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Mission: To offer
anyone an opportu-
nity to experience a
new activity or skill with The Moun-
taineers in a safe and experience-based
atmosphere that is non-committing.
The Mountaineers Trailhead program of-
fers events without commitments in a casu-
al atmosphere, and best of all, easy on your
schedule and wallet. Each month Trailhead
events are offered for a variety of activities; just
look for the in front of the event listing in the Go
Guide. Typical events include hikes, backpacks,
entry-level scrambles and climbing activities,
snowshoeing, skiing and more. In-town clinics are
also offered regularly throughout the season. So if
you’re looking to get involved with us, taste-test a
new activity, or just refresh old skills, there’s likely
a Trailhead event coming up for you!
Three-season program series
Trip Series:
Hikes
Backpacks
Car Camping/Hiking Weekends
Outdoor Learning Series:
Beginners’ Rock Day
Beginners’ Alpine Scrambling
Clinic Series:
Beginners’ Hiking Seminar
Branchwide
Board of trustees to meet
The Mountaineers Board of Trustees will take the month
of July off. Meetings otherwise are held at The Mountaineers
Program Center on the first Thursday of each month and are open
to all. The next meeting will be Aug. 5.
Program center to close for Fourth
The Mountaineers Program Center will be closed on Mon.,
July 5 to observe the Independence Day holiday.
Conservation
Conservation calendar
June 16, Wed. - Conservation Executive Committee meeting,
7-9 p.m. at the program center. All Mountaineers are welcome.
Wanted: members for issue alert e-list
Are you willing to make a phone call, send an e-mail or write a
letter to voice your opinion on conservation and environmental
issues? Then sign up for our action alert e-mail list. We will send
you our “Conservation Currents” twice a month or when there is a
need for action. E-mail conservation@mountaineers.org to join.
International Outings
Chair: Patti Polinsky, MeanySports@mac.com, 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. 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 The Mountaineers’ liability.
Cancellation: A full refund, less a $100 administration fee and less any non-
Board briefs
An unofficial summary of the June 3, 2010 board meeting.
The Mountaineers Board of Trustees approved rec-
ognition of Jim Wickwire as an honorary member of The
Mountaineers. 
President Tab Wilkins reported on the luncheon for 50-
year members and issued a proclamation recognizing the
Olympia Branch for its excellent and successful member-
ship drive.  weather for views and photography.
Executive Director Martinique Griggs provided a sum-
mary of “Peak Achievements” of our organization.  Tour world heritage sites. Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara to
The board discussed the signficant value of the branches
to the organization as a whole, and continued discussion of
possible 501(c)(3) status.
A special activities section to The Mountaineer July, 2010
Beginning Backpacking Family Activities:
July 6, Tue. – Illahee Preserve (See Kitsap)
Backcountry Cooking
July 9, Fri. – Kids Rock Day
Intro to Wilderness First Aid
July 10, Sat. – Who's Who at the Beach
Intro to Map & Compass (also outside) July 16, Fri. – Stephenson Canyon (See Kitsap)
Leave No Trace July 28, Wed. – Old Mill Park Walk (See Kitsap)
Beginners’ Rock Day July 29, Thu. – Kids Rock Day
Rock Climbing Technique UTHRs hikes:
July 7, Wed. – Mt. Pilchuck
Learn to Belay
July 14, Wed. – Margaret Lake
July 21, Wed. – Ollalie Lake
Learn how to use map & compass! July 28, Wed. – Cedar Butte
July 7-14, Wed.-Wed. - Intro To Map & Compass
Seattle Climbing Seminars:
Map and compass are part of the Ten Essentials, but
if you don't know how to use them, they are worth- July 11, Sun. – Beginners Rock Day; members
less. Learn the basics in this two-part program; one $25, non-members $40
workshop, one field trip. Part 1 - Class session from July 14, Wed. – Experience Rock Day; members
6:30-9 p.m. at the OR retail store, 2203 1st Ave. S., $25, non-members $40
Seattle. Part 2 - Field Trip from 6:30-9 p.m. at Dis- Clinics:
covery Park (directions TBA). A special OR promo- July 22, Sat. – Beginning Hiking Seminar—Free!
tions coupon will be available to all particapants! See
For questions about signing up:
the listing under Seattle Navigation for more details!
206-521-6001.
For questions about the Trailhead program:
This month’s highlights kenh@mountaineers.org.
Seattle Hiking: For questions about specific events:
July 22, Sat. – Beginning Hiking Seminar please call the leader directly.
New explorations NOW
recoverable expenses, will be made. Cancellation notice must be in writing
Get out there!
and sent to the trip leader via e-mail or postal service. See the individual trip
listing for cancellation deadlines.
Nepal: Dhaulagiri trek Sign up online:
Sept. 30-Oct. 24, 2010
The Himalaya is “a revelation of all might, majesty, dominion
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and power, henceforth, and forever, in color, form, and substance NOTE—You may also sign up
indescribable.”
– Rudyard Kipling over the phone:
Nepali guide to present slide show 206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484
Crystal Mountain Treks owner Jwalant Gurung scouted our
upcoming Nepal Dhaulagiri circuit this spring. He will visit Se- Clubwide.............................................................. 1
attle to present a slide show about his recent experience. The free
program will be Friday, July 16, at 7 p.m. at The Mountaineers Bellingham (www.bellinghammountaineers.org).............. 2
Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way, Seattle. There is still
space if you wish to register for the trek. Everett (www.everettmountaineers.org).......................... 3
This outing combines spectacular mountain scenery, history,
culture and diversity. Foothills (www.foothillsmountaineers.org)....................... 3
Until 1808 Ecuador’s Chimborazo was believed to be the
highest mountain in the world. From 1808 to 1848, Dhaulagiri Kitsap (www.kitsapmountaineers.org)............................ 4
was thought to be the highest mountain in the world. Between
1848 and 1852, it was Kanchenjunga. Since 1852, it has been Olympia (www.olympiamountaineers.org). ...................... 5
Mt. Everest. Dhaulagiri is now known as the seventh highest
mountain in the world at 8,167 meters (26,795 ft.). Seattle (www.seattlemountaineers.org).......................... 7
“Dhaulagiri” means “white mountain” for its continuous
snow. Dhaulagiri is almost unequaled on earth in its rise above
local terrain—7,000 meters over the Kali Gandaki Gorge in
Tacoma (www.tacomamountaineers.org)......................13
about 30 kilometers of horizontal distance. The Kali Gandaki is Lodge Going (events at our facilities). ................. 16
especially dramatic since Dhaulagiri and Annapurna both stand
near the river, giving a unique example of two 8,000-meter peaks Going to the Source (who’s who). ....................19
facing each other over a deep valley.
In 1950, the French team, led by Maurice Herzog, trekked Sending you on your way (trip registration). ....19
up the Kali Gandaki intent on climbing Dhaulagiri on the west,
but they found it too difficult and instead climbed Annapurna on Go to the Marketplace..................................20
the east (the first summit of an 8000-meter peak). Dhaulagiri’s
summit was finally reached in 1960 by a Swiss-Austrian ex-
pedition.
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Our Dhaulagiri trek is one of the finest and most scenic in
all Nepal. Some people say this is their favorite route in Nepal. Gone for the Weekend (weekend trip index). ......20
It is like the Annapurna Circuit but without the crowds. We will
hike through many climatic, biologic and cultural zones; see Questions? Give Member Services a call:
some of the highest mountains in the world; trek from about
4000 ft. altitude up to Dhaulagiri Base Camp and over French
206-521-6000
Pass at 17,585 feet; meet friendly Nepali people; and visit Bud-
dhist monasteries. This is a very strenuous hike because of the The Go Guide
altitude, but porters will haul your overnight gear, so you carry The Mountaineers, Seattle, WA
only a daypack. 206-521-6013
This is a good time of year because there is usually excellent The Go Guide is a monthly supplement to The Mountaineer,
7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. Deadlines: All items
Itinerary: Fly from the U.S. to Singapore to Kathmandu. must ultimately be submitted to the Go Guide by the 10th of the
month preceding month of publication (branch/activity news gather-
Darbang. The Dhaulagiri trek (14 days) is rated very strenuous, ers must therefore obtain members’ listings a number of days prior to
with two layover days and a high altitude of 17,585 ft. An optional the 10th). Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and
climb to Dhampus/Thapa Peak (19,719 ft.) will be offered. The do not necessarily represent the views of The Mountaineers.
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leader will clean the trail from the high pass down to Jomsom. Fly
from Jomsom to Pokhara. Sightsee in Pokhara and shop in markets.
Optional extension to raft the Kali Gandaki River (not sponsored
by The Mountaineers). Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Fly from
Kathmandu to Singapore to USA.
For a daily itinerary, please go to www.mountaineers.org/ac-
tivities/nepal_itin.html.
Lodging: Hotels in Singapore, Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Camping tent on trek. Double occupancy, with optional single
supplement.
Food: Most meals are provided. They are a nutritious variety
of Nepali and Western cuisine. In Singapore and Kathmandu,
some meals are on your own to give you the freedom to explore
the delicious cuisines of Asia.
Limit: Minimum of two Mountaineers, maximum of 12
Mountaineers.
Leader: Craig Miller has led 11 different Himalayan treks in
the last 11 years for The Mountaineers (craigfmiller@comcast.
net or 206-414-1609).
Price: The price includes almost everything: roundtrip airfare
from Seattle, Singapore hotels, Nepal visa, airport transfers,
Kathmandu hotels, buses, trek permit, ACAP fee, guide, porter,
food, tent, peak climbing fee, Pokhara hotels, domestic flight,
Nepal departure tax, two Singapore departure taxes, rescue
insurance, The Mountaineers outing fee, and a portion of leader
cost. Price excludes your valid passport, medical immunizations,
some meals, personal items, and gratuities. Six or more people:
$5,500, 3-5 people, $6,300, two people, $6,500.
Registration: Please download and complete the application
form from www.mountaineers.org, then e-mail it to the leader.
After the leader’s approval, call The Mountaineers; relay your
credit card number and a $2,000 deposit. After your deposit is
received, the leader will send you a series of three letters with
information to help you prepare for this outing. Your balance
is due July 1.
Cancellation: If you cancel because of an emergency, you
may receive a refund less expenses incurred, and less a $100
administrative fee.
Snow sports in Italy, Switzerland
Champoluc/Andermatt: March 2-20, 2011
A travel adventure: Downhill or cross-country skiing in the
shadows of Monte Rosa at Champoluc, Italy, and in Andermatt,
Switzerland. Visit Milan and Zurich. Fee: $3,495
Not included: airfare of about $880, travel insurance, lift
tickets (about $40/day), lunches, dinners in Milan and Zurich,
and evening beverages.
Trip details: This Mountaineers adventure will begin with
two days of exploration in Milan, founded by the Romans.
Centrally located are Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, “The Last
Supper,” and the Duomo Cathedral with 135 spires and over
3,500 statues near our four-star hotel.
After the opportunity to recover from jet lag in Milan,
the adventure will continue to Champoluc, Italy, one valley
over—eastward—from the Matterhorn Valley of Cervinia. This
little-known area boasts access to two more valleys to the east.
The skiing features long cruising runs. For the off-piste skier, this
will be heaven—no people, no lift lines, and endless untracked
snow. For all, the small family-run restaurants found along the
runs are a delight.
Champoluc is as well known for its cross-country skiing as
it is for its downhill skiing. Set tracks connect the two major
winter sport areas of this valley, Chanpoluc and Brusson. While
in Champoluc an optional day of skiing at Cervinia and Zermatt
will be offered.
Our hotel in Champoluc is a family-run hotel that is located
within 50 horizontal feet of the lift. Dinner is not a two-hour
affair. White-capped chefs serve the antipasto (which can be
dinner in itself), the soup and entrée, and the desserts from the
grand buffet.
After a week in Champoluc, this adventure will travel by
private bus to Andermatt, a small town that imparts the true feel-
ing of Switzerland. Andermatt, founded in 1170 by the Celtics,
is centrally located. Lucern is only 41 miles to the northeast and
is easily accessible by train for a day trip, as is Zermatt and the
Matterhorn (via the Glacier Express train). Cross-country ski
destinations are accessible by train, so you can ski on groomed
Chair: Molly Kaufmann
Ph: 360-651-5006 E-mail: mollykaufmann@bellinghammountaineers.org
Website: www.bellinghammountaineers.org
TO SIGN UP FOR A BELLINGHAM TRIP, VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
(Cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)
Branchwide
Meetings and events
Thank you Ken Wilcox, author and avid hiker of the North-
west, and JoAnne Weldon, our Hiking Committee chair, for your
presentations at our June membership meeting
 July 2010 Go Guide
tracks as far as you want and take the train home. For downhill
skiers, three unique areas are accessible by train.
The Gemsstock cable car in Andermatt takes you to mid-
mountain where the facilities are located. There is another cable
car that literally puts you on top of the world. From here there are
two packed runs but miles and miles of off-piste skiing down the
valley and back to town. This run is an incredible experience.
Our family-run hotel, in the center of this small town, is
alpine-styled with wood interiors, small paned windows and a
huge ski room. Because the city is small and boasts snow from
November to May, you can often step out of the hotel door and
ski down the main street of town to the cable car.
This travel adventure will depart Andermatt on a private bus
to Zurich for the final day in Europe. Sunday morning, March 20,
we depart for Seattle. You may extend your trip on your own.
The trip leader is an experienced trip organizer for The
Mountaineers. She is the director of the Meany Winter Sports
Center and is an active downhill, cross-country and telemark
skier, and snowshoer.
This tour will be limited to 16 people, including the leader
and assistant. The price (about $3,495) includes hotels (double
occupancy), tips, land transportation, club and leader fees and
administrative costs. Not included: airfare of about $880, travel
insurance, lift tickets (about $40/day), lunches, dinner in Milan
and Zurich, and evening beverages.
Cancellations: The refund will be made less a $100 Inter-
national Outings fee, plus any non-recoverable expenses. This
price is based upon an exchange rate of $1.35/Euro.
For further information contact Patti Polinsky, meanysports@
mac.com, 206-525-7464. Application available by e-mail.
Deposit: $1,000 with the application. The remainder is due on
Nov. 1, 2010.
North American Outings
New England fall-color adventure
Oct. 3-10, 2010
Trip preview: http://web.me.com/mrbunz/Site/2010-NE-
Hike.html
Have you ever seen the spectacular colors of maples paint
the landscape of New England? If you have not, join us for a
moderate or strenuous hike under a canopy of fall colors in the
ancient Appalachian Mountains. The brilliantly jeweled, gold
and ruby ridges of the White Mountains will remain in your
memory forever.
The Mountaineers Recreational Properties Division offers
an eight-day adventure through the White Mountains of New
Hampshire. Because we will be hiking between the full-service
huts and lodges of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), you
will not have to carry a sleeping bag or food, except for lunch.
Nate Shedd, an AMC naturalist who hiked with us last year,
will hike with us again. His expertise will be the crowning jewel
to this hiking adventure.
If you choose to do the Presidential Traverse, most trails
will be dotted with large rocks and may include short stretches
of scrambling. Or you may choose moderate hiking on trails
comparable to Northwest trails.
We will begin the trip from Portland, Maine, taking an AMC
van through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We will
pass wooden covered bridges and whitewashed houses on our
drive to Highland Center at Crawford Notch. We will hike from
Crawford Notch to Franconia Notch on the Appalachian Trail.
While at Highland Center, a multitude of conditioning hikes
will be available, or you can choose to play tourist and ride
the train up Mt. Washington. Once on top of Mt. Washington,
where the country’s highest wind velocity has been recorded,
one can hike or ride the cog railroad down the other side of the
mountain.
On Friday, after a short hike from Greenleaf Hut, we will take
the van to Cardigan Lodge, a stately old whitewashed home in
the New Hampshire Lakes Region. We guarantee you will long
remember Tom Fisher, Cardigan Lodge crew chief, and those
engaging ambassadors of New England’s oldest and largest ver-
sion of The Mountaineers.
There will be an optional Adventure Day, including an art
walk Friday night in Portland, Maine. On Sat., Oct. 2, we can
Advanced Notice – Bellingham Branch Rendezvous!
Mark Tue., Oct. 12, 7 p.m. on your calendar for the Bell-
ingham Branch Rendezvous. We will celebrate a season of
climbing and hiking. We will also award basic climbing graduate
certificates and honor our first intermediate climbing course.
The location of the event, to be held at a restaurant, is yet to be
announced. All are welcome—members and guests.
explore Peaks Island on bikes or foot and enjoy happy hour at the
home of the Ericksons, Mountaineers living on Peaks Island. We
can end the day with a Maine lobster dinner or other entree before
taking the little island-hopping ferry back to Portland.
Cost: Approx. $810 for land accommodations, including all
meals except one lunch, private bus transfer, transfers by AMC
and lodging in AMC lodges and mountain huts.
Lodging: Lodges include linens and showers; huts offer
bunkhouse accommodations where a sleeping sheet is needed.
Requirements: Trip limits will be a minimum of 12 and a
maximum of 16—open to all Mountaineers. Participants must
be able to hike trails of at least moderate difficulty. Leader’s
approval necessary.
The leader: Patti Polinsky, has led numerous hiking, climb-
ing and European trips for The Mountaineers. She has led five
fall-colors adventures. She is also the director of the Meany
Lodge Sports Center.
Reservations: A deposit of $400 per person is required to
reserve a space on the trip. In the event of cancellation, non-re-
coverable group expenses incurred will be borne by the canceling
participant. There will be a cancellation fee of $250 plus any
non-recoverable expenses.
More details: Contact the leader, Patti Polinsky,
MeanySports@mac.com, 206-525-7464.
Players
Theater inspired by a magical place
Escape to the Kitsap Forest Theater! Join us for a grand
adventure as you stroll down the forested trail to our unique and
breathtaking theater on the Kitsap Peninsula near Bremerton.
Start a treasured family tradition.
Summer production, ‘Godspell,’ begins
“Godspell” will be presented the weekends of July 31-Aug.
1, 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22 at 2 p.m. Written as a jubilant celebra-
tion, “Godspell” tells the story of the birth of a new community.
The characters bring the parables of Matthew to life using song,
dance, and improvisational comedy while featuring an exhila-
rating score by Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked”) which includes
such songs as “Day By Day,” “Save the People” and “All Good
Gifts.” Overflowing with irrepressible energy, this classic favorite
will appeal to all with a message of hope that resonates just as
deeply as the music. Take a break and spend a summer day with
us enjoying this inspiring story.
Tickets available
Tickets are available for both shows online at www.
ForestTheater.com, at The Mountaineers Program Center (800-
573-8484 and in person), at Ted Brown Music, Silverdale, and
Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo. Adult tickets are $14 presale and
$16 at the door. Youth tickets (age 6-18) are $8 presale and $10
at the door. Children 5 and under are free. Buy your tickets today
and save. Remember, you can volunteer to help usher or park
and see the show for free.
Ushers and parkers needed
We need help with ushering and parking during our shows.
Volunteer your time and see the show for free. Please contact
the Kitsap Forest Theater info line at 206-542-7815 or www.
foresttheater.com. We would love to have your help!
Kitsap Forest Theater Facebook page
You can now follow us on Facebook (and Twitter!). Search
for Kitsap Forest Theater, and become a fan. We are posting
pictures and stories about the rehearsal process. Follow our story
and share our excitement.
Cooks needed
We need volunteer cooks in July and August to cook for the
cast and crew of “Godspell.” Come cook on our brand new res-
taurant-quality range! If you’ve never cooked for large numbers
of people, this would be a great place to start, as there will be
a small cast and crew for “Godspell.” Contact 206-542-7815 if
you are interested. Kitchen Manager Diane Glenn will help you
plan a menu and teach you the ropes.
Hiking
July 7, Wed. - Goat Mtn. Lookout Site (M) (Mt. Shuksan
USGS) 5 mi., 1500’ gain, moderate pace. Meet at 9 a.m. at
Glacier Public Service Center. We will possibly hike the ridge
depending on everyone’s energy level. Sign up online; leader
permission required. Leader: JoAnne Weldon, 360-734-3935,
weldondonjo@aol.com.
July 31, Sat. - Welcome Pass/Excelsior Ridge Traverse (VS)
(Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan USGS) 12 mi., 3700’ gain, moderate
pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Glacier Public Service Center. Sign
up online; leader permission required. Leader: JoAnne Weldon,
360-734-3935, weldondonjo@aol.com.
Aug. 15, Sun. - Hannegan Peak (S) (Mt. Shuksan USGS) 9.5
mi., 3100’ gain, moderate pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Glacier
Public Service Center. Sign up online; leader permission re-
quired. Leader: JoAnne Weldon, 360-734-3935, weldondonjo@
aol.com.
Sept. 11, Sat. - Hidden Lake Peak Lookout (S) (Cascade Pass
90-GT and Diablo Dam 48-GT), 8 mi., 3500’ gain, moderate
pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the W. side of bridge in Marblemount.
Sign up online; leader permission required. Leader: JoAnne
Weldon, 360-734-3935, weldondonjo@aol.com.
Get In Shape Program
This series of hikes begins with easy destinations and gradu-
ally builds to higher degrees of distance, elevation and sweat!
Join us for some or all of them. All ages and body types are
welcome. Sign up online or email the leader, Molly Kaufmann,
whisperer@hr-at-work.com.
July is “moderate hikes” month. Please check out the Belling-
ham website for trips in July or search for Molly’s trips on The
Mountaineers website to keep track of upcoming hikes.
Clubwide-Bellingham

