What we’re about
Outings for all levels of those adventurous at heart from beginning to experienced hikers throughout the Southern California area as well as Northern California, the rest of the U.S. and even International trips. Hiking, backpacking, off-trail, on-trail, snow travel, all throughout the year with many Sierra Club sections. . Meet other like-minded folks who love the outdoors. Enjoy shared "happy hours" camping beside alpine lakes; celebrate with others as they achieve their goals of climbing local, Sierra, and desert peaks; or go on regularly scheduled conditioning hikes and walks; make lifelong friends with whom you can explore the outdoors in every season. We are eager to share our love for the outdoors with old friends and new.
To find more WTC outings go to:
www.wildernesstravelcourse.org/outings; <br>
This Meetup also announces the Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course (WTC), which runs from January to March of every year.
This ten-week Sierra Club course has been offering classroom instruction and field experiences to Los Angeles and Orange County outdoor enthusiasts for the past 20 years. During the late summer and autumn months, there is a series of free introductory/conditioning hikes (listed on this Meetup). The Wilderness Travel Course takes place every January through March and teaches basic navigation, off trail, snow travel, bouldering, and ,any other hiking / backpacking skills for mountain and desert travel. The Course includes navigation instruction using topo maps and compass, rock scrambling techniques, how to choose equipment, backpacking food and nutrition, snow travel, wilderness first aid, and lots more. Includes ten evening classes, and two full-day and two weekend outings with bus transportation provided. Offered in four So Cal locations (see below). See WTC Web site for more information, cost, and exact locations: <br> www.wildernesstravelcourse.org
Locations:
Orange County <br> South Bay (Long Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, North OC) <br> San Gabriel Valley <br> West Los Angeles
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- It Never Rains in Southern California #2 - 3.2 mi, 1.5 hours100 N Avenue 50, Los Angeles, CA
Come join us as we hike through Highland Park and over 560 stairs. Hopefully it won't be raining, otherwise it might feel like you're scaling a waterfall as you climb Eldred Street, one of the steepest in LA. As we catch our breath, we'll talk about Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course's 2024 edition. Class starts in January 2024 - register now before the class fills up. More info at: https://www.wildernesstravelcourse.org
You'll also be rewarded by being part of the lucky few to see some great vistas of Highland Park and the surrounding area. We'll then see the Southwest Museum and some other historical sites from LAs past as we complete our loop.
Meet at 6:30 pm outside Chicos Restaurant at the corner of Avenue 50 and Figueroa (100 N Avenue 50 90042).
Hike Leader: Niels Quist nquist31@hotmail.com (202) 436-5014
Co-leader: Peter JohnstonEvent Organizer - Homer Tom
- WTC INTRODUCTORY HIKE: Echo Mtn and Mt Lowe (5597’) via Old Railway RouteNeeds location
WTC INTRODUCTORY HIKE: Echo Mtn and Mt Lowe (5597’) via Old Railway Route
Hike the Sam Merrill trail to the historic railway and resort area at Echo Mtn, then up the old Railway Road and on to Mt Lowe. We will return the same way. Trip is a total of 12 miles with 3900 ft of gain. Leaders will provide an overview of the Wilderness Travel Course (WTC), which begins January 2024. (WWW.WILDERNESSTRAVELCOURSE.ORG) Subjects include safe mountain travel, map & compass and wilderness first aid.
Meet 8:00 AM
Directions: From the 210 Freeway take Lake Street East toward the mountains. At the North end of Lake Street at the corner of Lake and Loma Alta Drive in Altadena by the “Gate”. This is a residential neighborhood so be mindful of parking regulations and residents’ quiet enjoyment of their neighborhood. There are NO bathrooms at the Trailhead.
What to Bring: 3 liters of water, lunch, hiking boots, hiking poles, hat and layered clothing.
Contact: David Meltzer dwm@sprucehc.com
