September 2009 Go Guide Newsletter The Mountaineers

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ness overnight. Tips on gear and technique to spend a comfy night in the mountains. Learn what works best in what situations, and specifically applicable to Pacific Northwest backpacking. Event fees: $10 members, $15 non-members. Sept. 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Chain Lakes Loop (M) 8 mi., 1600’ gain. Leisurely pace. An amazing hike through alpine lake basins in the spectacular wilderness NE of Mt Baker. equalization, and ways to connect multi-point anchors. Sport anchor building and cleaning will be covered as well. Event fees: $15 members, $25 non-members. Sept. 24, Thu. - Backcountry Cooking Love food and the outdoors? Come check out our backcountry cooking clinic and pick up some great tips on how to make anything in the backcountry from oatmeal to fresh pasta with sautéed veggies. Event fees: $10 members, $15 non-members. Oct 3, Sat. - Rock Climbing: Trad Leading on Rock Enter the world of climbing on the sharp end of the rope; a great way to break into leading. An introduction to lead climbing on trad gear. Racking, placements, anchors, leading with and without a top-rope. Event fees: $25 members, $40 non-members.

September, 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.

Sep 19, Sat. - Maple Pass Loop (M) 7 mi., 1950’ gain. Leisurely pace. Come see the fall colors at one of the premier loop hikes in the North Cascades! The Maple Pass loop starts at the Rainy Pass TH and is spectacular every step of the way.

See Seattle Climbing

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Sept. 26-27, Sat. - Mt. Rainier Car Camp/Hiking Weekend (M) Leisurely pace. Car camping in Ohanapecosh CG for two days of hiking in beautiful Mt. Rainier National Park. Sept. 26, Sat. - Mt. Rainier Sunrise Hike Tour (M) 7 mi., 1500’ gain. Leisurely pace. A spectacular tour around the Sunrise area; destinations and highlights to be decided by group. Sept. 27, Sun. - Naches Peak Loop (E) 5 mi, 1000’ gain. Leisurely pace. Magical, high-alpine hiking past meadows, lakes and unforgettable views.

Sept. 16, Wed.- Basic Rock Climbing Techniques Advance your rock climbing abilities by learning specific techniques. Become familiar with proper foot placement, different types of finger-holds, ways to shift your body weight and reach hard-to-get-to holds. Included will be basic crack climbing technique. Event fees: $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Sept. 19, Sat. - Rock Climbing: Sport Leading on Rock At club headquarters. Enter the world of climbing on the sharp end of the rope—a great way to break into leading. An introduction to lead climbing on bolts and lead belaying. Building and cleaning top anchors, leading with and without a top-rope. Event fees: $25 members, $40 non-members. Sept. 20, Sun. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock Day At Vantage. 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.

Sept. 30 & Oct 4, Wed. & Sun. - CLINIC Basic Map & Compass Map and compass are part of the Ten Essentials, but if you don’t know how to use them, they are worthless. Learn the basics in this two-part program of one workshop and one field trip.

See Seattle Family Activities

NEW! Ongoing—Junior Mountaineers The Mountaineers are excited to offer a new way to get your kids outside and have fun in this all-summer activity. Become a Junior Mountaineer. Fun and prizes all summer long! Oct 4, Sun. - Family Activities Fall Celebration Come out for an afternoon of fun to celebrate the end of a great season. The event will run from 2-5 p.m., and we’ll have a BBQ and potluck. We’ll have some fun games and events as well, and we’ll have the rock walls ready for the kids to climb on. Also, we’ll be presenting the Junior Mountaineers completion awards.

See Seattle Backpacking (loaner gear
available upon request)

Sept. 9, Wed. - Backpacking Basics Bridge the gap between day trips and truly experiencing the wilder-

Sept. 23, Wed. - Anchor Basics An introduction to basic climbing anchors. We’ll cover the basics of redundancy,

New exploratioNs Now

Goings on across the club
Offices to close for Labor Day Board of trustees to meet
The Mountaineers headquarters, including its bookstore and library, will be closed on Mon., Sept. 7, to observe Labor Day. The Mountaineers Board of Trustees will meet Thu., Sept. 3, 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. need for action. E-mail [email protected] to join.

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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.

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Annual meeting set

The Mountaineers Annual Meeting, held to review the club’s fiscal year, note club accomplishents, and to nominate candidates for the board of trustees from the floor, will be held Wed., Sept. 9, at club headquarters. The meeting is open to all members.

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

Hiking Patagonia

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

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Board Briefs

Board members absent: VP Properties Dave Claar, Trustee-at-Large Eva Schoenleitner, Trustees Steven Glenn, Bellingham, Rob Simonson, Everett, and Mike Maude, Seattle. – A motion passed to approve board policies for financial management and the long-term building fund, as presented at the June board meeting, replacing Board Policies 106, 415, 423, and 426. – The chair of the Managing Committee presented the Youth Protection Policy for review and intended vote at the September meeting. – A motion passed that The Mountaineers Board of Trustees adopt a resolution: A General Position on Energy and Climate Change. – A motion failed that would have combined the Conservation Division and the Recreational Resources Division into one division. A motion passed to create a board committee to study the Conservation and Recreation Resources Divisions’ structures. Don Heck voted no on the motion. – A motion passed approving the Books Division 2010 Capital and Operating Budgets.

An unofficial summary of the Aug. 6 board meeting.

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 Cerro Fitzroy and Cerro Torre that soar over 10,000 ft., fjordlike 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 Torrese 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

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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 as a professional geologist in mountainous terrain similar to Patagonia 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, 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. Cost: $3,150 (based on 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. $10-25), 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, [email protected]. The application and payment are required in order to reserve a space. Additional outing information will be mailed to you later.

consists of six high-altitude resorts situated opposite the Mont Blanc and Beaufortain ranges. Altitudes reach up to 12,467 ft. 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, allowing you to access all lifts. The hotel also has just added relaxing post-skiing pleasures, including a swimming pool which looks directly upon the ski slope, a whirlpool, a sauna, a steam room and fitness area. In the ski room, your boots may be stored on boot driers. We will leave Plan Peisey Saturday morning to spend the afternoon and evening in Annecy or Geneva. An early morning flight on Sunday returns us to Seattle the same day. This tour will be limited to 16 people. Cancellation: Refunds will be made less a $100 International Outing fee plus any non-recoverable expenses. This price is based on $1.3=1 Euro. Early application is necesssary to obtain lower airfare and window or aisle seating preferences. For further information: Patti Polinsky, MeanySports@ me.com, 206-525-7464. Application available by e-mail. Deposit: $1,000 with the application. The remainder is due on Nov. 1.

North American Outings
Hike the Coast Range, B.C.
Tantalus & Haberl Huts, Sept. 19-27

Skiing France

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

Sept. 9-7, Sat.-Sun. - Tantalus & Jim Haberl Huts— British Columbia Coast Range (VS) 6850’ cumulative gain. North of Vancouver, the Coast Range near Squamish is spectacular. Autumn colors, tasty blueberries, few people, and no bugs. Sept. 19: Drive from Seattle to Vancouver and Squamish and camp at Alice Lakes Provincial Park. Sept. 20: From Brackendale, jet-boat across the Squamish River. Backpack 3850’ up to Alpine Club of Canada’s Tantalus Hut. Optional—paddle a free canoe on Lake Lovely Water. Sept. 21: Backpack 3000’ up to Alpine Club of Canada’s new Jim Haberl Hut. Optional— scramble peaks. Sept. 22: Backpack 6850’ down to Squamish River, jet-boat across at 4-5 p.m., camp at Alice Lakes (hot showers included). Sept. 23: Optional hike up Stawamus Chief, drive to Vancouver and optional tour of U. of B.C. Museum of Anthropology. Stay at downtown Vancouver hostel, ride False Creek ferry to Granville Island for dinner. Sept. 24: Walk around Vancouver’s Stanley Park seawall, drive home to Seattle. Sept. 25-27: Contingency days for bad weather. Limit: 5 participants. Price: $250 (includes two campsites, two jet-boat trips, two huts, anthropology museum visit, hostel and two ferries). To register, mail a U.S. $250 check by Sept. 10 to The Mountaineers with “Two Huts” written on the bottom. (Cancellation fee of $10.) Leader: Craig Miller, 206-285-2399. Also see International Outings, pgs. 1-2. (s8/8-9/10)

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 and 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/activities/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 provide—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. Contact him at [email protected], 206-285-2399. Cost: 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. Excluded: Valid passport, medical immunizations, personal items and gratuities. Registration: Please mail by Oct. 1 a $4,500 check payable to The Mountaineers with “Mexico: Copper Canyon” written on the bottom (sorry, no credit cards). 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.

Trip Preview: http://web.me.com/mrbunz/Site/2010_Ski_France.html. Pre-trip social and preview will be held Sat., Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. This will be a mini-trip in Seattle—no snow but a beautiful view of the water and mountains, not to mention great company! Contact [email protected] for directions if needed. Cost: About $2,870 including hotels (double occupancy), tips, land transportation, club fees and administrative costs Excluded: airfare ($504 + taxes) and fuel ($367), insurance, lift tickets (about $47/day), lunches, dinner in Turin and evening beverages. Why not ski in Europe this spring? You’ll find sun, powder snow, 12 spectacular areas, great snow depth (even in light snow years), grand hotels with swimming pools, and gourmet, multicourse dinners along with beautiful buffet breakfasts. Experience the fun of ski-in, ski-out accommodations during two wonderful weeks of skiing and sightseeing. Beginning in Turin, you will be engulfed by the Italian way of life while exploring this cultural city and discovering the wonderful Italian ice cream, gelato. After a visit to our favorite Turin coffee house, there will be museums to visit, architecture to photograph, plazas and parks along the waterways to explore. The Saturday indoor/outdoor market has delicacies of Italy artfully displayed and spread over many blocks. It is possible to depart a few days early to explore the Italian cities of Venice, Milan or even Florence and Rome before joining the group in Turin. On Saturday, March 6, we will travel by bus to Cité Vauban for lunch and explore this ancient walled city 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 two buildings to explore. 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 in the heart of the unspoiled beauty of the Oisans. We will stay at the lovely, intimate, three-star, family-run Plein Sud Hotel with a swimming pool and steam room for your after-skiing relaxation. All rooms have balconies where you can relax in the afternoon sun and enjoy the richness of the Alps. There are 13 ski areas to sample. On Sat., March 13, we will 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. The valley is so narrow in places that you feel as though you could touch both walls 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

New England Fall Colors
Day Hiking: Oct. 4-11, 2009
Trip preview: http://web.me.com/mrbunz/Site/MaineHiking.html 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. 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. You choose hikes ranging in difficulty from easy to moderate. LLPC 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 (http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com). On Saturday there will be a pre-hike adventure of exploring oldtown 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’ use 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. Excluded: 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.

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! Thanks go to all our volunteers for making both of our 2009 shows a success. Watch this space for announcements in coming months about our 2010 spring and summer shows. Also keep an eye on our website, www.forestheater.com, for more information about theater events.

A new way to pay!
Members can take a bite out of their dues payment by enrolling in our monthly dues program. Each month, you pay 1/12th of your dues rate. That’s a little over $6 a month for most members! Get started today by visiting the webpage below. www.mountaineers.org/autopay.html
Clubwide

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

 September 2009 Go Guide

Hiking
Indicates Trailhead trip. See pg. 1 for details. Trip ratings and procedures: See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way.”

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)

Sept. 4, Fri. - Lake Ann (M) (USGS Mt. Shuksan) 8 mi. 1000’ gain in, 1000’ out. Join me midweek for this popular Mt. Baker-area hike. Moderate, enjoyable pace. Meet at 7 a.m. and carpool from Cost Cutter on Sunset. Sign up with Molly, 360629-4639, [email protected]. Sept. 9, Sat. - Church Mtn. (VS) (USGS Mt. Baker) 8.5 mi. 3800’ gain. Views will reward the grunt! Smell the roses at a moderate pace. Meet at 7 a.m. and carpool from Cost Cutter on Sunset. Sign up with Molly. 360-629-4639. LeaderWhisperer@ HR-at-Work.com. Sept. 7, Sun. - Goat Lake (M) (USGS Sloan Peak) 10 mi. 1280’ gain. Hike to the site of an old mining town and hotel. Moderate, enjoyable pace. Meet at 7 a.m. and carpool from I-5 Exit 212, Stanwood P&R, or meet in Granite Falls. Sign up with Molly, 360-629-4639, [email protected]. Sept. 19, Sat. - Leavenworth. Practice leading and transitions; create a climbing logbook to be used in the red-pointing field trip; practice climbing techniques by using an exercise checklist of techniques. Sept. 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Vantage. Warming up and training methods; review how to belay/catch a fall. Red-pointing techniques (the basics of setting up and working routes); evaluating and planning a route (rest spots, good holds, climbing sequence, where it’s safe and not safe to fall.) Based on the climbing log of each student, we will find an appropriate route each student can climb. Besides getting a taste of working a route, this also helps to give new leaders some skills to deter the fear of leading. Multi-pitch techniques (belaying a follower, belaying off the anchor, auto-locking belay, hanging belays, stacking a rope for swinging leads/block leads, rap using backpack and holster methods, freeing stuck ropes). Leader’s permission required. Leader: Shannon Pahl, 425-922-1820, shannonpahl@gmail. com. (s8/1-8/31) Lecture: Sept. 17, Thu. - At club headquarters. Movie night; climbing techniques. Watch DVDs that demonstrate climbing techniques and some sports climbing techniques. Also included are techniques to use on overhanging walls.

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)

Banquet to feature renowned guide, climber Peter Athans

The guest speaker at this year’s Everett Mountaineers Awards Banquet on Nov. 14 will be renowned mountaineer and professional guide, Peter Athans. Athans has reached the summit of Mt. Everest seven times, more than any other western climber, giving him the nickname, ‘Mr. Everest’ or ‘Seven,’ in climbing circles. He is also a high altitude filmmaker/cinematographer, earning film credits for NOVA and National Geographic Explorer, as well as for the feature film, “Seven Years in Tibet.” Among his many credits was the honor of being awarded the highest citation given by the American Alpine Club for his rescue of Beck Weathers during the 1996 Everest expedition, which was featured in the bestselling book, “Into Thin Air.” Athans’s presentation documents the beauty of Everest in still photography and video, while evoking the magic of true exploration and leadership with personal anecdotes from his expeditions. He will also provide a sneak preview of his PBS documentary that will air on Nov. 18, detailing three expeditions he led over the last two years into Nepal’s remote and exotic Kingdom of Mustang, where a National Geographic expedition was granted the first-ever permission to enter ancient caves in search of texts, antiquities and art. Athans is a board member of the Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP), which brings eye care to those suffering from cataract blindness in the Himalaya. In 2007, he initiated the Magic Yeti Libraries, featuring illustrated bilingual books for children in Himalayan villages. He will donate the proceeds from his presentation to the libraries. The banquet and presentation will be held at the Medallion Hotel in Smokey Point and admission will be $32.50. A no-host social period will start at 5 p.m. Visit www.everettmountaineers.org for details and to reserve a space, or contact Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746. Registration for this event is open to all Mountaineers members as of Sept. 15 and to the general public as of Oct. 15. You will want to reserve your space early because seating is limited.

Self-rescue seminar

Sept. , Sat. - Self Rescue I - Fundamental Techniques Limit 9. This seminar fulfills the self-rescue requirements for the Everett Branch Intermediate Climbing Course. Registration priority for second-year intermediate students, Everett climb leaders, and Everett Mountain Rescue Unit. The seminar will be held over two weekends: Sept. 12-13 in North Bend and September 19-20 in Leavenworth. The second weekend coincides with the Everett Climbers Rendezvous. Please read the destination details. Be familiar with and versed in the baseline skills outlined. Purchase David Fasulo’s book, “Self Rescue,” and read Chapters 5-7 and 9-10. We will work through all scenarios covered. Contact leader for registration: Marcin Porwit, 206-8498373, [email protected]. (s8/3-9/4)

Basic climbs

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Branch officers will be elected at the Sept. 2 branch membership meeting. Cut out and complete the ballot on the opposite side of this page to vote.

Membership meetings

Membership meetings, unless otherwise announced, are held at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the First Congregational Church in downtown Everett, 2624 Rockefeller. Branch officer elections will take place at the Sept. 2 meeting. Guest speaker will be Hugo LaFleur, who will present “High Elevation Adventures in Nepal.” Future feature program schedule: Oct 7 – TBA. (If you or someone that you know would like to share adventures, contact us at [email protected].) Nov. 4 – Course Night. Learn all about the Everett Branch’s winter courses.

Fees: This event is FREE for Everett Branch members while the meal fee for non-branch members is $5 per person payable at the salmon bake. The Masonic Park charges a park-use fee of $2.50 per vehicle with one occupant or $5 per vehicle with two or more occupants (carpool advised). Reservations: Everett Branch members may sign up through the Activity Search link on www.everettmountaineers.org after 9/1. Please bring a potluck dish, your own utensils, plates and cups. Saturday overnight camping is available. Questions? Contact Greg, 585-314-0147 (after 9 p.m.), Gregory.D.Brown3@ boeing.com.

Sept. 5, Sat. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Washington Pass USGS) Limit 4. Participants on this climb must be available for Kangaroo Temple the following day. The climbs are posted separately but are part of the same trip. Priority given to Everett Branch members. Sign up with leader: Stephen Bobick, 425-653-5526, [email protected]. (s8/15-9/1) Sept. 6, Sun. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Limit 4. Participants on this climb must be available for SEWS the previous day. The climbs are posted separately, but are part of the same trip. Registration priority for Everett Branch members. Sign up with leader: Stephen Bobick, 425-653-5526, sbobick2@gmail. com. (s8/15-9/1)

Hiking
Hikes
Aug. 9, Sat. - Scott Paul Trail-Squak Gl. (MS) (USGS Hamilton) 7 mi., 2400’ gain. Meet at 7 a.m. at Smoky Point Food Pavilion (172nd St. N.E., Exit 206 off I-5; go E. to Smoky Point Blvd., turn right and go half-block to parking lot on right). Bring plenty of water because much of the trail is in the open. Beautiful views of Mt. Baker. Leader: Thomas Wolfe, 425-334-7332, [email protected].

Course night on horizon

Mark your fall calendar for Wed., Nov. 4, when the branch will hold its annual course night. Drop by and learn all about the Everett Branch’s winter courses.

Committee leaders needed

Annual Awards Banquet

The Everett Branch Annual Awards Banquet will be held Sat., Nov. 14 at the Medallion Hotel in Smokey Point (16710 Smokey Point Blvd.) See more details in the article on this page about guest speaker Peter Athans. Also, check www.everettmountaineers.org/membership/events.cfm for last-minute details. Submit nominations for award: Everett Branch members are encouraged to submit names of nominees for the Larry Ingalls Distinguished Service Award, to be presented at the Annual Awards Banquet. Nominees should be submitted by Oct. 15 to Sandra Ingalls, [email protected]. Check www.everettmountaineers.org/membership/events.cfm for more information about the award.

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 [email protected]. The volunteer would help with recruiting speakers for the monthly meetings, and finding speakers for various branch events.

Please check the box in front of the candidate’s name to vote for that candidate. If you want to nominate someone, obtain his/her permission and forward the name to Matt Vadnal, [email protected], by Aug. 5. Ballots must be received at the branch post office box shown below by Sept 2. You may also cast your ballot at the September membership meeting on Wed., Sept. . Branch Chair: __Lorna Corrigan ___________________ ___________________ Treasurer: ___ Maggie Gow ___________________ Branch Trustee: ___ Rob Simonsen Mail Ballots to Everett Mountaineers, Branch Election P.O. Box 1848, Everett, WA 98206 Vice Chair: ___ Rick Vershave ___________________ ___________________ Secretary: __ Bernadette LaMarca ___________________

Everett Branch ’09 Election Ballot

Salmon on the autumn menu!

Enjoy good company, great food and entertainment at the Masonic Park, east of Granite Falls, when the Everett Branch holds a salmon bake on Sun., Oct. 4. We will be serving alder-cooked salmon starting around 2 p.m. We ask that helpers arrive about 10 a.m. The Masonic Park is about 4-1/2 mi. east of Granite Falls at 24310 Mountain Loop Highway (go through Granite Falls on SR-92, turn left onto Mtn. Loop Hwy.). Look for the Masonic Park sign on the left (N.) side of the highway.

Climbing
Sport Climbing Course
This course teaches the skills needed to safely lead single and multi-pitch bolted routes. It begins Sept. 12 and ends Sept. 27. Field trips: Sept. 12, Sat. - To Exit 38. Clipping techniques and leading bolted routes; sports climbing anchors; top-rope setup; transition to rappelling/lowering; safety.