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)
Branchwide
No meeting in July
The monthly membership meeting will take a break in
July.  Go celebrate the Fourth of July somewhere and bring back
your stories of watching fireworks from some mountain top. You
can share your stories at our August meeting/picnic at Legion
Park, Everett. More details to follow.
Volunteers for anniversary needed
Matt Vadnal is seeking volunteers to plan and participate in
an event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the found-
ing of the Everett Branch. The event will be held in September
or October.
Matt is also asking for ideas about how we should com-
memorate the anniversary. If you are interested, contact him at
matthewvadnal@aol.com, 206-551-1446.
Sept. 1, Wed. -  Monthly Membership Meeting:  Matt will
present a program, “100 Years of Everett Mountaineers.”   A
former branch chair, he will discuss the history of the Everett
Branch which was founded in 1910. He promises not to use any
technology which was invented after that year. Curious about
whether he can keep that promise? Come and see for yourself.
Committee leaders needed
We are in need of talented volunteers to head our First Aid
Committee and our general branch programs.
These positions are very rewarding, allowing the volunteer
to help organize and steer these programs 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. The Programs Committee chair helps
recruit speakers for monthly meetings and procures speakers
for other branch-wide events.
Those interested in volunteering as a leader or co-leader of
the First Aid Committee, or acting as an interim volunteer, should
contact the branch chair, Lorna Corrigan, chair@everettmoun-
taineers.org. Those interested in heading our speaker programs
should contact Evan Moses and Matt Vadnal at programs@
everettmountaineers.org.
Got web savvy? The Everett Mountaineers is redesigning
its website. If you have graphic design or website development
skills, we would welcome the help. Please e-mail webmaster@
everettmountaineers.org for more information.
Alpine Scrambling
See “Sending you on your way,” pg. 19, for trip procedures and guidelines.
Check the website for a complete update of coming trips.
July 17, Sat. - Labyrinth Mtn. 6376’ (S2T2) (Labyrinth Mtn.
USGS) 7 mi., 2600’ gain. Limit 9. Meet at Monroe P&R at 6:30
a.m. This is a rock scramble intended for Everett Alpine Scram-
bling students, but others are welcome if room allows. Leader’s
permission required: Mike Mashock, 425-335-5174, mjmash@
comcast.net. (s5/8-7/9)
July 17, Sat. - Mt. Watson E. Summit 6280’ (S3T4) (Bacon
Peak USGS) 6 mi., 2000’ gain. Limit 7. Meet at Marysville P&R,
4th St. exit at 6:30 a.m. Scramble route via saddle between E.
and W. peaks, ascend E. peak from SW. Sign up with leader: Neil
Bresheare, 425-377-1850, neiless@premier1.net. (s7/7-7/15)
Climbing
Basic climbs
See “Sending you on your way,” pg. 19, for trip procedures and guidelines.
Chair: Fran Troje Ph: 425-746-6726 E-mail: foothills.branch@gmail.com
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)
Everett-Foothills
Check the website for a complete update of coming trips.
July 9-11, Fri.-Sun. - McMillan Spire, W. Ridge (BA) Limit
6. This is a long outing with a brutal approach into the Pickets.
Participants must be prepared for a strenuous climb into one of
the most remote areas in North Cascades. Priority given to Everett
students. Sign up with leader: Paul Gehlsen, 425-488-9362, paul.
r.gehlsen@boeing.com. (s6/7-7/6)
July 9-11, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Rainier, Emmons Gl. (BG) (Mt.
Rainier E., Mt. Rainier W. USGS; Mt Rainier E. GT-270, Mt
Rainier W. GT-269) Limit 8. Leader’s permission required: Henry
Leap, 360-658-8303, frooger1@comcast.net. (s6/14-6/21)
July 15-19, Thu.-Mon. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG) (Mt
Olympus USGS) Limit 6. Meet at Newport P&R at 6 a.m.
This is a strenuous four-day climb involving an average of 10
mi. a day with a full pack. Participants need to be in excellent
physical condition and will be asked about prior climbs and/or
conditioning regimen before being added to the climb. Sign up
with leader: Stephen Bobick, 425-653-5526, sbobick2@gmail.
com. (s6/1-7/7)
July 16-18, Fri.-Sun. - Glacier Peak, Disappointment Peak
Cleaver (BG) (Glacier Peak E., Glacier Peak W. USGS) Meet at
Sloan Creek CG at 9 a.m. Preference for Everett students. Sign
up with leader: Larry Rafferty, 425-778-9685, LarryRafferty@
hotmail.com. (s6/1-6/9)
July 17-18, Sat.-Sun. - Snowfield Peak, Neve Gl. (BG) (Diablo
Dam, Ross Dam USGS; Diablo Dam GT-48) Limit 6. Students
only. Meet at Ash Way P&R at 5 a.m. This trip is intended for Ev-
erett Basic Course students for glacier climb credit. Sign up with
leader: Terry Brenneman, terreman@juno.com. (s6/22-7/9)
July 30-31, Fri.-Sat. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG)
(Cascade Pass USGS; Cascade Pass GT-80) Limit 6. This will
probably be a one-day carryover. Up the Quien Sabe, and down
the Sahale Arm on Sat., 7/31. Alternatively, we might do an
overnight trip—ascending and descending the QS side. Leader’s
permission required: Nicholas Mayo, 360-568-7308, nicholas.
e.mayo@gmail.com. (s7/12-7/26)
July 31-Aug. 1, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Cruiser, SW Corner (BR)
(Mt. Skokomish, Mt. Steel USGS; Mt. Steel GT-167) Limit 6.
Preference given to Everett basic climbing students. Sign up
with leader: Dwayne Campogan, 206-853-7324, dcampogan@
gmail.com. (s1/1-1/1)
Intermediate climbs
See “Sending you on your way,” pg. 19, for trip procedures and guidelines.
Check the website for a complete update of coming trips.
July 2-5, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Rainier, Tahoma Gl. (IM) (Mt.
Rainier E., Mt. Rainier W. USGS; Mt. Rainier E. GT-270, Mt
Rainier W. GT-269) Limit 4. There is a chance this will get
changed to the Edmunds Headwall if conditions permit. If we
do the Tahoma Glacier, expect to take four days. If Edmunds
Headwall, expect three. Leader’s permission required: Marcin
Porwit, 206-849-8373, mkporwit@porwit.net. (s6/7-6/25)
July 10-11, Sat.-Sun. - Forbidden Peak, W. Ridge (IR) (Cas-
cade Pass, Forbidden Peak USGS; Cascade Pass GT-80, Diablo
Dam GT-48) Limit 4. If the weather looks iffy, destination will
change or be canceled entirely. Leader: Marcin Porwit, 206-849-
8373, mkporwit@porwit.net. (s6/21-7/5)
July 30-Aug. 1, Fri.-Sun. – Mt. Rainier, Kautz Gl. (II) (Mt.
Rainier E., Mt. Rainier W. USGS; Mt. Rainier E. GT-270, Mt.
Rainier W. GT-269) Limit 4. Meet at Eastgate P&R at 3:30 p.m.
Everett intermediate students given preference. Leader: Stephen
Bobick, 425-653-5526, sbobick2@gmail.com. (s7/6-7/26)
Hiking
Hikes
See “Sending you on your way,” pg. 19, for trip procedures and guidelines.
Check the website for a complete update of coming trips.
July 4, Sun. - Fourth of July Loop (VS) (Chiwaukum Mtns
GT-177) 15 mi., 4800’ gain. Limit 7. This is a strenuous, but
spectacular hike. We’ll leave from the Fourth of July Creek TH
and come out via the Icicle Creek TH. Moderate to brisk pace.
This is a tough trip, but worth it. Sign up with leader: Carrie
Strandell, 360-387-4605, wolf99@whidbey.net. (s6/12-6/27)
July 24-25, Sat.-Sun. - Cape Alava Car Camp (EM) See
Singles section for details.
July 31, Sat - Grasshopper Pass (M) See Singles section for
details.
July 31, Sat - Mt. David (VS) (Wenatchee Lake GT-145) 16
mi., 5200’ gain. Limit 8. A classic. This trip will be at a moder-
ate to brisk pace. Possible overnight camp near the TH for an
early start. Sign up with leader: Carrie Strandell, 360-387-4605,
wolf99@whidbey.net. (s7/17-7/25)
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, 425-
487-3461, lotm@everettmountaineers.org.
Trail work parties
Be sure to check online for upcoming trail maintenance days, crew leader
training, National Trails Day evemts, and tool-sharpening days.
The following trail-work parties will be held at Lord
Hill Regional Park, 12921 150th St. S.E., Snohomish. For
further information or to participate, contact Forrest Clark,
woodmanfor@aol.com.
July 10, Sat. - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Trail Maint. Event 3
Aug. 28, Sat. - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Trail Maint. Event 4
Sept. 11, Sat. - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Trail Maint. Event 5
Nov. 6, Sat. - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tool Sharpening Workshop
Want to volunteer?
The Lookout and Trail Maintenance Committee has openings
for the following volunteer positions:
– Director of lookouts
– Director of trail maintenance
– Trail maintenance crew leaders
If interested, contact Forrest Clark, lotm@everettmoun-
taineers.org.
Singles
Jul. 14, Wed. - Singles Monthly Planning and Socializing
Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Eat and socialize.Then help us plan next
month’s activities at 7 p..m. We meet at Silver Lake Alfy’s on
Hwy. 527 in South Everett. Half-price pizza when you mention
you’re there for The Mountaineers meeting. Leader: Barb Mark,
bam.mark1@verizon.net. Co-leader: Doris Hatton, 360-657-
4586, hikerchick@verizon.net.
Jul. 17, Sat. - Sequim Lavender Festival. The 14th Annual
Sequim Lavender Festival is the premier celebration of the joys
of lavender, and the largest lavender festival in North America.
Come celebrate the joy of lavender.Visit the beautiful Farms on
Tour in the stunning Sequim-Dungeness Valley. Growers share
their techniques for cultivating, drying and using lavender, and
visitors experience the perfume and beauty of this captivating
herb. More than 150 crafts and lavender booths, food, music,
and more in downtown Sequim. Admission is free. We will catch
the Edmonds ferry and drive to Sequim. After visiting farms and
having lunch, we will stop somewhere for dinner on the way
home. Time of departure and meeting place for carpooling TBD.
More info at www.lavenderfestival.com/index.html. Leader: Teri
Mixel, 425-438-8342, terimixell@comcast.net.
Jul. 24-25, Sat.-Sun. - Cape Alava Car Camp (EM) 9.3 mi.,
420’ gain. Leisurely pace. We will catch the first Edmonds/Kings-
ton run so that we can get a camping spot at the Lake Ozette
CG. Those who are camping at Sand Point will need to get their
own overnight permit. The Cape Alava Triangle starts from
Lake Ozette CG and goes through the rain forest to the ocean.
The hike is on boardwalks on two sides of the triangle. We will
look for Native American petroglyphs at Wedding Rocks. This
is an overnight car camping trip with the option of backpacking
to Sand Point where there are two camp sites. The camp sites
at Sand Point require a permit if staying overnight.Camping at
the park is free on a first-come, first-served basis. More details
to follow. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746, moun-
tain_babe@comcast.net.
Jul. 31, Sat. - Grasshopper Pass. (M) 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. in Smokey Point. Leisurely pace. Leader: Bernadette
Lamarca, 425-348-6746, mountain_babe@comcast.net.
Family Activities
For the following, see details in Seattle Branch Family Activities.
July 9, Fri. - Rattlesnake Ledge (M)
July 24, Sat. - Tiger, Tradition Loop Trail (E)
July 28, Wed. Franklin Falls Loop (E)
Hiking
The Foothills Hiking & Backpacking Committee provides hiking opportuni-
ties for all Foothills Committees, including but not limited to Hiking, Singles,
Family Activities, and Naturalists.
Volunteers Needed! Want to help? We need volunteers to assist with trip sched-
uling, leading hikes and participating in new-hiker orientation meetings.
PCT Series Course
The Pacific Crest Trail Series is designed to introduce
Mountaineers members to sections of the Pacific Crest Trail
(PCT) that they might not otherwise get to hike. In particular, the
PCT Section from Green Pass to Stampede Pass is significantly
under-used and in need of conservation efforts.
This program is sponsored by the Foothills Hiking Com-
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Mountaineers, including the four-legged kind, flocked to the Ira Spring Trail to perform maintenance on June
5, National Trails Day. The trail is named in honor of the late Mountaineers guidebook author.
mittee and program participants will have access to a series of
day hikes throughout the hiking season, starting in mid-July. In
many cases these will be point-to-point hikes. In some cases, a
backpack may be involved, or an overnight stay at a lodge such
as The Mountaineers Meany Lodge.
Program participants will have first choice on hikes offered.
However, all Mountaineers members and guests will have access
to any available slots up to five days in advance.
Program participants will receive awards based on unique
miles hiked on the PCT in Washington state. The awards are will
be in 75-mi. increments. It is expected that people will be able to
meet only the first award in the first year. Our goal is to offer 100-
125 unique mi. of hikes/backpacks in the first year. Additional
awards are likely to require a multi-year commitment.
Our goal is to schedule a hike or backpack on every weekend
starting in mid-July and running through the end of October.
Hikes outside of those time frames will be “bonus” hikes. Only
hikes taken on a PCT Series hike are eligible for an award.
Up to two hikes can be deferred to the following year to earn
an award. There will be additional award levels for hikers that
participate in consecutive years. Some participants may be able
to hike the entire length of the PCT in Washington state in about
five years through this program.
Flexibility amongst both leaders and participants is para-
mount, given the process for earning the award as well as the
tremendous amount of logistics that goes into planning hikes,
Program participants should be able to comfortably do a 15-
mi. hike with about 3000 ft. elevation gain by mid-July. Actual
hike distances and elevation gains will vary.
What to expect: Most participants will want to do a hike
on Saturday, car camp, and then do a hike in the same nearby
area on Sunday. This method would likely garner you an award
in 3-4 weekends. You will likely spend a lot of time driving
on Forest Service roads to get to these trailheads. Due to the
logistics, you are likely going to meet at the designated P&R at
6 a.m. (or earlier), and it is likely to take 3-4 hours to get to the
trailhead and arrange for car shuttles. Our goal is to be on the
trail by 9 a.m. Even if doing just a day hike, do not make plans
for the evening after the hike. In most cases, a dinner stop will
occur on the way home.
How to enroll: Enrollment closes on July 15 and is limited
to 20 participants. Please enroll online.
Course fee: $40. As with all club hikes, participants are
expected to pay the current carpool rate as established by The
Mountaineers Board of Directors. Due to the nature of this pro-
gram, it will be desirable to utilize AWD or 4WD drive vehicles
as we will be spending a lot of time on Forest Service roads.
Accordingly, riders should be very respectful and appreciative
to the drivers and their vehicles.
Contact: Monty Pratt, westseattle207@yahoo.com.
Chair: Katha Miller-Winder
E-mail: branch@kitsapcabin.org
Website: www.kitsapmountaineers.org
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: Katha Miller-Winder
Vice Chair: Mike Raymond
Treasurer: Dianne Moore
Secretary: Sue Diesen
Board of Trustees Rep: Jimmy James
Branch Trustee at Large: Greg Thies
Branch Trustee at Large: Tom Thrasher
General meetings, programs
On a quarterly basis the Kitsap Mountaineers and their
friends get together at 7 p.m. for a social time and an interesting
 July 2010 Go Guide
Hikes
AHH = After-hours hike.
Check the website for an updated list of hikes offered.
July 3, Sat. - West Cady Ridge to Benchmark Mtn. (VS)
(Benchmark Mtn, Monte Cristo USGS; Monte Cristo GT-143
and Benchmark GT-144) 14 mi., 3800’ gain. A nice workout
combined with vast meadows and expansive views NE to Gla-
cier Peak. 14 miles, 3800’ elevation gain. This hike is one for
well-conditioned hikers who prefer and can maintain a brisk
pace without many rest stops. Destination subject to change due
to potential for road or trail washouts. Leader: Cheryl Talbert,
253-229-4018, cascadehiker@earthlink.net. (s6/1-7/2)
July 6, Tue. - Twin Falls (AHH with Dogs) (E) (Mt. Si NRCA
GT-206S) 3 mi., 650’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at TH at 5 p.m. Up to
four dogs allowed. E-mail leader if bringing a dog. Leader: Linda
Shewey, 253-638-3062, lshewey@comcast.net. (s6/14-7/4)
July 13, Tue. - Annette Lake (M) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS;
Snoqualmie Pass GT-207) 7.5 mi., 1700’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at
TH at 9 a.m. You can bring your four-legged companion on this
nice hike up to Annette Lake, but only four dogs allowed. Please
e-mail leader if bringing a dog, so we can keep accurate count.
Please read Mountaineers guidelines for hikes with dogs at www.
mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/Dogs/Dogs.htm. Leader: Linda
Shewey, 253-638-3062, lshewey@comcast.net. (s6/14-7/11)
July 14, Wed. - Red Pass, Commonwealth Basin (AHH) (S)
(Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 10 mi., 2700’ gain. Meet at I-90 Exit
20 at 4:30 p.m. at the stop sign just as you turn onto the frontage
road heading to the Tiger Mtn. parking lot on the S. side of Exit
20. We will be leaving promptly at 4:30 p.m. Bring a headlamp
or good flashlight and extra batteries as there is a good chance
we will return to the cars after dark. Leader: Monty Pratt, 206-
718-8812, westseattle207@yahoo.com. (s7/6-7/13)
July 17, Sat. - PCT: Crystal Mtn. to Pyramid Peak (VS) (GT-
239 and 271) 18 mi., 2500’ gain. Limit 10. Meet at Maple Valley
P&R at 6 a.m. It is recommended that this hike be partnered with
the 7/18 hike, Pyramid Peak to Green Pass. This Hike is part of
the PCT series (see info above). Priority for registration goes
to participants signed up for the PCT Series. Otherwise, your
participation will be subject to leader discretion. Some members
of the group may be car camping in order to take advantage of
hiking on two great hikes in one weekend. Leader: Julie Eiselt,
206-932-6174, j_eiselt@msn.com. (s7/8-7/15)
July 17, Sat. - Rock Mtn., Snowy Creek (S) (Wenatchee Lake
GT-145). 9 mi., 3350’ gain. Limit 8. Meeting place will be in the
Kirkland/Bothell area. Details will be sent to those who are on the
trip roster. If you have not hiked with the leader recently, please let
him know of at least two other Mountaineers trips you have done
in the past six months. Sign up with leader: Lawrence Landauer,
program at the Norm Dicks Government Center located at 345
6th St. in Bremerton.
June 28 program:
Fun activities and a feature program are planned for those
coming to the June 28 meeting. Adrian Shulock of Nature Bridge
will be special guest. Nature Bridge operates the Olympic Park
Institute on Lake Crescent—an educational center focused on
students and families.
Adrian will discuss the mission of the institute and its great
variety of programs. The Mountaineers is placing a much greater
focus on families and children. As the Kitsap Branch goes for-
ward with creating its own Environmental Learning/Outdoor
Education Center, the meeting provides a great opportunity to
learn from another organization’s experiences in this regard.
425-844-4330, lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s5/1-7/16)
July 18, Sun. - PCT: Pyramid Peak to Green Pass (M) 9 mi.,
2500’ gain. Limit 10. See July 17 listing above for details and
leader info. (s7/8-7/15)
July 18, Sun. - Wonderland Trail Loop-Ipsut Pass/Mowich
Lake/Spray Park (VS) (Mt. Rainier W. USGS; Mt. Rainier
W. GT-269). 17 mi., 5300’ gain. Meet at Maple Valley P&R at
6 a.m. One of the premier wildflower hikes on Earth! Plus, the
mountain close enough to touch. This hike covers two alternate
routes of the Wonderland Trail and one of the best. Total mi. 17-
20, depending on the side trip, so this trip is for well conditioned
hikers who prefer, and are prepared for, a steady 2-3 mph pace
with few rest stops. The mountain always delivers uncertain
weather, so be prepared with raingear and layers (non-cotton
of course!). Trekking poles suggested in order to save the joints
on the steep downhills. Leader: Cheryl Talbert, 253-229-4018,
cascadehiker@earthlink.net. (s6/1-7/15)
July 24, Sat. - PCT: Pyramid Peak to Green Pass (M) 9
mi., 2500’ gain. Limit 10. Meet at Maple Valley P&R at 6 a.m.
The hike is part of the PCT series (see details above). You are
encouraged to also sign up for the July 25 hike listed below.
Some members of the group may be car camping in order to take
advantage of hiking on two great hikes in one weekend. Contact
leader for more details. Leader: Chris Caviezel, nordic.chris@
gmail.com. (s7/15-7/22)
July 25, Sun. - PCT: Chinook Pass to Crystal Mtn. (M) 10
mi., 2500’ gain. Limit 10. The hike is part of the PCT series
(see details above).You are encouraged to also sign up for the
Pyramid Peak to Green Pass hike (above) which is the day be-
fore. Some members of the group may be car camping in order
to take advantage of hiking on two great hikes in one weekend.
Leader: Barbara Folmer, 425-271-1622, barbara.folmer@gmail.
com. (s7/15-7/22)
July 28, Wed. - Bandera Mtn.-N. I-90 Peak #5 (AHH) (S)
(Bandera GT-206 and 207S) 8 mi., 3000’ gain. Meet at I-90 Exit
20 at 4:30 p.m. at the stop sign just as you turn onto the frontage
road heading to the Tiger Mtn. parking lot on the S. side of Exit
20. We will be leaving promptly at 4:30 p.m. Bring a headlamp
or good flashlight and extra batteries as there is a good chance
we will return to the cars after dark. Leader: Chris Caviezel,
nordic.chris@gmail.com. (s7/20-7/27)
Photography
Chair: Dane Williams, willida2@hotmail.com.
Next meeting: water in motion!
What can you do with water? Take slow-speed and high-
speed pictures of flowing water, then compare them with others at
our next Photo Group meeting on Mon., July 12 at 7 p.m. It will
be held at the Highland Community Center, 14224 N.E. Bell-Red
Rd., Bellevue. Feel welcome to bring any other pictures that you
want to show. For a future theme, think about alpine lakes.
Are you new to digital photography? Or are you just getting
started with Photoshop, Photoshop Elements or any of the other
photo enhancing programs? If so, we have something for you. At
our meetings we spend some time discussing an aspect of one of
these programs, usually Elements. You will be able to learn some
basic operations, ask questions and get tips from experts.
Trips
July 24, Sat. - Sheep and Crystal Lake Overlook from
Chinook Pass. This is a moderate hike of about 7 mi. RT. We
will start early and go at a moderate pace, with lots of time for
photographs. Contact leader for details and to sign up: Dane
Williams, 425-746-5649.
Skiing
Foothills Ski Committee meeting: The next committee meeting will be Aug.
2, 6:30 p.m. at the K2 Headquarters, 4201 6th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98108.
Courses and schedules for this coming fall and winter will be discussed.
Trips
July 23, Fri. - Sholes Glacier (M2G) (Mt Shuksan GT-14) 16
mi., 2000’ gain. Limit 9. Meeet at Mt. Baker Ski Lodge, upper
parking lot. Leader: Brent Grisim, 425-780-2945, thebwg1@
yahoo.com. (s4/1-7/12)
Visitors can park in pay lots located on 5th St. or free on-street
spaces along Pacific, 4th and 5th St. After the June 28 meeting,
the next one will be the annual election meeting which will
be held Oct. 4, 2010. These meetings are for all members and
anyone interested in learning more about The Mountaineers or
just interested in enjoying the program.
Executive Committee meetings are held at Kitsap Cabin
on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Members are
welcome to attend and observe.
Mountaineers logo clothing available
The Kitsap Branch sells Mountaineers vests for $22; T-shirts
for $15; and baseball-style caps in olive green with a black un-
derbill for $12. We have added metal whistles to our merchandise
with “The Mountaineers” and our logo laser imprinted. They
come in blue. Whistles cost $1. To purchase any of these items,
send an e-mail to branch@kitsapcabin.org.
Volunteer alert!
Kitsap Branch offers a number of volunteer opportunities for
our members to keep our branch functioning properly. There are
volunteer opportunities that directly benefit the Kitsap Branch
and opportunities that benefit the wider outdoor community.
Some volunteer opportunities require a substantial invest-
ment of time; some require only a few hours. Opportunities can
be as simple as providing cookies for a general meeting or as
detailed as bringing to life a new program.
Whatever your skills and abilities, however much time you
have to spend, there is a job you can do to help. A list of op-
portunities 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 branch@kitsapcabin.org.
Theater Camp
The Kitsap Forest Theater will play host to the Kitsap Forest
Theater Youth Summer Camp in August. The camp provides a
Foothills-Kitsap
supportive, safe, nurturing environment to engage the imagina-
tion of youths age 10-16 while developing theatrical skills and
encouraging a dedicated focus towards a discipline. It is aimed
at increasing self-confidence, developing cooperative skills,
instilling respect for others, and building an appreciation for
the great outdoors.
The 320-acre Rhododendron Preserve, home to an old-
growth forest, contains the historic outdoor theater and rustic
facilities. It is located at 3000 Seabeck Hwy., Bremerton. See
www.foresttheater.com for more details.
Camp schedule:
Week 1 – Aug. 2-6, Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Theme: Classic
Comedy—learn elements of comedic timing, clowning, mime,
singing and dancing, physical humor and comic stage fighting.
Week 2 – Aug. 9-13, Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Theme:
Shakespeare’s Heroes & Villains—understand the words, act out
famous speeches, project in an outdoor theater, sing and dance,
learn to stage fight with weapons. Free final presentation each
Friday, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Bonus stage-craft program after class – Mon.-Thu.,4-5:30
p.m., includes theatrical stage makeup and making theatrical
props.
Register by June 28 separately for one or more days. Fee:
$10 per day per child for each stage-craft class.
Introductory Class & Parent Orientation
Sun., June 27, 1-3 p.m. at Kitsap Forest Theater.
Cost: Level 1 (Week 1) - $245. Level 1 & 2 (both weeks)
- $440 (recommended, as skills are cumulative.) Tuition includes
all materials, hearty snack, camp t-shirt & photo CD
Tuition scholarships available; sponsored by The Mountain-
eers Foundation and Suquammish Tribal Council.
Contact: KFT Youth Program: theatercamp@kitsapmoun-
taineers.org
Registration forms available online at:http://kitsapmountain-
eers.org/theatercamp.html. Youth program sponsored by The
Mountaineers Kitsap Branch.
Climbing/Alpine Scramble
Chair: Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, mike-elaine@msn.com
Thanks to Greg Thies, Greg Wardlow, Linda Anderson-Carnahan, Bob Foster,
John Howard and Elaine Raymond for making our Crevasse Rescue Course
field trip on the Easton Glacier of Mt. Baker a huge success. Despite the
rain, students learned a lot and we had a perfect 12 out of 12 inserted and
“recovered” from an awe-inspiring crevasse. Thanks to all the teaching as-
sistants and to the energetic and skilled students.
Climbs
July 1-5, Thu.-Mon. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG)
7965’(USGS Mt. Olympus; CC Mt. Olympus Climber’s Map).
Standard glacier equipment. Backcountry fees required by
national park. Meet at Hoh RS at 9 a.m. Leader: Suzie Diesen,
360-710-5511, sdiesen@wavecable.com.
July 10-11. Sat.-Sun. - Warrior Peak, S. Summit (BA) 7400’
(USGS Tyler Peak; CC Gray Wolf-Dosewallips) Scrambling
gear. Meet at end of Dosewallips Rd. at 7 a.m. Backcountry fees
required by national park. Bear canisters required. Leader: Mike
Raymond , 360-204-2111; mike-elaine@msn.com.
July 30-Aug 2, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Rainier, Kautz Gl. Rt. (BG)
(USGS Mt Rainier W., USGS Mt Rainier E.) Intermediate ice.
By permission only. Must have MRNP climbing permit to sign up.
Leader: Mike Raymond, 360-204-2111, mike-elaine@msn.com.
Chair: Mike Kretzler; mkretzler@comcast.net
Website: www.olympiamountaineers.org
Webmaster: webmaster@olympiamountaineers.org
TO SIGN UP FOR AN OLYMPIA TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER
Branchwide
Membership info meeting
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
Mountaineer and Go Guide, send an e-mail to olymountaineers@
gmail.com. 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 Mountaineers. 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.
Magazine deadline
Submissions for the monthly Go Guide, listing branch out-
ings and activities, are due by the fifth day of the prior month.
Please send input for the August 2010 issue no later than July 5
to Don Taylor, 6316 Tamoshan Dr. N.W., Olympia, WA 98502.
Call 360-866-2262 (evenings) for e-mail address or if you need
help transmitting materials.
Olympia Branch Library
The library is located at Maxine Dunkelman’s house, 5418
Lemon Rd. N.E. Contact Maxine, 360-352-5027, maxdunk@
comcast.net, if you’d like to come by to browse or check out
books. Feel free to drop off books at any time, either here or
Kitsap-Olympia
Basic Rock, Crag Climbing Course
Learn how to rock climb and enjoy great crag climbing
areas. Field trips to popular Washington crags west and east of
the mountains. Course starts on Sept. 13.
Scrambling
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. Equipment: Ten Essentials, ice
ax, mountaineering boots, and helmet are always required.
Scrambles: See the branch website for a complete list of scrambles.
Family Activities
July 16, Fri. - Stephenson Canyon (E) 1 mi., Meet at Birch
Street Entrance at 12:30 p.m. Leader: Katha Miller-Winder,
360-613-9776, kathaj@juno.com. (s6/18-7/15)
July 28, Wed. - Old Mill Park Walk (E) Limit 12. Meet at Old
Mill Park parking lot at 6:30 p.m. Leader: Katha Miller-Winder,
360-613-9776, kathaj@juno.com. (s6/25-7/27)
HARK (Hiking and Active Recreation for Kids)
Chair: Laura Rightmyer lrightmyer@q.com
Check the website for HARK hikes and activities in July and August.
Hike/Backpack/Snowshoe
Chair: Jimmy James
In a continuing effort to meet the needs of our constituents we’ve added
a new series to our hikes. Beginning this month we’ll be offering a series
of half-hour hikes—short hikes designed for young families and others who
want a non-demanding time in the woods. Leashed, well-mannered dogs
welcome. Locations are nearby, so travel time is minimal.
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
Hikes
July 3, Sat. - Alpinist Conditioning Series, Mt. Jupiter (VS)
(GT-168 The Brothers) 14.5 mi., 4000’ gain. This is another hike
in the alpinist conditioning series. 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 clear-cut 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 7:30
a.m. Leader: Mark Thibault, 360-860-1037, mark.a.thibault@
gmail.com. Sign up online. (s/6/10-7/2) OM 95.
July 6, Tue. - Illahee Reserve, Half-Hour Hikes, (VE) (no
map) 2 mi., slight elevation gain, Kids and dogs welcome. Meet
at 3 p.m. at the TH in the preserve parking lot behind the Lowes
store in Bremerton. Leader: Katha Miller-Winder, 360-621-9916,
kathaj@juno.com. (s6/21-7/5)
July 10, Sat. - Boulder Shelter with Climbers 12.4 mi., 2000’
gain. Will accompany climbing team headed for Warrior Peak.
Meet 8 a.m. at Dungeness TH. NWFP. Contact Mike Raymond,
360-204-2111, mike-elaine@msn.com. (s7/1-7/9) DHOP #64
at Alpine Experience (box behind the front counter). Books,
DVDs and maps owned by the branch are listed on the branch’s
website.
Directions to Maxine’s: N. on Sleater-Kinney; left (SW)
on South Bay; right (N.) on Schinke; left (W.) on 46th; right
on Lemon.
Branch officers meeting
The next monthly meeting of the Olympia Branch Board will
be held on Wed., July 14, from 6-8 p.m. at Alpine Experience.
Naturalist program in offing
Members of the Olympia Branch have expressed an interest
in starting an Olympia naturalist program. Naturalist programs
use outdoor activities as a means to study and learn more about
the fauna, flora, geology and geography that comprise the natural
wonders of the world. Activities range from local field trips to
hikes/excursions.
All are designed with the purpose of exploring and learning.
The outdoor program is usually supported by lectures/workshops
from both professionals and hobbyists. Anyone who is interested
in being on a committee to bring a naturalist program to Olympia
can contact Dee Ann Kline at dkline@wavecable.com.
Join fossil-fuel free program
Help us give back to our community as we help Earth by
being free of using fossil fuel on six different occasions. Last
year, through tremendous participation, we were able to make a
generous donation for well-needed tools to Mt. Rainier National
Park during the October Trail Work Party Day.
July 16, Tue. - Stephenson Canyon (Bremerton Park),
Half-Hour Hikes Some steep up-and-down trails. Kid and dog
friendly. Meet at the end of Birch St., Bremerton, 12:30 p.m.
Leader: Katha Miller-Winder, 360-621-9916, kathaj@juno.
com. (s6/30-7/16)
July 17, Sat. - Grand Ridge to Elk Mountain (S) (USGS
Mt. Angeles) 12 mi. RT. 2900’ gain. Meet 7:30 a.m. at Poulsbo
Church of the Nazarene P&R. A high ridge walk in NE Olympics
with stunning views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and interior
Olympic Mountain range. High point, 6700’. Limit 8. Leader:
Greg Thies,.mtngreg@msn.com. (s7/1-7/16)
July 18, Sun. - Royal Basin. (S) 14 mi. 2600’ gain. (USGS Tyler
Peak) Ascend a pristine valley to Royal Lake in spectacular Royal
Basin, surrounded by some of the tallest mountains in the Olym-
pics. Limit 8. Meet 7:30 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene
P&R. Leader: Greg Thies, mtngreg@msn.com. (s7/1-7/16)
July 21, Wed. - Clear Creek Trail—Old Mill Park Loop,
Half–Hour Hikes 2 mi., No elevation gain. Meet at Old Mill
Park parking lot at 6:30 p.m, Leader: Katha Miller-Winder, 360-
621-9916, kathaj@juno.com. (s6/21-7/6)
Photography
Chair: John Davis, jmdbwd@wavecable.com
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 have them posted on the website for
everyone to enjoy.
Sept. 17-19, Fri-Sun. - Photography Weekend at Mt. Baker
Lodge The weekend has been reserved for all Mountaineers
branches. In September the fall colors are out and Mt. Shuk-
san will provide some great photos. Breakfast and dinner is
provided. Your members can sign up through The Mountaineers
Program Center or online.
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayak Committee
Chair: Diane Hamerman, dhamerman@comcast.net
Vice-chair: Volunteer needed
Treasurer: Rich Weixler, Weixler@wavecable.com
Basic Course Training: Violette Fitzgearald, fitzgeraldltd@aol.com
Equivalency: Dan Montgomery, djmontg@gmail.com
Secretary: Volunteer needed
Pool Sessions: Volunteer Needed
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
Trips are listed online at www.mountaineers.org and sannounced by e-mail
to Kitsap members. If you would like to be included on our e-mail list, let
Diane Hamerman know at dhamerman@comcast.net . 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: Mountaineesr 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,
djmontg@gmail.com, 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.
We would like to continue our tradition of giving back to
MRNP, a sanctuary that can be enjoyed by all. Park trails will
continue to need repairs from flooding and other impacts. How
can you help? Simply place a date in each box of the form (below)
for every time you are free of fossil fuel en route to a destination
(i.e., walk, bike, even use a bus or carpool). Or save some fossil-
fueled mail delivery by sending us an e-mail (fossilfuelfree@
yahoo.com) that lists your six fossil-fuel-free trips.
Your name will be acknowledged in The Mountaineer and a
donation will be made for each returned Fossil-Fuel Free form.
The more forms returned, the more money donated to MRNP for
the purchase of trail-repair tools. Our goal: to receive your com-
pleted Fossil-Fuel Free form by Sept. 1 so that a $100 donation
or more can be made to MRNP. The donation will be presented
at the park on this coming Trail Work Party Day, Oct. 2. Please
mark the date on your calendar.
If you fill out the form below, mail to: The Mountaineers,
Attn: Bonnie Betts, P.O. Box 797, Olympia, WA 98507. Or drop
off your form at the front desk of the Alpine Experience store
in Olympia.
Fossil-fuel free form
On the following dates I used alternative fossil-free fuel
to reach a destination:
#1. Date ____________________________________
#2. Date ____________________________________
#3. Date ____________________________________
#4. Date ____________________________________
#5. Date ____________________________________
#6. Date ____________________________________
