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SIERRA CLUB ANGELES CHAPTERThe ORANGE PEAL
NewsletterOrange County Sierrans Section
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2016Established: 1977 Members: +600
NEWCOMER/MEMBER SPECIAL THANKSGIVING NIGHT
PROGRAM & OCSS 2017 MGMNT COMMITTEE ELECTIONS NOVEMBER 14, 2016
SEE MEETINGS PAGE _6_ FOR DET AILS.PLEASE VOTE! BALLOT ENCLOSED PAGES 3-4.
Check out our Schedule of Activities inside this issue.Conditioning Hikes & Local Hikes
Hike for Conservation – Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Trail Maintenance
203040s Events & Family Events, BackpackingTravel Adventures: Ecuador & Galapagos
Introducing our Winter Getaways to Mammoth MountainCheck our website for complete Schedule:
http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss
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Galapagos Islands Cruise Exploration II OCSS Goes to Ecuador! See Page 3 Travel Adventures Photo by Donna
TRAVEL ADVENTURESMONDAY, JUNE 5 - 17, 2017 ANGELES CHAPTER, OCSSO: Hiking England & South West Coast Path, Section One: Hike the first 100+ miles of England’s South West Coast Path National Trail and discover its beauty and hidden treasures on this 13 day adventure. Changing accommodations just once, meaning we can get settled and comfy in our home base. Our day-hikes of 5-12 miles, maximum elevation gains of 2,300 feet, conclude with a hot shower and snugly bed at days’ end. Moderately Strenuous. The South West Coast Path National Trail represents 630 miles of stunning coastal scenery around the South West peninsula of England. With its origins dating back to the 1800s as a coastguard patrol route to deter smuggling, today the South West Coast Path is England’s longest National Trail. Described in the Lonely Planet Great Adventures Guide (2012) as “walking at its most diverse, most spectacular and most delicious”, this multi award winning trail is one of the world’s greatest walks and is regularly used to provide backdrop to TV and film productions. Passing through a number of National Nature Reserves and Heritage Coasts, five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, two World Heritage Sites, a UNESCO designated Biosphere reserve and one National Park, no wonder the South West Coast Path has been featured in the National Geographic Traveler magazine, alongside other world-renown magazines and newspapers. This trip is the first in a series of six, with the goal of covering all 630 miles in total. Sierra Club Member cost $2,900. Non member cost $3,100 (payable Sierra Club). Includes lodging (dbl. occup), private charter transport, luggage transfers, most meals, gratuities, all hikes and more. The trip price does not include airfare, travel to/ from trip start/ end and expenses of a personal nature. Optional extra (not included in the above price): 3 night stay upon arrival in England to get over jet-lag and acclimated. Includes full board and lodging and day hikes with local guides. For complete itinerary, application, cancellation policy, contact leader: Deirdre Butler [email protected] 303-823-8649 MST, Asst Leader: Kath Giel.
2On South West Coast Path National Trail Photo by Dick Clement
Orange County Sierrans SectionOfficial Election Ballot
Management Committee 2017To vote, be sure your Sierra Club membership is current and you
are a current subscriber to the OCSS Orange Peal newsletter. Voting by mail: Mark your votes (X) on this ballot.
Vote for no more than six candidates.
Jay Schneider
Karen Belville
Scott Closson
Joel Kenyon
Annie Simjee
Donna SpechtHouria Hall (returning as Vice Chairdoes not need to be elected) XX
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 14 2016Or you can deliver your ballot to the November 14,
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.
Thanks to all OCSS members who voted at the November 2015, Election Night to amend our bylaws to change from a Singles Section to Orange County Sierrans, open to all. Thank You.