Bellingham - Everett

Go Guide September 2009 

Aug. 9, Sat. - Teanaway Ridge, Red Top Lookout (M) 11 mi., 1000’ gain. Limit 8. Meet 7 a.m. at 164th (Ash Way) P&R, 1-1/2 hrs. Let’s play rock geeks and search for agates at the agate bed by the lookout. Watch the sunset from Red Top Lookout. Dine at Stan’s Barbecue in Issaquah. Sign up with leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746, [email protected]. Aug. 0, Sun. - Glacier Creek Falls (EM) 11 mi., 1100’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Barlow Pass. 1-1/2 hrs. Mountain bike ride from Barlow Pass to Monte Cristo mining town site, hike towards Glacier Basin to waterfall with views of surrounding peaks. NWFP. Sign up with leader: Lyle Harvey, 425-337-4253, [email protected]. Sept. , Sat. - Colchuck Lake (M) (Enchantment Lakes USGS) 9 mi., 2100’ gain. Limit 8. Meet 7 a.m. at Monroe P&R. Leader: Mark Bodtker, 360-654-3395, [email protected]. Oct. , Sat. - Railroad Grade (S) (Hamilton USGS) 8 mi., 2700’ gain. Limit 8. Meet 7:30 a.m. See beautiful fall colors and blueberries in Schreiber’s Meadow. Sign up with leader: Karen Whitaker, 360-403-7239, [email protected].

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].

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. Fall work parties so far scheduled are: Oct. 17, Sat. - Tasks TBD. Nov. 8, Sun. - Tool sharpening with barbecue afterward. Contact Ernie Zeller, 425-806-0643.

Singles
Sept. 5, Sat. - Grasshopper Pass (M) (GT-50 Washington

Pass) 11 mi, 2000’ gain. Enjoy expansive views of surrounding jagged peaks on this section of the PCT. Azurite Peak and Mt. Ballard across the canyon are some of the highlights on this trail. Long drive to TH, so we meet at 5:30 a.m. at the parking lot of old Food Pavilion in Smokey Point. Moderate, social pace. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-232-5751, mountain_babe@ comcast.net. Sept. 9, Wed. - Singles Monthly Planning and Socializing Meeting 6:30 p.m. 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 offered when you mention you’re there for Mountaineers meeting. Leader: Barb Mark, [email protected]. Co-leader: Doris Hatton, [email protected]. Sept. 9, Sat. - Hurricane Hill (M) (GT Mt. Angeles, Mt. Olympus) 6 mi. 1700’ gain. This hike is located on the Olympic Penninsula at Hurricane Ridge and offers stunning views of Mt. Olympus, Mt. Currie, Mt. Baker, and Victoria to the north. Social pace. Leader: Penny Barker, 425-334-6042 (call before 9 p.m.), [email protected].

Sept. 9, Sat. - Jolly Mtn. from Salmon la Sac (VS) (GT-208 Kachess Lake) 12 mi., 4040’gain. Meet at 8:45 a.m. at leader’s house at Hyak. Some people may choose to meet at Tibbett’s P&R for carpooling as well. Leader may release contact info to help facilitate carpools; please advise if you do not wish your contact info released. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected].

Hikes with dogs

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)

Branchwide
Branch meeting: Sept. 22
The Foothills Branch membership meeting will be held Tue., Sept. 22 at the King County Library Systems Service Center in Issaquah. The feature program is to be announced. Check the branch website for updates: www.foothillsmountaineers.org.

Hiking
Volunteers needed! Want to help? We need volunteers to assist with trip scheduling, lead hikes and participate in new hiker orientation meetings. Contact [email protected]. Hiking Committee: Next committee meeting is Mon., Sept. 14, 7 p.m. at the Bellevue Library, Room 2. For more info, contact [email protected].

New hiker’s seminar

Sept. , Wed. - Talupus & Olallie Lakes (AH) (EM) (USGS Bandera) 6 mi., 1200’ gain. Meet at 6 p.m. at TH. Short, afterhours hike to two of the most popular lakes along I-90. Moderate pace. Limited to four dogs, eight people. Dogs are first-come, first-served; please notify leader if bringing dog. Dogs must be on leash. Participants may arrange carpools—notify leader if okay to release contact info prior to hike. Take Exit 45 off I-90, follow overpass N. to road 9030. Turn right at a quarter mile to remain on 9030 for 3 mi. to TH. Leader: Linda Shewey, 253-638-3062, [email protected]. Sept. 5, Tue. - Sourdough Gap (E) (GT-271 Bumping Lake, GT-270 Mt. Rainier E.) 6 mi., 1100’ gain. Meet at 10 a.m. at Black Diamond Bakery. Social pace to Sheep Lake and Sourdough Gap. Up to four dogs allowed. Dogs are first-come/first-signed-up basis; please notify leader if bringing dog. Must have leash. Dogs not allowed past the NP boundary. Time allowed for dog/human play in lake and huckleberry picking along the way. Mid-morning snack at bakery and carpooling to the TH. Leader: Linda Shewey, 253-638-3062, [email protected].

Hikes with dogs have special guidelines that can be reviewed at: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/Dogs/Dogs.htm.

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

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

Sept. , Mon. - New Hiker’s Orientation 8:30 p.m. at 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, 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 hour seminar to have all your questions answered and learn about great spots to explore for yourself or with the family. Contact: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. Sept. 6, Sun. - High Divide Loop/Olympic Mtns. (VS) (GT134 Mt. Olympus, GT-133S Seven Lakes Basin/Mt. Olympus) 18.8 mi., 3500’ gain. Meet at 9 a.m. at Soleduck RS. This long day hike is worth every moment, and it is a great opportunity for wildflower and wildlife sightings. Leader: Monty Pratt, 206718-8812, [email protected]. Sept. , Sat. - Chinook Pass-Ohanepecosh Road via PCT (VS) 18 mi., 1600’or 5200’ gain. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at Newport Hills P&R, I-405, Exit 9, E. side of freeway. We will conduct a key exchange with another hike in opposite direction, led by Lawrence Landhauer. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. Sept. 9, Sat. - Polallie Ridge/Waptus Pass/Pete Lake Loop (VS) (GT-208 Kachess Lake) 16 mi., 2600’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m. at Salmon la Sac CG. Glorious views of Cathedral Rock, Mt. Daniel, Hilman and much more! But this is a long and very strenuous route to complete in the waning daylight hours of September, so recommended for fit hikers who like to keep a brisk pace without a lot of stops. Bring lots of water and raingear in case of changing weather. We will decide on carpooling details as the group meets. Leader: Cheryl Talbert, 253-229-4018, [email protected]. Sept. , Wed. - Tiger Mtn.-Leader’s Choice (AH) (GT-204S Tiger Mtn.) We’ll 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 in case we return to cars after dark. Leader: Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812, [email protected]. Assistant leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected].

Skiing (Backcountry, Snowshoe, Snowboard)
Leader appreciation party, meeting
Leaders: come and be appreciated on Mon., Sept.14, 7-9 p.m. at a location undecided at press time. We will send an e-mail with more details or you may visit www.foothillsmountaineers. org/winter for more info.

Course offerings

HIkes

Mark your dance calendars for future Eastside Socials: Oct. 22, Nov. 20, Dec. 18.
Eastside Socials are held in between the Seattle Branch dances, giving an opportunity for our dance enthusiasts to enjoy two Friday evenings each month.

“Eastside Social”

Friday, Sept. 18

The following courses are to be offered this coming season: Ski/Snowboard Mountaineering Basic Avalanche Awareness Level 1 Avalanche Awareness Glacier Travel/Crevasse Rescue Telemark/Randonnee Lessons (lift area) Nordic Track/ Backcountry Lessons Telemark/Randonnee overnight clinic at Mt. Baker Watch the Go Guide for more information on these courses. Be advised that the first classes for the Ski/Snowboard Mountaineering Course and avalanche classes will be in November. Enrollment will start in October.

LOCATION: South Bellevue Community Center (SBCC), 14509 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA. 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: 8:00 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!

Singles hikes

All Mountaineers are welcome at Foothills Singles Hikes. Hikes will usually be followed by an optional restaurant stop after the hike on the way home.

A new way to pay!
Members can take a bite out of their dues payment by enrolling in our monthly dues program. Each month, you pay 1/12th of your dues rate. That’s a little over $6 a month for most members! Get started today by visiting the webpage below. www.mountaineers.org/autopay.html
Foothills-Kitsap

4 September 2009 Go Guide

Sept. 5, Sat. - Kendall Katwalk (S) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 10.5 mi., 2700’ gain. We’ll meet at the TH at 8:45 a.m. Some people may choose to meet at Tibbett’s P&R at 8 a.m. to carpool. Leader may also release contact info to facilitate carpools. Please advise leader if you do not want your contact info released. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail. com. Sept. 7, Mon. - Rachel Lake (MS) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) 8 mi., 1900’gain. New members welcome. Some people may wish to meet at Tibbett’s P&R for carpooling at 8 a.m. Meet at leader’s house (Snoqualmie Pass) at 8:45 a.m. and proceed to TH from there. Leader may release contact info to help facilitate carpools; please advise if you do not wish your contact info released. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@ gmail.com.

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)

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

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.

Climb/Alpine Scramble
Chair: Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, [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. Scrambles: See the branch website for scrambles scheduled after the Go Guide deadline.

take the trail up the ridge to Charlia Pass at 6300’. You will be afforded great views of Inner Constance, Constance Pass and the upper Dungeness areas. Meet at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene at 7:30 a.m. Leader: Greg Thies, 360-710-5308, mtngreg@msn. com. Please sign up via website. (s/8/21-9/4) OM 60 & 66 Sept. , Sat. - Upper Lena Lake #80-8 (VS) (USGS The Brothers; CC Thse Brothers-Mt. Anderson) 14 mi., 4500’ gain. Follow Olympic Forest Trail #810 with moderate grades and long switchbacks up to Lower Lena Lake at 1800’ elevation at 3 mi. From there, take the Olympic Forest Trail #811 4 more mi. up to Upper Lena Lake. This trail is much tougher, following Lena Creek, eventually ascending rocky gullies virtually becoming a staircase of roots and rocks. There will be views of Mt. Lena and Mt. Bretherton. Meet at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene at 7:30 a.m. Greg Thies, 360-710-5308, [email protected]. Please sign up via the website. (s/9/1-9/11) OM 96 & 98 Sept. , Sun. - Mt Jupiter (VS) (GT-168 The Brothers) 14.5 mi., 4000’ gain. No water available on trail; carry plenty (3 liters minimum, more is better). First 1.5 mi. of trail is in clear-cut and steep. Slash may cover the trail in places. One portion of clearcut is prone to washout. Good rest spot with views at 3600’. At 4200’ the trail leaves the tree line. Steepness increases steadily. Views get better all the way up from here. Summit views to many S. Olympic peaks and N. to Marmot Pass area, E. to Seattle, Cascades, Rainier and St. Helens. Baker can be seen from a little lower down. The Brothers are right across the Hamma Hamma. Meet at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene at 7 a.m. Leader: Mark Thibault, 360-860-1037, [email protected]. Please sign up via the internet. (s/9/1-9/11) OM 95

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 and he’ll get them posted on the website for everyone to enjoy.

General 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. The next meeting will be Mon., Oct. 5. Watch for details as the date approaches.

HARK (Hiking and Active Recreation for Kids)
Chair: Laura Rightmyer, [email protected]. See website for complete listing of HARK hikes and activities.

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 in the 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: [email protected]. To sign up for a trip you must contact the leader listed in the trip description. To participate in Mountaineers-sponsored kayak trips, you must be a graduate of The Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayak 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.

Mountaineers logo clothing available

We offer vests for $22, T-shirts for $15 and baseball-style caps in olive green with a black under-bill 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.

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 started. Whatever your skills and abilities, however much time you have to spend, there is a job you can do to help.

Sept. 8, Fri. - Vertical World—Indoor Climbing in Bremerton. No experience needed. Harness and shoes will be provided. Cost of climbing and equipment rental fees will be covered for children. Limited to 6. Starts at 7 p.m. and ends around 9 p.m. Please contact Laura, 360-830-0473, [email protected], to sign up your child/children or family. Sept. 6, Sat. - Family Hike—Naches Peak Loop-Mt. Rainier E. (E) 3.5 mi. 500’ gain. Great fall hike at easly pace. Children and families are welcome. Don’t forget to bring your camera and your lunch. Contact Laura, 360-830-0473, [email protected], to sign up your child/children or family.

Hike/Backpack/Snowshoe
Chair: John Howard Be sure to check the www.kitsapmountaineers.org website for any last-minute hike listings that failed to make the Go Guide.

Sept. 5, Sat. - Charlia Lakes Pass via Dungeness Trail (VS) (USGS Mt. Deception, GT-136 Tyler Peak) 15 mi. 3700’ gain. Follow the Dungeness River past Camp Handy (2600’) towards Boulder Shelter which sits at 5000’. Just past Boulder Shelter,

Simply e-mail your six fossil-fuel free dates to us at [email protected]. Or 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.

Annual branch service award

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

At the banquet in November, the branch honors a member for extraordinary service to The Mountaineers. If you know of someone who would be a good candidate for the 2009 branch service award, contact last year’s recipient, John Flanagan, [email protected].

Potluck, Adventure Presentation

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, please 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.

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 (S.W.) on South Bay; right (N.) on Schinke; left (W.) on 46th; right on Lemon.

Fossil-fuel free campaign

Thanks so much for those who have already turned in a completed form. The more forms returned, the more money or tools will be donated to Mt. Rainier National Park on our Oct. 3 trail maintenance day. Feel free to fill out another form to help us give back to our community. Each time you reach a destination conserving fossil fuel (i.e., walk, bike, car pool, bus, etc.) put the date in the form. Please send in your form by Sept. 5.

Magazine 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 October 2009 issue no later than Sept. 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.

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

Olympia Branch Library Kitsap-Olympia

The library is located at Maxine Dunkelman’s house, 5418 Lemon Rd. N.E. Contact Maxine, 360-352-5027, maxdunk@

Come to the Olympia Center on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. for a shared potluck and socializing hour, followed by an Outdoor Adventure Presentation at 7 p.m. Sept. , Tue. - Guest speaker will be Bree Loewen. Seeking adventure can be a dangerous and sometimes deadly undertaking. Bree 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. All members and anyone interested in learning more about The Mountaineers are welcome at these monthly sessions. 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 event is located at 222 Columbia St. N.W., Rooms 101-102. Bring a dish to share, your own plate and flatware. A prize for the best dish will be awarded as well as door prizes. Librarian Maxine Dunkleman will make available a selection of books to check out; contact her if you have special requests. Need more info? Call the coordinator, Carolyn Burreson, 360-705-2055. Future programs: Oct. 6—Leslie Romer: Hiking in Iceland. Leslie returns to the North Atlantic island for hiking each summer. Come see photos from her latest trip, which focused on the south coast, but also ventured to the northern fjords and Lake Myvatn—volcanic landscapes, glaciers, hot springs, boiling mud pots, puffins and more. November—No potluck. But be sure to attend the Annual Banquet on Nov. 7. Dec. 1—Linda Stretz: South Africa.

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Hiking, climbing awards

Have you checked out the Olympia Branch Mountaineers website to see all of the possibilities for awards and pins that you could receive just by hiking and/or climbing to selected destinations? All applications for awards to be presented at the annual banquet this coming fall must be submitted before Sept. 15. Mail applications to Kerry Lowry, 3600 Snug Harbor Dr. N.E., Olympia, WA 98506. If you have questions, call Kerry, 360456-2694.

Branch officers’ meeting

The next monthly meeting of the Olympia Branch Board will be held Wed., Sept. 9, from 6-8 p.m. at the Alpine Experience.

Alpine Scrambling
Experience scrambles
Sept. 9, Sat. - First Mother and Castle Peak (RS) (USGS Mowich Lake) Travel out of Mowich Lake to Knapsack Pass and on to scenic and geologic wonders. Moderate pace. Carpool from Martin Way P&R. Limit 8; students 5. Preference given to Olympia alpine scrambling students. Sign up with leader: Jim French, 360-754-6551 (call before 7 p.m.), jimfrench@comcast. net. (s8/1-9/17) Oct. 4, Sun. - Fay, Pleasant and Hessong Loop (RS) (USGS Mowich Lake) Trip includes a short visit to Spray Falls. Moderate plus pace. Carpool from Martin Way P&R. Limit 8, students 5. Preference given to Olympia Alpine Scrambling students. Sign up with leader, Jim French, 360-754-6551 (call before 7 p.m.), [email protected]. (s9/1-10/1)

Climbing
Basic experience climbs
Sept. -, Sat.-Sun. - Daniel (BG) (USGS Mt. Daniel) Limit 9, students 6. Preference given to Olympia basic climbing students. 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. Preference given to Olympia basic climbing students. Sign up with leader: Mike Riley, 360-705-3983, mriley@sspa. com (s8/21-9/17)

teresting Box Canyon and ends near the beautiful Louise Lake. Preference given to those who signed up for the cancelled June trip. Contact Dixie Havlak, 360-943-2734, HavlakRD@ comcast.net. Sept. , Sun. - Church Creek Trail (M) (GT-199 Mt. Tebo and 198 Grisdale) 6.4 mi. 2605’ gain, 1650’ in and 955’ out. Starting just above the S. Fork Skokomish River, the trail ascends through silver fir, red cedar, large Douglas firs and western hemlock. The 24 switchbacks leading to the divide cross several brooks with an occasional waterfall. Marsh marigolds, pioneer violets, huckleberry, trailing club moss, deer ferns, bear grass, avalanche lilies, trillium and Alaska cedar can be seen. Descending to the largest of the five Satsop lakes will take us to our lunch break where we can watch the eastern brook trout feed. Contact Bruce Weese, 360-888-2302, [email protected]. Sept. 9, Sat. - Mildred Lakes (S) (CC Mt. Skokomish, Lake Cushman) 8.8 mi. 2300’ gain. Steep, difficult way trail up to seldom-visited lakes nestled into the mountains in the Mt. Skokomish Wilderness. Contact Mike Kretzler for details: 360-866-4497, [email protected]. Sept. 0, Sun. - Wagonwheel Lake (S) (GT Mt. Steel or USGS Mt. Steel) 5.8 mi. 3324’ gain; highest point 4150’. Steep hike to a shaded lake. The trail is not noted for its scenic wonders, but our hike will be a good workout to celebrate the beginning of fall. The pace will be moderate to slow depending on trail conditions and group strength. Contact Nancy Lloyd, 360-7040200, [email protected]. Sept. 6, Sat. - Eunice Lake and Tolmie Peak Lookout (E) (GT-269 Mt. Rainier W.) 6 mi. 1200’ total gain in and out, including the lookout. Moderate/slow-paced family hike, especially for children, in the NW corner of Mt. Rainier National Park. Eunice Lake is a good destination if you want an easy trip. While you enjoy the lake, the rest of the group will hike the 600’ gain up to the lookout site on Tolmie Peak, with views of the NW side of Rainier and everything else around. Contact Anne Whitney, 360-753-6526, [email protected].

Steamboat Island Road. Immediate left. Follow sign straight to Steamboat Island Road; Fire Dept. is on the left on the corner. Registration: The course fee is $60 for Mountaineers members and $75 for non-members. The textbook is included: “Mountaineering First Aid,” fifth edition. Registration closes Sept. 30. Paid registration must be received by Sept. 30. Register online at this link: www.mountaineers.org//source/aTrips/TripRegister. cfm?Event=18425. Or, register by phone at 800-573-8484. We cannot give refunds for cancellations after Sept. 30. Processing fees may apply to refunds for online registration. Textbooks can be picked up after Sept. 30 at The Alpine Experience.

MOFA Refresher Course: fall 2009

Is your MOFA card about to expire? This class is for you! MOFA Refresher Course is a great way to practice your first aid skills and learn the most current first aid methods. There are no fees for the refresher course. A current MOFA card is required for registration. “Mountaineering First Aid,” fifth edition, is the course text. Students will need to provide their own copy of the text. Graduation requirements: Obtain a current CPR card, assemble a full MOFA kit, attend all classes, and pass the final written exam and practical scenarios. Enroll online at this link: Register online at this link: www.mountaineers.org//source/ aTrips/TripRegister.cfm?Event=19219. Or, contact Eric to register: [email protected], 360-5564969. Refresher Schedule: Wed., Oct. 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m., location TBD Wed., Oct. 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m., location TBD Sun., Oct 25, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – with MOFA course. Griffin Fire Department, 3707 Steamboat Loop NW, Olympia, WA (Attendance at all classes is mandatory.)

