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Mission: To offer
anyone an opportu-
nity to experience a
new activity or skill with The Moun-
taineers in a safe and experience-based
atmosphere that is non-committing.
The Mountaineers Trailhead program
offers events without commitments in a
casual atmosphere, and best of all – easy on
your schedule and wallet. Each month Trail-
head events are offered for a variety of activities;
just look for the in front of the event listing in the
Go Guide. Typical events include hikes, back-
packs, entry level scramble and climbing activities,
snowshoeing, skiing and more. In-town clinics are
also offered regularly throughout the season. So if
you’re looking to get involved in the club, taste-
test a new activity, or just refresh old skills, there’s
likely a Trailhead event coming up for you!
Three-season program series
Trip Series:
Hikes
Backpacks
Car Camping/Hiking Weekends
Outdoor Learning Series:
Beginners’ Rock Day
Beginners’ Alpine Scrambling
Clinic Series:
Beginners Hiking Seminar
Branchwide
Green Drinks to flood program center
A flood of people from the public and Mountaineers are ex-
pected to fill The Mountaineers Program Center on Tue., May 11
at 5:30 p.m. for the monthly Green Drinks event. The event allows
envrronmentally-conscious groups to convene for an evening of
beverages and snacks. Hosts rotate from month to month. Visit
www.seattlegreendrinks.org for more information.
Board of trustees to meet
The Mountaineers Board of Trustees will meet Thu., May
6, at 7 p.m. Meetings are at club headquarters and open to all.
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month.
Program center to close for holiday
The Mountaineers Program Center will be closed on Mon.,
May 31, to observe the Memorial Day holiday.
Conservation
Conservation calendar
May 19, Wed. - Conservation Executive Committee meeting,
7-9 p.m. at club headquarters. All Mountaineers are welcome.
June 2 & 5-6, Wed. & Sat.-Sun. - Leave No Trace Trainer
Course Upon course completion, graduates will be a LNT cer-
tified trainer. Register online or by calling 206-521-6001. See
Seattle Branch Hiking, pg. 10 for more information.
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
Board briefs
An unofficial summary of the April 1, 2010 board meeting.
—All Trustees and officers were present, except Eric
Linxweiler, Lynn Hyde, Rob Simonsen, Mike Maude, Kirk
Alm and Matt Sullivan.
—Lisa Berntsen was appointed to the Books Governance
Committee.
—President Tab Wilkins reported on meeting with the
Colorado Mountain Club and on the kickoff for Radical
Reels.
—Executive Director Martinique Grigg reported on
membership, fundraising and conservation efforts, including
the Evening of Legends program and the North Cascades
book project, for which a fundraising campaign of $25,000
was approved to match $25,000 from the Conservation Divi-
sion reserves. This money will go toward development and
production of the North Cascades book.
A special activities section to The Mountaineer
Beginning Backpacking
Backcountry Cooking
Intro to Wilderness First Aid
Intro To Map & Compass (also outside)
Leave No Trace
Beginners Rock Day
Rock Climbing Technique
Learn To Belay
Special program announcement!
The Wilderness Adventure Series - Have a fun
summer making new friends while exploring new
activities in spectacular wilderness settings! You'll
be part of a small group that together will explore
hiking, backpacking, scrambling, and rock climbing
while introduced to other skills such as Wilderness
1st Aid and Map&Compass. Fun, safety, and an op-
portunity to get to know your peers are the priorities,
and you'll leave the program with a summer of great
memories, new skills, and new friends. The program
begins on June 30th and culminates with a climb
of Mt. St. Helens on September 18th! In between,
you'll experience 9 full day and 9 half-day events,
plus additional in-town social activities. See the list-
ing under Seattle UTHRs for more details!
This month’s highlights
Seattle Hiking
May 9, Sun. – Umtanum Ridge - Black Canyon
May 2, Sun. – Rattlesnake Ledge & Beyond (UTHRs)
New explorations NOW
need for action. E-mail conservation@mountaineers.org to join.
International Outings
Chair: Patti Polinsky, MeanySports@mac.com, 206-525-7464. The amount
payable to The Mountaineers is based upon known and anticipated air and
land costs and is subject to change, either UP or DOWN, 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,
steeply-walled 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 Vatnajokull
Glacier, the largest in Europe. Here we hike in the area of the Gla-
cial Lagoon, known as one of Iceland’s greatest natural wonders.
We spend several days in the area of Vatnojokull National Park,
largest in Europe, primarily in Skaftafell, an ice-free portion of
the national park. We will hope to ascend an eye-catching 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
May, 2010
May 8, Sat. – Lower Lena Lake (UTHRs)
Seattle & Foothills Naturalists
May 16, Sun. – Robinson Canyon/Ainsley Can-
yon
May 22, Sat. – White Bluffs - Hanford Reach
- North Slope
Seattle Backpacking
May 5&12, Wed. – Backpacking Course Course
fee $45 members, $50 non-members
May 15&16, Sat.&Sun. – Backpack - Ingalls
Creek
Seattle Scrambling
May 23, Sun. - Beginners Alpine Scrambling
(snow & rock) Course fees: $30 members, $40
non-members
Seattle Climbing
May 1, Sat. – Rock Climbing - Beginner’s Rock
Day Course fee $35 members; $35 non mem-
bers.
Clinics
May 20, Thu. – Beginning Hiking Seminar. Free!
May 13 & 22, Wed. – Intro To Map & Compass.
$20 members, $35 non members
For questions about signing up: 206-521-
6001.
For questions about the Trailhead program:
kenh@mountaineers.org.
For questions about specific events: please
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
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Everett (www.everettmountaineers.org).......................... 3
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Kitsap (www.kitsapmountaineers.org)............................ 5
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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:
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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-
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hot river at Reykjadalur before continuing on to the Nesjavellir
geothermal plant.
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 of 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 Hvannasund we
take a boat to the highest promontory in the Færoes. From Tór-
shavn, 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
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near the river, giving a unique example of two 8,000-meter peaks
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 summit of an 8,000-meter peak). Dhaulagiri’s
summit was finally reached in 1960 by a Swiss-Austrian ex-
pedition.
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-color adventure
Oct. 3-10, 2010
Trip preview: http://web.me.com/mrbunz/Site/2010-NE-
Hike.html
Have you ever seen the spectacular colors of maples paint
the landscape of New England? If you have not, join us for a
moderate or strenuous hike under a canopy of fall colors in the
ancient Appalachian Mountains. The brilliantly jeweled, gold
and ruby ridges of the White Mountains will remain in your
memory forever.
The Mountaineers Recreational Properties Division offers
an eight-day adventure through the White Mountains of New
Hampshire. Because we will be hiking between the full-service
huts and lodges of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), you
will not have to carry a sleeping bag or food, except for lunch.
Nate Shedd, an AMC naturalist who hiked with us last year,
will hike with us again. His expertise will be the crowning jewel
to this hiking adventure.
If you choose to do the Presidential Traverse, most trails
will be dotted with large rocks and may include short stretches
of scrambling. Or you may choose moderate hiking on trails
comparable to Northwest trails.
We will begin the trip from Portland, Maine, taking an AMC
van through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We will
pass wooden covered bridges and whitewashed houses on our
drive to Highland Center at Crawford Notch. We will hike from
Crawford Notch to Franconia Notch on the Appalachian Trail.
While at Highland Center, a multitude of conditioning hikes
will be available, or you can choose to play tourist and ride
the train up Mt. Washington. Once on top of Mt. Washington,
where the country’s highest 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.”
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” will be
presented May 30-31 and the weekends of June 5-6, 12-13 and
19-20 at 2 p.m. 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 rap-
port 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.
Our resident director, Craig Schieber, along with long-time
choreographer, Guy Caridi, and returning music director, Steve
Wall, are directing a very talented cast of actors. You won’t want
to miss this marvelous show!
Salmon dinner fundraiser
Join us on Saturday evening, June 12 (after attending a per-
formance of “The Sound of Music”) for a delicious salmon dinner
to be held under the firs at Kitsap Cabin. Enjoy a fabulous meal
with all the fixings, get to know other patrons of the Players, and
help support the 2010 play season at Kitsap Forest Theater. We
have a limited number of seats, so call your friends and make
plans now to join us for this special event. Tickets for the salmon
dinner are $30 per person. Reservations are required. Tickets
are available by calling 800-573-8484, visiting The Mountaineers
Program Center or online at Brown Paper Tickets (under Kitsap
Forest Theater). Additional donations are cheerfully accepted.
Summer production: ‘Godspell’
“Godspell” will be presented the weekends of July 31-Aug.
1, 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22 at 2 p.m. Written as a jubilant celebra-
tion, “Godspell” tells the story of the birth of a new community.
The characters bring the parables of Matthew to life using song,
dance, and improvisational comedy while featuring an exhila-
rating score by Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked”) which includes
such songs as “Day By Day,” “Save the People” and “All Good
Gifts.” Overflowing with irrepressible energy, this classic favorite
will appeal to all with a message of hope that resonates just as
deeply as the music. Take a break and spend a summer day with
us enjoying this inspiring story.
Auditions: We are looking for enthusiastic men and women
to bring this inspiring show to life on the Kitsap Forest Theater
stage this summer—a perfect venue for this show. Auditions
will be Tue., May 11, in Seattle at 7 p.m. at TPS Black Box
Theater in the Seattle Center House. Callbacks will immediately
follow at 8 p.m. Rehearsals will start on June 22 and continue
throughout July. We are especially looking for some strong male
tenor singers.
Complete audition information and rehearsal schedule can
be found on our website (www.foresttheater.com), including a
character list. To sign up for an audition, call 206-542-7815 or
e-mail auditions@foresttheater.com with your preferred time.
Weeknight rehearsals are held in Seattle at The Mountaineers
Program Center and weekend rehearsals are at the theater outside
of Bremerton.
Tickets available
Tickets are available for both shows online at www.Forest-
Theater.com, at The Mountaineers Program Center (800-573-
8484 and 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. Buy your tickets today,
and save. Remember, you can volunteer to help usher or park
and see the show for free.
Help wanted
We need help 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.
Kitsap Forest Theater Facebook page
You can now follow us on Facebook (and Twitter!). Search
for Kitsap Forest Theater and become a fan. We are posting
pictures and stories about the rehearsal process. Follow our story
and share our excitement!
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)
Branchwide
May membership meeting
Join us in May for our membership meeting. We will talk
about the upcoming hiking programs. Members and non-mem-
bers are welcome. Visit our website for date, time and venue.
Climbing
Basic climbs
June 12, Sat. - Sharkfin Tower (BR) (USGS Cascade Pass) Lim-
it 6. Sign up with leader: Ken Small, 360-527-3552, khs0337@
comcast.net. Car camp Friday night. Registration opens 5/31.
Basic Climbing Course
Attention, students: Please reference the course schedule
and keep your eye on updates to help you succeed in the course.
Please remember to mark your 2010 calendar for all lectures
and field trips!
Upcoming Lectures
May 4, Tue. – Snow I lecture
May 8-9, Sat. & Sun. - Snow I field trip
May 18, Tue. - Glacier travel lecture
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
Committee leaders needed
We are in need of talented volunteers to head our First Aid
Committee and our general branch programs.
These positions are very rewarding, allowing the volunteer
to help organize and steer these programs into the future. Note
that committee chairs generally oversee their committee and do
not have to volunteer as class leaders.
The First Aid Committee encompasses MOFA, CPR, and
other first-aid classes. The Programs Committee chair helps
recruit speakers for monthly meetings and procures speakers
for other branch-wide events.
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, an online social-group website geared towards groups like
the Everett Mountaineers and focusing on the growing public
interest in club and branch-level activities.
The Everett Branch invites you to become a member at
meetup.com/everett-mountaineers and find out about activities
for all, course offerings, trips to the beach and fun hikes in the
mountains. Many of these activities are free to the public.
Alpine Scrambling
Please see the website for a current list of alpine scrambles being offered.
Alpine Scrambling Course
Remaining field trips:
May 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Stevens Pass—Instructors Leader: Mike
Mashock, 425-335-5174, mjmash@comcast.net. (s11/19-4/30)
Bellingham - Everett
May 20, Thu. - Crevasse rescue practice
May 22-23, Sat. & Sun. - Glacier travel field trip
June 1, Tue. - Exam evening
June 7-11, Mon.-Fri. - Wilderness First Responder
,June 14-18, Mon.-Fri. - Wilderness First Responder
June 26, Sat. - Hard snow field trip
Oct 12, Tue. - Branch Rendezvous (All are welcome!)
For more details, see our branch website, “Courses” page.
Looking ahead
Are you interested in learning to climb and prefer a small,
“family style” learning environment? Think about achieving your
climbing adventures with our branch. We have a small student-
instructor ratio and value a friendly learning environment and
enjoy multi-generational diversity. Watch for info. in the fall
for 2011 enrollments. We offer both Basic and Intermediate
climbing programs.
Instructors needed
Are you a basic grad from any Mountaineers climbing group,
or an intermediate student who needs credit for graduation? 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.
May 2, Sun. - Cowboy Mtn, 5853’ Leader: Lyle Harvey,
425-337-4253, lyleharvey@waldimports.com. (s11/19-4/30)
May 15, Sat. - Denny, 5520’ Leader: Carrie Strandell, 360-
387-4605, wolf99@whidbey.net. (s11/19-5/14)
May 15, Sat. - Guye Peak, 5168’ Leader: Mike Mashock,
425-335-5174, mjmash@comcast.net. (s11/19-5/14)
May 15, Sat. - Kendall, 5784’ Leader: Brian Booth, 206-783-
0409, bbooth626@yahoo.com. (s11/19-5/14)
May 15, Sat. - Snoqualmie Mtn, 6278’ Leader: John Laggart,
(360) 421-3527, jmnlaggart@msn.com. (s11/19-5/14)
Climbing
Basic Climbing Course
Remaining field trips:
May 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Stevens Pass Leader: Nicholas Mayo,
360-568-7308, nicholas.e.mayo@gmail.com. (s5/1-5/1)
May 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Easton Glacier Leader: Nicholas
Mayo, 360-568-7308, nicholas.e.mayo@gmail.com. (s5/15-
5/15)
Seminar:
May 15, Sat. - Self Rescue III - Advanced Crevasse Res-
cue One-day small party crevasse rescue clinic. Last year we
held it at Stevens Pass. This year’s location is to be determined.
Leader: Marcin Porwit, 206-849-8373, mkporwit@porwit.net.
(s4/1-5/1)
Intermediate Climbing Course
Remaining field trips:
May 1-2 Sat.-Sun. - Vantage: Zig Zag Wall, Various &
Sunshine Wall, Various Leader: Larry Rafferty, 425-778-9685,
LarryRafferty@hotmail.com.
May 22-23, Sat-Sun - Tieton: Royal Columns, Various Leader:
Larry Rafferty, 425-778-9685, LarryRafferty@hotmail.com.
June 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - Leavenworth, Icicle Canyon, Various
Leader: Larry Rafferty, 425-778-9685, LarryRafferty@hotmail.
com. (s6/5-6/5)
Climbs
Please see the website for a complete and updated list of coming climbs.
May 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Stuart, Ice Cliff Glacier Limit 4
Meet 6 a.m. at Issaquah P&R. As the climb approaches and we
Hiking
May 8, Sat. - Oyster Dome/N. Butte (M) (Reference: Hiking
Whatcom County) 8 mi., 2100’ gain, moderate pace. Meet at 9
a.m. at Cook Rd. exit on E. side P&R across from Starbucks. Sign
up online; leader permission required. Leader: JoAnne Weldon,
360-734-3935, weldondonjo@aol.com.
June 26, Sat. - Goat Mtn. Lookout Site (M) (Mt. Shuksan
USGS) 5 mi., 1500’ gain, moderate pace. Meet at 9 a.m. at
Glacier Public Service Center. We will possibly hike the ridge
depending on everyone’s energy level. Sign up online; leader
permission required. Leader: JoAnne Weldon. 360-734-3935,
weldondonjo@aol.com.
July 31, Sat. - Welcome Pass/Excelsior Ridge Traverse (VS)
(Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan USGS) 12 mi., 3700’ gain, moderate
pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Glacier Public Service Center. Sign
up online; leader permission required. Leader: JoAnne Weldon,
360-734-3935, weldondonjo@aol.com.
Aug. 15, Sun. - Hannegan Peak (S) (Mt. Shuksan USGS) 9.5 mi.,
3100’ gain, moderate pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Glacier Public
Service Center. Sign up online; leader permission required. Leader:
JoAnne Weldon, 360-734-3935, weldondonjo@aol.com.
Sept. 11, Sat. - Hidden Lake Peak Lookout (S) (Cascade Pass
90-GT and Diablo Dam 48-GT), 8 mi., 3500’ gain, moderate
pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the west side of bridge in Marblemount.
Sign up online; leader permission required. Leader: JoAnne
Weldon, 360-734-3935, weldondonjo@aol.com.
‘Get In Shape’ hikes
Ready to knock off the winter rust? Jump into the “Get In
Shape” program! This series of hikes is designed to start with
easier hikes and gradually build over the summer to increasing
levels of distance, elevation, and sweat. Join us for some or all
of them. All ages and body types are welcome. Sign up online
or e-mail LeaderWhisperer@hr-at-work.com.
Leader for Get In Shape trips: Molly Kaufmann (see contact info in banner)
Trip 1: May 15, Sat. - Lime Kiln Trail (E) (GT Granite Falls
No. 109) 7 mi., 600’ gain, moderate pace. Meet at 8 a.m. at I-5
exit 212 (Stanwood).
Trip 2: May 22, Sat. - Wallace Falls (E) (GT Index No. 142)
5.5 mi., 1200’ gain, moderate pace. Option to add 1 mi. via loop
if group desires. Meet at 7 a.m. at I-5, Exit 212 (Stanwood).
Trip 3: June 5, Sat. - Fragrance Lake and Lost Lake (M)
(USGS Bellingham South) 10 mi., 1500’ gain, moderate pace.
Meet at 8 a.m. at Cost Cutters on E. Sunset Dr. or 7 a.m. at I-5,
Exit 212 (Stanwood).
Trip 4 and beyond: Watch our website and the next Go Guide
for upcoming trips.
get a feel for the snow pack, avalanche conditions and so on, we
may change the dates (possibly April 24-25, May 1-2, 7-8, 15-
16 and through first week of June). Preference given to Everett
intermediate students. Sign up with leader: Stephen Bobick,
425-653-5526, sbobick2@gmail.com. (s4/1-4/27)
May 29-31, Sat.-Mon. - Glacier Peak, Disappointment Peak
Limit 7. There are four spots reserved for Everett basic climbing
students only. Student sign up eligibility dependant on passing
final exam. This is a long strenuous trip starting at the Sloan Creek
CG with about 10,000’ of total gain and 34 mi. RT.Approximately
11 mi. and 5000’ gain to campsite (6500’) on first day. Must be
in good shape to make this trip. Will be climbing the Disap-
pointment Peak Cleaver Route (GBG, page 97-98). Leader’s
permission required. Leader: Jack LaMont, 360-658-1870,
mountaineeremails@verizon.net. (s4/26-5/25)
Hiking
Hiking essentials seminar
May 24, Mon. - Hike Essentials 6:30 p.m. at Snohomish
County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. There is no cost for
this seminar. Membership is not required. This course is designed
to answer questions that a novice hiker or new Mountaineers
member may have about how to start hiking. Learn from experi-
enced hikers what to put in your pack and how to dress for com-
fort and safety. We will discuss clothing, boots, packs, the Ten
Essentials, seasonal trail hazards, where to shop for equipment
and how to research your trips. Registration is required for this
seminar with a limit of 15. Members and non-members are asked
to utilize the online registration system. Leader: Ralph Sanders,
425-513-2683, summit2sea@mac.com. (s4/10-5/23)
Hikes
Please see the website for a complete and updated list of hikes.
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. 2.5 hrs. A collection of deciduous aspen, birch
and cottonwood dominates this unique desert canyon, provid-
ing cover for a variety of birds like ground-hugging grouse,
trilling meadowlarks and western kingbirds. The thick foliage
provides shelter for rattlesnakes as well and food for critters.
Plan for a dinner stop afterward in Ellensburg. Sign up with
leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-232-5751, mountain_babe@
comcast.net. (s4/1-4/28)
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.
Trail work parties
Be sure to check online for upcoming trail maintenance days, crew leader
training, National Trails Day evemts, and tool-sharpening days.
The following trail-work parties will be held at Lord
Hill Regional Park, 12921 150th St. S.E., Snohomish. For
further information or to participate, contact Forrest Clark,
woodmanfor@aol.com.
May 8, Sat. - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Crew Leader Workshop
May 15, Sat. - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Trail Maint. Event 1
May 22, Sat. - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Trail Maint. Event 2
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 June 5, Sat. - 8 a.m.-3 p.m. National TrailsDay Potluck/
Barbecue following trail work, with a special feature: a live
bird-of-prey program.
July 10, Sat. - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Trail Maint. Event 3
Aug. 28, Sat. - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Trail Maint. Event 4
Sept. 11, Sat. - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Trail Maint. Event 5
Nov. 6, Sat. - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tool Sharpening Workshop
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
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 Foothills Branch winter program has evolved into a
very strong and committed group of instructors and leaders. It is
preparing for an even bigger and better program next season. In
the meantime, we are swinging into our spring programs.
The Foothills hiking program is offering something new and
exciting this year, the Pacific Crest Trail Series. Additionally,
sea kayaking will be a major activity this spring and in early
summer that is especially geared to students desiring complete
this intense course in one week while still meeting the standards
to qualify for Mountaineers paddles. Special opportunities are
being developed for students of other branch courses who were
unable to complete the requirements and are wanting equivalence
in order to paddle on Mountaineers trips.
Dances, instruction and social mix dances will be not be
held during summer, but will resume in October, again in the
great ballroom of the South Bellevue Community Center and
partnering with Bellevue Parks and Recreation.
The next Foothills Branch meeting (see details below) will
feature a preview and slide show of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Meeting location to change
The next Foothills Branch monthly meeting will be Thu.,
April 29, at the Mercer Island Community Center on Mercer
Island. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. for setup. There will be no
refreshments. Slides will show beautiful hikes and viewing areas
on the Pacific Crest Trail. Go to www.foothillsmountaineers.org
for directions to the center.
The Tue., May 25 branch meeting will be held in a new
location, the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center
in Bellevue.
The May program will feature Washington State Depart-
ment of Transportation (WDOT) plans for the I-90 expansion
at Snoqualmie Pass, with emphasis on the planned overpasses
and underpasses for migratory wildlife passage. WDOT gath-
ered input from citizens, agencies and many environmental and
conservation organizations before determining the final plans for
an efficient interstate that incorporates corridors for the critters
that live along I-90.
Hiking
The Foothills Hiking & Backpacking Committee provides hiking opportunities
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 is Mon., May 17, 7 p.m. at the
Lake Hills Library. For more info, contact chris.caviezel@gmail.com.
PCT Series Course
The Pacific Crest Trail Series is designed to introduce
Mountaineers members to sections of the Pacific Crest Trail
(PCT) that they might not otherwise get to hike. In particular, the
PCT Section from Green Pass to Stampede Pass is significantly
under-used and in need of conservation efforts.
This program is sponsored by the Foothills Hiking Com-
mittee and program participants will have access to a series of
day hikes throughout the hiking season, starting in mid-July. In
many cases these will be point-to-point hikes. In some cases, a
backpack may be involved, or an overnight stay at a lodge such
as The Mountaineers Meany Lodge.
Program participants will have first choice on hikes offered.
However, all Mountaineers members and guests will have access
to any available slots up to five days in advance.
Program participants will receive awards based on unique
miles hiked on the PCT in Washington state. The awards are will
 May 2010 Go Guide
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
be in 75-mi. increments. It is only expected that people will be
able to meet the first award in the first year. Our goal is to offer
100-125 unique miles of hikes/backpacks in the first year. Ad-
ditional awards are likely to require a multi-year commitment.
Our goal is to schedule a hike or backpack on every weekend
starting in mid-July and running through the end of October.
Hikes outside of those time frames will be “bonus” hikes. Only
hikes taken on a PCT Series hike are eligible for an award.
Up to two hikes can be deferred to the following year to earn
an award. There will be additional award levels for hikers that
participate in consecutive years. Some participants may be able
to hike the entire length of the PCT in Washington state in about
five years through this program.
Flexibility amongst both leaders and participants is para-
mount, given the process for earning the award as well as the
tremendous amount of logistics that goes into planning hikes,
Program participants should be able to comfortably do a 15-
mi. hike with about 3000 ft. elevation gain by mid-July. Actual
hike distances and elevation gains will vary.
What to expect: Most participants will want to do a hike
on Saturday, car camp, and then do a hike in the same nearby
area on Sunday. This method would likely garner you an award
in 3-4 weekends. You will likely spend a lot of time driving
on Forest Service roads to get to these trailheads. Due to the
logistics, you are likely going to meet at the designated P&R at
6 a.m. (or earlier), and it is likely to take 3-4 hours to get to the
trailhead and arrange for car shuttles. Our goal is to be on the
trail by 9 a.m. Even if doing just a day hike, do not make plans
for the evening after the hike. In most cases, a dinner stop will
occur on the way home.
How to enroll: You must be a Mountaineers member to
enroll in this program. An explanatory presentation is scheduled
for April 29, 7 p.m. at the Mercerview Community Center as
part of the Foothills Mountaineers monthly program. This is
designed to answer all (well, at least most) of your questions.
Priority for enrollment will be given to those who attend the
presentation. Enrollment will begin at the completion of the
program. If more attendees are present than space available for
the series, a lottery will immediately be conducted. Enrollment
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 Board of Directors. Due to the nature of this pro-
gram, it will be desirable to utilize AWD or 4WD drive vehicles
as we will be spending a lot of time on Forest Service roads.
