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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
Board of trustees to meet
The Mountaineers Board of Trustees will meet Thu., June
3, at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at The Mountaineers Program
Center on the first Thursday of each month (except July) and
are open to all.
National Trails Day: June 5
A number of Mountaineers branches will be coordinating
work parties on the trails in honor of National Trails Day on
Sat., June 5. Please refer to each branch’s news items in this Go
Guide for information on how to pitch in on trails.
Conservation
Conservation calendar
May 19, Wed. - Conservation Executive Committee meeting,
7-9 p.m. at the program center. All Mountaineers are welcome.
June 2 & 5-6, Wed. & Sat.-Sun. - Leave No Trace Trainer
Course This course consists of a classroom session and a week-
end backpack session Upon course completion, graduates will be
LNT certified trainers. $45 for members, $55 for non-members.
More details: Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, kenh@mountaineers.
org. Register online or by calling 206-521-6001.
Wanted: members for issue alert e-list
Are you willing to make a phone call, send an e-mail or write a
letter to voice your opinion on conservation and environmental
issues? Then sign up for our action alert e-mail list. We will send
you our “Conservation Currents” twice a month or when there is a
need for action. E-mail conservation@mountaineers.org to join.
International Outings
Chair: Patti Polinsky, MeanySports@mac.com, 206-525-7464. The amount
payable to The Mountaineers is based upon known and anticipated air and
land costs and is subject to change, either UP or DOWN. Any exceptions to
the travel or lodging arrangements must be approved by the leaders.
The leader(s) or The Mountaineers reserve the right to cancel a trip or to
make changes in the itinerary; additional costs, if any, shall be paid by the
trip participants. The right is also reserved to exclude any person as a trip
member should such person’s health, mental condition, physical infirmity or
Board briefs
An unofficial summary of the May 6, 2010 board meeting.
The board welcomed The Mountaineers’ new Develop-
ment and Marketing Director Laurie Ward.
Recommendations from the Fundraising Committee
approving certain requests of the Bruni bequest were ac-
cepted.
The board also engaged in discussion of conservation
topics and issues of interest to The Mountaineers.
A special activities section to The Mountaineer June, 2010
Beginning Backpacking This month’s highlights
Backcountry Cooking
Seattle Hiking:
Intro to Wilderness First Aid June 5, Sat. – Tronsen Ridge
Intro to Map & Compass (also outside) June 6, Sun. – Thorp Mtn. Lookout
Leave No Trace June 24, Thu. – Beginning Hiking Seminar. Free!
Beginners’ Rock Day Foothills Hiking:
Rock Climbing Technique June 19, Sat. – Mt. Teneriffe
June 26, Sat. – Lake 22
Learn to Belay
Seattle Backpacking and UTHRs hikes:
June 2, Wed. – Mason Lake/Ira Spring Memorial
Special program announcement! June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. – Bean Creek Basin
The Wilderness Adventure Series - Have a fun
Seattle Climbing Seminars:
summer making new friends while exploring new ac-
June 16, Wed. – Experience Sport of Rock
tivities in spectacular wilderness settings! You'll be
Climbing Fee: $25 members; $40 non members.
part of a small group that together will explore hiking,
backpacking, scrambling, and rock climbing while June 20, Sun. – Beginners’ Rock Day
introduced to other skills such as wilderness first Clinics:
aid, and map & compass. Fun, safety, and an op- June 24, Thu. – Beginning Hiking Seminar. Free!
portunity to get to know your peers are the priorities,
For questions about signing up:
and you'll leave the program with a summer of great
206-521-6001.
memories, new skills, and new friends. The program
begins on June 30 and culminates with a climb of For questions about the Trailhead program:
Mt. St. Helens on September 18! In between, you'll kenh@mountaineers.org.
experience 9 full-day and 9 half-day events, plus For questions about specific events:
additional in-town social activities. See the listing please call the leader directly.
under Seattle UTHRs for more details!
New explorations NOW
general deportment impede the operation of the trip or the rights or welfare
and enjoyment of other trip members; a refund of unused trip services will
be the limit of The Mountaineers’ liability.
Cancellation: A full refund, less a $100 administration fee and less any non-
recoverable expenses, will be made. Cancellation notice must be in writing
Get out there!
and sent to the trip leader via e-mail or postal service. See the individual trip
listing for cancellation deadlines.
Sign up online:
www.mountaineers.org
Hike Iceland: land of fire and ice NOTE—You may also sign up
Three weeks: June 23-July 14, 2010
over the phone:
Iceland offers many incredible opportunities for hiking.
During our three-week tour, we will encounter lava fields, 206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484
steeply-walled sea fjords, incredibly rich farmland, volcanoes,
hot springs, geothermal areas and the world’s third largest icecap,
after those of Antarctica and Greenland. Clubwide.............................................................. 1
Our visit begins with a night in a three-star hotel in the capital,
Reykjavik, where we are transported after landing at the Keflavik
Bellingham (www.bellinghammountaineers.org).............. 3
airport. The next day, we fly (included in trip cost) northeast
Everett (www.everettmountaineers.org).......................... 3
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
Foothills (www.foothillsmountaineers.org)....................... 4
transported back to Egilsstadir for the night. Kitsap (www.kitsapmountaineers.org)............................ 5
Heading south, we take a few short hikes as we pass many
small villages on the eastern fjords en route to the vast Vatna- Olympia (www.olympiamountaineers.org). ...................... 6
jokull Glacier, the largest in Europe. Here we hike in the area of
the Glacial Lagoon, known as one of Iceland’s greatest natural Seattle (www.seattlemountaineers.org).......................... 7
wonders. We spend several days in the area of Vatnojokull Na-
tional Park, largest in Europe, primarily in Skaftafell, an ice-free Tacoma (www.tacomamountaineers.org)......................12
portion of the national park. We hope to ascend an alluring peak,
weather permitting.
After four days in the Vatnajokull/Skaftafell areas, we Lodge Going (events at our facilities). ................. 15
move on to the Laki area, visiting deep canyons and waterfalls
en route. Here we hike the mountains of the Laki crater for the Going to the Source (who’s who). ....................19
next several days, including the crossing of several rivers and
the Kambar Ridge while passing by the lakes of Kambavatn Sending you on your way (trip registration). ....19
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.
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Following our four days in this area, we are transported to Go Volunteer...................................................20
Thorsmork, a natural paradise of geological wonders and unique
Icelandic vistas. To arrive at our hiking destination, we must use Gone for the Weekend (weekend trip index). ......20
a 4x4 track over numerous glacial rivers without bridges. Our
final hiking days are spent along the south coast and in the hills Questions? Give Member Services a call:
above, where we visit a geothermal area with bubbling clay
hot pots and hot-spring pools. We can perhaps take a bath in a 206-521-6000
hot river at Reykjadalur before continuing on to the Nesjavellir
geothermal plant.
Our final hiking day features the classic Golden Circle,
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Cost: Trip price is $4,250 per person and includes all ac- necessarily represent the views of The Mountaineers.
commodations (three nights in three-star hotels, three additional
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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-$1,100 per person), meals and
entertainment 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 Tórshavn,
the capital, we will travel by 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: Sponsored by the Seattle Branch Naturalist
Committee, this trip is open to all current Mountaineers (mini-
mum of 10 required). Participants must be physically able to
handle the requirements of the trip. The overall trip is classified
as moderate. 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 known as the seventh highest
mountain in the world at 8,167 meters (26,795 ft.).
“Dhaulagiri” means “white mountain” for its continuous
snow. Dhaulagiri is almost unequaled on earth in its rise above
local terrain—7,000 meters over the Kali Gandaki Gorge in
about 30 kilometers of horizontal distance. The Kali Gandaki is
especially dramatic since Dhaulagiri and Annapurna both stand
near the river, giving a unique example of two 8,000-meter peaks
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 8000-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
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some of the highest mountains in the world; trek from about
4000 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 optional
climb to Dhampus/Thapa Peak (19,719 ft.) will be offered. The
leader will clean the trail from the high pass down to Jomsom. Fly
from Jomsom to Pokhara. Sightsee in Pokhara and shop in markets.
Optional extension to raft the Kali Gandaki River (not sponsored
by The Mountaineers). Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Fly from
Kathmandu to Singapore to USA.
For a daily itinerary, please go to www.mountaineers.org/ac-
tivities/nepal_itin.html.
Lodging: Hotels in Singapore, Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Camping tent on trek. Double occupancy, with optional single
supplement.
Food: Most meals are provided. They are a nutritious variety
of Nepali and Western cuisine. In Singapore and Kathmandu,
some meals are on your own to give you the freedom to explore
the delicious cuisines of Asia.
Limit: Minimum of two Mountaineers, maximum of 12
Mountaineers.
Leader: Craig Miller has led 11 different Himalayan treks in
the last 11 years for The Mountaineers (craigfmiller@comcast.
net or 206-414-1609).
Price: The price includes almost everything: roundtrip airfare
from Seattle, Singapore hotels, Nepal visa, airport transfers,
Kathmandu hotels, buses, trek permit, ACAP fee, guide, porter,
food, tent, peak climbing fee, Pokhara hotels, domestic flight,
Nepal departure tax, two Singapore departure taxes, rescue
insurance, The Mountaineers outing fee, and a portion of leader
cost. Price excludes your valid passport, medical immunizations,
some meals, personal items, and gratuities. Six or more people:
$5,500, 3-5 people, $6,300, two people, $6,500.
Registration: Please download and complete the application
form from www.mountaineers.org, then e-mail it to the leader.
After the leader’s approval, call The Mountaineers; relay your
credit card number and a $2,000 deposit. After your deposit is
received, the leader will send you a series of three letters with
information to help you prepare for this outing. Your balance
is due July 1.
Cancellation: If you cancel because of an emergency, you
may receive a refund less expenses incurred, and less a $100
administrative fee.
North American Outings
New England fall-color adventure
Oct. 3-10, 2010
Trip preview: http://web.me.com/mrbunz/Site/2010-NE-
Hike.html
Have you ever seen the spectacular colors of maples paint
the landscape of New England? If you have not, join us for a
moderate or strenuous hike under a canopy of fall colors in the
ancient Appalachian Mountains. The brilliantly jeweled, gold
and ruby ridges of the White Mountains will remain in your
memory forever.
The Mountaineers Recreational Properties Division offers
an eight-day adventure through the White Mountains of New
Hampshire. Because we will be hiking between the full-service
huts and lodges of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), you
will not have to carry a sleeping bag or food, except for lunch.
Nate Shedd, an AMC naturalist who hiked with us last year,
will hike with us again. His expertise will be the crowning jewel
to this hiking adventure.
If you choose to do the Presidential Traverse, most trails
will be dotted with large rocks and may include short stretches
of scrambling. Or you may choose moderate hiking on trails
comparable to Northwest trails.
We will begin the trip from Portland, Maine, taking an AMC
van through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We will
pass wooden covered bridges and whitewashed houses on our
drive to Highland Center at Crawford Notch. We will hike from
Crawford Notch to Franconia Notch on the Appalachian Trail.
While at Highland Center, a multitude of conditioning hikes
will be available, or you can choose to play tourist and ride
the train up Mt. Washington. Once on top of Mt. Washington,
where the country’s highest wind velocity has been recorded,
one can hike or ride the cog railroad down the other side of the
mountain.
On Friday, after a short hike from Greenleaf Hut, we will take
the van to Cardigan Lodge, a stately old whitewashed home in
the New Hampshire Lakes Region. We guarantee you will long
remember Tom Fisher, Cardigan Lodge crew chief, and those
engaging ambassadors of New England’s oldest and largest ver-
sion of The Mountaineers.
There will be an optional Adventure Day, including an art
walk Friday night in Portland, Maine. On Sat., Oct. 2, we can
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 on the Kitsap Peninsula. Create a trea-
sured family tradition! The Mountaineers Players are delighted
to announce that the 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
musical, “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.
