July 2009 Go Guide Newsletter The Mountaineers

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Leisurely pace. Amazing views of Mt. Stuart, Ingalls Peak and more. Tons of wildflowers, birds and wildlife too. July 18-19, Sat-Sun. - Spider Meadows (M) 10 mi., 1300’ gain. Leisurely pace. An easy walk up to beautiful meadows below gigantic peaks. Day hiking opportunities beyond base camp. age of kids, we’ll add loops or stop at the beach/playground for water stomping and train spotting. July 14, Tue - Jetty Island (E) <2 mi. No gain. Join us for a fun summer family event to celebrate Jetty Island Days! July 23, Thu. - CLINIC—Backpacking Basics Bridge the gap between day trips and truly experiencing the wilderness overnight. Tips on gear and technique to spend a comfy night in the mountains. Fee: $10 per member, $15 per non-member. July 17-19, Fri.-Sun. - Denny Creek Car Camping Co-listed with Hiking. Families and kids welcome. Family camping at group campground with opportunities for hiking near Snoqualmie Pass. July 18, Sat. - Quack, Splash, Ribbit! A Day At The Wetlands Part of the Junior Naturalist program. We’ll go to a local wetlands area (destination TBA) where children can observe the flora and fauna in this fragile ecosystem while understanding the importance of this part of the lifecycle.

July, 2009

See Seattle Hiking

The Mountaineers Trailhead program is designed to give guests, new members and longtime members a taste of a new activity or the club in general. These are events without commitments in a casual atmosphere and best of all—easy on your schedule. Each month, Trailhead events are offered to members and non-members alike. Just look for the in front of the trip description inside the Go Guide.

July 12, Sun. - Esmeralda Basin/ Fortune Creek Pass (M) 7 mi., 1750’ gain. Leisurely pace. Hike through a beautiful valley in the Teanaway area. The trail is relatively mellow compared to some of the other hikes in the area but still offers great scenery. Aug 1, Sun. - Tonga Ridge (E) Up to 10 mi., up to 1100’ gain. Leisurely pace. Easy ridge wandering with summit and/or lake options depending on party ambitions. Great views!

See Seattle Alpine Scrambling See Seattle Alpine Climbing

July 12, Sun. - Beginner’s Rock Scrambling A great intro to alpine rock scrambling; gear, tips and techniques. Course fee: $20 members; $35 non-members. July 11 & July 26, Sat. & Sun. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock Day That’s right folks; explore the thrill and grace of outdoor rock climbing in a controlled and safe setting. Course fee: $20 members; $35 non-members.

July 18, Sat. - Talapus Lake (M) 5 mi. 1120’ gain. 5-year-old pace. A nice hike to a beautiful lake. July 20, Tue. - Kids Rock Day School’s out and it’s time to get the kids outside! We’ll climb in the morning on The Mountaineers outdoor wall from 9 a.m. to around noon. Gear provided. Fee: $10 per child member, $15 per child non-member.

Aug 2, Sun. - Gothic Basin (S) 9 mi., 2600’ gain. Leisurely pace. A great hike to an open and craggy basin that will make you feel like you’re in the High Sierra but at half the elevation. Aug 2, Sun. - Ingalls Lake (S) 9 mi., 2600’ gain. Leisurely pace. This is one of the leader’s all-time favorite hikes in Washington! It’s not uncommon to have lunch with a few mountain goats on this hike. It can be a bit of a workout (especially in hot weather) but the views are completely worth it!

See Seattle Family Activities

NEW! Ongoing - Junior Mountaineers, an all-summer activity: The Mountaineers are excited to offer a new way to get your kids outside and have fun! Become a Junior Mountaineer! Fun and prizes all summer long! Most events fees will be $10 members, $15 non-members (children only).

Aug. 1, Sat. - Otter Falls (M) 7 mi., 650’ gain. Hike at a 5year-old’s pace. A fun hike to spectacular falls.

See Seattle First Aid

See Seattle Backpacking (loaner gear on request)
July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Bean Creek Basin (M) 5 mi., 2000’ gain.

July 13, Mon. - Carkeek Park (E) 3 mi., 400’ gain. Explore Carkeek Park’s Pipers Creek Trail at a 5-year-old’s pace. Depending on weather,

July 16, Thu. - CLINIC: Intro to Wilderness First Aid Learn the basics of responding to and managing a backcountry incident/accident. Fee: $10 per member, $15 per non-member.

New exploratioNs Now

Goings on across the club
All welcome to Tacoma BBQ on Fourth
July 4, Sat. - Mountaineers Fourth of July BBQ, 6-8 p.m. The entire club is invited to the Tacoma Mountaineers Clubhouse on the Fourth of July for FREE hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, chips and ice cream. The Freedom Fair will be going on down on Ruston Way with an air show and all kinds of activities. Fireworks go off at 10 p.m., right in front of our cubhouse! Plan to bus it or carpool and come join us! North Bend on Sat.,July 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibits and demonstration booths will abound. The Washington Trails Association event encourages all ages to attend. For more details, visit www.trailsfest.org.

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Conservation
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July 5, Wed. - Conservation Executive Committee meeting, 7-9 p.m. at club headquarters. All Mountaineers are welcome.

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Headquarters to close for holiday

All Mountaineers offices and the bookstore will be closed on Fri., July 3, in observance of Independence Day on July 4. Happy Fourth!

Board of trustees will not meet in July

Wanted: members for issue alert e-list

The Mountaineers Board of Trustees will take July off. It will next meet Thu., Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at club headquarters and is open to all Mountaineers members and the public. Meetings are normally held on the first Thursday of each month.

Are you willing to make a phone call, send an e-mail or write a letter to voice your opinion on conservation and environmental issues? Then sign up for our action alert e-mail list. We will send you our “Conservation Currents” twice a month or when there is a need for action. E-mail [email protected] to join.

Trailsfest beckons hikers

The Annual Trailsfest will be held at Rattlesnake Lake near

International Outings
Chair: Patti Polinsky, [email protected], 206-525-7464. The amount payable to The Mountaineers is based upon known and anticipated air and land costs and is subject to change, either UP or DOWN, in the event of unexpected adjustments therein. Any exceptions to the travel or lodging arrangements must be approved by the leaders. The leader(s) or The Mountaineers reserve the right to cancel a trip or to make changes in the itinerary; additional costs, if any, shall be paid by the trip participants. The right is also reserved to exclude any person as a trip member should such person’s health, mental condition, physical infirmity or general deportment impede the operation of the trip or the rights or welfare and enjoyment of other trip members; a refund of unused trip services will be the limit of liability of The Mountaineers. Cancellation: A full refund, less a $100 administration fee and less any nonrecoverable expenses, will be made. Cancellation notice must be in writing and sent to trip leader via e-mail or postal service. See the individual trip listing for cancellation deadlines.

Board Briefs

An unofficial summary of the June 4 board meeting.

Board members absent: Steven Glenn, Bellingham trustee; Rob Simonson, Everett trustee; Gerry Haugen, Foothills trustee. Actions: —The board approved a consent agenda item authorizing the expenditure of up to $5,500 to hire an outside contractor to audit club-wide standards. —The board okayed a Kitsap Branch Youth Theatre Camp budget adjustment that moves all accounts from the Players to the Kitsap Branch. —The board postponed adoption of the General Policy on Energy and Global Warming as presented in the board packet. —The board adopted a resolution to grant banking signatory privileges to Mountaineers President Eric Linxweiler and President-Elect Tab Wilkins. Committee Reports: —The Mountaineers Foundation update was led by Foundation President Jamie Gordon. —The Board Policy Committee report on revisions to policies was reviewed by Don Schaechtel. –The Fundraising Committee report was introduced by Ed Henderson who deferred to Mike Dean. Presentation: An analysis on how to improve the club’s public policy process was presented by Pete Teigen, a graduate student in the Evans School of Public Policy who conducted a membership survey on public policy and member participation in it.

Hiking Switzerland

The Valais & Berner Oberland: Aug. 15-Sept. 3, 2009

The most spectacular mountains of Switzerland, and indeed of all the European Alpine areas, are clustered in the regions of the Valais and Berner Oberland, including the Eiger, the Jungfrau and the Monch, to name only one group. Having visited these areas multiple times while leading the Tour du Mont Blanc, the Haute Route, and the Alpine Pass Route, as well as other Swiss hiking holidays, we know that we have a grand adventure planned for summer, 2009. Description: The group departs Seattle on Sat., Aug. 15, arriving at Zurich airport. We stay one night in Zurich before boarding a train to the Rhone Valley where we ride a cable car to the auto-free village of Bettmeralp, perched on its sunny, south-facing, terraced hillside nearly 4000 ft. above the Rhone, near the rim of the Grosser Aletsch Glacier, longest in the Alps. We stay three nights in this village which is only accessible by

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cable car. Views extend across the 25-kilometer-long Aletsch Glacier into the high peaks of the Berner Oberland on one side and across the great gash of the Rhone to the Matterhorn and Weisshorn on the other. Our next locale is in the Lötschental, widely known as the most beautiful valley in Switzerland, where we have time to walk the classic Lötschentaler Hohenweg and investigate the upper reaches of this secluded area, staying three nights at the mountain hotel at Fafleralp before moving on to Kandersteg. Kandersteg is truly a hiker’s town and is rimmed by awesome walls and ribbons of waterfalls. Here walkers enjoy access to over 300 kilometers of trails, many of which begin at the calendar-picture-perfect lake of Öeschinensee. In the evenings, following some strenuous hikes, we can relax in the new hotel pool, heated to 90 degrees F. After four nights in Kandersteg we move to Grindelwald, gem of the Bernese Alps and within sight of the Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau, Finsteraarhorn and Fiescherhorn, to name a few. Hosting nearly 40 peaks above the 3600-meter range, it is obvious that this is a most spectacular area for walkers. We are here another four nights, and our days are filled with some of the most famous and scenic walks in Switzerland. Our last few nights will be spent in Lauterbrunnen, where we have time to visit spectacular waterfalls or the areas around Wengen, Murren or Gimmelwald, or to ride the cable car up the Schilthorn. Walks will be strenuous in character, conforming to European wanderweg standards, which are more rugged than many American American walking routes. All walks will be of singleday duration, so only daypacks need to be carried. Daily hiking destinations will include peaks, passes and visits to huts and mountain hotels for meals and refreshments. While terrain will be rugged, the pace will be moderate. Accommodation will be in two-person rooms in friendly three-star hotels and in a Lötschental mountain hotel, an inn of great charm and character. Transportation between venues will be by local public transportation, mainly trains. Our return is scheduled from Zurich airport on Sept. 3. Trip Price for this nearly three-week adventure is estimated at $2,950, based on Swiss franc 0.85 to the U.S. dollar, and will include lodging with breakfast buffets and multi-course dinners, basic travel and emergency medical insurance, group airport transfers and ground transportation, maps, Mountaineers International Outing fees, leader and administrative fees. Not covered are the airfare (estimated to cost $1,200 to $1,500), two dinners in Zurich, one dinner in Grindelwald, lunches and beverages, as well as any deviations from the group itinerary. Cancellation Policy: For cancellation notices received after May 15 a cancellation fee will be charged to cover any non-recoverable expenses. Cancellation notices must be in writing and sent to the trip leader via e-mail or post. Participants must be members of The Mountaineers and hold valid passports. The Leader: This 20-day holiday is organized and led by Shari Hogshead and this is her 28th Mountaineers international outing to Europe. For additional information on this trip, contact Shari, skimntr[at]aol.com, 425-957-4548. Participation is by leader permission only.

but not required. During a three-night camping excursion, you must be able to carry a pack of up to about 50 liters (3,050 cu. in.) and 25 lbs. Trail conditions may include rough terrain and boggy ground. Participants must be physically able to handle at least the moderate rating of this trip and participation is subject to leader approval. Medical and travel insurance is required. A valid passport is also required. Price: $3,150 (for 8-12 participants) includes lodging on double-occupancy basis in Buenos Aires hotel (two nights), inns/hosterias (six nights), and full camps (seven nights); 15 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 10 dinners; group airport and bus transfers; boat trips on Lake Pehoe; Moreno Glacier excursion and our bilingual host services. Club fee, leader fee, park entrance fees, maps, and administrative costs are also included in price. Excluded: airfare between Seattle and El Calafate, Argentina ($1,450-$1,800 estimate based on advance purchase), insurance and any diversion from the group itinerary. Lunches (est. $1025), and dinners (est. $15-40) in El Calafate and Puerto Natales. Price also excludes valid passport, personal items, beverages, snacks, gratuities and any entrance fees into countries and cultural sites. Further information: You may request a complete itinerary and application form from the leader, Glen Strachan, 425-8698094, glenshgi[at]msn.com. The application and payment are necessary in order to reserve a space. Additional outing information will be mailed to you later.

Sunday returns us to Seattle the same day. This tour will be limited to 16 people. Cancellation: The refund will be made less a $100 International Outing fee plus any non-recoverable expenses. This price is based upon $1.3= 1 Euro For further information email or call: Patti Polinsky at [email protected] or 206-525-7464. Application available by email. Deposit: $1000 with the application. The remainder is due on Nov. 1.

North American Outings
New England Fall Colors
Day Hiking: Oct. 4-11, 2009
Trip preview: http://web.me.com/mrbunz/Site/MaineHiking.html Trip description: Have you ever seen the spectacular colors of maples as they paint the landscape of New England? If not, join us as we hike, walk or paddle under a canopy of fall colors in the ancient Appalachian Mountains—among the oldest on earth that once towered above the continents as the Himalayans do today. The brilliantly jeweled gold and ruby ridges and ponds (in Washington, we would call them lakes) will live in your memory forever. The Mountaineers Recreational Properties Division will again offer an eight-day expedition to the end terminus of the Appalachian Trail in Maine—departing Sun., Oct. 4, and returning Sun., Oct. 11. We will be staying at Little Lyford Pond Camp (LLPC) of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) where all activities will consist of day trips. The trailhead (start of the trip) will be the Portland, Maine, airport and the end of the trip will be at Logan Airport in Boston. From the trailhead we will motor in vans through the countryside dotted with stark white villages, each with their white steeple churches, to the LLPC. This camp consists of a new log lodge and small log cabins originally built over 100 years ago for loggers. Each cozy cabin has gaslights, a kerosene lantern, a sink with running water, a wood-fired stove with a teapot and a basket of wood. There are several moose in the area. It will be rutting season, so not only may you see moose, but you may also hear them in the early evening. LLPC hosts a variety of activities: reading in your cabin or the lodge, paddling on Long Pond and hiking, to name just a few. There are easy hikes through the Grand Canyon of Maine or a strenuous climb of Mt. Katahdin (limited by weather and availability of permits). Extra fees apply for the Mt. Katahdin trip. The vans will be available daily as shuttles to the various trailheads if needed. On Saturday there will be a pre-hike adventure of exploring old-town Portland and nearby Peaks Island. The day of walking and bicycling on Peaks Island will conclude with a Maine lobster dinner before returning to Portland on a small island ferry. On the final Sunday we will transfer from LLPC to Logan Airport for arrival by noon. For more information: Patti Polinsky, MeanySports@ mac.com, 206-525-7464. Leader’s approval is required before reserving. Limit: 13. Cost: About $990 for all land costs, including all meals (except one lunch), bus transfers, seven days of usage of vans and drivers while at LLPC, seven nights lodging in private cabins (2-4 people) at LLPC, KIJM gate fee, gratuity for seasonal staff at LLPC and an 8 percent meals and lodging tax, as well as club and leader fees. Deposit: $400; remainder is due July 1. Expenses not included: trip insurance, airfare, cost of transfer from Bangor to Boston on Oct. 11. Cancellation fee: $100 for any non-recoverable expenses up to Aug. 1. After Sept. 1, no refund unless a replacement can be found. Cancellation must be received in writing or via e-mail. Lodging: Bed linen for beds is provided. Towels are not provided. Leader: Patti Polinsky is a Mountaineers leader of numerous international outings and three New England outings. She is MOFA certified and is winter sports director at Meany Lodge.

Skiing France

March 3-21, 2010: Turin , Italy; Serre Chevalier, Cité Vauban, Les Arcs/La Plagne, France

Hiking Patagonia

Fitzroy and Torres del Paine: Feb. 27-March 14, 2010

Explore the majestic glacier-sculptured landscape of the world-renowned Los Glaciares (Fitzroy Sector) and Torres del Paine National Parks in southern Argentine and Chilean Patagonia, designated as a Unesco World Heritage Area and an International Biosphere Reserve, respectively. This outing also visits the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier. Los Glaciares National Park straddles the largest non-polar ice cap and is characterized by granitic peaks and jagged spires of Mt. Fitzroy and Cerro Torre that soar over 10,000 ft., fjord-like arms, intriguing geology and beech forests. Torres del Paine National Park similarly reveals a cluster of granite towers, awesome glaciers, and turquoise melt-water lakes. Both parks display a varied and biologically unique sanctuary of native plants and wildlife. The outing emphasizes a mild trekking experience, exploring incredible nature up close, and an opportunity to observe the culture of Buenos Aires and local towns. The outing begins with a day in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital.Then we fly to El Calafate where we spend a day visiting the nearby Perito Moreno Glacier. We then travel to El Chalten and trek four days on trails to lakes, glaciers and viewpoints of the Fitzroy and Cerro Torre areas, then one day in the Loma del Pliegue Tumbado area of Los Glaciers National Park. After exploring this park, we travel to Torres del Paine National Park where we trek in three glacial-carved valleys for views of the impressive Paine Massif and Glacier Grey. We then explore the southern end of the park before staying overnight in the picturesque Chilean seaport town of Puerto Natales. We return to El Calafate for our airline departure. All internal travel beyond El Calafate will combine private and public buses. Our local host will help us transport most of our overnight gear. In Buenos Aires we stay in a three-star hotel. Our lodging in Patagonia towns will be in small hotels (hosterias) or inns. We will also stay in full camp tents at the parks. Lodging is on a double-occupancy basis. Meals will be provided, except when in towns so that individuals can choose their cuisine and the price. Our food will be typical nutritious Argentine and Chilean cuisine. Argentine cuisine is usually meat dishes with chicken, lamb and beef. Chilean cuisine is often seafood and vegetables. Meals will begin on Feb. 28 in Buenos Aires after airline travel days. Leader: Glen Strachan has led a number of multiday outings for The Mountaineers and other organizations in western North America and internationally. He has extensive field experience in mountainous terrain, similar to Patagonia, as a professional geologist and has led Mountaineers hiking outings with a geologic emphasis at the North Cascades and Mt. St. Helens National Monument in Washington. Requirements: The trip limit will be a minimum of eight and a maximum of 12 Mountaineers. This trip is open to all current Mountaineers members. The trip is classified as moderate to strenuous with a maximum elevation of about 5,000 ft. Most days there will be both moderate and strenuous hike options offered. Very strenuous day hike options/extensions are available,

Cost: About $2,870 including hotels (double occupancy), tips, land transportation, club fees and administrative costs. Not included are airfare ($504 + taxes) and fuel ($367), insurance, lift tickets (about $47/day), lunches, dinner in Turin and evening beverages. Ski 12 unique areas seldom visited by Americans where the scenery abounds with jagged peaks, great snow depth, unending terrain, hotels with swimming pools and activity centers, and gourmet multi-course dinners along with beautiful buffet breakfasts. Experience the fun of ski-in, ski-out from the front porch of the hotel. Enjoy two wonderful weeks of skiing and sightseeing. We will land in Turin to be engulfed by the Italian way of life while staying at a beautiful four-star hotel in the city center, close to all the major sites of interest. During the day of exploring this cultural city, you will first discover the wonderful Italian frozen dessert, gelato, before you even start sightseeing. You will also be pleasantly surprised that the year-long ban on smoking in public places has left Italy smelling fresh. After your fill of gelato and a visit to our favorite Turin coffee house, you can visit the Piazza San Carlo with the churches of San Carlo and Santa Cristina symmetrically framing the Via Roma or the Egyptian Museum which is one of the richest of all Europe. In the same building is the Galleria Sabauda with a collection of paintings by Flemish and Dutch artists. You may also be able to find the Saturday market where all the delicacies of Italy are artfully displayed to tempt you. It is possible to depart a few days early to explore other Italian cities of Venice, Milan or even Florence and Rome before joining the group in Torino. On Saturday, we will travel by bus through Cité Vauban. We will stop for lunch and explore the ancient walled city of Cité Vauban above BrianÇon. The military architecture of the fortified Cité Vauban and Champ de Mars is quite sensational. The views from the ramparts are splendid and the main street is full of charm. There are numerous narrow, winding walkways between the buildings and up the steep hill. After lunch, a short ride will take us to Chantemerle where we will begin six days of skiing in Serre Chevalier, Montgenèvre and Puy St. Vincent. Serre Chevalier is a constellation of 13 authentic mountain villages in a thoroughly alpine environment. It is set at the entrance to the Ecrins National Park and sitting in the heart of the unspoiled beauty of the Oisans. We will stay at the lovely, intimate, three-star, family-run Plein Sud Hotel where Lynne and her sincerely friendly staff will welcome you. The hotel has a swimming pool and steam room for your post-skiing relaxation. All rooms have balconies where you can relax in the afternoon sun and enjoy the richness of the Alps. While here, with 13 ski areas to sample, group tours will be arranged to the favorite areas. Following a leisurely breakfast, we will leave Serre Chevalier at the start of our second week to travel through some of the most unique scenery for such a short distance in all of Europe. The snow-covered, broad valleys into which the glaciers fall will awe you. There will be twisting roads up and down cliffs rising to 2000 ft. high. You will see waterfalls drop 1000 ft. onto large ice bases formed during the deep cold of winter. You will go through tunnels just wide enough for a bus to pass through. Some places you will feel that the valley is so narrow and deep that you could touch both walls of the valley at the same time. Your camera will be clicking at every turn of the road. After a lunch stop in Moutier, we will continue to Plan Peisey to ski at La Plagne and Les Arcs which are connected with the Vanoise Express that crosses a 2000-ft.-deep valley. La Plagne consists of six high-altitude resorts situated opposite the Mont Blanc and Beaufortain ranges where snow is guaranteed. Les Arcs, with five resorts, is located between an altitude of 810 to 3800 meters. We will stay at Plan-Peisey-Vallandry, an alpine resort area divided into five Savoyard villages situated on the sunny side of the valley. The hotel features ski-in and ski-out capability. Walk out the ski room door and click on your skis to ski to a lift not more than 30 ft. from the hotel. This lift will allow you to access any lift. In the ski room, your boots can be placed on boot driers each evening. The hotel also has just added relaxing post-skiing pleasures, including a swimming pool which looks directly on the ski slope, a whirlpool, a sauna, a steam room and fitness area. In the afternoon, before boarding the Vanoise Express, we will meet at a mountain hut to reflect on the adventures of the day and start the happy hour while enjoying the later afternoon sun. We will leave Plan Peisey Saturday morning to spend the afternoon and evening in Geneva. An early morning flight on

Mexico: Copper Canyon
March 19-28, 2010
Summary: This outing combines Copper Canyon hiking, a classic railroad trip, Mexican culture, and sunshine with warm weather. Copper Canyon is the largest and deepest canyon in North America, and has stunning natural scenery. The area known as Copper Canyon is actually a series of 20 canyons, formed over the years by six rivers. The area is sometimes compared to Arizona’s Grand Canyon, although the Copper Canyon region is at least seven times bigger and features different topography, flora and fauna than the Grand Canyon. We will hike in Mexico’s wilderness to the bottom of the canyon, soak in natural hot springs, then hike back up, all supported by burros—you carry only a daypack. The railroad Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico spans northwest Mexico. This railroad is both an important transportation system for locals and a draw for tourists. It runs 418 miles, traversing the Copper Canyon, a beautiful and rugged series of canyons that have led some to call this the most scenic railroad trip on the continent. The tracks pass over 37 bridges and through 86 tunnels, rising as high as 7,900 ft. above sea level near the Continental Divide. We will ride the best part of the train line, from the tropical West Coast’s Los Mochis up to Copper Canyon, hike for a week, and then ride the railroad back down to Los Mochis. Mexico has a wonderful mixture of ancient and modern cultures. In Copper Canyon, descendants of the Aztecs (Tarahumara people) still live a simple life, as they have for thousands of years. In charming, colonial El Fuerte we will meet and be welcomed by Mexican amigos. Itinerary: This is a good time of year because there is usually excellent weather for views and photography. Fly from Seattle to Los Mochis, railroad to Posada Barrancas, hike Copper Canyon six days, including two layover days with optional hikes (all rated moderate), railroad to Los Mochis, and fly to Seattle. For a daily itinerary, please go to http://www.mountaineers.org/activi-

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ties/mexico_itin.html. Lodging: Hotels in El Fuerte and Posada Barrancas. In Copper Canyon, tents are provided. All are double occupancy with optional single supplement. Food: All meals are provided; a nutritious variety of Mexican cuisine. Limit: Minimum 3; maximum 12 Mountaineers. Leader: Craig Miller has traveled the last five years in Mexico and led a Mountaineers outing there in January 2009: craigfmiller[at]comcast.net or 206-285-2399. Price: The $4,500 price includes almost everything—roundtrip airfare from Seattle, tourist card, airport transfers, hotels, food, Copper Canyon railroad, Copper Canyon guides and burros, rescue insurance, departure tax, The Mountaineers outing fee, and a portion of leader cost. Price excludes your valid passport, medical immunizations, personal items, and gratuities. Registration: Please mail a $4,500 check payable to The Mountaineers with “Mexico: Copper Canyon” written on the bottom (sorry, no credit cards) by Oct. 1. After you pay, the leader will send you a series of three letters with information to help you prepare for this outing. Cancellation: If you cancel for an emergency, you may receive a refund less expenses incurred and $100 administrative fee.

Players (Kitsap Forest Theater)
Theater Inspired by a magical place
Escape to the Kitsap Forest Theater, where the cares of the world disappear as you stroll down the forested trail to our unique and magical theater. See stories for all ages come to life in our breathtaking setting. Create a treasured family tradition!

Summer show: “High Button Shoes”

The Mountaineers Players are delighted to present the musical comedy, “High Button Shoes,” at the Kitsap Forest Theater this August. We are dedicating this show to longtime Player Ray Puddicombe, who has been promoting this show as perfect for our theater for many, many years! Ray is right: this will be a delightful show in our unique setting. According to Ray, this will be the first time that this show has been produced in the Pacific Northwest. Take a peek back at the Model T era as the stage bursts with bathing beauties and fraternity brothers, Keystone Kops chasing madcap robbers, and even a dancing gorilla! This lively and lov-

able musical will leave you laughing, as a fast-talking conman returns to his old hometown in hopes of striking it rich. The whole family will relish the hilarious adventures of Harrison Floy (the conman), including an insanely delightful chase/ballet. This sensational comic chase, in which swimmers, swindlers, Keystone Kops and the entire cast dash in and out of a line of Atlantic City beach cabanas pursuing a satchel of purloined cash, became a landmark of Broadway choreography. Famous songs from the show include “There’s Nothing Like a Model T” and “Papa Won’t You Dance With Me.” Dates for this summer show are Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 (the first four weekends of August).

Tickets available now

Tickets are available for “High Button Shoes” on our website at www.ForestTheater.com—through Brown Paper Tickets or at club headquarters and by phone, 1-800-284-8484. Ticket prices are: adults, $14 in advance ($16 at the door), youths (age 6–18), $8 in advance ($10 at the door). Children under 6 are free with adult. Any ticket is valid for any performance, subject to capacity.

Chair: Mark Springer, 2616 Alvarado, Bellingham, WA, 98229 Ph: 360-647-4786 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bellinghammountaineers.org TO SIGN UP FOR A BELLINGHAM TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER (cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

Check out the latest events and news about our branch on our website:
www.bellinghammountaineers.org

Climbing
Basic field trips: Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 Field Trip (Mt. Baker) Richard Conner, 425-338-3967, rconner2@gmail. com. (s8/1-8/7) Aug. 22-23, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 2 Field Trip (Mt. Baker) Richard Conner, 425-338-3967, rconner2@gmail. com. (s8/1-8/7) Aug. 22-23, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 2 Field Trip (Mt. Baker) Richard Conner, 425-338-3967, rconner2@gmail. com. (s8/1-8/7)

Chair: Lorna Corrigan Website: www.everettmountaineers.org TO SIGN UP FOR AN EVERETT TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED (cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

Basic climbs

See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” for trip procedures and ratings.

Branchwide
Membership meetings
The Everett Branch will skip a July meeting to resume in August for a potluck in uptown Everett. Stay tuned to www. everettmountaineers.org for details on the potluck.

Committee leaders needed

We are in need of talented volunteers to head our First Aid and Scrambling Committees. If you’re interested in volunteering as a leader or co-leader of these committees, or acting as an interim volunteer, contact the branch chair, Lorna Corrigan, chair@ everettmountaineers.org. These positions are very rewarding, allowing the volunteer to help organize and steer these classes into the future. Note that committee chairs generally oversee their committee and do not have to volunteer as class leaders. The First Aid Committee encompasses MOFA, CPR, and other first-aid classes. Scrambling Committee oversees navigation, scrambling and snowshoeing classes. We are also looking for a volunteer to help with meeting program organization. If you’re interested, please contact Evan Moses and Matt Vadnal at programs@everettmountaineers. org. The volunteer would help with recruiting speakers for the monthly meetings, as well as finding speakers for various branch events.

July 6, Thu. - Iron & Teanaway 6519’ & 6779’ (Mt. Stuart209 GT) 9 mi., 3700’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 8 a.m. at Tibbetts Valley P&R. 2.5 hrs. 8 mi., 3200’ gain by trail #1399 Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Daniel Morgan, 317422-8784, [email protected]. (s3/1-7/9) July 6, Sun. - Labyrinth Mtn. 6376’ (Labrynth Mtn. USGS) 7 mi., 2600’ gain. Limit 9. Meet 6:30 a.m. at Snohomish P&R. Moderate paced rock scramble with stops for photos. Intended primarily for Everett scrambling students, who will be given priority. Others may sign up subject to party size. Bring your swimsuit for a nice dip in the lake. Do not forget your camera. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Mike Mashock, 425-335-5174, [email protected] (preferred). (s6/3-7/20)

Bicycling
July 9, Thu. - Bicycling Committee Meeting. We will continue organizing and planning rides and events for 2009. Come and meet other bicyclists and help develop our bicycling program. Location: Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. Meeting is from 6:30 p.m. to no later than 9 p.m. Leader: Rick Proctor, 425-338-3639, [email protected]. July 8, Sat. - Centennial Trail (Optional map: Bicycling in Snohomish County) 35 mi., 620’ gain. Steady pace (12-14 mph) on the paved, nearly flat Centennial Trail through central Snohomish County countryside. Guidebook: “Biking Puget Sound.” 8 a.m. start at Snohomish mile-zero at intersection of Maple & Pine. Sign up with leader, e-mail preferred. Limit 12. Leader: Rick Proctor, 425-338-3639, [email protected]. (s6/27-7/15) July 9, Sun. - Snoqualmie Valley Trail 20 mi., 50’ gain. Nearly flat, Duvall to the Tolt River, lunch break, possible wading (depending on weather). 10 a.m. start at park, NE corner of Carnation-Duvall Rd. N.E./N.E. Woodinville-Duvall/N.E. Virginia St., pg. 508 of Thomas Guide, King Co. Limit 8. Leader: Lyle Harvey, 425-337-4253, [email protected].(s6/27-7/15) Aug. , Sat. - Mukilteo to S. Whidbey Island 42 mi., 1910’ gain. Guidebook: Biking Puget Sound, Ride No. 32. Bike paved roads and ride the ferry from Mukilteo to Clinton, Freeland, and Langley. Steady pace (12-14 mph) on hilly roads. Be prepared to pay for ferry fees and lunch. 8 a.m. start at Mukilteo ferry parking lot. Sign up with leader—e-mail preferred. Limit 12. Leader: Rick Proctor, 425-338-3639, [email protected]. (s7/1-7/29)

Alpine Scrambling
Scrambles
See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” for trip procedures and ratings.