CPR class

Social city walks

Conservation/Stewardship
Trail work parties
Sept. 6, Sat. - Church Creek Trail. Backcountry trail maintenance at Olympic National Forest on the Church Creek Trail, Trail #871. This is a beautiful trail that connects the Skokomish and Wynoochee watersheds, so it involves climbing to the drainage divide at 1400’ elevation. The trail provides an interesting diversity of terrain, including an old-growth forest with huge trees and unique flora, surprise overlooks into interesting gorges, waterfalls and lakes. The Olympia Branch adopted the trail in 2005 and has made steady progress to bring the trail back to reasonably good shape, with the exception of a few difficult spots that block travel or have been reclaimed by the forest. The work will include trail clearing, removing fallen trees, brushing and some tread repair to areas damaged by erosion. Backcountry trail maintenance requires your Ten Essentials, water, lunch, work boots (hiking boots are great), long pants, long-sleeve shirt and work gloves (leather or other durable material). The branch will supply hard hats to meet U.S. Forest Service requirements and an assortment of hand tools for brushing and tread repair of the trail surface. Meet at Mud Bay P&R off SR-101 at 7:45 a.m. Carpool to Church Creek. Return around 5:30 p.m. To participate, you must contact the leader in advance: Jim French, 360-754-6551, [email protected]. Oct. , Sat. - Mt. Rainier National Park Come bask in the vibrant fall colors as we help repair a trail at the park. All you need to bring is a pair of work gloves, eye protection (goggles or sunglasses), long-sleeved shirt and long pants, boots, water and lunch. The park staff will provide all of the tools. If you do not have a national park pass, tell the person at the gate that you are there to do volunteer work with The Mountaineers and they will let you in for free. Also, on this day we will present our donation to MRNP to assist their staff in obtaining supplies for continued trail repair. This contribution was raised through the Olympia Branch’s Fossil Fuel Free campaign. Meet at the Martin Way P&R at 7 a.m. to carpool to the Park. To sign up, contact Bonnie Betts, 360-352-0089, [email protected].

Wed., Sept. , 9, 6, , 0 & Oct. 7 - Capitol Lake (E) No map needed. 1.5 mi. around the lake on the North Basin Shoreline Trail with zero elevation gain. Or 0.9 mi. RT with 95’ gain up the Heritage Park Hillside Trail (10-12 percent incline) to the Capitol. Get some exercise at your own pace with people of similar interests, whether once or twice around the lake or up and down the Hillside Trail a few times. Meet at 5:30 p.m. on the sidewalk at the Heritage Park Building, across the street from the Water Street Cafe. Look for the orange bike flag. Bring weather-appropriate outer-wear and walking shoes because part of the path is gravel. Non-members are welcome. Optional: afterwards we often go to a nearby restaurant for refreshments or dinner. No registration required. Leader: Allen Mote, 360970-8943 (7 to 9 p.m.), [email protected]. Sept. , Sat. - Priest Point Park (E) (Map: Google “Priest Point Park Map”) 10 a.m. until noon. 2.5 mi. 100’ gain. We’ll hike the trails and shorelines at a social pace with stops for views, beachcombing and conversation. This is intended to be a relaxed, fun, beginner/introductory hike. Depending on who shows up, sub-grouping by ability or interests may occur. Meet at 10 a.m. near the restroom by the parking lot on the W. side of the East Bay Drive overpass. Look for the orange bike flag. Bring lug-soled boots or shoes (no court or street shoes because parts of the trail are steep and can be slippery), weather-appropriate outer-wear, water, snack, and compass if you have one. Non-members are welcome. Optional: lunch at a nearby restaurant after the hike. No registration required. Leader Allen Mote, 360-970-8943 (7 to 9 p.m.), [email protected]. Sept. 6, Sat. - Newcomers’ Hike at Priest Point Park (E) (Map: Google “Priest Point Park Map.”) 9:30 a.m. until noon. 2.5 mi. 200’ gain. This hike is intended to meet the interests and needs of new and prospective members. We’ll begin by hiking some of the trails and shorelines at a social pace with stops to point out some plant and terrain features, views, beachcombing, questions and conversation. This is intended to be a fun, relaxed, beginner/introductory hike. Sub-grouping by ability or interests may occur, and after the first leg of the hike, there is an option for a fast-paced hike on new trails. Meet at 9:30 a.m. near the restroom by the parking lot on the W. side of the East Bay Drive overpass. Look for the orange bike flag. Bring lug-soled boots or shoes (no court or street shoes because parts of the trail are steep and can be slippery), weather-appropriate outer-wear, water and snack. Non-members are welcome. Optional: lunch at a nearby restaurant after the hike. No registration required. Leader Allen Mote, 360-970-8943 (7 to 9 p.m.), [email protected].

Oct. 15, Thu., 7-10 p.m., at Griffin Fire Dept., 707 Steamboat Loop N.W., Olympia. See the MOFA Course listing for directions. This class is provided to help MOFA and refresher students meet the CPR requirement. Students may meet the CPR requirement by taking other CPR courses. Date and location may change.

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, Sept. to May. This is where 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. At the September meeting we’ll elect new officers for the coming 2009-10 year. This is a great opportunity to give back to our Mountaineers kayaking community. 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.

First Aid (MOFA)
Mountain Oriented First Aid Course
For questions and registration information contact: Course Chair: Eric Quinn [email protected], 360-556-4969 Co Chair: Tom Eckhout, [email protected], 360-556-9898

Until Sept. 9 - Wednesday 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. Otherwise, just show up. 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.

Hiking
For information on leading hikes and other questions, please contact Mike Kretzler, Hikes Chair, 360-866-4497, [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 receive reminders of upcoming events. If you would like to be invited to join the Olympia Mountaineers Singles Yahoo Group, send an e-mail to Linda at [email protected] and ask to be invited. Include a brief message that you heard about the group from the Go Guide.

Hikes

Aug. 0, Sun. - Panhandle Gap & Summerland (S) (GT-270 Mt. Rainier E.) 10.4 mi. 2940’gain. Hike up through forests past scenic Summerland meadow to a high rocky pass near the Frying Pan Glacier. Pace will be moderate. Expect some challenging trail above Summerland, probably crossing some snow just below the gap, which is the highest point on the Wonderland Trail. Plan on an early start with carpool from Martin Way P&R in Olympia. Contact leader: Michael Silverstein, 360-867-9010, [email protected]. Sept. 5, Sat. - Indian Bar, Wauhaukaupauken Falls (VS) (GT Mt. Rainier E.) 14.5 mi. 3700’ gain; highest point 5914’. Take on a day of steep ridges to enjoy lush meadows, creeks and waterfalls. Possibly add some extra trail miles to explore Ohanapecosh Park. Expect a steep, dry trail. Bring plenty of water! Registration closes Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. Contact leader: Eric Quinn, 360-556-4969, [email protected]. Sept. , Sat. - Stevens Canyon (M) (USGS Mt. Rainier E.) 6.6 mi. shuttle. 2267’ gain. This hike on the SE side of Rainier includes several waterfalls. It starts near the geologically in-

Come prepared to have fun and be challenged while learning mountaineering oriented first aid. This class offers essential skills for those who enjoy climbing, hiking, and other Mountaineers activities. We will be spending time outside rain or shine, so please come dressed to spend time outdoors. Bring your daypack packed for the trail. Include extra clothing, trekking poles, your current first aid kit and the rest of your Ten Essentials. We have a lot of material to cover, so the pace will be fast. The class will be more meaningful if you have done the reading prior to class. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please bring a lunch to all weekend classes. Graduation requirements: obtain a current CPR card, assemble a full MOFA kit, attend all classes, and pass the final written exam and practical scenarios. Schedule: Sat., Oct. 17 2009, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - MOFA Sat., Oct. 24 2009, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - MOFA Sun., Oct 25, 2009, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – MOFA (Attendance at all classes is mandatory.) Class Location: All classes will be at Griffin Fire Department, 3707 Steamboat Loop NW, Olympia, WA. Directions from I-5: N. on Hwy. 101 about 7.5 mi., right on exit ramp signed

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6 September 2009 Go Guide

Olympia

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.

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, 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 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.

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] 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

Alpine Scrambling Course

The 2009 Alpine Scrambling Course has been completed. Have fun and be safe on scramble trips this summer. Look for our graduation/reunion event in the fall. 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. 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 2010 course, contact Ed Dominguez, [email protected].

Advanced Scramble/Leadership

(Course #7866) Experienced scramblers wanting to develop advanced scrambling and leadership skills are invited to apply for 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].

Sept. 9, Wed. - Humpback Mtn. 5174’ (3-3) (USGS Lost Lake, Snoqualmie Lake), 7 mi. 3300’ gain. AHS. Meet 4:30 p.m. I-90 Exit 20, High Pt Way. Leader: Robert Mac Onie, 253-639-0698. (s8/31-9/08) Sept. -, Sat.-Sun. - Crater Mtn. 8123’ (5-5) (USGS Crater Mtn.), 19 mi. 6200’ gain. Meet 9:30 a.m. Canyon Creek TH. Leader: Chuck Powrie, 425-333-0535. (s8/25-9/10) Sept. , Sat. - Bryant, S. Peak 5801’ (3-4) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) 8 mi. 3600’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. Denny Creek TH. Leader: Steve Cherkas, 206-914-1138, [email protected]. (s8/17-9/10) Sept. , Sat. - Fay & First Mother 6492’ & 6480’ (2-2), 5 mi. 2500’ gain. Meet 8:30 a.m. Mowich Lk. Leader: Debra Moore, 425-745-5995. (s8/17-9/09) Sept. 9, Sat. - McGregor Mtn. (5-3), 16 mi. 6680’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. TH only accessible via ferry, plane or significant backpack trip. Leader permission required. Leader: Mary Aulet, 206-2002414. (s10/25/08-9/01) Sept. 9 -, Sat.-Mon. - Maude & Seven Fingered Jack 9082’ & 9077’ (5-4) (USGS Trinity), 20 mi. 8500’ gain. Leader: Robert Brown, 360-658-4728. (s7/20-9/16) Sept. , Wed. - Abiel 5365’ (3-3) (USGS Lost Lk, Snoqualmie Pass) 6 mi. 3200’ gain. AHS. Meet 4:30 p.m. I-90 Exit 20, High Point Way. Leader: Lynn Graf, 206-632-8117, lynn.graf@gmail. com. (s9/14-9/22) Sept. 6, Sat. - Three Fingers S. 6854’ (4-5) (USGS Meadow Mtn., Whitehorse Mtn.) (GT Granite Falls-109, Silverton-110), 14 mi. 4300’ gain. Meet 6 a.m. at P&R, Exit 186, W. side of I-5. Crampons required. Leader: Mary Aulet, 206-200-2414. (s9/07-9/24) Sept. 7, Sun. - Cashmere 8501’ (5-3) (USGS Cashmere Mtn.), 18 mi. 5500’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at TH. Leader: Colt DeWolf, 206-352-9113. (s9/14-9/20)

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

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 alpine scrambling program. Send your ideas, suggestions, or complaints to the committee co-chairs.

Trips

Seattle

Alpine scrambles are strenuous off-trail trips to a summit that often travel over snow, 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 Course graduates, or those with Alpine Scrambling or Basic Climbing Course 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.”

Sept. 4-7, Fri.-Mon. - Spider Gap, Buck Creek, Cloudy Pass Loop (VS) 35 mi., 8000’ cumulative gain. Limit 12. Meet 9 a.m. at Phelps Creek TH. 3 hrs. This loop excursion is one of the classic Cascade Mountains backpacking destinations. We’ll start off in the Phelps Creek drainage with great views of Mt. Maude and Seven-Fingered Jack, to peaceful Spider Meadows, then up and over Spider Gap via the Spider Glacier to the remote Lyman Lakes and views of the Lyman Glacier calving onto the lake. After spending the night by the lakes, we’ll head up to Cloudy Pass and Suiattle Pass. Breathtaking views are non-stop on this loop, including the remote Glacier Peak and monstrous Bonanza Peak. The route back takes us past Fortress Mountain and Buck Peak as we follow the Buck Creek drainage. About 35-38 mi. for the loop, depending on optional side-trips up Helmet Butte and others. Experience required to participate in this strenuous trip. Leader: Tim Nair, 425-891-8668, tim.nair@ verizon.net. (s7/19-9/1) Sept. 5-7, Sat.-Mon. - Sheep Lake and Nannie Ridge (M) (GT335 Walupt Lake) 12 mi., 2300’ gain. Limit 9. We will hike the Nannie Ridge-Walupt Creek Loop, 15-1/2 mi., approximately 2000’ gain plus side-trips. We will camp at Sheep Lake while we explore the area. Options for this trip include a hike up Nannie Peak, a jaunt along the Pacific Crest Trail to Cispus Basin, a detour to the Coleman Weedpatch and, of course, the trek along Nannie Ridge to our campsite. Hope to see mountain goats that call this rugged area home. Slow to moderate pace. Some prior backpacking or camping experience is recommended (but not required) for this trip. Questions? Contact leader (e-mail preferred). Leader: Mary Rohlman, 206-523-1243, MRohlman@ gmail.com. (s8/3-9/2) Sept. 9, Wed. - Backpacking Basics Bridge the gap between day trips and truly experiencing the wilderness overnight. Tips will be given on gear and technique to spend a comfy night in the mountains. Learn what works best in what situations—spe-

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cifically applicable to Pacific Northwest backpacking. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact coordinator Ken Hahn, [email protected], 206-595-7237. Event fees: $10 members, $15 non-members. Sept. -, Sat.-Sun. - Chain Lakes Loop (M) (GT-14 Mt. Shuksan) 8 mi., 1600’ gain. Leisurely pace. An amazing hike through alpine lake basins in the spectacular wilderness NE of Mt. Baker. This trip is specifically geared toward guests or new members, but all are welcome to sign up. Some loaner gear available. Contact leader for more details: Jack Nichols: [email protected] or 206-755-1511. Sept. -4, Sat.-Mon. - Cathedral Rock-Deception Pass Loop (VS) (GT-176 Stevens Pass) 29 mi., 7000’ gain. Meet 6 a.m. at Eastgate P&R, Bellevue. A clockwise loop in the area of Cathedral Rock and Hyas Lake with side-trips to Deep Lake as well as Tuck & Robin Lakes. The trail starts through forest which gives way to meadow country at the base of Cathedral Rock, and then descends on the first side-trip to visit the broad meadows of Deep Lake, about 8 mi. from the TH. Then back up along the PCT to gain close-up views of Cathedral Rock. We will walk the high route with views down to Hyas Lake and cross a couple of mildly challenging streams before reaching Deception Pass. From there, the route leaves the PCT and turns S. for about a half-mile before reaching the turnoff to deservedly popular Tuck and Robin Lakes. Mid-September can be a great time to backpack, with few bugs and fewer people at such popular destinations. Leader: Brian Lewis, 425-644-1224, brianle@ nwlink.com. (s8/1-9/11) Sept. 18-20, Fri.-Sun. - Pacific Crest Trail: Dewey Lakes (S) 18 mi., 5200’ gain. Limit 8. Explore the eastern border of MRNP, a short section of the PCT, and no fewer than eight lakes. We will leave a car at Chinook Pass, and begin the backpack at Ohanapecosh/Stevens Canyon. Hike up Laughingwater Creek and camp the first night inside the park at Three Lakes. On the second day we will hike along the PCT and camp at American Lake. On day three we will visit the Dewey Lakes and meet with the car at Chinook Pass. This is a good trip for those who have experienced at least one backpack. Leader: Dave Purdon, 253-852-0255, [email protected]. (s8/31-9/17) Sept. 9-7, Sat.-Sun. - Tantalus & Jim Haberl Huts—British Columbia Coast Range (VS) 6850’ cumulative gain. North of Vancouver, the Coast Range near Squamish is spectacular. Autumn colors, tasty blueberries, few people, and no bugs. Sept. 19: Drive from Seattle to Vancouver and Squamish and camp at Alice Lakes Provincial Park. Sept. 20: From Brackendale, jetboat across the Squamish River. Backpack 3850’ up to Alpine Club of Canada’s Tantalus Hut. Optional—paddle a free canoe on Lake Lovely Water. Sept. 21: Backpack 3000’ up to Alpine Club of Canada’s new Jim Haberl Hut. Optional—scramble peaks. Sept. 22:Backpack 6850’ down to Squamish River, jet-boat across at 4-5 p.m., camp at Alice Lakes (hot showers included). Sept. 23: Optional hike up Stawamus Chief, drive to Vancouver and optional tour of U. of B.C. Museum of Anthropology. Stay at downtown Vancouver hostel, ride False Creek ferry to Granville Island for dinner. Sept. 24: Walk around Vancouver’s Stanley Park seawall, drive home to Seattle. Sept. 25-27: Contingency days for bad weather. Limit: 5 participants. Price: $250 (includes two campsites, two jet-boat trips, two huts, anthropology museum visit, hostel and two ferries). To register, mail a U.S. $250 check to The Mountaineers with “Two Huts” written on the bottom by Sept. 10. (Cancellation fee of $10.) Leader: Craig Miller, 206285-2399. Also see International Outings, pgs. 1-2. (s8/8-9/10) Sept. 4, Thu. - Backcountry Cooking Love food and the outdoors? Come check out our backcountry cooking clinic and pick up some great tips on how to make anything in the backcountry, from oatmeal to fresh pasta with sautéed veggies. Learn about stoves, water purification, easy prep-meals, gourmet meals, spice kits, and more. Included are packing tips that won’t break your back and Leave No Trace cleanup tips. Great for all levels, from new campers to the well-seasoned backpacker. Event fees: $10 members, $15 non-members. Oct. -4, Sat.-Sun. - Cathedral Rock, Deception Pass Loop (VS) (GT-176 Stevens Pass) 29 mi., 7000’ gain. Limit 12. Meet 9 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R to organize carpools (high-clearance vehicles best). 1/2 hr. See Sept. 12-14 listing for description of most of route. We will retrace 2-3 mi. back, downhill, from our second side-trip—an easy and level 4-1/2 mi. back to the TH. We will also hike with packs up to Squaw Lake, about a 1000 ‘ gain of 2.5 mi., where we will set up camp. If no campsites available, we will continue to Cathedral Rock. Day hikes to Cathedral Rock and others depending on interest and time. Leader: Julie Way, 206-499-6793, [email protected]. (s9/9-10/1)

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.

Events, workshops

Sept. 6, Wed. - Basic Rock Climbing Techniques Advance your rock climbing abilities by learning specific techniques. Become familiar with proper foot placement, different types of finger-holds, ways to shift your body weight and reach hard-toget-to holds. Included will be basic crack climbing technique. Gear will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn, [email protected], 206-5957237. Event fees: $10 members, $15 non-members. Sept. 9, Sat. - Rock Climbing: Sport Leading on Rock Enter the world of climbing on the sharp end of the rope; a great way to break into leading. An introduction to lead-climbing on bolts and lead-belaying will take place at club headquarters. Build and clean top anchors, lead with and without a top-rope. No rope or rack needed, but bring what you have. Prerequisites: significant top-rope climbing and belaying experience required. Contact coordinator Ken Hahn, [email protected], for more details and permission. Event fees: $25 members, $40 non-members. Sept. 0, Sun. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock Day at Vantage That’s right folks; explore the thrill and grace of outdoor rock climbing in a controlled and safe setting. Your

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pals with The Mountaineers 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. 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? Contact Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, [email protected]. Sept. , Wed. - Anchor Basics An introduction to basic climbing anchors. We’ll cover the basics of redundancy, equalization, and ways to connect multi-point anchors. Sport anchor building and cleaning will be covered as well. While this clinic is open to all, the format assumes folks possess a basic understanding of climbing, including gear and references to leading. For hands-on practice, bring harness, belay device and carabiner, several regular carabiners, and a few lockers. Also bring some webbing, including singles and doubles, and a cordalette—25’ of 7mm cord works well—tied together with a double fisherman knot. Contact coordinator Ken Hahn, [email protected], for details. Event fees: $15 members, $25 non-members. Oct. , Sat. - Rock Climbing: Trad Leading on Rock - Leavenworth (weather pending) Enter the world of climbing on the sharp end of the rope; a great way to break into leading. An introduction to lead-climbing on trad gear. Racking, placements, anchors, leading with and without a top-rope. No rope or rack needed, but bring what you have. Prerequisites: significant top-rope climbing and belaying experience required. Contact coordinator Ken Hahn, [email protected], for details and permission. Event fees: $25 members, $40 non-members. (s8/25-9/5)

[email protected]. (s8/20-9/1) Sept. 8, Tue. - The Tooth, S. Face (BR) Limit 6. SIG climb for the Eades/Wallace group. Leader: Cebe Wallace, 206-842-3409, [email protected]. (s8/17-9/7) Sept. 0-, Thu.-Sat. - Mt. Olympus, Traverse (BG) Limit 6. Portion of Bailey Range Traverse trip spanning Sept. 5-13. Entered as a separate trip so attendees get glacier climb credit. Camps will be at Camp Pan (9/10), Five Fingers (9/11), and Elk Lake (9/12). Leader’s permission required. Leader: Dave Morgan, 206-789-4284, [email protected]. (s5/29-8/31) Sept. , Sun. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Washington Pass USGS) Limit 6. Rope leader participants also signing up for Liberty Bell Saturday are given sign-up preference. Leader: Mark Scheffer, 360-805-6420, mark_scheffer@yahoo. com. (s7/6-9/10)

Intermediate Climbing

Climbing Mixer: Wed., Sept. 9

This is an appreciation event for the intermediate mentors and all the volunteers who helped out at the intermediate field trips and lectures. We will celebrate at club headquarters. The room with the climbing wall is reserved so that we can climb a bit, too. If the weather is good, we’ll party in front of the outdoor wall. Attendees, feel free to bring climbing gear. Burgers, buns, condiments and some libations will be provided. Please bring either more libations or some snacks (chips, salsa, fruit, desserts, etc). Help celebrate a successful year with the intermediate class. Contact: Eva Schoenleitner, 425-442-9281, ebellata@msn. com.