Accordingly, riders should be very respectful and appreciative
to the drivers and their vehicles.
Leaders: We have a few openings left for leaders. Please
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The Foothills Branch of the Mountaineers & Bellevue Parks present:
Eastside Swing, Latin & Boogie
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--A Rockin’ Swing, Latin, Waltz and Ballroom Mixed Dance—
y 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!!
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.
Trips
Please see the website for a complete and updated list of sea kayak trips.
May 15, Sat. - Chuckanut Bay (SKII+) About 8 nm. Please
wear appropriate immersion clothing, bring a lunch and plenty
of water to drink. We plan to stop on Chuckanut Island for
lunch and exploration. To sign up and get launch details, contact
leader: Robert King, 425-827-1955, kingster619@hotmail.com.
(s5/1-5/14)
June 6, Sun. - Cornet Bay to Skagit Island (SKII+) 7-8 nm.
This will be a moderate student paddle out to Hope and Skagit
Islands. Be prepared for some current and wind. Bring water,
snacks and a lunch. Wetsuit or dry-suit required. Contact leader
to sign up and get launch details. Leader’s permission required.
Leader: Steven Stackpole, 360-794-1736, steve_stackpole@
yahoo.com. (s5/22-6/5)
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. Mercerview. 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island
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.
at Mountaineers Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E.,
Seattle
November – Exact date TBD. Awards and potluck
For more about the PCT Series contact Monty Pratt, west-
seattle207@yahoo.com.
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
May 1, Sat - Rattlesnake Traverse (S) 10.5 mi., 2600’ gain.
Good traction would be helpful (e.g., Yaktraks, stabilizers,
micro-spikes, etc.) Leader: Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330,
lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s4/12-4/29)
May 5, Wed. - Little Si (AHH) (EM) 5 mi., 1200’ gain. 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 at the sign
for Mt. Si Rd. (432nd S.E.). Go over a bridge and veer right at
the next intersection. Drive 1/4 mi. more to the new parking lot
on the left. We’ll meet 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. The hike will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. Bring a
headlamp or good flashlight and extra batteries as there is a good
chance we will return to the cars after dark. Co-leader: Chris
Caviezel. Leader: Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812, westseattle207@
yahoo.com. (s4/27-5/4)
May 16, Sun. - Robinson Canyon/Ainsley Canyon (M)
10 mi., 1400’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m. at Hyak on Snoqualmie Pass
where leader lives. “Desert Hikes Washington” describes the
entire area as a diverse conglomeration of ecosystems. Thick
forest on the north slopes with dramatic, barren, basalt cliffs and
sage on the south-facing slopes. When in season, you’ll see a
plethora of wildflowers on the meadows. We’ll attempt to identify
about 10-15 plants and a variety of birds. The emphasis on this
trip will be the hike, but we’ll take a few stops along the hike to
appreciate the naturalist world. Some people may meet at a TBD
P&R at 7:15 a.m. or so. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899,
chris.caviezel@gmail.com. (s4/26-5/8)
May 19, Wed. - Squak Mtn. (AHH) (MS) 8.5 mi., 2500’ gain.
We’ll meet at the stop sign just as you turn onto the frontage
road heading to the Tiger Mtn. parking lot on the S. side of Exit
20. We will be hiking promptly at 4:30 p.m. Bring a headlamp
or good flashlight and extra batteries as there is a good chance
we will return to the cars after dark. Co-leader: Chris Caviezel.
Leader: Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812, westseattle207@yahoo.
com. (s5/11-5/18)
May 21, Fri. - John Wayne Pioneer Trail (E) 8 mi., No gain.
Meet at 8 a.m. at Preston P&R, Exit 22 from I-90. 1/2 hr. From
the Rattlesnake Lake TH we will hike up (E.) the John Wayne
Trail until lunch. After lunch we return to TH. View part of the
train route that traveled over the Cascades to Chicago. Leader:
Fletcher Richardson, 425-432-0450, backcountryfletcher@
comcast.net. (s4/26-5/19)
May 22, Sat. - White Bluffs, Hanford Reach N. Slope (M)
(Map N/A) 8 mi., 300’ gain. Moderate pace. We'll attempt to
identify about 10-15 plants, and a variety of birds. The emphasis
on this trip will be the hike, but we'll take a few stops along the
hike to appreciate the naturalist world. Leader: Chris Caviezel
chris.caviezel@gmail.com, 425-434-0899.
May 29, Sat. - Yakima Rim Skyline Trail (N. End) (M) 10
mi., 500’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m. at Hyak on Snoqualmie Pass
where leader lives. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.
caviezel@gmail.com. (s5/17-5/28)
June 2, Wed. - Mt. Si, Old Trail (S) (Mt Si NRCA; GT-206S)
6 mi., 3400’ gain.: AHH We’ll meet at 4:30 p.m. at the stop sign
just as you turn onto the frontage road heading to the Tiger Mtn.
M
ay
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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
parking lot on the S. side of Exit 20. We will be hiking promptly
at 4:30 p.m. Bring a headlamp or good flashlight and extra batter-
ies as there is a good chance we will return to the cars after dark.
Co-leader: Chris Caviezel. Leader: Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812,
westseattle207@yahoo.com. (s5/25-6/1)
Photography
Chair: Dane Williams, willida2@hotmail.com. Please e-mail if you have a
question.
Get close: Let’s have some fun with macro photography! If you have an SLR,
put on a macro lens or an extension tube and get up close. Take some pictures
of bugs or the insides of flowers just as hummingbirds would see them. Or
try to fool the viewers by taking pictures so close they can’t tell what the
subjects are. Most point-and-shoot cameras have a close-up setting, so you
can also take some amazing pictures with them.
Meeting: The next meeting of the photo group will be Mon., May 10, at 7 p.m.
at the Highland Community Center, 14224 N.E. Bell-Red Rd., Bellevue. Bring
those macro pictures, or any other pictures that you want to show. At this
meeting we will also discuss macro photography techniques.
Now is the time of year to look for flower pictures. Next month our themes
will be flowers, so plan ahead.
Skiing
May 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. St. Helens (Mt. St. Helens GT-364)
8 mi., 5700’ gain. Limit 9. Meet at 3 p.m. at Marble Mountain
Sno-Park. 4 hrs. We’ll camp Saturday night in the meadow around
3500’. Permits are $22 and available at www.active.com/framed/
event_detail.cfm. Automobiles require a Washington Sno-Park
permit. Contact leader to sign up and for details: Fred Bumstead,
206-227-5276, frederichb@yahoo.com. (s3/15-4/26)
May 7, Fri. - Yakima Peak (Chinook Pass USGS) 6 mi., 1500’
Chair: Katha Miller-Winder
E-mail: branch@kitsapcabin.org
Website: www.kitsapmountaineers.org
3000 Seabeck Highway, Bremerton
TO SIGN UP FOR A KITSAP TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER
(cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes;
contact leader)
Branchwide
Branch officers
Chair: Katha Miller-Winder
Vice Chair: Mike Raymond
Treasurer: Dianne Moore
Secretary: Sue Diesen
Board of Trustees Rep: Jimmy James
Branch Trustee at Large: Greg Thies
Branch Trustee at Large: Tom Thrasher
General meetings, programs
On a quarterly basis the Kitsap Mountaineers and their
friends get together at 7 p.m. for a social time and an interesting
program at the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th St.,
Bremerton. Parking in pay lots located on 5th St. or free on-
street parking along Pacific, 4th and 5th St. Watch for details as
the date approaches.
Executive Committee meetings are held at Kitsap Cabin
on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Members are
welcome to attend and observe.
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.
Pizza and work party
Join us May 18 from 5:30-7 p.m. where we’ll be taking on
a few jobs supporting Kitsap Cabin and/or the Rhododendron
Preserve. We work for about 90 minutes and then order pizza.
Details on exact jobs will go out in branch mail as the date ap-
proaches.
Surveys
In an effort to better serve branch membership, the Executive
Committee is launching a series of short surveys. Links to the
surveys will be posted on the branch website as well as being
sent to all branch mail subscribers. Please take a few seconds to
answer the survey questions and help us improve our branch.
Bicycling
A helmet, spare tire, and rear flashing lamp are required. Rain, not drizzle,
cancels.
May 6, Thu. - Kitsap Loops 25-50 mi. 600-1650’ gain. Starting
at Clear Creek Skateboard Park, we will loop areas on the Kitsap
Peninsula from 6-42 mi. Sign up online or at meetup.com, Kitsap
Outdoors. Meet 10 a.m. at Clear Creek Skateboard Park. Leader:
Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@dougterry.net. (s4/20-5/5)
May 13, Thu. - Kitsap Loops See May 6. (s4/27-5/12)
Foothills-Kitsap
gain. Limit 6. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Naches Pass parking area.
MRNP Cayuse Pass Loop and possible summit of Yakima Peak,
exact mileage and elevation gain may vary depending on condi-
tions. Leader: James Greenleaf, 425-292-9110, greenleaf.ja@
gmail.com. (s4/26-5/5)
May 8, Sat. - Camp Muir (Mt. Rainier E., GT-270) 9 mi., 4600’
gain. Limit 9. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Paradise parking lot. 2.5 hr.
If conditions preclude safe travel on the snowfield, we can go
over and ski out Mazama Ridge. Leader: Charles Cerveny, 206-
525-6060, ccerveny@earthlink.net. (s4/3-5/6)
May 14-17, Fri.-Mon. - Three Sisters Wilderness Limit 4.
Conditions and leader’s choice will determine ultimate destina-
tion, so mileage and gain may vary. We will attempt the Sisters
Marathon (traverse of North, Middle, and South Sister peaks in
one 24-hour period), a trip covering 16-18 mi. and approximately
9,500’ of elevation gain/ loss. Participants must have mountain-
eering skills, Level 1 avalanche training, and be familiar with
roped travel, ice-ax arrest, and climbing with snow protection at
a minimum. Proper fitness level required. AT, telemark and split
boards only. Contact leader via email with questions. Actual dates
may adjust slightly, depending on weather conditions. Leader’s
permission required. Leader: Edward Palushock, 206-223-5565,
epalushock@alum.syracuse.edu. (s4/8-4/30)
May 15, Sat. - Tatoosh Range (Mt. Rainier E. GT-270) 8-12
mi., 4000-6000’ gain. Limit 6. Meet at 8 a.m. at Nirada Falls
parking area. 2.5 hrs. A classic trip! If conditions warrant, we’ll
make multiple runs. We will ski the Castle Saddle area, weather
permitting. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Charles Mac
Laren, 206-501-0929, cmaclaren@msn.com. (s4/12-5/12)
May 31, Mon. - Summerland (Mt. Rainier E. GT-270) 9 mi.,
3200’ gain. Limit 9. Meet at 5 a.m. at MRNP White River en-
trance. Leader: Brent Grisim, 425-780-2945, thebwg1@yahoo.
May 18, Tue. - Kitsap Loops See May 6. (s5/1-5/17)
May 24, Mon. - Kitsap Loops See May 6. (s5/5-5/23)
Climbing/Alpine Scramble
Chair: Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, or mike-elaine@msn.com
Mountaineering Activity Planning: May 17, Mon. 7 p.m. at Silverdale
Azteca.  Nazarene. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@dougterry.
Basic Climbing Course
May 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. St. Helens training climb.
Basic climbs
Kitsap Basic Climbing Course students and Kitsap intermediate students
and leaders are given priority for the following climbs. Registration opens
to Kitsap climbers two weeks ahead of all others who sign up. Climb lead-
ers will expect personal communication from those who sign up. Please
call them if you are interested. Climbers must have current Mountaineers
climbing status and/or experience to join a climbing party. 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.
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Ingalls Peak (BR) One climb each day.
Three leaders, three students for each climb.
June 18-21, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Rainier, Emmons Glacier (BG)
Four leaders, eight students.
June 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Easton Glacier (BG) Four
leaders, eight students.
July 24-25, Sat.-Sun. - S. Early Winters Spire (BR) One climb
each day. Three leaders, three students for each climb.
July 30-Aug. 2, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Rainier, Disappointment
Cleaver Route (BG) Four leaders, eight students.
Sept. 4-5, Sat.-Sun. - The Tooth, Snoqualmie Pass Area
(BR) One climb each day. Three leaders, three students for
each climb.
Club climbs
These climbs will sign up on a first-come, first-served status. Kitsap Branch
members will have a two-week registration window ahead of all others who
sign up. Those signing up have to directly contact the climb leader. Prior
experience and/or climbing status is required. 
 meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet at Old Mill Park parking lot
May 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - The Brothers, Olympic Mountains
(BA)
Early July (exact date TBD) - Mt. Constance, Olympic
Mountains (BA)
Early July (exact date TBD) - Mt. Olympus, Olympic Na-
tional Park (BG) 4-5 days.
Mid-July (exact date TBD) - Mt. Anderson, Olympic National
Park (BG) 4 days.
Late July (exact date TBD) - Mt. Clark, Royal Basin, Olympic
National Park (BR) 2-3 days.
Mid-August (exact date TBD) - Other climbs scheduled through
climbers’ meeting input and requests.  of the Skoke, possibly to Big Log Camp. Meet 8:15 a.m. at
com. (s3/3-5/21)
June 2, Wed. - Silver Peak (Snoqualmie Pass GT-207 ) 10 mi.,
3000’ gain. Meet at 4 p.m. at Eastgate P&R. 1 hr. Will leave
from Lake Keechelus Sno-Park for an evening ski trip to Silver
Peak Bowl/Silver Peak. Typically by the first week of June it’s
possible to drive to Windy Pass and to usually step out of the car
and into your bindings. Leader: Randy Oakley, 425-736-6493,
randyoa@microsoft.com. (s5/1-5/31)
June 5, Sat. - Paradise Glacier (Mt. Rainier E. GT-270) 7 mi.,
3400’ gain. Limit 6. Meet at 6 a.m. at Grady Ave. P&R, Renton.
2.5 hr. Leave from MRNP Paradise RS. Weather-dependent trip;
hope for good corn snow. Alternative day: Su.,y 6/6. Leader: Da-
vid Seman, 425-485-8019, dave.seman@kpff.com. (s3/1-6/1)
The Foothills sea kayaking program launches this
spring. See www.foothillsmountaineers.org for
details on the course.
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 for scrambles scheduled after the deadline.
HARK (Hikes and Active Recreation for Kids)
Chair: Laura Rightmyer lrightmyer@q.com
See the website for the most current list of HARK hikes and activities. Children
and families do not need to be current Mountaineers members to enjoy HARK
activities. HARK is supported by generous grants through The Mountaineers
Foundation and Mountain Hardwear.
May 16, Sun. - Family Hike at Mima Mounds Hike (amid
wildflowers, hopefully) and ponder what may have caused these
mysterious grassy mounds near Olympia to appear. There are
several theories but no clear explanation. This is an easy hike,
perfect for families. We will be carpooling to site if possible.
Contact leader to sign up and for directions. Leader: Laura
Rightmyer, lrightmyer@q.com, 360-830-0473.
Hike/Backpack/Snowshoe
Chair: John Howard
Hikes
May 2, Sun. - Tubal Cain Plus (MS) (USGS or GT Tyler Peak,
CC Buckhorn Wilderness) 12 mi. RT, 2000’ gain. A moderate
hike to the site of a historic mine. Be sure to bring a light for an
additional half-mile hike to the end of the mine. Other options
to continue exploring up Tull Canyon. Sign up online or at
meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet at 10 a.m. at Church of the
net. (s4/10-5/01) DHOP 25; OM 67
May 4, Tue. - Dosewallips Rd. to Dosewallips Campground
(M) (GT#168 The Brothers, USGS Mt. Jupiter, The Brothers)
11 mi. 1000’ gain. Travel along the old Dosewallips River Rd.
from the washout at 9.2 mi., along a .72 mi. trail that skirts up
and around the washout and then reconnects to the old road.
Continue traveling along this road which parallels the river path
up to the Dosewallips CG at 1540’. Good chance at seeing elk
and other wildlife given that the campground has been isolated
from vehicle access. Great first-hand visuals of last year’s fire
damage inside the park. Sign up online or at meetup.com, Kitsap
Outdoors. Meet at 9 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene.
Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@dougterry.net. (s4/15-5/3).
OM pg. 159
May 8, Sat. - Mt. Townsend #835/839 (M) (GT-136 Tyler Peak,
CC Buckhorn Wilderness, USGS Mt. Zion/Mt. Townsend) 6.6
mi. 2000’ gain. Starting on the Little Quilcene Trail #835, travel
up to the intersection of the Mt. Townsend trail #839. Continue
on this trail up to the summit of Mt. Townsend. On a clear day
the views at the top are amazing. Sign up online. Meet at 8 a.m. at
Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Dave Burdick, 360-779-9095,
davepoulsbo@aol.com. (s4/15-5/07). OM 71, 74.
May 10, Mon. - Clear Creek Trail—Old Mill Park Loop
(E) Information on the Clear Creek Trail system can be found
at http://www.clearcreektrail.org/map.htm. Minimal distance
and no elevation gain. Enjoy an easy dog-friendly walk with
our primary conservancy advocate, Katha, and learn about the
many conservancy opportunities in this area. In addition, Katha
has a wealth of knowledge about the Clear Creek Restoration
Project under Great Peninsula Conservancy. Sign up online or at
at 10 a.m. Leader: Katha Miller-Winder, 360-613-9776, kathaj@
juno.com. (s5/1-5/9)
May 10, Mon. - 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 have lunch above a beautiful 55-acre lake. 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. (s4/20-5/9) DHOP, 11 or OM, 96
May 18, Tue. - Staircase Spike Camp CG / Flapjack Lake
Trailhead. (M) (USGS Mount Steel, CC Mt Skokomish-Lake
Cushman) 7.2 mi. RT, 625’ gain. A stroll through the North Fork
Bremerton Airport. Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@dougterry.
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net (s05/01-5/17) DHOP 9; OM 109
May 20, Thu. – Clear Creek Trail – Gateway Park Loop
(E) Information on the Clear Creek Trail System can be found
at http://www.clearcreektrail.org/map.htm. Minimal distance
and no elevation gain. Enjoy an easy dog-friendly walk with
our primary conservancy advocate, Katha, and learn about the
many conservancy opportunities in this area. In addition, Katha
has a wealth of knowledge about the Clear Creek Restoration
Project under Great Peninsula Conservancy. Sign up online or at
meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet at Gateway Park parking lot
at 2 p.m. Leader: Katha Miller-Winder, 360-613-9776, kathaj@
juno.com. (s5/20-5/19)
May 22, Sat. - Mt Townsend #839 (M) (GT-136 Tyler Peak, CC
Buckhorn Wilderness) 8 mi. 2880’ gain. This hike is somewhat
of a challenge but worth it. On a clear day the views at the top
are amazing. Hike up the switchbacks through a nice forest of
rhododendrons, through the forest, and arrive at a steep subal-
pine meadow. The trail climbs above a waterfall on the major
tributary to Townsend Creek, then begins the remaining two-
dozen switchbacks to the summit. Sign up online or at meetup.
com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the
Nazarene. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@dougterry.
net. (s5/1-5/21) OM 74; DHOP 22
Hike with Great Peninsula Conservancy
May 15, Sat. - Kitsap Cabin Property (E) (USGS Wildcat
Lake, USGS Bremerton W.) 4 mi., minimal gain. A joint Great
Peninsula Conservancy/Kitsap Branch hike on the Big Tree Trail
on The Mountaineers Foundation Property. Meet at the Kitsap
Cabin at 8:45 a.m. Hike will be from 9 to 11 a.m., led by Kitsap
County arborist Jim Trainer. Sign up with Great Peninsula Con-
servancy, info@greatpeninsula.org, 360-373-3500.
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 June 2010 issue no later than May 5
to Don Taylor, 6316 Tamoshan Dr. N.W., Olympia, WA 98502.
Call 360-866-2262 (evenings) for e-mail address or if you need
help transmitting materials.
Olympia Branch Library
The library is located at Maxine Dunkelman’s house, 5418
Lemon Rd. N.E. Contact Maxine, 360-352-5027, maxdunk@
comcast.net, if you’d like to come by to browse or check out
books. Feel free to drop off books at any time, either here or
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., May 12, from 6-8 p.m. at Alpine Experience.
The program will include a presentation on upcoming changes
to The Mountaineer and Go Guide. Note: Mountaineers Execu-
tive Director Martinique Grigg will visit the Olympia Branch
for the June 9 meeting at the Olympia Center. All members are
welcome.
Potluck/Adventure Presentation
Tue., May 4 - Don’t Miss the Last Meeting of this Season!
The Outdoor Adventure Presentation will be provided by Domi-
nique Bachelet who will feature cycling adventures in France.
How does one plan a trip to France? Wineries or cathedrals,
chateaux or sunflower fields, ocean view or mountain passes?
The choices are many. But nice B&Bs with good “table d’hote”
are essential. Dominique will show photos of places she would
love to go back to, memories of wonderful dining experiences,
and places far away from the tourist circuit. Join us for an hour
of photos of France, from the North Sea coast to the vineyards
of Languedoc, with wonderful roads to bike on and good places
to stay.
 May 2010 Go Guide
Basic conditioning series
May 16, Sun. - Elwha Loop (E) (USGS Hurricane Hill; GT-134S
Hurricane Ridge/Elwha N.) 5.7 mi. 400’ gain. Hike in the Elwha
Valley starting from Whiskey Bend, traveling to Humes Ranch
up to the Long Ridge Trail and then travel back via Krause Bot-
tom and Goblin Gates. View some of the old homesteads such
as Michaels Ranch Cabin and other historic locations from the
Press Expedition along the way. Sign up online or at meetup.
com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the
Nazarene. Leader: Dianne Moore, 253-857-3030, diamor2005@
msn.com. (s5/1-5/15) OM #10, pg. 60
Alpine Conditioner Series
May 29, Sat. - Mt. Rose (S) (USGS Mt. Skokomish; CC Mt.
Skokomish-Lake Cushman; GT Mount Steel) 6.4 mi. loop, 3500’
gain. This is another hike in the alpinist conditioning series. A
strenuous, steep climb to the summit of Mt. Rose. Excellent
views of Lake Cushman and the surrounding peaks. Parking pass
required. Sign up via the internet. Meet at Poulsbo Church of
the Nazarene at 7:30 a.m. Leader: Mark Thibault, 360-860-1037,
mark.a.thibault@gmail.com. (s5/7-5/28) DHOP 34.
Backpacks
May 29-31, Sat.-Mon. - Silver Lakes up Silver Creek from
Tubal Cain TH (M) (USGS or GT Tyler Peak; CC Buckhorn
Wilderness) 7 mi., 2100’ gain. Starting at the Tubal Cain TH
(#840), head up Silver Creek to Silver Lakes, the source of Silver
Creek. Sign up online or at meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet
at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Leader: Doug Terry,
360-550 7911, doug@dougterry.net. (s5/1-5/28) DHOP 23
Come to the Olympia Center on the first Tuesday of the month
at 6 p.m. for a shared potluck and socializing hour, followed by
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 Mountain-
eers, share ideas, learn about other escapades and adventures, and
connect with our great community of outdoor enthusiasts.
The Olympia Center is located 222 Columbia St. N.W.,
Rooms 101-102. Bring A dish to share, your own plate and
flatware. A prize for the best dish will be awarded, plus door
prizes.
Attendees can check out a book from Librarian Maxine
Dunkelman at the meeting. She will make available a selection
of books; contact her if you have special requests.
Note: The monthly potluck and Outdoor Adventure Presen-
tation will take a break for summer. The next one will be Sept.
1. For more information about monthly meetings, contact the
coordinator, Carolyn Burreson, 360-705-2055.
Climbing
2010 Basic Climbing Course
Remaining field trips:
June 1 - Z-Pulley Workshop, Location TBD
June 5 - Glacier Travel, Mt. Rainier, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Apr. 26 – Rock: Warehouse Rock Gym, from 6 p.m.-9
p.m.
May 1 - Rock: Fundamentals, Spire Rock from 8 a.m- 5
p.m.
May 15 - Rock; McCleary Cliffs (may be a two-day weekend
trip, depending on class size)
Beyond Basic Rock Course
Field Trips:
May 22, Sat. - Sport climbing at Fossil Rock, Yelm, WA.
May 29, Sat. - Sport climbing at Exit 38, North Bend, WA.
June 12, Sat. - Sport climbing/crack climbing at Frenchman
Coulee, George, WA.
June 19, Sat. - Crack climbing at Royal Columns, Tieton
River area.
First Aid
MOFA – summer 2010
Course chair: Eric Quinn, traileq@urdo.com, 360-556-4969
Co-chair: Tom Eckhout, teckhout@msn.com, 360-556-9898
Come prepared to have fun and be challenged while learning
mountaineering oriented first aid. This class offers essential skills
for those who enjoy climbing, hiking and other Mountaineers
activities.
We will be spending time outside, rain or shine, so please
come dressed to spend time outdoors. Bring your daypack
equipped for the trail. Include extra clothing, trekking poles, your
current first aid kit and the rest of your 10 Essentials. We have
a lot of material to cover, so the pace will be fast. The class will
be more meaningful if you have done the reading prior to class.
Photography
Chair: John Davis, jmdbwd@wavecable.com.
Do you have great pictures of your last hike? Was the view from that summit
unbelievable? Have you shown people how much fun you have on your
outings? The Photography Committee wants to help. Send a few of your
best photos to John Davis and he’ll have them posted on the website for
everyone to enjoy.
Sea Kayaking
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 please call or e-mail Diane Hamerman,
360-782-1412, dhamerman@comcast.net, for details. Everyone is welcome
to attend.
Trips: Our trips are listed on the activities page of The Mountaineers website,
www.mountaineers.org, and also announced by e-mail to Kitsap members. If
you would like to be included on our e-mail list, let Diane Hamerman know at
dhamerman@comcast.net. To sign up for a trip you must contact the leader
listed in the trip description. To participate in Mountaineers-sponsored kayak
trips, you must be a graduate of The Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayak Course
(from any branch) or have passed equivalency (see below).
Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have had kayak training and
paddling experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Basic Sea
Kayaking Course, may apply for equivalency. Contact the chair at dhamer-
man@comcast.net for details. You should have taken a fundamental Basic
Sea Kayaking Course that teaches the basic skills, strokes, bracing, rescues,
safety and clothing, and be able to demonstrate your skills and abilities.
There is a $20 processing fee.
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, and assemble a full MOFA kit.
Prerequisites: CPR training no more than 12 months prior
to the first day of MOFA. Enrollment in Olympia Scrambling
or Basic Climbing Course for preferred registration through
May 1.
Attendance at all classes is mandatory.
Schedule:
June 7, Mon., 6:30 p.m., CPR
June 9, Wed., 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #34
June 14, Mon., 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #31
June 16, Wed., 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #34
June 21, Mon., 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #34
June 22, Wed., 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #34
June 27, Sun., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fire Station #31
Class location - two different fire stations in Lacey: Sta-
tion #34, 8407 Steilacoom Rd E. Lacey, WA 98513. Directions
from I-5: Exit 111, south on Marvin Road. Cross Pacific Ave.
Turn left (east) at 2nd traffic light onto Steilacoom Road East.
2nd driveway on the right. Station #31, 1231 Franz Rd. Lacey
WA. Directions from I-5: Exit 109, west on Martin Way. Turn
left (south) at the first light on College Rd. Continue to the 4th
light. Turn left on Lacey Blvd. Cross Ruddel Rd. Make the next
left on Franz. Turn left into the fire station driveway just before
the light at Pacific.
Registration: The course fee is $80 for Mountaineers
members; $100 for non-members. Olympia Scramble and Basic
Climbing Course students will have preferred registration until
May; open registration will be available May 1-15. Paid regis-
tration must be received by May 15. We cannot give refunds
for cancellations after May 15. Register on-line at www.olym-
piamountaineers.org/courses.htm or by phone at 800-573-8484.
Processing fees may apply to refunds for online registration. The
textbooks are included in the cost: “Mountaineering First Aid,”
5th edition, and “American Red Cross First Aid/CPR for Schools
and Communities,” 3rd edition.
CPR Class
June 7, Mon., 6:30-10 p.m. Location: Lacey Fire Station