July -, Sat.-Sun. - Breccia (Lost Creek Ridge) 6487’ 15 mi., 4700’ gain. Limit 6. Meeting 9 a.m. Camp near Sunup Lake. 2hrs. Maybe scramble Spring Mtn. too before descending on Sunday. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Chris Johnson, 425-820-9344, christopher.g.johnson@comcast. net. (s5/27-6/11) July , Sat. - Del Campo 6610’ 10 mi., 4500’ gain. Limit 8. Meet 6:30 a.m. at Frontier Village, Hwy. 204 and 9, by McDonald’s and Starbucks, Lyle Harvey, 425-337-4253, lyleharvey@ waldimports.com. (s6/18-7/9) July , Sat. - Townsend Mtn. (Stevens Pass) 5936’ (Baring USGS) 8 mi., 2600’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 7 a.m. at Monroe P&R. 1 hr. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Neil Bresheare, 425-377-1850, [email protected]. (s6/19-7/6)

July -4, Sat.-Tue. - McMillan Spire, W. Ridge (BA) Limit 8. Everett basic students given priority. Excellent conditioning is required. This is a very remote and physically demanding climb. Excellent navigation skills required by all. Sign up with leader: Paul Gehlsen, 425-488-9362, paul.r.gehlsen@boeing. com. (s6/12-7/8) July -4, Sat.-Tue. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG) (Mt. Olympus USGS) Limit 7. Priority given to Everett basic students and grads. Grads may register at any time. Students may register (officially) after passing their final exam. Some slots will be reserved for students. You must be in great physical condition for this climb and able to move for 10+ mi. a day with a full pack for four days. Interested participants need to provide information about their conditioning and ability to do this climb. Sign up with leader: Stephen Bobick, 425-653-5526, sbobick2@gmail. com. (s6/21-7/7) July 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Coleman Gl. (BG) Limit 8. Preference given to Everett basic students. Sign up with leader: Crystal Gray, 206-883-6175, gray_crystal_patrick@hotmail. com. (s6/10-7/10) July 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Easton Gl. (BG) Limit 9. Preference given Everett basic students. This climb is subject to the priority climbs schedule this year; if another Everett leader wants to schedule this climb for the same weekend, we could possibly do these as one-day trips. Sign up with leader: Larry Rafferty, 425-778-9685, [email protected]. (s6/1-7/13) July 4-6, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Adams, Mazama Glacier (BG) Limit 9. Preference will be given to Everett basic students. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Henry Leap, 360- 6588303, [email protected]. (s6/15-7/13) July 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - Magic Mtn. & Mixup Peak, Combo (BR) Limit 4. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Richard Conner, 425-338-3967, [email protected]. (s5/31-7/24) July 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Ruth-Icy Peak Traverse (BG) Limit 11. Priority given to Everett basic students. Sign up with leader: Nicholas Mayo, 360-568-7308, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/17) July 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Limit 8. Preference to Everett basic grads. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Douglas Sanders, 425-252-5331, dougfir@ verizon.net. (s7/15-7/22) July , Fri. - The Tooth, S. Face (BR) Limit 4. Priorty given to Everett basic students. Sign up with leader: Nicholas Mayo, 360-568-7308, [email protected]. (s7/27-7/30) Aug. , Sat. - Cathedral Rock, SW Face (BR) Limit 6. Recommend car camping the night before for an early Sat. morning start. Sign up with leader: Patrick Gray, 425-314-7618, patrickg99@ gmail.com. (s5/10-6/1) Aug. , Sat. - Ingalls Peak, S. Ridge (BR) Limit 6. preference will be given to Everett basic students. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Henry Leap, 360-658-8303, frooger1@comcast. net. (s7/1-7/24)

Bellingham - Everett

Go Guide July 2009 

Aug. -, Sat.-Sun. - Magic Mtn & Mixup Peak, Combo (BR) Limit 4. Everett members given priority. Students should have a previous rock climb or be very comfortable on rock. Good scrambling skills important to mitigate rock fall. Sign up with leader: Stephen Bobick, 425-653-5526, sbobick2@gmail. com. (s7/7-7/28)

Lookout/Trail Maintenance
Committee meetings: The Lookout and Trail Maintenance Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. (except in Nov., Dec., and Jan.) at the Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, in Public Meeting Room #1. Anyone interested in lookout or trail maintenance may attend. For more details contact Forrest Clark, 425487-3461 [email protected].

Advance notice

Aug. 5, Sat. - Slippery Slab Tower, NE Face (BR) Limit 6. Preference will be given to Everett students. Will take the Hope Lake trail. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Henry Leap, 360-658-8303, [email protected]. (s7/20-8/7) Aug. 6-9, Thu-Sun. - Mt. Goode, SW Couloir (IM) Limit 4. Fees involved ($70-$80) for parking, boat, bus and rental bikes, depending whether we bike all the way back to Stehekin—10 extra mi. road travel (one way) due to washouts. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Jack LaMont, 360-658-1870, [email protected]. (s1/25-7/27) Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Torment-Forbidden Peak Traverse (IR) Limit 4. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Shannon Pahl, 425-922-1820, [email protected]. (s7/1-8/7)

Work parties

All work parties are held at Lord Hill Regional Park (12921 150th St. S.E., Snohomish, WA 98290). If not otherwise stated, contact Forrest Clark, [email protected], 425-4873426, for more details. Aug. 8, Sat. Oct. 7, Sat. Nov. 8, Sun. - Tool sharpening with barbecue afterward. Contact Ernie Zeller, 425-806-0643.

Singles
Events
July 4, Sat. - Annual Fourth of July Celebration at Bowman Bay.  a.m. Activities will include a barbecue, walks, hikes and lots of socializing. Bring a potluck dish to share and a beverage of choice. After the picnic at Bowman’s Bay, for those who want to continue the day of celebration, we will go over to City Beach in Oak Harbor and select a viewing spot to watch the fireworks. Leader: Penny Barker, 425-334-6042, pbarker81@ hotmail.com. July 4, Sat. - Thunder Creek/Fourth of July Pass (M/S) (GT Diablo Dam) 11.4 mi., 2880’ gain. Appropriately, we hike to Fourth of July Pass on the Fourth. Instead of a fireworks display, we will marvel at the scenery as we view Neve Glacier, Colonial Peak and Snowfield Peak. If the trail to Panther Creek is clear of brush, we will do a car shuttle. Meet 6 a.m. at Smoky Point Food Pavilion. Limit 8. Sign up with leader. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746, [email protected]. July 8, Wed. - Singles Monthly Planning and Socializing Meeting Come join us at 6:30 p.m. to eat and socialize; at 7 p.m. to plan next month’s activities. Meet at Silver Lake Alfy’s on Hwy. 527 in S. Everett. Half-price pizza when you mention you’re there for The Mountaineers meeting. Leader: Barb Mark, [email protected]. Co-leader: Doris Hatton, hikerchick@ verizon.net. July , Sat. - Cutthroat Pass/Rainy Pass (M) (GT Washington Pass) 10 mi., 2,000’ gain. It is about 3 mi. to the TH. More details later. Meet 5:30 a.m. at Smoky Point Food Pavilion. Limit 8. Sign up with leader. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746, [email protected]. July 8, Sat. - th Annual Sequim Lavender Festival Come celebrate the joy of lavender at the largest lavender event in North

Hiking
Hikes
July 4, Sat. - Thunder Creek/Fourth of July Pass (M/S) (GT Diablo Dam) 11.4 mi., 2,880’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca. July , Sat. - Cutthroat Pass/Rainy Pass (M) (GT Washington Pass) 10 mi., 2000’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca July 9, Sun. - Thorp Mtn. Lookout (M) (GT Kachess Lake) 5 mi., 1800’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca. July 5, Sat. - Summerland (M) (GT Mt. Rainier E. 270) 8.5 mi., 2100’ gain. Leader: Roy Holman. July 5, Sat. - Tubal Cain Mine (E/M) (GT Tyler Peak) 7.2 mi., 1050’ gain. Leader: Penny Barker. Aug. , Sat. - Mt. Fremont Lookout (E/M) (GT Mt. Rainier E.) 6 mi., 1300’ gain. Leader: Penny Barker.

America. With seven beautiful farms on tour and one fantastic street fair, it is like EIGHT FESTIVALS IN ONE! We’ll carpool over on the ferry with possible potluck breakfast. Leader: Teri Mixell, 425-438-8342, [email protected]. July 9, Sun. - Thorp Mtn. Lookout (GT Kachess Lake 208) 5 mi, 1800’ gain. The rustic gable-roofed lookout, built in 1931, offers stunning views of Rainier, Stuart, Daniel and the Dutch Miller Gap peaks. The trail boasts a steep flower meadow in the summer and bright fall colors in the fall. Plan for a dine-out at Stan’s Barbecue in Issaquah after the hike. Meet at Ash Way P&R, 7 a.m. Limit 8. Sign up with leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746, [email protected]. July 5, Sat. - Tubal Cain Mine (E/M) 7.2 mi, 1050’ gain. Hike out to the mine surrounded by alpine meadows. There will be a side-trip up to see the remaining wreckage of a B-17 bomber that crashed in 1952. We will stop to eat on the way home. Social pace. Sign up with leader: Penny Barker, 425-334-6042, [email protected]. Aug. , Sat. - Mt. Freemont Lookout. (E) (USGS Sunrise, White River; GT Mt. Rainier E.) 5.4 mi., 800’ gain. Hike to a fire lookout that towers over the N. side of Mt. Rainier, Skysraper Mtn., Grand Peak and Sourghdough Ridge. Social pace. Leader: Penny Barker, 425-334-6042,[email protected].

Advance notices

Advance notice

Aug. 8, Sat. - Blue Lake (E/M) (GT Washington Pass) 4.5 mi., 1100’ gain. Leader: Penny Barker. Aug. 5, Sat. - Windy Pass/Slate Peak Lookout (E/M) (GT Washington Pass) 10 mi., 1000’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca. Aug. 6, Sun. - Tiffany Mtn. (E/M) (GT Tiffany Mtn.) 6 mi., 1742’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca. Aug. 9, Sat. - Teanaway Ridge-Red Top Lookout (E/M) (GT Liberty) 11 mi., 1000’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca.

Aug. 8, Sat. - Blue Lake. (E/M) (GT Washington Pass) 4.5 mi., 1100’ gain. Nice mountain lake about 20 mi. W. of Winthrop. Watch the mountain climbers on nearby Liberty Bell and Early Winter Spires. Bring your swimsuit for swimming. Sign up with leader: Penny Barker, 425-334-6042, pbarker81@hotmail. com. Aug. 5, Sat. - Windy Pass/Slate Peak Lookout. (E/M) (GT Washington Pass) 10 mi., 1000’ gain. Car camp—open only to those who will stay overnight, this is a two-fer weekend. There are excellent views of Three Fools Peak massif, Jack Mtn., Tower Mtn. and Golden Horn. Much of the elevation is already attained by car. Slate Peak Lookout is an excellent place to watch the sun set along the North Cascades panorama. Meet 6 a.m. Limit 8. Sign up with leader. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746, [email protected]. Aug. 6, Sun. - Tiffany Mtn.. (E/M) (GT Tiffany Mtn.) 6 mi., 1742’ gain. This is a two-fer weekend. The summit was the site of a fire lookout from 1931 to 1953. From the summit, countless peaks are visible on the horizon—Kangaroo Ridge, Silver Star, Gardner, Goat Peak, Mt. Ballard and Robinson Mtn. Sign up with leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746, mountain_babe@ comcast.net. Aug. 9, Sat. - Teanaway Ridge - Red Top Lookout. (M) 11 mi., 1000’ gain. Let’s play rockhound and search for agates at the quartz bed by the lookout. We will watch the sunset from the Red Top Lookout. Dine out at Stan’s Barbecue in Issaquah. Meet at Ash Way P&R at 7 a.m. Limit 8. Sign up with leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746, [email protected]. July 19, Sun. - Mt. Defiance (S) (Bandera USGS) 10 mi., 3300’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 8 a.m. at P&R TBD. Leader Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. July , Thu. - Little Si (AH) (E/M) (Mt. Si NRCA; 206S GT; North Bend USGS, Snoqualmie USGS) 5 mi., 1200’ gain. Strenuous pace. Meet at 6 p.m. at TH. Do not park in TH lot. Park on road about half-mile before TH and bridge. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. July 6, Sun. - WTA Trail Work Party—I-90 Corridor Meet at 8 a.m. at location TBD but will possibly be the Middle Fork, or another Snoqualmie Pass location. If you volunteer for two work parties with the WTA on a USFS trail you can earn an annual trail pass. Work parties are a great way to give back to the community and build our trails. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected].

Chair: Fran Troje Ph: 425-746-6726 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.foothillsmountaineers.org TO SIGN UP FOR A FOOTHILLS TRIP, COURSE OR EVENT, PLEASE VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED (cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)
Message from the chair
AH = After Hours Hike

Branch members are encouraged to check our Foothills Branch website for events scheduled after the Go Guide deadline. No branch meetings are scheduled for July or August, with a date being set for late September. The Foothills trail maintenance program provides several opportunities for volunteers to spend a day working on a trail in exchange for a Northwest Forest Pass. Two days of volunteering will earn two passes, which can be exchanged for one annual pass. Dates for a variety of work parties are listed on the Foothills website. Have a safe and fun summer. — Fran Troje, Foothills Branch chair

Backcountry Ski/Snowbd.
Contact: Jerry White, 206-769-5319. Committee: Gerry Haugen and Jerry White hasve been installed as co-chairs for the committee. A big thanks to Dane Williams for a great year of service as chair. The next meeting of the Foothills Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Committee will be Mon., July 13, at 310 W. Crockett St., Seattle. Call 206612-6099 for details. Feel free to join in our early planning sessions for another great season!

Courses

We will update our winter sports program in mid-July. Visit www.foothillsmountaineers.org/winter to check out the complete schedule of courses offered for the upcoming season.

Hiking
Volunteers needed! Want to help assist with trip scheduling, lead hikes and participate in new hiker orientation meetings? Contact [email protected]. Hiking Committee: Time out from formal meetings until September. But we will still meet via phone during the summer. For more info contact chris@ snoqualmienordic.org.

July , Wed. - Granite Mtn. (AH) (VS) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 8 mi., 3800’ gain. Strenuous pace. We’ll leave the Tiger Mtn. parking area, just off of Exit #20 at 4:30 p.m. sharply, if not sooner as long as everyone is present. Bring a flashlight. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. July 5, Sun. - Pratt Lake (S) (Bandera USGS, Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 11.5 mi., 2300’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 9 a.m. at TH. Leader will suggest a P&R to meet earlier, based upon who signs up. In an effort to facilitate carpools, leader may release your contact info. Please advise leader if you do not want your contact info released. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. July 7, Tue. - Mt. Catherine (AH) (M) (Lost Lake USGS) 2.4 mi., 1300’ gain. Strenuous pace. Meet at 6 p.m. at leader’s house at Hyak (15 min. drive from TH). Leader will send directions on Sunday prior. Bring a flashlight. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425434-0899, [email protected]. July 5, Wed. - Red Pass/Commonwealth Basin (AH) (S) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 10 mi., 2700’ gain. We’ll meet at the stop sign just as you turn onto the frontage road heading to Tiger Mtn. on the S. side of I-90 (Exit 20). We’ll be leaving promptly at 4:30 p.m. Bring headlamp or good flashlight and extra batteries as there is a good chance we will return to cars after dark. Leader: Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812, [email protected]. July 8, Sat. - Summerland & Panhandle Gap (S) (Mt. Rainier E. USGS, Mt. Rainier E.. 270 GT) 12.5 mi., 2900’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 6:30 a.m., Maple Valley P&R. The trail starts out an easy walk in the woods, then a series of switchbacks ascends through fields of avalanche lilies to a beautiful alpine meadow with a wowing view of Mt. Rainier. We will take a leisurely lunch here and allow time for photos. Then on to Panhandle Gap, the most likely part of the park to see mountain goats; maybe we will be lucky. Bears have been seen on the lower trail. It will be important for all hikers to maintain the group pace. Leader: Barbara Folmer, 425-271-1622.

Great Eastside location just off 1-90! Beautiful wooden dance floor! Fantastic dance music!

Enjoy Dancing . . . Come to the Eastside’s Social Dance Venue

LOCATION: South Bellevue Community Center (SBCC), 14509 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA.

“Eastside Social”

Friday, Sept. 18

DIRECTIONS: From I-90 take exit 11 (if heading West) or 11A (if heading East) onto 150th Ave SE. Go south on 150th Ave SE (0.8 miles), turn right onto SE Newport Way. Go 0.2 miles and turn left into the SBCC driveway. Park at the top. TIMES: 7:30-8:30 pm – Swing Dance Lesson with Ari Levitt (Level: Beg/Int); 8:30-11 pm – Dance to a wonderful mix of Swing, Waltz, Latin, Ballroom, Blues, and more. ADMISSION: $10 ALL AGES WELCOME! GREAT FOR SINGLES, COUPLES & FAMILIES!

4 July 2009 Go Guide

Everett-Foothills

July 9, Wed. - Snow Lake (AH) (M) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 7 mi., 1200’ gain in, 400’ out. Meet at 4:30 p.m. at the stop sign just as you turn onto the frontage road heading to Tiger Mtn. on the S. side of I-90 (Exit 20). We’ll be leaving promptly at 4:30 p.m. Bring headlamp or good flashlight and extra batteries as there is a good chance we will return to cars after dark. Leader: Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812, [email protected].

and what to expect on hikes. We will discuss clothing, equipment, safety (the Ten Essentials), how to shop for equipment (and save money), and how to research and plan your trip logistics. Come to this free 1-1/2 hr. seminar to have all your questions

answered and learn about great spots to explore for yourself or with the family. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris@ snoqualmienordic.org.

Singles
Hikes
July , Fri. - Ingalls Creek (S) (Liberty USGS, Mt Stuart USGS) 12 mi., 1200’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 8 a.m. at leader’s house at Hyak. Depending on who signs up, leader may establish a P&R location to meet in the Bellevue/Issaquah/Preston areas. Leader may also release your contact info in order to facilitate carpools. Advise leader if you do not want your contact info released. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. July 4, Sat. - Little Joe Lake, Thorp Mtn. Loop (S) (Kachess Lake-208 GT) 10 mi., 2300’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 9 a.m. at Exit 54, Hyak, at three-way stop in residential area. Another 75-90 min. to TH from Hyak. Forest Service permits needed. Vehicles that drive should be AWD. See website for detailed information. This loop offers outstanding rewards but demands serious effort in payment. The trail has suffered years of neglect, leaving the route rough. Add the strenuous climbs and you have a hike that taxes the toughest hikers. In return, hikers will find views that are unparalleled in the state. From the fire lookout cabin atop the heather-carpeted peak you can pick out peaks in every direction. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris@ snoqualmienordic.org. July , Sat. - Noble Knob (M) (Noble Knob USGS) 7 mi., 800’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m., P&R Location TBD. Wildflower hike. Hike along an open ridge to the site of a former lookout—views of the Emmons Glacier side of Mt. Rainier and in all other directions. Trails 1184, 1185. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. July 5, Sat. - Talapus Lake to Mason Lake, One Way (S) (Bandera USGS) 10 mi., 2600’ gain. Moderate pace. Starts at Talapus Lake TH and ends at Ira Spring TH. This will be a car shuttle. Meet at 9 a.m. at Exit #45, exact location TBD. Leader will suggest a P&R location to meet earlier, based upon who has signed up. In an effort to help with carpools, leader may release your contact info. Please advise leader if you do not want your contact info released. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected].

Volunteers delight in National Trails Day 2009

Annik Wolfe photo

Seminar

July 6, Mon. - New Hiker’s Orientation—Foothills Branch 7-8:30 p.m., North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave. N.E. in Bellevue. No registration. No fee. Interested in making hiking a fun and pleasant activity in your life? Learn what to put in your pack, how to dress for comfort and safety,

Good food and great conversation was enjoyed by volunteers and crews after six hours of accomplishing an “outstanding amount of trail repair work,” according to crew leader Annik Wolfe. Several U.S. Forest Service (USFS) rangers joined with crew chief Harold Buresh (pictured at far left) for the barbecue picnic expressing thanks for a job well done. The Asahel Curtis Picnic area, a USFS site, is in dire need of much repair, including a re-designed trail joining this area to the Asahel Curtis Trail on the south side of I-90. Volunteers received a T-shirt and a one-day Northwest Forest Pass which they can use towards an annual pass upon completion of one more day of volunteer trail work on a USFS project. Foothills Branch will be offering many opportunities for volunteer trail work on the four USFS projects along I-90—the Ira Spring Trail, the Tinkham Discovery Trail, the Asahel Curtis sites, and Gold Creek Pond. Visit www. foothillsmountaineers.org for announcements.
started. Whatever your skills and abilities, however much time you have to spend, there is a job you can do to help. A list of opportunities is available on the website and one is posted on the bulletin board on the front door of Kitsap Cabin. To volunteer, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 360-692-8822.

HARK (Hiking and Active Recreation for Kids)
Chair: Greg Thies E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kitsapmountaineers.org Kitsap Cabin: 3000 Seabeck Highway, Bremerton TO SIGN UP FOR A KITSAP TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER (cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)
Chair: Laura Rightmyer, [email protected]. See website for HARK hikes and activities

Events

July 5, Sun. - Walk Mary Theeler Wetlands In Belfair. All ages and parents welcome. July 0, Fri. - Kayak Liberty Bay No experience needed, all equipment provided, ages 10 and up. July 6, Sun. - Hike Hurricane Ridge Parents welcome. Additional info: Laura, 360-830-0473, for trip details and check website under HARK for additional activities. Other upcoming events being planned this summer, including overnight camping, rock climbing at Vertical World and a river-raft outing.

Branchwide
Branch officers
Chair: Greg Thies Vice Chair: Dave Burdick Treasurer: Tom Thrasher Secretary: Sue Diesen Board of Trustees Rep: Jimmy James Branch Trustee at Large: Dianne Moore Branch Trustee at Large: Carol Lemon

Meetings, programs

On a quarterly basis the Kitsap Mountaineers and their friends get together at 7 p.m. for a social event and presentation at the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th St., Bremerton. Parking in pay lots located on 5th St. or free on-street parking along Pacific, 4th and 5th St. These meetings are for all members and anyone interested in learning more about The Mountaineers or just interested in enjoying the program. Watch for details as the date approaches. Executive Committee meetings are held at Kitsap Cabin on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Members are welcome to attend and observe.

Following is the schedule for the camp, designed for 9-15 year olds. July 7- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Week of Wild Adventures) Aug. -7 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Week of Elements of Shakespeare) Parent Orientation: June 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free Family and Friends Friday Presentations 2:30-3:30 p.m. Bonus Stagecraft and Make-up Classes offered separately daily from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuition: One week is $225; both weeks, $420. Those interested are encouraged to enroll now while space is still available. For further information about this Kitsap Branch sponsored program, contact: Lee Ann Hittenberger, 206-527-0162, or Heidi Svensson, 360-710-5202.

Photography
Chair: John Davis, [email protected] Do you have great pictures of your last hike? Was the view from that summit unbelievable? Have you shown people how much fun you have on your outings? The Photography Committee wants to help. Send a few of your best photos to John Davis for posting on the website so that everyone can enjoy. See hiking section for hikes with a specific emphasis on photography.

Hiking/Backpacking
Chair: John Howard

Hikes

Mountaineer logo clothing available

We offer vests for $22, T-shirts for $15 and baseball-style caps in olive green with a black underbill for $12. We have added whistles of metal, laser-imprinted with The Mountaineers logo. They come in black or silver and cost $1. To purchase any of these items, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 360-692-8822.

Youth Theater Camp to begin

Does your child love the outdoors? Do you have a budding actor in your house? Here is the chance for your child to play outside at The Mountaineers Kitsap Forest Theater and learn the skills of acting, singing, dancing, and stage combat from theater professionals. It is a chance to experience the grandeur of the outdoors, make new friends, and work as a team while gaining self-confidence.

Volunteer alert!

Kitsap Branch has a number of opportunities available for our members to help keep the branch functioning. There are volunteer opportunities that directly benefit the Kitsap Branch and opportunities that benefit the wider outdoor community. Some volunteer opportunities require a substantial investment of time, some require only a few hours. Opportunities can be as simple as providing cookies for a general meeting to as detailed as bringing to life one of the programs waiting to be

July 5, Sun. - Tunnel Creek-Valhalla Ridge #84 (S) (USGS #136 Tyler Peak, CC Buckhorn Wilderness, GT Tyler Peak) 9 mi., 2450’ gain. This is the longer but easier route to great views of the cliffs of Mt. Constance. Continue up to the ridge above the 5050’ pass for an even better view. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Dave Burdick, 360-779-9095, davepoulsbo@ aol.com. (s/6/20-7/4) OM 76: DHOP 19 July , Sat. - Grand Ridge: Deer Park to Elk Mtn. and back. 12 mi., 3000’ cumulative vertical gain. Limited to 8. Hike from the 5233’ elevation at Deer Park TH W. to 6700’ Elk Mountains along a high alpine ridge with stunning views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and islands to the N. and sweeping vistas of the Olympic Mountains. Highest trail in the Olympics, it traverses some of the driest terrain in the Olympics, so bring plenty of water. Meet at 7 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene P&R. Leader: Greg Thies, [email protected], 360-710-5308. July , Sun. - Tubal Cain Plus #840 (M/S) (USGS or GT Tyler Peak, CC Buckhorn Wilderness) 12 mi., 2000’ gain. A moderate hike to the site of an historic mine. Be sure to bring a light for an additional half-mile hike to the end of the mine. Other options:

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continue exploring up Tull Canyon and the remnants of a B-17 airplane crash landing in 1952. Meet at 8 a.m. at Church of the Nazarene. John Howard, 360-698-3220, [email protected]. (s/7/1-7/11) DHOP 25; OM 67 July 8, Sat. - Mt Townsend #89 (M) (GT-136 Tyler Peak, CC Buckhorn Wilderness) 8 mi., 2880’ gain. This hike is somewhat of a challenge but worth it. On a clear day the views at the top are amazing. Hike up the switchbacks through a nice forest of rhododendron, through the forest, arriving at a steep subalpine meadow. The trail climbs above a waterfall on the major tributary to Townsend Creek, then begins the remaining two-dozen switchbacks to the summit. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Al Manz, 360-782-4386, alanmanz@comcast. net. (s7/1-7/17) OM 74

July , Fri. - Sunrise Rim Loop (E), 3 mi. 250’ gain. Possible wildflowers, wildlife, and mountain views. Aug , Sat. - Summerland to Panhandle Gap (M) 8.4 mi., 2140’ gain. Mostly forest with foot-log crossings and old camp shelter; opens out to meadows. Aug , Sun. Emmons Vista/Silver Forest (E) 2 mi., 170’ gain. Vista of glacier and Mt. Rainier. Hike through silver firs. Great early morning walk after alpenglow photography session.

Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayak Committee Chair: Diane Hamerman, [email protected] Vice-chair: Volunteer needed Treasurer: Rich Weixler, [email protected] Basic Course Training: Diane Hamerman, [email protected] Equivalency: Dan Montgomery, [email protected] Secretary: Volunteer needed Pool Sessions: Volunteer Needed Meetings: Meetings are for socializing, having fun with fellow paddlers and planning. They are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. If interested, contact Diane Hamerman, 360-782-1412, dhamerman@comcast. net, for details. Everyone is welcome to attend. Trips: Our trips are listed on the on the online activities page of The Mountaineers website and also announced by e-mail to Kitsap members. If you would like to be included on our e-mail list, let Diane Hamerman know at [email protected]. To sign up for a trip you must contact the leader listed in the trip description. To participate in Mountaineers-sponsored kayak trip, you must be a graduate of The Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayaking Course (from any branch) or have passed equivalency (see below). Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have had kayak training and paddling experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayaking Course, may apply for equivalency. Contact Dan Montgomery, [email protected], for details. You should have taken a fundamental sea kayak course that teaches the basic skills, strokes, bracing, rescues, safety and clothing, and be able to demonstrate your skills and abilities. There is a $20 processing fee.

Climbing/Alpine Scramble
Chair: Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, or [email protected] Kitsap Alpine Scrambling emphasizes non-technical climbs in the Olympic Range. Many scrambles are described in the “Climber’s Guide to the Olympic Mountains,” by Olympic Mountain Rescue. Ten Essentials, ice ax, mountaineering boots and helmet are always required. See the branch calendar for scrambles scheduled after the deadline.

Photography-based hikes

For following hikes: Contact leader Christine Grenier by July 25, [email protected], 360-692-0291, if interested in the day trips or the full weekend to ensure adequate camping spaces are reserved at the White River CG and for carpool arrangements. Photographers, artists, and naturalists are welcome. Hike departure times to be determined. For more hike information, see “Day Hike! Mount Rainier,” by Ron C. Judd with Seabury Blair (2002 Edition). July -Aug. , Fri.-Sun. - White River CG, Mt. Rainier (EM) (GT-270 Mt. Rainier E.) Day hikes with emphasis on photography.

Scrambles

July 6, Thu. - Mt. Tyler (S) (USGS Mt. Tyler, Mt Deception, Mt. Zion, CC Gray Wolf-Dosewallips) 7 mi., 3500’ gain. Via the Upper Maynard Burn Way Trail, this one takes us to the superior NE corner alpine view spot of the Olympics. Mt. Tyler is right next door via a short ridge. Helmet and ice axe required. Scrambling graduates and above. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Dave Burdick, 360-779-9095, davepoulsbo@aol. com, (s/6/20-7/15), OM 62: DHOP 28.

Chair: Bruce Towhey; [email protected] Website: www.olympiamountaineers.org Webmaster: [email protected] TO SIGN UP FOR AN OLYMPIA TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER

June 8, Sun. - Foss (SS) (USGS Mt. Rainier E.) Limit 11, students 9. Sign up with leader: Curt Rosler, 360-357-9956, [email protected]. (s3/15-6/25) July -5, Fri.-Sun. - Adams/S. Spur (SS) (USGS Mt. Adams E./Mt. Adams W.) Limit 12; students 10. Sign up with leader: Adrienne Doman, [email protected]. (s5/28-6/30) July 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Skokomish (RS) (USGS Mt. Skokomish) Limit 6, students 4. Sign up with leader: Mike Garrick, 360-7894779, [email protected]. (s4/1-7/16) July 9, Sun. - Eagle (RS) (USGS Mt. Rainier W.) Limit 11, students 9. Sign up with leader: Curt Rosler, 360-357-9956, [email protected]. (s3/15-7/16)

Those scramblers requiring credit for a certain classification should verify with the leader. See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” for more about procedures and trip ratings. Preference given to Olympia students for the following trips:

Advance notice

Aug. 6, Sun. - Angeles (RS) (USGS Mt. Angeles) Limit 11, students 9. Sign up with leader: Curt Rosler, 360-357-9956, [email protected]. (s3/15-8/13)

Branchwide
Membership information
If you have any questions about joining The Mountaineers, if you want a membership brochure sent to a friend, or if you have moved and don’t want to miss an issue of the monthly Go Guide, send an e-mail to [email protected]. Please include your mailing address in any messages so that we can send you a membership packet. New and prospective members are invited to attend the monthly branch potluck/slideshow to meet local members and learn more about the club. You may also contact one of the activity coordinators listed in the Olympia section of the Go Guide if you have questions about hiking, scrambling, climbing, kayaking, conservation or any other branch activity.

Olympia Branch Library

The library is located at Maxine Dunkelman’s house at 5418 Lemon Rd. N.E. Contact Maxine, 360-352-5027, maxdunk@ comcast.net, if you’d like to come by to browse or check out books. Feel free to drop off books at any time, either here or at Alpine Experience (box behind the front counter). Books, DVDs and maps owned by the branch are listed on the branch’s website. Directions to Maxine’s: N. on Sleater-Kinney; left (SW) on South Bay; right (N) on Schinke; left (W) on 46th; right on Lemon.

Climbing
Basic experience climbs
Experience climbs are scheduled primarily for Basic Climbing Course students to complete course requirements. Experience climbs are also open to Mountaineers members who are basic graduates (or equivalents) and intermediate climbing students and graduates. Sign up and arrange carpooling with the leader no later than two days before a climb if it is on a weekday and by Thursday if it is on a weekend. See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” for more about procedures and trip ratings. Preference given to basic climbing and/or scrambling students for the following trips:

Branch officers meeting

The next monthly meeting of the Olympia Branch Board will be held on Wed., July 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Alpine Experience.

Go Guide deadline

Submissions for the monthly Go Guide, listing branch outings and activities, are due by the fifth day of the prior month. Please send input for the August 2009 issue no later than July 5 to Don Taylor, 6316 Tamoshan Dr. NW, Olympia, WA 98502. Call 360-866-2262 (evenings) for e-mail address or if you need help transmitting materials.

Olympia Branch Summer Picnic

FOSSIL-FUEL FREE: help save planet

The Olympia Branch Annual Summer Picnic will be Fri., July 24, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion Hall adjacent to Priest Point Park. The hall is located at 3201 Boston Harbor Rd. N.E. in Olympia. Mark your calendars now for this fun get-together. The club will provide live entertainment, a no-host bar and a snack bar. There will be prizes, music and games. See you there!

Help us give back to our community as we help the earth by being free of using fossil fuel on six different occasions. Last year, through tremendous participation, we were able to raise enough money to donate a well-needed tool to Mt. Rainier National Park in October. This year we would like to continue the tradition of giving back to MRNP, a sanctuary that can be enjoyed by all. The park will continue to need repairs to trails affected by previous floods, as well as maintenance to existing trails. How can you help? Simply record the date every time you are free of fossil fuel use to reach a destination ( i.e., by walking, biking or even using a bus or carpool). Your name will be acknowledged in the Go Guide and a donation will be made for each returned “Fossil-Fuel Free” form. The more forms returned to us the more money will be donated to MRNP to purchase tools needed to repair the trails. Our goal is to receive your completed forms by Sept. 1 so that a $100 or more donation can be made to the park. The donation will be presented at the site of the trail maintenance work day on Sat., Oct. 3; please mark the date on your calendar. You can e-mail your fossil-fuel free dates to us at: [email protected]. Or simply cut out the form below and mail it to: The Olympia Mountaineers, Attn: Bonnie Betts, P.O. Box 797, Olympia, WA 98507. Or you may drop off the form at the Alpine Experience front desk.

Potluck, Adventure Presentation

Sept. , Tue. - Bree Loewen. Seeking adventure can be a dangerous and sometimes deadly undertaking. Loewen spent years traversing mountains around the world and three seasons as a climbing ranger on Mt. Rainier. She will share her pictures of rescues, climbing patrols and life on the mountain. Her book, “Pickets and Dead Men: Seasons on Rainier,” is a fascinating look behind the scenes of the summit. Come to the Olympia Center, Rooms 101-102, on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. for a shared potluck and socializing hour, followed by the Outdoor Adventure Presentation at 7 p.m. All members and anyone interested in learning more about The Mountaineers are welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow Mountaineers, share ideas, learn about other escapades and adventures, and connect with our great community of outdoor enthusiasts. The Olympia Center is located at 222 Columbia St. N.W. Bring a dish to share, your own plate and flatware. A prize for the best dish will be awarded and there will be door prizes. Librarian Maxine Dunkleman will make available a selection of books available to check out; contact her if you have special requests. For more details, call the coordinator, Carolyn Burreson, 360-705-2055.

