER CONTACT INFORMATION GO TO THE CHAPTER SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: http://angeles2.sierraclub.org
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2:30 PM OCSS
O: 20s30s40s Irvine Open Space Preserve & Laguna Coast Wilderness: Moderate paced
8 mile hike on the quail trail in the City of Irvine Open Space Preserve South to a loop
following the Serrano Ridge to Little Sycamore Canyon to Stagecoach and West Canyon in
Laguna Coast Wilderness. Restrooms half way into the hike at the Nix Nature Center. Bring
hiking boots, 2 quarts water, snacks, 10 essentials & $$ for optional dinner. Rain cancels.
Meet at Pine Needles & Serpentine. Ldr: Scott Closson, ([email protected]) Co-
ldr: Charles Geller ([email protected]).
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2:00 PM OCSS
O: Caspers Wilderness Park Scenic Loop: Enjoy close-up views of the Santa Ana
Mountains and Santiago Peak on this moderate 8-mile, 800ft total gain loop hike through
Caspers Park just outside of San Juan. We will begin our hike with a visit to the interpretive
center. Bring 2qts water, lunch/snacks, ten essentials, sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, and $ for
parking and optional dinner afterwards in San Juan. Meet at 2:00pm at the South OC
Rideshare point, 31654 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano (parking lot at the corner of
Ortega Hwy 74 and Rancho Viejo Rd.). Leader: Charles Geller ([email protected])
Coleader: Scott Closson ([email protected]).
WED, NOVEMBER 11, 9:00 AM OCG, OCSS, SIERRA SAGE
O: Nix/Dilley Loop: Nix Nature Center Parking Lot, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, Join us on a
pleasant stroll to Dilley Preserve and around Barbara's lake and back to the Nix Nature
Center. Meet 9 am at the Nix Center (just W on Laguna Cyn Rd between I-405 and El Toro
Rd); parking $3. Bring water, snack, hiking boots. Newcomers welcome. Rain cancels. Ldr:
Mike Sappingfield (949) 768-3610 [email protected] Asst: Donna Specht (714) 963-6345
Donna [email protected].
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14-15 OCSS
O:20s30s40s Palomar Fall Color and Astronomy Camping and Hiking Trip: Join us in
the beautiful mid elevation forest south of Orange County for fall colors, a moderate 4.4 mi
R/T, 900ft gain hike to the world famous Palomar Observatory with tour, nighttime dark and
clear sky stargazing, and good fun around the campfire ring (campfire depends on fire
restrictions). This will be a Bring your own food and gear event; bring dinner, breakfast, and
lunch, snacks and beverages. Firewood will be provided. Trip Cost: $ 12 per person to cover
campground, firewood, and donation to Sierra Club. RSVP for payment instructions. Refund
available if you cancel 21 or more days before the trip date. Tour cost $ 5 per person, payable
at Observatory. Expect cold overnight temperatures. Details on what to bring emailed to
participants. Meet at noon at the South OC Carpool Point, return around 8:00pm Sunday
night after dinner on the way home. RSVP to Leader: Charles G. Geller ([email protected]).
coleader: James Huang ([email protected]).
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 8:00 AM SIERRA SAGE, OCSS
O: Trail Maintenance in San Mateo Canyon Wilderness: The Santa Ana Mountain Task
Force (Orange County Group, Sierra Sage Group, San Gorgonio Chapter) maintains trails in
the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness. Volunteers keep the trails open and safe. The
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specific work location is chosen each month based on current needs. Work involves lopping
or sawing to clear the corridor and repairing tread as needed. Tools are provided. Bring work
gloves, sturdy boots, water, lunch. Typically we meet at the south Orange County ride share
at either 7:30 or 8:00 am depending on the trail head destination for that month. Rain or
critical fire danger will cancel. To receive email announcements with details of each month's
activity, send an email to Leader: John Kaiser ([email protected]). Assistant: Rich Maxey
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 8:30 AM OCSS O: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Newcomer Hike: Easy paced,
reasonably flat, 5 mile hike, approx 3 hrs. Newcomers Welcome. Enjoy the
natural beauty of Bolsa Chica, one of the last remaining wetland
ecosystems in Southern California. Meet 8:30 am. From Warner Avenue in
Huntington Beach turn south on Bolsa Chica Street to the end of the street
and trailhead (Brightwater). Park on the street. Bring camera, water, sun