Mountaineers Players’ baker extraordinaire, Katie McCoy,
will provide a selection of fabulous desserts for our “Dessert
Dash.” The highest bidding patron will get to choose their fa-
vorite dessert first! 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 celebration,
“Godspell” tells the story of the birth of a new community.
The characters bring the parables of Matthew to life us-
ing song, dance, and improvisational comedy while featuring
an exhilarating score by Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked”) which
includes such songs as “Day By Day,” “Save the People” and
“All Good Gifts.”
Overflowing with irrepressible energy, this classic favorite
will appeal to all with a message of hope that resonates just as
deeply as the music. Take a break and spend a summer day with
us enjoying this inspiring story.
Tickets available
Tickets are available for both shows online at www.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.
We need your help
To perform our shows every spring and summer, we need
help with ushering and parking during shows (see a fabulous
show for free!). Our spring show opened Memorial Day weekend
and will close on Father’s Day. Our summer show runs the first
four weekends of August. See pg. 20 of the Go Guide for our ad
and more information.
Ushers and parkers needed: We need help with ushering
and parking during our shows. Volunteer your time and see the
show for free. We would love to have your help! If you’d like
to volunteer your time and talents with a fun group of people
who enjoy producing good musical theater in a beautiful forest
environment, contact us: showinfo@Foresttheater.com, 206-542-
7815. Visit www.ForestTheater.com for more information.
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!
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!
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
Membership meeting: June 9
Join us Wed., June 9, at 7 p.m. at the Bellingham Library,
Fairhaven Branch (1117 12th St.) in the Fireside Room for our
next membership meeting. The focus for June’s meeting will be
hiking and getting in shape for the outdoors. Join Ken Wilcox,
author and avid hiker of the Northwest; JoAnne Weldon, our
Hiking Committee chair; and Molly Kaufmann, who is rolling
out a summer-long, get-in-shape hiking series. All are welcome,
members and non-members alike. Please bring guests!
Climbing
Attention: climbing course students
Please refer to 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:
June 7-11, Mon.-Fri. - Wilderness First Responder, Week I
June 14-18, Mon.-Fri. - Wilderness First Responder, Week II
June 26, Sat. - Hard Snow Field Trip
Oct 12, Tue. - Branch Rendezvous (All are welcome!)
For more about times and location, and for a complete sched-
ule, please see our branch website, “Courses” page.
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
Meeting to highlight branch centennial
June 2, Wed. - Everett Branch membership meeting: “100
Years of Everett Mountaineers.” Matt Vadnal (previous
branch chair) will discuss the history of The Mountaineers’
Everett Branch, founded in 1910. Matt will dress in clothing
of the period and promises not to use any technology invented
after 1910—well, maybe. Curious? Come and see for yourself.
Refreshments will be served.
Committee leaders needed
We are in need of talented volunteers to head our First Aid
Committee and our general branch programs.
These positions are very rewarding, allowing the volunteer
to help organize and steer these programs into the future. Note
that committee chairs generally oversee their committee and do
not have to volunteer as class leaders.
The First Aid Committee encompasses MOFA, CPR, and
other first-aid classes. The Programs Committee chair helps
recruit speakers for monthly meetings and procures speakers
for other branch-wide events.
Those interested in volunteering as a leader or co-leader of
the First Aid Committee, or acting as an interim volunteer, should
contact the branch chair, Lorna Corrigan, chair@everettmoun-
taineers.org. Those interested in heading our speaker programs
should contact Evan Moses and Matt Vadnal at programs@
everettmountaineers.org.
Got web savvy? The Everett Mountaineers is redesigning
its website. If you have graphic design or website development
skills, we would welcome the help. Please e-mail webmaster@
everettmountaineers.org for more information.
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
Bellingham - Everett
Climbs
June 12, Sat. - Sharkfin Tower (BR) (USGS Cascade Pass)
Limit 6. Car camp Friday night. Sign up with leader: Ken
Small, 360-527-3552, khs0337@comcast.net. Registration
opens 5/31.
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, value a friendly learning environment
and enjoy multi-generational diversity. Watch for more info in
the fall for 2011 enrollments. Bellingham Branch offers both
basic and intermediate climbing programs.
Instructors needed
Are you a basic grad from a Mountaineers climbing program
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.
Hiking
Hikes
June 26, Sat. - Goat Mtn Lookout Site (M) (Mt. Shuksan
USGS) 5 mi., 1500’ gain, moderate pace. Meet at 9 a.m. at
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
Scrambles
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Colchuck Peak, Colchuck Lake
(spring) (S4-T4) (Enchantment Lakes USGS, Enchantment
Lakes GT-209S). 13 mi., 5100’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 5:45 a.m. at
Monroe P&R, Evergreen State Fairgrounds. Crampons required.
Hike to Colchuck Lake, quick camp setup, proceed to summit,
leisurely hike out on Sunday. Sign up with leader: Lyle Harvey,
425-337-4253, lyleharvey@waldimports.com. (s5/26-6/8)
June 12, Sat - Lichtenberg Mtn. (S1T2) Map: Benchmark Mtn-
144GT), Labrynth Mtn (USGS). 7 mi., 2100’+ gain. Limit 12.
Meet at 7 a.m., at Monroe P&R. Leader’s permission required.
Sign up with leader: Neil Bresheare, 425-377-1850, neiless@
premier1.net. (s6/3-6/10)
Climbing
Basic climbs
June 2, Wed. - Ingalls Peak, E. Peak, SW Face (BR) (Mt. Stuart
USGS; Mt Stuart 209-GT) Limit 4. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at TH. Ever-
ett students are given priority. Sign up with leader: Paul Gehlsen,
425-488-9362, paul.r.gehlsen@boeing.com. (s5/17-5/28)
June 4-6, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Anderson, Anderson Gl. (BA) (Mt.
Steel USGS, The Brothers USGS, The Brothers GT-168) Limit
6. Primary objective is W. Peak of Mt. Anderson, the higher and
more prominent summit (still counts for credit). Approach is
very long because of washout on Dosewallips Rd., adding more
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.
Advance notice
July 31, Sat. - Welcome Pass/Excelsior Ridge Traverse (VS)
(Mt. Baker USGS and Mt. Shuksan USGS) 12 mi., 3700’ gain,
moderate pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Glacier Public Service
Center. Sign up online; leader permission required. Leader:
JoAnne Weldon, 360-734-3935, weldondonjo@aol.com.
Aug. 15, Sun. - Hannegan Peak (S) (Mt. Shuksan USGS) 9.5
mi., 3100’ gain, moderate pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Glacier
Public Service Center. Sign up online; leader permission re-
quired. Leader: JoAnne Weldon, 360-734-3935, weldondonjo@
aol.com.
Sept. 11, Sat. - Hidden Lake Peak Lookout (S) (Cascade Pass
90-GT and Diablo Dam 48-GT), 8 mi., 3500’ gain, moderate
pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the west side of bridge in Marblemount.
Sign up online; leader permission required. Leader: JoAnne
Weldon, 360-734-3935, weldondonjo@aol.com.
Get In Shape Program
Leader: Molly Kaufmann
Ready to knock off the winter rust? Jump into the Get In
Shape Program! This series is designed to start with easier hikes
and gradually build to more strenuous levels in distance, eleva-
tion, and sweat as the summer progresses. Join us for some or
all of them. All ages and body types welcome! Sign up online
or email LeaderWhisperer@hr-at-work.com. Trip 4 and beyond:
Watch our website and the next Go Guide for upcoming trips!
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: June 13, Sun. - Goat Lake (Monte Cristo) (M)
(USGS Sloan Peak) 10 mi., 1300’ gain, moderate pace. Meet
at 7 a.m. at I-5 Exit 212 (Stanwood) or 8 a.m. at the Red Apple
in Granite Falls.
Trip 5: June 19, Sat. - Eagle Lake (M) (USGS Monte
Cristo) 8.5 mi., 1700’ gain, moderate-plus pace. Meet at 7 a.m.
at I-5 Exit 212 (Stanwood). This is the last of the moderately-
paced hikes in this series. We’ll continue at a moderate pace, but
with shorter and less frequent breaks. The goal will be to gently
push yourself to sweat!
Watch the Bellingham website for updates to this series as
we move on to more challenging hikes.
than 5 mi. each way. Mountain bikes may be a useful option.
Sign up with leader: Andy Boos, 425-252-7701, alpineandyb@
yahoo.com. (s5/5-6/2)
June 10, Thu. - Guye Peak, W. Face (BR) (Snoqualmie Pass
USGS, Snoqualmie Pass GT-207) Limit 6. Meet at 6:15 a.m., at
Eastgate P&R. Sign up with leader: Terry Brenneman, terreman@
juno.com. (s5/17-6/3)
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Clark Mtn., Walrus Gl. (BG) (Clark
Mtn. USGS, Holden GT-113) Limit 6. Meet at 6 a.m., at Ash Way
P&R. Priority given to Everett Branch members until June 1.
Sign up with leader: Stephen Bobick, 425-653-5526, sbobick2@
gmail.com. (s5/1-6/7)
June 15, Tue. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Washing-
ton Pass USGS) Limit 4. Priority is to Everett Branch members.
Consider departing the evening before. Would like to leave the
Blue Lake TH before 8 a.m. Sign up with leader: Andy Boos,
425-252-7701, alpineandyb@yahoo.com. (s5/5-6/14)
June 18-20, Fri.-Sun. - Glacier Peak, Disappointment Peak
Cleaver (BG) (Glacier Peak E. USGS, Glacier Peak W. USGS)
Limit 7. Meet at 6 a.m. in Marysville. Alternate climb date, in
place of 5/28-30, in case snow level is too low, thwarting prog-
ress on approach to base camp. Leader’s permission required.
Leader: Jack LaMont, 360-658-1870, mountaineeremails@
verizon.net. (s5/1-5/1)
June 20, Sun. - Ingalls Peak, S. Ridge (BR) (Mt. Stuart USGS,
Mt Stuart GT-209) Limit 7. Priority will be given to Everett stu-
dents. Will meet at the TH and start the approach at 5 a.m. This
will be a long day. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Henry
Leap, 360-658-8303, frooger1@comcast.net. (s5/31-6/18)
June 22, Tue. - The Tooth, S. Face (BR) (Snoqualmie Pass
USGS, Snoqualmie Pass GT-207) Limit 4. Priority is to Everett
Branch members. Would like to leave the Snow Lake TH before
7 a.m. Sign up with leader: Andy Boos, 425-252-7701, alpinean-
dyb@yahoo.com. (s5/5-6/21)
June 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Columbia Peak, W. Spur (BA)
(Blanca Lake USGS) Limit 7. Preference to Everett Branch
members. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader:
Chris Johnson, 425-820-9344, christopher.g.johnson@comcast.
net. (s5/3-6/23)
June 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Coleman Gl. (BG) (Mt
Baker USGS, Mt. Baker GT-13) Limit 9. Will make carpool
information closer to the climb. Priority will be given to Everett
students. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Henry Leap,
360-658-8303, frooger1@comcast.net. (s5/31-6/21)
Intermediate climbs
June 12-14, Sat.-Mon. - Mt. Buckner, N. Face (II) (Cascade
Pass USGS, Cascade Pass GT-80, McGregor Mtn. GT-81) 9114’
gain. Limit 6. Leader is a fair-weather climber, so if the weather
looks iffy, he will try to move the climb somewhere else or cancel
it entirely. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Marcin Porwit,
206-849-8373, mkporwit@porwit.net. (s5/17-6/1)
June 19-20, Sat.-Sun. - Forbidden Peak, W. Ridge (IR) (Cas-
cade Pass USGS, Cascade Pass GT-80, Diablo Dam GT-48,
Forbidden Peak USGS) Limit 4. Meet at 7 a.m., at Marblemount
RS. Will consider rescheduling or posting another route if this
one falls through due to weather. Preference given to Everett
intermediate students. Sign up with leader: Stephen Bobick,
425-653-5526, sbobick2@gmail.com. (s6/1-6/15)
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June 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Stuart, W. Ridge (IR) (Mt. Stuart
USGS, Mt. Stuart GT-209) Limit 4. Leader is a fair-weather
climber, so if the weather looks iffy, he will try to move the climb
somewhere else or cancel it entirely. Leader: Marcin Porwit,
206-849-8373, mkporwit@porwit.net. (s5/17-6/18)
July 2-5, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Rainier, Tahoma Gl. (IM) (Mt.