July -4, Fri.-Sat. - Mt. Baker/Coleman Gl. (G) (USGS Mt. Baker) Limit 12; students 8. Sign up with leader: Greg Tudor, 360-791-7079, [email protected]. (s6/1-7/30) July -5, Fri.-Sun. - Adams/S. Spur (C) (USGS Mt. Adams E./Mt. Adams W.) Limit 12; students 10. Sign up with leader: Adrienne Doman, [email protected]. (s 5/28-6/30) July 9-, Thu.-Sat. - Mt. Rainier/DC (BG) (USGS Mt. Rainier E.) Limit 12, students 9. Sign up with leader: Leader: Bruce Towhey, 360-426-0904, [email protected]. (s5/1-5/31) July -, Sat.-Sun. - Argonaut (BR) (USGS Enchantments) Limit 6, students 3. Sign up with leader: Garrett Jackson, 206283-4796, [email protected]. (s6/1-7/8) July 7-9, Fri.-Sun. - Rainier/Emmons Glacier (BG) (USGS Mt Rainier E.) Limit 9, students 6. Sign up with leader: Colin Corbin, 360-790-2317, [email protected]. (s5/1-7/10) Aug. 4-6, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Anderson/Eel Gl. (BG) (USGS Mt. Steel, The Brothers) Limit 12; students 9. Sign up with leader: Richard Irwin, 360-942-5696, [email protected]. (8/1-8/13) Aug. 5, Sat. - Guye Peak/S. Rib (R) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) Limit 9; students 6. Sign up with leader: Greg Tudor, 360-7917079, [email protected]. (s6/1-8/13) Aug. 28-30, Fri.-Sun. - Shuksan/Sulfide Gl. (G) (USGS Mt. Shuksan) Limit 6; students 3. Sign up with leader: Mike Riley, 360-705-3983, [email protected]. (s8/1-8/27) Sept. -, Sat.-Sun. - Daniel (BG) (USGS Mt. Daniel) Limit 9, students 6. Sign up with leader: Mike Rowswell, 360-459-1687, [email protected]. (s5/4-9/10) Sept. 9, Sat. - The Tooth (R) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) Limit 6; students 3. Sign up with leader: Mike Riley, 360-705-3983, [email protected]. (s8/21-9/17)

Club climb

Aug. 8-0, Fri-Sun. - Clark, Route  (A) (USGS Mt. Deception) Limit 4. Club climb open to Olympia Basic Climbing graduates. Leader: Mike Garrick, 360-789-4779, garrima@aol. com (s5/1-8/10)

On the following dates, I used alternative fossil-free fuel transportation to reach a destination. Date: _____________ Date: ______________ Date: _____________ Date: ______________ Date: _____________ Date: ______________ Signed: ________________________________

FOSSIL-FREE FUEL FORM

Alpine Scrambling
Experience scrambles
Alpine scrambles are off-trail trips, often on snow or rock, with a non-technical summit as a destination. They are scheduled primarily for scrambling course students to complete course requirements. Trips are also open to Mountaineers members who are scrambling or basic climbing graduates (or equivalents) and intermediate climbing students or graduates. Sign up and arrange carpooling with the leader no later than two days before the trip if it is on a weekday or by Thursday if the trip is on a weekend. Some scramble classifications may change due to season, change in route, etc.

Intermediate Climbing Course

Remaining lectures: July 9—Hard Snow. 7 Hyak Rm. Aug 6—Ice I, 7 p.m. Hyak Rm. Aug. 20—Ice II, 7 p.m. Warehouse Rock Gym Remaining field trips: July 25-26—Hard Snow Aug. 15-16—Ice I Aug. 29-30—Ice II All dates are subject to change based on leader availability. For more information about the Olympia Intermediate Climbing Course, contact Ron Lavigne, [email protected].

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Hiking
Hikes

For information on leading hikes and other questions, please contact Mike Kretzler, hikes chair, 360-866-4497, [email protected].

June 7, Sat. - Klahhane Ridge, Mt. Angeles Loop (S) (CC Hurricane Ridge) 12.5 mi. 4500’ gain. Starting from Heart-othe-Hills S. of Port Angeles, hike up to Lake Angeles and from there up to the views on Klahhane Ridge. Continue along the flank of Mt. Angeles and down the ridge to the N., taking in First and Second Tops, if desired, and then back down to the start on the Mt. Angeles trail. Contact Mike Kretzler, 360-866-4497, [email protected]. June 8, Sun. - Stevens Canyon Trail by Mt. Rainier (M) 6.6 mi. 2267’ gain. Shuttle. This trail parallels the Stevens Canyon entrance to Paradise, with terrific waterfalls, forests and wildflowers. Box Canyon and Louise Lakes can be explored at the start and finish. Contact Dixie Havlak, 360-943-2734, HavlakRD@ comcast.net. July 4, Sat. - Shady Lane & Staircase Rapids Trail to Four Stream (M) (CC: Mt. Skokomish/Lk. Cushman) 6.8 mi. 1000’ gain. The trail follows the N. Fork Skokomish River to Four Stream, passing by Red Reef, Dolly Varden Pools and Staircase Rapids, then climbs Dead Horse Hill. We will snack/lunch on the river’s edge. Leisurely pace. Registration closes July 1 at 8 p.m. Contact leader Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, [email protected]. July , Sat. - Tatoosh Lookout & Tatoosh Lake (VS) (USGS Glacier View and Tatoosh Wilderness; GT #302, Packwood) 10.2 mi. 4400’ gain; highest point, 6310’. Steep trail to alpine meadows, flowers, great views and exploring at Tatoosh Lake. Good for fit hikers who like to ‘earn their meadows.’ Early start and moderate, conditioner pace will get us up the hill and down again. Registration closes July 9, 8 p.m. Contact leader Eric Quinn, 360-556-4969, [email protected]. July , Sat. - Silver Star Mtn. (E-M) (GT #396, Lookout Mtn.; GT #428, Bridal Veil; USGS Gifford Pinchot) 5 mi. 1300’ gain. Follow the “Stairway to the Stars” trail in the Silver Star Scenic Area. The trail is at relatively low alpine elevation; however, the entire hike is open to views because of the Yacolt Burn of 1902. Long drive S. from Olympia. Family hike, especially for children, but anyone is welcome. Moderate/slow pace. Contact leader Anne Whitney for meeting time and place, 360-753-6526, [email protected]. July 8, Sat. - N. Fork Skokomish River Trail to Big Log Camp (M) (CC: Mt. Skokomish/Lk. Cushman) 11 mi. 1000’ gain; highest point, 1551’. Moderate pace. Trail starts at Staircase RS. Lunch beside the river. Registration closes July 16. Contact leader Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, [email protected]. July 9, Sun. - Marmot Pass/Buckhorn Mtn. (S-VS) (CC: Buckhorn Wilderness, GT: #136, Tyler Peak) 12.6 mi. 4400’ gain. This hike starts out on the Upper Big Quilcene River Trail # 833.1 with a mostly moderate grade for the 5.3 mi. and 3500’ gain to Marmot Pass at 6,000’. We will set a moderate pace to enjoy the old-growth forests, open meadows, and spectacular views of Iron and Buckhorn Mtns. as well as Hood Canal, Puget Sound and the Cascades. With good weather, we will hike the steeper, rough, open path above the pass for 1 mi. and a 900’ gain to the top of Buckhorn Mtn. for more great views. Registration closes July 17, 8 p.m. Contact leader Doug Hutcheson, 360-870-9793 (cell), [email protected] (preferred). July 5, Sat. - Tolmie Peak Lookout (M) (USGS Carbon River) 6.5 mi. 1020’ gain. Forest hike from Mowich Lake, breaking into the open at Eunice Lake. Then 0.8 mi. more up to the lookout with stunning views of Mt. Rainier. Optional continuation 0.1 mi. along the ridge to Tolmie Peak at 5939’. Contact Michael Silverstein, 360-867-9010, [email protected]. July 6, Sun. - Summerland, Mt. Rainier (M) (GT: #270, Mt. Rainier E.) 8.6 mi. 2100’ gain. Hike to Summerland meadow at 5900’ in MRNP. Enjoy a beautiful alpine meadow, wildflowers, marmots and Little Tahoma. Contact Tom Keenan, 360-584-6919 (cell), [email protected].

Aug. , Sat. - Lake Ingalls & Longs Pass (VS) (GT: #209, Mt. Stuart) 11.8 mi. 4100’ gain; highest point, 6500’ Earn views from two passes in the Teanaways. Lunch among snowfields and a cold lake at the foot of Ingalls Peak. Expect switchbacks, hot weather and a dry trail. Bring plenty of water! Registration closes July 30, 8 p.m. Contact leader Eric Quinn, 360-556-4969, [email protected].

Sea Kayaking

Chair: Ron Jones, 360-359-3395 Basic Course: Will Greenough, 360-508-0456 Committee meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, September to May. This is when all the brainstorming and planning takes place. The committee plans the annual basic kayak course, trips, special events, training and other fun activities. We welcome your enthusiasm. The next meeting will be Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Alpine Experience. Call Ron Jones, 360-359-3395, or check the Olympia Sea Kayaking community section of the club website, www.mountaineers.org, for details about the committee. Olympia Sea Kayaking on the Web: To improve communications among paddlers, we’ve developed an Olympia Sea Kayaking section in the communities area of the main Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers.org. Here you’ll find meeting minutes, trip reports, photos and much more. You’re going to like it. If you need help getting in, call Tim Nagle, 360-561-5504, or Ron Jones, 360-359-3395. Sea Kayak Equivalency: Mountaineers members with previous kayak training and experience, but who have not completed a Mountaineers Sea Kayaking Course (offered in Olympia, Tacoma and Seattle), are encouraged to apply. Olympia Branch members should contact Steve Gorton, 360-866-2788, for an application. The process may take 3-6 weeks.

Trips

Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from the basic course or been granted equivalency. Trips are classified by the Sea Kayak (SK) rating system. Check with the trip leader to see if the trip is right for you. Some trips are scheduled too late to make it into the Go Guide, so also check The Mountaineers website (www.mountaineers.org). If there is a particular trip you would like to see offered, contact Tim Nagle, 360-561-5504, tnagle@ stmartin.edu.

Through Sept. 9 - Wed. Evening Paddles (SK II) Normally less than 8 nm. Come out after work on Wednesdays and get a little on-the-water socializing, therapy and exercise. These trips are open to all kayak course graduates and equivalents. They are not structured to be considered an “experience paddle” for course graduation. No need to sign up; just bring your boat and required gear and be ready to launch at 6 p.m. from the boat ramp at Boston Harbor. Actual destination will be selected by group consensus under leader direction/discretion. For more information, contact Bob Burreson, 360-705-2055. July 4, Sat. - Squaxin Island (SK II+) (NOAA 18448 or Sea Trails 205)12-13 nm. Join us for a Fourth of July paddle around Squaxin Island. This is a classic paddle, usually with lots of seals, herons, eagles and the Olympics in the background. Contact Horst Nolle, 360-491-0705 (home), 360-701-9463 (cell). July , Sun. - Upper Case Inlet and North Bay (SK II+) (NOAA 18445, Page C & E or Sea Trails 205) 12 nm. Launch from Fair Harbor for a nice paddle in a less-traveled corner of South Puget Sound. Circumnavigate Stretch & Reach Islands, visit a beautiful natural sand spit, and explore the headwaters. Trip will qualify as both an Island and an Inlet paddle pin. Bob Burreson, 360-705-2055. July 9, Sun. - Arcadia to Jarrell Cove (SK II) (NOAA Chart 18445 Page C or Sea Trails South Puget Sound WA 205) 13 nm. Explore Pickering Passage. We will ride the ebb N. and the flood S. to make paddling easier. Lunch at Jarrell Cove Marina picnic area (ice cream available at the store!) Henry Romer, 360-357-7638. Aug. , Sat. - Annual Kayak Paddle, Play, Party and Picnic Start the day with a short paddle in scenic Eld Inlet. Then a friendly kayak competition with prizes. Enjoy good food and party with fellow Mountaineers kayakers, share ideas, learn about the escapades and adventures of fellow kayakers. For information on time and place to sign up, contact the coordinator, Carolyn Burreson, 360-705-2055. Midweek trips: Are you on a non-standard work schedule or no schedule at all? Want to paddle midweek? Let Henry know a date,

and he’ll see what can be done. Henry Romer, 360-357-7638. July 4, Sat. - Shady Lane & Staircase Rapids Trail to Four Stream (M) (CC: Mt. Skokomish/Lk. Cushman) 6.8 mi. 1000’ gain. The trail follows the N. Fork Skokomish River to Four Stream, passing by Red Reef, Dolly Varden Pools and Staircase Rapids, then climbs Dead Horse Hill. We will snack/lunch on the river’s edge. Leisurely pace. Registration closes July 1 at 8 p.m. Contact leader Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, [email protected]. July , Sat. - Tatoosh Lookout & Tatoosh Lake (VS) (USGS Glacier View and Tatoosh Wilderness; GT #302, Packwood) 10.2 mi. 4400’ gain; highest point, 6310’. Steep trail to alpine meadows, flowers, great views and exploring at Tatoosh Lake. Good for fit hikers who like to ‘earn their meadows.’ Early start and moderate, conditioner pace will get us up the hill and down again. Registration closes July 9, 8 p.m. Contact leader Eric Quinn, 360-556-4969, [email protected]. July , Sat. - Silver Star Mtn. (E-M) (GT #396, Lookout Mtn.; GT #428, Bridal Veil; USGS Gifford Pinchot) 5 mi. 1300’ gain. Follow the “Stairway to the Stars” trail in the Silver Star Scenic Area. The trail is at relatively low alpine elevation; however, the entire hike is open to views because of the Yacolt Burn of 1902. Long drive S. from Olympia. Family hike, especially for children, but anyone is welcome. Moderate/slow pace. Contact leader Anne Whitney for meeting time and place, 360-753-6526, [email protected]. July 8, Sat. - N. Fork Skokomish River Trail to Big Log Camp (M) (CC: Mt. Skokomish/Lk. Cushman) 11 mi. 1000’ gain; highest point, 1551’. Moderate pace. Trail starts at Staircase RS. Lunch beside the river. Registration closes July 16. Contact leader Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, [email protected]. July 9, Sun. - Marmot Pass/Buckhorn Mtn. (S-VS) (CC: Buckhorn Wilderness, GT: #136, Tyler Peak) 12.6 mi. 4400’ gain. This hike starts out on the Upper Big Quilcene River Trail # 833.1 with a mostly moderate grade for the 5.3 mi. and 3500’ gain to Marmot Pass at 6,000’. We will set a moderate pace to enjoy the old-growth forests, open meadows, and spectacular views of Iron and Buckhorn Mtns. as well as Hood Canal, Puget Sound and the Cascades. With good weather, we will hike the steeper, rough, open path above the pass for 1 mi. and a 900’ gain to the top of Buckhorn Mtn. for more great views. Registration closes July 17, 8 p.m. Contact leader Doug Hutcheson, 360-870-9793 (cell), [email protected] (preferred). July 5, Sat. - Tolmie Peak Lookout (M) (USGS Carbon River) 6.5 mi. 1020’ gain. Forest hike from Mowich Lake, breaking into the open at Eunice Lake. Then 0.8 mi. more up to the lookout with stunning views of Mt. Rainier. Optional continuation 0.1 mi. along the ridge to Tolmie Peak at 5939’. Contact Michael Silverstein, 360-867-9010, [email protected]. July 6, Sun. - Summerland, Mt. Rainier (M) (GT: #270, Mt. Rainier E.) 8.6 mi. 2100’ gain. Hike to Summerland meadow at 5900’ in MRNP. Enjoy a beautiful alpine meadow, wildflowers, marmots and Little Tahoma. Contact Tom Keenan, 360-584-6919 (cell), [email protected]. Aug. , Sat. - Lake Ingalls & Longs Pass (VS) (GT: #209, Mt. Stuart) 11.8 mi. 4100’ gain; highest point, 6500’ Earn views from two passes in the Teanaways. Lunch among snowfields and a cold lake at the foot of Ingalls Peak. Expect switchbacks, hot weather and a dry trail. Bring plenty of water! Registration closes July 30, 8 p.m. Contact leader Eric Quinn, 360-556-4969, [email protected].

Singles
Social activities are organized for the enjoyment of all adult Mountaineers. Participating in activities provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy our Northwest outdoors, while getting acquainted with people who have similar interests. Singles coordinator: Linda Hayes, [email protected]. E-mail Updates: The Olympia Singles Yahoo group is a great way to learn about last-minute activities and get reminders of upcoming events. If you would like to be invited to join the Olympia Mountaineers Singles Yahoo group, contact Linda, [email protected], and ask to be invited. Include a brief message that you heard about the group from the Go Guide.

The skills, conditioning, gear and experience you acquire will also serve you well should you continue on to technical climbing courses. If you have any questions about the course, contact Ed Dominguez, [email protected]. The 009 course is now under way. See http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/scramble for current course information. If you have questions come to a new member’s presentation at club headquarters July 5 or contact Mary Panza at [email protected].

Advanced Scramble/Leadership
TO SIGN UP FOR A SEATTLE TRIP, VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG OR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Chair: Courtland Shafer Ph: 206-763-1510 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.seattlemountaineers.org (cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

Branchwide
Information, new members meeting
The Seattle Branch new members’ meeting is held on the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at club headquarters. The meeting allows new and prospective members an overview of all the activities that the branch offers. Activity representatives are also on hand to answer questions about particular programs and courses.

Course Attendance & Equivalency Questions: Deborah Walker, 206-2858444, [email protected] Workshop Questions: Glen Ferguson, 425-836-8650, fergusong1@gmail. com Field Trip Questions: Mike Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael.m.sweeney@ boeing.com Leadership Questions & Advanced Scramble Course: Randy Nelson, 206328-9465, [email protected] Winter Scramble Questions: Johnny Jeans, 425-746-2328, jjmtnjoys@ yahoo.com Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1.

Alpine Scrambling
See the Seattle scrambling website: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/ scramble Committee Co-Chairs: Ed Dominguez, 425-743-5192, edomino@hotmail. com; Mary Panza, 206-755-1254, [email protected]

Alpine Scrambling Course

The Alpine Scrambling Course teaches skills used to reach non-technical snow and rock summits. Alpine scrambling involves off-trail travel on moderately exposed rock and snow. It does not include roped climbing. The scramble course will give you access to hundreds of peaks in the Cascades and Olympics.

Experienced scramblers wanting to develop advanced scrambling and leadership skills are invited to apply to the Advanced Scrambling and Leadership Course. The course is flexible and we expect enrollees to provide input on what they want to learn. Admission can be done at any time but is open only to Mountaineers members and depends on an interview with the course chair or Alpine Scrambling Committee chair. Course summary There are six independent modules. We expect most students to take two years to develop the skills and experience required to graduate from the course. A) Rock and Snow Protection: Rope protection techniques for rock, hard snow, and ice. Emergency rope use, belayed lowering and running belays. B) Winter Scramble: Winter scrambling and emergency bivouac techniques. C) Avalanche: American Avalanche Association Level 1 training. D) Hard Snow: Hard snow self-arrest. French crampon and ice ax techniques. Emergency belay and lowering methods. E) Leadership Training: Preparation to become a scramble trip leader. Trip planning and scramble party management; safety and emergency procedures. F) Backcountry Navigation: Route-finding, map reading and GPS skills beyond the basic navigation course. Cost: The complete course with all modules is $175. Qualified members may take an individual module (except for the avalanche modules) separately for $50. Questions: Contact the course chair, Randy Nelson, [email protected].

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Beginner’s rock scrambling trip

July , Sun. - Beginner’s Rock Scrambling Have you ever wanted to make the dash for that rocky alpine summit beyond the pass where the trail ended, but weren’t sure what you were getting into? This is an opportunity to do an easier alpine rock scramble under the guidance of an experienced leader. Tips and technique for off-trail travel will be given along the way, as well as some light rock climbing techniques. Summit peak TBA. Course fee: $20 members; $35 non-members. Questions? Contact Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, [email protected]. (s7/2-7/10)

Alpine Scrambling Committee

Alpine Scrambling Committee meetings are held each month, September through May, at club headquarters from 7 to 9 p.m., typically on the third Monday of the month. If you have questions about the committee’s work or are interested in attending, presenting an issue, or submitting an agenda item, contact the committee co-chairs. The committee welcomes input from scramblers on how to improve the scrambling program. Send your ideas, suggestions, or complaints to the committee co-chairs.

relate to each other; discuss specific backpacking gear choices; and talk about a 60-mile trek planned for Aug. 12-16. Time will be provided for attendee questions, comments and general discussion. Attendance at the seminar is a prerequisite for the trip. Are you interested in doing longer distance backpacking trips? Would you like to do more miles per day without it feeling “very strenuous?” Participants will put seminar ideas into actual practice in the backcountry, but anyone is welcome to attend the seminar. We’ll discuss a combination of hiking style options and related gear, along with some specifics about the trip. Time will be reserved for group Q&A and discussion. Seminar leader used this general approach to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail in 2008. Leader: Brian Lewis, 425-644-1224, brianle@nwlink. com. (s6/3-7/29) July -5, Fri.-Sun. - Leader’s Choice This will be a moderate/strenuous trip in the Goat Rocks/South Cascades. First choice destination is Lily Basin, with camping most likely at Heart Lake (10 mi. RT). From there we’ll day hike on our second day. But if snow is a problem, we will search for a lower-elevation destination in that area (or perhaps elsewhere), such as Packwood Lake, which we can use as a base camp to explore as far as the snow will let us. Leader: Rebecca Agiewich, 206-713-2403, rebecca@ agiewich.com. (s4/6-7/1) July 4-6, Sat.-Mon. - Heather Trail/Blackwall Peak, Manning Provincial Park (B.C.) (M) 17 mi., 1150’ in, 705’ out gain. Limit 10. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Blackwall Peak parking lot, 4-1/2 hrs. A premier and scenic early-summer-through-early-fall backpack through subalpine forests and open meadows. Miles of colorful wildflowers from late June though midsummer, and classic fall colors in season. Viewing opportunities for birds, butterflies, small to large mammals. Side trip options to Three Brothers alpine area, extension to Nicomen Ridge, or one-way via Bonnevier Trail, Camps at Buckhorn, Kicking Horse and Nicomen Ridge. Maps: Manning Park and Skagit Valley Recreation Area topo, Manning Park 92H/2 topo. Descriptions: “Exploring Manning Park,” “Don’t Waste Your Time in the North Cascades,” or “Best Hikes & Walks of Southwestern British Columbia” (Three Brothers Trail), Park/trail info: http://www.env.gov. bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/ecmanning/heather.html (drop heather.html for park map, trail report, front-country camping). Car camping recommended for Friday evening at Manning Provincial Park or RV park in Hope area (1 hr. W. of Manning). Sign up with leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@ yahoo.com. (s5/31-7/1) July 7-9, Fri.-Sun. - Denny Creek Camping Family camping at Denny Creek CG with opportunities for hiking, depending on ages of kids. 1 hr. Contact leader for details. Sign up with leader: Geneva Sullivan, 206-963-5958, biking.hiking@gmail. com. (s6/1-7/16) July 8-0, Sat.-Mon. - Bull’s Tooth Loop, Wenatchee National Forest (S) 28.5 (loop trip) mi., 5700’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 6 a.m. at Woodinville P&R. A 28.5 mile loop that follows three creek valleys in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, offering potential wildflower meadows and views of mountains. After meeting, we will carpool about 80 mi. to the White PineTH on FS Road 6950—turnoff is about 14 mi. E. of Stevens Pass on U.S. 2. NWFP. We’ll do this three-day loop counter-clockwise. Day one will be a 9.5 mi. hike with 3000’ elevation gain to camp at Lake Margaret. Day two we’ll hike about 12 mi. to camp at Josephine Lake. Day three (Monday, July 20), we’ll hike 8-9 mi. back to the TH to hopefully return home at a reasonable hour. Leader: Brian Lewis, 425-644-1224, [email protected]. (s6/4-7/17) July 8-9, Sat-Sun. - Bean Creek Basin (M) (GT #209-Mt. Stuart) 5 mi., 2000’ gain. Leisurely pace. Amazing views of Mt. Stuart, Ingalls Peak, and more. Tons of wildflowers, birds, and wildlife, too. Loaner backpacking gear available in a limited supply. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Jack Nichols, [email protected], 206-755-1511. (s7/2-7/17) July 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Spider Meadows (M) (GT#113Holden) 10 mi., 1300’ gain. Leisurely pace. An easy walk up to beautiful meadows below gigantic peaks. Day hiking opportunities beyond base camp. Loaner backpacking gear available in a limited supply. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn: [email protected], 206-595-7237. (s7/2-7/17) July 6-0, Sun.-Thu. - Leader’s Choice: Rockwall Trail Photo Backpack, Kootenay NP (Canadian Rockies), B.C. (M/S). 35 mi. See Seattle Photography online listing for all details and to register. Photo-oriented; members and experienced backpackers only. Rockwall northern circuit is one of the premier scenic and wildflower backpacks in the Canadian Rockies. Superlative beauty with miles of towering peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, graphic rock forms and abundantly colorful wildflower meadows. We’ll travel from Paint Pots along creeks to Helmet Falls, high passes (Goodsir, Rockwall, Wolverine, Tumbling) near the Rockwall peaks, and along Tumbling Creek. Base camp two nights each at Helmet Falls and Tumbling Creek. Two day hikes from camps to Goodsir Pass area and Tumbling Pass to upper Numa Creek. Member fee: $55. Photos of area: http:/ihtcr/KootenayPark/rockwalllo/Page1.htm. (Backpack does not include Floe Lake.) Trail descriptions: “The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton & Robinson). Leader’s permission required. Leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-7650, [email protected]. (s5/17-7/15) Aug. -5, Sat.-Wed. - N. Molar Pass/Fish & Devon Lakes, Banff NP (Alberta) (MS) (Hector Lake 82N/9) 35 mi., 2,500+’ gain. Limit 5. Meet 8 a.m. at Mosquito Creek TH. 11 hrs. Travel over high passes into one of Banff’s premier, remote and very scenic wilderness areas. View abundant wildflowers, mountains, lakes, streams, and a variety of wildlife (small mammals, bear, caribou and more). Camps at Fish Lakes and Devon Lakes. Trail descriptions: North Molar Pass-Fish Lakes, North MolarPipestone-Dolomite Circuit, Clearwater River in “The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton & Robinson), or North Molar Pass/ Fish Lakes and Pipestone Pass/Devon Lakes in “Don’t Waste Your Time in The Canadian Rockies” (Copeland). Photo-oriented backpack. For members and experienced backpackers only. “The broad alpine meadows of the upper Siffleur River Valley are superb, as are the Devon Lakes near Clearwater Pass, at the base of Mount Willingdon. The wilderness feel of this treeless expanse is enhanced by the occasional presence of wolves, grizzly bears and a remnant herd of woodland caribou, the most northerly in the Rockies”—from Bill Corbett, author and climber of The 11,000-ers of the Canadian Rockies. Cancellation fees: $10 for

cancellations prior to July 15. No refund for cancellations July15 or later. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-7650, [email protected]. (s5/7-7/15) Aug. 6-, Thu.-Wed. - Leader’s Choice (M/S) (Tonquin Valley/Astoria River, Jasper NP, Canadian Rockies, Alberta) 40+ mi. See Seattle Photography online listing for full details and registration. Meet 8 a.m. at Astoria River TH. Photo-oriented backpack. For members and experienced backpackers only. Photo backpack exploration into one of the most exceptional scenic backcountry areas in the Canadian Rockies. Photograph stunning scenery along Astoria River, Tonquin Valley lakes, and Rampart peaks on hikes from camps into spectacular mountain valleys and passes. Day-hike options from camp include Verdant and Campus passes with close views of Mt. Edith Cavell, Eremite Valley to Arrowhead Lake, Amethyst Lakes, Clitheroe Peak, and more. Photo opportunities abound from sunrise to sunset for beautiful reflections, glaciated peaks including the towering Ramparts (series of 10 peaks rising 3000’ from Tonquin Valley), cascading streams, lakes, abundant wildflowers and wildlife (caribou, moose, elk, bear, pika, etc.). Member fee: $65. Photos of area: http:ihtcr.com/JasperPark/Tonquinlo/Page1.htm. Book reference: “The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton & Robinson). Leader’s permission required. Leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-7650, [email protected]. (s5/17-7/15) Aug. 7-9, Fri.-Sun. - Shi Shi Beach (E) 5 mi., 50’ gain. Families welcome. Makah recreational use and backcountry permits required. Camping fee; bring a current tide table. Day-hike or backpack. Contact leader for further information. Leader: Geneva Sullivan, 206-963-5958, [email protected]. (s6/1-8/3) Aug. 7-, Fri.-Wed. - Tonquin Valley/Astoria River Photo Backpack, Jasper NP, Alberta (MS) 40+ mi., 4700’ gain. Explore and photograph one of the most exceptional scenic backcountry areas in the Canadian Rockies. See Seattle Photography online listing for full details and registration. Enjoy stunning scenery along the Astoria River, Tonquin Valley lakes and Rampart peaks during hikes from camps into spectacular mountain valleys and passes. Day hike options from camp include Verdant and Campus passes with close views of Mt. Edith Cavell, Eremite Valley to Arrowhead Lake, Amethyst Lakes, Clitheroe Peak, and more. Photo opportunities abound from sunrise to sunset for beautiful reflections, glaciated peaks, including the towering Ramparts (series of 10 peaks rising 3000’ from Tonquin Valley), cascading streams, lakes, abundant wildflowers and wildlife (caribou, moose, bear, pika, to name a few). See “Canadian Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton & Robinson); “Don’t Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies” (Copeland); “Jasper-Robson: A Taste of Heaven” (Beers). Map: Jasper/Maligne Lk. (Gem Trek) or Amethyst Lakes 83D/9. Leader: Linda Moore, abenteuerbc@ yahoo.com (preferred), 425-347-7650. Aug. -6, Wed.-Sun. - Snoqualmie Pass, PCT, Waptus Lake, Snoqualmie River Loop (VS) 61 mi. 13,000’ cumulative gain. Limit 10. Meet at noon at Snoqualmie Pass, northbound PCT TH. 1 hr. Loop northbound from Snoqualmie Pass on the PCT with potential camps at Spectacle and Waptus Lakes; leave the PCT to cross Dutch Miller Gap and travel W. and S. on the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River; and finally skirt Snow Lake to close the loop at the Alpental TH. A 60-mile loop trek starting at Snoqualmie Pass and ending at nearby Alpental TH. This is a “put it into practice” trip designed to try out ideas given in the Trekking Fast and Light Seminar. We’ll start N. on the PCT on the afternoon of day one and do just 7 mi. that day, then about 13 mi. most days, with one day a bit longer. The trip includes camping at Spectacle and Waptus lakes, and crosses Dutch Miller Gap, then goes along the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River to bend S. and touch Snow Lake on the last day. Prerequisites: Trekking Fast and Light Seminar, plus telephone discussion with and permission by trip leader. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Brian Lewis, 425-644-1224, [email protected]. (s6/3-8/11)

Advance notices

Backpacks

Trips

July , Wed. - Hemlock, 5560’ (3-3) (USGS Snoqualmie Lake), 7 mi. 3300’ gain. AHS. Meet 4:30 p.m. at I-90 Exit 20, High Pt. Way. Leader: Richard Burt, 206-632-8117, richarddburt@ hotmail.com. (s6/23-6/30) July -4, Fri-Sat. - Gardner & N. Gardner, 8897’ & 8956 (5-4) (USGS Mazama, Midnight Mtn, Silver Star Mtn), 28 mi. 8100’ gain. Meet 10 a.m. at Wolf Creek TH. Leader permission required. Leader: Jeff Panza, 206-755-9962, scramblebear@ speakeasy.net. (s5/05-7/01) July 5, Sun. - Echo & Observation, 7862’ & 8364 (4-4) (USGS Mowich Lake), 13 mi. 3800’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at TH. Leader: Frank Miles, 206-527-9943. (s6/15-7/02) July 5, Sun. - Red (Commonwealth Basin), 5890’ (3-3) (USGS Snoqualmie Lake), 9 mi. 2900’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. PCT TH. Leader: Hans Schneeberger, 425-673-0589. (s6/29-7/03) July 6, Mon. - Mount St. Helens, 8363’ (5-4) (USGS Mount St. Helens), 12 mi. 5660’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Lone Fir Resort. Leader: Michael Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael.m.sweeney@ boeing.com. (s6/22-7/02) July , Sat. - Persis, 5452’ (2-2) (USGS Gold Bar, Index), 8 mi. 2800’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Sultan P&R. Leader: Jerry A. Lockwood, 425-290-6174. (s6/29-7/09) July , Sun. - Peak 6566 (Paddy Go-Easy), 6566’ (The Cradle), 12 mi. 4000’ gain. Meet 6 a.m. at Issaquah P&R. Leader: Hans Schneeberger, 425-673-0589. (s7/06-7/10) July 5, Wed. - McClellan’s Butte, 5162’ (3-3) (USGS Bandera), 8 mi. 3500’ gain. AHS. Meet 4:30 p.m. at I-90 Exit 20, High Pt. Way. Leader: Mary Aulet, 206-200-2414. (s7/06-7/14) July 8, Sat. - Vesper Peak, 6214’ (3-3) (USGS Bedal, Silverton), 8 mi. 4300’ gain. Meet 7:30 a.m. at end of Sunrise Mile Rd. #4065. Leader: Steve Cherkas, 206-914-1138, scherkas3@ comcast.net. (s6/25-7/14) July 5, Sat. - Vesper Peak, 6214’ (3-3) (USGS Bedal, Silverton), 8 mi. 4300’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at end of Sunrise Mile Rd. #4065. Leader: Michael Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael. [email protected]. (s7/06-7/23) July 5-6, Sat-Sun. - Index, 5979’ (5-5) (USGS Index), 13 mi. 4600’ gain. Meet 6 a.m. at Sultan P&R. Leader: Jerry A. Lockwood, 425-290-6174. (s6/29-7/23) July 6, Sun. - Gothic, 6213’ (4-3) (USGS, Bedal, Monte Cristo), 8 mi. 3900’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Barlow Pass. Leader: Hans Schneeberger, 425-673-0589. (s7/20-7/24) July 29, Wed. - Defiance (W.), 4926’ (2-2) (USGS Chester Morse Lk.), 8 mi. 4400’ gain. AHS. Meet 4:30 p.m. at I-90 Exit 20, High Pt Way. Leader: Lynn Graf, 206-632-8117, lynn.graf@ gmail.com. (s7/20-7/28) July , Fri. - Pugh, 7224’ (5-2) (USGS Pugh Mtn, White Chuck Mtn), 11 mi. 5300’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Darrington RS. Leader: Mary Aulet, 206-200-2414. (s7/21-7/30)

Alpine scramble trips: Alpine scrambles are strenuous off-trail trips to a summit. Scrambles often travel over snow and rock and through brush. Most routes will cross some exposed areas. These trips are open only to Mountaineers members who are Alpine Scrambling Course students or graduates, basic climbing graduates, or those with alpine scrambling or basic climbing equivalency. Exploratory scrambles: These trips investigate new scramble routes. Scrambling students are not eligible to participate. After Hours Scrambles are denoted in the listing by “AHS.” Winter scrambles: Scramble trips between December and March are winter scrambles, and others may be too as conditions dictate. Winter scramble trips involve snowshoe travel and significant exposure to cold weather and avalanche hazard. Scramble students are NOT eligible to go on winter scrambles. We strongly recommend participants have winter snow travel experience and training in avalanche avoidance and rescue. Snowshoes and ice ax must be brought to the trailhead and poles are recommended. Leaders may also require avalanche beacon, probe and shovel. Please contact the trip leader if you have questions about your preparation or equipment. Registration procedures: The preferred registration method is through the activity search area of http://www.mountaineers.org. Before committing to a trip, please check the trip details online. Contact the leader well before the trip if you have questions.

