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The Mountaineers
Trailhead program
is designed to be a
user-friendly introduction to the
club or a new activity. These are events
without major commitments, conducted in
a casual atmosphere, and best of all, easy
on your schedule as well as your wallet.
Trailhead events are offered each month for
a variety of activities; just look for the in
front of the event listing in the Go Guide. Typi-
cal 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 look-
ing to become involved with the club, taste-test a
new activity, or just refresh old skills, there’s likely
a Trailhead event for you!
Something new!
Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop:
Hands-on learning in the field. See “Conserva-
tion” below.
Trip series:
Hikes – So you thought that hiking is only for
spring through fall? Well, guess what? There are
lots of snow-free hiking options year-round with
The Mountaineers. The Trailhead program will
make sure you’re prepared for comfort and safety
in the chilly season. Best of all, NO BUGS!
Snowshoe and XC Ski Tours – Easy trips are
offered throughout the season. Detailed gear and
Branchwide
Board of trustees to meet
The Mountaineers Board of Trustees will meet Thu., April
1, at 7 p.m. Meetings are at club headquarters and open to all.
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month.
Buy a book, support Mountaineers
Everyone who buys a book at Barnes & Noble bookstores
between April 3 and 8 can send 20 percent of the sale back to their
organization when they present the ad on pg, M3 of this Moun-
taineer. The joint venture will kick off with the appearance of
Mountaineers guidebook author Craig Romano at the Silverdale
Barnes & Noble on Sat., April 3 at 3 p.m. For more details visit
www.mountaineers.org or e-mail richardb@mountaineers.org.
Conservation
Conservation calendar
April 21, Wed. - Conservation Executive Committee meeting,
7-9 p.m. at club headquarters. All Mountaineers are welcome.
April 24, Sat. - Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop: In-
Field Study Group A hands-on learning experience in the field
on the Leave No Trace principles and expanded wilderness eth-
ics. This interactive program is not only designed to educate the
student, but also to stir deeper conversations among our peers on
the way we impact the backcountry environment. Participants
will receive a certificate from the Leave No Trace Center For
Outdoor Ethics on LNT Awareness. Workshop fee: $10 members;
$15 non-members. Leader: Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, kenh@
mounaineers.org.
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.
Board Briefs
An unofficial summary of the March 4, 2010 board meeting.
Absent: Rob Simonsen, Dave Claar, and Lynn Hyde.
Consent agenda: Chloe Harfard was appointed to the
Books Governance Board; Jim Feltus to the Fundraising
Committee; Gavin Woody was authorized as signatory on
an account.
New business: The board heard financial reports from
CPA Judy Jones and approved IRS Form 990. It also approved
the appointment of Matt Sullivan as trustee at large to fill
a vacancy and Eric Linxweiler as chair of the Nominating
Committee.
A special activities section to The Mountaineer
safety information will be distributed before each
event to make sure you are prepared for fun in the
snow. We even have loaner snowshoes and poles!
Please note that easy snow trips may translate to
a somewhat more difficult venture than an easy
summer hike, so be prepared for at least a little bit
of a workout.
Outdoor Learning Series:
Snowshoeing for Beginners – The rain has
started—so, you’re feeling housebound until spring
brings more sunshine? Nonsense! Get out for a fun
day in the snow and explore the winter wonderland
in a safe setting with experienced leaders. We’ll
provide loaner snowshoes and poles; you bring
eager smiles. We’ll go out on an easy and safe
snowshoe tour while introducing you to winter travel
and safety, as well as a cure to cabin fever in the
Pacific Northwest!
Cross-Country Skiing for Beginners – So, you’re
intrigued by the idea of gliding gently through the
woods, gawking at snowshoers as you silently drift
past? But you feel the need for a good coaching
session? This is the clinic for you! We’ll spend
half-a-day in a casual atmosphere working on the
basics of classic XC skiing on groomed trails. Ski
rentals are available at REI, and a clothing/gear list
will be provided.
Snow Camping for Beginners – You’re already
backpacking and want to break into the fourth
season? Come “chill” with us at a mountain locale
for the weekend and learn how to build a leave-no-
trace campfire in the snow, make winter furniture,
New explorations NOW
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, in the event of
unexpected adjustments therein. Any exceptions to the travel or lodging
arrangements must be approved by the leaders.
The leader(s) or The Mountaineers reserve the right to cancel a trip or to
make changes in the itinerary; additional costs, if any, shall be paid by the
trip participants. The right is also reserved to exclude any person as a trip
member should such person’s health, mental condition, physical infirmity or
general deportment impede the operation of the trip or the rights or welfare
and enjoyment of other trip members; a refund of unused trip services will
be the limit of liability of The Mountaineers.
Cancellation: A full refund, less a $100 administration fee and less any non-
recoverable expenses, will be made. Cancellation notice must be in writing
and sent to trip leader via e-mail or postal service. See the individual trip
listing for cancellation deadlines.
Hike Iceland: land of fire and ice
Three weeks: June 23-July 14, 2010
Iceland offers many incredible opportunities for hiking.
During our three-week tour, we will encounter lava fields,
deep-sided sea fjords, incredibly rich farmland, volcanoes, hot
springs, geothermal areas and the world’s third largest icecap,
next to those of Antarctica and Greenland.
Our visit begins with a night in a three-star hotel in the capital,
Reykjavik, where we are transported after landing at the Keflavik
airport. The next day, we fly (included in trip cost) northeast
to Egilsstadir to begin a five-day hiking adventure across the
colorful Rhyolite Mountains, then descend to narrow valleys
and mountain-ringed fjords. After reaching a main road, we are
transported back to Egilsstadir for the night.
Heading south, we take a few short hikes as we pass many
small villages on the eastern fjords en route to the vast Vatna-
jokull Glacier, the largest in Europe. Here we hike in the area of
the Glacial Lagoon, known as one of Iceland’s greatest natural
wonders. We spend several days in the area of Vatnojokull Na-
tional Park, largest in Europe, primarily in Skaftafell, an ice-free
portion of the national park. We will hope to ascend a panoramic
peak, weather permitting.
After four days in the Vatnajokull/Skaftafell areas, we
move on to the Laki area, visiting deep canyons and waterfalls
en route. Here we hike the mountains of the Laki crater for the
next several days, including the crossing of several rivers and
the Kambar Ridge while passing by the lakes of Kambavatn
and Lambavatn. The Laki fissure sits in lava fields, with arctic
vegetation and strange rock formations. This is the home to
Iceland’s highest mountains.
Following our four days in this area, we are transported to
Thorsmork, a natural paradise of geological wonders and unique
Icelandic vistas. To arrive at our hiking destination, we must use
a 4x4 track over numerous glacial rivers without bridges. Our
final hiking days are spent along the south coast and in the hills
above, where we visit a geothermal area with bubbling clay
hot pots and hot-spring pools. We can perhaps take a bath in a
hot river at Reykjadalur before continuing on to the Nesjavellir
geothermal plant.
April, 2010
and have more fun than a group of poofy grown-
ups should be allowed. Snow camping will be
covered in depth, as will emergency snow shel-
ters. Folks already oriented to backpacking are
perfect for this outing. A gear list will be available
upon request. Camping gear can obviously be
shared or rented, and most three-season back-
packing gear will suffice. For more info, come to
one of our Snow Camping 101 clinics in town.
Clinic Series:
Snow Camping 101 – Love backpacking and
miss it in the winter? Enjoy snowshoeing and
skiing but want to learn some safety skills and
techniques to be safe and comfy overnight in
the winter? Come to this clinic and you’ll learn
all you need to know to bridge the gap to winter
overnights in the snow.
Intro To Avalanche Awareness – Everyone
who ventures into the backcountry when there
is snow above or around them should know the
basics of avalanche awareness. Come out for an
evening focused on the basics of understanding
why avalanches happen, and how to avoid them.
Be safe!
Trailhead Contacts:
For questions about signing up, call Member
Services, 206-521-6001.
For questions about the Trailhead program, e-
mail kenh@mountaineers.org.
For questions about specific events, call the
leader directly.
Get out there!
Sign up online:
www.mountaineers.org
NOTE—You may also sign up
over the phone:
206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484
Clubwide.............................................................. 1
Bellingham (www.bellinghammountaineers.org).............. 3
Everett (www.everettmountaineers.org).......................... 3
Foothills (www.foothillsmountaineers.org)....................... 4
Kitsap (www.kitsapmountaineers.org)............................ 5
Olympia (www.olympiamountaineers.org). ...................... 6
Seattle (www.seattlemountaineers.org).......................... 7
Tacoma (www.tacomamountaineers.org)......................13
Lodge Going (events at our facilities). ................. 16
Going to the Source (who’s who). ....................19
Sending you on your way (trip registration). ....19
Go to the Marketplace..................................20
Go Volunteer...................................................20
Gone for the Weekend (weekend trip index). ......20
Questions? Give Member Services a call:
206-521-6000
The Go Guide
The Mountaineers, Seattle, WA
206-521-6013
The Go Guide is a monthly supplement to The Mountaineer,
7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. Deadlines: All items
must ultimately be submitted to the Go Guide by the 10th of the
month preceding month of publication (branch/activity news gather-
ers must therefore obtain members’ listings a number of days prior to
the 10th). Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and
do not necessarily represent the views of The Mountaineers.
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 Our final hiking day features the classic Golden Circle,
including a visit to Thingvellir National Park, where the first
open-air parliament met in the year 930, and where, geologically,
the North Atlantic and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. We’ll also
see Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot spring, for which all geysers
are named. Our tour ends in Reykjavik for our final two nights.
On our full day in Reykjavik, before our flight home, we can tour
the city or take a local bus to many nearby attractions.
Cost: Trip price is $4,250 per person and includes all ac-
commodations (three nights in three-star hotels, three additional
nights in twin-rooms with private facilities, five nights in twin
rooms with shared facilities and eight nights in mountain huts),
all meals, except during our time in Reykjavik, one Icelandic
mountain guide accompanying our group during all travel pe-
riods, domestic flight from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir, all ground
transportation (except for our free day in Reykjavik), all gear
transfers by a 4x4 Jeep (you carry only your daypack), entrance
to the Blue Lagoon, leader fare, administrative costs, guide tip
and outing fee. Not included are air-travel costs from Seattle to
Reykjavik (estimated at $900 per person), meals and entertain-
ment the two days in Reykjavik, beverages and snacks ($150),
required travel/medical insurance ($60), and entrance to the
Blue Lagoon ($25). Price is based on an exchange rate of 120
ISK to $1 U.S.
Requirements: The trip is sponsored by the Seattle Branch
Hiking Committee, is moderate-strenuous in character, and is
limited to 16 participants. Participants must be physically able
to handle the trip requirements. Sleeping bags (sleep sacks are
often used in all types of Iceland accommodations to minimize
the cost of washing for hotels, guesthouses, mountain huts and
farm accommodations), wading shoes and a valid passport are
required. Walking sticks are strongly advised. A deposit of
$2,750 is required following leader approval. The remainder is
due by April 1.
For more information and reservations: Contact leaders
Shari Hogshead and Paul Gauthier, skimntr@aol.com, 425-957-
4548, 425-260-9316 (cell). We hope you can join us in Iceland
this summer.
Færoe Islands
July 16-26, 2010
This trip offers the experience of hotel-based hiking and
wildlife viewing in the Færoe Islands. We will spend 10 days
hiking through some beautiful scenery as well as viewing some
fabulous birding cliffs from land and sea. The leaders, Bev Dahlin
and Steve Johnson, have been leading European mountain trips
since 1990.
After an overnight flight to Keflavik, Iceland, we will transfer
to our hotel in Reykjavik for a night before continuing on to the
Færoe Islands. We will be able to explore the beautiful capital
city of Iceland. From the Færoese island of Vagar, we’ll start
our week in these remote islands exploring the rich bird life on
Mykines on foot and by boat. This island is well known for its
puffins and other seabirds.
Next will be a visit to the village of Vestmanna and a boat
tour to the Vestmanna birdcliffs—sailing close along the coast
and into grottoes. Hiking over the mountains to the village of
Tjørnuvík, traces from the Vikings will be seen. We will bus
to the northern islands through an undersea tunnel connecting
Eysturoy with the Northern Islands. From the village of Hvan-
nasund we take a boat to the highest promontory in the Færoes.
From Tórshavn, the capital, we will boat to the island of Suduroy,
where we should encounter some storm petrels.
The trip will end with us all flying back to Iceland for a
last night in Reykjavik. It may be possible to stop at the Blue
Lagoon the next day for a dip in the thermal pool on the way to
the airport. Those wishing to continue discovering Europe after
the Færoe Islands will be able to make arrangements before
leaving Seattle.
Trip price: $3,250 per person (double occupancy). Includes:
airfare from Reykjavik, Iceland, to the Færoe Islands and return,
ground transportation (boats, buses and airport transfers), hotels,
breakfasts, most dinners and box lunches, leader fare/transporta­
tion expenses, local guides and administrative costs, outing fee
and maps. Not included: round-trip airfare between Seattle and
Reykjavik, Iceland ($900-$1,100), meals in Iceland and most
beverages and snacks ($75 - $150), recommended trip cancel-
lation insurance ($75-$150).
Requirements: Trip limit will be a minimum of 10 and
a maximum of 14 Mountaineers. Sponsored by the Seattle
Branch Naturalist Committee, this trip is open to all current
Mountaineers. Participants must be physically able to handle the
requirements of the trip. The overall trip is classified as moder-
ate. There will be several small-boat excursions. No cooking
gear, sleep­ing bags or tents will be necessary. A valid passport
will be required.
Reservations and deposit: With leaders’ approval, $3,250 is
necessary to reserve a space. Cancellation policy is a full refund
less a $100 International Outing administration fee plus any non-
recoverable expenses. Non-recoverable group expenses incurred
due to cancellations will be borne by all participants. To reserve
your space, you must contact the leaders, Bev Dahlin or Steve
Johnson, 206-522-0113, bevandsteve@hotmail.com.
Nepal: Dhaulagiri trek
Sept. 30-Oct. 24, 2010
The Himalaya is “a revelation of all might, majesty, dominion
and power, henceforth, and forever, in color, form, and substance
indescribable.”
– Rudyard Kipling
This outing combines spectacular mountain scenery, history,
culture and diversity.
Until 1808 Ecuador’s Chimborazo was believed to be the
highest mountain in the world. From 1808 to 1848, Dhaulagiri
was thought to be the highest mountain in the world. Between
1848 and 1852, it was Kanchenjunga. Since 1852, it has been
Mt. Everest. Dhaulagiri is now the seventh highest mountain in
the world at 8,167 meters (26,795 ft.).
“Dhaulagiri” means “white mountain” because of the con-
tinuous snow. Dhaulagiri is almost unequaled on earth in its rise
above local terrain—7,000 meters over the Kali Gandaki Gorge
in about 30 kilometers of horizontal distance. The Kali Gandaki
is especially dramatic since Dhaulagiri and Annapurna both stand
near the river, giving a unique example of two 8,000-meter peaks
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facing each other over a deep valley.
In 1950, the French, led by Maurice Herzog, trekked up the
Kali Gandaki intent on climbing Dhaulagiri from the west, but
they found it too difficult and instead climbed Annapurna on the
east (the first 8,000-meter peak to be summited). Dhaulagiri was
finally summited in 1960 by a Swiss-Austrian expedition.
Our Dhaulagiri trek is one of the finest and most scenic in
all Nepal. Some people say this is their favorite route in Nepal.
It is like the Annapurna Circuit but without the crowds. We will
hike through many climatic, biologic and cultural zones; see
some of the highest mountains in the world; trek from about
4,000 ft. altitude up to Dhaulagiri Base Camp and over French
Pass at 17,585 feet; meet friendly Nepali people; and visit Bud-
dhist monasteries. This is a very strenuous hike because of the
altitude, but porters will haul your overnight gear, so you carry
only a daypack.
This is a good time of year because there is usually excellent
weather for views and photography.
Itinerary: Fly from the U.S. to Singapore to Kathmandu.
Tour world heritage sites. Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara to
Darbang. The Dhaulagiri trek (14 days) is rated very strenuous,
with two layover days and a high altitude of 17,585 ft. An op-
tional climb to Dhampus/Thapa Peak (19,719 ft.) will be offered.
The leader will environmentally 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 206-285-2399).
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 on the web, then e-mail it to the leader. After the leader’s
approval, please telephone The Mountaineers; give them 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 $100 admin-
istrative fee.
North American Outings
New England fall colors 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 recorded winds have 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
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; balance due in full by June 1. In the
event of cancellation, non-recoverable group expenses incurred
will be borne by the canceling participant. If cancellation is made
prior to June 1, full refund will be made, less $100 plus any non-
recoverable expenses. After June 1 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. Create a treasured family tradition!
The Mountaineers Players are delighted to announce that the
Kitsap Forest Theater will be alive with “The Sound of Music”
as our 87th spring musical production. To round out our 2010
season, our summer-theater goers will enjoy the popular musi-
cal, “Godspell.”
Sound of Music
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Sound of Music” will be pre-
sented May 30-31 and June 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20. When Maria
proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched
to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval
captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with
her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern
captain. The family’s narrow escape from the Nazis over the
mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one
of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the
theater. Famous songs include: “Climb Every Mountain,” “Do-
Re-Mi”, “Edelweiss,” and “My Favorite Things.” Experience the
powerful retelling of this story of love and hope in the midst of
war and political upheaval in Austria during the 1930s.
Godspell
“Godspell” will be presented July 31, Aug. 1, 7-8, 14-15 and
21-22. Written as a jubilant celebration, “Godspell” tells the story
of the birth of a new community. The play’s characters bring the
parables of Matthew to life using song, dance and improvisational
comedy, featuring an exhilarating score by Stephen Schwartz
(“Wicked”) which includes such songs as “Day by Day,” “Save
the People,” and “All Good Gifts.” Overflowing with irrepress-
ible 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 at www.ForestTheater.
com, via The Mountaineers Program Center, 800-573-8484, 206-
521-6001 or in person, and 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. Remember, you can
volunteer to help usher or park and see the show for free.
Help wanted
We need help with sewing costumes, building and painting
sets, collecting props, cooking, ushering, parking and working
in concessions, etc. If you are interested in being involved in
any way with either or both shows, please contact co-producers
Nancy Estill, 206-542-5993, nestill@u.washington.edu, or Gala
Lindvall, 206-542-4195, galabaskets@comcast.net. We would
love your help! Visit www.ForestTheater.com for more details.
A new way to pay!
Members can take a bite out of
their dues payment by enrolling in
our monthly dues program. Each
month, you pay 1/12th of your
dues rate. That’s a little over $6 a
month for most members!
Get started today by visiting the
webpage below.
www.mountaineers.org/autopay.html
Clubwide

