NOTE:  IN ORDER TO PARTICIATE ON A CMC OUTING YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE CMC

 

 

April 2nd – 11th.                                     Friday - Sunday                             Eastern Sierra Base camp

I’m going to be spending a long week in the eastern Sierra and am looking for people who would like to join me for all or part of the time.  No real plan at this point – that will be determined when we see who is interested and what they want to do.  General idea is to car camp and then spend a day (or 2) climbing, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, or hiking.  Overnight backcountry trips, resort skiing and fly fishing (Lower Owens) are also options – it’s all good!  Sound like fun?  Send me an email and we’ll go from there (rsnorton473@yahoo.com)

LEADER/ORGANIZER:  Ron Norton

 

 

April 10th – 11th                                     Saturday/Sunday                                                Joshua Tree

Join us for 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 josephlwhite@earthlink.net.

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS: Joe White and Jan Lorenzen

 

 

April 22nd–26th                                      Thursday-Monday                           White Mountain (14,246’)

This is a classic high-altitude winter mountaineering ski traverse.  We will attempt (our second try!) a multi-day ski trip to the summit of White Mountain from Westgard Pass.  Skiers only. Depending on snow conditions and road accessibility, 40 to 50+/- roundtrip miles, with 5,000’+ gain.  Thursday afternoon, meet on White Mountain Road and ski in several miles before dark.  Friday - Sunday, ski towards summit and attempt summit climb.  Monday, ski out and drive home.  Note: this route is subject to extreme temperatures, violent winter storms that could last several days, and blowing snow conditions.  Send email with experience and conditioning to Joe White at josephlwhite@earthlink.net.

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS: Ron Norton and Joe White

 

 

April 24th-25th                                        Saturday – Sunday                         Mojave National Preserve

Cross-country scrambles with moderate gain to summit Pinto Mtn. (6,142’) in the New York Mtns. with some cross-country class 2 scrambling.  Camping at Hole-in-the-Wall campground with options on Sunday to climb Columbia Mtn. (5,673’), or climb the highpoint of Clipper Mtn.  Contact leader at: terryjflood@gmail.com.

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS: Terry Flood and Henry Arnebold

 

 

April 30th - May 2nd                                Friday - Sunday                               Mount Tom (13,652') and

                                                                                                                   Basin Mountain (13,240')

These peaks are located just NW of Bishop.  Ice axe, crampons and helmet are required. Friday morning drive or hike to the Horton Lakes trailhead at 8K (requires a high clearance vehicle). Alternatively, leave vehicles at the 2WD TH (adds 1 mile to the hike). Hike 3.5 miles to lower Horton Lake (10K). Leave the heavy packs here and climb Basin via the Class 2 North Slope and come back to camp. Saturday climb Mt.Tom via Tungstar Mine or variation depending on snow conditions (Class 2-3) and come back to camp. Sunday - hike out and drive home. Email experience/conditioning info to: bill562@sbcglobal.net

LEADER/ORGANIZER: Bill Stevens

 

 

May 6th                                                 Thursday                                     Board of Directors Meeting

All members are welcome.  Please contact Henry Arnebold (harnebold@gmail.com) for location and time.

 

 

May 14-16                                             Friday-Monday                                      Lone Pine and Irvine

Join Brian and me for a three day weekend of climbing fun in the Meysan Lake area.  This trip will provide an opportunity to climb Lone Pine Peak (12,944’), and Irvine (13,770’).  Friday, backpack in and set up camp near Meysan Lake, and climb Lone Pine Peak.  Saturday, climb Irvine.  Sunday, break camp, hike out and drive home.  Ice axe, crampons and helmet required.  Note: Depending on the group, we may hike out on Saturday afternoon, to allow for rock climbing in the Alabama Hills Sunday morning.  Send email with experience/conditioning to Joe White at josephlwhite@earthlink.net.