Climbing
Web pages
The Climbing Committee’s web pages are available for the convenience of members and are accessible from The Mountaineers home page or directly at: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/climbing. Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1.

Beginner’s & kids rock days

Backpacking
Backpacking involves overnight hiking trips. Most trips are two or three days, but some are more than a week. Each participant carries his or her own overnight gear (tent, stove, sleeping bag, etc.) Sharing of equipment is encouraged to distribute weight. An annual backpacking class, open to all, is offered each June. The class is not required to participate in backpacking. Backpacking trips are for adults. No children or pets. Website: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/backpack Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1.

Backpacking seminars

July , Thu. - CLINIC—Backpacking Basics Bridge the gap between day trips and truly experiencing the wilderness overnight. Tips on gear and technique to spend a comfy night in the mountains. Learn what works best in what situations; specifically applicable to Pacific Northwest backpacking. Fee: $10 per member, $15 per non-member. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn: [email protected], 206-595-7237. (s7/1-7/23) July 9, Wed - Trekking Seminar Meet 7 p.m. at club headquarters. The seminar will discuss trekking fast and light—why you might want to try it—and a four-point summary of how to do it. We will discuss how equipment choices and “on trail process”

July , Sat. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock Day That’s right folks; explore the thrill and grace of outdoor rock climbing in a controlled and safe setting. Your Mountaineers pals would like to take you out for a day of easy climbing to give you a taste of what it’s like. You’ll work with experienced leaders and instructors who’ll teach you the basics of rock climbing at a local crag (destination TBA based on weather). Bring clothes for hiking on a windy day (synthetic layers, wind/rain gear, hat, gloves, or mitts), sun protection, lunch and water. Bring your hiking boots (stiffer the better); rock shoes welcome but not necessary. We’ll provide the climbing gear (but feel free to bring what you already own). So come on out and enjoy this opportunity to have a blast and learn a new skill. Prerequisites: none. Course fee: $20 members; $35 non-members. Questions? Call or e-mail Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, [email protected]. (s7/2-7/10) July 6, Sun. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock Day See July 11 listing. (s7/2-7/24) July 0, Tue. - Kids Rock Day School’s out and it’s time to get the kids outside! We’ll climb in the morning on The Mountaineers outdoor wall from 9 a.m. to around noon. Gear provided; kids should come in sturdy closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes OK). Bring some snacks, water, and clothes appropriate for a day in the park. Don’t forget the sunscreen! Family social, picnic, or play time afterward optional. Note: This is not a drop-off event; parents must stay on site with their children. More details after signing up. Fee: $10 per child member, $15 per child non-member. Contact coordinator: Ken Hahn, [email protected], 206-595-7237. (s7/1-7/17)

Basic Alpine Course
Basic climbs
July , Thu. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Washington Pass USGS) Limit 4. Sign up with leader: Greg Lewis, 206-634-

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2732, [email protected]. (s6/1-6/26) July -5, Fri.-Sun. - Little Tahoma, E. Shoulder (BG) Limit 12. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Marty Jolly, 206-9028799, [email protected]. (s6/22-6/30) July -5, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Boulder Gl. (BG) Limit 12. For leader’s SIG students. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Tom Nims, 360-805-1472, [email protected]. (s6/22-6/30) July -6, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG) (Mt. Olympus USGS) Limit 4. Sign up with leader: Jonathan Hawkins, 206-915-3697, [email protected]. (s6/22-6/30) July 4-5, Sat.-Sun. - Argonaut Peak, S. Face (BR) Limit 6. Leader: Ken Dungan, 206-920-0657, kendungan@comcast. net. (s3/8-7/1) July 4, Sat. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Washington Pass USGS) Limit 6. SIG climb for my group. All open positions (leads and followers) will be posted to mountaineers forums page under climbs and partners: http://mountaineersforums.org/ forums. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Brad Henshaw, 206-523-2002, [email protected]. (s5/6-6/28) July 9-, Thu-Sun. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG) (Mt. Olympus USGS) Limit 10. Must be in shape! Long approach: 17.5 mi. to Glacier Meadows. Will split approach into two days in (Lewis Meadows first night, Glacier Meadows second night); third day push for summit and back to Lewis Meadows; fourth day back to TH. Leader’s permission. Contact assistant mentor leader, Stan Hummel, for details: [email protected]. Leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn. com. (s6/27-7/6) July 0-, Fri.-Sat. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Limit 12. Leader: Paulo Albuquerque, 253-630-8283, albupaulo@ comcast.net. (s5/4-7/3) July , Sat. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG) Limit 12. This will be done as a day trip with a Friday night car camp. Plan on carpooling from Seattle, but details are TBD. We’ll probably meet around 6:30 p.m. to avoid Friday afternoon rush hour and then drive to the Eldorado TH. Sign up with leader: Michael Lawrence, 206-935-0600, [email protected]. (s6/3-7/3) July -, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Stuart, Cascadian Couloir (BA) Limit 6. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Dave Morgan, 206-789-4284, [email protected]. (s6/1-7/3) July -, Sat.-Sun. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Limit 12. We will bivy in Boston Basin. Standard glacier and rock gear for the summit scramble (exposed fourth class). Leader: Randall Nelson, 206-328-9465, [email protected]. (s6/8-7/3) July 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Snowfield Peak, Neve Gl. (BG) Limit 6. Strenuous approach, must be in good condition Leader: Glenn Glover, 425-271-1248, [email protected]. (s5/25-7/7). July -, Sat.-Sun. - Snowking Mtn., NE Shoulder (BA) Limit 12. Strenuous approach leads to beautiful alpine climb with a real wilderness feel. Leader: Cebe Wallace, 206-842-3409, [email protected]. (s6/15-7/9) July 6-7, Thu.-Fri. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG) Limit 9. Leader: Robert Brown, 360-658-4728, robertb.brown@ seattle.gov. (s5/21-7/12) July 6-9, Thu.-Sun. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG) (Mt. Olympus USGS) Limit 6. Leader: Jeff Street, 425-827-2850, [email protected]. (s7/1-7/15) July 8, Sat. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Limit 6. Call leader for details. Leader: Kenneth Walkky, 206-297-1880, [email protected]. (s7/6-7/16) July 8, Sat. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Limit 9. Leader: Jim Jung, 425-828-6201, [email protected]. (s7/1-7/16) July 9-, Sun.-Tue. - Mt. Rainier, DC Route (BG) Limit 9. Space is reserved for basic students in Tina Nef’s SIG. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Colt DeWolf, 206-352-9113, [email protected]. (s7/6-7/13) July 4-5, Fri.-Sat. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG) Limit 12. Leader: Paulo Albuquerque, 253-630-8283, [email protected]. (s5/4-7/17) July 5, Sat. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Washington Pass USGS) Limit 6. E-mail only please. Sign up with leader: Jonathan Hawkins, 206-915-3697, jonathan_hawkins@ hotmail.com. (s7/13-7/22) July 6-7, Sun.-Mon. - Mt. Baker, Coleman Gl. (BG) Limit 2. Leader’s permission required. SIG. Leader: Jim Farris, 206463-9908, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/21) July 0-Aug. , Thu.-Sat. - Mt. Rainier, Emmons Gl. (BG) Limit 12. Three-day schedule allows time to savor the experience of Rainier and the Emmons route is more alpine and less crowded than the DC. This is a strenuous climb, 10m gain in two days, but we will adopt a reasonable pace to make it enjoyable. The plan is to spend both nights at Camp Schurman. Dates may have to be adjusted depending on permit availability. Leader: Cebe Wallace, 206-842-3409, [email protected]. (s7/6-7/28) July -, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Triumph, W. Route (BR) Limit 8. Beautiful views of the pickets on a leisurely three-day trip of a rarely done basic route. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Dave Morgan, 206-789-4284, [email protected]. (s6/17/24) July 31-2, Fri.-Sun. - Snowfield Peak, Neve Gl. (BG) Limit 6. Strenuous approach, must be in shape, Leader permission only. Sign up with leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/27) Aug. , Sun. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Limit 6. Email only please. Drive up to TH the night before. Sign up with leader: Jonathan Hawkins, 206-915-3697, jonathan_hawkins@ hotmail.com. (s7/20-7/29) Aug. 6, Thu. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Limit 6. Wearing rock shoes on the climbing route is permissible. Leader: Tord Kurthy, 425-255-8940, [email protected]. (s7/13-8/4) Aug. 7-0, Fri.-Mon. - Glacier Peak, Kennedy Gl. (BG) Limit 6. Access issues and trip distance make this trip strenuous; must be in good shape to participate due to cross-country navigation and length of trip. Trip itinerary will be to ascend the Kennedy Glacier and descend the Cool Glacier/S. side. We will leave Seattle and camp at the TH on Thursday evening. Good navigation skills required. Sign up with leader: Edward Palushock, 206-2235565, [email protected]. (s7/6-7/31) Aug. 8, Sat. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Limit 6. One of the really classic basic rock climbs. Strongly recommend car camp Fri. night. Leader will camp at the Cutthroat Lake parking

lot: Drive E. over Washington Pass, turn left (W.) at Cutthroat Lake TH sign about 5 mi. E. of the pass. Narrow paved road runs W. about 1 mi. Parking lot/ campsite on the right (N.) at end of road. Leader will be in touch with more details as the date nears. Leader: Cebe Wallace, 206-842-3409, cebe@speakeasy. net. (s7/20-8/7) Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Sherpa Peak, S. Route (BA) Limit 6. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Colt DeWolf, 206-3529113, [email protected]. (s7/27-8/3) Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Three Fingers, W. Route (BR) Limit 6. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Joe Dumelin, 425-422-3992, [email protected]. (s7/13-8/5) Aug. 9, Sun. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Limit 6. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Anne Meegan, 206-2406336, [email protected]. (s7/27-8/5) Aug. 9, Sun. - Silver Tip Peak, SE Route (BA) Limit 8. Come equipped for a one-day rock climb, plus ice ax. Mountain bike approach, first 4 mi. Leader: Timothy Williams, 206-365-7600, [email protected]. (s7/28-8/6)

headquarters, 206-521-6001. Enrollment will be July 1-Aug. 10. Course fee: $125. For more information regarding the course, you may contact Amy Hardie, [email protected], or Susan Sayers, sjsayers@ mindspring.com.

Indoor climbing to resume in fall

The Friday night indoor climbing sessions at club headquarters are off until this fall. Remember, the outside climbing plaza is open year-round. Good weather, longer days and the great outdoors have arrived. Keep an eye on the website for the exact date that the free indoor climbing nights will resume.

Dancing
Co-Chairs: Dennis Bayer, 206-784-4011; Ivan Sleveland, 206-522-1316. The Seattle Mountaineers new folk dance website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance.

International Folk Dancing

Intermediate Climbing Course

Please see details on the Intermediate Mountaineering Course at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/climbing/Courses/IntermediateCourse.html Intermediate course contact: [email protected].

Field trips: July 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice  Field Trip (Mt. Baker) Limit 12. Camp at Mirkwood. Leader: Anne Meegan, 206-240-6336, [email protected]. (s6/30-7/15) July 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice  Field Trip (Mt. Baker) Limit 12. Camp at Mirkwood. leader: Priscilla Moore, 425-742-2131, [email protected]. (s6/29-7/22) Aug. -, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice  Field Trip (Mt. Baker) Limit 12. Camp at Mirkwood. Leader: Anne Meegan, 206-240-6336, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/29) Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice  Field Trip (MRNP) Limit 12. Camp location TBD. Leader: Takeo Kuraishi, 425-823-9452, [email protected]. (s7/20-8/5)

The Seattle Mountaineers International Folk Dancers have a new home in Warren G. Magnuson Park at Sand Point. We are dancing in the The Brig (building 406). The Brig has beautiful hardwood floors, plenty of free parking and is located a few buildings SE of The Mountaineers headquarters located in Building 67. Folk Dancing - Every Tuesday in the The Brig at Magnuson Park from 7:30 to 9:50 p.m. Dance just for fun. Your favorite dance is waiting. Informal lessons are taught by our experienced dancers. There’s always something for everyone. Free admission for dancers age 0 and under, Mountaineers members $5, non-members $6. Drop-ins are always welcome. No partners necessary. There are plenty of delightful ones here! We’re the friendliest outfit in town. For details and directions, visit our new folk dance website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance.

Rock & Roll Dance

Intermediate climbs

July -6, Thu.-Mon. - Mt. Challenger, Challenger Gl. (IM) Limit 8. Leader: Glenn Glover, 425-271-1248, [email protected]. (s5/22-6/19) July -, Sun.-Mon. - Mt. Thompson, W. Ridge (IR) Limit 4. We will hike in Sunday afternoon and camp-climb Monday morning, then retreat to our cars with speed and dignity. Second/third-year intermediate students (and/or harmonica players) given priority. Sign up with leader: Bob Margulis, 206-328-0676, [email protected]. (s6/29-7/6) July 9, Sun. - Kangaroo Temple, NW Face (IR) Limit 6. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Sonya Remington, 206354-8518, [email protected]. (s6/29-7/15) July 9, Sun. - Liberty Bell, SW Face (IR) (Washington Pass USGS) Limit 6. call leader for details. Leader: Kenneth Walkky, 206-297-1880, [email protected]. (s7/6-7/16) July 5, Sat. - Cutthroat Peak, SE Buttress (IR) (Washington Pass USGS) Limit 4. Come prepared for a one-day rock climb. Leader: Timothy Williams, 206-365-7600, [email protected]. (s7/14-7/23) July 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Stuart, W. Ridge (IR) Limit 4. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Joe Dumelin, 425-422-3992, [email protected]. (s6/13-7/22) July 6, Sun. - Liberty Bell, SW Face (IR) (Washington Pass USGS) Limit 6. E-mail only please. Leader: Jonathan Hawkins, 206-915-3697, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/22) Aug. -, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, N. Ridge (II) Limit 4. Must be competent with Alpine Ice techniques. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Thomas Lewis, 206-227-4438, tnlsea@gmail. com. (s7/1-7/27) Aug. 8, Sat. - S. Early Winter Spire, W. Face (IR) Limit 6. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Anne Meegan, 206-2406336, [email protected]. (s7/27-8/5) Advance notice Aug. 4, Fri. - Cutthroat Peak, N. Ridge (IR) (Washington Pass USGS) Limit 6. Camp at TH Thursday night. Assistant mentor leader: Peter Leonard, [email protected]. Leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, [email protected]. (s8/1-8/10) Aug. 4-6, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Rainier, Kautz Gl. (II) Limit 6. Leader: Takeo Kuraishi, 425-823-9452, takeo.kuraishi@ attglobal.net. (s7/6-8/7) Aug. 5, Sat. - Liberty Bell/Concord Tower Combo (IR) (Washington Pass USGS) Limit 6. Leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, [email protected]. (s8/1-8/11) Aug. 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - Wedge, NW Couloir (II) Limit 6. Sign up with leader: Mark Scheffer, 360-805-6420, mark_scheffer@ yahoo.com. (s5/26-8/13) Aug. 6, Sun. - Kangaroo Temple, NW Face (IR) Limit 6. Leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn. com. (s8/1-8/12) Aug. , Sat. - Forbidden Peak, W. Ridge (IR) Limit 6. Call leader for details. Leader: Kenneth Walkky, 206-297-1880, [email protected]. (s8/10-8/20) Aug. , Sat. - Kangaroo Temple, NW Face (IR) Limit 6. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Anne Meegan, 206-2406336, [email protected]. (s8/10-8/19) Aug. -, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Torment, S. Ridge (IR) Limit 4. Leader: Edward Palushock, 206-223-5565, epalushock@alum. syracuse.edu. (s7/13-8/25)

Visit www.dbmechanic.com/dances/rock.htm. Questions? Contact Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, www.karenludwig2000@ yahoo.com.

Family Activities
Did you know that as a member all your children under 14 can be added to your membership for free? Under “My Profile” is a link and you can do the addition yourself, or call club headquarters, 206-521-6001, to add your children to your membership. You can then sign them up on trips as you do. Family Activities are a collection of events and outings specifically for families with children—from infants through early teens—led by volunteer club members. The focus is on fun and socializing for children and parents with similar interests in activities offered by The Mountaineers. All children must be accompanied by a parent, and likewise, all parents must be accompanied by a child. Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1.

NEW PROGRAM – Junior Mountaineers! An all-summer activity

The Mountaineers are excited to offer a new way to get your kids outside and have fun! Become a Junior Mountaineer! Anyone can join! Come pick up a kid-friendly guidebook to eight great activities that families can do together this summer—either with The Mountaineers or on your own! BONUS! It pays to be active outside: finish an activity, record it in your guidebook, and show it to us at The Mountaineers Building. You can then pick up a prize. Finish as many as you can and join us for an end-of-the-summer BASH when we REWARD all fully completed guidebooks with a SPECIAL prize! Come pick up your passport from The Mountaineers headquarters on Sand Point Way in Magnuson Park. Passports will also be available at our Kids Rock Days and at all Junior Naturalist programs or online at mountaineers.org. For more details, call program coordinator Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, kenh@ mountaineers.org.

Events

Intro to Rock Climbing

The Introduction to Rock Climbing Course is designed for those who have little to no outdoor rock climbing experience. In this course, you will learn the basics of top-rope outdoor climbing. This includes basic climbing knots, belaying skills, climbing technique, and converting to rappel. At the end of the course, you will know the basics for toprope climbing on your own as well as following safely a lead climber on sport/crag climbs. NOTE: this is a top-rope course only. It does not prepare you for an alpine environment or lead climbing. The course dates are as follows: 8/12 lecture at The Mountaineers headquarters; 8/19 Vertical World gym night; 8/29 field trip; and 9/19-20 weekend field trip. Locations for the field trips TBD. You may enroll online (www.mountaineers.org) or call club

July , Mon. - Carkeek Park (E) 3 mi. 400’ gain. Explore Carkeek Park’s Pipers Creek Trail at a 5-year-old’s pace. Depending on weather and age of kids, we’ll add loops or stop at the beach/playground for water stomping and train spotting. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Eddie McAbee Entrance (N.W. 100th Pl.). Bring snacks/drinks and sunscreen—beach toys optional. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, [email protected], 206368-8926. (s7/1-7/10) July 4, Tue. - Jetty Island (E) 2 mi. No gain. Join us for a fun summer family event to celebrate Jetty Island Days. No advanced reservation required for up to 12 people. Meet at 10th and W. Marine View Dr. kiosk at 10:15 a.m. for 10:30 a.m. ferry departure. Bring sunscreen, beach toys, snacks and sunglasses. For more information see http://www.everettwa.org/default. aspx?ID=503. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults. com, 206-368-8926. (s7/1-7/13) July 7-9, Fri-Sun. - Denny Creek Car Camping Co-listed with Backpacking. Families and kids welcome. Family camping at group CG with opportunities for hiking near Snoqualmie Pass (i.e., Talapus Lake on Sat., 7/18), depending on ages of kids. Contact leader for further information: Geneva Sullivan, biking. [email protected], 206-963-5958. (s7/1-7/16) July 8, Sat. - Quack, Splash, Ribbit! A Day at the Wetlands Part of the Junior Naturalist program. We’ll go to a local wetlands area (destination TBA) where children can observe the flora and fauna in this fragile ecosystem while gaining the understanding of the importance of this part of the lifecycle. Each child will also take away something for which to remember the outing and be instilled with a sense of pride in their accomplishment. For more details, call program coordinator Adrienne Moore, [email protected], or call 206-595-7237. Fee: $10 per child member, $15 per child non-member. (s5/22-7/17) July 8, Sat. - Talapus Lake (M) 5 mi. 1120’ gain. 5-yearold’s pace. Kids and new families welcome. Must be part of a family with at least one child present to participate. No dogs. Excellent hike for families participating in car camping. Family activity at Denny Creek offered the same weekend. Meet at TH at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults. com, 206-368-8926. (s7/1-7/16) July 0, Tue. - Kids Rock Day School’s out and it’s time to

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get the kids outside! We’ll climb in the morning on The Mountaineers outdoor wall from 9 a.m. to around noon. Gear provided; kids should come in sturdy closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes OK). Bring some snacks and water, and clothes appropriate for a day in the park. Don’t forget the sunscreen! Family social, picnic, or play time afterward optional. Note: This is not a drop-off event; parents must stay on site with their children. More details after signing up. Contact coordinator: Adrienne Moore, mtn.interns@ gmail.com, or call 206-595-7237. Fee: $10 per child member, $15 per child non-member (s7/1-7/17) Aug. , Sat. - Otter Falls (M) 7 mi. 650’ gain. Kids and new families welcome; no dogs. Hike at 5-year-old’s pace. Be sure to register your children in notes to the leader for an accurate count. Please attend with at least one child. Meet at Taylor River Bridge TH at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, court@ bodyresults.com, 206-368-8926. (s7/1-7/31)

Intro to wilderness first aid

July 6, Thu. - Intro to Wilderness First Aid Have you ever wondered what to do should a serious injury or illness strike you or your partner while in the backcountry? This is a Trailhead sponsored clinic aimed at the basics of how to respond to and manage a backcountry incident or accident. Learn how to effectively address these situations with a set of organizational tools designed to steer you through with less a chance of wasting time or skipping steps. While some basic first aid practices will be included, this is in no way a replacement to the club’s bigger and more inclusive MOFA program. Leader: Ken Hahn: kenh@ mountaineers.org, 206-595-7237. Fee: $10 per member, $15 per non-member. (s7/1-7/16)

Advance notices

Hiking
Hiking Committee. Our next meeting is Tue., Sept. 8, 7 p.m. at club headquarters. All members are welcome! For more info, contact hikermountaineer@ verizon.net. Hiking Website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike. This website has lots of good information on hiking leader registration, seminar schedules, hiking trails, carpooling, and how to sign up for a hike. Volunteers needed! Want to help? We need volunteers to help update the hike database, assist with trip scheduling, help with the website or participate in member orientation meetings. Contact [email protected].

Aug. 7-9, Fri-Sun. - Shi Shi Beach (E) 5 mi. 50’ gain. Colisted with Backpacking. Families and kids welcome. Makah Reservation recreational use and backcountry permits required. Camping fee. Bring a current tide table. Contact leader for further information: Geneva Sullivan, [email protected], 206-963-5958. (s7/1-8/3) Aug. 8, Sat. - Spray Park (M) 6 mi. 1200’ gain. Family Activities event—must attend with at least one child. New members welcome. Kids welcome. No dogs. We’ll take lots of pictures of wildflowers (no picking!) and hike at a 5-year-old’s pace. Please register children at same time for accurate head count. Meet at local P&Rs (TBD) for a hiking start of 9:30 a.m. Details to follow. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, [email protected], 206-368-8926. (s7/1-8/6)

Hikes, events

Junior Naturalist program

An exciting new naturalist program built just for young children! Each event is run by knowledgeable volunteers who will present different aspects of the natural world to your budding naturalist. We’ll provide fun ways to instill the importance of conservation and respect for our environment through games, arts and crafts. The focus will be on exploration in a hands-on learning environment. All events will be on Saturdays, midday, and will last for a few hours each. There should also be plenty of time afterwards for further family playtime and socializing. Destinations will all be in the Seattle area, with exact times TBA. Children will receive recognition for completing each event and awards for finishing the whole program. Sign up for the whole program in advance (single lower price) or attend each event separately.

Junior Naturalist outings

July 8, Sat. - Quack, Splash, Ribbit! A Day At The Wetlands Aug. 5, Sat. - Little Fish, Big Fish: The Amazing Salmon Adventure September - TBA October - TBA Most event fees are $10 for members and $15 for non-members (children only).

First Aid
MOFA leadership to change
Karl Brackmann and Carol Sue Ivory-Carline, current co-chairs of the Seattle Branch First Aid Committee, will be ending their tenure on Dec. 31. Before they retire, they will prepare the 2009-10 First Aid Committee budget, complete and implement the 2009 fall MOFA Courses and draft a schedule for 2010. In order to provide a smooth transition to new leadership, there are two dates planned for meeting with interested parties: Thu., July 9, and Wed., Aug. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Mountaineers, 7700 Sandpoint Way N.E., Seattle. A plan for remote participation availability is being worked out. Anyone interested in discussion and making future plans is welcome to attend. It is imperative that new leadership be identified by mid-October at the latest to make the transition without a break in service.

Standard MOFA courses

Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) is a 24-hour first aid course for the wilderness traveler. The course meets the requirements for the American Red Cross (ARC) Standard First Aid course with 18 hours of additional wilderness-focused first aid training. The volunteer instructors are certified by the ARC. The class is held two evenings a week for four weeks, or for one Saturday plus a full weekend at a Mountaineers lodge. Course fee: $90 for Mountaineers members and $125 for non-members. The fee includes textbooks, which are available the first night of class. MOFA courses held on weekends at Mountaineers lodges cost an additional $70, which covers room and board. Winter classes at Meany Lodge require a Sno-Park permit and a groomed trail sticker. Course attendance: Participation is required at all class sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning. Wear casual clothes suitable for working on the ground and outdoors. Arrangements cannot be made to make up class sessions. Please do not register for a class unless you can attend all class sessions. Registration: To register, refer to the MOFA course grid for current course offerings and registration dates, then either mail or hand-deliver the MOFA registration form, or follow the online registration directions and make the payment to The Mountaineers within the enrollment dates listed for each class. MOFA courses are popular and fill up fast. Having your registration form in our office by the first day of enrollment and/or listing an alternative will increase your chances of getting into a class. Registration forms received early will be held until the first day of enrollment or mailed back unprocessed. Being on a wait list: If a course is full, you may be placed on a wait list. It is your responsibility to call The Mountaineers to see if you have made it off the wait list. Those people still on the wait list by the last day of enrollment (see adjacent course grid) will not be enrolled in the course and will be issued a full refund. If you are enrolled in the class from the wait list, but then wish to cancel, you must notify The Mountaineers (see below) or forfeit your course fee entirely.

June 0, Tue. - Granite Mtn (AHH) (VS) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) 8 mi., 3800’ gain. Strenuous pace. Bring a flashlight. Meet 6 p.m. at TH. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425 434-0899, chris. [email protected]. (s6/19-6/29) July 4, Sat. - Lake  (E/M) (USGS Granite Falls) 5.5 mi., 1400’ gain. Leisurely pace. Meet at 7 a.m. at the S. Everett Freeway Station P&R, located in the I-5 median at 112th St. SE near Silver Lake in S. Everett. We will further consolidate the carpools here. The early meeting time is due to parking lot construction at the TH. The meeting time may change as further information is available. NWFP. Leader: Michael Arriaga, 206 718-8924, [email protected]. (s6/8-7/2) July 4, Sat. - Bandera Mtn. (S) (GT Bandera-206) 8 mi. 3000’gain. See website for meeting time and place. Leaders: Jennie Douglas, 206 612-6412, [email protected]; Shep Griswold, 425-822-6206, [email protected]. (s6/22-7/2) July 4, Sat. - Snow Lake (M) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) 7 mi., 1600’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 9 a.m., place TBD. Must have e-mail to receive further instructions. Phone leader only for cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin. [email protected], 206-349-0957 (s6/25-7/2) July 5, Sun. - Mason Lake-Ira Spring Memorial (M/S) (GT Bandera-206) 7 mi., 2400’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 9 a.m., place TBD. Must have e-mail to receive further instructions. Phone leader for only cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin. [email protected], 206 349-0957. (s6/25-7/2) July 8, Wed. - Bandera Mtn. (AHH) (S) (GT Bandera-206) 8 mi., 3000’ gain. We’ll meet at the stop sign just as you turn onto the frontage road heading to Tiger Mtn. on the S. side of I-90 (Exit 20). We’ll be leaving promptly at 4:30 p.m. Bring headlamp or good flashlight and extra batteries as there is a good chance we will return to cars after dark. Co-leaders: Sheryl Lamberton, 253-473-0819, [email protected]; Masako Nair, 425-830-4623, [email protected]. (s6/30-7/7) July 0, Fri. - Kendall Katwalk (S) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) 10.5 mi., 2700’ gain. gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Preston P&R. Leaders: Peter McCormick and Mary Aulet, 425 822-0128, mraulet@ verizon.net. (s6/29-7/8) July , Sat. - Crystal Lakes (M) (USGS Mt. Rainer E. or GT-270) 6 mi., 2300’ gain. New members welcome! Leisurely pace. Features: two alpine lakes, rocky peaks, Rainier views, wonderful early season wildflowers. Trail is steep but not too long. Long lunch at upper Crystal Lake. This is a no fee portion of MRNP. Some snow patches possible. Meet 9 a.m. at TH on SR-410, 4.5 mi. inside MRNP. 1-1/2 hr. Leader: Bob Michelson, 206-363-6035, [email protected]. (s6/29-7/9) July , Sat. - Blewett Ridge to Miller Peak (S) (USGS Liberty) 13 mi., 2300’ gain. Leisurely pace. This trail has several ups and downs and follows a ridgeline with great views. Meet 7 a.m. at Tibbets P&R. Leader: Brian David Carpenter, 206-324-6140, [email protected]. (s6/29-7/9) July , Sat. - Summerland & Panhandle Gap (S) (USGS Mt. Rainer E. or GT-270) 12.5 mi., 2900’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 9 a.m., place TBD. Must have e-mail to receive further instructions. Phone leader for only cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin. [email protected], 206-349-0957. (s7/2-7/9) July , Sun. - W. Tiger  (M/S) (GT Tiger Mtn.) 6 mi., 2100’ gain. Meeting place and time TBD. Leader: Nancy Krivanka, 206-937-0485, [email protected]. (s6/29-7/9) July , Sun. - Lake  (E/M) (USGS Granite Falls) 5.5 mi., 1400’ gain. NWFP. Slow pace. Meet at 9 a.m., place TBD. Must have e-mail to receive further instructions. Phone leader for only cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin, [email protected], 206 349-0957. (s7/2-7/9) July , Sun. - Esmeralda Basin and Fortune Creek Pass (M) (GT #209-Mt. Stuart) 7mi., 1750’ gain. Leisurely pace. Hike through a beautiful valley in the Teanaway area. The trail is relatively mellow compared to some of the other hikes in the area but still offers great scenery. New members welcome. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Jack Nichols, [email protected], 206-755-1511. (s6/29-7/11) July 6, Thu. - Beginning Hiker Seminar. Club headquarters, 6:30-9 p.m. No registration. No fee. Open to members and non-members. Learn what to put in your pack, how to dress for

Hikes Schedule: Please refer to www.mountaineers.org for late-breaking hikes, those that are listed on the website but not necessarily in the Go Guide. Increasingly, hikes are being listed only on the website. Hike Leaders: Sign up to lead hikes at www.mountaineers.org. Directions on how to sign up can be found at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/leaders/PostingTrips.html. Trips posted by July 5 will appear in the August Go Guide. Trips posted after July 5 will be on the website, but not necessarily in the Go Guide. After Hours Hikes (AHH): Join us for midweek fun and conditioning from March through October. The hikes will be generally offered every other Wednesday afternoon and have an “AHH” before the description of the hikes. More info at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/Afterhours/Afterhours.html. Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1.