#34 (see above). This class is provided to help MOFA students
meet the CPR requirement. Students may also meet the CPR
requirement by taking ARC or AHA CPR courses within 12
months prior to the first day of MOFA and provide a copy of the
current card to the instructor.
Hiking
For information on leading hikes and other hiking-related questions, please
contact one of the Hiking Committee co-chairs: Carla Jonientz, 360-359-8412,
carlajonientz@yahoo.com; Darlene Dickinson, 360-357-3527, darlenedickin-
son@hotmail.com; Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, vsutton@hctc.com.
Monthly hiking coordinators for the remainder of 2010 are: June, Dar-
lene Dickinson; July, Eric Quinn; August, Mary Jo Buza; September, Peta
Henderson; October, Mary Jo Buza; November, Nancy Lloyd; December,
Eric Quinn.
Hikes
May 1, Sat. - Chehalis River Surge Plain Trail (E) 8 mi. No
map needed. The Chehalis River Surge Plain Natural Area Pre-
serve 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.
May 8, Sat. - Mima Falls Loop (E) (USGS Littlerock or DNR
Capitol State Forest, year 2002) 7 mi. 500’ gain. More pleasant
surprises just 15 mi. S. of Olympia. We’ll hike the “trail less
traveled” beneath the canopy and glide for miles along streams,
meadows, ponds, and small canyons to the falls, where we’ll
lunch and explore before returning via the shorter, more trav-
eled route, along ponds and through some clear-cuts. Sign up
with hike leader, Allen Mote, 360-970-8943 (call 7-9 p.m.),
allenmote@gmail.com.
May 22, Sat. - Rampart Ridge (EM) (GT-269 Mt. Rainier
W.) 4-5 mi. depending on snow conditions. 1400’ gain. Loop if
snow allows, otherwise up and back. Mountaineers family hike,
especially for children, but anyone is welcome. Moderate/slow
pace. Contact hike leader Anne Whitney for meeting time and
place, 360-753-6526, alobe75290@aol.com.
Kitsap-Olympia
May 23, Sun. - Federation Forest State Park (E) No map
needed. 3 mi. with optional additional mileage. The trail is off
Hwy 410, 18 mi. E. of Enumclaw, alongside the White River.
The trail has many roots and can be muddy. Meet at Martin Way
P&R at 7:45 a.m. 1-1/4 hr. Leader: Mary Snyder, 360-491-3018,
marysbloomers@comcast.net.
May 29-31, Sat.-Mon. - Enchanted Valley (S) (CC Enchanted
Valley-Skokomish) 26+ mi. 1300’ gain. Hike into the Quinault
River’s Enchanted Valley during spring, the best time to see the
waterfalls pouring off the northern cliffs of the valley. This is
a pretty hike at a classic time of year. We’ll likely hike all the
way in on Saturday, spend the day in the valley on Sunday and
hike out on Monday. Contact Mike Kretzler, 360-866-4497,
mkretzler@comcast.net.
Sea Kayaking
Co-Chairs: Ron Jones, 360-359-3395; 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 May 19 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.
May 19-Sept. 8 - Wednesday Evening Paddles (SK II+/-)
Normally, less than 6 nm. Come out after work on Wed. and
get a little on-the-water socializing, exercise, skills practice and
therapy. These trips are open to all kayak course graduates and
equivalents. They are not structured to qualify as an “experience
paddle” for course graduation. No need to sign up; just bring your
boat, required gear and essentials, and be ready to launch at 6 p.m.
from the boat ramp at Boston Harbor. Actual destination will be
selected by group consensus under leader direction/discretion.
For more information, contact Bob Burreson, 360-705-2055,
cbburreson@q.com.
May 2, Sun. - Ilwaco (SK IV) +/- 10 nm. The waters just inside
the Columbia River bar on the SW Washington coast are a great
place to experience the “roll and surge” of the Pacific Ocean
without the stress of punching out through a surf break. Do you
need an opportunity to practice your bracing and paddle handling
skills? Are you a strong and confident paddler who can take an
active part in insuring a safe trip for all? Join us for some dynamic
paddling and exploring along the coastline of Cape Disappoint-
ment. For more information or to sign up, contact Bob Burreson,
360-705-2055, cbburreson@q.com.
May 23, Sun. - Budd Inlet (SK II) (NOAA 18445, Page C or
Sea Trails 205) 9 nm. Launch at Boston Harbor, cross to Cooper
Point, head S., re-cross the inlet via Olympia Shoals, eat lunch
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
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: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/scramble
Committee Chair: Ed Dominguez, 206-322-9343, edomino.ed@gmail.com
Course Attendance & Equivalency Questions: Deborah Walker, 206-285-
8444, deborahw@eskimo.com
Workshop Questions: Mary Panza, 206-236-8801, makinanoise@hotmail.
com
Field Trip Questions: Mike Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael.m.sweeney@
boeing.com
Leadership Questions & Advanced Scramble Course: Randy Nelson, 206-
328-9465, grandjubile@usa.net
Olympia-Seattle
at Indian Rd County Park. Then follow the shore back to Boston
Harbor. The trip qualifies for the South Sound Inlets Paddle Pin.
If desired, we will take time to practice kayak skills, including
rescues. Meet at 8 a.m. Contact Jim Wilson, 360-357-3593.
May 29, Sat. - Hammersley Inlet and Hope Island (SK II+)
6 nm. Introduction to moving water. From the launch ramp at
Arcadia, we will paddle into the mouth of Hammersley Inlet on a
strong ebb to learn about eddy lines. After lunch on Hope Island,
we will visit low-tide marine sights on a reef off Squaxin Island.
This is an experience paddle, suitable for this year’s basic course
students. Priority will be given to Olympia students. Immersion
protection recommended, but if you go in, we will pull you right
out. 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.
July 17, Sat. - Cooper Point-Arcadia Point (SK II) (NOAA
18448 or Sea Trails 205) 9 nm. We’ll launch at about 10:30 a.m.
near the end of Cooper Point and cross over to Hunter Point. We’ll
then head for the W. side of Hope Island, where we’ll stop for
lunch and learn something of the history of Hope Island. From
there, we’ll paddle over to Arcadia Point. On the return, we’ll
travel on the E. side of Hope Island through Squaxin Passage
and then directly over to Cooper Point for the pullout. This trip
is designed as an experience paddle for basic course graduates
and registration preference will be given to them. To register,
contact Tim Burke, 360-866-4286, tpnl@comcast.net.
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.
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, ask
to be invited via e-mail to Linda at lhayes1961@comcast.net. Include a brief
message that you heard about the group from the Go Guide.
Wilderness Skills
Wilderness Skills Course offered
Open to all—Mountaineers and the general public—the
Wilderness Skills Course is designed to prepare area outdoor en-
thusiasts for hiking or backpacking in the forests and 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.
The Wilderness Skills Course provides information and
hands-on experience with the top twenty or more topics con-
sidered 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 right, or to
expand your outdoor abilities. The lectures and interactive pre-
sentations include opportunities to learn and practice wilderness
Winter Scramble Questions: Johnny Jeans, 425-746-2328, jjmtnjoys@
yahoo.com
Alpine Scrambling Course
The Alpine Scrambling Course is now underway. Watch the
website and other notices this fall and winter for announcement
of the 2011 course. The course teaches skills used to reach non-
technical snow and rock summits. It involves off-trail travel on
moderately exposed rock and snow. It does not include roped
climbing. The course will give you access to hundreds of peaks
in the Cascades and Olympics. The skills, conditioning, gear,
and experience you acquire will also serve you well should you
continue on to technical climbing courses.
Eastside workshops (7-9:30 p.m. at a Redmond loca-
tion):
May 3, Mon. - Rock Scrambling
Field trips (students may pick one of the dates for each
field trip):
April 24 or 25, Sat. or Sun. - all-day snow field trip (additional
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
skills, to examine an assortment of clothing and equipment, and
to enjoy visual presentations of recent trips through Washington’s
breathtakingly beautiful backcountry. Student participation and
interaction are encouraged.
The course consists of four evening presentations and one
Outdoor Skills Workshop (field trip) to a local park to practice
the new skills.
Schedule:
May 5, Wed. - Lecture: Knowing the essentials, clothing
and equipment
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 alterna-
tives. Avoiding hazards and understanding weather for safe
backcountry travel.
May 12, Wed. - Lecture: 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: 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 envi-
ronment.
Introduction to backpacking and other advanced backcountry
skills; where to go and how to get to the great places in the Pacific
NW; packing your pack and organizing your next trip.
The successful graduate has sufficient information 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 Mountain-
eers 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 Skills Course description for details:
www.OlympiaMountaineers.org.
Times and locations: Lectures are at the Knox Administra-
tion Center at 1113 Legion Way S.E. in Olympia. They begin at
6:30 p.m. and last until roughly 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).
Equipment: Students will need suitable hiking clothing
and boots for day hikes, a daypack and the Ten Essentials. An
equipment list is available.
For additional information on the Wilderness Skills Course,
visit the branch website, www.olympiamountaineers.org, or con-
tact the course leader, Jim French, jimfrenchwa@comcast.net.
Jun. 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.
See www.mountaineers.org/seattle/scramble for current
course information. If you have questions, come to a new mem-
bers’ presentation at club headquarters on May 5 or contact Mary
Panza, makinanoise@hotmail.com.
Advanced Scramble/Leadership
(Course #7866) The Advanced Scrambling, Leadership
Course is for experienced scramblers wanting to develop ad-
vanced scrambling and leadership skills. The course is flexible
and we expect enrollees to provide input on what they want to
learn. Students may enroll at any time, but the course is open only
to Mountaineers members and depends on an interview with the
course chair or Alpine Scrambling Committee chair.
Course summary
There are six independent modules. We expect most students
to take two years to develop the skills and experience required
to graduate from the course.
A) Rock and Snow Protection: Rope protection techniques for
rock, hard snow, and ice. Emergency rope use, belayed lowering,
and running belays.
B) Winter Scramble: Winter scrambling and emergency
bivouac techniques.
C) Avalanche: American Avalanche Association Level 1
training.
D) Hard Snow: Hard snow self-arrest. French crampon and
ice ax techniques. Emergency belay and lowering methods.
E) Leadership Training: Preparation to become a scramble
trip leader. Trip planning and scramble party management; safety
and emergency procedures.
F) Backcountry Navigation: Route-finding, map-reading, and
GPS skills beyond the basic navigation course.
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 First Aid Course
The Alpine First Aid (AFA) Course is approved by the Seattle
Climbing and Alpine Scramble committees as a means for 2010
Basic Climbing and Alpine Scramble Course students to meet
their wilderness first aid requirement in lieu of a Mountaineers
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MOFA (Mountaineering Oriented First Aid) Course. Due to the
high number of participants in these programs and limited avail-
ability of MOFA courses, the Alpine First Aid Course is offered
as an opportunity to complete the first aid requirement without
travelling or waiting an extra year to graduate. Basic climbing
and alpine scramble students are encouraged to register for and
complete the AFA Course as soon as their schedule allows.
The Alpine First Aid Course consists of two parts:
AFA Wilderness First Aid Course - taught by Remote Medi-
cal International (RMI) at The Mountaineers Program Center in
Magnuson Park—a fee applies.
AFA Scenarios – a hands-on practical session at The Moun-
taineers Program Center to test your skills after completing the
Wilderness First Aid Course.
To complete the Alpine First Aid Course, participants must
complete both a Wilderness First Aid and a Scenarios section.
See the online activity listings for available dates. Individuals
interested in participating in the 2011 Seattle Basic Climbing or
Alpine Scramble courses are invited to take the Alpine First Aid
Course at this time. It will be accepted to fulfill the wilderness
first aid requirement for these courses in 2011.
Alpine Scrambling Committee
Alpine Scrambling Committee meetings are held each month,
September through May, at The Mountaineers Program Center
from 7 to 9 p.m., typically on the third Monday of the month. If
you have questions about the committee’s work or are interested
in attending, presenting an issue, or submitting an agenda item,
contact the committee co-chairs. The committee welcomes in-
put 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 Course graduates,
or those with alpine scrambling or basic climbing equivalency.
Exploratory scrambles: These trips investigate new scramble routes. Scram-
bling students are not eligible to participate.
After Hours Scrambles are denoted in the listing by “AHS.”
Registration procedures: The preferred registration method is through the
“Activity Search” area of 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.
Difficulty ratings: See “Sending you on your way,” pg. 19, for codes in
parenthesis below.
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
May 1, Sat. - Silver King 6998’ (2-2) (USGS Norse Peak,
White River Park) 6 mi., 2800’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. Crystal Mtn
Ski Area Chapel. Leader: Michael Sweeney, 425-417-3081.
(s4/19-4/29)
May 5, Wed. - Teneriffe/Serendipity Ridge (AHS) 4797’ (4-3)
(USGS Mt. Si) 11 mi., 4000’ gain. Meet 4:30 p.m. Exit 20 on
I-90. Leader: Richard Burt, 206-632-8117. (s4/25-5/4)
May 8, Sat. - Denny 5520’ (2-3) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass, Sno-
qualmie Pass GT-207) 6 mi., 2500’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. Snow Lk.
TH. Leader: Michael Sweeney, 425-417-3081. (s4/26-5/6)
May 8, Sat. - Baldy (Easton) 5107’ (3-2) (USGS Kachess Lk.) 7
mi., 2800’ gain. Meet 8:15 a.m. Exit 70, N. side of I-90. Leader:
Glen Ferguson, 425-836-8650. (s4/26-5/6)
May 14, Fri. - May 16, Sun. - Gardner & N. Gardner 8897’
& 8956’ (5-4) (USGS Mazama, Midnight Mtn., Silver Star
Mtn.) 28 mi., 8100’ gain. Leader: Robert Brown, 360-658-4728.
(s4/15-5/7)
May 19, Wed. - Denny (AHS) 5520’ (2-3) (USGS Snoqualmie
Pass, Snoqualmie Pass GT-207) 6 mi., 2500’ gain. Meet 4:30
p.m. See leader notes. Leader: Robert Mac Onie, 253-639-0698.
(s5/10-5/18)
May 22, Sat. - Cowboy Mtn. 5853’ (2-2) (USGS Stevens Pass) 3
mi., 1800’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. Stevens Pass N. parking lot. Leader:
Michael Sweeney, 425-417-3081. (s5/10-5/19)
May 22, Sat. - Guye Peak 5168’ (2-3) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass)
5 mi., 2200’ gain. Meet 8:15 a.m. Alpental main parking. Leader:
Glen Ferguson, 425-836-8650. (s4/26-5/20)
May 23, Sun. - Beginners’ Alpine Scrambling (Snow
and Rock) Did you ever want to see what this whole “Alpine
Scrambling” thing is about? See a peak with some snow on it,
but not sure what you’re getting into? Intrigued by that short
rock section at the end of the hike but not sure if you should try
it? Maybe you just missed the enrollment deadline for the full
Alpine Scrambling Course and are still itching 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
low-key settings at Stevens Pass and Leavenworth. Participants
should have some hiking experience, be reasonably fit, and pos-
sess gear adequate for hiking in the Pacific Northwest. Ice ax and
helmets will be provided. More info will be forwarded out after
signing up. Course fees: $30 members, $40 non-members. For
more details, contact program coordinator Ken Hahn, kenh@
mountaineers.org, 206-595-7237.
May 29, Sat. - Dickerman 5723’ (4-3) (USGS Bedal) 8 mi.,
3800’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. Verlot RS. Leader: Michael Sweeney,
425-417-3081. (s5/17-5/27)
May 29, Sat. - Kendall Peak (3-2) (USGS Chikamin Peak,
Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass GT-207) 10 mi., 2800’ gain.
Meet 8:30 a.m. PCT TH, Trail 2000. Leader: Glen Ferguson,
425-836-8650. (s4/15-5/27)
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 avalanche Level 1 training are offered every winter.
Prospective leaders who would like assistance can request mentoring to
 May 2010 Go Guide
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
Please check the website for last-minute trip listings! There are frequently trips
added throughout the month.
May 2, Sun. - Hidden Lakes Peak (M2) (Cascade Pass GT-80).
8 mi., 3500’ gain. Meeting at Ashway P&R at 6 a.m. No late sign
ups. Snowboarders welcome! Limit 10. Leader: Hans Schnee-
berger 425.673.0589 or resuntqi@verizon.net. (s/4/19-4/30)
May 16, Sun. - Fortune/Ingalls Bowls (M2) (Mt. Stuart GT-
209) 11 mi., 2950’ gain. Meet at the parking lot behind the
Issaquah P&R at 6:30 a.m. No late registration. Snowboarders
welcome! Limit 10. Leader: Hans Schneeberger, 425-673-0589,
resuntqi@verizon.net. (s/5/3-5/14)
Backpacking
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
Backpacking course offered
May 5 & 12, Wed. - Backpacking Course This is a good
course for those who are interested in backpacking but haven’t
tried it, or for those who’ve tried it a couple of times but are
looking to improve their knowledge. The course covers how to
select and properly pack your backpack, food/stoves and cooking,
boots/socks and hiking without blisters (or how to treat them if
you get them), tents/sleeping bags and how to be comfortable
sleeping on the ground, leave no trace camping (and how to
answer the call of nature without any facilities), clothing and
layering, and much more. The class will be held on two Wednes-
day evenings beginning at 7 p.m. at The Mountaineers Program
Center in Magnuson Park, Seattle. More details: Todd Mitchell,
206-297-7176, toddbackpack@gmail.com. (s1/25-5/5)
Backpacks
May 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Ancient & Dusty Lakes (E) (Babcock
Ridge USGS; DNR Moses Lake) 8 mi., 100’ gain. Limit 8. Meet
at 7:30 a.m. at Preston P&R. A great and easy hike for wildflow-
ers and interesting geology just to the E. of the Columbia River
in Eastern Washington and near Vantage. Prepare to bring your
own water as the lake water includes irrigation runoff. We will
go at a leisurely pace on trails into coulees that were formed
by erosion during the historic ice age glacial melt. We will
backpack 3 mi. to camp at Dusty Lake on Saturday night. On
Sunday we will backpack out 5.5 mi. to include a side trip to
Ancient Lakes—probably without full packs. See description in
Desert Hikes of Washington guidebook. The total WDFW vehicle
permit and mileage fees will exceed $50. Register online or via
program center. Leader: Glen Strachan, glenshgi@msn.com,
425-869-8094 (s4/19-5/12)
May 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Ingalls Creek (M) (GT-209 Mt.
Stuart, GT-210 Liberty) 11 mi., 1200’ gain This trail follows the
creek through the Alpine Lakes Wilderness to a wonderful camp
near some falls. Opportunities for side-trips beyond camp. This
trip is designed for beginners and some loaner gear is available.
Contact leader for details: Ken Hahn kenh@mountaineers.org,
206-595-7237.
May 29-31, Sat.-Mon. - Chelan Lakeshore Trail (MS) 17.5
mi., 2000’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 9:15 a.m. at Fields Point, Lake
Chelan. 3-1/2 hrs. Superb views of the lake, mountains, water-
falls and spring flowers. Boat departs Field’s Point at 9:45 a.m.
for the trailhead. Rattlesnakes can be found on the trail in the
midsummer. Trip requires about $50 in boat and parking fees
which are the participant’s responsibility. Please coordinate with
leader concerning logistics of getting to the meeting place and to
sign up. Leader is not directly familiar with the trail, so patience
is appreciated. Leader: Dave Purdon, 253-852-0255, dpurdon@
earthlink.net. (s4/19-5/21)
Advance notice
July 3-5, Sat.-Mon. - Heather Trail/Blackwall Peak, Man-
ning Provincial Park, B.C., Canada (M) (Manning Park &
Skagit Valley Recreation Area topo; Manning Park 92H/2 topo)
17 mi., 1150’ gain in, 705’ gain out. Limit 8. A premier, scenic
early-summer or early-fall backpack through subalpine forests
and open meadows. Miles of colorful wildflowers. Wildlife
viewing opportunities for birds, butterflies and all sizes of mam-
mals. Side-trip options to Three Brothers alpine area, extension
to Nicomen Ridge, or one-way via Bonnevier Trail, Camps at
Buckhorn, Kicking Horse and Nicomen Ridge. Photo-oriented
backpack for Mountaineers members only. Find park and trail
info at www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/ecman-
ning/heather.html (drop heather.html for park map, trail report
and front-country camping). Current passport, Washington State
enhanced driver’s license, or state enhanced ID card is required.
Backcountry camp fee: about $10/person. Car camping recom-
mended for Friday evening. Sign up with leader: Linda Moore,
425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@yahoo.com. (s5/15-6/27)
Aug. 6-8, Fri.-Sun. - Trophy Mountain Meadows/Skyline,
Wells Gray Provincial. Park, BC., Canada (M) (Topos: West
Raft River 82 M/13, Wells Gray Prov Park) 10+ mi., 1000-2000+’
gain. Limit 8. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Trophy TH. Hike through beauti-
ful subalpine forest and pocket meadows, and emerge onto vast
meadows and highlands dotted with dozens of subalpine lakes
and tarns among the Trophy Mountains. Base camp at Sheila
Lake with explorations beyond. Park info, trail updates, map, bro-
chure: www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/wg_tradd.
Photo-oriented backpack. For Mountaineers members only. Sign
up with Leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@
yahoo.com. (s6/15-7/31)
Climbing
Web pages
The Climbing Committee’s website can be found through
The Mountaineers home page or directly at: www.mountaineers.
org/seattle/climbing.
Basic Alpine Climbing Course
The 2010 Basic Alpine Climbing Course is underway. Regis-
tration for the 2011 course will open up in the fall of 2010.
The course is an intensive and thorough program, training
students to become competent climbing partners on technical
rock, snow, and glacier climbs in the Pacific Northwest. Skills
and experiences include belaying and rope handling, rappelling,
Class 5 rock climbing, snow/glacier climbing, basic technical
rescue, first aid, map and compass navigation (separate programs
and prices), backcountry camping, including snow camping,
emergency survival skills, guidance on gear purchases and
conditioning, basic risk assessment, weather, avalanche assess-
ment, and more.
Students are trained to become solid and competent par-
ticipants in the realm of alpine climbing on rock and glacier
summits in the PNW.
Remaining field trips
May 1 or May 9, Sat. or Sun. - Snow travel and self-arrest
practice. Plan on being in the snow the entire day and getting
very wet. Extra clothes to change into during the day would be
advised. Note that this is a combined field trip with Seattle Al-
pine Scrambling Course students to be held at Snoqualmie and
Stevens Passes (see individual registration for specific locations
for that date). Refer to the basic student handbook for required
reading and equipment. Leader: May 1 and 9 - Mark Scheffer,
mark_scheffer@yahoo.com, 425-444-5192.
Instructors and students sign up online on The Mountaineers
website: www.mountaineers.org. Log in and go to “activity
search.” Check “any date is fine,” and search for destination
name: “snow field trip.” (Instructor and student registration
currently open and closes at 5 p.m. on 5/5/10.
More information: mark_scheffer@yahoo.com, 360-805-
6420.
Basic climbs
SIG = Small instructional group for basic course.
May 1, Sat. - Whitehorse Mtn., NW Shoulder (BA) Limit 12.
Leader’s permission required. Leader: Tom Nims, 360-805-1472,
Tom.Nims@gmail.com. (s4/26-4/29)
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. See basic guide for location of Whitehouse store on SR-530.
Note that this trip is nearly an 8500’ gain and a full, strenuous
day. Although the pace will be moderate, overall it is a long,
strenuous trip. Leader is going for 7th successful trip to top of
Whitehorse. All six have been fun trips. Contact assistant leader
Brett Dyson, 206-527-9842, hhiking@hotmail.com, for permis-
sion, climb details and carpool. NOTE: Anyone who is a strong
skier and wants to bring skis for approach should contact leader
about that option. Contact assistant leader if climb has space, but
your desired category (RL or student) is full, and we can shuffle
folks around so you can go and get credit. Leader’s permission
required. Leader: Art Freeman, 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 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Little Tahoma, E. Shoulder (BG)
Limit 9. If White River entrance is closed we will approach from
Paradise. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Karl Themer,
206-428-8207, europacan@yahoo.co.uk. (s5/3-5/10)
May 21-23, Fri.-Sun. - Little Tahoma, E. Shoulder (BG)
Limit 12. Going up to leave bread crumbs to follow for DM &
Co. Leader: Ed Greutert, 206-230-8215, egreutert@hotmail.
com. (s5/1-5/19)
May 22, Sat. - Dragontail Peak, Colchuck Col (BA) Limit 12.
More details to come Leader’s permission required. Leader: Colt
DeWolf, 206-352-9113, colt0045@gmail.com. (s5/10-5/17)
May 22, Sat. - Unicorn Peak, S. Side (BA) (Mt. Rainier E.
270-GT) Limit 8. Come prepared for a rock climb. Bring cram-
pons. Leader: Timothy Williams, 206-235-6402, mtnrtimmy@
clearwire.net. (s5/11-5/20)
May 22-23, Sat.-Sun. - Wedge Mtn., W. Ridge (BG) Limit 12.
This climb is in a beautiful area but has 3000’ of steep eleva-
tion gain on approach to base camp. On Day 2 we will be doing
the climb and heading all the way back down to the trailhead.
To be ready for this climb, you should be hiking a minimum
2-3 times a month—hikes with significant elevation gain—and
doing cardio training during the week. And you should be able
to do a hike equivalent to the shortest trail to the top of Tiger
Mtn. in under 90 minutes with a fairly heavy backpack. If this
is you and you want to do this climb, go ahead and sign up for
it. If you aren’t sure or have questions, please e-mail the leader
at climb1@mpmussallem.net . Leader’s permission required.
Leader: Matthew Mussallem, 604-551-1670, climb1@mpmus-
sallem.net. (s3/1-5/15)
May 28-31, Fri.-Mon. - Little Tahoma, E. Shoulder (BG) Limit
12. Limited to members of Dave Morgan’s Basic SIG group.
We’ll use the ‘best three weather days of this four-day period.
We’ll be approaching from Paradise via Cowlitz/Ingraham Gla-
ciers. First one (or two) days will be spent on crevasse rescue
evaluations, and if everything goes well the last day, we will try
an early-morning ascent of Little Tahoma. Leader’s permission
required. Leader: Dave Morgan, 206-659-9833, go.climbing@
gmail.com. (s4/4-5/17)
May 28-31, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Logan, Banded Gl. (BG) Limit 6.
If weather does not permit to go, will try the following weekend.
Leader’s permission required. Leader: Mike Torok, 206-243-
0834, mike@mtnmike.com. (s5/3-5/25)
May 28, Fri. - The Tooth, S. Face (BR) Limit 6. Wearing rock
shoes on climbing route is permissible. Leader: Tord Kurthy,
425-255-8940, aharkurth@earthlink.net. (s5/3-5/26)
May 29-31, Sat.-Mon. - Mt. Baker, Boulder Gl. (BG) Limit
12. SIG climb. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Tom Nims,
360-805-1472, Tom.Nims@gmail.com. (s5/24-5/27)
May 29-31, Sat.-Mon. - Mt. Constance, S. Chute (BA) (Tyler
Peak USGS) Limit 6. Bike approach. Leader: Susan Chan, 206-
240-3634, yschan@u.washington.edu. (s5/3-5/24)
May 29-30, Sat.-Sun. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG)
Limit 7. Leader SIG group participants only. Sign up with
leader: Sean Sullivan, 206-632-0523, spsulliv@yahoo.com.
(s5/24-5/26)
May 30-31, Sun.-Mon. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG)
Limit 7. Leader’s SIG particpants only. Sign up with leader:
Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn.com.
(s5/20-5/25)
Seattle
June 4-5, Fri-Sat. - Mt. Baker, Easton Gl. (BG) Limit 12. SIG
climb. Sign up with leader: Tina Nef, 206-784-7288, tinanef@
aol.com. (s5/10-6/2)
June 4, Fri. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Washington
Pass USGS) Limit 8. Contact assistant leader Brett Dyson, 206-
527-9842, hhiking@hotmail.com, for permission, climb details