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS: Brian Beach and Joe White

 

 

May 21st – 23rd                                             Friday - Sunday                              LeConte to Corcoran Traverse

A snow climb/ 3rd class scramble up 2 southern Sierra peaks.  Friday, backpack/bushwhack up Tuttle Creek to a campsite near 10,400 Ft. (~4 miles and 3500 ft. of gain).  Saturday, we’ll get an early start for our climbing objectives.  General approach will be to gain the ridge between the 2 peaks via one of the eastern couloirs and then attempt both summits from there.  Final climbing route(s) will be determined based on conditions.  This will be a strenuous trip.  Participants must be in very good physical condition and be comfortable with exposed class 3 climbing.  Send email with recent climbing experience, and conditioning to Ron (rsnorton473@yahoo.com) or Paul (climberpm@yahoo.com). 

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS:  Ron Norton/ Paul Morash

 

July 3rd - July 6th                                 Saturday - Tuesday                     Mt. Williamson and Tyndall
Two California Fourteeners from Shepherd's Pass.  Saturday, backpack to Mahogany Flat camp. Sunday, move camp to Williamson Bowl, climb Tyndall by North Rib, class 3.  Monday, climb Williamson by West Face, class 3. Tuesday, pack out.  Send e-mail with experience and conditioning to brian.s.smith@aero.org.
LEADERS/ORGANIZERS:  Virgil Popescu and Brian Smith

 

July 23rd - July 29th                             Friday - Thursday                         Chicago Basin – Colorado

Join us for a trip consisting of train ride, hike and climbing in the Colorado Rockies.  Meet in Durango July 23rd ready to catch the train to Needleton 9am July 24th.  Hike to Chicago Basin and enjoy camping, hiking, wildlife or 14er bagging.  Return 28th July to Durango. Train Cost $95.  Send e-mail with experience and conditioning to brian.s.smith@aero.org.
LEADERS/ORGANIZERS Virgil Popescu and Brian Smith

 

 

 

June 25th – 27th                                     Friday – Sunday             Cottonwood Pass to Whitney Portal

This trip will require a car shuttle which will happen Thursday evening so we can leave by 7:00AM Friday.  We will head up Cottonwood Pass then take a right turn and head cross country over Trailmaster Peak, Peak 12,525, Cirque Peak and on to Langley (14,026).  We will spend Friday night at Soldier Lake.  Saturday we will hike to Guitar Lake (11,600), approx 14 miles. Sunday we will go up to Trail Crest, drop the packs and climb Mt. Muir (14,015) and then to Mt. Whitney (14,496).  Head back, pick up packs and descend to Whitney Portal. ( 3rd & 4th class climbing).  Send email to:jlorenzen1@cox.net

LEADER/ORGANIZER:  Jan Lorenzen

 

 

July 10th                                              Saturday                                          9 Peaks – San Gorgonio

We will start at Angeles Oaks and end at Vivian Creed Trailhead.  The 9 peaks are along the ridge:

San Bernardino Peak (10,624), East San Bernardino Peak (10,691), Anderson (10,864), Shields (10,701), Alto Diablo (10,430), Charlton Peak (10,806), Little Charlton (10,676), Jepson Peak (11,205) and San Gorgonio (11,499).  Overall, ~26 miles with ~8K gain/loss.  I almost forgot……..we will be starting around 1:00ish AM.  email me at: jlorenzen1@cox.net

LEADER/ORGANIZER:  Jan Lorenzen

 

 

July 31st - August 1st                            Saturday/Sunday              Middle Palisade (14,012’)-NE Face

Bag a 14,000 footer with us.  Middle Palisade is situated in the center of the highest continuous ridge along the Sierra Crest.  We will pack in on Saturday morning from Glacier Lodge trailhead along the South Fork of Big Pine Creek trail and set up camp above Finger Lake.  Early Sunday morning our route to the peak will be the 3d class Northeast Face.  Upon our descent, we will break camp and head back to the trailhead and home.  Helmet, ice axe and crampons required for this outing, as well as good conditioning.  We are limiting the outing to 6 participants including the 2 leaders.  Send email with experience and recent conditioning work to Brian Beach and Augie Medina at brian306@gmail.com and amedina364@aol.com .