comfort and safety, and what to expect on hikes. We will discuss clothing, boots and packs, the Ten Essential Systems, seasonal trail hazards, how to shop for equipment (and save money), and how to research your trips. This seminar is designed to answer questions that a beginning hiker may have about how to get started. We will show samples of our equipment and talk about some of our favorite places to hike. Informational handouts are included. Contact [email protected] for more information or just show up! July 7-9, Fri-Sun. - Denny Creek Car Camping Co-listed with Family Activities. Families and kids welcome. Family camping at group CG with opportunities for hiking near Snoqualmie Pass (i.e., Talapus Lake offered Sat. 7/18) depending on ages of kids. Contact leader for further information: Geneva Sullivan, [email protected], 206-963-5958. (s7/1-7/16) July 8, Sat. - Wonderland Trail: White River/Summerland/ Indian Bar/Box Canyon - One Way (VS) (GT Mt. Rainier E.-270) 17 mi., 5600’ gain. gain. Meet 7 a.m. Jct. SR-410 and national park road going to White River entrance. Leaders: Peter McCormick and Mary Aulet, 425 822-0128, mraulet@ verizon.net; Neil Carlsten, [email protected], 206-5510572. (s7/6-7/16) July 8, Sat. - Naches Peak Loop (E) (USGS Bumping Lake & Mt. Rainer E. or GT 270 & 271) 4.5 mi., 700’ gain. Magical, high-alpine hiking past meadows, lakes and unforgettable views. Meet 8 a.m. at Snoqualmie Ranger District office in Enumclaw. Leader: Jon Shields, 206-932-0857, [email protected]. (s7/6-7/16) July 8, Sat. - Third Burroughs (M/S) (USGS Mt. Rainer E. or GT 270) 8.5 mi., 1800’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m., place TBD. Must have e-mail, to receive further instructions. Phone leader for only cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin, [email protected], 206 349-0957. (s7/9-7/16) July 9, Sun. - Yellow Aster Butte (S) (USGS Mt. Shuksan or GT 14) 6 mi., 3200’ gain. Pace will be slow to moderate to enjoy the beautiful wildflowers and scenery, and allow occasional pauses for photos. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Glacier RS. Leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-7650, [email protected]. (s7/6-7/16) July 9, Sun. - Mt. Pilchuck (M) (USGS Verlot) 6 mi., 2200’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m., place TBD. Must have e-mail, to receive further instructions. Phone leader for only cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin. [email protected], 206 349-0957. (s7/9-7/16) July , Wed. - Wright Mtn. (AHH) (VS) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) 10 mi., 3100’ gain. See July 8 listing for details. Leader: Neil Carlsten, [email protected], 206-551-0572. Assistant leader: Joni Fuller. (s7/14-7/21) July 5, Sat. - Iron Peak (S) (USGS Mt. Stuart) 7.5 mi., 2700’ gain. New members welcome! Leisurely pace. This is a steep trail with wonderful flora. Featured in “Best Wildflower Hikes Washington” by Kruckeberg and Spring. Good views on the way up and a great 360-degree view at top. Mt. Stuart, Rainier, all of Alpine Lakes peaks. Top part of trail is rough and sketchy with some boulders to get around. Bring lots of water. The snow should be gone; it may be very hot. Meet 9 a.m. at Beverly Creek CG on N. Fork Teanaway Rd. 2-1/3hr. Leader: Bob Michelson, 206-363-6035, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/23) July 5, Sat. - Barclay Lake (E) (USGS Monte Cristo) 4 mi., 400’gain. Meeting place and time TBD. Leader: Nancy Krivanka, 206-937-0485, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/23) July 5, Sat. - Second Burroughs Mtn. (E) (USGS Mt. Rainer E. or GT 270) 5 mi., 1200’ gain. Leisurely pace. Spectacular view of Mt. Rainier, especially during lunch. Meet at 8 a.m., McDonald’s in Enumclaw. 1-1/4 hr. Leader: Jim Gross, 206283-5154. (s7/13-7/23) Aug. , Sat. - Tolmie Peak (M) (USGS or GT-269 Mt. Rainier W.) 7.2 mi, 1200’ gain. New members welcome! Meet 9:30 a.m. at Mowich Lake parking area. Bob Michelson, 206-363-6035, [email protected]. (s7/20-7/30) Aug. , Sat. - Mt. Dickerman (VS) (USGS Sloan Peak) 8.5 mi., 3800’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 8 a.m. at the S. Everett Freeway Station P&R, located in the I-5 median at 112th St. S.E. near Silver Lake in S. Everett. We will further consolidate the carpools here. NWFP. Leader: Michael Arriaga, 206 718-8924, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/30) Aug. , Sat. - Hidden Lake Peak Lookout (S) (GT Diablo Dam-46 & Cascade Pass-80) 8 mi., 3500’ gain. Moderate pace. For sheer beauty, it’s hard to top the hike to Hidden Lake lookout. Sprawling meadows bursting with wildflowers, granite slabs and boulders laced with heather, glistening snowfields birthing tumbling waters, alpine nooks providing refuge to ptarmigans and pipits, a historical fire lookout, and views—stunning, mouthgaping views. NWFP. Meet 8:30 a.m. W. of Marblemount bridge. 3 hr. Leader: Felicia Wibowo, 206-525-2490, feliciawibowo@ hotmail.com. (s7/13-7/31) Aug. , Sat. - Mt. Washington (S) (USGS Bandera) 10 mi., 3200’ gain. Moderate pace. Bring a treat to share. Hint: the leader likes chocolate. Please no calls after 7 p.m. Meet 7 a.m. Tibbetts Field P&R. Leader: Chuck Gustafson, 425-481-6540, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/31) Aug. , Sun. - Tonga Ridge (E) (GT #175 & 176 - Skykomish & Stevens Pass) up to 10 mi., up to 1100’ gain. Leisurely pace. Easy ridge wandering with summit and/or lake options, depending on party ambitions. Great views! New members welcome. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers. org, 206-595-7237. (s7/2-7/31) Aug. , Sun. - Gothic Basin (S) (GT #111 & 143 - Sloan Peak & Monte Cristo) 9 mi., 2600’ gain. Leisurely pace. A great hike to an open and craggy basin that will make you feel like you’re in the High Sierra but at half the elevation. New members welcome. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn: kenh@mountaineers. org, 206-595-7237. (s7/2-8/1) Aug , Sun. - Ingalls Lake (S) (GT #209-Mt. Stuart) 9 mi., 2600’ gain. Leisurely pace. This is one of leader’s all-time favorite hikes in Washington! It’s not uncommon to have lunch with a few mountain goats on this hike. It can be a bit of a workout (especially in hot weather) but the views are completely worth it! New members welcome. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Jack Nichols, [email protected], 206-755-1511. (s7/20-7/31) Aug. 5, Wed. - Mt. Defiance (AHH) (S) (USGS Bandera) 10

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mi., 3300’ gain. See July 8 listing for details. Co-leaders: Neil Carlsten, [email protected], 206-551-0572; Robert MacOnie, 253-639-0698, [email protected]. (s7/28-8/4) Aug. 7, Fri. - Wonderland Trail: Mowich Lake to Westside Rd.—One Way (VS) (GT Mt. Rainier W.-269) 28 mi., 6700’ or 8800’ gain. Key exchange between Mowich Lake and Westside Rd. with Neil leading the northern group and Mary and Pete leading the southern-going group. Very early start! This should not be your first hike of the season! Leaders: Peter McCormick & Mary Aulet, 425 822-0128, [email protected]; Neil Carlsten, [email protected], 206-551-0572. (s6/22-8/3) Sept. 8-0, Tue.-Thu. - Annual North Cascades Car Camp. Join us for three days of hiking in the spectacular North Cascades. Explore the unique geology of this region. We will camp two nights at Poplar Flat CG along the Twisp River Rd. access to the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness and North Cascades National Park. It is suggested that participants also camp Monday night due to the travel distance and early hike start time the following day. Louis Lake, Copper Pass, and Twisp Pass—see hike descriptions below. Easier hikes may be led by a second leader, such as the Twisp River Trail, concurrently with more strenuous hikes. Register with club headquarters or online. Leader: Glen Strachan, 425-869-8094, [email protected]. Co-leader: Suzan Reiley (s8/21-9/4) Sept. 8, Tue. - Louis Lake (S) (GT Stehekin-82) NWFP. 10.5 mi., 2600’ gain. Moderate pace. The hike follows a trail along cascading South Creek and then up and down along Louis Creek to a spectacular glacial-carved valley beneath Rennie Peak and serrated Sawtooth Ridge. Meet 9 a.m. at Poplar Flat CG. (s8/21-9/4) Sept. 9, Wed. - Copper Pass (S) (GT Stehekin-82) NWFP. 10 mi., 3100 gain. Moderate pace. Hike through forests along the N. Fork of the Twisp River and then up to a heathery pass (6700’) with great views of nearby peaks including Stiletto Peak, Liberty Bell and Early Winter Spires. The larch trees may be turning golden at this time as summer transitions to autumn. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Poplar Flat CG. (s8/21-9/4) NC Sept. 0, Thu. - Twisp Pass (M/S) NWFP 9 mi., 2400’gain. Moderate pace. The trail ascends moderately through woods, crosses a log bridge over the N. Fork of the Twisp River, scoots around the S. side of Lincoln Butte and traverses a rocky slope to the pass (6100’). Views of pyramid-shaped Twisp Mtn., Cresent Mtn., South Creek Butte are seen, as well as the lush, forested valley below. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Poplar Flat CG (s8/21-9/4) NC Sept. 4, Mon. - Hike Leadership Workshop. Club headquarters, 7-9 p.m. Want to become a hike leader and lead hikes this season? Past and current hike leaders as well as those interested in becoming a new leader are invited to participate. Steps to become a hike leader, hiking trip standards, recommended resources and the mentor program that matches new leaders with experienced hike leaders are presented in an informal Q&A format. The workshop is free and open to all Mountaineers members, but please sign up online so that we can anticipate group size. Contact Jon Shields, 206-932-0857, [email protected], for more information.

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Midweek Hikes
Chair: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118. Questions? Call Joe, or Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, or Ruth Godding, 425-836-9873. Registration instructions included with each trip description. Opening and closing dates are shown in ( ) following each trip. Trip classifications are the same as those listed under Hiking. For trail guidebooks, see page 19 of the Go Guide. Hikes in the Issaquah area will meet at the Issaquah Trail Center (ITC) instead of Tibbetts Field. Directions to the center are as follows: Take I-90 Exit 17 and turn right. Go about 1 mi. to light on Sunset, and then go two more blocks to Bush St. and turn left. Go two blocks and you will see the yellow ITC building and parking area on your left.

July 7, Fri. - Circumambulation of Lake Washington, Part 7 (E) 6.5 mi., 150’ gain. Start at Beer Sheva Park (intersection of S. Henderson St. & Seward Park Ave. S.) and finish at South Day Park ((Lakeside Ave. S., just N. of where road passes under I-90). Route includes numerous parks: Pritchard Island Park, Martha Washington Park, Seward Park, Stan Sayres Memorial Park, Mt. Baker Park, Colman Park, Mt. Baker Viewpoint, ending at South Day Street Park where we started seven months ago. Meet at Beer Sheva Park at 10 a.m. Those who circumambulated on all seven hikes will be awarded finisher certificates. Busing to and from hike exuberantly recommended. Use Metro trip planner. Register with club headquarters. Co-leaders: Julie Miller, 206-283-1406, [email protected]; Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, eskay39@ comcast.net. (s7/1-7/15) July , Tue. - Harbor/Port Hike (E) 7 mi., 150’ gain. From Myrtle Edwards Park fishing pier walk S. 1.5 mi. to Pier 55, take 10:30 a.m. water taxi ($3) to Seacrest Park Marina. Walk 3-1/2 mi. to Jack Block Park, on to Herring House Park (Terminal 107 Park). After climbing 226 steps to Pigeon Point, walk 2 mi. W. to Delridge Way S., catch #120 ($1.50) bus to downtown; transfer to #15 or #18, return to Amgen Bridge, walk to parking—7 mi. total, mostly flat; bring lunch. See a unique aspect of Seattle from several viewing points. Meet at fishing pier, N. end of Myrtle Edwards Park, at 9:30 a.m. Parking at “Elliot Bay Public Access Parking” or on 16th Ave. W., both accessible from W. end of Galer St. Overpass from Elliot Ave. W. No registration, members only. Leader: Kieth Nissen, 206-283-6133. July , Wed. - Lodge Lake, Gold Creek Pond (E) 4.5 mi., 500’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at ICT (see preamble). Lodge Lake Trail starts S. side of Snoqualmie Pass at PCT junction, crosses the open (surprisingly flowery) ski slopes, and continues through open woods to Lodge Lake. We will cross I-90 back to Gold Creek Pond for lunch in a scenic cirque. An easy outing close to Seattle, with rewarding views and probable flowers. High sun exposure on clear day. Register online or by calling headquarters. Leader: Lucile Townsend, 206-523-8421, lutown22@earthlink. net. (s7/8-7/20) July , Thu. - Crystal Lakes and Beyond (M) (GT Mt. Rainier E. #270) 8 mi., 2700’ gain. We will hike starting out on a steep trail with switchbacks through thick forest up to Crystal Lakes and beyond where there is an overlook just below the PCT. Elk and mountain goat are frequently seen on this trail. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the small parking area just east of Charlie’s restaurant in Enumclaw. No registration. Leader: Pete Girard, 425-868-4670 or e-mail [email protected]. July 7, Mon. - Mt. Washington via North Ridge (S) (GT Mt. Si NRCA #206S) 8 mi., 3300’ gain. Hike past the Owl Hike Spot and above the Mt. Washington Pinnacles before following a steep boot path up the North Ridge on our way to the summit. Begin the descent from the summit on a newer WTA built trail. Great views, weather permitting. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Preston P&R (Exit 22 on I-90). 30 mi. No registration, members only. Leader: Ralph Owen, 425-746-1070. July 9, Wed. - North I-90 Peak #5: Bandera Mtn. (S) (GT Bandera #206) 8 mi., 3000’ gain. Hike the Ira Spring Trail to jct. with a short section of the trail up the ridge of Bandera. Great views (weather permitting) from our turn-around point on the first summit. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Preston P&R (Exit 22 on I-90). 50 mi. RT. No registration, members only. Leader: Peggy Owen, 425-746-1070. AL July 0, Thu. - Mt. Pilchuck (M) (GT Granite Falls #109) 6 mi., 2300’ gain. Enjoy the reward of a 360-degree view. Meet 8:30 a.m. at N. end of P&R under I-5 at N.E. 65th St. Register with club headquarters. Leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047. (S7/21-7/28)

Trips

July , Sat. - Iron Goat Trail Interpretive Hike (E) 4-6 mi., minimum gain. This trip is coordinated with VOW for wildflowers and history. This is the final in a series of three monthly hikes. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Skykomish RS (E. of town of Skykomish) on Hwy. 2 to drive to the TH. Limit 20. Register online. Leaders: Jim & Diane Vanden Brook, 425-844-1539. NWFP. (s6/30-7/9)

Navigation
Committee chair: Lynn Graf, [email protected]

Navigation website

For the most up-to-date information on navigation, including instructor registration, details of required homework assignments (which you must complete before attending the workshop), navigation card replacement, and compass requirements, see the navigation website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation.

Basic Navigation Course

The Basic Navigation Course is offered in the spring and fall of each year. Learn how to get more info out of your map, how to figure out the bearing for your destination and how to follow it. Get a head start on your course requirements. The course consists of a map and compass workshop (one full evening) and a challenging field trip (one full day at Heybrook Ridge, about 1500’ of elevation gain and considerable off-trail travel). Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a navigation card. Basic Navigation is required for Basic Climbing, Snowshoe and Alpine Scrambling Courses, as well as some ski classes. The course is strongly recommended for all hike leaders and backcountry skiers, and is useful for hikers. Watch the website and coming Go Guides for information about course enrollment.

Photography
Events
July , Sat. - Scavenger Hunt (E) Join the photo group in a photography scavenger hunt. The leader will give you a list of 10-12 things to photograph. This will be a fun way to stimulate your creative photographic mind. For this scavenger hunt you will be given your assignment via email by 8 a.m. on Sat., July 11. You may work individually or in groups. Complete the assignment by 11 a.m., then edit your images. Meet at 2:30 p.m. in the Goodman A Room (where we have our potlucks) at club headquarters. Bring a lunch and up to 10 digital images of your assignment to share, and maybe some critiques. We will provide dessert. Leader: Anne Smart, 206-283-4973, smartmccord@msn. com. (s6/17-7/10) July 5, Wed. - Potluck and Image Presentation (E) Monthly photography event at club headquarters. Socializing begins at 6 p.m.; potluck at 6:30. Meeting and creative image show starts at 7:15 p.m. Bring a potluck dish and up to eight (8) slides, prints or digital images to share. Check our website at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/photography for digital image instructions. No registration required; just come and bring your photos. Guests are welcome. We will also have two multimedia image shows. Leader: Herb Johnson, 206-523-4544, [email protected]. (s5/28-7/15) July 8, Sat. - Annual ‘Sand-sations’ at Long Beach (E) Meet at 10 a.m. at the N. end of the Boardwalk; Bolstad approach in Long Beach. 3.5-4.5 hrs., depending on traffic. This trip involves photographing contestants as they build works of art out of sand on the beach. This event, at the foot of SW Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula, draws serious competitors but retains an endearing small-town flavor. More information can be found at www.funbeach.com/events/sandsations. Leader will be going down the night before and camping at the KOA in Ilwaco/Long Beach for the entire weekend. You are welcome to join. Reservations for this campground can be made at https://koa.com/where/ wa/47143/reserve/index.asp. The competition starts at noon with judging at 5 p.m. There is also a pet parade in the afternoon as well as free hot dogs all day. In the evening, there is a bonfire. Leader will participate in a one-hour beach ride by horseback at 8 a.m. on the 18th and welcomes others to join; call 360-6422576 to make a reservation. The cost is $25. Leader: Anita Elder, 206-525-5223, [email protected]. (s6/2-7/13) July 8, Sat. - Indian Days Pow Wow, Discovery Park. Meet at 11:45 a.m. at the Daybreak Star admission gate. Free parking. Admission is $5. Limit 11. Bring your own water or buy bottled water there. Expect large crowd. Bring wide-angle to telephoto lenses and be sure to ask permission to take photos of ritual. Grand entry is at 1 p.m. and dancing follows, as well as drummers and singers. Food for sale on site. Leader: Michael Glaze, 206-364-1987. (s7/1-7/17) July 6-0, Sun.-Thu. - Rockwall Photo Backpack, Kootenay NP (BC) (MS) 35 mi., 9000’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 8 a.m. at Paint Pots TH. 10+ hrs. Rockwall northern circuit is one of the premier scenic and wildflower backpacks in Canadian Rockies. Superlative beauty with miles of towering peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, graphic rock forms, abundant colorful wildflower meadows. We’ll travel from Paint Pots along creeks to Helmet Falls, high passes (Goodsir, Rockwall, Wolverine, Tumbling) near the Rockwall peaks, and along Tumbling Creek. Base camp two nights each at Helmet Falls and Tumbling Creek. Two day hikes from camps to Goodsir Pass area, and Tumbling Pass to upper Numa Creek. Trail descriptions: “The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton & Robinson). Photo-oriented backpack. For members and experienced backpackers only. Cancellation fees: $10 fee for cancellation prior to July 15. No refund for cancellations July 15 or later. Photos of area: http:/ihtcr/KootenayPark/rockwalllo/ Page1.htm. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-7650, [email protected]. (s5/6-7/15) July -Aug. , Fri.-Sun. - Mowich Lake and Spray Park, Mt. Rainier (EM) 6 mi., 1300’ gain. Mowich Lake and Spray Park are situated in northwestern corner of Mt. Rainier National Park. The area is beautiful and varied, sporting many photographic opportunities. Whether you’re enjoying the views of Tolmie Peak, Paul Peak or Mt. Rainier from the lake itself or wandering deeper into Spray Park, there is much to see. Spray Park contains one of the nicest waterfalls within the park—Spray Falls.

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June 0, Tue. - Lake Dorothy (E/M) (GT Skykomish #175) 7 mi., 900’ gain. A very scenic alpine lake with lakeside trail. Meet 9 a.m. at Bothell P&R for carpooling, may be reached via Metro or Sound Transit. Party limit 12. Sign up with leader: Edmunde Lewin, 360-297-6633. (s6/22-29) July , Wed. - Wallace Falls (M) (GT Index #142) 6 mi., 1400’ gain. Hike the Wallace River valley to an impressive multi-stage falls. Hopefully the spring runoff will provide a large volume of water over the falls. Meet 8:30 a.m. at “Brickyard” P&R, SW corner of Exit 22, I-405. Register online or at club headquarters. Leader: Ralph Caldwell, 425-836-2610. 55 Hikes around Stevens Pass. July 6, Mon. - Lake  (E/M) (GT Granite Falls #109) 6 mi., 1400’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at N.E. corner of Ash Way P&R, I-5 Exit 183. No registration. Members only. Edmunde Lewin, 360-297-6633. July 8, Wed. - Taylor Mtn. (E) (GT Tiger Mtn. #204S) 4.5 mi., 700’ gain. SLOW PACE. One-way hike with short car-shuttle includes brand-new trail. Possible flora and fauna ID. Meet 9:30 a.m. at ITC (see preamble). No registration. Warren Jones, 425-391-7409. July 0, Fri. - Noble Knob (E) (GT Lester # 239) 7 mi., 500’ gain in, 300’ gain out. Enjoy a ridge hike through wildflowers with views of Mt. Rainier to the S. and the Norse Peak Wilderness to the N. Meet at Charlie’s Restaurant in Enumclaw at 7 a.m. for breakfast or at 7:30 to leave for the hike. Sign up with club headquarters. 12 max. including leader: Ron McConnell, 425-451-2142. (Ron will be out of town from 6/30 to 7/6, so call before or after for additional information.) (s6/30-7/9) July 4, Tue. - Parade of Passes Hike #: Snoqualmie Pass (M) (GT Snoqualmie Pass #207) 8 mi., 1600’ gain. Hike to Lodge Lake on the S. and to Commonwealth Basin Jct. on the N. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Preston P&R, I-90 Exit 22. Sign up with leader: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118. July 6, Thu. - North I-90 Peak #4: Dirty Harry’s Peak (S) (GT Bandera #206) 8 mi., 3300’ gain. Hike abandoned logging roads to views (weather permitting) of both the Snoqualmie Middle Fork and South Fork valleys. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Preston P&R (Exit 22 on I-90). 40 mi. RT drive to TH. No registration, members only. Peggy Owen, 425-746-1070. HMSG July 6, Thu. - Grizzly Peak (VS) (Bench Mark Mtn. USGS) 17 mi., 2200’ gain. Meet at 7 a.m. at Woodinville P&R. Leader: Jacqueline Kaner, 206-283-0189, [email protected]. (s7/8-7/15)

Aug. , Mon. - Midweek Hike Planning Meeting and Potluck—Leaders Only10:30 a.m. at Trudy Ecob’s. Plan Oct.-Dec. 2009. Call for potluck assignment and directions if needed. Co-leaders: Trudy Ecob, 206-232-2933; Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047. Aug. 6, Thu. - Spray Park via Knapsack Pass (MS) (GT Mt. Rainier W. #269) 5.8 mi., 1900’ gain. This is a loop hike from Mowich Lake over Knapsack Pass to Spray Park and return via the traditional SP trail. Expansive views of Rainier and its foothills from the pass, weather permitting. Flowers in early August should be at their best with great numbers of species. There is a short half-mile of boulder hopping. Meet at Charlie’s Restaurant E. of Enumclaw for departure at 8:30 a.m. Register online or with club headquarters. Co-leaders: Ralph Caldwell, 425-836-2610; Ron McConnell, 425-451-2142. (s7/24-8/4)

Naturalists
Chair: Don Schaechtel, [email protected], 206-938-2125

Tuesday night work parties

Every Tuesday evening in July, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., all Mountaineers and friends of Mountaineers are invited to work on the grounds around club headquarters at Magnuson Park. Someone will be at the site to meet volunteers at the south parking lot of club headquarters from 6:30 on. Join us whenever you can for any part of the evenings. For those students in the Natural World Course, your participation on evenings free of class would be greatly appreciated. You can assist in maintaining the developed landscaping or continue to prepare the adjacent Magnuson Park area (where the goats cleared the blackberries) for native plants. Volunteers should wear long pants, sturdy shoes and bring work gloves if you have them. Snacks, desserts and drinks provided. No experience is needed. No registration required. For more information contact Jeanne or Mickey Eisenberg, [email protected], or Mary Bailey, thimbleberries@ comcast.net.

Intro to Natural World Course

The course concludes this month with details listed in the student handbook. Following is the remaining schedule: July , Tue. - Presentation 4—Flowers, subalpine life zone, mushrooms, and mammals, 7-9 p.m. July 5 or 6, Sat. or Sun. - Field Trip 4—Spray Park (Mt. Rainier) For more information contact course leader Dave Shema, [email protected].

Seattle

Go Guide July 2009 

It houses a large meadow that each summer provides a stunning carpet of wildflowers. The area is also host to myriad wildlife including deer, hoary marmots and the occasional black bear. Equipment needs: tents, camp stoves, water filtration devices, Ten Essentials. Since we are planning several lengthy day hikes (up to 6 mi.), participants should consider bringing a day-pack, some relatively portable camera equipment and lunches requiring a minimum of preparation. The camping area doesn’t allow campfires and has no potable water. There are toilets. We will be camping at a walk-in campground at Mowich Lake—50 yards from the parking area. No car camping is allowed. There is no charge to use the camping area; however, we are required to purchase a $15 park pass. Contact leader if you would like to carpool. Leader will send out a more detailed description of the trip as the departure date nears. Leader’s permission required. Co-leader: Paul Harrett. Leader: Scott McLain, 360-866-5593, [email protected]. (s6/1-7/30) Aug. -5. Sat.-Wed. - North Molar Pass/Fish & Devon Lakes, Banff NP (AB) (M/S) 35 mi. 2500’+ gain. Photo-oriented backpack. Travel over high passes into one of Banff’s premier, remote and very scenic wilderness areas. View abundant wildflowers, mountains, lakes, streams, and a variety of wildlife (small mammals, bear, caribou and more). Maximum 5. Cost $55. Trip leader: Linda Moore, [email protected]. See Seattle backpacking or online listing for more details. Aug. , Sun. - Washington Renaissance Faire (E) Meet at 10 a.m. at main gate to event now held in Buckley. Enjoy and photograph jousting and equestrian events, sword fighting, gypsy dancing, Celtic dancing, and wandering minstrels, as well as myriad craftsmen demonstrating and vending their ancient art. Directions and more info can be found at http://www.washingtonrenfaire.com. Cost of admission varies, so be sure to check the ticket page on the site. If you buy and print your tickets online, they are cheaper. Leader: Anita Elder, 206-525-5223, anita@ anitaelder.com. (s7/1-7/29)

Sailing
Visit our website at http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/sailing.

Singles Committee leaders

(contact between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.)

Day sails

Chair: Steve Sears, 425-821-5945, [email protected]

To sign up: first go online or call club headquarters (206-521-6001) and then contact the skipper.

Secretary/Webmaster: George Liu, 206-320-1136, [email protected] Treasurer: Sabine Jeanot, 425-208-6493, [email protected] Hiking: Jerry Wheeler, 206-242-9344, [email protected] Social Events: Looking for a volunteer! Lodges/ELC: Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, [email protected]

Advance notice

Aug. 7-, Fri.-Wed. - Tonquin Valley/Astoria River Photo Backpack, Jasper NP, Alberta (MS) 40+ mi., 4700’ gain. Explore and photograph one of the most exceptional scenic backcountry areas in the Canadian Rockies. See Seattle Photography online listing for full details and registration. Enjoy stunning scenery along the Astoria River, Tonquin Valley lakes and Rampart peaks during hikes from camps into spectacular mountain valleys and passes. Day hike options from camp include Verdant and Campus passes with close views of Mt Edith Cavell, Eremite Valley to Arrowhead Lake, Amethyst Lakes, Clitheroe Peak, and more. Photo opportunities abound from sunrise to sunset for beautiful reflections, glaciated peaks, including the towering Ramparts (series of 10 peaks rising 3000’ from Tonquin Valley), cascading streams, lakes, abundant wildflowers and wildlife (caribou, moose, bear, pika, to name a few). See “Canadian Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton & Robinson); “Don’t Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies” (Copeland); “Jasper-Robson: A Taste of Heaven (Beers).” Map: Jasper/Maligne Lk. (Gem Trek) or Amethyst Lakes 83D/9. Leader: Linda Moore, abenteuerbc@ yahoo.com (preferred), 425-347-7650 (evenings 7-9 p.m.).

July , Wed. - 6:0 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. Beneteau 30’ Ca Va! 4 crew + skipper. Skipper Hal Tobie, 206242-9658. (s6/16-6/30) July 8, Wed. - 6:0 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. Beneteau 30’ Ca Va! 4 crew + skipper. Skipper Hal Tobie, 206242-9658. (s6/23-7/7) July 9, Thu. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92 30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper. Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s6/23-7/7) July , Sat. -  a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92 30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper. Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s6/30-7/9) July 6, Thu. - 6 p.m. Jim Clark Marina. To Puget Sound. Return at 9:30 p.m. Ericson 26’ Apsara. 3 crew + skipper. Skipper Linda Youngs, 206-938-9191. (s6/30-7/14) July 8, Sat. -  p.m. Jim Clark Marina. To Puget Sound. Return at 4 p.m. Ericson 26’ Apsara. 3 crew + skipper. Skipper Linda Youngs, 206-938-9191. (s7/7-7/16) July 9, Sun. -  a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92 30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper. Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s7/7-7/16) July , Wed. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92 30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper. Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s7/7-7/21) July 4, Fri. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92 30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper. Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s7/14-7/23) July 9, Wed. - 6 p.m. Jim Clark Marina. To Puget Sound. Return by 9:30 p.m. Ericson 26’ Apsara. 3 crew + skipper. Skipper Linda Youngs, 206-938-9191. (s7/14-7/28)

Dancing: Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, [email protected]

Outings

Leader/Work Party Incentives: Earn annual trailhead parking or Sno-Park permits by leading five or more Go Guidelisted Seattle Singles hikes, and/or cross-country ski outings, and recording trip reports on the website or leading two trail work parties. Permits will be awarded for the season following participation. Contact Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, [email protected], for details. Sign up now to lead and earn your permits. Fellow Mountaineers—If you enjoy the activities and events that the Singles Committee presents, then it is time to help. This is a volunteer organization. The more who help, the better we can do. Volunteers are needed for the committee, the R&R Dance subcommittee, and to lead hikes and social events. Contact the committee members listed above. Lodge & Environmental Learning Center Weekends: Schedule for 2009—plan ahead! Fireside Lodge, Whistler, B.C., Aug. 6-9; Baker Lodge, Aug.14-16; Stevens Lodge (need leader). Questions/details: Eldon Ball, [email protected], 206-3668405. Leaders and/or co-leaders needed for some of these.

Trips

Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking Committee: The Committee normally meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the club headquarters. The next meeting will be July 7. Chair: George Swapp, 206-770-9099 Co-Chair: Annette Brigham, 206-322-3922 Secretary: Roseanne Staroski, 206-241-4475 Basic Class: John Kelly, 206-767-1961, [email protected] Equivalency: Dede Chinlund, [email protected]; Kim Frasher, Kim. [email protected], 206-465-6175 Naturalist: Sarah Miller, 206-361-6301, [email protected] Leadership: Sharon Rindal, [email protected] Safety: Lee McKee, 360-871-1862 Social: Felicia Wibowo, 206-525-2490 Special Programs: Felicia Wibowo, 206-525-2490 Training: Mike Kennedy and Carol Asplund, 206-633-3948 Treasurer: Carol Asplund, 206-633-3948 Trips: Leslie Carpenter, 206-417-0729, [email protected]; Sharon Rindal, [email protected] Web Page: Brian High, [email protected]

Retired Rovers
Chair: Frank Sincock, 206-366-1884, [email protected]. All Mountaineers are welcome at Retired Rovers events. For information contact the chair. Note: In addition to events listed below our Retired Rovers also enjoy participating in Midweek Hikes and Naturalist Hikes (check those sections). If you need advice on the best hikes for you, feel free to call any of the hike leaders.

Related websites

Seattle Mountaineers Kayak: www.mountaineers.org/Seattle/kayak Marine Weather: www.seawfo.noaa.gov/products/CWFSEA Puget Sound Shoreline Aerial Photos: www.ecy.wa.gov/apps/shorephotos Puget Sound boat launch sites: www.boat.iac.wa.gov

Equivalency

July , Thu. - Magnolia Blvd. and Discovery Park 10:30 a.m. Meet at the S. parking lot of Discovery Park at 43 Ave. W. and W. Emerson St. Come enjoy the magnificent mountain and Sound/ Bay views from the Olmsted Boulevard Plan, which the Olmsteds proposed in 1908: “Magnolia Bluffs Parkway—Smith’s Cove to Fort Lawton Military Reservation” (now Pier 91 to Discovery Park). Walk about 4 mi. Buffet lunch will be prepared and served at nearby residence of leader. For information and to sign up: Cecilia Saari, 206-282-2450, [email protected]. July 4, Tue. - Annual Brown Bag Picnic in Upper Woodland Park, 11 a.m. at Shelter #3, in a new area of Woodland Park for us, not accessible from Aurora Ave. Our shelter (#3) is only accessed from N. 50th St., the southern border of Woodland Park. Enter the park at the drive E. of the Aurora overpass marked “South Entrance” or “Picnic Shelters 1, 2, 3,” and the shelter is close to the parking lot near the end of the one-way loop. After lunch and short meeting, those interested will join in a short walk (shorter than last year) to Woodland Park Zoo. The new 17,000 sq.ft. Penguin Exhibit, which opened May 2, re-creates the penguin native habitat in Peru with shoreline cliffs, waves and rocky pools. Bring your Gold Card for free admission. July 4, Fri.-July , Fri. - Retired Rovers Summer Outing at Mt. Baker Lodge. We plan to hike to our favorite Baker destinations. The lodge has comfortable sleeping quarters, indoor plumbing, even a warm-water shower. Cost per day this year will be $37.25 for members, $45.25 for guests and $42.25 for guest children under age 14. All Mountaineers members are welcome. Sign up and pay by July 17 at club headquarters or by phone. Questions? Call Barbara Post, 206-937-1374. Our two favorite cooks, Donna Osseward and Evelyn Lester, will be presiding in the kitchen, so you know the food will be the best. Plan to bring a sack lunch if you arrive midday; the first meal will be dinner that night. Plan to come for all week (or as many days as you can).