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)
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
Navigation instructors needed
Navigation instructors are needed for April 3 class. If inter-
ested, contact Dennis Miller, millerdq@verizon.net. The class
is a one-day indoor and outdoor instruction on basic navigation,
using maps and compasses, and finding your way through the
woods. We are looking for qualified instructors with previous
experience.
Hail to the Hoggers
A group of hearty Mountaineers skiers completed the annual
Hog Loppet (Swedish for “citizens’ high country ski trek”) on Sat.,
Feb. 27. They joined some 400 other skiers who made the 21-mi.
journey from the Mission Ridge Ski Area to Blewett Pass.
It was a true test of skill and endurance but the beautiful day
eased the way. They also enjoyed an apres ski get-together at a
German restaurant in Leavenworth.
Congratulations to Zsolt Argenyi, Lorna Corrigan, Evy
Dudey, Mark Glidden, Henry Leap, Evan Moses, Lori Prins, Debi
Schmidt and Matt Vadnal. The following “FROMs” (Friends
or Relatives of Mountaineers) also completed the trek: Lisa
Corrigan, Klaus Holzer and Rick Nelson. Make sure to put this
date on next year’s calendar and be sure to meet up for a great
celebratory dinner afterwards.
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 the monthly meetings and procures speakers
for other branch-wide events.
If you’re interested in volunteering as a leader or co-leader
of the First Aid Committee, or acting as an interim volunteer,
contact the branch chair, Lorna Corrigan, chair@everett-
mountaineers.org. If you’re interested in heading our speaker
programs, contact Evan Moses and Matt Vadnal at programs@
everettmountaineers.org.
Got web savvy? The Everett Mountaineers is redesigning its
website. If you have graphic or website authoring skills you can
share, we would welcome the help. Please e-mail webmaster@
everettmountaineers.org to find out more information.
Hook up via Meetup.com
The Everett Mountaineers is pleased to welcome Meetup.
com. Meetup.com is an online social group website geared to-
wards groups like the Everett Mountaineers and focuses on the
growing public interest in club and branch-level activities.
The Everett Branch invites you to check it out at meetup.
com/everett-mountaineers. Become a member of the site to find
out about activities for all, from course offerings to trips to the
beach and fun hikes in the mountains. Many of these activities
are free to the public.
Alpine Scrambling
Alpine Scrambling Course
Schedule:
April 3 - Lecture/Field Trip: Mountaineers Program Center,
Bellingham - Everett
Skills Assessment and Sport Leading
April 17-18 - Field Trip: Leavenworth (Icicle Canyon), Plac-
ing Pro, Simple Anchors, Lead on Trad
May 1-2 - Field Trip: Vantage, Complex Anchors, Traditional
and Sport Leading
May 22-23 - Field Trip: Tieton (Royal Columns), Trad/Sport
leading, Hanging Belays
June 5-6 - Field Trip: Squamish or Leavenworth, Multi-Pitch
Traditional
Scrambles
May 2, Sun. - Cowboy Mtn. (Stevens Pass USGS) 5853’ 3
mi., 1800’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m. at Mountaineers Stevens Lodge.
When combined with Big Chief Mountain (S2-2), the trip be-
comes 7 mi. with 2800’ gain—a scrambling course field trip for
students and instructors who will be at the lodge all weekend.
Leader: Lyle Harvey, 425-337-4253, lyleharvey@waldimports.
com. (s11/19-4/30)
Climbing
Intro to Leading on Rock
The Everett Branch is accepting applications for the Intro-
duction to Leading on Rock Course (event ID #20303) through
March 1. Late enrollment will be through March 15, if space is
available. This intermediate-level course is open to Mountain-
eers members from all branches. You must be a Basic Climbing
Course graduate or have equivalency status and demonstrate
basic climbing skills.
The course will cover rock climbing using traditional methods
of removable protection as well as sport climbing, though most
of the field work will be spent on traditional rock leading.
Graduates will be eligible as rope leaders on basic rock
climbs. Experienced basic rope leaders will have the option to
proceed as basic climb leaders. The course also fulfills the rock
component for graduation from the Everett Branch Mountaineers
Intermediate Climbing Course.
Textbooks: “Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills,” 7th
Ed.,” Mountaineers Books, “Rock Climb!” 4th Ed., John Long,
Chockstone Press, and “Climbing Anchors,” 2nd Ed., John Long,
Chockstone Press. You will be required to purchase copies of
these textbooks for use in preparing for field trips.
Fee: $200 (must be a Mountaineers member).
Enrollment will be limited to ten students. Applications may
be obtained from the class coordinator, Larry Rafferty, at larryraf-
ferty@hotmail.com. More information can also be found on the
Everett Mountaineers website www.everettmountaineers.org.
Course Schedule:
April 3, Sat. - Lecture/FT at club headquarters—Skills As-
sessment and Sport Leading
Apr. 17-18, Sat.-Sun. - Field Trip at Leavenworth (Icicle
Canyon)—Placing Pro, Anchors, Simulated Leads
May 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Field Trip at Vantage—Traditional/
Sport Leading Practice
May 22-23, Sat.-Sun. - Field Trip at Tieton (Royal Col-
umns)—Complex Anchors/ Hanging Belays
June 5-6 - Field Trip at Squamish, BC, or Leavenworth—
Multi-Pitch Traditional
For more info on this module of the Intermediate Climbing
Course, contact the course coordinator, Larry Rafferty.
Climbs
April 10, Sat. - Big Four Mtn., SW Face We will actually be
climbing the E. Face (Dry Creek) route as listed in Beckey’s
green CAG. This is a long day-trip with more than 4300’ gain.
Branch meeting: April 20
The Bellingham Branch meeting will be held Tue., April 20
at 7 p.m. at the Bellingham Library, Fairhaven Branch (1117 12th
St.) in the Fireside Room, a new venue. Members and non-mem-
bers of The Mountaineers are welcome to the meeting, which
will include informational presentations about branch activities
and a feature presentation.
Climbing
Attention students: Please reference the course schedule
and keep your eye on updates to help you be successful in the
course. Please remember to mark your 2010 calendar for all
lectures and field trips.
Upcoming Lectures:
March 30 (Tue.) – Rock I Lecture
April 11 ( Sun.) – Rock I Field Trip
For more about times and location, and for a complete sched-
ule, please see our branch website, “Courses” page.
Instructors needed
Don’t miss opportunities to volunteer with the Bellingham
Branch. Visit our website to view our basic course schedule and
fluff up your climbing resume! Contact Steve Glenn (see our
“Courses” page on the website) for details and to volunteer.
Will start out from the Dickerman parking lot around 5:15 a.m.
Log crossing and route to Dry Creek already scouted out. Can
meet in Marysville at 4 a.m. or grocery store in Granite Falls at
4:30 a.m. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Jack LaMont,
360-658-1870, mountaineeremails@verizon.net. (s3/8-4/5)
April 17-18, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Stuart, Ice Cliff Glacier Limit
4. Meet at 6 a.m. at Issaquah P&R. 2-1/4 hr. Placeholder for
climbing the Ice Cliff Glacier. As the climb approaches and we
get a feel for the snow pack, avalanche conditions, beta from the
route and so one, we may change the dates (April 24-25, May
1-2, 7-8, 15-16, etc., up through first week of June). Preference
given to Everett intermediate climbing students. Sign up with
leader: Stephen Bobick, 425-653-5526, sbobick2@gmail.com.
(s4/1-4/27)
Hiking
Hikes
April 3, Sat. - John Wayne Trail, Army W. (E) 8+ mi., 500’
gain. Limit 8. Meet at 6 a.m. at Ash Way P&R. 2+ hrs. Hike the
relatively flat and well-graded trail to the Boylston Tunnel just E.
of the old railway stop site of Boylston. The trail boasts a variety
of desert wildlife and wildflowers. We will check out the system
of burrows that is home to badgers that thrive in this area. Each
hiker must carry a headlamp for the hike into the tunnel. Plan for
an after-hike restaurant stop in Ellensburg. Sign up with leader:
Bernadette Lamarca, 425-232-5751, mountain_babe@comcast.
net. (s3/10-3/24)
May 1, Sat. - Hardy Canyon/Cleman Mtn. (M) (Manastash
Lake USGS) 9 mi., 2500’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 5:30 a.m. at
Ash Way P&R. 2-1/2 hrs. A collection of deciduous aspen,
birch and cottonwood dominates this unique desert canyon. The
brushy section of the trail provides cover for a variety of birds
like ground-hugging grouse, trilling meadowlarks and western
kingbirds. The thick foliage provides shelter to rattlesnakes as
well, and food for critters. Destination for this hike is the summit
ridge of Cleman Mtn. Plan for an after-hike restaurant stop in
Ellensburg. Sign up with leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-232-
5751, mountain_babe@comcast.net. (s4/14-4/28).
Lookout/Trail Maintenance
Committee meetings: The Lookout and Trail Maintenance Committee meets
on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. (except in Nov., Dec., and
Jan.) at the Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller
Ave., Everett, in Public Meeting Room #1. Anyone interested in lookout or
trail maintenance may attend. For more details contact Forrest Clark, 425-
487-3461, lotm@everettmountaineers.org.
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking Committee: The committee normally meets at 7 p.m. the third
Thursday of the month. Contact Ginger Stackpole for place and directions.
Chair: Ginger Stackpole, ginger.stackpole@gmail.com
Secretary: Vacant
Basic Class: Connie Campbell, kayakerconnie@gmail.com
Equivalency: Rob King, kingster619@hotmail.com
Leadership: Donna Garland, mtngirl3@comcast.net
Safety: Steve Stackpole, steve_stackpole@yahoo.com
Social: Wendi Hale, wendi@danielhale.net
Training: Connie Campbell, kayakerconnie@gmail.com
Treasurer: Mike Connor, wikiup@hughes.net
Trips: Doug Garland, doug.home@comcast.net
Late Breaking Trip Announcements: Some trips may not make it into the Go
Guide. We suggest searching the online activities page: http://imis.mountain-
eers.org/source/aTrips/Tripselection.cfm?section=events.
Equivalency: If you are interested in obtaining equivalency from Mountaineers’
Sea Kayaking (Everett Branch), please contact Rob King (contact information
above) for an application. Equivalency usually takes 3-4 weeks to process
after your application is received. In order to receive equivalency, you must
have taken a fundamental sea kayaking course that teaches basics in such
skills as paddling, bracing, rescues, safety and clothing or have significant
experience and knowledge to demonstrate such skills. A demonstration
paddle is required for applicants whose skills or experience is not clear to
the equivalency team.
Trips: Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from any branch
Basic Sea Kayaking Course or have been granted 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” sec-
tion of this Go Guide (pg. 19) 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.
Sea navigation class offered
May 18-June 6 - Sea Kayak Navigation Course. Bob
Rock’s Navigation for Sea Kayakers Course is a must for anyone
thinking about becoming a trip leader, or just wanting to take
the next step following any Basic Sea Kayaking Course. The
class involves four 2-1/2 hr. classroom sessions (May 18, 20,
25, 27) and one mandatory paddle (June 5 or 6). Please e-mail
Connie Campbell for more information: kayakerconnie@gmail.
com. Cost $130.
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Sea Kayaking Course
Classroom Sessions:
Wed., April 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Mon., April 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Thu., April 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Mon., April 19, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Pool Session: Sun., April 11, 3-7 p.m. at Forest Park Pool,
Everett. Ability to swim 50 yards without flotation is required.
Students must have adequate physical ability to reenter a kayak
after capsizing (instruction provided).
Open-Water Session (full day): Sat., April 17, 8 a.m.-4
p.m. at Flowing Lake County Park, Snohomish. Paddling and
maneuvering skills. Student demonstration of cold-water exits
and kayak reentries required.
First Student Paddle (full day): May 1 or May 2 - Burrows
& Allan Islands. Details to be provided in class.
Additional Mountaineers Qualifying Paddle: To be
completed by Sept. 30. Qualifying paddles are at least 4 hrs. in
duration, or about 8 nm. Qualifying paddles will be posted on
The Mountaineers website.
Course Fees: $195 payable upon registration. The course
fee covers boat and equipment rental for the pool session, dry-
suit rental for the open-water session, guest lecturers during the
classroom session and some classroom materials. No refunds
will be made after the course starts.
Additional costs: For the open-water session, each student is
required to have a single sea kayak with bulkheads or approved
flotation. For those needing to rent a boat, arrangements will
be made to have kayaks brought to the open-water sessions.
Students will be required to pay for kayak rentals separately
from the course fee.
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)
Branchwide
Message from the chair
The winter program was again successful, thanks to dedicated
chairs, competent leaders and devoted volunteers who have made
several hundred folks’ winter recreation much safer and more
enjoyable. Thank you, all. A list of those who participated in the
program will be published when the program chairs complete
their reports.
The hiking program is underway—check the website on a
regular basis for trips not planned at press time. A Sea Kayak-
ing Course was announced in February—the latest addition to
Foothills Branch programs—and now another program is being
planned, alpine scrambling. Details are not complete at press
time, but you can show interest by e-mail: foothills.branch@
gmail.com. Write “Alpine Scrambling” in subject line. As soon
as the program is fully developed, those interested will be con-
tacted; check the website for the announcement.
– Fran Troje, branch chair
March 31 meeting features author
Back by popular demand for our monthly branch meeting on
Wed., March 31, will be Yvonne Prater, author of “Snoqualmie
Pass: From Indian Trail to Interstate.” Prater will follow up her
March appearance by
reading different passages
from her historical ac-
counts of the early tribes,
trails and trains in the
Snoqualmie Pass region,
as well as the settlers,
loggers and miners.
She will bring listen-
ers to the story of Sno-
qualmie Pass today, one
dominated by recreation
such as skiing, snowshoe-
ing, hiking and back-
packing. Her story telling
will be complemented by
slides.
The book tells the
story of an Indian trail that
has grown into a major
interstate highway. As Foothills folks well know, I-90 is growing
even more today. Two more lanes are to be added this summer,
including wildlife migration corridors in the shape of overpasses
and underpasses. Some of the I-90 plans will be on display at the
meeting, to be held in the King County Library System (KCLS)
Service Center in Issaquah, 960 Newport Way N.W. Visit www.
foothillsmountaineers.org for driving directions.
Copies of Prater’s book will be available for the event. Doors
will open at 6:30 p.m. Business items will be presented shortly
after and Prater’s program will start at 7:15 p.m.
April branch meeting: The next Foothills Branch meeting
will be held Thu., April 29, at a different location than usual, the
Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer
Island. Visit www.foothillsmountaineers.org for driving direc-
tions. The featured program will be “Hiking on the Pacific Coast
Trail.” See the PCT Series Course in this section of Foothills
 April 2010 Go Guide
For the two qualifying paddles, students will be responsible
for providing their own kayak. Those who do not own or have
access to a single kayak with bulkheads or approved flotation
will need to rent one. Single kayaks are required throughout the
course, because kayak skills are best learned in singles.
While the club will schedule some qualifying paddles at
locations where rentals are available, it will be the student’s
responsibility to arrange for a rental for each trip. Students will
also be responsible for transporting boats to and from the launch
site if rentals are not available there.
Immersion gear, typically a dry-suit or a wetsuit with paddle
jacket (at the trip leader’s discretion), is also required for Moun-
taineers paddles.
• Kayak rental (including PFD, paddle, spray skirt, bilge
pump and paddle float) is approximately $65/day + tax.
• Dry-suit rental is approximately $35/day + tax.
• Wetsuits may be acceptable for some warm-weather
paddles. Rental cost is approximately $15/day + tax.
Any questions concerning the course should be directed
to Ginger Stackpole, ginger.stackpole@gmail.com, or Connie
Campbell, kayakerconnie@gmail.com. Leader: Connie Camp-
bell, 360-403-1681, kayakerconnie@gmail.com. (s1/1-4/1)
Singles
Events
April 3, Sat. - John Wayne Trail, Army W. (E) 8+ mi., 500’
gain. Hike the relatively flat and well-graded trail to the Boylston
Tunnel just E. of the old railway stop site of Boylston. The trail
news, under “hiking,” for a hint of the photos and information
that will be shared.
Doors will be open at 6:30 p.m. and the program will begin
about 7 p.m. There will be no refreshments at the meeting, which
will end promptly at 8:50 p.m. Check the website for photos and
more information.
Whitewater rafting on the Sky
May 22, Sat. - Whitewater Rafting High excitement is assured
on a whitewater rafting trip set for Sat., May 22, on the Sky-
komish River. Join Bob Seana and rafting enthusiasts for a run
on some big whitewater. An all-day event with lunch provided
on the river, the fee will be $95, which covers helmets and life
vests. Wetsuits or dry-suits are required. Wetsuit rentals are $10.
Register by calling the leader, Bob Seana, 425-222-6311. He
will answer all questions in regard to meeting time and other
details about this fun, exciting, social outing. This is your chance
to ride the very big waves of Boulder Drop with professional
river guides.
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
scheduling, lead hikes and participate in new hiker-orientation meetings.
Hiking Committee: Next committee meeting will be Mon., April 19 at 7 p.m.
at the downtown Bellevue Library, Room 6. For more info, contact chris.
caviezel@gmail.com.
PCT Series Course
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Series is designed to introduce
Mountaineers members to sections of the Pacific Crest Trail that
they might have not otherwise hiked. In particular, the PCT sec-
tion from Green Pass to Stampede Pass is significantly underused
and in need of conservation efforts.
This program is sponsored by the Foothills Hiking Com-
mittee and program participants will have access to a series of
TheMountaineer's
The Foothills Branch of the Mountaineers & Bellevue Parks present:
Eastside Swing, Latin & Boogie
6 --A Rockin’ Swing, Latin, Waltz and Ballroom Mixed Dance—
r il 1 The Third Friday of each Month
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Sep.18, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 19, Apr. 16
South Bellevue Community
Center (SBCC), 14509 SE
Newport Way, Bellevue, WA
Olympia
For more information on this and other Eastside dances or classes, go to: www.rolluptherug.com
Great Eastside location just off 1-90!! Beautiful wooden dance floor!!
boasts of a variety of desert wildlife and wildflowers. We will
check out the system of burrows that is home to badgers that
thrive in this area. Each hiker must carry a headlamp for the
hike into the tunnel. Plan for an after-hike dineout in Ellensburg.
Limit 8. Sign up with leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-232-5751,
mountain_babe@comcast.net.
April 14, Wed. - Singles Monthly Meeting Join us at 6:30 p.m.
to socialize and eat. At 7 p.m. we will plan next month’s activities.
Meet at Silver Lake Alfy’s on Hwy. 527 in S. Everett. Half-price
pizza when you mention you’re there for The Mountaineers meet-
ing. Leader: Barb Mark, bam.mark1@verizon.net. Co-leader:
Doris Hatton, 360-657-4586, hikerchick@verizon.net.
April 16-18, Fri.-Sun. - Olympic Beach Cleanup Join hundreds
of volunteers removing marine debris from the beaches while
enjoying this wild and remote section of Washington’s coast. We
will be cleaning up the section of beach from Rialto to Hole-in-
the-Wall. Camping is free for the weekend at Mora CG and if you
are not interested in camping, the leader can provide information
on local motels and cabins that you can rent for the weekend.
To sign up, contact the leader: Penny Barker, 360-386-9261,
pbarker81@hotmail.com.
May 1, Sat. - Hardy Canyon/Cleman Mtn. (M) 9 mi., 2500’
gain. A collection of deciduous aspen, birch and cottonwood
dominates this unique desert canyon. The brushy section of the
trail provides cover for a variety of birds like ground-hugging
grouse, trilling meadowlarks and western kingbirds. The thick
foliage provides shelter to rattlesnakes as well, and food for
critters. Destination for this hike is the summit ridge of Cleman
Mtn. Limit 8. Sign up with leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-
232-5751, mountain_babe@comcast.net.
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 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 will be in
75-mi. increments. It is expected that people will be able to gain
only the first award during the first year. Our goal is to offer 100-
125 unique miles of hikes/backpacks in the first year. Additional
awards are likely to require a multi-year commitment.
We intend 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 who
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 hrs. to get to the
trailhead and arrange for car shuttles. Our goal is to be on the
trail by 9 a.m. Even if just doing 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: You must be a Mountaineers member to
enroll in this program. An explanatory program is scheduled
for April 29 at 7 p.m. at the Issaquah Library Service Center
as part of the Foothills Mountaineers monthly program. This
is designed to answer most of your questions. Priority for en-
rollment will be given to those who attend this informational
program that will include course registration. If more attendees
are present than space available for the course, a lottery will be
conducted immediately. Enrollment to this program is limited
to 20 participants.
Course fee: $40. As with all club hikes, participants are
expected to pay the current carpool rate as established by The
Mountaineers. Due to the nature of this program, it will be
desirable to utilize AWD or 4WD vehicles as we will be spend-
ing a lot of time on Forest Service roads. Accordingly, riders
should be very respectful and appreciative to the drivers and
their vehicles.
Leaders: We have a few openings left for leaders. Please
contact Monty Pratt at the e-mail address below with a letter of
interest and your background. Thanks for your consideration!
Tentative schedule:
April 29, Thu. - Informational Session and Enrollment
Opens. 7 p.m. at Mercerview. 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Is-
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7:30-8:30 pm: Dance Lesson
with Ari Levitt (Level: Beg/Int)
8:30-11:00 pm: Dance to a
wonderful mix of Swing, Waltz, Latin,
Ballroom, Blues, and more, spun by the
fabulous Dr. Dance himself.
Cost: $10.00 (cash payable at door)
Fantastic dance music!!
Everett-Foothills
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May 17, Mon. - PCT Series Hike Leaders Meeting. 7 p.m.
at Lake Hills Library, 15228 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue
June 21, Mon. - Participant meeting and Pizza Feed. 7 p.m.
Mountaineers Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E.,
Seattle
November date TBD - End of Course Awards and Potluck
More information on the PCT series is being developed and
enrollment is expected to occur in the spring. Coordinator for the
PCT series is Monty Pratt, westseattle207@yahoo.com.
Hikes
April 3, Sat. - Yakima Rim Skyline Trail (S. End) (M) 8.5
mi., 2400’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m. at Snoqualmie Pass, Pomona/
Wymer. Most participants will want to meet at Tibbetts P&R at
7:15 a.m. to carpool. Meet at leader’s house at Hyak at 8 a.m.
Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail.
com. (s3/22-4/2)
April 10-11, Sat.-Sun. - Ingalls Creek (M) 12 mi., 1200’
gain. Limit 6. Camp at Falls Creek Camp. Sign up with leader:
Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330, lawrenceglennlandauer@
yahoo.com. (s1/1-4/9)
April 16, Fri. - South Tiger Mtn Loop (E) (Tiger Mtn., 204S-
GT) 4.5 mi., 1100’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at TH. 3/4 hr. Hike on
the old logging rail grade that sent logs to the Hobart Mill. See
where the train derailed. Then we will loop back to the TH. Easy
pace, see spring flowers and trees budding. TH is on the Tiger
Mtn. loop road near where SR-18 crosses the Issaquah-Hobart
Rd. Leader: Fletcher Richardson, 425-432-0450, backcountry-
fletcher@comcast.net. (s3/29-4/14)
April 18, Sun. - Rattlesnake Mtn. (dogs welcome) (E) (Rattle-
snake Mtn. 205S-GT) 4.5 mi., 800’ gain. Meet at 1 p.m. at TH.
Up to four dogs allowed. Please notify leader in comments
section if bringing a dog. Leash required. Leisurely pace, easy
hike to beautiful view overlooking North Bend. Meet at the
gated gravel road on the N. side of the lake. From I-90 take
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
Meetings, featured programs
On a quarterly basis the Kitsap Mountaineers and their friends
get together at 7 p.m. for a social time and a feature program.
Our next meeting will be Mon., April 5.
Our feature program will be presented by photographer ex-
traordinaire Alan Bauer. He is the one responsible for so many
of the gorgeous photos that grace the pages of the trail guides
published by Mountaineers Books.
Executive Committee meetings are held at Kitsap Cabin
on the last Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Members are
welcome to attend and observe.
Support Mountaineers via Book Fair
Barnes and Noble and The Mountaineers will host a
Book Fair on Sat., April 3, featuring Mountaineers guide-
book author Craig Romano. The event will begin at 2:30
p.m. and Romano will speak at 3 p.m. at the Barnes and
Noble in Silverdale.
See the ad on page M3 and clip it out to support The
Mountainers. Use of the voucher at stores other than Sil-
verdale will result in up to 20 percent of the profits going
back to the club and almost any item purchased qualifies.
Vouchers are not needed at the Silverdale store because it
is hosting the event. The voucher can be photocopied and
can be used nationwide or online.
Mountaineers logo clothing available
We offer vests, $22, and t-shirts, $15, as well as baseball-
style caps in olive green with a black under-bill for $12. We have
recently added logo-adorned whistles of metal. They come in
blue and cost $1. To purchase any of these items, send an e-mail
to branch@kitsapcabin.org.
Volunteer alert!
Kitsap Branch has a number of opportunities available for
our members to help keep the branch functioning. There are
volunteer opportunities that directly benefit the Kitsap Branch
and opportunities that benefit the wider outdoor community.
Some volunteer opportunities require a substantial invest-
ment of time, some require only a few hours. Opportunities can
be as simple as providing cookies for a general meeting to as
Foothills-Kitsap
Exit 32 and continue 2.7 mi. on 436th Ave. S.E. to Rattlesnake
Lake. No NWFP required. Please familiarize yourself with the
guidelines for hiking with dogs: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/
seahike/Dogs/Dogs.htm. Leader: Linda Shewey, 253-638-3062,
lshewey@comcast.net. (s3/28-4/16)
Photography
Chair: Dane Williams, willida2@hotmail.com. Please e-mail Dane if you have
a question.
Bring your best animal photo
April 12, Mon. – Photo Group Meeting at the Highland Com-
munity Center, 14224 N.E. Bell-Red Rd., Bellevue. The theme
for April is animals, so bring an animal picture or any other
photo that you wish to show. We will also discuss one of the
many facets of photography. Later this year our themes will be
flowers, mountain scenes, highland lakes or macro pictures. So
you can plan ahead.
Skiing
Foothills Trip Ratings: For more information about requirements for various trip
ratings, visit our website, www.foothillsmountaineers.org/winter/index.html.
Ski leader appreciation party
Visit with ski leaders to remember past trips and suggest new
ones. Check the May Go Guide and the website for details on
date and location. Be ready to be there.
Trips
April 15, Thu. - Washington Pass Area (Washington Pass 50-
GT) 8 mi., 4000’ gain. Limit 6. Contact leader for details. This
is a summit attempt of SEWS via the SW couloir. Basic climb-
ing equipment is required (helmet, ice ax, crampons, harness,
runners, carabiners, etc.). Leaders must have experience placing
detailed as bringing to life one of the programs waiting to be
started. Whatever your skills and abilities, however much time
you have to spend, there is a job you can do to help.
A list of opportunities is available on the website and one is
posted on the bulletin board on the front door of Kitsap Cabin.
To volunteer, send an e-mail to branch@kitsapcabin.org.
Monthly social added to calendar
The Kitsap Branch has added something new to its calen-
dar of activities. Last month we inaugurated a monthly social
event. These events will include such things as game nights,
potlucks, movie nights and other socially engaging events. We
plan to host them in different parts of the county. Details were
not finalized at press time, so please visit the Kitsap Branch
website for details.
Bicycling
Kitsap Branch bicycle trips require a helmet, spare tire, and rear flashing lamp.
Rain, not drizzle, cancels.
April 6, Tue. - Kitsap Loops. 6-42 mi. 600-1650’ gain. Start-
ing at Clear Creek Skateboard Park, we will loop areas on the
Kitsap Peninsula to 6-42 mi. Sign up online or at meetup.com,
“Kitsap Outdoors.” Meet 9:30 a.m. at Clear Creek Skateboard
Park. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@dougterry.net.
(s3/20-4/5)
April 15, Thu. - Kitsap Loops. See April 6 above for details.
(s4/1-4/14)
April 22, Thu. - Kitsap Loops. See April 6 above for details.
(s4/1-4/21)
April 27, Fri. - Kitsap Loops. See April 6 above for details.
(s4/1-4/26)
Climbing/Alpine Scramble
Chair: Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, or mike-elaine@msn.com.
Mountaineering Activity Planning – Mon., April 19 at 7
p.m. at Silverdale Azteca. 
Basic Climbing Course schedule:
April 14, Wed. - Rock climbing at Kitsap Cabin, 6:30 p.m.
Date TBD - Rock Climbing field trip at Spire Rock, Sprinker
Recreation Complex, Spanaway
Basic climbs
The following climbs give priority to Kitsap Basic Climbing Course students and
Kitsap intermediate climbers and leaders. Registration for these climbs will
open to Kitsap climbers two weeks ahead of club-wide registration. Climb
leaders will expect personal communication from those signing up for any
climb. Climbers must have current Mountaineers climbing status or equiva-
lency to participate in a climb. For major climbs such as Mt. Hood, Mt. Rainier,
Mt. Olympus, or Mt. Baker, plan on attending a pre-climb meeting with the
leader. Place and time will be made available through the climb leader.
rock pro. Leaders will bring rope, small rack and pickets. We will
leave from the TH early. Leader: Brent Grisim, 425-780-2945,
thebwg1@yahoo.com. (s2/26-4/8)
April 16, Fri. - Crystal Mtn Backcountry M2 Route (Bumping
Lake 271-GT) 10 mi., 5000’ gain. Limit 6. Meet at 8 a.m., at cha-
pel. Leader’s choice of destinations depending on conditions, so
exact mileage and elevation gain may vary. Possible Three-Way
Peak Loop depending on conditions. Leader: James Greenleaf,
425-292-9110, greenleaf.ja@gmail.com. (s4/5-4/15)
April 24, Sat. - Coleman Pinnacle 9 mi., 2200’ gain. Limit 8.
Leader: Brent Grisim, 425-780-2945, thebwg1@yahoo.com.
(s3/11-4/16)
Outing
April 15-18, Thu.-Sun. - Wedge/Currie Traverse, B.C.,
Canada 27 mi., 7511’ gain. Limit 6. See John Baldwin’s excel-
lent book, “Exploring the Coast Mountains on Skis,” for the full
details. This is a 44 km ski traverse through the northern Garibaldi
Park, featuring an elevation gain of 2290 m. The best start is to
ride the lifts up to the top of Blackcomb and then descend into
Wedge Pass. From there you ascend onto the Weart Glacier and
onto the main divide of the Mystery Glacier. Continue up into
the Hibachi Ridge area where there is potential for excellent
yo-yoing and a summit of Mt. Currie. The exit out from Hibachi
Ridge down to Pemberton will require a fair amount of route-
finding, bushwhacking and a potential hike out on logging roads.
Participants should have prior experience on multi-day trips and
competent backcountry ski ability, as well as current crevasse-
rescue skills, either through the climbing or glacier ski programs.
Our goal is to try and get near Hibachi Ridge by the end of Day
2, and spend most Day 3 getting some descents in, possibly Mt.
Currie. A backcountry day ticket for the Whistler/Blackcomb
Resort will be required. We’ll leave Seattle Wednesday night
and return late Sunday evening. Leader’s permission required.
Leader: Steven Brain, 206-407-9928, steven.f.brain@gmail.
com. (s2/15-4/9)
Advance notices
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Ingalls Peak (BR) One climb each
day. Limit 6.
June 18-21, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Rainier, Emmons Glacier, Basic
Glacier Limit 12.
June 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Easton Glacier. Basic
Glacier Limit 12.
July 24-25, Sat.-Sun. - S. Early Winters Spire, Washington
Pass (BR) One climb each day. Limit 6
July 30-Aug. 2, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Rainier, Disappointment
Cleaver Route (BG) Limit 12.
Sept. 4-5, Sat.-Sun. - The Tooth, Snoqualmie Pass. (BR) One
climb each day. Limit 6.
Club climbs
Sign up for club climbs on a first-come, first-served basis. Kitsap Branch
members can sign up two weeks ahead of other branch members. Contact
the climb leader to sign up. Prior experience and/or climbing status is
required. 
 
