Here is the link: https://youtu.be/Vx6OxgWN9CY
In this online class we cover equipment and preparation for a backpack trip. The topics covered are: basics of shelter, sleeping bags, packs, poles, water/hydration, food/cooking, bearproofing, clothing, navigation, hygiene & sanitation, personal needs, the "10 Essentials," and weight management.
If you are interested in updating your outings leader certification; or know of someone who is interested in becoming an Outings Leader for the Sierra Club, we have an Outings Leader Training (OLT 101) class and First Aid class scheduled for Sunday, November 24th, 2019 at the Mother Lode Chapter Conference Room in downtown Sacramento. There is no cost to you for the OLT 101 class, regardless of your membership status with the Club. There is a fee for the First Aid class. The fee is $40.00 (or $30.00 if you are renewing your Outings Leader certification). Please have the exact amount in cash; or, make your check payable to Tony Loftin.
Here are the links to our Meetup page to sign up for one or both of the classes...
OLT 101: https://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Sierra-Club/events/266241504/
American Red Cross First Aid: https://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Sierra-Club/events/266241521/
November 9, 2019 Round Valley
Coastal Cleanup Day is around the corner and we need your help. Last year, volunteers cleared 16 sites and disposed of 38,000 pounds of trash. Together we can make a difference and strive to keep our waterways clean!
We will again host the site at the Northwest corner of the Calaveras River and Pacific Avenue. We meet at 8:30am on the levee, start at 9:00am, and end at 12:00 noon.
Parking is available in the triangular lot at that corner of Brookside Drive and Pacific Ave. Please be sure and wear closed-toe shoes, a hat or visor, and sunscreen. If you can, please bring your own garden gloves, refillable water bottle, and reusable bucket, but gloves, water, and bags will be available at the site. We work in teams of two or three. We will have waiver forms the morning of, but if you download and bring the completed form--it would save time.
This could be a great educational outing with kids or grandkids!
Ocean trash is a serious pollution problem that affects the health of people, wildlife and local economies. Even though we are inland and don't live near the beach, trash travels downstream via inland waterways, storm drains, sewers, and then, if not removed, this debris will end up in the ocean. Join the world’s largest volunteer effort for our ocean and waterways by participating in the International Coastal Cleanup event. If you'd like to participate, contact Dick Abood at rabood@pacific.edu
November 10, 2019 Recon Hike Mokelumne Coast to Crest - EBMUD Recon Hike
A gathering of past, present and future of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and Native California. Walk through Kule Loklo with listening, talking, learning, and storytelling with demonstrators, park staff, volunteers, and tribal members. Traditional dancers shared dances. Learn more about the Coast Miwok and other local American Indians now and going forward at a variety of informational booths and strawberry frybread and indian tacos.
Coastal sage type plants and home to ground squirrels, cottontail, coyotes, and birds of prey. The hike starts at 8:15 AM at the trailhead where water and restrooms are available. The trailhead is at the end of Laughlin Rd, Livermore, CA 94551. Parking is free. The hike is a 4.3 mile loop with an elevation gain of 754 feet (Sierra Club 
1A as hike is less than 6 miles and less than 1000 foot elevation gain). The hike as written should be complete by 10:30 and the optional second loop by 12:00 - 1:00 PM (depending on the start time of second loop). Bring 1 liter of water, snacks/lunch and the 10 essentials. https://www.meetup.com/S-M-S-SierraClub/pages/2653412/The_New_Ten_Essentials/.
This is on the EBRPD 2019 Train Challenge. Optional second loop - hence the RSVP question.