009 Annual Continuation Fee: $35 (for students who are continuing in the Seattle Intermediate Alpine Climbing Course for their sixth year or more). This activity is only for intermediate students who started the course in 2004 or earlier and serves as a means of paying the $35 annual continuation fee online. Previously, students had five years to complete the intermediate course with the possibility of applying for a single one-year extension. In 2008 the Intermediate Administration Subcommittee amended the Climbing Committee Policies and Procedures to eliminate the five-year limit. There is no longer a limit on the number of years a student may take to complete the course; however, an annual $35 continuation fee is required to remain enrolled. If you have any questions about the new policy or whether you should pay the fee, please contact the Intermediate Administration Subcommittee: SeattleIntAdmin@MountaineersForums. org Field trips Aug. 9, Sat. - Intermediate Alpine Ice  Field Trip (MRNP) Leader: Kirk Alm, 206-706-4981, Kirk_Alm@msn. com. (s7/1-8/26) Aug. 0, Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice  Field Trip (MRNP) Leader: Kirk Alm, 206-706-4981, Kirk_Alm@msn. com. (s7/1-8/26)

Aug. 9, Sat. - Field Trip , 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. at Exit 38, North Bend. Directions: To reach the Far Side parking area, take Exit 38 off I-90 and follow the paved Exit 38 road for 1.5 mi. The parking area is just past the I-90 overpass. If you go past the gate and/or the fire-training academy sign, you’ve gone too far, so turn around. Please note that this location may change based on weather conditions. The leader will announce the final destination a few days before the field trip. Focus: One day of learning and practicing the basics of outdoor rock climbing in a top-roping environment. Schedule: The class will meet at the parking lot at Exit 38 at 8 a.m. We will hike to the base of the climbs as a group. Instructors will set up top-ropes, demonstrate climbing techniques, and discuss various pertinent topics. Then the students will practice climbing, belaying, and rappelling. The day will end around 4 p.m. (s8/20-8/28) Goals: Students are expected to complete at least three climbs while on top-rope; safely belay at least three climbers; try rappelling at least once and demonstrate good belay technique, communication and knot tying. More info: Amy Hardie, [email protected]. Sept. 9-0, Sat.-Sun. - Field Trip  at Leavenworth (both days are required). Please note that this location may change based on weather conditions. The leader will announce the final destination a few days before the field trip. Schedule: Saturday: Arrive at the Snow Creek parking lot at 8:15 a.m. The day will end around 4 p.m. Use your time wisely and have fun. 6 p.m. (optional): get together for dinner at Gustav’s or for a BBQ at the fire in the campground. Sunday: arrive at the Snow Creek parking lot at 7:15 a.m. The day will end around 4 p.m. Use your time wisely and have fun. (s8/30-9/11) Focus: Two days of climbing on top-rope, belaying, and learning how to rappel. Successful demonstration of the skills listed in the student grade book. Goals: By the end of the weekend, students who are ready are expected to demonstrate safe and competent belaying and rappelling skills, and should feel comfortable climbing routes on top-rope. More info: Susan Sayers, [email protected].

Intro to Rock Climbing

Intermediate climbs

Seminars

2010 Basic Alpine Course

The Seattle Branch Basic Alpine Climbing Course has undergone substantial changes again this year, and scheduling is currently under development. In general the course meetings and field trips will run from mid-January through spring, with climbs scheduled throughout the summer, and graduation in the fall. A full schedule will be posted here when available. The course is an intensive and thorough program that trains students to become a competent climbing partner on technical rock, snow, and glacier climbs in the Pacific Northwest. The course instruction includes belaying and rope handling, rappelling, Class 5 rock climbing, snow/glacier climbing, basic technical rescue, first aid (separate fee; auxiliary course), map & compass (separate fee; auxiliary course), backcountry camping that includes snow camping, emergency survival skills, guidance on gear purchases and conditioning, basic risk assessment, weather, avalanche assessment, and more. Participants are trained to become solid and competent participants in the realm of alpine climbing on rock and glacier summits in the Pacific Northwest. Lecture schedule at club headquarters: Wed., Jan. 6 - 6:30-9 p.m. (optional 5:30-6:30 gear clinic) Wed., Feb. 10 - 6:30-9 p.m. (optional 5:30-6:30 gear clinic) Field trips and small group outings: Varies, but will be a fairly accommodating schedule with multiple options of certain requirements. Course fee: $375. There are no refunds beyond the first lecture. This is a members-only program; you must be a member of The Mountaineers before registering for the course. Details on applying for the course are on our website, searchable under “Climbing” in the January 2010 timeframe. ONLY FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED! Alpine climbing with The Mountaineers is an awesome opportunity to go to places in the mountains only few ever get to go; to experience instant trust, bonding, and community not readily available in normal day-to-day life, all while pushing your physical limits and achieving personal goals. We welcome you to your new adventures. More details: [email protected], 425-879-2063.

Equivalency evaluation

Oct. , Mon - Basic Climbing Equivalency Evaluation – Seattle. The field trip will take place on Monday night and Wednesday night from 6-9 p.m. Please contact leader to discuss applying for basic climbing equivalency. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Joe Dumelin, 425-422-3992, joe[dot]dumelin[at]gmail.com. (s5/16-9/27)

Basic climbs

Aug. 9-0, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Ruth-Icy Peak/Traverse (BG) Limit 9. Be in great physical condition; NOT your first climb or glacier trip, please. A very brisk pace; rain cancels. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Hadi Al-Saadoon, 206-721-3031, [email protected]. (s8/17-8/27) Aug. -Sept. , Mon.-Tue. - Argonaut Peak, S. Face (BR) Limit 4. This is a combined trip with Sherpa Peak, which is an intermediate rock climb, so we will have to move quickly to complete both climbs in three days. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Greg Lewis, 206-634-2732, greglewi@gmail. com. (s8/3-8/28) Sept. 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - Cascade Pass Classic, Sharkfin, Sahale, Mixup, Magic Traverse Limit 4. The Magical Mystery Tour; one more time. Leader: Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, [email protected]. (s9/2-9/4) Sept. 6, Sun. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Limit 11. One day climb, early start. Leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585,

Aug. 8, Fri. - Kangaroo Temple, NW Face (IR) Limit 6. Come equipped for a one-day rock climb. Leader: Timothy Williams, 206-365-7600, [email protected]. (s8/18-8/27) Aug. 9-0, Sat.-Sun. - Eldorado Peak, NE Face (II) Limit 6. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Colt DeWolf, 206-3529113, [email protected]. (s8/18-8/25) Aug. 0-, Sun.-Tue. - Sherpa Peak, W. Ridge (IR) Limit 4. This will be a combined trip with Argonaut Peak. We will need to move quickly to complete both climbs in three days. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Greg Lewis, 206-634-2732, [email protected]. (s8/3-8/28) Sept. , Wed. - Observation Rock, N. Face (II) Limit 4. If party is moving quickly we would like to scramble Echo as well. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Gilbert Hoffman, 206-523-9504, [email protected]. (s8/12-8/30) Sept. 5, Sat. - Eldorado Peak, NE Face (II) Limit 6. This is a one-day climb with light packs. Contact leader for details. Sign up with leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@ msn.com. (s8/15-9/1) Sept. -, Fri.-Sat. - Mt. Thompson, W. Ridge (IR) Limit 4. This climb is rescheduled from 7/12 (now a private party). We will hike in Sunday afternoon and camp, climb Monday morning and retreat to our cars with speed and dignity. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Bob Margulis, 206-328-0676, [email protected]. (s6/29-7/6) Sept. , Fri. - Observation Rock, N. Face (II) Limit 6. Priority to leader’s intermediate group. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, [email protected]. (s8/24-9/10) Sept. -, Sat.-Sun. - Forbidden Peak, NW Face of N. Ridge (II) Limit 4. Should not be your first ice climb. Sign up with leader: Edward Palushock, 206-223-5565, epalushock@alum. syracuse.edu. (s7/22-9/8) Sept. , Sat. - Liberty Bell, SW Face (IR) (Washington Pass USGS) Limit 6. Preference given to climbers willing to sign up for both days (see SEWS climb on Sunday) Sign up with leader: Mark Scheffer, 360-805-6420, mark_scheffer@yahoo. com. (s7/6-9/10) Sept. , Sat. - Observation Rock, N. Face (II) Limit 6. Leader: Sonya Remington, 206-354-8518, [email protected]. (s8/24-9/9) Sept. -7, Sun.-Sun. - Yosemite National Park, Outing Limit 6. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Gene Yore, 206-4439393, [email protected]. (s7/31-9/7) Sept. , Sun. - Liberty Bell/Concord Tower Combo (IR) (Washington Pass USGS) Limit 6. Recommended bivy at the TH the night before. Please e-mail leader between Aug. 30 and Sept. 3 to discuss logistics and confirm trip. Leader will be out of reach in the backcountry before/after above dates. Leader: Sandra Corso, 505-699-9321, [email protected]. (s7/28-9/3) Sept. , Sun. - Observation Rock, N. Face (II) Limit 6. Leader: Michael Maude, 425-485-8727, [email protected]. (s8/13-9/9) Sept. 8, Fri. - Liberty Bell, SW Face (IR) (Washington Pass USGS) Limit 6. Come prepared for a one-day rock climb. Leader: Timothy Williams, 206-365-7600, [email protected]. (s9/8-9/17) Sept. 9, Sat. - Observation Rock, N. Face (II) Limit 6. Leader: Mark Scheffer, 360-805-6420, mark_scheffer@yahoo. com. (s6/1-9/17) Sept. 0, Sun. - Observation Rock, N. Face (II) Limit 6. Oneday climb. Assistant mentor leader: Anita Cech, acech@aol. com. Leader: Stephen McKim. Contact Anita Cech for details. Leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn. com. (s9/11-9/16) Sept. 6, Sat. - Observation Rock, N. Face (II) Limit 6. E-mail only please. Drive to TH the night before. Sign up with leader: Jonathan Hawkins, 206-915-3697, jonathan_hawkins@hotmail. com. (s9/2-9/9)

Club climb nights to return

The Friday night indoor climbing sessions at club headquarters will return in the fall. Remember, the outside climbing plaza is open year-round. Good weather, longer days and the great outdoors have arrived. Check The Mountaineers activity listings online for the dates of the fall sessions.

Dancing
Co-Chairs: Dennis Bayer, 206-784-4011; Ivan Sleveland, 206-522-1316. New website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance.

International Folk Dancing

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 new club headquarters in Building 67.

Every Tue. - Folk dancing in the “The Brig” at Magnuson Park from 7:30 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. Dance just for the fun of it. Your favorite dance is waiting for you. We have informal lessons 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 more information and directions please visit our new website listed above.

Rock & Roll Dance

Sept. 5, Fri. - Rock & Roll Dance. Join Ron Bolin, the Dancin’ DJ, at the Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle, just off Lake City Way. At 8 p.m. Ron will teach a free dance lesson. Then we’ll turn the lights down as the party lights come on for dancing from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.—a mix of swing, rock & roll, Latin, nightclub two-step and waltzes. You don’t have to know the dance steps to have a great time. It’s open to everyone. Please bring a snack item to share. This could be as simple as a bag of chips, cookies, fruit, veggies, a dessert or similar. Admission is $12; $9 if you’re a Mountaineers member (must show membership card). For more info or to volunteer, contact Karen, 206-484-9187, [email protected].

Rock & Roll Dance website: www.dbmechanic.com/dances/rock.htm. Have questions? Contact Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, www.karenludwig2000@ yahoo.com.

Family Activities
Family Activities events
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.

Sept. , Sun. - Wallace Falls (M) 5 mi. 880’ gain. Families given priority; adults must have a child in attendance. Please register each family member for accurate count. Hike at a 5year-old’s pace. No dogs. New families welcome. Let’s get one more nice hike in before the cooler weather strikes! Caravan from local P&Rs or meet at TH; the plan is to start hiking at 9:30 a.m. Details to follow. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, court@ bodyresults.com, 206-368-8926. (s8/12-9/11)

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New! Junior Mountaineers program

8 September 2009 Go Guide

An All Summer Activity The Mountaineers is 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-

Seattle

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. Just finish an activity, record it in your guidebook and show it to us at The Mountaineers Building to pick out a prize throughout the summer! 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 guidebook from The Mountaineers headquarters on Sand Point Way in Magnuson Park. Guidebooks will also be available at our Kids Rock Days and at all Junior Naturalist programs or online at www.mountaineers. org. For more details, call program coordinator Ken Hahn, 206595-7237, [email protected].

course questions should go to Karl Brackmann, k.brackmann@ verizon.net, 425-788-8947. Upcoming courses: All courses available for registration will be listed on The Mountaineers website at www.mountaineers. org. Look in the “Activity Search” then indicate “First Aid” and don’t limit the dates or the branch. Other information is available in the “First Aid” section of the site; select the branch of your interest. Seattle MOFA Courses are generally held throughout the year starting in February and ending in November. There are courses planned for the fall, but will not be posted for enrollment unless we have sufficient instructors. Enrollment starts at least four weeks before the classes start.

Events

Sept. 4, Mon. - Hike Leaders’ Workshop If you have ever considered leading a Family Activities hike, there will be a hike leaders’ training workshop to get the information you need in accordance to Mountaineers protocol and standards. If you are a leader from some other activity (i.e. scrambling, climbing, backpacking, snowshoeing) wanting to learn how leading a hike (particularly with all ages of children) differs from leading other Mountaineers trips, this workshop should be a real eye-opener. Workshop will be held at club headquarters from 6:45-9 p.m. As a follow-up, those of us in Family Activities who do attend, if interested, will then get together informally at a later date to discuss how leading hikes for families differs from leading hikes with adults. We will share our experiences with each other and brainstorm on ways to develop a suitable protocol for approving and instructing future FA leaders. All current FA leaders not already officially on the hike leader list are invited and strongly encouraged to attend. The workshop coordinator will plan to be there at 6:30 to meet prospective FA leaders. Please notify her at [email protected] if you plan to attend. Oct 4, Sun. - Family Activities Fall Celebration Come out for an afternoon of fun to celebrate the end of a great season. The event will run from 2-5 p.m. and includes a BBQ with hot dogs, hamburgers (as well as a selection of garden burgers and veggie sausages) and soft drinks. We’ll also have a potluck—last names starting with A-M should bring a side dish; N-Z a dessert. We’ll have some fun games and events, and we’ll have the rock walls ready for the kids to climb on. Also, we’ll be presenting the Junior Mountaineer completion awards. Members and non-members are welcome to come out and congratulate the participants, share some food, have some fun, and ring in the start of our fall/winter season. Contact Courtenay Schurman, [email protected], or Ken Hahn, [email protected], for more details. Nov 4, Wed. - Family Activities Planning Session Come out for an evening with fellow outdoor enthusiasts who have young children so that we may plan and brainstorm on events for the upcoming year. Everyone who has children is welcome. Meet at club headquarters at 6:30 p.m. We’ll wrap up by 8 p.m. Please sign up online or with club headquarters for a head count. Search Family Activities online for the event listing. Contact Courtenay Schurman for more details: [email protected].

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].

Hikes, events

Hikes Schedule: Please refer to www.mountaineers.org for late-breaking hikes—hikes that are listed on the website, but not necessarily in the Go Guide. More and more 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 Sept. 5 will appear in the October Go Guide. Trips posted after Sept 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 generally be 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.

First Aid
MOFA Course
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. 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. When held at Meany Lodge, a Sno-Park permit and a groomed trail sticker are required. 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. Listing an alternative course date 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. Cancellations: In order to receive a refund for a MOFA course, the cancellation must be made by the last day of registration (see current course grid in this month’s Go Guide for registration dates for each course). There is a $10 handling fee for canceled reservations. There are no refunds for no-shows or dropouts. No partial refunds will be given. Committee contacts: Student or committee questions should be addressed to Carol Sue Ivory-Carline, [email protected], 206-522-5347 (please speak slowly and clearly). Instructor or

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MOFA Course Schedule – fall
Dates Location Enroll period

19674 9/19, 9/26, 9/27, Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Garfield 8/14-9/8 $60 Post Aux. Sat,, Sat., Sun. Point Way NE, only Seattle Please note: All classes listed depend on the availability of facilities and instructors. Enrollment minimums required. See website.

member/ non-member

Fees

Aug. 9, Sat. - Mt. Beljica, Lake Christine (E) (USGS Mt. Rainer E., GT-270 Mt. Rainier E.) 4.5 mi., 1100’ gain. Leisurely pace. Spectacular view of the mountain with a minimum expenditure of human energy Meet at 9 a.m. at Copper Creek Inn on SR-706. NWFP. 2 hrs. Leader: Jim Gross, 206-283-5154. (s8/17-8/27) Aug. 9, Sat. - Welcome Pass/Excelsior Ridge Traverse (VS) (USGS Mt. Baker & Mt. Shuksan) 12 mi., 3700’ gain. Moderate pace. This trip will take most of the day. Leader will release contact info in an effort to help with possible carpool options prior to the carpool meeting area. Please let leader know if you do not want your info released. Meet 6:30 a.m. at Brickyard P&R. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@ gmail.com. (s8/3 -8/26) Sept. , Wed. - Secrets of Si Loop (AHH) (S) (GT Mt Si 174) 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]; Robert MacOnie, 253-639-0698, [email protected]. (s8/25-9/1) Sept. 5, Sat. - Anderson, Watson Lakes, and Anderson Butte (M) (USGS Lake Shannon) 7 mi., 2000’ gain. New members welcome! Meeting details TBD. Leader: Bob Michelson, 206-363-6035, [email protected]. (s8/24-9/3) Sept. 5, Sat. – Mt. Pilchuck (M) (USGS Verlot) 6 mi., 2200’ 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. SE near Silver Lake. We will further consolidate the carpools here. Please bring Ten Essential Systems—no cotton clothing—and have appropriate footwear (i.e.. no tennis shoes). NWFP or National Forest Recreation Day Pass is required to park at the TH. Leader: Michael Arriaga, 206 718-8924, [email protected]. (s8/24-9/3) Sept. 8-0, Tue.-Thu. - North Cascades Car Camp (MIDWEEK HIKERS). Various hikes are planned for three days in the spectacular North Cascades, Twisp River section. See Midweek Hikes for more details or go online. Glen Strachan, 425-869-8094, [email protected]. Co-leader: Susan Reiley. (s8/21-9/4) Sept. , Sat. - First & Second Burroughs (M) (GT Mt. Rainier E. & W.) 8 mi., 1300’ gain. Meeting details TBD. Leader: Jon Shields, 206-932-08579, [email protected]. (s8/31 -9/10) Sept. , Sat. - Lake Lillian/Twin Lakes (MS) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass; GT-207 Snoqualmie Pass) 7 mi., 2100’ gain. This hike is really to Twin Lakes, which are on the way to Lake Lillian. Real stats for hike are 7 mi,, 1500’ in and 600’ out. Meeting place is just on the N. side of Exit 54 (Hyak/Gold Creek) at the beginning of the frontage road. Leader: Karen Chi, kjhilly@ hotmail.com, 206-679-8353. (s8/31 -9/10) 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 signup online so we can anticipate group size. Contact Jon Shields at 206-932-0857 or [email protected] for more information. Sept. 6, Wed. - Mt. Washington (AHH) (S)(USGS Bandera) 10 mi., 3200’ gain. See Sept. 2 AHH listing for details. Co-leaders: Sheryl Lamberton, 253 473-0819, SherylLamberton@gmail. com; Barb MacOnie, 253-639-0698. (s9/8-9/15) Sept. 7, 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 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 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!