May 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - The Brothers, Olympic Mountains.
(BA)
Early July - Mt. Constance, Olympic Mountains (BA)
Mid-July - Mt. Olympus, Olympic National Park (BG) 4-5
days.
Late July - Mt. Anderson, Olympic National Park (BG) 4
days..
Mid-August - Mt. Clark, Royal Basin, Olympic National
Park (BR) 2-3 days.
Other climbs - Scheduled through climbers’ input and requests
at meetings. 
Alpine Scrambles
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.
See the branch calendar online for a comprehensive list of scrambles.
First Aid
MOFA Course: April 16-18
The Kitsap Branch offers Mountaineering Oriented First Aid
twice a year. Course fee for members is $70, for non-members
$95. Everyone registering for the course must possess a valid
CPR card. CPR cards can be obtained through any of the local
fire departments, often for free.The schedule is Friday, 6 to 10
p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Register online. For details, contact MOFA Chair Jimmy
James, f.e.jimmy.james@gmail.com, 360-731- 4282 or 360-
297-2256.
HARK (Hiking and Active Recreation for Kids)
Chair: Laura Rightmyer lrightmyer@q.com.
Events, activities
Check the Kitsap Mountaineers website for additional HARK events as
they are scheduled.
Reports on past trips: A wonderful raft ride was enjoyed on the
Skagit River in January. The weather was good for eagle view-
ing and the ride was smooth though cold. Afterwards, we were
treated to a warm lunch by our guides, Blue Sky Outfitters. We
hope to make this an annual trip in hopes that those who missed
the 2010 event will be able to attend next year. In early March
we held our annual trip to Copper Creek hut on the MTTA trail
system. Watch for a report on that trip next month.
April 17, Sat. - Lower Lena Lake In honor of Arbor Day we
will wind our way down to Lower Lena through some impres-
sive old-growth trees. We will picnic down at the lake before
returning along the easy-rolling, three-mile hike back. This hike
is located in the South Hood Canal area, outside of Hoodsport.
Those attending will be given a sapling (one per family) to take
home and plant! Call Laura for meeting place and possibility of
carpooling. 360-830-0473, lrightmyer@q.com.
Go Guide April 2010 
April 25, Sun. - Vertical World 2-4 p.m. Join us for our popular
outing to Vertical World indoor climbing gym in Bremerton. No
experience, no gear? No problem. Gear provided, fees paid. For
kids 8-18; parents are welcome to stay and watch. Will meet at
rock gym but please call or e-mail to sign up or ask questions.
Advance notice
May Date TBD - Mima Mounds We will a hike near Olympia
through a series of mysterious grassy mounds (wildflowers this
time of year) that are without a clear explanation as to their
origin.
Trip Planning - In the coming month we will start to schedule
some camping trips, rock-hounding trips and other outdoor
events.
Hike/Backpack/Snowshoe
Chair: John Howard
Hikes
April 8, Thu. - Lena Lake #810 (M) (USGS The Brothers) 6.4
mi. 1150’ gain. A wandering hike through second-growth and
old-growth forest while crossing bubbling or invisible creeks.
We will lunch above a beautiful 55-acre lake. Sign up online or
at meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet 8:15 a.m. at Bremerton
Airport. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@dougterry.
net. (s3/20-4/7) DHOP, 11 or OM, 96
April 13, Tue. - Mt. Walker S. Lookout (M) (USGS Mt. Walker)
7 mi. 2000’ gain. A winding uphill hike with occasional peek-a-
boo views of Hood Canal, topped off with views of the entire ca-
nal from the N. and S. lookouts. Great views of the interior peaks
from the N. lookout. Returning hike via closed road. Parking is
at the locked gate at Hwy. 101 in the winter. Sign up online or at
meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet 9 a.m. at Poulsbo Church
of the Nazarene. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@
dougterry.net. (s3/20-4/12 ) OPDH 18 or OM 79
April 17, Sat. - Mt Zion (E) (GT Tyler Peak, CC Buckhorn Wil-
derness) 3.6 mi., 1350’ gain. Hiking to the summit of Mt. Zion,
the trail ascends through remnants of long-ago fires, second-
growth fir and cedar, blooming rhododendrons in spring, Oregon
grape, salal and leafy ferns. The top offers views of Puget Sound,
Mt. Baker, Mt. Rainier and the Cascades. Sign up online or at
meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet 9 a.m. at Poulsbo Church
of the Nazarene. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@
dougterry.net. (s4/1-4/16) DHOP 61
April 30, Fri. - Mt. Walker S. Lookout (M) (USGS Mt. Walker)
7 mi. 2000’ gain. A winding uphill hike with occasional peek-a-
boo views of Hood Canal, topped off with view of the entire canal
from the N. and S. lookouts. Great views of the interior peaks
from the N. lookout. Returning hike via closed road. Parking is
at the locked gate at Hwy 101 in the winter. Sign up online or at
meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet 9 a.m. at Poulsbo Church
of the Nazarene. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911 doug@
dougterry.net. (s4/15-4/29) OPDH 18 or OM 79
Backpacks
April 24-25, Sat.-Sun. - Camp Handy #833.2 (E) (USGS or
GT Tyler Peak, CC Buckhorn Wilderness) 6.6 mi. 600’ gain.
An easy walk along the Dungeness River to a sunny sub-alpine
meadow that sits alongside the bubbling Dungeness River. Short
trip uphill to Boulder Shelter, or cross the river to head up to Goat
Lake. Sign up online or at meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet
8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Leader: Doug Terry,
360-550-7911. doug@dougterry.net. (s4/10-4/23) (OPDH #26)
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 club. You may also contact one of the activ-
ity 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 May 2010 issue no later than April 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.
 April 2010 Go Guide
Alpine conditioner series
April 3, Sat. - Notch Pass and Quilcene Ridge (S) (USGS Mt.
Walker) 8.6 mi., 3000’ gain. This is the fourth hike in the alpin-
ist conditioning series. Retrace an old Native American route
through a tight pass high on Quilcene Ridge. Sign up online. Meet
at the Quilcene RS at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Mark Thibault, 360-860-
1037, mark.a.thibault@gmail.com. (s3/15-4/2) DHOP 56
April 11, Sun. - Duckabush River. Trail Run (S) (USGS The
Brothers) 10.6 mi. 1800’ gain. This is the fourth trail run in a
series of monthly, strenuous, conditioning trail runs being offered
by the Kitsap Branch. A run over “Little Hump” and then a run
through second-growth timber from the 1920s and ‘30s leads you
to “Big Hump” where the old growth starts. After Big Hump, the
trail becomes steeper with loose rock tread. Total mileage can
be adjusted to group desires. Meet at the Quilcene RS at 9:30
a.m. Sign up with leader: Mark Thibault, 360-860-1037, mark.
a.thibault@gmail.com. (s3/15-4/10)
April 20, Tue. - Mt. Ellinor (Approach) (M) (Mt. Skokomish
and Mt. Washington USGS; Mt Skokomish-Lake Cushman CC)
4 mi. 3000’ gain. We will hike from Big Creek CG, arriving at
the Lower Mt. Ellinor Trail. Based upon participant conditioning
we will proceed to upper TH. Sign up online or at meetup.com,
Kitsap Outdoors. Meet 8 a.m. at Bremerton Airport. Leader:
Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@dougterry.net. (s4/1-4/19)
OM 105/106
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 for
posting on the website so that everyone can enjoy.
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, violettefitzgerald@msn.com,
360-377-9670
Equivalency: Volunteer needed
Secretary: Volunteer needed
Pool Sessions: Derek Zimmer, derek.w.zimmer@gmail.com
Meetings: Meetings are for socializing, having fun with fellow paddlers and
planning. If interested in attending, contact Diane Hamerman, 360-782-1412,
dhamerman@comcast.net. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Trips
Our trips are listed on The Mountaineers website and announced 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 paddles, you must be a graduate of The Mountaineers Basic Sea
Kayak Course (from any branch) or have passed equivalency (see below).
Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have had kayak training and pad-
dling experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayak-
ing Course, may apply for equivalency. Contact the chair at dhamerman@
comcast.net for details. You should have taken a fundamental sea kayak
course that teaches the basic skills, strokes, bracing, rescues, safety and
proper clothing, and be able to demonstrate your skills and abilities. There
is a $20 processing fee.
Basic Sea Kayaking Course
Would you like to learn to sea kayak? How often have you
watched others paddling on Puget Sound and said to yourself,
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 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., April 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Alpine Experi-
ence. Note: New Mountaineers Executive Director Martinique
Grigg will visit the Olympia Branch for the June 9 meeting at
the Olympia Center. All members are welcome.
Potluck, adventure presentation
Mike Kretzler will present a show on backpacking in the
deepest canyon in North America at the April 6 monthly potluck
and meeting. He backpacked for a week in the Snake River
Canyon, which provided interesting weather, wildlife, sketchy
trails and almost total privacy.
“That looks like fun. I should try it.” Well, here is your chance.
The Kitsap Mountaineers are offering a Basic Sea Kayaking
Course right here in Kitsap County. After completion of the
course you will be qualified to join in any Mountaineers SKII
(skill level II) sea kayak trip.
The goal of the course is to give students a firm foundation
on which to build their skills. Whether you are interested in
calm water touring or rough-water play, this course will give
you a great start toward meeting your goals. Among the topics
the course will address are: boats, gear, navigation, tides and
currents and weather. Self and assisted rescues will be taught
and practiced both at a pool session and on the open water. Boat
handling and various strokes will also be taught.
Enrollment process: No prior sea kayaking experience is
required to participate in this course, but you must be a member
of The Mountaineers to participate. Contact Violette Fitzgerald,
violettefitzgerald@msn.com, 360-377-9670, for more informa-
tion and to request registration materials.
Course Structure: The course consists of three classroom
sessions, one pool session, and two open saltwater-training ses-
sions. Attendance is required at all sessions (we are not able to
offer make-up sessions) and you must also complete one club-
sponsored paddle on open saltwater of at least 7 mi. by Sept. 30.
Any other branch student paddle will qualify, but you must have
the leader contact the basic course coordinator for verification of
completion. Please be sure that your schedule will allow you to
complete all the sessions before signing up for the course.
Course Schedule:
Thu. April 29 , 7-10 p.m. Classroom Instruction
Sat., May 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pool Session
Mon., May 3, 7-10 p.m. Classroom Instruction
Thu. May 6, 7-10 p.m. Classroom Instruction
Sat., May 8, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Open-Water Training
Sun., May 9, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Open-Water Training
All classroom instruction will be held at the Manchester
Library.
The pool session will be held at South Kitsap Pool in Port Or-
chard. Kayaks and gear for the pool session will be provided.
Both days of open saltwater training will be at Manchester
State Park in Manchester. Kayaks and gear are not provided for
the open-water training and dry-suits are required. It will be the
student’s responsibility to provide an approved kayak and gear
for open-water activities (no doubles allowed, only singles with
approved flotation).
However, kayak and dry-suit rentals can be arranged, at
additional cost, for those students who do not have their own.
Students will also be required to provide their own approved
kayak and gear for the one required student paddle.
Course Fees: The price for the course is $175, which includes
a kayak and equipment only for the pool session. Additional costs
will include renting a boat, gear, a dry-suit for the open-water
training, a kayak and gear for the student paddle if the student
does not have them. Rental prices for boats, gear and dry-suits
delivered to the open-water sessions are estimated to be:
—Kayak and gear, $65 plus tax for both days
—Dry-suit, neoprene boots and cap, $55 plus tax for both
days
Graduation Requirements:
• Attend all three lectures
• Successfully complete pool session
• Successfully swim 50 yards without flotation device (com-
pleted at the pool session)
• Successfully complete the two open water sessions
• Successfully demonstrate the ability to perform cold water
exits and recoveries
• Successfully complete one club-sponsored student paddle
of at least 7 mi.
Join us at the Olympia Center on the first Tuesday of each
month at 6 p.m. for a shared potluck and socializing hour, fol-
lowed by the Outdoor Adventure Presentation at 7 p.m.
All members and anyone interested in learning more about
The Mountaineers are welcome. This is a great opportunity to
meet fellow Mountaineers, share ideas, learn about other esca-
pades and adventures, and connect with our great community
of outdoor enthusiasts.
Future Outdoor Adventure Presentations:
May 4 - Dominique Bachelet, cycling adventures in
France.
June-Aug. - No meetings during summer.
Note: Next season the monthly potlucks will be held on
Wednesdays starting September They are held at the Olympia
Center, 222 Columbia St. N.W., Rooms 101-102. Just bring a
dish to share, your own plate and flatware. A prize for the best
dish will be awarded. Plus door prizes!
Those attending may check out a book via librarian Maxine
Dunkelman, who will have available a selection of books; contact
her if you have special requests.
Need more info? Call the coordinator, Carolyn Burreson,
360-705-2055.
Alpine Scrambling
Committee: Shannon McCary, Robert Arnsdorf, Doug Hutcheson, Steve
Thompson.
Scrambling Course
Remaining rock and snow lectures:
May 4, Tue., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Knox Center, Rock lecture
Remaining rock and snow field trips:
April 3, Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mt. Rainier, Snow II (alterna-
tive TBA)
May 8, Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Little Si, Rock
Climbing
Basic Climbing Course
Remaining lectures:
Apr. 6 - Climbing Hazards, Knox Center
Apr. 21 - Rock Climbing, Knox Center
Remaining field trips:
April 10-11 - Glacier Module Field Trip; Snow Weekend,
Mt. Rainier
Kitsap-Olympia
 June 1 - Z-Pulley Workshop; Location TBD
June 5 - Glacier Field Trip; Mt. Rainier, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
April 26 - Warehouse Rock Gym, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
May 1 - Rock Field Trip; Rock Fundamentals, Spire Rock
from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
May 15 - Rock Field Trip; McCleary Cliffs (may be a two-
day weekend trip, depending on class size).
Beyond Basic Rock Climbing Course
Remaining lectures at rock gym:
April 3, Crack climbing skills
April 17, Building anchors
Field trips:
May 22, Sport climbing at Fossil Rock, Yelm
May 29, Sport climbing at Exit 38, North Bend
June 12, Sport climbing/crack climbing at Frenchman
Coulee, George
June 19, Crack climbing at Royal Columns, Tieton R. area.
Hiking
For information on leading hikes and other hiking-related questions, contact
one of the Hiking Committee co-chairs: Carla Jonientz, 360-359-8412, carla-
jonientz@yahoo.com; Darlene Dickinson, 360-357-3527, darlenedickinson@
hotmail.com; Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, vsutton@hctc.com.
Monthly hiking coordinators:
May - Leroy Gay
June - Darlene Dickinson
July - Eric Quinn
August - Mary Jo Buza
September - Peta Henderson
October - Mary Jo Buza
November - Nancy Lloyd
December - Eric Quinn
Hikes
April 3, Sat. - Twin Falls (E) (GT-205S Rattlesnake Mtn./Upper
Snoqualmie Valley) 2.6 mi. 500’ gain. Family hike, especially
for young children, but anyone is welcome. Moderate/slow
pace. Trail starts in Twin Falls Natural Area in Olallie SP out-
side North Bend. Contact leader: Anne Whitney, 360-753-6526,
alobe75290@aol.com.
April 10, Sat. - Curtain and Angle Falls, Cispus Learning
Center (E) Map provided. 3.5 mi. 1000’ gain. This hike isn’t
in guidebooks but is a really great beginner hike that skirts a
tumbling creek and leads behind a waterfall. Cool geology as
well! If time allows, we will visit some other water features in
the north Gifford Pinchot. Leader: Dixie Havlak, 360-943-2734,
HavlakRD@comcast.net.
April 10, Sat. - Sherman Creek—Lost Valley Creek Loop (E)
(USGS Capitol Peak & Littlerock or DNR Capitol State Forest,
year 2002) 8 mi. 900’ gain. Lots of surprises on this relaxed-pace
hike only 15 mi. from Olympia, including 5 mi. along babbling
creeks beneath forest canopies and 1.5 mi. of open vistas. 300’
of gain is on undulating trail along creek. 600’ gain to pass is
gradual over 3 mi. Sign up with leader: Allen Mote, 360-970-
8943 (7-9 p.m.), allenmote@gmail.com.
April 17, Sat. - Big Hump, Duckabush River, Trail #803 (M)
(CC The Brothers, Mt. Anderson, USGS The Brothers) 7 mi.
1300’ gain in, 800’out; highest point, 2100’. Great views of
the Duckabush Valley in the Olympic National Forest from Big
Hump. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Mud Bay P&R. Leader: Mary
Jo Buza, 360-923-1733, mjb80@comcast.net.
April 18, Sun. - Priest Point Park (E) (Map: Google “Priest
Point Park Map) 3 mi. 300’ gain. We’ll hike the trails and shore-
lines at a relaxed pace with stops for views and conversation.
Meet at parking lot on the W. side of the East Bay Dr. overpass
(near restrooms). Look for the orange bike flag. Bring lug-soled
boots or shoes (parts of the trail are steep and slippery), weather
appropriate gear, water, snack. Non-members/guests welcome
with Mountaineers liability waiver on file or signed at the meeting
place. Optional: lunch at a nearby restaurant after the hike. No
registration required. Leader: Allen Mote, 360-970-8943 (7-9
p.m.), allenmote@gmail.com.
April 24, Sat. - Lower Lena Lake (E) (USGS The Brothers) 6.4
mi. 1300’ gain. A leisurely hike on a forested trail to a beautiful
sub-alpine lake. Contact JoAnn Snyder, 360-438-1850, mikean-
djoann2@comcast.net.
May 1, Sat. - Chehalis River Surge Plain Trail (E) 8 mi. No
map needed. This natural area preserve supports healthy Sitka-
spruce-dominated wetlands laced with saltwater influenced
slough channels. We will walk from Preachers Slough Rd. just
S. of Montesano to the Blue Slough access along the Chehalis
River. The flat hike is on an old logging railroad bed. Sign up with
leader: Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, vsutton@hctc.com.
First Aid
Spring MOFA Course
Come prepared to have fun and be challenged while learning
mountaineering oriented first aid. This class offers essential skills
for those who enjoy climbing, hiking and other Mountaineers
activities.
We will be spending time outside, rain or shine, so please
dress appropriately. Bring your daypack equipped for the trail.
Include extra clothing, trekking poles, your current first aid kit
and the rest of your Ten Essentials. We have a lot of material to
cover, so the pace will be fast. The course will be more mean-
ingful if you have done the reading prior to class. Snacks and
beverages will be provided. Please bring a lunch to all weekend
classes.
Graduation requirements: attend all classes, pass written
exams and practical scenarios, assemble a full MOFA kit, and
complete CPR training no more than three months prior to the
first day of the course.
Attendance at all classes is mandatory. All classes will
be held at the Griffin Fire Department, 3707 Steamboat Loop
N.W., Olympia. Directions from I-5: N. on Hwy. 101 about 7.5
mi,, right on exit ramp signed Steamboat Island Rd., immediate
left, then follow signs straight to Steamboat Island Rd. The fire
station is on the left on the corner.
Course schedule:
April 17, Sat. 8 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
April 24, Sat. 8 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
April 25, Sun. 8 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Olympia
Course fee: $80 for Mountaineers members; $100 for non-
members. The textbooks are included in the cost: “Mountaineer-
ing First Aid,” 5th edition, and “American Red Cross First Aid/
CPR for Schools and Communities,” 3rd edition. Paid registration
must be received by March 30. We cannot refund cancellations
after March 30. Register online, www.olympiamountaineers.
org/courses.htm, or by phone, 800-573-8484. Processing fees
may apply to refunds for online registration. Textbooks can be
picked up at the Alpine Experience after March 30.
More information: Course Chair Eric Quinn, traileq@urdo.
com, 360-556-4969; Co-Chair Tom Eckhout, teckhout@msn.
com, 360-556-9898.
MOFA Refresher
Is your MOFA card about to expire? Then this class is for
you! The MOFA Refresher Course is a great way to practice your
first aid skills and learn the most current first aid methods. There
are no fees for the refresher. A current MOFA card is required
for registration.
Students will need to provide their own copy of the text:
“Mountaineering First Aid,” 5th edition. The other text, “Ameri-
can Red Cross First Aid/CPR for Schools and Communities,”
3rd edition, will be provided.
Graduation requirements: attend all classes, pass written
exams and practical scenarios, assemble a full MOFA kit, and
complete CPR training no more than three months prior to the
first day of the course.
Attendance at all classes is mandatory. The first two classes
will be held at the Olympia School District Knox Center, corner
of Legion and Eastside. The third class will be held in conjunc-
tion with the regular MOFA course (see above). Sign up online
at www.olympiamountaineers.org/courses.htm or contact Eric
Quinn (contact info under MOFA course listing) to register.
Schedule for the refresher course:
April 8, Thu. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Knox Center
April 15, Thu. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Knox Center
April 25, Sun. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Griffin Fire Dept.
More information: Course Chair Eric Quinn, traileq@urdo.
com, 360-556-4969; Co-Chair Tom Eckhout, teckhout@msn.
com, 360-556-9898.
CPR Course
This class is provided to help MOFA and refresher students
meet the CPR requirement. Students may meet the CPR require-
ment by taking other CPR courses within three months prior to
the first day of the MOFA or refresher course.
The CPR course will be held at the Olympia School District’s
Knox Center, corner of Legion and Eastside. The CPR course is
held on two different days (your choice): Thu., April 1, or Thu.,
April 22, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
More information: Course Chair Eric Quinn, traileq@urdo.
com, 360-556-4969; Co-Chair Tom Eckhout, teckhout@msn.
com, 360-556-9898.
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 of the brainstorming and planning takes place. The
committee plans the annual basic kayak course, trips, special events, training
and other fun activities. We welcome your enthusiasm.
The next meeting will be on April 21 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.
On the web: To improve communications among paddlers, we’ve developed an
Olympia Sea Kayaking section in the communities area of the main Moun-
taineers 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) rat-
ing 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.
April 10, Sat. - Hammersley Inlet (SK II+) (NOAA Chart
#30) 14 nm. Shelton tides are: 3.47E at 1207, 10.93F at 1703.
We’ll take advantage of the currents to do the Shelton Shuffle,
looking for the abundant life in and around the water. Come see
why this is one of the leader’s favorite paddles. Immersion gear
required. Limit 8. To sign up or for more information, contact
Lisa Johnson: lajbkayak@yahoo.com, 206-439-7029.
April 17, Sat. - Train-the-Trainer at Black Lake (SK II) This
is our annual preparation for the basic course at Kenneydell
Park. With an increased number of students this year, this is an
important chance to brush up on our skills and teaching technique.
We will be focusing on the on-the-water skills we teach at the
open-water session. All are welcome. If you have helped with
the course in the past, please join us to collaboratively improve
the experience for this year’s students. If you are new to this
session, you are welcome as well to participate and learn. We
will meet at Kenneydell Park at 9 a.m. and plan to be finished
by 3 p.m. Remember to bring wheels if you have them. Plan
to join us for pizza afterwards. Henry Romer, 360-357-7638,
hromer@aol.com.
June 4-6, Fri.-Sun. - Fort Stevens Coastal Paddling (SK
III-IV) (NOAA Chart 18520) 12 nm. Weekend campout and
surf/coastal play on the northern Oregon coast. Depending on the
surf conditions and weather, there will be opportunities for surf
play, coastal paddling and/or estuary exploration. We have three
campsites reserved for Friday and Saturday at Ft. Stevens SP.
Helmets and immersion gear required. Contact Will Greenough,
360-508-0456, kayakwill@yahoo.com, or Tim Burke, 360-866-
4286, tpnl@comcast.net.
Midweek Trips: Are you on a non-standard work schedule or no
schedule at all? Want to paddle midweek? Let Henry know a date,
and he’ll see what can be done: Henry Romer, 360-357-7638.
Sea Kayaking Course
The Basic Sea Kayaking Course consists of three lectures, one
pool session, one open-water session and one “wet” paddle.
Lectures (at Coach House, 211 W.21st Ave., 6:30-9:30
p.m.):
April 28, Wed. - Introduction, orientation, equipment over-
view, safety, introduction to basic techniques.
May 6, Thu. - Hypothermia, first-aid equipment, introduction
to tides and currents, weather for kayakers.
May 12, Wed. - Boat handling, leadership/followership,
wilderness ethics, volunteerism, the next steps.
April 30, Fri., Pool Session – River Ridge High School,
8929 Martin Way E., 6-9 p.m. Swim test, entry and exit, rescue
techniques, fitting your kayak, bracing.
May 8, Sat., Open-water Session – Keneydell Park, Black
Lake, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Boat loading and tie down, forward paddling, braces, turn-
ing strokes.
May 15, Sat., or May 16, Sun., Wet Paddle – Boston
Harbor, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
(Two sessions; each student must attend one of these). Four-
hour paddle and cold-water self and assisted rescue clinic. Plan
to get wet in cold water.
One additional club sponsored paddle trip is required to
graduate.
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 receive reminders of upcoming events. If you would
like to be invited to join the Olympia Mountaineers Singles Yahoo Group, send
an e-mail to Linda at lhayes1961@comcast.net and ask to be invited. Include
a brief message that you heard about the group from the Go Guide.
Wilderness Skills Course—May
The Wilderness Skills Course is open to Mountaineers and
the general public. It is designed to prepare outdoor enthusiasts
for hiking or backpacking in the forests, mountains and on the
trails of the Pacific Northwest. This course is also the foundation
or required prerequisite for the Alpine Scrambling and Basic
Climbing Courses.
Wilderness Skills Course provides information and hands-on
experience with the top 20-plus topics considered important for
safe adventures in the backcountry. The lectures are intended for
all audiences and include practical tips and personal experiences
to help you get started or to expand your outdoor abilities.
The lectures and interactive presentations include oppor-
tunities to learn and practice wilderness skills, to examine an
assortment of clothing and equipment, and to enjoy visual pre-
sentations of recent trips through Washington’s breathtakingly
beautiful backcountry. Student participation and interaction are
encouraged.
The Wilderness Skills Course consists of four evening
presentations and one Outdoor Skills Workshop (field trip) to a
local park to practice the new skills.
May 5, Wed. - Lecture 1: The Ten Essentials, clothing,
boots and equipment for day hikes and overnight trips; examine
traditional clothing and equipment and the latest high-tech gear
and low-tech alternatives. Avoiding hazards and understanding
weather for safe backcountry travel.
May 12, Wed. - Lecture 2: Knowing how to prepare for the
wilderness. Wilderness ethics/Leave No Trace, nutrition, physi-
cal conditioning, introduction to first aid, preventing injuries and
handling emergencies—staying healthy in the hills.
May 19, Wed. - Lecture 3: Navigation (map and compass).
Introduction to backcountry navigation provides hands-on
instruction in map reading, using a compass, navigating in the
backcountry; terrain association; what to do if lost; and how,
when, and where to use GPS.
May 22, Sat. - Outdoor Workshop: Learn and practice new
skills. This field trip takes the students to a park to learn and
practice their new skills on an outdoor challenge course, where
they learn using the guided Discovery instructional method while
becoming proficient with the Ten Essentials.
May 26, Wed. - Lecture 4: Knowing the wilderness environ-
ment. Introduction to backpacking and other advanced backcoun-
try skills; where to go and how to get to the great places in the
Pacific NW; packing your pack and organizing your next trip.
Graduation: The successful graduate has sufficient informa-
tion and experience to participate in trips of one or more days into
the backcountry and to select the proper clothing, equipment and
meals. Graduates understand the physical and mental demands
of backcountry travel and are prepared for most emergencies.
Graduates are often ready to plan and organize their own trips.
Graduates who want more may wish to join The Mountaineers
and enroll in the alpine scrambling, basic climbing or other
outdoor travel courses.
Course fee: $40 per person or $60 for a family of four. No
cost for current Mountaineers members.
Registration: Persons interested in participating will be able
to register on the first night of class, May 5, beginning at 5:30
p.m. Online registration may also be offered. Check the branch
website under Wilderness Skill Course description for details:
www.OlympiaMountaineers.org
Course times, locations: Lectures are at the Knox Adminis-
tration Center at 1113 Legion Way S.E. in Olympia. They begin
at 6:30 p.m. and last until about 9:15 p.m. The location for the
May 22 outdoor workshop will be a local park in the Olympia
area, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and lasting until 3:30 p.m.
Text: A student manual is available online at the Olympia
Branch website (see above) under Wilderness Skills Course
description. For students wishing to continue with other moun-
taineering courses, we recommend purchasing “Mountaineering:
The Freedom of the Hills,” published by The Mountaineers
(available at most book and outdoor stores; 20 percent discount
to members who purchase at Mountaineers Bookstore).
Equipment: Students will need suitable hiking clothes and
boots for day hikes, a daypack and the Ten Essentials. An equip-
ment list is available.
More information: www.olympiamountaineers.org; course
leader, Jim French, jimfrenchwa@comcast.net.
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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
Help get families involved outdoors!
The Seattle Branch Family Activity Committee is enhancing
its offerings in 2010 and seeks willing leaders for a wide array
of activities. The committee also welcomes input from leaders
on ideas for trips and events. Those interested should see pg. 10
or contact Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults.com.
Information, new members meeting
The Seattle Branch new members’ meeting is held on the first
Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at The Mountaineers Program
Center. The meeting gives new and prospective members an
overview of all the activities that the branch offers. Activity
representatives are also on hand to answer questions about par-
ticular programs and courses.
Alpine Scrambling
Website: 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 teaches skills used to reach
non-technical snow and rock summits. Alpine scrambling in-
volves off-trail travel on moderately exposed rock and snow. It
does not include roped climbing. The scrambling 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 climb-
ing 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 (November,
February, or March)
• Complete the separate Mountaineering-Oriented First Aid
(MOFA) Course
• Apply for graduation
Course workshops and field trips are sequential and must
be taken in order to advance to the next activity. Students who
miss the first workshop will be dropped from the course without