and carpool. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Art Freeman,
206-525-4129, artfreeman525@aol.com. (s5/27-6/2)
June 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG)
Limit 9. Must be in shap for a very steep approach with heavy
packs. Pace moderate to fast. Leader’s permission required.
Leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn.
com. (s5/24-6/1)
June 5, Sat. - Ingalls Peak, S. Ridge (BR) Limit 6. Part of two-
day trip of Ingalls Peak and Mt. Stuart. Ingalls on Saturday, Stuart
on Sunday. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Dave Morgan,
206-659-9833, go.climbing@gmail.com. (s4/1-6/2)
June 5, Sat. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Limit 8. Contact
assistant leader Brett Dyson, 206-527-9842, hhiking@hotmail.
com, for permission, climb details and carpool. NOTE: Anyone
who is a strong skier and wants to bring skis for approach should
contact leader about that option. Leader’s permission required.
Leader: Art Freeman, 206-525-4129, artfreeman525@aol.com.
(s5/27-6/2)
June 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Shuksan, Sulphide Gl. (BG) Limit 9.
Only open to basic equivalency/intermediate equivalency gradu-
ates with the Seattle Branch. Sign up with leader: Joe Dumelin,
joe[dot]dumelin@gmail[dot]com. (s6/1-6/5)
June 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - Sherpa Peak, S. Route (BA) Limit 6.
Leader: Ed Greutert, 206-230-8215, egreutert@hotmail.com.
(s5/17-5/31)
June 6-7, Sun.-Mon. - Mt. Stuart, Cascadian Couloir (BA)
Limit 6. Second day of three-day trip that includes Ingalls (Satur-
day) and Stuart (Sunday-Monday). Will be camping near Ingalls
Creek Saturday night after descending from a climb of Ingalls on
Saturday. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Dave Morgan,
206-659-9833, go.climbing@gmail.com. (s4/1-6/2)
June 6, Sun. - Silver Star Mtn., Silver Star Gl. (BA) Limit 8.
Contact assistant leader Brett Dyson, 206-527-9842, hhiking@
hotmail.com, for permission, climb details and carpool. NOTE:
Anyone who is a strong skier and wants to bring skis for approach
should contact leader about that option. Leader’s permission
required. Leader: Art Freeman, 206-525-4129, artfreeman525@
aol.com. (s5/27-6/2)
Advance notices
June 8, Tue. - The Tooth, S. Face (BR) Leader: Cebe Wallace,
206-842-3409, cebe@speakeasy.net. (s5/3-6/7)
June 10, Thu. - Monte Cristo Peak, N. Col (BA) Leader: Brent
Grisim, 425-780-2945, thebwg1@yahoo.com. (s2/26-6/1)
June 11-13, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Shasta, Avalanche Gap (BA)
Leader: Timothy Williams, 206-235-6402, mtnrtimmy@clear-
wire.net. (s5/27-6/8)
June 11-12, Fri-Sat. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG)
Leader: Paulo Albuquerque, 253-630-8283, albupaulo@comcast.
net. (s4/1-6/6)
June 11-13, Fri.-Sun. - Snowfield Peak, Neve Gl. (BG)
Leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn.
com. (s6/1-6/9)
June 11, Fri. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) Leader:
Tord Kurthy, 425-255-8940, aharkurth@earthlink.net. (s5/17-
6/9)
June 12, Sat. - Cathedral Rock, SW Face (BR) Leader:
Michael Lawrence, 206-935-0600, mlawrenc@starbucks.com.
(s5/3-6/4)
June 12, Sat. - Colchuck Peak, NW Route (BA) Leader:
Mike Warren, 206-200-7388, MikeW@Warrenduggan.com.
(s5/28-6/10)
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG)
Leader: Cebe Wallace, 206-842-3409, cebe@speakeasy.net.
(s5/10-6/11)
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Boulder Gl. (BG) Leader:
Robert Brown, 360-658-4728, robertb.brown@seattle.gov.
(s5/11-6/4)
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Daniel, Lynch Gl. (BG) Leader:
Mark Scheffer, 360-805-6420, mark_scheffer@yahoo.com.
(s5/24-6/10)
June 12-14, Sat.-Mon. - Mt. Garibaldi, E. Face (BG) Leader:
Eric Docktor, 206-352-6464, eric@docktor.net. (s5/10-5/28)
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Boulder Gl. (BG) Leader:
Patrick Mullaney, 206-782-3498, mullp@foster.com. (s5/10-
6/4)
June 13, Sun. - Mt. Daniel, Lynch Gl. (BG) Leader: Michael
Lawrence, 206-935-0600, mlawrenc@starbucks.com. (s5/3-
6/4)
June 18-19, Fri.-Sat. - Mt. Baker, Easton Gl. (BG) Leader: Fred
DeHaven, 206-782-7233, fdehaven@aol.com. (s3/9-6/14)
June 19-20, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Constance, S. Chute (BA)
Leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn.
com. (s6/7-6/15)
June 19-20, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Hood, S. Side (BG) Leader: Wesley
Cooper, 206-229-4101, wcooper06@yahoo.com. (s3/12-6/17)
June 19-20, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Shuksan, Sulphide Gl. (BG)
Leader: Tom Nims, 360-805-1472, Tom.Nims@gmail.com.
(s6/14-6/17)
June 19-20, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Daniel, Daniel Gl. (BG) Leader:
Cebe Wallace, 206-842-3409, cebe@speakeasy.net. (s5/24-
6/18)
June 25-26, Fri.-Sat. - Clark Mtn., Walrus Gl. (BG) Leader: Ed
Greutert, 206-230-8215, egreutert@hotmail.com. (s5/24-6/15)
June 25-27, Fri.-Sun. - Glacier Peak, Disappointment Peak
Cleaver (BG) Leader: Eric Docktor, 206-352-6464, eric@dock-
tor.net. (s5/31-6/11)
June 25, Fri. - Ingalls Peak, S. Ridge (BR) Leader: Tord Kurthy,
425-255-8940, aharkurth@earthlink.net. (s5/31-6/23)
June 25-27, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Anderson, Eel Gl. (BG) Leader:
Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn.com.
(s6/11-6/21)
Alpine climbing equivalency
If you possess significant and up-to-date climbing skills, as
well as climbing experience, you can apply for Basic Alpine
Climbing Course equivalency to participate on club climbs and
Seattle
events. To find out more, please contact the program coordinator,
Joe Dumelin, basic.equivalency@gmail.com.  – April 16, 17 &18, Fri.-Sun. - Optional trip to Smith Roc
Intermediate Climbing Course
The Intermediate Climbing Course is underway. Watch for
announcements of the 2011 course in the fall and winter.
The intermediate course consists of classroom and field
instruction designed to teach techniques of safe lead-climbing
on rock, snow, ice and mixed-alpine terrain. Technical and
non-technical aspects of leadership and safety are also major
components of the program. The typical student completes the
course in 2-5 years. Graduation from this course also requires
Avalanche Level 1 AIARE.
Lecture schedule:
June 28 - Alpine Ice Climbing
Field trip schedule:
May 8-9 - Rock 1 (2 days)
May 1, 2 or 15 - Rock 2 (1 day)
July 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, Aug. 14-15 - Ice 1 (2 days)
Aug. 28, 29, Sept. 11, 12 - 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 en-
rolled. In order to add another year to your intermediate course,
please contact the Intermediate Administration Subcommittee at
SeattleIntAdmin@mountaineersforums.org and sign up online
for the continuation.
Intermediate climbs
May 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Hood, Leuthold Couloir (II) Limit 4.
Priority given to leader’s mentor group until the registration open-
ing date; after registration opens, anyone may join on available
spots. Leader: Edward Palushock, 206-223-5565, epalushock@
alum.syracuse.edu. (s4/19-4/27)
May 22, Sat. - Ingalls Peak, E. Ridge (IR) Limit 6. Meet at TH
by 4 a.m. for early start, leave TH by 4:30 a.m. Leader: Stephen
McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn.com. (s5/10-5/19)
June 25-27, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Rainier, Fuhrer Finger (IM) Limit
6. Leader: Tom Nims, 360-805-1472, Tom.Nims@gmail.com.
(s6/14-6/22)
Crag Climbing Course
The 2010 Crag Climbing Course is underway. Watch for
announcements of the 2011 course this fall and winter.
The course teaches the skills, knowledge, and techniques
needed to safely lead traditional and bolted routes on outdoor
crags. The course consists of one hands-on skill assessment/re-
view, one indoor gym climbing session, and four weekend field
trips. The field trips are located at popular climbing areas in
Washington. The course teaches proper use of active and passive
protection needed for lead climbing in the crag environment, con-
struction of safe anchor systems for top-rope/leading, swinging
leads on mid-5th class (5.4-5.8) single and multi-pitch climbs,
and other pertinent crag climbing skills.
Questions? Contact seattlecragcourse@gmail.com.
Crag climbs
May 1, Sat. - Vantage: Riverview Park, Various (RG) Limit
12. Intermediate and crag leading practice on 5th Class rock
for the cautious (or terrified). Fee: $35. For intermediate and
crag students who would like a day of low-pressure practice
prior to leading their field trips—sort of a Rock 1.5 field trip.
Leader: Jena Gilman, Jena.Gilman@aecom.com, 425-765-6274.
(s3/29-4/30)
May 9, Sun. - Tieton: Royal Columns, Various (RG) Limit 8.
Preference given to the 5/8 crack seminar participants. Leader’s
permission required. Leader: Ken Dungan, 206-920-0657, kend-
ungan@comcast.net. (s3/1-5/5).
May 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Leavenworth, Clamshell Cave (RG)
Seattle Crag Climbing Course field trip.
June 2-16, Wed.-Wed. - Exit 38: Trestle Area, Various (RG)
Limit 12. PLAY DAYS—sport climbing for basic students
Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. Students attend all three days;
additional dates possible due to rain. Meet at Deception Crags
parking area, Exit 38, North Bend. Limit 8. Registration limited to
students in this year’s Basic Climbing Course. Hit the crags after
work with your friends and new climbing buddies. We’ll cover
setting up your own top-rope, efficiently cleaning sport routes,
and basic crag safety. We’ll have fun and focus on face climbing
and fluid movement. Bring standard rock gear, including harness,
helmet, rock shoes, personal anchor, belay device and gloves.
Don’t forget your headlamp as we may be returning in the dark.
Contact leader for details: Rod Sawyer, 206-356-8686, rsawyer@
clearwire.net. Assistant leader: Jenn Carter, jennecarter@gmail.
com. (s5/5-5/28)
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 do to start leading into
the 5.10’s 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 ($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:
– April 3, Sat. - 2 hr. falling & belaying session at Vertical
World
– April 4, Sun. - Video taping & route selection field trip
– April 5, Mon. - Technique in sport climbing, 7 p.m. at
program center
– April 28, Wed. - Mental Training for sport climbing, 7
p.m., at program center
– May 16, Sun. - Red-point field trip
Contacts: Jenn Carter, jennecarter@gmail.com, or Deb
Sand, sebdand@gmail.com.
Trailhead Rock Day
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
May 1, Sat. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock Day
That’s right folks; explore the thrill and grace of outdoor rock
climbing in a controlled and safe setting. Your pals with The
Mountaineers would like to take you out for a day of easy
climbing to give you a taste of what it’s like. You’ll work
with experienced leaders and instructors who’ll teach you the
basics of rock climbing. Bring your hiking boots (stiffer the
better); rock shoes welcome but not necessary. We’ll provide
the climbing gear (but feel free to bring what you already
own). So come on out and enjoy this opportunity to have a
blast and learn a new skill. Prerequisites: None. Course fee:
$25, members; $35, non members. Questions? Contact Cebe
Wallace, cebe@speakeasy.net, 206-842-3409.
Intro to Alpine Climbing (IAC)
The Intro to Alpine Climbing (IAC) Course 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
May 2, Sun. - Rock Climbing 101 Part of the “Intro to Alpine
Climbing” program series. Rock climbing at the program center
at Magnuson Park. We’ll get as many laps in as possible 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. (s4/28-5/6)
June 12, Sat. - Crevasse Rescue & Belay Escape Part of the
“Intro to Alpine Climbing” 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 . (s4/28-6/10)
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 learning basic climbing knots, belaying
skills, climbing techniques and converting to rappel. Course
enrollment is closed for 2010 but watch for announcements of
the 2011 course later this year.
Remaining sessions:
May 8, Sat. - Field trip at Mountaineers Program Center
May 22-23, Sat.-Sun. - weekend field trip, location TBD.
Note: Attendance required for all dates; no make-up ses-
sions allowed.
For more information regarding the course, you may contact
Amy Hardie, amylh4@hotmail.com, or Susan Sayers, susanjsay-
ers@gmail.com.
Aid & Big Wall Seminar
Intro to Aid Climbing Seminar Chalk Talk: Wed., May 19,
7 p.m., introduction, basic techniques, gear and fundamentals at
Mountaineers Program Center.
Practice session: Sat., May 22, or Sun., May 23. 7:30 a.m.
for ABW participants and 8 a.m. for intro participants, North
Wall, Mountaineers Program Center. Limited to 10 participants.
Cost to members: $60. Future seminars are being planned for fall
and winter. Contact: Takeo Kuraishi takeo.kuraishi@attglobal.
net, 425-273-3856.
Intro to Rock Climbing Course
The Intro to Rock Climbing Course is now underway. Watch
for announcements of the 2011 course in winter of this year.
This course is designed for those who have little to no out-
door rock-climbing experience. In this course you will learn the
basics of top-roped outdoor climbing. This includes learning
basic climbing knots, belaying skills, climbing techniques and
converting to rappel.
At the end of this course, you will be able to safely follow a
lead climber on sport/crag climbs as well as know the basics for
top-roping on your own. Note: this course is a top-rope course
only. It does not prepare you for an alpine environment or lead-
ing rock climbs.
Remaining schedule:
May 8, Sat. - Field trip at Mountaineers Program Center
May 22-23, Sat.-Sun. – Field trip, location TBD.
For more information regarding the course, contact Amy
Hardie, amylh4@hotmail.com, or Susan Sayers, susanjsayers@
gmail.com.
All new! Intro to bouldering
An introduction to safe and fun bouldering class is offered
this spring. Students will learn what it takes to move confidently
through a boulder route. Elements taught: correct techniques
for safe spotting, learning to read a route, and basic climbing
techniques.
There will be two evenings on the boulder at The Mountain-
eers Program Center on June 3 and 10 from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m.,
followed by an outdoor field trip to Leavenworth on Sat., June
19. The cost for this is $35 for members of The Mountaineers and
$50 for non-members. The class will be limited to 10 students
and will be filled with the first 10 to sign up.
No experience is required. Students must be able to pro-
vide their own pair of rock shoes to participate. A chalk bag is
recommended and a bouldering pad would be helpful but not
required.
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 To enroll, visit www.mountaineers.org or call 206-521-6001.
See activity search then indicate crag climbing and see intro to
bouldering. Instructor for the course is Dave Kimber and the
crag leader is Loni Uchytil.
Seminars
May 1, Sat. - Intermediate and Crag Leading Practice.
Leading 5th Class rock for the cautious (or Terrified). Limit 11.
Fee $35. Vantage, Riverview Park area. For intermediate and crag
students who would like a day of low pressure practice prior to
leading field trips—sort of a Rock 1.5 field trip. Learn skills for
leading lower 5th Class rock while also dealing with the mental
aspects of leading. Leader: Jena Gilman, Jena.Gilman@aecom.
com, 425-765-6274. (s3/29-4/30)
May 1, Sat. - Beginner’s Rock Day—Rock Climbing
for Novices. Leavenworth Area. Limit 6. No prerequisites. Fee
$35. Mountaineers members and non-members welcome (Non-
members 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,
easygoing 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-threat-
ening 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.
Register online or by calling 206-521-6001. Contact leader
for details and logistics. Leader: Cebe Wallace, cebe@speakeasy.
net, 206-842-3409. (s4/5-4/30)
May 2, Sun. Friction Climbing for Basic Students. Icicle
Canyon, Leavenworth. Limit 8. Registration 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)
May 8, Sat. - Crack Climbing Seminar at 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 lead-
ing at the mid-5th Class level. This will give the 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 members.
Registration ends May 5.
May 15-16, Sat-Sun. - Climbing Friction Slab at Icicle
Creek. Limit 8. Fee $50. Learn friction technique and practice
both top-roped and leading on bolted granite slabs. Open to basic
and crag grads and intermediate students of any level, including
first year, wanting to advance their climbing skills.
First day will be bouldering and top-roped, and we will start
in mountain boots. Second day will be on more challenging
bolted slabs, from low 5th up to 5.8 and will provide opportuni-
ties for leading.
Bring both mountain boots and rock shoes, plenty of slings
and carabiners, helmet, harness and rope if you have one. No
other pro needed. Depart Krystall’s Restaurant in Leavenworth
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.
June 2, 9 and 16 – Play Days. Three Wednesday evenings,
6 p.m. Sport climbing for basic climbing students at Exit 38.
Limit 8. Fee $35. Registration limited to students in this year’s
Basic Climbing Course.
Hit the crags after work with your friends and new climbing
buddies. We’ll cover setting up your own top-rope, efficiently
cleaning sport routes, and basic crag safety. We’ll have fun and
focus on face climbing and fluid movement. Bring standard rock
gear, including harness, helmet, rock shoes, personal anchor,
belay device and gloves. Don’t forget your headlamp as we may
be hiking out in the dark. This is a three-part series.
Registration is for all three sessions. Dates may be changed
if necessary due to weather. Meet at Deception Crags parking
area, Exit 38, North Bend. Contact leader for details. Leader: Rod
Sawyer, rsawyer@clearwire.net. Assistant leader: Jenn Carter,
jennecarter@gmail.com. (s5/5-5/28)
Friday nights on the wall
Friday night climbing has moved outside! The indoor ses-
sions will resume on Sept. 10. Longer days, good weather and
the great outdoors have arrived. Let’s keep climbing outside on
Fridays on the south climbing plaza wall at The Mountaineers
Program Center. These events are open to the public and offer
a great hangout besides an opportunity to practice or try your
skills out on the wall.
5.9 in the Alpine Group
May 1, Sat. - The 5.9 in the Alpine Group will host 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 Sat. night, May 1, please
contact 5-9Alpine@googlegroups.com.
For more information about the 5.9 in the Alpine Group, go
to http://groups.google.com/group/5-9Alpine.
Winter mountaineering group
We are excited to introduce the Winter Mountaineering
Group, part of the set of advanced-level climbing groups, includ-
ing water ice, aid, rescue, 5.9 in the alpine and others. However,
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 hopefully share their winter
climbing adventures with the rest of us.
We have created an online group that you are welcome to
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join. You can send and receive forum messages all within your
e-mail client. The group website also has some files and pages
of general interest, like a list of interesting winter climbs to get
you excited about, and a schedule of events and activities we
will be organizing.
The group website is http://groups.google.com/group/winter-
mountaineering.
Dancing
Co-chairs: Dennis Bayer, 206-784-4011; Ivan Sleveland, 206-522-1316.
New website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance.
International Folk Dancing
The Seattle Mountaineers International Folk Dancers have a new home in War-
ren G. Magnuson Park at Sand Point; we are dancing in the Brig (Building
406). The Brig has beautiful hardwood floors, plenty of free parking and is
located a few buildings SE of The Mountaineers Program Center located
in Building 67.
Every Tuesday - Folk dancing Dance just for the fun of it in
the Brig at Magnuson Park from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Your favorite
dance is waiting for you. We have informal lessons taught by our
experienced dancers. There’s always something for everyone.
Mountaineers members, $5; non-members, $6. Free admission
for dancers age 30 and under. Drop-ins are always welcome.
No partners necessary; there are plenty of delightful ones here!
We’re the friendliest outfit in town. For more information, driv-
ing directions, or a map of Magnuson Park, please visit our new
website listed above.
Rock & Roll Dance
Please visit the Rock & Roll Dance website, www.dbmechanic.
com/dances/rock.htm. Still have questions? Contact Karen Lud-
wig at: 206-484-9187, www.karenludwig2000@yahoo.com.
Family Activities
These are opportunities for families with children to get outside together and
enjoy the great outdoors with other families. Kids learn best from being
around other children.
Committee chair: Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults.com.
Guidelines: See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” (first paragraph) for pro-
cedures and rules regarding participation in family activities. If you need to
cancel your attendance, please alert the activity leader ahead of time.
Updated information: For impromptu offerings that don’t make it into the
Go Guide in time, join the Family Activities group on Yahoo! To receive an
invitation, send a request to court@bodyresults.com and you can be alerted
to any changes or new listings throughout the winter.
New kids’ programs!
Junior Mountaineer — An all summer activity. The Moun-
taineers are excited to offer a new way to get your kids outside
and have fun. Become a Junior Mountaineer! Anyone can join.
Just visit The Mountaineers Program Center to pick up a kid-
friendly guidebook to 10 great activities that families can do
together this summer—either with The Mountaineers or on your
own! The guidebook—which can also be mailed to you upon
request or gleaned from www.mountaineers.org—will navigate
you through the activities, and there will be lots of opportunities
to do them with The Mountaineers. As you finish an activity, you
will record it in your book, and receive a patch as your reward.
Put the patches on a shirt, jacket, hat, or your backpack. Finish
as many as you can and join us for an end-of-season celebration
(time TBA) where we reward all fully-completed guidebooks with
a special prize. For more details, contact program coordinator
Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, kenh@mountaineers.org.
Hike Tracker & Climb Tracker — With these two pro-
grams kids can set goals for the season’s miles and elevation
gains while enjoying a healthy and fun summer with the whole
family! Kids track their miles or elevation gained on a fun wall
chart (several varieties available based on child’s ambitions and
interests), reaching mid-point goals on the way. Combined with
our Junior Mountaineer program, the tracker program should
provide plenty of ideas and opportunities to motivate the whole
family to get outdoors. When you’re finished, simply start over
again! Pick up your wall charts at The Mountaineers Program
Center on Sand Point Way in Magnuson Park or request that it
be mailed to you. For more details, contact program coordinator
Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, kenh@mountaineers.org.
Junior Naturalist Summer Program
An exciting naturalist program built just for young children
will be offered this year! See Naturalists on pg. 11 for details.
Hikes
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 fam-
ily hike and gets lots of visitors on weekends. Please register
each child for accurate head count. Adults must participate (no
drop-offs) and have child present. Bring a snack and camera.
Depending on age and ability of children the goal is to visit both
falls. We 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.
Contact 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 and an
afternoon of 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,
though some other schedules are sometimes available. All classes
must be attended.
A MOFA Refresher Course for those who took MOFA in the
last 3-1/2 years is available, as well as an instructor class, and a
waiver program for health care professionals.
Course fee for Standard MOFA: $90 for Mountaineers
members and $125 for non-members. The fee includes textbooks,
which are available the first night of class. MOFA courses held on
weekends at Mountaineers lodges cost an additional $80, which
covers room and board. When held at Meany Lodge, a Sno-Park
permit and a groomed trail sticker are required.
Registration: To register or for more information, call mem-
ber services, 206-521-6001. You can also sign up online using
the activity search, then indicate “first aid” and don’t limit the
dates or the branch. Also, the Seattle MOFA website has a link
that displays only current Seattle classes.
Do check the website for additional information on MOFA,
MOFA refresher, MOFA waivers for health care workers, and
the instructor course.
Upcoming MOFA courses
All open courses are listed at www.mountaineers.org.
May 4-27, Tue.-Thu. -MOFA 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Moun-
taineers Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E. Leader: Rich
Evans, 425-820-9680, rcevans1604@verizon.net. (s4/5-4/29)
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.
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
Leave No Trace Trainer Course
This course consists of a classroom session and a
weekend backpack session. Classroom session attendance
is required for participation in the backpack session. Upon
course completion, graduates will be a LNT certified trainer.
Trainers can offer awareness workshops for organizations
or the general public under the LNT brand. Tuition includes
course syllabus and handouts. Course texts (“Soft Paths,”
by David Cole) may be purchased online or from The
Mountaineers Bookstore.
Participants must provide their own backpacking gear.
Register online or by calling 206-521-6001. You may pay
by credit card online. Individuals interested in participating
in the Leave No Trace Trainer Course should possess basic
hiking and camping skills, and be in reasonably good physi-
cal condition. All non-Mountaineers members must sign a
liability waiver at the classroom session to participate in the
backpack session. The waiver is part of a guest membership
registration process, also required.
Minimum age to attend the course is 14. Participants
younger than 18 must have written parental consent to at-
tend. The classroom session will be held Wednesday, June
2, from 6-9:30 p.m. at The Mountaineers Program Center.
The backpack session will be Sat-Sun., June 5-6 at a loca-
tion TBA. Trailhead meeting time and group gear will be
provided in the classroom session.
After the course roster is full, cancellations will be
back-filled from the course wait list.
Program fees: $45 for members, $55 for non-members.
For more details, contact program coordinator Ken Hahn,
206-595-7237, kenh@mountaineers.org.
Seminars
May 13 & 22, Wed. & Sat. - Intro To Map & Compass
Clinic Map and compass are part of the Ten Essentials, but if
you don't know how to use them, they are worthless. Learn the
basics in this two-part program of one workshop and one field
trip. Day one - workshop at Magnuson Program Center, 6:30-9
p.m. Day two - field trip at Discovery Park. Basic compasses and
maps are provided; bring a pencil and straight-edge. Instructor:
Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers.org, 206-595-7237. Class fee:
$20 members, $35 non-members.
May 16, Sun. - Bivy Basics: Avoiding The Wet Match
Catastrophe This outing is designed to provide a hands-on
“testing ground” for your emergency gear, while also enjoying
a moderate day hike and learning what experienced folks utilize.
Leave No Trace ethics will be closely followed during this event.
Leader: Jack Nichols: jmongol@yahoo.com, 206-755-1511,
Fees: $10 members, $15 non-members.
May 18, Tue. - Hike Leader Seminar 7 p.m. at Mountain-
eers Program Center. Are you an active hiker who wants to start
organizing your own club hikes? This seminar is the first step in
becoming a hike leader and finding out the process to be added
to our leader list for hiking. Please sign up for the seminar if
you know you will attend so that we can e-mail to you prelimi-
nary materials to enhance discussion during the seminar. The
seminar is free and open to all Mountaineers members. Leader:
Susan Graham, 253-639-0425, mudonmyboots@yahoo.com.
(s4/1-5/18)
May 20, Thu. - Beginning Hiking Seminar 6:30 p.m. at
Mountaineers Program Center. 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 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. The seminar is free and you don’t have to be a Mountain-
eers member to attend. However, registration is required for this
seminar with a limit of 75. Members and non-members are asked
to utilize the online registration system. If assistance is needed