Events

If you are interested in obtaining equivalency from Mountaineers Sea Kayaking (Seattle Branch), please contact Dede Chinlund or Kim Frasher (contact information above) for an application. Equivalency usually takes 3-4 weeks to process after your application is received. In order to receive equivalency, you must have taken a fundamental sea kayaking course that teaches basics in such skills as paddling, bracing, rescues, safety and clothing, or have significant experience and knowledge to demonstrate such skills. A demonstration paddle is required for applicants whose skills or experience are not clear to the equivalency team.

Trips

Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from our course or have been granted equivalency. Contact Dede Chinlund, dchinlund@ comcast.net, if you think you might qualify for equivalency. Sign up with the designated trip leader unless otherwise indicated. The sea kayaking group follows the procedures listed in the “Sending you on your way” section on pg. 19 of this Go Guide when signing up through club headquarters. Please contact the leader as soon as possible to cancel if you are unable to attend after signing up. The “sea kayak essentials” as listed on pg. 19 are required and the trip leader may require additional equipment. Call the trip leader if there are any questions. Late Breaking Trip Announcements: Some trips may not make it into the Go Guide. We suggest visiting the activities search page at www.mountaineers. org for late-breaking trips.

July -Aug. 6 - Wet Wednesdays (SKI) Please join us for Wet Wednesdays every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.. After a hot summer’s day on the job, come to the lake to cool off, have some fun, and strengthen your skills. Help one another work on strokes, bracing, rescues, and rolling in a safe, supportive and chlorine-free environment. Offered primarily for students and recent graduates of the Basic Sea Kayaking Course, but all course graduates (or those granted equivalence) are welcome to participate. Dress for immersion in approximately 65-70 degree water. PFD and helmet required. (Bicycle helmet okay.) No equipment will be provided for you. Launch at 7 p.m. at Matthews Beach. Contact Brian High at wave.slave@yahoo. com for more details.

Advance notice

Aug. 6, Thu. - Samish Island Picnic. Come any time after 10 a.m. and enjoy the hospitality provided by Dick and Barbara Sacksteder at their cabin on Samish Island. There are herons and eagles to watch, a pleasant walk around the island, good food and lots of talk to keep us occupied. Bring a salad or hors d’oeuvres for the potluck. For information, directions and possible ride-sharing, call Barbara Sacksteder, 206-363-0975 (Cell 206-818-1354).

Singles
All Mountaineers members are welcome at all Singles events. Carpools are encouraged to save the environment and reduce global warming. A restaurant stop after hikes is normal. For a complete updated list of hikes and social events that may not be listed in the Go Guide and for online registration, go to www.mountaineers. org and the “Activities” link. Activity Information Website: Also, for further information about the singles section, see our website: www.mountaineers.org/ssingles.

July 5, Sun. - Little Si (EM) (USGS N. Bend/Snoqualmie) 5 mi., 1200’ gain. Meet 1 p.m. at TH. 3/4 hr. I-90 to the town of North Bend, take Exit 31 into town. Turn right on North Bend Way. Just E. of town turn left on Mount Si Rd. (432nd S.E.; signed). Go over a bridge, and veer right at the next intersection and drive 1/4 mi. more to the new parking lot on the left. Meet at S.E. 8th St. P&R to regroup carpools if you wish—leaving P&R at 12:30 p.m. Party on the Fourth of July, pay a little back on the fifth. Leisurely pace, longish lunch if the weather is good. Steven Sears, 425-821-5945, [email protected]. (s6/22-7/2) HMSG July 5, Sun. - Cow Heaven (VS) (Marblemount/Lk. Shannon) 11 mi., 4000’ gain. Meet 6:30 a.m. at Brickyard P&R, I-405, Exit 22 (N.E. 160th St.), W. side. 1/3 hr. Lawrence Landauer, [email protected]. (s6/22-7/2) NC July 7, Tue. - Bandera Mtn. (S) (Bandera) 8 mi., 2900’ gain. Meet 4 p.m. at QFC in Issaquah. 1/2 hr. Will be updates on website later. Jovica Spasic, 206-441-5022, jovicas@gmail. com. (s6/16-7/6) AL July 9, Thu. - Annette Lake (M) (Snoqualmie) 7.5 mi., 1700’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at TH, I-90, Exit 47, S.side. 1 hr. Those wanting to carpool from Tibbetts P&R should let leader know for picking up at 8:10 a.m. Julie Way, 206-499-6793, Julie_Way@ q.com. (s6/22-7/7) SCO July , Sat. - Talapus and Olallie Lakes (EM) (Bandera) 6 mi., 1200’ gain. Meet 11 a.m. at Talapus Lake TH, I-90, Exit 45. 1 hr. Fairly easy hike but expect mud. Kenneth Levine, 253-584-9090, [email protected]. (s7/2-7/9) AL July , Sun. - Miller Peak/Iron Bear Loop (VS) (Mt. Stuart/ Liberty) 13 mi., 3800’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R. I-90, Exit15. Turn right, go S. about 1/2 mi., turn left on Newport Way then right into P&R. 1/3 hr. Lawrence Landauer, [email protected]. (s6/29-7/9) AL July 4, Tue. - Snow Lake (M) (Snoqualmie Pass) 6 mi., 1250’ gain in, 415’ out. Meet 9 a.m. at TH (Alpental ski area), I-90, Exit 52. 1 hr. Those wanting to carpool from Tibbetts P&R at 8 a.m. should let leader know. Julie Way, 206-499-6793, Julie_Way@ q.com. (s6/22-7/12) AL July 8, Sat. - Mesatchee Creek (M) (Bumping Lake) 11 mi., 2400’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Chinook Pass parking lot east of the pass. 2 hrs. Jerry Wheeler, 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail. com. (s7/9-7/16) SCO July 8, Sat. - Snow Lake (M) (Snoqualmie Pass) 6 mi., 1250’ gain in, 415’ out. Meet 11 a.m. at TH (Alpental ski area), I-90, Exit 52. 1 hr. Snow conditions may prevent us from making it to the lake. Kenneth Levine, 253-584-9090, kwlevine@yahoo. com. (s7/9-7/16). July 9, Sun. - Thomas Mtn./Silver Creek Loop (VS) (Kachess Lake) 14 mi., 3800’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R. I-90, Exit15. Turn right, go S. about 1/2 mi., turn left on Newport Way then right into P&R. 1/3 hr. Lawrence Landauer, [email protected]. (s7/6-7/16) TC July , Wed. - Melakwa Lake (MS) (Snoqualmie Pass) 9 mi., 2300’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Denny Ck. TH. I-90, Exit 47, N. side. 1 hr. For those who want to carpool we can meet at Tibbets P&R at 8:15 a.m. Just let leader know. Julie Way, 206-499-6793, [email protected]. (s6/22-7/20) AL July 5, Sat. - Sheep Lake (E) (Mt. Rainier E.) 5.8 mi., 900’ gain. Meet 11 a.m. at Cayuse Pass junction of SR-410 & SR-123. 1-3/4 hr. Scott Boone, 206-767-3882. (s7/16-7/23) MR July 6, Sun. - Grizzly Peak (VS) (Benchmark Mtn.) 17 mi., 2200’ gain in, 800’ out. Meet 6 a.m. at Brickyard P&R, I-405, Exit 22 (N.E. 160th St.), W. side. 1/3 hr. Lawrence Landauer, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/23) GP July 6, Sun. - Mt Dickerman (VS) (Sloan Peak) 8.5 mi., 3800’ gain. Meet 8:15 a.m. at S. end of Ash Way P&R, I-5, Exit 183 (164th St. S.W.), W. side. 1/3 hr. Panoramic view of 16 major peaks and abundant wildflowers. Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, [email protected]. (s7/16-7/23) GP July 8, Tue. - Granite Mtn. (VS) (Snoqualmie Pass) 8 mi., 3800’ gain. Meet 4 p.m. at QFC in Issaquah. 1/2 hr. We may not go all the way to the viewpoint but it will be still a good workout. Details will be posted soon on the website. Jovica Spasic, 206441-5022, [email protected]. (s7/7-7/27) AL Aug. , Sat. - Skyline Trail to Panorama Point (M) (Mt. Rainier E.) 5 mi., 1500’ gain. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Paradise (TH) 2-1/2 hrs. or TBD ? Members must have e-mail, to receive further instructions. Phone leader only for cancellations. Jo Fortin, 206-3490957, [email protected]. (s7/23-7/30) MR

Leaders needed for hikes or outings in September. By July 25, contact Jerry Wheeler, 206-242-9344, [email protected].

 July 2009 Go Guide

Seattle

Aug. , Sat. - Summerland (M) (Mt. Rainier E.) 8.5 mi., 2100’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Frying Pan Ck. TH. 1-3/4 hrs. Enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Rainier and Little Tahoma, plus wildflowers and possible mountain goat or bear sightings. Leader’s favorite hike. Flowers and marmots abound. Nancy Zwicker, 360-8860152, [email protected]. (s7/23-7/30) MR Aug. , Sun - Skyscraper Mtn. (EM) (Mt. Rainier E.) 7.5 mi., 1200’ gain in, 300’ out. Meet 8:30 a.m. at TH (Sunrise). 2 1/2 Hrs. or TBD. Members must have email, to receive further instructions. Leader phone for cancellations only. Jo Fortin, 206-3490957, [email protected]. (s7/23-7/30) MR Aug. , Sun. - Copper Mountain (North Cascades) (VS) (Challenger/Shuksan) 20 mi., 4500’ gain in, 1100’ out. Meet 4 a.m. at Brickyard P&R. I-405, Exit 22 (N.E. 160th St.), west side. 1/3 hr. 2.5 hrs. drive from Seattle. Lawrence Landauer, [email protected]. (s7/20-7/30) Aug. , Sun. - Indian Henry’s Hunting Ground via Kautz Creek (S) (Mt. Rainier W./Randle) 11 mi., 3300’ gain in, 200’ out. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Kautz Creek TH parking lot. 2 hrs. Indian Henry’s Hunting Ground on summer days is glorious. See wildflowers, animals, views of the mountain. Snow should be mostly gone. Robert Pankl, 206-729-0162, pankl@earthlink. net. (s7/24-7/30) MR

Social
Events
July 4, Sat. - Barbecue Limit 99. Meet 12:30 p.m. in Woodinville to celebrate Independence Day. After lunch, weather depending, we can set up the badminton net and get out the frisbee/soccer ball, or play board games inside. RSVP to [email protected] or 425-844-4330, or sign up online so that the leader knows how much food to buy and can give directions, answer questions, etc. Lawrence Landauer, [email protected]. (s6/8-7/3) July 0, Fri. - Games Night & Snacks 7 p.m. at Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., #3. Bring a snack or beverage (with cups) to share and a game if you like. No need to signup! Eldon Ball, [email protected], 206-366-8405. July 4, Fri. - Rock & Roll Dance 8 p.m. at the Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle 98125. DJ Gary of Gary’s Tunes will teach a free cha-cha lesson from 8-8:30 p.m., then we will turn down the lights for the dance from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Admission is $9 (members)/ $12 (non-members). We will do lots of mixers, so you do not need to come with a partner to dance. We will have a mix of dances, including rock and roll, swing, Latin and waltz music. Enter our door-prize drawing when you come in. Please bring a snack to share. This could be as simple as a bag of chips, cookies, fruit, veggies, a dessert or similar. If you have questions or want to volunteer, contact Karen, 206-4849187, 425-789-1940, [email protected].

oon, 206-632-8804. No need to sign up. July & August: Meet at Seattle’s Myrtle Edwards Park. From Elliott Ave. W. which becomes 15th Ave. W., take the Magnolia exit (labeled Pier 89 through 91) and follow the signs to Pier 89. Meet at the N. end of the parking lot. Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454, mark.e.olsoe@ boeing.com. July , 9, 6,  & 0, Thu. - Outdoor Social Volleyball at Green Lake. 6 p.m. to dark every Thu. until mid-Sept., near 5800 block of E. Green Lake Way N. at Kenwood Pl. Members $1, others $2. Optional food stop nearby later. Questions? Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405 or [email protected]. No need to sign up. July , 0, 7, 4 & , Fri. - Eastside Outdoor Tennis Intermediate Doubles Limit 16. 7 p.m. at Robinswood Tennis Center, 2400 151st Pl. S.E., Bellevue. Call 425-452-7690 for directions. Join us for a Friday evening of INTERMEDIATE AND ABOVE doubles tennis. Skill level is MINIMUM intermediate (3.0 to 4.0) and above. Play from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Registration begins on Thursdays, eight days before we play, and closes the following Wednesday. Court fee: $3 per person collected by the Robinswood cashier. Those canceling on Friday and no-shows for any reason must refund court fee to leader— no exceptions. Questions? Greg, 425-828-8590, or Fay, 206-281-5029. Leader: Gregory Kidd, 425-828-8590, [email protected]. (s5/25-7/1) July 4, , 8 & 5, Aug.  Sat. - Green Lake Walk Meet 11 a.m. in front of the Urban Bakery, 7850 E. Green Lake Dr. N. for a walk around Green Lake. After the walk we will lunch at a nearby restaurant. Questions? Contact Karen Nordal, 206-3662736, [email protected]. No registration. July 4, , 8 & 5, Aug.  Sat. - Post Green Lake Walk Lunch No need to sign up; just meet at noon on Saturdays for lunch with other singles on the Green Lake path near children’s pool. We go to the Urban Bakery or seating area near World Wraps if weather permits. Karen Nordal, 206-366-2736, [email protected]. July 7, 4,  & 8, Tue. - Eastside Social Outdoor Volleyball 6 p.m. to dark every Tue. through Sept. in Bellevue Downtown Park, E. of 100th Ave. N.E., S. of N.E. 4th St. & Bellevue Square. Members $1, others $2. Questions? Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, [email protected]; Steve Kruse, [email protected]; 206-779-3557, or John or Milyn McManus, jwm8221@hotmail. com, 425-608-0788 (bus.). No need to sign up.

will form our own carpools from the P&R; optional after-hike eats and drinks in Granite Falls. Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-7699312, [email protected]. (s6/20-7/9) July 8, Sat. - Mason Lake-Ira Spring Memorial (MS) (Bandera-206 GT) 7 mi., 2400’ gain. Limit 8. Meet 10 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R in Issaquah. This hike is in the “Best Wildflower Hikes in Washington” and July is the prime time to see them. Plus it ends up at a lake. What more could you want? This is a relatively warm lake for the Cascades, so, if there’s any chance you might want to swim, come prepared. In any event, we will spend an hour or so at the lake, weather permitting. We will form our own carpools from the P&R; optional after-hike eats and drinks in Issaquah. Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-769-9312, thejerrycole@ yahoo.com. (s6/27-7/16) July 5, Sat. - Rachel Lake (MS) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 8 mi., 1900’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R in Issaquah. Another of the “100 Classic Hikes in Washington,” this beautiful hike ends up at a beautiful lake. Optional swimming, of course. Expect to stay an hour or so at the lake, weather permitting. We will form our own carpools from the P&R; optional after-hike eats and drinks in Issaquah. There’s a bit of drive off the freeway to get to the TH, so don’t expect to get home early. Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-769-9312, [email protected]. (s7/4-7/23) Aug. , Sun. - Lake Serene (M) 8 mi., 2000’ gain. Meet at 10 a.m. at Bothell P&R. NWFP. Everybody has to do Lake Serene every year—it’s so spectacular, which is why it’s in “100 Classic Hikes in Washington.” Optional swimming, so come prepared. Expect to stay an hour or so at the lake, weather permitting. Optional side-trip to Bridal Veil Falls on the way back down. Expect a late return home after 6 p.m. We will form our own carpools from the P&R. Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-769-9312, thejerrycole@ yahoo.com. (s7/12-7/31)

Youth Committee
The Youth Committee is a Mountaineers acitivity open to all youths, ages 14 and up. Its purpose is to provide outdoor experience through activities such as hiking, scrambling, backpacking, rafting, climbing, etc., for all interested youths. For additional info, call Leonard, 206-325-1310.

Under the Hill Rovers (UTHRs)
July , Fri. - Annette Lake (M) 7.5 mi., 1700’ gain. Limit 8. Meet 10 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R in Issaquah. Not too far, not too hard, pretty views, fun people, a reasonable starting time, and it goes to a lake. What more do you want? Expect to stay an hour or so at the lake, weather permitting. We will form our own carpools from the P&R; optional after-hike eats and drinks in Issaquah. Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-769-9312, thejerrycole@ yahoo.com. (s6/12-7/1) July , Sat. - Mt. Pilchuck (M) (Verlot USGS) 6 mi., 2200’ gain. Limit 8. Meet 10 a.m. at Lynwood P&R in Issaquah. One of the “100 Classic Hikes in Washington” and one of the easier of the peak-bagger hikes, we will be rewarded with spectacular viewpoints from the lookout at the top, visibility permitting. We

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Weekly events

July , 8, 5,  & 9, Wed. - Evening Outdoor Inline Skate Wednesdays 7 p.m. Have fun and keep in shape year-round! If it rains we may walk. Optional restaurant socializing follows. Questions? Call Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454 or Jenefer Hunt-

Tacoma Branch Contacts

TACOMA
See Tacoma Branch official contacts in box on this page Clubhouse: 2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma, WA 98403 Website: www.tacomamountaineers.org TO SIGN UP FOR A TACOMA TRIP VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG OR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED (cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

Chair: Darin Brekke, 253-549-4245 Secretary: Yvonne Braune, 253-833-9276 Treasurer: Don Thompson, 360-692-8236 Trustee on Mountaineers Board: Tom Shimko, 253-272-0656 Branch Trustee: Gretchen Roosevelt, (2009), 360-759-3810 Branch Trustee: Jim Feltus (2009), 253-468-4787 Branch Trustee: Karen Turner (2010), 253-202-7458 Branch Trustee: Bill Goodman (2010), 253-564-8337 Branch Trustee: Geoffrey Lawrence (2010), 253-627-1619 Social Division Chair: Karen Turner, 253-202-7458 Outdoor Division Chair: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348 Climbing Division Chair: Joel Edwards, 253-732-4231 Clubhouse Sec.: Helen Engle, 253-566-6965, [email protected] DIVISIONS: Social includes family activities, folk dancing, photography, singles. Outdoor includes MOFA, HARK, hiking/backpacking, sailing, sea kayaking, skiing, mountain biking. Climbing includes alpine scrambling, climbing, advancing alpinism, sport climbing, avalanche education, navigation and winter travel.

Contact Bill Goodman for more info: [email protected].

Branchwide
Tacoma Branch website: www.tacomamountaineers.org. Our goal is to provide information on current and coming activities. Constructive feedback and ideas about the website are gladly accepted. The Mountaineers Website. Check it out. Check your profile to be sure that your contact information (e-mail, phone, address) is correct. Then click on the “Activities” tab and go to “Advanced Search” to search for trips by type, by branch, by date and so on. The “Communities” tab will take you to the various communities set up by different activities in various branches. Be sure to check the website for late-breaking events.

Branch board meeting

June 9, Mon., 7 p.m. - Tacoma Branch Board Meeting at the clubhouse. Members can join us and see our board of trustees and division chairs in action. There will not be a meeting in July.

Want to serve the club?

If you’ve ever been hiking you are amply qualified to give us a hand with our ongoing branch publicity program, the popular “Hike of the Week” feature in the News Tribune Thursday Adventure Section. Help us keep this effort going by writing about some of your favorite day hikes. All levels of hikes are needed, from easy family hikes to strenuous conditioners. Contact Amy Mann, [email protected], 253-759-2796.

Publicity opportunity

All welcome to Tacoma BBQ on Fourth

July 4, Sat. - Mountaineers Fourth of July BBQ, 6-8 p.m. The entire club is invited to the Tacoma Mountaineer Clubhouse on the Fourth of July for FREE hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, chips and ice cream. The Freedom Fair will be going on down on Ruston Way with an air show and all kinds of activities. Fireworks go off at 10 p.m., right in front of our cubhouse! Plan to bus it or carpool and come join us!

No July membership meeting

The third Friday monthly meeting and branch orientation will take July off. See you next month.

Here is your opportunity to serve our Tacoma Branch of The Mountaineers. You can contribute by sitting on the branch board of trustees. Nominations: If you would like to nominate yourself or another member for consideration by the Nominating Committee for one of the following positions, contact Bill Goodman, [email protected]. Branch chair - one-year term Chair-elect - one-year term. becomes chair following year Treasurer - one-year term (Note: The treasurer’s position requires minimum skills in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis and fiscal policy.) Secretary - one-year term Trustees (two positions open) - two-year terms Tacoma Branch representative to The Mountaineers Board of Trustees (full trustee status) - two-year term.

New member mentoring, membership

Contacts: Donna Bisogno, 253-922-4147, jmjrejoice@ gmail.com; Kathleen Brammer, 253-896-4849, brammerka@ comcast.net; Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@comcast. net. Are you new to the club or thinking about joining? You can contact Donna, Kathleen or Amy with questions. There are several ways you can find out if this club is the one for you. Are you interested in a specific activity? The chair or leader of each of our activities is ready and willing to talk to you. See specific activity listings in this Go Guide for contact information. Tacoma “new member meetings” are a great way to meet some of the club members, see a presentation of the various activities and have your questions answered. They are held most months on the third Friday, except for June, July, August, October and December.

Seattle-Tacoma

Go Guide July 2009 

And finally, for those ready to “jump in,” try one of the hikes (under “Hiking”), especially one noted as “slow” or “moderate” pace (if you prefer). Some leaders note that their trips are great beginner hikes, and all leaders are willing to share tips about gear if you’re still accumulating things. Other activities you might try out are photography meetings, backpacking trips, singles events/volleyball, social events, mountain biking or one-evening seminars such as hiking/backpacking. The expression in The Mountaineers is, “So many activities, so little time!” Join us and get out there!

2009 graduation event Basic climbs

Oct. 4, Sun. - Graduation and Course Potluck 6:30 p.m.

http://tacomamountaineers.org/climbing/sport_climbs.html.

Navigation Course

Check the activities section of www.mountaineers.org for the latest listings.

Trip registration procedures, guidelines

Please read the preamble on Page 19 of this Go Guide for Ten Essentials, travel cost-sharing (Note: now 15¢ per mile RT) and guest participation. To register for a Tacoma branch trip, register online at www.mountaineers. org, or call the leader listed with that activity. If you need additional details about the trip ask the trip leader. Advance registration is necessary unless otherwise noted. The leader will cancel a trip if too few registrations are received by the deadline for the trip, so register earlier rather than later to reserve your spot. P&R = Park & Ride th 6 Ave P&R = 7100 block at 6th & Skyline, Tacoma. CR = Charlie’s Restaurant, Highway 410, Enumclaw. T-112 = Behind Wells Fargo Bank, 112th & Pacific Ave., Tacoma. T-56 = P&R, E. of I-5 on south side of 56th St., Tacoma. TCC P&R = NE corner of Tacoma Community College campus at 19th & Mildred St. 512 P&R = Behind McDonald’s, south of I-5 & 512 interchange on S Tacoma Way. MTTA = Mt. Tahoma Trails Assoc. at Rainier Overland, 1 mi. past Ashford on SR 706. Southhill P&R = NW of Southhill Mall, Puyallup, at 104th St. E & 9th St. SW. Tacoma clubhouse = N 30th St. & Carr St. Bonney Lake P&R = South of Hwy. 410 on 184th 410 Cafe = Hwy. 410, Buckley Classifications for Hikes: (E) = Easy, (M) = Medium, (S) = Strenuous Classifications for Climbs: (C) = Conditioner (A) = Alpine Climb (R) = Rock Climb (G) = Glacier Climb, (I) = Ice, (M) = Climbing. Trail Guides: AL = 100 Hikes in the Alpine Lakes; BHWC = Best Hikes With Children; BSHS = Best Short Hikes in the South Cascades; F1 (2, 3, 4) = Footsore 1 (2,3,4); GP = 100 Hikes in the Glacier Peak Region; MR = 50 Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park (MRNP); NC = 100 Hikes in the North Cascades; SCO = 100 Hikes in the South Cascades & Olympics.

July -4, Fri.-Sat. - Mt Baker, Coleman Glacier (BG) Limit 9. Sign up with leader: Dave Buckland, 253-370-5356, djbdjb@ centurytel.net. (s6/9-7/3) July -, Sat.-Sun. - Mt Rainier, DC Route (BG) Limit 9. Sign up with leader or Bill Wood. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Dave Buckland, 253-370-5356, [email protected]. (s6/9-7/11) Aug. 6-0, Thu.-Mon. - Cameron 7,190’ (T3) Limit 6. Five days of hiking and scrambling in the Olympics. Day 1 will be a long hike in to set up camp. Subsequent days will include optional scrambles to nearby Sentinel Peak, Wellesley Peak, Mt. Fromme, Mt. Claywood, Lost Peak, and some of the summits of Mt. Cameron. Bicycles are recommended to travel the 5 mi. from the road washout to the Dosewallips TH. Sign up with leader: Steve Townsend, 253- 565-7172, swtownsend@yahoo. com. (s6/1-7/25)

Intermediate Climbing Course

Intermediate Climbing Committee Chair: Stephan Kleine, 253-815-9054, [email protected] Manual: Mike Lund, 425-736-5686, [email protected] Lectures: Rebecca Catlin, 253-332-4905, [email protected] Field Trips: Tom Labrie, 360-710-6577, [email protected] Critical Skills: Dale Hegg, 253-891-1556, [email protected]

Remaining lectures: July 9, Thu. - Hard Snow and Intro to Ice Climbing July 30, Thu. - Ice Climbing Field Trip 1 Prep Aug. 6, Thu. - Ice Climbing Oct. 15, Thu. - Exam Remaining field trips: Aug. 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Hard Snow and Intro to Ice Climbing Aug. 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Ice Climbing

Climbing Division
Chair: Joel Edwards, 253-732-4231, [email protected] Welcome to The Tacoma Mountaineers Climbing Division offerings! We have lots of activities, so get involved! Feel free to contact course leaders for more information about the programs. Or, if you can’t get your questions answered through them, contact the division chair.

Intermediate climbs Intermediate climbs

If you’d like to lead an intermediate climb, and are not familiar with the new database, contact Steve Kleine, [email protected], for assistance. Check the internet database for current listings.

Alpine Climb/Scramble Course

ACSC Committee Course Chair: Margot Tsakonas, [email protected], 425-922-3587 Records: Becky Hines, [email protected] Field Trips: Gary Zink, [email protected], 253-631-4004 Critical Skills: Mike Bujnowski, [email protected], 253-850-1806 Mentoring: Gregg Gagliardi, gagliard.u.washington@edu

July , Fri. - Mt. Stuart, W. Ridge (IR) Limit 4. Climb will be 2-3 days, depending on conditions. This climb is currently full. Sign up with leader: Stephan Kleine, 253-815-9054, skleine@ broadcom.com. (s1/13-1/13) Aug. , Sun. - Observation Rock, N. Face (II) Limit 6. Climb is for Tacoma intermediate students/grads teaching at Ice 1 on Saturday and Sunday. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Julie Myer, 253-759-3813, [email protected]. (s6/1-7/27)

Both Sessions of ACSC for 2009 are nearly complete. If you are interested in ACSC, the next session is planned for January 2010. Detailed schedule will be published in the fall, and registration will be available late in 2009. Be sure to check for our information night in November 2009 to find out more. For more on the Basic Navigation Course, see the Go Guide or www.tacomamountaineers.org/goguide Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) - You will be allowed to participate in the scrambling course without MOFA training, but you must complete MOFA if you wish to graduate from ACSC and continue scrambling with The Mountaineers. You may take MOFA through any branch of The Mountaineers. For enrollment information about the Tacoma MOFA Course, look in the Go Guide or on www.tacomamountaineers.org/goguide.

Trad Rock Climbing Course
Chair: Marty Babare, 253-756-5576, [email protected]. Field trips: Mark Lemon, 253-314-6998 Critical Skills: Mark Webster, 253-209-0766 Mentoring: Ed Lansing & Mindy Nichols, 253-394-4383

Scrambles

July 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Snowking 7433’ 10 mi., 5400’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at the S.E. 8th St. P&R in Bellevue off Exit 12 on I-405 at 7 a.m. Carpool and drive to TH on Forest Service Road 1570. 3 hrs. Route description includes brush whacking and possible route-finding challenges. Make camp near lake and relax. Day 2: Get up early and continue to summit (1.5 mi. and 2000’ gain). Bring helmet, ice ax, snowshoes, crampons. Trekking poles recommended for steep trail. Sign up with leader: Justin McClellan, [email protected]. (s6/1-7/14)

Are you interested in learning to lead moderate (5.4-5.8) rock routes using trad gear (no bolts)? Are you interested in enhancing your current trad skill level? We are developing a new course to build our climbing curriculum and we have you in mind. This crag course will cover placing passive and active protection, building anchors, and setting up rappels, as well as hanging belays, swinging leads, and crack-climbing techniques. We’ll be outside at some of the local crags (like Tieton, Vantage and Leavenworth), but we’ll get started at the clubhouse and Spire Rock. For details contact Marty Babara, [email protected]. Watch for information this winter about next year’s schedule for this popular course.

Basic Navigation Course certification is required for many Mountaineers activities. Tacoma Mountaineers offers a Basic Navigation course as follows: Wed., Aug.  and 9, 6:0 p.m. at Tacoma Mountaineers Clubhouse (2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma). Classes each run about 90-120 minutes and start at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Field trip: Sat., Aug. 22, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Tacoma Mountaineers Irish Cabin property (no cell phone service). Field trip starts 7:30 a.m. sharp and lasts all day. Final exam: Shortly after the field trip a final exam will be e-mailed to all students for completion and return. Complete attendance at the two classes and the field trip, passing all six elements on the field trip, and a successful final exam are required to receive navigation certification. You must come to all sessions with an approved compass that includes adjustable declination and a sighting mirror. There’s a list of necessary features and some suggested compasses at www. tacomamountaineers.org. Two generally available and highly recommended compasses are the Silva Ranger CL and the Suunto MC-2, both around $60. Please do NOT come to the first class with an inadequate compass; we’ll be working with some of the special features at both classes. You will not be allowed to participate in the field trip unless you have an approved compass. Buy one now—supplies at local retailers sometimes run out when our course approaches. Mark your compass somewhere with your name and e-mail, a distinctive sticker or colored dots, whatever, so if your compass gets mixed up with other identical units you’ll know which one is yours. Registration fee: $48 for Mountaineers; $73 for non-Mountaineers. Online registration. All you need for the two evening class sessions are an approved compass, pencils and paper, a cup of coffee or soft drink, possibly other simple items we may specify in pre-class emails. For the all-day field trip you timely must show up as you would for an all-day, off-trail hike or scramble in chancy weather: daypack, Ten Essentials, sufficient food and drink, proper boots and clothing (no blue jeans, cotton T-shirts, etc). The field trip at Irish Cabin is a series of +/- 90 minute teaching elements: you go into the field for an element, back to base camp for a snack and bathroom break, back into the field for another element, and so on all through the day. Usually the final element is the +/- two-hour “Long Nav,” where two-person teams navigate cross-country over challenging terrain. After this, all teams check in at the parking lot, get some final instruction, share some laughs, go home. When we go on this field trip all of us are a team—we all help each other out. Please do not bring family, friends, pets, etc., to the classes or the field trip—they will get in the way and we need 100 percent of your attention at all times. No one may leave the field trip until everyone has completed all class elements and checked in. Some of the instructors and students camp out Friday evening at the large, grassy Irish Cabin parking lot near the Carbon River—it’s a beautiful location and we have a very social campfire. This is a fun, relaxed way to start your field trip. For more information e-mail Tacoma Navigation Chair Jim Harvey: [email protected].

Chair: Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, [email protected] Lead Instructor: Steve Frank, 253-232-6134, stephen.m.frank@hotmail. com Records Keeper: Chuck Bredl, [email protected] Communications: Don Campbell, [email protected] Field Trips: Gary Zink, 253-631-4004, [email protected].

Outdoor Division
Chair: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, [email protected]. (MOFA, Hiking/ Backpacking, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Skiing, Mountain Biking)

Sport Climbing Course

Course Committee: Chair: Chris Willett, [email protected], 253-227-6378 Field Trips: Greg Gagliardi, [email protected], 253-765-2881 Lectures: Bill Hecker

First Aid (MOFA)

Basic Rock, Glacier Course

BRGCC Committee: Course Chair: Peter Elling, 253-441-8836, [email protected] Lectures: Geoff Lawrence, 253-377-9729, [email protected] Field Trips: Ben Miller, 253-396-1991, [email protected] Critical Skills: Bill Hecker, 253-876-0658, [email protected] Manuals: Joy Parobek, 253-288-2398, [email protected] Climbs: Kevin Gallagher, 206-226-3623, [email protected] Mentoring: Gregg Gagliardi, 253-566-9490, [email protected] Records: Bud Truitt, 253-503-3814, [email protected] Equivalency: Participants in the Basic Rock and Glacier Climbing Course (BRGCC) must have passed ACSC or have met equivalency prior to participating in the course. Past BRGCC Graduates: Graduates of the course are encouraged to participate on BRGCC climbs, particularly alpine and glacier outings. Review all the climb listings and call the leader if you find something of interest. The intent is to create opportunities for you to be involved, to share your knowledge and experience with others, and to improve or maintain proficiency in your skills. 2009 Records: Graduation materials (forms for completed MOFA, trail maintenance, etc.) should be sent to: Bud Truitt, 9911 72nd St. S.W., Lakewood, WA 98498; [email protected], 253-503-3814.