refund. Missing other workshops or any field trip may force a
student to complete the course as a second-year student.
Seattle workshops (7-9:30 p.m. at program center)
April 26, Mon. - Rock Scrambling
Eastside workshops (7-9:30 p.m. at a Redmond loca-
tion)
April 5, Mon. - Snow Travel
May 3, Mon. - Rock Scrambling
Field trips (choose one of the dates for each field trip)
April 24 or 25, Sat. or Sun. - All-Day Snow Field Trip (ad-
ditional dates available in conjunction with Seattle Basic Alpine
Climbing Course, May 1 or May 9)
May 15 or 16, Sat. or Sun. - All-Day Rock Field Trip
June 5 or 6, Sat. or Sun. - All-Day Scramble Experience
Field Trip
Note: Smaller class enrollment may cause some field trips
to be offered one day only.
Current info: See www.mountaineers.org/seattlescramble.
If you have questions, contact Mary Panza, makinanoise@
hotmail.com.
Advanced Scramble/Leadership
Experienced scramblers wanting to develop advanced scram-
bling and leadership skills are invited to apply for the Advanced
Scrambling and Leadership Course. The course is flexible and
we expect enrollees to provide input on what they want to learn.
Admission can be done at any time, but is open only to Moun-
taineers 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.
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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.
Fees: 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.
Alpine Scrambling Committee
Alpine Scrambling Committee meetings are held each month,
September through May, at the 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.”
Winter scrambles: Scramble trips between December and March are winter
scrambles, and others may be, too, as conditions dictate. Winter scramble
trips involve snowshoe travel and significant exposure to cold weather
and avalanche hazard. Scramble students are not eligible to go on winter
scrambles. We strongly recommend participants have winter snow-travel
experience and training in avalanche avoidance and rescue. Snowshoes and
ice ax must be brought to the trailhead and poles are recommended. Leaders
may also require avalanche beacon, probe and shovel. Please contact the
trip leader if you have questions about your preparation or equipment.
Registration procedures: The preferred registration method is through the
“Activity Search” area of 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.
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
April 3, Sat. - Cowboy Mtn. 5853’ (2-2) (USGS Stevens Pass), 3
mi. 1800’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Main Stevens Pass Ski Area Park-
ing Lot. Leader: Steve Cherkas, 206-914-1138. (s3/15-4/01)
April 7, Wed. - Rattlesnake Mtn. (AHS) 6 mi. 1400’ gain.
Meet 4:30 p.m. at High Pt. Way, Exit 20. Leader: Lynn F. Graf,
206-632-8117. (s3/8-3/16)
April 10, Sat. - Baring 6125’ (4-5) (USGS Baring), 7 mi. 3900’
gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Baring General Store. Leader: Glen K.
Ferguson, 425-836-8650. (s2/22-4/8)
April 17, Sat. - Beginner’s Alpine Scrambling (snow &
rock) Have you ever wanted to see what this whole “Alpine
Scrambling” thing is about? Or go to a peak with some snow on
it, but hesitant because you’re unsure of what you are getting
into? Intrigued by that short rock section at the end of the hike,
but not sure if you should try it? Did you just miss the enrollment
deadline for the full Alpine Scrambling Course and are still itch-
ing to get started? This is your chance to learn and experience
the basic skills of snow and rock scrambling in a shorter and
less intense format than the full course the club usually offers.
We’ll explore the basic skills of ice ax use, snow travel, and rock
climbing techniques in a low-key setting at Stevens Pass and
Leavenworth. Participants should have some hiking experience,
be reasonably fit, and possess gear adequate for hiking in the
Pacific Northwest. Ice ax and helmets will be provided. More
info will be forwarded when registration ends. Contact program
coordinator Ken Hahn at kenh@mountaineers.org or 206-595-
7237. Course fees: $30 members, $40 non-members
April 21, Wed. - Bandera (AHS) 5241’ (3-2) (USGS Bandera),
8 mi. 3000’ gain. Meet 4:30 p.m. at stop sign heading into Tiger
Mtn. parking lot, S. side of Exit 20. Leader: Robert T. Mac Onie,
Jr., 253-639-0698. (s4/12-4/20)
April 28, Wed. - Teneriffe/Serendipity Ridge 4797’ (4-3)
(USGS Mt Si), 11 mi. 4000’ gain. Meet 7:30 a.m. at S. end of
Mt. Si TH parking area. Leader: Brett Dyson, 206-527-9842.
(s4/19-4/26)
Backcountry Skiing
Committee Chair/Contact: Cindy Hoover cyn@zipcon.com, 206-783-4032.
Join us: The Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Committee invites skiers and
snowboarders to join in putting on a great ski and snowboard program. This
is an opportunity to meet other skiers and snowboarders, learn new skills,
and update current ones by helping in our education program. If interested
in getting involved in any way, please contact the chair, Cindy Hoover, 206-
783-4032, cyn@zipcon.com.
Ski & Snowboard leaders wanted: If you don’t see a trip that you would like
to go on, or you know of areas to ski or snowboard that you would like to
share with others, then become a trip leader. We particularly need leaders
to lead easy and moderate-level Nordic (N-rated) or mountain (M-rated)
trips. The process for becoming a leader is not difficult, and you will soon
be out on the snow with new skiing and snowboarding friends. The required
leadership seminar, field trip and Avy Level 1 training are offered every winter.
Prospective leaders who would like assistance can request mentoring to
help them get started. Interested skiers and snowboarders should contact
Cindy Hoover (cyn@zipcon.com 206.783.4032), for more information or for
an application to become a trip leader.
Trips
As of the publication deadline, no April trips had been scheduled, but visit the
website for updated trip listings. As April begins, conditions may still be good
for skiing at higher elevations.
Backpacking
April 16-18, Fri.-Sun. - Cape Alava-Sand Point Loop/Beach
Cleanup (EM) (Olympic Coast, North CC) 9.5 mi., 500’ gain.
The hike to the beach is on a 3-mi. boardwalk that can be slippery
when wet. Raccoons and squirrels are known to steal food, so
you are required to store your food in a bear canister, which you
can rent at the Lake Ozette RS or at other park ranger stations.
No beach fires are permitted at Sand Point. There are several
group campsites at both Sand Point and Cape Alava. The annual
CoastSavers beach cleanup will be held April 17. Last year, nearly
3000 volunteers removed over 64 tons of marine debris from the
Olympic Coast, and Mountaineers were there to help! Join us
again in 2010. Bring your binoculars, sketchbooks and cameras.
This is a relaxed trip with plenty of time for beachcombing,
photography, bird watching and enjoying the beautiful coast. We
will complete the Ozette triangle loop and see the petroglyphs at
Wedding Rocks. See “100 Hikes” description. Meet at 8 a.m., at
Aurora Village P&R. 3+ hrs. Olympic National Park waives
permit fees and entrance fees for volunteers participating
in the cleanup. Parking at the TH is limited, so carpooling is
advised. Ferry fees should be divided equally among driver and
passengers who should also pay the carpool rate of 12 cents a
mile. Questions? Contact leader: Mary Rohlman, MRohlman@
gmail.com (preferred), 206-523-1243. (s4/1-4/13)
April 24-25, Sat.-Sun. - Stein River Canyon/Stein Valley
Nlakapamux Heritage Park, B.C., Canada (M) (National Topo
Series 92I/5 or Stein Valley: Heritage Guide and Map E.). 12+
mi., 1000+’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m., at Stein Canyon TH. 4 hrs.
Scenic river canyon, old-growth forests, extensive pictographs,
occasional wildlife in one of B.C.’s larger provincial parks. Trail
descriptions: “Stein Valley Wilderness Guidebook,” “Don’t
Waste Your Time in the BC Coast Mountains.” For members only.
Prior to signing up, please make sure you have one of the required
border crossing documents: current passport, Washington State
enhanced driver’s license or enhanced ID card. The Stein River
canyon’s scenery, natural history and pictographs are captivating.
Expect abundant spring wildflowers. An ideal trip for backpack-
ers with interest in wildflowers or photography or just enjoying
the fine scenery. Friday evening car camp at TH or the nearby
provincial or RV park, or a motel (Lytton or Hope). Stein park
info, with links to park brochure & trail map: http://www.env.gov.
bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/stein_val/ Leader: Linda Moore,
425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@yahoo.com. (s3/20-4/20)
Climbing
Web pages
The Climbing Committee’s website can be found through
The Mountaineers home page or directly at: www.mountaineers.
org/seattle/climbing.
Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Course registration has closed. Registration for the 2011
course will open in fall of 2010.
Field trip schedule:
April 10-11, 24-25, Sat.-Sun. - Final rock skills evaluation
field trip to review skills in climbing, belaying, belay escape,
rappelling, and knots. Refer to the basic student handbook for
required reading and equipment. Check in at 7:30 a.m. April 10,
24, 25 leaders: Hadi Al-Saadoon, bluehadoo@comcast.net, 206-
595-1836. April 11 leader: Walt Reissig, crusty.snow@verizon.
net, 425-357-1813. Instructors and students sign up online. Log in
and go to “Activity Search.” Check “any date is fine,” and search
for destination name: “Field trip 4.” (Instructors and students
should sign up from 9 a.m., 3/22 to 5 p.m., 2/22.)
April 24-25, Sat.-Sun.; May 1 or May 9, Sat. or Sun. - This
will be the snow travel and self-arrest practice field trip. Plan
on being in the snow the entire day and getting very wet. Extra
clothes are advised. Note that this is a combined field trip with
the Seattle Alpine Scrambling Course at Snoqualmie and Stevens
passes (sign up for each location separately for that date). Refer to
the basic student handbook for required reading and equipment.
April 24-25 leader: Mike Sweeny, mmsween@gte.net, 425-417-
3081. May 1 and 9 leader: Mark Scheffer, mark_scheffer@yahoo.
com, 425-444-5192. Instructors and students sign up on-line.
Log in and go to “Activity Search.” Check “any date is fine,”
and search for destination name: “snow field trip.” (Instructor
registration is currently open. Students should sign up from 9
a.m., 4/6 to 5 p.m., 4/22)
More information: mark_scheffer@yahoo.com, 360-805-
6420.
Basic climbs
Seattle basic experience climbs are open to basic students, basic graduates,
basic equivalents, intermediate students, intermediate graduates and inter-
mediate equivalents from all branches as well as those on the Seattle climb
leaders list. The Basic Climbs Guide provides descriptions of the climbs
approved for credit. It is on the website in the document archive folder of
the Basic Course Community. Some copies will be available for purchase
in April at The Mountaineers Bookstore.
Student eligibility: Basic students must have completed both evaluation ses-
sions (rock and snow/glacier) to be eligible to participate in any basic climb.
You may sign up for a climb if you will have met the prerequisites for the
climb by the date of the climb. Second-year basic students are considered
the same as current students for the purposes of climb registration.
Registration: Go online at www.mountaineers.org or call 206-521-6001. Proce-
dures are listed under “Sending you on your way,” pg. 19 of the Go Guide.
More information: Tom Nims, 360-805-1472, Tom.Nims@gmail.com.
Seattle
Updated climb list: Visit www.mountaineers.org to find the most current
schedule of climbs.
April 3, Sat. - South Early Winter Spire, SW Couloir (BA)
Limit 8. Snowshoes required. Leader: Mark Scheffer, 360-805-
6420, mark_scheffer@yahoo.com. (s3/15-4/1)
April 24, Sat. - The Tooth, S. Face (BR) Limit 6. Leader: Ed
Greutert, 206-230-8215, egreutert@hotmail.com. (s4/1-4/21)
May 1, Sat. - Whitehorse Mtn., NW Shoulder (BA) Leader’s
permission required. Leader: Tom Nims, 360-805-1472, Tom.
Nims@gmail.com. (s4/26-4/29)
Advance notices
May 8, Sat. - Whitehorse Mtn, NW Shoulder (BA) Limit 9.
Leader: Robert Brown, 360-658-4728, robertb.brown@seattle.
gov. (s4/6-5/2)
May 9, Sun. - Whitehorse Mtn, NW Shoulder (BA) Limit 10.
For permission and trip details, contact assistant leader: Brett
Dyson, 206-527-9842, hhiking@hotmail.com. Leader: Art Free-
man, 206-525-4129, artfreeman525@aol.com. (s5/3-5/6)
May 12, Wed. - The Tooth, S. Face (BR) Limit 6. Leader:
Mark Scheffer, 360-805-6420, mark_scheffer@yahoo.com.
(s4/19-5/10)
May 14, Fri. - The Tooth, S. Face (BR) Limit 6. Leader: Wesley
Cooper, 206-229-4101, wcooper06@yahoo.com. (s5/3-5/13)
May 21-23, Fri-Sun. - Little Tahoma, E. Shoulder (BG) Go-
ing up to leave breadcrumbs for DM and company to follow.
Leader: Ed Greutert, 206-230-8215, egreutert@hotmail.com.
(s5/1-5/19)
May 22, Sat. - Dragontail Peak, Colchuck Col (BA) More de-
tails to come Leader’s permission required. Leader: Colt DeWolf,
206-352-9113, colt0045@gmail.com. (s5/10-5/17)
May 22-23, Sat.-Sun. - Wedge Mtn., W. Ridge (BG) Leader’s
permission required. Leader: Matthew Mussallem, 604-551-
1670, climb1@mpmussallem.net. (s3/1-5/15)
Basic equivalency
If you possess significant and current climbing skills, as well
as past climbing experience, you may apply for basic alpine
climbing equivalency to participate on club climbs and events.
To find out more, contact the program coordinator, Joe Dumelin,
basic.equivalency[at]gmail.com.
Intermediate Climbing Course
The Intermediate Climbing Course started in January. Enroll-
ment is closed but watch for announcements in fall of this year
for information about the 2011 course.
Lecture schedule:
June 28 - Alpine Ice Climbing
Field trip schedule:
May 1, 2 or 15 - Rock 2 (one day)
July 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, Aug. 14-15, Sat.-Sun. - Ice 1 (two
days)
Aug. 28-29, Sept. 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Ice 2 (1 day)
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
enrolled. In order to add another year to your intermediate
course, contact the Intermediate Administration Subcommittee
at SeattleIntAdmin@mountaineersforums.org and sign up online
for the continuation.
Intermediate climbs
May 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Hood, Leuthold Couloir (II) Limit 4.
Leader: Edward Palushock, 206-223-5565, epalushock@alum.
syracuse.edu. (s4/19-4/27)
Crag Climbing Course
The 2010 Crag Climbing Course is full. Watch for details
about the 2011 offering this coming winter.
Schedule (tentative):
April 3 or 4, Sat. or Sun. - Vantage (half of class each day)
April 24-25, Sat.-Sun. - Leavenworth
May 15-16, Sat.-Sun. – Leavenworth
May 22 or 23, Sat. or Sun., Leavenworth and elsewhere
Crag climbs
April 10, Sat. – Leavenworth, Playground Point (RG) Limit
16. Peter Heinz Basic SIG outing Leader’s permission required.
Leader: Scott Heinz, 206-799-9637, scott.d.heinz@gmail.com.
(s3/8-4/8)
April 10, Sat. - Vantage: Feathers, Various (RG) Limit 12.
Rock experience field trip for Art Freeman’s SIG group. Leader’s
permission required. Leader: Brett Dyson, 206-527-9842, hhik-
ing@hotmail.com. (s1/20-4/2)
April 17, Sat. - Tieton: Royal Columns, Various (RG) Limit
8. Crack climbing at Royal Columns. Leader: Thomas Lewis,
tnlsea@gmail.com. (s3/8-4/14)
April 17, Sat. - Vantage: Feathers, Various (RG) Limit 8.
A one-day seminar for learning how to safely break down an
anchor and rap off a bolted route. Open to basic grads, crag
students, and intermediate students of any level, including first
year. Students do not need to know how to lead a bolted route.
Bring rock shoes, climbing rope if you have one, quick-draws
if you have them, at least two double-length slings and/or two
daisy chains (personal anchor), at least two locking carabiners,
harness, helmet (required), lunch and water. No other climbing
protection needed. We’ll also be top-roping for fun! Meet at the
upper parking area (by the Feathers) at 8 a.m. WDFW permit
is required for parking at Vantage. Contact leader Colt de Wolf
for details: Colt DeWolf, 206-352-9113, colt0045@gmail.com.
(s3/29-4/12)
April 18, Sun. - Tieton: Royal Columns, Various (RG) Limit
8. Leader: Thomas Lewis, tnlsea@gmail.com. (s3/8-4/14)
April 24-25, Sat.-Sun. - Leavenworth - Roto Wall (RG) Limit
3. Crag Course field trip #2; students will be split between Roto
Wall and Mountaineers Dome. If you are a student, do not sign
up for this activity; it is a placeholder for the climbing area.
Leader: Roderick Mercer, 253-631-9898, roderick.g.mercer@
boeing.com. (s12/27-12/28)
Seattle
May 1, Sat. - Vantage: Riverview Park, Various (RG) Interme-
diate and crag leading practice: “leading Fifth Class rock for the
cautious (or terrified).” Limit 11. Fee: $35. Leader: Jena Gilman,
425-765-6274, jena.gilman@aecom.com. (s3/29-4/30)
May 9, Sun. - Tieton: Royal Columns, Various (RG) Limit 8.
Sign up preference given to the 5/8 crack seminar participants.
Leader’s permission required. Leader: Ken Dungan, 206-920-
0657, kendungan@comcast.net. (s3/1-5/5)
Sport Climbing Course
Technical skills, and physical and mental strength acquired in
sport climbing can be applied to all types of climbing adventures,
from sport routes to multi-pitch traditional routes and even to
ice climbing. Figure out what you need to start leading into the
5.10s and beyond on sport routes. Learn new techniques, how
to belay and fall safely, assess risk, reflect on your climbing and
improve your physical and mental strength.
To accomplish these things, you will partner with another
person in the course for 10 weeks of training towards a target
red-point sport route at Vantage. Because you will be working
closely as a team with another person in the course, they will be
highly dependent on you for training.
Applicants should be comfortable leading 5.9 sport routes.
Please be sure that you can commit to the full training program,
or make other workable arrangements.
Course fee: $150 plus Vertical World session cost ($35
members, $45 non-members). Required reading: “How to
Climb 5.12,” by Eric Hörst, “The Rock Warrior’s Way,” by
Arno Ilgner.
Important dates:
Before field trip #1 (April 3, 2010): Two-hour falling/belay-
ing session at Vertical World Sun, April 4 - Video taping & route
selection field trip
Mon, April 5 - Technique in sport climbing, 7 p.m. at Moun-
taineers Program Center
Fri.-Sun., April16, 17 &18 - Optional trip to Smith Rock
Wed, April 28 - Mental training for sport climbing, 7 p.m. at
Mountaineers Program Center
Sun., May 16 – Red-point field trip
More information: Jenn Carter, jennecarter@gmail.com,
or Deb Sand, sebdand@gmail.com.
Intro to Alpine Climbing
The Intro to Alpine Climbing Course (IAC) is designed as
a refresher for climbers whose skills might be a bit rusty and to
give anyone new to climbing a taste of alpine techniques in a
casual, hands-on environment. A different topic is scheduled each
month from March through June as stand-alone events.
Some events are scheduled at The Mountaineers Program
Center; others will be held in the field. You may attend one,
some or all sessions. Space is limited, so register early for the
topics you want to attend. Gear lists and other questions should
be directed to the program coordinator, Jeff Panza, 206-755-9962,
scramblebear@speakeasy.net.
IAC outings
April 17, Sat. - Snow & Glacier Climbing Skills Part of the
IAC program series. We’ll spend a day in the field reviewing and
practicing snow climbing skills. Included will be ice ax skills
and roped-climbing techniques. Class fee: $20 members; $35
non-members. Questions? Contact Jeff Panza, 206-755-9962,
scramblebear@speakeasy.net. (s 1/11-4/15)
May 2, Sun. - Rock Climbing 101 Part of the IAC program
series. We’ll get as many laps in as possible at The Mountaineers
Program Center and work on technique, as well as belaying
and rappelling. Class fee: $20 members; $35 non-members.
Questions? Contact Jeff Panza, 206-755-9962, scramblebear@
speakeasy.net. (s1/11-5/6)
June 12, Sat. - Crevasse Rescue & Belay Escape Part of the
IAC program series. We’ll review and practice the skills for
crevasse rescue and belay escape in the warmth of a city park
setting. Class fee: $20 members; $35 non-members. Questions?
Contact Jeff Panza, 206-755-9962, scramblebear@speakeasy.
net . (s1/11-6/10)
Intro to Rock Climbing Course
The Introduction to Rock Climbing Course is designed for
those who have little to no outdoor rock climbing experience.
In this course you will learn the basics of top-roped outdoor
climbing. This includes 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 for
leading rock climbs.
Course schedule:
April 21, Wed. - Lecture at The Mountaineers Program
Center at 7 p.m.
April 28, Wed. - Vertical World gym night
May 8, Sat. - Field The Mountaineers Program Center
May 22-23, Sat.-Sun.- Field trip at location TBD
Note: Attendance is required for all above dates; there are
no make-up sessions.
Enrollment: Enroll online (www.mountaineers.org ) or call
The Mountaineers at 206-521-6001. Enrollment ends April 19.
Cost for the course is $150.
More information: Amy Hardie, amylh4@hotmail.com, or
Susan Sayers, susanjsayers@gmail.com.
Seminars
Aid & Big Wall Seminar
April 7, Wed. - Seminar meeting No. 3 at 7 p.m. at The
Mountaineers Program Center. Racking, wall strategies, and
Vantage overview
April 10-11, Sat.-Sun. - Practice session No. 3 at 7 a.m.
at Vantage.
May 5, Wed. - Seminar meeting No. 4 at 7 p.m. at The
Mountaineers Program Center. Mechanical advantage, training,
and Index overview.
May 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Practice session No. 4 at 7 a.m. at
Index.
Contact: Takeo Kuraishi, takeo.kuraishi@attglobal.net,
425-273-3856.
New! Intro to Bouldering
This course serves an introduction to safe and fun bouldering.
Students will learn what it takes to move confidently through a
boulder route. Elements taught: correct techniques for safe spot-
ting, learning to read a route, and basic climbing techniques.
We will be using The Mountaineers Program Center boulder
on two evenings, Thu., June 3 and 10, from 6:30-9 p.m., followed
by an outdoor field trip to Leavenworth on Sat., June 19.
Fee: $35 for members and $50 for non-members.
Registration: The class will be limited to 10 students and
will be filled with the first 10 to enroll. Registration starts April
1. No experience is required. Students must be able to provide
their own pair of rock shoes to participate. A chalk bag is recom-
mended and a bouldering pad would be helpful but not required.
Enroll via www.mountaineers.org or 206-521-6001.
Instructor for the course is Dave Kimber and the crag leader
is Loni Uchytil.
Bolted Anchors Seminar
April 17, Sat., at Vantage See details under Crag Climbing
Course trip list.
Tour de Mont Blanc
April 22, Thu. - A slide show and seminar will be presented
by an alpine guide at The Mountaineers Program Center at 7 p.m.
No registration necessary. No fee. Members and non-members
welcome. First completed in 1767, the 100-mile Tour of Mont
Blanc (TMB) is known as “La Grande Boucle” (the Big Loop).
Today it is something of a pilgrimage undertaken by hikers from
all over the world.
The hiker circles the highest point in continental Europe,
Mont Blanc (15,781’) on a well-maintained network of trails
that pass through France, Italy and Switzerland.
The Mont Blanc area is a wonderland of beauty with intense
displays of ice, rock, flora and fauna. This evening presentation
will demonstrate an 11-day itinerary of 105 miles (170km) and
will explain with slides, lecture and discussion why this acces-
sible trek is so justly famous and appealing.
The style of travel is quintessentially European. Our presenter
will include:
—The character and amenities of the mountain huts (ref-
uges)
—How the traditional route unfolds
—The character of a day on the TMB and the marvels to
be seen
—The logistical planning of the excursion.
The presenter, Tom Hodgman, is a former Mountaineers
climb leader who has lived in Europe since 1997. He has been
a European tour guide since 2003, working all over France,
organizing and leading tours on a variety of themes. À bientôt
(see you soon).
Leading 5th Class Rock
May 1, Sat. - See details under the Crag Climbing trips list
in this section.
‘Soft Rock’—rock climbing for novices
May 1, Sat. - Leavenworth area. Limit 6. No prerequisites.
Fee: $35. Club members and non-members welcome (non-mem-
bers must sign a waiver form).
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, easy-going atmosphere with
experienced Mountaineers climb instructors.
This seminar is especially for people with no prior experi-
ence. Our goal is to let you get on the rock in a safe, non-threaten-
ing way and to have a lot of fun doing it. Location is not an indoor
gym, but beautiful Icicle Creek Canyon near Leavenworth, so
you can experience the full aesthetic. Sign up online or by call-
ing 206-521-6001. Contact leader for details and logistics: Cebe
Wallace, cebe@speakeasy.net, 206-842-3409. (s4/5-4/30)
Friction climbing for basic students
May 2, Sun. - Icicle Canyon, Leavenworth. Limit 8. Regis-
tration limited to students in this year’s Basic Climbing Course.
Friction is the technique used to climb slabs where there are no
obvious hand or foot holds. Strength means nothing, hardware
is superfluous; it’s all about balance and movement. You will
learn to dance on rock.
All climbing will be safely top-roped. Bring standard rock
gear, including harness, helmet, mountain boots, slings and
carabiners. Contact leader for details. Leader: Cebe Wallace,
cebe@speakeasy.net, 206-842-3409. (s3/29-4/30)
Crack Climbing Seminar
May 8, Sat. - Tieton Royal Columns Limit: 6. Fee: $35.
We will focus on technique while top-roping crack climbs at
Royal Columns. This area offers a variety of single-pitch crack
climbs which are sustained in their difficulty. Top ropes will be
set up for students to climb top-roped on 5.5 to 5.9 old-school
alpine ratings.
This level of climbing is not ideal for beginners. Students
should be comfortable leading at the mid-5th-class level. This
will give students the opportunity to focus on their technique and
push their abilities while on top-rope. This seminar is ideal for
intermediate and crag students and grads. Leader: Ken Dungan,
Kendungan@comcast.net. (s3/1-5/5)
Climbing friction slabs
May 15-16, Sat-Sun. - Icicle Creek. Limit 8. Fee: $50. Learn
friction technique and practice it both top-roped and leading on
bolted granite slabs. Open to basic and crag grads and intermedi-
ate students of any level, including first-year students who want
to advance their climbing skills.
First day will be bouldering and top-roped and we will start
in mountain boots. Second day will on more challenging bolted
slabs, from low 5th up to 5.8 and will provide opportunities for
leading.
Bring both mountain boots and rock shoes, plenty of slings
and carabiners, helmet, harness and rope if you have one. No
other protection needed. Depart Krystall’s Restaurant in Leaven-
worth at 9 a.m. Contact leader for details: Cebe Wallace, cebe@
speakeasy.net, 206-842-3409. Assistant leaders: Deling Ren,
cookiejar.seattle@gmail.com, and Yinan Zhao, yinan_zhao@
hotmail.com.
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Friday nights on the wall
Visit club headquarters on most Friday nights for a social
and physical workout on the indoor rock and ice walls. Bring
your indoor climbing gear for the rock wall. Colored chalk will
be provided. If you want to use the ice wall, bring your boots,
crampons and helmet, but leave your ice tools at home. Loaner
tools with filed teeth will be provided. Check The Mountaineers
activity listings or program center schedule online to verify
whether a specific Friday is open. The walls will be waiting for
you from 6-9 p.m.
5.9 in the Alpine Group
May 1, Sat. - The 5.9 in the Alpine Group is hosting the
group campsite at Eightmile Campground in Icicle Creek near
Leavenworth. If you are in the area hiking or participating in a
rock field trip and want a place to camp Saturday night, May 1,
please contact 5-9Alpine@googlegroups.com.
For more information about the the group, visit http://groups.
google.com/group/5-9Alpine.
Winter Mountaineering Group
We are excited to introduce the Winter Mountaineering
Group. This group is part of the set of advanced-level climbing
groups. (Others include water ice, aid, rescue, 5.9 in the alpine,
etc.). A basic climbing skill set is a good starting point to follow
on some climbs.
The purpose of the group is simply to build a community
around winter mountaineering. This includes enabling people
to find other winter climbers and encouraging climbers to share
their winter climbing adventures with the rest of us.
We have created an online community. You are welcome
to join and send or receive forum messages. The group website
also contains files and pages of general interest, like a list of
interesting winter climbs to get you excited, and a schedule of
events and activities we will be organizing.
The group website is: http://groups.google.com/group/win-
ter-mountaineering.
Trailhead climbing seminars
April 18, Sun. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock
Day That’s right folks; explore the thrill and grace of
outdoor rock climbing in a controlled and safe setting.
Your pals with The Mountaineers would like to take you
out for a day of easy climbing to give you a taste of what
it’s like. You’ll work with experienced leaders and instruc-
tors who’ll teach you the basics of rock climbing. Bring
your hiking boots (stiffer the better); rock shoes welcome
but not necessary. We’ll provide the climbing gear (but
feel free to bring what you already own). So come on out
and enjoy this opportunity to have a blast and learn a new
skill. Prerequisites: None. Questions? Contact Ken Hahn,
206-595-7237, kenh@mounaineers.org. Course fee: $25
members; $35 non-members.
April 29, Thu. - Learn To Belay This class is designed
for beginners, people wanting a review of belay skills, and
parents who want to belay their children. It will be taught
on-site at The Mountaineers Program Center on the indoor
or outdoor wall (weather depending). All participants will
come in for one, 2-1/2 hr. teaching session (although it may
be shorter, depending on the number of participants). After
the lesson, folks will leave and have to wait seven days to
return to take a belay test in order to get their certification.
Goals: 1) to teach casual climbers, beginners, and parents
the basics of belaying a climber in top-rope setting; 2) to
ensure that all belayers at Mountaineers events are properly
trained, safe, and competent; and, 3) to open access for
beginners and community members to The Mountaineers
programs. This class is open to anyone 14 and over. The
Mountaineers will provide all necessary gear. However, it
is preferred that you learn on your own harness and gear.
Event fees: $30 members, $40 non-members. For more
details, contact coordinator Ken Hahn, kenh@mountain-
eers.org.
Dancing
Co-Chairs: Dennis Bayer, 206-784-4011; Ivan Sleveland, 206-522-1316.
Website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance.
International Folk Dancing
Every Tuesday - International Folk Dancers dance in the Brig
(Building 406) at Sand Point’s Warren G. Magnuson Park from
7:30 to 9:45 p.m.—just for the fun of it. The Brig has beautiful
hardwood floors, plenty of free parking and is located a few build-
ings SE of The Mountaineers Program Center in Building 67.
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 of 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, driving directions or a map of Magnuson Park,
please visit our website listed above.
Rock & Roll Dance
Please visit the Rock & Roll Dance website at www.dbmechanic.
com/dances/rock.htm. Have questions? Contact Karen Ludwig,
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.
Meet to help plan family events in 2010
April 13, Tue. - Family Activities 2010 Planning. Meet at
The Mountaineers Program Center in Magnuson Park from
6:30-8:30 p.m. to share your ideas about 2010 Family Activities
10 April 2010 Go Guide
and volunteer to help make Family Activities continue to grow
and thrive. Contact Courtenay Schurman for more information
at court@bodyresults.com. Registration required through the
program center for a head count.
Trips
April 17, Sat. - Tiger/Talus Rocks and Bat Caves (E) 3 mi.,
600’ gain. Families and kids welcome. No dogs. Register child
when signing up for accurate head count. Meet at Exit 20 park-
ing lot just before 10 a.m. Bring snack, sunscreen, and proper
boots as trail will likely be muddy. Depending on age of children,
route may include part of West Tiger 3 on loop descending from
Bat Caves. Easy map and navigation practice included. We will
hike at a 6-year-old’s pace. Contact leader for more information:
Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults.com.
May 1, Sat. - Twin Falls (E) 3 mi. 200’ gain. Meet at parking lot
9:30 a.m. Expect lots of cars as this is a popular, easy family hike
and gets lots of visitors on weekends. Please register each child
for accurate head count. Adults must participate (no dropoffs)