Rainier E. USGS, Mt. Rainier E. GT-270, Mt. Rainier W. USGS,
Mt. Rainier W. GT-269) Limit 4. There is a chance this will get
changed to the Edmunds Headwall if conditions permit. If we do
the Tahoma Glacier, expect to take four days. If Edmunds Head-
wall, expect three. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Marcin
Porwit, 206-849-8373, mkporwit@porwit.net. (s6/7-6/25)
Lookout/Trail Maintenance
Committee meetings: The Lookout and Trail Maintenance Committee meets
on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. (except in Nov., Dec., and
Jan.) at the Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller
Ave., Everett, in Public Meeting Room #1. Anyone interested in lookout or
trail maintenance may attend. For more details contact Forrest Clark, 425-
487-3461, lotm@everettmountaineers.org.
Trail work parties
Be sure to check online for upcoming trail maintenance days, crew leader
training, National Trails Day evemts, and tool-sharpening days.
The following trail-work parties will be held at Lord
Hill Regional Park, 12921 150th St. S.E., Snohomish. For
further information or to participate, contact Forrest Clark,
woodmanfor@aol.com.
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
June 5, Sat. - 8 a.m.-3 p.m. National TrailsDay Potluck/
Barbecue following trail work, with a special feature: a live
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
Winter toys are now put aside as trails become accessible for
summer activities—hiking, biking, backpacking, and photogra-
phy outings among the many opportunities to enjoy our great
outdoors. Please check the Foothills website as trips and outings
will be offered between issues of the Go Guide. There will be no
branch general meetings during June,
July and August. After a cold and wet spring, hopefully we
can spend evenings outside.
E-mail alerts will be issued for announcements that need to
be shared. Have a safe and fun summer.
– Fran Troje, Foothills Branch chair
Meeting focuses on I-90 project
The presentation at the May meeting highlighted the extra
care given to wildlife and habitat in the planning and construction
of the I-90 expansion project by Washington State Department
of Transportation (WSDOT).
To meet the needs and purposes for wildlife connectivity
in relation to the expansion, WSDOT collaborated with many
conservation and environmental organizations, local citizens, as
well as other state and federal agencies to construct an improved
Interstate. The latest technical advances for wildlife crossings
and corridors, and habitat protection, were implemented in the
project.
The presentation included photos of the areas along the
expanded corridor, described the investigations and studies
conducted, and illuminated on the engineering technicalities
overcome in order to meet all the project objectives. Literature
on the scope of the project and its summer construction schedule
was distributed. It ended with a question-and-answer period.
The Mountaineers guidebook, “Day Hiking: Snoqualmie
Region,” was available for purchase at the meeting.
The Foothills Branch monthly meeting changed its location
Wildlife corridors are included in the I-90 project.
 June 2010 Go Guide
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
Want to volunteer?
The Lookout and Trail Maintenance Committee has openings
for the following volunteer positions:
– Director of lookouts
– Director of trail maintenance
– Trail maintenance crew leaders
If interested, contact Forrest Clark, lotm@everettmoun-
taineers.org.
Singles
Hikes
June 26, Sat. - Tiffany Mtn. (MS) (GT Tiffany Mtn.) 6 mi.,
1742’ gain. The summit was the site of a fire lookout from 1931
to 1953. From the summit, countless peaks are visible on the
horizon: Kangaroo Ridge, Silver Star, Gardner, Goat Peak, Mt.
Ballard and Robinson Mtn. We could do a car shuttle and come
back via the Bernhardt Mine Trail. Leisurely pace. Limit 8. Meet
at 5:30 a.m. in Smokey Point. Sign up with leader: Bernadette
Lamarca, 425-348-6746, mountain_babe@comcast.net.
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
last month, being held at the Bellevue Parks and Recreation
Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center. Go to www.
foothillsmountaineers.org for driving directions. Meetings are
usually held the last week of each month. Doors open at 6:30
p.m. for socializing. Visit www.foothillsmountaineers.org for
details about the June meeting.
National Trails Day work: Ira Spring Trail
The Mountaineers National Trails Day work party returns to
a familiar site: the Ira Spring Trail—now in need of trail repair
and more work at the top. Volunteers must pre-register, according
to information below.
Volunteers are to meet at the trailhead at 8:30 a.m. on Sat.,
June 5. They should bring water, lunch, sun block and raingear,
as well as hiking boots, long pants, long-sleeved shirt and gloves
(loaner gloves will be available).
Work will be done on the first mile of the trail, mostly to repair
two slide areas. Volunteers will also be installing geotextile to
mitigate any further damage.
Participants will be rewarded with a free picnic about 3 p.m.
The option for a vegetarian dish can be indicated when signing
up for the work party. Volunteers should also indicate their size
for a free National Trails Day t-shirt.
To volunteer: Visit The Mountaineers website, www.moun-
taineers.org, the Volunteers for Outdoor Washington website,
Secretary: Vacant
Basic Class: Connie Campbell, kayakerconnie@gmail.com
Equivalency: Rob King, kingster619@hotmail.com
Leadership: Donna Garland, mtngirl3@comcast.net
Safety: Steve Stackpole, steve_stackpole@yahoo.com
Social: Wendi Hale, wendi@danielhale.net
Training: Connie Campbell, kayakerconnie@gmail.com
Treasurer: Mike Connor, wikiup@hughes.net
Trips: Doug Garland, doug.home@comcast.net
Late Breaking Trip Announcements: Some trips may not make it into the Go
Guide. We suggest searching the online activities page: http://imis.mountain-
eers.org/source/aTrips/Tripselection.cfm?section=events.
Equivalency: If you are interested in obtaining equivalency from Mountaineers’
Sea Kayaking (Everett Branch), please contact Rob King (contact information
above) for an application. Equivalency usually takes 3-4 weeks to process
after your application is received. In order to receive equivalency, you must
have taken a fundamental sea kayaking course that teaches basics in such
skills as paddling, bracing, rescues, safety and clothing or have significant
experience and knowledge to demonstrate such skills. A demonstration
paddle is required for applicants whose skills or experience is not clear to
the equivalency team.
Trips
Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from any branch Basic
Sea Kayaking Course or have been granted equivalency. Sign up with the
designated trip leader unless otherwise indicated. The sea kayaking group
follows the procedures listed in the “Sending you on your way” section 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.
Please see the website for a complete and updated list of sea kayak trips.
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)
www.trailvolunteers.org, or contact Annik Wolfe, 206-368-2688,
annikw@gmail.com.
Directions: From Seattle go east on I-90 and take Exit 45,
Forest Road 9030. At the stop sign turn left (north) and go under
the freeway. When the road forks, stay to the left (FR 9031) for
about 3.5 mi. until you reach the end and a large parking area.
You will be given a free day pass.
Hiking/Backpacking
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., June 21 at 7 p.m.
at the downtown Bellevue Library, Room 6. For more info, contact chris.
caviezel@gmail.com.
Pacific Coast Trail hike series: The 2010 Pacific Coast Trail (PCT) Hike Series
is underway and enrollment is closed. For information about next year’s
course, contact Monty Pratt, westseattle207@yahoo.com.
Hikes
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
June 2, Wed. - Mt. Si, Old Trail (S) (Mt Si NRCA, GT-206S) 6
mi., 3400’ 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. We will be leaving promptly. Bring a headlamp
or good flashlight and extra batteries as there is a good chance
we will return to the cars after dark. Leader: Chris Caviezel,
425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail.com. (s5/25-6/1)
June 13, Sun. - Icicle Ridge (VS) (Chiwaukum Mtns USGS,
Leavenworth GT-178) 12 mi., 5200’ gain. Meet at 7 a.m at a
P&R to be designated—likely to be either Preston, Tibbetts or
S. Bellevue. We’ll stop at the Leavenworth Pizza Company for
dinner after the hike. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899,
chris.caviezel@gmail.com. (s5/31-6/11)
June 16, Wed. - Snow Lake (AHH) (M) (Snoqualmie Pass
USGS) 7 mi., 1200’ gain in, 400’ out. Meet at 4:30 p.m. at the
stop sign just as you turn onto the frontage road heading to the
Tiger Mtn. parking lot on the S. side of Exit 20. We will be leaving
promptly. Bring a headlamp or good flashlight and extra batteries
as there is a good chance we will return to the cars after dark.
Leader: Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812, westseattle207@yahoo.
com. (s6/8-6/15)
June 19, Sat. - Mt Teneriffe (VS) 13 mi., 4500’ gain. Meet
at TH at 9 a.m. A P&R will be designated as we get closer to
the day of the hike. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.
caviezel@gmail.com. (s6/7-6/18)
Backpacks
June 4-6, Fri.-Sun. - Beaver Pass-Whatcom Pass, via Ross
Lake (VS) (Mt. Challenger GT-15, Ross Lake GT-16) 2000’
gain on backpack and 1200’ on day hike. Limit 6. Meet at 7 a.m.
at Marblemount RS. This is a 27-39 mi. backpack and possible
18 mi. day hike from base camp. Lovely trip through enormous
old-growth cedar forest up to a 3650’ pass with views E. across
Ross Lake and the snowcapped peaks of the Pasayten. We hope
to day-hike on Day 2 to 5200’ Whatcom Pass, if snow and trail
conditions permit, and hike back out on Day 3. We hope to be
able to take the Ross Lake water taxi up-lake to Big Beaver
Creek, which would save 6 mi. at the front end of the trip (pos-
sibly we can pick up the water taxi late Sunday on our return).
They’re not normally operating this early, but have given us a
positive indicator. We will confirm a week ahead of the trip. The
water taxi costs approx $9 per person each way. Sign up with
leader: Cheryl Talbert, 253-229-4018, cascade hiker@earthlink.
net. (s5/1-6/1)
June 19-20, Sat.-Sun. - Ipsut Creek, Mt. Rainier National
Park (E) (Mt. Rainier W. GT-269) Meet at 8 a.m. at Carbon
River RS. Backpack at Ipsut Creek CG. We will hike 5 mi. up
the closed-to-traffic Carbon River Rd. to the campsite. At the
site there are picnic tables, privies, bear poles, etc. After setting
up camp we can day-hike up toward the Carbon Glacier. This
is a good backpack to test your legs and gear. Leader: Fletcher
Richardson, 425-432-0450, backcountryfletcher@comcast.net.
(s5/15-6/17)
June 26, Sat. - Lake 22 (EM) (Granite Falls USGS). 5.5 mi.,
1400’ gain. Meet at 7 a.m at Brickyard P&R. Leader: Chris Ca-
viezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail.com. (s6/14-6/25)
Everett-Foothills
June 30, Wed. - Granite Mtn. (VS) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS)
8 mi., 3800’ gain. Meet at 4:15 p.m. at stop sign just as you turn
onto the frontage road heading to the Tiger Mtn. parking lot
on the S. side of Exit 20. We will be leaving promptly at 4:15
p.m. Bring a headlamp or good flashlight and extra batteries
as there is a good chance we will return to the cars after dark.
Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail.
com. (s6/22-6/29)
July 3, Sat. - W. Cady Ridge to Benchmark Mtn. (VS)
(Benchmark Mtn. USGS, Monte Cristo USGS; Monte Cristo
GT-143, Benchmark GT-144) 14 mi., 3800’ gain. A nice work-
out combined with vast meadows and expansive views NE to
Glacier Peak. Due to elevation gain and distance, this hike is one
for well-conditioned hikers who prefer and can maintain a brisk
pace without many rest stops. Leader will connect with the group
a week before the trip to work out details of meeting place, time
and carpools. Destination subject to change due to potential for
road or trail washouts. Leader: Cheryl Talbert, 253-229-4018,
cascadehiker@earthlink.net. (s6/1-7/2)
Photography
Chair: Dane Williams, willida2@hotmail.com. Please e-mail if you have a
question.
Trips: Trips are intended for taking photographs. A final destination is not
necessarily a goal. Some trips may not be listed here. See the Foothills
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
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. Our next meeting
is June 28, 2010.
These meetings are for all members and anyone interested
in learning more about The Mountaineers or just interested in
enjoying the program. Program was not finalized at press time;
please check the branch website, www.kitsapmountaineers.org,
for details as they become available.
Executive Committee meetings are held at Kitsap Cabin
on the last Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Members are
welcome to attend and observe.
Mountaineers logo clothing available
The Kitsap Branch sells Mountaineers vests for $22; T-shirts
for $15; and baseball-style caps in olive green with a black un-
derbill for $12. We have added metal whistles to our merchandise
with “The Mountaineers” and our logo laser imprinted. They
come in blue. Whistles cost $1. To purchase any of these items,
send an e-mail to branch@kitsapcabin.org.
Volunteer alert!
Kitsap Branch offers a number of volunteer opportunities for
our members to keep our branch functioning properly. There are
volunteer opportunities that directly benefit the Kitsap Branch
and opportunities that benefit the wider outdoor community.
Some volunteer opportunities require a substantial invest-
ment of time; some require only a few hours. Opportunities can
be as simple as providing cookies for a general meeting or as
detailed as bringing to life a new program.
Whatever your skills and abilities, however much time you
have to spend, there is a job you can do to help. A list of op-
portunities is available on the website and one is posted on the
bulletin board on the front door of Kitsap Cabin. To volunteer,
send an e-mail to branch@kitsapcabin.org.
Climbing/Alpine Scramble HARK (Hiking and Active Recreation for Kids)
Chair: Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, mike-elaine@msn.com
New Kitsap Branch climb leaders
Welcome and congratulations to Thomas Thrasher, Robert
Foster, and Barney Bernhard, new climb leaders for the Kitsap
Branch. All are very qualified and experienced, and their contri-
bution will greatly be appreciated and valued. The Kitsap Branch
Climbing Committee thanks them for offering their services and
time to our small group.
Climbs
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Ingalls Peak, S. Ridge Route 7662’
(BR) (USGS Mt. Stuart) Standard rock gear. Meet at Ingalls Pass
Foothills-Kitsap
website for a current list of trips.
April showers have brought May flowers! So, now is the time to take flower
pictures.
Meeting: The next meeting of the Photo Group will be Mon., June 14, at 7
p.m. at the Highland Community Center, 14224 N.E. Bell-Red Rd., Bellevue.
Bring flower pictures or any other pictures that you want to show. As usual
we will discuss some aspect of photography. For a future theme, think about
Water In Motion.
Sea Kayaking
Visit www.foothillsmountaineers.org for information about the June course,
make-up classes and kayaking trips.
Skiing
Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Committee - The next committee meeting
will be held on Mon., June 7, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Mercer Island Library,
4400 88th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island. For more information visit our website:
www.foothillsmountaineers.org/winter/index.html.
Trips
June 2, Wed. - Silver Peak (M1) (Snoqualmie Pass GT-207) 10
mi., 3000’ gain. Meet at 4 p.m. at Eastgate P&R. Lake Keechelus
Sno-Park afternoon/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
TH at 6 a.m. Tom Thrasher: 360-689-7568, thomasthrasher@
gmail.com.
June 18-21, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Rainier, Emmons Gl. Route
14411’ (BG) (USGS Mt. Rainier E., Mt. Rainier W., Sunrise)
Standard glacier equipment plus route wands. Must attend
pre-climb meeting. Must obtain annual Mt. Rainier climbing
permit. Meet at White River RS at 9 a.m. on first day. Barney
Bernhard, 360-479-3679, barneybernhard@gmail.com
June 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Easton Gl. 10778’ (BG)
(USGS Mt. Baker, Baker Pass) Standard glacier equipment
including route wands. NWFP. Register at Sedro Wooley RS.
Meet at Schreiber’s Meadows TH at 8 a.m. Greg Wardlow, 360-
638-1788, g.wardlow@yahoo.com.
July 1-5, Thu.-Mon. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. 7965’ (BG)
(USGS Mt. Olympus; CC Mt. Olympus Climber’s Map) Stan-
dard glacier equipment. Backcountry fees required by national
park. Meet at Hoh RS at 9 a.m. Suzie Diesen, 360-710-5511,
sdiesen@wavecable.com.
July 9-10, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Constance, Finger Traverse 7743’
(BA) (USGS Tyler Peak; CC Gray Wolf-Dosewallips) Scramble
gear. Meet at Dosewallips Rd. end at 7 a.m. Backcountry fees
required by national park. Bear wires available. Mike Raymond,
360-204-2111, mike-elaine@msn.com.
Coming in fall: rock course
A Basic Rock and Crag Climbing Course will be offered
beginning Sept. 13. Learn how to rock climb while experiencing
great crag areas during field trips west and east of the Cascades.
Keep your eye on our website and future Go Guides for more
details.
Alpine Scrambling
An Alpine Scrambling Course was not offered this year but
the Kitsap Branch intends on providing scramble trips through-
out the summer. None are currently scheduled but they will be
posted frequently on the web, kitsapmountaineers.org. If you’re
looking for Olympic peak scrambles, the website is the place
to find them.
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, mountain-
eering boots, and helmet are always required.
Scrambles
See the branch calendar online for an updated list of scrambles.
Chair: Laura Rightmyer lrightmyer@q.com.
Exciting outings are in the works but details were not finalized at press time.
Details will be posted on the branch website, www.kitsapmountaineers.org,
as they become available.
Hike/Backpack/Snowshoe
Chair: Jimmy James
The Kitsap Branch wishes outgoing hikes Chair John Howard all the best as
he takes some time for personal issues. Thank you, John, for your tireless
work and great contributions. We hope to see you back soon.
And the branch says a big thank you to the new Chair immy James, for stepping
up to fill this crucial branch role.
bindings. Leader: Randy Oakley, 425-736-6493, randyoa@
microsoft.com. (s5/1-5/31).
June 5, Sat. - Paradise Glacier (M2G) (Mt. Rainier E. GT-270)
7 mi., 3400’ gain. Limit 6. Meet at 6 a.m. at Grady Ave. P&R,
Renton. Weather dependent trip; hoping for good corn with Sun.,
6/6 as an alternative. Leader: Dave Seman, 425-485-8019, dave.
seman@kpff.com. (s3/1-6/1)
June 12, Sat. - Camp Muir (M2) (Mt Rainier E. GT-270) 9
mi., 4600’ gain. Limit 12. Meeting at 9 a.m. at Paradise parking
lot. Part of a Suncup development monitoring program. Backup
date is 6/13. Leader: Chuck Cerveny, 206-525-6060, ccerveny@
earthlink.net. (s5/17-6/10)
June 19, Sat. – Mt. Baker Backcountry Weekend (M2) (Mt.
Shuksan USGS, Mt. Shuksan GT-14). Limit 6. Meet at 5:30 a.m.
at 164th S.E. P&R, Lynnwood. Destination is Heliotrope Ridge,
access from the Coleman Gl. climbing route. No glacier travel
required. Descent is via Grouse Creek drainage. Min. 3500’,
8+/- mi. RT. Final part of descent is off-trail hiking through
virgin forest, 900’. You should be comfortable skiing 35d, firm
slopes. This is a corn snow and local strawberries on-the-way-
back tour. Leader: Dave Seman, 425-485-8019, dave.seman@
kpff.com (s2/9-6/12)
June 27, Sun. - Camp Muir (M2) (Mt. Rainier E. GT-270) 9 mi.,
4600’ gain. Limit 9. Meet at 8:30 a.m. Leader: Chuck Cerveny,
206-525-6060, ccerveny@earthlink.net. (s5/1-6/25)
Hikes
June 5, Sat. - National Trails Day We will perform trail work at
Illahee SP from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a potluck picnic to follow
in one of the shelters. We’ll be replenishing some gravel on a
couple of short trails, pruning and pulling ivy if we have enough
people. Sign up online and, please, in the comments section give
us your size for your free National Trails Day T-shirt. Contact
Katha Miller Winder, 360-613-9776, kathaj@juno.com.
June 5, Sat. - Marmot Pass (S) 10.7 mi., 3500’ gain. Meet at
the Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene at 8 a.m. Al Manz, 360
782-4386.
June 7, Mon. - Mt. Walker (M) (USGS Mt. Walker) 7 mi. 2000’
gain. A winding uphill hike with occasional peek-a-boo views
of Hood Canal, topped off with view of the entire canal from
the N. and S. lookouts. Great views of the interior peaks from
the N. lookout. Returning hike via closed road. Sign up online
or at meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet 9 a.m. at Poulsbo
Church of the Nazarene. Leaders: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911;
Jimmy James, f.e.jimmy.james@gmail.com, 360-731- 4282 or
360-297-2256. OPDH 18; OM 79
June 12, Sat. - Marmot Pass via Upper Dungeness Trail.
(VS) (USGS Mt. Deception) 15.4 mi., 3500’ gain. Take the route
less traveled to 6000’ Marmot Pass and sweeping views of the
Needles, Mt. Mystery, and the peaks of the Upper Big Quilcene.
Start out easy with a gentle grade for 3 mi. to Camp Handy, then
gain elevation steadily toward Boulder Shelter. The 1-1/2 mi.
gains 1000’ with stunning views. Meet at 7 a.m. at the Poulsbo
Church of the Nazarene. Sign up online. Leader: Greg Thies,
360-710-5308, mtngreg@msn.com.
June 18, Fri. - Clear Creek Trail Retention Pond Walk, (E)
1 mi., no gain. Meet at the Home Depot parking lot at 4:30 p.m.
Kid and dog friendly. Information on the Clear Creek Trail Sys-
tem can be found at www.clearcreektrail.org/map.htm. Enjoy an
easy walk with our primary conservancy advocate, Katha, and
learn about the many conservancy opportunities in this area.
Sign up online. Leader: Katha Miller Winder, 360-613-9776,
kathaj@juno.com.
June 28, Mon. - Illahee Preserve (E) Slight elevation gain.
Kid and dog friendly. Meet in the parking lot behind Lowes, E.
Bremerton, at 12:30 p.m, Information on the Illahee Preserve
can be found at www.kitsapgov.com/parks/Parks/Pages/heri-
tageparks/illahee_preserve.htm. Sign up online. Leader: Katha
Miller Winder, 360-613-9776, kathaj@juno.com.
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 get them posted on the website for
everyone to enjoy.
Advance notice
Sept. 17-19, Fri.-Sun. - All Branches Photography Weekend
at Mt. Baker Lodge The weekend has been reserved for an all-
Mountaineers photography weekend. In September the fall colors
are out and Mt. Shuksan will provide some great photos. Break-
fast and dinner is provided. Your members can sign up through
the program center or online. Mark your calendars now for this
fun-filled weekend of great photography.
