[CMCEmail] CMC March Outings Schedule!

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NOTE:  IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE ON A CMC OUTING YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE
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March 31st - April 3rd                            Thursday - Sunday
Mount Whitney Winter Ascent

This trip will provide an opportunity for a winter ascent of Mount Whitney
(14,491') via the Mountaineer's Route.  Depending on the snow level, we will
need to hike/snowshoe at least 1-2 miles up the road to the trailhead.  To
accommodate short winter days and heavy winter packs our approach to Iceberg
Lake will take two days.  We plan to summit on the third day, and snowshoe
out/drive home on the fourth day.  Snowshoes, ice axe and crampons and
excellent physical condition required.  Send email experience and
conditioning to Joe at  <mailto:josephlwhite at earthlink.net>
josephlwhite at earthlink.net or Tom at  <mailto:tritchie at rkmattorneys.com>
tritchie at rkmattorneys.com.   LEADERS/ORGANIZERS:  Joe White and Tom Ritchie

 

 

 

April 8th -10th                                        Saturday/Sunday
Joshua Tree

Rock climbing in Joshua Tree National Park.  Our focus is always on safety
and having fun!  We continually are able to find a variety climbs for rock
leaders and for those who just want to top rope.  This gives everyone plenty
to work on at their own pace.  Dinner at Edchadas and a campfire Saturday
night at our Indian Cove group campsite.  Parking will be limited on this
trip, so carpooling is a must.  Send SASE with experience or e-mail Joe at
<mailto:josephlwhite at earthlink.net> josephlwhite at earthlink.net. 

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS: Joe White and Jan Lorenzen

 

 

April 29th - May 1st                                Friday - Sunday
Olancha Peak - Southeast Couloir

Anyone who has traveled highway 395 from L.A to the eastern Sierra has
probably seen this route as it is clearly visible from the town of Olancha.
In a good snow year, the SE couloir can have up to 4000 ft. of climbable
snow.  Friday backpack/bushwhack to our camp at ~6,100 Ft.  Saturday get an
early start for the Southeast Couloir and return to camp.  Sunday pack up
and head out (note: We'll have option of hiking out Saturday if time and
energy permit).  Ice axe, crampons, helmet, and good attitude required.
This will be a strenuous trip.  Participants must be in very good physical
condition and able to maintain group pace.  Send email with experience and
recent conditioning to Ron ( <mailto:rsnorton473 at yahoo.com>
rsnorton473 at yahoo.com) Paul ( <mailto:climberpm at yahoo.com>
climberpm at yahoo.com).  

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS:  Ron Norton and Paul Morash

 

 


May 13th -15th                                        Friday-Sunday
Mt. Mary Austin 


Join me for this splendid spring snow climb in the Sierra.  Friday backpack
in and set up camp above Summit Meadow.  Saturday climb the North Couloir on
Mary Austin (13,040').  Sunday, break camp, hike out and drive home.  12+/-
total miles, with 7,000'+ total gain.  Ice axe and crampons required.  Note:
Depending on the group, we may hike out on Saturday afternoon, to allow for
breakfast at the Alabama Hills Cafe Sunday morning.  Send email with
experience/conditioning to Joe White at  <mailto:josephlwhite at earthlink.net>
josephlwhite at earthlink.net.


LEADER/ORGANIZER: Joe White

 

 

May 13th - 15th                                      Friday - Sunday
Eastern Sierra Backcountry Skiing

I am looking for some backcountry skiers or boarders who would be interested
in joining me for some backcountry skiing in the eastern sierra.  Prefer day
trips only, so our packs will be light!  Conditions will determine the final
location but the general idea is to car camp in an area like Onion Valley
and then make single day ascents/descents.  Might even meet up with Joe
White's Mary Austin group on Friday morning to compare pack weights!  Send
me an email ( <mailto:rsnorton473 at yahoo.com> rsnorton473 at yahoo.com) if
interested.

