Gay & Lesbian Sierrans - Mother Lode Chapter An activity section of the Mother Lode Chapter of the Sierra Club, in Northern California.

GLS is a friendly, relaxed group of lesbians and gay men who enjoy outdoor adventures and camaraderie. Our local group, established in 1996, has about 150 members and offers a variety of outdoor activities, such as dayhikes and weekend camp trips, as well as opportunities to become involved in outdoor conservation and environmental issues. We hope to encourage your participation in, and appreciation of, the outdoors, and help you make new friends in a comfortable atmosphere.

Our Sierra Club Connection

We are an official activity section of the Sierra Club, which has 1.3 million members and supporters and is the oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the world. The Mother Lode Chapter has 20,000 members from central California to the Oregon border and is headquartered in Sacramento, the state capital. We are one of several gay & lesbian activity sections of the Sierra Club in California. GLS is also found in Washington state and Colorado, and we hope elsewhere soon. (see "Other GLS Sections" link, below)

	What do we offer?
	We offer a variety of activities such as day hikes, weekend camping trips, bike rides, social gatherings and environmental work. Our Governing Committee meets to plan activites, and  you're welcome to attend and contribute your ideas. We offer opportunities for developing your leadership and activities skills by offering a wide range of volunteer positions such as hike leader, committee member or Governing Committee officer. We offer you the opportunity of meeting other lesbians and gay men who share similar interests.
	Try us!
	Everyone is welcome to join us at any of our activities, and you do not need to be a Sierra Club member or GLS newsletter subscriber. Generally our activities are free, except for the cost of a campsite or meals, and reimbursing the driver for gas when carpooling. Most of our events are for both women and men, although we may have special women-only and men-only outings.   Contact us and we'll be glad to mail (or e-mail) you a complementary copy of our bi-monthly newsletter. Newsletter subscriptions are just $5./yr (electronic) or $15./yr (paper). It is not required that you subscribe in order to come and participate, but it's the best way to know what's coming up and who to contact.

Contact us

• Write to: Mother Lode Chapter-GLS, P.O. Box 160511, Sacramento, CA 95816
• You can also email us, at the following address:
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GLS outings and activites

	Sept-October  2008 outings schedule	9/8/08
	See the Guidelines For Enjoying GLS Outings for some tips on what to bring and what to expect.

Pictures of GLS outings
	A sample of some recent trips

 

Links

Other GLS sections -Index of addresses and links

Mother Lode Chapter of the Sierra Club, headquartered in Sacramento, CA. Lots of local environmental news and issues here, and Chapter-wide outings and activities.

Sierra Club The national organization, with links to all states and local chapters.

IGLOO (Int'l Gay & Lesbian Outdoor Organizations) with listings for gay outdoor groups around the world! List may not be entirely current.

Gay.Sacramento - Other Sacramento gay community websites

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We would appreciate your comments and questions.  Thanks!