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Sept. 9, Sat. - Winchester Mtn. (S)(USGS Mt Shuksan) 9 mi., 3000’ New members welcome! Meeting details TBD. Leader: Bob Michelson, 206-363-6035, [email protected]. (s9/7-9/17) Sept. 9, Sat. - Trappers Peak/Thornton Lake (VS) (USGS or GT-47 Marblemount) 12 mi., 3800’ gain. Moderate pace. This is a steep hike over rough terrain, but our reward will be some of the best alpine viewing this side of the Continental Divide, according to The Mountaineers “Day Hiking: North Cascades” book. Once on top we should be able to see the spectacular Cascade Range, Pickets to our north and Thornton Lakes below us. If we’ve timed it right, blueberries should be available for the picking. A river fording may be required towards the beginning. The end is scramble-like and may require the occasional help of our hands, but it is not an exposed area. If time and energy allows, we may head down to Thornton Lake. But we will do so only with the consensus of the group. Please plan on post-hike dining before the long drive back. The destination may change if there will be no views from the top. Meet 6:30 a.m. on N. side of 65th St. P&R off I-5. Leader: Susan Shih, 206-935-7824, [email protected]; co-leader Lawrence Landauer. (s9/7-9/17) Sept. 9, Sat. - Maple Pass Loop (M) (GT-49 Mt. Logan) 7 mi., 1950’ gain. Leisurely pace. Come see the fall colors at one of the premier loop hikes in the North Cascades. The Maple Pass loop starts at the Rainy Pass TH and is spectacular every step of the way. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Jack Nichols, jmongol@ yahoo.com, 206-755-1511. Sept. 0, Sun. - Table Mtn./Artist Point (E) (GT-14 Mt. Shuksan) 3 mi., 1100’ gain. New members welcome! Very short, very steep. Glorious views of Baker, Shuksan and North Cascades from the peak’s flat top. Meeting details TBD. Leader: Bob Michelson, 206-363-6035, [email protected]. (s9/7-9/17) Sept. 0, Sun. - Yellow Aster Butte (S) (GT-14 Mt. Shuksan; USGS Mt. Shuksan) 7 mi., 2000’ gain. Leader: Glen Strachan, 425-869-8094, [email protected]. (s9/7-9/17) Sept. 0, Sun. - Chain Lakes from Artist Point (E/M) (GT14 Mt. Shuksan; USGS Mt. Shuksan) 7 mi., 1200’ gain. Slow pace. Please bring hiking poles and good hiking boots; we can hike on snow. One way with car shuttle. Helena Novacek, 425391-7414, [email protected]. (s8/20-9/17) Sept. 0, Sun. - Foggy Lake (Gothic Basin) (S) (GT-111 & 143 Sloan Peak & Monte Cristo) 10.5 mi., 2800’ gain. Meet at 7 a.m. at Brickyard P&R. Leisurely pace. Steep trail to spectacular high alpine country. Should be great fall colors. Bring your camera! NWFP. Leader: Brian David Carpenter, brianc110@ earthlink.net, 206-324-6140. (s9/7-9/17) Sept. 6-7, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Rainier Car Camp/Hiking Weekend (M) (GT-270 Mt. Rainier E.) Leisurely pace. Car camping in Ohanapecosh CG for two days of hiking. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn, [email protected], 206-595-7237. Sept. 6, Sat. - Mt Rainier Sunrise Hike Tour (M) (GT-270 Mt. Rainier E.) 7 mi., 1500’ gain. Leisurely pace. A spectacular tour around the Sunrise area; destinations and highlights to be decided by group. Contact leader for details. Car camping in Ohanapecosh CG optional for two days of hiking. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn, [email protected], 206-595-7237 Sept. 7, Sun. - Naches Peak Loop (E) (GT-270 Mt. Rainier E.) 5 mi., 1000’ gain. Leisurely pace. Magical, high-alpine hiking past meadows, lakes and unforgettable views. Car camping in Ohanapecosh CG optional for two days of hiking. Contact leader for details. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers. org, 206-595-7237. Sept 0, Wed. - Annette Lake (AHH) (M)(USGS or GT-207 Snoqualmie Pass) 7.5 mi., 1700’. See Sept 2nd AHH write up for details. Leaders: Lynn Graf 206-632-8117 lynn.graf@gmail. com & Tish Ward (s9/8-9/29) Sept. 0, Wed. & Oct. 4, Sun. - CLINIC Basic Map & Compass Map and compass are part of the Ten Essentials, but if you don’t know how to use them, they are worthless! Learn the basics in this two-part program: one workshop, one field trip. This program satisfies the navigation requirement of the Seattle Basic Alpine Climbing Course. Day one - workshop at club headquarters, 6:30-9 p.m. Day two - field trip at Discovery Park in morning, exact time TBA. Basic compasses and maps are provided; bring a pencil and straight-edge. For the most thorough learning experience and/or credit for the navigation component of the Basic Alpine Climbing Course, there are two specific requirements: 1) Purchase and pre-read “Wilderness Navigation,” by Burns & Burns, available at The Mountaineers Bookstore (20 percent member discount), The Mountaineers Books website, REI, and other locations. 2) You must purchase a compass with a mirror, adjustable declination, and a clear base plate. A list of acceptable models can be found here: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact coordinator Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers. org, 206-595-7237. Class fee is $20 members, $35 nonmembers. Oct , Sat. - Snow & Source Lakes (M) (USGS Mt. Shuksan) 9 mi., 3000’ gain. New members welcome! Slow pace. Come enjoy some fall color on a nearby trail at Snoqualmie Pass. Part of the tread is rocky and several small creeks are crossed. Snow Lake is one of the largest and most beautiful in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Source Lake is the tiny start of the S. Fork Snoqualmie River. Plan for a comfortable lakeside lunch. Meet 9 a.m. at Alpental parking lot/TH. Leader: Bob Michelson, 206363-6035, [email protected]. (s9/21-9/17)

Leadership
Nov. 7, Sat. - Seattle Outdoor Leadership Seminar Join us for an all-day seminar for current and prospective leaders of Mountaineers trips and activities. We usually have good diversity of beginning and experienced leaders from a broad spectrum of activities, which makes for a great day. This is a two-part semi-

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nar: 1) read the book in advance of the seminar; and 2) come to the seminar to practice applying the new leadership skills from the book to various problem-solving scenarios based on actual trips—the good, the bad, and the ugly. The discussion is always thought provoking with the mix of everyone’s own experiences, the scenarios, and the outstanding text. Fee: $40, including a copy of the textbook, “Outdoor Leadership,” by John Graham, plus breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the day (if you already have the text, the fee is $28). Register online (select Leadership Committee) for this event by Sat., Oct. 17. PLEASE NOTE: Oct. 17 is a firm deadline for registering. NO EXCEPTIONS. The textbook will be mailed to you after you register so that you can read it before the seminar. Members only.

Midweek Hikes
Chair: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118. Questions? Call Joe, or Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, or Ruth Godding, 425-836-9873. Note: 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 guidebook abbreviations, 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 one mile 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 trail center building and parking area on your left.

Hikes

Aug. 7, Thu. - Second Burroughs Mtn. (E) (USGS Mt. Rainier E.) 5 mi., 1200’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 8 a.m. at ITC. This spectacular but moderate hike is best enjoyed midweek. Members only. Leader: Peter Stevens, 425-483-8851, stevens@ u.washington.edu. (s7/19-8/27) Sept. , Wed. - Crystal Peak (S) (USGS Mt. Rainier E.) 10 mi., 3100’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Charlie’s Restaurant, Enumclaw. Beautiful trip through forest and open meadows to summit overlooking Crystal Lake and Mt. Rainier. Register online or with club headquarters. Leader: Jane Barrett, 425-4552314, [email protected]. (s8/17-9/1) Sept. 4, Fri. - Kerry Park to Carkeek Park (E) (Seattle City Map) 7 mi., 200’ gain. Meet 10 a.m. at Kerry Park (W. Highland Dr. & 2nd Ave. W.). We’ll be walking from one sculpture (by Doris Chase) to 13 sculptures (temporary exhibit) in Carkeek Park. (See July 31, 2009 Seattle Times article.) Lunch at the Locks—bring or buy. Hike ends at Carkeek Park for leisurely enjoyment of the art on one’s own. Leader: Kathy Biever, 206283-9047, [email protected]. (s8/24-9/2) Sept. 8, Tue. - Mt. Pilchuck (M) (USGS Verlot) 6 mi., 2200’ gain. Limit 12. Meet 8:30 a.m. at N. end of P&R under I-5 at N.E. 65th. Enjoy the reward of a 360-degree view from the top. Leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, [email protected]. (s8/25-9/4) Sept. 8, Tue. - Louis Lake (S) (USGS Stehekin) 10.5 mi., 2600’ gain. Limit 12. Meet 9 a.m. at Poplar Flats CG for the Annual North Cascades Car Camp. Join us for three days of hiking in the spectacular North Cascades (see Sept. 9 Copper Pass listing and Sept. 10 Chinook Pass listing below for remaining hikes). Explore the unique geology of this region. We will camp two nights at Poplar Flats 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 travel distance and early starting time for the hike on the following day. Easier hikes, such as Twisp River Trail, may be led concurrent to the more strenuous hikes by a second leader. Register with club headquarters or online. Louis Lake 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. Leader: Glen Strachan, 425-869-8094, [email protected]. (s8/21-9/4) Sept. 9, Wed. - Copper Pass (S) (USGS Stehekin) 10 mi., 3100’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Poplar Flats CG. 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, Liberty Bell and Early Winter Spires. 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 Flats 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 travel distance and early starting time for the hike on the followingday. Easier hikes, such as Twisp River Trail, may be led concurrent to the more strenuous hikes by a second leader.Register with club headquarters or online. Copper Pass hike: the larch trees may be turning gold at this time as summer transitions to autumn. Leader: Glen Strachan, 425-869-8094, [email protected]. (s8/21-9/4) Sept. 9, Wed. - Chinook Pass to Sourdough Gap (M) 8 mi., 1800’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at ITC. Hiking N. from Chinook Pass on the Pacific Crest Trail, this easy-moderate trail provides views right from the parking lot, with an opportunity for lunch atop the summit of the ridge above the gap. Views of Rainier and many other peaks, also, amidst abundant wildflowers. No registration; members only. Leader: Peter Stevens, 425-483-8851, stevens@ u.washington.edu. (s7/26-9/9) Sept. 0, Thu. - Twisp Pass (MS) (GT-82 Stehekin) 9 mi., 2400’ gain. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Poplar Flats CG. 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 pyramidshaped Twisp Mountain, Crescent Mountain and South Creek Butte are seen, as well as the lush forested valley below. 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 Flats 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 travel distance and early starting time for the hike on the following day. Easier hikes, such as Twisp River Trail, may be led concurrent to the more strenuous hikes by a second leader. Register with club headquarters or online. Leader: Glen Strachan, 425-869-8094, [email protected]. (s8/21-9/4) Sept. 5, Tue. - Chinook Pass (M) 8 mi., 1400’ gain. Limit 12.Meeting Time:8 a.m., Meeting Place: Maple Valley Park & Ride, Drive Time: . Hike to Sheep Lake on the North and Dewey Lakes overlook on the S. Parade of Passes Hike #3 Sign up with

Leader. Leader: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118, toynbee@comcast. net. (s8/31-9/14) Sept. 7, Thu. - Summerland (M) (GT-270 Mt. Rainier E.) 8.5 mi., 2100’ gain. Meet 8:30 a.m., at Charlie’s Restaurant, Enumclaw. Enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Rainier and Little Tahoma, plus wildflowers and possibly mountain goats or bears. A favorite hike in MRNP. The trail passes through deep woods about 2/3 of the way, breaking out in the open overlooking Frying Pan Creek and then leading uphill to meadows, views of the mountain and a chance of seeing goats. Register online or with club headquarters. Leader: Ralph Caldwell, 425-836-2610, [email protected]. (s9/3-9/14) Sept. 18, Fri. - Mt. Defiance (S) (Bandera USGS) 10 mi., 3300’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Preston P&R, I-90, Exit 22. Hike the Ira Spring Trail past Mason Lake to meet the Mt. Defiance Trail. Continue on this trail and a short, well-traveled boot path through high, open meadows on the way to 360-degree views (weather permitting) from the summit. No registration; members only. Leader: Peggy Owen, 425-746-1070, hikerpeggy38@comcast. net. (s7/20-9/18) Sept. , Mon. - Lake Serene (M) 8 mi., 2000’ gain. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Bothell P&R. NWFP. Steep trail/stairway to a beautiful alpine lake within Mt. Index cirque. No registration; members only. Leader: Edmunde Lewin, 360-297-6633. (s7/20-9/21) Sept. , Tue. - Crown Point Loop (M) (GT-271 Bumping Lake) 12 mi., 2000’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Maple Valley P&R. This will be a loop trip starting near the Crystal Mountain Ski Area. Several interesting viewpoints. Sign up online or with club headquarters. Leader: Jon Struss, 206-244-2669, jonstruss@ comcast.net. (s9/7-9/21) Sept. , Wed. - Scorpion Mtn. (MS) 9 mi., 2300’ gain. Limit 8.Meet 7 a.m. at Woodenville P&R, 17800 140th Ave. N.E., 11/4 hr. No water along trail. Hoping it will be late enough to not have many mosquitoes. Leader: Jacqueline Kaner, 206-283-0189, [email protected]. (s9/14-9/22) Sept. 8, Mon. - Scorpion Mtn. via Kelley Creek (S) 10 mi., 3000’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m. at S. end of Houghton P&R, Exit 17 off I-405, E. side of I-405. See guidebook, “Hidden Hikes in Western Washington.” Beginning near the Martin Creek TH for the Iron Goat Trail, we’ll follow parts of an abandoned trail system to the views on Scorpion Mtn. with a possible side-trip to Joan Lake. No registration, members only. Leader: Ralph Owen, 425-746-1070, [email protected]. (s7/20-9/28)

Navigation instructors sought

Experienced navigators and those who have completed the Basic Navigation Course in previous years are welcome to help us instruct the course. We welcome both new and experienced instructors at the workshops and field trips. It's a great way to renew your navigation skills and get to know others in The Mountaineers community. An optional instructor training session for those who want some extra tips will be offered in early October, date TBD. If you have any questions, contact Lynn Graf, lynn.graf@gmail. com, 206-632-8117. Thanks to all of you who volunteered this season.

Map & compass clinic

Sept. 0, Wed. & Oct. 4, Sun. - CLINIC Basic Map & Compass Map and compass are part of the Ten Essentials, but if you don’t know how to use them, they are worthless! Learn the basics in this two-part program: one workshop, one field trip. This program satisfies the navigation requirement of the Seattle Basic Alpine Climbing Course. Day one - workshop at club headquarters, 6:30-9 p.m. Day two - field trip at Discovery Park in morning, exact time TBA. Basic compasses and maps are provided; bring a pencil and straight-edge. For the most thorough learning experience and/or credit for the navigation component of the Basic Alpine Climbing Course, there are two specific requirements: 1) Purchase and pre-read “Wilderness Navigation,” by Burns & Burns, available at The Mountaineers Bookstore (20 percent member discount), The Mountaineers Books website, REI, and other locations. 2) You must purchase a compass with a mirror, adjustable declination, and a clear base plate. A list of acceptable models can be found here: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact coordinator Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers. org, 206-595-7237. Class fee is $20 members, $35 nonmembers

Photography
Chair: Anne Smart, 206-283-4973, [email protected]

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

Natural World Course Reunion

Sept. 9, Tue., 6:0 p.m. at The Mountaineers Building. Join us for this potluck dinner to honor graduates of the 2009 Natural World Course. The evening will feature a revolving slide show with photos taken by students and instructors. Family and friends are invited. Bring a potluck dish to share. Beverages and utensils will be provided by the Naturalist Committee.

Trips

Sept. 9, Sat. - Olallie Meadow (E) Meet 8 a.m.at Tibbetts P&R is Issaquah. A slow-paced native plant walk that also provides opportunities to see garter snakes, cascade frogs and Pacific giant salamanders. The focal area is a series of bogs and ferns just a few miles east of Snoqualmie Pass at Windy Point. We also expect to find ripe blueberries/huckleberries. Bring sturdy walking shoes, water, lunch, and plant ID book (camera optional). Joint trip with Eastside Audubon Society Native Plant Walk Group. Sign up with leader: Sunny Walter, [email protected], 425-271-1346.

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 website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation. Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1.

Navigation Courses

The Basic Navigation Course is offered every year in November, February and March. See dates below. Learn how to get more info out of your map. Learn how to figure out what bearing you should be on to get to where you want to be. Learn how to follow bearings in the great outdoors. 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. The Basic Navigation Course 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. Enrollment opens Sept. 1 for all sessions. Fee: $35. See the navigation website for additional information or contact info. How to enroll: Register online for Basic Navigation Course – Seattle; make payment; sign up for the one workshop (precedes field trip) and the one field trip. Non-member? Please enroll via club headquarters, 206-521-6001. Workshops schedule: Mon., Oct 26, and Tue., Nov. 3, 7 p.m. at club headquarters. Come at 6:45 p.m. to prepare maps and have compass declination checked. Field trip schedule: Sat., Nov 7; Sun., Nov 8, at Heybrook Ridge. What you need to bring to the workshop: • USGS Mt Baring 7.5’ topographic map • USGS Index 7.5’ topographic map • Pencils & paper • A working familiarity with the book, “Wilderness Navigation,” by Burns and Burns—read it before the first workshop! • Appropriate compass with declination adjustment (17° E). See navigation website for acceptable models.

Sept. , Sat. - Photoshop Tips Workshop Open to all Photography Committee members, this seminar will begin at 9 a.m. at club headquarters. The $5 fee will be collected at the door. Attendees will learn a variety of popular Adobe Photoshop techniques during this four-hour workshop that will include informal sharing of information among those attending. Sept. , Sat. - Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Photograph boats, their details and the entertainers at the town of Port Townsend. Lots to photograph, so use all lenses, from wide-angle to telephoto. Can be hot and sunny or cold and wet. Food is for sale. Meet between 6:15 and 6:25 a.m. at the N.E. 5th and I-5 P&R, just NE of N.E. 145th and I-5. Look for a car with a tripod on top. We will carpool from there, leaving at 6:30 a.m. sharp. Catch the 7:10 a.m. Edmonds ferry. Ferry fees: driver and car $14.45 each way; over 65, driver and car $12.75 each way. Pass: one way only $6.70; senior over 65, $3.35 one way only. Wooden Boat Festival admission fee: $12 for adults and $6 for those over 65. Leader: Michael Glaze, [email protected]. Sept. 6, Wed. - Potluck and Image Presentation Monthly photography event at The Mountaineers 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 slides, prints or digital images to share. Check our website at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/photography for digital image instructions. No need to sign up; just come and bring your photos. Guests are welcome. It’s vacation time. Please bring your vacation images to share. Leader: Herb Johnson, 206-523-4544, [email protected]. (s7/3-9/16) Sept. 9-0, Sat.-Sun. - Shi Shi Beach/Point of Arches Photography Backpack 8 mi., 100+’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Port Angeles. 5+ hrs. This is a photography-oriented backpack to Shi Shi Beach for exploration of intertidal zone and stunningly beautiful sea stacks, caves, and arches reaching out into the ocean from the Point of Arches. Photograph rock formations, tide-pool critters, sunsets behind the arches, beach patterns, deer and seabirds. Camp on the beach at Point of Arches. Leader: Heidi Walker, 425-269-5128, [email protected]. (s8/31-9/16)

Events, trips

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 Naturalists’ hikes (check those sections). If you need advice on the best hikes for you, feel free to call any of the hike leaders.

Events, trips

Sept. 8, Tue. - Brown Bag Lunch, Meeting and Program 11 a.m. at club headquarters in Magnuson Park. Bring your own “brown bag” and we will provide coffee and tea. Enjoy lunch with friends or meet new ones. At this meeting you will hear about and receive a handout of upcoming events. Our program is yet to be decided. Our post-meeting walk will be along very nearby Lake Washington. Sept. 6, Wed. - Seward Park Walk 10 a.m. Meet at Seward Park Bathhouse, 5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S. Easy 3 mi. walk: little gain on the loop trail around the park and through the woods. Nice scenery. If there is interest, a side-trip to Kubota Garden could be done. Leader: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118. Sept. 9, Tue. - Ballard Ship Canal Locks Walk 10:30 a.m. There is metered parking just outside the locks entrance, or free on-street parking may be available if you don’t mind walking an extra few blocks. Bus #17 to Sunset Hill will drop you off at the entrance. We will walk through the locks area and its gardens, see a lot of boats going through, view migrating salmon through the underwater windows in the salmon ladder, and possibly see harbor seals and/or sea lions trying to get a share of the fish. We will talk a bit about the history of the locks and the ship canal.

