Welcome to Sierra Sage

Sierra Sage of South Orange County is a group under the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club. We have a commitment to protect the natural environment of our world and take a special interest in the natural environs which still exist in and around Orange County. We fulfill this commitment in a number of ways that include political activism, public awareness campaigns,and direct environmental action. Additionally we promote the environment by providing fun, interesting, and informative outings that encourage an appreciation of nature. One of the best ways to encourage people to take a stand in defense of nature is to expose them to its beauty and the many ways in which our lives are dependent on it. See the Sierra Sage newsletter about current conservation issues.
See the current Sierra Sage newsletter about current activities.

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US AT OUR BI-MONTHLY MEETING…

As part of our normal bi-monthly meeting, we will include a virtual screening of the very exception film,
“Paya: The Water Story of the Paiute.”

Date: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 AT 7:00 PM
Zoom meeting: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/96325075481? pwd=NncrcXNnRzhUbkwwZmwxOHRRV1BSUT09

Meeting ID: 963 2507 5481
Passcode: 3250

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! This meeting is open to Sierra Sage members, non-members, and prospective members. If you need assistance connecting
the Zoom setup, just contact Mike Sappingfield at 949-633-6993 any time between now and just before 6:55 on November 17th.
We will also welcome Kim Orbe, our new Conservation Programs Manager. Mike Sappingfield, our Sierra Sage Group Chair, will be making some
announcements and introductions of our Executive Committee team.
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Angeles Chapter & Sierra Sage Group Present:
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
April 6-14, 2019

Trip Leaders: Mike Sappingfield, Linda Ledger
Come with us on our 9 day, 8 night fly-drive excursion to eastern Utah to explore and enjoy two of the most unusual and interesting National Parks: Arches National Park with over 2000 arches ranging from a few feet in size to several hundred feet and Canyonlands National Park with the deep canyons of the Green Riv-er and the Colorado River as they join to form the majestic Colorado we all know and love. This is your chance to explore and enjoy Bal-anced Rock, Delicate Arch, The Windows, Double Arch, Landscape Arch and many more fabulous rock formations. We also will experi-ence the wonder of the massive carved canyons with visits to Mesa Arch, Dead Horse Point, Green River Overlook, Colorado River Over-look, the massive Upheaval Dome, Horseshoe Canyon, the Needles, and lots more.
We will fly into Salt Lake City, UT and then drive in vans to Moab, Utah. We will use the Moab Valley Inn in Moab for our base for the entire trip with day trips into one or the other Na-tional Parks each day.
Trip cost is $1395 with SC#, $1495 non-member and includes lodging (double occupan-cy) and transportation to and from Salt Lake City and each day while in Utah. All park admissions and special fees are also included. Breakfasts and three lunches will be provided. All other meals and airfare to and from Salt Lake City are not included. For copies of the itinerary and ap-plication forms, please contact Mike Sapping-field (mikesapp@cox.net) or send 2 SASEs to Sierra Sage Group, at P. O. Box 524, Lake Forest, CA 92609. $500 deposit will hold a reservation with the remainder due by February

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Chet Stipe
We wish to let Chet’s many friends and hiking partners know that he passed away of natural causes at age 96 last Tuesday.  He was the Assistant Outing Chair when the Sierra Sage Group was first started in 1992 and became Outing Chair shortly thereafter and was a major contributor to the growth and development of the Outings Program here in Orange County.  He was active until his 90’s as he loved the outdoors and the many trails here in Orange County. 
A few years ago, Chet came with us on a Sierra Club trip to Oregon.  He regaled everyone in the vans with his stories about growing up in Oregon as a young boy, and riding bicycle with his buddies all over Oregon during the summer, watching out for big lumber truck and trying to figure out the best places to camp during the many Oregon Rain Storms.  He served with the Army in Europe and was injured by a artillery shell so was in the hospital when the Battle of the Bulge began.  Chet said that he was greatful that he was in the hospital and did not have to endure that battle.   After the war, he went to college and moved to SoCal to work with his degree.  After retirement , he moved to South Orange County from the LA Area and began hiking with us. 

We will all miss Chet.  He was a great friend and a great person!