John Kaiser, MPS Chair Leaders contact info can be found here.

Sabrina Basin trip August 11-15, 2024

Garnet Lake August 26-31 2024

Big Pine Lakes trip Aug 28-Sept 2, 2024

Guidelines for all SIERRA Trips: On all trips, mules carry gear to the campsite, drop it off, and return at the end of the trip to carry it out. If the weight per person that can be carried by the mules is not shown for a trip, clarify it with the trip leader. In addition, you may carry as much as you like in your pack when you hike in. All trips provide wine for the “happy hours" and/or "pot lucks" and one or more roll-up tables for use of the group. For pot lucks, participants are asked to contribute so that each pot luck constitutes dinner for the group. Happy Hours are more informal and many participants find that they substitute for dinner but they are not planned as dinners. Refer to the "Food and Cookbook" page for a more detailed discussion. We will have campfires where permitted. During the trip, each participant may choose his/her own activities within safety guidelines. The leaders usually plan daily hikes, which are optional. People who like to fish should check the regulations that apply to the area before choosing a trip. To apply, contact the indicated leader with a statement about your conditioning, experience, altitude tolerance, general health.. Provide your mailing address, email address, and phone number. Back county Sierra Club trips require that every participant fill out a medical form. The form is not required to apply but will be required at the time of the trip. After you are accepted for a trip, the leader will provide the details you need about trip plans and what to bring. Note reservation & cancellation policy. Sign up and have fun! Back to top

aUGUST 11 – 15, 2024 SUNDAY - THURSDAY
O: Sabrina Basin: Hike from Sabrina Lake (9128’) into scenic Sabrina Basin and set up camp near Dingleberry Lake (10,499’) — approximately 6 miles, 1800’ gain. Packer-led mules carry your gear (50 lbs per person) to our campsite.
We’ll have three layover days to hike, fish, take photos, or swim. Lots of lakes for day-hikes, on and off trail; from Donkey and Baboon to Sailor, Hungry Packer, and Midnight, “California Hiking” calls it a “bejeweled paradise”. Curious about the unusual names in this area? We can answer your questions.We provide wine for happy hours and will hold the traditional quesadilla dinner. On Thursday, we break camp and hike out while the packer returns to take our gear to the pack station. The trip cost is $500. To apply, contact Linda Ledger with your recent high elevation and distance conditioning, and general health.  Leader: Linda Ledger. Co-leaders:  Karen Belville and Pat Arredondo
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August 26 – August 31, 2024 Monday – Saturday
O: Garnet Lake (9680’): Garnet Lake has azure waters, a lot of small islands and a beautiful backdrop where Mt. Ritter and Banner Peak stand out. Monday morning hired packers will carry gear of 50 lbs per person while we hike separately with only our daypacks. We will hike approximately 7 miles with 2500 feet gain from Agnew Meadows Pack Station (8340’) near Mammoth to our campsite at Garnet Lake (9680’). This area is near the JMT and PCT. Day hiking destinations include Thousand Island Lake, Lake Ediza and Clark Lakes. There are beautiful views of Ritter, Davis, and Banner Peaks from our campsite We will have four full days to hike, photo, fish or relax in camp. Evenings will be filled with a happy hour followed by a different hearty soup each night. We will have salad one night and quesadillas one night. Wine will be provided. Saturday morning, we will pack up and hike out. The cost per person is $520.To apply, email with recent high altitude and distance conditioning to Assistant Leader Cathie Miller. Leader Sam Rametta.
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August 28 – September 2, 2024 Wednesday – Monday
O: Big Pine Lakes: Glacier Pack Train mule packers carry gear of 50 lbs per person while we hike separately with only our daypacks.  Start off Wednesday morning at a leisurely pace approximately 7 miles with 3000 feet gain from Big Pine Creek trailhead (7800’) to our campsite at Fourth Lake (10,750’). Once we set up base camp, we will have four layover days to explore this scenic Big Pine Lakes area. Thursday through Sunday, we will have time for day hikes, exploring the history of the area, taking photos, fishing, or relaxing in camp. Possible day hike destinations include Palisade Glacier and Sam Mack Meadow, Summit Lake/Black Lake Loop, Sixth & Seventh Lake, and Fifth Lake. Enjoy group happy hour every evening with wine provided and a couple of planned group dinners.  Monday, we hike out, returning to the trailhead and pack station to pick up gear.  Cost for Participant $415.  To apply, email or phone with recent high altitude and distance conditioning, and general health to Co-leader Lori DeLaney.  Co-leaders: Yvonne Tsai and Steve DeLaney.
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