Second Year Participants: If you require a second year to complete the course requirements you must notify the Course Chair, Peter Elling, by phone or e-mail. The fee is $50. (Plus $15 if you want a 2009 student manual). Second year participants are required to attend the full day qualifier March 14, at The Tacoma Mountaineers clubhouse. This is not a test! At this time we will determine where in the lecture or field trip sequence participants may re-enter the course, based on what knowledge and skills they have retained from the previous year. A conditioner, with a Tacoma branch leader, must be successfully completed before participating on BRGCC climbs or the crevasse rescue field trip. Course information: The 2009 course has already begun. Watch The Mountaineer and the website this winter for information about the 2010 course. Throughout the course there will be opportunities for additional skills practice with a mentor both at the clubhouse and in the mountains. For more information contact Peter Elling, 253-441-8836, [email protected].

4 July 2009 Go Guide

The Sport Climbing Course, to be offered this fall, is open to anyone who wishes to learn to safely enjoy sport climbing, as well as those already accomplished rock and gym climbers who wish to expand and round out their skills. There are no prerequisites for the class. This is a perfect course for new members who have not yet taken a course but have an interest in rock climbing. It is also ideal for continuing students from scrambling or basic programs who have an interest in sport climbing, and gym climbers who want to transition to setting up their own top ropes and anchors while enjoying independent climbing on great sport routes. Prospective intermediate climbing students are especially encouraged to take the course: Learning to lead sport routes will help significantly with the learning process for leading the alpine rock routes that you will encounter in the intermediate course. This is a student-centered course: Learning objectives will be dependent on students’ interests and skills. We will customize teaching to each student’s skills and interests. Topics of instruction include climbing sport routes on top-rope, leading sport routes using bolts and quick-draws, setting up anchors on bolts and chains, clipping bolts, belay technique, rappel technique, climbing signals and communication, untying from rope at anchor and transitioning to rappel, lowering techniques, necessary knots, and safe use of equipment. There will be an emphasis on safety. Cost: $125 members, $175 non-members. Required equipment: helmet, harness, rock shoes, personal anchor system, several carabiners and slings. Optional but recommended equipment: rope, chalk bag, quick-draws. Lectures (7 p.m. at The Tacoma Clubhouse): Sept. 10, Thu. - Introduction, equipment, climbing, safety Sept. 17, Thu. - Technique, anchors, knots, belay practice, rappels Sept. 24, Thu. – Optional, skills refresher, leading, cleaning, rappels Field Trips: Mon. & Wed. evenings - Gym climbing at Edgeworks in Tacoma. Optional but highly recommended. Sept. 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Vantage Field Trip Oct. 10-11, Sat.-Sun. - Vantage Field Trip For more info, see the course website or contact Chris Willett:

Mountaineering Oriented First Aid Committee Chair: Angela McKee, 253-460-0727, [email protected] Co-Chair: Leah Munion, 206-200-4715, [email protected]

Tacoma Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) is a 28hour course for the wilderness traveler. It consists of a lecture, demonstration and practical experience, including Red Cross adult CPR and standard first aid. MOFA instructors are club volunteers certified by the Red Cross. Two or more instructors teach each class, with final practical scenarios evaluated by other instructors. Our make-up artists add realism to the final exam by outfitting the volunteer victims with simulated injuries. There are no prerequisites for the course. If you are interested in taking only CPR/First Aid, please contact Angela or Leah. See above for contact info. Course attendance: Participation is required at all class sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning that builds on skills learned in previous sessions. Wear casual clothes suitable for working on the ground and outdoors. Arrangements cannot be made to make up class sessions. Please do not register for a class unless you can attend all class sessions. September Irish Cabin MOFA Class: Sept. 13, 20, Sun., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse and a field trip the weekend of Sept. 26-27 at our Irish Cabin property in the Carbon River Valley. The last two days of class will be conducted during a car/tent camp, which may reasonably reflect the possibilities of wilderness first aid. We will share a potluck with the volunteer victims on the last day. We will ensure class participants have the proper equipment during the first two class sessions. Course fee (includes textbook): $85 members, $110 non-members. Fall weekends MOFA Class: Nov. 7-8, 21-22, Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse. Course fee (includes textbook): $80 members, $105 non-members. Registration: Online self-registration at www.mountaineers. org or call 206-521-6001 or 800-573-8484. Register early as classes fill up quickly.

Hiking/Backpacking

Chair: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, [email protected] Tacoma Hiking Web Guru: Catherine Kwon Walters, 253-759-1127, kwon [email protected] Committee members: Dick Bacon, Donna Bisogno, Kathleen Brammer, Nancy German, Arden Gudger, Joan Hays, Lyn Higaki, Gordon Jenkins, Diane Malone, Nancy Mooney, Mike Waiss, and, how about you too? Give Amy a call if you’d like to help out. Website Alert - for leaders and hikers: All Tacoma hikes and backpack trips

Tacoma

are listed on the club’s interactive website www.mountaineers.org. Check the website for late-breaking events that didn’t make the Go Guide deadline. If you haven’t done so already, you should log on and check your profile to be sure your contact information (e-mail, phone, address) is correct. Then click on the “Communities” tab and check out the “Tacoma: Hiking & Backpacking Community‘ on the website. Click on the “Activities” tab to search for trips. You can sign up for most trips on line. Fundrai$er: Write up your favorite hikes for the “Hike of the Week” feature in the News Tribune to help us raise money to support the Hiking/Backpacking Committee and the branch. Contact Amy Mann, [email protected], 253-759-2796, for a list of hikes that have been submitted so far and for a copy of our easy-to-use form. Hike Registration Etiquette: Mountaineers trips, led by volunteer leaders, are group activities, intended to provide a mix of exercise, enjoyment of our wilderness backyard, and an opportunity to spend the day with like-minded people. Everyone is responsible for being at an appropriate level of conditioning before signing up for a trip and is expected to wear appropriate clothing and carry adequate gear—for the trip and for any unplanned overnight bivouac in the mountains. Check the Outdoor Essentials icon on the website: www. mountaineers.org. If you find that you are unable to participate in a trip for which you are signed up, you need to notify the leader ASAP, so someone from the waiting list can be given your spot. If you are forced to cancel at the last minute, a phone call to the leader is better than an e-mail so the group will not be delayed at the carpool or trailhead waiting for you. Hiker Educational Opportunities/Confidence Builders: The Tacoma Branch regularly offers three courses of interest to hikers: 1) Map and compass work is taught in the Navigation Course (see Navigation); 2) MOFA (Mountaineering Oriented First Aid, see First Aid) offers invaluable information and skills training to help you deal with emergency situations and to better prepare yourself and your equipment before each trip; 3) Basic information on equipment and conditioning for hiking and backpacking is offered by the Hiking/Backpacking Committee in our evening introduction sessions held throughout the spring and summer. Details and registration are online at www.mountaineers.org, search for “Introduction to Hiking.” Hiking Participation Award: A Mountaineers patch is awarded for participating in five or more Tacoma Branch hikes and/or backpacks in any 12-month period. Eligible trips must be branch-approved trips, led by Tacoma Branch leaders, to different destinations. One Tacoma Branch Mt. Rainier trail maintenance work party trip (see Tacoma conservation section of the Go Guide) can be substituted for two hikes or backpack trips. Send your list of trips to Amy Mann to get your patch. Leaders - Hike Submission Deadline: Trips need to be listed on the website by the ninth of the month to be included in the Go Guide for the next month. If you want help listing your trips on the website please send your trips to Amy, [email protected], by the first of the month. Leaders - Miscellany: Save yourself some paperwork and postage hassles by having non-members sign waivers on the website and by filing your posttrip report on the website. Lead three or more official Mountaineers hikes or backpacks for the Tacoma Branch between Oct. 1 and Sept. 30, and you will be eligible for the drawing of a $30 REI gift certificate given away to three leaders at the fall potluck. New Leaders - A Continuing Opportunity: Curious? Thinking about it, but not sure if you’re ready to lead? Get in touch with Amy, and we’ll find the right hike and a mentor to get you started. Outreach: The third Friday branch meetings include a new and prospective member slideshow and Q&A session. Join us to greet people and answer questions about what we do when we get out there.

coming months. If you are interested, please contact Bob or Laura Crews, 253-846-7560.

Conservation

Sea Kayaking Course

Contact: Bill Goodman, 253-564-8337, [email protected]

Committee Chair: Christine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@centurytel. net Secretary: Barbara Mitchell, 253-853-3399, [email protected] Treasurer: Peggy Gablehouse, 253-884-2987, [email protected] Trip Coordinator: Howard Owen, [email protected] Training: Bob Burnett, 206-321-0011, [email protected] Equivalency: Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, [email protected] Pool Sessions: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, [email protected] Basic Course Training: Laurie Davis, 206-403-6924, laurieinseattle@ hotmail.com. All monthly committee meetings for June, July, and August will be held after the Gig Harbor Skills sessions at a local Gig Harbor restaurant. Safety Chair: Andy Garrett, 253-858-4090, [email protected] Sea Kayak Committee Meetings: The committee meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. This is where the brainstorming takes place as well as plenty of socializing. Come and join us as we plot and scheme new fun things to do. If you would like to be a part of this fun and would like to find out all about the benefits of becoming a valued volunteer on the committee, or if you are just looking for something different to do on Wednesday, call Christine Burris, 253-651-6610 (Christine can also give you the location). Trip Reservation: To sign up for paddles, contact the trip leaders listed in the trip descriptions below. Feel free to ask the trip leader any additional questions/concerns about the trip. Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have significant kayak training and experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Sea Kayaking Course (offered in Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and Kitsap), are encouraged to apply for equivalency. There is a $20 processing and evaluation fee. To apply for equivalency contact Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, for an application form. Starting this year, due to heavy demand for trips from Seattle basic class students, all Tacoma sea kayaking leaders will be giving preference to Tacoma students. Many more trips to come! Keep up with all our activities by searching the online activities page or visiting the Tacoma sea kayaking community on The Mountaineers website at www.mountaineers.org. Also check out the sea kayaking activities on the Tacoma Branch website at www.tacomamountaineers.org.

Tacoma Branch Mountaineers will be planning trail maintenance projects over the summer in Mt. Rainier National Park which will be publicized in future Go Guides. We will also be scheduling a work party at The Mountaineers Irish Cabin property. In the meantime, sign up for a trail maintenance project with Washington Trails Association (WTA) which holds work parties almost daily. Go to www.wta.org to sign up for a project and/or join in one of the local projects below.

Social Division
Chair: Karen Turner, [email protected], 253-202-7458 (Family Activities, Folkdancing, Photography, Singles)

Family Activities

Contacts: Maureen Brekke, 253-549-424, [email protected]; Kris Paynter, 253-759-4861, [email protected] Family Activities have gone online! You can register for Tacoma Family Activities by visiting the website, www.mountaineers.org. Please register the names of all family members who plan to participate. If your child is under 14 and doesn’t have a membership ID, contact club headquarters to help with the registration process, 206-284-8484 or 1-800-573-8484. Guidelines for Family Activities: See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way.”

Folk Dancing

Contacts: Ned Raymond, 253-218-5205; Yvonne, 253-640-6359, YBandNR@ comcast.net.

Mondays - South Park Community Center, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at 50th and S. Tacoma Way. The Tacoma Branch folk dancers take the summer off, but you can join us as we dance with the Totem International Folk Dancers at the community center.

Paddles

Advance notice

Hiking/Backpacking Seminar

July 8, Tue. - Introduction to Hiking and Backpacking 78:0 p.m. If you’re not sure what you need to do to get started hiking with The Mountaineers or just need a kick-start, join us at the Tacoma Clubhouse (2302 N. 30th, Tacoma) for this information-packed evening. Register on line at www.mountaineers. org or at the door at 6:45 p.m. with exact change or check for the $5 fee. Non-members welcome! Repeat performances of this program will be held on Tue., Aug. 25.

July 5-Aug.  - SK II-III Barclay Sound/Broken Group of Islands, B.C. Multi-day paddle for experienced sea kayakers with strong backcountry camping skills. This area has a beautiful network of islands to explore. There are labyrinths of passages, caves, isolated rocks and islands. All indications are that fresh water is scarce to nonexistent, so daily sun showers might not happen. Border crossing will require a passport or Washington State enhanced driver’s license. Limit 6. Sign up with leader: Gary Stone, [email protected] (preferred), 253-946-9580. July 5, Sat. - SK II Vaughn Bay Leader: Peggy Gablehouse. Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - SK II+ Blake Island Overnight Practice your newfound paddling skills during this overnight kayak trip to Blake Island. We will camp overnight, circumnavigate the island on a day paddle, dine at Tillicum Village and return to the mainland after some kayak square dancing, playing barnyard Marco Polo and satisfying course requirements involving wet exits and self and assisted re-entries. A camping equipment checklist will be provided after signing up. The trip is reserved for Tacoma Mountaineers basic course students and graduates only. Sign up with leader: Laurie Davis, 206-4403-6924. Aug. , Wed. - SK I-II Gig Harbor Skills Session. A great time to refine what you learned during the basic class or to just brush up and learn new skills from fellow experienced paddlers. Preference given to Tacoma students and members. Sign up with leader: Jurgen W. Herweg, 253-853-3399. Aug. 5, Sat. - SK II Nisqually Delta. This is a great student paddle. Tides are high, so we should not have any problem with the mud flats. Preference will be given to Tacoma Sea Kayaking basic class students. There is a use permit required to park at the launch site that can be obtained anywhere fishing licenses are available. Have seen eagles, seals and otters here before. Will be practicing boat control—paddling into and out of some narrow channels. Immersion gear required. If enough studnets need to rent boats, we can arrange for an outfitter to bring some (need minimum of six rentals). Sign up with leader: Michael Everett, 253-905-0613. Aug. 5, Sat. - SK IV+ Deception Pass Playtime with Jurgen Herweg and Julie Beck. Aug. 9, Wed. - SK I-II Gig Harbor Skills Session. A great time to refine what you learned during the basic class or to just brush up and learn new skills from fellow experienced paddlers. Preference given to Tacoma students and members. Sign up with leader: Jurgen W. Herweg, 253-853-3399. Aug. -, Sat.-Sun. - Wilderness First Aid Mike Everett. Aug. 6, Wed. - SK I-II Gig Harbor Skills Session. A great time to refine what you learned during the basic class or to just brush up and learn new skills from fellow experienced paddlers. Preference given to Tacoma students and members. Sign up with leader: Jurgen W. Herweg, 253-853-3399. Aug. 9, Sat. - Towing and Recoveries with Jurgen Herweg. Aug. 0, Sun. - Boat Fitting Workshop with Jurgen Herweg. Sept. 5, Sat. - SK III Hope Island. Hope Island Overnight! Take the Shelton shuttle to Hope Island and spend a night with friends. Return trip with the flood for a leisurely getaway. Let leader know if you want to join a few of us on Friday night to reserve campsites. Sign up with leader: Christine Burris, 253858-1119, [email protected]. Sept. , Sat. - SK II Nisqually Delta. See Aug. 15. Sept. 9, Sat. - SK II Cutts Island Picnic and Bioluminescence night paddle with Gary Peniston. Sept. 9, Sat. - SK II Lake Crescent Overnight – Olympic Peninsula with Laurie Davis. Sept. 9, Sat. - SK III The Infamous Triple Cross With Jurgen Herweg. Like to go someplace not offered? Call Howard Owen, 253851-2677, [email protected], if there’s a paddle you’d like to see offered and he will try to incorporate it into future trips.

Sept. 6, Sat. - Our next scheduled dance at Normanna Hall. For more information contact Ned or Yvonne, 253-833-9276, 253-218-5205, [email protected]. Directions: From Hwy. 16 take the Sprague St. exit to 15th St., turn right (E.) and go to Martin Luther King Way and the Normanna Hall. Park on the street or the gravel lot across 15th from the hall. For information call Ned, 253-218-5205, or Yvonne, 253-640-6359.

Photography

Chair: Brian Kenison, 206-491-2962, [email protected]

Hikes

Advance notice

July , Sat. - Glacier View and Lake West (M) (Mt. Rainier W. USGS; Mt. Rainier W. GT-269) 6 mi., 1100’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m. at South Hill P&R. 1 hr. Good beginner’s hike with quite a few different flowers. Forest Service passes are needed for vehicles. Bring a bag for dirty boots and money to pay the drivers at 15 cents per mile. Leader: Dick Bacon, 253-691-5984, dickbacon@ hotmail.com. (s3/9-7/10) July 8, Sat. - Klahhane Ridge via Sunrise Ridge (EM) (Mt. Angeles-135 GT) 8 mi., 1200’ gain. 3 hrs. Great views! Hike to and part way along Lake Angeles Trail. This is the leader’s annual birthday hike. Early start and late return due to long drive. Leader: Catherine Walters, 253-759-1127, kwon1962@yahoo. com. (s6/20-7/12) July 0, Mon. - Grand Park, Lake Eleanor (M) (Greenwater238 & Mt. Rainier E.-270 GT; Mt. Rainier E. USGS) 8 mi., 1500’ gain. Limit 8. Grand Park the back way—a shorter trip to Grand Park than starting at Sunrise. Note early close of registration for this trip. We’ll hike as a group at a leisurely/moderate pace, with lots of stops for comfort, photos, equipment adjustment and admiring the vistas. Optional stop on the way home for pie or a burger—drivers’ choice. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, [email protected]. (s6/19-7/10) July 5, Sat. - Melakwa Lake (MS) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS; Snoqualmie Pass-207 GT) 9 mi., 2300’ gain. Limit 11. This is one of the leader’s favorite places to hike. Hike along Denny Creek and two of its falls. Then, after crossing Hemlock Pass, the trail drops down into the prettiest basin with the main lake and a smaller upper lake. Meeting time and location(s) will be e-mailed to those who sign up a week before the hike. Leader: Michael Baker, 425-367-4380, [email protected]. (s7/6-7/23)

July 4, Tue. - Seventh Annual Photography Exhibit photo selection. We need your photos! Meet at 7 p.m. You may have been snowshoeing, climbing, hiking and traveling. Now is the time to share your experiences with others. Tonight is the time in which we select the images to be displayed at our Annual Tacoma Mountaineers Photo Exhibit, held during the months of Sept. and Oct. Photo selections will be made on July 4 during the monthly meeting. There is an entry fee of $25, in cash or check, payable to The Mountaineers (no credit cards) for each photographer to submit photos. Complete information on the exhibit and the selection process is contained on our website at tacomamountaineers.org. Click on Tacoma activities, then click on photography. For more information, contact the photo chair, Brian, 206- 491-2962, [email protected].

Singles

Welcoming Committee: Karen Turner, [email protected], 253-2027458; Connie Pyles, [email protected], 253-677-4397. The Tacoma Mountaineers social group was organized for the enjoyment of all adult Mountaineers. The social group plans a wide variety of social and outdoor activities. Meet people of diverse ages and cultures with a similar interest in hiking, biking, backpacking, climbing, skiing, dancing, kayaking, dining, sailing, snowshoeing, theater and volleyball—just some of the activities we enjoy together. Check out our website for last-minute parties, dances, movies and trips; or to schedule and notify others of late-breaking activities: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/tacomamountaineerssocialdivision.

Weekly events

Advance notice

Aug. -, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Baker Lodge Tacoma Hiking Committee Weekend. A great opportunity to explore the North Cascades! Friday and Saturday nights spent at Mt. Baker Lodge with day hiking in the area. Please note that reservations for the lodge must be prepaid through www.mountaineers.org/ lodge/baker or by calling 206-521-6001. Campsites have been reserved for Thursday night for anyone wishing to go up early to hike on Friday. Contact Amy Mann, [email protected], 253-759-2796, for more information on the weekend and about car camping Thursday night or for carpooling possibilities. Aug 5, Tue. - Introduction to Hiking and Backpacking, 7-8:0 p.m. This is a repeat of the July 28 program listed above and will be the last of these programs for the hiking season.

Indoor Volleyball: Will resume in the fall when school starts. Every Wednesday at Curtis Jr. High, 8901 40th St. W., University Place, 6:30-9 p.m., $1.50, $2.50 non-member. Contact is April Cook, 253-752-5184. Thursday Evening Wine Tasting: Join us for wine tasting with good company at 6 p.m. every Thursday. July  - Mandolin Cafe 3923 S. 12th St., Tacoma, 253-7613482. A great coffee house that roasts its own coffee. Great teas, wine and beer. A yummy deli for dinner. July 9 - Diane’s Wine-House Party, NE Tacoma, 253-3705671. Diane Malone has a beautiful backyard she’d like to share with friends. BYOB and bring a small snack to share. July 6 - The Hub, 203 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma. 253683-4606. Another great restaurant owned by The Harmon Brewery. They have an open-air bar on a warm evening. They make their own micros and good food too. July  - Tacoma Clubhouse, 2302 N. 30th St. The first of our summer series at our home base. Always our biggest turnout! BYOB and bring a small snack to share. We’ll have a firepit going out back and smores on hand. Come join the fun! July 0 - Stanley & Seaforts, 115 E. 34th St., Tacoma, 253473-7300. Perched on top of a hill it has a beautiful view of downtown Tacoma. We’ll be meeting in the front bar area. Always a treat to go here.

Other events

Sailing Course

Committee Co-Chairs: Marilyn Main, 253-531-6073; Robert and Laura Crews, 253-846-7560, [email protected] (please write “Mountaineers-Sailing” in subject line). Skippers: Jerry Stephenson, 253-381-7859, [email protected]; Marv Fritts, 206949-7597, [email protected]. 2009 Basic Crewing Course is under way. We are still in need of local Mountaineers skippers with sailboats who are willing to take out Basic Crewing Course graduates on day sailing or longer adventures in the up-

Skiing (backcountry, Nordic, snowboard)

Chair: Mindy Nichols, [email protected]. Cross-Country Course Leader: Fred Ostmann, 253-565-7680, ostmann@ wamail.net Backcountry/Telemark Skiing: Don Thompson, [email protected], 360692-8236; Robie Pruden, 253-863-9360, [email protected] Check e-communities and activities site on www.mountaineers.org for current listings.

July 4, Sat. - Mountaineers Fourth of July BBQ. 6-8 p.m. The entire club is invited to the Tacoma Mountaineer Clubhouse on the Fourth of July for FREE hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, chips and ice cream. The Freedom Fair will be going on down on Ruston Way with an air show and all kinds of activities. Fireworks go off at 10 p.m., right in front of our cubhouse! Plan to bus it or carpool and come join us! Aug. 6-9, Thu.-Sun. - Whistler Singles Weekend A wonderful weekend in Whistler, British Columbia, at Fireside Lodge. Lots of hiking, bicycling, zip-lining, geo-caching and going to the top of the mountain in a gondola! People from all over the world come here. Come discover the main village as they get ready for the 2010 Winter Olympics! Go to www.firesidelodge. org to find out more on the accommodations. Price will be set soon. Come join us!

Tacoma

Go Guide July 2009 5

Lodge going
Baker Lodge
Giving you what you asked for
You asked for them and now you are going to get them. What’s that? Indoor showers and other lodge improvements, of course! Last summer the lower floor of the lodge was remodeled to provide room for two showers, a storeroom and a future restroom. The remodeled area has been enclosed and the interior framing has almost been completed. Our goal is to complete the showers and storage area, as well as some interior improvements in the older portion of the building prior to beginning our summer season. We also want to repair and paint the exterior of the building. This is an ambitious plan but we are confident it can be completed if we have your help. We’re planning on several work parties that include one good day of work and one day of fun. We can ski, snowshoe, hike or just hang out and read—your choice depending on the weather and the snow. The lodge will be open Friday afternoon until Sunday mid-afternoon. Your lodging costs will be covered by the Mt. Baker Lodge Committee and will include Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturday lunch and dinner. Dinner will not be provided on Friday.

Mountaineers lodges are open year-round for members and guests. Reservations are made through a prepay system which requires payment either with credit card or a check. If paying by credit card, simply call 206-521-6001 by 5 p.m. for all lodges but Meany (www.brownpapertickets.com; 800-838-3006) on the Thursday prior to the weekend to reserve a stay at one of the lodges. If paying by check, the payment must be received by 5 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the weekend you wish to reserve. When reserving anywhere but Meany, call club headquarters, 206-521-6001, by 5 p.m. on Thursday to verify that payment has been received and that a reservation has been secured. Cancellations: All cancellations, except for Meany, must be made at club headquarters by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the lodge visit. The cooks must know how many are staying by this deadline in order to purchase the appropriate amount of food. That is also the deadline for refunds. To reserve space in advance at all lodges but Meany, log on to www.mountaineers.org, and click on “Lodges” in the top menu bar; for Meany, see contact info above

Free weekends at Baker Lodge!

The Baker Lodge Committee needs additional help to operate and keep the lodge open. We’re looking for energetic individuals (or couples) from all branches to help host for a weekend or two. Committee members generally volunteer to host two or three weekends in the winter and/or summer, frequently with other hosts. If you wish, you can host your favorite theme (such as a holiday or family-oriented gathering) or create an activity focus (e.g., photography, taffy pulling) for your weekend. We welcome new ideas. Hosting duties involve opening and closing the lodge, supervising meal preparation and coordinating other lodge tasks. Duties can be performed in a flexible manner, leaving time for your own enjoyment of the weekend. (Occasionally there are requests and opportunities for midweek hosting.) Benefits of hosting include free weekends, the camaraderie of other members, and the pleasure of creating a memorable lodge experience for generations to come. For more information contact Dale Kisker, 206-365-9508, [email protected]; or Judy Sterry, 206-2964916 [email protected]. You may arrange an opportunity to co-host with a seasoned committee member to find out if you would like to become a host.

Meany Lodge
Family Hiking Weekend: Aug. 1-2
Join us at Meany Lodge for an adventure-filled weekend of hiking, great food and family fun. Meany Lodge will be adventure central Aug. 1-2 with exciting outdoor activities for all ages. Hikes are organized for both Saturday and Sunday in the Stampede and Snoqualmie Pass areas. Choose from hikes suitable for children as young as 2 or hikes rated as strenuous. Swim in a mountain lake or take a berry hike through acres of salmon berries, huckleberries and wild strawberries. After hiking, return to the lodge to clean up and relax with friends. Everybody will enjoy afternoon and evening activities, as well as a scrumptious family dinner and desert. Sunday morning starts early with a hearty breakfast. Then, after making your own sack lunch (everything will be provided), we head off for another day of adventure. It’s your choice of accommodations. Sleep in the lodge or pitch a tent under the stars. There is ample space to pitch a tent close to the lodge, or you can find your own secluded spot on the property. The lodge facilities are available all night, including men’s and women’s restrooms and showers. The lodge sleeps 90 in three hostel-style dorms for women, men and families. There is limited self-contained, motor-home parking at Meany. This year’s price for all the fun is just $40 for adults, $20 for children of 5-13 and children under 5 are permitted free of charge. Sign up through Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006, or through its website, www.brownpapertickets.com, and search for Meany Lodge. Then contact Brian Thompson and Jennifer Dineen, 425-228-6412, [email protected], for more information. Complete weekend details will be available on the Meany Lodge website, www.meanylodge.org. Mountain Biking Weekend: Mark your calendars for Aug. 16-17.

Groups at Baker

Looking for volunteers

We’re looking for volunteers with skills in carpentry, wallboard installation, taping and mudding, tile and laminate installation, plumbing, electrical and paint prep (either as a leader or as an assistant). If you wish to help otherwise, you can be part of the support team that prepares the meals. Please examine the following dates if you are interested in helping. Work party schedule: July 10-12 & 17-19; July 31-Aug. 2. To volunteer for the work party and stay at the lodge, please register through The Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers. org (activity lodges), or call member services, 206-521-6001. For more information contact Dale Kisker, 206-365-9508, [email protected].

Summer and fall hiking

The lodge provides a rustic yet comfortable home base for the numerous trails within walking distance or a short drive. Many trails are suitable for children. Lake Ann Trail lets you look a glacier in the “eye.” Artist Point is just three miles away at the end of a paved road, with panoramic views of Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan and the North Cascades. Snow-play opportunities usually are abundant through August. Unless otherwise indicated all club members and non-members, as well as all ages and abilities, are welcome to enjoy the camaraderie of other lovers of the outdoors in a family-friendly environment. Families with children of 5 or under should call the host prior to registering. Even though some Mountaineers activity groups have reserved specific weekends, others are welcome to reserve as well. Reservations are made on a first-call basis to headquarters, 206521-6001, or via the club website. Payment at time of reservation can be made with credit card or check. Make your plans now to be part of our summer fun. The following schedule lists the activities planned to date. Questions about lodge facilities can be directed to the hosts indicated, or check the Baker Lodge website at www.mountaineers. org/lodge/baker for details. For information about hikes and other activities, planned by the activity groups using the lodge, refer to descriptions of trips elsewhere in the Go Guide. Trail conditions can be found at: www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/recreation/ activities/trails/mtbaker.shtml.

The Mt. Baker Committee encourages groups such as Scouts, school/youth, or gatherings of family and friends to consider using the lodge whether or not they are members. Not only does the area offer many options for outdoor activities, it is especially appropriate for experiential classes in outdoor-related skills such as avalanche awareness, winter travel, survival skills, MOFA courses, photography and similar activities. The lodge accommodates 60 persons plus hosts, but we generally limit non-member groups to fewer than 25 to allow room for members. To ensure there is room for your group, and to avoid scheduling conflicts, please contact Judy Sterry (206-296-4916, [email protected]) for winter/spring reservations. Contact Jim Gipson (425-985-0616, [email protected]) for summer/fall reservations before publicizing the date of your event. Non-scheduled openings may be arranged if hosts can be found, but because most of our volunteer hosts are working fulltime, midweek reservations may be hard to staff. The sooner you ask, the more likely it is someone can be found.

Work parties set

Getting to Mt. Baker

Drive north on I-5 to Bellingham, and take Exit 255, the Mt. Baker Highway. Drive E on SR 542 about 54 miles to the ski area. At the junction in front of the Firs Lodge turn right onto the one-way loop road. The parking lot for Baker Lodge is on the right side of the road about .3 mile beyond the Firs. Driving time approximately 1-1/2 hours from Bellingham and 3 hours from Seattle. Each car should be prepared with tire chains, shovel, and emergency gear.

Yes, we’re getting an early start on the season because there’s so much to do on the following dates: July 17-20; Aug. 18-20. The former work party will give volunteers a chance to work on some vital projects at Meany: replacement of the fire escape from the men’s dorm, installation of drains, and repairs to the ski-tow wiring. Learn from some of our most experienced committee members (aka “The Fossils”). Work parties are free and a great opportunity to see the lodge while getting to know the folks that help keep it running in a relaxed atmosphere. Ray Nelson is organizing these midweek work parties and needs all the help he can get. Contact Ray, 425-889-9041, with questions or to sign up. Fall work parties: Our fall work party season starts the weekend after Labor Day. This is a great opportunity to get in shape for skiing by

For all lodges except Meany and Snoqualmie Campus, contact 206-521-6001 or www.mountaineers.org for reservations For Meany, reserve online at www.brownpapertickets.com; see Snoqualmie below for contact info.
Figures are in dollars on a per person basis All overnights include next morning’s breakfast Lodge open from Friday eve to Sunday noon. See Mountaineers.org/lodge/baker for more info Sat. & Holidays 30 38 21 29 Dnr & Sun. bkfst Weekend 54 70 36 52 Sat.,Sun. bkfst., Sat. dnr Extended openings Same as “Sat. & Holidays” rates. Includes dinner, breakfast

Reservation fees, 2009

Baker

Lodge schedule

Capacity 64

145 mi. one way from Seattle Friday night 24 32 15 23 Sat. bkfst

July 10-12 – Work Party. Dale & Linde Kisker, 206-3659508. July 17-19 – Work Party. Dale & Linde Kisker, 206-3659508. July 24-31 – Retired Rovers. Frank Sincock, 206-366-1884; Donna Osseward, 206-362-3296. July 31-Aug 2 – Work Party. Dale & Linde Kisker, 206365-9508. Aug. 4-7 – New Zealand & Italian Hikers. Dale & Linde Kisker, 206-365-9508. Aug. 7-9 – Open. Host to be determined. Aug. 14-16 – Singles—all branches. Becky Morgan & Bob Wavernack, 360-793-4974; Leslye Cole, 206-524-7345. Aug. 21-23 – Tacoma Hiking. Jim & Barbara Gipson, 425985-0616. Aug. 28-30 – Open. Host to be determined Sept. 4-7 – Labor Day Weekend. Host to be determined. Sept. 11-13 – Open. Judy Sterry, 206-366-2750. Sept. 18-20 – Seattle Hiking. Bill Woodcock & Arlene Younce, 206-696-6127. Sept. 25-27 – Fall Work Party. Dale & Linde Kisker, 206-3659508; Becky Morgan & Bob Wavernack, 360-793-4974.

Adult member Adult guest Child member (-14 yoa) Child guest (-14 yoa) Meals included (add $3
when lunch is provided)

Meany

60 mi. one way from Seattle

Capacity 97 Day use Adult member 25 Adult guest 35 Child member (-14 yoa) 12 Child guest (-14 yoa) 20 Meals included Season pass: Age 14+ - $480 ($430 before Dec. 1) Age 5-13 - $350 ($300 before Dec. 1)

Call 253-926-0867 ([email protected]), for special group and non-profit rates or Fri. overnights Reserve via www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006 Full Weekend 95 105 60 70 Sat. overnight 80 90 45 55 Holiday Weekends* 130 135 90 100 *MLK, Presidents Day wknds only; include Fri., Sat., Sun. nights

Snoqualmie

Capacity 77 acres, event dependent

50 mi. one way from Seattle Free off-road parking in lot nearby when property road closed by snow Group Rates Friends and group rates are available. Contact Mary Lynch, [email protected], 425-434-6177, for scheduling group events. For members and guests, check the monthly calendar in the Go Guide, the website at www.snoqualmiecampus.org or contact Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com) reservations.

