Outings Calendar

In order to enjoy Wild, Wonderful West Virginia, on all outings we pack out all trash and leave pets, radios, tapeplayers and firearms at Home. Chapter Policy also prohibits smoking in the presence of others during all Sierra Club activities.
X-C skiers enjoying an outing in the Blackwater Canyon

Call the Outing Leader for trip information such as level of difficulty, equipment needed, meal arrangements, meeting time and place, etc.

If you see an outing that interests you, try to call the Leader at least one week in advance to sign up. And please notify the Leader if you have to cancel your participation.

You can view the Chapter's Outing Policy via this PDF file.

Outings Department News

December 05, 2008

New Bike Helmet Policy Adopted

After two months of lively discussion, the Outdoor Activities Program Team (formerly the Outdoor Activities Governance Committee) adopted a policy for bike helmet use on all outings:

Policy for all Sierra Club outings
Revised by the Outdoor Activities Program Team on November 17, 2008

Participants and leaders must wear appropriate safety helmets while riding on a bicycle outing.
Further guidelines about bike helmets --
Helmets are most effective if they are less than five years old (because they deteriorate with age), are not damaged, fit snugly, and are worn about 1" above the eyes. In all cases, the manufacturer's instructions for use should be followed.
Helmets with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or Snell Foundation certification are most effective. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to know if a helmet has such certifications as not all certified helmets are clearly marked.

Many thanks to all who offered feedback and insight. The policy can be found here: http://www.clubhouse.sierraclub.org/outings/policy/BikeHelmets.asp

July 2009

Sun, Jul 5
July 5th Dolly Sods Rocky Point Loop Day Hike
Join us for a moderately strenuous hike in the Dolly Sods Wilderness!

Sat, Jul 11 - Sun, 12
July 11 & 12, Middle Fork Trail Maintenance, Cranberry Wilderness

Sat, Jul 18
July 18th County Line Trail Maintenance, Cranberry Wilderness

August 2009

Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, 2
August 1 & 2, North Fork Trail Maintenance, Cranberry Wilderness

Sat, Aug 8
August 8th Middle Fork Trail Maintenance, Cranberry Wilderness

Sat, Aug 15
August 15th - Highland Rail-Trail biking
Join us for a 35 mile bike trip on the Highland Rail-Trail

Sun, Aug 16
August 16th - Dolly Sods North Dayhike

September 2009

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, 6
September 4-6 Seneca Creek backpacking
Join for an over-night backpack trip in the glorious Seneca Creek area