Alpine Scrambling
Experience scrambles
Alpine scrambles are off-trail trips, often on snow or rock, with a non-techni-
cal summit as a destination. They are scheduled primarily for scrambling
course students to complete course requirements. Trips are also open to
Mountaineers members who are scrambling or basic climbing graduates (or
equivalents) and intermediate climbing students or graduates.
Sign up and arrange carpooling with the leader no later than two days prior to
the trip, if it is on a weekday or by Thursday, if the trip is on a weekend.
See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” for trip guidelines and procedures.
July 10, Sat. - Foss Peak/Unicorn Creek (RS) (USGS Mt. Rain-
ier E.) Limit 8, including 6 students. Preference given to Olympia
scrambling and basic climbing students. Sign up with leader Curt
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John Flanagan photo
Brandon McAferty, 14-year-old Olympia scrambler, mans The Mountaineers information table to meet and
greet potential Mountaineers during Cabelas’ Family Camping Weekend event, May 1-2. Such events have
proven successful for Olympia’s recruitment of new members.
Rosler, 360-438-5610, cwrosl@aol.com. (s4/24-7/8)
July 31, Sat. - Kaleetan (RS) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) Limit
8, including 6 students. Sign up with leader Mike Garrick, 360-
789-4779, garrima@aol.com (s6/5-7/29)
Aug. 1, Sun. - Fay & First Mother Peak (RS) (USGS Mowich
Lake) 6 mi. 3000’ gain; highest point 6492’. Travel up from Mo-
wich Lake to Knapsack Pass and area peaks. Carpool from Martin
Way P&R in Lacey, 2.5 hours. Limit 9, including 6 students.
Preference given to Olympia alpine scrambling students. Sign up
with leader Doug Hutcheson, 360-786-8535, dhutcheson360@
comcast.net. (s6/6-7/30)
Aug. 8, Sun. - Mt. Angeles (RS) (USGS Mt. Angeles) Limit 10,
including 8 students. Preference given to Olympia scrambling
and basic climbing students. Sign up with leader Curt Rosler,
360-438-5610, cwrosl@aol.com. (s4/24-8/4)
Climbing
Experience climbs
Experience climbs are scheduled primarily for Basic Climbing Course students
to complete course requirements. Experience climbs are also open to Moun-
taineers members who are basic graduates (or equivalents) and intermediate
climbing students and graduates.
See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” for procedures and guidelines.
July 10-11, Sat.-Sun. - Sahale Peak/Quien Sabe Gl. (G) (USGS
Cascade Pass) Limit 8, including 6 students. Preference given to
Olympia basic climbing students. Sign up with leader Richard
Irwin, 360-942-5696, rirwin@mybivey.com. (s5/26-7/3)
July 16-18, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Anderson/Eel Gl. (G) (USGS Mt.
Steel) Limit 12, including 9 students. Sign up with leader Richard
Irwin, 360-942-5696, rirwin@mybivey.com. (s6/15-7/3)
Conservation/Stewardship
July 9, Fri., and July 31, Sat. - Church Creek Trail #871
Backcountry trail maintenance at Olympic National Forest. This
is a beautiful trail that connects the Skokomish and Wynoochee
watersheds, so it involves climbing to the drainage divide at
1400’. The trail provides an interesting diversity of terrain, in-
cluding an old-growth forest with huge trees and unique flora, sur-
prise overlooks into interesting gorges, waterfalls and lakes.
The U.S. Forest Service has asked the Olympia Mountain-
eers to help it reopen the trail after several years of closure. The
trail is in reasonably good shape and steadily improving as it
receives more hikers each year. Work will include trail clearing,
removing fallen trees, brushing and some tread repair in 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).
Meet at Mud Bay P&R off SR-101 at 7:45 a.m. Carpool
to Church Creek. The Mountaineers will supply hard hats and
several hand tools for brushing and tread repair. To help, you
can bring a sturdy tool for working in and on the trail surface.
Return about 5:30 p.m. To participate, you must contact Jim
French, jimfrenchwa@comcast.net.
Hiking
For information on leading hikes and other hiking-related questions, please
contact one of the Hiking Committee co-chairs: Carla Jonientz, 360-359-8412,
carlajonientz@yahoo.com; or Darlene Dickinson, 360-357-3527, darlenedick-
inson@hotmail.com; or Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, vsutton@hctc.com.
Monthly hiking coordinators for the remainder of 2010 are:
August - Mary Jo Buza
September - Peta Henderson
October - Mary Jo Buza
November - Nancy Lloyd
December - Eric Quinn
Hikes
July 8, Thu. - Denny Creek to Melakwa Lake (M) (GT #207
Snoqualmie Pass) 8.2 mi. RT. 2360’ gain; highest point 4510’.
Ascend through a forest and open areas with views of waterfalls,
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cliffs and snowfields. Sign up closes July 6, 8 p.m. Contact
leader: Lindsay Barlow, 360-239-3751, lindsaybarlow3@
hotmail.com.
July 10, Sat. - Tatoosh Range (M) (GT #270 Mt. Rainier E.,
#269 Mt. Rainier W., #310 Randle) Leader will provide suit-
able maps. 4.5+ mi. 1970’ gain; highest point, 6370’. This hike
is intended for recent Wilderness Skills Course graduates and
hikers looking for their first trip into the alpine country, seeing
some late wildflower blooms, exploring and getting a brief in-
troduction to alpine scrambling. You’ve seen the Tatoosh Range
from Paradise—now take a closer look at one or two of the more
accessible peaks. Only basic hiking skills required, but the terrain
includes a summit with wonderful views of the Tatoosh Range.
Some experience with hiking at higher elevations is very helpful.
Contact leader: Jim French, jimfrenchwa@comcast.net.
July 11, Sun. - High Rock Lookout (E) (GT #301 Randle
or USGS Sawtooth Ridge) 3.2 mi. RT. 1400’ gain; highest
point, 5658’. Family hike, especially for children but anyone
is welcome. Located SW of Mt. Rainier National Park. Moder-
ate/slow pace on a well-maintained trail. Climb to an “awesome
cliff-dwelling fire lookout” with 360-degree panoramic views
including Mt. Rainier. Contact leader: Anne Whitney, 360-753-
6526, alobe75290@aol.com.
July 17, Sat. - Duckabush River to 5 Mile Camp (M) (GT #168
The Brothers; CC The Brothers-Mt. Anderson) 10.6 mi. 1500’
gain in, 700’ out. Little Hump and Big Hump divide the elevation
gain into two parts, going in and coming out, providing alterna-
tive up and down portions of trail. A shady, old-growth forest trail
follows the river for portions of the trip. Views of Mt. Jupiter and
St. Peter’s Dome are available from rocky outcroppings. Leader:
Bruce Weese, 360-888-2302, bruce.weese@comcast.net.
July 18, Sun. - Marmot Pass/Buckhorn Mtn. (S/VS) (CC
Buckhorn Wilderness or GT #136 Tyler Peak) 12.6 mi. RT. 4400’
gain. This hike starts out on the Upper Big Quilcene River Trail
#833.1 with a mostly moderate grade for the 5.3 mi., 3500’ gain
to Marmot Pass. We will set a moderate pace through the old-
growth forests, open meadows, and spectacular views of Iron
and Buckhorn Mtn., as well as Hood Canal, Puget Sound, and
the Cascades. If weather is good, we will hike the steeper, rough,
open path above the pass for a 1 mi., 900’+ gain to the top of
Buckhorn Mtn. Registration closes July 16, 8 p.m. Let leader
know what hikes you have done recently. Contact leader: Doug
Hutcheson, 360-870-9793, dhutcheson360@comcast.net.
July 23, Fri. - Silver Lakes (M) (GT #136 Tyler Peak) 10.4
mi. RT. 2700’ gain; highest point, 5600’. Hike through open
forests in the Olympics to a notch on the side of Mt. Townsend
and descend on an open slope with wildflowers into a tranquil
lake basin. Good views abound. Registration closes July 21, 8
p.m. Contact leader: Lindsay Barlow, 360-239-3751, lindsay-
barlow3@hotmail.com.
July 24, Sat. - Polallie Ridge-Tired Creek (S) (GT #208
Kachess Lake) 13 mi. RT. 3220’ gain. Enjoy a challenging trail
ascending a sunny ridge near Salmon la Sac. It’s a yo-yo trail up
to an old lookout site and exploring beyond. Hoping for birds and
wildflowers along the way. Plenty of water, sunscreen and bug
juice are needed. Registration closes July 22. Hiking experience
a plus. Let leader know what hikes you’ve done recently. Contact
leader: Eric Quinn, traileq5571@gmail.com.
Aug. 1, Sun. - Stevens Canyon, MRNP (M/S) (USGS Mt.
Rainer E.) 13 mi. RT. 2267’ gain. Stevens Canyon segment of
the Wonderland Trail, Mt. Rainier. We will pause at several
above-average waterfalls before returning on the same trail. The
hike begins near the Box Canyon interpretive trail and continues
within view of the Stevens Canyon road to Paradise. In route
we will pass through terrific forests alongside the churning Ste-
vens Creek. Expect an aerobic, quick pace. Registration closes
July 28, 8 p.m. Contact leader: Greg Lovelady, 360-791-6615,
GregL12@comcast.net.
Hikes with dogs
The Mountaineers are now allowing Mountaineers-sponsored hikes with dogs.
All members are invited to join hikes with dogs, whether or not they have a
dog, but they must love dogs.
July 31, Sat. - Anderson Lake (M) (GT #270 Mt. Rainier E. and
#271 Bumping Lake) 10 mi. Minus 600’ gain in, plus 600’ out.
The trail follows the PCT S. from Chinook Pass, weaving around
alpine lakes of all sizes, old growth, and alpine meadows. Sign
up before July 28. Contact leader Mary Jo Buza, 360-923-1733,
mjb80@comcast.net.
Backpacks
July 17-18, Sat.-Sun. - Trapper Creek Wilderness (M) (GT
#396 Lookout Mtn.) 15 mi. 2500’ gain. Hike a loop in the
Trapper Creek Wilderness area in the southern Cascades. We’ll
include a stop at the top of Observation Peak to see what can be
observed. Contact Mike Kretzler, 360-866-4497, mkretzler@
comcast.net.
Aug. 21-22, Sat.-Sun. - Hoh-Bogachiel Trail (S) (CC Bogachiel
Valley) 22 mi. 5300’ gain. Hike a primitive trail, also known as
the S. Snider-Jackson Trail, N. from the Hoh River Rd. up and
over the divide to the Bogachiel River. Explore the S. shore of
the Bogachiel before returning to the Hoh Rd. Contact Mike
Kretzler, 360-866-4497, mkretzler@comcast.net.
Sept. 4-7, Sat.-Tue. - Thousand Acre Meadow (Dosewallips
River) (S) (CC Gray Wolf-Dosewallips) 39 mi. 4800’ gain.
Hike up the main fork of the Dosewallips River to Hayden Pass
with the aim of traversing to the Thousand Acre Meadow E. of
Hayden Pass, between Sentinel and Wellesley Peaks. Contact
Mike Kretzler, 360-866-4497, mkretzler@comcast.net.
Sea Kayaking
Co-Chair Ron Jones, 360-359-3395
Co-Chair Henry Romer, 360-357-7638
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 com-
mittee plans the annual basic kayak course, trips, special events, training and
other fun activities. We welcome your enthusiasm. The next meeting will be
on July 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Alpine Experience. Call Ron Jones, 360-359-3395,
or check the Olympia Sea Kayaking community section of The Mountaineers
website, www.mountaineers.org, for details about the committee.
Olympia sea kayaking on the web: To improve communications among pad-
dlers, 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, events
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.
May 19-Sept. 8 - Wednesday Evening Paddles (SK II+/-)
Normally, less than 6 nm. Come out after work on Wednesday
and get a little on-the-water socializing, exercise, skills practice
and therapy. 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, required gear and essentials, 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, cbburreson@q.com.
July 10, Sat. - Hammersley Flush (SK II+) (Green Trails #205)
16 nm. The lucky few who join the leader will “ride the tide” from
Shelton to Arcadia, lunch at Hope Island, spend some leisure at
Squaxin Reef viewing sea life, then ride the flood to Shelton. This
16 nm trip can be an easy day (no SW wind) or a real work out
(SW blow). Contact trip leader Dan Halsey, 360-438-9212.
July 17, Sat. - Cooper Point to Arcadia Point (SKII) (NOAA
18448 or Sea Trails 205) 9 nm. We’ll launch at about 10:30 a.m.
near the end of Cooper Point and cross over to Hunter Point. We’ll
then head for the W. side of Hope Island, where we’ll stop for
lunch and learn something of the history of Hope Island. From
there, we’ll paddle over to Arcadia Point. On the return, we’ll
travel on the E. side of Hope Island through Squaxin Passage
and then directly over to Cooper Point for the pullout. This trip
is designed as an experience paddle for basic course graduates
and registration preference will be given to them. To register,
contact Tim Burke, 360-866-4286, tpnl@comcast.net.
July 24, Sat. - Fox Island (SKIII) 11 nm. Circumnavigate Fox
Island. This is a classic South Sound Islands Paddle Pin trip.
NOAA Chart 18445, Page C, or Sea Trails South Puget Sound
WA 204. Henry Romer, 360-357-7638, hromer@aol.com.
July 25, Sun. - Hartstene Island Circumnavigation (SKIII)
23 nm. Hartstene Island is the largest of the South Sound Seven
Paddle Pin islands. Early launch at the W. end of Hartstene Island
Bridge. We should be assisted by incoming tides on return to the
launch. Immersion protection required and the ability to paddle
20 mi. in a day. Leaders: Carolyn Burreson and Will Greenough.
Sign up with Carolyn, 360-705-2055, cbburreson@q.com.
July 31, Sat. - Annual Mountaineers Kayak Picnic, Paddle,
and Party A social, scenic, two-hour paddle in Eld Inlet. Fol-
lowed by friendly kayak games/activities with prizes. Barbecue
and potluck picnic. Kayaking essentials required. Leaders:
Carolyn Burreson and Tim Burke. Sign up with Carolyn, 360-
705-2055, cbburreson@q.com.
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 we’ll see what can be done. Contact Henry Romer,
360-357-7638.
Singles
Social activities are organized for the enjoyment of all adult Mountaineers. Par-
ticipating in activities provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy our Northwest
outdoors, while getting acquainted with people who have similar interests.
Singles Coordinator: Linda Hayes, lhayes1961@comcast.net.
E-mail updates: The Olympia Singles Yahoo group is a great way to learn about
last-minute activities and get reminders of upcoming events. If you would like
to be invited to join the Olympia Mountaineers Singles Yahoo Group, send an
e-mail to Linda at lhayes1961@comcast.net asking to be invited. Include a
brief message that you heard about the group from the 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: courtland@seanet.com Website: www.seattlemountaineers.org
(cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)
Branchwide
Meeting to spotlight Ptarmigan Traverse
The July new members’ meeting for the Seattle Branch will
be highlighted by a presentation on the challenging yet reward-
ing Ptarmigan Traverse.
The Seattle Branch new members’ meeting is held on the
first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at The Mountaineers
Program Center. The show will start at 7:45 p.m.
An overview of what the branch offers will be provided
before Tab Wilkins begins the Ptarmigan Traverse show, based
on his eight-day trip in 2009. On the traverse, his team ended up
participating in a helicopter rescue of another team.
Wilkins will talk about reaching the summit of Dome Peak,
the mix of weather encountered and receding glaciers along the
traverse. He will also offer tips and information for those wanting
to tackle the traverse.
Alpine Scrambling
Website: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/scramble
Committee Chair: Ed Dominguez, 206-322-9343, edomino.ed@gmail.com
Course Attendance & Equivalency Questions: Deborah Walker, 206-285-
8444, deborahw@eskimo.com
Workshop Questions: Mary Panza, 206-236-8801, makinanoise@hotmail.
com
Field Trip Questions: Mike Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael.m.sweeney@
boeing.com
Leadership Questions & Advanced Scramble Course: Randy Nelson, 206-
328-9465, grandjubile@usa.net
Winter Scramble Questions: Johnny Jeans, 425-746-2328, jjmtnjoys@
yahoo.com
Alpine Scrambling Course
The Alpine Scrambling Course is under way. Watch for
announcements of the 2011 course late this year. The course
teaches skills used to reach non-technical snow and rock sum-
mits. 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.
Graduation requirements:
—Attend each workshop, pass all quizzes, and satisfactorily
complete each field trip.
—Reach the summit in a competent manner on three separate
alpine scramble trips.
—Complete the separate Basic Navigation Course (Novem-
ber, February, or March).
—Complete the separate Mountaineering-Oriented First Aid
(MOFA) Course.
—Apply for graduation. Date TBA.
See www.mountaineers.org/seattlescramble for current
course information. If you have questions, come to a new mem-
bers’ presentation at The Mountaineers Program Center on July
7 or contact Mary Panza, makinanoise@hotmail.com.
Advanced Scramble/Leadership
Experienced scramblers wanting to develop advanced scram-
bling and leadership skills are invited to apply to the Advanced
Scrambling and Leadership Course (Course #7866). 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. Quali-
fied members may take an individual module (except for the
avalanche modules) separately for $50.
Questions: Contact the course chair, Randy Nelson, grand-
jubile@usa.net.
Seattle
Alpine First Aid Course
The Alpine First Aid (AFA) Course is approved by the Se-
attle Climbing and Alpine Scramble Committees as a means for
2010 basic climbing and alpine scramble students to meet their
wilderness first aid requirement in lieu of a Mountaineers MOFA
(Mountaineering Oriented First Aid) course. Due to the high
number of participants in these programs and limited availability
of MOFA courses, the AFA Course is offered as an opportunity to
complete the first aid requirement without travelling or waiting
an extra year to graduate. Basic climbing and alpine scramble
students are encouraged to register for and complete the AFA
Course as soon as their schedule allows.
The AFA Course consists of two parts:
—The AFA Wilderness First Aid Course - taught by Remote
Medical International (RMI) at The Mountaineers Program
Center in Magnuson Park; a fee applies.
—AFA Scenarios, a hands-on practical session at the Pro-
gram Center to test your skills after completing the Wilderness
First Aid Course
To complete the Alpine First Aid Course, participants must
complete both a Wilderness First Aid and a Scenarios section.
See the online activity listings for available dates. Individuals
interested in participating in the 2011 Seattle Basic Climbing or
Alpine Scramble Course are invited to take the Alpine First Aid
Course at this time. It will be accepted to fulfill the wilderness
first aid requirement for these courses in 2011.
Alpine Scrambling Committee
Alpine Scrambling Committee meetings are held each
month, September through May, at The Mountaineers Program
Center 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
Alpine scrambles are strenuous off-trail trips to a summit. Scrambles often
travel over snow and rock and through brush. Most routes will cross some
exposed areas. These trips are open only to Mountaineers members who are
Alpine Scrambling Course students or graduates, basic climbing graduates,
or those with alpine scrambling or basic climbing equivalency.
Exploratory scrambles: These trips investigate new scramble routes. Scram-
bling students are not eligible to participate.
After Hours Scrambles are denoted in the listing by “AHS.”
Registration procedures: The preferred registration method is through the
Activity Search area of http://www.mountaineers.org. Before committing to
a trip, please check the trip details online. Contact the leader well before
the trip if you have questions. See “Sending you on your way” on pg. 19 for
all other procedures and trip ratings.
July 3-4, Sat.-Sun. - Martin Peak/W. Ridge Please contact
leader for more info. Leader: Ed Greutert, 206-230-8215.
(s6/7-6/23)
July 3-4, Sat.-Sun. - Adams/S. Spur 12,276’ (5-4) (USGS Mt.
Adams E. & W.) 14 mi., 6600’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Trout Lake
RS. Leader: Debra Moore, 425-745-5995. (s4/12-6/18)
July 3-5, Sat.-Mon. - Maude & Seven Fingered Jack 9082’ &
9077’ (5-4) (USGS Trinity) 20 mi., 8500’ gain. Leader: Carolyn
Graham, 425-830-1158. (s6/21-7/01)
July 5, Mon. - Mount St. Helens 8363’ (5-4) (USGS Mount St.
Helens) 12 mi., 5660’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. Lone Fir Resort. Leader:
Michael Sweeney, 425-417-3081. (s6/21-7/01)
July 10, Sat. - Hibox 6560’ (4-4) (USGS Chikamin Peak) 8 mi.,
3900’ gain. Meet 7a.m. Rachel Lake TH. Leader: Dave Morgan,
206-659-9833. (s6/01-6/25)
July 14, Wed. - McClellan Butte (AHS) 5162’ (3-3) (USGS
Bandera) 8 mi., 3500’ gain. Meet 4:30 p.m. Leader: Mary Aulet,
425-822-0128. (s7/06-7/13)
July 16-17, Fri.-Sat. - The Brothers 6866’ (5-4) (USGS The
Brothers) 17 mi., 6200’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. Lena Lake TH. Leader:
Michael Sweeney, 425-417-3081. (s6/21-7/14)
July 18, Sun. - Fay, Hessong & Pleasant 6492’, 6385’ & 6454’
(3-3) 7 mi., 3000’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Mowich Lake. Leader:
Frank Jesseph, 206-300-2168. (s6/28-7/14)
July 24, Sat. - Observation Rock 8364’ (USGS Mowich Lake)
13 mi., 3800’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Mowich Lake. Leader: Michael
Sweeney, 425-417-3081. (s7/05-7/22)
July 28, Wed. - W. Granite (AHS) (3-3) (USGS Snoqualmie
Pass) 8 mi., 4000’ gain. Meet 4:30 p.m. Leader: Robert Mac
Onie, 253-639-0698. (s7/19-7/27)
July 31, Sat. - Longfellow 6577’ (USGS Poe Mtn) 9 mi., 4000’
gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Little Wenatchee Ford CG. Leader: Michael
Sweeney, 425-417-3081. (s7/12-7/29)
Backpacking
July 3-5, Sat.-Mon. - Enchanted Valley, East Fork of the
Quinault (M) (Mt. Chrisie, Mt. Steel USGS) 26 mi., 1050’ gain.
Limit 11. Meet at Graves Creek TH at 7 a.m. This is a beautiful
rolling hike along the East Fork of the Quinault with views of the
river and of waterfalls. Bear, elk, and dear are almost guaranteed
to be seen along the way. We’ll be staying at Graves Creek CG/
TH on Friday night, July 2, so we can start at 7 a.m. on Saturday
morning. Bear canisters are required, no exceptions—the park
service rents them for a nominal fee. Leader: Tim Nair, 425-891-
8668, tim.nair@verizon.net. Leader’s permission required: Tim
Nair, tim.nair@verizon.net. (s5/31-7/1)
July 3-5, Sat.-Mon. - Heather Trail/Blackwall Peak, Manning
Provincial Park, B.C., Canada (M) (Manning Park & Skagit
Valley Recreation Area topo; Manning Park 92H/2 topo) 17 mi.,
1150’ gain in, 705’ gain out. Currently full with 3 on wait list.
Limit 8. A premier, scenic early-summer or early-fall backpack
through subalpine forests and open meadows. Photo-oriented
backpack for Mountaineers members only. Find park and trail
info at www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/ecman-
ning/heather.html (drop heather.html for park map, trail report
and front-country camping). Current passport, Washington State
enhanced driver’s license, or state enhanced ID card is required.
Backcountry camp fee: about $10/person. Car camping recom-
mended for Friday evening. Sign up with leader: Linda Moore,
425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@yahoo.com. (s5/15-6/27)
July 15-19, Thu.-Mon. - Hoh River to Third Beach, La Push
(163S-GT; CC Olympic Coast, S.) 18 mi., 1700’ gain. Limit 10.
Meet at Aurora Transit Center at 7 p.m. We will take four nights
and do this hike in reverse, beginning at the Hoh River and end-
ing at Third Beach. We will take 2 cars that hold 5 people + 5
backpacks; a car will be dropped at each end of the hike. In order
to lighten each person’s load, we will have community meals for
breakfast and dinner. Leader will set up a menu and participants
can split the cost. Please let leader know if you have any special
food considerations when you sign up. Contact leader first if you
plan to bring a child along. There are a couple of rope ladders on
this hike that have to be negotiated around the beachheads. Bear
canisters are required and can be rented from the park service in
Port Angeles where we will be stopping to attain our overnight
permit. Leader: Geneva Sullivan, 206-963-5958, biking.hiking@
gmail.com. (s6/7-7/10)
July 16-18, Fri.-Sun. - Pacific Crest Trail: White Pass to
Chinook Pass (VS) (Bumping Lake GT-271, Mt. Rainier E. GT-
270, White Pass GT-303) 29.5 mi., 3100’ gain. Limit 9. Meet 8
a.m. at Chinook Pass. This is a one-way backpack trip of 30 mi.
on the PCT. We’ll do a car drop at Chinook Pass, then travel to
White Pass where our adventure begins. With the exception of
one somewhat steep climb out of Fish Lake, halfway through our
journey, the PCT climbs gently through the William O. Douglas
Wilderness Area. Hundreds of small lakes and tarns dot the
scenery in this area, and we should see Mt. Rainier, Goat Rocks
and Mt. Adams. Some backpacking or camping experience is
recommended for this trip. You must be able to hike at least 10
mi. a day (for three days in a row) with your overnight pack. We
will make our own carpool arrangements. This hike is not part of
the Pacific Crest Series, so these 30 mi. don’t count towards the
PCT Series course requirements. Leader: Mary Rohlman, 206-
523-1243, MRohlman@gmail.com (preferred). (s6/28-7/9)
Aug. 6-8, Fri.-Sun. - Trophy Mountain Meadows/Skyline,
Wells Gray Provincial. Park, BC., Canada (M) (Topos: West
Raft River 82 M/13, Wells Gray Prov Park) 10+ miles mi.,
1000-2000+’ gain. Limit 8. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Trophy TH. Hike
through beautiful subalpine forest and pocket meadows, and
emerge onto vast meadows and highlands dotted with dozens of
subalpine lakes and tarns among the Trophy Mountains. Base
camp at Sheila Lake with explorations beyond. Park info, trail
updates, map, brochure: www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/
parkpgs/wg_tradd. Photo-oriented backpack. For Mountaineers
members only. Sign up with Leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-
7650, abenteuerbc@yahoo.com. (s6/15-7/31)
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
Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Note: course registration is currently closed. Registration
for the 2011 course will open up fall of 2010.
The Seattle Branch Basic Alpine Climbing Course is an
intensive and thorough program, training students to become
competent climbing partners on technical rock, snow, and glacier
climbs in the Pacific Northwest.
Skills and experiences include belaying and rope handling,
rappelling, Class 5 rock climbing, snow/glacier climbing, basic
technical rescue, first aid, map and compass navigation (separate
programs and prices), backcountry camping including snow
camping, emergency survival skills, guidance on gear purchases
and conditioning, basic risk assessment, weather, avalanche as-
sessment, and more.
Students are trained to become solid and competent partici-
pants in the realm of alpine climbing on rock and glaciers to the
summits of the PNW.
Basic climbs
SIG = Small Instructional Group in Basic Climbing Course.
July 2-4, Fri.-Sun. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG)
(Cascade Pass GT-80, Diablo Dam GT-48; Eldorado Peak USGS)
Limit 10. Priority will be given to members of Doug Smart’s
SIG, who will be signed up by leader if they so request before
open registration begins. Registration for all begins June 15.
Leader: Doug Smart, 206-517-2800, d.j.smart.seattle@gmail.
com. (s6/15-6/30)
July 3-5, Sat.-Mon. - Glacier Peak, Sitkum Gl. (BG) (Gla-
cier Peak E., Glacier Peak W. USGS; Glacier Peak GT-112)
Leader: Tom Nims, 360-805-1472, Tom.Nims@gmail.com.
(s6/28-7/1)
July 3, Sat. - Ingalls Peak, S. Ridge (BR) (Mt. Stuart USGS;
Mt. Stuart GT-209 Limit 6. (Moved from 6/5-7 combo climb
of Ingalls/Stuart; now one day climb). Leader’s permission
required: Dave Morgan, 206-659-9833, go.climbing@gmail.
com. (s4/1-6/30)
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July 3, Sat. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) (Silver Star Mtn.,
Washington Pass USGS) Limit 6. Leader: Ken Hahn, 206-595-
7237, kenh@mountaineers.org. (s6/14-6/28)
July 3-4, Sat.-Sun. - Little Tahoma, E. Shoulder (BG) (Mt.
Rainier E. USGS; Mt. Rainier E. GT-270) Limit 12. Meet at
White River Park entrance at 7 a.m. Leader: Cebe Wallace,
206-842-3409, cebe@speakeasy.net. (s6/7-7/2)
July 3, Sat. - Mt. Baker, Coleman Gl. (BG) (Mt. Baker USGS;
Mt. Baker GT-13) Limit 9. Meet at Glacier RS at 4:30 a.m. Fast-
paced, one-day climb. Participants must be able to maintain a
fast pace for most of the day. Sign up with leader: Mark Scheffer,
360-805-6420, mark_scheffer@yahoo.com. (s5/18-7/1)
July 5, Mon. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Wash-
ington Pass USGS) Limit 6. Leader: Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237,
kenh@mountaineers.org. (s6/14-6/28)
July 9-10, Fri.-Sat. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG)
(Cascade Pass GT-80, Diablo Dam GT-48; Eldorado Peak
USGS) Limit 9. Meet at Marblemount RS at 7:30 a.m. Leader:
Paulo Albuquerque, 253-630-8283, albupaulo@comcast.net.
(s4/1-7/2)
July 9-11, Fri.-Sun. - Eldorado Peak & Klawatti Peak, Combo
(BG) Limit 6. A relaxed-pace trip to a beautiful area; will take just
bivy sacks if the forecast is good. Approach is strenuous! Leader:
Peter Clitherow, 206-632-9844, pc22@zipcon.com. (s4/1-7/6)
July 9-11, Fri.-Sun. - Glacier Peak, Disappointment Peak
Cleaver (BG) (Glacier Peak E., Glacier Peak W. USGS) Limit
9. Leader: Brent Grisim, 425-780-2945, thebwg1@yahoo.com.
(s2/26-6/26)
July 9-12, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Logan, Fremont Gl. (BA) (Dia-
blo Dam GT-48, McGregor Mtn., GT-81; Forbidden Peak, Mt.
Goode, Mt. Logan USGS) Limit 7. Could be done in 3 long days,
best 3 of the 4 weather days. Possible key exchange at Park Creek
Pass? Leader’s permission required: Ken Dungan, 206-920-0657,
kendungan@comcast.net. (s3/12-7/2)
July 10, Sat. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) (Silver Star
Mtn., Washington Pass USGS) Limit 6. Meet at Cutthroat Lake
TH at 5 a.m. One of the best basic rock climbs. Climb starts at 5
a.m.; car camp Friday night recommended. Leader will camp at
Cutthroat Lake TH (sign and access road on left, roughly 5 mi.
E. of Washington Pass). Leader: Cebe Wallace, 206-842-3409,
cebe@speakeasy.net. (s6/7-7/8)
July 10, Sat. - Silver Tip Peak, S.E. Route (BA) Limit 6. Meet
at Mountain Loop Highway gate at Monte Cristo Rd. at 7 a.m..
Mountain bike approach. Leader: Timmy Williams, 206-235-
6402, mtnrtimmy@clearwire.net. (s6/29-7/8)
July 13-18, Tue-Sun. - Eldorado Peak-Austera Peak Traverse
(BG) Limit 4. Will start our traverse at Hidden Peak Lake TH,
traverse under the triad and then summit six peaks before doing
a low route through the ice lakes (Klawati and Moraine). Then
it is up the Inspiration Icefall back to the standard Eldorado
TH. Leader’s permission required: Jeff Street, 425-827-2850,
jeffstrt@verizon.net. (s7/1-7/12)
July 14-16, Wed.-Fri. - Temple & High Priest, Combo (BR)
(Leavenworth GT-178, Liberty GT-210; Liberty, Mt. Stuart
USGS) Limit 6. We’ll try for a permit through the lottery on 7/14.
If we can’t get a permit, we’ll drive around through Winthrop
to Washington Pass and do one or two climbs there, depending
on what is open. Contact leader for further details: Ken Small,
360-527-3552, khs0337@comcast.net. (s6/28-7/12)
July 16-19, Fri.-Mon. - St. Andrews Rock (Upper Puyallup
Gl.) (BG) Limit 8. Meet at Longmire at 7 a.m.. Best 3 of 4
weather days. Strenous exploratory climb of seldom-visited area
for folks in excellent condition. Day 1 to campsite, Day 2 climb
St. Andrews Rock and return to camp, Day 3 climb Tokaloo Spire
on the way out. Leader’s permission required: Dave Morgan,
206-659-9833, go.climbing@gmail.com. (s5/10-7/9)
July 17-18, Sat.-Sun. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG)
(Cascade Pass GT-80, Diablo Dam GT-48; Eldorado Peak USGS)
Meet at 145th P&R at 7 a.m. Annual fast and light Schurman
climb with plenty of time for lots of photography. Leader’s per-
mission required: Courtenay Schurman, 206-368-8926, court@
bodyresults.com. (s7/1-7/15)
July 16-18, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Ruth-Icy Peak Traverse (BG)
(Mt. Shuksan USGS; Mt. Shuksan GT-14) Limit 9. This is a
photography-oriented climb—priority to amateur photographers.
The climb will open up for general registration two weeks prior
for any remaining spots. This is a long climb to a very beautiful
area. We will make base camp on the shoulder of Mt. Ruth, in
the shadow of Mt. Shuksan. E-mail with questions: MikeW@
Warrenduggan.com. Assistant leader: Steve Yi. Leader: Mike
Warren, 206-200-7388, MWarren@PivotalLawGroup.com.
(s7/2-7/18)
July 16, Fri. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) (Cascade
Pass USGS; Cascade Pass GT-80) Limit 4. This is part of a Sa-
hale/Boston/Buckner/Horseshoe three-day climb. Rain cancels
or changes destination to another Bulger List grouping. Because
Bucker/N. Face is an intermediate ice climb, this is not open to
basic students. Must be an intermediate student or intermediate
grad. Day 1: Sahale & Boston Peak. Camp on Boston Glacier.
Day 2: Buckner and Horseshoe Peak. Camp on Boston Glacier.
Day 3: head out. This trip will go Friday-Sunday or Saturday-
Monday (whichever presents the best weather). Sign up with
leader: Joe Dumelin, joe[dot]dumelin@gmail[dot]com. (s6/1-
7/3)
July 18-19, Sun-Mon. - Mt. Rainier, DC Route (BG) (Mt.
Rainier E., Mt. Rainier W. USGS; Mt. Rainier E. GT-270, Mt.
Rainier W. GT-269) Limit 9. Meet at Paradise parking lot at 9 a.m.
Sign up with leader: Mark Scheffer, 360-805-6420, mark_schef-
fer@yahoo.com. (s6/8-7/15)
July 21-25, Wed.-Sun. - Spickard & Redoubt, Combo (BA)
Limit 6. We might add a day and try and do Mt. Custer. Leader: Ed
Greutert, 206-230-8215, egreutert@hotmail.com. (s7/1-7/16)
July 22-27, Thu.-Tue. - Eldorado Peak-Austera Peak Traverse
(BG) Limit 6. This is a high alpine traverse through remote
areas of North Cascades National Park. Half-dozen potential
summits along the way. The route is well described in Peggy
Goldman’s guidebook, “Washington’s Highest Mountains: Basic
Alpine and Glacier Routes.” Basic students are recommended
to have completed one glacier climb prior to the outing. Leader:
Robert Brown, 360-658-4728, robertb.brown@seattle.gov.
(s1/17-7/16)
July 22-24, Thu.-Sat. - Mt. Rainier, Emmons Gl. (BG) (Mt.
Rainier E., Mt. Rainier W., Sunrise USGS; Mt. Rainier E. GT-
270, Mt. Rainier W.GT-269) Limit 12. Meet at White River CG,
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Rainier Park, at 6 a.m.. The N. side is longer but more alpine
than the popular DC route. Three-day schedule allows time to
savor the experience—two nights at high camp. Recommend
Wed. night car camp at White River CG. Assistant leader: Grace
Parker, gparker@u.washington.edu. Leader: Cebe Wallace, 206-
842-3409, cebe@speakeasy.net. (s6/28-7/21)
July 24-25, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Rainier, DC Route (BG) (Mt.
Rainier E., Mt. Rainier W. USGS; Mt. Rainier E. GT-270, Mt.
Rainier W. GT-269) Limit 12. This is a private SIG climb.
Leader’s permission required: Wesley Cooper, 206-229-4101,
wcooper06@yahoo.com. (s7/12-7/22)
July 24, Sat. - Sahale Peak, S. Slope (BA) (Cascade Pass USGS;
Cascade Pass GT-80) Limit 9. This is a climb for leader’s SIG.
Car camp on Friday night for a long day and early start. Sign
up with leader: Mike Lawrence, 206-935-0600, mlawrenc@
starbucks.com. (s6/14-7/16)
July 24, Sat. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Washing-
ton Pass USGS) Limit 4. Meet at Blue Lake TH at 4 a.m. Leader’s
permission required: Patrick Mullaney, 206-782-3498, mullp@
foster.com. (s6/15-7/16)
July 25, Sun. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) (Silver Star
Mtn., Washington Pass USGS) Limit 4. Priority given to stu-
dents who can also sign up for S. Early Winter Spire S. Arete
climb on Saturday, as we may hike in Saturday night and camp
below Kangaroo Pass following climb. Leader’s permission
required: Patrick Mullaney, 206-782-3498, mullp@foster.com.
(s6/15-7/19)
July 30-2, Fri.-Mon. - McMillan Spire, W. Ridge (BA) Limit
6. The southern Pickets! A rarely-visited spectacular area. Strenu-
ous climber’s path with lots of elevation gain to camp. Steep
snow and Class 3 rock to the summit from camp. Can be done
in three long days. Best three weather days of the four? Leader’s
permission required: Ken Dungan, 206-920-0657, kendungan@
comcast.net. (s3/12-7/26)
July 30-1, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Rainier, Emmons Gl. (BG) (Mt.
Rainier E., Mt. Rainier W., Sunrise USGS; Mt. Rainier E. GT-
270, Mt. Rainier W. GT-269) Limit 9. Meet at White River CG
at 7 a.m.. Contact assistant leader Jessica Todd, icmtns@gmail.
com, for questions. Leader’s permission required: Geoff Georges,
206-234-4724, geoffcgeorges@gmail.com. (s7/5-7/26)
July 31-Aug. 3, Sat-Tue. - Mt. Triumph, W. Route (BR)
Limit 6. Meet at Marblemount Visitor Center at 7:30 a.m.. A
seldom-visited area with incredible views of the North Cas-
cades and Pickets. Three-day trip of either July 31-Aug. 2, or
Aug 1-3, whichever has the best weather. First-day approach
