Sierra Club Angeles Chapter

SIERRA CLUB ANGELES CHAPTER

The ORANGE PEAL

Newsletter

Orange County Sierrans Section

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2016

Established: 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, Backpacking

Travel Adventures: Ecuador Galapagos

Introducing our Winter Getaways to Mammoth Mountain

Check our website for complete Schedule:

http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss

TRAVEL ADVENTURES

MONDAY, JUNE 5 - 17, 2017 ANGELES CHAPTER, OCSS

O: 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 303-823-8649 MST, Asst Leader: Kath Giel.

Orange County Sierrans Section

Official Election Ballot

Management Committee 2017

To 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 Specht
Houria Hall (returning as Vice Chair
does 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 2016

Or 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 Sierrans

Website: angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss

Sierra Club - Angeles Chapter

Orange County Sierrans Section

22221 Wood Island Lane

Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Barbara Creighton

2009 Delaware St.

Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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TRAVEL ADVENTURES (cont'd)

SUNDAY, JUNE 11 - 16, 2017 ANGELES CHAPTER, ORANGE COUNTY SIERRANS

C/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, ), Co Leader: Ana Cadez ()

FRIDAY, JUNE 16- 20, 2017 ANGELES CHAPTER, ORANGE COUNTY SIERRANS

C/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), ,

Co-Leader: Ana Cadez (626-372-5866), .

GENERAL AND NEWCOMER MEETINGS

WED, NOVEMBER 16 7-9:30 pm MGMNT COMMITTEE MTG

Open 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 . Contact Donna Specht for location and directions to the meeting.

WED, DECEMBER 21 7-9:30 pm MGMNT COMMITTEE MTG

PROGRAMS

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 ()

For complete up-to-date listings of Orange County Sierrans Section events go to: http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss

REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

TUE THU 6:30-8:00 PM IRVINE CONDITIONING HIKES

O: 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.

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER EVENTS

Before you go, be prepared: Some General Information

Liability 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 Travel

CST #2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

Trip Reservation And Refund Policy

When 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_places

In 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 Online

Whether 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 throughout the Angeles Chapter. Check it out at:

https://angeles2.sierraclub.org/activities

For events in South Orange County check out the website for

Sierra Sage Group http://sierrasage.org

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 7:15 AM OCSS, OCG

O: 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 , Sharon Kirk 714-545-1149 .

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 8:00 AM OCSS, NATURAL SCIENCE

O: 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 . Asst Leader: Donna Specht. Rain date November 19.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1:00 PM OCSS

O: 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 (). Assistant Leader: Charles G. Geller ().