to register, call member services, 206-521-6000. A minimum
of three participants is required by the enrollment closing date
(two days prior to event) or the seminar will be canceled. Please
check with club headquarters on the day of the seminar to make
sure that it has not been canceled due to lack of participants.
Leader: Kelly Cleman, 360-563-0320, masterhiker@gmail.
com. (s4/20-5/18)
Hikes
May 1, Sat. - Chenuis Falls Trail (M) (Mowich Lake USGS) 3
mi., 1000’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at Grady P&R. For
Seattle
current information contact MRNP Wilkeson Wilderness Info
Center. Book: Hidden Hikes in Western Washington. Carbon
River Rd. has to be walked, bringing actual mileage to 10 mi. RT.
National park pass required for all vehicles. Leader: Brian Car-
penter, 206-324-6140, brianc110@earthlink.net. (s4/19-4/29)
May 1, Sat. - Goat Lake (Monte Cristo) (M) (Sloan Peak
USGS) 10 mi., 1300’ gain. Limit 10. Meet at 9 a.m. at Brickyard
P&R. More details will be posted in April. Leader: Carly Water-
man, 253-670-3173, carlyw@psbc.org. (s4/15-4/29)
May 2, Sun. - Lime Kiln Trail (E) 6 mi., 500’ gain. Co-leader:
Susan Shih. Leader: Jan Davis, 206-282-7092, jan-davis@
comcast.net. (s4/16-4/30)
May 8, Sat. - Mt Si (S) 8 mi., 3200’ gain. Meet at 9 a.m. at Mt.
Si parking lot. 1/2 hr. A leisurely paced hike for those people who
would like to do Mt. Si but are intimidated by those fast hikers.
Let’s get in shape for summer hikes. Leader: Sylvia Cavness,
253-939-6912, happyhikergal@yahoo.com. (s4/26-5/6)
May 8, Sat. - N. I-90 Peak #3, Mailbox Peak (VS) (Mt Si
NRCA; GT-206S) 6 mi., 4100’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 9 a.m. at
Tibbett’s P&R. Slow-paced hike up Mailbox. This trip should
not be your first hike of the season. It is one of the most chal-
lenging hikes in the area because it is very steep. We will hike
slow and steady, keeping the pace comfortable to allow a good
time for all. Leader: Carly Waterman, 253-670-3173, carlyw@
psbc.org. (s4/29-5/6)
May 9, Sun. - Umtanum Ridge, Black Canyon Loop (M)
10 mi., 1800’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m., at Hyak on Snoqualmie Pass,
where leader lives. Some people may meet at a TBD P&R at
7:15 a.m. or so. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.
caviezel@gmail.com. (s5/3-5/16)
May 12, Wed. - Rattlesnake Traverse (AHH) (S) 10.5 mi.,
2600’ 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 leaving
promptly at 4:30 p.m. Headlamps required. Leader: Neil Carlsen,
206-551-0572, necarlsen@comcast.net. (s5/4-5/11)
May 16, Sun. - Robinson Canyon/Ainsley Canyon See
Foothills Branch Hiking section. (s4/26-5/8)
May 22, Sat. - Dog Mtn.. (S) 6 mi., 2850’ gain. Meet at 5:30
a.m. at N. side of N.E. 65th St. P&R below I-5. Be at the TH
by 9:30 a.m. This is an extremely popular hike this time of the
year because the balsamroot, purple lupines and many other
wildflowers are at their peak. We should meet fewer crowds if
we start our hike early. We will hike this as a loop, ascending
via the more gradual and scenic eastern (but longer) route and
descend via the steeper northern route. From the top, we should
be able to see the Columbia River, Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood and
Mt. St. Helens on a clear day. The pace will be moderate with
plenty of stops for picture taking. Leader plans on camping at
Beacon Rock SP Friday night and maybe Saturday night. This
hike may be cancelled due to poor weather. Leader: Susan Shih,
206-935-7824, sushih@comcast.net. (s5/7-5/19)
May 22, Sat. - White Bluffs, Hanford Reach N. Slope (M)
See Foothills Branch Hiking for details.
May 26, Wed. - Annette Lake (AHH) (M) 7.5 mi., 1700’ gain.
Limit 12. 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 leaving
promptly at 4:30. Headlamps required. Leader: Lynn Graf, 206-
632-8117, lynn.graf@gmail.com. (s5/18-5/25)
Midweek Hikes
IATC = The Issaquah Alpine Trail Center in Issaquah.
May 4, Tue. - Talus Caves Loop (EM) (Tiger Mtn. GT-204S)
6.8 mi., 1100’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at IATC. Starting at the 2nd St.
parking area, we’ll hike up the High School Trail and take the
Section Line Trail to the junction with a trail that goes into the
caves—returning on the Nook, Bus, Wetland, Adventure, and
High School Trails. No registration, members only. Leader:
Suzanne Stockton, 425-643-0395, hikingrandma@yahoo.com.
(s4/1-5/4)
May 7, Fri. - Everett to Issaquah, Part 2 (EM) 7.5 mi., 300’’
gain. Meet at 9:45 a.m. at Ash Way P&R (164th St. SW & Ash
Way). Hike the Interurban Trail from Ash Way P&R to Aurora
Village (Hwy 99 & N. 200th). If you weren’t able to hike the
original one, led by Ron McConnell and Kathy Biever on St.
Patrick’s Day, and would like to, this is the hike for you. Dave
is leading this as a make-up. Bring or buy lunch. Sign up online
or with the program center. Busing to and from hike greatly
recommended. Leader: David Beste, 206-244-9622, pjbeste@
aol.com. (s4/26-5/5)
May 10, Mon. - Wallace Falls Loop (M) (Index GT-142) 6
mi., 1600’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Woodinville P&R. Hike
on wooded trail along the river up to the view of upper falls;
return via RR grade. No registration, members only. Leader: Eva
Syrovy, 206-364-6270, egsyrovy@comcast.net. (s4/1-5/10)
May 12, Wed. - Mt. Si Old Trail (S) (Mt. Si NRCA, GT-206S)
7 mi., 3300’ gain. Meet at 9 a.m. at Preston P&R, I-90 Exit 22,
A steeper, quieter and less-traveled route to a popular nearby
peak. Good views from the top, weather permitting. No reg-
istration, members only. Leader: Peggy Owen, 425-746-1070,
hikerpeggy38@comcast.net. (s4/1-5/12)
May 14, Fri. - Everett to Issaquah, Part 3 (EM) 8 mi., 200’’
gain. Meet at 10 a.m. at Aurora Village P&R (Hwy. 99 & N.
200th). Hike the Interurban Trail S. in the City of Shoreline.
We’ll walk through Lake Forest Park on backroads, then on the
Burke Gilman and Sammamish River Trails, ending at Bothell
P&R. Bring lunch or buy at Third Place Books in Lake Forest
Park. Sign up online or with program center. Busing to and
from hike strongly recommended. Co-leaders: Kathy Biever,
206-283-9047; Ron McConnell, 425-451-2142, ronmcconnell@
msn.com. (s4/29-5/12)
May 17, Mon. - Burke to Ballard Benches and More (EM)
9 mi., minimal gain. Meet at 11 a.m. at Burke Museum Cafe
(N.E. 45th & 17th N.E.). Stroll through UW campus and visit
eight new benches recently designed and built by UW landscape
architecture students. Then, walk along the Burke-Gilman Trail
as much as we can, reaching Ballard Corners Park (17th Ave.
N.W. between N.W. 62nd and N.W. 63rd St.) where we’ll sit on
the overstuffed concrete sofa and chair. Optional opportunity
after the hike: celebrate co-leaders Kathy Biever‘s and Ron’s
Norwegian-ness by viewing the Norwegian Constitution Day
Parade in Ballard. One of the largest ethnic parades in the
Seattle
U.S., it will feature about 100 entries. Parade starts at 4 p.m.
Leader: Ron McConnell, 425-451-2142, ronmcconnell@msn.
com. (s5/5-5/15)
May 18, Tue. - Middle Fork of Snoqualmie (E) (Mt. Si-174GT)
6 mi., 800’ gain. Limit 25. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at IATC. Will hike
upstream from the Gateway Bridge with many ups and downs
and a peaceful setting. Leader: Fred Zeitler, 425-882-3435,
MarianZZZ@comcast.net. (s4/1-5/18)
May 20, Thu. - Lake 22 (EM) (Granite Falls GT-109) 6 mi.,
1600’ gain. Meet at 9 a.m. at IATC. This spectacular but moderate
hike is best enjoyed midweek. No registration, members only.
Leader: Peter Stevens, 425-483-8851, stevens@u.washington.
edu. (s4/9-5/20) NC
May 21, Fri. - Everett to Issaquah, Part 4 (M) 9 mi., minimal’
gain. Meet 10 a.m. at Bothell P&R. Hike along the Sammamish
River Trail through Woodinville to the Redmond Transit Center,
with a stop for lunch at one of several restaurants at Hollywood
Hill or at the Red Hook Brewery. Meet at 10 a.m. at Bothell P&R
(103rd Ave. N.E. between Main & Woodinville Dr.). Hike ends
at Redmond Transit Center. Sign up online or via the program
center. Busing to and from hike strongly urged. Co-leaders:
Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047; Ron McConnell, 425-451-2142,
ronmcconnell@msn.com. (s5/12-5/19)
May 27, Thu. - Manastash Loop from Umtanum Rd. (M)
(USGS Manastash Creek) 8 mi., 900’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m. at
Preston P&R, I-90 Exit 22. Hike through peaceful valleys to
“The Book” on Manastash Ridge. Late-spring flowers; watch out
for ticks and snakes. Possible stop in Cle Elum for early supper
on the way home. Carpool accordingly. Leader: Ruth Godding,
425-836-9873, rhgodding@comcast.net. (s4/1-5/27)
May 28, Fri. - Everett to Issaquah, Part 5 (MS) 12.5 mi.,
minimal’ gain. Meet at 9 a.m. at Redmond Transit Center. Hike
through Redmond to the E. Lake Sammamish Trail and then S.
along Lake Sammamish to Issaquah. Bring a lunch and plenty
of water because after we leave Redmond there will be no place
to buy drinks or lunch until we walk near a convenience store,
located over 6 mi. S. of Redmond. Bring lunch to eat along the
trail. Due to the length of the hike we will not walk through
Issaquah, but will catch a bus near the corner of E. Lake Sam-
mamish and S.E. 56th St. to take us to Issaquah Transit Center.
Busing to and from hike is hugely recommended. Register online
or via the program center. Co-leaders: Kathy Biever, 206-283-
9047; Ron McConnell, 425-451-2142, ronmcconnell@msn.
com. (s5/19-5/26)
June 4, Fri. - Lightfooting to Lighthouse—Hike #5, Alki
Point (EM) 9 mi., 600’ gain. Meet at 9:45 a.m. at Fauntleroy
ferry dock. Starting at ferry terminal we’ll walk through parks,
along beaches and through fine neighborhoods. Bring or buy
lunch. Leaders will take Bus 54 from 3rd Ave. & Pike St. at
9:18, arriving at Fauntleroy at 9:43 a.m. Hike ends at bus stop
at S.W. Spokane St. & 26th Ave. S.W. Sign up online or via the
program center. Co-leaders: Julie Miller, 206-283-1406, miller.
jz@comcast.net; Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, eskay39@com-
cast.net. (s5/19-6/2)
Naturalists
Website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/naturalists
May highlights
• Intro To The Natural World course begins.
• Ice Age Floods Weekend Trip for Study Group Members
Intro to the Natural World Course
Enrollment ends on Sun., May 16 for the Introduction to
the Natural World Course. The course teaches students how to
identify common plants, birds, and animals with the aid of a field
guide. We also introduce the concept of “life zones” and discuss
the ecology of the Northwest. 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.
There are four lectures and four field trips beginning on
Tue., May 18. Check the Seattle Naturalists’ website for details
on the schedule.
Study group enrollment open
Registration for the 2009-2010 Naturalist Study Group
remains open. The 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
for this year’s program, which starts June 1. Check the study
group section of the Naturalists’ website for more details and
the field trip and lecture schedule.
Trips
Leaders are organizing trips for May. Additional trips will be listed in the activity
database. The Naturalists’ website has a direct link to the activity database
and returns all upcoming trips. Unless otherwise noted, any Mountaineers
member is welcome to take part. Not yet a member? Join us as a guest.
Call the program center at 206-521-6001 for details.
May 2, Sun. - Deception Pass State Park, Wildflowers,
North Beach-Goose Rock (EM) 8 mi., 800’ gain. Limit 12.
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at West Beach parking lot. 1.5 hr. 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. Op-
tion 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 natural-
ists 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: www.pnwflowers.
com/photos/may/080506DeceptionPass. Leader: Linda Moore,
425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@yahoo.com. (s4/11-4/27)
May 16, Sun. - Robinson Canyon/Ainsley Canyon See
Foothills Branch Hiking section. (s4/26-5/8)
May 22, Sat. - White Bluffs, Hanford Reach N. Slope (M)
See Foothills Branch Hiking for details.
May 29, Sat. - Iron Bear (M) 6 mi., 1900’ gain. Meet at 9 a.m.
at Mineral Springs Resort. This hike is called “Teanaway Ridge
in Day Hiking Snoqualmie Region” and is described starting on
pg. 231. We’ll hike at a moderately brisk pace but have frequent
pauses to enjoy spring flowers. Leader: Ann Schaechtel, 509-548-
9967, ann.schaechtel@verizon.net. (s5/12-5/26)
Junior Naturalist Summer Program
An exciting naturalist program built just for young children
will be offered this year! Each event is run by knowledgeable
volunteers who will present different aspects of the natural world
to the budding naturalist in your family.
We’ll provide fun ways to instill the importance of conserva-
tion and respect for our environment through games, arts, and
crafts. The focus will be on exploration in a hands-on learning en-
vironment. All events will be on Saturday mornings, and will last
a few hours each. There should also be plenty of time afterwards
for more family playtime and socializing. All destinations will be
in the Seattle area, with exact times specified in the event listing
and online. Children will receive recognition for completing each
event, and awards for finishing the whole program.
Coming up:
May 22 - Bot for Tots: A Native Wildflower Scavenger
Hunt
June 19 - Quack, Splash, Ribbit! A Day at the Wetlands
July 10 - Digging-Dwimming-Crawling-Flying: Who’s Who
at the Beach
Aug. 14 - Little Fish, Big Fish: The Amazing Salmon Ad-
venture
TBA - Fall Program
Events
Registration: Required for each of your children, but parents/guardians (at
least one required at an event) do not need to register. Register for the
events either online at www.mountaineers.com of by calling member services
at 206-521-6001.
Note: The following outings are designed so that each child will take away
something by which to remember the outing and be instilled with a sense of
pride in his or her accomplishment.
Fees: $8 per child for Mountaineers members; $10 per child for non-mem-
bers.
Leader: The leader for all the trips below is Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers.
org, 206-595-7237. Contact him for more details about any of the Junior
Naturalist outings. All events will run approximately 2 hrs. A family social,
picnic, or playtime afterward is optional.
May 22, Sat. - Bot For Tots: A Native Wildflower Scavenger
Hunt We’ll go to Seward Park and discover native plants and
flowers scavenger-hunt style! Children will learn how to identify
and “collect” specimens (in Leave No Trace fashion) while hav-
ing fun and developing an appreciation and respect for the envi-
ronment. We’ll meet at the Audubon Center located in Seward
Park near the intersection of Lake Washington Blvd. and Seward
park Rd. at 9:30 a.m. More details after registration.
June 19, Sat. - Quack, Splash, Ribbit! A Day At The Wetlands
We’ll go to a local wetlands area where children can observe
the flora and fauna in this fragile ecosystem while gaining the
understanding of the importance of this part of the lifecycle.
We’ll meet at the Meadowbrook Community Center parking
lot, 10517 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle, 9:30 a.m. More details after
registration.
July 10, Sat. - Digging-Swimming-Crawling-Flying: Who’s
Who at the Beach A trip out to low tide on the beach at Alki Point
where we’ll have the opportunity to see what usually only a fish
can. We’ll meet at Constellation Park, 63rd Ave. S.W., and Beach
Dr. S.W., Seattle, at 9:30 a.m. More details after registration.
Aug. 14 - Little Fish, Big Fish: The Amazing Salmon Adven-
ture Watch the salmon run at the Ballard Locks, and afterward
play “The Amazing Salmon Adventure,” in which children get
to play the part of salmon traveling upstream. We’ll meet outside
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers entrance gate, 3015 N.W. 54th
St., Seattle, at 9:30 a.m. More details after registration.
Navigation
Chair: Lynn Graf, lynn.graf@gmail.com
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
Basic Navigation Course
Learn how to get more info from your map! Learn how to
figure out what bearing you should be on to get to where you
want to be. Learn how to follow bearings in the great outdoors!
Get a head start on your course requirements! The course consists
of a map and compass workshop (one full evening) and a chal-
lenging field trip (one full day at Heybrook Ridge, about 1,500’
of elevation gain and considerable off-trail travel).
Participants who successfully complete the course will
receive a navigation card. Basic Navigation 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. It is also beneficial for hikers.
The Basic Navigation Course is offered every year in No-
vember, February and March. The next course will start in late
October 2010, with enrollment opening in September.
Navigation instructors welcome
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.
Navigation website
For the most up-to-date information on navigation, including
instructor registration, details of required homework assignments
(which you must complete before attending the workshop),
navigation card replacement, and compass requirements, see the
website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation.
Map and compass intro clinic
May 13 & 22, Wed. & Sat. - Intro To Map & Compass
Clinic Map and compass are part of the Ten Essentials, but if
you don't know how to use them, they are worthless. Learn the
basics in this two-part program of one workshop and one field
trip. Day one - workshop at Magnuson Program Center, 6:30-9
p.m. Day two - field trip at Discovery Park. Basic compasses and
maps are provided; bring a pencil and straight-edge. Instructor:
Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers.org, 206-595-7237. Class fee:
$20 members, $35 non-members.
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May 19, Wed. - Potluck and Image Presentation Monthly
photography event at The Mountaineers Program Center. So-
cializing begins at 6 p.m.; potluck at 6:30. Meeting and creative
image show starts at 7:15 p.m. Bring a potluck dish and up to
eight slides, prints or digital images to share. Check our website
at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/photography for digital-image
instructions. No registration; just come and bring your photos.
Guests are welcome. If you haven’t been to one of our potluck
image presentations, please join us as our guest. Leader: Herb
Johnson, 206-523-4544, wherbjohn@msn.com.
May 22, Sat. - Coupeville, Whidbey Island Photograph Vic-
torian-era historical buildings, the Penn Cove Water Festival,
tribal canoes and dancers..Meet at 7 a.m. at the McCollum P&R
at 620 128th St. S.E., near Dumas Road in S. Everett. Drive to
Coupeville via the Whidbey Island ferry. Leader: Anita L. Elder,
206-832-1036. (s4/19-5/21)
Retired Rovers
Chair: Wally Walton, 206-417-6385, wallywalton72@msn.com. All Moun-
taineers are welcome at Retired Rovers events. For information contact
the chair.
Note: In addition to events listed below, our Retired Rovers also enjoy participat-
ing in Midweek Hikes and Naturalist Hikes (check those sections). If you need
advice on the best hikes for you, feel free to call any of the hike leaders.
May 3, Mon. - Gas Works Park, Fremont and Ship Canal 3
mi. Meet at 10:30 a.m. in the park’s lot at 2101 N. Northlake Way.
We’ll walk west through the park to new areas of Fremont (e.g.,
new sculpture of J.P Patches and new architecturally interesting
buildings). We’ll continue on the path right along the edge of the
canal. Bring snack if desired—we’ll also stop for coffee/food.
Contact leader, Cecilia Saari, to sign up/info: 206-282-2450,
csaari11@msn.com.  Sea Kayaking (Seattle Branch), please contact Dede Chinlund or Kim Frasher
May 11, Tue. - Brown Bag Lunch, Meeting, Program and
Walk 11 a.m. at club headquarters, bring your own “brown bag,”
and we will provide coffee and tea. Enjoy lunch with your friends
and meet new ones. If weather is good enough, all who want to
can walk a section of Magnuson Park. At this meeting you will
hear about upcoming events. The program will be presented by
longtime Mountaineer Mike Aber. He will show a video of The
Mountaineers outing to the Swiss Alps in the winter of 2004,
displaying winter in St. Moritz/Pontresina and rail travel through
the Alps from Eastern Switzerland to the Matterhorn in the west,
with side trips to Luzern and the Jungfrau area.
May 13, Thu. - Washington Arboretum 10 a.m. 3 mi. or so. A
spring walk in the arboretum to see the famous Azalea Way in
bloom. We will meet at the Visitor’s Center parking lot and walk
from there through the arboretum to the S. end and back. Those
who would like can join me for lunch/snack at Fuel Coffee on
24th Ave. E. (short walk from the arboretum). Call leader, Muriel
Stoker, 206-723-5039, for information. No registration.
May 25, Tue. - Cowen/Ravenna Parks 10 a.m. Meet at the
corner of N.E. 62nd St. and Brooklyn Ave. There is 4 hr. park-
ing on Brooklyn. This is a 3 mi. walk through a wonderfully
forested ravine. Bring a sack lunch or get a sandwich and drink
at the Cowen Park Grocery. For driving directions call the leader,
Barbara McHargue: 206-363-6181.
Sailing
Day sails
Check out our website at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/sailing.
Trips: First sign up online or via a call to the program center, then contact the
skipper on the following sails.
May 1, Sat. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 42’ Blue Fin. 6 crew + skipper: Alan Vogt, 206-295-
8788. (s4/20-4/29)
May 2, Sun. - 9:30 a.m. Port of Edmonds. To Puget Sound.
Yankee Dolphin 24’ Poisson. 3 crew + skipper: Carl Harrington,
206-546-0275. (s4/20-4/29)
May 2, Sun. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 42’ Blue Fin. 6 crew + skipper: Skipper Alan Vogt,
206-295-8788. (S4/20-4/29)
May 7, Fri. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper:
Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s4/27-5/6)
May 8, Sat. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 42’ Blue Fin. 6 crew + skipper: Alan Vogt, 206-295-
8788. (s4/27-5/6)
May 8, Sat. - 11 a.m. Elliott Bay Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 36’ Avalon. 4 crew + skipper Rich Clapp, 206-243-
6825. (s4/27-5/6)
May 9, Sun. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 42’ Blue Fin. 6 crew + skipper: Skipper Alan Vogt,
206-295-8788. (s4/27-5/6)
May 12, Wed. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper:
Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s4/27-5/11)
May 16, Sun. - 9:30 a.m. Port of Edmonds. To Puget Sound.
Yankee Dolphin 24’ Poisson. 3 crew + skipper: Carl Harrington,
206-546-0275. (5/4-5/13)
May 16, Sun. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper:
Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s5/4-5/13)
May 16, Sun. - 11 a.m. Elliott Bay Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 36’ Avalon. 4 crew + skipper Rich Clapp, 206-243-
6825. (s5/4-5/13)
May 21, Fri. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper:
Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s5/11-5/20)
May 29, Sat. - 11 a.m. Elliott Bay Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 36’ Avalon. 4 crew + skipper Rich Clapp, 206-243-
6825. (5/18-5/27)
May 29, Sat. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper:
Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (5/18-5/27)
Cruise the San Juans in July
Cruise beautiful San Juan Islands, B.C. Gulf Islands, Sun-
shine Coast & Desolation Sound in the1982 Newport 33 Sloop
12 May 2010 Go Guide
Blue Sky. Leave Tacoma or Seattle about June 26. Change crew
in Westview (Powell River, B.C.) about July 11. If we have a
new crew, then we will revisit Desolation Sound for 5-6 days and
return to Westview about July 17 to start heading home. Allow
7-10 days for returning to Seattle or Tacoma about July 24-28.
Two or three crew needed. If interested, e-mail skipper, Nick
Parish, np9794@aol.com.
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,
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
(contact information above) for an application. Equivalency usually takes
3-4 weeks to process after your application is received. In order to receive
equivalency, you must have taken a fundamental sea kayaking course that
teaches basics in such skills as paddling, bracing, rescues, safety and cloth-
ing, or have significant experience and knowledge to demonstrate such skills.
A demonstration paddle is required for applicants whose skills or experience
are not clear to the equivalency team.
Trips
Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from our course
or have been granted equivalency. Contact Dede Chinlund, dchinlund@
comcast.net, if you think you might qualify for equivalency. Sign up with the
designated trip leader unless otherwise indicated. The sea kayaking group
follows the procedures listed in the “Sending you on your way” section on
pg. 19 of this Go Guide when signing up through 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, feliciawibowo@hotmail.com.
(s4/2-4/24)
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 9, Sun. - ACA Coastal Kayak Tidal Curents Join ACA
instructors Carol Asplund and Mike Kennedy for a fun and
informative day at Deception Pass—going in on the flood and
returning on the ebb. To sign up contact Carol or Mike for leader
permission at 206-633-3948.
May15, Sat. - Shilshole Bay (SK II) 8 nm, NOAA Chart 18446.
Students enrolled in the Basic Sea Kayaking Course will expe-
rience one of best Seattle-area sea kayaking venues available.
With ample parking, spacious restroom facilities, well-marked
shipping channels, miles of public beaches, plentiful wildlife,
including sea lions and harbor seals, an historic lighthouse, and
potential tide-rip/surf play off West Point, you are guaranteed
paddling satisfaction. Ballard will take on a whole new mean-
ing. Contact Brian High, wave.slave@yahoo.com, for more
information.
May 16, Sun. - Chuckanut Bay (SK II+). 8 nm, NOAA Chart
18424. The astoundingly beautiful, delicate, honeycomb, weath-
ering, sandstone rock formations are just the beginning. This
precious little bay, nestled under the steep and rugged slopes of
Larrabee SP, S. of Bellingham, is the home of fascinating fossils,
many species of waterfowl, vibrantly colored sea stars, and a Na-
ture Conservancy island with bright-white, oyster-shell-powder
beaches. Students of the Basic Sea Kayaking Course are given
special priority for this exquisite and memorable trip. We will
change the venue to a more protected destination if winds are
forecast greater than 15 knots from the north or south. Contact
Brian High, wave.slave@yahoo.com, for more information.
May 22, Sat. - Rescue Rodeo, Lake Washington. Join us
for the Fifth Annual Rescue Rodeo. This event is educational,
mildly competitive and way too much fun. We’ll work through
several sometimes complicated scenarios in an uncomplicated
environment. Experience levels will be balanced throughout the
teams to encourage coaching and learning. Prizes too incredible
to mention. $25 registration fee. To sign up call Carol or Mike
at 206-633-3948.
May 29, Sat. - Seahurst Park to Lincoln Park (SKII) 8 nm.
Want to practice the skills you were introduced to at the open-
water session? 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! Contact trip leader Alice Laird, 253-856-
1016 to sign up.
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.
Lodge & Environmental Learning Center Weekends: Plan
ahead and mark your 2010 calendar. Camp Moran ELC, Orcas
Island, June 18-20; Fireside Lodge, Whistler, B.C., August; Baker
Lodge, Sept.10-12; Stevens Lodge, TBD (need leader). Ques-
tions/details: Eldon Ball, eldonball@juno.com, 206-366-8405.
Leaders and coleaders needed for some of these.
May 19, Wed. - Singles Committee Meeting The Singles Com-
mittee would like input from both new and longtime members
as well as prospective members. Come find out what the Singles
Committee is up to and offer your suggestions and comments.
Join us at the program center at Magnuson Park on the
third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. to see your commit-
tee in action. Please 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, 425- 844-4330,
lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com.
June 18-20, Fri-Sun. - Orcas Island Singles Weekend - En-
joy two nights and three days at Orcas Island’s Environmental
Learning Center in Moran SP, surrounded by tall trees and deer.
Take Friday San Juan Islands ferry at Anacortes. ELC opens 4
p.m., but no dinner will be served Friday. Early arrivals who
have dinner at a local haunt might enjoy a live band. Free canoe
and kayaks for Cascade Lake are available on our private beach.
Hikes will be offered. Many people bike. Bring sleeping bags,
toiletries, lunch for Saturday and Sunday, and flashlight. You
may also bring pillows, bicycles, kayaks, swimming suits and
shorts, boots for hiking, and your musical instruments for the
bonfire Saturday night. Fee: $50 for members, $65 non-members,
