Volume 62 ◭ Number 3 ◭ July-September 2018The Sierra Echo
Looking west from the Whitney Trail to the Kaweahs, Mt Hitchcock, and Hitchcock Lakes(Photo by Mumtaz Shamsee).
In This Issue: Whitney Area Dayhikes, Nifty Ninety, Passages: John Robimson
robustscheduleforthesummer.IwouldliketothankourOutingsChair,GarySchenk,forhisyearsofservicetotheSection––wewouldn’thaveasuccessfulprogramifitweren’tforfolkslikeGarydoingtheworktogettripsscheduled.WehaveanewOutingsChairtakingtheplaceofGary,PhillipBates,andIamsureyouwillallwelcomehimintohisnewrole. IappreciatethatPhilhasbeenwillingtotakeoveraverybusyandimportantpositiontohelpthesection.Thankyouverymuch,Phil!
Onasadnote,youmayalreadyhavelearnedthatoneofourgreatmembersandleaders,JohnW.Robinson,recentlypassedaway.Hewasalegendarywriteroflocalguidebooks,andaveryknowledgeableandinspirationalfigure.Hisearly
Echoes from the Chair
Hello,myfellowSierraNevadaenthusiasts!Thehighseasonforclimbingisshortlygoingtobeuponus,soleadersneedtogettheirthinkingcapsonandputthosetripstogethersowewillhavea
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By Jim S. Fleming
In this issue:Chair’s Column 2Management Committee 3Member News 4-5RJ Secor Memorial Hike 6Whitney Area Dayhikes 7-8Nifty Ninety 9North Palisade, 1985 10Outings 11-20Wilderness Permits 17SPS Treasurer’s Report 18Minutes 19Mystery Peak Challenge 20-21Passages: John Robinson 22-26Passages: Neko Colevins 27Passages: Bob Beach 27
books,liketheiconicTrailsoftheAngeles,inspiredmanyyounghikersandgavewonderfulguidance.IamveryfortunatetohavehisfirsteditionofTrailsoftheAngeles.Uponmyrequesttohavehimsignit(yearslater),hequipped,“Ihopeyou’renotstillusingthis!”Hemeantthatparticularedition,ofcourse.ButIoftenuseittorememberwhatthoseearlyhikingdayswerelike.WewillmissJohn,agreatmentorandfriend.
Finally,wearegoingtoneedtohavesomemembersstepupandserveonthenominatingcommitteeandelectionscommittee.Weneedthreemembersfortheseveryimportantfunctionsinordertoconducttheannualelectionofofficers.Onecanserveonbothifdesired.So,whowilltakeonthisresponsibility?Kindlyletamemberofthecurrentmanagementcommitteeknow.IfyouwouldliketorunforthenextMcomm,letusknowalso.Seey’allintheSierra!
JimFleming,[email protected]
TheEchoNeedsYOU!WeneedYOUtosubmitreportsofSPSandprivate
climbs,TrailTecharticles,MysteryPeakchallenges,andanythingelseyouthinkwouldbeofinteresttoEchoreaders!Pleasesendsubmissionstoco-editorTinaBowmanattina@bowmanchange.com.Thanks!
Save the date!The 2019 annual banquet will be held on Sunday, January 27th, at Almansor court, Alhambra. The speaker will be Sophie Cairns, talking about her project to climb the Seven Volcanoes, the highest volcano on each continent. Be there or be square!
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ElectedJimFleming [email protected] Vice-chair/[email protected] [email protected] Fifthofficer/[email protected] [email protected]
AppointedArchives [email protected] [email protected] [email protected], BethEpsteinEchomailer TinaBowmanEmblemCommittee TinaBowman,KathyRich,DarynDodge, ShaneSmith,RonBartellITSupport [email protected], [email protected] TinaBowmanMerchandise [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] DougMantleWebmaster [email protected] [email protected]
RegionalRepresentativesSanDiego JoeWhiteCentralCalifornia DarynDodgeNorthernCalifornia LisaBarbozaEasternSierra ShaneSmith
2018 Sierra Peaks Section Management Committee
Our New Outings ChairThankstoGarySchenkforservingasourfineoutingschairforanumberofyears.WelcomeandthankyoutonewoutingschairPhilBates(yes,wenowhavetwoSPSmembersbothnamedPhilipBates!ThisoneisPhilipA.Bates).
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EmiliagrewupplayingintheoceanontheFloridacoast.ShehadneverbeencampingorhikinguntilaftercollegewhenshedecidedshewasreadyforachangeandmovedtotheCaliforniafoothillsin2016.Shequicklyfellinlovewiththechallengeandrewardofpeakbagging.Itonlytookone,andshewashooked.HerfirstsummitinCaliforniawasMatterhornPeak,anditstillstandsasherfavorite!SincethenshehassummitedeightSPSpeakswithplentymoreplanned.WorkingtowardsherSPSEmblemandGeographicEmblem,sheislookingforwardtoconnectingwithindividualswhosharethesamepassion.She’llseeyouinthemountains!
Emilia Sopranzi
LarryhasbeenbackpackingintheSierraforthepastthirty-fiveyears.Thetripsbeganasfly-fishingtripstoremotelakesbutinmorerecentyearshavebecometripstoescapeintohisfavoritemountainrange.Alwayshavingenjoyedthechallengeofagoodpeakclimbandtheresultingviews,hehasbecomemuchmorepeakfocusedinthepasttenyears.HehascompletedtheSanDiegoCounty100peakslist,climbed123ofthepeaksontheHPSlist,aswellasanumberofDPSandSPSpeaks.He’slookingforwardtomanymoreSierrapeaksandmeetingothermembersoftheSPS.
Larry Edmonds
Welcome new members!
Philip S. BatesFromtheNortheast,PhilbeganexploringtheRangeofLightwithhiswifeandbrothersaftermovingtoSanFranciscointhemid-1990s.FromsummerdayhikesandscramblesinYosemite,hesoonprogressedtobackpacking,winteroutings,andmountaineering,especiallyinthebreathtakingEasternSierra.HesummitedovertwohundredSierrapeaksduringthepasttwentyyears,including120ontheSPSlistandallofthe14ers,andhasbackpackedthelengthandbreadthoftheSierraonthePCT,JMT,HighSierraTrail,andmanycross-countryroutes.HehasalsoclimbedmostoftheCascadevolcanoes,themajorMexicanvolcanoes,severaldozenhighpeaksintheRockies,andmostofthehighestsummitsintheNortheast.WiththerecentsplittingoftheirhomelifebetweenSonomaValleyandScottsdale,Arizona,PhilandhiswifearenowexploringmoreofthelovelySouthwest.Nonetheless,theSierraNevadaremainstheirfavoritesummerplayground,withmanyunclimbedpeaksandbackcountryroutesonhisever-growingwishlist.HeviewshisnewSPSmembershipasanidealwaytofurtherhisexplorationofthehighSierra.
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BobPickeringearnedsenioremblem#150onJuly25,2014,onVandeverMountain.
Coming in the next issue, articles on and photos from climbs of Denali by SPS members this year.
At left, member Michael Chamoun unfurls the SPS logo on the summit. Congrats!
Congratulations!
New for 2018 —FREE First Year's Membership orEcho Subscription
Beginning in 2018 new subscribers and members can receive their first year’s subscription for free! See the Membership Application Form available for downloading on the Membership page at http://sierraclub.org/angeles/sierra-peaks/new-members#mr. Please contact the chair if you have any questions.
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AgroupoftwentymettohiketoHennigerFlats,ahikethatRJSecordidmorethantwothousandtimes.OrganizedbyAsherWaxman,DanRichter,andHenryArneboldandinformallysponsoredbytheSPSandCMC(CaliforniaMountaineeringClub,ofwhichRJwasafoundingmember),thisoutingwasafinememorialtothelong-timeSPSmemberandtwo-timeSPSlistfinisher.Attendingandshowninthegroupphotobelowwere,lefttoright,ScotJamison,GaryBowen,ScotAngus,JulieRushanddognamedLittleDog,JanBrahmsandDavidReneric(andtheirdogHedgehogSmith),RonHudsonbehindandbetweenthem,KarenAndersen,MarkandJoyGoebel,RonEckelmann,JimMurphy,DonCroley,TomRitchie,TracySulkin,andAsherWaxman.NotshownareTerryFlood,ElenaSherman,andScottSullivan.
RJ Secor Memorial HikeApril 15, 2018
ByTinaBowman,TerryFlood,andAsherWaxman
At right, Elena Sherman and Scott Sullivan. (All photos courtesy of Terry Flood).
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BackintheApril-June2014(58.2)issueoftheEcho,wepublishedalistofSPSpeaksthatcanbereasonablyclimbedinaday,alistcompiledbyKathyRichwithalittlehelpfromothers.Followingthat,weranacoupleofarticlesaboutpeaksthatcanbehikedfromcertainareas,i.e.,peaksoutofOnionValleyintheJuly-September2014(58.3)issueandpeaksoutofBishopfromSouthLake,LakeSabrina,andNorthLakeintheApril-June2015(59.2)issue.We’rereturningtothisserieswithalookatpeaksthatcanbedayhikedfromtheMt.Whitneyarea.Notethatsomeofthesearelonghikesandthatexcellentconditioning,comfortandspeedonclass3,andadaptationtoaltitudemaybeneededtomakeclimbingsomeofthesepeaksinonedayfeasible.
