Each year, the Wyoming Chapter of the Sierra Club organizes outings guided by members of our many conservation organizations such as the Wyoming Outdoor Council, Biodiversity Associates, Sheridan Area Resource Council, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, the Bureau of Land Management and our own members. The outings are open to the public and take outdoor enthusiasts to some of Wyoming's wild and unique places. This year the Chapter is offering more than a dozen outings throughout the hiking season. Many of the outings will be going to some of Wyoming's special wild forest areas that may deserve further protection. Some areas are under threat from industrial development and damage from excessive all-terrain vehicle use, and some areas should be proposed for wilderness designation by the managing agencies, but are not. Outings to these special areas can provide citizens with a unique personal experience and outlook, in order to make informed decisions on protecting the future of wilderness in Wyoming.

Earlier registration is recommended, as trips fill fast. One must register for each trip confirming your participation one week in advance by contacting the trip leader. Other trips may be offered. If you would like to be alerted to future offerings, more information or would like help inventory wild forest areas this summer to ensure protection of a wild national forest area, contact the Sierra Club at one of the numbers above.

What you should take:

• Day Hikes - Daypack, sunscreen, bug repellent, lunch, water, rain gear, appropriate clothes, sturdy shoes and wide-brimmed hat.
• Overnight Backpack Hikes - Sleeping bag, tent, stove, matches, water filtration, rope (for hanging food where necessary), good sturdy boots, hat, raingear, appropriate clothes and food.
• Mountain Biking Outing -- Wear appropriate clothes for the activity, weather and conditions. You must provide your own mountain bike, helmet, extra tubes, repair kit and tools, be in good physical condition; and bring daypack, water and lunch
• Raft Trip - Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, bring a towel and change of clothes, be prepared to be wet. Bring water, waterproof lunch and accessories.
• All participants should be prepared to walk/bike several miles on trips, or know how to swim, and be required to sign a release - call trip leader for details.

1. Saturday, May 13 - Hole-in-the-Wall, Southern Bighorns, near Kaycee
   Hike into Red Wall Country about 6 miles.
   Leader: Kirk Koepsel, 672-0425 or Email: kirk.koepsel@sierraclub.org
2. Saturday, May 27 - Oregon Buttes WSA, BLM near South Pass City
   Day hike in the Red Desert to see spring desert blooms.
   Leader: Mac Blewer, 332-7031 or Email: mac@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org
3. Saturday, May 27 - Dubois Badlands & Whiskey Mountain WSAs near Dubois.
   2 short hikes in one day - one to red hoo-doo badlands and the other to Bighorn sheep habitat.
   Leader: Meredith Taylor, 455-2161 or Email: metalyor@wyoming.com
4. Saturday, June 10 & 11 - Honeycomb Buttes WSA, BLM, near Lander
   2-day trip, details to be announced.
   Leader: Mac Blewer, 332-7031 or Email: mac@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org
5. Saturday, June 17 - Gooseberry Badlands, Worland BLM near Meeteesee
   Mountain Bike Outing! Intermediate level.
   Leader: Dave Baker, 347-5133 or Email: Dave_Baker@blm.gov
6. Saturday, June 24 - Red Hills RA or Cheyenne River RA, Thunder Basin National Grasslands north of Douglas -
   Visit candidates for the only wilderness grasslands in the Wyoming.
   Leader: Jeff Kessler, 742-7978 or Email: jkessler@igc.apc.org
7. Saturday July 8 - North Platte River Raft Clean-up Trip
   Raft down the river and in coordination with the USFWS do a good deed in cleaning up the banks. Small fee for boat rental.
   Leader: John Bowen, 877-742-4764 or Email: bowen@uwyo.edu
8. Saturday/Sunday, July 8 & 9 - Littlehorn Roadless Area, Bighorn NF near Sheridan
   Hike down the Dry Fork, camp overnight part way down the canyon and hike out the next day (about 16 miles total).
   Leader: Stacy Page (307) 672-5638 or Email: rsanders@captain.sc.whecn.edu
9. Saturday, July 15 - Twin Mountain Roadless Area, Medicine Bow NF south of Laramie
   Family day hike (about 4-5 miles round trip).
   Leader: David Nelson, (307) 742-4166 or Email: danelson@wyoming.com
10. Saturday, July 22 - Wyoming Peak Roadless Area, Bridger-Teton NF near Big Piney
    Hike to the summit, 10 miles round-trip.
    Leader: Steve Jones (307) 733-3412 or Email: tetonsteve@aol.com
11. Saturday, July 22 - Illinois Creek RA, Medicine Bow NF (Southern Snowies)
    Recently listed as roadless area, moderate hike about 6 miles total.
    Leader: Jeff Kessler, 742-7978 or Email: jkessler@igc.apc.org
12. Saturday, July 29 - June Creek/Little Laramie Roadless Area, Medicine Bow NF near Centennial
    5-10 mile one day intermediate hike with a 1500 ft elevation change.
    Leader: David Nelson, (307) 742-4166 or Email: danelson@wyoming.com
13. Saturday, August 12 - Devils Canyon Roadless Area, Bighorn NF near Lovell
    Family hike, 6 miles round trip.
    Leader: Shelly Santin @ 674-5958 or Email: liz.howell@sierraclub.org
14. Saturday, August 19 - Mt. Leidy Highlands Roadless Area
    Mountain Biking, B-T NF near Jackson
    Leader: Jody Chance, (307) 732-2095 or Email: jchancelaw@aol.com
15. Saturday, August 26 - Deer Creek Roadless Area (Northern Laramie Range) Medicine Bow NF near Glenrock -
    Intermediate hike, threatened by timber sale in the southern end.
    Leader: Jeff Kessler, 742-7978 or Email: jkessler@igc.apc.org
16. Saturday, September 9 - Sheep Mountain Roadless Area in the Med Bow NF near Centennial
    Established trail through wildlife refuge, hike up and return, intermediate day hike.
    Leader: David Nelson, (307) 742-4166 or Email: danelson@wyoming.com
17. Sat/Sun, September 23/24 - Sand Dunes WSA BLM near Farson.
    Overnight backpack trip. Details to be announced.
    Leader: Mac Blewer, 332-7031 or Email: mac@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org