What we’re about
The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter serves San Benito, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties, California.
Our Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages. Please see our other MeetUp groups for specific recreation groups: hiking, paddling, ski touring, peak climbing, SierraSingles, Singleaires. For the most complete list, see our Chapter Calendar at http://www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta/calen...
This MeetUp group is primarily for our activities that advocate for policies to protect our natural environment, support environmental candidates for public office, and provide opportunities for people who want to develop leadership skills to give back to the community and help the environment. For a more complete list of ways you can become involved, see our Chapter website at http://www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta and check-out Who We Are and What We Do.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- POLE Walking for Exercise (Nordic Walking) At Lands End, For VeteransPoint Lobos & 48th Ave, Lands End, San Francisco, CA 94121, San Francisco, CA
Sierra Club Military Outdoors special program provides free training for Veterans and their family members. Join us to enjoy fresh air, spectacular views and excellent exercise.
Pole Walking for exercise is also called Nordic Walking. Studies have shown you can recruit significantly more calories using poles over regular walking. You're using about 90% of your muscles while walking. You'll feel invigorated, taller and more confident! And, you'll be walking YOUNG.
Carrying weights is a terrible idea on many levels. Pole Walking engages the largest muscle in your back as well as core and arm muscles – while you’re walking.
Top quality poles provided UPON REQUEST (which you can do when you register on the Sierra Club site) or bring your own.
End time approximate.Here are more BENEFITS of Learning Optimal Use of POLES:
- Achieve, maintain, even regain mobility
- Reduce risk of falling
- Use your upper body muscles to improve strength and help preserve your joints
- Reduce stress on knees, hips and spine
- Maintain & restore spine function; improve bone density
- Poles are sporty (and FUN), so encourage compliance and use
- Improve performance on a variety of terrain – expand your capabilities & horizons
- Using poles encourages focus so that you can more easily achieve these many benefits
- Enjoy the outdoors, connect with your buddies and get great exercise!
The triple win of poles is that (1) you’re able to engage your whole body while walking and (2) you can connect with your buddies while (3) enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please only reserve a spot if you truly intend to come. If you have to cancel, please advise the leader so another veteran can benefit from this training. To register, click this link:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000txxnbIAA&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=POLE%20Walking%20for%20Exercise%20(Nordic%20Walking)%20At%20Lands%20End,%20For%20Veterans@37.779662,-122.511596 - Black Mountain Hiking Huddart Park HikeHuddart County park, Woodside, CA
Level: Moderate(2B 7 miles 1500 ft.)
Event Organizers: Diana Hall dianahall39@yahoo.com
Location: Zwierlein Parking Area, Huddart County Park
Cost: $6 park entry fee
This area was logged over 100 years ago but is now recovered second-growth redwood forest, with madrone, tan oak, and other woodland species. The hike is about 7 miles and 1500 feet elevation gain, mostly on the steady climb from the parking lot to Skyline. The route is along the Crystal Springs, Summit Springs, Chinquapin, and Dean trails. We'll walk at a moderate but steady pace, with brief stops for anything of interest. Lunch near the top; the return is mostly downhill. Poison oak, ticks and rattlesnakes make their homes in the park, so be alert and learn to identify them.
Bring: hiking boots/shoes, 1.5 L water, layered clothing, snacks, lunch, sun protection, completed medical form, hiking poles if you use them
Signup Instructions:
- Signup for this hike via Sierra Club site ONLY (Meetup site is for people to coordinate carpool amongst themselves. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants).
- Please provide emergency contact name and phone number as well as your email and phone contact information when you signup.
- Complete, print and bring with you the required medical form for this backcountry outing. You will show me that the form has been completed and then you will stow it in your own first aid kit. In the event of a medical emergency, the form will be given to first responders, so include information that they should be aware of when providing you with emergency medical treatment.
Post Hike Snacks: Cold drinks provided after the hike.
Join our email distribution list: If you would like to be on our email list to receive our hike announcement and cancellation notice, please sign up here.
Love our preserved, natural spaces? Why not join the Sierra Club? Conservation, protection and restoration projects can always benefit from greater support and you can help.
Sierra Club guide for our hike outings: Neither vaccinations nor masks are required. If you are experiencing any COVID symptoms, are sick, or have recently tested positive for COVID do not hike with us on this day. Every participant is responsible for reporting these conditions to the leader if symptoms develop after the hike. We will then notify the other participants.
Cancellation Policy: excessive heat, poor air quality
- POLE Walking Training: Exercise, Balance & Mobility for Veterans &Family MembersAvenidas Senior Center, Palo Alto, CA
Sierra Club Military Outdoors special program provides free training for Veterans and their family members. If you have a family member who serves(d), please join us for this inspirational session.
When PoleWalking, you feel invigorated, taller and more confident! Join us to learn skills and techniques to help improve balance, endurance, spine function, walking gait and posture.
Easy-to-learn techniques can help people navigate everyday obstacles and strengthen muscles that support your joints.
Top quality poles and special balance tips provided upon request.
Learn which poles fit you best and will help you achieve your goals. Easy pace and gentle practice. To Register for this event, please click this link.Here are more BENEFITS of Learning Optimal Use of POLES:
- Achieve, maintain, even regain mobility
- Reduce risk of falling
- Use your upper body muscles to improve strength and help preserve your joints
- Reduce stress on knees, hips and spine
- Maintain & restore spine function; improve bone density
- Poles are sporty (and FUN), so encourage compliance and use
- Improve performance on a variety of terrain – expand your capabilities & horizons
- Using poles encourages focus so that you can more easily achieve these many benefits
- Enjoy the outdoors, connect with your buddies and get great exercise!
Who can benefit from learning these skills?
Walkers, and anyone with mild to moderate mobility issues/challenges benefit from learning these skills. Additionally, this class will benefit anyone preparing for or recovering from joint surgery as well as those with Parkinson’s, MS, peripheral neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, etc.. The mobility class is NOT for hikers – hiking with poles is a different class on much more varied and challenging terrain. BUT, there is quite a bit of cross over for hikers (just no hills for practice).
The triple win of poles is that (1) you’re able to engage your whole body while walking and (2) you can connect with your buddies while (3) enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Consider taking this PoleWalking class and experience the profound feeling of freedom that comes with learning optimal pole use.REGISTRATION REQUIRED, CLASS SIZE LIMITED. Because of the limited class size, please only reserve a spot if you truly intend to come and keep your RSVP current. If you have to cancel, please advise the leader so another veteran can benefit from this training.
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