0 September 2009 Go Guide

Seattle

Bring lunch, or we can drop by a good fish-and-chips place across the street. Information/registration: Henry Bjornsson, 206-363-8485.

Lodges/ELC: Eldon Ball, 206-3668405, [email protected] Dancing: Karen Ludwig, 206484-9187, karenludwig2000@ yahoo.com

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

Outings

Day sails

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

Sept. 5, Sat. -  a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92 30’ Heart of Gold. Skipper Mike Brough. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper. 206-782-6892 for details. (8/25-9/3) Sept. 6, Sun. -  a.m. Elliott Bay Marina. To Puget Sound. Catalina 36’ Avalon. Skipper Rich Clapp. 4 crew + skipper. 206719-1257 for details. (8/25-9/3) Sept. 9, Sat. -  a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Port Madison for raftup with Avalon. Beneteau 30’ Ca Va!. Skipper Hal Tobie. 4 crew + skipper. 206-242-9658 for details. (s9/8-9/17) Sept. 9, Sat. -  a.m. Elliott Bay Marina. To Port Madison for raftup with Ca Va!. Catalina 36’ Avalon. Skipper Rich Clapp. 4 crew + skipper. 206-719-1257 for details. (s9/8-9/17) Sept. 0, Sun. -  a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92 30’ Heart of Gold. Skipper Mike Brough. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper. 206-782-6892 for details. (s9/8-9/17) Sept. , Wed. - 5:0 p.m. Shilshole Marina. Sunset sail in Puget Sound. Beneteau 30’ Ca Va! Skipper Hal Tobie. 4 crew + skipper. 206-242-9658 for details. (s9/8-9/22)

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 Sept. 15. Chair: George Swapp, 206-770-9099 Co-Chair: Annette Brigham, 206-322-3922 Secretary: Alice Laird Basic Class: Christine Devine 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] Policy: Kirk Leonard Safety: Bob Laird 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]

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

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.

Advance notice

Oct. 4-5, Nov. 7-8, Sat.-Sun. - Kayak Roll Class. If the kayak (Eskimo) roll has seemed mysterious and unattainable to you, join us for some of the best instruction you’re likely to find at any price. Our instructors (many of whom are trained and certified through the American Canoe Association) have a thorough understanding of the mechanics of the roll and they’ll move you along that path to success with patience and a sense of humor. This year we will offer instruction on two levels: beginner (never-ever) and improver (kinda/sorta . . . but). Whatever your experience, if you want to “begin at the beginning” with one-onone instruction for 4 two-hour sessions, enroll as a beginner for $140. If you’ve managed a pool roll but feel the urge to make it reliable in other conditions, or if you’d like to learn other styles of rolls, enroll as an improver for $100. The instruction will take place from 4-6 p.m. on each of the four days. To enroll call Carol or Mike, 206-633-3948.

Singles
All Mountaineers members are welcome at all Singles events. Carpools are encouraged to save the environment & 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, visit www.mountaineers. org and see the “Activities” link. Activity Information Website: Also, for further information about the singles section, see our website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/ssingles.

Singles Committee leaders
(contact between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.)
Treasurer: Need a volunteer! Chair: Steve Sears, 425-821-5945, [email protected] Secretary/Webmaster: George Liu, 206-320-1136, [email protected] Hiking: Jerry Wheeler, 206-242-9344, [email protected] Social Events: Need a volunteer!

Name Member No. Leader/Work Party Incentives: Earn annual address trailhead parking or SnoPark permits by leading five City/state/Zip or more Go Guide-listed e-mail Seattle Singles hikes, and/or cross-country ski outings and recording trip reports 1st ChoiCe 2nd ChoiCe 3rd ChoiCe MOFA on the website or leading Course two trail work parties. PerSelection If all my choIces are full, put me on waItIng lIst. mits will be awarded for the season following participaVisa masterCard CheCk money order tion. Contact Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@ juno.com, for details. Sign For office use only Card no. up now to lead and earn your permits. Amount pd. exp. date Fellow Mountainsignature Refund eers—If you enjoy the activities and events that the Singles Committee presents, then it is time to help. This is a volunteer organization. The Sept. , Sun. - Monogram Lake (VS) (Marblemount) 7.5 mi., more who help, the better we can do. Volunteers are needed 4200’ gain. Meet 9:30 a.m. at TH. 2-1/2 hrs. This is a beautifor the committee, the R&R Dance subcommittee, and to lead ful mountain lake in the North Cascades National Park and is hikes and social events. Contact the committee members listed popular with bears. Leader: Robert Pankl, 206-729-0162, pankl@ earthlink.net. (s9/4-9/10) above. Thanks. Lodge & Environmental Learning Center Weekends: Sept. , Sun. - Shriner Peak (S) 8 mi., 3450’ gain. Meet 7:30 Plan ahead! Schedule for 2009: Fireside Lodge, Whistler, B.C., a.m. S. Renton P&R 1/3 hr. Leader: Lawrence Landauer, 425Au. 6, 7, 8, 9; Baker Lodge, Aug.14-16; Stevens Lodge, TBD 844-4330, [email protected]. (s8/31-9/10) (need leader). Questions/details: Eldon Ball, eldonball@juno. MR com, 206-366-8405. Sept. 9, Sat. - Little Si (EM) 5 mi., 1200’ gain. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R. 1/3 hr. Carpool to TH. Tibbetts: I-90 E. to Exit Hikes 15. Turn right. Leader will have a silver Subaru Outback. Bring Leaders needed for hikes or outings in November. By Sept. 25, contact Jerry lunch or a snack for the top. Leader: Julie Way, 206-499-6793, Wheeler, [email protected], 206-242-9344. [email protected]. (s9/1-9/18) Hikers, note: If you sign up for a hike, it is assumed you have a way to get to and from the TH. While carpooling is encouraged, it is not always available, Sept. 9, Sat. - Tumac Mtn. (M) 10.5 mi., 2050’ gain. Meet so be prepared to drive yourself. This means that you may also need to pur9:30 a.m. at Goose Prairie Inn in Goose Prairie. 2-3/4 hr. Lakes, chase a Northwest Forest Parking Permit (NWFP), or a day pass to get into meadows and summit all in one trip. Fall colors should be out. Mt. Rainer or other national parks and monuments. Both are good reasons Dinner at the Goose Prairie Inn. Leader: Jerry Wheeler, 206-242to carpool if you can arrange it. The Mountaineers or hike leaders bear no 9344, [email protected]. (s9/10-9/17) responsibility for the driver’s proficiency or the automobile’s condition. This is strictly an arrangement worked out between the driver and the rider(s). Sept. 6, Sat - Dege Peak (E) 4 mi., 600’ gain. Limit 8. Meet The official club carpool rate for each passenger is 15 cents per mile, plus 8:15 a.m. at Puyallup Fred Meyer. 2 hrs. In MRNP, a lovely, the passenger’s share of any acess fees. If you wish to ride, check your leisurely hike to ridge above Sunrise. Gorgeous views of Mt. profile on The Mountaineers website or call club headquarters to see who Rainier on one side and rest of Cascades on other. Relatively has offered to be a driver. This information should be available by1 p.m. on easy but starts at 6400’ altitude; uphill section gradual but we the Friday before the hike. If you can phone someone and arrange to ride with them, then you are set. If you have no car, then you should look for will take it slow. Great for new members and those of us still another hike and possible driver. If you end up driving, you might consider working on returning to full fitness levels. We will eat lunch at one of the internet map sites, such as Google maps or Yahoo maps, to figure Dege Peak. Leader has NP pass; other vehicles will need one miles and time from your location to the TH. per car. Sign up with leader: Frances Pieterman, 253-359-4314, Aug. 8, Fri. - Granite Mtn. (VS) (Snoqualmie Pass ) 8 mi., [email protected]. (s9/11-9/23) 3800’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R. 1/2 hr. A leisurely pace with opportunity to do some huckleberry picking. If the huckleberries are ripe, expect to spend about an hour for a working lunch picking the lovely berries. Perhaps we’ll find some blueberries too. Will carpool up to TH. Leader: Julie Way, 206-499-6793, Events [email protected]. (s7/27-8/26) AL Aug. 8, Fri. - Rock & Roll Dance Join DJ Dean Morimoto Aug. 9, Sat. - Copper Mtn. (North Cascades) (VS) (GT-15 at The Lake City Community Center at 12531 28th Ave N.E., Challenger, GT-14 Shuksan) 20 mi., 5600’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Seattle, WA 98125 off Lake City Way. At 8 pm Karen will teach Glacier Public Service Center. Elevation gain 4500’ in, 1100’ a free, swashbuckling pirate dance lesson. Aargh! Dance from out. 2-1/2 hrs. The road to the TH is scheduled to open after 8:30 PM to 11:30pm to a mix of swing, rock and roll, latin, Night Aug. 22; if they are late, we may not be able to go. Leader: Club Two Step and waltz music. Collect doubloons so you can Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330, lawrenceglennlandauer@ win a prize from the treasure chest. Dress as your favorite pirate. You don’t have to know any dance steps to have a great time! It’s yahoo.com. (s7/27-8/27) Aug. 0, Sun. - Blanca Lake (S) (Monte Cristo) 8 mi., 3300’ open to everyone. Please bring a snack item to share! This could gain. Meet 7 a.m, at Brickyard P&R, 1/3 hr. to P&R. 2 hrs. to as simple as a bag of chips, cookies, fruit, veggies, a dessert, TH. 2700’ climb to ridge top, and 600’ descent to Blanca lake. etc. Admission is $12 or $9 if you’re a Mountaineers member Leader: Brian Carpenter, 206-324-6140, brianc110@earthlink. (must show membership card). For more info or to volunteer call leader, Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, karenludwig2000@ net. (s8/17-8/27) GP yahoo.com. Aug. 0, Sun. - Eldorado and Turnpike Passes (M) (Mt. Stuart) 8 mi., 2200’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Beverly Creek CG, W. Sept. , Fri - Games Night and Snacks 7 p.m. at the Phinney end. 2-1/4 hr. New hike to two passes with great views. Seldom Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., #3. Bring a snack used area. Leader: Jerry Wheeler, 206-242-9344, born2hike@ or beverage (with cups) to share and a game if you want. No need to sign up. Eldon Ball. 206-366-8405, [email protected]. hotmail.com. (s8/20-8/27) Sept. 5, Sat. - Little Giant Pass (VS) (Holden USGS) 10 mi., Sept. 4, Thu - Indoor Volleyball 8 to 10 P.M. at Ingraham 4200’ gain. Moderate pace, steep trail. River ford at the trip’s High School gym, 1819 N. 135th St., Seattle. – S.W. corner, outset. Note: not much parking at TH and high-clearance vehicle N.135th St. & Meridian Ave. N. (W. of I-5) From the S., take likely needed on Chiwawa Road (please indicate when you sign the N.130th St. exit, (#174). From the N., take the N.145th St. up if you can drive, how many you can take). Carpooling: leader exit (#175). $4 with Mountaineers card, $5 without. Guests will send out your contact info to other trip-goers for purposes with waiver on file at member services may play. Gym shoes of arranging carpools unless you indicate clearly you’d prefer required. Questions? Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@ otherwise. (Meet at 6:30 a.m. at Preston P&R; details will follow juno.com. No registration. to those signed up.) Leader: Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330, Sept. 5, Fri. - Rock & Roll Dance. Join Ron Bolin, the Dancin’ DJ, at the Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., [email protected]. (s8/24-9/4) Sept. 6, Sun. - Upper Wildcat Lake Ridge (VS) (Snoqualmie Seattle, just off Lake City Way. At 8 p.m. Ron will teach a free Pass) 16 mi. 3150’ gain in, 1550’ gain out. Limit 8. Moderate dance lesson. Then we’ll turn the lights down as the party lights pace. Ever wondered if there’s life beyond Snow Lake? It turns come on for dancing from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.—a mix of swing, out there are reportedly several more beautiful lakes. Exploratory rock & roll, Latin, nightclub two-step and waltzes. You don’t trip reports indicate final 1/2 mi. of trail is abandoned and will have to know the dance steps to have a great time. It’s open to possibly be rough. Intended destination: Upper Wildcat Lake; everyone. Please bring a snack item to share. This could be possible we’ll stop sooner (Lower Wildcat or Gem) depending as simple as a bag of chips, cookies, fruit, veggies, a dessert or on conditions. Meet at 7 a.m. at Preston P&R. Leader: Lawrence similar. Admission is $12; $9 if you’re a Mountaineers member Landauer, 425-844-4330, [email protected]. (must show membership card). For more info or to volunteer, contact Karen, 206-484-9187, [email protected]. (s8/24-9/4) Sept. 7, Mon. - Wallace Falls (M) (Index) 7 mi., 1700’ gain. Weekly events Meet 9 a.m. at TH. 1 hr. Beautiful leaves of fall at the falls. Hike to the upper falls and enjoy the views of Gold Bar. Set up Aug. 7, Sept. , 0, 7, Thu. - Outdoor Social Volleyball at carpools to the TH. Hoping to start hike at 9 a.m., so snacks or a Green Lake. 6 p.m. to dark every Thu. until mid-Sept., near lunch for the top. Leader: Julie Way, 206-499-6793, Julie_Way@ 5800 block of E. Green Lake Way N. at Kenwood Pl. Members $1, others $2. Optional food stop nearby later. Questions? Eldon q.com. (s8/20-9/4) Ball, 206-366-8405, [email protected]. No registration. Sept. , Sat. - Ohanapecosh Road-Chinook Pass via PCT (VS) 18 mi. 5200’ gain, 1600’ loss. Limit 6, Meet 6:30 a.m. at Aug. 8, Sept. 4, , 8, 5, Fri. - Eastside Outdoor Tennis Newport Hills P&R (I-405, Exit 9) Key exchange hike, with Chris Intermediate Doubles 7 p.m., at Robinswood Tennis Center. Caviezel leading the other way. Leader: Lawrence Landauer, 425- Join us for a Friday evening of INTERMEDIATE AND ABOVE tennis & fun! Skill level is MINIMUM Intermediate (3.0 to 4.0) 844-4330, [email protected]. (s8/31-9/10) and above. Play from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Court fee $3 per person Sept. , Sun. - Crystal Peak (S) (Mt Rainier E.) 8 mi., 3100’ collected by the Robinswood cashier. Registration begins on gain. Meet 8:15 a.m., at S. Renton P&R, Grady Way & Shattuck Thursdays, 8 days before we play, and closes the following Ave. S. 1/3 hr. Seven volcanoes, huckleberries & blueberries? ElWednesday. 2400 151st Pl S.E., Bellevue, Call 425-452-7690 don Ball, 206-366-8405, [email protected].(s9/3-9/10) MR for directions. Those canceling on Friday and no-shows for any

MOFA courses are open to Mountaineers members and the general public. To register, complete this form and mail it to The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. Make checks payable to The Mountaineers.

Seattle MOFA Registration Form

Social

Seattle

Go Guide September 2009 

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]. (s7/5-8/26) Aug. 9, Sept. 5, , 9, 6, Sat. - Green Lake Walk Meet 11 a.m. at the Urban Bakery, 7850 E. Green Lake Dr. N. Meet for a walk around Green Lake. After the walk, we will have lunch at a nearby restaurant. Questions? Contact Karen Nordal, 206366-2736, [email protected]. No registration. Sept. , 8, 5, , 9, 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. Sept. , 9, 6, , 0, Wed. - Evening Outdoor Inline Skate Meet 7 p.m. Have fun and keep in shape year-round. If it rains we may walk. Optional restaurant socializing afterwards Questions? Contact Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454, or Jenefer Huntoon, 206-632-8804. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Location Sept. through April at Harbor Ave. Take West Seattle Freeway, Harbor Ave. exit. Go 1 mi. N. to meet on the sidewalk just N. of Salty’s Restaurant.

details, see the e-mail sent to the UTHRS list or e-mail leader: Sameer Merchant, 206-769-7233, sameer_merchant@yahoo. com. (s8/5-8/30)

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. It is currently being restructured. If interested in helping reshape this program, contact Leonard Russell, 206 325-1310, leonardr@mountaineers. org, or Sunny Remington, 206-354-8518, [email protected].

UTHRs (Under the Hill Rovers)
Aug. 0, Sun. - Potluck 6 p.m. at Phinney Ridge. For more

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 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, folkdancing, photography, singles. Outdoor includes MOFA, HARK, hiking/backpacking, sailing, seakayaking, skiing, mountain biking. Climbing includes alpine scrambling, climbing, advancing alpinism, sport climbing, avalanche education, navigation and winter travel.

Tacoma Branch election ballots due by Sept. 30
Candidate positions and profiles
ensure that we have a viable clubhouse for the next 50 years. Please join in if you would like to help out.

Chair

Darin Brekke Over the past four years I have served as trustee, chair-elect and chair. During that time the board has defined a strategic plan for the branch, organized the five trustee positions around the most important functions in the strategic plan, and developed a newly instituted activity leader workshop to build continuity and communication between all of our activities at the branch. Our branch is financially sound and we have a strong voice with the main organization. We also face many challenges. Membership continues to decline; the main organization is under great financial pressure, which in turn will put pressure on our branch, and although we have fantastic volunteers from all corners of the club we can always use more help. During an additional year as branch chair I plan to focus on primarily three topics: 1) enhancing the long-term appeal of the club to increase our membership retention; 2) continue building communication and continuity between all of our activities; and 3) with the help of Geoff Lawrence and many other volunteers,

Chair-Elect

Please check the space next to the candidate(s) of your choice. (Positions are uncontested.) Ballots must be mailed or delivered to the branch secretary at the Tacoma Clubhouse address below. The envelope containing your ballot must bear the name and membership number of the voting member and must be marked “Ballot.” Ballots must be received by Sept. 30. Write-in votes are not allowed. All members in good standing are eligible to vote. If more than one person in the household is a Mountaineers member (family membership), please copy this ballot, enclose the copies in a single envelope and include each membership number and name on the envelope. Chair: ____ Darin Brekke Chair-Elect: ____ Geoff Lawrence Board Trustees (three open positions): ____ Jim Feltus ____ Gretchen Roosevelt ____ Don Thompson Treasurer: ____ Marian Shepherd Secretary: ____ Jim Harvey Mail to: The Mountaineers, Tacoma Branch 2302 North 30th St Tacoma WA 98403-3323

Tacoma Branch Ballot

Geoffrey C. Lawrence In the past year I have had the pleasure of serving as trustee on the Tacoma Mountaineers Board and as a committee member of the Basic Climbing Course, in addition to putting to use the skills I have learned in basic and intermediate climbing to explore some of the great natural playground areas in our great state. The Mountaineers is a unique, strong organization that brings together conservation-minded lovers of the out-of-doors, but preserving and perpetuating the environment to attract and retain these individuals does not come without thought, planning and the efforts of many dedicated volunteers. A key focus of the Tacoma trustees during my past year’s tenure on the board has been to critically evaluate whether our courses, activities and facilities are serving the needs of our present and potential membership, and to develop programs and plans to ensure that they do. I’m eager to continue with this work as chair-elect in the upcoming year, and would appreciate the support of the membership to serve in this capacity.

Branch Trustee

Don Thompson Serving the branch board as treasurer the past three years, and as a branch chair a few years prior, has proven to be a really rewarding experience. I appreciate the opportunity to be in a position to help make our branch and The Mountaineers a better club for all of us. I’d like your vote to continue to serve our branch as trustee so that I can continue to serve our branch. I’d also like to put my expertise as a facilities project manager at the Bangor Submarine Base to work on projects to improve our clubhouse. The most important thing we can offer are opportunities to get out and enjoy the many outdoor activities that we love. Mine include hiking, backpacking, backcountry skiing and photography. I’m also a graduate of the basic climbing class (1994) and have done some climbing and scrambles, which included getting the Five Majors Peak Pin.

ognizing those people who generously offer their time. While we do a good job in recognizing those people who volunteer, I think there is more that we can do, particularly through our website. Another ongoing challenge for our club is maintaining channels for open and courteous communication among all levels within the club. For the first time this year, there was a meeting of the leadership of the branch and all activities; this should be continued far into the future. For our club to grow, we not only need to attract new members, but need to retain our membership; to do this, I think our branch should continue developing mechanisms to obtain member feedback with an eye toward responding to the needs of our membership. I joined the Tacoma Branch of The Mountaineers about 15 years ago. During that time, I have not only made many dear friends, I have participated in the club at several levels: the Basic Climbing Course as a student, mentor, instructor, and climb leader; the Intermediate Climbing Course as a student, instructor, and climb leader; a member of the Sharkfin Tower investigation team; a Decision Making Seminar planner and facilitator; the Banff Mountain Film Festival coordinator for Tacoma; branch chair elect 2003-2004; branch chair 2004-2005; member of the board of trustees for the Tacoma Branch 2005-2009. I would like to continue to participate in the club by serving on the board of trustees for the Tacoma Branch. Marian Shepherd As a member of the Tacoma Mountaineers, and a staff accountant with over 20 years experience in accounting for corporate, multi-property, non-profit and for-profit businesses, I would be happy to serve in the position of branch treasurer. I live in Tacoma and have enjoyed hiking, snowshoeing and social activities with my fellow Mountaineers. You will also find me on my bicycle more often than not, including a frequent bike/train commute to my job in Kent. I’m sure that once Don shows me the ropes, I’ll be able to take over and give him a much-deserved break from the treasurer duties.