and have child present. Bring a snack and camera. Depending
on age and ability of children, the goal is to visit both falls. We
will hike at a 6-year-old’s pace. There will also be time for rock
tossing in the river at the end of the hike. No dogs, please. Con-
tact leader for more information: Courtenay Schurman, court@
bodyresults.com.
May 19, Wed. - Marsh Island/Foster Island walk (E) 2 mi.,
no gain. Join us for early release from Seattle public schools
afternoon fun! Meet at MOHAI parking lot at 2:30 p.m. We’ll
explore Marsh and Foster Islands, and watch the ducks from the
Arboretum. Bring a snack and expect muddy conditions. Great
first outing for kids of 3-7. Change of clothes and footwear a
good idea for afterward. Contact leader for more information:
Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults.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, although 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.
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
April 3 & 16, Fri.; April 17-18, Sat.-Sun. - Seattle and Meany
Lodge Wear casual clothes suitable for practicing techinques on
the floor and outdoors. Participation in all sessions is required;
no make-up sessions are available. To cancel, you must call The
Mountaineers before the registration closing date to receive a
refund minus an administrative cancellation fee. No refunds for
no-shows or dropouts. For more details, call 206-521-6001 or
contact the lead instructor. April 3 session will be at Mountaineers
Program Center in Seattle’s Magnuson Park, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
April 16, 17 and 18 sessions will be at The Mountaineers Meany
Lodge beginning at 7 p.m. and ending around 1:30 p.m. Course
fee includes food and lodging at Meany Lodge. Leader: Kristine
Gullin, 206-321-1397, sdroxme@hotmail.com. (s2/14-3/31)
April 15, Thu. - Clinic: Intro to Wilderness First Aid
Have you ever wondered what to do should a serious injury
or illness strike you or your partner while in the backcountry?
This is a clinic aimed toward the basics of how to respond to
and manage a backcountry incident or accident. Learn how to
effectively address these situations with a set of organizational
tools designed to steer you through with minimal chances of wast-
ing time or skipping steps. While some basic first aid practices
will be included, this is in no way a replacement for the club’s
more comprehensive MOFA program. Fee: $10 per member,
$15 per non-member.Leader: Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers.
org, 206-595-7237.
May 1-2, Sat.-Sun.; May 8 & 15, Sat. - MOFA, ARC Lay
Responder FA/CPR/AED Instructor Course will be held at
Mountaineers Program Center in Seattle’s Magnuson Park from 8
a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Leader: Karl Brackmann, 425-788-8947,
k.brackmann@verizon.net. (s2/15-4/28)
Hiking
Hiking Committee: Our next meeting is Tue., April 6 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.
Courses, workshops
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
April 22, Thu. - Beginner Hiker Seminar Mountaineers
Program Center, 6:30-9 p.m. 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 Essentials, seasonal
trail hazards, where to shop for equipment (and save money), and
how to research your hikes. This seminar is designed to answer
questions that 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. Informational handouts are included. There is NO COST
for this seminar! You don’t have to be a Mountaineers member
to attend, but we strongly encourage you to register for the
seminar, thus assuring sufficient numbers of hand-out materials.
You may register online or by calling 206-521-6001. For more
information, contact Kelly Cleman, masterhiker@gmail.com,
360-563-0320 (s12/21-1/19)
April 15, Thu. - Clinic: Intro to Wilderness First Aid
Have you ever wondered what to do should a serious injury
or illness strike you or your partner while in the backcountry?
This is a clinic aimed toward the basics of how to respond to
and manage a backcountry incident or accident. Learn how to
effectively address these situations with a set of organizational
tools designed to steer you through with minimal chances of wast-
ing time or skipping steps. While some basic first aid practices
will be included, this is in no way a replacement for the club’s
more comprehensive MOFA program. Fee: $10 per member,
$15 per non-member.Leader: Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers.
org, 206-595-7237.
April 22, Thu. - Hike Leadership Workshop Mountaineers
Program Center, 7-9 p.m. Want to become a hike leader and lead
hikes this season? Past and current hike leaders as well as those
interested in becoming a new leader are invited to participate.
Steps to become a hike leader, hiking trip standards, recom-
mended resources and the mentor program that matches new
leaders with experienced hike leaders are presented in an informal
Q&A format. The workshop is free and open to all Mountaineers
members, but please sign up online so that we can anticipate
group size. Contact Jon Shields, 206-932-0857, jon.shields@
quidnunc.net, for more information. (s2/5-4/9)
April 24, Sat. - Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop:
In-Field Study Group A hands-on learning experience in the
field on the Leave No Trace principles and expanded wilder-
ness ethics. This interactive program is not only designed to
educate the student, but also to stir deeper conversations among
our peers on the way we impact the backcountry environment.
Participants will receive a certificate from the Leave No Trace
Center For Outdoor Ethics on LNT Awareness. Workshop fee:
$10 members; $15 non-members. Leader: Ken Hahn, 206-595-
7237, kenh@mounaineers.org.
Volunteer appreciation: April 30
April 30, Fri. - Hike Leaders Open House Mountaineers
Program Center, 6-9 p.m. The Hiking Committee invites all cur-
rent hike leaders to attend the 13th Annual Hike Leaders Open
House. We want to build up the hiking programs in our club and
need your support and input to do it right. Please join us for a
fun and informative gathering.
Sign up for summer season hikes, have a free pizza dinner,
chat about favorite hikes with your fellow hike leaders and give
yourself a chance to win some great door prizes. Bring 5-10 of
your best photos from last year on a pin drive or CD-ROM and
share the stories behind them.
Contact Mary Rohlman, MRohlman@gmail.com, or Bob Mi-
chelson, bob_michelson@yahoo.com, for more information.
Hikes
Hikes schedule: Please refer to www.mountaineers.org for a comprehensive
and up-to-date list of all hikes.
Hike leaders: Sign up to lead hikes at www.mountaineers.org. Directions on
how to sign up can be found at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/lead-
ers/PostingTrips.html. Trips posted by April 5 will appear in the May Go
Guide. Trips posted after April 5 will be on the website, but not necessarily
in the Go Guide.
After Hours Hikes (AHH): Join us for midweek fun and conditioning from March
through October. The hikes will be generally offered every other Wednesday
starting at 4:30 p.m. More info at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/Af-
terhours/Afterhours.html.
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
April 10, Sat. - Little Si (EM) 5 mi., 1200’ gain. Meet at10
a.m. at Little Si TH parking lot. 1/2 hr. Drive I-90 to the town of
North Bend and take Exit 31 into town. Turn right on North bend
Way. Just E. of town turn left on Mt. Si Rd. (432nd S.E.; follow
signs). Go over a bridge, and veer right at the next intersection
and drive 1/4 mi. farther to the new parking lot on the left. Spring
is here. Time to get out! Leader: Sylvia Cavness, 253-939-6912,
sylviacavness@juno.com. (s3/29-4/8)
April 11, Sun. - Ship Canal Meander (E) 7 mi., negligible gain.
Meet at 10 a.m. at Fisherman’s Memorial, Fisherman’s Terminal
(park on 21st Ave. W.). The pretty and the gritty. Walk accessible
boat repair docks, see ships preparing to depart for Alaska, hike
W. along Commodore Way to Hiram Chittenden Locks. Cross
Ship Canal, hike E. on abandoned Great Northern RR to center
of Ballard. Stroll historic Ballard Ave. N.W., snack at Ballard
Farmer’s Market. Cross the Ship Canal on Ballard Bridge and
back to Fisherman’s Terminal. Send e-mail to kietharch@com-
cast.net. No registration, members only. Leader: Kieth Nissen,
206-284-1385, kietharch@comcast.net. (s3/6-4/11)
April 24, Sat. - Whiskey Dick Mtn. (M) 10 mi., 1800’ gain.
Meet at 6:30 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R, 2-1/2 hrs. Last year we saw
flowering cactus. This year we will hike the easternmost sec-
tion of Whiskey Dick Mtn. overlooking the Columbia River.
Leader: Brian Carpenter, 206-324-6140, brianc110@earthlink.
net. (s4/1-4/21)
April 25, Sun. - Lake Serene (M) (GT Index - 142) 8 mi.,
2000’ gain. Leisurely pace. A nice trip past spectacular waterfalls
to a lovely alpine lake. Leader: Ken Hahn: kenh@mountaineers.
org, 206-595-7237.
Midweek Hikes
Chair: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118. Questions? Call Joe or Kathy Biever,
206-283-9047, or Ruth Godding, 425-836-9873.
Note: Registration instructions are included with each trip descrip-
tion. Opening and closing dates are shown in parentheses fol-
lowing each trip. Trip classifications are the same as those list-
ed under Hiking. For trail guidebooks, see pg. 1 of the Go Guide.
Hikes in the Issaquah area will meet at the Issaquah Trail Center (ITC) in
Issaquah instead of Tibbett’s Field. Directions to the center are as follows:
Take I-90 Exit 17 and turn right. Go about 1 mi. to the light on Sunset, then
go two more blocks to Bush St. and turn left. Go two blocks and you will see
the yellow ITC building and parking area on your left.
April 1, Thu. - April Fool’s Day Hike (EM) 6 mi., 1000’ gain.
Meet at 7:45 a.m. at ITC (see note above) to leave at 8 a.m.
Seattle
Come prepared with your Ten Essentials and lunch for this
mystery destination which will take the whole day. Make no
other plans for late afternoon! Don’t push it. Sign up online or
via the program center. Leader: Rosie Bodien, 425-828-0170,
rosie@bodien.org. (s3/20-3/31)
April 7, Wed. - Squak Tops (MS) (Cougar Mtn. 203S-GT) 9
mi., 2500’ gain. 8 a.m., at Squak Mtn SP. May Valley Rd., Mad
Mountain Beaver Way, Bullitt Gorge Tr., Perimeter Loop Tr.,
West Peak Tr., Bullitt Fireplace Tr., Central Peak, Phil’s Creek
and Equestrian Loop Tr. Sign up with leader: Patricia Osterholm,
206-817-5372, poster@holdenvillage.org. (s3/25-4/6)
April 8, Thu. - Grand Ridge (EM) (Tiger Mtn. 204S-GT) 8 mi.,
900’ gain. Meet at 9 a.m., at ITC (see note above). A nice walk
in the woods of the Grand Ridge Park. One-way hike with a car
shuttle. No registration, members only. Leader: Peggy Owen,
425-746-1070, hikerpeggy38@comcast.net. (s3/5-4/8)
April 9, Fri. - Light-Footing to Lighthouses - Hike #4: Browns
Point 8 mi., 800’ gain. Limit 20. Meet at 9:45 a.m. at S.W.
320th St. and 47th Ave. S.W./Hoyt Road S.W. We’ll walk a loop
through parks and neighborhoods but will stop to see and learn
more about Browns Point Lighthouse in Tacoma. Bring or buy
lunch. Busing to and from hike strongly encouraged. Leaders
will take Bus 578 from 2nd and Pike at 8:26 a.m. At Federal
Way Transit Center we’ll take Bus 187 to S.W. 320th St. and
47th Ave. S.W./Hoyt Rd. S.W. Assistant leaders: Julie Miller,
206-283-1406; Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047. Leader: Elaine
Carpenter, 203-285-0575, 206-310-3061 (cell), elainecarpenter@
hotmail.com. (s3/25-4/7)
April 13, Tue. - Tiger 1 via a Different Route (S) (Tiger Mtn.
204S-GT) 8 mi., 2600’ gain. Limit 10. Meet at 9 a.m. at Chirico
TH. Climb a couple of steep trails to the Tiger #1 hut. Hike up
the hang-gliders’ trail to PooPoo Point and then along the One
View Trail, then steeply up the Poo Top Trail to the destination.
Sign up with leader: Sue Olson, 206-285-5687, esueolson@
comcast.net. (s3/28-4/11)
April 14, Wed. - Kamikazie Falls Loop (AHH) (S) 8.5 mi.,
2750’ gain. Meet 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. Daylight will be scarce, so we’ll be leav-
ing promptly at 4:30. Headlamps required. Co-leader: Linda
Kuramoto. Leader: Sheryl Lamberton, 253-473-0819, Sheryl-
Lamberton@gmail.com. (s4/6-4/13)
April 14, Wed. - Stegasauras & Garfield Balcony (MS) (Mt.
Si 174-GT) 6 mi., 1800’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Preston P&R,
I-90 Exit 22. After hiking from the Middle Fork/Taylor River TH
to cross over the Taylor River Bridge, we’ll follow a boot-path
on the lower slopes of Garfield Mtn. to a view over the Middle
Fork Valley. We’ll then hike back to cross over the Gateway
Bridge and climb, steeply at times, to a view of the Rainy
Creek Valley. Our route follows a combination of trails, roads
and steep, faint off-trail boot-paths (55 mi. RT drive to TH). No
registration, members only. Leader: Ralph Owen, 425-746-1070,
hiker99ralph@comcast.net. (s3/6-4/14)
April 16, Fri. - Soos Creek to Lake Meridian Hot Dog Hike
(E) 5-6 mi., no gain. One-way hike with car-shuttle return. Lunch
under covered shelter at Lake Meridian. Hot dogs, buns and
condiments provided. Bring potluck dish to share. Sign-up with
leader: Ginny Evans, 360-893-9186. (s3/15-4/14)
April 20, Tue. - Cougar Mtn. Loop (E) (Cougar Mtn. 203S-GT)
5.5 mi., 850’ gain. Meet at 9:30 a.m., at ITC (see note above).
Loop hike from Sky Country to Longview Peak. Return via
Doughty Falls. Slow pace. No registration. Leader: Fred Zeitler,
425-882-3435, MarianZZZ@comcast.net. (s2/2-4/20)
April 22, Thu. - Mt. Si, Old Trail (S) (Mt. Si NRCA 206S-GT)
6 mi., 3400’ gain. Meet at 9:30 a.m., at ITC (see note above).
Fast pace. No registration, members only. Leader: Peter Stevens,
425-483-8851, stevens@u.washington.edu. (s3/7-4/22)
April 23, Fri. - Lake to Lake (E) (Bellevue Park Guide Map)
6-7 mi., 300’ gain. One-way hike from Lake Washington to Lake
Sammamish through parks, trails and streets of Bellevue’s park
system. Car shuttle. Meet at 9 a.m. at Enatai Beach Park. Take
Exit 9 from I-90; proceed N. on Bellevue Way S.E.; at the first
left, turn onto 113th Ave. S.E. Proceed S. on 113th, then W. on
S.E. 34th St. Follow S.E. 34th to its junction with 108th Ave S.E.
Enatai Beach Park is on the left. No registration, members only.
Leader: Ralph Caldwell, 425-836-2610, ralphc520@comcast.
net. (s3/6-4/23)
April 28, Wed. - Snoquera Palisades Traverse (S) (Greenwater
238-GT) 11 mi., 3100’ gain. 8:30 a.m. at ITC (see note above).
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the ITC or at 9:30 a.m. at Charlie’s Restau-
rant in Enumclaw. After hiking up the Ranger Creek Trail, we
will traverse the Snoquera Palisades with great views (weather
permitting) of the White River Valley and Mt. Rainier. Descend
past the Dalles Creek Falls. Short car shuttle involved. 110 mi.
RT from Issaquah, 50 mi. RT from Charlie’s. No registration,
members only. Leader: Ralph Owen, 425-746-1070, hiker-
99ralph@comcast.net. (s3/6-4/28)
April 28, Wed. - W. Tiger 3 (AHH) (MS) 6 mi., 2100’ gain.
Meet at 4:30 p.m. at the stop sign just as you turn onto the front-
age 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. Co-leader: Lynn Graf. Leader:
Sheryl Lamberton, 253-473-0819, SherylLamberton@gmail.
com. (s4/20-4/27)
Meeting, potluck: May 3
May 3, Mon. - Midweek Hike Planning Meeting and Potluck
Leaders only. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at Trudy Ecob’s home to plan
the calendar for July-Sept. Call for potluck assignment and
directions if needed. Trudy Ecob, 206-232-2933; Kathy Biever,
206-283-9047.
Naturalists
Website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/naturalists
Naturalist Study Group offered
Registration for the 2009-2010 Naturalist Study Group re-
mains 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.  list registrations are encouraged, as we may have space for you.
For more information on Study Group activities, check the
Seattle Naturalists’ website or contact Don Schaechtel, don.
safety@verizon.net.
Seattle
Intro to Natural World Course
In this course you will learn how to identify common plants
and animals with the aid of a field guide. We will also introduce
you to the concept of Life Zones. With practice, you will be able
to identify many common species from memory and anticipate
finding them based on when and where you are traveling.
Graduates often say that the most important thing that they
gained from the class was an interest in looking at the plants,
animals and geology that surround them on their trips. For many,
that is enough.
There are four lectures and four field trips, beginning on Tue.,
May 18.  Check the Naturalists’ website for additional details.
Field trips are typically held the following weekend but some
evening sessions may be arranged. The first two field trips are
local half-day trips, and the second two are day trips to Teanaway
(east slopes of the Cascades) and Mt. Rainier, with slow and
moderately paced groups available.
Lectures, shows
April 8, Thu. - How to Attract Hummingbirds Well known
hummingbird enthusiast and observer, Chris Caviezel, will share
tips on how to attract hummingbirds. Chris was featured on the
front page of the Seattle Times last year (visit http://seattletimes.
nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009149195_hummingbirds30m.
html) During one day in May of 2009, his feeders went through
300 ounces of nectar. During this one-hour Powerpoint presen-
tation, you will learn more about one of the most popular birds
in the world. Presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the King County
Library Service Center, located behind the Issaquah Target Store,
960 Newport Way N.W. More information about hummingbirds
can be found at www.hummingbirdsonly.com. For more details
contact Chris Caviezel, 425-458-4115.
April 11, Sun. - Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air Hum-
mingbirds represent one of the nature's most interesting para-
doxes—they are the tiniest of birds, yet qualifiy as some of the
toughest and most energetic creatures on the planet. Meet at 11
a.m. to watch two video presentations on these incredible crea-
tures and see them fly to the feeder at Chris Caviezel's house at
Snoqualmie Pass. The films include a PBS Nature show on the
birds and a documentary, “First Flight,” chronicling the birth
of a hummingbird. Contact leader for more info and directions.
Leader: Chris Caveizel, 425-434-0899.
Sat., April 17 - Hummingbird Banding Hummingbird
banding is done by researchers who have a permit to conduct
specific studies. You will get to observe the trapping of the
hummingbirds, the measurments that are taken while banding
and the release of the hummingbird. You may even be able to
get an oporutnity to help with the process. Note: If there are
not enough hummingbirds around, this event will be cancelled.
Final determination will be made a day or two before the event.
Meet at 7 a.m. at the home of Chris Caviezel at Snoqualmie
Pass. Directions to his house will be e-mailed prior to the event,
as well as info for carpooling. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-
0899. (s4/5-4/16)
May 4, Tue. - Ice Age Floods presentation Begins at 7
p.m. at Mountaineers Program Center in Magnuson Park, Se-
attle. Leaders Virginia Tripp and Cindy Luksus invite interested
Mountaineers and non-Mountaineers to view a presentation on
the geologic changes to Eastern Washington caused by the floods
of the Ice Age. This is in preparation for the weekend field trip (for
Naturalists’ Study Group members) to highlight such geologic
spectacles as Palouse Falls, Drumheller Channels and French-
man Coulee. The presentation will also include photos of a few
wildflowers and native plants found in this area. No registration
required. Leader: Virginia Tripp, 206-525-0339, virginiatripp@
gmail.com. (s1/23-5/4)
Seminars
April 10, Sat. - Want to be a Naturalists’ Leader? Meet
at 8 a.m. at the Dutch Cup Restaurant, Sultan for a workshop on
becoming a leader for Naturalists’ activities. It includes tips for
planning trips, setting expectations, getting the group involved in
the activities, and handling the challenges that may arise, whether
they are due to people, conditions, or equipment. After breakfast
at the Dutch Cup, we will hold an indoor discussion about lead-
ing Naturalists’ trips. Then we will head to Wallace Falls for a
hike 3.7 mi. RT hike to discuss hike leadership and strategies for
nature study. The seminar will end by 3 p.m. Leader’s permission
required. Leader: Don Schaechtel, 509-548-9967, don.safety@
verizon.net. (s3/6-4/5)
Trips
Leaders are organizing trips for April.  Frequently check the activity database
for upcoming trips that have not yet been listed.  The Naturalists web
page has a direct link to the activity database, and returns all upcoming
trips.  Unless otherwise noted, any Mountaineer 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.
March 27, Sat. - Lake Sammamish State Park (E) The park
offers year-round opportunities for birding and botanizing in for-
est, meadows, lowland-riparian and lakeshore habitats at the S.
end of Lake Sammamish. Bird varieties may include waterfowl,
herons, gulls, sparrows, warblers, marsh wrens, swifts, and more.
A great blue heron nesting colony can be observed in the park.
Salmon return in Issaquah Creek during the fall. Deciduous and
coniferous trees, shrubs and other plants are found throughout
the park. Birding info: “A Birder’s Guide to Washington.” Park
info, map, wildlife and plant life: www.parks.wa.gov/parks/
?selectedpark=Lake Sammamish&subject=all. Enter the park
through the main entrance to meet at 8 a.m. Take the first left into
the large parking lot and meet at the NE corner. Bring binoculars
and a field guide. Trails may be muddy, so plan accordingly. We
will walk 2-3 mi. and will finish by 11 a.m. Leader: John Faley,
206-851-1932, johnefaley@aol.com. (s2/11-3/25)
April 3-4, Sat.-Sun. - Columbia River Gorge East - Wildflow-
ers & Geology (EM) 3-5 mi./day. 500-1000’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m.
at Hood River, Oregon. 4 hrs. Spring wildflower and geology day
hikes in eastern end of Columbia River Gorge National Scenic
Area. Hikes include Catherine Creek (E. of White Salmon),
and Tom McCall Preserve at Rowena Crest (E of Hood River).
More than 3-1/2 mi. of hiking each day. Cameras are encour-
aged. Recommended guidebook: “Wildflowers of the Columbia
Gorge” by Russ Jolley. For Mountaineers members only. Wait-
Trip focus will be primarily on wildflowers, with lesser focus
on geology. Friday and Saturday night accommodations recom-
mended at nearby campground, or motel in White Salmon or
Hood River. Leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@
yahoo.com. (s2/13-3/24)
April 17, Sat. - Umtanum Ridge (M) (L.T. Murray WRA;
USGS Wymer, The Cottonwoods) 6 mi., 2000’ gain. Meet at 7
a.m. at Tibbett’s P&R. WDFW vehicle permit required. WTA
article & photos on Umtanum spring wildflowers: http://www.
wta.org/magazine/1171.pdf . We will hike at a moderate pace,
making frequent stops to look at plants and wildlife. Bring your
binoculars and/or field guides but please, no large scopes. We
will be moving too much to carry bulky equipment. Please bring
the Ten Essentials and prepare like you would for any other hike.
Leader prefers e-mail for questions. Leader: Carly Waterman,
253-670-3173, carlyw@psbc.org. (s4/1-4/15)
April 18, Sun. - Manastash Ridge (M) (Manastash Lake USGS)
10 mi., 1500’ gain. Meet at 7 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R. The plan
is to do a loop hike in the area N. of Ellensburg Pass, crossing
Umtanum Creek and heading N. to Manastash Ridge. Pace will
be moderate, with some time to look at and perhaps identify
spring flowers and birds. A map will be sent to participants a few
days before the trip. Let’s see what’s already blooming, given
our mild winter. Leader: Lynn Graf, 206-632-8117, lynn.graf@
gmail.com. (s4/7-4/15)
May 2, Sun. - Deception Pass St Park: Wildflowers, North
Beach to Goose Rock (EM) 8 mi., 800’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at
West Beach parking lot. 1.5 hrs. Enjoy near-peak bloom of spring
wildflowers along North Beach trail to Goose Rock. Expect to
see many blooming species (including rhododendrons, sea blush,
stonecrop, larkspur and more) along beautiful forested trails,
rocky slopes and meadow balds. Option to extend hike to explore
wildflowers blooming among the dunes and upland meadows
of West Beach. Registration priority to members only through
4/20. This is a great trip for naturalists and nature photographers.
Time and interest permitting, we’ll also explore West Beach area
for wildflowers. Expect to see over 20 plant species and a few
wildlife sightings. A few wildflowers photos to stir your interest:
http://www.pnwflowers.com/photos/may/080506DeceptionPass.
Leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@yahoo.com.
(s4/11-4/27)
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.
Basic Navigation Course
The Basic Navigation Course is offered every year in No-
vember, February and March.
Learn how to get more info out of your map. Learn how to
figure out the proper bearing for your destination and learn how
to follow them 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 Hey-
brook Ridge, about 1500’ of elevation gain and considerable
off-trail travel). Participants who successfully complete the
course will receive a navigation card. Basic Navigation Course
is required for courses in basic climbing, snowshoe and alpine
scrambling, as well as some ski classes. The course is strongly
recommended for all hike leaders and backcountry skiers, and
is useful for hikers.
Fee: $35. See the Navigation website for additional informa-
tion or contact info.
How to register: Members can enroll online. This is a three-
step process: Register online and pay for “Basic Navigation
Course-Seattle,” then register for one workshop, and finally,
register for one field trip (workshop needs to be completed prior
to field trip). Non-members of The Mountaineers should enroll
via the program center at 206-521-6001.
Workshops—All workshops are held at The Mountaineers
Program Center in Magnuson Park, Seattle. Arrive at 6:45 p.m.
to prepare for the 7 p.m. session. Have maps and compass dec-
linations ready.
Field trips—All day events at Heybrook Ridge. The remain-
ing dates are:
There are no more classes or field trips until November of
this year.
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 the navigation website for acceptable models.
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. It's a great way to
renew your navigation skills and get to know others in The
Mountaineers community. 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
Photo seminar
April 10, Sat. - Photoshop Tips Workshop Join us at 9
a.m. for a 3-hr. workshop to learn a variety of popular Adobe
Photoshop techniques via Photography Committee members.
Learn how to use different techniques in Photoshop, such as
masking and those other tools that may have confounded you
in the past. Leader: William Butler, 360-668-2630, silentbutl@
aol.com. (s3/10-4/9)
Events
April 21, Wed. - Potluck and Image Presentation Join us for
our monthly event at The Mountaineers Program Center. Social-
izing begins at 6 p.m. and the potluck at 6:30 p.m. Meeting and
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creative image show starts at 7:15 p.m. Bring a potluck dish and
up to eight slides, prints or digital images to share on the large
screen. Check our website at www.mountaineers.org/photog-
raphy for digital image instructions. No registration; just come
and bring your photos. Guests are welcome. We also will feature
two audio/video shows. Leader: Herb Johnson, 206-523-4544,
wherbjohn@msn.com. (s2/24-4/21)
Retired Rovers
Chair: Wally Walton, 206-417-6385, wallywalton72@msn.com. All Mountain-
eers are welcome at Retired Rovers events. For more 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.
April 6, Tue. - Alki Beach Walk. (E) 5 mi., no gain. Meet
at 10 a.m. at N. end of Don Armeni Park, 1222 Harbor Ave.
S.W. Scenic walk along waterfront, with great bakery en route.
Take Harbor Ave. exit from West Seattle bridge, turn right at
light and proceed north for 1.6 mi. to the park on right. Sign up
with leader Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118.
April 13, Tue. - Brown Bag Lunch, Meeting, Program and
Walk. Meet at 11 a.m. at club headquarters, bring your own
“brown bag,” and we will provide coffee and tea. Enjoy lunch
with your friends, meet new ones, and, if weather is good enough,
all who want to can walk a different part of Magnuson Park. At
this meeting you will hear about upcoming events. The program
this month will be presented by Marianne Hanson, an artist and
native of Seattle.  Marianne has just recently returned from a
month-long trip to India - both north and south.  She will show
us her impressions of this exotic and beautiful country from an
artist’s viewpoint.
April 21, Wed. - Mt. Baker neighborhood and Lk. Washing-
ton Blvd. 3 mi. Meet at 10:15 a.m. at S. McClellan & S. Mt.
Baker Blvd. (Metro 14). Walk through historic Mt. Baker area,
viewing mansions, boulevards and parks, part of Olmsted Bros.
plan for Seattle. Our route will take us along Lk. Washington
Blvd., ending up at Mioposto Caffe, near where we started,
for lunch/snack (buy or bring bag lunch). No registration.  For
information call the leader: Muriel Stoker, 206-723-5039, mu-
rielstoker@hotmail.com.
April 24, Sat. - Washington Park; Anacortes (E) (USGS De-
ception Pass) 3 mi., 120’ gain. We will take a slow walk around
beautiful Washington Park to see calypso orchids, chocolate
lilies, shooting stars, fawn lilies and more, plus views of the sea.
Meet at 10 a.m. at Washington Park, Anacortes, in the parking
area beyond the boat launch, next to the restrooms. 2 hrs. Sign
up with leader: John Martin. 425-641-9441, martin1233@q.com.
Carpooling may be best.
Sailing
Check out our website at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/sailing.
Basic Crewing Course
Last chance to sign up! The Seattle Branch’s Crewing Course
begins March 31 and continues Wednesday evenings, April 7,
21, and 28.
After completion of the course you will be able to function
as a crewmember during a Mountaineers sail and:
• Be able to rig a basic sloop-rigged sailboat
• Be able to assist in departing from and arriving at a dock
under power
• Have a basic understanding of sail trim and sailboat ma-
neuvering
• Understand basic personal gear requirements and safety
practices for sailing under conditions which may be encountered
during Mountaineers sails
• Have a basic understanding of navigation rules, navigation
aids and charts
• Be able to operate essential equipment such a winch, marine
VHF radio, and marine head
• Successful completion of the course will place you on the
crew list, enabling you to sign up for Mountaineers sails and
cruises.
Day sails
First sign up online or via a call to the program center, the contact the skipper
on the following sails.
April 3, Sat. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Beneteau 30’ Ca Va! 4 crew + skipper. Skipper: Hal Tobie, 206-
242-9658. (s3/23-4/1)
April 3, Sat. - 11 a.m. Jim Clark Marina. To Puget Sound.
Ericson 26’ Apsara.. 3 crew + skipper. Skipper Linda Youngs,
206-938-9191. (s3/23-4/1)
April 10, Sat. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Beneteau 30’ Ca Va! 4 crew + skipper. Skipper: Hal Tobie, 206-
242-9658. (s3/30-4/8)
April 11, Sun. - 11 a.m. Elliott Bay Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 36’ Avalon. 4 crew + skipper. Contact skipper Rich
Clapp, 206-719-1257, for more information. (s3/30-4/8)
April 24, Sat. - 11 a.m. Elliott Bay Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 36’ Avalon. 4 crew + skipper. Contact skipper Rich
Clapp, 206-719-1257, for more information. (s4/13-4/22)
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking Committee
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, 206-465-6175; Barbara Stein, 206-633-1793;
SeattleMountaineers.SKBasics@gmail.com
Equivalency: Dede Chinlund, dchinlund@comcast.net; Kim Frasher, Kim.
Frasher@gmail.com, 206-465-6175.
Naturalist: Sarah Miller, 206-361-6301, sarah@seanet.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,
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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 clothing, or
have significant experience and knowledge to demonstrate such skills. A
demonstration paddle is required for applicants whose skills or experience
are not clear to the equivalency team.
Basic Sea Kayaking Course
If visiting some of the most dynamic places on the planet,
bird watching, or just slipping onto a lake after work with new
friends interests you, then the Seattle Branch Sea Kayaking
Basics Course is for you.
To participate in Mountaineers-sponsored kayak trips, you
must be a graduate or continuing student of this course or have
received equivalency. No prior sea kayaking knowledge or ex-
perience is required to participate in this course.
Course Overview: The Sea Kayaking Basics course is
offered once each year by the Seattle Branch. All instruction
is offered in single sea kayaks. Most of the instruction in this