You can view the current bylaws on the Orange County SierransWebsite: angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss
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Sierra Club - Angeles ChapterOrange County Sierrans Section22221 Wood Island LaneHuntington Beach, CA 92646
Barbara Creighton2009 Delaware St.Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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TRAVEL ADVENTURES (cont'd)SUNDAY, JUNE 11 - 16, 2017 ANGELES CHAPTER, ORANGE
COUNTY SIERRANSC/O: Ecuador Eco-Tour III: Five night/6 day pre Galapagos Islands Tour (June 16-20). We will spend our days exploring, trekking to sacred waterfalls on pre-Incan trails, learning about local culture, volcanology, anthropology, see incredible birds, wildlife, plants and flowers. We will be based just 20 miles from Quito staying in an 18th century Spanish Hacienda at 10,000'. A few nights will be spent at a private Reserve Eco-Lodge and Hummingbird Sanctuary high in the Cloud Forest. We will tour Old Colonial Quito, an Indian Market and, of course, a stop at the Middle of the World Equator Monument in Cala Cali.Sierra Club Member cost $1595, Non member cost $1695 (payable Sierra Club) includes lodges (double occupancy), ground transport, guides, all delicious Ecuadorean meals except day of arrival. Group international airfare extra. For itinerary, application, cancellation policy contact Leader: Donna Specht (714-963-6345, [email protected]), Co Leader: Ana Cadez ([email protected])FRIDAY, JUNE 16- 20, 2017 ANGELES CHAPTER, ORANGE
COUNTY SIERRANSC/O: Galapagos Islands Cruise Exploration II: Five night/6 day cruise tour on a Superior Tourist Class Expedition Yacht following the Ecuador Eco-Tour III (June 11-16). The Galapagos are an exciting year-around destination, right on the equator. We fly from Quito, Ecuador to Galapagos Baltra Island Airport, the starting point of an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience that will inspire you to think differently about the world. After landing on Baltra Island we explore part of the nearby Santa Crus Island before boarding our 20 person Yacht for a 4 night/5 day cruise. We visit five (5) islands: Baltra, Santa Cruz, Floreana, Espanola and San Cristobal accompanied by two bi-lingual top naturalist guides trained on Galapagos. Our days will be divided between land and water activities. At night we’ll be cruising from island to island. During the day we will enjoy panga rides, walking, hiking (easy to moderate), taking photos of amazing landscape, bird watching, swimming, snorkeling and exploring this truly unique wildlife sanctuary. We will see most of the wildlife the Galapagos are famous for: Giant tortoises, iguanas, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and more. On San Cristobal Island we also visit the “Interpretation Center & Environment Education Project” to learn about conservation efforts. We fly back to Quito from San Cristobal Island Airport for a one night stay at a hotel in Quito Center before flying home next day.Sierra Club member cost $ 3,395, Non-member cost $ 3,495 (payable Sierra Club), includes airfare Quito to Galapagos Islands (value $500), 2 bilingual NP Guides, airport & ground transfers, 5 day/4 night cruise, delicious food & beverages on board, panga rides, accommodation in twin cabins, all with private bathrooms, A/C and ocean views, Galapagos NP entrance fee ($100 per person), 1 night hotel in Quito with breakfast. Not included: int’l airfare USA – Ecuador, non-alcoholic beverages, tips to Galapagos NP tour guides, cruise crew and bus/taxi drivers. Early booking highly recommended! We hold a limited number of cabins. For itinerary, application, cancellation policy contact Leader: Donna Specht (714-963-6345), [email protected], Co-Leader: Ana Cadez (626-372-5866), [email protected].
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GENERAL AND NEWCOMER MEETINGS
WED, NOVEMBER 16 7-9:30 PM MGMNT COMMITTEE MTGOpen 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.
WED, DECEMBER 21 7-9:30 PM MGMNT COMMITTEE MTGOpen 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.
PROGRAMSMONDAY, NOVEMBER
14, 6:30 PM ANGELES CHAPTER, OCSS
Newcomer/Member Meet Greet Eat, Thanksgiving Night: We invite you to an activity packed evening: Introduction of our new leaders, 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,
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Your OCSS Management Committee hard at work. Join us anytime!
GENERAL AND NEWCOMER MEETINGSCosta Mesa. $5 Donation. Optional, bring a Thanksgiving side dish, potluck item and we will provide the turkey, fixins and drinks. Join Sierra Club @ special introductory offer $15 and receive a free gift! Bring A Friend! Contact: Donna Specht ([email protected])
For complete up-to-date listings of Orange County Sierrans Section events go to: http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss
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REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIESTUE & THU 6:30-8:00 PM IRVINE CONDITIONING HIKESO: 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, Jim Palmer, Donna Specht, Maura Van Strien, Karim Khoshab, Norman Montgomery, Shaune Hand, Michael Mavrovouniotis, Mike Winfield and Fran Penn.