to base camp is via ridge directly above Thornton Lakes TH to
6100’ low spot along ridge leading N. to Triumph. Second day
is standard Triumph W. route via Triumph Pass, with the brushy
traverse at 4500’. Third day is a leisurely exit from base camp.
Leader’s permission required: Dave Morgan, 206-659-9833,
go.climbing@gmail.com. (s6/1-7/5)
Advance notices
Aug. 5, Thu. - Sloan Peak, Corkscrew Route (BA) Brent Gri-
sim, 425-780-2945, thebwg1@yahoo.com. (s7/1-7/29)
Aug. 6, Fri. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Tord Kurthy,
425-255-8940, aharkurth@earthlink.net. (s7/12-8/4)
Aug. 7, Sat. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Mike Warren,
206-200-7388, MWarren@PivotalLawGroup.com. (s8/6-8/6)
Aug. 13-14, Fri.-Sat. - Huckleberry Mtn., E. Face (BA) Peter
Heinz, 425-898-1208, pdh57@juno.com. (s7/19-8/10)
Aug. 13-16, Fri.-Mon. - Sluiskin Mtn., The Chief, Chief-Squaw
Saddle (BA) Dave Morgan, 206-659-9833, go.climbing@gmail.
com. (s7/1-7/30)
Aug. 14, Sat. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Leader: Wesley
Cooper, 206-229-4101, wcooper06@yahoo.com. (s8/2-8/12)
Aug. 15, Sun. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Jonathan
Hawkins, 206-915-3697, jonathan_hawkins@hotmail.com.
(s8/2-8/12)
Aug. 15, Sun. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) Leader:
Wesley Cooper, 206-229-4101, wcooper06@yahoo.com. (s8/2-
8/13)
Aug. 20, Fri. - Dewey Peak (BA) Tord Kurthy, 425-255-8940,
aharkurth@earthlink.net. (s7/26-8/18).
Alpine climbing equivalency
If you possess significant and up-to-date climbing skills
and sufficient climbing experience, you can apply for alpine
climbing equivalency to participate on club climbs and events.
To find out more, please contact the program coordinator, Joe
Dumelin, basic.equivalency@gmail.com.
Intermediate Climbing Course
This year’s class started in January; enrollment is closed
for 2010. The Intermediate Climbing Course is a program of
classroom and field instruction designed to teach techniques of
safe lead-climbing on rock, snow, ice and mixed alpine terrain.
Technical and non-technical aspects of leadership and safety
are also major components of the program. The typical student
completes the course in 2-5 years. Graduation from this course
also requires Avalanche Level 1 AIARE.
Field trip schedule:
July 10, Sat. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 (Mt. Baker) Limit
12. Lower Coleman Glacier Ice 1 is now one day only. No over-
night camping required. Leader: Priscilla Moore, 425-879-2063,
altiprima@gmail.com. (s6/1-7/7)
July 11, Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 (Mt. Baker) Limit
12. Lower Coleman Glacier. One day only. Leader: Priscilla
Moore, 425-879-2063, altiprima@gmail.com. (s6/1-7/7)
July 17, Sat. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 (Mt. Baker)
Limit 12. Lower Coleman Glacier. One-day only. Leader: Anne
Meegan, 206-240-6336, ammeegan@gmail.com. (s6/1-7/14)
July 18, Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 (Mt. Baker)
Limit 12. Lower Coleman Glacier. One day only. Leader: Anne
Meegan, 206-240-6336, ammeegan@gmail.com. (s6/1-7/14)
July 24, Sat. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 2 (Mt. Baker) Limit
12. Leader: Anne Meegan, 206-240-6336, ammeegan@gmail.
com. (s6/1-7/21)
July 25, Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 (Mt. Baker)
Limit 12. Lower Coleman Glacier. One day only. Leader: Anne
Meegan, 206-240-6336, ammeegan@gmail.com. (s6/1-7/21)
Aug. 14, Sat. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 2 (Mt. Baker) Limit
12. Lower Coleman Glacier. Leader: Edward Palushock, 206-
223-5565, epalushock@alum.syracuse.edu. (s6/1-8/11)
Aug. 15, Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 2 (Mt. Baker) Limit
12. Lower Coleman Glacier Leader: Edward Palushock, 206-223-
5565, epalushock@alum.syracuse.edu. (s6/1-8/11)
Intermediate Climbing Course details: www.mountain-
eers.org/seattle/climbing/Courses/IntermediateCourse.html, as
well as upcoming editions of the Go Guide. Or, send an e-mail
to SeattleIntAdmin@mountaineersforums.org.
Course continuation fee: There is no longer a limit on the
number of years a student may take to complete the course;
however, an annual continuation fee is required to remain en-
rolled. In order to add another year to your intermediate course,
please contact the Intermediate Administration Subcommittee at
SeattleIntAdmin@mountaineersforums.org and sign up online
for the continuation.
Intermediate climbs
July 1, Thu. - Concord Tower, N. Face (IR) Limit 4. Leader:
Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, kenh@mountaineers.org. (s6/14-
6/28)
July 1, Thu. - Liberty Bell, SW Face (IR) (Washington Pass
USGS) Limit 4. Leader: Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, kenh@
mountaineers.org. (s6/14-6/28)
July 2, Fri. - S. Early Winter Spire, W. Face (IR) Limit 4.
Leader’s permission required: Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, kenh@
mountaineers.org. (s6/14-6/28)
July 3-5, Sat.-Mon. - Bonanza Peak, Mary Green Gl. (IM)
Limit 6. Leader’s permission required: Eileen Kutscha, 206-276-
3683, eileen_kutscha@yahoo.com. (s6/7-6/30)
July 4, Sun. - Kangaroo Temple, NW Face (IR) (Silver Star
Mtn., Washington Pass USGS) Limit 4. Leader’s permission
required: Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, kenh@mountaineers.org.
(s6/14-6/28)
July 9-11, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Rainier, Kautz Glacier (II) (Mt. Rain-
ier E., Mt. Rainier W., Sunrise USGS; Mt. Rainier E. GT-270, Mt.
Rainier W. GT-269) Limit 6. Leader’s permission required: Eric
Docktor, 206-352-6464, eric@docktor.net. (s6/21-7/2)
July 10-13, Sat-Tue - Mt. Fury, N. Buttress of E. Peak (IR)
(Mt. Challenger, Mt. Prophet USGS) Limit 4. Part 1 of North
Pickets Traverse; participants must be able and available to climb
all subsequent peaks listed by leader. This part will include a
scramble up Luna Peak, as well as a traverse to West Peak of
Fury. Leader’s permission required: Edward Palushock, 206-223-
5565, epalushock@alum.syracuse.edu. (s5/27-7/2)
July 14-15, Wed.-Thu. - Swiss Peak, S. Route (Exploratory)
(IR) (Mt. Challenger USGS) Limit 4. Part 2 of North Pickets
Traverse; participants must be able and available to climb all
previous and subsequent peaks listed by leader. Leader’s permis-
sion required: Edward Palushock, 206-223-5565, epalushock@
alum.syracuse.edu. (s5/27-7/2)
July 16-18, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Buckner, N. Face (II) (Cascade
Pass USGS; Cascade Pass GT-80, McGregor Mtn. GT-81) Limit
4. This trip will actually be a Sahale/Boston/Buckner three-day
climb. Day 1: Sahale & Boston Peak; camp on Boston Glacier.
Day 2: Climb Buckner; camp on Boston Glacier. Day 3: head out.
This trip will go Fri.-Sun. or Sat.-Mon. (whichever presents the
best weather). Rain over the stretch cancels or changes destina-
tion to another Bulger List grouping. Sign up with leader: Joe
Dumelin, joe[dot]dumelin@gmail[dot]com. (s6/1-7/3)
July 16, Fri. - Spectre Peak (Exploratory) (IR) (Mt. Challenger
USGS) Limit 4. Part 3 of North Pickets Traverse; participants
must be able and available to climb all previous and subsequent
peaks listed by leader. Leader’s permission required: Edward
Palushock, 206-223-5565, epalushock@alum.syracuse.edu.
(s5/27-7/2)
July 17-18, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Torment - Forbidden Peak, Tra-
verse (IR) Limit 4. Meet at TBD at 6 a.m. Leader’s permission
required: Rich Draves, 206-669-3405, richdr@microsoft.com.
(s6/9-7/12)
July 17-18, Sat.-Sun. - Phantom Peak, N. Route (Exploratory)
(IM) (Mt. Challenger USGS) Limit 4. Part 4 of North Pickets
Traverse; participants must be able and available to climb all
previous and subsequent peaks listed by leader. Leader’s permis-
sion required: Edward Palushock, 206-223-5565, epalushock@
alum.syracuse.edu. (s5/27-7/2)
July 18, Sun. - Liberty Bell, SW Face (IR) (Washington Pass
USGS) Limit 4. Leader: Karl Themer, 206-428-8207, europa-
can@yahoo.co.uk. (s7/5-7/12)
July 19-20, Mon.-Tue. - Crooked Thumb, NW Face (Explor-
atory) (IR) (Mt. Challenger USGS). Limit 4. Part 5 of North
Pickets Traverse; participants must be able and available to climb
all previous and subsequent peaks listed by leader. Leader’s
permission required: Edward Palushock, 206-223-5565, epal-
ushock@alum.syracuse.edu. (s5/27-7/2)
July 21-23, Wed.-Fri. - Mt. Challenger, Challenger Gl. (IM)
Limit 4. Part 6 of North Pickets Traverse; participants must be
able and available to climb all previous peaks listed by leader.
Leader’s permission required: Edward Palushock, 206-223-5565,
Trailhead offerings
See pg. 1 for info on Trailhead activities.
Beginner’s Rock Day—Rock Climbing for Novices
- July 11, Sun. Location TBD. Limit 6. No prerequisites.
Fee: $25 members; $40 non-members. Are you curious
about rock climbing but do not want to be scared or get in
over your head? This is a chance to try this fascinating sport
in a low-pressure, easygoing atmosphere with experienced
Mountaineers climb instructors. This seminar is especially
for people with no prior experience. Our goal is to let you
get on the rock in a safe, non-threatening way and to have
a lot of fun doing it. Location is not an indoor gym, but
a real outdoor climbing crag, so you can experience the
full aesthetic. Sign up online or by calling 206-521-6001.
Contact leader for details and logistics: Peter Heinz. Peter.
Heinz@univarcorp.com, 425-898-1208. (s 6/14-7/9)
Experience Rock Climbing - July 14, Wed. 6:30
- 8:30 p.m, at The Mountaineers Program Center. Limit 8
(14 years and older). Fee: $25 members; $40 non-members.
Try rock climbing and learn about The Mounaineers’ climb-
ing programs. A fun evening especially for those with no
experience who would like to sample this fascinating sport.
Climb on the new artificial walls at our Magnuson Park
facility. A safe, low-pressure environment with experienced
instructors. Equipment provided. Leader: Jim Nelson, jim@
promountainsports.com.
Seattle
epalushock@alum.syracuse.edu. (s5/27-7/2)
July 23, Fri. - Liberty Bell/Concord Tower Combo (IR)
(Washington Pass USGS) 7720’ gain. Limit 4. Leader would
like at least one intermediate student who is willing to stay the
rest of the weekend and lead a basic rock climb on Saturday and
Sunday. The plan would be to leave Seattle area sometime on
Thursday to get an early start on Friday. Leader’s permission
required: Patrick Mullaney, 206-782-3498, mullp@foster.com.
(s6/1-7/16)
July 24-25, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Stuart, W. Ridge (IR) (Mt. Stu-
art USGS; Mt. Stuart GT-209) Limit 4. Leader’s permission
required: Rod Sawyer, 206-356-8686, rsawyer@clearwire.net.
(s6/4-6/4)
July 31-Aug. 1, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, N. Ridge (II) (Mt. Baker
USGS; Mt. Baker GT-13) Limit 4. Meet at 65th St P&R at 6 a.m.
Must be competent in alpine ice techniques. Leader’s permission
required: Tom Lewis, tnlsea@gmail.com. (s7/12-7/26)
July 31-1, Sat.-Sun. - Prusik Peak, W. Ridge (IR) (Cashmere,
Enchantment Lakes USGS; Mt. Stuart GT-209) Limit 4. Sign
up with leader: Colt DeWolf, 206-352-9113, colt0045@gmail.
com. (s7/19-7/26)
Aug. 1, Sun. - Liberty Bell/Concord Tower Combo (IR)
(Washington Pass USGS) Limit 4. Meet at Blue Lake TH at 5
a.m.. Leader’s permission required: Charles Amon, 253-838-
0459, upscomic@comcast.net. (s7/10-7/25)
Advance notices
Aug. 6-8, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Rainier, Kautz Gl. (II) (Mt. Rainier
E., Mt. Rainier W., Sunrise USGS; Mt. Rainier E. GT-270, Mt.
Rainier W. GT-269) Limit 4. Leader: Glenn Glover, 425-271-
1248, gglovers@comcast.net. (s6/27-7/28)
Aug. 6-8, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Triumph, NE. Ridge (IR) Mt. Triumph
(USGS) 7270’ gain. Limit 4. Sign up with leader: Sean Sullivan,
206-632-0523, spsulliv@yahoo.com. (s7/26-8/2)
Aug. 13, Fri. - Liberty Bell/Concord Tower Combo (IR)
(Washington Pass USGS). 7720’ gain. Limit 4. Leader’s per-
mission required: Wesley Cooper, 206-229-4101, wcooper06@
yahoo.com. (s8/2-8/11)
Aug. 13-14, Fri-Sat. - Observation Rock, N. Face (II) Limit
6. Leader: Takeo Kuraishi, 425-823-9452, takeo.kuraishi@
attglobal.net. (s6/21-8/6)
Aug. 14, Sat. - Cutthroat Peak, SE. Buttress (IR) (Wash-
ington Pass USGS) 8050’ gain. Limit 6. Leader’s permission
required: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn.
com. (s8/1-8/10)
Aug. 14, Sat. - Liberty Bell/Concord Tower Combo (IR)
(Washington Pass USGS) 7720’ gain. Limit 6. Leader’s
permission required: Jonathan Hawkins, 206-915-3697, jona-
than_hawkins@hotmail.com (preferred). (s8/2-8/12)
Aug. 14-15, Sat.-Sun. - Wedge, NW Couloir (II) Limit 6. Sign
up with leader: Mark Scheffer, 360-805-6420, mark_scheffer@
yahoo.com. (s7/1-8/12)
Aug. 16, Mon. - Mt. Baker, N. Ridge (II) (Mt. Baker USGS; Mt.
Baker GT-13) 10,778’ gain. Limit 4. Leader: Edward Palushock,
206-223-5565, epalushock@alum.syracuse.edu. (s7/26-8/10)
Intro to Rock Climbing Course
The Introduction to Rock Climbing Course is designed for
those who have little to no outdoor rock climbing experience.
Students will learn the basics of top-roped outdoor climbing. This
includes learning basic climbing knots, belaying skills, climbing
techniques and converting to rappel.
At the end of this course, you will be able to safely follow a
lead climber on sport/crag climbs as well as know the basics for
top-roping on your own. Note: this course is a top-rope course
only. It does not prepare you for an alpine environment or lead-
ing rock climbs.
Course schedule:
Aug. 11, Wed. - Kickoff lecture at Mountaineers Program
Center at 7 p.m.
Aug 18, Wed. - Vertical World gym night
Aug. 28, Sat. - Field Trip at Mountaineers Program Center
Sept. 11-12, Sat.-Sun. – Field Trip; Location TBD
Note: Attendance is required for all sessions; there are no
make-ups.
Registration: Enroll online (www.mountaineers.org) or call
the program center at 206-521-6001. Enrollment continues
through Aug. 9.
Fee: $150.
For more information regarding the course, you may contact
Amy Hardie, amylh4@hotmail.com, or Susan Sayers, susanjsay-
ers@gmail.com.
Aid, Big Wall Seminar
Yosemite Climbing Trip: Sept. 18 - 26
Contact: Takeo Kuraishi, takeo.kuraishi@attglobal.net,
425-273-3856.
2011 Crag Climbing Course
The 2010 Crag Climbing Course is completed. The next
course begins in December of this year. Applicants must be able
to LEAD climb 5.6 in the gym or on bolted routes outdoors.
This class is designed for the sport climber who wants to learn
to climb routes and build anchors on gear. This is not a class for
learning to climb.
New offering: Intro to Lead Climbing. Wednesday nights
at the program center from 6 to 9 p.m. for six weeks starting on
Wed. Jan. 12, 2011, and ending on Wed., Feb. 16. If you have
been gym climbing and top-roping routes for a while, and want
to get on the sharp end of the rope, this course is designed for
you. We will be teaching all the elements that are important to
safe lead-climbing for both indoor and outdoor routes. This is
also designed to be a helpful for entering the crag course. Reg-
istration will begin Nov. 1.
New offering: An Intensive Week-Long, Multi-Pitch Crag
Course in Squamish, B.C. This course is intended for lead
climbers and crag course graduates who want more experience
and are comfortable leading at 5.7, and who want to bump to
the next level. Squamish offers world-class, multi-pitch routes
with lots of cracks and slab! Mark your calendar for the week of
Sat., July 23 to Sat. July 30, 2011. Enrollment will begin April
2011 and will be limited.
Seattle
Schedule:
March 24 - Kickoff party at the program center, 6-9 p.m.
April 9 - Skills day field trip at the program center, 8 a.m.-4
p.m.
April 17, 23, 24 - 2 hr. falling seminar—students sign up
for one of the dates
April 30-May 1 - Tieton crack climbing field trip; half of
class attends each day
May 21-22 - Leavenworth field trip; all students attend
both days
June 4-5 - Leavenworth field trip; all students attend both
days
June 11-12 - Leavenworth field trip; half of class attends
each day
Seminars
Beginner’s Rock Day—Rock Climbing for Novices - July
11, Sun. Location TBD. Limit 6. No prerequisites. Fee: $25
members; $40 non-members. Are you curious about rock climb-
ing but do not want to be scared or get in over your head? This is
a chance to try this fascinating sport in a low-pressure, easygoing
atmosphere with experienced Mountaineers climb instructors.
This seminar is especially for people with no prior experience.
Our goal is to let you get on the rock in a safe, non-threatening
way and to have a lot of fun doing it. Location is not an indoor
gym, but a real outdoor climbing crag, so you can experience the
full aesthetic. Sign up online or by calling 206-521-6001. Con-
tact leader for details and logistics: Peter Heinz. Peter.Heinz@
univarcorp.com, 425-898-1208. (s 6/14-7/9)
Experience Rock Climbing - July 14, Wed. 6:30 - 8:30
p.m, at The Mountaineers Program Center. Limit 8 (14 years and
older). Fee: $25 members; $40 non-members. Try rock climbing
and learn about The Mounaineers’ climbing programs. A fun
evening especially for those with no experience who would like
to sample this fascinating sport. Climb on the new artificial walls
at our Magnuson Park facility. A safe, low-pressure environment
with experienced instructors. Equipment provided. Leader: Jim
Nelson, jim@promountainsports.com.
Friday nights on the wall: Friday night climbing is outside
at the south plaza from April 9-Sept. 3. The Friday night climbing
sessions on the indoor wall of The Mountaineers Program Center
will resume Sept. 10. The outdoor wall is open to the public, so
this won’t be a Mountaineers hosted event, but it is a great place
to hang out and climb.
5.9 in the Alpine Group: For more information about the
5.9 in the Alpine Group, go to http://groups.google.com/group/5-
9Alpine.
Alpine First Aid Course
The Alpine First Aid (AFA) Course is approved by the Seattle
climbing and alpine scramble committees as a means for 2010
Basic Climbing and Alpine Scramble Course students to meet
their wilderness first aid requirement in lieu of a Mountaineers
Mountaineeering Oriented First Aid Course. Due to the high
number of participants in these programs and limited availability
of MOFA courses, the Alpine First Aid Course is offered as an
opportunity to complete the first aid requirement without travel-
ling or waiting an extra year to graduate. Basic Climbing and
Alpine Scramble students are encouraged to enroll and complete
the AFA Course as soon as their schedule allows.
The Alpine First Aid course consists of two parts:
AFA Wilderness First Aid Course - taught by Remote Medi-
cal International (RMI) at The Mountaineers Program Center;
a fee applies.
AFA Scenarios - A hands-on practical session at The Moun-
taineers Program Center to test your skills after completing the
Wilderness First Aid Course. To complete the AFA Course, par-
ticipants must complete both a wilderness first aid and a scenarios
section. See the online activity listings for available dates.
Individuals interested in participating in the 2011 Seattle
Basic Climbing Course or Alpine Scramble Course are invited
to take the AFA Course at this time. It will be accepted to fulfill
the wilderness first aid requirement for the aforementioned
courses in 2011.
Dancing
Co-chairs: Dennis Bayer, 206-784-4011; Ivan Sleveland,
206-522-1316.
Website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance.
International Folk Dancing
The Seattle Mountaineers International Folk Dancers have a new home in War-
ren G. Magnuson Park at Sand Point; we are dancing in the Brig (Building
406). The Brig has beautiful hardwood floors, plenty of free parking and is
located a few buildings SE of The Mountaineers Program Center located
in Building 67.
Every Tuesday - Folk dancing Dance just for the fun of it in
the Brig at Magnuson Park from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Your favorite
dance is waiting for you. We have informal lessons taught by our
experienced dancers. There’s always something for everyone.
Mountaineers members, $5; non-members, $6. Free admission
for dancers age 30 and under. 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, driv-
ing directions, or a map of Magnuson Park, please visit our new
website listed above.
Rock & Roll Dance
Please visit the Rock & Roll Dance website, www.dbmechanic.
com/dances/rock.htm. Still have questions? Contact Karen Lud-
wig at: 206-484-9187, www.karenludwig2000@yahoo.com.
Family Activities
These are opportunities for families with children to get outside together and
enjoy the great outdoors with other families. Kids learn best from being
around other children.
Committee chair: Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults.com.
Guidelines: See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” (first paragraph) for pro-
cedures and rules regarding participation in family activities. If you need to
cancel your attendance, please alert the activity leader ahead of time.
Updated information: For impromptu offerings that don’t make it into the
Go Guide in time, join the Family Activities group on Yahoo! To receive an
invitation, send a request to court@bodyresults.com and you can be alerted
to any changes or new listings throughout the winter.
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
July 1, Thu. - Burke Museum (E) Meet at E. entrance of Burke
Museum at 2:30 p.m. The International Conservation Photogra-
phy Exhibit will have just opened. Free First Thursdays—a great
way to visit the museum’s newest and existing exhibits. Take the
bus to avoid parking issues (on-campus parking is $15 at gate
but ticket is pro-rated for time spent at museum). Will keep a 6-
year-old’s viewing pace. Counts toward education/conservation
badge in the Junior Mountaineers program. Leader: Courtenay
Schurman, court@bodyresults.com.
July 3, Sat. - Bridal Veil Falls (M) 4+ mi. 1000’ gain. Start your
Fourth of July weekend with a great hike to incredible waterfalls!
If weather is incurably hot, alternative will be Denny Creek wa-
terslide with details to follow about changed destination. Start
time 10 a.m. Come ready to wade (towel, snacks, sunscreen).
Counts toward waterfall badge in the Junior Mountaineers pro-
gram. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults.com.
July 5, Mon. - Rattlesnake Ledge (M) 4 mi. 1100’ gain. Kids of
all ages welcome. Hike leader’s daughters are 10 and 12. Meet
at TH at 10 a.m. Please register children at same time as parents.
Leader: Rich Draves, 206-669-3405.
July 7, Wed. - Skookum Flats This is an easy and relaxing trail
along the banks of the White River. An old-growth-forest hike,
at 1.8 mi. Skookum Falls comes into view. Pace to be set to the
level of the kids attending. NWFP. Meet at 10 a.m. at the park-
ing area near the TH, a half-mile from the highway, just after
crossing the bridge over White River. For more details, contact
the leader: Stacey Isaacs, (get info)
July 8, Thu. - Kids Rock Day Meet at The Mountaineers Pro-
gram Center at 4:30 p.m. Leader’s daughters are 10 & 12. Kids
of all ages welcome. A parent must accompany kids; helpful if
the parent can belay but not required. Helmets and harnesses
provided. Wear closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops or sandals), bring
rock shoes only if kids have them. We will climb indoors if
the weather is not good. We will climb roughly 4:30-6 p.m.
depending on the kids’ energy level; optional social/picnic time
afterwards. Leader: Rich Draves, 206-669-3405. Please register
children at same time as parents.
July 9, Fri. - Kids Rock Day Meet at The Mountaineers
Program Center at 9 a.m. School’s out and it’s time to get the kids
outside! We’ll climb on The Mountaineers outdoor wall. Gear
provided; kids should come in sturdy closed-toe shoes (tennis
shoes okay). Bring some snacks and water, and clothes appro-
priate for a day in the park. Don’t forget the sunscreen. Family
social, picnic, or playtime afterward is optional. Note: This is not
a drop-off event; parents must stay on site with their children.
This is a midday session that will run from 9 a.m. through roughly
noon. Ages 4 and up. No open-toed shoes (sandals, flip-flops,
etc). Tennis shoes or hiker’s are best. Bring swimwear; there
will be water fun as well! Note: Kids of parents who volunteer
to help belay are allowed to climb for free! Contact leader for
details. Members: $15, Non-members: $25. Leader: Ken Hahn,
206-595-7237, kenh@mountaineers.org. (s6/11-7/9)
July 9, Fri. - Rattlesnake Ledge (M) 4 mi. 1100’ gain. Meet
at N. parking lot at 10 a.m. Adult participants signing up must
be in attendance with at least one child family member. Include
children’s names when registering so that we can have an accurate
count (limit: 12 hikers). New families welcome. No dogs. Will
hike at a 3-year-old’s pace. Significant rain cancels. Summit is
optional, though the views are well worth the effort. This trail
is steep, and having fun is more important than reaching the
destination. If time/weather/interest are so inclined, the lake is
a great place to relax, explore, and throw rocks in the water after
the hike. Leader: Theresa Soares, 425-818-4068.
July 10, Sat. - Digging-Swimming-Crawling-Flying: Who’s
Who at the Beach Meet at Constellation Park, 63rd Ave. S.W.
and Beach Dr. S.W., Seattle, at 9:30 a.m. Part of the Junior
Naturalist program. A trip out to low tide on the beach where
we’ll have the opportunity to see what usually only a fish can see.
Each child will have something to remember about the outing
and walk away with a sense of accomplishment. Please bring
clothing for potentially wet weather. Also, keep in mind that it
can be breezy along the shore. Snacks and water a good idea
as well. Members: $8, non-members: $10. Leader: Ken Hahn,
206-595-7237, kenh@mountaineers.org. (s5/25-7/9)
July 10, Sat. - Magnuson Family Photography (E) Class
includes 1 hr. of classroom time, 2 hrs. of scavenger hunt pho-
tography around Magnuson Park, and 1 hr. to share images.
Suggested age appropriateness: 5+ with parents. Fees: $20 per
member family, $30 per non-member family. The class will be
taught by members of the Photography Committee. Whether
your camera is a point-and-shoot or a DSLR, you can expect to
pick up some pointers and have lots of fun. To get the per family
rate, one adult should register per family. In notes, include total
number of participants and age/names of kids. Bring a camera and
pencil/paper. Handouts will be provided. Light snacks available;
bring lunch and water. For more information, contact Courtenay
Schurman, 206-368-8926.
July 13, Tue. - Mirror Lake (E) 4 mi. 600’ gain. Very easy
hike, good for young children. At the far end of the lake there is
a stream outlet that usually has bear flowers and a little waterfall
for the kids to play in. Counts toward lake or beach badge in the
Junior Mountaineers program. Meet at 9 a.m. at N.E. 65th P&R.
Leader: Geneva Sullivan 206-963-5958.
July 17, Sat. - Wallace Falls (M) 5.5 mi. 1200’ gain. Start time
9:30 a.m. at TH. Counts toward waterfall badge in the Junior
Mountaineers program. Adults must be in attendance with at least
one child. Include children’s names when registering for accurate
count (limit: 12 hikers). New families welcome. No dogs. Will
hike at a 5-year-old’s pace. Great hike for views of three falls,
five bridge crossings to count, and time afterward to wade in the
river. Bring a lunch, snacks and plenty of water and sunscreen.
Leader: Roxanne Kenison, drgkenison@q.com.
July 23, Fri. - Marsh Island/Foster Island Walk (E) 2 mi.,
no gain. Meet at MOHAI parking lot at 9:30 p.m. We’ll explore
Marsh and Foster Islands and watch the ducks from the Arbo-
retum. Bring a snack, sunscreen, sunglasses and water. Great
first outing for kids of 3-7. Change of clothes and footwear a
good idea for afterward in case of mud. Counts towards educa-
tion/conservation badge in the Junior Mountaineers program.
Contact leader for more information: Courtenay Schurman,
court@bodyresults.com.
July 24, Sat. - Tiger, Tradition Loop Trail (E) 1/2 mi., 50’
gain. Meet at 10 a.m. at Tradition Plateau TH parking lot. Adult
participants signing up must be in attendance with at least one
child family member. Include children’s names when registering
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so that we can have an accurate count (limit: 12 hikers). New
families welcome. No dogs. Will hike at a 3-year-old’s pace.
Significant rain cancels. Plan to explore some easily-accessible,
low-lying lakes. Leader: Theresa Soares, 425-818-4068.
July 24, Sat. - Rainier/Paradise: Skyline to Panorama Point
(M) 5 mi. 1500’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Renton P&R. Leader’s
daughters are 10 & 12. Kids of all ages welcome. Adult partici-
pants signing up must be in attendance with at least one child
family member. Please register children at same time as parents.
Hiker limit: 12. Leader: Rich Draves, 206-669-3405.
July 25, Sun. - Family Kayak (E) Explore Lake Union by boat!
Plan for 60-90 minutes on the water taking a lake-side peek at
houseboats, ducks, and more. Meet at Northwest Outdoor Cen-
ter (2100 Westlake Ave N., Ste. 1, Seattle, 206-281-9694) at 2
p.m. to gear up. Bring sunscreen, water and light snacks. Kids
of all ages welcome. Life jackets, kayaks (singles, doubles or
triples) and paddles can be rented for $20/hour or less, or you
can bring your own kayak. Adult participants signing up must
be in attendance with at least one child family member. Please
register children at same time as parents. Leader: Doug Schur-
man, 206-368-8926.
July 28, Wed. Franklin Falls Loop (E) 3 mi, 300’ gain. Meet at
10 a.m., meeting place TBD. Adult participants signing up must
be in attendance with at least one child family member. Include
child(ren)’s name(s) when registering for accurate count (limit
12 hikers). New families welcome. No dogs. 3-year-old pace.
Significant rain cancels. Prepare for some water play at the falls!
Leader: Theresa Soares, 425-818-4068.
July 29, Thu. - Kids Rock Day Second time around. See the
July 9 listing for all the details. (s6/11-7/29)
July 30-Aug. 1, Fri-Sun. - Shi Shi Beach Backpack (E) 8 mi.
200’ gain. Children must be in attendance with an adult. Sign
up all children when signing up adults. Food storage method:
hard-sided food containers are required to store all food, garbage
and scented items. Further questions about containers can be
answered by calling 360-565-3100. We will stop at the Makah
Museum to obtain a recreation permit, $10 per car and valid for
the calendar year in which they are purchased. Overnight parking
for Shi Shi is only allowed at designated private parking lots;
there is a daily fee—EXACT CASH ONLY of $10 per car per
day. Counts toward backpack badge in the Junior Mountaineers
program. Leader: Geneva Sullivan, 206-963-5958.
July 31-Aug. 1, Sat-Sun. - Chain Lakes (E) 4 mi. 400’ gain.
We’ll see what wildflowers are out, whether the lakes are
warm enough for kids to splash in, and then find a nice place
to camp—perhaps hike up some side trails. If by some chance
the Mt Baker Highway is not melted out enough, trip will be
relocated. Will hike at a 9-year-old’s pace. Limit 8. Sign up with
leader: Peter Clitherow, 206-632-9844.
Advanced notices
Aug. 7, Sun. - Naches Peak Loop (E) 4.5 mi., 700’ gain. Families
and kids welcome. No dogs. Register children when signing up
so that we can have an accurate head count. Adults must be in
the presence of at least one child. Will hike clockwise to get the
best view of Mt. Rainier. Bring snacks, water, clothing layers
(wind breaker, visor or hat, sunglasses) sunscreen, bug spray and
camera, as the flowers are incredible if we time it right. Will hike
at a 6-year-old’s pace. Option to caravan from Seattle depending
on size of party. Contact leader for more information: Courtenay
Schurman, court@bodyresults.com.
Aug. 12-15, Thu.-Sun. - Table Mountain Star Party (E)
Blewett Pass hiking by day, car camping and stargazing by night.
Individual registration required, not through the program center
but rather through www.tmspa.com. Since attendance is on an
individual or family registration basis only, group sites are not
available. It is best to plan for at least two nights on the mountain
to relax and take it all in. If you have questions about how best
to enjoy the experience, your informal leader is Marc Kramer,
mekramer001@mac.com, 425-205-7300.
Aug. 14, Little Fish… (KEN)
Aug. 21, Sat. - Youth Leadership Seminar. Save the date! Teach
your kid(s) the foundations of leadership. They’ll participate in
fun skits and role playing to get them laughing and understanding
the importance of leadership—what happens if you aren’t a good
leader or a good follower. Small work groups (4-5 kids each)
so that each kid has a chance to be a leader in a given situation.
Kids will make lunch for the parents through teamwork. Top it off
with a bigger “challenge” and take home material to ponder. You
won’t want to miss it! Kids of ages 6-12 with parents, 9 a.m.-2:30
p.m. at the Magnuson Program Center. Contact leader for more
information: Eric Linxweiler, linxweiler@gmail.com.
First Aid
Website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/MOFA
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. Volunteer instructors are
certified by the ARC. The class is often held two evenings a
week for four weeks, or for one Saturday plus a full weekend,
though some other schedules are sometimes available. All classes
must be attended.
A MOFA Refresher Course for those who took MOFA in the
last 3-1/2 years is available, as well as an instructor class, and a
waiver program for health care professionals.
Course fee for Standard MOFA: $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 $80, which
covers room and board. When held at Meany Lodge, a Sno-Park
permit and a groomed trail sticker are required.
Registration: To register or for more information, call mem-
ber services, 206-521-6001. You can also sign up online using
the activity search, then indicate “first aid” and don’t limit the
dates or the branch. Also, the Seattle MOFA website has a link
that displays only current Seattle classes.
Do check the website for additional information on MOFA,
MOFA refresher, MOFA waivers for health care workers, and
the instructor course.
Upcoming MOFA courses
All open courses are listed at www.mountaineers.org. There
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are no courses being offered currently.
Hiking
Hiking Committee: Our next meeting is Tue., June 8, at 7 p.m. at the program
center in Magnuson Park. All members are welcome!
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.
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
July 22, Thu. - Beginning Hiking Seminar - Learn what to
put in your pack, how to dress for comfort and safety, and what
to expect on a Mountaineers hike. Experienced Mountaineers
hiking leaders will discuss clothing, boots, pack, the Ten Es-
sentials, seasonal trail hazards, where to shop for equipment
(and save money), and how to research your hikes. This free
seminar is designed to answer questions a beginning hiker or new
Mountaineers member may have about how to get started. We
will show samples of our equipment and show pictures of some
of our favorite places to hike. You don’t have to be a Mountain-
eers member to attend. However, registration is required for this
seminar with a limit of 75. Members and non-members are asked
to utilize the online registration system. If assistance is needed to
sign up, call member services at 206-521-6001. A minimum of
three participants is required by the registration close date (two
days prior to event) or the seminar will be canceled. Please check
with the program center on the day of the seminar to make sure
that it has not been canceled. Leader: Kelly Cleman, 360-563-
0320, masterhiker@gmail.com. (s6/22-7/22)
Trips
July 3, Sat. - Fifes Ridge (S) (Bumping Lake GT-271) 10 mi.,
3000’ gain. Meet at Grady P&R at 6:30 a.m.. One of the lesser-
traveled routes in the Norse Peak Wilderness. Trail follows
a stream up the valley then climbs up a wooded ridge before
breaking out into the open at 6300’ with views all around. Expect
a good workout and (fingers crossed) great views as the reward.
Leader: Brian Carpenter, 206-324-6140, brianc110@earthlink.
net. (s6/14-6/30)
July 3, Sat. - Sourdough Mtn. (VS) (Diablo Dam USGS) 11
mi., 5250’ gain. Meet at TH at 9 a.m. This is an extremely chal-
lenging hike and not for the faint of heart. If you sign up, please
be certain you are in good enough shape—we will be going,
for the most part, at a moderate pace (not slow or leisurely).
We will be climbing roughly 1000’ per mile for 5.5 mi. up to a
historic 1933 fire lookout at the summit (a super steep hike: think
Mailbox Peak). But our reward will be a stunning panorama of
high mountain peaks (like Ruby, Pyramid and Colonial peaks,
and Jack Mtn.) with Diablo Lake nestled below, and wildflowers
dotting the way. Preference will be given to those who are also
signed up for Sue Shih’s Windy Pass (Pasayten) hike on 7/4.
