Welcome to the Sierra Peaks Section

A varied schedule of climbing activities is offered during the climbing season. SPS Introductory Trips are offered for beginning climbers and WTC graduates. A good sample of our trips can be found in the SPS Climbing Archives on this site.

A Sierra Peaks Slide Show containing 61 mages has been developed to provide visitors to our site an understanding and appreciation of Sierra Peak Section activities and the Sierra Nevada of California. The slide show format and images were kindly provided by Reiner Stenzel. You are encouraged to submit photos from your recent outings to the Sierra Nevada for inclusion in the Slide Show.

In order to participate in an SPS outing, a waiver must be signed by each participant at the trail-head. This waiver is part of the sign-in sheet. A schedule of our activities can be found on this site, in our newsletter, the Sierra Echo, and in the Angeles Chapter Schedule of Activities.

Own Your Own SPS T-Shirt!

They come with a picture of North Palisade on the front and the entire SPS list by geographic area, with Mountaineers and Emblem Peaks easily identified on the back. T-Shirts come in Medium, Large and Extra Large. Colors are sand, ash and yellow (medium only). Cost is $12.00 plus $3.50 shipping for one T-Shirt or $4.00 for two T-Shirts per order. Check with Patty Kline for instructions on how to order your shirt by mail. They are available for purchase at the annual SPS Banquet.

Section History

A Brief History of the Sierra Peaks Section, 2001 - By Bill Oliver, SPS Historian

Early Days of the SPS Recalled by First Chairman, 1957- By Frank Sanborn

First Year of Official SPS Trips, 2005 - By Jerry Keating

First Sierra Peaks List, 1976 - By Miles Brubacher

Sierra Peaks List History, 1995 - By Bill T. Russell

Sierra Peaks Outings, 1996-2006 - By Reiner Stenzel

Sierra Peaks Officer Listing, 1956 - present (click here to download PDF)

Climbing History of Angora Mountain and Coyote Peaks- in three parts, 2008 - Contributed by Jerry Keating

A Tribute to the Honorary Members of the Sierra Peaks Section: Norman Clyde, Glen Dawson & Jules Eichorn - Part I, 1989 - By Bill Oliver

A Tribute to the Honorary Members of the Sierra Peaks Section: Norman Clyde, Glen Dawson & Jules Eichorn - Part II,1992 - By Bill Oliver

A Tribute to the Honorary Members of the Sierra Peaks Section: Norman Clyde, Glen Dawson & Jules Eichorn - Part III, 2007 - By Bill Oliver

A Tribute to the Honorary Members of the Sierra Peaks Section: Norman Clyde, Glen Dawson & Jules Eichorn - Part IV, 2007 - By Bill Oliver

A Tribute to the Honorary Members of the Sierra Peaks Section: Norman Clyde, Glen Dawson & Jules Eichorn - Part V, 2008 - By Bill Oliver

A Tribute to the Honorary Members of the Sierra Peaks Section: Norman Clyde, Glen Dawson & Jules Eichorn - Part VI, 2008 - By Bill Oliver

Sierra Club

Angeles Chapter

Desert Peaks

Lower Peaks

Hundred Peaks

Ski Mountaineers