SAT 8:00AM PETERS CANYON CONDITIONING HIKES,O: Fast Paced Conditioning Hike, 6 miles, round trip, 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, hiking boots, $3 for parking or have permit. Meet in the upper parking lot near the Bird Board. Rain cancels. Arrive a few minutes early to sign in. Leaders: Sharry Puraty, Norman Montgomery, and Shilo Bartlett.
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Come Hike with Us at Turtle Rock Photo byDonna Specht
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Before you go, be prepared: Some General InformationLiability 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 TravelCST #2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.
Trip Reservation And Refund PolicyWhen 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 Sierrans Section (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_placesIn 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 OnlineWhether 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/activitiesFor events in South Orange County check out the website forSierra Sage Group http://sierrasage.org
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REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIESWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 7:15 AM OCSS, OCGO: Stoddard Pk (4624’): 7 mi, 1100’ gain hike mostly on service road with a use trail to the peak. Stoddard is on the SC Lower Peaks list so come along and find out what it means to be a “peakbagger”. Meet 7:15 am at the Tustin rideshare (one block south of I-5 on Redhill in the portion of the parking lot at the Stater Bros strip mall that extends behind the Union 76 gas station). Bring 2 liters water, lunch, hiking shoes/boots, poles, rain jacket, non-cotton layers. Rain cancels. Leaders: Linda Ledger 949-496-8029 [email protected], Sharon Kirk 714-545-1149 [email protected], NOVEMBER 12, 8:00 AM OCSS, NATURAL SCIENCEO: Hike and Geology Tour - Santiago Oaks Regional Park: Join us on a 3.5 mile round trip, 700' gain to historic Robbers Peak. Moderate terrain at an easy pace. California Professional Geologist Jay Schneider will lead us through the regional park and maybe teach us about Orange County geology along the way. Bring water and hiking boots. Meet 8:00 am outside the Taco Bell at 8548 E Chapman Ave, in Orange, located in the southeast corner of the shopping center at the corner of Chapman Ave and Jamboree Road. We'lll carpool from there. Or, meet at 8:15 at the Park, located at 2145 Windes Drive in Orange. Parking is $5 per vehicle so carpooling is recommended. Newcomers welcome. Rain cancels. Leader: Jay Schneider (626) 841-2667 [email protected]. Asst Leader: Donna Specht. Rain date November 19.SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1:00 PM OCSSO: 20s30s40s Whiting Ranch with Red Rock Canyon and Four Corners: Enjoy one of the most stunning, unique Orange County rock formations, and views of all of OC, on this moderate 7 Mi R/T 1,000ft gain hike in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. We will hike the relatively flat Borrego Trail to Red Rock Canyon to observe a desert-like geographical landscape that resembles Utah more than SoCal, and then climb up to four corners on the very scenic Billy Goat Trail, for panoramic views to the ocean. Bring min 2 qts water, lunch or snacks; sturdy shoes, ten essentials, hat, sunscreen, $3 for parking, and optional $ for dinner afterwards. Meet at 1:00 pm at the Borrego Trail Parking Lot for Whiting Ranch, 26701 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, 92610. Provisional Leader: Neda Sadeqhiani ([email protected]). Assistant Leader: Charles G. Geller ([email protected]).MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 6:30 PM ANGELES CHAPTER, OCSS Newcomer/Member Meet Greet Eat, Thanksgiving Night: We invite you to an activity packed evening: Introduction of our new leaders, 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. Join Sierra Club @ special introductory offer $15 and receive a free gift! Bring A Friend! Contact: Donna Specht ([email protected])
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 3:00 PM OCSSLa 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 2:15 P.M. up stairs for a talk on the Symphony. Optional dinner later. Host: Fred Lazzelle 1-657-445-9063.