Sea Kayaking
Committtee
Chair: Diane Hamerman, dhamerman@comcast.net
Vice-chair: Volunteer needed
Treasurer: Rich Weixler, Weixler@wavecable.com
Basic Course Training: Violette Fitzgearald, fitzgeraldltd@aol.com
Equivalency: Volunteer needed
Secretary: Volunteer needed
Pool Sessions: Volunteer needed
Meetings: Meetings are for socializing, having fun with fellow paddlers and
planning. They are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. If
interested, please contact Diane Hamerman, 360-782-1412, dhamerman@
comcast.net, for details. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Trips
Our trips are listed in “Activities Search” of The Mountaineers website and also
announced by e-mail to Kitsap members. If you would like to be included on
our e-mail list, let Diane Hamerman know at 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
a Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayak Course (from any branch) or have passed
equivalency (see below).
Equivalency: Mountaineer members who have had kayak training and paddling
experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayaking
Course, may apply for equivalency. Contact Diane Hamerman for details.
You should have taken a fundamental sea kayak course that teaches the
basic skills, strokes, bracing, rescues, safety and clothing, and be able to
demonstrate your skills and abilities. There is a $20 processing fee.
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Chair: Mike Kretzler; mkretzler@comcast.net
Website: www.olympiamountaineers.org
Webmaster: webmaster@olympiamountaineers.org
TO SIGN UP FOR AN OLYMPIA TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER
Branchwide
Membership info meeting
If you have any questions about joining The Mountaineers,
if you want a membership brochure sent to a friend, or if you
have moved and don’t want to miss an issue of the monthly
Mountaineer and Go Guide, send an e-mail to olymountaineers@
gmail.com. Please include your mailing address in any messages
so that we can send you a membership packet.
New and prospective members are invited to attend the
monthly branch potluck/slideshow to meet local members and
learn more about The Mountaineers. You may also contact one of
the activity coordinators listed in the Olympia section of the Go
Guide if you have questions about hiking, scrambling, climbing,
kayaking, conservation or any other branch activity.
Magazine deadline
Submissions for the monthly Go Guide, listing branch out-
ings and activities, are due by the fifth day of the prior month.
Please send input for the June 2010 issue no later than June 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., June 9, from 6-8 p.m. in Room 206 of the
Olympia Center. New Mountaineers Executive Director Marti-
nique Grigg, will visit the branch at this meeting. All members
are welcome to attend.
Alpine Scrambling
Experience scrambles: Alpine scrambles are off-trail trips, often on snow
or rock, with a non-technical summit as a destination. They are scheduled
primarily for scrambling course students to complete course requirements.
Trips are also open to Mountaineers members who are scrambling or Basic
Climbing Course graduates (or equivalents) and intermediate climbing
students or graduates.
Sign up and arrange carpooling with the leader no later than two days before
the trip if it is on a weekday, or by Thursday if the trip is on a weekend. Boots
and clothing appropriate for the season and weather conditions, along with
the Ten Essentials and the equipment identified by the scramble leader, are
required. Maps listed are USGS 7.5 minute, unless otherwise noted. Some
scramble classifications may change due to season, change in route, etc.
Those scramblers requiring credit for a certain classification should verify
with the leader.
Scramble classifications: See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way.”
Scrambles
June 19, Sat. - Esmeralda Peak (RS (USGS Mt. Stuart) Limit
12, students 10. Preference given to Olympia Alpine Scrambling
Course students. Sign up with leader: Jeff Foster, 360-491-3325,
tenpeak@comcast.net (s5/24-6/17)
June 27, Sun. - Foss Peak/Unicorn Creek (SS) (USGS Mt.
Rainier E.) Limit 10, students 8. Preference given to Olympia
Alpine Scrambling and Basic Climbing Course students. Sign
up with leader: Curt Rosler, 360-438-5610, cwrosl@aol.com.
(s4/21-6/23)
June 27-28, Sun.-Mon. - Mt. Adams/S. Spur (SS) (USGS Mt.
Adams E.) Limit 8, students 6. Preference given to Olympia
Alpine Scrambling and Basic Climbing Course students. Sign
up with leader: Adrienne Dorman, innerlibrary@yahoo.com
(s5/17-6/19)
July 31, Sat. - Kaleetan Peak (RS) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass)
Limit 8, students 6. Sign up with leader: Mike Garrick, 360-789-
4779, garrima@aol.com (s6/5-7/29).
Aug. 8, Sun. - Mt. Angeles (RS) (USGS Mt Angeles) Limit
10, students 8. Preference given to Olympia Alpine Scrambling
and Basic Climbing Course students. Sign up with leader: Curt
Rosler, 360-438-5610, cwrosl@aol.com. (s4/24-8/4)
Climbing
Basic Climbing Course Experience Climbs: Experience climbs are scheduled
primarily for Basic Climbing Course students to complete course require-
ments. Experience climbs are also open to Mountaineers members who
are basic graduates (or equivalents) and intermediate climbing students
and graduates.
Sign up and arrange carpooling with the leader no later than two days before a
climb if it is on a weekday and by Thursday if it is on a weekend. Boots and
clothing appropriate for the season and weather conditions, along with the
Ten Essentials and the climbing equipment identified by the climb leader, are
required. Maps listed are 7.5 minute USGS unless otherwise noted.
 June 2010 Go Guide
Climb classifications: See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way.”
Climbs
June 25-27, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Rainier/DC Route (G) (USGS Mt.
Rainier E.) Limit 9, students 6. Sign up with leader: Patrick Chaf-
feur, 360-481-4819, compusist2000@yahoo.com (s4/14-6/7)
June 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker/Squak Gl. (G) (USGS Baker
Pass) Limit 12, students 9. Sign up with leader: Ron Raff, 360-
748-0416, ronraff1@msn.com (s5/16-6/20)
Advance notice
July 16-18, Fri.-Sat. - Mt. Anderson/Eel Gl. (G) (USGS Mt.
Steel) Limit 12; students 9. Sign up with leader: Richard Irwin,
360-942-5696, rirwin@mybivey.com (s6/15-7/3)
Basic Climbing Course
Remaining field trips:
June 1, Tue. - Z-pulley workshop, Location TBD
June 5, Sat. - Glacier travel field trip, Mt. Rainier, 8 a.m.-5
p.m.
Beyond Basic Rock Course
Remaining field trips:
June 12 - Sport climbing/crack climbing at Frenchman
Coulee, George
June 19 - Crack climbing at Royal Columns, Tieton River
area.
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, darlenedick-
inson@hotmail.com; Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, vsutton@hctc.com.
Monthly hiking coordinators for the remainder of 2010 are:
June—Darlene Dickinson
July—Eric Quinn
August—Mary Jo Buza
September—Peta Henderson
October—Mary Jo Buza
November—Nancy Lloyd
December—Eric Quinn
Hikes
June 5, Sat. - Backcountry Trail Maintenance, Olympic Na-
tional Forest Church Creek Trail #871. This is a beautiful trail
that needs attention before it reverts to forest land. Work will
include trail clearing, removing fallen trees, brushing and some
tread repair to areas damaged by erosion. This trail provides an
interesting diversity of terrain including an old-growth forest with
huge trees, a surprise overlook of an interesting gorge, waterfalls,
lakes and who knows what else. The Olympia Branch adopted the
trail in 2005 and began a multi-year project to help restore this
beautiful, short connector trail. The trail connects the Skokom-
ish watershed with the Wynoochee watershed, so it involves
climbing to the drainage divide (1400’ gain). Backcountry trail
maintenance requires your Ten Essentials, water, lunch, work
boots (hiking boots are great), and work gloves (leather or other
durable material). Meet at Mud Bay P&R off SR-101 at 7:45 a.m.
Carpool to Church Creek. Return around 5:30 p.m. The branch
can supply several hand tools for brushing and tread repair. To
help, you can bring your tools for working in and on the trail
surface. Contact Jim French, jimfrenchwa@comcast.net.
June 13, Sun. - Copper Creek Trail #876 (MS) (CC: Mt.
Skokomish-Lake Cushman) 6.5 mi. 2400’ gain. Hike from Stair-
case RS along the Skokomish River, then up road to connect to
the Copper Creek TH. This trail climbs steeply (2400’ in 2.2 mi.)
through old-growth forest along a roaring creek and past a couple
of interesting old mine shafts to make a loop on the shoulder ridge
of Lightning Peak. Pace will be moderate. Contact leader Doug
Hutcheson, 360-870-9793, dhutcheson360@comcast.net.
June 19, Sat. - Mud Mtn. Dam Newcomers/Beginners Hike
(E) 5.5 mi. RT. 300’ gain. This short hike 6 mi. out of Enumclaw
is a great walk in the woods and an easy first or second hike.
We will overlook the White River and see Mud Mountain Dam
which prevents the White River from flooding the Puyallup Val-
ley. We will lunch on an area flooded by the 2006 floods. Sign
up online or with leader: Darlene Dickinson, 360-915-3928,
DarleneDickinson@hotmail.com.
June 19, Sat. - Tubal Cain Mine (S) (USGS Tyler Peak) 12 mi.
2000’ gain. Rhododendrons should be in bloom along the first
2 mi. and the alpine meadows flowered with red, white, blue
and yellow. Moderate pace—expect some aerobic exercise at a
moderate pace. On-line sign up available. Contact leader Eric
Quinn, 360-556-4969 (evenings before 9 p.m.), traileq5571@
gmail.com.
June 27, Sun. - Wagonwheel Lake & Ridge Above (S) (GT-
167, Mt. Steel or CC Mt. Skokomish-Lake Cushman) 6.4 mi.
3937’ gain. Hike from Staircase RS up the steep Wagonwheel
Lake trail in the Olympics. Our goal is the open ridge 0.5 mi. N.
of the lake—an open slope, not too brushy but not a trail. Once
on top of the ridge, there is a broad meadow of wildflowers and
some low, scraggly, dwarf trees with a 360-degree panoramic
view of peaks in all directions. Pace will be moderate. Contact
leader Doug Hutcheson, 360-870-9793, dhutcheson360@com-
cast.net (preferred).
Hikes with dogs
The Mountaineers are now allowing Mountaineers-sponsored
hikes with dogs on designated trips. All members are invited to
join hikes with dogs, but they must love dogs.
June 17, Wed. - Evening Walk for Dogs (E) Sign up directly
with leader: Mary Jo Buza, 360-923-1733, mjb80@comcast.
net.
June 26, Sat. - Bullion Basin Loop (M) (GT-271 Bumping
Lake) 7 mi. 1600’ gain. This hike loops around the edges of the
Norse Peak Wilderness. Sweeping views over pine valleys of
the Eastern Cascades and the glacier-covered summits of Mt.
Rainier and Mt. Adams. Meet at Martin Way P&R at 7 a.m.
Sign up before June 23. Leader: Mary Jo Buza, 360-923-1733,
mjb80@comcast.net.
Backpacks
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.
July 17-18, Sat.-Sun. - Trapper Creek Wilderness (M)
(GT-396 Lookout Mtn.) 15 mi. 2500’ gain. Hike a loop in the
Trapper Creek Wilderness Area in the southern Cascades. We’ll
include a stop at the top of Observation Peak to see what can be
observed. Contact Mike Kretzler, 360-866-4497, mkretzler@
comcast.net.
Aug. 21-22, Sat.-Sun. - Hoh-Bogachiel Trail (S) (CC Bogachiel
Valley) 22 mi. 5300’ gain. Hike a primitive trail, also known as
the S. Snider-Jackson Trail, N. from the Hoh River Rd. up and
over the divide to the Bogachiel River. Explore the S. shore of
the Bogachiel before returning to the Hoh Rd. Contact Mike
Kretzler, 360-866-4497, mkretzler@comcast.net.
