Outings Calendar
The Sierra Club, as an organization, serves a dual purpose. John Muir's vision for an environmental group was not just one of education and legislation. He felt very strongly that the best way to empower people to want to protect the wild places of the earth was to get them out to enjoy them. So the Sierra Club has always fostered a strong outings program to go along with our conservation ethic. To that end, there are many local events available to hike, bike, camp, ski etc., as well as the national & international outings offered.
Outings are open to all members of the John Muir chapter, regardless of which group is sponsoring the event, and to the general public. You need not be a member to attend most outings. Note that all outings are subject to change. PLEASE contact the trip leader ahead of time so they know you are coming and can contact you in case of cancellation or other changes.
Click here for our River Touring Section's paddling outings calendar
December Outings
Tuesday, December 8 - Cruisin' for
Cuisine.
Cruisin' for Cuisine is an informal social dinner gathering for Sierrans of all ages. Dinners will always be the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30. As each attending dinner group selects the next restaurant, please check back for this month's restaurant.Please RSVP at least 2 days in advance by contacting Lacinda Athen at lathen@farin.com or 608-274-7870. [4L]
Sunday, December 20 - The Day Before Winter Solstice Bonfire - Picnic Point
Come to our annual Winter Solstice bonfire beginning at 6:30 PM located on the farthest fire pit area out on Picnic Point. Bring warm liquids for yourself and a snack to share. Its nearly a mile long hike in, over uneven ground that may be snowy, so don't forget a warm knit hat, warm gloves/mittens and boots. We want you to have a good time! Feel free to bring cozy Holiday stories to share or holiday songs to sing. Picnic Point can be accessed along the north side of the Picnic Point peninsula, just off of the Lake Mendota Lakeshore Path. RSVP to Lacinda Athen at lacinda.athen@gmail.com or 608-274-7870. For details and a map of Picnic Point showing how to get there, click here. [4L]
2010 Outings
Tuesday, January 12 - Cruisin' for Cuisine
Cruisin' for Cuisine is an informal social dinner gathering for Sierrans of all ages. Dinners will always be the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30. As each attending dinner group selects the next restaurant, please check back for this month's destination. Please RSVP at least 2 days in advance by contacting Lacinda Athen at lacinda.athen@gmail.com or 608-274-7870. [4L]
Saturday, February 6, Winter camping and candlelight ski
oin Bill for a great time skiing, snow shoeing and camping at Blue Mound State Park. We’ll begin by meeting in the campground parking lot at 4:00 PM and then select a campsite at the park and set up our tents (all sites are walk-in only). A bonfire will quickly follow. I’ll supply chili (spicy) for the camper’s evening meal. Please bring along a dish to pass and your own hot (non-alcoholic) beverage. We’ll participate in the candlelight ski or snowshoe hike put on by the Friends of Blue Mound State Park. Hot beverages are also available from the Friends Group. Please bring your own food for breakfast Sunday morning. We’ll ski, snowshoe, and/or hike on Sunday after breakfast. All vehicles must have a State Park Sticker. Camping fees are $10.00 - $14.00 per campsite. Please RSVP to Bill by January 28th: duh.guru@att.net. [4L]
Tuesday, February 9 - Cruisin' for Cuisine
Cruisin' for Cuisine is an informal social dinner gathering for Sierrans of all ages. Dinners will always be the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30. As each attending dinner group selects the next restaurant, please check back for this month's destination. Please RSVP at least 2 days in advance by contacting Lacinda Athen at lacinda.athen@gmail.com or 608-274-7870. [4L]
Tuesday, March 9 - Cruisin' for Cuisine
Cruisin' for Cuisine is an informal social dinner gathering for Sierrans of all ages. Dinners will always be the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30. As each attending dinner group selects the next restaurant, please check back for this month's destination. Please RSVP at least 2 days in advance by contacting Lacinda Athen at lacinda.athen@gmail.com or 608-274-7870. [4L]
Outing Sponsor Key
| JMC - John Muir Chapter | |
| AL- Algonquin Shores CV - Chippewa Valley CR - Coulee Region 4L - Four Lakes Group FV - Fox Valley |
GW - Great Waters |
Trip Leader Information
- Waiver Form - Must be taken on all outings and signed by all participants. After the outing, return to your group Outings Chair to file.
These files are designed to be printed two-sided. The legal print MUST be on the sheet that they sign, even if its on the other side as well.
Outings: Liability Waiver & Carpooling…
In order to participate on one of the Sierra Club's outings, you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please see the links above. In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for car-pooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel. “CST 2087766-40.
Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.