course is based on the principles developed by the American
Canoe Association; an increasing number of our instructors are
certified by that nationally acclaimed organization. Through a
series of lectures and on-water instruction the following topics
are covered:
• Equipment used in coastal kayaking
• Cold water - and how to dress for it
• Knowledge of the sea: weather, waves, tides and currents
• Rescues and the importance of teamwork
• Safety at sea: charts, navigation, buoyage, communication,
and marine rules of the road
• Paddling and maneuvering skills - the effects of wind,
waves and current
• Physical conditioning
• Protection of the marine environment
This course consists of four classroom sessions, one 3-hour
pool session, and an all-day open-water session.
Registration: To register you must be a current member of
The Mountaineers. Registration is open. Enrollment is limited to
72. This course typically fills promptly, so please register early.
Please review the course dates carefully and confirm that your
schedule will permit you to attend all activities. Make-ups are not
possible. No refunds will be made after the course starts.
Classroom Sessions:
Class #1: Wed., March 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Class #2: Tue., March 30, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Class #3: Thu., April 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Class #4: Wed., April 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Pool Session (3 hrs.; choose one of following times):
Sun., March 28 – 8-11 a.m., or 11 a.m.-2 p.m., or 2-5 p.m.
Juanita Pool, Kirkland. Ability to swim 50-yards without
flotation is required. Students must have adequate physical ability
to re-enter a kayak after capsize (instruction provided).
Open-Water Session (full day; choose a date)
Sat., April 10 or Sun., April 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Matthews
Beach, Seattle. Paddling and maneuvering skills.
Graduation requirements (successfully complete the fol-
lowing by Sept. 30, 2010):
• Attend all four classroom sessions in their entirety.
• Successfully complete the pool session, including 50-yard
swim without flotation. Note: You must have adequate physical
ability to re-enter a capsized boat.
• Successfully complete the open-water session, demonstrat-
ing cold-water exit and boat re-entry.
• Successfully complete two club-sponsored paddles of at
least four hours; one must be on saltwater.
• Student demonstration of cold-water exits and kayak re-
entries required.
• Two Mountaineers qualifying paddles to be completed by
Sept. 30. At least one qualifying paddle must be on saltwater. Quali-
fying paddles are at least four hours in duration, or about 8 nm.
Qualifying paddles will be posted on The Mountaineers
website and Go Guide beginning in April.
Course Fees: $195 payable upon registration. The course
fee covers boat and equipment rental for the pool session, dry-
suit rental for the open-water session, guest lecturers during the
classroom session and some classroom materials. No refunds
will be made after the course starts (an exception will be made
for the dry suit rental fee if you furnish your own).
Additional Costs: For the open-water session, each student
is required to have a single sea kayak with bulkheads or approved
flotation. For those needing to rent a boat, arrangements will
be made to have kayaks brought to the open-water sessions.
Students will be required to pay for kayak rentals separately
from the course fee. Kayak rental fees will be approximately
$65 including tax for the day.
For the two qualifying paddles, students will be responsible
for providing their own kayak. Those who do not own or have
access to a single kayak with bulkheads or approved flotation
will need to rent one. Single kayaks are required throughout the
course, because kayak skills are best learned in singles.
While the club will schedule some qualifying paddles at
locations where rentals are available, it will be the student’s
responsibility to arrange for a rental for each trip. Students will
also be responsible for transporting boats to and from the launch
site if rentals are not available there.
Immersion gear, typically a dry-suit or a wetsuit with paddle
jacket (at the trip leader’s discretion), is also required for Moun-
taineers paddles.
Kayak rental (including PFD, paddle, spray skirt, bilge
pump and paddle float) is approximately $65/day plus tax. Dry-
suit rental is approximately $35/day plus tax. Wetsuits may be
acceptable for some warm-weather paddles. Rental cost is ap-
proximately $15/day plus tax.
For more details about the Basic Sea Kayaking Course, send
an e-mail to SeattleMountaineers.SKBasics@gmail.com, or call
Kim Frasher, 206-465-6175, or Barbara Stein, 206-633-1793.
Trips
Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from our course
or have been granted equivalency. Contact Dede Chinlund, dchinlund@
comcast.net, if you think you might qualify for equivalency. Sign up with the
designated trip leader unless otherwise indicated. The sea kayaking group
follows the procedures listed in the “Sending you on your way” section on
pg. 19 of this Go Guide when signing up through club headquarters. Please
contact the leader as soon as possible to cancel if you are unable to attend
after signing up. The “sea kayak essentials” as listed on pg. 19 are required
and the trip leader may require additional equipment. Call the trip leader if
there are any questions.
Late Breaking Trip Announcements: Some trips may not make it into the Go
Guide. We suggest visiting the activities search page at www.mountaineers.
org for late-breaking trips.
May 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Hanford Reach National Monument
(SK II/III) Paddle the last free-flowing stretch of the Columbia
River. This will be a scenic trip. We will start at the Vernita
Bridge and paddle down to the Ringold Fish Hatchery take-out
and camp. The next day, optional hike at the Wahluke National
Wildlife Refuge, White Bluffs, and/or Saddle Mountains. Sign
up with leader, Felicia Wibowo (s4/2-4/24), feliciawibowo@
hotmail.com.
May 8, Sat. - Everett Harbor, Jetty Island and Vicinity (SKII).
Student-oriented paddle around Jetty Island and vicinity. Birds
and marine life to observe plus an opportunity to practice skills
and rescues. Immersion gear (wetsuit or dry-suit) required. Sign
up with leader only. For additional details, contact leader: Kirt
Lenard kirlen2000@yahoo.com, 425-894-7790. (s4/15-5/5)
May 29, Sat. - Seahurst Park to Lincoln Park (SKII) 8 nm.
Want to practice the skills you were introduced to at open water?
This is your chance! Join the best instructors available for a fun
day of paddling, practice and play. We will launch from Seahurst
Park and paddle to Lincoln Park to have lunch and paddle back.
Dry-suit is required. This is a qualifying paddle for graduation.
Kayak Academy will deliver your boats, dry-suits and safety gear
to the launch site. Contact Barbara Gronseth, 206-527-1825, to
reserve and make your payment. We need your reservation no
later than May 15. Don’t wait. This trip fills up fast! Sign up with
leader: Alice Laird, 253-856-1016.
Singles
All Mountaineers members are welcome at all Singles events. Carpools are
encouraged to save the environment and reduce global warming. A restaurant
stop after hikes is normal.
For a complete updated list of hikes and social events that may not be
listed in the Go Guide and for online registration, visit www.mountaineers.
org to link to “Activities Search.”
Singles website: For further information about the singles section, see our
website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/ssingles. 
Singles Committee leaders
(Contact between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.)
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 Seattle Singles hikes, and/or
cross-country ski outings and recording trip reports on the website or lead-
ing 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.
Leaders needed for hikes or outings in June. By April 25, contact Jerry Wheeler,
206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.com.
April 3, Sat. - Mt. Zion (EM) (Tyler Peak/USGS Mt. Walker)
8 mi., 1350’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Northgate Transit Center. 1/4
hr. plus ferry. Hike will include 2 mi. of road walking. This trip
involves ferry fare. Brian Carpenter, 206-324-6140, brianc110@
earthlink.net. (s3/15-3/31) OM
April 4, Sun. - Dungeness Spit (M) (USGS Dungeness) 11 mi.,
120’ gain out. Meet 9:30 a.m. at TH. 1-1/2 hrs. plus ferry. Check
the tide tables before going on this hike: www.saltwatertides.
com/dynamic.dir/washingtonsites.html. A low tide of 1’ or less
(minus tide is even better) at the midpoint of your hiking day is
recommended. Hike along a narrow beach to a lighthouse and
views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The spit is a wildlife sanctu-
ary and home to several bird species. $3/day user fee per person
or family. Golden Eagle, Golden Age, Golden Access, Federal
Duck Stamp, the Dungeness NWR Annual Pass, “America the
Beautiful”, Annual, Senior, Volunteer, and Access passes are
accepted. NWFP is not accepted. Map is available at the TH.
This is a great spring conditioning hike in a tranquil area overrun
with people during the summer. Robert Pankl, 206-729-0162,
pankl@earthlink.net. (s3/26-4/1)
April 10, Sat. - Deception Pass State Park (E) (USGS Decep-
tion Pass) 7 mi., 1000’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Sharpe Park parking
lot.1 1/2 Hrs. We will start at Sharpe Park Montgomery Duban
Headlands, an incredibly beautiful county park filled with forests,
wetlands, rocky bluffs, and spectacular views. We will then move
on to Deception Pass SP for some of the best coastline hiking in
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asking all members with email addresses
to make sure we have it in our records. As
the club moves into the future, we rely more
and more on electronic media to communi-
cate.
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the Pacific Northwest. Gregg Pilgreen, 425-485-2686, steveta-
homa@verizon.net. (s3/30-4/8) WHB
April 10, Sat. - East Bank Trail (Baker Lake) (E) (USGS
Lake Shannon) 8 mi., 200’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at junction of SR-
20 and Baker Lake Rd. 1-1/2 hr. Jerry Wheeler, 206-242-9344,
born2hike@hotmail.com. (s4/1-4/8) Trips & Trails 1
April 17, Sat. - Mt. Teneriffe (VS) (Bandera/ Mt. Si) 13 mi.,
4500’ gain. Meet 7:30 a.m. at Issaquah. Not for the faint of
heart. More info to those who sign up or inquire. Lawrence
Landauer, lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com, 425-844-4330.
(s2/1-4/15) HMSG
April 24, Sat. - Cleman Mtn. via Hardy Canyon Loop (S)
(Manastash Lk/USGS Wenas Lk) 13 mi., 3000’ gain. Social pace.
Meet 6:45 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R. I-90, Exit 15, go 3 blocks S.,
turn left on Newport Way, go E. a short block, turn right into the
P&R. Note: Trailhead may require vehicles to have Dept. of Fish
& Wildlife permits. (http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/vup/). Plan: take
Hardy Canyon hike up (Hike 10) then take the ridge back (Hike
11). Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330, lawrenceglennland-
auer@yahoo.com. (s4/1-4/23) Desert Hikes Washington
Committee meeting
April 21, Wed - Singles Committee Meeting 7 p.m. in The
Mountaineers Program Center. The committee would like input
from our both longtime and new members as well as prospective
members. Come find out what the committee is up to and offer
your suggestions and comments. Join us at Magnuson Park on the
third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. to see your committee
in action, and please do bring your suggestions and ideas on what
activities and causes you would like us to pursue. Feel free to
send questions or get info: Lawrence Landauer, lawrenceglenn-
landauer@yahoo.com, 425-844-4330. (s12/1-4/14)
Social
April 9, 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.
April 16, Fri - Sing-along Limit 16. 7 p.m. Join Karen and
John in their Shoreline home for a night of dining and singing.
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: 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.
Tacoma Branch meeting
April 16, Fri., 7 p.m. - New Member Show and Program.
Come see our great orientation show of the programs and courses
offered by The Mountaineers, Tacoma Branch. On the third
Friday of each month we welcome new members, prospective
members and friends. Bring the family to see what we do, includ-
ing avalanche training, climbing and scrambling, sea kayaking,
skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, first aid, navigation, and social and
family activities. This will be a chance to visit with committee
people in activities of interest to you.
8 p.m. - Andy Davis: If you have ever been to Edgeworks
Indoor Climbing gym in Tacoma, you no doubt have run into
Andy Davis, he’s the one with the infectious smile and the mis-
chievous glint in his eye. Andy is a native of the state, born near
Spokane. He graduated from the University of Puget Sound in
2004 and has worked at and been instrumental in the success of
Edgeworks since. Andy has climbed extensively in the United
States, Canada, and Mexico.
For the past three summers, Andy has worked at the National
Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) headquartered in Lander,
Wyoming, teaching rock climbing and mountaineering. Andy is
a 5.13 rock climber and a wonderfully funny storyteller.
Last summer, he and his climbing partner, Rainbow Wein-
stock, went to the Bugaboos in British Columbia and put together
an incredible record-tying link-up of five of the most well known
routes in the area. The routes include the Beckey-Chouinard on
S. Howser Tower, NE Ridge of Bugaboo Spire, McTech Arete,
W. Ridge of Pigeon Spire, and the Kraus-McCarthy route on
Snow Patch. It took them 20 hours and more than 60 pitches to
accomplish this feat.
Join us for this free, open-to-the-public presentation of
Andy’s great adventure in the Bugaboos.
Seattle-Tacoma
Please bring a potluck dish to share with all, and BYOB. If you
play a musical instrument, bring it. Sign up by phone, 206-368-
7547, or by e-mail: kaschaper7@hotmail.com. Fragrance free,
please. (s4/1-4/16)
April 23, Fri. - Rock & Roll Dance Join DJ Zacharia of Waltz
et cetera at The Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave.
N.E., Seattle (2 blocks W. of Lake City Way) from 7:45 to 11:30
p.m. Zacharia will teach an introductory lesson for cross-step
waltz at 8 p.m. There will be a mix of rock-and-roll, swing,
Latin, and waltz music. E-mail leader with your favorite song
suggestion. Please bring a snack item to share. This could be as
simple as a bag of chips, cookies, fruit, veggies, a dessert, etc.
Fee: $9 for Mountaineers members with ID card, $12 without.
For more information or to volunteer, visit www.dbmechanic.
com/dances/rock.htm or contact Karen Ludwig, 425-789-1940,
karenludwig2000@yahoo.com.
Weekly events
April 8, 15, 22 & 29, Thu. - Indoor Volleyball 8-10 p.m. at
Ingraham High School gym, 1819 N. 135th St., Seattle. SW
corner, N.135th St. & Meridian Ave. N. (W. of I-5) From the S.,
take the N.130th St. exit, (#174). From the N., take the N.145th
St. exit (#175). Fee: $4 with Mountaineers ID card, $5 without.
Guests must have waiver on file; call Mountaineers at 206-521-
6001 or 1-800-573-8484 for waiver. Gym shoes required. No
need to sign up. Questions? Eldon Ball, eldonball@juno.com,
206-366-8405.
April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Fri. - Eastside Indoor Tennis Interme-
diate and Above Limit 12. 7 p.m. at Robinswood Tennis Center,
2400 151st Pl. S.E, Bellevue. Join us for a Friday evening of
intermediate and above doubles tennis. Skill level is minimum
intermediate (3.0 to 4.0) and above. Play from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
Registration begins on Thursdays, 8 days before we play, and
closes the following Wednesday. Fee: $11 for members, $12 for
others, $5 cancellation fee. Call 425-452-7690 for directions.
Questions? Contact Greg, 425-828-8590, or Fay, 206-281-5029.
Leader: Gregory Kidd, 425-828-8590, Gregory.Kidd@comcast.
net. (s3/8-3/24)
April 3, 10, 17 & 24 & May 1, Sat. - Green Lake Walk Meet
at 11 a.m. outside the Urban Bakery, 7850 E. Green Lake Dr.
Branch board meeting
April. 26, Mon., 7 p.m. at Tacoma Clubhouse - Members
can join us and see our board of trustees and division chairs in
action.
Car-camping seminar: May 3
May 3, Tue., 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Never been car camping and
interested in learning how? See Family Activities o pg. 15 for
details about this seminar.
Find out about VIP at brunch
May 8, Sat., 9-11 a.m. - Potluck brunch hosted by the
Tacoma Branch Hiking & Backpacking Committee and the Mt.
Rainier Volunteers in the Park (VIPs), at the Tacoma Clubhouse.
All Mountaineers members and the public are welcome to at-
tend this event to find out about volunteering at Mt. Rainier
National Park and to help the VIPs kick off the 2010 “meadow
roving” season.
There are a number of Tacoma Mountaineers who volunteer
at Sunrise during the summer, as well as other Mountaineers
who volunteer at Paradise and in the backcountry on a year-
round basis. Opportunities at the park abound—check out the
volunteer opportunities listed on the park website, www.nps.
gov/mora/supportyourpark/volunteer.htm, and at the VIP blog,
http://rainiervolunteers.blogspot.com. It’s a terrific “job.” If you
have just a couple days a month (weekends or weekdays) there
is something for you to do at MRNP.
If you’ve done all the trail maintenance and rebuilding that
your body can handle, meadow roving might be just the ticket to
get you out and let you give something back to the park. Bring
something yummy to share for brunch. We’ll plan to start serving
food at 9:30 a.m. Doors will be open by 8 a.m. if you want to
come early to slip your treat into the oven and heat it up. Coffee,
tea, juice, tableware will be provided.
For more information, contact Carol Berry, busbuster@aol.
com, 253-845-9297; Amy Mann, agmann@comcast.net, 253-
759-2796; Martha Scoville, garyandmartha@harbornet.com,
253-752-5014.
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-
N. at Wallingford 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.
March 31, April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 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? Call Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454, or Jenefer Huntoon,
206-632-8804. No need to sign up. Skate the Alki Beach Trail
with beautiful views of downtown across Elliott Bay. Take the
Harbor Ave. exit off the West Seattle Freeway and go about 1 mi.
N. to meet on the sidewalk just N. of Salty’s Restaurant. Ques-
tions? Contact the leader, Mark Olsoe, mark.e.olsoe@boeing.
com, 206-937-7454, or Jenefer Huntoon, 206-632-8804.
UTHRs (Under the Hill Rovers)
Visit www.mountaineers.org, for up-to-date listings of UTHRs trips. UTHRs
trips are open to everyone but especially designed for Mountaineers of age
30 and younger.
April 17, Sat. - Trail Work Party: Wallace Falls State Park
Meet at 8:30 a.m., at Wallace Falls State Park TH for a trail work
party in conjunction with Washington Trails Association. Come
have fun and do some good for our trails. We’ll work on the
Greg Ball Trail in the state park. Basic climbing or Scrambling
student? You can get stewardship credit for this trip! Questions?
Contact Alyssa Kreider, alyssa@wta.org, 206-625-1367; or the
trip leader: Jack Nichols, jack.nichols@live.com, 206-755-1511.
(s3/29-4/14)
April 25, Sun. - Little Si (EM) 5 mi., 1200’ gain. Meet at 9 a.m.,
at 65th St. P&R in Seattle. 3/4 hr. Take I-90 to North Bend and
then Exit 31 into town. Turn right on North Bend Way. Just E.
of town turn left on Mount Si Rd. (432nd S.E.; follow signs).
Go over a bridge and veer right at the next intersection and drive
1/4 mi. farther to the new parking lot on the left. This will be a
great hike for people new to UTHRs or to The Mountaineers in
general. This is an easy but fun hike, and the views are always
great. Kids are welcome. Contact leader for details: Jovica Spasic,
206-441-5022, jovicas@gmail.com. (s4/12-4/23)
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: Gretchen Roosevelt, tagtacoma@mac.com,
253-759-3810
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: Gary Peniston, ghpghp@earthlink.net,
253-851-8348
Climbing Division Chair: Joel Edwards, edwards_joel@msn.com,
253-732-4231
Clubhouse Sec.: Helen Engle, 253-566-6965, hengle@iinet.com
DIVISIONS: Social includes family activities, folkdancing, photogra-
phy, singles. Outdoor includes MOFA, HARK, hiking/backpacking,
sailing, seakayaking, skiing, mountain biking. Climbing includes
alpine scrambling, climbing, advancing alpinism, sport climbing,
avalanche education, navigation and winter travel.
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
some of the club members, see a presentation of the various
activities and have your questions answered. They’re held at
Tacoma Clubhouse on the third Friday of most months.
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!
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.
Go Guide April 2010 13
P&R = Park & Ride
6th Ave P&R = 7100 block at 6th & Skyline, Tacoma.
CR = Charlie’s Restaurant, Highway 410, Enumclaw.
T-112 = Behind Wells Fargo Bank, 112th & Pacific Ave., Tacoma.
T-56 = P&R, E. of I-5 on south side of 56th St., Tacoma.
TCC P&R = NE corner of Tacoma Community College campus at 19th &
Mildred St.
512 P&R = Behind McDonald’s, south of I-5 & 512 interchange on S Tacoma
Way.
MTTA = Mt. Tahoma Trails Assoc. at Rainier Overland, 1 mi. past Ashford
on SR 706.
Southhill P&R = NW of Southhill Mall, Puyallup, at 104th St. E & 9th St. SW.
Tacoma clubhouse = N 30th St. & Carr St.
Bonney Lake P&R = South of Hwy. 410 on 184th
410 Cafe = Hwy. 410, Buckley
Classifications for Hikes: (E) = Easy, (M) = Medium, (S) = Strenuous
Classifications for Climbs: (C) = Conditioner (A) = Alpine Climb (R) = Rock
Climb (G) = Glacier Climb, (I) = Ice
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 division
chair.
Alpine Climbing/Scramble Course
Co-chairs: Margot Tsakonas, 425-208-2165, mvtsakonas19@comcast.net;
Jeff Wilhelm, 360-871-4701, TheStonyman@gmail.com.
Critical skills: Mike Bujnowski, mikeb@reliancenetwork.com, 253-850-1806
Records: Becky Hines, rebeccalhines@yahoo.com; Marla Pelowski, zoh@
earthlink.net
Field trips: Gary Zink, garyzink@comcast.net, 253-631-4004, and Robyn
Singh robynsingh@hotmailc.com.
Please note: The 2010 course started on Feb. 10 and regis-
tration for this year is closed. If you are a second-year student,
be sure to sign up online for the “second-year” class in order
to be able to attend any field trips or lectures that you need to
complete. There is no additional fee for the second year. Watch
the website and Mountaineer in fall and winter for announce-
ments of the 2011 course.
Remaining schedule:
The lectures are on weeknights in the Tacoma Clubhouse and
begin promptly at 7 p.m. and last until approximately 10 p.m.
Please arrive at 6:45 p.m. to help with room set-up if needed. The
one-day field trips are offered on Saturdays and may be offered
Sundays for scheduling flexibility if class size requires. You will
also have one required weekend overnight field trip. Dates are as
follows and are subject to change based on conditions
April 7, Wed. - Lecture 4 and Exam
April 28, Wed. - Exam Review
May 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Field Trip 4, overnight
June 12 or 13, Sat. or Sun. - Field Trip 5
Scrambles
Alpine scrambles are strenuous, but non-technical, outings involving off-
trail travel and possibly ice axes/crampons. They are generally summit
oriented with considerable class 2 or 3 climbing, or equally exposed snow
slopes. Scrambles do not involve travel where roped protection is required.
Scrambles often visit many of the same destinations as technical climbs.
Students and graduates of the alpine scrambling and climbing courses, or
those with equivalency status, are invited to participate in club scrambles.
All current trips can be searched online.
April 10-11, Sat.-Sun. - Griffin Mtn. (Exploratory) 5293’
(USGS Sawtooth Ridge) 16 mi., 3000’gain. Limit 6. Meet at 8
a.m., at South Hill, Puyallup, P&R. No students. We will snow-
shoe in on Saturday to the MTTA yurt (4100’) near Ashford, 6+
mi. and 1800’ gain (or less depending on which Sno-Park we can
access). That day or the next morning, we will ascend Griffin’s
W. ridge. We will snowshoe out on Sunday. Saturday night will
be devoted to a group gourmet potluck and possibly wine tasting
at the yurt. Leader: David Judish, 253-925-8553, davidjudish@
gmail.com. (s2/5-4/7)
Advanced Scrambling/Leadership
Chair: Larry Dunn, mtnhiker06@juno.com
Registration for the 2010-2011 Advanced Scrambling/Lead-
ership Course will begin in July. The course will begin Sept. 13.
Alpine Scramble and Basic Climbing Course graduates who
would like to continue their climbing education and raise their
leadership skills are invited to register for this course.
The course focuses on safety, leadership, trip planning and
alpine rescue. The curriculum is designed to provide an achiev-
able but challenging learning experience for all participants.
Classes consist of a mix of presentation, 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 events that incorporate
lessons learned from trips that did not go well. Due to course
volume, makeups for a missed class or field trip will not be pos-
sible within the same year. Students may therefore register for a
second year to complete the course.
Course fee: $100.
Registration: Enroll online. Class dates, field trip dates and
equipment requirements will be posted online before enroll-
ment begins.
Graduation requirements:
1. Successful participation in all advanced scrambling classes
and field trips
2. Score 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 I.
5. Plan, list and lead a mentored conditioner
6. Assistant lead a scramble trip
7. Plan, list and lead a mentored scramble trip
8. Graduate of Mountaineers Basic Navigation Course
9. Graduate of basic GPS course
10. Possess a current MOFA card
11. Avalanche Level I certification
12. Tacoma Leadership Seminar participant
13. Submit completed graduation packet
For more information: Larry Dunn, mtnhiker06@juno.
com.
14 April 2010 Go Guide
Basic Climbing Course
Chair: Mike Lund, enzolund@yahoo.com, 425-271-5891.
Records: Bill Wood, wwood999@gmail.com, 206-255-2723
Manual: Joy Parobek, liketobike24_7@msn.com, 206-948-8708
Lectures: Rick Applegate, applegate.rick@gmail.com, 503-508-1289
Field Trips: Danika Madison, danikajauch@yahoo.com, 360-631-6471
Critical Skills: Ben Miller, loriben@earthlink.net, 253-396-1191
Climbs: Bill Hecker, gumbidamit@msn.com, 253-876-0658
Mentoring: Gregg Gagliardi, gagliard@u.washington.edu, 253-566-9490
2009 Records: Graduation materials (forms for completed MOFA, trail
maintenance, etc) should be sent to: Bill Wood, wwood999@gmail.com,
206-878-0438.
The Basic Climbing Course is already underway. For in-
formation about the 2011 course, watch the website and The
Mountaineer this coming fall and winter.
Remaining lectures (7 p.m. at Tacoma Clubhouse):
March 31, Wed. - Snow Travel, Avalanche Hazards
April 21, Wed. - Rock Climbing
May 5, Wed. - Accident Response, Mountain Rescue, Health,
and Nutrition
May 26, Wed. - Glacier Travel, Crevasse Rescue
Remaining field trips:
April 10-11, Sat. or Sun. - Winter Overnight
April 24 or 25, Sat. or Sun. - Belay Test
May 8 or 9, Sat. or Sun. - Rock I: Knots, Rock Climbing,
Rappelling
May 22 or 23, Sat. or Sun. - Rock II: Rock Climbing, Rap-
pelling
June 2, Wed. - Preparation: Crevasse Rescue
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Crevasse Rescue and Hard Snow
June 16, Wed. - Final Exam
June 30, Wed. - Course Review and Critique
Oct. 2, Sat. - Graduation and Course Potluck, 6:30 p.m.
Throughout the course there will be opportunities for addi-
tional skills practice with a mentor both at the clubhouse and in
the mountains. For more information contact Gregg Gagliardi,
gagliard@u.washington.edu, 253-566-9490.
Climbs
During the basic course, some 100 basic climbs and conditioners are offered.
To participate in climbs, basic climbing students must complete the appro-
priate prerequisite field trips (as detailed in the course manual) and have
successfully completed one conditioner. Many climbs are available for online
registration; some require permission directly from the leader. Popular climbs
fill quickly. Successful participants are flexible when selecting climbs from the
offered destinations and are flexible with their personal schedule.
Climbs are open for registration for Tacoma Basic 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.
April 4, Sun. - Mailbox Peak 4841’ (Chester Morse Lake
USGS) 7 mi., 4050’ gain. Limit 7. 6 a.m., at TBD. This is a Basic
Conditioner Sign-up with leader: Stephan Kleine, 253-815-9054,
steepincline13@yahoo.com. (s3/10-3/29).
April 10-11, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Rainier, Fuhrer Finger 14,410’
gain. Limit 7. Meet 7 a.m. at location TBD. This will be a fun
winter climb. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Carl Duester,
253-565-4322, cdenali@comcast.net. (s2/5-3/5)
May 1, Sat. - Leavenworth, Clamshell Cave Leader’s permis-
sion required. Sign up with leader: David Moore, 253-853-4499,
dmoore2@ups.edu. (s1/12-5/1)
May 1, Sat. - Leavenworth, Roto Wall Leader’s permission
required. Sign up with leader: Mindy Roberts, 253-752-3547,
jefacita@gmail.com. (s1/12-5/1)
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.
Our next intermediate course will commence in January, 2011. If
you have any question about our intermediate course, contact one
of the committee members. In the meantime, watch the website
and The Mountaineer in fall and winter for announcements of
the 2011 course.
Remaining lectures:
April 8, Thu. - Leading on Rock
April 22, Thu. - Advanced Rock Leading & Self Help
July 29, Thu. - Hard Snow and Introduction to Ice Climbing
Aug. 12, Thu. - Ice Climbing
Oct. 7, Thu. - Exam
Remaining field trips:
April 17-18, Sat.-Sun. - Rock Climbing 1
May 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Rock Climbing 2 and Self Help
Aug. 7-8, Sat.-Sun. - Hard Snow and Introduction to Ice
Climbing
Aug. 21-22, Sat.-Sun. - Ice Climbing
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 an application.
Intermediate climbs
If you’d like to lead an intermediate climb and need assistance with using the
database, contact Joel Edwards, edwards_joel@msn.com, 253-732-4231,
or Tom Labrie, ayankeehousewright@hotmail.com, 360-710-6577. Go online
for current intermediate climbs.
Tradi Rock/Crag Climbing
Course 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 placement of 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:
April 8, Thu. - Lecture at the Tacoma Clubhouse, 7 p.m.
Date TBD - Field Trip to Spire Rock
April 17, May 1, May 15, Sat. - Field Trips
Registration: Enroll online—$150 members, $200 non-
members.
More information: Marty Babare, mbabare@nventure.
com.
Sport Climbing Course
Course Committee:
Chair: Chris Willett, cwillett03@gmail.com
Lectures: Bill Hecker
Field Trips: Maggie Showalter, mags309@yahoo.com
The Sport Climbing Course, which begins this fall, is open
to anyone wanting to learn safe sport climbing, as well as those
already accomplished rock and gym climbers who want 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; continu-
ing students from scrambles or basic programs who have an
interest in sport climbing; gym climbers who want to transition
to setting up their own top-ropes and anchors, enjoy independent
climbing on great sport routes.
Prospective intermediate climbing students are encour-
aged to take this course: learning to lead sport routes will
help significantly with the learning process for leading the
alpine rock routes you’ll encounter in the intermediate course.
This is a student-centered course: learning objectives will be de-
pendent on students’ interests and skills. We’ll customize teach-
ing 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, climb-
ing signals and communication, untying from rope at anchor and
transitioning to rappel, lowering techniques, necessary knots,
and safe use of equipment. There will be an emphasis on safety.
Cost: $125 Members, $175 Non-members. Possible camping
fees depending on enrollment.
Required equipment: Helmet, harness, rock shoes, personal
anchor system, several carabiners & slings. Optional but recom-
mended equipment: rope, chalk bag, quick draws. Please contact
the Chair with equipment questions.
Lectures are at 7 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse:
Lecture 1 – Sept. 9, Thu. - Introduction, equipment, climbing,
safety
Lecture 2 -- Sept. 16, Thu. - Technique, anchors, knots, belay
practice, rappels
Lecture 3 – Sept. 23, Thu. –Leading, cleaning, rappels
Field Trips:
Gym climbing at Edgeworks in Tacoma, Mon. and Wed.
evenings. Optional but highly recommended.
Field Trip 1 – Sept. 25-26 – Vantage Field Trip