Stevens
Capacity 55 Adult member Adult guest Child member (-14 yoa) Child guest (-14 yoa) Meals included No charge for day use

75 mi. one way from Seattle Friday night 15 22 8 15 Sat. bkfst

Children under 5 not allowed; Lodge open Friday eve through Sunday afternoon Saturday 30 43 17 20 Dnr & Sun. bkfst Weekend* 45 65 25 35 *2 nights; lunches excluded Extended openings (Extended with Sat. rates)

About Mt. Baker Lodge

The lodge usually is open by 7 or 8 p.m. on Fridays. Call the hosts listed above if you want a more specific opening time. Trail lights from the parking lot to the lodge are on until 10:30 each night. Each person should bring a sleeping bag, lunches, personal gear, and a flashlight and/or headlamp.

Note: Check the “Lodge Going” news in the Go Guide for special rates and packages offered throughout the year by individual lodges.

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helping us cut brush on the ski hill, cut, stack and split firewood or help with dozens of other tasks before the snow flies. Chef Ray and Chef John will be at the lodge to prepare the tasty fare we usually enjoy at work parties. They have added some new items to the menu—check it out. Dates of fall work parties are: Sept.12-13 and 26-27; Oct. 10-11 and 24-25; Nov. 7-8. Sign up for the work parties and a free stay at the lodge by visiting www.meanylodge.org. Note: Climbing students who volunteer gain credit towards their service requirements for graduation.

Meany to host MOFA Course

Pacific Crest Trail, Iron Horse Trail and Gold Creek are minutes away. The 77-acre campus is next to the spectacular Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area and close to hundreds of hiking trails. The campus features diverse areas for recreational activities and courses, including hiking, camping, MOFA, navigation, leave-no-trace camping, snowshoeing, avalanche training, snow caving and winter camping. Tall stands of Douglas Fir, numerous alpine shrubs, grasses and flowers, numerous wetlands dot the hills and meadows. The Gold Creek trail winds around a beaver pond; visitors often see nesting birds of prey.

shovels, snowshoes, snowmobile, the loan of a snowmobile for events, clippers, saws, wheel barrows and first aid supplies. User fees and individual donations are our main source of income. No Mountaineers dues go towards supporting Recreational Properties (i.e., the club’s lodges). Lodges are entirely self-supporting.

Use policy, fees and credits

Meany Lodge will host a Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) Course the weekend of Sept 18-20. The in-town session will be held earlier in September at club headquarters. See the Seattle Branch first aid section of the Go Guide for enrollment details. This is a great opportunity to see Meany and receive your MOFA card.

A bit of history

Your getaway spot

Meany is available to private groups for off-site meetings, retreats, workshops or training events. If you are looking for a getaway destination, only 60 mi. from downtown Seattle, Meany is your place. Meany hosts overnight facilities for up to 90 guests, a suite of audio-visual equipment and a committee of volunteers dedicated to the success of your event. We can offer the services of a professional organization development consultant to help you design and facilitate your activity. Contact names and numbers: Chuck or Joan Welter, 253-926-0867, [email protected], for additional information.

The Mountaineers has maintained a presence in the Snoqualmie Pass area since 1914 when it built a lodge there, a lodge that served many Mountaineers needs until it burned down in 1944. The current campus property was purchased shortly thereafter; a volunteer crew built a replacement lodge in 1948. This second lodge, in its turn, served The Mountaineers for more than 50 years before it burned May 12, 2006. What remains today are facilities, outbuildings and incredible alpine terrain.

All branches welcome

If you need a readily accessible, beautiful mountain site for your event, whether a family reunion, training session, or similar—consider using the Snoqualmie Campus. We can meet with you, hear your needs and show you around the property. Our reservation-only policy includes all Mountaineers members, guests, the general public or any group interested in using the campus. Daily user fees are $10/person or $25/family, payable in advance. Independent group and Mountaineers course rates are negotiable. Persons willing to perform campus service projects can reduce or eliminate their daily user fees or get a Snoqualmie Summit winter 2010 ski voucher. Please contact us for more specific information about use, fees, fee credits and related information.

Like all Mountaineers facilities the Snoqualmie Campus is available for use by groups, and individual members, from every branch. Need a quiet, central place to escape to for a day, or a week? Want to have a camping trip, a hiking base camp, a travel base? Putting on a class for hiking, navigation, scrambling, or any of The Mountaineers’ numerous other outdoor activities? The Snoqualmie Campus is the ideal spot for you. To discuss your specific needs, get in touch with us through the contact information provided below.

Our future

Driving directions

Meany can be reached by car in the summer. Drive E. from Seattle on I-90 to Exit 62. Turn right and proceed S. on Forest Service Rd. #54 for 1.6 mi. and then turn left on Forest Service Rd. #420. Note: Due to the Martin Creek washout, vehicles will have to ford the creek. A high-clearance vehicle is therefore encouraged to travel past the skier-snowboard pickup point. (GPS coordinates from I-90 to Meany are available on the Meany website, www.meanylodge.org, under “Breaking News” in the menu at left.)

Volunteers and donations welcome

Snoqualmie Campus
Looking for a beautiful mountain outing close to Seattle? Looking for a private, year-round alpine wonderland with great views and location, someplace for hiking, camping, group picnics? Looking for a base camp for exploration east and west of Snoqualmie Pass—the mountains, the rivers, the lakes? You’re looking for The Mountaineers’ Snoqualmie Campus! Come on up!

Facilities

Snoqualmie Campus provides easy year-round access to nature, with free parking and easy bus access for group activities. In winter the slopes are great for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, avalanche training, snow-cave camping, sledding and snow play. In summer and fall there are picnic and camping areas to accommodate individuals, families, small and large groups. There are open areas for meetings, classes and recreation. The Coleman Memorial Shelter is equipped with a gas grill (propane available), fireplace and picnic table. The old lodge site has electrical hookups. There are toilets and running water. The nearby community of Snoqualmie Summit—a short walk away—hosts stores, restaurants, lodging and vehicle services.

Features

Snoqualmie Campus is located less than an hour from downtown Seattle, two minutes off Interstate 90 at Exit 53. At the very summit of Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Campus is nestled in trees, with beautiful views down the valley to Eastern Washington and across to Rampart Ridge. The campus is located between Summit Central and Summit West ski areas, fronting on the old Snoqualmie Pass Road (former U.S. Highway 10). Access to the

The Snoqualmie Campus, like other Mountaineers lodges and similar facilities, is volunteer operated and supported. We need volunteers for campus hosts and work parties; we seek donations of building materials and campus activities supplies. Campus hosts: We’re looking for volunteers who’d like to stay on campus this summer, in their own tent or RV, as campus caretakers. You’ll provide basic, friendly host services to campus visitors this summer. The length of stay is flexible. Why not spend some time in alpine splendor? Be a campus host! Work parties: The Snoqualmie Campus Committee will be scheduling the following work parties for summer, 2009. If you’d like to offer your genuine “volunteer spirit” or earn volunteer work credits toward free skiing—via 2010 Summit ski vouchers—please contact us. • Coleman Memorial re-roofing work party. Volunteers built this shelter in 1953 to honor Linda “Coley” Coleman, who joined the club in 1911. She was not only an avid climber, she also donated thousands of hours of her time to the club during her 41 years of membership. We hope to get a good turnout—labor and donations—to preserve this shelter for another half-century and longer. We need volunteer helpers and seek donations of nails, cedar shakes or cedar rounds to make shakes, plywood sheeting, ladders and wood sealer. • Basic site repairs. We’ll be working on the main gravel road and storm-water culverts to repair storm damage. • Snowshoe trail enhancements and marking. We hope to bring back the old snowshoe route for the 2010 winter season and will be hosting work parties to brush and mark snowshoe trails. If you like to snowshoe, this is for you! Gain new trails and a credit for your work. • Beacon Basin improvements. Work parties will enhance the existing avalanche beacon training system. • Upper tow-shack renovation. Repairs on the former “rope tow” shack: fix the roof leaks, remove the tow motor, clean or remove other old equipment to create classroom space. • Monetary donations to the Snoqualmie Campus operating fund are needed and welcomed to repair the storm-damaged road, the Coleman Memorial roof, modify tow huts for classrooms, equipment storage and temporary overnight shelters. We are looking for donations or will consider bartering for use of the campus. Snowshoes and other camping supplies are needed to help assist courses taught on campus. Also needed: yurts for classrooms,

The Snoqualmie Campus Committee invites Mountaineers member input to plan and direct the campus’s future. We appreciate your e-mails, comments and suggestions about future campus projects and activities. Please e-mail us at snoqualmiecampus@ yahoo.com. Contact information: Contact us, 425-434-6177, [email protected], to obtain more information about the campus and surrounding Snoqualmie Pass adventure opportunities. You also can gain more details online at www. snoqualmiecampus.org.

Stevens Lodge
Visit www.stevenslodge.org to view current activities at the lodge. If you have questions regarding Stevens Lodge, contact Angela or Greg, 425-258-4847, [email protected]. What to bring: a warm sleeping bag, toilet articles and a towel for the shower, suitable clothing, your snow gear and a flashlight. Some pillows are available, but feel free to bring your own if you desire. Bring a padlock if you wish to secure your ski equipment. There is a short 600-foot walk from the parking area to the lodge. Stow your gear in a pack suitable for walking the distance to the lodge. If you have a lot of gear, a small sled makes the trip more convenient.

Driving directions

Take US-2 to the Stevens Pass Ski area. Turn into the parking entrance just below Tye Creek Lodge (the old West Lodge) on the west side of the summit. Stay left at the entrance and drive up to the end of the parking lot. Go around the hairpin turn at the far end and continue to the upper level parking area, Lot #4. Park in this lot along the snowbank if there is room or in the spaces in the middle. Look for a steep cat track/service trail leading up the bank at the far end of this parking lot. Grab your gear and follow the cat track up and turn right at the top, staying on the cat track. Continue uphill past the lodge on the left (Penguins Ski Club) and in about 500 feet you will come to a sharp 90-degree bend in the trail. The reddish-brown, four-story building at the bend is The Mountaineers lodge. Come on in, stow your gear and sign in on the main floor.

Kitsap Cabin
Volunteers welcome
Once again it is time to issue the annual call for helpers as the cabin fulfills its hospitality role for the Players during rehearsal and performance weekends. There may be future work parties at the cabin. To keep up with volunteer needs, and to help fulfill those needs, please contact [email protected].

Bookstore Sale!

July 15 - 17, 2009
10am - 7 pm
It’s the return of our famous bookstore sale! Twice a year, we slash prices and give you great deals on everything in the store. And if you haven’t seen the new bookstore or the new building, this is the perfect excuse to stop by. For more information, visit www.mountaineers.org or call 206-521-6001.
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Club activities include HIKING, CLIMBING, ALPINE SCRAMBLING, BIKING, SAILING, KAYAKING, ALL TYPES OF NATURE STUDY, BACKPACKING, INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, ALL KINDS OF DANCING, AND PHOTOGRAPHY.

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To get you started, we offer CLASSES in many of these sports & activities. Every month, hundreds of outdoor activities are offered for club members -- everything from easy day hikes to trips to Tibet! Most of the local outdoor trips are free to club members. There are also recreational and SOCIAL ACTIVITIES for singles, seniors, youth and families. Four LODGES offer our members overnight stays near Mt. Baker, Snoqualmie, Stevens Pass and Stampede Pass. Join The Mountaineers and you also become a member of one of the largest advocates for WILDERNESS CONSERVATION in the Northwest, with opportunities to participate in activism and stewardship projects.

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Sending you on your way
There are seven branches offering Mountaineers activities: Bellingham, Everett, Kitsap, Olympia, Seattle, Foothills and Tacoma. All members may sign up for any activity in any branch, subject to prerequisites and qualifications as stipulated by the particular activity. The following information pertains to all club outings and activities, no matter the branch. Refer to particular activity preambles in this Go Guide for trip ratings, classifications and special equipment or skill prerequisites. Trip and course registration can be accomplished online except where noted. Participation: The Mountaineers recommends you sign up for a trip online
in most cases. By selecting “Activity Search” from the main page of our website, you will be taken to a search page where you can find a trip on the basis of date, destination, event name, branch, leader or type of activity. All the details will then appear: when registration starts and ends; a brief description of the trip or event, leader contact data and space availability. If you do not have access to the internet, you can sign up for an activity by calling club headquarters during the registration period indicated in the Go Guide listing of the event. You will notice in the Go Guide and online that some events require you to only contact the leader to sign up. Unless otherwise noted in the event listing, DO NOT CALL LEADERS AFTER 9 P.M. If you have any questions not answered in the event listing online or in the Go Guide, please call the leader of that event. Some trips include prerequisites: Those trips which involve some technical skills (e.g., climbing, scrambling, skiing, kayaking, sailing), require that participants either graduate from the relevant courses or obtain the status of equivalent from the particular activity (contacts are listed under the activity heading). Children: Family Activities and other family events require that a parent or guardian accompany all children, who like all members, must have a waiver on file with club headquarters. (Children under 14 are automatically included in their parent’s membership.) Keep in mind the child’s ability and interests when registering for an activity. If you need to take a break or leave due to issues with the child, always notify the trip leader. Preparation: Most Mountaineers trips over land require that you carry the Ten Essentials (see below) and avoid the use of cotton for clothing. Leaders can opt to leave hikers at the trailhead who are clad in cotton or boots that don’t pass hiking muster (i.e., those without lug soles and as a rule of thumb, bend so that toe and tongue touch). The safety of the entire group and their objective to reach the destination preclude inclusion of ill-equipped backcountry travelers no matter the season. Defer to the leader for any other gear requirements. The Mountaineers maintains a maximum participation level of 12 and a minimum of 3; refer to the particular trip listing for maximum numbers less than 12. Dogs are only allowed on hikes so designated. Carpools: Volunteer carpooling is always encouraged by The Mountaineers, even though it is not coordinated by club headquarters. Individuals may volunteer as a driver or contact a driver to request a ride when registering online for the particular trip (check after 1 p.m. on the Thu. before the trip). Each passenger is required to pay the driver 15 cents per mile and contribute equally to any money spent by the driver on passes required for that trip. Carpools are not an undertaking of The Mountaineers. Drivers and passengers participate voluntarily. The Mountaineers makes no claim as to the worthiness of vehicles, ability of drivers or appropriateness of passengers. No liability will result to The Mountaineers from voluntary carpooling. Drivers must carry the required state minimum of insurance. The wait list: If you find an event is full, you can opt to be put on a wait list but for only one event (no double-booking). The onus falls completely on the wait-listed from this point. Check online or call club headquarters to monitor your status before carpools have been established and before the close of registration for that event. If you become registered for that event after being on the wait list and do not show up for the event, you will be regarded as a ‘no-show’ and still be subject to any fees relative to the event. It is paramount that you contact the club online or via phone prior to the trip if you become registered for an event and cannot attend (see “Rules of Cancellation” below). Cancellations: If you need to be removed as a participant in an event or from a wait list, you must request removal before registration ends for that event. This may be done through your online profile page of the club’s website or by calling club headquarters during business hours (see hours on back page of this Go Guide). If you cannot do this, it remains essential that you at least call the leader of the event, and the driver if you were to carpool, to notify them that you will not attend. Otherwise you become a ‘no-show’ and are subject to the revocation of some if not all club privileges while still obligated to pay all fees such as your mileage share for carpooling. All course cancellations or fee-based event cancellations must be arranged through club headquarters or the course administrator when stipulated and are subject to a cancellation fee. Non-members welcome: The Mountaineers welcomes its friends in the community to sample our club by registering as a guest for a trip or event. Guests may do this up to twice a year only if a signed Release and Indemnity Agreement (waiver) is submitted to club headquarters or online prior to registering for the event. (The waiver can be found on our website or by calling club headquarters at the numbers in the upper right corner of this page.) snow and/or rock.) Ratings for scrambles consist of a letter, followed by two digits. C = Conditioner; R = rock scramble; S = snow scramble; SR = snow and/or rock; O = other—not enough rock or snow to count as R or S. Difficulty (first digit) is rated from 1 (easiest) to 5 (toughest). The second digit = technical difficulty, rated from 1 (least technical, least exposed) to 5 (most technical and most exposed). Hikes: E = Easy (up to 8 mi. RT, up to 1200’ elevation gain). M = Moderate (up to 12 mi., 1200’-2500’ gain). S = Strenuous (up to 14 mi., 2500’-3500’ gain). VS = Very Strenuous (over 14 mi. and/or more than 3500’ gain). MR: 50 Hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park NC: 100 Hikes in the North Cascades National Park Region GP: 100 Hikes in the Glacier Peak Region AL: 100 Hikes in the Alpine Lakes IN: 100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest CW: 55 Hikes in Central Washington SCO: 100 Hikes in the South Cascades & Olympics SCW: Seattle City Walks OM: Olympic Mountains Trail Guide BHWC: Best Hikes With Children CAG 1 (2 or 3): Cascade Alpine Guide, Vol. 1 (2 or 3) TC: Teanaway Country, EC: Entiat Country HSC: Hiking Snohomish County HWC: Hiking Whatcom County HMSG: Hiking the Mountains to Sound Greenway GTTM: Guide to Trails of Tiger Mountain GTCM: Guide to Trails of Cougar Mountain BSHS: Best Short Hikes in the South Cascades BSHN: Best Short Hikes in the North Cascades WWH: Winter Walks & Hikes WHB: Walks and Hikes on Beaches of Puget Sound WWA: Exploring Washington Wild Areas SRW: Snowshoe Routes Washington XCST1: Cross Country Ski Tours — North Cascades XCST2: Cross Country Ski Tours — South Cascades & Olympics NP-National Park (NPF = fee) NWFP-NW Forest Pass P&R-Park & Ride Rd-Road RS-Ranger Station RT-Round Trip SP-State Park (SPF = fee) SR-State Route TH-Trailhead USGS-US Geo. Survey 6. Fire 7. Repair kit and tools 8. Nutrition (extra food) 9. Hydration (extra water) 10. Emergency shelter

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additional to Ten Essentials on all sea kayak trips

Trail Guides (most recent edition)

1. Flotation each end of kayak 2. PFD (USCG approved) 3. Paddle 4. Paddle tether 5. Spray skirt 6. Bilge pump with flotation 7. Self-rescue paddle float 8. Whistle or air horn 9. 50 ft. floating tow rope 10. Waterproof flashlight or chemical lightstick 11. Repair kit (duct tape) 12. Extra clothing in waterproof bag The following items are recommended for all trips and may be required for some: 13. Spare paddle 14. Rescue sling 15. Flares 16. Chart in waterproof case 17. Waterproof wristwatch 18. Wetsuit or dry-suit 19. Waterproof jacket 20. Hat with visor 21. Pogies or gloves 22. Neck strap for glasses 23. Sunscreen (water resistant with SPF 25 or higher)

Sailing Essentials

additional to Ten Essentials on all sails

Abbreviations

CG-Campground E, W, N, S-East, etc. FS-Forest Service GT-Green Trails HS-High School Hwy-Highway I-Interstate (eg. I-5) Jct-Junction Mi.-Miles MRNP-Mt. Rainier

Ten Essential Systems
1. Navigation 2. Sun Protection 3. Insulation 4. Illumination 5. First-aid supplies

required on all Mountaineers trips over land

Use a soft duffel bag that does not scratch woodwork for easy stowing of your essentials. 1. Non-skid deck shoes (or sea boots) with non-marking soles 2. Heavy-duty gloves (preferably leather) for line handling (exposed fingertips okay) 3. Warm clothing head to foot (Note: The ambient temperature on the water is usually lower than on land) 4. Foul-weather gear 5. Sunglasses 6. Sunscreen 7. Knife on lanyard 8. Whistle on a lanyard 9. Food and drink 10. Flashlight 11. Clothing for sun protection, head to toe The following items are useful but not required: 1. Personal flotation device (life jacket). Skippers carry basic life jackets on board 2. Safety harness and pendant with waterproof flares and/or strobe

Anatomy of a trip listing
Date, day, destination ➔ Meeting time ➔ and place Difficulty (M=moderate; S=strenuous; E=easy) ➔ Required map ➔ Length of hike, elevation gain ➔

Trip ratings

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Rating systems are based on mileage, elevation gain and difficulty of the terrain. The ratings assume optimal conditions. Bad weather, getting off route or very soft snow, for example, can make a trip more difficult than its normal rating. Climbs: C = Conditioner; A = Alpine; G = Glacier; R = Rock. Scrambles: (These are non-technical, off-trail trips to a summit, often on

First and last dates to register

Abbreviated guide title (see Trail Guides above)

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Drive time from branch’s major city (approx.)

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Leader’s name, contact info

Going to the source
Mountaineers Headquarters
7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mountaineers.org Ph: 206-521-6000 Fax: 206-523-6763

Mountaineers Purposes: Founded in 1906 to explore and study the mountains, forests and water courses of the Northwest and beyond; to gather into permanent form the history and traditions of these regions and explorations; to preserve be example, teaching and the encouragement of protective legislation or otherwise the beauty of the natural environment; to make expseditions and provide educational opportunities in fulfillment of the above purposes; to encourage a spirit of good fellowship among all lovers of outdoor life. Want to learn more about The Mountaineers? Attend one of our information meetings (see individual branch sections for details).

Officers of The Mountaineers

Signing up for activities

206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484 (OR LEADER’S NO. IN TRIP LISTING) Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed 3-4 p.m. Wed.) Phones: Voice messages only from 12:30-1:30 p.m. M,Tu,Th, F, and 3-4 p.m. Wed.

President Eric Linxweiler President Elect Tab Wilkins V.P. Recreational Properties Dave Claar Vice President Publishing Don Heck Past President Bill Deters Treasurer Mike Dean Secretary Steve Sears

NW Environmt’l Issues Course Terri Cloonan Rivers Fran Troje State Parks Fran Troje Water Norm Winn

Recreational Resources Division

Trustees

Facilities

Bookstore: M,Tu,Th,F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. but closed 3-4 p.m. Library: Sept.-May, M, W, F, 5-9 p.m.; June-Aug., F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Check hours on website before visiting) Business offices: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Room Reservations: Mickie Lewark, 206-521-6005

Kirk Alm, Richard Draves, John Flanagan (Olympia), Dale Flynn, Steve Glenn (Bellingham), Gerry Haugen (Foothills), Ed Henderson, Lynn Hyde, Jimmy James (Kitsap), Don Schaechtel, Tom Shimko (Tacoma) Eva Schönleitner, Mike Maude (Seattle), Dave Shema, Rob Simonsen (Everett), Mona West

Chair Tom O’Keefe Recreational Access Ed Henderson, Fran Troje Outdoor Ethics Stephen Summers Trail Maintenance Annik Wolfe

Advisory/Special Committees
Archives Karyl Winn Bylaws/Policies Don Schaechtel Finance Jordan Roderick History Lowell Skoog Library Dennis Sampson Risk Management Vacant Membership Ken Hahn Safety Dan Lauren

Property Division

Business phones

General 206-521-6000 Interim Executive Director Mona West Accounting Eileen Allen, 206-521-6008 Bookstore Jeff Bowman, 206-521-6002 Controller Vacant Fundraising Judy Halls, 206-521-6006 Librarian Kathleen McCluskey, 206-521-6014 Marketing/Outreach Richard Barringer, 206-521-6010 Member Services 206-521-6001 Public Policy Leesa Wright, 206-521-6012 Publications Brad Stracener, 206-521-6013

V.P. Recreational Properties Dave Claar Meany Lodge Chuck Welter Mt. Baker Lodge Dale Kisker, Becky Morgan Players/Kitsap Coordinator Jamie Gordon Snoqualmie Campus Donna Osseward; Property Manager Mary Lynch Stevens Lodge Greg Krisinger

The Mountaineers Books

Conservation Division

1001 SW Klickitat Way, Ste 201, Seattle, WA 98134 Books Governance Board Chair Don Heck Publisher Helen Cherullo Website www.mountaineersbooks.org

Chair Michael Shurgot Pollution Rodger Herbst Fish & Wildlife Dyche Kinder Forest Watch Harry Romberg Marine & Shorelines Fran Troje Mountains to Sound Judi Maxwell NW Energy Coalition Rep. Ed Henderson

The Mountaineers Foundation

President Jamie Gordon Vice President Paul Robisch Secretary Katie McCoy Treasurer Jerry Scott Website: www.mountaineersfoundation.org Address: P. O. Box 25590, Seattle, WA 98165—an independent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization

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Sept. 9, Sat. - Shannon Ridge (M) (USGS Mt. Shuksan) 6 mi., 2,200’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at jct. of SR-20 and Baker Lake Rd. 2 hrs. Martin Mountaineer, 206-555-1212 (s8/30-9/7) NC

Go to the marketplace
5% discount for Mountaineers! SummitClimb.com and SummitTrek.com—low prices, good trips. Call 360570-0715 or e-mail Daniel Mazur@summittrekcom. Kalaloch-Quinalt area: 2 bdrm. furnished home, fireplace. Near ONP beaches and rainforest. $50/rates. www.clearwaterguesthouse.com, 253-759-8738. Enjoy paintings of wild places at www.RosemaryAntel.com. Winthrop Rental: Rent our cozy mountain-view house that sleeps four. BYO bedding, DYO cleaning, $70/ night, $420/week. No pets. 253-565-2787; tdparrish@ hotmail.com.

Classified advertising rates

Go volunteer
Wilderness Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers work towards wilderness area protections. Work is under way to 1) scope/map for new wilderness proposals, and 2) increase support for current wilderness bills proposed in Washington. This is exciting and rewarding work that will have lasting effects for Washington’s wild areas. Contact Harry Romberg, Forest Watch co-chair, at 206-365-9302. Conservation Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers fulfill its mission to protect the natural areas of the Northwest by volunteering with the club’s Conservation Division or the Forest Watch Committee. There are numerous ways you can join in the fun. No experience required, just an abiding interest in maintaining or promoting a healthy Northwest environment. For more details, call 206-521-6012, or send an e-mail to conservation@ mountaineers.org. Stewardship Volunteers: The Recreational Resources Division would love to work with you in raising stewardship awareness and involvement (i.e., trail maintenance

Classified ads are 40 cents per word for Mountaineers members; 60 cents per word for commercial ads placed by members; 80 cents per word for non-members. Ads must be received with payment by the fifth of the month prior to the month of publication (i.e., Jan. 5 for the February issue). Please send ads and payment to: The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115.

Gone for the weekend
Backpacks 7/4 Manning Provincial Park, B.C. (SEA) 7/18 Bull’s Tooth Lp (SEA) 7/26 Kootenay NP, BC (SEA) 7/18 Centennial Tr (EVT) 7/19 Snoqualmie Valley Tr (EVT) 7/4 Argonaut Pk (SEA) 7/4 S. Early Winter Spire (SEA) 7/11 Eldorado Pk (SEA) 7/11 Mt. Stuart (SEA) 7/11 Sahale Pk (SEA) 7/11 Snowfield Pk (SEA) 7/11 Snowking Mtn (SEA) 7/11 Argonaut (OLY) 7/11 McMillan Spire (EVT) 7/11 Mt. Olympus (EVT) 7/11 Mt Rainier (TAC) 7/18 Mt. Baker (EVT) 7/18 Mt. Baker (EVT) 7/18 Kangaroo Temple (SEA) 7/18 Sahale Pk (SEA) 7/19 Mt. Rainier (SEA) 7/25 S. Early Winter Spire (SEA) 7/26 Mt. Baker (SEA) 7/12 Mt. Thompson (SEA) 7/19 Kangaroo Temple (SEA) 7/19 Liberty Bell (SEA) 7/25 Cutthroat Pk (SEA) 7/25 Mt. Stuart (SEA) 7/25 Magic Mtn, Mixup Pk (EVT) 7/25 Mt. Ruth-Icy Pk (EVT) 7/25 Sahale Pk (EVT) 7/25 Warrior (TAC) 7/26 Liberty Bell (SEA) 7/4 Little Joe Lk (FH) 7/4 Fourth of July Pass (EVT) 7/4 Shady Lane, Staircase (OLY) 7/4 Lake 22 (SEA) 7/4 Bandera Mtn (SEA) 7/4 Snow Lk (SEA) 7/5 Pratt Lk (FH) 7/5 Tunnel Ck-Valhalla Rdg (KIT) 7/5 Little Si, Sgls (SEA) 7/5 Cow Heaven, Sgls (SEA) 7/11 Tatoosh LO, Lk (OLY) 7/11 Silver Star Mtn (OLY) 7/11 Grand Rdg (KIT) 7/11 Cutthroat Pass/Rainy Pass (EVT) 7/11 Noble Knob (FH) 7/11 Crystal Lakes (SEA) 7/11 Blewett Ridge to Miller Pk (SEA) 7/11 Summerland & Panhandle Gap (SEA) 7/11 Talapus, Olallie Lks, Sgls (SEA) 7/11 Glacier View, Lk West (TAC) 7/12 Miller Pk, Sgls (SEA) 7/12 W. Tiger 3 (SEA) 7/12 Lk 22 (SEA) 7/12 Tubal Cain (KIT) Bicycling Climbs 7/18 Mt Townsend (KIT) 7/18 Summerland, Panhandle (FH) 7/18 N. Fk. Skokomish R.-Big Log (OLY) 7/18 Wonderland Tr. (SEA) 7/18 Naches Pk Loop (SEA) 7/18 Third Burroughs (SEA) 7/18 Mesatchee Creek, Sgls (SEA) 7/18 Snow Lk, Sgls (SEA) 7/18 Klahhane Rdg (TAC) 7/19 Thomas Mtn, Sgls (SEA) 7/19 Yellow Aster Butte (SEA) 7/19 Mt. Pilchuck (SEA) 7/19 Marmot Pass/Buckhorn Mtn (OLY) 7/19 Thorp Mtn. LO (EVT) 7/25 Summerland (EVT) 7/25 Talapus-Mason Lk (FH) 7/25 Tubal Cain (EVT) 7/25 Tolmie Pk LO (OLY) 7/25 Iron Pk (SEA) 7/25 Barclay Lk (SEA) 7/25 Second Burroughs Mtn (SEA) 7/25 Sheep Lake, Sgls (SEA) 7/25 Melakwa Lk (TAC) 7/26 Grizzly Peak, Sgls (SEA) 7/26 Mt Dickerman, Sgls (SEA) 7/26 Summerland (OLY) Sails Scrambles

work parties) within the membership of The Mountaineers. For more details, please contact Christine Wolf, 206-328-4890, [email protected]. Trail Maintenance Volunteers: Trail maintenance opportunities are available through The Mountaineers, Volunteers for Outdoor Washington (VOW), Washington Trails Association (WTA), and Pacific Northwest Trail Association (PNTA). For opportunities with the Everett Branch of The Mountaineers, visit www.everettmountaineers.org. For opportunities with VOW, visit: www.trailvolunteeers.org, or call 206-5173019. For opportunities with WTA, visit: www.wta.org, or call 206-625-1367. For opportunities with PNTA, visit: www.pnt.org, or call 1-877-854-9415. Conservation Volunteers International Program is a non-profit organization that offers volunteers a working stewardship vacation to select parks and wilderness areas, including Machu Picchu and Patagonia. There is a fee for each conservation expedition but Mountaineers members are offered a discount. Contact

www.conservationVIP.org or 805-698-6915 for more information. Help kids by helping HARK: Hikes and Active Recreation for Kids (HARK) is an Olympia and Kitsap Branch effort which provides kids who wouldn't otherwise have a chance to enjoy the outdoors an opportunity to do so. HARK needs volunteers for various duties (see respective branch sections of the Go Guide). Donations to HARK are always welcome. Make checks out to: HARK, The Mountaineers Foundation, P. O. Box 25590, Seattle WA 98165. Mountaineers Library needs volunteers: Contact Librarian Kathleen McCluskey at 206-521-6014 if interested. Proofreaders wanted: Do you have a good eye for typos and command of the language? Can you come to club headquarters one day in mid-month? The Mountaineer publication wants your expertise. For more details, contact Managing Editor Brad Stracener: [email protected], 206-521-6013.

Use this handy guide to target a weekend day that is begging you to get outdoors (see appropriate listing elsewhere for details).
7/11 Shilshole (SEA) 7/18 Jim Clark (SEA) 7/19 Shilshole (SEA) 7/24 Shilshole (SEA) 7/5 Echo, Observation (SEA) 7/5 Red (SEA) 7/11 Persis (SEA) 7/11 Breccia (EVT) 7/11 Del Campo (EVT) 7/11 Townsend Mtn (EVT) 7/12 Paddy Go-Easy (SEA) 7/18 Vesper Pk (SEA) 7/18 Skokomish (OLY) 7/18 Snowking (TAC) 7/19 Eagle (OLY) 7/25 Vesper Pk (SEA) 7/25 Index (SEA) 7/26 Gothic (SEA) 7/26 Labyrinth Mtn (EVT) 7/4 Squaxin Is. (OLY) 7/12 Upper Case Inlet (OLY) 7/19 Arcadia-Jarrell Cove (OLY) 7/25 Vaughn Bay (TAC)

Sea Kayak

Bookstore Sale!

Hikes

July 15 - 17, 2009
10am - 7 pm
It’s the return of our famous bookstore sale! Twice a year, we slash prices and give you great deals on everything in the store. And if you haven’t seen the new bookstore or the new building, this is the perfect excuse to stop by. For more information, visit www.mountaineers.org or call 206-521-6001.

BIG DISCOUNTS!
All books & maps TOPO! software All book sets “Seconds” titles Clearance titles 25% off 20% off 30% off 50% or more off up to 85% off

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