Three car camp sites allowing two cars with eight people have
been reserved at Newhalem CG from Fri., July 2, through Mon.,
July 5 (three nights). Contact leader or co-leader ASAP to reserve
your spot at the campsite—no later than June 25, as we need to
confirm numbers and cancel any sites/dates not needed. Fees
should be no more than $10 per night for the campsite, possibly
less. For those not staying overnight in Newhalem: we will be
meeting at the TH at 9 a.m., which is about a 3-hr. drive from
Seattle. Contact leader with any questions (e-mail preferred):
Laurie Carter, 206-484-3060, lauriec349@msn.com. Co-leader:
Susan Shih. (s6/18-6/30)
July 4, Sun. - Windy Pass (Pasayten) (M) Pasayten Peak
(USGS), Washington Pass (USGS). 7 mi., 500’ gain. Meet at
Newhalem Visitor Center at 9 a.m. The Windy Pass trail is part
of the final section of the PCT before it ends in Canada. From
the TH at Harts Pass, the trail winds through flower-drenched
meadows surrounded by endless peaks with such names as the
Needles, Silver Star, Golden Horn and Azurite. Hardly anywhere
can one find such spectacular views with so little effort. Elevation
gain is reported to be 500’ in and 1000’ out. Preference will be
given to those who are signed up for Laurie’s Sourdough Mtn.
hike on 7/3 by June 25. Three campsites allowing 2 cars/8people
have been reserved at the Newhalem CG from Fri., July 2,
through Mon., July 5 (three nights). Anyone interested should
contact the leader ASAP and no later than June 25 so leader can
cancel all sites and/or dates not needed. The fee should not be
more than $10/night and will most likely be less. Please don’t
hesitate to contact the leader with any questions. Leader: Susan
Shih, 206-935-7824, sushih@comcast.net. Co-leader: Laurie
Carter. (s6/18-6/30)
July 6, Tue. - Mt Baldy (AHH) (S) (Kachess Lake GT-208)
9 mi., 3000’ gain. Meet at Silver Creek, Easton, at 6:30 p.m.
Headlamps are absolutely required, as we expect to descend in the
dark. We will organize potential carpools via email. Leader: Sean
Sullivan, 978-621-5290, sully71486@gmail.com. (s6/9-7/4)
July 7, Wed. - Lake Lillian (AHH) (MS) (Snoqualmie Pass
USGS; Snoqualmie Pass GT-207) 10 mi., 2000’ gain in, 800’ out.
This hike is up and down with only a few moderate switchbacks.
We’ll meet at the stop sign on the frontage road heading to the
Tiger Mtn. parking lot on the S. side of Exit 20. Daylight will
be scarce, so we’ll be leaving promptly at 4:30 p.m. Headlamps
required. Co-leader: Masako Nair. Leader: Sheryl Lamberton,
253-473-0819, SherylLamberton@gmail.com. (s6/29-7/6)
July 7, Wed. - Rattlesnake Traverse (S) (GT Rattlesnake Mtn.)
10.5 mi., 2600’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at S.E. 8th P&R, I-405, Bel-
levue, at 6:30 a.m. to consolidate riders. Bring a treat to share.
Hint: the leader likes chocolate. Leader: Chuck Gustafson,
425-481-6540, chuck-alicegustafson@msn.com (no calls after
7 p.m., please). (s6/28-7/5)
July 10, Sat. - Gothic Basin (S) (Monte Cristo, Sloan Peak
USGS) 9 mi., 2600’ gain. Meet at Mariner P&R, S. Everett at
8 a.m. Flanked by Gothic and Del Campo Peaks, Foggy Lake
is within Gothic Basin. National Forest Recreation Day Pass is
required to park at the TH. Please assure you’re capable of an
elevation gain of 2,600’ at a pace of 2 mph. Leader: Michael Ar-
riaga, 206-718-8924, evtmountaineer@yahoo.com. (s6/17-7/8)
July 10, Sat. - Harry’s Ridge via Boundary Trail (M) (GT
Spirit Lake #332) 8 mi., 1200’ gain. Meet at S. Renton P&R
at 7 a.m. 3 hrs. Mount St. Helens eruption’s 30th anniversary
memorial hike. NWFP or equivalent. Highest point, 4750’. Hike
Boundary Trail and spur trail to Harry’s Ridge from Johnson
Ridge Observatory. Superb views of Spirit Lake and crater are
along this route. The route has some exposure along a narrow
pathway near Devil’s Elbow. Register with leader: Glen Strachan,
425-869-8094, glenshgi@msn.com. (s6/21-7/8) SCO
July 10, Sat. - Palisades Lakes (EM) (Mt. Rainier E. USGS;
Mt Rainier E. GT-270) 7.5 mi., 700’ gain. This hike is part of
the Parklands of Mt. Rainier Series, sponsored by the Seattle
Hiking Committee, the Foothills Hiking Committee, and the
Seattle Retired Rovers Committee. Registration is open to all.
Please contact Bob Michelson at bob_michelson@yahoo.com
with any questions. Leader: Robert Michelson, 206-363-6035,
bob_michelson@yahoo.com. (s6/28-7/8)
July 10, Sat. - Sourdough Gap (E) (Bumping Lake GT-271, Mt.
Rainier E. GT-270) 6 mi., 1100’ gain. Limit 10. We’ll start from
Tipsoo Lake, passing Sheep Lake on the way to Sourdough Gap.
We’ll have lunch at Picnic Rock above Crystal Lakes. Leader:
Lisa Gadeken, 206-919-2839, lisagad@aol.com. (s6/28-7/8)
July 11, Sun. - Berkeley Park, Rainier (EM) (Mt. Rainier E.
USGS; Mt. Rainier E. GT-270) 7 mi., 1100’ gain. This hike is
part of the Parklands of Mt. Rainier Series, sponsored by the
Seattle Hiking Committee, the Foothills Hiking Committee, and
the Seattle Retired Rovers Committee. Registration is open to all.
Contact Bob Michelson, bob_michelson@yahoo.com, with any
questions. Leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@
yahoo.com. (s6/28-7/8)
July 11, Sun. - Van Trump Park (S) (Mt. Rainier W. USGS) 8
mi., 2600’ gain. Meet at Longmire flagpole at 9 a.m. This hike
is part of the Parklands of Mt. Rainier Series, sponsored by the
Seattle Hiking Committee, the Foothills Hiking Committee,
and the Seattle Retired Rovers Committee. Registration is open
to all. Visit majestic Comet Falls and rugged Van Trump Park.
Flowers and possible side-trip to Mildred Point/view of Kautz
Glacier, depending upon snow and water levels. Possible return
via Rampart Ridge to Longmire if group chooses. Maximum 9
mi. and 3000’ gain with all options. Queries via e-mail preferred.
Leader: Marion Bauman, 206-437-4773, m.bauman@comcast.
net. (s6/28-7/8)
July 17, Sat. - Iron Peak (S) (Mt. Stuart USGS). 7.5 mi., 2700’
gain. Meet at 29 Pines at 9 a.m. Let’s find some good views
in the Teanaways! Slow but steady pace. Meeting place is end
of paved road by the CG. Leader: Karen Chi, 206-679-8353,
kjhilly@hotmail.com. (s7/6-7/15)
July 17, Sat. - Miller Peak/Iron Bear Loop (VS) (Liberty, Mt.
Stuart USGS). 13 mi., 3800’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at S.E. 8th P&R,
Bellevue, at 6 a.m. Moderate pace. Bring a treat to share. Hint:
the leader likes chocolate. Leader: Chuck Gustafson, 425-481-
6540, chuck-alicegustafson@msn.com (no calls after 7 p.m.,
please). (s7/5-7/15)
July 17, Sat. - Sourdough Ridge & Silver Forest, Rainier
(E) (Mt. Rainier E. GT-270) 6 mi., 800’ gain. Limit 10. Two
trails in one trip. Up Sourdough Ridge to Dege Peak and then
after returning to TH the lower Silver Forest trail. This hike is
part of the Parklands of Mt. Rainier Series, sponsored by the
Seattle Hiking Committee, the Foothills Hiking Committee, and
the Seattle Retired Rovers Committee. Registration is open to
all. Please contact Bob Michelson at bob_michelson@yahoo.
com with any questions. Leader: Lisa Gadeken, 206-919-2839,
lisagad@aol.com. (s7/5-7/15)
July 18, Sun. - Glacier Basin, Rainier (M) (Mt. Rainier E.
USGS; Mt. Rainier E. GT-270) 7 mi., 1700’ gain. Limit 10.
Meet at TH at White River CG at 9:30 a.m. This hike is part of
the Parklands of Mt. Rainier Series, sponsored by the Seattle
Hiking Committee, the Foothills Hiking Committee, and the
Seattle Retired Rovers Committee. Registration is open to all.
Slow-moderate pace. Please contact Bob Michelson at bob_mi-
chelson@yahoo.com with any questions. Leader: Betty Renkor,
206-706-5698, bettyr@w-link.net. (s7/5-7/15)
July 21, Wed - Wright Mtn. (AHH) (VS) (Snoqualmie Pass
USGS). 10 mi., 3100’ gain. Meet at 4:30 p.m. at the stop sign
on the frontage road heading to the Tiger Mtn. parking lot on the
S. side of Exit 20. Daylight will be scarce, so we’ll be leaving
promptly at 4:30. Headlamps required. Leader: Neil Carlsen,
206-551-0572, necarlsen@comcast.net. (s7/13-7/20)
July 24, Sat. - Klahhane Ridge, Sunrise Ridge (M) (Mt. An-
geles, Port Angeles USGS) 8 mi., 1700’ gain. A beautiful ridge
walk ending at a high point below Mt. Angeles on the dry side
of the Olympic Mountains. If you like expansive views of the
Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, wildflowers
and mountain goats, this is the hike for you. The trail begins at
the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center and the views never stop. The
trail follows a ridge most of the way, dips into woods and travels
through fields of wildflowers along the flanks of Mt. Angeles
before it begins to switchback up to Victor Pass, where the best
views and mountain goats (usually) are. This hike is open to Basic
Wilderness Travel Course students. Leader: Mary Rohlman, 206-
523-1243, MRohlman@gmail.com. (s6/23-7/22)
July 24, Sat. - Lake Janus (M) (Bench Mark Mtn. USGS) 7
mi., 1400’ gain. Meet at Stevens Pass summit, N. side at 9 a.m.
NWFP required. Hike on the PCT past Union Gap to a peaceful
lake in lake in the Henry M Jackson Wilderness. We are starting
from the Smithbrook Rd. TH. Leader: Robert Michelson, 206-
363-6035, bob_michelson@yahoo.com. (s7/10-7/22)
July 24, Sat. - Second Burroughs Mtn., Rainier (E) (Mt.
Rainier E. USGS) 5 mi., 1200’ gain. This hike is part of the
Parklands of Mt. Rainier Series, sponsored by the Seattle Hik-
ing Committee, the Foothills Hiking Committee, and the Seattle
Retired Rovers Committee. Registration is open to all. Please
contact Bob Michelson at bob_michelson@yahoo.com with any
questions. Leader: Jim Gross, 206-283-5154. (s7/12-7/22)
July 25, Sun. - Grand Park, Rainier (S) (Mt. Rainier E. USGS)
13 mi. 700’ gain in, 1500’ out. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Federation
Forest SP, 7 mi. past Enumclaw and just before Greenwater. This
hike is part of the Parklands of Mt. Rainier Series, sponsored
by the Seattle Hiking Committee, the Foothills Hiking Commit-
tee, and the Seattle Retired Rovers Committee. Registration is
open to all. Please contact Bob Michelson at bob_michelson@
yahoo.com with any questions. Because we will be starting from
Sunrise, you will have to pay park admission. From Sunrise,
we will go through Berkeley Park and into Grand Park. The
wildflowers should be spectacular. Bring your cameras. For
those interested, we will stop in Enumclaw on the way home for
dinner. Leader: Andy Cahn, 425-391-4447, andycahn@gmail.
com. (s7/12-7/22)
July 25, Sun. - Grand Park: Sunrise from Lake Eleanor (S)
Mt. Rainier E. USGS) 11 mi., 3000’ gain. Leader: Jan Davis,
206-282-7092, jan-davis@comcast.net. (s7/12-7/22)
July 25, Sun. - Indian Henry’s Hunting Ground, Rainier (S)
(Mt. Rainier W. USGS) 7 mi., 2500’ gain. This hike is part of
the Parklands of Mt. Rainier Series, sponsored by the Seattle
Seattle
Hiking Committee, the Foothills Hiking Committee, and the
Seattle Retired Rovers Committee. Registration is open to all.
Please contact Bob Michelson at bob_michelson@yahoo.com
with any questions. Leader: Rebecca Agiewich, 206-713-2403,
rebecca@agiewich.com. (s7/12-7/22)
July 25, Sun. - Rachel Lake (MS) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 8
mi., 1900’ gain. Meet at Tibbetts P&R in Issaquah at 7:30 a.m.
Come enjoy the view of this broad lake and the towering wall of
Rampart Ridge. NWFP or National Forest Recreation Day Pass
is required. Please assure you’re capable of an elevation gain of
1900’ at a pace of 2 mph. Leader: Michael Arriaga, 206-718-
8924, evtmountaineer@yahoo.com. (s7/8-7/22)
July 30, Fri. - Snowgrass Flats/Goat Ridge Loop (S) 13 mi.,
3200’ gain. Gain includes large dips. Trail crosses Goat Creek
in the forest on a bridge with a nice falls, then gains steep and
steady—1400’ in the next mile. Arrive at Snowgrass Flats.
Lush flower meadows all the way to Goat Lake and beyond.
Some steep loose sections cross the vertical meadows of Goat
Ridge. Optional fork to old lookout. access to PCT, Lilly Basin,
Jordan Basin. Want to do this hike on a Friday when it will be
less crowded. More information will be posted a month or so
before. May lead or co-lead another hike on Saturday, 7/31 for
anyone wishing to spend the night in the area. Co-leader: Jan
Davis. Leader: Susan Shih, 206-935-7824, sushih@comcast.
net. (s7/5-7/28)
July 31, Sat. - Skyscraper Pass, Rainier (M) (Mt Rainier E.
270-GT) 7 mi., 1200’ gain. This hike is part of the Parklands of
Mt. Rainier Series, sponsored by the Seattle Hiking Committee,
the Foothills Hiking Committee, and the Seattle Retired Rov-
ers Committee. Registration is open to all. Please contact Bob
Michelson at bob_michelson@yahoo.com with any questions.
Leader: Jon Shields, 206-932-0857, jon.shields@quidnunc.net.
(s7/19-7/29)
July 31, Sat. - Tolmie Peak Lookout, Rainier (M) 6.5 mi.,
1020’ gain. (USGS Carbon River) Forest hike from Mowich
Lake, breaking into the open at Eunice Lake. Then 0.8 mi. more
up to the lookout with stunning view of Mt. Rainier. Optional
continuation 0.1 mi. along the ridge to Tolmie Peak at 5939’. This
hike is part of the Parklands of Mt. Rainier Series, sponsored by
the Seattle Hiking Committee, the Foothills Hiking Committee,
and the Seattle Retired Rovers Committee. Registration is open
to all. Please contact Bob Michelson at bob_michelson@yahoo.
com with any questions. Leader: Lisa Gadeken, 206-919-2839,
lisagad@aol.com. (s7/19-7/29)
Midweek hikes
Hikes in the Issaquah area will meet at the Issaquah Alps Trail Center
(IATC) in Issaquah 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,
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.
Trips
Leaders are continually adding new trips for July. These trips will be listed on the
website, so check back often.  The Naturalists web page has a direct link to
the activity database, and returns all upcoming trips. Unless otherwise noted,
any Mountaineers member is welcome to take part.  Not yet a member?  Join
us as a guest.  Call the Program Center at 206-521-6001 for details.
July 1, Thu. - Iron Goat Loop (E) (Stevens Pass GT-176) 6-7
mi., 500-700’ gain. Loop from Martin Creek TH along lower
trail to Iron Goat interpretive site and then back to Windy Point
crossover trail up to Windy Point for lunch. Return along upper
trail. Call leader for meeting time and place. Leader: Ruth God-
ding, 425-836-9873, rhgodding@comcast.net. (s6/20-6/30)
July 6, Tue. - Oyster Dome (M) 7 mi, 1700’ gain. Meet at Mari-
ner P&R at 8:30 a.m. at Mariner P&R (13132 4th Ave W., S. of
128th St. S.W., Everett). This superb but very popular hike is best
enjoyed midweek. Sign up via e-mail with leader: Peter Stevens,
425-483-8851, stevens@u.washington.edu. (s6/20-7/4)
July 8, Thu. - Lodge Lake and Beyond (E) (Snoqualmie Pass
GT-207) 6 mi., 900’ gain. Meet at IATC (see preamble above) at
9 a.m. A pretty alpine lake plus a view. No registration. Leader:
Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118, toynbee@comcast.net. (s6/4-7/8)
July 12, Mon. - Humpback Mtn. (S) (Bandera GT-206, Sno-
qualmie Pass GT-207) 4.2 mi, 2300’ gain. Meet at Preston P&R,
I-90 Exit 22 at 9 a.m. Great 360-degree views, weather permit-
ting, from a seldom-visited peak. The last 1900’ elevation gain
covers just over one mile. As the path nears the top, we climb
through several short boulder fields. Although short, the steepness
and boulder hopping rates it as strenuous. Trekking poles will be
useful on the way down this steep path. No registration, members
only. Leader: Peggy Owen, 425-746-1070, hikerpeggy38@
comcast.net. (s6/4-7/12)
July 15, Thu. - Snowshoe Butte (MS) (Lester GT-239, Sno-
qualmie Pass GT-207) 10 mi., 2300’ gain. Meet at Preston P&R,
I-90, Exit 22 at 8 a.m. Hike on the PCT before following a short
combination of boot paths, old roads and Cascade Crest Trail to
an old lookout site with expansive views (weather permitting).
No registration, members only. Leader: Ralph Owen, 425-746-
1070, hiker99ralph@comcast.net. (s6/4-7/15)
July 16, Fri - Lightfooting to Lighthouses, Hike #6 Dofflemyer
Point (M) 8.5 mi, minimal gain. Meet at Capitol Bldg. steps
in Olympia at 10:15 a.m. This hike offers a bit of everything:
two tours (of Capitol and a garden), two parks, one lake, one
artesian well, Farmers Market, and Dofflemyer Lighthouse, to
which we will carpool (road conditions not pedestrian-friendly).
Hike is #6 of Lightfooting to Lighthouses series organized by
Julie Miller (206-283-1406) and Kathy Biever (206-283-9047).
No drop-ins, please, as we need exact numbers for the tours and
for carpooling to Dofflemyer Lighthouse. Bring lunch to eat at
Tumwater Historical Park. Leader: Louise Mihay, 360-923-0385,
louisemihay@comcast.net. (s7/5-7/14)
July 21, Wed. - Normandy Park Neighborhood Hike (M) 10
mi, 600’ ft gain. Meet at Burien Transit Center at 10 a.m. From
Burien Transit Center we’ll walk to Normandy Park Cove, along
the beach at low tide, up and through the neighborhood and
parks for a picnic lunch and back to Burien Transit Center. Bring
lunch. Sign up online or via the program center. Co-leader: Kathy
Biever, 206-283-9047, eskay39@comcast.net. Leader: Linda
Peritore, 206-246-9866, peritore5@comcast.net. (s7/5-7/19)
July 22, Thu. - Longs Pass (M) (Mt. Stuart GT-209) 6 mi., 1900’
gain. Meet at IATC (see preamble above) at 8 a.m.. Great view
of a well-balanced rock on Mt. Stuart! Leader: Ted Katsanis,
206-420-1319, tkatsanis@cs.com. (s7/1-7/21)
July 27, Tue. – Everett-Issaquah, Part 5 (MS) 12.5 mi., mini-
Seattle
mal gain. Meet at Redmond Transit Center at 9 a.m. Hike through
Redmond to the E. Lake Sammamish Trail and then S. along
Lake Sammamish to Issaquah. Bring a lunch and plenty of water
because after we leave Redmond there will be no place to buy
drinks or lunch until we walk near a convenience store, located
over 6 mi. S. of Redmond. Bring lunch to eat along the trail. Due
to the length of the hike we will not walk through Issaquah, but
will catch a bus near the corner of E. Lake Sammamish and S.E.
56th St. to take us to the IATC. Busing to and from hike is hugely
recommended. Register online or via the program center. Co-
leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047. Leader: Ron McConnell,
425-451-2142, ronmcconnell@msn.com. (s7/14-7/23)
July 27, Tue. - Skyscraper Pass, Rainier (M) (Mt. Rainier
E. GT-270) 7 mi., 1200 ft gain. Meet at Charlie’s Restaurant,
Enumclaw, at 8 a.m. A beautiful wildflower hike at Sunrise
with gorgeous views of Mt. Rainier. No registration, members
only. Leader: Jane Barrett, 425-455-2314, j.s.barrett@comcast.
net. (s6/10-7/27)
July 28, Wed. - Noble Knob from Road No. 72 (EM) (Green-
water GT-238, Lester GT-239) 4 mi., 1000’ gain. Meet at small
gravel parking lot E. of Charlie’s in Enumclaw at 8:30 a.m..
This is the shortest way to Noble Knob. View fields of flowers
where 65 years ago there was a fire. Many great views from the
summit, weather permitting. No registration. Leader: Pete Girard,
360-886-5072, tpgirard@msn.com. (s6/7-7/28)
July 29, Thu. - Snow Lake (M) (Snoqualmie Pass GT-207)
7 mi., 1700’ gain. Meet at IATC (see preamble above) at 9:30
a.m. This superb but very popular hike is best enjoyed midweek.
Moderate pace. Sign up via e-mail with leader: Peter Stevens,
425-483-8851, stevens@u.washington.edu. (s6/15-7/27)
Naturalists
Visit our website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/naturalists.
Intro to Natural World Course
The Introduction to the Natural World Course is wrapping
up with field trips in the Mt. Rainier area.
Naturalists Lecture Series: A series of lectures open to all
members and non-members is being planned for the upcoming
fall and winter months. Specific details will be available later
in the year.
Trip of the Month: Marmot Pass/Big Quilcene Trail—This
strenuous trip is one of the great Olympic hikes in the Buckhorn
Wilderness; through old growth trees along Quilcene River, then
up and out of the trees to the view trail with snow-capped peaks
to the south and sheer rock faces on the north.
Study Group
Registration for the 2009-2010 Naturalist Study Group
remains open. The Study Group is for members who want to
keep learning about plants and animals in the Northwest. Study
group members who enrolled in prior years do not need to
re-register.  Check the Study Group section of the Naturalists
website.
Trips
Leaders are continually adding new trips for July. The Naturalists’ wesbite has
a direct link to the activity database, and lists all upcoming trips. Unless
otherwise noted, any Mountaineers member is welcome to take part. Not
yet a member? Join us as a guest. Call the program center at 206-521-
6001 for details.
July 7, Wed. - Mason Lake/Ira Spring Trail (M) (Bandera
GT-206) 6 mi., 2550’ gain. Meet at TH at 9 a.m. NWFP required.
Pace will be moderate with time to identify flowers and trees.
This is a lovely hike with a lake destination and great views along
the way. Leader: Mickey Eisenberg, 206-526-8855, gingy@
u.washington.edu. (s6/14-7/5)
July 10, Sat. - Alki Beach (E) Limit 15. Meet at Constellation
Park, Alki Beach at 9 a.m. Trip is to explore the fauna and flora
of the Alki Beach intertidal. Marine intertidal animals and plants
have unique adaptations that permit them to survive in this
environment. The animals are more abundant than you might
think. Plan to bring water, a field guide, curiosity and a small
plastic, clear tupperware bowl for observing the endless number
of animals while in seawater. Wear shoes that can get wet, or
calf-high wading boots. Cameras are good. If you can serve as
an assistant instructor, the leader would be delighted to have you
join us. Let leader know. Leader: David Slater, 253-630-1059,
slaterdy7@yahoo.com. (s6/6-7/8)
July 17, Sat. - Iron Goat Trail, Stevens Pass (E) (GT-176;
Forest Service Map) 7 mi., 300’ gain. Meet at Skykomish RS at
9:30 a.m. Iron Goat Trail interpretive hike This is coordinated
with VOW for wildflowers and history. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at
Skykomish RS (E. of town of Skykomish) on Hwy. 2 to drive
to the TH. NWFP required to park at trailhead. Start from the
Wellington TH. We expect to see lots of colorful wildflowers in
bloom, including Indian paintbrush, penstemons, Columbia lil-
ies, Sitka columbine, monkeyflower, bluebells, and many more.
We’ll also see remnants of the old railroad including a runaway
track, tunnels, snow sheds, and artifacts from the people who
used to live and work on the railroad. We’ll also visit the site
of 1910 avalanche at Wellington. Leader: Jim Vanden Brook,
425-844-1539, bbblkf@aol.com. (s7/6-7/15)
July 17, Sat. - Marmot Pass, Big Quilcene Trail (S) (Tyler Peak
USGS) 10.5 mi., 3500’ gain. Limit 10. This is one of the great
Olympic hikes in the Buckhorn Wilderness through old-growth
trees along the Quilcene River, then up out of the trees to the view
trail with snow-capped peaks to the S. and sheer rock faces on the
N. We will meet in Seattle to take the Edmonds-Kingston ferry
(departing around 7 a.m.). The flowers should be spectacular.
Leader is okay with those who live on the peninsula (or those
who will otherwise be in that area already that weekend) meeting
us at the TH as long as the arrangements are made clear to the
leader in advance. Contact leader for more details as date draws
nearer. Leader: Carly Waterman, 253-670-3173, carlyw@psbc.
org. (s7/7-7/15)
July 24, Sat. - Summerland & Panhandle Gap (S) (Mt. Rainier
E. USGS; Mt. Rainier E. GT-270) 12.5 mi., 2900’ gain. Meet at
S. Renton P&R at 6:45 a.m. This is a beautiful hike with a wide
variety of habitats to enjoy, which leads to lots of plants and
wildflowers. We should see lilies, paintbrush, monkeyflower and
marmots. Due to the distance and elevation gain we will need to
set a moderate to brisk pace in order to finish the hike and get
everyone home at a reasonable hour. This means that protracted
stops to ID plants will be kept to a minimum. Cameras are en-
couraged and we will have lots to talk about at lunch. Parking at
the TH is very limited, so carpooling is strongly encouraged. Mt.
Rainier National Park pass or entrance fee required. Contact as-
sistant leader Eric Smith with questions: 253-880-4561. Leader:
Ann Schaechtel, 509-548-9967, ann.schaechtel@verizon.net.
(s7/7-7/21)
Navigation
Committee chair: Lynn Graf, lynn.graf@gmail.com
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.mountain-
eers.org/seattle/navigation.
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
Navigation Courses
Basic Navigation Course
The Basic Navigation Course is offered every year in No-
vember, 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 1,500’ of elevation gain and considerable off-trail
travel). Participants who successfully complete the course will
receive a navigation card.
Basic Navigation is required for courses in basic climbing,
snowshoe and alpine scrambling, and some ski classes. The
course is strongly recommended for all hike leaders and back-
country skiers, and is useful for hikers.
Enrollment opens Sept. 18, 2010 for all sessions. If you
were registered for the 2009-10 course but did not complete it,
you must do so in October/November 2010 if you don’t want
to pay again.
Fee: $35. See the Navigation website for additional informa-
tion or contact info.
Registration: Members can enroll online. Step 1 - Sign up
and pay for “Basic Navigation Course-Seattle.” Step 2 - Sign up
for one workshop. Step 3 - Sign up for one field trip (workshop
needs to be completed prior to field trip). Non-member? Please
sign up via the Program Center, 206-521-6001.
Workshops (7 p.m. at Mountaineers Program Center):
Mon., Oct 25 and Tue., Nov. 2. Come at 6:45 p.m. to prepare
maps and have compass declination checked.
Field trips (at Heybrook Ridge all day): Sat. and Sun.,
Nov. 6 and 7.
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 Naviga-
tion,” by Burns and Burns—read it before the first workshop!
• Appropriate compass with declination adjustment (17° E).
See www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation for acceptable
models.
Intro to map and compass seminar
July 7-14, Wed.-Wed. - Intro To Map & Compass Meet
at Outdoor Research retail store at 6:30 p.m. 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. Register by contacting
the OR store downtown at 206-467-8197. Part 1 - Class session
from 6:30-9 p.m. at the OR retail store, 2203 1st Ave. S., Seattle.
Part 2 - Field Trip from 6:30-9 p.m. at Discovery Park (directions
TBA). A special OR promotions coupon will be available to all
particapants! Members: $20, Non-members: $35. Leader: Ken
Hahn, 206-595-7237, kenh@mountaineers.org. (s6/14-7/7)
Navigation instructors needed
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.
Instructing is 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!
Photography
Events
July 17, Sat. - Lavender Festival, Sequim (E) Meet at Ravenna
P&R at 7:30 a.m. Celebrate the joy of lavender at the annual
Sequim Lavender Festival. Tour various lavender farms to pho-
tograph colorful fields of purple. We will head for Sequim via
the Edmonds/Kingston ferry. Cost is $15 for a pass to tour all the
lavender farms (total of 7) and unlimited use of the Farm Tour
Buses. Tickets can be bought at the information booth at the
street fair or at the entrance of the first farm. U-pick lavender is
offered at each farm. You can also go to www.lavenderfestival.
com/festival/festival-buttons.html to find other locations to
purchase tickets (and see discounts). Leader: Anita Elder, 206-
832-1036, anita@anitaelder.com. (s6/1-7/16)
July 21, Wed. - Potluck and Image Presentation (E) Meet at
Mountaineers Program Center at 6:30 p.m. Socializing begins
at 6 p.m.; potluck at 6:30 p.m. 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 instruc-
tions. No registration; just come and bring your photos. Guests
are welcome. Leader: Herb Johnson, 206-523-4544, wherbjohn@
msn.com. (s6/2-7/21)
July 30-Aug. 1, Fri.-Sun. - Hurricane Ridge Wildflowers (E+)
Meet at Heart of Hills CG at 7:30 p.m. Photograph wildflowers,
mountain panoramas, sunrises, sunsets, deer and marmots in one
of Olympic NP’s premier locations. Optional hikes of 2-5 mi.,
400-1300’ gain. Join the group Fri. night at Heart of Hills CG or
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Sat. noon at the visitor center on top. Fees for car camping. For
more info, directions, and carpools, contact leader: Paul Harrett,
425-338-2349, paulharrett@hotmail.com. (s6/13-7/23)
Retired Rovers
Chair: Wally Walton, 206-417-6385, wallywalton72@msn.com. All Moun-
taineers are welcome at Retired Rovers events. For information contact
the chair.
Note: In addition to events listed below, our Retired Rovers also enjoy participat-
ing in Midweek Hikes and Naturalist Hikes (check those sections). If you need
advice on the best hikes for you, feel free to call any of the hike leaders.
Events
July 8, Thu. - Twin Falls at Olallie State Park Meet at 10 a.m
at the Issaquah Alps Trail Center. We’ll carpool from there to
the park—off I-90, Exit 38. This is a beautiful historic park with
two spectacularly high thundering falls of the Snoqualmie River.
We’ll hike 4-6 mi. and may also include a bit of the connected
Iron Horse Trail (path of old Milwaukee Railroad). For slower
hikers we will have a backup leader. Bring lunch, hiking boots
and Ten Essentials. Call main leader for info and to sign up: Barb
Chodakauskas, 425-649-8821.
July 13 Tue. - Potluck Picnic and Meeting 11 a.m. Come to our
annual picnic for members and guests in Shelter 1 at Woodland
Park, opposite Woodland Ave. N. & N. 50th St. Please bring a
dish to share. Those who can should bring folding chairs. Drinks,
paper plates and utensils will be provided. There will be a brief
meeting. No program is planned. Afterwared, guests may join a
sociable walk around the park and/or the zoo (with senior Gold
Card, now $4).
July 22, Thu. - West Seattle’s Jack Block Park via the Water
Taxi Meet at Pier 50 (note new departure location) by 10:15
a.m. to take 10:30 a.m. water taxi to West Seattle, arriving there
about 10s:45 p.m. (senior fare is $1.50 each way). From the dock
we will walk about a mile to Jack Block Park for a wonderful
view of downtown. Then we will walk back to dock for lunch
(buy/bring). Plan to return to Seattle on the 1 p.m. taxi—about
a 15-minute trip. Contact Muriel Stoker, 206-723-5039, for
information. No registration.
July 30-Aug. 6, Fri.-Fri. - Retired Rovers Summer Outing
at Mt. Baker Lodge Come to the Rovers’ 21st Annual Summer
Outing and enjoy the myriad hikes in a beautiful alpine setting.
The lodge has comfortable sleeping quarters, indoor plumbing,
including two warm-water showers, and tasty meals by our
Magic Chefs, Donna Osseward and Evelyn Lester. Cost per
day is not finalized but will be approximately $38 for members,
$46 for guests and $42 for guest children under age 14. All
Mountaineers members are welcome. Sign up and pay by July
14 at the Program Center or online via Baker Lodge activities
(you cannot sign up through Retired Rovers). Questions? Call
Barbara Post, 206-937-1374. Plan to bring a sack lunch if you
arrive midday. The first meal will be Friday evening. Stay as
many days as you can.
Sailing
Website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/sailing
Cruise the San Juans in July
Cruise beautiful San Juan Islands, B.C. Gulf Islands, Sun-
shine Coast & Desolation Sound in the1982 Newport 33 Sloop
Blue Sky. Leave Tacoma or Seattle about June 26. Change crew
in Westview (Powell River, B.C.) about July 11. If we have a
new crew, then we will revisit Desolation Sound for 5-6 days and
return to Westview about July 17 to start heading home. Allow
7-10 days for returning to Seattle or Tacoma about July 24-28.
Two or three crew needed. If interested, e-mail skipper, Nick
Parish, np9794@aol.com.
Day sails
First sign up online or via a call to the program center, then contact the skip-
per on the following sails.
July 7, Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Beneteau 30’ Ca Va! 4 crew + skipper Hal Tobie, 206-242-9658
for more information. (s6/22-7/6)
July 9, Fri. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper
Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s6/29-7/8)
July 11, Sun. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper
Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s6/29-7/8)
July 13, Tue. - 6:30 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Beneteau 30’ Ca Va! 4 crew + skipper Hal Tobie, 206-242-9658
for more information. (s6/29-7/8)
July 14, Wed. - 1 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. Day
sail, no lunch. Catalina 42’ Blue Fin. 6 crew + skipper Alan Vogt,
206-295-8788. (s6/29-7/13)
July 14, Wed. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper
Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s6/29-7/13)
July 17, Sat. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Shared potluck lunch. Catalina 42’ Blue Fin. 6 crew + skipper
Alan Vogt, 206-295-8788. (s7/6-7-15)
July 17, Sat. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper
Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s7/6-7-15)
July 17, Sat. - 11 a.m. Elliott Bay Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 36’ Avalon. 4 crew + skipper Rich Clapp, 206-243-
6825. (s7/6-7-15)
July 18, Sun. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Shared potluck lunch. Catalina 42’ Blue Fin. 6 crew + skipper
Alan Vogt, 206-295-8788. (s7/6-7-15)
July 21, Wed. - 1 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. Day
sail, no lunch. Catalina 42’ Blue Fin. 6 crew + skipper Alan Vogt,
206-295-8788. (s7/6-7-20)
July 24, Sat. - 11 a.m. Elliott Bay Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 36’ Avalon. 4 crew + skipper Rich Clapp, 206-243-
6825. (s7/13-7/22)
July 25, Sun. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper
Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s7/13-7/22)
July 28, Wed. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper
12 July 2010 Go Guide
Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s7/13-7/27)
Sea Kayaking
The committee normally meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at The
Mountaineers Program Center.
Chair: George Swapp, 206-770-9099
Co-Chair: Annette Brigham, 206-322-3922
Secretary: Alice Laird
Basic Class: Kim Frasher, Kim.Frasher@gmail.com; Barbara Stein, 206-633-
1793, SeattleMountaineers.SKBasics@gmail.com
Equivalency: Dede Chinlund, dchinlund@comcast.net; Kim Frasher, Kim.
Frasher@gmail.com
Leadership: Sharon Rindal, sharon.rindal5@comcast.net
Policy: Kirt Lenard
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, acarpntr@aol.com; Sharon Rindal,
sharon.rindal5@comcast.net
Web Page: Brian High, chikakluk@gmail.com
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 cloth-
ing, 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 the program center. 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.
Sept. 25-26, Sat- Sun. - Ocean Surf Kayaking Clinic. This
clinic is devoted to learning ocean surf kayaking fundamentals,
improving wave-riding skills, and taking your surf kayaking to a
new level. While the focus will be on techniques best suited for
high performance in surf-specific kayaks and wave skis, plan-
ing-hull, whitewater kayaks and surf-oriented sit-on-tops are also
suitable for this clinic. Topics include safety, strokes, equipment,
wave selection, strategy and maneuvers (such as various types
of turns on glassy/green wave faces). Our instructors are ACA
certified in surf kayaking. Location: Makah Bay (past Neah Bay)
or Crescent Bay (past Port Angeles), depending on weather and
surf conditions. Instructors: Hamp All, Deb Volturno, and other
ACA certified instructors and their qualified assistants. Equip-
ment: Please bring a high performance, surf-specific kayak or
wave ski, if you can. Surf-oriented sit-on-tops (like the Kaos,
Strike, Five-O, etc.) and some types of river kayaks (planing-hull
“river runners” and the faster “playboats”) are also acceptable,
but do not use a sea kayak (or a high volume “creek boat”, inflat-
able, etc.) for this clinic. You must provide your own equipment,
including helmet, PFD, and immersion-wear appropriate for
cold-water swimming. Skills required: All participants must
be graduates of The Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayaking Course
or equivalent. Proficiency in the kayak roll will be helpful for
closed-deck kayakers. To sign up and gain more details, contact
Brian High, wave.slave@yahoo.com.
Singles
All Mountaineers members are welcome at all Singles events. Carpools are
encouraged to save the environment and minimize global warming. A res-
taurant stop after hikes is normal.
For a complete updated list of hikes and social events that may not be listed
in the Go Guide and for online registration, go to www.mountaineers.org
and the “Activities” link.
Activity Information Website: Also, for further information about the Singles
group, see our website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/ssingles.
Singles Committee leaders
(Contact between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.)
Chair: Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330, lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.
com
Secretary/Webmaster: George Liu, 206-320-1136, kayaker@war-is-hell.com