Field Trip 2 – Oct. 9-10 - Vantage Field Trip
Course registration is via the website only.
For more information, see the course website—http://taco-
mamountaineers.org/climbing/sport_climbs.html—or contact
Chris Willett.
Course enrollment is via the website only.
For more information, see the course website—http://taco-
mamountaineers.org/climbing/sport_climbs.html—or contact
the course chair, Chris Willett.
Mountain Navigation Course
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
Navigating through the wilderness without getting lost is a
skill, one that can save your life. This spring, Tacoma Branch
offers two sessions of basic navigation, required for graduation
from scrambling and basic climbing. Session 1 has already
begun. Following are the tentative schedules for the next two
sessions:
Session 2 - May 18, 20, 22
Session 3 - Sept. 1, 8, 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 challenging
terrain. Students must use an appropriate compass, which will
cost about $50-75. See Tacoma Mountaineers website for details:
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; the Basic Navigation Course field trips are at the 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 the naviga-
tion 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.
Registration: Register online with a credit card at www.
mountaineers.org: link to “Navigation,” then “Search Now” to
find all available Tacoma Branch navigation classes.
Basic GPS: The 2010 classes will be scheduled after the 2010
Basic Navigation Course calendar is finalized. Once the calendar
is finalized it will be posted in the Go Guide and registration
information will appear on The Mountaineers website.
Questions? Visit our club website, www.tacomamoun-
taineers.org, or contact Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, jim5car@
yahoo.com.
Tacoma
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: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, ghpghp@earthlink.net
(MOFA, Hiking/Backpacking, Family Activities, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Skiing,
Mountain Biking)
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 Activi-
ties 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, 206-284-8484 or 1-800-573-8484.
Guidelines for Family Activities: See pg. 19 of the Go Guide, “Sending you
on your way.”
Events
May 3, Tue., 6:30-8:30 - Car Camping Seminar. Never been
car camping and interested in learning how? If you’re not sure
what you need to do to try camping, or would like to learn
some handy tips on how to make your camping trips even more
enjoyable, join us for this information-packed evening at the
Tacoma Clubhouse. Register online at www.mountaineers.org.
Non-members are most welcome. Leaders: Kathleen Brammer,
253-896-4849, brammerka@comcast.net and Kris Paynter, 253-
759-4861, kjp4861@hotmail.com.
July 16-18, Fri.-Sun. - Family Camping at Ohanapecosh
Group Camp, MRNP. Join us at Ohanapecosh for a relaxing
family camping weekend in Mt. Rainier National Park. Check
in Friday after 12:30 p.m., check out Sunday by noon. Ohana-
pecosh CG is located in the SE corner of the park and is nestled
between the 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 responsible for bring-
ing 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, please. No pets.
Register early to ensure a space or to avoid cancellation. Contact
Kathleen Brammer, 253-896-4849, brammerka@comcast.net,
for more information.
Aug. 20 -22 - 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 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 responsible for bring-
ing 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, please. 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.
First Aid (MOFA)
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 a lecture, demonstration and practical experience
session, 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 the
MOFA chair. 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
Tacoma
for a class unless you can attend all class sessions.
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 possibilities
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 and Nov. 6-7,
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse. Course fee (includes
textbook): $80 members, $105 non-members.
Registration: Online self-registration at www.mountaineers.
org, or call 206-521-6001 or 800-573-8484.
Hiking/Backpacking
Chair: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@comcast.net.
Web Guru: Catherine Kwon Walters, 253-759-1127, kwon 1962@yahoo.
com
Committee members: Dick Bacon, Donna Bisogno, Kathleen Brammer,
Nancy German, Joan Hays, Lyn Higaki, Gordon Jenkins, Diane Malone,
Nancy Mooney, Mike Waiss, and, how about you, too? Give Amy a call if
you’d like to help out.
Website Alert - for leaders and hikers: All Tacoma hikes and backpack
trips are listed on the club interactive website, www.mountaineers.org.
Check the website for late breaking events that didn’t make the Go Guide
deadline. If you haven’t done so already, you should log on and check your
profile to be sure that your contact information (e-mail, phone, address)
is correct. Then click on the Communities tab and check out the Tacoma:
Hiking & Backpacking Community on the website. Click on the Activities
tab to search for trips. You can sign up for most trips on line.
Fundrai$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
April 6, Tue. - Introduction to Hiking and Backpacking
7-8:30 p.m. If you’re not sure what you need to do to start hik-
ing with The Mountaineers, or just need a kick-start, join us at
the Tacoma Clubhouse 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. Non-members
welcome! Repeat performances of this program will be held on
the first Tuesday of the month through August: May 4, June 1,
July 6, and Aug. 3. 
Advance notice
May 2, Sun. - Spring Hiking/Backpacking Potluck Kick off
the spring/summer hiking season with an afternoon of good food
and good friends, old new! Join us from 1-4 p.m. at the Berry
home (Carol, Dennis and Hiker) in Puyallup. New members
and new hikers are most welcome! Bring your favorite dish to
share, a beverage and your stories and pictures (albums or com-
puter-ready) from your favorite and most memorable hikes. To
let us know you’re coming and to get directions, contact Amy
Mann, agmann@comcast.net, 253-759-2796, or Carol Berry,
busbuster@aol.com, 253-845-9297.
May 4, Tue. - Intro to Hiking and Backpacking 7-8:30 p.m.
This is a repeat of the April 6 program listed above.
May 8, Sat. - Potluck Brunch 9-11 a.m., hosted by the Tacoma
Branch Hiking & Backpacking Committee and the Mt. Rainier
Volunteers In the Park (VIP). Details in the “Branchwide” section
at the beginning of the Tacoma news.
Hikes
April 3, Sat. - Point Defiance Park (E) (Download map: www.
metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=239) 5-7 mi., 200- 800’ gain.
Limit 8. Meet at 8:45 a.m. Lots of options for distance and eleva-
tion gain within the park trail system. Map and understanding
of basic navigation recommended for this trip—there are lots of
trail junctions. Walk in shade of trees with stops at viewpoints.
Rhododendrons blooming in April, huckleberries in Aug.-Sept.
See “50 Trail Runs in Washington.” This is a great beginner hike
as an introduction to hiking with The Mountaineers. Shake the
winter kinks out of your joints, check out new boots or see how
your new pack works on the trail. Leader: Amy Mann, 253-759-
2796, agmann@comcast.net. (s3/5-3/31)
April 8, Thu. - Lower Lena Lake (EM) (USGS Mt. Washington,
GT-168 The Brothers) 6.4 mi., 1300’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 7
a.m. at Tacoma Clubhouse. A wonderful day hike through new
and old-growth forest to a sub-alpine lake formed by a massive
rock slide 5000 years ago. Giant moss-covered boulders pro-
vide mid-hike scenery and cause Lena Creek to “mysteriously”
vanish before it gets to the bridge that crosses it. NWFP or
hologram park pass required for vehicles. Hiking Thursday to
try to beat the crowds. We will take a scenic lunch break where
Lena Creek tumbles into the lake. Plenty stops for photos, etc.
Leader: Michael Waiss, 253-627-5696, mwaiss@net-venture.
com. (s4/1-4/5)
April 10, Sat. - Ft. Steilacoom Park (E) This hike features acres
of open fields, a trail around a small lake, a hike to a hilltop view
of Puget Sound, and an excellent new playground with a picnic
shelter. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Diane Malone,
253-565-2080, mypaldiane45@yahoo.com. (s3/20-4/7)
April 10, Sat. - Rampart Ridge Loop (USGS Mt.Rainier W.,
GT-169 Mt. Rainier W.) (M) 5 mi., 1100’ gain. Limit 8. 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. Leader: Amy Mann, 253-
759-2796, agmann@comcast.net. (s3/10-4/7)
April 24, Sat. - Sherman Creek/Lost Valley Creek Loop (E)
(USGS Capital Peak & Littlerock or state DNR Capital State
Forest, year 2002) 8 mi., 900’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 7 a.m. at
Tacoma Clubhouse. Lots of surprises on this leisurely paced hike
only 15 mi. from Olympia, including 5 mi. along babbling creeks
beneath old forest canopies and 1.5 mi. of open vistas. About 300’
of gain is on undulating trail along creek. The 600’ gain to the
pass is gradual over 3 mi. We may see relics of long-ago logging.
Great lunch spots along Sherman Creek. Opens to horses May 1,
so lets beat the mud. Lots of stopping for photos, etc. Proper gear,
clothes, and boots a must! Leader: Michael Waiss, 253-627-5696
(7-9 p.m.), mwaiss@net-venture.com. (s4/14-4/20)
April 25, Sun. - Umtanum Ridge, Black Canyon Loop (M)
(USGS Wenas Lake) 10 mi., 1800’ gain. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at
Ellensburg. 2-1/2 hrs. Hike this central Washington area full of
desert flowers and wildlife. This is a slow hike where the journey,
not the destination, is the goal. We’ll have lots of stops to take
pictures of flowers and birds. For more information, please see the
following article by one of our own Mountaineers: http://www.
seattlepi.com/getaways/361031_hike01.html. An early start is
required for the good photography lighting. Leader: Catherine
Walters, 253-759-1127, kwon1962@yahoo.com. (s3/1-4/19)
May 1, Sat. - Point Defiance Park See April 3 for all the details.
(s4/5-4/28)
Sailing
Committee
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 days are getting longer and the official start of boating
season on May 1 is just around the corner. If you have wanted
to learn about sailing, now is the time; the spring 2010 Tacoma
Mountaineers Basic Crewing (sailing) course will teach you
to:
• Rig a sloop-rigged sailboat
• Assist in departing from and arriving at a dock under
power
• Have a basic understanding of sail trim and sailboat ma-
neuvering
• Understand basic personal gear requirements and safety
practices for sailing under conditions that may typically be
encountered during Mountaineers sails
• Have a basic understanding of charts and navigation aids
• Be able to function as a crew member during a sail
Course Graduation Requirements:
• Attendance at all three classroom sessions—April 5, 12 and
19, Mon., 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the clubhouse
• Attendance at one On-the Dock/ First Training Sail Ses-
sion, April 10 or 11
• Attendance at a Second Training Sail, April 17 or 18
• Attendance at two experienced sails—dates to be deter-
mined after course starts.
Fee: Mountaineers membership is encouraged, but not re-
quired. Course fee is $95. Register via www.mountaineers.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, sktrainingco-
ordinator@yahoo.com and 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
Sea Kayak Committee meetings: The committee meets on the first Wednes-
day of every month at 6:30 p.m. This is where the brainstorming takes place
as well as plenty of socializing. Come and join us as we plot and scheme new
fun things to do. If you would like to be a part of this fun and would like to find
out about all the benefits of becoming a valued volunteer on the committee,
or if you are just looking for something different to do on Wednesday, call
Christine Burris, 253-651-6610 (Christine can also give you the location).
To participate in Mountaineers-sponsored sea kayak trips: You must be
a graduate or continuing student of a Mountaineers 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 descriptions 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 course students, all Tacoma trip leaders will give preference to Tacoma
members and students.
Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have significant kayak training and
experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Sea Kayaking Course
(offered in Tacoma, Seattle and Olympia) are encouraged to apply for equiva-
lency. There is a $20 processing and evaluation fee. To apply for equivalency,
contact Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, for an application form.
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Basic Sea Kayaking Course
No prior kayaking knowledge or experience is required to
participate in the course. Single kayaks are required throughout
the course because kayak skills are best learned in singles. If you
don’t own or have access to a sea kayak, you will need to rent a
boat on three occasions (see Additional Costs below).
Enrollment Process: Enrollment is limited to 36 students.
To register, contact the Basic Course Registration coordinator,
Peggy Gablehouse, gablehousep@aol.com. She will answer
questions and direct you to the online registration site at www.
mountaineers.org. The course typically fills early, so register
promptly.
Course Structure and Schedule: The course consists of
three lectures, one pool session, and two open-water sessions.
To graduate, students must also complete two club-sponsored
paddles by Aug. 31. Attendance on the course dates listed below
is required. Please review the course dates carefully and confirm
that your schedule will permit you to attend all sessions. If you
cannot commit to all these dates, you will not be able to complete
the course and graduate.
April 13, Tue., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Classroom instruction at
Pierce County Chambers Creek Environmental Services Build-
ing, University Place.
April 15, Thu., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Classroom instruction, same
location as above.
April 18, Sun., 12-4 p.m. Pool session: swim test and rescue
techniques at Clover Park High School Pool, Lakewood.
April 21, Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Classroom instruction,
Pierce County Chambers Creek Environmental Services Build-
ing.
April 24, Sat., 8:30-4 p.m. Open-water session: wet exit/
recovery and paddling/bracing skills - instruction, practice, and
critique at American Lake.
April 25, Sun., 8:30-4 p.m. Open-water session: wet exit/
recovery and paddling/bracing skills - instruction, practice, and
critique at American Lake.
Graduation requirements:
• Attend all three evening classes
• Successfully complete the pool session, including a pool
swim of 50 yards without floatation
• Successfully complete two open-water sessions, includ-
ing demonstrating cold-water exit, solo re-entry and assisted
re-entry
• Successfully complete two club-sponsored paddles, which
must be at least four hours on saltwater.
• Demonstration of a successful wet exit and solo reentry is
required on each paddle.
Course fees: $199 for Mountaineers members, $249 for
non-members.
Additional fees: While boats are provided at no extra cost
for the pool session, each student will be required to provide a
single sea kayak or rent one for both open-water sessions (April
24-25). The committee will make arrangements to have kayaks
brought to these day-long, open-water sessions for those who
wish to rent.
Kayak rental costs will be $70.60 for the weekend. Students
will also be required to have a wetsuit or dry-suit for the open-
water sessions. We have also made arrangements for the rental
of dry-suits, if you wish, at a cost of $59.74 for the weekend.
For the two qualifying club-sponsored paddles, students will be
responsible for providing their own boats. For those who do not
own or have access to a kayak, this will mean renting boats two
additional times.
It will be the student’s responsibility to make arrangements to
rent a boat and transport them for those trips. Each student will
be forwarded a copy of The Mountaineers sea kayaking student
manual via e-mail for use throughout the course, at no cost.
Finally, students are encouraged to purchase the optional book,
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 club headquarters, 206-521-6001, by 5 p.m. on Thursday to verify that payment has been received and that
a reservation has been secured. Cancellations: All cancellations, except for Meany, must be made at club headquarters by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the lodge
visit. The cooks must know how many are staying by this deadline in order to purchase the appropriate amount of food. That is also the deadline for refunds.
To reserve space in advance at all lodges except Meany, log on to www.mountaineers.org, and click on “Lodges” in the top menu bar; for Meany, see contact info above
Baker Lodge
Spring and fresh snow at Baker Lodge!
Spring may be in the air, but there’s enough snow at Mt. Baker
Ski Area to continue all your snow activities for quite a while.
The Mountaineer’s Mt. Baker Lodge is a warm, hospitable place
to enjoy this setting - it’s just a few steps from the downhill ski
runs. The lodge is open year-’round almost every weekend and
some holiday periods. Come join us to for a refreshing weekend
with old and new friends!
And once “snow season” ends—Mt. Baker Lodge provides
a rustic yet comfortable home base for numerous trails a short
walk or drive away. Many trails are suitable for children. Lake
Ann trail lets you “look a glacier in the eye.” Artist Point, with
its world-famous vistas, is just 3 miles away at the end of a paved
road. Snowplay opportunities usually are abundant through Au-
gust. Make your plans now to be part of our summer fun.
Mountaineer activity groups sometimes reserve specific
weekends but, unless otherwise shown on our calendar, the
lodge is open to everyone on all open dates. Reservations on
a first-come basis may be made through online registration or
Member Services (206-521-6001). Payments must be made at
time of sign-up with credit card or check.
Looking ahead
Mt. Baker Lodge’s calendar changes monthly: For the
16 April 2010 Go Guide
Derek C. Hutchinson’s “The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking,”
Fourth Edition, (Globe Pequot Press) for approximately $20.
Please direct any questions to Peggy Gablehouse, gablehousep@
aol.com.
Paddles, events
April 3, Sat. - Commencement Bay, VHF Radio Workshop
Let’s figure out how to use your radio! How does it work? What’s
it good for? Do you know where the push-to-talk button is? Here’s
a chance to use your radio before the basic class—and before
your upcoming trips. Bring a radio if at all possible, but you
can try others. Sign up with leader: David Price, 206-718-4335,
dprice100@hotmail.com.
April 7, Wed - Tacoma Sea Kayak Monthly Social 7-9 p.m..
This is our monthly meeting at the Club House Grill on 6th Ave.
in Tacoma. Please come promptly if you plan to order dinner.
Dave Carlson will show slides and tell of his trip from Nome to
Russia crossing the Bering Strait in 1994. For additional informa-
tion contact: Christine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@
centurytel.net.
Advance notices
May 8, Sat. - Chambers Creek to Ketron Island Watch www.
mountaineers.com for updates. Sign up with leader: Dan Ritter,
206-399-4389, dan.ritter@alaskaair.com.
May 8, Sat. - Van Geldern Cove to Penrose SKII. Watch www.
mountaineers.com for updates. Sign up with leader: Michael
Everett, 253-905-0613, mikeedvm@aol.com.
May 15, Sat. - Chambers Creek to Owens Beach SKII. Watch
www.mountaineers.com for updates. Sign up with leader: Dan
Ritter, 206-399-4389, dan.ritter@alaskaair.com.
May 22, Sat. - Nisqually Delta SKII. Watch www.mountaineers.
com for updates. Sign up with leader: Dan Ritter, 206-399-4389,
dan.ritter@alaskaair.com
May 22, Sat. - Purdy to Cutts Island SKII. Watch www.moun-
taineers.com for updates. Sign up with leader: Michael Everett,
253-905-0613, mikeedvm@aol.com
May 29-30, Sat.-Sun. - Blake Island Overnight SKII. Watch
www.mountaineers.com for updates. Sign up with leader: Chris-
tine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@centurytel.net
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? Call 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 Ostmann, 253-565-7680, ostmann@wamail.
net. Check www.mountaineers.org for up-to-date trips.
Backcountry Ski—Telemark and Randonee: Beginners
and experienced skiers who want to ski off-piste can develop
knowledge to go beyond the groomed trails and into the world
of untracked lines. Skill coaching and trip planning will occur
at every field trip and outing. For current ski trips, contact Don
Thompson, 360-692-8236, donteleski@msn.com, or Robie
Pruden, 253-863-9360, prudenrl@earthlink.net.
Backcountry Ski Trips most Saturdays: Announced on
the club website, www.mountaineers.org. You can also contact
the Tacoma backcountry ski chair, Don Thompson, donteleski@
msn.com, 360-692-8236.
latest calendar see our website (last paragraph below). Unless
otherwise indicated the lodge is open by 7 or 8 p.m. on Fridays. If
you need a more specific opening time call the host listed below.
Trail lights from the parking lot to the lodge are on until 10:30
p.m. and the trail is marked with short flags and/or poles. If you
arrive after 10:30 p.m. be prepared with a flashlight or headlamp.
Each person should bring their sleeping bag and pillow, personal
gear and flashlight. During snow season cars should carry a
shovel and chains. Weekend fees include Saturday and Sunday
breakfast, and Saturday dinner, unless otherwise indicated.
Mt. Baker Lodge welcomes club and non-club members, all
ages and abilities. Families with children five or under should
call the host prior to registering.
Group reservations: members, public
To ensure that there is room for your group and to avoid
scheduling conflicts, please contact Judy Sterry, 206-296-4916,
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.
Free weekends at the Baker Lodge!
The Baker Lodge Committee needs additional help to
Social Division
Chair: Karen Turner, Karen-turner@comcast.com, 253-202-7458
(Folkdancing, Photography, Singles)
Folk Dancing
Contacts: Ned Raymond, 253-218-5205, Yvonne, 253-640-6359, ybraune1@
hotmail.com
April 24, Sat. - The Tacoma Mountaineers Folk Dancers Next
Dance. At Normanna Hall. Nordic Exposure will play waltzes,
hambos, pols, schottisches, polkas and mazurkas, either as couple
dances or couple mixers. Other dances can be requested. The
dance starts at 8 p.m. and the suggested donation is $10.
Directions to Normanna Hall, 1106 S. 15th St.: From I-5
take Exit 132 and Hwy. 16 to Sprague St. Follow Sprague to
15th, turn right (E.) and travel to Martin Luther King St. and
Normanna Hall. Parking is available in the gravel lot across the
street. Should the Sprague St. exit be closed, then take the Union
Ave. exit from Hwy. 16, turn right (N.) on Union, turn right on
19th (E.) and continue to Martin Luther King St., turn left (N.)
and travel to 15th St. and Normanna Hall. For more information
contact Ned or Yvonne.
Photography
Chair: Joe Becker, 253-970-3100, josephebecker@comcast.com.
April 13, Mon., Monthly Photo Meeting 7-9 p.m. at the Tacoma
Clubhouse. We are back on our regular second-Tuesday-of-
the-month schedule. Join us for discussions of the latest photo
news and to share photos. Some of us will probably be showing
photos from our March outing to Fir Island (think snow geese)
and Deception Pass. We will also discuss more spring/early
summer photo outings. Bring some photos to share (prints,
slides or digital files are all welcome). For more information,
contact the photography chair (info above) or visit www.taco-
mamountaineers.org.
Singles
Welcoming Committee: Karen Turner, karen-turner@comcast.net, 253-202-
7458; Connie Pyles, conniepyles@hotmail.com, 253-677-4397.
The Tacoma Mountaineers social group was organized for the enjoyment of
all adult Mountaineers. The social group plans a wide variety of social and
outdoor activities. Meet people of diverse ages and cultures with a similar
interest in hiking, biking, backpacking, climbing, skiing, dancing, kayaking,
dining, sailing, snowshoeing and theater—just a few of the activities we
enjoy together.
See our current activities on our new website at Meetup.com. Search for
Tacoma Mountaineers Singles.
Weekly events
Thursday Evening Gatherings - Join us for food with good
company from 6-8 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each
month.
April 1 - The Wine Shop, 3123 56th St. N.W., Gig Harbor,
253-851-9563. This will be our first time here as a group. A
real wine shop charging us $5 for four tastes or by the glass.
Bring a small snack to share.
April 15 - Cork! 3012 6th Ave., Tacoma. Free wine tasting.
Karen’s sister, Louise, will be pouring her fabulous Argentine
wines! She always has a good family story to tell.
Coming soon
May 1, Sat. - Singles Cinco de Mayo Dance. Come dance the
night away to a live band at the Tacoma Clubhouse. Snacks,
water, pop, and tea provided. No jeans please. BYOB. Tickets
are $10 presale and $15 at the door. Dance cards back by popular
demand, so everyone dances and has a great time. Don’t stay
home on the couch. You’ve got to come to this one!
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, 206-296-4916
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.
Driving directions
Drive N. on I-5 to Bellingham. 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-
Tacoma-Lodges
way loop road. The parking lot for The Mountaineers lodge
is on the right side of the road about 0.3 mile beyond the Firs.
Driving time approximately 1-1/2 hrs. from Bellingham and 3
hrs. from Seattle.
Kitsap Cabin
Cooks and hosts needed
Kitsap Cabin is looking for people who like to cook for
groups and people who want to learn how to run Kitsap Cabin
during events. Cooks are needed to prepare dinner, breakfast
and lunch for the cast and crew on rehearsal and performance
weekends during rehearsal and play season.
Hosts are needed to take responsibility for managing Kitsap
Cabin during this time. Host training is set for March 27 and
tentatively for May 1. If you’re interested in either cooking or
hosting, please use the contact link from foresttheater.com and
someone will be in touch.
Meany Lodge
Meany: a respite from city’s chaos
Nestled on a scenic ridge near the eastern portal of the historic
Stampede Pass Train Tunnel, just 3 mi. SW of Exit 62 on I-90,
Meany Lodge (opened 1928) is the oldest of The Mountaineers
ski lodges. Situated near the meandering Yakima River and sur-
rounded by the Wenatchee National Forest, it’s a welcome respite
from the chaos of cities and commercial ski areas.
Meany hosts a 450-foot vertical-drop ski slope with a total
of 32 downhill runs. Access to the runs is via the only certified
rope tow west of the Rockies. Numerous cross-country ski trails
lace the campus and surrounding forest lands.
In winter Meany Lodge is open to all Mountaineers for down-
hill and cross-country skiing weekends. From spring through fall
it serves as a base area for MOFA and other group activities.
Meany Lodge sleeps up to 97 in a rustic, hostel-style environ-
ment. Its large gathering room and multiple smaller classrooms
can accommodate a variety of needs. If you’re looking to hold a
secluded seminar, a rustic day or private weekend retreat, Meany
is perfect for you.
For comprehensive information on Meany Lodge see our
website: www.meanylodge.org.
Upcoming events in 2010
Mark your calendar in advance for:
— Family Hiking Weekend, Aug. 6-8
— Mushroom Weekend, Oct. 29-31
— Check out the MOFA section of the Go Guide to sign up
for MOFA at Meany; enjoy the great Meany food and get your
MOFA card, too!
Meany Lodge is kept open through the efforts of summer
work/fun parties. Watch this space for the work/fun party sched-
ule, or check the calendar section of our website.
For more information contact Chuck or Joan Welter, 253-
926-0867, chair@meanylodge.org.
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,
LNT, sledding, geo-caching and snow play. In summer and fall
there are picnic and camping areas to accommodate individu-
als, families, small and large groups. There are open areas for
meetings, classes and recreation. The Coleman Memorial Shelter
is equipped with a gas grill (propane and firewood available at
cost), fireplace and picnic table. The old lodge site has water,
electrical hookups and toilets.
Features: The 77-acre campus Snoqualmie Campus is lo-
cated less than an hour from downtown Seattle, two minutes off
Interstate 90 at Snoqualmie Pass. The campus is nestled in the
trees between Summit Central and Summit West ski areas, with
beautiful valley and ridge views. Access to the Pacific Crest Trail,
Iron Horse Trail and Gold Creek are minutes away.
Tall stands of silver fir, many alpine shrubs, grasses, flowers
and numerous wetlands dot the hills and meadows. Visitors often
see elk and nesting birds of prey.
A bit of history: The Mountaineers has maintained a pres-
ence in the Snoqualmie Pass area since 1914 when it built a
lodge on U.S. Forest Service land. The current campus property
was purchased and a volunteer crew built a new lodge in 1948.
This second lodge served The Mountaineers for more than 50
years before it burned May 12, 2006. What remains today are
outbuildings and incredible alpine terrain.
All branches welcome
Like all Mountaineers facilities the Snoqualmie Campus is
available for use by groups and individual members. Need a quiet,
central place to escape to for a day or a week? Want to have a
camping trip, a hiking base camp, a travel base? Putting on a class
for hiking, navigation, scrambling, or any of The Mountaineers’
numerous other outdoor activities? The Snoqualmie Campus is
the ideal spot for you. To discuss your specific needs, get in touch
with us through the contact information provided below.
Volunteers and donations welcome
The Snoqualmie Campus, like other Mountaineers lodges and
similar facilities, is volunteer operated—supported by user fees
and donations. We need volunteers for campus hosts and work
parties; we seek donations of building materials and supplies
for campus activities.
Campus hosts: We are looking for volunteers who would like
to stay on campus this summer, in their own tent or RV, as cam-
pus caretakers. You will provide basic, friendly host services to
campus visitors this summer. The length of stay is flexible. Why
not spend some time in alpine splendor? Be a campus host!
Work parties
The Snoqualmie Campus Committee needs volunteers to
help host on weekends in the winter. Volunteers can earn work
credits toward free skiing via 2010 Summit ski vouchers—please
contact us.
• Snowshoe trail enhancements and marking. We hope to
bring back the old snowshoe route for the 2010 winter season
and will be hosting work parties to brush and mark snowshoe
trails.
• Beacon Basin improvements. Work parties will enhance
the existing avalanche beacon training system.
• Upper tow-shack renovation. Repairs on the former “rope
tow” shack: fix the roof leaks, remove the tow motor, clean or
remove other old equipment to create classroom space.
• Monetary donations to the Snoqualmie Campus operating
fund are needed to repair the storm-damaged road, as well as
the Coleman Memorial roof, and to transform the tow hut into
classrooms. We are looking for donations or will consider barter-
ing for use of the campus.
Snowshoes and other camping supplies are needed to help
assist courses taught on campus. Also needed: yurt for classroom
and warming spot, shovels, snowshoes, snowmobile, the loan
of a snowmobile for events, clippers, saws, wheelbarrows and
first aid supplies.
Our future
The Snoqualmie Campus Committee invites Mountaineers
member input to plan and direct the campus’s future. We appreci-
ate your e-mails, comments and suggestions about future campus
projects and activities. Please e-mail us at snoqualmiecampus@
yahoo.com.
Contact information
For more about the campus contact: 425-434-6177, sno-
qualmiecampus@yahoo.com. You also can gain more details
online at www.snoqualmiecampus.org
Stevens Lodge
Check out our website for events
Visit www.stevenslodge.org to view current activities at the
lodge. If you have questions regarding Stevens Lodge, contact
Angela or Greg, 425-258-4847, greg@stevenslodge.org.
What to bring: a warm sleeping bag, toilet articles and a
towel for the shower, suitable clothing, your snow gear and a
flashlight. Some pillows are available, but feel free to bring your
own if you desire. Bring a padlock if you wish to secure your
ski equipment. There is a short 600-foot walk from the parking
area to the lodge. Stow your gear in a pack suitable for walking
the distance to the lodge. If you have a lot of gear, a small sled
makes the trip more convenient.