protection, hat, light hiking boots, rain does not cancel. Ldrs: Houria Hall,
Donna Specht, Dorothy Gutierrez.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 8:30 AM OCG, OCSS
O: Black Star Canyon/Hidden Ranch: 10.2 mi, 1200' gain/loss. We will follow the stream
to begin, with deposits of low-grade coal in the banks which was used to smelt the silver ore
in Silverado Cyn. Meet on Black Star Cyn Rd, (from Santiago Cyn Rd turn E on Silverado
Cyn Rd, immediate L on Black Star, follow it to the gate & park). Bring 2-3 liters water, sun
protection, lunch/snacks, hiking boots. Rain cancels. Ldr: Linda Ledger (949) 444-1285
[email protected]. Asst: Sylvia Stevenson (949) [email protected]
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 8:00 AM SIERRA SAGE, OCSS
O: Hot Springs to Lucas Canyon: We will climb steeply 1000' on the Sitton Peak Trail
from the Hot Springs area of Caspers Wilderness Park to reach the San Mateo Canyon
Wilderness and then descend 500' on the seldom-visited Lucas Canyon trail for lunch in tree
shaded Lucas Canyon. Round trip distance is approximately 9 miles. Meet at the south
Orange County rideshare. Bring 2 quarts water, lunch, hat, hiking boots. Rain or critical fire
danger cancels. Leaders: John Kaiser 714-968-4677 [email protected] Sylvie Cote 949-
547-2998 [email protected]
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2:00 PM SIERRA SAGE, OCSS
O: Laguna Niguel East Ridge K9 Hike: 5 miles 400' gain. Hike the hills along the ridge
bordering Laguna Niguel & San Juan Capistrano with your friendly dog. Enjoy great views
of the Capistrano valley and Dana Point. Leaders: Russ Brown 949-481-5295
[email protected], Sylvia Stevenson [email protected]
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 3:00 PM OCSS La Mirada Symphony: Join us for a free classical concert at the La Mirada Theatre for the
Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. La Mirada Ca. 90638, corner of Rosecrans and La
Mirada Blvd. The Concert is Free, but donations are welcome. Meet the host 2:30 pm in the
West Lobby. Optional dinner later. Host: Fred Lazzelle 1-657-217-7321.
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THURSDAY, NOV 26-29 WILDERNESS ADVENTURES, OCSS O: Grand Canyon National Park Thanksgiving Bus Trip: Leave early Thu morning for
daytime bus ride to spend Thanksgiving in Grand Cyn National Park. Stay Thu & Fri at the
South Rim and Sat night in historic Williams, AZ on Route 66. Return to LA Sun evening.
Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal, spectacular vistas on day hikes along the rim and into
the canyon. Explore interesting architecture and cultural sites. Harder/easier options offered
each day. Optional historic train excursion on the Grand Cyn Rwy to Williams for Sat night
($54 est) instead of taking the bus. Cost includes chartered bus, bus snacks/drinks, 2 nights
lodging at Maswik Lodge and 1 night at the Grand Rwy Hotel (2 per room/2 beds; single
signups welcome, and will be paired with person of same gender), Sun lunch included on
return trip. All other meals, including optional Thanksgiving dinner at the elegant El Tovar
Hotel are your responsibility. After Oct 25, 10% cancellation penalty, balance refundable
only if trip is full and suitable replacement found. Send 2 sase or email & 1 sase, H/W/cell
phones, $495 (payable Wilderness Adventures), plus optional $54 deposit for train excursion
group rate (final price may be higher) to Reserv: Beth Martin. 530 S. Lake Ave. #708
Pasadena, CA 91101 626-396-9701.
Leaders: Beth & Keith Martin.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 8:00 AM SIERRA SAGE, OCSS
O: Los Pinos Peak (4510'): Strenuous 11 miles round trip, 2800' gain. Not a beginner hike.
A beautiful, but seldom led, route through pines and onto this Lower Peak in the Santa Ana
mountains. Meet 8 AM. From 5 freeway, take El Toro Road north, right at Cooks' Corner on
Live Oak Canyon road to Trabuco Canyon dirt road parking area. High-clearance vehicle
driving required. USFS adventure pass required. Heavy rain within 3 days cancel. Bring 3
quarts water, hat, jacket, 10 essentials, lunch. Leaders: Sylvie Cote 949-547-
[email protected], Todd Clark 714-803-0195 [email protected].
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 8:30 AM OCG, SIERRA SAGE, OCSS
O: Neill Park: 19801 Meadow Ridge Drive, Portola Hills, CA 92679 7 mi, 700' gain. Our
route begins on the Live Oak Trail past the nursery and traversing a long ridge overlooking
O'Neill Park proper. Meet at the end of Meadow Ridge Dr. Take El Toro Rd E to the next
light past Glenn Ranch Rd, turn R on Valley Vista Way, R on Meadow Ridge to the end.