Treasurer: Steve Sears, 425-821-5945, SMSears@comcast.net
Hiking: Jerry Wheeler 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.com
Social Events: Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, karenludwig2000@yahoo.com
Lodges/ELC: Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com
Dancing: Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, karenludwig2000@yahoo.com
Outings
Leader/Work Party Incentives: Earn annual trailhead parking
or Sno-Park permits by leading five or more Go Guide-listed Se-
attle Singles hikes, and/or cross-country ski outings, and record-
ing trip reports on the website, or leading two trail work parties.
Permits will be awarded for the season following participation.
Contact Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com, for
details. Sign up now to lead and earn your permits.
Fellow Mountaineers—If you enjoy the activities and events
that the Singles Committee presents, then it is time to help! This
is a volunteer organization. The more who help, the better we can
do. Volunteers are needed for the committee, the R&R Dance
subcommittee, and to lead hikes and social events. Contact the
committee members listed above. Thanks.
Lodge & Environmental Learning Center Weekends: Plan
ahead and mark your 2010 calendar. Fireside Lodge, Whistler,
B.C., Aug. 5-8; Baker Lodge, Sept.10-12; Stevens Lodge, TBD
(need leader). Questions/details: Eldon Ball, eldonball@juno.
com, 206-366-8405. Leaders and co-leaders needed for some
of these.
Aug. 5-8, Thu.-Sun. - Whistler Singles Weekend Limit 50. En-
joy 4 amazing days and 3 fabulous nights in spectacular Whistler
including 3 hearty breakfasts and 2 dinners. Accommodations are
at the spacious Fireside Lodge between Whistler Creekside and
Whistler Village. Check-in after 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Refrigera-
tors and a fully equipped kitchen are available to use. Relax and
socialize in the huge lounge or sit out on the deck and look for
shooting stars. Activities include hiking, biking, kayaking, swim-
ming, golfing, Zip-lining, Geocaching and much more. Enjoy the
numerous restaurants and shopping in the Village. Bring proof of
citizenship and your customary personal items, including sleep-
ing bag, towel, swimsuit and bikes. $120 for members, $140 for
non-members. Register with member services at 206-521-6001
or 1-800-573-8484. Cancellation fee of $10 from July 30 onward
and no refunds after Aug. 3. Carpool assignments available on
Wednesday, Aug. 4. Call Karen, 253-202-7458, for questions.
Additional lodge information at www.firesidelodge.org.
Trips
Leaders needed for hikes or outings in September. By July 25, contact Jerry
Wheeler, 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.com.
July 3, Sat. - Little Ranger Peak (EM) (Greenwater) 6 mi.,
1500’ gain. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Federation Forest Interpretive
Center. Views of White River valley and Mt. Rainer. A first-time
destination for Mountaineers. Jerry Wheeler, 206-242-9344,
born2hike@hotmail.com. (s6/24-7/1)
July 10, Sat. - Blewett Ridge to Miller Peak (S) (Liberty)
13 mi., 2300’ gain. Meet 6:30 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R. This trail
starts and stays high, with great views in all directions. Trail
follows the county line between Kittitas and Chelan counties
and used to be known as the County Line Trail. Rain-shadow
hike, so the weather should be good and the rocks strange and
wondrous. Brian Carpenter, 206-324-6140, brianc110@earthlink.
net. (s6/21-7/6) AL
July 10, Sat. - Wallace Lake Loop (S) (Mt. Index) 14 mi.,
1600’ gain. Meet 8:30 a.m. at TH in Wallace Falls SP. Cool,
verdant forests, spectacular cascading waterfalls, and a pristine
alpine lake—what’s not to love? Gregg Pilgreen. 425-485-2686,
stevetahoma@verizon.net. (s6/29-7/8) WHFL
July 17, Sat. - Scatter Creek Pass (S) (Stevens Pass/Chiwau-
kum) 9 mi., 2880’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Salmon la Sac guard
station. Hike little-used trail through meadows to pass. Jerry
Wheeler, 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.com. (s7/8-7/15)
AL
July 18, Sun. - Melakwa Lake (MS) (Snoqualmie Pass) 9 mi.,
2300’ gain. Meet 10 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R in Issaquah. I-90, Exit
15, go S., left at Newport. P&R on right. Barbara Price, 425-614-
0283, trekenbarb@yahoo.com. (s7/8-7/15) AL
July 25, Sun. - Mildred Lakes (S) (Mt. Steel) 10 mi., 2300’ gain
in, 600’ out. Meet 7:45 a.m. at TH. Thomas Hodges, 206-329-
3151, hdgsthms@yahoo.com. (s7/9-7/22) SCO
July 30-Aug. 1, Fri.-Sun. - North Cascades Car Camp Limit
10. Camping at Newhalem CG on the North Cascades High-
way, SR-20. Scenic area near Ross Dam with majestic hiking
trails. Large CG with interpretive center and amphitheatre. Be
surrounded by breathtaking views while you explore the many
activities that are available in the area. We’ll camp at Site B
which has a picnic shelter and BBQ grill. Bring a portable stove
if you plan to cook. The space will be available at noon Friday
and check out at noon Sunday. Minimal cost to cover the reserva-
tion fee, which will be collected once we are there. Alice Yasui,
206-789-1119, aycafe@aol.com. (s7/1-7/27)
July 31, Sat. - Summerland (M) (Mt. Rainier E.) 8.5 mi.,
2100’gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Frying Pan Creek TH. Enjoy pan-
oramic views of Rainier and Little Tahoma, plus wildflowers
and possible mountain goat or bear sightings. Nancy Zwicker,
360-886-0152, nancyzw@gmail.com. (s7/22-7/29)
Aug.1, Sun. - Mt. Dickerman (VS) (Sloan Peak) 8.5 mi., 3800’
gain. Panoramic view of 16 major peaks & abundant wildflow-
ers. Meet 8.15 a.m. at S. end, Ash Way P&R, I-5, exit 183, W.
side. 1/3 hr. Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com.
(s7/22-7/29) GP
Aug. 1, Sun. - Indian Henry’s Hunting Ground via Kautz
Creek (VS) (Mt. Rainier W./Randle) 11 mi., 3300’gain in, 200’
out. Meet 9 a.m. at Kautz Creek TH in MRNP. A wonderful hike
with wildflowers, spectacular views of Rainier, animals and other
splendors. Geezer hike leader: Bob Pankl, 206-729-0162, pankl@
earthlink.net. (s7/23-7/29) MR
Social
Events
July 2, Fri. - Games Night and Snacks 7 p.m. at the Phinney
Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., #3. Bring a snack
or beverage (with cups) to share and a game if you want. No
registration. Eldon Ball, eldonball@juno.com, 206-366-8405.
Note date change to first Friday!
July 4, Sun. - Barbecue at Noon To sign up and for directions:
Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330, lawrenceglennlandauer@
yahoo.com. (s2/18-7/4)
Weekly events
July 1, 8, 15, 22 &29, Thu. - Outdoor Social Volleyball at
Green Lake 6 p.m. to dark every Thu. until mid-Sept., near
5800 block E. Green Lake Way N. & Kenwood Pl. Members,
$1; others, $2. Optional nearby food stop later. No registration.
Questions? Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com.
July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Fri. - Eastside Outdoor Tennis Inter-
mediate Doubles Meet at Robinswood Tennis Center, 2400 151st
Pl. S.E., Bellevue at 7 p.m. for a Friday evening of intermediate
and above tennis & fun! Skill level is minimum intermediate (3.0
to 4.0) and above. Play from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Court fee is $3 per
person collected by the Robinswood cashier. Registration begins
on Thursdays, eight days before we play, and closes the following
Wednesday. Call 425-452-7690 for directions. Those canceling
on Friday and no-shows for any reason must refund court fee to
leader, no exceptions. Questions? Greg, 425-828-8590, or Fay
206-281-5029. Leader: Gregory Kidd, 425-828-8590, Gregory.
Kidd@comcast.net. (s6/14-6/30)
July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, Sat. - Green Lake Walk Meet 11 a.m.
outside the Urban Bakery, 7850 E. Green Lake Dr. N. at Wall-
ingford Ave. N. for a walk around Green Lake. After the walk,
we will lunch at a nearby restaurant. No registration. Questions?
Contact Karen Nordal, 206-366-2736, knordal@mac.com.
Seattle
July 6, 13, 20 & 27, Tue. - Eastside Social Outdoor Volleyball
Every Tue. 6 p.m. to dark through Sept. in Bellevue Downtown
Park, E. of 100th Ave. N.E., S. of N.E. 4th St. and Bellevue
Square. Members, $1; others, $2. No registration. Questions?
Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com; Steve Kruse,
SteveKruse@allstate.com or John or Milyn McManus, 425-608-
0788, jwm12341@gmail.com.
July 7, 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4, Wed. - Evening Outdoor Inline
Skate 7 p.m. Have fun and keep in shape year-round! If it rains
we may walk. Optional restaurant socializing later. Questions?
Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454, or Jenefer Huntoon, 206-632-8804.
No registration. July & August: Meet at Seattle’s Myrtle Edwards
Park. From Elliott Ave. W., which becomes 15th Ave. W., take the
Magnolia exit (labeled Pier 89 through 91) and follow the signs
to Pier 89. Meet at the N. end of the parking lot. Mark Olsoe,
206-937-7454, mark.e.olsoe@boeing.com.
TACOMA
See Tacoma Branch official contacts in box on this page
Clubhouse: 2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma, WA 98403
Website: www.tacomamountaineers.org
TO sign up for a tacoma trip VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG
OR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED (cancellation fees may apply
for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)
Branchwide
Tacoma Branch website: www.tacomamountaineers.org. Our goal is to provide
information on current and coming activities. Constructive feedback and ideas
about the website are gladly accepted.
The Mountaineers website: www.mountaineers.org 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.
Membership meeting, program
July 16, Fri., 7 p.m.—New Member Show and Program.
Come see what The Mountaineers are all about! On the third
Friday of each month we welcome new and potential members
to find out what we offer, including avalanche training, climb-
ing and scrambling, sea kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking,
first aid, navigation, biking, and social and family activities.
This is a chance to chat with representatives in the activities of
interest to you.
8 p.m. - Outing Outtakes: Has this ever happened to you?
You’ve spent countless hours planning, preparing, and anticipat-
ing that perfect trip or outing, only to have everything go wrong!
Some of our members have, and they will share their sometimes
funny, sometimes scary, sometimes poignant experiences with
all. Be sure not to miss this entertaining evening.
Branch board to meet
July 26, Mon., 7 p.m. - Tacoma Branch Board Meeting at
the clubhouse. Members can join us and see our board of trustees
and division chairs in action.
Publicity opportunity
If you’ve ever been hiking you’re amply qualified to give us
a hand with our ongoing branch publicity program, the popular
“Hike of the Week” feature, in the News Tribune and The Olym-
pian on Fridays. Help us keep this effort going by detailing some
of your favorite day hikes. All levels of hikes are needed, from
easy family hikes to strenuous conditioners. Contact Amy Mann,
agmann@comcast.net, 253-759-2796.
New member mentoring/membership
Contacts: Donna Bisogno, 253-922-4147, jmjrejoice@gmail.com; Kathleen
Brammer, 253-896-4849, brammerka@comcast.net; Jim Harvey, 425-432-
9575, jim5car@yahoo.com.
Are you new to the club or thinking about joining? You
can contact Donna, Kathleen or Jim (contact info above) with
questions. There are several ways you can find out if this club
is the one for you. Are you interested in a specific activity? The
chair or leader of each of our activities is ready and willing to
talk to you. See specific activity listings in this Go Guide for
contact information.
Tacoma new member meetings are a great way to meet
fellow Mountaineers, see a presentation of the various activi-
ties, become oriented with the branch during new-member din-
ners (contact jim5car@yahoo.com) and have your questions
answered. Meetings are held at Tacoma Clubhouse on the third
Friday of most months.
New member dinners are held monthly. Contact Jim
Harvey, jim5car@yahoo.com, for details.
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, one-evening seminars
like hiking/backpacking. The expression in The Mountaineers is,
“so many activities, so little time!” Join us and get out there!
Seattle-Tacoma
Under the Hill Rovers (UTHRs)
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
July 3, Sat. - Blanca Lake—Kids Welcome (S) (Monte Cristo
USGS) 8 mi., 3300’ gain. Meet at N.E. 65th St. P&R at 8 a.m.
2700’ climb to ridge top, and 600’ descent to Blanca Lake.
Leader: Jovica Spasic, 206-245-3922, jovicas@gmail.com.
(s6/18-7/2)
July 7, Wed. - Mt. Pilchuck (M) (Verlot USGS) 6 mi., 2200’
gain. Meet at N.E. 65th St. P&R at 5 p.m. Leader: Jovica Spasic,
(206) 245-3922, jovicas@gmail.com. (s6/21-7/7)
July 14, Wed. - Margaret Lake (Snoqualmie Pass GT-207)
6 mi., 1300’ gain. Meet at Mercer Island P&R, N. Mercer Way
at 5:30 p.m. Leader: Jovica Spasic, 206-245-3922, jovicas@
gmail.com. (s6/28-7/14)
July 17, Sat. - Rachel Lake—Kids Welcome (MS) (Snoqualmie
Pass USGS) 8 mi., 1900’ gain. Meet at Mercer Island P&R, N.
Trip registration procedures, guidelines
Please read the preamble on pg. 19 of this Go Guide for Ten Essentials, travel
cost-sharing (Note: now 12¢ 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
6 Ave P&R = 7100 block at 6th & Skyline, Tacoma.
th
CR = Charlie’s Restaurant, Highway 410, Enumclaw.
T-112 = Behind Wells Fargo Bank, 112th & Pacific Ave., Tacoma.
T-56 = P&R, E. of I-5 on south side of 56th St., Tacoma.
TCC P&R = NE corner of Tacoma Community College campus at 19th &
Mildred St.
512 P&R = Behind McDonald’s, south of I-5 & 512 interchange on S Tacoma
Way.
MTTA = Mt. Tahoma Trails Assoc. at Rainier Overland, 1 mi. past Ashford
on SR 706.
Southhill P&R = NW of Southhill Mall, Puyallup, at 104th St. E & 9th St. SW.
Tacoma clubhouse = N 30th St. & Carr St.
Bonney Lake P&R = South of Hwy. 410 on 184th
410 Cafe = Hwy. 410, Buckley
Classifications for Hikes: (E) = Easy, (M) = Medium, (S) = Strenuous
Classifications for Climbs: (C) = Conditioner (A) = Alpine Climb (R) = Rock
Climb (G) = Glacier Climb, (I) = Ice
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, edwards_joel@msn.com
Feel free to contact course leaders for more information about the programs.
If you can’t get your questions answered through them, contact the divi-
sion chair.
Alpine Climbing/Scrambling
Co-Chairs: Margot Tsakonas, 425-208-2165, mvtsakonas19@comcast.net;
and Jeff Wilhelm, 360-871-4701, TheStonyman@gmail.com
Critical Skills: Mike Bujnowski, mikeb@reliancenetwork.com, 253-850-1806
Records: Becky Hines, rebeccalhines@yahoo.com, and Marla Pelowski,
zoh@earthlink.net
Field Trips: Gary Zink, garyzink@comcast.net, 253-631-4004, and Robyn
Singh, robynsingh@hotmail.com
The 2010 Alpine Climbing and Scrambling Course (ACSC)
is winding down. Check the Tacoma Mountaineers website later
this fall for information on 2011 ACSC.
In this course you will learn how to reach those non-techni-
cal 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 Climb-
ing. However, graduates of the Alpine Climbing and Scrambles
series develop a strong foundation of skills to put to use imme-
diately. 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.
ACSC remaining schedule:
Oct. 2, Sat. - Graduation Banquet, 6 p.m.
Advanced Scrambles/Leadership
Chair: Larry Dunn, mtnhiker06@juno.com
Alpine Scramble and Basic Climbing Course graduates who
would like to continue their climbing education and improve their
leadership skills are invited to register for this course. Course
focus is on safety, leadership, trip planning and alpine rescue.
The curriculum is designed to provide an achievable, chal-
lenging learning experience for all participants. Classes are a
mix of presentations, skill development and testing. Clubhouse
sessions are broken down into two parts: one hour of lecture and
one hour of skills training. Field trips are active, scenario-driven
Mercer Way, at 8 a.m. Leader: Jovica Spasic, 206-245-3922,
jovicas@gmail.com. (s7/2-7/16)
July 21, Wed. - Olallie Lake (M) 8 mi., 2300’ gain. Meet at
Mercer Island P&R, N. Mercer Way, at 5:30 p.m. Leader: Jovica
Spasic, 206-245-3922, jovicas@gmail.com. (s7/5-7/21)
July 28, Wed. - Cedar Butte (E) (Mt. Washington USGS)
4 mi., 950’ gain. Meet at Mercer Island P&R, N. Mercer Way,
at 6:30 p.m.. Views of the Issaquah Alps, Mt. Si and the North
Bend area. Leader: Jovica Spasic, 206-245-3922, jovicas@gmail.
com. (s7/12-7/28)
July 31, Sat. - Marmot Pass, Big Quilcene Trail—Kids
Welcome (S) (Tyler Peak USGS) 10.5 mi., 3500’ gain. Meet at
N.E. 65th St. P&R at 8 a.m. This is one of the great Olympic
hikes in the Buckhorn Wilderness through old-growth trees
along Quilcene River, then up out of the trees to the view trail
with snow-capped peaks to the S. and sheer rock faces on the
N. Leader: Jovica Spasic, 206-245-3922, jovicas@gmail.com.
(s7/16-7/30)
Tacoma Branch Contacts
Chair: Darin Brekke, mtn_nav@earthlink.net, 253-549-4245
Chair-elect: Geoffrey Lawrence, glawrence_98@yahoo.com,
253-627-1619
Secretary: Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, jim5car@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Marian Shepherd, 206-355-0141, marian.shepherd@
tacomamountaineers.org
Trustee on Mountaineers Board: Tom Shimko, tshimko@peoplepc.
com, 253-272-0656
Branch Trustee: Jim Feltus, jimfeltus@msn.com, 253-468-4787
Branch Trustee: Margot Tsakonas, mvtsakonas19@comcast.net,
425-208-2165
Branch Trustee: Karen Turner, karen-turner@comcast.net, 253-
202-7458
Branch Trustee: Bill Goodman, bbgoodman@harbornet.com,
253-564-8337
Branch Trustee: Don Thompson, donteleski@msn.com, 360-
692-8236
Social Division Chair: Karen Turner, karen-turner@comcast.net,
253-202-7458
Outdoor Division Chair: Peggy Gablehouse, gablehousep@aol.
com, 253-884-2987
Climbing Division Chair: Joel Edwards, edwards_joel@msn.com,
253-732-4231
Clubhouse Sec.: Helen Engle, 253-566-6965, hengle@iinet.com
events. Due to course volume, current year make-ups for a missed
class or field trip will not be possible. Students may register for
a second year to complete the course.
Enrollment: Registration opens in July. The course begins
Mon., Sept. 13. Register online at www.mountaineers.org.
Course fee: $100.
Schedule: Class dates, field trips and equipment require-
ments will be posted online prior to July.
Graduation Requirements:
1. Successful participation in all classes and field trips.
2. 80 percent or higher on all written and hands-on testing.
3. Instruct at Tacoma Rock I or II.
4. Instruct at Tacoma Snow I or II.
5. Plan, list and lead a mentored conditioner.
6. Assistant-lead a scramble trip.
7. Plan, list and lead a mentored scramble trip.
8. Current Mountaineers Basic Navigation certification.
9. Basic GPS Course graduate.
10. Current MOFA certification.
11. Avalanche Level I certification.
12. Tacoma Leadership seminar participant.
13. Submit completed graduation packet.
More information: Larry Dunn, mtnhiker06@juno.com.
Basic Climbing Course
Chair: Mike Lund, enzolund@yahoo.com, 425-271-5891.
Climbs: Bill Hecker, gumbidamit@msn.com, 253-876-0658
Critical Skills: Ben Miller, loriben@earthlink.net, 253-396-1191
Field Trips: Danika Madison, danikajauch@yahoo.com, 360-631-6471
Lectures: Rick Applegate, applegate.rick@gmail.com, 503-508-1289
Manual: Joy Parobek, liketobike24_7@msn.com, 206-948-8708
Mentoring: Gregg Gagliardi, gagliard@u.washington.edu, 253-566-9490
Records: Bill Wood, wwood999@gmail.com, 206-255-2723
The 2010 Basic Climbing Course is closed for enrollment.
The next course will commence in February of 2011. Watch for
enrollment announcements in fall and winter of this year.
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. This course covers
selection and care of equipment, wilderness travel, roped and
glacier travel, belaying, rappelling, rock climbing, crevasse
rescue, and many other topics.
Past BCC Graduates: Graduates of the course are encour-
aged to participate on basic climbs, particularly alpine and glacier
outings. Review all the climb listings, call the leader if you find
something of interest. The intent is to create opportunities for
you to be involved, to share your knowledge and experience with
others, and to improve or maintain proficiency in your skills.
2009 Records: Graduation materials (forms for completed
MOFA, trail maintenance, etc.) should be sent to Bill Wood,
wwood999@gmail.com, 206-878-0438.
Remaining Schedule:
Oct. 2, Sat. - Graduation and Course Potluck 6:30 p.m.
Climbs
Eligibility for participation is subject to students completing required activities
in accordance with the Basic Course Manual and leader permission. Climbs
are open for registration for Tacoma basic course students at 8 a.m. on
the date of the climb, one calendar month prior to the climb, and open to
students from other branches two weeks prior to the climb. Register with the
climb leader directly.
July 5, Mon. - The Tooth, S. Face (BR) Bill Hecker,
gumbidamit@msn.com.
July 9-11, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Adams, Mazama Gl. (BG) Ben
Miller, loriben@earthlink.net.
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July 10, Sat. - Mt. Walkinshaw, Route 1 (BA) Steve Townsend,
swtownsend@yahoo.com.
July 11, Sun. - The Incisor, Route 1 (BR) Steve Townsend,
swtownsend@yahoo.com.
July 17-18, Sat. & Sun. - Mt. Rainier, DC Route (BG) Bill
Hecker, gumbidamit@msn.com.
July 24-25, Sat & Sun - Little Tahoma, E. Shoulder (BG)
Curtis Stock, cstock34@msn.com.
July 31, Sat. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) Bill Wood,
wwood999@gmail.com.
Advance notice
Aug. 14-17 Sat.-Tue., Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG) John Ha-
zelton, jjhazelton@comcast.net.
Sept. 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Mt Ruth-Icy Peak Traverse (BG) Steve
Kleine, steepincline13@yahoo.com.
Intermediate Climbing Course
Co-Chair: Tom Labrie, ayankeehousewright@hotmail.com, 360-710-6577
Co-Chair: Joel Edwards, edwards_joel@msn.com, 253-732-4231
Manual: Bud Truitt, truittbltjt@comcast.net, 253-503-3814
Field Trips: Frank Neumann, neumannfrank@mac.com, 425-503-2803
Lectures: Jeremiah Woods, jeremiah.woods@gmail.com, 206-931-6723
Critical Skills: Dan Lauren, dan.lauren@weyerhauser.com, 253-279-7421
Website: tacomamountaineers.org/activities/intermediate_climbing.cfm
The 2010 Intermediate Climbing Course began on Jan. 20 and is now
underway. Our next intermediate course will commence in January 2011. If
you have any questions about our intermediate course, please contact one
of the committee members (above).
Leader promotions, equivalency: Climbers who would like to be placed
on the intermediate climbs leader list or request basic equivalency should
contact Joel Edwards, edwards_joel@msn.com, 253-732-4231 or Tom
Labrie, ayankeehousewright@hotmail.com, 360-710-6577, for information
on submitting the application.
Remaining lectures:
July 29, Thu. - Hard Snow/Intro to Ice Climbing
Aug. 12, Thu. - Ice Climbing
Oct. 7, Thu. - Exam
Remaining field trips:
Aug. 7-8, Sat.-Sun. - Hard Snow/Intro to Ice Climbing
Aug. 21-22, Sat.-Sun. - Ice Climbing
Intermediate climbs
If you’d like to lead an intermediate climb and are not familiar with the new
database, contact Joel Edwards, edwards_joel@msn.com, 253-732-4231,
or Tom Labrie, ayankeehousewright@hotmail.com, 360-710-6577, for as-
sistance. Check the internet database for current listings.
Trad Rock/Crag Climbing
Chair: Marty Babare, mbabare@nventure.com, 253-756-5576.
Field Trips: Mark Lemon, 253-314-6998
Critical Skills: Ed Lansing, Mindy Nichols, 253-394-4383, mindyrd@gmail.
com
Mentoring: Gregg Gagliardi, 253-566-9490
Are you interested in learning to lead moderate (5.4-5.8) rock
routes using trad gear (no bolts)? Are you interested in enhancing
your current trad skill level? We are developing a new course to
build our climbing curriculum and we have you in mind.
This crag course will cover placing passive and active
protection, building anchors, and setting up rappels, as well as
hanging belays, swinging leads, and crack-climbing techniques.
We’ll be outside at some of the local crags (like Tieton, Vantage,
and Leavenworth), but we’ll get started at the clubhouse and
Spire Rock.
Schedule: Date TBD – Field Trip to Spire Rock
Register online: $150 members, $200 non-members.
For details: Marty Babare, mbabare@nventure.com.
Sport Climbing Course
Course Committee:
Head Cheese: Chris Willett, cwillett03@gmail.com
Lectures: Bill Hecker, gumbidamit@msn.com
Field Trips: Maggie Showalter, mags309@yahoo.com
This class, to be held in the fall, is open to anyone who wishes
to safely learn and 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 any courses but have an interest in rock climbing. It
is also great for continuing students from scrambling or basic
climbing programs that have an interest in sport climbing, as
well as gym climbers who want to transition to setting up their
own top-ropes and anchors while enjoying independent climbing
on great sport routes.
Prospective intermediate climbing students are especially
encouraged to take the course: learning to lead sport routes will
help significantly with the learning process for leading the alpine
rock routes that you will encounter in the intermediate course.
This is a student-centered course: learning objectives will be
dependent on students’ interests and skills. We will customize
teaching to each student’s skills and interests.
Topics of instruction include climbing sport routes on top-
rope, leading sport routes using bolts and quick-draws, setting
up anchors on bolts and chains, clipping bolts, belay technique,
rappel technique, climbing signals and communication, unty-
ing from rope at anchor and transitioning to rappel, lowering
techniques, necessary knots, and safe use of equipment. There
will be an emphasis on safety.
Fees: $125 members, $175 non-members. Possible camping
fees depending on enrollment.
Required equipment: Helmet, harness, rock shoes, personal
anchor system, several carabiners and slings. Optional but recom-
mended equipment: rope, chalk bag, quick-draws. Contact Chris
Willett with equipment questions.
Lectures (7 p.m. at the Tacoma clubhouse):
Sept. 9, Thu. - Introduction, equipment, climbing, safety
Sept. 16, Thu. - Technique, anchors, knots, belay practice,
rappels
Sept. 23, Thu. –Leading, cleaning, rappels
Field Trips:
Mon. and Wed. evenings - Gym climbing at Edgeworks in
Tacoma. Optional but highly recommended.
Sept. 25-26, Sat.-Sun. - Vantage
Oct. 9-10, Sat.-Sun. - Vantage
Registration: Via the website only.
For more info: see the website, http://tacomamountaineers.
org/climbing/sport_climbs.html, or contact Chris Willett.
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Navigation
Committee:
Chair: Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, jim5car@yahoo.com
Lead Instructor: Steve Frank, 253-232-6134, stephen.m.frank@hotmail.
com
Records Keeper: Chuck Bredl, brewmasterchuck@comcast.net
Communications: Don Campbell, sketcher54@hotmail.com
Field Trips: Gary Zink, 253-631-4004, garyzink@comcast.net
Basic Navigation Course
Navigating through the wilderness without getting lost is a
skill that can save your life. Tacoma Branch’s sole remaining
2010 Basic Navigation Course is Sept. 1, 8 and 11.
Basic Navigation provides the skills necessary to safely find
your way through wilderness. During the course you’ll learn to
use a topographic map; orientation and feature identification;
relate features on a topo map to your surroundings; use your
compass and its various features; use a map and compass to
determine your location and desired direction of travel; navigate
accurately while traveling cross-country through challeng-
ing terrain. Students must use an appropriate compass (about
$50-$75). See Tacoma Mountaineers website for details, www.
tacomamountaineers.org.
Eligibility requirements: This is an entry-level course. No
prior backcountry experience or understanding of maps, com-
passes or wilderness navigation is necessary. We’ll teach you
what you need to know! Participants must be at least 14 years
of age; non-Mountaineers are welcome.
Class locations: All classes are held at the Tacoma Club-
house; field trips are at Irish Cabin property, near the Carbon
River entrance to MRNP.
Course fees: Course fees are $48 for Mountaineers and
$73 for non-members. The course fee includes any maps used
in class, handouts and/or student field trip booklets. Students
are responsible for website downloads, other readings and field
trip necessities.
Controlled risk: Participants must be aware that navigation
field trips have some degree of risk. The courses involve travel
through steep, rugged terrain with fallen trees, slippery logs,
rocks and swampy areas adjacent to streams. Rain, cold and
possibly snow may create challenging conditions.
How to register: Register online, with a credit card, at www.
mountaineers.org: click “Navigation,” then “Search Now,” to
find Tacoma Branch navigation classes.
Basic GPS Course
The 2010 Basic GPS Course will be scheduled in mid-July.
Once the class calendar is finalized it will be posted in the Go
Guide and registration information will appear on The Moun-
taineers website, above.
For more info: Basic Navigation Course – Chair Jim Har-
vey, jim5car@yahoo.com, 425-432-9575; Basic GPS Course
- Lead Instructor Steve Frank, stephen.m.frank@hotmail.com,
253-232-6134 or Advanced Scrambling Chair Larry Dunn,
mtnhiker06@juno.com.
Conservation Division
Contact: Bill Goodman, 253-564-8337, bbgoodman@harbornet.com.
Here’s your opportunity to be involved in conserva-
tion: We’re forming a committee to address conservation
concerns at the local level (primarily Tacoma/Pierce County,
which includes but not limited to the wilderness areas). We
also intend to be a player in protecting the outdoor experience
in the urban/suburban environment where most of us reside.
The vision is for us as a branch to be involved in a hands-on way
at the local level, not a national level. There are already a number
of organizations in our area that are active in preserving our natu-
ral environment for the enjoyment of all and, when appropriate,
we can possibly partner with others who share our concerns.
We are in the formative stage. We need people to help organize
this committee and better define our mission and priorities.
Possible actions we can take include:
• Informing our membership and general public about local
conservation concerns via courses, seminars, guest speakers.
• Organizing and attending local conservation projects and/or
partnering with other similar-minded groups.
• Participate in trail maintenance projects both in the subur-
ban environment (like the Foothills Trails) and in the wilderness
(national forests and parks).
• Advocacy on a local level for bike lanes/trails, hiking
trails, parks, etc.
• Adopting and preserving a piece of the outdoors in our
local region.
We ask that you commit to be on the committee for at least
a year. We might meet monthly for the first year until we get
established. If you want to make a difference, contact Bill Good-
man, skookum@harbornet.com.
Outdoor Division
Chair: Peggy Gablehouse, 253-884-2987, gablehousep@aol.com.
The division includes Mountain Oriented First Aid (MOFA), Hiking/Backpacking,
Family Activities, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Skiing, Biking.
Bicycling
Chair/trail rides coordinator: Gary Peniston, ghpghp@earthlink.net
Secretary/pavement rides coordinator: Jim Harvey, jim5car@yahoo.com
Information contact: Jim Harvey
Tacoma Mountaineers Bike Committee holds both mountain bike (trail) rides
and beginner-level road (pavement) rides. Gary Peniston is in charge of the
dirt rides, Jim Harvey in charge of pavement rides.
All bike rides are open to all Mountaineers and guests.
The “pavement rides” will be on both paved bike trails and relaxed, uncongested
city streets and country roads. We want these rides to be a welcoming experi-
ence for new or “rusty” riders; either a fun, relaxing end in themselves or a
stepping stone to longer, harder rides with area bike clubs (Tacoma Wheel-
men, etc.). Jim’s an experienced rider and ride leader, and he’s slow—you
may learn some things and should have fun.
Rides typically will be out and back, roughly an hour each way; ride as short or
far as you want. And since Jim, aka “Mr. Goofy,” is our pavement ride leader,
we’ll work in an in-ride snack break, a post-ride pizza or Chinese buffet, or
some other excuse for all that exercise.
Find more detailed information and ride registration on The Mountaineers
home page, left margin, “Bicycling.”
If you want to join the committee or lead some rides, contact Jim Harvey;
contact info above.
Rides
Please note: Bicycle helmets are required on all Mountaineers bike rides.
Contact Jim Harvey (info above) for details. Recommended you carry a
spare tube and any tools necessary to remove your wheels. E-mail Jim and
ask for a copy of “Mr. Goofy’s Bike Rider’s Ten Essentials.”
If you have pre-ride-day questions, e-mail Jim, jim5car@yahoo.com. If you’re
trying to reach the ride leader on ride day (you’re lost or late) call Jim’s cell,
206-399-6758.
July 5, Mon. - Burke-Gilman Bike Trail Ride, Seattle; 10 a.m.
Magnuson Park, playfield parking lot, opposite The Brig.
July 24, Sat. - Cedar River Bike Trail Ride, Renton; 10 a.m. Rent-
on Community Center, parking lot by the baseball diamond.
Aug. 15, Sun. - “Ride to the Art Festival!” Bike Trail Ride,
Lacey; 10 a.m. Chambers Lake Park parking lot.
Aug. 28, Sat. - Sammamish River Trail Ride, Redmond-Bothell;
10 a.m. Marymoor Park, Redmond; we’ll start by the velodrome
entrance.
Family Activities
Contacts: Kathleen Brammer, brammerka@comcast.net, 253-896-4849; Kris
Paynter, kjp4861@hotmail.com, 253-759-4861.
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 The Mountaineers Program
Center to help with the registration process: 206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-
8484.
Guidelines for Family Activities: Please see “Sending you on your way,”
pg. 19.
Trips
July 16-18, Fri.-Sun. - Family Camping at Ohanapecosh
Group Camp Join us at Ohanapecosh for a relaxing family
camping weekend in MRNP. Check in Friday after 12:30, check
out Sunday by noon. Ohanapecosh CG is located in the SE corner
of the park and is nestled between Douglas firs, red cedars and
western hemlocks of an old-growth forest. Nearby are popular
hikes to Silver Falls and the Grove of the Patriarchs. The cost
of approximately $10-$15 per family, per night (not including
the park entrance fee), will be determined by how many families
register. A $20 deposit is required. Each family will be respon-
sible for bringing all necessary tents, camping equipment, food,
etc. Group sites are designed for tent camping only, RVs are not
permitted in group sites. This is an alcohol-free event. No pets.
Register early to ensure a space or to avoid cancellation. Contact
Kathleen Brammer, 253-896-4849, email brammerka@comcast.
net for more information.
July 11, Sun. - Hike to Skookum Flats Meet at 10 a.m. at the TH
for an easy, relaxing hike along the White River near Enumclaw.
Listed in the “Old Growth Forest Hikes,” the trail is noted for its
large Douglas fir and western red cedar. Skookum Falls is at 1.8
mi. NWFP required for parking. Get directions when you register
with Stacey Isaacs, stacey.isaacs@multicare.org.
Aug. 20 -22, Fri.-Sun. - Family Camping at Cougar Rock
CG, MRNP Check in Friday after 12:30 p.m., check out Sunday
by noon. Cougar Rock CG is located in the SW corner of park
between Longmire and Paradise. Paradise is the most popular
destination in the park, with a lodge and visitor center, many
miles of hiking trails, and a commanding view of the mountain.
Visitors travel through majestic old-growth forest, past tumbling
waterfalls to reach subalpine meadows, where world-famous
wildflower displays are seen in July and August. The cost of ap-
proximately $10-$15 per family, per night (not including the park
entrance fee), will be determined by how many families register.
A $20 deposit is required. Each family will be responsible for
bringing all necessary tents, camping equipment, food, etc. Group
sites are designed for tent camping only; RVs are not permitted in
group sites. This is an alcohol-free event. No pets. Register early
to ensure a space or to avoid cancellation. More info: Kathleen
Brammer, 253-896-4849, brammerka@comcast.net.
First Aid (MOFA) Course
Mountaineering Oriented First Aid Committee
Chair: Leah Munion, 206-200-4715, mountainbutterfly007@gmail.com
Co-Chair: Angela McKee, 253-460-0727, k2teleskier@yahoo.com
Our Tacoma Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) is
a 28-hour first aid course for the wilderness traveler. The course
consists of lecture, demonstration and practical experience,
including Red Cross adult CPR and 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, contact
Leah. See above for phone/e-mail.