Sept. 4-7, Sat.-Tue. - Thousand Acre Meadow (Dosewallips
R.) (S) (CC Gray Wolf-Dosewallips) 39 mi. 4800’ gain. Hike up
the main fork of the Dosewallips River to Hayden Pass with the
aim of traversing to the Thousand Acre Meadow, E. of Hayden
Pass, between Sentinel and Wellesley Peaks. Contact Mike
Kretzler, 360-866-4497, mkretzler@comcast.net.
Peru outing via Mazamas
Aug. 28-Sept. 19 - Peru Travel opportunity with the
Mazamas in Portland. The format, finances, leadership, partici-
pants are similar to The Mountaineers’ international trips. Come
with us to explore ancient and contemporary Peru.
After flying from Lima to Cusco, we will acclimate in
charming Ollantaytambo, an original Inca city in the Sacred
Valley far from the crowds. From there we will visit weaver’s
villages, salt flats, ceramic workshops, and agricultural and
archeological sites.
Then we will move to Cusco for two days to see many of
the Inca sites and the Textile museum, and have free time to
explore.
Nexts we’ll trek for five days and four nights, fully sup-
ported, through mountains as well as jungle-like terrain, with
isolated farms little-changed from Inca times, and spectacular
views of the high mountains of the Andes, ending with a train
ride along the river to Aguas Calientes, the town below Machu
Picchu. We will have a full day to explore Machu Picchu before
returning to Cusco.
Following a free day to catch our collective breaths, we
will enjoy a religious festival at Huanca and then travel into the
mountains to a subsistence farming village where we will stay
with a local family, explore the area, and be invited to participate
in the community’s major festival. Finally, we return to Cusco
for the trip back to Lima with a full-day tour there, and then
back to the states. Or, if people are interested, a group trip to the
Gallapagos, the jungle, or Lake Titicaca.
The leader is Ellen Gradison, who has led two previous Peru
outings. The assistant leader is Gloria Fisher, who has led many
outings, as well as having lived in Cusco with her adopted sons
for over seven years.
Estimated cost is $3,200-3,600 plus airfare. Minimum of
eight and maximum of 12 persons. Register early as space is
limited. For more information e-mail: ellengradison@peak.org
or floriaf2001@hotmail.com.
MOFA—summer
For questions and registration information, contact course
Chair Eric Quinn, traileq@urdo.com, 360-556-4969, or co-chair,
Tom Eckhout, teckhout@msn.com, or call 360-556-9898.
Come prepared to have fun and be challenged while learn-
ing mountaineering oriented first aid (MOFA). 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 Ten Essentials. We have
a lot of material to cover, so the pace will be fast. The class will
be more meaningful if you have done the reading prior to class.
Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please bring a lunch to
all weekend classes.
Graduation requirements: 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 the Olympia scrambling or
basic climbing course for preferred registration through May 1.
Attendance at all classes is mandatory.
Class schedule:
Mon., June 7, 6:30 p.m., CPR
Wed., June 9, 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #34
Mon., June 14, 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #31
Wed., June 16, 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #34
Mon., June 21, 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #34
Wed., June 22, 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #34
Sun., June 27, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fire Station #31
Class Location - two different fire stations in Lacey:
Station #34, 8407 Steilacoom Rd. E., Lacey, WA 98513.
Directions from I-5: Exit 111, S. on Marvin Road. Cross Pacific
Ave. Turn left (E.) at second traffic light onto Steilacoom Rd. E.
Second driveway on the right.
Station #31, 1231 Franz Rd., Lacey WA. Directions from I-5:
Olympia
Exit 109, W. on Martin Way. Turn left (S.) at the first light on
College Rd. Continue to the fourth 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 and $100 for non-members. We cannot give refunds
for cancellations after May 15. Register online at http://www.
olympiamountaineers.org/courses.htm or by phone at 800-573-
8484. Processing fees may apply to refunds for online registra-
tion. 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, Monday, 6:30-10 p.m.
Location: Lacey Fire Station #34 (see directions 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 providing a copy of the current card to
the instructor.
Sea Kayaking
Co-Chair Ron Jones, 360-359-3395
Co-Chair Henry Romer, 360-357-7638
Basic Course Will Greenough, 360-508-0456
Committee meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, Sept.
to May. This is where all the brainstorming and planning takes place. The
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 June 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Alpine Experience. Call
Ron Jones, 360-359-3395, or check the Olympia Sea Kayaking community
section of The Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers.org, for details
about the committee.
Olympia Sea Kayaking on the Web: To improve communications among
paddlers, we’ve developed an Olympia Sea Kayaking section in the Com-
munities area of the main Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers.org.
Here you’ll find meeting minutes, trip reports, photos, and much more. You’re
going to like it. If you need help getting in, call Tim Nagle, 360-561-5504 or
Ron Jones, 360-359-3395.
Sea Kayak Equivalency: Mountaineers members with previous kayak training
and experience, but who have not completed a Mountaineers Sea Kayaking
Course (offered in Olympia, Tacoma and Seattle), are encouraged to apply.
Olympia Branch members should contact Steve Gorton, 360-866-2788, for
an application. The process may take 3-6 weeks.
Sea Kayak Trips & Events: Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have gradu-
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.)
Alpine Scrambling
See the Seattle scrambling website: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/
scramble
Committee Chair: Ed Dominguez, 206-322-9343, edomino.ed@gmail.com
Course Attendance & Equivalency Questions: Deborah Walker, 206-285-
8444, deborahw@eskimo.com
Workshop Questions: Mary Panza, 206-236-8801, makinanoise@hotmail.
com
Field Trip Questions: Mike Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael.m.sweeney@
boeing.com
Leadership Questions & Advanced Scramble Course: Randy Nelson, 206-
328-9465, grandjubile@usa.net
Winter Scramble Questions: Johnny Jeans, 425-746-2328, jjmtnjoys@
yahoo.com
Alpine Scrambling Course
The Alpine Scrambling Course teaches skills used to reach
non-technical snow and rock summits. Alpine scrambling in-
volves off-trail travel on moderately exposed rock and snow. It
does not include roped climbing. The scramble course will give
you access to hundreds of peaks in the Cascades and Olympics.
The skills, conditioning, gear and experience you acquire will
also serve you well should you continue on to technical climb-
ing courses.
Graduation requirements:
• Attend each workshop, pass all quizzes, and satisfactorily
complete each field trip.
• Reach the summit in a competent manner on three separate
alpine scramble trips.
• Complete the separate Basic Navigation Course (November,
February, or March).
• Complete the separate Mountaineering-Oriented First Aid
(MOFA) Course.
• Apply for graduation. Date TBA.
Course workshops and field trips are sequential and must
be taken in order to advance to the next activity. Students who
miss the first workshop will be dropped from the course without
refund. Missing other workshops or any field trip may force a
student to complete the course as a second-year student.
The 2009 course is now under way.
Remaining schedule:
June 5 or 6, Sat. or Sun. – All-day field trip (students may
pick one of the dates for each field trip)
See www.mountaineers.org/seattlescramble for current
course information. If you have questions, come to a new mem-
bers’ presentation at The Mountaineers Program Center on June
Olympia-Seattle
ated from the basic course or been granted equivalency. Trips are classified
by the sea kayak (SK) rating system. Check with the trip leader to see if the
trip is right for you. Some trips are scheduled too late to make it into the Go
Guide, so also check The Mountaineers website (www.mountaineers.org).
If there is a particular trip you would like to see offered, contact Tim Nagle,
360-561-5504, tnagle@stmartin.edu.
Trips
Through 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 be considered an
“experience paddle” for course graduation. No need to sign
up—just bring your boat, required gear and essentials, and be
ready to launch at 6 p.m. from the boat ramp at Boston Harbor.
Actual destination will be selected by group consensus under
leader direction/discretion. For more information, contact Bob
Burreson, 360-705-2055, cbburreson@q.com.
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 sites 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.
June 13, Sun. - Hope Island Reef Peek (SK II) 8 nm. Enjoy the
wonders of some rarely visible aquatic sea life on the -3.8 ft. tide.
We’ll launch from Boston Harbor, head towards Squaxin, then
follow the shore toward Hope Island and the reef. Priority will
be given to Olympia students, but all Mountaineers kayakers are
welcome. Limit 12 including leader. Sign up with leader: Ron
Jones, 360-359-3395, or explorer.ron@gmail.com.
June 26, Sat. - Squaxin Island (SK II) (NOAA 18445 Page C,
2 or contact Mary Panza, makinanoise@hotmail.com.
Advanced Scramble Leadership
(Course #7866) Experienced scramblers wanting to develop
advanced scrambling and leadership skills are invited to apply to
the Advanced Scrambling and Leadership Course. The course is
flexible and we expect enrollees to give input on what they want
to learn. Admission can be done at any time, but is open only to
Mountaineers members and depends on an interview with the
course chair or Alpine Scrambling Committee chair.
Course summary
There are six independent modules. We expect most students
to take two years to develop the skills and experience required
to graduate from the course.
A) Rock and Snow Protection: Rope protection techniques for
rock, hard snow, and ice. Emergency rope use, belayed lowering,
and running belays.
B) Winter Scramble: Winter scrambling and emergency
bivouac techniques.
C) Avalanche: American Avalanche Association Level 1
training.
D) Hard Snow: Hard snow self-arrest. French crampon and
ice ax techniques. Emergency belay and lowering methods.
E) Leadership Training: Preparation to become a scramble
trip leader. Trip planning and scramble party management; safety
and emergency procedures.
F) Backcountry Navigation: Route-finding, map reading, and
GPS skills beyond the basic navigation course.
Cost: The complete course with all modules is $175. Quali-
fied members may take an individual module (except for the
avalanche modules) separately for $50.
Questions: Contact the course chair, Randy Nelson, grand-
jubile@usa.net.
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 students to meet
their wilderness first aid requirement in lieu of a Mountaineers
MOFA (Mountaineering Oriented First Aid) Course. Due to
the high number of participants in these programs and limited
availability of MOFA courses, the 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
NOAA 118448 or Sea Trails WA 205) 12 nm. Enjoy the delights
of the long summer days with an evening paddle around Squaxin
Island. We’ll launch from Arcadia in late afternoon and plan on
getting back to the boat launch well after sunset (just before dark).
Expect to load your car in the dark. Crossing to Squaxin Island
and paddling along the S. shore will be against the current; then
we’ll ride the end of the flood current up Peale Passage and return
down Pickering Passage on slack water, likely stopping on Hope
Island to enjoy the sunset. Head lights and food for a dinner stop
required. This trip is designed as an experience paddle for basic
course graduates and registration preference will be given to
them. Forecast for wind or bad weather cancels trip. To register
contact Steve Zondzell, 360-943-7519.
June 28, Mon. - Hope Island Paddle and Picnic (SK II) 6
nm. We will paddle Hope Island and environs and stop for
potluck dinner picnic at the Hope Island SP. Suitable as experi-
ence paddle. All welcome. Contact Steve Gorton, sjg9862@
comcast.net.
July 17, Sat. - Cooper Point to 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 get reminders of upcoming events. If you would like
to be invited to join the Olympia Mountaineers Singles Yahoo Group, send
an e-mail to Linda, lhayes1961@comcast.net, asking to be invited. Include
a brief message that you heard about the group from the Go Guide!
Climbing and Alpine Scramble Course 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
Medical 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 the Wilderness First Aid and Scenarios section.
See the online activity listings for available dates.
Individuals interested in participating in the 2011 Seattle
Basic Climbing Course or Alpine Scramble Course are invited to
take the AFA Course at this time. It will be accepted to fulfill the
wilderness first aid requirement for these courses in 2011.
Alpine Scrambling Committee
Alpine Scrambling Committee meetings are held each
month, September through May, at The Mountaineers Program
Center from 7 to 9 p.m., typically on the third Monday of the
month. If you have questions about the committee’s work or
are interested in attending, presenting an issue, or submitting an
agenda item, contact the committee co-chairs. The committee
welcomes input from scramblers on how to improve the alpine
scrambling program. Send your ideas, suggestions or complaints
to the committee co-chairs.