includes dinner Saturday, plus Sat. and Sun. breakfast, and lodg-
ing ($10 cancellation fee after 6/10, no refunds after 6/15). Sign
up online or call 206-521-6001 for reservations and carpools
(available after 1 p.m. Thu.). Limit 80. Questions? Bob Pankl,
pankl@earthlink.net, Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, Eldonball@
juno.com, or Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330, Lawrence-
GlennLandauer@yahoo.com. (s5/1-6/15)
Hikes
Leaders needed for hikes or outings in July. By May 25, contact Jay Naylor,
jaynaylor@gte.net, 425-775-4365.
May 15, Sat. - North Fork Taneum Creek/Taneum Ridge
(Cle Elum/Easton) 14 mi., 1500’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Tibbetts
P&R, I-90 Exit 15, go S. about 1/2 mi., turn left on Newport
Way, then right into P&R. 1/3 hr. Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-
4330, lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s2/1-5/13) “Rain
Shadow Hikes” #33
May 16, Sun - Goat Lake (Monte Cristo) (M) (Sloan Peak
(USGS) 11 mi., 1300’ gain. Limit 10. Meet 9:30 a.m. at TH. 2
hrs. This is an historic hike to the (now vanished) site of a hotel
and gold mines. Hopefully snow will be gone. Very gradual grade
on what was once a road. Roberst Pankl, 206-729-0162, pankl@
earthlink.net. (s5/7-5/13) GP
May 23, Sun. - Lake 22 (EM) (Granite Falls) 5.5 mi., 1400’
gain. Meet 9 a.m. at S. end of Ash Way P&R, I-5, Exit 183 (164th
St. SW), W. side. 1/3 hr. See a stunning array of waterfalls, a
cirque on the side of Mt. Pilchuck, an old-growth forest and
wildflowers! Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com.
(s5/13-5/20) WHFL
May 30, Sun. - Bandera Mtn. (S)(Bandera) 7 mi., 2900’ gain.
Meet 9 a.m. at I-90, Exit 45, N. side. 3/4 hr. Jerry Wheeler, 206-
242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.com. AL
June 5, Sat. - Devil’s Gulch. Mission Ridge Loop (VS) (Lib-
erty/USGS Cashmere/Monitor; GT-211S) 17 mi., 3050’ gain.
Meet 6 a.m. at S. side of Brickyard P&R, I-405, Exit 22, W.
side. Note that on the GT map the contour line next to point
4963 should read 4800 instead of 4200. Gain is probably closer
to 3500’. Counterclockwise. Couple of possibly significant river
fords; if river is too voluminous we may go out and back on the
ridge itself as alternate trip. Trip length would only be 14 mi.
for this case. See www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/tripreport-
2005050116. Note that if the washout on Mission Creek Rd. is
not fixed, we’ll drive around through Wenatchee and start from
the TH near Beehive Mtn., and just go out and back on Mission
Ridge. Trip length would be up to 17.5 mi. for this option. Trip
listing will be updated online as the trip approaches. You must
be on the trip roster to go. Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330,
lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s5/24-6/3) AL
Social
Events
May 14, Fri. - Games 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 wish. No
Tacoma
registration. Eldon Ball, eldonball@juno.com, 206-366-8405.
Weekly events
April 29, May 6, 13 & 20, Thu. - Indoor Volleyball 8 to 10 p.m.
at Ingraham High School gym, 1819 N. 135th St., Seattle—S.W.
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). $4 with Mountaineers card, $5 without. Guests
with waiver on file, 206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484, may play.
Gym shoes required. No registration. We may move outdoors
before May 27. Check with leader. Questions? Eldon Ball, 206-
366-8405, eldonball@juno.com.
April 30, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, Fri. - Eastside Indoor Ten-
nis—Intermediate 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, eight
days before we play, and closes the following Wednesday. $11
for members, $12 for others, $5 cancellation fee. Call 425-452-
7690 for directions. Questions? Greg, 425-828-8590, or Fay,
206-281-5029. Leader: Gregory Kidd, 425-828-8590, Gregory.
Kidd@comcast.net. (s3/3-4/28)
May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Sat - Green Lake Walk Meet at 11 a.m.
outside the Urban Bakery, 7850 E. Green Lake Dr. N. at Wall-
ingford Ave N. for a walk around Green Lake. After the walk,
we will lunch at a nearby restaurant. No registration. Questions?
Contact Karen Nordal, 206-366-2736, knordal@mac.com
May 4, 11, 18 & 25, Tue. - Eastside Social Outdoor Volleyball
Every Tue. 6 p.m. to dark through September in Bellevue Down-
town Park, E. of 100th Ave. N.E., S. of N.E. 4th St. & Bellevue
Square. Members $1, others $2. Questions? Eldon Ball, 206-
366-8405, eldonball@juno.com; Steve Kruse, 425-814-9654,
or John or Milyn McManus, 425-608-0788, jwm8221@hotmail.
com. No registration.
May 27, Thu. - Outdoor Social Volleyball at Green Lake 6
p.m. to dark every Thursday through mid-September near 5800
block, E. Green Lake Way N. & Kenwood Pl. Members $1, others
$2. Optional food stop nearby afterward. We may move outdoors
before May 27. Check with leader. No registration. Questions?
Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com.
May 5, 12, 19 & 26, Wed - Evening Outdoor Inline Skate on
Burke-Gilman Trail. Meet on the trail just N. of Seattle’s Gas
Works Park at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Have fun and keep in shape
year-round! If it rains we may walk. Optional restaurant social-
izing later. Questions? Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454, or Jenefer
Huntoon, 206-632-8804. No registration. Leader: Mark Olsoe,
mark.e.olsoe@boeing.com, 206-937-7454.
TACOMA
See Tacoma Branch official contacts in box on this page
Clubhouse: 2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma, WA 98403
Website: www.tacomamountaineers.org
To sign up for a tacoma trip VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG
OR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED (cancellation fees may apply
for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)
Branchwide
Tacoma Branch website: www.tacomamountaineers.org. Our goal is to provide
information on current and coming activities. Constructive feedback and ideas
about the website are gladly accepted.
The Mountaineers website: www.mountaineers.org; check it out. You should
log on and check your profile to be sure that your contact information (e-
mail, phone, address) is correct. Then click on the “Activities” tab and go to
“Advanced Search” to search for trips by type, by branch, by date, etc.
The “Communities” tab will take you to the various communities set up by
different activities at the various branches. Be sure to check the website
for late-breaking events.
Members’ meeting and show
May 21, Fri., 7 p.m. - New Member Show and Program.
Come see what The Mountaineers is all about! On the third
Friday of each month we welcome new and potential members
to see what we offer, including avalanche training, climbing
and scrambling, sea kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking,
first aid, navigation, biking, and social and family activities.
This is a chance to chat with program people in the activities
of interest to you.
8 p.m. - Willie Weir presents Fear and Hospitality: Cy-
cling South Africa. What are Chuck Norris and Dolly Parton
doing together in tribal South Africa? Come find out as adventure
cyclist and performer Willie Weir spins the tale of his epic five-
month bicycle journey.
Willie Weir pedaled throughout post-apartheid South Africa
months after Nelson Mandela had been elected president. Eager
to travel in the former homelands, home of the Zulu, Xhosa and
other tribes, he faced a daunting obstacle—hundreds of people
warned of grave consequences. Sometimes adventure means fac-
ing your fears and coming to grips with your own prejudices.
Willie Weir is a columnist for Adventure Cyclist magazine,
a frequent contributor to public radio station KUOW in Seattle
Tacoma
UTHRs (Under the HIll Rovers)
Wilderness Adventure Series
Have a fun summer making new friends while exploring new
activities in spectacular wilderness settings. You’ll be part of a
small group that will explore hiking, backpacking, scrambling
and rock climbing while being introduced to other skills such as
wilderness first aid and navigation with map and compass.
Fun, safety and an opportunity to get to know your peers are
the priorities, and you’ll leave the program with a summer of
great memories, new skills, and new friends. The program will
also give you a sound foundation for all activities offered by The
Mountaineers, as well as other courses and programs you’d like
to pursue in the future. Start date is June 30 and culminates with a
climb of Mt. St. Helens on Sept. 18. In between, you’ll experience
nine full-day and nine half-day events, plus additional in-town
social activities. Outdoor events will be held at spectacular loca-
tions all over the state, from the North Cascades and Mt. Rainier
to the Olympic Peninsula and the Columbia River.
Registration - Registration is strictly limited to 10 partici-
pants and is by application at www.mountaineers.org via our
community pages under the “Trailhead Public” forum. We will
be forming the group based on diversity, availability and enthu-
siasm. Final candidates will be drawn via lottery. Applications
are now being accepted and are due by June 25.
Tentative Program Schedule - Other than the beginning
date of June 30 and end date of Sept. 18, the schedule will be set
on the evening of our first meeting. We’ll try to accommodate
all schedules, but in general activities will be weekends and
weekday eves.
Program Events - (June 30 and Sept. 18 are set, the rest
are suggested)
6/30 – Orientation, planning, and gear overview and tips
7/10 – Day hike
7/14 – Intro to Wilderness 1st Aid
7/21 – Intro to Map & Compass (class session)
7/24 - Intro to Map & Compass (field session)
7/25 – Dayhike
7/28 – Wilderness Ethics
8/7 – Day hike
8/11 – Backpacking 101
8/21&22 – Backpack Overnighter
8/25 – Rock Climbing - Intro On The Wall
8/29 – Alpine Scrambling Day
9/1 – Rock Climbing - Belaying
9/8 – Rock Climbing - Technique
and the author of “Travels with Willie and Spokesongs.” His two-
wheeled adventures have taken him all over the globe—from the
horse tracks of the highlands of Lesotho, to the war-torn roads of
Bosnia, to the back roads of Colombia. He is the recipient of gold
and bronze Lowell Thomas Awards from the Society of American
Travel Writers. Each year he speaks to thousands of students and
adults, inspiring new adventurers and advocates.
The Seattle Weekly writes:
“The self-described ‘cycling fool’ has some of the same
manic energy as his fellow bike enthusiast, Robin Williams;
accordingly, his presentations are more like stand-up comedy
than dry slide-and-pointer travel presentations. Off the bike he’s
got energy to burn; on it he could probably power a small city
if attached to a generator.”
Join us for this free and open-to-the–public presentation of
Willie’s amazing bicycle journey in South Africa. The Tacoma
Mountaineers thanks our co-sponsors of Willie’s presentation,
The Tacoma Wheelman’s Bike Club (www.twbc.org), Tacoma-
Pierce County Bike Month (www.piercetrips.com), and Tacoma
Bike (www.tacomabike.com).
May 24, Mon., 7 p.m. - Tacoma Branch Board meeting at
the clubhouse. Members can join us and see our board of trustees
and division chairs in action.
Car-camping seminar: May 3
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, or would like to learn some handy tips
on how to make your camping trips even more enjoyable, please
join us for this information-packed evening at the 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.
9/11&12 – Outdoor Rock Climbing Weekend
9/18 – Mount St. Helens
Plus social activities and other opportunities
Program fees: $165 members/$225 non-members; addi-
tional permit fees are also needed for some events.
For more details: Jack Nichols, jack.nichols@live.com,
206-755-1511.
Events
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
May 2, Sun. - Rattlesnake Ledge & Beyond (M) (GT Rattle-
snake Mtn #205S) 7 mi, 1800’ gain. Leisurely pace. A hike up to
the breathtaking ledge and up the ridge beyond. Great views of
the I-90 corridor peaks. Leader: Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers.
org, 206-595-7237.
May 4, Tue. - Great Windstorms of the Pacific Northwest
Meet at 7 p.m. at T.S. McHughs, 21 Mercer St. (lower Queen
Anne), Seattle. Lecture and pub night! Indulge your inner weather
geek by coming to hear UW atmospheric scientist Dr. Cliff Mass
talk about major historic storms of the Pacific Northwest. Part
of the Pacific Science Center’s Science Cafe free lecture series.
Anyone who wants to stick around for a beverage after the lecture
is welcome. Carpooling and public transit encouraged. Leader:
Anna Batie, 206-595-6399, batieae@gmail.com.
May 8, Sat. - Lower Lena Lake (M) (GT The Brothers #168)
6.4 mi, 1300’ gain. Leisurely pace. 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
provide mid-trip scenery and cause Lena Creek to "mysteriously"
vanish before you get to the bridge that crosses it. Leader: Jack
Nichols, jack.nichols@live.com, 206-755-1511.
May 15, Sat. - Manastash Ridge from Cove Rd. (M) (Manas-
tash Lake USGS) 9 mi., 2100’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 6:30 a.m.
at Tibbetts P&R. 2 hrs. Leader: Brian Carpenter, 206-324-6140,
brianc110@earthlink.net. (s4/26-5/12)
What's your @ddress?
Help us keep in touch with you! We are
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.
Log in to your Profile page today and add or
update your email with us. Thanks!
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: Vacant. Interested in volunteering?
Climbing Division Chair: Joel Edwards, edwards_joel@msn.com,
253-732-4231
Clubhouse Sec.: Helen Engle, 253-566-6965, hengle@iinet.com
Calling on Rainier volunteers
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,
2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma. All Mountaineers members, as well as
non-members, are welcome to attend this event to find out about
volunteering at Mt. Rainier National Park and to help the Park
VIPs kick off the 2009 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 of 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. Questions or
for directions, 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-
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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.
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
Division Chair: Joel Edwards, 253-732-4231, edwards_joel@msn.com.
Feel free to contact course leaders for more information about the programs.
Or, if you can’t get your questions answered through them, please e-mail
the division chair.
Alpine Climbing/Scrambling
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, and Marla Pelowski,
zoh@earthlink.net.
Field trips: Gary Zink, garyzink@comcast.net, 253-631-4004, and Robyn
Singh, robynsingh@hotmail.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:
May 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Field Trip 4, overnight
June 12 or 13, Sat. or Sun. - Field Trip 5
Scrambles
May 8, Sat. - Camp Muir 9 mi., 4600’ gain. Limit 9. Meet at
6:30 a.m. at Puyallup South Hill P&R. Preference to Tacoma
Branch members through 4/23. Leader: David Judish, 253-925-
8553, davidjudish@gmail.com. (s4/19-5/5)
May 29-30, Sat.-Sun. - Colchuck Peak, Colchuck Lake 13
mi., 5100’ gain. Consolidate riders in/near North Bend and
drive 2-3/4 hrs. to Stewart Lake TH. Hike the 4 mi. and 2200’
gain to Colchuck Lake and make camp along the west shore.
Start from camp at 5 a.m. and ascend Colchuck glacier to col
between Colchuck and Dragontail (2.5 mi.; 2500’ gain). As-
cend Colchuck (.3 mi., 700’ gain), return to the col and ascend
Dragontail (.5 mi., 850’ gain). Return to camp via Aasgard Pass
trail. Most likely, camping will be on snow. No students on this
trip, please. Sign up with Leader: Justin McClellan, justnevis@
yahoo.com. (s4/26-5/26)
Advanced Scramble/Leadership Intermediate Climbing Course
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-
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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.
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
mainnance, 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):
May 5, Wed. - Accident Response, Mountain Rescue, Health,
and Nutrition
May 26, Wed. - Glacier Travel, Crevasse Rescue
Remaining field trips:
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 additional
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.
Climb outing
May 28-31, Fri.-Mon. - Mt Rainer, Liberty Ridge Must have
flexible schedule for a two-week weather window before and after
Memorial Day. Please submit climbing resume, references and
current conditioning program with phone no. for consideration.
Leader’s permission required. Leader: Martin Babare, 253-756-
5576, mbabare@nventure.com. (s2/25-5/15)
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.
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. Leader: Mindy Roberts, 253-
752-3547, jefacita@gmail.com. (s1/12-5/1).
May 2-3, Sun.-Mon. - Mt. Rainier, Fuhrer Finger Limit 7. 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 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Hood, Sandy Headwall Limit 4.
Sign up with leader: Julie Myer, 253-759-3813, juliem135@
comcast.net. (s3/26-5/10)
May 23, Sun. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face Limit 6. Priority
given to Tacoma basic students completing Rock 2. Sign up
with leader: Julie Myer, 253-759-3813, juliem135@comcast.
net. (s4/22-5/21)
May 23, Sun. - Yellowjacket Tower, E. Flank Limit 6. Prefer-
ence given to Tacoma students until 5/16. Leader’s permission
required. Leader: Martin Babare, 253-756-5576, mbabare@
nventure.com. (s5/4-5/21)
May 29-31, Sat.-Mon. - Mt. Rainier, Tahoma Gl. Limit 7.
Will do a carry-over and come down DC. Leader’s permission
required. Leader: Carl Duester, 253-565-4322, cdenali@comcast.
net. (s2/1-5/15)
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:
July 29, Thu. - Hard Snow and Introduction to Ice Climbing
Aug. 12, Thu. - Ice Climbing
Oct. 7, Thu. - Exam
Remaining field trips:
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.
Trad 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.
Remaining schedule:
May 1, May 15, Sat. - Field Trips
More information: Marty Babare, mbabare@nventure.
com.
Sport Climbing Course
Head Cheese: Chris Willett, cwillett03@gmail.com
Lectures: Bill Hecker
Field Trips: Maggie Showalter, mags309@yahoo.com
The fall Sport Climbing Course is open to anyone who
wishes to learn how to safely enjoy sport climbing, as well as
those already accomplished rock and gym climbers who wish
to expand and round out their skills. There are no prerequisites
for the class, a perfect course for new members who have not
yet taken any courses but have an interest in rock climbing. It is
also beneficial for continuing students from scrambling or basic
climbing programs who have an interest in sport climbing and
gym climbers who want to make the transition to setting up their
own top-ropes and anchors while enjoying independent climbing
on great sport routes.
Prospective intermediate climbing students are especially
encouraged to take the course. Learning to lead sport routes will
help significantly with the learning process for leading the alpine
rock routes that you will encounter in the intermediate course.
This is a student-centered course: learning objectives and cur-
riculum will be dependent on students’ interests and skills. Topics
of instruction include: climbing sport routes on top-rope, leading
sport routes using bolts and quick-draws, setting up anchors
on bolts and chains, clipping bolts, belay technique, rappel
technique, climbing signals and communication, untying from
rope at anchor and transitioning to rappel, lowering techniques,
necessary knots, and safe use of equipment. There will be an
emphasis on safety.
Fees: $125 members, $175 non-members. Possible camping
fees depending on enrollment.
Required equipment: Helmet, harness, rock shoes, per-
sonal anchor system, several carabiners and slings. Optional but
recommended equipment: rope, chalk bag, quick-draws. Please
contact Chris Willett, cwillett03@gmail.com, with equipment
questions.
Lectures (7 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse):
Sept. 9, Thu. - Introduction, equipment, climbing, safety
Sept. 16, Thu. - Technique, anchors, knots, belay practice,
rappels
Sept. 23, Thu. - Leading, cleaning, rappels
Field trips:
Monday and Wednesday evenings - Gym climbing at Edge-
works in Tacoma. Optional but highly recommended.
Sept. 25-26, Sat.-Sun. - Vantage
Oct. 9-10, Sat.-Sun. - Vantage
Course registration is via the website only.
For more information, see the course website, http://tacoma-
mountaineers.org/climbing/sport_climbs.html, or contact Chris
Willett, cwillett03@gmail.com.
Mountain Navigation
Committee:
Chair: Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, jim5car@yahoo.com
Lead Instructor: Steve Frank, 253-232-6134, stephen.
m.frank@hotmail.com
Records Keeper: Chuck Bredl, brewmasterchuck@com-
cast.net
Communications: Don Campbell, sketcher54@hotmail.
com
Field Trips: Gary Zink, 253-631-4004, garyzink@comcast.net
Navigating through the wilderness, not getting lost, is a skill - a
skill that can save your life. For Spring 2010 Tacoma Moun-
taineers offers two sessions of Basic Navigation, required for
graduation from Scrambling and Basic Climbing:
Basic Navigation Course, 2010
Next session: Sept. 1, 8, 11.
The Basic Navigation Course 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 surround-
ings; 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
Tacoma
challenging terrain. Students must use an appropriate compass,
estimated cost, $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 field trips are at Irish Cabin property,
near the Carbon River entrance to MRNP.
Course fees: Course fees are $48 for Mountaineers and
$73 for non-members. The course fee includes any maps used
in class, handouts and/or student field trip booklets. Students
are responsible for website downloads, other readings and field
trip necessities.
Controlled risk: Participants must be aware the navigation
field trips have some degree of risk. The courses involve travel
through steep, rugged terrain with fallen trees, slippery logs,
rocks and swampy areas adjacent to streams. Rain, cold and
possibly snow may create challenging conditions.
How to register: Register online, with a credit card, at www.
mountaineers.org: click “Navigation,” then “Search Now,” to find
all available Tacoma Branch navigation classes.
Basic GPS: 2010 classes will be scheduled this fall. Once
Basic the GPS class calendar is finalized it will be posted in
the Go Guide and registration information will appear on The
Mountaineers website, above.
Questions? Visit our club website, www.tacomamountain-
eers.org.
Contact: Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, jim5car@yahoo.
com.
Conservation Division
Contact: Bill Goodman, 253-564-8337, bbgoodman@harbornet.com.
Here’s your opportunity to be involved in conserva-
tion: We’re forming a committee to address conservation
concerns at the local level (primarily Tacoma/Pierce County,
which includes but not limited to the wilderness areas). We
also intend to be a player in protecting the outdoor experience
in the urban/suburban environment where most of us reside.
The vision is for us as a branch to be involved in a hands-on way
at the local level, not a national level. There are already a number
of organizations in our area that are active in preserving our natu-
ral environment for the enjoyment of all and, when appropriate,
we can possibly partner with others who share our concerns.
We are in the formative stage. We need people to help organize
this committee and better define our mission and priorities.
Possible actions we can take include:
• Informing our membership and general public about local
conservation concerns via courses, seminars, guest speakers.
• Organizing and attending local conservation projects and/or
partnering with other similar-minded groups.
• Participate in trail maintenance projects both in the subur-
ban environment (like the Foothills Trails) and in the wilderness
(national forests and parks).
• Advocacy on a local level for bike lanes/trails, hiking
trails, parks, etc.
• Adopting and preserving a piece of the outdoors in our
local region.
We ask that you commit to be on the committee for at least
a year. We might meet monthly for the first year until we get
established. If you want to make a difference, contact Bill Good-
man, skookum@harbornet.com.
Outdoor Division
Note: After years of coordinating the varied activities listed in this divi-
sion, Gary Peniston has stepped down as chair. He is scouting about
for someone to take over the job—if you or someone you know would
be interested, contact Gary: 253-851-8348, ghpghp@earthlink.net.
This division includes Mountain Oriented First Aid (MOFA), Hiking/Backpack-
ing, Family Activities, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Skiing, Biking.
Bicycling
Bike Committee
Chair/trail rides coordinator: Gary Peniston, ghpghp@earthlink.net
Secretary/pavement rides coordinator: Jim Harvey, jim5car@yahoo.com
Information: Jim Harvey, jim5car@yahoo.com
In 2010 the Tacoma Mountaineers Bike Committee
starts holding both mountain bike (trail) rides and begin-
ner-level road (pavement) rides. Gary Peniston is in charge
of the dirt rides, Jim Harvey in charge of pavement rides.
All bike rides are open to all Mountaineers and their guests.
The first mountain bike “dirt trail” ride schedule will be posted
in the June Go Guide and online.
The “pavement rides” will be on both paved bike trails and
uncongested city streets and country roads. We want these rides
to be a welcoming experience for new or “rusty” riders; either
a fun, relaxing end in themselves or a stepping stone to longer,
harder rides with area bike clubs (Tacoma Wheelmen, etc.). Jim’s
an experienced rider and ride leader, but he’s slow; you may learn
some things and should have fun. Rides may get a little longer
as the year progresses; on any road ride you can go as short or
far as you want. Rides typically will be out and back, roughly an
hour each way; you set your own pace. The current May-June
road rides (except for June 27) are on bikes-only roads or former
railroad track bike trails—nice and flat, great for beginners!
Rides
Note: Bicycle helmets are required on all Mountaineers bike rides.
May 1, Sat. - Cedar River Bike Trail, Renton; out and back
along the beautiful Cedar River.
May 16, Sun. - Chehalis Western Trail, Lacey; we’ll ride out
and back to Woodard Bay, Puget Sound.
May 31, Mon. - Memorial Day Holiday, we visit the world-
famous Burke-Gilman Trail, Seattle.
June 13, Sun. - Yelm-Tenino Bike Trail, a pleasant, usually
uncongested ride through forestlands.
June 27, Sun. - 20thAnnual Tour de Pierce—a great “first organized
bike tour.” Start from Puyallup Fairgrounds, choose the 12-, 30- or
50-mi. ride. Rest stops, scenic routes, only $12. We’ll see you there!
And of course, since Jim Harvey (aka Mr. Goofy) is our road-
ride leader, we’ll incorporate an in-ride snack break, a post-ride
pizza or Chinese buffet, or some other excuse for all that exercise.
Tacoma
Detailed information regarding ride distance, meeting time and
place, etc., will be posted at least one week prior to the ride on
The Mountaineers website and at www.meetup.com/Tacoma-
Mountaineer-Singles. Register online. If you want to join the
committee or lead either trail or road rides, contact Secretary Jim
Harvey (contact info at beginning of Bicycle section).
Family Activities
Contacts: Kathleen Brammer, brammerka@comcast.net, 253-896-4849; Kris
Paynter, kjp4861@hotmail.com, 253-759-4861
Family Activities have gone online! You can register for Tacoma Family
Activities by visiting the website, www.mountaineers.org. Please register
the names of all family members who plan to participate. If your child is
under 14 and doesn’t have a membership ID contact the Seattle clubhouse
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.”
May 3, Tue., 6:30-8:30 p.m. - 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
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.
Events, seminars
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. - Introduction to Hiking and Backpacking 7-8:30
p.m. If you’re not sure what you need to do to start hiking 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: June 1, July 6, and Aug. 3. 
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.
June 1, Tue. - Introduction to Hiking and Backpacking See
May 4 listing above.
Hikes
May 1, Sat - Point Defiance Park (E) 5-7 mi., 200-800’ gain.
Limit 8. Lots of options for distance and elevation gain with the
trail system in the park. New members welcome! Download map
at www.metroparkstacoma.org/files/library/b7648ef297882054.
pdf; walk in shade of trees with stops at viewpoints. Rhododen-
drons blooming in April. This is a great beginner hike for an
introduction to hiking with The Mountaineers. Join us to shake
the winter kinks out of your joints, check out new boots or see