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REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIESSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 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, Dorothy Gutierrez,Donna Specht, Steve Bradford WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 8:30 AM OCG, OCSS, SIERRA SAGEO: 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. Then we climb into the Hidden Valley, now the Mariposa Preserve, and downhill the last half mile to Hidden Ranch, a Native American village, protected as a California Historical landmark. We’ll visit the morteros, and have a lunch break before returning the way we came. Meet 8:30 am 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 shoes/boots. Rain cancels. Leaders: Sylvia Stevenson 949-616-2765 [email protected]. Linda Ledger 949-496-8029 [email protected], DECEMBER 4, 8:30 AM WILDERNESS ADV, OCSSO: Sierra Madre to Orchard Camp: Hike into beautiful Little Santa Anita Canyon to the locale of historic Orchard Camp. Hike is about 9 miles and 2,000 feet gain, and will go at a moderate pace. Route starts on a sun-exposed slope then visits Little Santa Anita Creek in the woods at First Water, and climbs through the woods to rejoin the creek at Orchard Camp. Wear hiking boots. Bring the 10 essentials, including lunch and at least two quarts of water. Meet 8:30 AM at the junction of Mira Monte Avenue and Mt. Wilson Trail Drive in Sierra Madre (a couple blocks east of Baldwin Avenue). Leaders: Mark Alan Mitchell 818-753-9328 [email protected], Dean Wallraff 818-353-5734 [email protected], DECEMBER 7, 9:00 AM OCG,
OCSSO: Trabuco Ridge: Moderate 5 mi, 900’ gain hike. A series of San Juan Capistrano trails between the borderline of Rancho Viejo and Mission Viejo Roads, with amazing views of wilderness and urban scenes from several steep hills. Meet 9:00 am at the Park-n-Ride lot at Junipero Serra Road and Rancho Viejo Road, 1 block E of I-5 in San Juan Capistrano. (NOT South OC Rideshare). Bring water, snack, hat, hiking shoes. Rain cancels. Leaders: Rich Maxey 949-310-5134 [email protected]. Sylvia Stevenson 949-616-2765 [email protected], DECEMBER 14, 9:30 AM OCG, OCSSO: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Hike: Easy paced, reasonably flat 5 mi hike, approx.. 3 hrs. Newcomers welcome. Enjoy the natural beauty of Bolsa Chica, one of the last remaining wetland ecosystems in Southern California. Meet 9:30 am. From Warner Avenue in Huntington Beach, turn S 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. Leaders: Donna Specht 714-963-6345 [email protected], Sylvia Stevenson.
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REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIESSUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 4:00 PM OCSS20s30s40s 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. Newcomers Welcome! Meet in front of the Theaters at the fountain. We will be watching ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY. 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 movie. Meet at fountain then group will proceed to queue in the line. Note: this is a set the date, actual movie time will be posted as the date gets closer. Host: Scott Closson ([email protected]).MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1:30 PM OCSSO: 20s30s40s Crystal Cove from the Top, Laurel & Willow Canyon: Easy-moderate paced, 6-8 mile r/t, about 1000 ft gain. Enjoy sunset views of Catalina and the Pacific coast as we descend and ascend ridges. Meet in front of restrooms at Coastal Peak Park near Corner of East Coastal Peak and Ridge Park Road, Newport Coast. Bring snacks, flashlight, sturdy shoes, 2 quarts water, and $$ for optional dinner,20403 East Coastal Peak, Newport Beach, CA. Basic directions: take Newport Coast DR., to Ridge Park RD., follow it to Coastal Peak Park, turn right on to E. Coastal Peak, park in the parking lot or on the street. Optional dinner after the hike @ location to be determined. Leader: Scott Closson ([email protected]). Coleader: Hersh Makkar ([email protected]).WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 9:00 AM OCG,
OCSSO: Oso Creek Trail: 6 mi, 500’gain, moderate hike on paved trails along the creek and up the Jeronimo Open Space, then dirt trail to Naciente Ridge overlooking Trabuco Cyn, return down alternate trails and along the dirt trail west of Oso Creek past the Maze and Obelisk before returning to the cars. Meet 9:00 am in the North Parking lot of the Norman Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo. Bring water, snack, hiking boots. Newcomers welcome. Leaders: Michael Sappingfield 949-633-6993 [email protected], Sharon Kirk.