Course attendance: Participation is required at all class
sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning that
builds on skills learned in previous sessions. Wear casual clothes
suitable for working on the ground and outdoors. Arrangements
cannot be made to make up class sessions. Please do not register
for a class unless you can attend all class sessions.
Sept. Irish Cabin MOFA Class: Sept. 12, 19, Sun., 8:30
a.m.-4 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse and a field-trip the
weekend of Sept. 25-26, 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 circumstances of wilderness first aid. 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: Oct. 23-24, Sat.-Sun., and
Nov. 6-7, Sat.-Sun., from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Tacoma Club-
house. Course fee (includes text book): $80 members, $105
non-members.
Registration: Online self-registration at www.mountaineers.
org or call 206-521-6001 or 800-573-8484.
Hiking/Backpacking
Chair: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@comcast.net.
Web Guru: Catherine Kwon Walters, 253-759-1127, kwon 1962@yahoo.
com
Committee members: Dick Bacon, Donna Bisogno, Kathleen Brammer,
Nancy German, Joan Hays, Lyn Higaki, Gordon Jenkins, Diane Malone,
Nancy Mooney, Mike Waiss, and, how about you, too? Give Amy a call if
you’d like to help out.
Website Alert - for leaders and hikers: All Tacoma hikes and backpack
trips are listed on the club interactive website, www.mountaineers.org.
Check the website for late breaking events that didn’t make the Go Guide
Tacoma
 deadline. If you haven’t done so already, you should log on and check your
profile to be sure that your contact information (e-mail, phone, address)
is correct. Then click on the Communities tab and check out the Tacoma:
Hiking & Backpacking Community on the website. Click on the Activities
tab to search for trips. You can sign up for most trips on line.
Fundrai$er: Write up your favorite hikes for the “Hike of the Week” feature in
the News Tribune to help us raise $$$ to support the Hiking/Backpacking
Committee and the branch. Contact Amy, agmann@comcast.net, 253-759-
2796, for a list of hikes that have been submitted so far and for a copy of
our easy-to-use fill-in form.
Hike Sign-Up 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 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 waiting for you at the carpool or trailhead.
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; 2) MOFA (Mountaineer-
ing Oriented First Aid, see First Aid above) offers invaluable information
and skills training to help you deal with emergency situations and to bet-
ter prepare yourself and your equipment before each trip; and, 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. Dates are posted after the
first of the year, with details and registration online at www.mountaineers.
org. Search for “Introduction to Hiking.”
Hiking Participation Award: A fabric Mountaineers patch is awarded for
participating in five or more Tacoma Branch hikes and/or backpacks in any
twelve-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 9th 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, agmann@comcast.net, 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 Mann to find out about
our hike and backpack leader mentoring program.
Outreach: The third Friday branch meetings include a new and prospective
member slide show 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.”
Events, seminars
July 6, Tue. - Introduction to Hiking and Backpacking &
Special Membership Coupon Promotion 7-8:30 p.m. If you’ve
been thinking about joining The Mountaineers, this is the event
for you! When you attend this event you’ll get a coupon good
for a waiver of the one-time $35 initiation fee if you join by
July 13, and you’ll get great information on what you need to
do to start hiking the glorious trails in our Pacific Northwest.
Exercise is good for you; hiking in the Pacific Northwest is
more than just exercise. Join us at the Tacoma Clubhouse (2302
N. 30th, Tacoma) for this information-packed evening. Register
online at www.mountaineers.org or at the door at 6:45 p.m. with
exact change or check for the $5 fee.
Advance notice
Aug. 3, Tue. - Introduction to Hiking and Backpacking 7-8:30
p.m. Repeat of the July 6 program listed above.
Aug. 26-29, Thu.-Sun. - Mt. Baker Lodge Tacoma Hiking
Committee Weekend. Please note that reservations for the
lodge must be prepaid through www.mountaineers.org or by
calling 206-521-6001. A great opportunity to explore the North
Cascades! New this year – the lodge will be open Thursday night
as well as the usual Friday and Saturday nights. Thank you, Jim
Gipson, for organizing this for us! Join us for as many nights as
you can. Hiking destinations will be determined when we get
there, based on snow level and access conditions. Check the lodge
website (via www.mountaineers.org) for information on how to
reserve a lodge space. Contact Amy Mann, agmann@comcast.
net, 253-759-2796, for more information on the weekend.
Hikes
July 2, Fri. - Gobbler’s Knob, West Side Road—New Mem-
bers Welcome! (M) (Mt. Rainier W. USGS; Mt Rainier W.
GT-269) 11 mi., 2000’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 7 a.m. at a Tacoma
location TBD. Hike 3 mi. up the old Westside Road to Round
Pass, 0.9 mi. to Lake George and another 1.5 mi. from there to
Gobbler’s Knob. About a mile of the road portion is on a dirt
(sand?) trail constructed around the more recent washouts. This
is a two- or three-lunch hike. We’ll hike as a group, at a lei-
surely/moderate pace, with lots of stops, for comfort, for photos,
equipment adjustment, admiring the vistas, etc. Optional stop
on the way home for pie or a burger; driver’s choice! Leader’s
permission required: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@
comcast.net. (s6/10-6/29)
July 10, Sat. - Paul Peak Trail to Mowich River—New
Members Welcome! (E+) (Mt. Rainier W. USGS; Mt Rainier
W. GT-269) 7 mi., 1100’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 7 a.m. at a Ta-
coma location TBD. TH is at 3700’, Mowich River shelter is at
2600’. The gain is on the way out. We’ll hike as a group, at a
leisurely/moderate pace, with lots of stops, for comfort, for pho-
tos, equipment adjustment, admiring the vistas, etc. Optional stop
on the way home for pie or a burger; driver’s choice! Leader’s
permission required: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@
comcast.net. (s6/18-7/7)
July 17, Sat. - Crystal Lakes, Rainier—New Members
Welcome! (M) (Mt. Rainier E. USGS; Mt Rainier E. GT-270)
6 mi., 2300’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 7 a.m. at a Tacoma location
TBD. A high-alpine lake basin with beautiful meadows and
peaks surrounding three sides. Steep trail. Usually snow-free
earlier than other similar elevation Rainier trails. Upper lake is
at 5800’ and the lower has campsites and is at 5400’. We’ll hike
as a group, at a leisurely/moderate pace, with lots of stops, for
comfort, for photos, equipment adjustment, admiring the vistas,
etc. Optional stop on the way home for pie or a burger; driver’s
choice! Leader’s permission required: Amy Mann, 253-759-
2796, agmann@comcast.net. (s6/25-7/14)
July 21, Wed. - Lower Lena Lake (EM) (Mt. Washington
USGS; The Brothers GT-168) 6.4 mi., 1300’ gain. Limit 6. Meet
at Tacoma, 6th Ave. P&R at 8 a.m. A wonderful day hike through
new- and old-growth forest to a sub-alpine lake formed by a
Tacoma
massive rock slide 5000 years ago. Giant moss-covered boulders
provide mid-trip scenery and cause Lena Creek to “mysteriously”
vanish before it gets to the bridge that crosses it. NWFP or Park
Access required for parking. Leader: Steve Townsend, 253-565-
7172, swtownsend@yahoo.com. (s6/5-7/16)
Sailing
Co-chairs: Robert and Laura Crews, 253-677-6949, lacrews06@msn.com
(please write “Mountaineers-Sailing” in subject line).
Skippers: Captain Jerry Stephenson, 253-381-7859, USMC_js@msn.com,
Ron Broekemeier, Tom Davis, Stew Renn and Frank Thorpe.
Basic Crewing Course
The spring sailing course is underway. Keep posted as we
plan to offer sailing activities to Mountaineers Basic Crewing
Course graduates once students have completed their course
requirements. Check online under sailing, www.tacomamoun-
taineers.org.
Sea Kayaking
Committee Chair: Christine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@centurytel.
net
Secretary: Alex Otto, tacomakayaker@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Peggy Gablehouse, 253-884-2987, gablehousep@aol.com
Leadership Subcommittee Chair: Barbara Mitchell, 253-853-3399, bbmitch-
ell2000@gmail.com
Training Subcommittee Co-Chairs: Bob Burnett, 206-321-0011, sktraining-
coordinator@yahoo.com; Christine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@
centurytel.net
Equivalency Subcommittee Chair: Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, mikeedvm@
aol.com
Pool Play Subcommittee Co-Chairs: Bob Burnett, 206-321 0011, sktraining-
coordinator@yahoo.com; Christine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@
centurytel.net
Basic Course Subcommittee Chair: Laurie Davis, 206-403-6924, lauriein-
seattle@hotmail.com
Roll Class Subcommittee Chair: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, ghpghp@
earthlink.net
Safety Subcommittee Co-Chairs: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, ghpghp@
earthlink.net and Jurgen Herweg, 253-853-3399, jurgenherweg@gmail.
com
NewsSplash Editor: Alex Otto, tacomakayaker@yahoo.com
Videographer: Brian Hollander, lhotse_h@earthlink.net
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.
Note: July and August meetings will be held on the water after skill sessions
in Gig Harbor. For additional information contact Christine Burris, 253-651-
6610, christineburris@centurytel.net.
Trips
To participate in Mountaineers-sponsored sea kayak trips you must be a
graduate or continuing student of the Basic Sea Kayaking Course or have
received equivalency (see below).
Trip reservation: To sign up for paddles contact the trip leader listed in the
trip description below. Feel free to ask the trip leader any additional ques-
tions/concerns about the trip. Due to heavy demand for trips from Seattle
basic class students, all Tacoma trip leaders will give preference to Tacoma
members for all trips.
Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have significant kayak training and
experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Sea Kayaking Course
(offered in Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia, and Kitsap) are encouraged to apply
for equivalency. There is a $20 processing and evaluation fee. To apply for
equivalency contact Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, for an application form.
July 10, Sat. - Deception Pass (SKIV) (less than 7 km) This is
a nice opportunity for those new to currents for a guided instruc-
tional trip. Plan to get wet, as rescue practice will be mandatory
for beginners before heading into the pass. The currents are
perfect for an afternoon trip. Leader will meet with the begin-
ners at 1:30 p.m. on the bridge to discuss the water dynamics.
We will shove off at around 2:30 p.m. to cover low brace turns,
practice rescues in Bowman Bay, and then head out to the pass
to begin peel-outs on an easy, slow buildup of current. We can
also practice ferrying and work both the Island and the North
side eddies of Canoe Pass. Max ebb is at 7:30 p.m., so we don’t
have to stay until it reaches maximum (depending on the ability
of beginners) but we can if they are up for it and not too tired. A
maximum of four beginners to and up to six experienced pad-
dlers who just want to play and have rescue practice with the
beginners. Sign up with leader: Christine Burris, 253-858-1119,
christineburris@centurytel.net.
July 17, Sat. - Case Inlet to Stretch Island to Reach Island
(SKII+) Watch www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up
with leader: Peggy Gablehouse, 253-884-2987, gablehousep@
aol.com.
July 17, Sat. - Lisabuela (on Vashon Island) Overnight (SKIII)
Watch www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader:
Michael Everett, 253-905-0613, mikeedvm@aol.com.
July 31, Sat. - Crescent/Freshwater Bay (SKIV) Watch www.
mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader: David Price,
206-718-4335, dprice100@hotmail.com.
Advance notices
Aug. 6, Fri. - Blake Island Weekend (SKII) Watch www.
mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader: Laurie Davis,
206-403-6924, laurieinseattle@hotmail.com.
Aug. 14, Sat. - Herron Island to McMicken to Joemma (SKII)
Watch www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader:
Peggy Gablehouse, 253-884-2987, gablehousep@aol.com.
Aug. 28, Sat. - Horsehead Bay to Raft Island (SKII+) We will
be leaving from Horsehead Bay, stopping at Kopachek SP for
a quick break, then around Raft Island and on to Cutts Island
for lunch before heading back. Wetsuit or dry-suit is required.
Students will have the opportunity to practice wet exits and
re-entries. Sign up with leader: Beth Owen, 253-514-1865,
drbethowen@yahoo.com.
Aug. 29, Sun. - Saltwater Park to Point Robinson (SKIII)
Watch www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader:
David Price, 206-718-4335, dprice100@hotmail.com.
Sept. 11, Sat. - Cutts/Raft Island Moonlight Paddle (SKII)
Watch www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader:
David Price, 206-718-4335, dprice100@hotmail.com.
Sept. 23, Thu. - Hood Head and Squamish Harbor (SKII-III)
Watch www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader:
Julie Beck 253-535-5260, jbeck1958@aol.com.
Sept. 25, Sat. - Cypress Island Overnight (SKII) Watch www.
mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader: David Price,
206-718-4335, dprice100@hotmail.com.
Many more trips and activities to come! Keep up with all our
activities by searching the online activities page or visiting the
Tacoma Sea Kayaking Community on The Mountaineers website
at www.mountaineers.org.
Like to go someplace not offered? Contact Howard Owen, 253-
851-2677, hvo_guitar@yahoo.com, and he will try to incorporate
it into future trips.
Skiing (Backcountry, Nordic, Snowboard)
Chair: Don Thompson, donteleski@msn.com, 360-692-8236.
Cross-country ski: We have beginner and moderate ski trips. Make new
friends and skiing partners for the ski season. For trips, contact Fred Os-
tmann, 253-565-7680, ostmann@wamail.net. Check www.mountaineers.
org for up-to-date listings.
Backcountry ski: Telemark and randonee. Beginners and experienced ski-
ers who want to ski “off-piste.” Check www.mountaineers.org for current
trip availability.
Backcountry ski trips most Saturdays: Announced at www.mountaineers.
org. Search activities and also by clicking on communities, and then under
Tacoma Backcountry Skiing. You can also contact the Tacoma backcountry
ski chair, Don Thompson, donteleski@msn.com, 360-692-8236.
Social Division
Chair: Karen Turner, Karen-turner@comcast.com, 253-202-7458. (Folk Danc-
ing, Photography, Singles)
Folk Dancing
Contacts: Ned Raymond, 253-218-5205; Yvonne Braune, 253-640-6359,
ybraune1@hotmail.com.
Tacoma Mountaineers Folk Dancers are taking June, July, and August off. The
next scheduled dance will be Sept. 25. In the meantime we will be dancing
with the Totem International Folk Dancers at South Park Community Center
on Monday evenings, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Please join us for a variety of no-partner
line or circle dances, contra-style set dances, as well as couple dances
and couple mixers. We always have some instruction or walk-through for
newcomers. No partner is needed. Hope to see you on the dance floor. For
more information, contact Ned or Yvonne (info above).
Photography
Chair: Joe Becker, 253-970-3100, josephbecker@comcast.com
Events
July 1-Aug. 31 - 8th Annual Tacoma Mountaineers Photog-
raphy Exhibition at the Tahoma Center Gallery, located in the
Catholic Community Services building at 1323 S. Yakima Ave.,
Tacoma. Our annual exhibit proudly displays 40 juried photo-
graphs from members of the Tacoma Mountaineers, featuring
landscape, adventure, and travel photography from the Pacific
Northwest and beyond. The exhibition is being judged by Peter
Haley, photographer for the Tacoma News Tribune. The gallery
is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
and Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
July 13, Tue., 7-9 p.m. - Monthly Photo Meeting at the club-
house. We will be discussing summer photography plans and
upcoming outings. Bring some photos to share from your recent
photographic outings: prints, digital, or slides are all welcome.
For more information, you may contact the chair, Joe Becker,
josephebecker@comcast.net. See www.tacomamountaineers.org
for more information and for upcoming outings.
July 15, Thu., 6-7:30 p.m. - Reception for the 8th Annual
Tacoma Mountaineers Photography Exhibit at the Tahoma
Center Gallery (see address above). Come view this year’s
exhibition, visit with the photographers, and vote for your
favorite image for the People’s Choice Award. Refreshments
will be served.
Singles
Welcoming Committee: Karen Turner, karen-turner@comcast.net, 253-
202-7458.
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 and theater—just a few of the activities we
enjoy together.
See our current activities on our new website at Meetup.com and search for
Tacoma Mountaineers Singles.
FREE 4th of July BBQ - Our fifth year for having a BBQ in the
backyard of the Tacoma Mountaineer Clubhouse. We’ll have the
grill going and will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, beans, chips,
condiments, water, pop, and ice cream. BBQ is 6-8 p.m. Feel free
to bring your own to throw on the grill, too. The Freedom Fair
will be in full swing one street below us on Ruston Way! So bring
your tired feet and hungry appetites to the clubhouse. Fireworks
start at 10 p.m. and the fireworks barge is located very close to
us. Two years ago it was right outside our door. There will be a
fire going out back in the evening with the makings for smores.
Kids, families and all Mountaineers welcome!
July 8, Thu. - Dinner at Katie Downs, 5:30-8 p.m. Come join us
on Ruston Way, Tacoma, for happy hour and dinner with friends.
Watch the sun setting on the waterfront with friends.
July 22, Thu. - Wine Tasting at the Tacoma Clubhouse, 2302
N. 30, Tacoma. The beginning of our Summer Series in the club-
house backyard. BYOB and bring a small snack to share.
Aug. 5-8, Thu.-Sun. - Whistler Singles Weekend Fee: $150
for members, $160 for non-members. Check in after 3:30 p.m.
Thursday. Enjoy four amazing days and three fabulous nights
in spectacular Whistler, including three hearty breakfasts and
three dinners. Accommodations are at the spacious Fireside
Lodge, just 5 min. outside Whistler Village. Refrigerators and a
fully equipped kitchen are available to use. Relax and socialize
in the huge lounge or sit out on the deck and look for shoot-
ing stars. Activities include hiking, biking, kayaking, swim-
ming, golfing, zip-lining, geo-caching and much more. Enjoy
the numerous restaurants and shopping in the Village. Bring
your customary personal items, including sleeping bag, towel,
swimsuit and bikes. Earplugs are suggested for light sleepers.
Ladies’ quarters are downstairs and the gentlemen are upstairs.
Enroll via www.mountaineers.org or with member services at 206-
521-6001. Cancellation fee of $10 from June 30 and no refunds
after July 29. Registration is through Aug. 4, Wed. Carpool assign-
ments available on Sat., July 30. E-mail Karen Turner for more
details. Additional lodge information at www.firesidelodge.org.
ID required at the border: a passport, passport card or state issued
Enhanced Driver’s License is necessary.
Advance notice
Sept. 10-12, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Baker Singles Weekend.
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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 except Meany which is via 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. Thursday prior to the weekend you
wish to reserve. When reserving anywhere but Meany, call the Program Center, 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 via the Program Center 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
Baker Lodge
The lodge provides a rustic yet comfortable home base for
the numerous trails within walking distance or a short drive.
Many trails are suitable for children. Lake Ann Trail lets you
“look a glacier in the eye.” Artist Point is just three miles away
at the end of a paved road, with panoramic views of Mt. Baker,
Mt. Shuksan, and the North Cascades.
Snow-play opportunities usually are abundant through
August. Unless otherwise indicated, all Mountaineers members
and non-members, as well as all ages and abilities, are welcome
to enjoy the camaraderie of other lovers of the out-of-doors in
a family-friendly environment. Families with children age 5 or
under should call the host prior to registering. Though some
Mountaineers activity groups have signed up for specific week-
ends, non-group members are welcome to attend. Reservations
are made on a first-call basis at 206-521-6001 or through online
registration. Payment at time of reservation can be made with
credit card or check. Make your plans now to be part of our
summer fun.
The following schedule lists the activities planned to date.
Questions about lodge facilities can be directed to the hosts indi-
cated, or check the Baker Lodge website at www.mountaineers.
org/lodge/baker for details. For information about hikes and other
activities planned by the activity groups using the lodge, refer to
descriptions of trips elsewhere in the Go Guide.
Schedule:
July 30-Aug. 6—Retired Rovers. Donna Osseward, 206-
362-3296
Aug. 6-8—Private Wedding, Judy Sterry, 206-366-2750
Aug. 13-15—Open if adequate number of reservations. Hosts
to be determined.
Aug. 20-22—Mountain Sisters and Second Wind. Bill
Woodcock & Arlene Younce, 206-725-7750; Leslye Coe, 206-
524-7345
Aug. 26-29—Tacoma Hiking and Seattle University. Jim &
Barbara Gipson, 425-985-0616
Sept. 3-6—Labor Day Weekend. Bill Woodcock & Arlene
Younce, 206-725-7750
Sept. 7-9—UW Women. Hosts to be determined.
Sept. 10-12—Singles. Bill Woodcock & Arlene Younce,
206-725-7750
Sept. 17-19—Open if adequate number of reservations.
Becky Morgan & Bob Wavernack, 360-793-4974
Sept. 24-26—Fall Work Party. Becky Morgan & Bob Wa-
vernack, 360-793-4974.
About Mt. Baker Lodge
The lodge usually is open by 7 or 8 p.m. on Fridays. Call
the hosts listed above if you want a more specific time of open-
ing. Trail lights from the parking lot to the lodge are on until
10:30 p.m. each night. Each person should bring a sleeping bag,
lunches, personal gear, and a flashlight and/or headlamp.
Free weekends at the 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 want 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, su-
pervising meal preparation and coordinating other lodge tasks;
they can be done 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 Bill Woodcock, 206-696-
6127, wawoodcock@gmail.com; or Judy Sterry, 206-366-2750,
jsterry60@comcast.net. You may arrange an opportunity to
co-host with a seasoned committee member to find out if you
would like to become a host.
Group reservations: members, public
To ensure that there is room for your group and to avoid
scheduling conflicts, please contact Judy Sterry, 206-366-2750,
jsterry60@comcast.net, for November-May reservations. Con-
tact Jim Gipson, 425-985-0616, gipwood@msn.com, for June-
October 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 full-
time, midweek reservations may be hard to staff. The sooner you
ask the more likely it is that someone can be found.
Driving directions
Drive north 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 Baker Lodge is on
the right side of the road about .3 mi. beyond the Firs. Driving
time approximately 1-1/2 hrs. from Bellingham and 3 hrs. from
Seattle. Each car should be prepared with tire chains, shovel,
and emergency gear.
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Kitsap Cabin
Kitsap Cabin, built mostly by Mountaineers women in
1918, is home to The Mountaineers Kitsap Branch and the The
Mountaineers Players and Youth Theater Camp during spring
and summer as they rehearse and perform at the beautiful Kitsap
Forest Theater.
Kitsap Cabin is surrounded by the Rhododendron Preserve, a
460-acre private reserve operated by The Mountaineers Founda-
tion. The preserve is one of the largest remaining parcels of Puget
Sound lowland old-growth forest in the Puget Sound Basin. It
serves as a buffer to protect the Kitsap Forest Theater and salmon-
spawning streams from encroaching development.
The cabin and theater are available for private rentals. For
rental information, please call 206-542-7815.
For information about the Kitsap Branch of The Mountain-
eers, please see pg. 4 of the Go Guide or visit: www.kitsap-
mountaineers.org.
For information about the 2010 Players’ season at the Kitsap
Forest Theater please see pg. 2 of the Go Guide or visit www.
ForestTheater.com.
For information about The Mountaineers Foundation and
the Rhododendron Preserve, please visit: www.mountaineers-
foundation.org.
Meany Lodge
Meany Lodge, the oldest Mountaineers ski lodge, is located
near the eastern portal of the Stampede Pass Train Tunnel (a
three-mile drive from I-90’s exit 62). It was built by Moutaineers
volunteers in 1928 as a railroad-accessible ski hut. Situated near
the meandering Yakima River, surrounded by the lush, peaceful
Wenatchee National Forest, it’s a quiet respite from the chaos
of urban life. Meany Lodge features a full kitchen, dining and
living rooms, bathrooms with very hot showers; three hostel-style
dorms for women, men, and families sleep up to 90 people in
bunk beds - bring your sleeping bag!
During ski season Meany offers tow-served skiing and over-
night accomodations for Mountaineers and their guests. From
Spring through Fall Meany offers many field trips and learning
opportunites, outlined below.
July 9-11: Women’s Wellness Weekend
The annual Women’s Wellness Adventure Weekend is a
great time for women of all ages, fitness levels and sizes to slow
down, unwind, learn about and and attend to their own needs.
This weekend’s theme is “Invigorate, Refresh, and Inspire”. It
offers hiking, massage/spa treatments, nutrition, and a variety
of fun exercise and fitness training led by credentialed trainers.
Space is filling up fast!!! Don’t wait till the last minute and get
left out. If you price just a couple of the classes offered you will
see what a fantastic deal this is.
Is regular self-care part of your routine? If you’re like most
women the answer is a resounding NO! You’ve probably fallen
into the bad habit of running all day long, doing for family,
friends and work. By the end of the day you’re exhausted, with
nothing left to give yourself. But you need TLC too! The benefits
of taking time to nurture yourself are powerful and scientifically
proven. More information on this event can be found at www.
meanylodge.org/summer/women_weekend.html. Registration
can be done at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/112805 .
July 17-18: Mountain Bike Weekend
What better way to arrive at the lodge than after a beautiful
mountain bike trip? This ride starts at Hyak and follows the na-
tionally-famous John Wayne trail (former Milwaukee RR right
of way) and two Forest Service roads. You’ll spend the night at
Meany Lodge, riding back to Hyak parking lot the next day. Ride
goes rain or shine! We meet at Hyak Saturday, July 17th, 9:30
a.m.; we roll out at 10 a.m. sharp. A “gear truck” will carry your
belongings from Hyak to Meany. Ride back to Hyak Sunday;
the gear truck leaves Meany at 1 p.m. Sunday, gear pick up at
Hyak no later than 4 p.m.
The ride will be on compact gravel roads, with a few hills
toward the end, so fat tire bikes only. It’s fine to push up the last
few hills; the gear truck may be available as a sag wagon. For
ride details go to www.meanylodge.org/misc/meany_waypoints.
html.
Saturday post-ride features a delicious dinner, followed
by an evening socializing with your fellow cyclists. Sunday’s
ample breakfast segues to a bike maintenance workshop, fol-
lowed by beginning and advanced rides. Riding events for kids
7 years and up include an obstacle course, a challenge ride and
a woods race.
You should carry a helmet, bike tools, spare tube and pump,
ride snacks and drinks. For the gear truck pack your sleeping
bag and separate duffel bag with personal effects, clothes and
towels.
The cost is $45 per person—this includes overnight acco-
modations, showers, dinner, breakfast, and Sunday sack lunch.
More info at coordinator@meanylodge.org.
August 7-8: Family Hiking Weekend
Come to Meany Lodge for an adventure filled weekend of
hiking, great food and family fun! Meany Lodge will be adven-
ture central for exciting outdoor activities for all ages. Hikes
are organized for both Saturday and Sunday in the Stampede
and Snoqualmie Pass areas. Choose from easy hikes suitable
for children as young as 2, to others that are teenager-strenu-
ous. Swim in a mountain lake; take a berry hike through acres
of salmon berries, huckleberries, and wild strawberries; play in
open areas surrounding the lodge; or just sit, relax, and watch
the birds flit through the trees.
After Saturday’s hiking return to the lodge to clean up and
relax with friends. Everybody will enjoy afternoon and evening
activities, with a scrumptious dinner and dessert. Sunday morn-
ing starts early with a hearty breakfast. After making your own
sack lunch (everything will be provided) we head off for another
day of adventure.
Choose your own accommodations. Sleep in the lodge or
pitch a tent under the stars. There’s ample space to pitch a tent
near the lodge, or find your own secluded spot on the property.
There is limited self-contained motor home parking at Meany.
The lodge facilities are open all night, including men’s and
women’s restrooms and showers.
The cost for the weekend is $40 for adults (age 14+), $20
for children (age 6-13), little ones 5 and under are free. Fees
cover organized hikes, activities, overnight accommodations,
afternoon snacks, Saturday’s great dinner and delicious dessert,
hearty Sunday breakfast and Sunday sack lunch.
Sign up through Brown Paper Tickets by calling 1-800-
838-3006, or go to www.brownpapertickets.com/event/114900.
Questions? Contact Brian Thompson and Jennifer Dineen at
425-228-6412; e-mail them at hiking_coordinator@meanylodge.
org. Complete details are available via the hiking weekend link
on www.meanylodge.org or will be sent via e-mail to those
who sign up.
September: PCT Hike Series
As part of the Foothills Branch Mountaineers PCT Hike
Series, to be held the weekends of Sept. 11-12 and 25-26, include
an optional overnight stay at Meany Lodge. Arrive in the evening
after your Saturday hike for a delicious dinner with the group.
Sleep in the (bring your sleeping bag) or pitch a tent on the cam-
pus and enjoy the indoor amenities including hot showers.
Be sure to bring your towels. There will be an optional pro-
gram in the evening, in addition to socializing with our Meany
Lodge hosts. No need to drive back to the mountains on Sunday
morning. Just get up and enjoy a hearty breakfast and pack your
lunch for the day’s hike. The makings are all supplied.
Participants signed up for The Mountaineers PCT hike
series have priority for this event. However, there is a limited
opportunity for club members to join these hikes and lodge stay.
For details see www.mountaineers.org//source/aTrips/viewTrip.
cfm?event=21266 or e-mail Monty Pratt at westseattle207@
yahoo.com. To register for the lodge stay go to www.brownpa-
pertickets.com/event/114214.
Oct. 29-31: Mushroom Weekend
This event sells out extremely quickly after we post it. If you
want to make sure you get a chance to attend send an e-mail to
webmaster@meanylodge.org with “mushroom notification” in
the subject field. And just to wet you appetite... check out what
happened last year at www.meanylodge.org/fall/mushroomw-
knd/mushroom.html.
Miscellaneous Meany information
Lodge Availability: Individual and Group: Meany will not
take individual reservations until ski season 2010-2011. Until
then we are available for group use. For further information on
group rentals, or with any other questions about Meany Lodge,
contact Chuck or Joan Welter at 253 926 0867. You can e-mail
the Meany Lodge Committee at chair@meanylodge.org.
Lodge Work Parties: It takes a LOT of work to maintain
Meany. The next work party is July 6-8. If you can’t make that
one see our calendar (www.meanylodge.org/calendar.html) for
future dates.
General Information: An extensive explanation of what
Meany Lodge offers may be found at our website, www.
meanylodge.org. Find up-to-date information on Meany activi-
ties and register for events via the “Breaking News” section on
the website.
Snoqualmie Campus
How about reserving the Snoqualmie Campus for your next
family or group picnic, or an overnight camping trip? Contact us
now for reservations or site visits: snoqulamiecampus@yahoo.
com, 425-434-6177. Obtain more information about the campus
and surrounding Snoqualmie Pass adventure opportunities by
visiting our website, www.snoqualmiecampus.org.
The Snoqualmie Campus Committee wishes to thank the
Mountaineers Board of Trustees, The Mountaineers Founda-
tion and the Brunhilde Marie Victorine Wislicenus Fund for
facilitating the purchase of a yurt on the campus grounds. Please
visit www.snoqualmiecampus.org for updates on the project
and contact the campus if you and/or your group would like to
participate in some of the summer work parties to help prepare
the campus site for installation of the yurt.
Seeking summer volunteers: Please give back to The
Mountaineers and volunteer to help out at one of our summer
work parties. We are also looking for volunteers to help plan
hiking and snowshoe trails around the campus. Camp out or
bring your RV and enjoy the summer evenings for free. Join
in on some fun times and good food while helping to complete
some work projects. One of the critical projects will be repairing
the Linda Coleman Memorial Picnic Shelter roof. The campus is
run on an all-volunteer basis and we always welcome additional
volunteers as campus hosts to help us maximize the number days
Lodges
the campus is open to Mountaineers members and the public.
Campus hosts provide basic, friendly services to campus visi-
tors. The length of stay is flexible. Why not spend some time in
alpine splendor and be a campus host? Contact us via e-mail or
phone (see contact info below).
All Mountaineers and Activity Leaders: Reservations are
required by Mountaineers policy if you are planning to access
or lead a group onto or through the campus on days when the
campus is closed. On drop-in days you still must check in with
the campus host and pay an activity user fee. The user fees help
support the fixed operating costs of the campus.
Parking notice to users: The Washington State Department
of Transportation parking lot near Exit 53 is now gated and no
longer available to public parking.
Features: The 77-acre campus Snoqualmie Campus is
located less than an hour from downtown Seattle, two minutes
off Interstate 90 at Snoqualmie Pass. Access to the Pacific Crest
Trail, Iron Horse Trail and Gold Creek are minutes away. Tall
stands of Silver Fir, numerous alpine shrubs, grasses and flowers
and numerous wetlands dot the hills and meadows, visitors often
see nesting birds of prey and elk.
of building materials and campus activities supplies.
Use policy, fees and credits: Our use 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. No Sno-Park or Northwest For-
est Pass parking are permits required nor are USFS special-use
permits. Group and course rates are negotiable with discounts
for those who volunteer with campus projects.
Help us plan our future: The Snoqualmie Campus Com-
mittee 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
send your thoughts to snoqualmiecampus@yahoo.com.
Stevens Lodge
Visit www.stevenslodge.org to view current activities at the
lodge. For more information, contact Angela or Greg, 425-258-
4847, greg@stevenslodge.org.
What to bring: a warm sleeping bag, toilet articles and a
towel for the shower, suitable clothing, your 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 equip-
ment. Stow your gear in a pack or sled suitable for walking the
600-foot distance to the lodge.
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 W. side of the summit. Stay left at the entrance and go around
the hairpin turn at the far end of the lot, then continue to the
upper level parking area, Lot #4. Park here 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, then
turn right at the top, staying on the Cat track. Continue uphill
past the lodge on the left (Penguins Ski Club) for 500’ until you
come to a sharp 90-degree bend in the trail. The reddish-brown,
four-story building is The Mountaineers lodge. Come in, stow
your gear, and sign in on the main floor.