LEADER/ORGANIZER:  Ron Norton 

 

 

 

June 18th - 26th                                     Friday-Sunday
Oregon Climbing Road Trip

On this road trip we will attempt to climb as many as 6 Oregon Cascade
Peaks, and perhaps a day of rock climbing at Smith Rocks.  Mt. McLoughlin
(9,494'), Mt. Bachelor (9,065'), South Sister (10,358'), Middle Sister
(10,047'), North Sister (10,085'), and Mt. Hood (11,239').  We are planning
to rent a large van, and split all of the travel/fuel costs. Friday, drive
to Shasta City.  Saturday, drive to Mt. McLoughlin and climb it.  Sunday,
visit Crater Lake, and drive to Mt. Bachelor.  Monday, climb Mt. Bachelor,
drive to Bend and stay in a hotel.  Tuesday and Wednesday climb the Sisters.
Thursday and Friday, drive north and climb Mt. Hood, and stay in a hotel
near Portland Friday night.  Saturday and Sunday, drive home.  We plan to
take four additional climbers with us, and we will make our final decision
on the climbing team in late March or early April.  Excellent physical
condition is required on this outing.  Send email with
experience/conditioning to Joe White at  <mailto:josephlwhite at earthlink.net>
josephlwhite at earthlink.net.

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS: Joe White and Ron Norton

 

 

July 14th - 17th                                       Thursday - Sunday.
Mt. Brewer, North and South Guard

We have chosen an east side approach for an attempt of this group of worthy
summits.    Thursday backpack over Kearsarge Pass, through Junction Meadow
to a camp at East Lake (~12 miles).  Friday, climb Mt. Brewer and traverse
over to North Guard.  We'll try to get look at a possible route over to Mt.
Francis Farquhar while traversing.  Saturday, climb either Mt. Francis
Farquhar or South Guard.  Sunday, pack up and head for civilization.  Send
email with experience and recent conditioning to Ron (
<mailto:rsnorton473 at yahoo.com> rsnorton473 at yahoo.com) or Brian
(brian306 at gmail.com).

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS:  Ron Norton and Brian Beach

 

 

July 16th -17th                                        Saturday-Sunday
San Gorgonio - 9 Peaks

Here's an opportunity to climb 9 peaks in one weekend!  The trip will start
in Angeles Oaks, head east along the ridgeline towards San Gorgonio Peak,
and descend the Vivian Creek trailhead.  28 +/- total miles.  On Saturday,
shuttle cars and hike in 9.9+/- miles to East San Bernardino Peak (10,691'),
and stay the night.  On Sunday, continue on towards San Gorgonio Peak and
exit out the Vivian Creek trail.  Peaks include: San Bernardino Peak
(10,624), East San Bernardino Peak (10,691), Anderson Peak (10,864), Shields
Peak (10,701), Alto Diablo Peak (10,430), Charlton Peak (10,806), Little
Charlton Peak (10,676), Jepson Peak (11,205), and San Gorgonio Peak
(11,499).  Send e-mail and conditioning to Joe at
<mailto:josephlwhite at earthlink.net> josephlwhite at earthlink.net.
LEADERS/ORGANIZERS: Joe White and Dave Chapman

 

 

July 31st                                               Sunday
Matthes Crest Traverse

Paul and I are looking for another party to join us on this spectacular
alpine traverse (a CMC "classic climb").  We will be attempting the south to
north traverse (5.7) and doing it car to car, so an early start will be in
order.  We are planning/hoping to have a campsite in Tuolumne Meadows
Saturday night.  Participants must be in very good physical condition and
capable of handling the climbing conditions that will be encountered.  Send
email with experience and recent conditioning to Ron (
<mailto:rsnorton473 at yahoo.com> rsnorton473 at yahoo.com) Paul (
<mailto:climberpm at yahoo.com> climberpm at yahoo.com).  

