Welcome to the website of the North County Group (NCG) of the Sierra Club San Diego. It is our hope that through out site people will learn about the outings and activities of the NCG as well as those of the Sierra Club San Diego and other local conservation groups. Since 1971 the North County Group … Read Full Article ▸
Sign Up: Learn to Backpack, Take the Wilderness Basics Course
Calling all North County hikers, campers, and soon-to-be backpackers — don’t forget to register for the Wilderness Basics Course! The course begins early this year with the first class on January 5th, 2016. New and returning students are welcome and you can register easily through the Escondido Adult School under Special Interest Classes, though you … Read Full Article ▸
North County COL Training
North County Chapter Outing Leader (COL) Training set for April 9 & 10, 2016 So, you love going backpacking but can’t find enough trips? Do you want to go slower or faster or take more photos or take your dogs? It’s time for you to step up to the plate and become a COL—Chapter Outing … Read Full Article ▸
Hiking With Your Dog
As members of the Sierra Club, we are all passionate about enjoying and exploring the environment in a safe and responsible way. Many of us are also dog parents and want to take our dogs with us on these trips. For me, my dogs are my children and my constant companions. I want my dogs … Read Full Article ▸
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument — The Wild Is Where You Find It
Director of the Sierra Club Our Wild America Campaign. Originally published in Nov/Dec 2014 – Hi Sierran In a wise move, President Obama recently designated about 350,000 acres of the San Gabriel Mountains, east of Los Angeles, as our country’s newest national monument. It’s a decision that came as the result of years of collaboration … Read Full Article ▸
Whatʼs In It For You? Inspiring Connections Outdoors
Originally published in the Hi Sierran, November/December 2014 Whatʼs In It For You? I have been volunteering on Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) hikes for more than 5 years now, and in that time I have gone on more than 140 different trips. With about ten kids going on each trip, I have gotten to know … Read Full Article ▸