HowdoIgetthere?FromthetrafficlightinLonePine,turnweston
WhitneyPortalRoadandheaduptothePortaltoeithertheMeysanLakestrailhead,11.3milesfrom
town(notethatthetrailbeginsthroughtheWhitneyPortalCampground),ortheMtWhitneytrailhead,12.1miles.You’llhaveaccesstothesepeaksfromtheMeysanLakesTrail:LonePine,LeConte,Corcoran,Mallory,andIrvine.FromtheMt.WhitneytrailheadyoucanheadtoWhitney,Muir,McAdie,Irvine,Mallory,andThor.AlsostartingontheMt.Whitneytrail,youcanleaveitafteraboutamiletoheaduptheNorthForkofLonePineCreekonusetrail,includingtheclass3EbersbacherLedgestoaccessRussell,Carillon,Tunnabora,andThor.
Notethat3.2milesfromthetrafficsignalyou’llcometotheHorseshoeMeadowsRoad.Ifyouturnsouthhere,youwillreachHorseshoeMeadowsinabout24milesfromLonePine.Twoclearlymarkedtrailheadsarehere:CottonwoodPassandCottonwoodLakes.FromtheCottonwoodPasstrailyoucanclimbCirque.FromtheCottonwoodLakestrailyoucanclimbLangleyandCirque.NearthespurroadtotheCottonwoodLakestrailheadisaparkinglotthatcanbeusedforahiketoMuahviaMulkeyPass.
WhatpeaksrequireaMt.WhitneyZonepermitandwheredoIgetthat?
AllofthepeaksthatusetheMt.WhitneytrailortheNorthForkofLonePineCreektrailrequiretravelintheMt.WhitneyZoneandthusaWhitneyZonepermit(forbothdayhikesandovernightbackpacks).YouapplyforthepermitviatheMt.Whitneylottery,hopeforanopendateorcancellation,ortryforawalk-inpermit.PermitsarepickedupattheEasternSierraInterAgencyVisitorCenteratthesouthendofLonePine.Seehttps://www.fs.usda.gov/main/inyo/passes-permits/recreation-Whitney,https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5356869,andhttps://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5150055formoreinformation.
Whatpeaksdon’trequireaWhitneyZonepermit?IfyouchoosetoclimbapeakinadayfromtheMeysanLakes
TrailorfromHorseshoeMeadows,thosepeaksdonotrequireaWhitneyZoneoranyotherpermit.
ByTinaBowman
Some Notes about SPS Peaks in a Day
Mt. Whitney Area
Top: Doug Mantle and Marcelo Altamirano approaching Mt. Whitney from Upper Boy Scout Lake. Right: LeConte and Langley from Mallory (Photos by Tina Bowman).
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WherecanIcampbeforemyhike?Lowerdown,youcancampattheTuttleCreek(1.5milessouthoftheWhitney
PortalroadontheHorseshoeMeadowsRoad,eighty-threesites,$8/night)andLonePinecampgrounds(sixmileswestofLonePineontheWhitneyPortalRoad,forty-threesites,$22/night).WhitneyPortalhasaforty-three-sitecampgroundwheretheMeysanLakestrailbegins;thefeehereiscurrently$24/night.AtthePortalbytheMt.Whitneytrailheadisawalk-incampgroundforhikerswithtwenty-fivesitesavailablefor$15,one-nightmaximum.HorseshoeMeadowshastwocampingareas,onebytheCottonwoodLakestrailhead(thirteenwalk-insites),onebytheCottonwoodPasstrailhead(eighteenwalk-insites)–-allfirst-come/first-servedwithaone-nightmaximumstay.Thefeeis$6pernight.Ofcourse,LonePinehasplentyoflodgingaswell.
WherecanIeatifIdon’twanttocook?
LonePinehasmanyrestaurants,andtheWhitneyPortalStorenexttotheMt.Whitneytrailheadofferspancakesandburgers.Checktheirwebsiteforhours:http://www.mountwhitneyportal.com/en-us
WhatelsecanIdointhearea?TheAlabamaHillsofferrock
climbing,scenicviews,andaself-guidedautotourofmovielocations(seehttps://www.lonepinechamber.org/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/movie_road_tour_brochure.pdfforamapandinformation).BesidestheInterAgencyVisitorCenter,whichhasinformationdisplaysandsometimessmallartshows,atthesouthendofLonePine,LonePinealsohastheLonePineFilmHistoryMuseumat701SouthMainStreet.AnnuallyinOctoberthere’stheLonePineFilmFestival.TheSouthernInyoMuseumat127BushStreethaslocalhistoryandalargecollectionofzoologicalandbotanicalspecimens.
IfIwanttobackpack,wheredoIgetapermit?
YoucangetwildernesspermitsforovernighttravelattheEasternSierraInterAgencyVisitorCenter.NotethattheWhitneyZonepermitmaybequitehardtoobtainforentryfromWhitneyPortal.
Above: Langley from Cottonwood Lakes. Below: McAdie from Mallory (Photos by Tina Bowman).
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LookingforanewplacetotrainforyourHighSierrahikesintheoff-seasonorjusttravelingtotheSanFranciscoBayAreaandwanttocheckoutalocalsummit?WhynothiketooneormoreofthehighpointsontheSierraClub'sSanFranciscoBayChapter's"NiftyNinety."
ThisuniquelistofsummitsisasdiverseastheBayAreaitself.Youcanchoosetostrollamongcoastalredwoods,viewtheCaliforniaDelta,observeoceanandbayvistas,walkabovelocalwineries,experienceanislandhike,orvisitavolcanicpreserve,experiencingurbanandremotehikeswhichfeaturethemanymicro-climatesoftheBayarea.
Unlikeotherlistsbasedonprominence,countyhighpoints,oracertainmountainrange,thislistisbasedsolelyonpublicaccesssummitsintenNorthernCaliforniacountiesmakinguptheGreaterBayArea.
Recently,Icompletedthislistandwantedtorecommendthevarietyofhikingexperiencesthatitoffers, fromenjoyingtheviewoftheGoldenGateBridgefromHawkHilltoexperiencingtheflavorofurbanneighborhoodsinSanFranciscoandSanJose,fromoceanbeachestosummithikeslikeMt.Montara,lakeviewsfromBerryessaPeak,orhistoricalwalkslikeRoseHillinBlackDiamondRegionalPark.Ifyouhikemanyoftheareasinspring,you’llbetreatedtolushrollinggreenhillswithabundantwildflowers,whiletheautumncanprovidespectacularfallcolorsinNapaandSonomaCounties.Wanttogetoutofthesummerheat?WhynottryPineMountainnearSantaCruzinBigBasinRedwoodStatePark,California'sfirststatepark.
AsaSierraClubmember,whynotvisitJohnMuir'sranchhouseinMartinez.Thisnationalparksiteoffersahikeupahillnamed
afterMuir'sdaughter,Wanda.ManyofthesepublicaccesssummitswerefoughtforbytheSierraClub,sotakingahikeonMuir’spropertytoWandaHillisawaytopayhomagetoJohnMuir’slegacyofthepreservationofopenspaces.
Thesehikesrangefromunderamiletoafifteen-to-twenty-mileadventure,whateveryouhavetimeforwhilevisitingNorthernCalifornia.You'llvisitnationalparksites,stateandregionalparks,andlocally-designatedopenspacesontheNiftyNinety.Mosttrailsareclass1hikeswhilesome,suchasGoatRockinCastleRockStatePark,areaclass3hike.RockclimberscanaddscalingthefaceofGoatRockiftheywishtodoaclass4climb.
Mt.St.Helenaisthehighestpeakonthelist.ItoffersaliteraryhikeontheRobertLouisStevenson'sMemorialTrailintheareaaboveNapaValleywhereStevensonhoneymoonedandwroteTheSilveradoSquatters.Mt.Diabloisthemostprominentpeakonthelist,andithasthedistinctionofbeingtheworld'ssecond-bestlookoutfortotalviewingareaafterMt.Kilimanjaro.ThemostremotehikeisMt.SizerinHenryCoeStatePark,whereIsawtwobobcats,deer,andrabbitsbutnootherhikersuntilIreturnedtothevisitor'scenter.ThemostpopularontheNiftymightbeMissionPeakneartheSanJoseMission.
TheNiftyNinetyhasfourcountyhighpointsinSanFrancisco,Solano,ContraCosta,andMarinCounties.Theworld'sfirstpermanentmountaintopobservatoryonMt.Hamilton,LickObservatory,andBlackMountainofferviewsoftheheartofSiliconValley.
WiththeSierraClub’sbackingandpublicationofthelist,itismyhopethatSPSmembersandotherswillfindtheexperienceofhikingtheseBayareasummitsas
enjoyableasIhave.
San Francisco Bay Area's Nifty Ninety ByWillWhitney
Mt. Diablo (Photo by Will Whitney).