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS:  Ron Norton and Paul Morash

 

 

August 5th -7th
Friday-Sunday                                   Summer Friends/Family

 
Membership Outing      

The annual CMC Summer Outing location will be in the Eastern Sierra, west of
Tom's Place, in Rock Creek Canyon at the East Fork Campground.  We have four
campsites reserved for Friday and Saturday night.  Each site has space for 6
people and 2 vehicles, and additional parking is available for a $5.00 fee.
This outing/location has something for everyone - climbing, hiking, mountain
biking, fishing, site seeing or just hanging out in camp.  If you're
interested in a specific activity, please make arrangements with others on
the trip roster.  Friends and family are welcome, but MUST be accompanied by
a CMC member.  Please contact Joe White at
<mailto:josephlwhite at earthlink.net> josephlwhite at earthlink.net for
additional information.  LEADERS/ORGANIZERS: Joe White and Henry Arnebold

 

 

August 25th -28th                                   Thursday-Sunday
Polemonium Peak and Mt. Sill 

Join Henry and me as we pass through the most beautiful alpine scenery in
the High Sierra, and attempt two fourteen thousand foot peaks.  Polemonium
Peak (14,000') and Mt. Sill (14,162').  Thursday afternoon, backpack to Lon
Chaney's cabin (2.5+/- miles).  Friday, backpack to Gayley camp.  Saturday,
climb Polemonium Peak and Mount Sill, via the North Couloir (Class 4).
Sunday, break camp, hike out and drive home.  Harness, helmet, ice axe and
ATC required, and be in good shape.  Send email with experience/conditioning
to Joe at  <mailto:josephlwhite at earthlink.net> josephlwhite at earthlink.net.

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS: Joe White and Henry Arnebold

 

 

September 9th -11th                               Friday-Sunday
Thunderbolt Peak

This trip will provide an opportunity to climb Thunderbolt Peak (14,000').
Friday, backpack in over Bishop Pass and set up camp in upper Dusy Basin
just north of Thunderbolt Pass.  Saturday, climb Thunderbolt Peak (14,000'),
via the Southwest Chute #1 (Class 5).  Sunday, break camp, hike out and
drive home.  Harness, helmet and ATC required, and excellent physical
condition is required.  Send email with experience/conditioning to Joe at
<mailto:josephlwhite at earthlink.net> josephlwhite at earthlink.net.

LEADER/ORGANIZER: Joe White

 

 

September 16th - 18th                           Friday - Sunday
North Palisade, Polemonium

 
and Starlight Peak

Here's a chance to climb three (3) 14ers in a day from the scenic Upper
Palisade Basin.  Friday, backpack over Bishop Pass and set up camp in upper
Palisade Basin.  Saturday, climb to the U-Notch via the southwest chute (cl.
4) and attempt Polemonium Peak (5.2) and then North Palisade via the Chimney
route (5.4).  Finish up with a traverse over to Starlight Peak (5.5 summit
block).  Descend via the northwest chute.  Sunday hike out.  Participants
must be in excellent physical condition and capable of handling the climbing
conditions that will be encountered.  Send email with recent climbing
experience, and conditioning to Ron ( <mailto:rsnorton473 at yahoo.com>
rsnorton473 at yahoo.com) or Paul ( <mailto:climberpm at yahoo.com>
climberpm at yahoo.com)

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS:  Ron Norton and Paul Morash

 

 

September 16th - 18th                            Friday - Sunday
Hetch Hetchy

 

This trip is a loop trail starting and ending at the Hetch Hetchy Dam.  We
will start on Friday morning and hike up to Lake Vernon (approx. 10 miles).
Saturday continue to Tiltill Valley.  From Tiltill Valley we will pass
Rancheria Falls, Wapama Falls and Tueeulala Falls as we head back to the Dam
and the cars on Sunday. Send email to:jlorenzen1 at cox.net

 

LEADER/ORGANIZER:  Jan Lorenzen

 

 

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