how your new pack works on the trail. Rain does not cancel.
When registration closes leader will e-mail meeting location,
carpool suggestions, and other last-minute information. Contact
leader with any questions: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@
comcast.net. (s4/5-4/28)
May 5, Wed. - Chambers Creek Properties Loop Trail 3-3/4
mi., 180’ gain. The Chambers Creek Properties is a unique set of
parcels totaling over 930 acres which include a former 650-acre
commercial gravel mine, two miles of Puget Sound shoreline,
and a pristine three-mile-long forested ravine and creek. Taken
together the Soundview Trail and the Grandview Trail give you a
good workout with a cool-down period. New members welcome!
Download the map at www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/
ccp/trails.htm. Come stretch your legs after a day at the office.
Bring water and hat. Tennis shoes okay for this hike as we will
be walking on a paved path. Get a look at our championship golf
course. Dinner afterward for those who like. Leader’s permission
required. Leader: Diane Malone, 253-565-2080, mypaldiane45@
yahoo.com. (s4/17-5/4)
May 7, Fri. - Longmire Sampler (E) (Mt. Rainier W. GT-269)
5 mi., 470’ gain. Limit 8. Experience the human and natural his-
tory of the trail of the Shadows Loop at Longmire and hike the
Wonderland Trail to Cougar Rock CG, and back. New members
welcome! We’ll hike as a group, at a leisurely/moderate pace,
with lots of stops, for comfort, photos, equipment adjustment,
and admiring the vistas. Optional stop on the way home for pie
or a burger. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Amy Mann,
253-759-2796, agmann@comcast.net. (s4/17-5/4)
May 14, Fri. - Poo Poo Point (M) (Cougar Mtn. GT-203S; Tiger
Mtn. GT-204S) 9 mi., 1740’ gain. Limit 8. Watch paragliders in
the afternoon during a two-hour lunch. We’ll hike as a group, at
a leisurely/moderate pace, with lots of stops, for comfort, photos,
equipment adjustment, and admiring the vistas. New members
welcome! Optional stop on the way home for pie or a burger.
Leader’s permission required. Leader: Amy Mann, 253-759-
2796, agmann@comcast.net. (s4/25-5/12)
May 15, Sat. - Dash Point State Park 11 mi., 375’ gain. Dash
Point SP, which straddles SR-509, is a 398-acre camping park
with 11 mi. of forest trails for hikers and bikers and 3301’ of
saltwater shoreline on Puget Sound. Schematic trail map avail-
able at Park office. New members welcome! Leisurely-paced hike
with stops for photos, bird watching and clothing adjustments.
We will enjoy near peak bloom of spring wildflowers. Excellent
hike for trying out new equipment. Bring binoculars if you have
them. Lunch will be on the beach. Bring a dozen of your favorite
cookies to shared, This is the leader’s birthday. New members
welcome. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Diane Malone,
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253-565-2080, mypaldiane45@yahoo.com. (s4/17-5/13)
May 22, Sat. - Twin Falls (E) (Mt Si NRCA GT-206S) 3 mi.,
650’ gain. This is a nice hike to a very pretty waterfall near North
Bend. We start out on a mostly flat trail in a very nice forest, and
then climb to the falls. New members welcome! After checking
that out we get on the John Wayne Trail and then turn back. The
total distance is about 5-1/2 mi. The elevation gain is about 700
ft. We will start the hike at 9 a.m. Carpooling will be coordinated
by e-mail the week before the hike. Leader: Michael Baker, 425-
367-4380, bakermich@verizon.net. (s5/1-5/19)
May 29, Sat. - Rampart Ridge Loop (MRNP) (M) (Mt. Rainier
W. USGS; Mt Rainier W. GT-269) 5 mi., 1100’ gain. Limit 8.
We’ll hike as a group, at a leisurely/moderate pace, with lots of
stops, for comfort, photos, equipment adjustment, and admir-
ing the vistas. New members welcome! Optional stop on the
way home for pie or a burger. Leader’s permission required.
Leader: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@comcast.net.
(s4/25-5/26)
Sailing
Co-chairs: Robert and Laura Crews, 253-677-6949, lacrews06@msn.com
(please write “Mountaineers-Sailing” in subject line).
Skippers: Captin Jerry Stephenson, 253-381-7859, USMC_js@msn.com; Ron
Broekemeier, Tom Davis, Stew Renn and Frank Thorpe.
Basic Crewing Course
Once again the Spring Sailing Course is underway. Keep
posted as we plan to offer sailing activities to Mountaineers
basic crewing graduates once students have completed their
course requirements. Check online under sailing on the Tacoma
Mountaineers website, tacomamountaineers.org.
Sea Kayaking
Committee Chair: Christine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@centurytel.
net
Secretary: Alex Otto, tacomakayaker@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Peggy Gablehouse, 253-884-2987, gablehousep@aol.com
Leadership Subcommittee Chair: Barbara Mitchell, 253-853-3399, bbmitch-
ell2000@gmail.com
Training Subcommittee Co-Chairs: Bob Burnett, 206-321-0011, sktraining-
coordinator@yahoo.com
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.
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 but Meany, log on to www.mountaineers.org, and click on “Lodges” in the top menu bar; for Meany, see contact info above
Baker Lodge
Spring may be in the air, but there’s enough snow on the
ground at Mt. Baker ski area to continue all your snow activities
for several weeks. Add a touch of sunshine and you will have
some truly memorable views of Mt. Shuksan, Mt. Baker, and the
rest of the North Cascades.
The Mountaineers lodge offers a warm and hospitable place
to enjoy this setting. The lodge is in an isolated yet scenic and eas-
ily accessible accommodation just a few steps from the downhill
ski runs. Join us to enjoy a refreshing weekend with old and new
friends and to plan your summer hiking.
Occasionally, Mountaineers activity groups reserve specific
weekends. However, unless otherwise indicated, the lodge is
still open to all members and non-members on all dates, with
reservations on a first-call basis through online registration or by
calling 206-521-6001. Payments can be made at time of reserva-
tion with credit card or a check.
More details about lodge facilities can be found by contacting
Bill Woodcock, 206-696-6127, or Judy Sterry, 206-366-2750,
or via the Baker Lodge website, www.mountaineers.org/lodge/
baker. For current ski conditions, check the ski area website at:
http://www.mtbaker.us/index.html.
16 May 2010 Go Guide
Paddles, events
May 8, Sat. - Ketron Island (SKII) We will go to Ketron Island,
frolic in water along the way if interested, play around the pil-
ings and possibly view wildlife. Make sure you have immersion
gear, as it is required for this trip. This trip involves fairly slight
currents, but like any trip, wind may be a factor. Approximately
8 mi. RT. Sign up with leader: Dan Ritter, 206-399-4389, tsi-
kayaker@msn.com
May 15, Sat. - Chambers Creek to Owens Beach (SKIII) This
is a one-way paddle from Chambers Creek to Owens Beach. We
will launch from Chambers (free but limited parking) and ride
the tide to Owens Beach. We’ll get a close-up of the Narrows
Bridge and neat houses on the water. As always wildlife viewing
is a possibility. Sign up with leader: Dan Ritter, 206-399-4389,
tsikayaker@msn.com
May 22, Sat. - Purdy to Cutts Island (SKII) Watch www.
mountaineers.org 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.org for updates. Sign up with leader: Chris-
tine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@centurytel.net.
Advance notice
June 17, Thu. - Doc Wethers Park to Wollochet (SKII) Watch
www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader: Julie
Beck, 253-535-5260, jbeck1958@aol.com.
June 19, Sat. - Narrows drift from Owen’s Beach to Titlow
(SKII) Watch www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with
leader: Michael Everett, 253-905-0613, mikeedvm@aol.com.
June 20, Sun. - Filucy to Anderson and Eagle Islands (SKII)
Watch www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader:
Peggy Gablehouse, 253-884-2987, gablehousep@aol.com.
Many more trips and activities to come! Keep up with all our
activities by searching the online activities page or visiting the
Tacoma Sea Kayaking Community on The Mountaineers website,
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
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.
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. Wednes-
day night coaching and instruction at Snoqualmie Ski Area.
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.
Social Division
Chair: Karen Turner, Karen-turner@comcast.com, 253-202-7458 (Folk Danc-
ing, Photography, Singles)
Folk Dancing
Contacts: Ned Raymond, 253-218-5205; Yvonne Braune, 253-640-6359,
ybraune1@hotmail.com.
Schedule
Unless otherwise indicated below, the lodge is open by 7 or
8 p.m. on Fridays. If you need a more specific opening time, call
the host listed for that weekend. 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 a sleep-
ing bag, personal gear and a flashlight. Cars should be equipped
with a shovel and chains. Saturday and Sunday breakfast and
Saturday dinner are served on weekends.
Baker Lodge welcomes Mountaineers members and non-
members of all ages and abilities. Families with children of 5 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, 206-366-2750,
jsterry60@comcast.net, for November-May reservations. Con-
tact Jim Gipson, 425-985-0616, gipwood@msn.com, for June-
October reservations before publicizing the date of your event.
Non-scheduled openings may be arranged if hosts can be
found, but because most of our volunteer hosts are working full-
time, midweek reservations may be hard to staff. The sooner you
ask the more likely it is that someone can be found.
Tacoma Mountaineers Folk Dancers are taking May, June,
July, and August off. The next scheduled dance will be Sept. 25.
In the meantime we will be dancing with the Totem International
Folk Dancers at South Park Community Center on Monday eve-
nings, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Please join us for a variety of no-partner
line or circle dances, contra-style set dances, as well as couple
dances and couple mixers. We always have some instruction or
walk-through for newcomers. Hope to see you on the dance floor.
For more information, contact Ned or Yvonne.
Photography
Chair: Joe Becker, 253-970-3100, josephebecker@comcast.com
May 11, Tue., 7-9 p.m. - Monthly Photo Meeting and Photo
Exhibit Selection at the Tacoma Clubhouse. The Tacoma
Mountaineers Annual Photography Exhibit is scheduled to start
July 1. Join us on Tue., May 11, to decide which photos will be
included in this year’s exhibition.
To be considered, bring any number of prints, minimum
8”x10” size. All present will vote for the top 40 images for the
exhibition. Selected images must be framed and matted to be
exhibited. Details will be provided at the meeting.
A $25 fee to cover costs will be required for each photogra-
pher with one or more photographs selected. For more informa-
tion contact the chair, Joe Becker, josephebecker@comcast.net.
Also see www.tacomamountaineers.org for more details.
Singles
Coordinator: Karen Turner, karen-turner@comcast.net 253-202-7458.
The Tacoma Mountaineers social group was organized for the enjoyment of all
adult Mountaineers. The social group plans a wide variety of social and out-
door activities. Meet people of diverse ages and cultures with a similar interest
in hiking, biking, backpacking, climbing, skiing, dancing, kayaking, dining, sail-
ing, snowshoeing and theater — just a few of the activities we enjoy together.
See our current activities on the Tacoma Mountaineers Singles website
at meetup.com.
Events
Thursday Evening Gatherings: First and third Thursdays of
the month.
May 6 - Powerhouse Restaurant, 454 E. Main, Puyallup,
253-845-1370. Powerhouse brews its own beer. The owner,
Jake, is giving us a personal tour of the brewery! We’ll be sit-
ting upstairs and trying their great food, too. Come join us!
May 20 - Pour at 4, 3814 N. 26th. Tacoma, 253-761-8015.
Leader’s favorite wine shop with very knowledgeable own-
ers. Mark will have a great selection of spring wines for you
to try.
Advance notices
June 18-20, Fri.-Sat. - Singles Weekend on Orcas Island.
At Moran SP. More info on www.mountaineers.org. Enjoy two
nights and three days at Orcas Island’s Environmental Learning
Center (ELC) in Moran SP, surrounded by tall trees and deer.
Take Friday San Juan Islands ferry at Anacortes. Utilize Orcas
shuttle, $10, to save the car ferry fee and environment. ELC opens
at 4 p.m., but no dinner will be served Friday. Early arrivals who
have dinner at a local haunt might enjoy a live band. Free canoe
and kayaks for Cascade Lake are available on our private beach.
Hiking trips will be offered. Many people bike. Bring sleeping
bags, toiletries, lunch for Sat and Sun., and flashlight. You may
also bring pillows, bicycles, kayaks, swimming suits and shorts,
boots for hiking, and your musical instruments for playing at the
bonfire Sat. night. Fee: $50 for members, $65 non-members,
includes dinner Sat., plus Sat. and Sun. breakfast, and lodging
($10 cancellation fee after 6/5, no refunds after 6/5). Sign up
online or call 206-453-2514. Reservations and carpools (available
after 1 p.m. Thu.). Limit 80. Questions? Contact Karen Turner,
253-202-7458, Karen-turner@comcast.net.
Aug. 5-8, Thu.-Sun. - Whistler Singles Weekend.
Sept. 10-12, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Baker Singles Weekend
Free weekends at the Baker Lodge!
The Baker Lodge Committee needs additional help to
operate and keep the lodge open. We’re looking for energetic
individuals (or couples) from all branches to help host for a
weekend or two.
Committee members generally volunteer to host two or three
weekends in the winter and/or summer, and frequently with
other hosts. If you want you can host your favorite theme (such
as a holiday or family-oriented gathering) or create an activity
focus (e.g., photography, taffy-pulling) for your weekend. We
welcome new ideas.
Hosting duties involve opening and closing the lodge, su-
pervising meal preparation and coordinating other lodge tasks;
they can be done in a flexible manner, leaving time for your own
enjoyment of the weekend. (Occasionally there are requests and
opportunities for midweek hosting.)
Benefits of hosting include free weekends, the camaraderie of
other members and the pleasure of creating a memorable lodge
experience for generations to come.
For more information contact Bill Woodcock, 206-696-
6127, wawoodcock@gmail.com; or Judy Sterry, 206-366-2750,
jsterry60@comcast.net. You may arrange an opportunity to
co-host with a seasoned committee member to find out if you
would like to become a host.
Tacoma-Lodges
Directions to Mt. Baker Lodge
Drive north on I-5 to Bellingham, and take Exit 255, the Mt.
Baker Highway. Drive E on SR 542 about 54 miles to the ski
area. At the junction in front of the Firs Lodge turn right onto
the one-way loop road. The parking lot for Baker Lodge is on
the right side of the road about .3 mile beyond the Firs. Driving
time approximately 1-1/2 hours from Bellingham and 3 hours
from Seattle. Each car should be prepared with tire chains, shovel,
and emergency gear.
Kitsap Cabin
Kitsap Cabin, built mostly by Mountaineers women in 1918,
is the spring and summer home for the Players as they rehearse
and perform at the beautiful Kitsap Forest Theater. The cabin
also hosts Kitsap Branch meetings, events and educational field
trips, and is available for private rentals.
Kitsap Cabin is surrounded by the Rhododendron Preserve, a
360-acre private reserve operated by The Mountaineers Founda-
tion. The preserve is one of the largest remaining parcels of Puget
Sound Lowland old-growth forest in the Puget Sound Basin, and
acts as a buffer to protect the Kitsap Forest Theater and salmon
spawning streams from encroaching development.
For information about the 2010 Players season at the Kitsap
Forest Theater, see pg. 2 of the Go Guide or visit www.Forest-
Theater.com.
For information about The Mountaineers Foundation and
the Rhododendron Preserve, visit www.mountaineersfounda-
tion.org.
For information about the Kitsap Branch of The Mountain-
eers, see pg. 5 of the Go Guide or visit www.kitsapmountaineers.
org.
Salmon dinner fundraiser
Join us on Saturday evening, June 12 (after attending a
performance of “The Sound of Music”), for a delicious salmon
dinner at Kitsap Cabin.
Enjoy a fabulous meal with all the fixings, get to know other
patrons of the Players, and help support the 2010 play season
at Kitsap Forest Theater. We have a limited number of seats, so
call your friends and make plans now to join us for this special
event.
Tickets for the dinner are $30 per person. Reservations are
required. Tickets are available by calling 800-573-8484, by visit-
ing The Mountaineers Program Center or online at Brown Paper
Tickets (see Kitsap Forest Theater online). Additional donations
are cheerfully accepted!
Meany Lodge
Work parties
It takes a lot of work to maintain Meany Lodge. Watch this
space in the future for the work party schedule and get in on the
fun. Or check the calendar section of our website.
Women’s Adventure Wellness: July 9-11
A rejuvenating weekend of trainer-directed workshops
for fitness and relaxation will be held at Meany Lodge July 9-
11. Yoga, hiking, belly dancing, Zumba, massage/spa treatments,
nutritional workshops, exercises and more will be offered. Set
goals, learn new techniques and recharge.
Two options:
Friday evening – Come on Friday to enjoy a leisurely evening
wine tasting and food while you mingle with the instructors and
other attendees. Classes on Saturday and Sunday. Fee: $110.
Saturday-Sunday – If you can’t make it for the Friday social
event, come Saturday to enjoy the classes through Sunday. Fee:
$90.
Details: www.Meanylodge.org.
Upcoming
Family Hiking Weekend will be held the first weekend of
August.
Mushroom Weekend will be held the last weekend of Oc-
tober.
MOFA at Meany
Check out the Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA)
section of this Go Guide to sign up for MOFA at Meany, enjoy
the great Meany food and get your MOFA card, too.
Meany is now closed for the spring ski season. We are avail-
able for group reservations for spring and summer, however. For
further information, see contacts below.
Contacts: Chuck or Joan Welter, 253-926-0867, chair@
meanylodge.org. Website: www.meanylodge.org.
Snoqualmie Campus
Make your reservations
Snoqualmie Campus is still taking reservations for summer
and fall events. Please note that advance reservations are
required on most days. Reservations or site visits can be made
by contacting snoqulamiecampus@yahoo.com, 425-434-6177.
Call out for summer work party volunteers. Please give
back to The Mountaineers and volunteer to help at one of our
summer work parties. Camp out or bring your RV and enjoy
the summer evenings for free. Join in some fun times and good
food while helping to complete some work projects. One of the
critical projects wil be repairing the Linda Coleman Memorial
Picnic Shelter Roof.
Notice to all Mountaineers and activity leaders—Reserva-
tions are required by Mountaineers policy if you are planning
to access or lead a group onto or through the campus on days
when the campus is closed. On drop-in days you still must
check in with the campus host and pay an activity user fee. These
user fees go towards supporting the fixed operating cost of the
campus. The campus is run by volunteers entirely. We always
welcome additional volunteers on the committee and as campus
hosts to help us maximize the days we are open to members and
the public. We are currently looking for volunteers to help plan
hiking and snowshoe trails around the campus.
Parking notice—The State Department of Transportation
parking lot near Exit 53 is now gated and no longer available to
Lodges
public parking. For more info about the project, visit http://sno- Beacon Basin improvements: Work parties will enhance
qualmiepassfire.org/New-Station/new-station.html. the existing avalanche beacon training system.
Daily user fees—$10/person or $25/family, payable in Upper tow-shack renovation: Repairs on the former “rope
advance. No Sno-Park, NWFP or Forest Service special use tow” shack: fix the roof leaks, remove the tow motor, clean or
permits are required on the campus, which means more than 12 remove other old equipment to create classroom space.
persons can assemble. Group and course rates are negotiable. Monetary donations to the Snoqualmie Campus operating
Persons willing to perform campus service projects earn reduced fund are needed to repair the storm-damaged road, as well as
or waived user fees. the Coleman Memorial roof, and to transform the tow hut into
classrooms. We are looking for donations and will consider
About the campus bartering for use of the campus.
Looking for a beautiful mountain outing close to Seattle? Snowshoes and other camping supplies are needed to help
Looking for a private, year-round alpine wonderland with great
views and location, some place for hiking, camping, group
assist courses taught on campus. Also needed: yurt for classroom
and warming spot, shovels, snowshoes, snowmobile, the loan
picnics? Looking for a base camp for exploration east and west of a snowmobile for events, clippers, saws, wheelbarrows and
of Snoqualmie Pass—the mountains, the rivers, the lakes? Give first aid supplies.
us a call and make your reservations now for your adventures
Our future
on The Mountaineers’ Snoqualmie Campus!
Facilities: Snoqualmie Campus provides easy year-round The Snoqualmie Campus Committee invites Mountaineers
access to nature, with free parking and easy bus access for member input to plan and direct the campus future. We appreciate
group activities. In winter the slopes are great for snowshoeing, your e-mails, comments and suggestions about future campus
cross-country skiing, avalanche training, snow-cave camping, projects and activities. Please e-mail us at snoqualmiecampus@
LNT, sledding, geo-caching and snow play. In summer and fall yahoo.com.
there are picnic and camping areas to accommodate individu-
Contact information
als, families, small and large groups. There are open areas for
For more about the campus contact: 425-434-6177, sno-
meetings, classes and recreation. The Coleman Memorial Shelter
qualmiecampus@yahoo.com. You also can gain more details
is equipped with a gas grill (propane and firewood available at
online at www.snoqualmiecampus.org
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
Stevens Lodge
Interstate 90 at Snoqualmie Pass. The campus is nestled in the
trees between Summit Central and Summit West ski areas, with Check out our website for events
beautiful valley and ridge views. Access to the Pacific Crest Trail,
Visit www.stevenslodge.org to view current activities at the
Iron Horse Trail and Gold Creek are minutes away.
lodge. If you have questions regarding Stevens Lodge, contact
Tall stands of silver fir, many alpine shrubs, grasses, flowers
Angela or Greg, 425-258-4847, greg@stevenslodge.org.
and numerous wetlands dot the hills and meadows. Visitors often
What to bring: a warm sleeping bag, toilet articles and a
see elk and nesting birds of prey.
towel for the shower, suitable clothing, your snow gear and a
A bit of history: The Mountaineers has maintained a pres-
flashlight. Some pillows are available, but feel free to bring your
ence in the Snoqualmie Pass area since 1914 when it built a
own if you desire. Bring a padlock if you wish to secure your
lodge on U.S. Forest Service land. The current campus property
ski equipment. There is a short 600-foot walk from the parking
was purchased and a volunteer crew built a new lodge in 1948.
area to the lodge. Stow your gear in a pack suitable for walking
This second lodge served The Mountaineers for more than 50
the distance to the lodge. If you have a lot of gear, a small sled
years before it burned May 12, 2006. What remains today are
makes the trip more convenient.
outbuildings and incredible alpine terrain.
All branches welcome Driving directions
Take US-2 to the Stevens Pass Ski area. Turn into the parking
Like all Mountaineers facilities the Snoqualmie Campus is
entrance just below Tye Creek Lodge (the old West Lodge) on
available for use by groups and individual members. Need a quiet,
the W. side of the summit. Stay left at the entrance and go around
central place to escape to for a day or a week? Want to have a
the hairpin turn at the far end of the lot, then continue to the
camping trip, a hiking base camp, a travel base? Putting on a class
for hiking, navigation, scrambling, or any of The Mountaineers’
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
numerous other outdoor activities? The Snoqualmie Campus is
Cat track/service trail leading up the bank at the far end of this
the ideal spot for you. To discuss your specific needs, get in touch
parking lot. Grab your gear and follow the Cat track up, then
with us through the contact information provided below.
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
Volunteers and donations welcome
The Snoqualmie Campus, like other Mountaineers lodges and come to a sharp 90-degree bend in the trail. The reddish-brown,
four-story building is The Mountaineers lodge. Come in, stow
similar facilities, is volunteer operated—supported by user fees
and donations. We need volunteers for campus hosts and work your gear, and sign in on the main floor.
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
What's your @ddress?
campus visitors this summer. The length of stay is flexible. Why
not spend some time in alpine splendor? Be a campus host! Help us keep in touch with you! We are
asking all members with email addresses
Work parties to make sure we have it in our records. As
The Snoqualmie Campus Committee needs volunteers to the club moves into the future, we rely more
help host on weekends in the winter. Volunteers can earn work
credits toward free skiing via 2010 Summit ski vouchers—please and more on electronic media to communi-
contact us. cate.
Snowshoe trail enhancements and marking: We hope to Log in to your Profile page today and add or
bring back the old snowshoe route for the 2010 winter season
update your email with us. Thanks!
and will be hosting work parties to brush and mark snowshoe
trails.
Reservation fees, 2010
For all lodges except Meany and Snoqualmie Campus, contact 206-521-6001 or www.mountaineers.org for reservations
For Meany, reserve online at www.brownpapertickets.com; see Snoqualmie below for contact info.
Figures are in dollars on a per person basis All overnights include next morning’s breakfast
Baker 145 mi. one way from Seattle Lodge open from Friday eve to Sunday noon. See Mountaineers.org/lodge/baker for more info
Capacity 64
Friday night Sat. & Holidays Weekend Extended openings
Adult member 24 31 55 Same as
Adult guest 32 39 71 “Sat. & Holidays”
Child member (-14 yoa) 15 21 36 rates.
Child guest (-14 yoa) 23 29 52 Includes
Meals included (add $3 Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst Sat.,Sun. bkfst., Sat. dnr dinner, breakfast
when lunch is provided)
Meany 60 mi. one way from Seattle Call 253-926-0867 (chair@meanylodge.org), for special group and non-profit rates or Fri. overnights
Reserve via www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006
Capacity 97
Day use Full Weekend Sat. overnight Holiday Weekends*
Adult member 25 95 80 130
Adult guest 35 105 90 135
Child member (-14 yoa) 12 60 45 90
Child guest (-14 yoa) 20 70 55 100
Meals included *MLK, Presidents
Season pass: Day wknds only;
Age 14+ - $480 ($430 before Dec. 1)
Age 5-13 - $350 ($300 before Dec. 1)
include Fri., Sat.,
Sun. nights
Snoqualmie 50 mi. one way from Seattle Free off-road parking in lot nearby when property road closed by snow
Capacity 77 acres, Group Rates
event dependent Friends and group rates are available. Contact Mary Lynch, snoqualmiecampus@yahoo.com, 425-434-6177, for scheduling group
events. For members and guests, check the monthly calendar in the Go Guide, the website at www.snoqualmiecampus.org or con-
tact Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com) reservations.
Stevens 75 mi. one way from Seattle Children under 5 not allowed; Lodge open Friday eve through Sunday afternoon
Capacity 55
Friday night Saturday Weekend* Extended openings
Adult member 15 30 45
Adult guest 22 43 65 (Extended with Sat. rates)
Child member (-14 yoa) 8 17 25
Child guest (-14 yoa) 15 20 35
Meals included Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst *2 nights; lunches excluded
No charge for day use
Note: Check the “Lodge Going” news in the Go Guide for special rates and packages offered throughout the year by individual lodges.
Go Guide May 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
to club members. There are also recreational and social activities for singles, seniors, youth and families. Four
lodges offer our members overnight stays near Mt. Baker, Snoqualmie, Stevens Pass and Stampede Pass.
Join Now! Join The Mountaineers and you also become a member of one of the largest advocates for wilderness
conservation in the Northwest, with opportunities to participate in activism and stewardship projects.