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UponreachingthesummitofNorthPalisade,CharlieWingerandIpausetoenjoytheviewspreadoutbelow.Thejaggedcrestuponwhichwe’reperchedstretchesfromMt.AgassizinthenorthwesttomagnificentMt.Sillatthesoutheast.Tothewest,splayedoutacrosstherockyDusyBasin,amyriadoflakessparkleinthelateafternoonsun.Totheeast,Sierraslopesarebeginningtofillwithpurpleshadows.Furthereaststill,acrosstheOwensValley,beyondtheInyos,thelateAugustskyisalreadyturninggray,
Threehourslater,at8p.m.,afterthelastlightofdayhasfadedaway,I’mdown-climbingasteep,icysectionofcouloir,belayedfromabovebyCharlie.Irunouttherope,anchor,call“Offbelay,”andstarttoropeinCharlie.Suddenly,theropejerkstoastop.Afterafewmomentsandnofurthermovement,IassumethatCharlieishavingaproblem,soIshoutupathim.Soonwearebothshouting,butneitherofuscanmakesenseoutofwhattheotherissayingasthewindisstrong,anoutcroppingliesbetweenus,andtheechooffthesteeprockwallsimpairstheacoustics.
“Areyoualright?”“Mmupsshogdaww.”“Ican’thearyou.”“Nawpbegoouch.”Aftertenminutesorso,Iclimb
half-waybackuptowardCharlie,whereIfindthatourropehasbecomewedgedbetweenlooserocksandthesheerrockwall.Charliewasn’twillingtodescendashethoughtIwasn’t
belayinghim;Iwasn’tabletobelayhimduetothewedgedrope.Anotherhourwasted.
Later,whenwefinallyreachtheupperedgeofthePalisadeGlacier’syawningbergschrund,wedecidethatI,usingicescrews,willanchorintoitsicyupperlip,thenslowlylowerCharlieintothecrevassetotestwhetherthefragileicelatticeatitsbottomwillsupporthisweight
ThankGod,itholds.Charliecrossestheice,thenfrontpointsuptheoppositewallofthehugecrack.Onceontheotherside,heanchorshimselfwithourremainingscrews,thenpreparestobelaymeoverthesamedelicatebridge.
TheproblemisthatIweighthirtypoundsmorethanCharlie,andbecausehecan’tlowermefromhispositionacrossthecrevasse,Iwillhavetodropsomeeightfeetontothedelicatebridge.Alreadydeadtiredfromthelongday’seffort,IjusthopethatIwon’tpunchthroughtheiceandhaveamajorproblemonmyhands.
Theiceholdsformeaswell.ThankGod,oncemore!Gingerly,Itraversethelatticeandclimbtheotherside,beingmorehauledupbyCharliethanbyusingmyownstrength.We’rebothworkingwithalotofnervousenergy.
Standingonthedown-sideofthebergschrund,we’retired,hungry,andshivering—butpleasedwithourselves.NorthPalhadbeenagoalforyears.
It’snow1:30a.m.,andthebrightmoonlightilluminatesthecouloiraboveandthePalisadeGlacierbelow.Whatasight.Wecoilourfrozenropeandstartdownthesteepincline.Thecomfortsofourtentanddownsleepingbagslieanotherhalfmileaway.
DOWN-CLIMBING NORTH PALISADE, August 30, 1985
Charlie Winger (at left) and Burton Falk (Photo courtesy Burton Falk).
ByBurtonA.Falk
Jul28-29|Sat-Sun WTC,SPSMR:UniversityPk(13,589’):SatmorningwewilldepartontrailfromOnionValleyandmakecampaboveBenchLk.SunwewillleavecampatdawntomakeourwayupthemostlythirdclassNorthFacetothesummitforatotalof1.4miand2000’ofgain.Aftersummitingwewillheadbackdowntocampviathesameroutewecameup,packupandheadout.ThisisaRestrictedMountaineeringouting,soparticipantsmustbecurrentSierraClubmembersandmustsubmitaSierraClubMedicalFormtojointhetrip.Notethatpermitseverelylimitsgroupsize.Emailtheldrwithcontact&carpoolinfo,recentconditioningandexperience,includinghigh-altitudeexperience,tobeconsideredforthistrip.Ldr:JustinBruno.Asst:MatKelliher.
Aug3-5|Fri-Sun WTC,SPSI:IronMtn(11,149’)Adventure:CallingallIronMenandIronWomen!StartingattheBeckLkstrailheadandcrossingtheSodaSpringsbridgeovertheSanJoaquinRiver,hikeamileonthehistoricJohnMuirTrailonourwaytoNonameLake(1,870’gain,6.4mi).Setupcamp,hiketoBeckLks,swimorfish,andfinishoffthedaywithhappyhouringandstargazing.RisetothesoundsofEasternSierrawildlifeaswehiketoFernLkafterbreakfastandsetupcamp.TherestofthedaywillbespentconqueringIronMtn(11,149')withapeekatIronLkanditsgranitesurrounds.Backatcamp,relaxandenjoyanotherhappyhourwithstoriesofpastalpineadventures.Our6miloophikebacktocivilizationonSunwill
bringaclosetothis"Ironized”Adventure.Totalmiles25.7,3,539’gain.PleasesendrecenthikingresumeandcarpoolinfoLdr:KimCrane.Asst:JamesMontross.
Aug18-20|Sat-Mon WTC,SPSMR:MtHuntingtonandMtStanford(N):JoinusforaridgetraverseofasectionoftheSierraCrestaboveHiltonLakes.Saturday,we’llbackpackfromHiltonLakesTrailheadtocampatLake10,353’(≈4.5miles,+1000’).Sunday,we’llstartveryearlytoclimbMt.Huntingtonviatheclass2/3NortheastRidge(1.5miles,+2000’).FromHuntington,we’llattempta1.9mileclass3traverseoftheNorthwestRidgetoMt.Stanford(N)(≈+1200’).We’llreturntocampfromStanfordviatheclass2EastSloperoute(≈2.3miles).Mondaymorning,we’llhikebacktothetrailhead.Totalstatsfortrip:15miles,+4500’.Mustbecomfortableonexposedthird-classrockandhavepreviousexperienceataltitude.TriprestrictedtoSierraClubmembers—helmetandharnessrequired.Permitlimitsgroupsize.SendemailwithexperienceandconditioningtoleadersReggeBulmanandMonicaSuua.
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OutingsWe’ve chosen the photo at left showing climbers ascending Mt. Emerson on an SPS trip to represent the outings section. Do you have a photo you would like to see here? If so, please send your submission as an email attachment to [email protected] or via USPS to Tina Bowman.
Ascending Mt. Emerson on August 27, 2017 (Photo by Mat Kelliher).
SPSoutingscanalwaysbeviewedonlineontheelectronicAngelesChapterScheduleofActivities:http://angeles.sierraclub.org/activitieshttps://sierraclub.org/angeles/sierra-peaks/outings-schedule
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Aug18-19|Sat-Sun WTC,SPSI:FlorencePk(12,438’):JoinusforanidyllicweekendinoneofthemostbeautifulpartsofSequoiaNP!Totaltwo-daystats:20mi,4600’gain.Satmornwewillstayon-trailfor7mi,2600’tomakecampatFranklinLakes.SunmornwewillriseearlytosummitFlorencePk(12,438)andtakeintheviewsoftheGreatWesternDividebeforesigningtheregisterandreturningthewaywecametobreakcampandhikebacktothetrailhead(13mi,2000’).Participantsareencouragedto
campwithusatthetrailheadFrinight.ForconsiderationpleasesendhikingresumeandcurrentconditioningtoLdr:MeganBirdsill.Co-ldr:SarahQuist.
Aug18-19|Sat-Sun WTC,SPSI:VogelsangPk(11,493’):JoinusforacoupleofpleasantdaysinwildlyscenicYosemiteNPonthisovernighttriptoclimbaclassicSierraPeakintheCathedralRange.SatwepackinoutofTuolumneMeadowsatarelaxed,butpurposefulpaceontrailalongsideRaffertyCreekupandoverTuolumnePassandbeyond.OncewereachVogelsangLk,wewilltravelx-carounditseasternshoreandsetupcampnearitsheadwaterstothesouth.Distanceforthedaywillbeabout8.0miwith1,900’gain.AtcampthatnightwewillcelebratethegorgeouscountrywefindourselvesinwithaFestiveHappyHourunderstarry,summer-nightskies.Sunwecontinueoursoutherncoursex-cuptoandthenalongtheeasternridgeofVogelsangPktoitssummit,wherewewillsavortheexpansiveviewsallaroundusbeforeheadingbackdowntoourcampforatotalof2.0RTmiwith1,200’gain.Backatcampwewillpackupandheadoutthesamewaywecamein.SatisfiesWTCExperiencetriprequirements.Permitlimitsgroupsizeandpermitcosts(about$10perperson)willbesplitamongthegroup.EmailMatwithcontactandcarpoolinfo,recentconditioningandexperience,includinghigh-altitudeexperience,fortripstatusanddetails.Ldrs:MatKelliher,JimmyQuan.