Treasurer

Branch Trustee

Secretary

Gretchen Roosevelt I joined The Mountaineers in 2003 to take the Alpine Scrambling Course. I needed to learn the skills to get me to the summits that my dog so easily climbed while I trailed behind her! I have served as a trustee on the board for the Tacoma Branch for the last two years and would like to serve for two more years. My area of focus as a trustee is to help promote the Tacoma Branch and our courses. I believe The Mountaineers organization provides a foundation of safety, an appreciation of nature, and opportunities for friendship for people who venture out their front doors into the wild. As a returning trustee, I would like to continue the work that the board has begun to retain membership, grow membership, and refine and improve our branch offerings.

Jim Harvey I’m a 57-year-old retired guy who would like to put some major time into the Tacoma Mountaineers. I was a member in the early 1970s and recently moved back to this area. I currently enjoy being the Navigation Committee chair and would like to be more active on behalf of Tacoma Branch. I’d use my professional experience in writing, document generation and office management to help keep the branch organized. I’d like to see the club grow and further expand into the Tacoma community. I play well with others and thank you for your time.

Branch Representative to Mountaineers Board of Trustees

Branch Trustee

Jim Feltus The Mountaineers is an extraordinary group of men and women who come together because of their passion for the natural world and outdoor activities. The club is organized and coordinated primarily through people volunteering their time for the benefit of the club. One ongoing challenge for our club is to be vigilant in rec-

Tom Shimko I’ve been a Mountaineer for 23 years and active in the climbing programs for years. I have served as climbing chair as well as basic and intermediate course chair. I’ve been involved with branch governance also as branch chair, treasurer, trustee, and am currently finishing the second two-year term as branch representative to The Mountaineers Board of Trustees. My goals as a branch representative are to make sure that the organization remains fiscally sound and adapts to changing times, and that the branches benefit from their association with the club.

 September 2009 Go Guide

Seattle-Tacoma

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 Club Website. Check it out. You should log on and 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, etc. The “Communities” tab will take you to the various communities set up by different activities at the various branches. Be sure to check the website for late-breaking events.

Birthday bash for Gene Fear

Sept. 7, 4-9 p.m. - Gene Fear’s 90th Birthday Party Everybody who ever knew Gene is invited to this open house event at the Tacoma Clubhouse on Labor Day. Gene is the architect who oversaw the building of the climbing pylon behind our clubhouse. In the late’50s and early ‘60s, Gene inspired his Junior Mountaineers as they worked on the pylon and major projects at Irish Cabin. As he led them on outings—climbing, skiing, snowshoeing and more—Gene instilled the sense of wonder, club community and outdoor survival skills. It is that group of teenagers, somewhat older now, that is sponsoring this reunion event. Light appetizers, birthday cake and ice cream will be served. Contact: Richard Paine, 206-854-8199, richard.h.paine@ gmail.com.

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 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.

Climbing Division
Chair: Joel Edwards, 253-732-4231, [email protected] 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, please e-mail the division chair (above).

Advance Scrambling/Leadership

Monthly meeting: Grand Canyon feature

Sept. 8, Fri., 7 p.m. - Third Friday Monthly Meeting, Branch New-member Show and Program Come see our great orientation show of the programs and courses offered by The Mountaineers, Tacoma Branch. We welcome new members, prospects, friends. Bring the family to see what we do, including avalanche training, climbing and scrambling, sea kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, first aid, navigation, and social and family activities. This will be a chance to visit with committee people in activities of interest to you. 8 p.m. - Hiking the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, presented by Tom Shimko. Hiking off the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in the spring offers some challenges, which keep the crowds out, and affords access to some of the finest places in the canyon at a time when the weather is moderate. In the spring of 2009 Tom hiked a version of a trip called the “Circumambulation of the Powell Plateau,” a largely off-trail route. The idea hatched while gazing at maps during his spring 2008 trip in the canyon. After a bit of research, and the arrangement to have a food cache placed along a remote stretch of the Colorado River, the trip was on. Surprise Valley, Thunder River, Tapeats Creek, a long stretch of the Colorado River and a number of side-canyons, and a return by the North Bass trail, with a few misadventures at the end, produced what Tom calls the finest hiking trip he has ever done in the Grand Canyon.

Branch board meeting

Sept. 8, Mon., 7 p.m. - Tacoma Branch Board Meetings at the clubhouse. Members can join us and see our board of trustees and division chairs in action.

Do you qualify for a Peak Pin?

Perhaps this past summer you climbed/scrambled to the summit of some peaks for which our club gives out awards. How about these? The Five Majors, Baker’s Dozen, Cascade Classics, Everett Eight, Ice Nine, Irish Cabin Peaks, Olympia Peaks, Olympia Scramble Peaks, Seattle Clubhouse and Snoqualmie Lodge Peaks, Tahoma Peaks, Teanaway Peaks, and now—ta-da!—the Cascade Volcanoes! (And there’s even more.) For information about how to qualify, and how to receive your Peak Pin at the annual dinner, coming up soon in October, contact Curt Baxstrom, [email protected]. 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.

Alpine Scramble and Basic Climbing Course graduates who would like to continue their climbing education and raise their leadership skills are invited to register for this course. The curriculum is designed to provide an achievable, challenging learning experience for all participants. The course focus is on leadership, safety, trip planning, climbing skills and alpine rescue. The classes are a mix of presentations, skill instruction, scenarios and testing. Field trips are active, scenario-driven events based on trips that have not gone well. Before registering, look closely at the class/field trip dates and times located on The Mountaineers website to ensure you are able to attend all events. Due to course content, volume and testing, current year make-ups for a missed class or field trip will not be possible. Students may register for a second year to continue the course. Graduation Requirements: • Successful participation in all Advance Scramble’s classes and field trips. • Score 80 percent or higher on all written and hands-on testing. • Instruct at Tacoma Rock I or II. • Instruct at Tacoma Snow I or II. • Plan, list and lead a mentored conditioner. • Assistant leader on a scramble trip. • Plan, list and lead a mentored scramble trip. • Current Mountaineer Basic Navigation. • Basic GPS course graduate. • Current MOFA. • Avalanche Level I certification. • Tacoma Leadership seminar participant. • Submit complete graduation packet. Sept. 0, Wed., 6:0 p.m. - Course starts. Course fee is $100. Register on The Mountaineers website. Class and field trip dates are online, along with equipment requirements. For more information on this course, contact Larry Dunn, [email protected].

Sept. 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - McClellen Peak, Ingalls-Crystal Creek Route Meet 8 a.m. at Ingalls Lake TH. See Cascade Alpine Guide, Vol.1. This is the first of two peaks in the series of scrambles (see following trip listings). Another two peaks will be scrambled in Trip 2. Resupply and personnel change out at noon on Wednesday, 9/9, if needed for start of Trip 2. E-mail leader to sign up and include dates of required conditioner and trip. Leader: Larry Dunn, [email protected]. (s7/31-8/31) Sept. 7-8, Mon.-Tue. - Colchuck Peak, Ingalls-Porcupine Creek Route (USGS Enchantment Lakes) Meet 8 a.m. at Ingalls Lake TH. This is the second peak in Trip 1. Resupply and personnel change out at noon on Wed., 9/9, if needed for start of Trip 2. E-mail leader to sign up and include dates of required conditioner and trip. Leader: Larry Dunn, mtnhiker06@juno. com. (s7/31-8/31) Sept. 9-0, Wed.-Thu. - Argonaut Peak, S. Route (Alpine Lakes Wilderness) Meet at 11:45 a.m. at Ingalls Creek TH. Description: Cascade Alpine Guide, Vol. 1. This is the third of four peaks in a multi-peak week. Resupply and personnel change out at noon on Wed., 9/9, if needed. E-mail leader to sign up and include dates of required conditioner and trip. Leader: Larry Dunn, [email protected]. (s7/31-8/31) Sept. -, Fri.-Sat. - Mt. Stuart 9415’ (GT-209 Mt. Stuart) 14 mi., 8000’ gain. This is the fourth peak in a multi-peak week. Resupply and personnel change out at noon on Wed., 9/9, if needed for start of Trip 2, 9/9-9/13. Sign up with leader: Larry Dunn, [email protected]. (s7/31-8/31)

less, and a 2009 successful snow scramble summit.

Basic Rock/Glacier Climbing

2009 Basic Rock and Glacier Climbing 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]

This is a one- or two-year course of classroom instruction, field instruction and climbing experience designed to provide the basic skills necessary to safely climb rock, snow and the glaciated peaks of the Pacific Northwest. The course builds from the fundamentals of alpine travel taught in the Alpine Climbing and Scrambles course, and both modules can be completed in the same season (students should sign up for the first Alpine Climbing and Scrambles series in order to complete both modules). Watch coming Go Guides and the website for more details about enrollment in the 2010 course. Past BRGCC Graduates: Graduates of the course are encouraged to participate in BRGCC climbs, particularly alpine and glacier outings. Review all of 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. 009 Records: Graduation materials (forms for completed MOFA, trail maintenance, etc) should be sent to Bud Truitt, 9911 72nd St. SW, Lakewood WA 98498, truittbljt@comcast. net, 253-503-3814. Oct. 4, Sun. - 6:30 p.m. Graduation and Course Potluck.

Advance notice

Intermediate Climbing Course

Publicity opportunity

Mentoring, new-member meetings

Contacts: Donna Bisogno, 253-922-4147, [email protected]; Kathleen Brammer, 253-896-4849, [email protected]; Amy Mann, 253-7592796, [email protected].

Dec. 0, Thu. - Intro to Avalanche Awareness Seminar. Everyone who ventures into the backcountry when there is snow above or around them should know the basics of avalanche awareness. Come out for an evening focused on the basics of understanding why avalanches happen and how to avoid them. Knowing how to spot and avoid potential snow avalanches is vital for skiers, snowshoers, climbers, and anyone who travels in the mountain backcountry in winter and spring. Causes of avalanches are many and complex but there are some basic tools you can use to help increase awareness and safety. This intro will cover some of those basics. Registration is open now for this popular and important Mountaineers course. For details and to register go to www. mountaineers.org//source/aTrips/Viewtrip.cfm?event=18972. Fee: club members free, non-members $10, payable at the door at Tacoma Clubhouse, 7 p.m. Seminar Leader: Martin Babare, [email protected], 253-756-5576.

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 Schedule: Final exam on Oct. 15.

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.

Trad Rock Climbing Course

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

If you are new to The Mountaineers or are thinking about joining, you can contact Donna, Kathleen or Amy with questions. Phone calls before 9 p.m. please. 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’s 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. And finally, for those ready to jump right 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 oneevening seminars such as hiking/backpacking. The expression in The Mountaineers is, “so many activities, so little time!” Join us and get out there!

Alpine Climbing/Scrambling

’09 Alpine Climbing and Scrambles Committee Course Chair: Margot Tsakonas, [email protected] 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

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 for that activity. If you need additional details about the trip ask the trip leader. Advance registration is necessary unless otherwise noted. The leader may 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.

Both sessions of the Alpine Climbing and Scrambling Course (ACSC) for 2009 are complete. If you are interested in ACSC, the next session begins on Jan. 14. Registration will start late in 2009. Be sure to check for the Information Night in November to find out more. Also, since MOFA and Basic Navigation Course are required for ACSC, prospective ACSC students should consider taking these classes in 2009 prior to ACSC enrollment. If you enjoy hiking and want to see views from the top of the mountains not served by trails, ASCS is for you. Most Northwest mountain summits are accessible by scramble routes. In this course you will learn how to reach those non-technical snow and rock summits. The course leads into high-angle roped climbing or glacier travel techniques for those students who would like to continue in Basic Rock and Glacier Climbing. However, graduates of the Alpine Climbing and Scrambles series develop a strong foundation of skills to put to use immediately. Comprehensive instruction includes proper equipment and clothing, route finding, avalanche awareness and avoidance, rock and off-trail scrambling, snow travel, ice-ax arrest, glissade techniques and wilderness ethics. Watch coming Go Guides and check the website for more details about course registration and preparation.

Are you interested in learning to lead moderate (5.4-5.8) rock routes using traditional 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 placement of passive and active protection, building anchors, and setting up rappels, as well as hanging belays, swinging leads, and crack-climbing techniques. For more details, contact Marty Babare, mbabare@ nventure.com. Otherwise, watch the website and coming Go Guides for next year’s schedule.

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

Alpine scrambles

Prerequisites for the following trip series: Students must have completed all lectures and field trips, 2009 Mt. Si conditioner time of 2 hrs., 10 min. or

Tacoma

This autumn class is open to anyone who wishes to learn how 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 climbing course but have an interest in rock climbing. It is also fine for continuing students from scrambles or basic programs who have an interest in sport climbing and gym climbers wanting 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

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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 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 – Optional but highly recommended, gym climbing at Edgeworks in Tacoma. Sept. 26-27, Sat.-Sun. – Vantage Field Trip Oct. 10-11, Sat.-Sun. - Vantage Field Trip For more information, see the course website, http://tacomamountaineers.org/climbing/sport_climbs.html, or contact Chris Willett.

Navigation Course

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]

The Tacoma Mountaineers Wilderness Navigation Course consists of two evening workshops and a full-day field trip at The Mountaineers Irish Cabin property (located near the Carbon River entrance to MRNP). Course participants have required reading and homework assignments and a final exam. Introductory GPS information is covered in the second workshop. This course provides an introduction to skills needed to navigate safely while participating in outdoor activities. During the course you will learn to relate features on a topographical map to your surroundings, use your compass to determine bearings to objects in the field, as well as use a map to determine your location and desired direction of travel. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a navigation card valid for three years. Basic Navigation Course certification is required for graduation from several courses including alpine scrambles, basic Climbing and winter travel. October class schedule: Oct 14 & 21, Wed., 6:30 p.m. - Course classes at the clubhouse. Oct. 24, Sat., 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. approx. - field trip at Irish Cabin.

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 post-trip report on the website. 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. Trip classifications: See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way.”

Trip registration: To sign up for paddles contact the trip leader listed in the trip description 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 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.

Paddles

Hikes

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

First Aid (MOFA)

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

Our Tacoma Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) is a 28-hour first aid course for the wilderness traveler. The course consists of a lecture, demonstrations and practical experiences that include Red Cross Adult CPR & Standard First Aid. MOFA instructors are club volunteers who are also certified Red Cross instructors. Two or more instructors teach each class, with final practical scenarios evaluated by other instructors. Our make-up artists add realism to these final exercises by outfitting our many volunteer victims with simulated injuries. No previous first aid or climbing experience is required. If you are interested in taking only CPR/First Aid, please contact Angela or Leah. See above for phone/e-mail. Course attendance: Participation is required at all class sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning built 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. 009 Schedule Sept. 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, Sat.-Sun., 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, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse. Course fee (includes text book): $80 members, $105 non-members. Registration: Online self-registration at www.mountaineers. org, or call registration lines, 206-521-6001, or 800-573-8484. Register early as classes fill up quickly.

Aug. 9, Sat. - Lakes Trail (E) (USGS Mt. Rainer E.; GT-270 Mt. Rainier E.) 5 mi., 1300’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at South Hill P&R. 2-1/4 hrs. This trail leaves Paradise and follows Mazama Ridge to Faraway Rock and Artist’s Pool then on to the lakes in Stevens Canyon and rounding out back at Paradise. The views and the flowers will take your breath away! (Hint: camera, binoculars.) Afterwards, we’ll stop in Ashford for ice cream before returning to Puyallup. Olympia members might prefer to join up at the Eatonville bakery (218 Washington Ave, Enumclaw) at 7:45 a.m. We’ll further consolidate vehicles and head for the park. Park admission is $15 per vehicle to be shared by all aboard. Leader will be driving a silver Explorer with lights on top. Leader: Dick Bacon, 253-691-5984, dickbacon@hotmail. com. (s7/29-8/27) Aug. 9, Sat. - Saltwater State Park (E) (Seattle City Map) 6 mi., 500’ gain. Limit 10. This 88-acre park has camping, saltwater shoreline, a creek, and a forested bluff to hike up to and around. Its location, down by the water, buffers the park from the sounds of the surrounding urban area. City hike in one of our oldest state parks. Enjoy views of Maury and Vashon Islands, the Olympics and the tide pools and marine life in McSorlely Creek. We will be hiking just a few of the 87.5 acres that this park has to offer. Brown-bag lunch at Redondo Beach after our hike. Leader’s permission required. Leader will supply map. Sign up with leader: Diane Malone, 253-565-2080, mypaldiane45@ yahoo.com. (s7/25-8/27) Sept. 5, Sat. - Lake Lillian (MS) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) 10 mi., 1750’ gain. Limit 10. We will see old forests and alpine lakes. We should also see plenty of wildlife. And don’t forget the huckleberries, yum! The hiking book “Day Hiking Snoqualmie Region,” describes Lake Lillian as “a deep gem set in a granite cirque.” We leave the TH at 9 a.m. Carpool info and other hike coordination will occur via e-mail starting a week before the hike. The TH is off of I-90, just after Snoqualmie Pass. Leader: Michael Baker, 425-367-4380, [email protected]. (s8/15-9/3) Sept. , Sat. - Naches Peak Loop (E) (USGS Bumping Lake, Mt. Rainier E.; GT-271 Bumping Lake, GT-270 Mt. Rainier E.) 4.5 mi., 700’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Enumclaw McDonald’s. 1 hr. Magical high alpine hiking past meadows, lakes and unforgettable views. Excellent beginner hike! This is the hike you bring your out-of-town guests on. They will thank you for the experience. We’ll consolidate vehicles in Enumclaw. NWFP. We’ll be stopping in Greenwater for ice cream at the end of the hike. Leader: Dick Bacon, 253-691-5984, dickbacon@hotmail. com. (s3/16-9/10)

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 others on Friday night to reserve campsites. Sign up with leader: Christine Burris, 253858-1119, [email protected]. Sept. , Sat. - SK Nisqually River Delta. This is a great student paddle. Tides are high, so we should not have any problem with the mud flats. Early preference will be given to Tacoma sea kayaking students. After two weeks it will open to everyone. 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 there are enough students needing to rent boats, we can arrange for an outfitter to bring some (need minimum of 6 rentals). Plan early… this could be one of the last outings before graduation. Sign up with leader: Michael Everett, 253-905-0613. Sept. 9, Sat. - SK Cutts Island Picnic and Bioluminescence night paddle with Gary Peniston Sept. 9, Sat. - SK Lake Crescent Overnight—Olympic Peninsula with Laurie Davis Sept. 9, Sat. - SK The Infamous Triple Cross with Jurgen Herweg SK committee meetings for June, July, and August will be held after the Gig Harbor skills sessions at a local Gig Harbor restaurant. Like to go someplace not offered? Call Howard Owen, 253851-2677, [email protected], if there’s a paddle you’d like to see offered. He will try to add it to the schedule of future offerings.

Tacoma Student Priorities: Starting this year, due to heavy demand for trips from Seattle basic course students, all Tacoma leaders will be giving preference to Tacoma members and students for all Tacoma paddles. 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, www.mountaineers.org. Also check out the Sea Kayaking activities in the Tacoma Mountaineers Branch website at www. tacomamountaineers.org.

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.

Conservation

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

The Tacoma Branch conservation committee is looking for volunteers to coordinate trail maintenance projects on behalf of the branch. We also need a volunteer or two to oversee the Irish Cabin property and manage an annual work party. If you can help, contact Bill Goodman at the above e-mail address. In the meantime sign up for a trail maintenance project with Washington Trails Association (WTA) which holds work parties weekly. Go to www.wta.org.

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, 206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484. Guidelines for Family Activities: See “Sending you on your way” on pg. 19.

Sailing

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].