Reservation fees, 2010

Facilities: Snoqualmie Campus provides easy year-round
access to nature, with free parking and easy bus access for
group activities. In winter the slopes are great for snowshoeing,
cross-country skiing, avalanche training, snow-cave camping,
sledding and snow play. In summer and fall there are picnic and For all lodges except Meany and Snoqualmie Campus, contact 206-521-6001 or www.mountaineers.org for reservations
camping areas to accommodate individuals, families, small and For Meany, reserve online at www.brownpapertickets.com; see Snoqualmie below for contact info.
large groups; places for geo-caching, LNT, navigation and other
outdoor training; open areas for meetings, classes and recreation. Figures are in dollars on a per person basis All overnights include next morning’s breakfast
The Coleman Memorial Shelter is equipped with a gas grill (pro-
Baker
pane and firewood available at cost), fireplace and picnic table.
145 mi. one way from Seattle Lodge open from Friday eve to Sunday noon. See Mountaineers.org/lodge/baker for more info
Capacity 64
Water, electrical hookups and flush toilets are on site. Friday night Sat. & Holidays Weekend Extended openings
History: The Mountaineers has maintained a presence in Adult member 24 31 55 Same as
the Snoqualmie Pass area since 1914, when it built a lodge on
Adult guest 32 39 71 “Sat. & Holidays”
Child member (-14 yoa) 15 21 36 rates.
U.S. Forest Service land. In 1948, the current property was Child guest (-14 yoa) 23 29 52 Includes
purchased and a volunteer crew built a new lodge. This second Meals included (add $3 Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst Sat.,Sun. bkfst., Sat. dnr dinner, breakfast
lodge served The Mountaineers for more than 50 years before when lunch is provided)

it burned May 12, 2006. What remains today are outbuildings Meany 60 mi. one way from Seattle Call 253-926-0867 (chair@meanylodge.org), for special group and non-profit rates or Fri. overnights
and incredible alpine terrain. Capacity 97 Reserve via www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006
All branches welcome: Like all Mountaineers facilities the Day use Full Weekend Sat. overnight Holiday Weekends*
Snoqualmie Campus is available for use by both groups and Adult member 25 95 80 130
individual members from any branch. Need a quiet, central place Adult guest 35 105 90 135
Child member (-14 yoa) 12 60 45 90
to escape to for a day, or a week? Want to have a camping trip, Child guest (-14 yoa) 20 70 55 100
a hiking base camp, a travel base? Putting on a class for hiking, Meals included *MLK, Presidents
navigation, scrambling, or any of The Mountaineers’ numerous Season pass: Day wknds only;
other outdoor activities? Snoqualmie Campus is the ideal spot Age 14+ - $480 ($430 before Dec. 1) include Fri., Sat.,
for you. To discuss specific needs reach us through the contact Age 5-13 - $350 ($300 before Dec. 1) Sun. nights

information provided below. Snoqualmie 50 mi. one way from Seattle Free off-road parking in lot nearby when property road closed by snow
Reservations: Reservations for your next group or family Capacity 77 acres, Group Rates
event can be made by contacting us at snoqulamiecampus@ event dependent Friends and group rates are available. Contact Mary Lynch, snoqualmiecampus@yahoo.com, 425-434-6177, for scheduling group

yahoo.com or 425-434-6177. Ask if your proposed use days are

events. For members and guests, check the monthly calendar in the Go Guide, the website at www.snoqualmiecampus.org or con-
tact Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com) reservations.
“Campus Host Open” or “Campus Host Closed” days. Reserva-
tions are required if you plan to use the campus on “Campus Host Stevens 75 mi. one way from Seattle Children under 5 not allowed; Lodge open Friday eve through Sunday afternoon
Closed” days. On “Campus Host Open” days, reservations are Capacity 55
suggested but not required; you must check in with the campus Adult member
Friday night
15
Saturday
30
Weekend*
45
Extended openings

host (found by on-campus signs) and pay the appropriate activity Adult guest 22 43 65 (Extended with Sat. rates)
user fees (noted below). Child member (-14 yoa) 8 17 25
Volunteers and donations welcome: The Snoqualmie Child guest (-14 yoa)
Meals included
15
Sat. bkfst
20
Dnr & Sun. bkfst
35
*2 nights; lunches excluded
Campus, like other Mountaineers lodges and similar facilities, No charge for day use
is volunteer operated, user-fee and donation supported. We need
volunteers for campus hosts and work parties; we seek donations Note: Check the “Lodge Going” news in the Go Guide for special rates and packages offered throughout the year by individual lodges.

Go Guide July 2010 17

 About The Mountaineers
Join the Northwest’s premier outdoor recreation organization—The Mountaineers. Whether your interests run
to leisurely hiking or alpine mountaineering, The Mountaineers can take you there. Since 1906, The Mountaineers has
pioneered wilderness exploration in the Northwest and beyond.

Mountaineers activities include hiking, climbing, alpine scrambling, biking, sailing, kayaking, all
types of skiing (BACKcountry, telemark, downhill, ski mountaineering, snowboarding),
snowshoeing, NATURE STUDY, backpacking, international travel, All Kinds of dancing, and
photography.

To get you started, we offer classes in many of these sports and activities. Every month, hundreds of outdoor activi-
ties are offered for Mountaineers members—from easy day hikes to trips to Tibet! Most of the local outdoor trips are
free to Mountaineers. There are also recreational and social activities for singles, seniors, youth and families.
Join Now! 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 conserva-
tion in the Northwest, with opportunities to participate in activism and stewardship projects.

Get on board now for year-round Fun!

■ Hundreds of free or low-cost activities

Benefits

each month: everything from hikes to rock

climbing to bike rides to films

■ Low-cost courses in outdoor skills

(climbing, scrambling, kayaking, navigation,
wilderness travel, first aid, photography &
more!)

■ Discounts in our bookstore

■ Use of The Mountaineers Library

■ Participation in conservation activism and

stewardship programs
Photo: Geoff Pegler

The Mountaineers 7700 Sand Point Way N.E. Seattle, Washington 98115

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Side 1 CCAT

PLEASE PRINT ONE MEMBER PER CARD (206) 521-6000 Phone (206) 523-6763 Fax For office use only

Last Name First Middle

Mailing Address (Street+Apt. or P.O. Box) City State Zip ❑ Previous Member

Birthdate (MM/DD/YY) REQUIRED Home Telephone E-mail Address Member No.

(if known)

Work Telephone Employer

Branch Affiliation (Choose one): ❑ Bellingham ❑ Everett ❑ Kitsap ❑ Olympia ❑ Seattle ❑ Foothills ❑ Tacoma

Name of spouse (if applicable) Check one One-time Initiation Fee Dues Total
Birthdate (MM/DD/YY) ❑ Individual $35 + $73 = $108
If joining as Family please list
❑ Family $35 + $130 = $165
names and birthdates of children:
❑ Child of member(13 and under) none
(you will still need to fill out sepa-
❑ Student (w/copy of Student ID, or ages 14-18) $20 + $48 = $68
rate applications for each child)
❑ Senior (69 and over) $20 + $36 = $56

Payment Method: ❑ Check ❑ Mastercard ❑ Visa ❑ Cash

Dues (from rates above)
Round up and support Mountaineers conservation, programs and lodges!
Card No. Exp. Date ❑ $5 ❑ $10 ❑ $25 ❑ other

Total Enclosed
Signature of cardholder

www.mountaineers.org Important! Complete and sign both sides of this card

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

Annual Release and Indemnity Agreement - Side 2

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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Signature of Participant Date

➔Signature of Parent or Guardian If Participant Is Under 18 Years Of Age Date

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 conser-
vation. (We do not sell the list.) Check here if you do NOT wish to be included in such mailings.

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

18 July 2010 Go Guide
 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 terrain. The ratings assume optimal conditions. Bad weather, getting off 4. Illumination
in most cases. By selecting “Activity Search” from the main page of our route or very soft snow, for example, can make a trip more difficult than its 5. First-aid supplies
website, you will be taken to a search page where you can find a trip on the normal rating. Climbs: C = Conditioner; A = Alpine; G = Glacier; R = Rock. 6. Fire
basis of date, destination, event name, branch, leader or type of activity. Scrambles: (These are non-technical, off-trail trips to a summit, often on 7. Repair kit and tools
All the details will then appear: when registration starts and ends; a brief snow and/or rock.) Ratings for scrambles consist of a letter, followed by 8. Nutrition (extra food)
description of the trip or event, leader contact data and space availability. two digits. C = Conditioner; R = rock scramble; S = snow scramble; SR = 9. Hydration (extra water)
If you do not have access to the internet, you can sign up for an activity by snow and/or rock; O = other—not enough rock or snow to count as R or 10. Emergency shelter
calling The Mountaineers Program Center during the registration period S. Difficulty (first digit) is rated from 1 (easiest) to 5 (toughest). The second
indicated in the Go Guide listing of the event. You will notice in the Go Guide digit = technical difficulty, rated from 1 (least technical, least exposed) to 5 Sea Kayak Essentials
and online that some events require you to only contact the leader to sign (most technical and most exposed). Hikes: E = Easy (up to 8 mi. RT, up to additional to Ten Essentials on all sea kayak trips
up. Unless otherwise noted in the event listing, DO NOT CALL LEADERS 1200’ elevation gain). M = Moderate (up to 12 mi., 1200’-2500’ gain). S = 1. Flotation each end of kayak
AFTER 9 P.M. If you have any questions not answered in the event listing Strenuous (up to 14 mi., 2500’-3500’ gain). VS = Very Strenuous (over 14 2. PFD (USCG approved)
online or in the Go Guide, please call the leader of that event. Some trips mi. and/or more than 3500’ gain). 3. Paddle
include prerequisites: Those trips which involve some technical skills (e.g., 4. Paddle tether
climbing, scrambling, skiing, kayaking, sailing), require that participants either
Trail Guides (most recent edition) 5. Spray skirt
graduate from the relevant courses or obtain the status of equivalent from the MR: 50 Hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park 6. Bilge pump with flotation
particular activity (contacts are listed under the activity heading). Children: NC: 100 Hikes in the North Cascades National Park Region 7. Self-rescue paddle float
Family Activities and other family events require that a parent or guardian GP: 100 Hikes in the Glacier Peak Region 8. Whistle or air horn
accompany all children during the entirety of the event. Like all members, AL: 100 Hikes in the Alpine Lakes 9. 50 ft. floating tow rope
children must have a waiver on file with The Mountaineers Program Center. IN: 100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest 10. Waterproof flashlight or chemical lightstick
(Children under 14 are automatically included in their parent’s membership.) CW: 55 Hikes in Central Washington 11. Repair kit (duct tape)
Keep in mind the child’s ability and interests when registering for an activity. If SCO: 100 Hikes in the South Cascades & Olympics 12. Extra clothing in waterproof bag
you need to take a break or leave due to issues with the child, always notify SCW: Seattle City Walks The following items are recommended for all trips and may be required for
the trip leader. Children may not be dropped off alone for an event or trip. OM: Olympic Mountains Trail Guide some:
Adults are responsible for bringing all food, beverages, weather-appropriate BHWC: Best Hikes With Children 13. Spare paddle
clothing and Ten Essentials for their family members. The event leader may CAG 1 (2 or 3): Cascade Alpine Guide, Vol. 1 (2 or 3) 14. Rescue sling
decide to leave without you if you are more than 15 minutes late. TC: Teanaway Country, EC: Entiat Country 15. Flares
HSC: Hiking Snohomish County 16. Chart in waterproof case
Preparation: Most Mountaineers trips over land require that you carry the HWC: Hiking Whatcom County
Ten Essentials (see below) and avoid the use of cotton for clothing. Lead- 17. Waterproof wristwatch
HMSG: Hiking the Mountains to Sound Greenway 18. Wetsuit or dry-suit
ers can opt to leave hikers at the trailhead who are clad in cotton or boots GTTM: Guide to Trails of Tiger Mountain
that don’t pass hiking muster (i.e., those without lug soles and as a rule of 19. Waterproof jacket
GTCM: Guide to Trails of Cougar Mountain 20. Hat with visor
thumb, bend so that toe and tongue touch). The safety of the entire group BSHS: Best Short Hikes in the South Cascades
and their objective to reach the destination preclude inclusion of ill-equipped 21. Pogies or gloves
BSHN: Best Short Hikes in the North Cascades 22. Neck strap for glasses
backcountry travelers no matter the season. Defer to the leader for any other WWH: Winter Walks & Hikes
gear requirements. The Mountaineers maintains a maximum participation 23. Sunscreen (water resistant with SPF 25 or higher)
WHB: Walks and Hikes on Beaches of Puget Sound
level of 12 and a minimum of 3; refer to the particular trip listing for maximum WWA: Exploring Washington Wild Areas Sailing Essentials
numbers less than 12. Dogs are only allowed on hikes so designated. SRW: Snowshoe Routes Washington
Carpools: Volunteer carpooling is always encouraged by The Mountaineers,
additional to Ten Essentials on all sails
XCST1: Cross Country Ski Tours — North Cascades Use a soft duffel bag that does not scratch woodwork for easy stowing of
even though it is not coordinated by the Program Center. Individuals may XCST2: Cross Country Ski Tours — South Cascades & Olympics
volunteer as a driver or contact a driver to request a ride when registering your essentials.
1. Non-skid deck shoes (or sea boots) with non-marking soles
online for the particular trip (check after 1 p.m. on the Friday before the Abbreviations 2. Heavy-duty gloves (preferably leather) for line handling (exposed finger-
trip). Each passenger is required to pay the driver 12 cents per mile and CG-Campground NP-National Park (NPF = fee)
contribute equally to any money spent by the driver on passes required for tips okay)
E, W, N, S-East, etc. NWFP-NW Forest Pass 3. Warm clothing head to foot (Note: The ambient temperature on the water
that trip. Carpools are not an undertaking of The Mountaineers. Drivers and FS-Forest Service P&R-Park & Ride
passengers participate voluntarily. The Mountaineers makes no claim as to is usually lower than on land)
GT-Green Trails Rd-Road 4. Foul-weather gear
the worthiness of vehicles, ability of drivers or appropriateness of passengers. HS-High School RS-Ranger Station
No liability will result to The Mountaineers from voluntary carpooling. Drivers 5. Sunglasses
Hwy-Highway RT-Round Trip 6. Sunscreen
must carry the required state minimum of insurance. I-Interstate (eg. I-5) SP-State Park (SPF = fee) 7. Knife on lanyard
The wait list: If you find an event is full, you can opt to be put on a wait list Jct-Junction SR-State Route 8. Whistle on a lanyard
but for only one event (no double-booking). The onus falls completely on Mi.-Miles TH-Trailhead 9. Food and drink
the wait-listed from this point. Check online or call the Program Center to MRNP-Mt. Rainier USGS-US Geo. Survey 10. Flashlight
monitor your status before carpools have been established and before 11. Clothing for sun protection, head to toe
the close of registration for that event. If you become registered for that Ten Essential Systems
The following items are useful but not required:
event after being on the wait list and do not show up for the event, you will required on all Mountaineers trips over land 1. Personal flotation device (life jacket). Skippers carry basic life jackets on
be regarded as a ‘no-show’ and still be subject to any fees relative to the 1. Navigation board
event. It is paramount that you contact the club online or via phone prior to 2. Sun Protection 2. Safety harness and pendant with waterproof flares and/or strobe
the trip if you become registered for an event and cannot attend (see “Rules 3. Insulation
of Cancellation” below).

Anatomy of a trip listing

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 the Program Center during business hours (see hours on back
page of this Go Guide). If you cannot do this, it remains essential that you Date, day, Difficulty (M=moderate; Required Length of hike,
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’ destination S=strenuous; E=easy) map elevation gain
and are subject to the revocation of some if not all club privileges while

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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 the Program Center or the course administrator when stipulated and Meeting time Sept. 9, Sat. - Shannon Ridge (M) (USGS Mt. Shuksan) 6 mi., 2,200’ gain.
are subject to a cancellation fee. and place ➔ Meet 9 a.m. at jct. of SR-20 and Baker Lake Rd. 2 hrs. Martin Mountaineer,
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.
206-555-1212 (s8/30-9/7) NC
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Guests may do this up to twice a year only if a signed Release and Indemnity
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Agreement (waiver) is submitted to the Program Center or online prior to

registering for the event. (The waiver can be found on our website or by calling First and last Abbreviated guide Drive time from Leader’s name,
the Program Center at the numbers in the upper right corner of this page.) dates to register title (see Trail Guides branch’s major city contact info
Trip ratings above) (approx.)
Rating systems are based on mileage, elevation gain and difficulty of the

Going to the source

Mountaineers Purposes: Founded in 1906 to enrich the community by helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific
Northwest; to explore and study the mountains, forests and other water courses of the Northwest and beyond; to preserve by example, teaching and encouragement of
protective legislation for our special places; add value to our members and our community by providing youth and adult outdoor education opportunities. Want to learn
more about The Mountaineers? Attend one of our information meetings (see individual branch sections for details).

Mountaineers Program Center Officers of The Mountaineers Rivers Fran Troje

7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115 President Tab Wilkins State Parks Fran Troje
E-mail: clubmail@mountaineers.org President Elect Mona West Water Norm Winn
Web: www.mountaineers.org V.P. Recreational Properties Dave Claar Recreational Resources Division
Ph: 206-521-6000 Fax: 206-523-6763 Vice President Publishing Don Heck Chair Tom O’Keefe
Accident/Emergency Report 206-521-6030 Past President Eric Linxweiler Recreational Access Ed Henderson, Fran Troje
Signing up for activities Treasurer Gavin Woody Outdoor Ethics Stephen Summers
206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484 Secretary Lorna Corrigan Trail Maintenance Annik Wolfe
(OR LEADER’S NO. IN TRIP LISTING) Trustees Advisory/Special Committees
Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed 3-4 p.m. Wed.) Kirk Alm, Richard Draves, John Flanagan (Olympia), Dale Archives Karyl Winn
Phones: Voice messages only from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Flynn, Steve Glenn (Bellingham), Gerry Haugen (Foothills), Bylaws/Policies Don Schaechtel
M,Tu,Th, F, and 3-4 p.m. Wed. Ed Henderson, Lynn Hyde, Jimmy James (Kitsap), John Finance Jordan Roderick
Facilities Ohlson, Mark Scheffer, Tom Shimko (Tacoma), Mike Maude History Lowell Skoog
Bookstore: M,Tu,Th,F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Seattle), Dave Shema, Rob Simonsen (Everett), Matt Sul- Library Dennis Sampson
Wed. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. but closed 3-4 p.m. livan, Mona West Risk Management Vacant
Library: (Check hours on website and member services Property Division Membership Ken Hahn
before visiting) V.P. Recreational Properties Dave Claar Safety Dan Lauren
Business offices: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Meany Lodge Chuck Welter The Mountaineers Books
Room Reservations: Shauna Broady, 206-521-6005 Mt. Baker Lodge Dale Kisker, Becky Morgan 1001 SW Klickitat Way, Ste 201, Seattle, WA 98134
Business phones Players/Kitsap Coordinator Jamie Gordon Books Governance Board Chair Don Heck
General 206-521-6000 Snoqualmie Campus Mary Lynch Publisher Helen Cherullo
Executive Director Martinique Grigg, 206-521-6009 Stevens Lodge Greg Krisinger Website www.mountaineersbooks.org
Accounting Eileen Allen, 206-521-6008 Conservation Division The Mountaineers Foundation
Bookstore Jeff Bowman, 206-521-6002 Chair John Edwards President Scott Eby
Controller Blair Cossey, 206-521-6007 Pollution Rodger Herbst Vice President Jamie Gordon
Marketing/Outreach Richard Barringer, 206-521-6010 Fish & Wildlife Dyche Kinder Secretary Marcia Hanson
Member Services 206-521-6001 Forest Watch Harry Romberg Treasurer Jerry Scott
Public Policy Leesa Wright, 206-521-6012 Marine & Shorelines Fran Troje Website: www.mountaineersfoundation.org
Publications Brad Stracener, 206-521-6013 Mountains to Sound Judi Maxwell Address: P. O. Box 25590, Seattle, WA 98165—an inde-
NW Energy Coalition Rep. Ed Henderson pendent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization
NW Environmt’l Issues Course Terri Cloonan

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Go to the marketplace
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Furnished room for rent: Roslyn, WA. $50 a night. 206-349-
0559. House for sale: Roslyn, completely remodeled, $169,000.
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Three Volcanoes Cabin For Rent: Beautiful off-the-grid cabin
in 40 acres of mixed forested timberlands, adjacent to Gifford
Pinchot. Great access to hiking at Adams, St. Helens and Rainier.
See threevolcanoes.com or call Dixie at 360-943-2734.
5% discount for Mountaineers! SummitClimb.com and Sum-
mitTrek.com—low prices, good trips. Call 360-570-0715 or e-mail
Daniel Mazur@summittrekcom.
Mountaineers: throw exercise out the window. Come join a
Zumba© class at the Women’s Adventure to Wellness. Details at
www.meanylodge.org/summer/women_weekend.html.
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.

Go volunteer
Kitsap Forest Theater needs your help! The Mountaineers Play-
ers perform at Kitsap Forest Theater every spring and summer. We
need help with ushering and parking during shows (and you get to
see a fabulous show for free!). Out summer show (“Godspell”) runs
the first four weekends of August. See page 2 of the Go Guide for
more information. If you would like to volunteer with a fun group of
people who enjoy producing quality musical theater in a beautiful
forest environment, contact us at showinfo@Foresttheater.com or
206-542-7815. Visit www.ForestTheater.com for more information.
Cooks are also needed in July and August for the cast and crew of
“Godspell.” Use our brand-new, restaurant-quality range! If you’ve
never cooked for large numbers of people, this would be a great place
to start, as there will be a small cast and crew. Call 206-542-7815 if
you are interested. Kitchen manager Diane Glenn will help you plan
a menu and teach you the ropes!
Family Activities Volunteers: Help kids and their parents explore
the alpine wilderness while learning safety, stewardship, and skills in
the process. If you are currently on the leader list for the photography,
kayaking, backpacking, hiking, navigation, naturalist, climbing, or
scrambling committees and have an interest in working informally with
families (children aged 3-14 and their parents or guardians), contact
Courtenay Schurman about opportunities to share your expertise on
small group outings (12 and under) with a qualified Family Activities
leader to organize details. A great way to share your enthusiasm in
low-key outings and grow young Mountaineers members from the
bottom up! E-mail court@bodyresults.com to learn more and join in
the fun this spring and summer.
Wilderness Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers work towards
wilderness area protections. Contact Harry Romberg, Forest Watch
co-chair, at 206-365-9302.
Conservation Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers fulfill its mis-
sion to protect the natural areas of the Northwest by volunteering
with the club’s Conservation Division or the Forest Watch Com-
mittee. No experience required, just an abiding interest in main-
taining or promoting a healthy Northwest environment. For more
details, call 206-521-6012, or send an e-mail to conservation@
mountaineers.org.
Help kids by helping HARK: Hikes and Active Recreation for Kids
(HARK) is a 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.
Volunteer proofreaders wanted: Do you have an eye for misspell-
ings, typos or errant grammar? We could use your expertise for The
Mountaineer, the monthly membership publication for The Mountain-
eers. If interested, contact the editor, Brad Stracener, 206-521-6013,
brads@mountaineers.org.
Knock out knapweed on Amabilis Mtn.– Snow has melted and
knapweed is no longer napping. Volunteers are needed to help with
remove the invasive plant from roads and trails at Amabilis Mtn. For
details and directions contact Mountaineers member Frank Harris,
206-789-2965 (hm), 206-423-2848 (cell), frankxerix@comcast.net, to
participate and arrange carpooling. He will be on site each Wednesday
through Aug. 25; additionally, July 15-18 and Aug. 5-8. More dates
are expected later.

Gone for the weekend

Use this handy guide to target a weekend day that is begging you to get outdoors (see appropriate listing elsewhere for details).
Backpacks 7/3 Enchanted Valley (SEA)
7/3 Heather Tr./Blackwall Pk, B.C. (SEA)
7/15 Hoh R.-Third Beach (SEA)
7/16 White Pass-Chinook Pass (SEA)
7/17 Trapper Ck Wilderness (OLY)
7/24 Cape Alava (EVT)
Bicycling 7/24 Cedar R. Bike Tr. (TAC)
Climbing 7/3 Glacier Pk (SEA)
7/3 Ingalls Pk (SEA)
7/3 Kangaroo Temple (SEA)
7/3 Little Tahoma (SEA)
0 7/3 Mt. Baker (SEA)
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Sprin 7/3 Bonanza Pk (SEA)
7/4 Kangaroo Temple (SEA)
7/10 Kangaroo Temple (SEA)
7/10 Silver Tip Pk (SEA)
7/10 - Forbidden Pk (EVT)
7/10 Sahale Pk (OLY)
7/10 Mt. Fury (SEA)
7/10 Mt. Walkinshaw (TAC)
KITSAP FOREST THEATER
, 7/11 Van Trump Park (SEA)
July 31
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August
7/11 The Incisor (TAC) 7/18 Ipsut Pass/Mowich Lk/Spray Park (FH)
7/17 Snowfield Pk (EVT) 7/18 Royal Basin (KIT)
7/17 Eldorado Pk (SEA) 7/24 Pyramid Pk- Green Pass (FH)
7/17 Mt. Torment (SEA) 7/24 Polallie Rdg-Tired Ck (OLY)
7/17 Phantom Pk (SEA) 7/24 Klahhane Rdg (SEA)
7/17 Mt. Rainier (TAC) 7/24 Lk Janus (SEA)
7/18 Mt. Rainier (SEA) 7/24 Second Burroughs (SEA)
7/18 Liberty Bell (SEA) 7/24 Summerland/Panhandle, Ntlst (SEA)
7/24 Mt. Rainier (SEA) 7/25 Mildred Lks, Sgls (SEA)
7/24 Sahale Pk (SEA) 7/25 Grand Park (SEA)
7/24 S. Early Winter Spire (SEA) 7/25 Indian Henry’s (SEA)
7/24 Mt. Stuart (SEA) 7/25 Rachel Lk (SEA)
7/24 Little Tahoma (TAC) 7/25 Chinook Pass- Crystal Mtn (FH)
7/25 Kangaroo Temple (SEA) 7/31 Grasshopper Pass (EVT)
June May 30,
5, 6
12, 1
3 7/31 Mt. Cruiser, SW Corner (EVT) 7/31 Mt. David (EVT)
2:00 13 19, 2 7/31 Mt. Triumph (SEA) 7/31 Welcome Pass (BELL)
pm 0
7/31 Mt. Baker (SEA) 7/31 Anderson Lk (OLY)
7/31 Prusik Pk (SEA) 7/31 Skyscraper Pass (SEA)
7/31 S. Early Winter Spire (TAC) 7/31 Tolmie Pk (SEA)
7/31 Summerland, Sgls (SEA)
Hikes 7/3 Mt Jupiter, cndnr (KIT) 7/31 Marmot Pass, UTHRs (SEA)
7/3 W. Cady Rdg (FH)
7/3 Fifes Rdg (SEA) Sails 7/11 Shilshole (SEA)
7/3 Sourdough Mtn (SEA) 7/17 Shilshole (SEA)
7/3 Little Ranger Pk, Sgls (SEA)
7/3 Blanca Lk, UTHRs (SEA)
7/17 Shilshole (SEA)
7/17 Elliott Bay (SEA)
7/4 Windy Pass (SEA) 7/18 Shilshole (SEA)
7/4 Fourth of July Lp (EVT) 7/24 Elliott Bay (SEA)
7/10 Tatoosh Range (OLY) 7/25 Shilshole (SEA)
7/10 Gothic Basin (SEA)
7/10 Harry’s Rdg (SEA) Scrambles 7/3 Worthington (TAC)
7/10 Palisades Lks (SEA) 7/3 Martin Pk (SEA)
7/10 Sourdough Gap (SEA) 7/3 Adams/S. Spur (SEA)
7/10 Alki Beach, Ntlst (SEA) 7/3 Maude, Seven Fingered Jack (SEA)
7/10 Miller Pk, Sgls (SEA) 7/10 Hibox (SEA)
7/10 Paul Pk (TAC) 7/10 Foss Pk/Unicorn Ck (OLY)
7/11 Berkeley Park (SEA) 7/17 Mt. Henderson (TAC)
7/17 Labyrinth Mtn (EVT)
7/11 High Rock (OLY) 7/17 Mt Watson (EVT)

 
7, 8 Sum 7/17 Iron Goat Tr., Ntlst (SEA) 7/18 Fay, Hessong & Pleasant (SEA)


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14,
r 2010 7/17 Marmot Pass, Ntlst (SEA) 7/24 Observation Rock (SEA)


21, 22


2:00 p
m 7/17 7/177/177/177Grand Rdg (KIT) 7/31 Kaleetan (OLY)
7/17 Crystal Mtn-Pyramid Pk (FH) 7/31 Longfellow (SEA)


7/17 Rock Mtn (FH)
 


7/17 Duckabush R. (OLY) Sea Kayaking 7/10 Hammersley Flush (OLY)





 
7/17 Iron Pk (SEA) 7/10 Deception Pass (TAC)
7/17 Miller Pk (SEA) 7/17 Cooper Pt. to Arcadia Pt. (OLY)
Conceived by John-Michael Tebelak
Music and new Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
7/17 Sourdough Rdg (SEA) 7/17 Case Inlet (TAC)
7/17 Scatter Ck Pass, Sgls (SEA) 7/17 Lisabuela (TAC)
Escape to the Kitsap Forest Theater, located a short drive from the 7/17 Rachel Lk, UTHRs (SEA) 7/24 Fox Is. (OLY)
Bremerton ferry. Enjoy a great day trip with friends and family! 7/17 Crystal Lks (TAC) 7/25 Hartstene Is. (OLY)
Picnic under the firs before you stroll down the forested trail to our 7/18 Melakwa Lk, Sgls (SEA) 7/31 Eld Inlet (OLY)
unique and magical theater! Call today for tickets: 800-573-8484. 7/18 Glacier Basin (SEA) 7/31 Crescent/Freshwater Bay (TAC)
Shows presented by The Mountaineers Players 7/18 Marmot Pass (OLY)
Tickets available at www. ForestTheater.com 7/18 Pyramid Pk- Green Pass (FH)

20 July 2010 Go Guide