Aug24-26|Fri-Sun WIldernessAdventures,SPSI:ArrowPk(12,939’):Grindofaclimboverapasstoreachabeautifulspot,aboutwhichR.J.Secorwrites:“oneofthefinest[views]intheSierra”.Andtheviewfromthesummitisn’tbadeither.Fri,startat5,430’inthedesertforverystrenuous6,000’climbto11,360’TaboosePass,thendroptoBenchLkfortotalof12mi.Sat,moderatelystrenuous6mi,2,400’gain/lossoff-trailascentofSPS-listedArrowPeak.Sun,returntocars.Althoughpacewillbemoderate,mustbeinverystrongphysicalconditionandcomfortablewithsteep,
O U T I N G S
Leaders in this issue’s schedule:PhilipBates949-786-8475philipabates@gmail.comMeganBirdsillmbirdsill@gmail.comRichardBoardman310-374-4371JustinBruno909-783-7697justinbruno@[email protected]@me.comDianeDunbar818-248-0455dianedunbar@charter.netBethEpstein562-310-1680b.epstein@verizon.netPaulGarry310-399-2334pwgarry@earthlink.netMatthewHengstmatthew.hengst@gmail.comMatKelliher818-667-2490mkelliher746@gmail.comDanielKinzek818-891-9108dkinzek@yahoo.comPatrickMcKusky626-794-7321pamckusky@att.netKateMiller310-592-7965miller.k8@gmail.comMarkMitchell818-753-9328markamitchell@att.netJamesMontrosscjamesmontross@yahoo.comRobertMyers310-829-3177rmmyers@ix.netcom.comJeremyNetka818-703-8607jnetka@gmail.comJimmyQuan626-688-6283h2otigerjim@[email protected]@danrichter.comNealRobbins310-540-5089neal.robbins@l-3com.comAnnShields818-637-2542apedreschi@[email protected]
We’rehopingthatanumberofWildernessTravelCourse(WTC)outingswillbeco-listedwiththeSPSasusuallyhappens,sowesuggesttwothings:keepcheckingtheCampfirelistingsattheSPSwebsiteonthehomepageorathttps://www.sierraclub.org/angeles/sierra-peaks/outings-scheduleandcheckthelistingsoftheWTCoutingsathttps://www.wildernesstravelcourse.org/outings/.PleasebeawarethatWTCoutingsgivepreferencetoWTCstudentstohelpthemgainexperience,butspacesmaybeavailable.AsyoulookthroughtheWTCtrips,beawarethatnotallaretoSierrapeaks.WTCoutingsbytheirnatureareoftendifferentfromSPSoutingstothesamepeak:moretimemaybegiventopracticenavigation,more“teachingmoments”mayoccur,andtheapproachtogettinggoingmaybemorelaidbackthanonmanySPSoutings.
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O U T I N G Soff-trailhiking.Snowcancelstrip.Send$10permitfee,2SASEoremail,H/W/cellphones,recentconditioning,experience,ridesharetoLdr:MarkMitchell,Co-Ldrs:BethEpstein,DanielKinzek.
Aug25-26|Sat-Sun WTC,SPSI:SawtoothPk(12,343’):JoinusforaweekendinthegorgeousMineralKingareaofSequoiaNP.We'llclimbSawtoothPk,anSPSpeakwithstunning360degreeviews.OnSatmorning,we'llmeetinMineralKingandbackpackatamoderatepaceuptoLowerMonarchLk(4.5mi,2700'gain).We'llcampatthelake,wherewecanswim,fish,relax,andenjoygoodiesathappyhour.Sunmorning,we'llhikefirstontrailuptoSawtoothPass,thengocross-countrytoSawtoothPkviaitsnorthwestridge(2.2mi,2300'gain).Afterabreakonthepeaktosoakupthescenery,we'llheadbacktocamp,packup,andreturntothecars.Permitlimitsgroupsize.PrioritygiventoWTCstudents.Pleasesendemailwithcontactinfo,hikingresume,conditioning,andaltitudeexperiencetotheldrs:KateMiller,JeremyNetka.
Sep8-9|Sat-Sun SPSER:ThunderboltPk(14,003’):ClimboneofthemostspectacularandtechnicalMountaineersPeaks.EarlySatdepartfromSouthLakeParkingLotBishopPassTH.HikeontrialtoBishopPass,continueofftrialtomakecamponbenchesSEofThunderboltPass(7mi,3000’gain).Alpine
startSuntoclimbThunderboltviaSouthwestChute1(1mi,1800’gain).WewillreturntocampandTHviasameroute.Technicalgear:climbinghelmet,alpineharness,ATC,2standardand1double6mmprusiks,2lockingbiners,1non-lockingwiregatebiner.Mandatoryalpineclimbingskills:rappelling,ascendingropewithprusiks,andclimbingonclass4terrain.Emailclimbingresume,andaltitudetraininginfotoLdr:PhilipBates.Asst.Ldr.NealRobbins.
Sep22|Sat LTCDeadlinetoregisterfortheOct6thLeadershipTrainingProgramseminar.Forinformation,seetheLTCwebsite(http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ltc/).
Sep23|Sun LTC,WTC,HPS,DPS,SPSI:Navigation:Mt.PinosNavigationNoodle:NavigationNoodleinLosPadresNationalForestforeithercheckoutor
Thesummerclimbingseasonisabouttobegin.AsIwrite,eightSPStripsarescheduledthissummerseason,butIknowthatthereareafewmoretripsintheplanningphase.Becausetheseoutingsfillupfast,trytocontactleadersASAPifyouwanttogetonthem.Wecouldcertainlyhavemoretripsscheduled.Leaders,pleaseconsideraddingsomethingtothisnicemix.Andthankyoutotheleaderswhoareplanningandconductingthesetrips.
On19-20May,theLTCRockChair(PatrickMcKusky)hadtenClubmembersandleaderssuccessfullycompletetheirRockCheck-off(threepassedtheE-level)!WehopetheywillplantheirprovisionaltripssoontoSPSEmblemorMountaineersPeaks––solookforthemontheschedule.AddingnewleadersattheMandElevelwilldefinitelyhelpinourquesttoincreasethenumberofSPS
tripsled,especiallyattheElevel.WehavenotseenmanyE-leveloutingsinthepastfewyears.ManythankstoassistantleaderMattHengstandalloftheexaminersandassistantswhodidamasterfuljobinmanagingthislargegroup.SpecialthankstoexaminerGregMason,whoconductedtheEpractice/checkoutwiththeableassistanceofBobGallandt.
IwillbefollowingupwithClubmemberswhorecentlycompletedtheAprilLTCClassandexpressedinterestinleadingfortheSPS.ThegoalistosupportthesenewleadersinachievingleaderratingsandleadingforSPS.
FunandSafeClimbing,PhilBatesOutingsChair,SPS
The SPS will be leading a hike to make a dedication of the unofficially named Smatko Peak on Saturday, October 20th! The peak at 8916’ should be a nice, short hike this time of year in the southern Sierra with some class three on the summit block. Get information at the listing in Campfire (the outings list).
From the Outings Chair
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practicetosatisfyBasic(I/M)orAdvanced(E)levelnavigationrequirements.Sendemailwithcontactinfo,navigationexperience/training,anyWTC,leaderrating,rideshare,toLdr:RobertMyers.Asst:AnnShields.Note:Early(atleasttwoweekspriortotheevent)sign-upforallnavigationcheckoffsandpracticesisrecommended.Theseoutingsrequiresubstantialpre-outingpreparationwork,includingcompletionofbothacomprehensivewrittenexamandarouteplanningassignmentthatwillbemailedtoyoupriortothecheckoff.SeeChapter6oftheLeader’sReferenceBookformoreinformation.Sendcontactinformation(includingmailingaddress)andyourqualificationstotheleaderassoonaspossible.
Oct6|Sat LTCLeadershipTrainingSeminar:BecomeaqualifiedSierraClubleader.Forinformation,seetheLTCwebsite(http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ltc/).Nextseminar:Spring2019.
Oct10|Wed LTCM/E-R:AdvancedMountaineeringProgram(Fall2018):KnotsandBasicSafetySystems:Firstoffourclimbingworkshopsaimedatdevelopingskillsfor3rd,4th,and5thclassclimbingbothasaparticipantorafutureSierraClubMandEleader.Thiswillbeanindoorworkshopheldintheevening,reviewingropes,harnesses,helmets,basicclimbinggear,andknotsinpreparationforlaterworkshops.Allparticipantsmusthavepriorropedclimbingexperienceandcommittoallfourclasses.Toregisterpleaseseehttp://www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.orgLdr:MatthewHengst.Assts:DanRichter,PatrickMcKusky.
Oct13|Sat LTC,SPS,DPS,WTCM/E-R:AdvancedMountaineeringProgram(Fall2018):BelaySkills:Secondoffourclimbingworkshopsaimedatdevelopingskillsfor3rd,4th,and5thclassclimbingbothasaparticipantorafutureSierraClubMandEleader.Thisworkshopwillfocusonbelayingandrelatedprinciples,startingwithstandardsportclimbingallthewayuptoadvancedtechniquestomovelargegroupsacrossdangerousterrain.Allparticipantsmusthavepriorropedclimbingexperienceandcommittoallfourclasses.Toregisterpleaseseehttp://www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.orgLdr:MatthewHengst.Assts:DanRichter,PatrickMcKusky.
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Visit the SPS website for an even more up-to-date listing of upcoming trips at http://www.sierraclub.org/sps
Also, please check at summitregister.org whether a peak needs a register book or pencil before you go on a climb.
Oct20|Sat LTC,WTC,HPSI:Navigation:BeginningClinic:Spendthedayone-on-onewithaninstructor,learning/practicingmapandcompassinourlocalmountains.Beginnerstorustyold-timerswelcome,andpracticeisavailableatallskilllevels.Notacheckout,butitwillhelpyouprepare.Manyexpertleaderswillattend;manyI-ratedleadersstartedhereinthepast.4mi,500'gain.Sendsase,phones,rideshareinfo,$25deposit,refundedattrailhead(SierraClub)toLdr:DianeDunbar.Co-Ldr:RichardBoardman.