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS: Brian Beach and Augie Medina

 

 

August 5th                                            Thursday                                     Board of Directors Meeting

All members are welcome.  Please contact Henry Arnebold (harnebold@gmail.com) for location and time.

 

 

August 13th – 15th                                 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 josephlwhite@earthlink.net for additional information.  LEADERS/ORGANIZERS: Joe White and Henry Arnebold

 

 

August 20th  - 22nd                                 Friday – Sunday                                         Matterhorn Peak

Matterhorn Peak is just South of Bridgeport, CA. and is the highest peak in the Sawtooth Ridge group.  Matterhorn Peak is 12,279 ft and resembles the original Matterhorn of Switzerland when viewed from below its north face.  We will be taking the Twin Lakes trailhead to our camp.  There are many good routes on the mountain and I am looking at the East Couloir (Class 3) or The Maze, II, 5.6.  Email me:  jlorenzen1@cox.net

LEADER/ORGANIZER:  Jan Lorenzen

 

 

 

Aug. 27th – 29th                                                                          Friday – Sunday                                               Clyde Minaret

Join us for a trip to the top of the tallest of the Minarets.  Friday backpack in to camp, Saturday make our attempt on the class 3/4 Rock Route of the Clyde Minaret.  Time permitting; we may have the option to pack out on Saturday after our summit attempt.  If not, pack out on Sunday and head for home!  Helmet & harness required.  Drop Ron (rsnorton473@yahoo.com) or Paul (climberpm@yahoo.com) an email with recent conditioning and experience.

LEADERS/ORGANIZER:  Paul Morash and Ron Norton

 

 

September 8th -12th                               Wednesday - Sunday                     Thunderbolt/Polemonium

Join me for some climbing fun and adventure, and an opportunity to climb two fourteeners, heading west over Bishop Pass, and into the upper Palisade Basin.  Wednesday, backpack in and set up camp in upper Dusy Basin just north of Thunderbolt Pass.  Thursday, backpack into the upper Palisade Basin north of Barrett Lakes and climb Columbine (12,652’) via the Northeast Slope (class 2).  Friday, climb Thunderbolt (14,000’), via the Southwest Chute #1 (class 3).  Saturday, climb Polemonium (14,000’) via the top of the U-Notch (5.2).  Sunday, break camp, hike out and drive home.  Harness, helmet and ATC required.  Send email with experience/conditioning to Joe at josephlwhite@earthlink.net.

LEADER/ORGANIZER: Joe White

 

 

September 18th – 19th                            Saturday – Sunday                  Mt. Morrison and Mt. Baldwin

We will approach these climbs from Convict Lake and camp at Bright Dot Lake.  Saturday we will scramble up Mt. Morrison (12,268) and Sunday we will climb Baldwin (12,614) Class 3+.  Send email to Jan:  jlorenzen1@cox.net

LEADER/ORGANIZER:  Jan Lorenzen

 

 

September 23rd – 26th                       Thursday - 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.  Thursday, backpack over Bishop Pass and set up camp in Upper Dusy Basin – we’ll stop to climb Mt. Agassiz along the way.  Friday, move camp to the 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 (rsnorton473@yahoo.com) or Paul (climberpm@yahoo.com)

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS:  Ron Norton and Paul Morash

 

 

October 9th -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 email with experience to Joe at josephlwhite@earthlink.net.

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS: Joe White and Ron Norton

 

 

October 20th                                                                                  Wednesday                                    Fall Membership Meeting

Watch the newsletter and website for details of this upcoming meeting

 

 

November 4th                                       Thursday                                     Board of Directors Meeting

All members are welcome.  Please contact Henry Arnebold (harnebold@gmail.com) for location and time.

 

 

November 13th -14th                              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 email with experience to Joe at josephlwhite@earthlink.net.

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS: Joe White and Jan Lorenzen

 

 

December 3th -5th                                  Friday/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 josephlwhite@earthlink.net.

LEADERS/ORGANIZERS: Joe White and Ron Norton