Driving directions Driving directions

Go to www.meanylodge.org, link to “guest information,”
then link to “driving.” If this is your first visit, please read the
FAQ and guidelines on the guest information page.
Snoqualmie Campus
Make your reservations
Spring snows have lengthened the winter season, beckoning
skiers, sledders and boarders for a last fling. Make your reserva-
tion for use of our campus. In the meantime, the campus is tak-
ing reservations for summer and fall events. Contact us now to
reserve your summer camping or picnic events. Please note that
advance reservations are required on most days. Reservations
or site visits can be made by contacting snoqulamiecampus@
Late spring snows have kept Snoqualmie Campus
(above) and Mountaineers lodge sites quite white.
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

yahoo.com, 425-434-6177.
Notice to all campus users—In accordance to policy,
reservations are required if you are planning to access or lead
a group onto or through the campus on days when the campus
is otherwise closed. Drop-ins are required to check in with the
campus host and pay an activity-user fee. These user fees go For all lodges except Meany and Snoqualmie Campus, contact 206-521-6001 or www.mountaineers.org for reservations
towards supporting the fixed operating costs of the campus. For Meany, reserve online at www.brownpapertickets.com; see Snoqualmie below for contact info.
The campus is operated on an all-volunteer basis and we always Figures are in dollars on a per person basis All overnights include next morning’s breakfast
welcome additional volunteers to the Campus Committee or to
be a campus host, helping to keep the campus open on more days Baker 145 mi. one way from Seattle Lodge open from Friday eve to Sunday noon. See Mountaineers.org/lodge/baker for more info
to more members and the public. We are currently looking for Capacity 64
volunteers to help plan the hiking and snowshoe trails around Adult member
Friday night
24
Sat. & Holidays
31
Weekend
55
Extended openings
Same as
the campus. Adult guest 32 39 71 “Sat. & Holidays”
Parking notice—The State Department of Transportation Child member (-14 yoa) 15 21 36 rates.
(DOT) parking lot near Exit 53 is now gated and no longer avail- Child guest (-14 yoa) 23 29 52 Includes
able to public parking because of plans for a new fire station on Meals included (add $3
when lunch is provided)
Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst Sat.,Sun. bkfst., Sat. dnr dinner, breakfast

the site. For more info about the project, visit http://snoqualm-
iepassfire.org/New-Station/new-station.html. Public comments Meany 60 mi. one way from Seattle Call 253-926-0867 (chair@meanylodge.org), for special group and non-profit rates or Fri. overnights
on the plan can be submitted up to April 2. Capacity 97 Reserve via www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006
Use policy, fees and credits—If you need a readily acces- Day use Full Weekend Sat. overnight Holiday Weekends*
sible, beautiful mountain site for your event, whether a family Adult member 25 95 80 130
reunion, training session, or similar, call us to discuss your needs Adult guest 35 105 90 135
or let us show you around the property. Our reservation-only Child member (-14 yoa)
Child guest (-14 yoa)
12
20
60
70
45
55
90
100
policy includes all Mountaineers members, guests, the general Meals included *MLK, Presidents
public or any group interested in using the campus. Season pass: Day wknds only;
Daily user fees—$10/person or $25/family, payable in Age 14+ - $480 ($430 before Dec. 1) include Fri., Sat.,
advance. No Sno-Park, NWFP or Forest Service special use Age 5-13 - $350 ($300 before Dec. 1) Sun. nights
permits are required on the campus, which means more than 12
Snoqualmie
persons can assemble. Group and course rates are negotiable.
50 mi. one way from Seattle Free off-road parking in lot nearby when property road closed by snow
Capacity 77 acres, Group Rates
Persons willing to perform campus service projects earn reduced event dependent Friends and group rates are available. Contact Mary Lynch, snoqualmiecampus@yahoo.com, 425-434-6177, for scheduling group
or waived user fees. 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.
About the campus
Looking for a beautiful mountain outing close to Seattle? Stevens 75 mi. one way from Seattle Children under 5 not allowed; Lodge open Friday eve through Sunday afternoon
Looking for a private, year-round alpine wonderland with great Capacity 55
Friday night Saturday Weekend* Extended openings
views and location, some place for hiking, camping, group Adult member 15 30 45
picnics? Looking for a base camp for exploration east and west Adult guest 22 43 65 (Extended with Sat. rates)
of Snoqualmie Pass—the mountains, the rivers, the lakes? Give Child member (-14 yoa) 8 17 25
Child guest (-14 yoa) 15 20 35
us a call and make your reservations now for your adventures Meals included Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst *2 nights; lunches excluded
on The Mountaineers’ Snoqualmie Campus! No charge for day use
Facilities: Snoqualmie Campus provides easy year-round
Note: Check the “Lodge Going” news in the Go Guide for special rates and packages offered throughout the year by individual lodges.

Lodges Go Guide April 2010 17

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

Club 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 & activities. Every month, hundreds of outdoor activities
are offered for club members -- everything from easy day hikes to trips to Tibet! Most of the local outdoor trips are free
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Get on board now for year-round Fun!

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 Sending you on your way
There are seven branches offering Mountaineers activities: Bellingham, Everett, Kitsap, Olympia, Seattle, Foothills and Tacoma. All members may sign up for any activity in any branch,
subject to prerequisites and qualifications as stipulated by the particular activity. The following information pertains to all club outings and activities, no matter the branch. Refer to particular
activity preambles in this Go Guide for trip ratings, classifications and special equipment or skill prerequisites. Trip and course registration can be accomplished online except where
noted.
Participation: The Mountaineers recommends you sign up for a trip online in terrain. The ratings assume optimal conditions. Bad weather, getting off 4. Illumination
most cases. By selecting “Activity Search” from the main page of our website, route or very soft snow, for example, can make a trip more difficult than its 5. First-aid supplies
you will be taken to a search page where you can find a trip on the basis normal rating. Climbs: C = Conditioner; A = Alpine; G = Glacier; R = Rock. 6. Fire
of date, destination, event name, branch, leader or type of activity. All the Scrambles: (These are non-technical, off-trail trips to a summit, often on 7. Repair kit and tools
details will then appear: when registration starts and ends; a brief description snow and/or rock.) Ratings for scrambles consist of a letter, followed by 8. Nutrition (extra food)
of the trip or event, leader contact data and space availability. If you do not two digits. C = Conditioner; R = rock scramble; S = snow scramble; SR = 9. Hydration (extra water)
have access to the internet, you can sign up for an activity by calling club snow and/or rock; O = other—not enough rock or snow to count as R or 10. Emergency shelter
headquarters during the registration period indicated in the Go Guide listing S. Difficulty (first digit) is rated from 1 (easiest) to 5 (toughest). The second
of the event. You will notice in the Go Guide and online that some events digit = technical difficulty, rated from 1 (least technical, least exposed) to 5 Sea Kayak Essentials
require you to only contact the leader to sign up. Unless otherwise noted (most technical and most exposed). Hikes: E = Easy (up to 8 mi. RT, up to additional to Ten Essentials on all sea kayak trips
in the event listing, DO NOT CALL LEADERS AFTER 9 P.M. If you have 1200’ elevation gain). M = Moderate (up to 12 mi., 1200’-2500’ gain). S = 1. Flotation each end of kayak
any questions not answered in the event listing online or in the Go Guide, Strenuous (up to 14 mi., 2500’-3500’ gain). VS = Very Strenuous (over 14 2. PFD (USCG approved)
please call the leader of that event. Some trips include prerequisites: Those mi. and/or more than 3500’ gain). 3. Paddle
trips which involve some technical skills (e.g., climbing, scrambling, skiing, 4. Paddle tether
kayaking, sailing), require that participants either graduate from the relevant
Trail Guides (most recent edition) 5. Spray skirt
courses or obtain the status of equivalent from the particular activity (contacts MR: 50 Hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park 6. Bilge pump with flotation
are listed under the activity heading). Children: Family Activities and other NC: 100 Hikes in the North Cascades National Park Region 7. Self-rescue paddle float
family events require that a parent or guardian accompany all children during GP: 100 Hikes in the Glacier Peak Region 8. Whistle or air horn
the entirety of the event. Like all members, children must have a waiver on AL: 100 Hikes in the Alpine Lakes 9. 50 ft. floating tow rope
file with club headquarters. (Children under 14 are automatically included IN: 100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest 10. Waterproof flashlight or chemical lightstick
in their parent’s membership.) Keep in mind the child’s ability and interests CW: 55 Hikes in Central Washington 11. Repair kit (duct tape)
when registering for an activity. If you need to take a break or leave due SCO: 100 Hikes in the South Cascades & Olympics 12. Extra clothing in waterproof bag
to issues with the child, always notify the trip leader. Children may not be SCW: Seattle City Walks The following items are recommended for all trips and may be required for
dropped off alone for an event or trip. Adults are responsible for bringing all OM: Olympic Mountains Trail Guide some:
food, beverages, weather-appropriate clothing and Ten Essentials for their BHWC: Best Hikes With Children 13. Spare paddle
family members. The event leader may decide to leave without you if you CAG 1 (2 or 3): Cascade Alpine Guide, Vol. 1 (2 or 3) 14. Rescue sling
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 club headquarters. 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 club headquarters 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 club headquarters 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 club headquarters 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 com-
munity to sample our club by registering as a guest for a trip or event. Guests
206-555-1212 (s8/30-9/7) NC
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may do this up to twice a year only if a signed Release and Indemnity Agree-
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ment (waiver) is submitted to club headquarters or online prior to registering

for the event. (The waiver can be found on our website or by calling club First and last Abbreviated guide Drive time from Leader’s name,
headquarters 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

Our mission: To enrich the community by helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters
of the Pacific Northwest.
Mountaineers Headquarters Officers of The Mountaineers Rivers Fran Troje
7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115 President Eric Linxweiler State Parks Fran Troje
E-mail: clubmail@mountaineers.org President Elect Tab Wilkins 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 Bill Deters Recreational Access Ed Henderson, Fran Troje
Signing up for activities Treasurer Mike Dean Outdoor Ethics Stephen Summers
206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484 Secretary Steve Sears 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: 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 Michael Shurgot 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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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
Become a beach naturalist this summer! Care about beaches?
Good with people? Sign up to be a volunteer naturalist with the
Seattle Aquarium’s Beach Naturalist program. Receive training
from marine and interpretative experts on four weekday evenings
(April 13 and 27, May 11 and 25) and three weekend days (April
17, May 1 and 15). Once trained, volunteers spend three summer
weekend days educating visitors about beach ecology and beach
etiquette at local area beaches. Register by April 7 to save your
spot: beachnaturalist@seattle.gov, 206-245-0143.
Family Activities Volunteers: Help kids and their parents ex-
plore 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 inter-
est 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. Work is under way to 1) scope/map
for new wilderness proposals, and 2) increase support for current
wilderness bills proposed in Washington. This is exciting and
rewarding work that will have lasting effects for Washington’s
wild areas. Contact Harry Romberg, Forest Watch co-chair, at
206-365-9302.
Volunteer at the Leave No Trace Certification Event on Sat.,
April 17. Scouts and other youth groups are tested on their LNT
skills and received a patch for the effort. If you volunteer for that
one day event, you will qualify for your stewardship requirement
and also earn the patch as well. Come to Fire Mountain Scout
Camp near Mt. Vernon for a fun day where you can also brush
up on your LNT knowledge. Contact Helga Byhre, 206-546-6830,
or helgahiker@comcast.net and she will give you details and
directions.
Conservation Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers fulfill its
mission to protect the natural areas of the Northwest by volun-
teering with the club’s Conservation Division or the Forest Watch
Committee. There are numerous ways you can join in the fun.
No experience required, just an abiding interest in maintain-
ing or promoting a healthy Northwest environment. For more
details, call 206-521-6012, or send an e-mail to conservation@
mountaineers.org.
Kitsap Forest Theater needs your help! The Mountaineers
Players perform at Kitsap Forest Theater every spring and sum-
mer. We need help with sewing costumes, building and painting
sets, collecting props, cooking for our crew at the Kitsap Cabin,
ushering or parking during shows, etc. If you would like to volun-
teer your time and talents with a fun group of people who enjoy
producing quality musical theater in a beautiful forest environ-
ment, give us a call. Please email showinfo@Foresttheater.com
or call the Kitsap Forest Theater info line at 206-542-7815. Visit
www.ForestTheater.com for more information.
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 op-
portunity 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 Mountain-
eers Foundation, P. O. Box 25590, Seattle WA 98165.
Volunteer proofreaders wanted: Do you have an eye for mis-
spellings, typos or errant grammar? We could use your expertise
for The Mountaineer, the monthly membership publication for The
Mountaineers. If interested, contact the editor, Brad Stracener,
206-521-6013, brads@mountaineers.org.

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 4/24 Camp Handy (KIT) 4/24 Lower Lena Lk (OLY) 4/11 Elliott Bay (SEA)
4/17 Cape Alava-Sand Point 4/24 Whiskey Dick Mtn (SEA) 4/24 Elliott Bay (SEA)
4/24 Stein River Canyon, BC (SEA) 4/24 Sherman/Lost Valley Cks (TAC)
4/24 Cleman Mtn, Sgls (SEA) Scrambles 4/7 Rattlesnake Mtn (SEA)
Climbs 4/3 S. Early Winter Spire (SEA) 4/25 Umtanum Rdg (TAC) 4/10 Baring (SEA)
4/4 Mailbox Pk (TAC) 4/25 Lk. Serene, TH (SEA) 4/28 Teneriffe/Serendipity Rdg (SEA)
4/10 Mt. Rainier, Fuhrer (TAC)
4/10 Big Four Mtn (EVT) Sails 4/3 Shilshole (SEA) Sea Kayak 4/3 Commencement, wkshp (TAC)
4/10 Leavenworth, Crag (SEA) 4/3 Jim Clark (SEA) 4/10 Hammersley Inlet (OLY)
4/10 Vantage: Feathers, Crag (SEA) 4/10 Shilshole (SEA) 4/17 Black Lk, Training (OLY)
4/17 Mt. Stuart (EVT)
4/17 Tieton Royal, Crag (SEA)




4/17 Vantage: Feathers, Crag (SEA)
4/18 Tieton Royal, Crag (SEA)
4/24 The Tooth (SEA)
4/24 Leavenworth Roto, Crag (SEA)
BUY A BOOK
FROM
Hikes 4/3 John Wayne Trail, Sgls (EVT)
April 3
through
4/3 Yakima Rim Skyline Tr. (FH)
4/3 Twin Falls (OLY)
4/3 Pt Defiance Park (TAC)
OR



4/3 Columbia R. Gorge, Ntlst (SEA)
4/3 Mt Zion, Sgls (SEA)
4/4 Dungeness Spit, Sgls (SEA)
April 8 www.bn.com/bookfairs


4/10 Ft. Steilacoom Park (TAC)
4/10 Rampart Rdg Loop (TAC)
Support the Mountaineers
4/10 Curtain, Angle Falls (OLY)
On Saturday, April 3, Mountaineers author Craig Romano (Day Hiking: Olympic
4/10 Ingalls Ck (FH)
Peninsula) will give a presentation at the Silverdale Barnes & Noble store. During
4/10 Sherman/Lost Valley Cks (OLY) the event, and for the week following it, Barnes & Noble will generously donate
4/10 Little Si (SEA) 20% of its proceeds for every customer who presents this ad with their purchase.
4/10 Deception Pass SP, Sgls (SEA)
This promotion is good at ANY Barnes & Noble bookstore and online at www.
4/10 East Bank Tr., Sgls (SEA) bn.com/bookfairs from April 3-8. Share this ad with friends, family and everyone
4/11 Ship Canal Meander (SEA) you know - there are no restrictions on who can use this! For more information,
4/17 Mt Zion (KIT) visit www.mountaineers.org or contact richardb@mountaineers.org
4/17 Big Hump, Duckabush R. (OLY)
4/17 Umtanum Rdg, Ntlst (SEA)
Bookfair ID: 10100030
4/17 Mt. Teneriffe, Sgls (SEA) *The purchase of gift cards, Barnes & Noble memberships, textbooks, video games, digital
devices including nook, purchases made at Cafes owned and operated by Starbucks and
4/18 Manastash, Ntlst (SEA) other items Barnes & Noble may exclude from time to time in its sole discretion are not in-
4/18 Priest Point Park (OLY) cluded in bookfair totals. Institutional discounts may not be applied. See bn.com/bookfairs for
4/18 Rattlesnake Mtn (FH) more details and to shop online.

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