Oct20|Sat LTC,SPS,DPS,WTCM/E-R:AdvancedMountaineeringProgram(Fall2018):Rappelling:Thirdoffourclimbingworkshopsaimedatdevelopingskillsfor3rd,4th,and5thclassclimbingbothasaparticipantorafutureSierraClubMandEleader.Thisworkshopwillfocusonrappellingusingavarietyoftechniqueswithaheavyemphasisonredundancy,safety,andefficiency.Allparticipantsmusthavepriorropedclimbingexperienceandcommittoallfourclasses.Toregisterpleaseseehttp://
www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.orgLdr:MatthewHengst.Assts:DanRichter,PatrickMcKusky.
Oct27-28|Sat-Sun LTC,SPS,DPS,WTCM/E-R:AdvancedMountaineeringProgram(Fall2018):AnchorsandReal-WorldApplications:Fourthoffourclimbingworkshopsaimedatdevelopingskillsfor3rd,4th,and5thclassclimbingbothasaparticipantorafutureSierraClubMandEleader.ThisweekendcompletestheseriesofAMPworkshopsatJoshuaTreeNationalParkandfocusesonbuildinganchorsandapplyingpreviouslylearnedskillsinrealworldclimbingsituationswithmultipleparticipants.Allparticipantsmusthavepriorropedclimbingexperienceandcommittoallfourclasses.Toregisterpleaseseehttp://www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.orgLdr:MatthewHengst.Assts:DanRichter,PatrickMcKusky.
Nov10-11|Sat-Sun LTCM/E-R:Rock:SheepPass/IndianCoveJoshuaTreeRockCheckoff&Practice:M&ElevelrockcheckoffandpracticeforLTCleadershipcandidateswishingtopursuearatingor
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ThecoverofthelastissuewasaphotographtakenbyCobyKingduringaclimbofUniversityPeakinAugust2017.Wedidn’thaveroomfortwoaccompanyingshots:above,apanoramalookingatUniversityfromKearsargeLakeand,atright,asummitshotofCobyintheforegroundandhisclimbingbuddiesJoeKrovozaandBrettMoffat.
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practiceskills.AlsoopentoAdvancedMountaineeringProgramstudentswantingtosolidifywhattheylearnedinthecourse.PracticeSatandoptionallycheckoffSun.RestrictedtoactiveSierraClubmemberswithpreviousrockclimbingexperience.Climbinghelmetsandharnessesrequired.Emailclimbingresumetoleadertoapply.Ldr:PatrickMcKusky.Asst:DanRichter.
Nov17-18|Sat-Sun LTC,WTC,HPS,DPS,SPSI:Navigation:MissionCreekPreserveNavigationNoodle:NavigationnoodleatMissionCreekPreservetosatisfythebasic(I/M)levelnavigationrequirements.Satforpractice,skillsrefresher,altimeter,homework,campfire.Suncheckout.Toparticipate,sendemailwithcontactinfo,navigationexperience/training,anyWTC,leaderrating,ridesharetoLdr:RobertMyers.Asst:AnnShields.Note:Early(atleasttwoweekspriortotheevent)sign-upforallnavigationcheckoffsandpracticesisrecommended.These
outingsrequiresubstantialpre-outingpreparationwork,includingcompletionofbothacomprehensivewrittenexamandarouteplanningassignmentthatwillbemailedtoyoupriortothecheckoff.SeeChapter6oftheLeader’sReferenceBookformoreinformation.Sendcontactinformation(includingmailingaddress)andyourqualificationstotheleaderassoonaspossible.
Dec9|Sun LTC,WTC,HPS,DPS,SPSI:Navigation:WarrenPointNavigationNoodle:NavigationnoodleatJoshuaTreeNationalParkforeithercheckofforpracticetosatisfythebasic(I/M)levelorAdvanced(E)levelnavigationrequirements.Toparticipate,sendemailwithcontactinfo,navigationexperience/training,anyWTC,leaderrating,ridesharetoLdr:RobertMyers.Asst:AnnShields.Note:Early(atleasttwoweekspriortotheevent)sign-upforallnavigationcheckoffsandpracticesisrecommended.Theseoutingsrequiresubstantialpre-outingpreparationwork,
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Dare to Lead!Fall Leadership Training Seminar Set for October 6, 2018 Becoming a Sierra Club outings leader starts with curiosity and a love of the outdoors. What better way to step up and lead than by taking advantage of the training opportunities that the Angeles Chapter's Leadership Training Committee provides each year?
As home to one of the largest outings programs on the planet, the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter's many groups, sections, and committees sponsor thousands of trips ranging from beach barbecues to mountaineering expeditions. You can take the first step toward becoming a leader by attending a class offered October 6th, location to be determined. Deadline to register is September 22nd.
The seminar covers all the basics of leadership. Experienced leaders will tell you how to plan a trip, prevent problems on the trail and make sure that everyone—including you—has a great time. They’ll also explain good conservation and safety practices. And they’ll give you tips for getting your “O” rating quickly and then, if you choose, pursuing more advanced ratings.
The all-day class costs $30. The application is on-line at angeles.sierraclub.org/ltc. At this same site, you can pore over more of LTC's upcoming offerings, which are also on the Schedule of Activities page.
Mail the application and check, payable to Sierra Club, to Steve Botan, LTC Registrar, 18816 Thornwood Circle, Huntington Beach 92646. You also can reach Steve by email ([email protected]) or by phone (714-321-1296).
Scholarships are available for those with financial need. Apply to LTC Chair Anne Marie Richardson [email protected]
!
includingcompletionofbothacomprehensivewrittenexamandarouteplanningassignmentthatwillbemailedtoyoupriortothecheckoff.SeeChapter6oftheLeader’sReferenceBookformoreinformation.Sendcontactinformation(includingmailingaddress)andyourqualificationstotheleaderassoonaspossible.
Jan27|Sun SPSSierraPeaksSectionBanquet:JoinusattheannualSPSbanquetatAlmansorCourtinAlhambra.Socialhourstartsat5:00,dinnerat6:30.ThisyearSophieCairnswillbetellingusaboutherSevenVolcanoesprojecttoclimbthehighestvolcanooneachcontinentinrecordtime.SeetheSPSwebsiteandEchofortheregistrationform,orcontactbanquetchairPaulGarryformoreinformation.
Apr17|Wed LTCM/E-R:AdvancedMountaineeringProgram(Spring2019):KnotsandBasicSafetySystems:Firstoffourclimbingworkshopsaimedatdevelopingskillsfor3rd,4th,and5thclassclimbingbothasaparticipantorafutureSierraClubMandEleader.Thiswillbeanindoorworkshopheldintheevening,reviewingropes,harnesses,helmets,basicclimbinggear,andknotsinpreparationforlaterworkshops.Allparticipantsmusthavepriorropedclimbingexperienceandcommittoallfourclasses.Toregisterpleaseseehttp://www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.orgLdr:MatthewHengst.Assts:DanRichter,PatrickMcKusky.
Apr20|Sat LTC,SPS,DPS,WTCM/E-R:AdvancedMountaineeringProgram(Spring2019):BelaySkills:Secondoffourclimbingworkshopsaimedat
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In addition to the permit information described below, most reservations for the Inyo National Forest and the Desolation Wilderness up to 48 hours in advance of entry can be handled at: http://recreation.gov
INYO NATIONAL FOREST Web site: www.fs.usda.gov/main/inyo/homePick up permit closest to departure trailhead.
Eastern Sierra InterAgency Visitor Center, Lone Pine, CA (760) 876-6200
White Mountain Ranger Station, Bishop, CA 93514 (760) 873-2500
Mammoth Lakes Visitor Center, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 (760) 924-5500
Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center, Lee Vining, CA 93541 (760) 647-304
KERN PLATEAUWeb site: www.r5.fs.fed.us/sequoia
Cannell Meadow Ranger District 105 Whitney Road P.O. Box 9Kernville, CA 93238Phone: 760/376-3781 fax: 760/376-3795
Tule River Ranger District32588 Highway 190Springville, CA 93265Phone: (559) 539-2607
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Web site: www.nps.gov/yoseReservation requests for summer trips (mid-May through September) are accepted from 2 weeks to 24 weeks in advance on-line or by writing toYosemite AssociationPO Box 545Yosemite, CA 95389
By phone: reservations for summer trips are accepted by calling (209) 372-0740.
Obtain your free permit from the Wilderness Permit Station nearest your departure trailhead. Call (209) 372-0200 for permit station locations.
If entering park from Cherry Lake in the Stanislaus National Forest to Kibbie Lake and Lake Eleanor in
Yosemite, you must get your permit from the Stanislaus National Forest Ranger Station on Highway 120 in Groveland. Call (209) 962-7825.If entering the park from Chiquito Pass in Sierra National Forest, permits for the whole trip must be obtained from the forest Service in North Fork. Call (559) 877-2218
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NP Web site: www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia47050 Generals HighwayThree Rivers, CA. 93271-9599Phone (559) 565-3766 for permit & trail info. Fax (559) 565-4239
SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST (WESTSIDE) ENTRYWeb site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sierraAnsel Adams Wilderness–North Bass Lake Ranger District57003 Road 225North Fork, CA 93643Phone: (559) 887-2218
Ansel Adams Wilderness–South John Muir, Kaiser and Dinkey Lakes WildernessesPineridge/Kings River Ranger District 29688 Auberry RoadPrather, CA 93651 Phone: (559) 855-5355
Wilderness Permit Info
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O U T I N G Sdevelopingskillsfor3rd,4th,and5thclassclimbingbothasaparticipantorafutureSierraClubMandEleader.Thisworkshopwillfocusonbelayingandrelatedprinciples,startingwithstandardsportclimbingallthewayuptoadvancedtechniquestomovelargegroupsacrossdangerousterrain.Allparticipantsmusthavepriorropedclimbingexperienceandcommittoallfourclasses.Toregisterpleaseseehttp://www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.orgLdr:MatthewHengst.Assts:DanRichter,PatrickMcKusky.