Get on board now for year-round Fun!

■ Hundreds of free or low-cost activities

Benefits

each month: everything from hikes to rock

climbing to bike rides to films

■ Low-cost courses in outdoor skills

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

■ Discounts in our bookstore

■ Use of The Mountaineers Library

■ Participation in conservation activism and

stewardship programs
Photo: Geoff Pegler

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

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Side 1 CCAT

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

Last Name First Middle

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

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

(if known)

Work Telephone Employer

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

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

Payment Method: ❑ Check ❑ Mastercard ❑ Visa ❑ Cash

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

Total Enclosed
Signature of cardholder

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

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

Annual Release and Indemnity Agreement - Side 2

I, (print name)
hereby state that I wish to participate in courses and/or activities offered by The Mountaineers, a non-profit corporation. I recognize any
outdoors activity may involve certain dangers, including but not limited to the hazards of traveling in mountainous terrain, accidents or illness
in remote places, force of nature, and the actions of participants and other persons. I further understand and agree that without some
program providing protection of its assets and its leaders, The Mountaineers would not be able to offer its courses and activities.

In consideration of and as part payment for the right to participate in the activities offered by The Mountaineers, I agree to RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS
AND INDEMNIFY The Mountaineers and its members from any and all liability, claims and causes of action arising out of or in any way connected
with my participation, or the participation of any minor that I am signing on behalf of, in any activities offered by The Mountaineers. I personally
assume all risks in connection with these activities. If I am signing on behalf of a minor, I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY
The Mountaineers and its members from all liability, claims and causes of action which the minor may have arising from the minor’s participation
in activities. The terms of this agreement shall serve as a release and indemnity agreement for my heirs, personal representative, and for all
members of my family, including any minors. (Parents or legal guardians must sign for all persons under eighteen (18) years of age.)
I have read this release and indemnity agreement and have fully informed myself of its contents before I have signed it.
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Signature of Participant Date

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

Please submit a separate, signed Release and Indemnity Agreement for each member joining, including all children. This form may be photocopied, or you may obtain
additional membership forms at: http://www.mountaineers.org/join or by calling Member Services at (206) 521-6001.

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

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

18 May 2010 Go Guide
 Sending you on your way
There are seven branches offering Mountaineers activities: Bellingham, Everett, Kitsap, Olympia, Seattle, Foothills and Tacoma. All members may sign up for any activity in any branch,
subject to prerequisites and qualifications as stipulated by the particular activity. The following information pertains to all club outings and activities, no matter the branch. Refer to particular
activity preambles in this Go Guide for trip ratings, classifications and special equipment or skill prerequisites. Trip and course registration can be accomplished online except where
noted.
Participation: The Mountaineers recommends you sign up for a trip online 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

Mountaineers Purposes: Founded in 1906 to explore and study the mountains, forests and water courses of the Northwest and beyond; to gather into permanent form
the history and traditions of these regions and explorations; to preserve be example, teaching and the encouragement of protective legislation or otherwise the beauty
of the natural environment; to make expeditions and provide educational opportunities in fulfillment of the above purposes; to encourage a spirit of good fellowship
among all lovers of outdoor life. Want to learn more about The Mountaineers? Attend one of our information meetings (see individual branch sections for details).
Mountaineers Headquarters Officers of The Mountaineers Rivers Fran Troje
7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115 President Tab Wilkins State Parks Fran Troje
E-mail: clubmail@mountaineers.org President Elect Mona West Water Norm Winn
Web: www.mountaineers.org V.P. Recreational Properties Dave Claar Recreational Resources Division
Ph: 206-521-6000 Fax: 206-523-6763 Vice President Publishing Don Heck Chair Tom O’Keefe
Accident/Emergency Report 206-521-6030 Past President Eric Linxweiler Recreational Access Ed Henderson, Fran Troje
Signing up for activities Treasurer Gavin Woody Outdoor Ethics Stephen Summers
206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484 Secretary Lorna Corrigan Trail Maintenance Annik Wolfe
(OR LEADER’S NO. IN TRIP LISTING) Trustees Advisory/Special Committees
Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed 3-4 p.m. Wed.) Kirk Alm, Richard Draves, John Flanagan (Olympia), Dale Archives Karyl Winn
Phones: Voice messages only from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Flynn, Steve Glenn (Bellingham), Gerry Haugen (Foothills), Bylaws/Policies Don Schaechtel
M,Tu,Th, F, and 3-4 p.m. Wed. Ed Henderson, Lynn Hyde, Jimmy James (Kitsap), John Finance Jordan Roderick
Facilities Ohlson, Mark Scheffer, Tom Shimko (Tacoma), Mike Maude History Lowell Skoog
Bookstore: M,Tu,Th,F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Seattle), Dave Shema, Rob Simonsen (Everett), Matt Sul- Library Dennis Sampson
Wed. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. but closed 3-4 p.m. livan, Mona West Risk Management Vacant
Library: (Check hours on website and member services Property Division Membership Ken Hahn
before visiting) V.P. Recreational Properties Dave Claar Safety Dan Lauren
Business offices: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Meany Lodge Chuck Welter The Mountaineers Books
Room Reservations: Shauna Broady, 206-521-6005 Mt. Baker Lodge Dale Kisker, Becky Morgan 1001 SW Klickitat Way, Ste 201, Seattle, WA 98134
Business phones Players/Kitsap Coordinator Jamie Gordon Books Governance Board Chair Don Heck
General 206-521-6000 Snoqualmie Campus Mary Lynch Publisher Helen Cherullo
Executive Director Martinique Grigg, 206-521-6009 Stevens Lodge Greg Krisinger Website www.mountaineersbooks.org
Accounting Eileen Allen, 206-521-6008 Conservation Division The Mountaineers Foundation
Bookstore Jeff Bowman, 206-521-6002 Chair John Edwards President Scott Eby
Controller Blair Cossey, 206-521-6007 Pollution Rodger Herbst Vice President Jamie Gordon
Marketing/Outreach Richard Barringer, 206-521-6010 Fish & Wildlife Dyche Kinder Secretary Marcia Hanson
Member Services 206-521-6001 Forest Watch Harry Romberg Treasurer Jerry Scott
Public Policy Leesa Wright, 206-521-6012 Marine & Shorelines Fran Troje Website: www.mountaineersfoundation.org
Publications Brad Stracener, 206-521-6013 Mountains to Sound Judi Maxwell Address: P. O. Box 25590, Seattle, WA 98165—an inde-
NW Energy Coalition Rep. Ed Henderson pendent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization
NW Environmt’l Issues Course Terri Cloonan

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Go to the marketplace
Furnished room for rent: Roslyn, WA $50 a night. 206-
349-0559. House for sale: Roslyn, completely remodeled,
$169,000. 206-349-0559.
Three Volcanoes Cabin For Rent: Beautiful off-the-grid
cabin in 40 acres of mixed forested timberlands, adjacent
to Gifford Pinchot. Great access to hiking at Adams, St.
Helens and Rainier. See threevolcanoes.com or call Dixie
at 360-943-2734.
5% discount for Mountaineers! SummitClimb.com and
SummitTrek.com—low prices, good trips. Call 360-570-
0715 or e-mail Daniel Mazur@summittrekcom.
Ladies! Plan to attend The Mountaineers Women’s
Adventure Wellness Weekend July 9-11 in the mountains
at Meany Lodge. See lodges, Meany Lodge, for further
details.
Sea Kayak for Sale: “Esprit” by Northwest Kayaks. Low
volume (designed for paddler under 5’7”), fiberglass clas-
sic in great condition. 16’6” long. 23” beam. 50 lbs. New
gel coat, new front hatch, secure bulkheads, adjustable
NW kayak rudder system, foam hip/knee braces for roll-
ing. Lots of storage capacity for multi-day trips. Great
secondary stability with easy turning, rolling, bracing.
Includes Werner paddles, sprayskirt (SM), lifejacket(SM),
kayak wheels, pump, emergency tow-rope, plus assorted
navigation charts/aids/books for Puget Sound/Vancouver
Island region. A great deal at $600. Contact Maggie, 425-
422-6904, amboyd1954@msn.com.
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
Family Activities Volunteers: Help kids and their parents ex-
plore the alpine wilderness while learning safety, stewardship,
rewarding work that will have lasting effects for Washington’s
wild areas. Contact Harry Romberg, Forest Watch co-chair, at
in any way with either or both shows, please contact co-producers
Nancy Estill, 206-542-5993, nestill@u.washington.edu, or Gala
and skills in the process. If you are currently on the leader list 206-365-9302. Lindvall, 206-542-4195, galabaskets@comcast.net. We would
for the photography, kayaking, backpacking, hiking, navigation, love your help! Visit www.ForestTheater.com for more details.
Conservation Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers fulfill its
naturalist, climbing, or scrambling committees and have an inter-
mission to protect the natural areas of the Northwest by volun- Help kids by helping HARK: Hikes and Active Recreation for
est in working informally with families (children aged 3-14 and
teering with the club’s Conservation Division or the Forest Watch Kids (HARK) is a Kitsap Branch effort which provides kids who
their parents or guardians), contact Courtenay Schurman about
Committee. There are numerous ways you can join in the fun. wouldn't otherwise have a chance to enjoy the outdoors an op-
opportunities to share your expertise on small group outings (12
No experience required, just an abiding interest in maintain- portunity to do so. HARK needs volunteers for various duties (see
and under) with a qualified Family Activities leader to organize
ing or promoting a healthy Northwest environment. For more respective branch sections of the Go Guide). Donations to HARK
details. A great way to share your enthusiasm in low-key outings
details, call 206-521-6012, or send an e-mail to conservation@ are always welcome. Make checks out to: HARK, The Mountain-
and grow young Mountaineers members from the bottom up!
mountaineers.org. eers Foundation, P. O. Box 25590, Seattle WA 98165.
E-mail court@bodyresults.com to learn more and join in the fun
this spring and summer. Kitsap Forest Theater needs your help! The Mountaineers Volunteer proofreaders wanted: Do you have an eye for mis-
Players perform at Kitsap Forest Theater every spring and sum- spellings, typos or errant grammar? We could use your expertise
Wilderness Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers work towards
mer. We need help with building and painting sets, collecting for The Mountaineer, the monthly membership publication for The
wilderness area protections. Work is under way to 1) scope/map
props, cooking for our crew at the Kitsap Cabin, ushering or Mountaineers. If interested, contact the editor, Brad Stracener,
for new wilderness proposals, and 2) increase support for current
parking during shows, etc. If you are interested in being involved 206-521-6013, brads@mountaineers.org.
wilderness bills proposed in Washington. This is exciting and

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 5/15 Ancient, Dusty Lks (SEA) 5/22 Twin Falls (TAC) 5/22 Rescue Rodeo, Lk Wash. (SEA)
5/29 Chelan Lakeshore Tr. (SEA) 5/23 Federation Forest (OLY) 5/22 Purdy to Cutts Is. (TAC)
5/29 Silver Lks (KIT) 5/29 Yakima Rim Skyline (FH) 5/23 Budd Inlet (OLY)
5/29 Enchanted Valley (OLY) 5/29 Rampart Rdg Lp (TAC) 5/29 Hammersley Inlet (OLY)
5/29 Seahurst-Lincoln Park (SEA)
Bicycling 5/1 Cedar R. Bike Tr. (TAC) Sails 5/1 Shilshole (SEA) 5/29 Blake Is. (TAC)
5/16 Chehalis Western Tr. (TAC) 5/2 Edmonds (SEA)
5/2 Shilshole (SEA) Skiing 5/1 Mt. St. Helens (FH)
Climbs 5/1 Mt. Stuart (EVT) 5/8 Shilshole (SEA) 5/2 Hidden Lakes Peak (SEA)
5/1 Whitehorse Mtn (SEA) 5/8 Elliott Bay (SEA) 5/8 Camp Muir (FH)
5/1 Mt. Hood (SEA) 5/9 Shilshole (SEA) 5/15 Tatoosh Range (FH)
5/1 Leavenworth (TAC) 5/16 Edmonds (SEA) 5/16Fortune/Ingalls Bowls (SEA)
5/1 Leavenworth (TAC) 5/16 Shilshole (SEA)
5/2 Mt. Rainier (TAC) 5/16 Elliott Bay (SEA)
5/8 Whitehorse Mtn (SEA) 5/29 Elliott Bay (SEA)
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5/15 Mt. Hood (TAC) Scrambles 5/1 Silver (SEA) 2:00 13 19, 2
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5/15 Little Tahoma (SEA) 5/2 Cowboy Mtn (EVT)
5/15 The Brothers (KIT) 5/8 Denny (SEA)
5/22 Dragontail Pk (SEA) 5/8 Baldy (SEA)
5/22 Unicorn Pk (SEA) 5/8 Camp Muir (TAC)
5/22 Wedge Mtn (SEA) 5/15 Denny (EVT)
5/22 Ingalls Pk (SEA) 5/15 Guye Pk (EVT)
5/23 Kangaroo Temple (TAC) 5/15 Kendall (EVT)
5/23 Yellowjacket Tower (TAC) 5/15 Snoqualmie Mtn (EVT)


5/29 Glacier Pk (EVT)
5/29 Mt. Baker (SEA)


5/22 Cowboy Mtn (SEA)
5/22 Guye Pk (SEA)
KITSAP FOREST THEATER
5/29 Mt. Constance (SEA) 5/29 Dickerman (SEA)
5/29 Sahale Pk (SEA) 5/29 Kendall Pk (SEA)
5/29 Mt. Rainier (TAC) 5/29 Colchuck Pk (TAC)
5/30 Sahale Pk (SEA)
Sea kayaks 5/1 Hanford Reach (SEA)
Hikes 5/1 Chehalis R. Surge Plain Tr (OLY) 5/2 Ilwaco (OLY)
5/1 Rattlesnake Traverse (FH) 5/8 Everett Harbor (SEA)
5/1 Hardy Canyon/Cleman Mtn. (EVT) 5/8 Ketron Is. (TAC)
5/1 Chenuis Falls Tr (SEA) 5/9 ACA Coastal (SEA)
5/1 Goat Lk (SEA) 5/15 Shilshole Bay (SEA)
5/1 Pt Defiance Park (TAC) 5/15 Chuckanut Bay (EVT) ,
5/2 Lime Kiln Tr (SEA) 5/15 Chambers Crk (TAC) July 31
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5/2 Tubal Cain (KIT) 5/16 Chuckanut Bay (SEA)

 
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5/8 Oyster Dome/N. Butte (BELL) 21, 22 10


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5/8 Mima Falls Lp (OLY) 2:00 p
5/8 Mt Si (SEA)
5/8 N. I-90 Pk #3, Mailbox Pk (SEA)  




5/9 Umtanum Rdg (SEA) What's your @ddress?





 
5/15 Lime Kiln Tr (BELL)
5/15 Kitsap Cabin (KIT) Help us keep in touch with you! We are Conceived by John-Michael Tebelak
5/15 Dash Pt SP (TAC) asking all members with email addresses Music and new Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

5/16 Elwha Lp (KIT) to make sure we have it in our records. As Escape to the Kitsap Forest Theater, located a short drive from the
5/16 Mima Mounds, HARK (KIT) the club moves into the future, we rely more Bremerton ferry. Enjoy a great day trip with friends and family!
5/16 Robinson Canyon (FH) and more on electronic media to communi- Picnic under the firs before you stroll down the forested trail to our
5/22 Wallace Falls (BELL) cate. unique and magical theater! Call today for tickets: 800-573-8484.
5/22 Mt Townsend (KIT) Log in to your Profile page today and add or Shows presented by The Mountaineers Players
5/22 Rampart Rdg (OLY) update your email with us. Thanks! Tickets available at www. ForestTheater.com
5/22 Dog Mtn (SEA)

20 May 2010 Go Guide