Folk Dancing

Basic Crew Course

Hiking/Backpacking
Chair: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, [email protected] Web Guru: Catherine Kwon Walters, 253-759-1127, kwon 1962@yahoo. com 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? Give Amy a call if you’d like to help out. Website Alert - for leaders and hikers: All Tacoma hikes and backpack trips 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 online. 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

The 2009 Basic Crewing Course is under way. We are still in need of local Mountaineers skippers with sailboats who are willing to take Basic Crewing Course graduates on day-sailing or longer adventures in the upcoming months. If you are interested, please contact Bob or Laura Crews, 253-846-7560.

Sea Kayaking

Sept. 6, Sat. - Folk Dancers’ Next Dance The Tacoma Mountaineers next dance is at Normanna Hall. Nordic Exposure Band will play our favorite waltzes, hambos, pols, schottisches, polkas and mazurkas. Either as couple dances or couple mixers. Other dances can be requested. The dance starts at 8 p.m. and the suggested donation is $10. Directions: From I-5 take Exit 132 to Sprague St. Follow Sprague to 15th, turn right (E.) and travel to Martin Luther King St. and Normanna Hall (1106 S. 15th). Parking is available in the gravel lot across the street. For information contact Ned or Yvonne.

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

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 Safety Chair: Andy Garrett, 253-858-4090, [email protected] 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 find out about all 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).

Photography

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

The Seventh Annual Tacoma Mountaineers’ Photo Exhibit will be on display Sept. 1-Oct. 31 at the Catholic Community Center, 1323 S. Yakima St., second floor, during normal business hours (9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Please stop by and support your club’s activities (check our website, wwww.tacomamountaineers.org, for a wonderful sample of our best photos).

Tacoma exhibit begins

Events

Sept. , Thu. - Photo Exhibit Reception Party, 5:0-7:0 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Come and view the photos, meet the photographers and enter to win a selected matted print. Sept. 8, Tue. - Regular Photo Meeting, 7-9 p.m. at the Tacoma

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Clubhouse. Bring your camera for an evening of photo opportunities around Ruston Way and Old Town. We will view and compare the photos taken. Opportunity to lead—Beginning with the October meeting, the Tacoma photo chair position will be open. If you love photography, have a knack for organization, desire to help others and get involved, this is for you. You will lead monthly meetings and organize the Annual Photo Exhibit (and maybe a few others). No experience is necessary. For more information, please see www.tacomamountaineers.org or contact Photo Chair Brian, 206- 491-2962, [email protected].

Weekly events

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 a few 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.

Indoor Volleyball: Every Wednesday at Curtis Jr. High, 8901 40th St. W., University Place, 6:30-9 p.m. Fee: $1.50; $2.50 non-members. Contact: April Cook, 253-752-5184. Thursday Evening Wine Tasting: Join us for wine tasting with good company from 6–8 p.m. every Thursday at the following venues. Sept.  - Mountaineers Tacoma Clubhouse, 2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma. Always our favorite place to meet. BYOB and bring a small snack to share. A fire will be going with shmores for those adventurous cooks. Join us! Sept. 0 - The Swiss, 1904 Jefferson Ave., Tacoma, 253-5722821. A tavern/restaurant across the street from UW Tacoma. Great sandwiches and food, large selection of beverages. Plenty of room to mingle. Sept. 7 - Duke’s Chowder House, 3327 Ruston Way, Tacoma, 253-752-5444. A new venue for us and they have the best homemade chowder in town! Located on the waterfront with a really extensive wine selection. Other beverages as well. Sept. 4 - Vinum Coffee and Wine Lounge, 1001 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253-572-8215. Another new venue for us. $5 for a flight of wines; $15 buys you the flight of wine, appetizers, dinner and dessert! Let’s discover it together!

Other events

Sept. 8, Fri. - New Member Night, 7-9 p.m. Come and enjoy our guest speaker tell about a great hike in canyon country and see what The Mountaineers are up to. Free snacks and lecture. Oct. , Sat. - Singles Halloween Party & Dance, 7- p.m. Fee: $5 per person at the Tacoma Clubhouse, 2302 N. 30th, Tacoma. Get your spook on! Put on your best costume and come on down to the Tacoma Clubhouse for a Halloween party and dance. We’ll start the night at 7 p.m. with a potluck; bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage. Dancing will begin at 8 p.m. and we’ll monster mash until midnight. Everyone’s invited—singles, couples and anyone who can still howl at the moon (21 and over please). There will be scary prizes for the best costume. Anyone showing up without a costume will be locked in the closet with the skeletons. Entry hosted by Al Bolinger and Gretchen Engle. Interested in helping out? Contact them at [email protected] or [email protected]. Nov. 7, Sat. - Singles Fall Ball, 8- p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse, 2302 N. 30th, Tacoma. $10 presale tickets; $15 at the door. Live band, Crossroads; free snacks and pop. Dress is formal to business casual. No jeans please. Dance cards are back by popular demand!

Lodge going

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.
area offer many options for outdoor activities, but it is especially appropriate for experiential classes in outdoor-related skills and activities 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 that 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 that someone can be found.

Driving directions

Drive N. on I-5 to Bellingham and take Exit 255, the Mt. Baker Highway. Drive E. on SR-542 about 54 mi. 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 the Mountaineers lodge is on the right side of the road about 1/3 mi. beyond the Firs. Driving time is approximately 1-1/2 hrs. from Bellingham and 3 hrs. from Seattle.

Kitsap Cabin
Baker Lodge, only minutes from several trailheads, offers itself as a base camp for splendid autumn hikes.

End-of-summer work parties set

Baker Lodge
Summer Hiking at Mt. Baker Lodge
Summer at Mt. Baker Lodge offers wonderful hiking on a great variety of trails. Numerous trails are within walking distance or a short drive from the lodge. Many are suitable for children. 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 the end of August. Trails usually are completely snow-free by mid-August, giving even inexperienced hikers access to some of the most spectacular scenery in the Pacific Northwest. Early fall provides all the above plus fine blueberry picking, so bring your containers. If you’ve visited the lodge only in winter, or not at all, make your plans now for a special summer treat. Several groups have signed up for specific weekends. Unless otherwise indicated in the schedule below, the lodge is open to all Mountaineers and non-club members, with reservations on a first-call basis online or via club headquarters, 206-521-6001. Payment at time of reservation can be made with credit card online or on the phone. Checks are accepted by mail or delivered by hand. The following schedule lists the activities already planned. Questions about lodge facilities can be directed to the hosts indicated. For further details, check the Baker Lodge website at www.mountaineers.org/lodge/baker. For information about hikes and other activities planned by the groups using the lodge, refer to descriptions of trips elsewhere in the Go Guide. For information about trails in the area, visit www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/conditions/road-trail-conditions.shtml#trails. View “Trail Conditions, Mt. Baker Highway.” Schedule Sept. 18-20—Seattle Hiking. Bill Woodcock & Arlene Younce, 206-696-6127.

Sept. 25-27—Fall Work Party. Preparing the lodge for the winter season. Dale & Linde Kisker, 206-365-9508; Becky Morgan & Bob Wavernack, 360-793-4974.

About Mt. Baker Lodge

Work parties will be held at the cabin on Sun., Sept. 13, and the weekend of Oct. 10-11. End-of-summer maintenance, general improvements and cleanup are on the agenda. Specifically we will install new curtains, apply stain to the building exteriors and clean around the campfire circle. Check the cabin website, www.kitsapcabin.org, for more details and to see if meals are being provided.

The lodge usually is open by 7 or 8 p.m. on Fridays. Call the hosts listed above if you want a more specific time of opening. 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.

Meany Lodge
Work parties set
The fall work party schedule is finalized: Sept. 12-13, 26-27; Oct. 10-11, 24-25; Nov. 7-8. There is a lot of work required to prepare the lodge for winter, so we can use all the help we can get. Check the website for the eight-page list of projects we’re trying to complete this year. Midweek work parties this fall: Yes, we’re getting an early start because there’s so much to do. Fall midweek work parties will be held Sept 14-16, Mon.Wed., and Oct 13-15, Tue.-Thu. Work parties are free and a great opportunity to see the lodge and get to know the folks that help keep it running in a relaxed atmosphere. To volunteer for a project or gain more details, contact Ray Nelson, 425-889-9041. Breaking news! Participation at Meany Lodge work parties satisfies the Basic Climbing Course requirement for a stewardship credit. If you enjoyed MOFA at Meany, come on back for more of the same great food for less effort.

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 and 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.

Mushroom Weekend: Oct. 30- Nov. 1

Groups at Baker

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

There are two ways to enjoy the Annual Mushroom Weekend at Meany this year. The event is open to both members and nonmembers at the same great price. Option : Attend Friday night, Oct. 30, through Sunday afternoon, Nov 1, for $115. Reservations are limited to 30 (register for “Full Weekend”). Guests arrive at 7 p.m. Friday night for a mushroom identification seminar and mushroom hors d’oeuvre

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tasting. At this seminar you will receive a “Mushroom Identification Field Guide” and CD of examples of mushrooms which you may find the next day. The evening will end with a dessert buffet. Get up Saturday morning to a great Meany breakfast, pack a sack lunch and head out for a day of mushroom hunting with our team of expert guides. Return to Meany Saturday afternoon to join the rest of the weekend’s activities Option : Arrive Saturday morning and meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Crystal Springs Campground. Stay through Sunday afternoon for $80. Reservations are limited to 40 (register for “Saturday 10/31”). On Saturday morning we will form into foraging groups and head for the woods. We will return to the lodge around 3 p.m. where we will sort and display our treasures of the forest. Bring a sack lunch. While the mushrooms are being sorted, your tastebuds will be tempted by a hot mulled punch, canapés and hors d’ oeuvres featuring local mushrooms collected throughout the year, followed by a sumptuous gourmet dinner and dessert. Sunday we’ll enjoy a Meany breakfast, featuring local mushrooms. After breakfast we will collect locally, review the display, attend seminars on “Don’t Eat the Mushroom!” and mushroom preservation, preparation and cooking. We will enjoy the fruits of our efforts at lunch before we head back to town. For additional information see the Meany website: www. meanylodge.org. Register online via Brown Paper Tickets: www. brownpapertickets.com (search for “Meany Lodge Mushroom Weekend”). Note: This event sells out every year, so reserve early!

Snoqualmie Campus
Looking for a beautiful mountain outing close to Seattle? Looking for a private, year-round alpine wonderland with great views and location, some place for hiking, camping and group picnics? Looking for a base camp for exploration east and west of Snoqualmie Pass, with mountains, rivers and lakes? You’re looking for The Mountaineers’ Snoqualmie Campus! Give us a call and make your reservations now for your adventures!

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

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, Leave No Trace (LNT) training, sledding, geo-cashing 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 and firewood available at cost), fireplace and picnic table. The old lodge site has water and electrical hookups. There are flushing toilets and running water. The nearby community of Snoqualmie Summit—a short walk away—hosts stores, restaurants, lodging and vehicle services.

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 that follows.

Volunteers and donations welcome

Your getaway destination

Features

Meany is available to private groups for meetings, retreats, workshops or training events. If you are looking for a getaway destination only 60 miles from downtown Seattle, Meany is your place. Meany has 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 even offer the services of a professional organization development consultant to help you design and facilitate your activity. Contacts: Chuck or Joan Welter, 253-926-0867, chair@ meanylodge.org.

Driving directions

Meany can be reached by car in the summer. Drive east from Seattle on I-90 to Exit 62. Turn right and proceed south on Forest Service Road #54 for 1.6 mi. Turn left on Forest Service Road #420 and proceed for 1.7 mi. to the railroad tracks. Parallel the tracks until you reach the crossing, then proceed a couple hundred yards up the hill to the lodge. Use care when crossing the tracks because the trains are quiet and fast.

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 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 silver fir, numerous alpine shrubs, grasses, flowers and numerous wetlands dot the hills and meadows. Visitors often see elk and nesting birds of prey.

A bit of history

The Mountaineers has maintained a presence in the Snoqualmie Pass area since 1914 when it built a lodge there—one

The Snoqualmie Campus, like other Mountaineers lodges and similar facilities, is volunteer operated and supported by user fees and donations. We need volunteers for campus hosts and work parties; we seek donations of building materials and campus activities supplies. Campus hosts: We are looking for volunteers who would like to stay on campus this summer, in their own tent or RV, as campus caretakers. You will 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 has scheduled 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 reroofing 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

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

Capacity 64

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

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 Group Rates

Free off-road parking in lot nearby when property road closed by snow

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)

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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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 and 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, shovels, snowshoes, snowmobile, the loan of a snowmobile for events, clippers, saws, wheelbarrows 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.

lar—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.

Stevens Lodge
Check out our website for events
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.

Our future

Use policy, fees and credits

If you need a readily accessible, beautiful mountain site for your event, whether a family reunion, training session, or simi-

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: To obtain more information about the campus and surrounding Snoqualmie Pass adventure opportunities, contact us at 425-434-6177, snoqualmiecampus@ yahoo.com. You may also gain more details online at www. snoqualmiecampus.org.

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.

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Join the Northwest’s premiere OUTDOOR RECREATION organization -- The Mountaineers. Whether your interests run wilderness exploration in the Northwest and beyond.

About The Mountaineers

to leisurely hiking or alpine mountaineering, the club can take you there. Since 1906, The Mountaineers have pioneered

Club activities include HIKING, CLIMBING, ALPINE SCRAMBLING, BIKING, SAILING, KAYAKING, ALL TYPES OF NATURE STUDY, BACKPACKING, INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, ALL KINDS OF DANCING, AND PHOTOGRAPHY.

SKIING (BACKCOUNTRY, TELEMARK, DOWNHILL, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, SNOWBOARDING), SNOWSHOEING,

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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■ Discounts in our bookstore ■ Use of The Mountaineers Library ■ Participation in conservation activism and stewardship programs
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
ONE MEMBER PER CARD (206) 521-6000 Phone First City Home Telephone Employer ❑ Bellingham ❑ Everett ❑ Kitsap ❑ Olympia Check one E-mail Address

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Middle State Zip ❑ Previous Member Member No. (if known) ❑ Seattle ❑ Foothills ❑ Tacoma Dues Total $108 $165

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Your membership cannot be activated until you have signed the Release and Indemnity Agreement.

I, (print name) hereby state that I wish to participate in courses and/or activities offered by The Mountaineers, a non-profit corporation. I recognize any outdoors activity may involve certain dangers, including but not limited to the hazards of traveling in mountainous terrain, accidents or illness in remote places, force of nature, and the actions of participants and other persons. I further understand and agree that without some program providing protection of its assets and its leaders, The Mountaineers would not be able to offer its courses and activities. In consideration of and as part payment for the right to participate in the activities offered by The Mountaineers, I agree to RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY The Mountaineers and its members from any and all liability, claims and causes of action arising out of or in any way connected with my participation, or the participation of any minor that I am signing on behalf of, in any activities offered by The Mountaineers. I personally assume all risks in connection with these activities. If I am signing on behalf of a minor, I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY The Mountaineers and its members from all liability, claims and causes of action which the minor may have arising from the minor’s participation in activities. The terms of this agreement shall serve as a release and indemnity agreement for my heirs, personal representative, and for all members of my family, including any minors. (Parents or legal guardians must sign for all persons under eighteen (18) years of age.) I have read this release and indemnity agreement and have fully informed myself of its contents before I have signed it.
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Please submit a separate, signed Release and Indemnity Agreement for each member joining, including all children. This form may be photocopied, or you may obtain additional membership forms at: http://www.mountaineers.org/join or by calling Member Services at (206) 521-6001.

Optional: ❑ NO ROSTER LISTING - The Mountaineers publishes a roster of member names, addresses and phone numbers. It is distributed within the club only, and mainly used by volunteers. Check here if you DO NOT wish to be listed. ❑ ANONYMOUS DONOR - Members who make a contribution may be included in donor lists published in The Mountaineer. Check here only if you have made a contribution and DO NOT wish to be listed. ❑ NO OUTSIDE MAILINGS - The club very rarely loans its mailing list to other nonprofit organizations with common interests in outdoor recreation or conservation. (We do not sell the list.) Check here if you do NOT wish to be included in such mailings.

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Registration: www.mountaineers.org; 206-521-6001 or 800-573-8484

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 Friday 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

Sea Kayak Essentials

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 Accident/Emergency Report 206-521-6030

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, 206-521-6009 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 Scott Eby Secretary Marcia Hanson 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

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Classified advertising rates

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.

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Be a Cedar River Naturalist this fall! The Cedar River Salmon Journey is a free public outreach and education program that takes place on the Cedar River in October and November. Volunteers will receive 20 hours of training from fish and watershed experts and then spend three weekend days along the river to talk with people about our salmon and water! Learn about the watershed and inspire people to care about it, its fish and wildlife. Contact Charlotte Spang, 206-245-0143, [email protected], to receive an application or more information. 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 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.

Gone for the weekend
Backpacking 9/5 Sheep Lk, Nannie Rdg (SEA) 9/12 Cathedral Rock (SEA) Climbs 9/5 S. Early Winter Spire (EVT) 9/5 Cascade Pass Classic (SEA) 9/5 Eldorado Pk (SEA) 9/6 Sahale Pk (SEA) 9/6 Kangaroo Temple (EVT) 9/11 Observation Rock (SEA) 9/12 Forbidden Pk (SEA) 9/12 Liberty Bell (SEA) 9/12 Observation Rock (SEA) 9/12 Daniel (OLY) 9/13 S. Early Winter Spire (SEA) 9/13 Liberty Bell (SEA) 9/13 Observation Rock (SEA) 9/19 The Tooth (OLY) 9/19 Observation Rock (SEA) 9/20 Observation Rock (SEA) 9/26 Observation Rock (SEA) 9/5 Kendall Katwalk, Sgls (FH) 9/5 Charlia Lks Pass (KIT) 9/5 Indian Bar (OLY) 9/5 Anderson, Watson Lks (SEA) 9/5 Mt. Pilchuck (SEA) 9/5 Little Giant Pass, Sgls (SEA) 9/5 Lk Lillian (TAC) 9/6 Upper Wildcat Lk Rdg, Sgls (SEA) 9/6 High Divide Lp (FH) 9/12 First & Second Burroughs (SEA) 9/12 Lk Lillian (SEA) 9/12 Colchuck Lk (EVT) 9/12 Chinook Pass-Ohanepecosh (FH) 9/12 Upper Lena Lk (KIT) 9/12 Stevens Canyon (OLY) 9/12 Priest Pt. Park (OLY) 9/12 Ohanapecosh Rd, Sgls (SEA) 9/12 Naches Pk Lp (TAC) 9/13 Crystal Pk, Sgls (SEA) 9/13 Monogram Lk, Sgls (SEA) 9/13 Shriner Pk, Sgls (SEA) 9/13 Church Ck Tr. (OLY) 9/13 Mt Jupiter (KIT) 9/13 Mt Jupiter (KIT) 9/19 Polallie Rdg (FH) 9/19 Church Mtn. (BELL) 9/19 Jolly Mtn, Sgls (FH) 9/19 Mildred Lks (OLY) 9/19 Winchester Mtn (SEA) 9/19 Trappers Pk/Thornton Lk (SEA) 9/19 Little Si, Sgls (SEA) 9/19 Tumac Mtn, Sgls (SEA) 9/19 Olallie Meadow, Ntlst (SEA) 9/20 Table Mtn./Artist Pt. (SEA) 9/20 Yellow Aster Butte (SEA) 9/20 Chain Lks (SEA) 9/20 Foggy Lk (Gothic Basin) (SEA) 9/20 Wagonwheel Lk (OLY) 9/26 Eunice Lk (OLY) 9/26 Priest Pt. Park (OLY) 9/26 Dege Pk, Sgls (SEA) 9/27 Goat Lk (BELL) Sails 9/5 Shilshole (SEA) 9/6 Elliott Bay (SEA) 9/19 Shilshole (SEA) 9/19 Elliott Bay (SEA) 9/20 Shilshole (SEA) 9/23 Shilshole (SEA) 9/5 McClellen Pk (TAC) 9/12 Crater Mtn (SEA) 9/12 Bryant, S. Pk (SEA) 9/12 Fay, First Mother (SEA) 9/19 McGregor Mtn (SEA) 9/19 First Mother, Castle Pk (OLY) 9/26 Three Fingers S. (SEA) 9/27 Cashmere (SEA) Sea Kayaks

Use this handy guide to target a weekend that is begging you to get outdoors (see appropriate listing elsewhere for full details).
9/5 Hope Is. (TAC) 9/12 Nisqually River Delta (TAC) 9/19 Cutts Is. Picnic paddle (TAC) 9/19 Lk Crescent Overnight (TAC)

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A new way to pay!
Members can take a bite out of their dues payment by enrolling in our monthly dues program. Each month, you pay 1/12th of your dues rate. That’s a little over $6 a month for most members! Get started today by visiting the webpage below. www.mountaineers.org/autopay.html

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