Apr27|Sat LTC,SPS,DPS,WTCM/E-R:AdvancedMountaineeringProgram(Spring2019):Rappelling:Thirdoffourclimbingworkshopsaimedatdevelopingskillsfor3rd,4th,and5thclassclimbingbothasaparticipantorafutureSierraClubMandEleader.Thisworkshopwillfocusonrappellingusingavarietyof
techniqueswithaheavyemphasisonredundancy,safety,andefficiency.Allparticipantsmusthavepriorropedclimbingexperienceandcommittoallfourclasses.Toregisterpleaseseehttp://www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.orgLdr:MatthewHengst.Assts:DanRichter,PatrickMcKusky.
May4-5|Sat-Sun LTC,SPS,DPS,WTCM/E-R:AdvancedMountaineeringProgram(Spring2019):AnchorsandReal-WorldApplications:Fourthoffourclimbingworkshopsaimedatdevelopingskillsfor3rd,4th,and5thclassclimbingbothasaparticipantorafutureSierraClubMandEleader.ThisweekendcompletestheseriesofAMPworkshopsatJoshuaTreeNationalParkandfocusesonbuildinganchorsandapplyingpreviouslylearnedskillsinrealworldclimbingsituationswithmultipleparticipants.Allparticipantsmusthavepriorropedclimbingexperienceand
SPS Income Statement 6-18-2018SPS Income Statement 6-18-2018SPS Income Statement 6-18-2018SPS Income Statement 6-18-2018SPS Income Statement 6-18-2018SPS Income Statement 6-18-2018SPS Income Statement 6-18-2018SPS Income Statement 6-18-2018SPS Income Statement 6-18-2018SPS Income Statement 6-18-2018SPS Income Statement 6-18-2018SPS Income Statement 6-18-2018SPS Income Statement 6-18-2018SPS Income Statement 6-18-2018
YTD YTD YTD YTD YTD YTD YTD Final Final Final Final Final Final2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
INCOMEEcho Subscriptions 1,660 820 410 220 110 50 20 1,835 1,360 1,560 1,560 1,630 1,580 Banquet Income 2,605 - 45 - - - - 2,800 2,940 4,610 4,110 3,760 2,795 Donations 793 355 135 60 30 - - 340 440 575 651 873 670 Merchandise Sales 86 - - - - - - 39 27 276 395 262 112
- - - - - - - - - - - - - Total Income 5,144 1,175 590 280 140 50 20 5,014 4,732 7,041 6,731 6,525 5,157
EXPENSESPostage 98 - - - - - - 609 -4 14 938 522 321 Printing 99 - - - - - - 578 898 640 706 433 430 Merchandise (1) - - - - - - - - 196 234 130 - Raffle - - - - - - - - - 250 - - - Banquet Expenses 3,715 - - - - - - 3,216 4,206 5,640 4,772 4,710 3,553 Bank Fees 5 - - - - - - 18 2 10 6 18 12 Website 20 - - - - - - - 268 36 84 96 Charitable contributions - - - - - - - 400 - - 200 200 200 Outreach - - - - - - - - - - 899 254 82 Membership meetings/activities 101 - - - - - - - - - 1,257 174 - Register Related - - - - - - - - - - - 57 -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - Total Expenses 4,037 - - - - - - 4,821 5,103 7,019 9,048 6,583 4,694
OVERALL TOTAL 1,107 1,175 590 280 140 50 20 193 (371) 12 (2,317) (58) 482
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O U T I N G Scommittoallfourclasses.Toregisterpleaseseehttp://www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.orgLdr:MatthewHengst.Assts:DanRichter,PatrickMcKusky.
Oct9|Wed LTCM/E-R:AdvancedMountaineeringProgram(Fall2019):KnotsandBasicSafetySystems:Firstoffourclimbingworkshopsaimedatdevelopingskillsfor3rd,4th,and5thclassclimbingbothasaparticipantorafutureSierraClubMandEleader.Thiswillbeanindoorworkshopheldintheevening,reviewingropes,harnesses,helmets,basicclimbinggear,andknotsinpreparationforlaterworkshops.Allparticipantsmusthavepriorropedclimbingexperienceandcommittoallfourclasses.Toregisterpleaseseehttp://www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.orgLdr:MatthewHengst.Assts:DanRichter,PatrickMcKusky.
Oct12|Sat LTC,SPS,DPS,WTCM/E-R:AdvancedMountaineeringProgram(Fall2019):BelaySkills:Secondoffourclimbingworkshopsaimedat
developingskillsfor3rd,4th,and5thclassclimbingbothasaparticipantorafutureSierraClubMandEleader.Thisworkshopwillfocusonbelayingandrelatedprinciples,startingwithstandardsportclimbingallthewayuptoadvancedtechniquestomovelargegroupsacrossdangerousterrain.Allparticipantsmusthavepriorropedclimbingexperienceandcommittoallfourclasses.Toregisterpleaseseehttp://www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.orgLdr:MatthewHengst.Assts:DanRichter,PatrickMcKusky.
Oct19|Sat LTC,SPS,DPS,WTCM/E-R:AdvancedMountaineeringProgram(Fall2019):Rappelling:Thirdoffourclimbingworkshopsaimedatdevelopingskillsfor3rd,4th,and5thclassclimbingbothasaparticipantorafutureSierraClubMandEleader.Thisworkshopwillfocusonrappellingusingavarietyoftechniqueswithaheavyemphasisonredundancy,safety,andefficiency.Allparticipantsmusthavepriorropedclimbingexperienceandcommittoallfourclasses.Toregisterpleaseseehttp://
SPSManagementCommitteeMeetingMonday,April9,2018,7:00p.m.AlexanderSmirnoff’sHome
1701PalomaStreet,Pasadena,CA91104(626)435-1251
1) Calltoorderat7:25.PresentwereJimFleming,chair;PaulGarry,vice-chair/banquet;AlexanderSmirnoff,treasurer;LauraNewman,outreach;andTinaBowman,secretary.
2) Standardbusinessandreportsa) ApprovalofDecemberandFebruaryminutesdoneby
emailb) Chair–-reportundernewbusiness(outingschair)c) Vice-chair
i) PaulwillreservearoomatAlmansorCourtforSunday,January27,andwillaskwhetherabuffetisavailable.
ii) TinawillcontactSophieCairnsaboutspeakingonherSevenVolcanoesprojectatthebanquet.
d) Outings––needanewoutingschair(seenewbusiness)e) Treasurer’sreport––$9,874currentbankbalancef) EmblemCommitteereport––RonWebberisnow
emblemholder#594,whichheearnedin1980;WillWhitneyisnowSmatkoEmblemholder#18.
g) Outreach––LaurareportedtherewasnoresponsefromCalTechAlpineClubretheBanffFilmFestival
h) Archives––noreporti) Echo
i) NextdeadlineMay25
ii) PaulandAlexandergavecopiesoftheEchotoLauratoscan
iii) Nodiscussionofmovingtohtmlformatj) MountainRecords––noreportk) IT––noreportl) Website––noreportm) Conservation––noreportn) SafetyChair––noreport
3) Oldbusinessa) UnofficiallynameapeakforAndySmatko?Jimwill
contactMarkAllenabouttheprogressonthesignforthepeak.
b) ReminderthatthememorialhikeforRJSecoristhisSunday,April15.
4) Newbusinessa) ThenextmeetingwillbeMondayJune18,7:00p.m.,at
Alexander’shouse.b) Needanewoutingschair;GarySchenkresignedasof
March31stafteryearsofservice.i) SandyLaraiswillingtobetheoutingschairin2019,
notnow.ii) JimwillaskNealRobbinsandMatKelliher.iii) Iftheysayno,Jimwillaskforsomeoneinhis
“EchoesfromtheChair”columniv) JimwillaskGarytosendanemailtoleaderstoask
forareplacement.Themeetingwasadjournedat8:05p.m.Respectfullysubmitted,TinaBowman,Secretary
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Mystery Peak Challenge Answer
RedandWhiteMountainisreflectedinBigMcGeeLakeinthisphotobyHalBrowder.Noonewroteinwiththeanswer.
www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.orgLdr:MatthewHengst.Assts:DanRichter,PatrickMcKusky.
Oct26-27|Sat-Sun LTC,SPS,DPS,WTCM/E-R:AdvancedMountaineeringProgram(Fall2019):AnchorsandReal-WorldApplications:Fourthoffourclimbingworkshopsaimedatdevelopingskillsfor3rd,4th,and5thclassclimbingbothasaparticipantorafutureSierraClubMandEleader.ThisweekendcompletestheseriesofAMPworkshopsatJoshuaTreeNationalParkandfocusesonbuildinganchorsandapplyingpreviouslylearnedskillsinrealworldclimbingsituationswithmultipleparticipants.Allparticipantsmusthavepriorropedclimbingexperienceandcommittoallfourclasses.Toregisterpleaseseehttp://
www.advancedmountaineeringprogram.orgLdr:MatthewHengst.Assts:DanRichter,PatrickMcKusky.