Trips
Alpine scramble trips: Alpine scrambles are strenuous off-trail trips to a
summit. Scrambles often travel over snow and rock and through brush.
Most routes will cross some exposed areas. These trips are open only to
Mountaineers members who are Alpine Scrambling Course students or
graduates, basic climbing graduates, or those with alpine scrambling or
basic climbing equivalency.
Exploratory scrambles: These trips investigate new scramble routes. Scram-
bling students are not eligible to participate.
After Hours Scrambles are denoted in the listing by “AHS.”
Winter scrambles: Scramble trips between December and March are winter
scrambles, and others may be, too, as conditions dictate. Winter scramble
trips involve snowshoe travel and significant exposure to cold weather and
avalanche hazard. Scramble students are NOT eligible to go on winter
scrambles. We strongly recommend participants have winter snow travel
experience and training in avalanche avoidance and rescue. Snowshoes and
ice ax must be brought to the trailhead and poles are recommended. Leaders
may also require avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel. Please contact the
trip leader if you have questions about your preparation or equipment.
Registration procedures: The preferred registration method is through the
“Activity Search” area of http://www.mountaineers.org. Before committing
to a trip, please check the trip details online. Contact the leader well before
the trip if you have questions.
June 2, Wed. - Silver Peak 5605’ (USGS Lost Lk, Snoqualmie
Pass) 10 mi., 3700’ gain. AHS Meet 4:30 p.m. I-90 Exit 20.
Leader: Lynn Graf, 206-632-8117. (s5/24-6/1)
June 6, Sun. - Hawkins Mtn. (AHS) 7160’ (3-3) (USGS
Davis Peak; GT-209 Mt. Stuart) 7 mi., 3700’ gain. Meet 7:30
p.m. DeRoux CG TH. Leader Robert Mac Onie, 253-639-0698.
(s5/24-6/4)
June 12, Sat. - Bryant & Hemlock Peaks 5801’ & 5560’
(3-4) (USGS Snoqualmie Lk) 8 mi., 3900’ gain. Meet 8:30
a.m. Denny Creek TH. Leader: Glen Ferguson, 425-836-8650.
(s4/26-6/10)
June 12, Sat. - Hibox Mtn. 6560’ (4-4) (USGS Chikamin Peak)
8 mi., 3900’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. Rachel Lk TH. Leader: Peter
Clitherow, 206-632-9844. (s4/1-6/10)
June 12, Sat. - Snoqualmie Mtn. 6278’ (3-3) (USGS Sno-
qualmie Pass) 6 mi., 3200’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. Alpental parking
lot. Leader: Eva Schoenleitner, 425-442-9281. (s4/26-6/10)
June 12, Sat. - Mailbox Peak 4841’ (USGS Chester Morse Lk)
7 mi., 4050’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. Seattle East Restaurant I-90 Exit
34. Leader: Michael Sweeney, 425-417-3081. (s5/31-6/10)
June 16, Wed. - Banana Ridge 5200’ (3-3) (USGS Bandera)
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8 mi., 4000’ gain. AHS Meet 4:30 p.m. I-90 Exit 20. Leader:
Richard Burt, 206-632-8117. (s6/7-6/15)
June 19, Sat. - Hibox 6560’ (4-4) (USGS Chikamin Peak) 8
mi., 3900’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. Rachel Lake TH. Leader: Michael
Sweeney, 425-417-3081. (s6/7-6/16)
June 19, Sat. - The Fin/SE Ridge (3-4) (USGS Washington
Pass) 2500’ gain. Contact leader for details. Leader: Kenneth
Small, 360-527-3552. (s6/07-6/17)
June 26, Sat. - Mt. Angeles/Traverse (2-3) (USGS Mt Angeles)
7 mi., 1800’ gain. Meet 4 a.m. Olympic NP Visitor Center, Port
Angeles. Leader: Michael Sweeney, 425-417-3081. (s6/14-6/24)
June 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Adams/S. Spur 12,276’ (5-4) (USGS
Mt Adams E., Mt. Adams W.) 14 mi., 6600’ gain. Contact
leader for details. Leader: Eva Schoenleitner, 425-442-9281.
(s4/26-6/24)
June 30, Wed. - Bryant, S. Peak (AHS) 5801’ (3-4) (USGS
Snoqualmie Pass) 8 mi., 3600’ gain. Meet 4:30 p.m. Stop sign
front of road heading to Tiger Mtn. parking lot. Leader: Robert
Mac Onie, 253-639-0698. (s6/21-6/29)
Backpacking
Backpacks
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Bean Creek Basin (M) 5 mi., 2000’
gain. See UTHRs on pg. 12 for details. (s5/24-6/10)
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)
Advance notice
July 16-18, Fri.-Sun. - Pacific Crest Trail: White Pass to
Chinook Pass (VS) (Bumping Lake GT-271, Mt. Rainier E.
GT-270, White Pass GT-303). 29.5 mi., 3100’ gain. Limit 9.
Meet 8 a.m. at Chinook Pass. This is a one-way backpack trip
of 30 mi. on the PCT. We’ll do a car drop at Chinook Pass,
then travel to White Pass where our adventure begins. With
the exception of one somewhat steep climb out of Fish Lake,
halfway through our journey, the PCT climbs gently through the
William O. Douglas Wilderness Area. Hundreds of small lakes
and tarns dot the scenery in this area, and we should see Mt.
Rainier, the Goat Rocks and Mt. Adams. Some backpacking or
camping experience is recommended for this trip. You must be
able to hike at least 10 mi. a day (for three days in a row) with
your overnight pack. We will make our own carpool arrange-
ments. This hike is not part of the Pacific Crest Series, so these
30 mi. don’t count towards the PCT Series course requirements.
Leader: Mary Rohlman, 206-523-1243, MRohlman@gmail.com
(preferred). (s6/28-7/9)
Aug. 6-8, Fri.-Sun. - Trophy Mountain Meadows/Skyline,
Wells Gray Provincial. Park, BC., Canada (M) (Topos: West
Raft River 82 M/13, Wells Gray Prov Park) 10+ miles mi.,
1000-2000+’ gain. Limit 8. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Trophy TH. Hike
through beautiful subalpine forest and pocket meadows and
emerge onto vast meadows and highlands dotted with dozens of
subalpine lakes and tarns among the Trophy Mountains. Base
camp at Sheila Lake with explorations beyond. Park info, trail
updates, map, brochure: www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/
parkpgs/wg_tradd. Photo-oriented backpack. For Mountaineers
members only. Sign up with Leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-
7650, abenteuerbc@yahoo.com. (s6/15-7/31)
Climbing
Web pages
The Climbing Committee’s website can be found through
The Mountaineers home page or directly at: www.mountaineers.
org/seattle/climbing.
Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Course registration has closed. Registration for the 2011
course will open in fall of 2010.
Basic climbs
June 1, Tue. - Ingalls Peak, S. Ridge (BR) Limit 6. Participants
must be flexible for change of climb date by a day or two to
respond to weather conditions. Leader: Douglas Smart, 206-517-
2800, d.j.smart.seattle@gmail.com. (s5/19-5/31)
June 4-5, Fri.-Sat. - Mt. Baker, Easton Gl. (BG) 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) (Washing-
ton Pass USGS) Limit 8. Contact assistant leader Brett Dyson
at 206-527-9842, hhiking@hotmail.com, for permission, climb
details and carpooling. If the weather forecast is not favorable,
we will either change the destination to a different climb or we
will cancel. 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 shape for 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 three-
day trip of Ingalls Peak and Mt. Stuart (all participants must go
on both climbs). Ingalls on Saturday, Stuart on Sunday, hike on
 June 2010 Go Guide
Monday. 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 at 206-527-9842, hhiking@hotmail.
com, for permission, climb details and carpooling. NOTE: Anyone
who is a strong skier and wants to bring skis for approach should
contact leader about that option. If the weather forecast is not favor-
able, we will either change the destination to a different climb, or
we will cancel. 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 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 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - Snowfield Peak, Neve Gl. (BG) Limit
6. Fast pace. We will also scramble some nearby peaks as time
allows. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Karl Themer,
206-428-8207, europacan@yahoo.co.uk. (s5/24-5/31)
June 6, Sun. - Ingalls Peak, S. Ridge (BR) Limit 6. Leader’s
permission required. Leader: Scott Heinz, 206-799-9637, scott.
d.heinz@gmail.com. (s5/10-6/1)
June 6-7, Sun.-Mon. - Mt. Stuart, Cascadian Couloir (BA)
Limit 6. Second day of three-day trip that includes Ingalls (Sat.)
and Stuart (Sun.-Mon.). Will be camping near Ingalls Creek Sat.
night after descending from a climb of Ingalls during the day.
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 at 206-527-9842, hhik-
ing@hotmail.com, for permission, climb details and carpooling.
NOTE: Anyone who is a strong skier and wants to bring skis for
approach should contact leader about that option. If the weather
forecast is not favorable, we will either change the destination
to a different climb, or we will cancel. Leader’s permission re-
quired. Leader: Art Freeman, 206-525-4129, artfreeman525@
aol.com. (s5/27-6/2)
June 8, Tue. - The Tooth, S. Face (BR) Limit 6. Leader: Cebe
Wallace, 206-842-3409, cebe@speakeasy.net. (s5/24-6/7)
June 10, Thu. - Monte Cristo Peak, N. Col (BA) Limit 6. We
will use mountain bikes on the approach. We will start early.
Leader: Brent Grisim, 425-780-2945, thebwg1@yahoo.com.
(s2/26-6/1)
June 11-13, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Shasta, Avalanche Gap (BA)
Limit 9. Leader: Timothy Williams, 206-235-6402, mtnrtimmy@
clearwire.net. (s5/27-6/8)
June 11-12, Fri.-Sat. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG)
Limit 9. Leader: Paulo Albuquerque, 253-630-8283, albupaulo@
comcast.net. (s4/1-6/6)
June 11-13, Fri.-Sun. - Snowfield Peak, Neve Gl. (BG) Limit
6. Three-day event, first day to camp, second day summit, and
if time allows, other summits in the area. Third day back to TH.
Must be in shape, able to carry heavy pack up very steep ap-
proach. Sign up with leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585,
stephen2337@msn.com. (s6/1-6/9)
June 11, Fri. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Wash-
ington Pass USGS) Limit 6. Wearing rock shoes on the climb-
ing route is permissible. Leader: Tord Kurthy, 425-255-8940,
aharkurth@earthlink.net. (s5/17-6/9)
June 12, Sat. - Cathedral Rock, SW Face (BR) Limit 9. This
climb is combined with a climb of Mt. Daniels on Sunday.
Priority will be given to students in leader’s SIG who register
for both climbs. The current plan is to car camp on Friday night
so that we can get an early start on Saturday morning. Leader’s
permission required. Sign up with leader: Michael Lawrence,
206-935-0600, mlawrenc@starbucks.com. (s5/3-6/4)
June 12, Sat. - Colchuck Peak, NW Route (BA) One-day climb
of Colchuck. Must car camp at Colchuck Lk. parking lot Fri.
night. E-mail for details. Leader: Mike Warren, 206-200-7388,
MWarren@PivotalLawGroup.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) Limit 6.
Sign up with leader: Patrick Mullaney, 206-782-3498, mullp@
foster.com. (s5/10-6/4)
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Boulder Gl. (BG) Limit 9.
Leader: Robert Brown, 360-658-4728, robertb.brown@seattle.
gov. (s5/11-6/4)
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Easton Gl. (BG) Limit 10.
Fist priority will be given to leader’s intermediate students and
Pete Heinz’s SIG. Other climbers may register to fill the open
spots with leader’s approval once the registration has opened.