ADVANCE ACTIVITIESSATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 8:30 AM WILDERNESS ADV, OCSSI: Mt. San Jacinto Backcountry Ski Tour: Moderately strenuous 5+ mile, 800' gain from top of Palm Springs Tram. No need to worry about tire chains! Ski from ranger station to Round Valley. Possible additional skiing up nearby slopes or just playing may add a few miles + a few 100 feet elevation loss & gain. Part of route may be in pre-existing tracks, but recent snowfall, rutted trail, or aesthetics may require breaking new trail. Given steep sections and potential icy conditions, 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. Tram ticket $25.95 as of trip publishing date. Send e-mail or phone leader w/ experience level/conditioning/ski gear for trip details in the 2 weeks before outing. Leader: Mark Mitchell 818-753-9328 [email protected], Mark Fleming.
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ADVANCE ACTIVITIESFRIDAY, JANUARY 27 - 29, 2017 OCSS, SIERRA SAGEI: Winter Combo Getaway Bus Trip to Mammoth Lakes: Join us 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 room, 2 beds, private bath, microwave, fridge, indoor spa) close to shopping, night life, free shuttles. Leave O.C. 2 PM with pickup in San Fernando Valley. Return O.C. Sunday 10PM. Includes. bus, lodging, full breakfasts, happy hour, Sunday dinner & bus refreshments and driver gratuity. Send email address (or 1 SASE), phone#, $310 with Sierra Club number or $325 non-members (check payable OCSS). To Reservationist/Asst Leader: Donna Specht, 22221 Wood Island Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Just need a ride or a room? Ask about Transportation or Lodging only cost. Leader: Mark Fleming, Ski Leaders: Homer Tom. Backcountry Ski Instructors: Julie Smith-Meek & Scott Meek. Snowshoe Leaders: Todd Clark and Sylvie Cote. Snowboard Host: Fran Penn.FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17-20, WILDERNESS ADV, OCSSI: President's Day cabin trip to Wawona in Yosemite: Rideshare Fri to stay in a cabin in the Wawona area near Yosemite’s south entrance. Join leaders for low intermediate backcountry ski and snowshoe each day at Badger Pass and other areas. On your own you can downhill or track ski, ice skate or simply explore Yosemite Valley in the winter. Cost includes 3 nights lodging in modern cabin with all amenities. Bedroom arrangements vary from private queen beds for couples to rooms with multiple twin beds for singles (a couple of queen beds for late sign ups willing to share). All single’s bedrooms will be same gender. Shared bathrooms and kitchen. 3 continental breakfasts, 3 lunch fixings, Saturday and Sunday group dinner. Send $260 (made out to Wilderness Adventures - $40 cancel penalty, no refund of balance after Jan 15 unless trip is full and suitable replacement found), 2 sase (or 1 sase and email), H&W phones, recent ski experience (if joining Backcountry skiing) to Ldr: Keith Martin at P.O. Box 336, Groveland CA 95321 ([email protected]/phone 310-683-9224). Asst: Beth Powis Martin, Snow Shoe Leaders: Sharon Moore and Jim Hagar. This year we again have cabins 15 and 10 in Wawona….our favorites. No bunk beds!FRIDAY, MARCH 10 -12, 2017 OCSS, WILDERNESS ADVENTURESI: Winter Combo Getaway Bus Trip to Mammoth Lakes: Ski Downhill or Snowboard on Mammoth Mtn. Daily backcountry ski tours and snowshoe tours with the leaders. 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, Sylmar pick-up later. Return Orange County Sunday approx 10pm. Includes bus, lodging, full breakfast, happy hour, bus refreshments, Sunday dinner. Send 1 large sase, OR E mail address, phone, cell phone, pick up location (Orange County or San Fernando Valley), $310 with Sierra Club #or $325 for 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: Mark Mitchell. Asst Leaders: Dave Black, George & Fran Denny
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DIRECTORYA 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 O 949-951-0280Bartlett, Bart O 714-968-5099Bartlett, Shilo O 714-809-5099Botan, Steve O 714-321-1296Bradford, Stephen O 310-993-5501Cadez, Ana O 626-836-2235Campbell, Ron M 714-962-8521Clark, Todd I 714-803-0195Clement, Dick [email protected], Scott O 714-457-6820Côté, Sylvie I 949 547-2998Creighton, Barbara O 714-960-3949Dodson, Michael M 714-529-6020Dodson, Phyllis O 714-529-2440Domont-Bohl, Ghia O 949-719-2914Fleming, Mark IW 626-712-3671Forry, Harry O 714-962-4136Franciosi, Laura O 714-879-1760Frankiewicz, Ron O 949-631-8071Garner, Julie O 714-335-1579Geller, Charles O 714-292-2352Graham, Sandy O 714-282-5661Graham, Scott O 714-282-5661Hall, Houria O 714-767-5327Hills, Margie O 714-256-0807Huang, James O 949-287-4455Johnson, Jerry O 626-484-2983Juarez, Ana O 714-323-3627Kenyon, Joel O 949-285-5909Khoshab, Karim O 949-559-1388
