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The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization with the Mother Lode Chapter serving 24 Northern California Counties. Enjoy a variety of events offered by three of the Mother Lode Chapter Groups: "Stockton" Delta-Sierra Group (DSG), "Modesto" Yokuts Group (YG), and "Sonora" Tuoloumne Group (TG) which make up the Central Gold Country. Hiking, gorge scrambling, kayaking, skiing, biking, camping, service trips and other events are lead by Sierra Club trained leaders.
Most leaders have many years of experience leading hikes and often have a great knowledge of many open space areas and parks in the Central Gold Country: Mokelumne Wilderness, Eldorado National Forest, Carson-Iceburg Wilderness, and Yosemite; and the East Bay and Coastal Bay Area. Leader styles vary greatly. Some are very fast paced with few stops; others travel at a very slow pace and stop frequently. You are required to be properly equipped and able to stay with the group so be sure to check with the leader if you have any questions about the outing. The difficulty of each trip is usually rated with a Classification that is explained in the Important Outings Information. Also, each outing participant must have the Essentials, which are also listed in Important Outings Information.
All adults are welcome, including those who are not members of Sierra Club. We generally meet at a designated local parking area and then carpool to the event site (though Sierra Club does not officially organize carpools) which can be located nearby or several hours away. We also have fun off the trail with social events such as dinners, movie nights, Christmas Parties, and potlucks.
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See all- Backpacking: The Basics - A Zoom presentation (Yokuts Group)Link visible for attendees
Thinking about backpacking? Not sure where to start? Do you have questions? Then read on…
Join Jeff, with his new co-host Anita, to learn all about the basics of backpacking. We limit the number of participants to make it easier to answer all of your questions. Topics to be discussed: preparation, gear, food, safety, and environmental impact. The presentation is expected to last 60-90 minutes.
Want to get out into the backcountry? Yet, you might be concerned about trekking too far into the wilderness on your first backpacking adventure. Attend this Zoom presentation to learn more about Jeff’s exciting beginner backpacking trips he has scheduled for this August.
Twenty-four hours before this presentation the Zoom link will be emailed to those who have signed up.
Watch for the scheduling of more of these presentations on the Stockton/Modesto/Sonora Sierra Club Meetup Group and the Sacramento Sierra Club Meetup Group. Any questions, please contact Jeff Olson, rayjeff49@gmail.com, phone/text 209-661-1116. - Backpacking (2B): Sierra National Forest, Hite’s Cove (Yokuts Group)Needs location
CONTACT THE LEADER DIRECTLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.
An easy trip, just two nights camped at the Pan-Mill Site on the South Fork of the Merced River. We follow the Hite’s Cove Trail that meanders along the river, reaching our campsite in just under 4 miles. The elevation at the trailhead and camping area is just under 1,700’. A good time to enjoy the many species of spring wildflowers in bloom and explore the remnants of the small mining community developed at Hite’s Cove in the 1860s. The trail goes up and down many times, mostly gradual, with a total elevation gain to the campsite of roughly 700’. See a map of the trail and find other information at https://mariposatrails.org/. No dogs or minors. Rain cancels. Gear list and other information will be provided after approval. Carpooling is encouraged.
Each participant must submit to the leader a completed Sierra Club Medical Form (please see http://tinyurl.com/2p8dtefp). Each participant is required to sign the Sierra Club Sign-In & Waiver Form at the TH. Leader: Jeff Olson, 209-661-1116, rayjeff49@gmail.com.