Rain within 3 days cancels. Bring 2 qts water, lunch/snack, hiking shoes/boots. Ldr: Mike
Sappingfield (714) 995-8240 [email protected] Asst: Sylvia Stevenson.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 9:00 AM SIERRA SAGE, OCSS
O: Top of the World to Wood Canyon Hike: 8 miles, 900 ' gain. Meet at Alta Laguna Park
in top of the world, Laguna Beach. Hike through the Laguna Beach greenbelt to Wood
Canyon in Aliso Wood Canyon Wilderness Park. Lunch at Dripping Cave. Leaders: Russ
Brown 949-481-5295 [email protected], Sylvia Stevenson
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 8:00 AM OCG, SIERRA SAGE
O: Morgan Trail: 31648 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA. 10.2 mi rt, 1000'
gain. Hike to South Main Divide Rd for lunch in a scenic grove of oaks and sycamores in
upper Morrell Cyn and return. Meet at South Orange County rideshare point. Bring 2 qts
water, lunch, hiking boots. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Linda Ledger (949) 444-1285
[email protected] Asst: Sherri Sisson [email protected].
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WED, DECEMBER 16 7-9:30 PM MGMNT COMMITTEE MTG Open to all members. Meeting starts at 7PM. Guests must request to be on the agenda if they
wish to make a presentation. Guest Agenda items must be submitted one week in advance to
Vice Chair Charles Geller . [email protected] Contact Donna Specht for location and
directions to the meeting.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 5:30 PM SIERRA SAGE, OCSS
O: Newport Beach Boat Parade Walk: Join us for an evening of fun as we watch the Boat
Parade and view the decorated houses on Balboa Island. This is a 5 mile round trip, 500' gain
hike. We will go for an optional dinner following the parade. Meet at the Bell Tower (near
Macy's) at Fashion Island. Bring money for meal and/or beverage. Heavy rain cancels.
Leaders: Todd Clark 714-803-0195 [email protected], Sylvie Cote.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 4:00 PM OCSS
20s30s40s Movie And Dinner Night, Star Wars Baby. Newcomers Welcome! Join us for
movie night at The Century Stadium 25 and XD,1701 W Katella Ave Orange, CA 92867.
Meet in front of the Theaters at the fountain. We will be watching STAR WARS: EP-VII. It
doesn't matter if you have seen it before, or if this is your first time, come and enjoy the
awesomeness. Optional dinner /drinks location will be selected afterwards to socialize and
talk about the movies. Host: Scott Closson ([email protected]). This is an
advance notice/ save the date as the movie times are not known, call the leader. Though the
expected movie time will be between 4 to 6pm.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 9:30 AM OCG, OCSS
O: Bolsa Chica Walk: 3842 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Join us for a
walk around the 'bay'…Bolsa Chica Bay that is. This will be a flat 4 mile walk from the
Nature Center (on Warner just north of PCH) to the viewing area on PCH and back up to the
bluffs. This is a great time of year to visit the bay and we may even catch a glimpse of a
sleigh and reindeer. Meet at the Warner parking area with water and comfortable shoes. Rain
cancels. Ldr: Ron Schrantz (714) 995-8240 [email protected] Asst: Donna Specht,
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 9:00 AM OCG, SIERRA SAGE, OCSS
O: Crystal Cove Beach Walk: 5 mi, minimal gain. An easy walk along the beach & bluff
top in this beautiful State Park . Newport Beach. Optional stop at Ruby's Date Shack for
lunch. Meet at the SW corner of PCH & Cameo Shores. Park along frontage road just inside
entrance to Cameo Shores, or park on Cameo Highlands. Bring water, snack, walking shoes.
Ldr: Pete Height (949) 412-8954prheight1@cox Asst: Sylvia Stevenson (949) 310-5134
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WINTER SPORTS EVENTS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 8:00 AM OCSS
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 Alan Mitchell 818-753-9328 [email protected], Mark
Fleming 626-712-3671 [email protected].
Cars parked in Angeles National Forest will need to display Adventure Passes.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29-31, 2016 OCSS 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
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. ([email protected]) 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.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 8:00 AM OCSS 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 Alan
Mitchell 818-753-9328 [email protected], Keith Martin 626-396-
[email protected]. Cars parked in Angeles National Forest will need to display
Adventure Passes.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 4-6, OCSS, WAS, PVSB I: Winter Combo Getaway Bus Trip to Mammoth Lakes: Ski
Downhill or Snowboard on Mammoth Mtn. Daily leader led guided
backcountry ski tours and snowshoe tours 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 breakfasts, 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 ([email protected]). Asst: Donna Specht Staff: Beth
Martin, Mark Mitchell, Snowshoe Leaders: Kent Schwitkis, Sherry Ross.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18-20 OCSS
I: Rock Creek Lodge Backcountry Ski: 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 Alan Mitchell 818-753-9328 [email protected], Mark
Fleming 626-712-3671 [email protected]
Please Join us on our Meetup sites!!
http://www.meetup.com/Orange-County-Sierra-Singles/
http://www.meetup.com/Orange-County-Sierra-Singles-20s-30s-40s/
For Something new, go to http://angeles.sierraclub.org
The new Chapter website is fantastic. Check it out.
Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ocsierrasingles
For a complete list of Angeles Chapter Travel Adventures go to:
http://angeles2.sierraclub.org/get_outdoors/travel_adventure
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A Note on Phone Etiquette…
When Calling a Team member, leader or host,
please call between 9 AM and 9 PM only, unless
the write-up states otherwise. Remember E-
mail, the silent call! Very Much appreciated by
all! Thanks to our active OCSS leaders and hosts
Abele, Kathy
Abele, Kathy
O 949-951-0280
Bartlett, Bart O 714-968-5099
Bartlett, Shilo O 714-968-5099
Botan, Steve O 714-321-1296
Bradford, Stephen O 310-993-5501
Cadez, Ana O
W
626-836-2235
Campbell, Ron M 714-962-8521
Clark, Todd I 714-803-0195
Clement, Dick [email protected]
Closson, Scott O 714-457-6820
Côté, Sylvie I 949 547-2998
Creighton, Barbara O 714-960-3949
Denton, Dea O 949-581-8396
Dickey, Christine O 949-651-9642
Dodson, Michael M
W
714-529-6020
Dodson, Phyllis O
W
714-529-2440
Domont-Bohl, Ghia O 949-719-2914
Fleming, Mark IW 626-712-3671
Forry, Harry O
W
714-962-4136
Franciosi, Laura O 714-879-1760
Frankiewicz, Ron O 949-631-8071
Garner, Julie O 714-335-1579
Geller, Charles O 714-292-2352
Glick, Richard O 949-859-0255
Gooley, Chuck 818-988-5751
Graham, Sandy O
W
714-282-5661
Graham, Scott O 714-282-5661
Hall, Houria O 714-767-5327
Hills, Margie O 714-256-0807
Huang, James O 949-287-4455
Johnson, Jerry O 626-484-2983
Juarez, Ana O 714-323-3627
Kenyon, Joel O 949-285-5909
Khoshab, Karim O 949-559-1388
Kirk, Sharon O 714-376-3197
Kuhn, Dave I [email protected]
Lamb, Fred O 949-350-6451
Lai, Frank O 949-262-1448
LaRue, John O 949-854-7919
Lazzelle, Fred H 714-870-4469
Le, Kenadi O 818-445-2333
Lejins, Diana O 562-421-8012
Lyons, Gaines O 562-491-2022
Martin, Keith M
W
310-530-1268
Maynard, Joe O 562-981-9111
Meek, Scott IW 909-393-0630
Mitchell, Mark IW 818-753-9328
Montgomery, Norm O 714-557-0794
Mulry, Judy O 949-588-1347
Nemmert, Jan O
W
714-962-4136
Opperman, Sanford H 714 993-0651
Padilla, Bert O 909-980-4190
Palmer, Jim O 949-551-8912
Penn, Fran I 714-747-1019
Prokopenko, Irene O 928-486-2029
Puraty, Sharry O 714-761-8761
Robinson, Garrett OP 714-962-3116
Roy, Gail O 949-981-8523
Sharp, Gwen IW 714-672-9525
Smith-Meek, Julie IW
C
909-393-0630
Specht, Donna IW
C
714-963-6345
Talbott, Virgil EW 714-871-7900
Thio, Kwee O 714-841-7988
Tucker, Carol IW 310-235-2530
Van Strien, Maura O 714-962-3166
Weinreich, Phil O 949-733- 2730
Wiglesworth, Aileen O 714-336-8236
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OCSS Management Committee Chair/LTC/Secy Charles Geller [email protected]
Vice Chair/Data Base Joel Kenyon [email protected]
Outings/Treasurer/Membership Donna Specht [email protected]
20's/30's/40s Scott Closson [email protected]
Little Hikers / At Large Houria Hall/ [email protected]
Social Ana Juarez [email protected]
Database Assist. Annie Simjee [email protected] Standing Committees
Bookkeeper Ron Frankiewicz Upon request
Mailout Barbara Creighton [email protected]
Backpacking Fran Penn
Nominations Kathy Abele [email protected]
John La Rue [email protected]"
Elections Virgil Talbott [email protected]
Howard Huang [email protected]
Safety Ron Campbell [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Dick & Paula Clement [email protected]
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27492 Los Banos, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Contact the Membership Chair if you
have any questions.
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℅ Joel Kenyon, 27492 Los Banos, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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