REGARDINGDISTRIBUTIONOFTHEECHOPleasecontactthisemailaddressnewsletter@sierrapeaks.orgforanyproblemswithdistributionofhardcopyoremailversions.
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Thisoccasionaljust-for-funpuzzleisforyoutofigureoutwhichSierrapeakorpeaksarefeaturedintheimage.IfyouhaveafinemysterypeakpuzzletochallengeEchoreaders,[email protected],includingthosefrompopularculture–imageryusedandabusedinfilmandprint!
Mystery Peak Challenge
DarynDodgesentusthisphotoofasummitblock(he’sontop).ThephotowastakenbyElenaShermanfromanearbysummitinAugust2013.Whatpeakisthis?AnyguesseswhatpeakElenawason(it’salsoonthelist)?
Don’t let your Sierra Echo subscription expire! The annual $10 subscription is due each year by January 1st and delinquent after March 31st.
For more information, see the back cover of this issue. Please make out checks to the Sierra Peaks Section and mail to the treasurer:
SPS Treasurer1701 Paloma St.Pasadena, CA 91104
Time to Renew TheSierraEchois a quarterly publication of the Sierra Peaks Section of the Sierra Club’s Angeles Chapter. For more information, see the back of this newsletter. All questions, copy, and photo submissions should be directed to Tina Bowman, Editor, The Sierra Echo, preferably via email at [email protected]. Refer to the SPS Roster for mailing address. The Echo will also be available as a PDF download at the SPS website and via a link sent to all SPS members opting for this method.
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Whenonemakesfirstcontactwithanorganization,especiallyifit'soutdoorsoriented,awisemoveisquicklytosizeupthequalitiesoftheleadership.Thatmywife,Nancy,andIdidinourfirstcontactwiththeSierraPeaksSection.Thedate,ahalfcenturyago,wasMay4,1957;theleaderwasJohnRobinson;andthetripwasabackpacktoclimbOlanchaPeak.
Sixty-onepersonswereatthetrailheadwhenJohncalledforintroductionsandclearlyspelledouttheplansfortheentireouting.Themainpartyconsistedoffifty-threepeople,andtrailwasfollowed
toOlanchaPassontheSierracrest.Inthatearlyyear,onlycross-countryterrainledtoourcampsite,thegroundofwhichwasmostlysnowcovered.Onthesecondday,forty-twoclimbersmadethesummitby7:30a.m.onanicysnow-coveredslope,andalloftheparticipantsgotbacktoourcarswithoutanyproblems.Johnkeptthegroupinorder,gaveencouragementalongtheway,andmadethetripdoublysuccessfulbysharinghisinformationaboutthispartoftheSouthernSierra.Thesequalitiesquicklyexpandedandbecameevenmoreapparent,andourrespectforhimgrewintoadmirationaswewatchedhissuccessesasanauthor.
Now,withhispassingonApril24inretirementatLoveland,Colorado,it'stimetoreflectonwhatmadethismansoworthy.Mostrecently,itwasJohnwhoauthoredthedetailed"Passages"articlerememberingSPS'sfoundingchairman,FrankSanborn.ThataccountappearedintheApril-June2018issueofTheSierraEchoandalsoyieldedsomebackgroundonJohn.Foronething,JohnwasnewtotheSierraClubin1953whenhemetFrankforthefirsttimeandwaspersuadedtogetinvolvedwithtripstotheHighSierra.Johnwasoverseasonmilitarydutyinthesummerof1955butcompletedthatserviceintimetobepartoftheofficialbirthofthesectioninOctober1955.AndFrankandJohnco-ledDeerMtn.onMay5-6,1956,thefirstofficialSPStrip.JohnearnedhisSPSemblemthatyear.
In1957,JohnbecamethefoundingeditorofTheSierraEcho,thenpublishedonaDittomachine,andablyhandledthatchorethrough1958.InFebruary1961,hetookoversimilardutieswiththeDPSNewsletter,asitwasthenknown,andheheldthatpostuntilearly1964.HebecameSPSchairin1964afterservingtwiceasSPSvicechair(1957and1958)andtwiceasalternateofficer(1958and1962).Inaddition,heservedasDPSvicechair(1961),chair(1962),andmemberatlargeofficer(1964-65).
Despiteapassionforpeakclimbingandleadingtrips,healsowasforminganinterest
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July 8, 1929 - April 24, 2018
John W. Robinson
By Jerry Keating
Above: John dressed for leisurely hiking on September 8, 2007, en route to The Needles on an SPS old-timers trip in Giant Sequoia National Monument (Photo by Jerry Keating).
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inediting,writing,andpublishing.Still,heclimbeddozensofthemajorpeaksintheSierraandtheU.S.Northwest,includingMts.HoodandRainier.HealsotwicehikedtheChilkootTrailinAlaskaandtheYukon.GoldenHinde,theimposinghighpointofVancouverIslandinBritishColumbia,wasamonghisotherascents.
Butthedutiesthataccompaniedhiselectedofficesapparentlyweren’tcompellingenoughtodiminishhisinterestinbecominganauthor,soJohnmovedupthepublishingladderbyscoutingtheterrainandwritingaseriesofsoft-coverhikingguides.Publishedin1967byLaSiestaPress,thefirstwasCampingandClimbinginBajaCalifornia.
Next,startinginMay1971,emergedhislargerandmorecomplicatedguidebook,TrailsoftheAngeles:100HikesintheSanGabriels,followedayearlaterbySanBernardinoMountainTrails:100HikesinSouthernCalifornia.BothwerepublishedbyWildernessPressandrequiredregularscoutingtripsforsubsequenteditions.
Then,afterJohn’sextensivescoutingintheSierra,thereappearedin1973and1974thefirsteditionsofthreebookletsintheWildernessPressHighSierraHikingGuideseries.OneofthesecoveredtheMt.Goddardarea,whileanotherdealtwithMt.Pinchotandvicinity.Thethird,writtenwithSPSerJimJenkins,focusedonKernandOlanchaPeaks.
InAugust1989thereemergedthefirstfruitsofJohn’sextensiveresearchatUCLAandtheHuntingtonLibrary,namelythefirsteditionofthehard-coverhistorytitledTheSanBernardinos:TheMountainCountryfromCajonPasstoOakGlen;TwoCenturiesofChangingUse.ThisbookwasfollowedinAugust1991byTheSanGabriels:TheMountainCountryfromSoledadCanyontoLytleCreek.In1993,withBruceD.Risherasco-author,thereappearedanotherhard-coverhistory,TheSanJacintos:TheMountainCountryfromBanningtoBorregoValley.AllthreebookswerepublishedbytheBigSantaAnitaHistoricalSocietyandareviewedasdefinitiveworks.
Variousjournalarticlesandseveralsoft-coverpublicationsalsowerepartofhishistory-focusedeffort.Theseincludethreebookletsonmountainminesanda2001booklettitledSierraMadre’sOldMountWilsonTrail.
Hisworkonfootandathistypewriterhasbeenrecognizedovertheyears.FromtheAngelesChapter,hereceivedtheMediaAward(1976),theOutingsServiceAward(1990),andtheElnaBakkerNatureInterpretationAward(2001).HishonorsfromexternalbodiesincludetheDonaldH.PfluegerAwardforlocalhistory,presentedin1992bytheHistoricalSocietyofSouthernCalifornia(HSSC),andseveralCokeWoodAwardsfromtheWesternersInternational.InOctober2005,fellowstatuswasbestoweduponhimbytheHSSC.ThatwasthesameyearGatewaystoSouthernCaliforniawasissuedbytheBigSantaAnitaHistoricalSociety.Thedustjacketofthisnearly500-pagebookstressedthatitresultedfromtwelveyearsofresearchandwriting,makingitthe"crowningachievement"oftheauthor'scareerasahistorian.
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John Robinson toward the end of a DPS exploratory backpack to the Sierra San Pedro Martir in Baja California April 6-10, 1968. The trip was from the east via Canyon El Cajon. Tres Palomas (Three Doves, 9200') was climbed during the trip. (Photo by Jerry Keating).
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productoccurredwhileJohnwasteachingfulltimeintheNewport-MesaUnifiedSchoolDistrictofOrangeCounty.Butheretiredin1988,movedtoFullerton,andmorerecentlyhadbeenenjoyingdailyviewsoftheRockyMountainsfromseniorlivingcentersinFortCollinsandLoveland.ItwasinColorado,wheredaughterCathyRobinsonresides,thathisillustriouslifecametoapeacefulend.OthersurvivorsincludedaughtersRobynFranzandJeanneRobinson.
Beatrest,John,andthanksforinspiringusonclimbsaswellaswhenlearningmoreabouthistoryfromreadingyourfinebooks.
The photo above appeared in the last issue of The Echo to accompany the obituary John Robinson wrote for Frank Sanborn. John (left) presented Frank his SPS emblem pin during an independent climb of Mt. Abbot on September 2, 1963, after Frank was forced to miss the scheduled climb the previous year (Photo by John Robinson using a delayed-timer).