Kirk, Sharon O 714-376-3197Kuhn, Dave I [email protected], Fred O 949-350-6451Lai, Frank O 949-262-1448LaRue, John O 949-854-7919Lazzelle, Fred H 714-870-4469Le, Kenadi O 818-445-2333Lejins, Diana O 562-421-8012Lyons, Gaines O 562-491-2022Martin, Keith M 310-530-1268Maynard, Joe O 562-981-9111Meek, Scott IW 909-393-0630Mitchell, Mark IW 818-753-9328Montgomery, Norm O 714-557-0794Nemmert, Jan O 714-962-4136Opperman, Sanford H 714 993-0651Palmer, Jim O 949-551-8912Penn, Fran I 714-747-1019Puraty, Sharry O 714-761-8761Sharp, Gwen IW 714-672-9525Smith-Meek, Julie IW 909-393-0630Specht, Donna IW 714-963-6345Talbott, Virgil EW 714-871-7900Thio, Kwee O 714-841-7988Van Strien, Maura O 714-962-3166Weinreich, Phil O 949-733- 2730
Orange Peal DeadlinesWrite ups Due ISSUE
Feb 1 Mar/AprApr 1 May/JuneJune 1 July/AugAug 1 Sept/OctOct 1 Nov/DecDec 1 Jan/Feb
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GENERAL INFORMATION
OCSS Management CommitteeChair Houria Hall [email protected] Chair/Secy Charles Geller [email protected]/Treasurer/Membership Donna Specht [email protected]'s/30's/40s Scott Closson [email protected] Large Ana Juarez [email protected] Assist. Annie Simjee [email protected]
Standing CommitteesBookkeeper Ron Frankiewicz Upon requestMailout Barbara Creighton [email protected] Fran PennNominations Kathy Abele [email protected]
John La Rue [email protected]"Elections Virgil Talbott [email protected]
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ORANGE PEAL SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATIONNew Subscriptions/Address Changes: Please complete the form below and mail. Inquiries or Problems: Please address inquiries in writing to OCSS, ℅ Joel Kenyon, 27492 Los Banos, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Contact the Membership Chair if you have any questions.
OCSS Orange County Sierrans Section℅ Joel Kenyon, 27492 Los Banos, Mission Viejo, CA 92691Orange Peal Subscription FormName: _____________________________________________________________Address: ___________________________________________________________City:_________________________________ State: ______Zip_______________Phone No: (_____)______________________________E mail: ___________________________________________________________Sierra Club #:____________________Expiration Date: _____________________Subscription CategoriesSC Member one year* $12 SC Member two years* $22SC Member three years* $30 Non Member $17 New Check#: _______ Renewal Change of Address Thank you for your Membership! Remember to Renew your Sierra Club Membership.*All $12 memberships must include Sierra Club Number
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GENERAL INFORMATIONWhy join the Sierra Club?
Because we need you!Your voice will be added to those of more than 600,000 of your fellow Americans who are committed to leave our children a living legacy — clean air, clean water, and natural grandeur. The Sierra Club has been instrumental in preserving wilderness, wildlife and nature's most splendid wild places for over 100 years — Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, the Florida Everglades and the Sequoia National Monument to name just a few — helping protect over 150 million acres of wilderness and wildlife habitat.
The Sierra Club is America's most effective advocate for the environment and helps you protect the environment locally and globally. From community issues and action to lobbying on a national level, membership helps you take action where it's needed most. As a member you'll have opportunities to get involved with local chapters, as well as be part of the largest national network of environmental advocates. You'll have the satisfaction of helping preserve irreplaceable wild lands and wildlife. Your membership counts!
So please — Join the Sierra Club today!And remember to Renew!
Or go online to join:http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss
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