You are invited to the following December outings and events. Wednesday, December 06, 2017 7:00 PM 0417-Sierra Sage of SOC Group Social Event Winter Skills Class Come join the OCSS and the Sierra Sage for this fun evening class in which experienced Sierra Club leaders will discuss the subject of winter sports (hiking, camping, and more, all while in the snow). Topics will include sleeping systems, sleeping bags, ground pads, four-season tents, apparel (layering), insulated boots, stoves/cooking, training for winter hiking, and more. This class will impart the basic knowledge to be prepared to participate in several upcoming Sierra Club winter outings, including several OCSS bus trips to Mammoth Lakes, and to make good decisions about what gear to rent, to buy, and to bring. This one time class will be held at the Norman P. Murray Center at 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo 92692. From 5 freeway in Mission Viejo, exit La Paz, head northeast on La Paz for 2 miles, pass Marguerite Parkway, turn left on Veterans Way. The center is at the end of the street. Todd Clark 714-803-0195 [log in to unmask] Sylvie Cote 949-547-2998 [log in to unmask] Donna Specht 714-963-6345 <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] Saturday, December 09, 2017 8:00 AM 0417-Sierra Sage of SOC Group Outing O: South Tenaja to Fisherman's Camp Moderate, 7 mile round trip, 950' gain. Join us for a scenic hike down the South Tenaja trail to Fisherman Camp. We will have lunch at Fisherman Camp before returning uphill along the same trail. The hike has several crossings of Tenaja Creek which is a factor only if recent rain. Meet 8:00 am at the South OC rideshare location (Ortega Business Center, Rancho Viejo & Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano) or 9:30 am at South Tenaja trailhead (call leader). Bring 2 qts water, lunch, hiking shoes/boots. Poles recommended. Rain or critical fire danger cancels. Leaders: Linda Ledger (949) 444-1285 [log in to unmask], Russ Brown (949 481-5295). Saturday, December 16, 2017 5:30 PM 0417-Sierra Sage of SOC Group Outing O: Newport Beach Boat Parade Walk Join us for an evening of fun as we walk to Balboa Island (5 miles round trip, 300' gain), watch the Boat Parade, and view the decorated houses on Balboa Island, followed by dinner (optional) at Fashion Island. Meet 5:30 PM at the bell tower in Fashion Island (near Macy's) in Newport Beach. Bring money for dinner/refreshments. Inclement weather does not cancel. Contact leaders for more information Sylvia Stevenson 949-616-2765 [log in to unmask] Sylvie Cote 949-547-2998 [log in to unmask] Russ Brown 949-481-5295 [log in to unmask] Sunday, December 17, 2017 7:30 AM 0417-Sierra Sage of SOC Group Outing O: Los Pinos (4510') Hike O: Join us for a 5.5 mile, 1400' gain hike to Los Pinos Peak. At 4,510', Mt. Pinos is the 4th highest peak in the Santa Ana Mountains and offers awesome views in all directions. This out and back hike follows a wide truck trail for the first 2/3 of the hike, then continues on a single-track trail through a cool wooded area and on to a ridge with some steep parts. Wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes & sunhat. Bring lunch & two liters or more of water. Poles recommended for the steeper sections. Meet 7:30 at the So. Orange Co. ride share, corner of Ortega Hwy & Rancho Viejo Road. Contact leaders if planning to meet at the trailhead. Linda Ledger 949-444-1285 [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To unsubscribe from the ANGELES-SIERRA-SAGE-NEWS list, send any message to [log in to unmask] For all the latest news and activities, sign up for Sierra Club Insider (http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra-club-email/insider), the Club's twice-monthly flagship e-newsletter.