ByDavidMoneyHarris
ImovedbacktoSouthernCaliforniain1999andsoondiscoveredJohnRobinson’sguidebooksandbeganeagerlyexploringourwonderfulmountains.In2005,Johnretiredfromguidebookwriting,andthroughaseriesoffortuitousevents,hiseditorRoslynBullasatWildernessPressinvitedmetoupdatethesixtheditionofSanBernardinoMountainTrails.I’vebeencontinuallygratefulthatJohnentrustedhisbooktomeasayoungwriterandhikerandthatI’vehadthechanceliterallytofollowhisfootsteps.
On John Robinson
BecauseJohnRobinson’sTrailsoftheAngelesandSanBernardinoMountainTrailshavebeensuchimportantguidesformanyofusandbecausemanypeopleknowofJohnRobinsonbecauseofthesebooks,wereachedouttoDougChristiansenandDavidMoneyHarris,thenewrevisers,fortheirthoughtsaboutJohnandhiswork.
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ThefirsteditionofSanBernardinoMountainTrails,publishedin1971,openswithaneloquentcharterforguidebookauthors:
Havingdevotednearlysevendecadestoexplore,research,andsharehisknowledgeoftheTransverseandPeninsularRanges,JohnRobinsonwasunsurpassedinhisunderstandingofallofthecomponentsofSouthernCalifornia’smountains.
Mountainsriseandfallingeologicaltime,buttrailschangemuchfaster.John’spassingisanopportunitytoreflectonhowthetrailshavechangedoverahumanlifetime.JohncompletedthefirsteditionofSanBernardinoMountainTrailsin1971,andIupdatedtheseventheditionin2016.Overthattime,twenty-threeoftheonehundredhikeswerereplaced.ThewesternSan
BernardinoMountainswereespeciallyhard-hit,withhikesonCleghorn,Sugarpine,Monument,Marshall,andArrowheadbeingremovedbecausetheyweredrive-ups,burntout,orblockedbyprivateproperty.Similarly,BarrelSpring,AspenGrove,andMortonPeaktrailshavebeenimpactedbyfire.TheYucaipaRidgehasbeenplaguedbyprivatepropertyissues,impactingfivehikes,andtheMorongoIndianReservationhasclosedaccesstoRaywoodFlatandKitchingPeak.Saddestofall,theworld’slargestChampionJoshuaTreeisgonebecausehooligansshotittodeath.TheSanJacintoandSantaRosaMountainshaveseenfarlesschange,largelyduetothewildernessprotectionandthesmallernumberofhikesinthefire-pronechaparralbelt.TheCincoPosesTrailgetslittleusecomparedtothebetter-definedneighboringBlackMountainTrail.TheLiveOakCanyonTrailisbadlyfadedafterthePalmCanyonFire.TheCahuillaReservationhasclosedthesummitofToroPeak,whichisnowanantennainstallation.
Inplaceofthesetrails,wehaveaddedmanyexcellentnewtrailsincludingHeartRock,DeepCreekHotSprings,theExplorationTrail,GraysPeak,MountainHomeFlats,andtheSantaAnaRiverTrailintheSanBernardinoMountains.ThePalmSpringsAerialTramwayopenedupeasyaccesstotrailsontheeastsideofSanJacinto.ThedemandingJoPondTrailclimbsfromPalmCanyon,andanepicrouteascendsRabbitPeakfromthesouthbywayofVillager.ThePacificCrestTrailwascompleted,easingaccesstotheruggedDesertDivide.Ifspacepermitted,wecouldaddmorethanadozengreattrailslacingthelowerportionsoftheSantaRosaMountains.
Anumberoforiginaltripshavebecomesubstantiallylonger.ThePoopoutHilltrailheadonSanGorgoniowasclosedforwildernessprotection,movingthetrailheadtoSouthForkandaddingfourmilesroundtriptopopularroutesonthenorthsideofSanGorgonio.Likewise,theOldSantaRosatrailheadmoved.TheLostCreekTrailonthesouthsideofSanGorgoniowasclosedbyprivatepropertyownersdespitealonghistoryofpublicaccess,sohikersmustmakealongdetourbywayofAlgerCreek.
Climatechange,wildfire,andpropertydevelopmentwillcontinuetochangeourmountaintrails.Oneday,ourchildrenwillfindtrailsonlywherepreviousgenerationshadtheforesightanddedicationtoprotectthelandandmaintainthepaths.
Toknowthemountainsistounderstandallofthevariouscomponents,which,whenblendedtogether,makemountainswhattheyare––theirgeology,theirfloraandfauna,theirclimaticpattern,theirhistoryofhumanuse,theirplaceintoday’senvironment,aswellastheirtopography.Thesumtotalofthesecomponentsgivesamountainrangeitsownuniquecharacter.Therefore,writingameaningfulguidebookrequiresmuchmorethanmerelyloggingmileagesanddirections.Itrequiresselectivelygatheringknowledgeandfittingthisknowledgetogetherintoameaningfulwhole.
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GrowingupintheSanGabrielValleyinthe1970’s,atsomepointinmyearlyteensIheardthenearbymountainsbeckon.ThismeantatriptoSportChaletinLaCanadaforapairofVibram-soleboots,anexternal-framebackpack,andacopyofJohnRobinson’sTrailsoftheAngeles.Inthosepre-gps,pre-internetdays,John’strailguidewasTHEbible.Youhadtohaveit.Ithittheshelvesjustastheenvironmentalmovementcoincidedwitharenewedinterestinhikingandbackpacking.Hewrotewonderfully,thewordsrollingoffthepages,conversationalyetinformative,asifyouhadjustrunintohimonthetrail.Henotonlytoldyouhowtogettherebutalittleaboutwhohadbeentherebeforeandsomeoftheamazingthingsthey’ddone.DecadeslaterfriendsandIcanstillreciteentirepassagesfromthatfirstedition,theonewithMt.Baldyonthecover.
IfirstmetJohninthelate90’s,atgrouphikesorganizedbytheSierraMadreHistoricalSociety.Onthetrailhesetastiffpace;werelative“youngsters”hadtoworkhardtokeepup.HisknowledgeofSouthernCaliforniahistorywasencyclopedic.AndheknewtheSanGabrielsbetterthananyoneI’veeverknown.Buthedidn’tstopthere––hisguidebookscovereverythingfromBajatothesouthernSierra.Andhewroteseverallarger,hardcover“coffeetable”typebooksthatarewell-worthseekingout.
WhenJohnletitbeknownthathewouldliketo“retire”fromthelegworkandrevisingthatisthelotofatrailguidewriter,Iwasfortunateenoughtobeintherightplaceattherighttimeandsohadthehonoroftakingover“maintenance”dutiesofTrailsofthe
Angeles.Iquicklybecameawareofwhatanaccomplishmentitwas,backin1970,forJohntoresearch,walk,andreportontheseonehundredhikesandtheirhumanandnaturalhistories.Mywishwouldbethatnochangeswouldneedbemadetotheoriginal,butmanyfactors––chieflyfire––haveconspiredtomakethecurrentnintheditionasignificantdeparturefromthefirst.ClimatechangeandacombinationofoveruseandneglectpresentallofuswholovethemountainswiththechallengeofpreservingforfuturegenerationsthesetrailsthatJohndescribedsowell.Writinginthatfirsteditionnearlyfiftyyearsago,Johnsaiditbest:
JohnRobinsonByDougChristiansen
ThefutureoftheSanGabriels––aswellasothermountainranges––restswiththepopulationthatlivesnearby.InthewordsofmountainhistorianCharlesClarkVernon,“Theyaretrulyagifttothepeople.”Whatthepeoplewillfinallydowiththisgiftofnatureremainstobeseen.
John Robinson at the SPS' 60th anniversary banquet January 25, 2015, in Alhambra. (Photo by Robert Cates, previously published in the April-June 2015 Echo).
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BobBeach,afriendtomanyofus,leaderinPalosVerdes/SouthBayandgroupleaderforLongBeach-SouthBayWildernessTravelCourseformanyyears,diedSunday,April2.Hewasactiveintohisnineties.From2000to2004heledanumberofSPSandHPShikeswithMikeDillenback.
atrestaurantsifhedidn'tlikethefood.HewasonthetriptotheHimalayasonwhichArkelErbwaskilled,thoughhehadlefttheareaearlier.Hewasacolorphotographytechnician,andsomeofhisphotosareintheSmithsonianinWashington,D.C.
Thereisonestorythatneedstobetold.Manyyearsago,atoneoftheSPSmonthlymeetings,therewassomediscussionaboutwhetheralcoholshouldbeallowedonSierraClubtrips(thisWASalongtimeago!).Nekotookthefloorandaskedifpeoplewerereferringtohardliquor,orFOOD––likewineandbeer!Ofcourse,thatbroughtdownthehouseandendedthediscussionrightthenandthere.TherewasonlyoneNeko!
ItwasonlyrecentlythatIlearnedthatNekoColevinshadpassedawayinFebruary2015attheageofninety-one.NekohikedwiththeSPSandDPSfromthe1960'stotheearly1990's,oftenwithGordonMacLeodaswellasAndySmatko.Hewasastrongandcongenialhiker,butalthoughbeingagoodcook,hewassometimesoutspoken
NekoColevinsJune 13, 1923 - February 23, 2015
Above:NekoColevins,withDPSandSPSpinsonhishat,duringaprivatetriptotheClarkrangeinYosemite,June26,1965(Photo by Jerry Keating).
ByBarbaraLilley
Bob BeachMarch 16, 1924 - April 2, 2018
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