Leader’s permission required. Leader: Scott Heinz, 206-799-
9637, scott.d.heinz@gmail.com. (s5/10-6/8)
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) Limit 9.
Combined ski tour and summit attempt. We will approach on skis
and stay on skis until the glacier gets steep, after which we will
boot-pack up the rest. Please sign up only if you’re comfortable
with backcountry skiing in spring conditions (read: hard-pack,
sun cups, rivulets). Plan is to sleep at Elfin Lake Hut Sat. and
Sun. nights, but there are no reservations at the hut so we must
be prepared to camp. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Eric
Docktor, 206-352-6464, eric@docktor.net. (s5/10-5/28)
June 13, Sun. - Mt. Daniel, Lynch Gl. (BG) Priority given to
leader’s SIG students who also sign up for the climb of Cathedral
Rock. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Michael
Lawrence, 206-935-0600, mlawrenc@starbucks.com. (s5/3-6/4)
June 15, Tue. - The Tooth, S. Face (BR) Limit 6. Participants
must be flexible for change of climb date by a day or two to
respond to weather conditions. Leader: Douglas Smart, 206-517-
2800, d.j.smart.seattle@gmail.com. (s5/26-6/14)
June 18-19, Fri.-Sat. - Mt. Baker, Easton Gl. (BG) Limit 9.
Leader: Fred DeHaven, 206-782-7233, fdehaven@aol.com.
(s3/9-6/14)
June 18-20, Fri.-Sun. - The Temple & High Priest, Combo
(BR) Limit 8. Approach Friday, climb both peaks Sat., leave
Sun. Car shuttle will complete the loop. Leader’s permission
required. Leader: Karl Themer, 206-428-8207, europacan@
yahoo.co.uk. (s6/7-6/14)
June 19-20, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Constance, S. Chute (BA) (Tyler
Peak USGS) Limit 8. Will be mountain biking to start of Con-
stance TH. Must be in shape. Leader’s permission required.
Leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn.
com. (s6/7-6/15)
June 19-20, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Daniel, Daniel Gl. (BG) (Mt. Daniel
USGS) This is a climb for the Wallace/Warren basic course SIG
only. Sign up with leader: Cebe Wallace, 206-842-3409, cebe@
speakeasy.net. (s5/24-6/18)
June 19-20, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Hood, S. Side (BG) Limit 9. This
climb is currently full. Sign up with leader: Wesley Cooper, 206-
229-4101, wcooper06@yahoo.com. (s3/12-6/17)
June 19-20, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Shuksan, Sulphide Gl. (BG) SIG
climb Leader’s permission required. Leader: Tom Nims, 360-
805-1472, Tom.Nims@gmail.com. (s6/14-6/17)
June 19, Sat. - The Brothers, S. Couloir (BA) Limit 6. Long
one-day climb of 16 mi. and 6000’ with car camp highly rec-
ommended the night before. Leader’s permission required.
Leader: Dave Morgan, 206-659-9833, go.climbing@gmail.
com. (s5/3-6/4)
June 19, Sat. - The Tooth, S. Face (BR) Limit 5. Leader’s
permission required. Leader: Colt DeWolf, 206-352-9113,
colt0045@gmail.com. (s6/7-6/11)
June 25-26, Fri.-Sat. - Clark Mtn, Walrus Gl. (BG) Limit 9.
This is a three-day outing that includes both Clark and Luahna
Peaks. Be prepared for ferocious, flesh-eating black flies, sun-
stroke, and lost wandering on a glacier. Leader: Ed Greutert,
206-230-8215, egreutert@hotmail.com. (s5/24-6/15)
June 25-27, Fri.-Sun. - Glacier Peak, Disappointment Peak
Cleaver (BG) Limit 9. Tab Wilkins is the mentored lead for this
climb. Contact him with all questions at tab@wilkins.cc. Leader’s
permission required. Leader: Eric Docktor, 206-352-6464, eric@
docktor.net. (s5/31-6/11)
June 25, Fri. - Ingalls Peak, S. Ridge (BR) Limit 6. Wearing
rock shoes on the climbing route is permissible. Leader: Tord
Kurthy, 425-255-8940, aharkurth@earthlink.net. (s5/31-6/23)
June 25-27, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Anderson, Eel Gl. (BG) Limit
9. Participants must be in shape for 42-mi. RT. Will be us-
ing mountain bikes for first 5 mi. and last 5 mi. back. Contact
‘lackey’ Mike Warren for details, 206-200-7388. Sign up with
leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn.
com. (s6/11-6/21)
June 26, Sat. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG) Limit 10.
This is a long day with 6000’ of gain. Participants must be able
to maintain a fast pace on uneven terrain. Leader’s permission
required. Leader: Mark Scheffer, 360-805-6420, mark_scheffer@
yahoo.com. (s6/1-6/24)
June 27, Sun. - Luahna Peak, Richardson Gl.? (BG) (Clark
Mountain USGS) Limit 9. This is a three-day outing that includes
both Clark and Luahna Peaks. Be prepared for ferocious, flesh-
eating bblack flies, sunstroke, and lost wandering on a glacier.
Leader: Ed Greutert, 206-230-8215, egreutert@hotmail.com.
(s5/24-6/15)
July 2-4, Fri.-Sun. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG)
Limit 10. Basic students: priority will be given to members of
Doug Smart SIG. The SIG members will be registered by leader
upon request, before open registration begins. Registration for all
begins June 15. Leader: Douglas Smart, 206-517-2800, d.j.smart.
seattle@gmail.com. (s6/15-6/30)
July 3-5, Sat.-Mon. - Gl. Peak, Sitkum Gl. (BG) Leader: Tom
Nims, 360-805-1472, Tom.Nims@gmail.com. (s6/28-7/1)
July 3-4, Sat.-Sun. - Little Tahoma, E. Shoulder (BG) Leader:
Cebe Wallace, 206-842-3409, cebe@speakeasy.net. (s6/7-7/2)
July 3, Sat. - Mt. Baker, Coleman Gl. (BG) Limit 9. Fast-paced,
one-day climb. Participants must be able to maintain a fast pace
for most of the day. Sign up with leader: Mark Scheffer, 360-
805-6420, mark_scheffer@yahoo.com. (s6/1-7/1)
Advance notice
July 9-10, Fri.-Sat. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG)
Leader: Paulo Albuquerque, 253- 630-8283, albupaulo@com-
cast.net. (s4/1-7/2)
July 9-11, Fri.-Sun. - Eldorado Peak & Klawatti Peak, Combo
(BG) Leader: Peter Clitherow, 206-632-9844, pc22@zipcon.
com. (s4/1-7/6)
July 9-11, Fri.-Sun. - Glacier Peak, Disappointment Peak
Cleaver (BG) Leader: Brent Grisim, 425-780-2945, thebwg1@
yahoo.com. (s2/26-6/26)
July 9-12, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Logan, Fremont Gl. (BA) Leader:
Ken Dungan, 206-920-0657, kendungan@comcast.net. (s3/12-
7/2)
July 10, Sat. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Leader: Cebe
Wallace, 206-842-3409, cebe@speakeasy.net. (s6/7-7/8)
July 10, Sat. - Silver Tip Peak, SE Route (BA) Leader:
Timothy Williams, 206-235-6402, mtnrtimmy@clearwire.net.
(s6/29-7/8)
July 13-18, Tue.-Sun. - Eldorado Peak-Austera Peak, Tra-
verse (BG) Leader: Jeff Street, 425-827-2850, jeffstrt@verizon.
net. (s7/1-7/12)
July 16-18, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Ruth-Icy Peak, Traverse (BG)
Leader: Mike Warren, 206-200-7388, MWarren@PivotalLaw-
Group.com. (s7/2-7/18)
July 16, Fri. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Leader: Joe
Dumelin, joe[dot]dumelin@gmail[dot]com. (s6/1-7/3)
July 16-19, Fri-Mon. - St Andrews Rock (Upper), Puyallup
Gl. (BG) Leader: Dave Morgan, 206-659-9833, go.climbing@
gmail.com. (s5/10-7/9)
July 21-25, Wed.-Sun. - Spickard & Redoubt, Combo (BA)
Leader: Ed Greutert, 206-230-8215, egreutert@hotmail.com.
(s7/1-7/16)
Alpine climbing equivalency
If you possess significant, up-to-date climbing skills and past
climbing experience, you can apply for alpine climbing equiva-
lency to participate on club climbs and events. To find out more,
please contact the program coordinator, Joe Dumelin, basic.
equivalency@gmail.com. 
Intermediate Climbing Course
Course registration has closed. Registration for the 2011
Seattle
course will open in late 2010. For details about the course visit
www.mountaineers.org/seattle/climbing/Courses/Intermediate-
Course.html or send an e-mail to SeattleIntAdmin@mountain-
eersforums.org.
Remaining lectures:
June 28 - Alpine Ice Climbing
Remaining field trips:
Ice 1: July 10, 11, 17, 18 or 25 (one day)
Ice 2: July 24, Aug. 14, 15, 28 or 29 (one day)
Intermediate climbs
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)
June 30-July 2, Wed.-Fri. - Bonanza Peak, Mary Green
Gl. (IM) Limit 4. This is a five-day outing to attempt Bonanza
and Martin Peaks. Be prepared to pay $80 for the ferry ride
from Chelan to Holden. Leader: Ed Greutert, 206-230-8215,
egreutert@hotmail.com. (s6/7-6/23)
Advance notice
July 9-11, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Rainier, Kautz Gl. (II) Leader: Eric
Docktor, 206-352-6464, eric@docktor.net. (s6/21-7/2)
July 16-18, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Buckner, N. Face (II) A Sa-
hale/Boston/Buckner three-day climb. Leader: Joe Dumelin,
joe[dot]dumelin@gmail[dot]com. (s6/1-7/3)
Crag Climbing Course
The 2010 course is underway.
Tentative dates for the 2011 course:
Feb. 24 - Kickoff, 6-9 p.m.
March 12 - Skills review field trip at program center
April 9-10 - Vantage field trip, half the class each day
April 30-May 1 - Leavenworth field trip, all students both
days
May 21-22 - Leavenworth field trip, all students both days
May 28-29 -Leavenworth field trip, half the class each day
Please contact seattlecragcourse@gmail.com for more in-
formation about the 2011 course.
Intro to Alpine Climbing
Intro to Alpine Climbing Course (IAC) is designed as a re-
fresher 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 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
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. (s1/11-6/10)
Intro to Rock Climbing Course
The Introduction to Rock Climbing Course is designed for
those who have little to no outdoor rock climbing experience.
In this course you will learn the basics of top-roped outdoor
climbing. This includes 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.
Schedule:
Aug. 11, Wed. - Kick-off lecture at 7 p.m. at The Mountain-
eers Program Center
Aug. 18, Wed. - Vertical World gym night, 8/28 Field Trip
1 @ Mountaineers Bldg, and Sept.18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Weekend
Field Trip II. Location TBD.
Note: Attendance is required for all sessions in order to
graduate.
Enroll online (www.mountaineers.org ) or call The Moun-
taineers at 206-521-6001. Registration starts June 1, 2010 and
go through August 9, 2010. Cost for the course is $150.
For more information regarding the course, you may contact
Amy Hardie amylh4@hotmail.com or Susan Sayers susanjsay-
ers@gmail.com
Aid & Big Wall Seminar
Yosemite Climbing Trip: Sept. 18-26. Contact: Takeo
Kuraishi, takeo.kuraishi@attglobal.net, 425-273-3856.
Seminars
June 2, 9 and 16, Wed. - Play Days Sport climbing for basic
students starts at 6 p.m. off Exit 38. Limit 8. Fee: $35. Registra-
tion 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 with some
technique coaching focused on face climbing and fluid move-
ment. 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 off 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
The Friday night climbing sessions on the indoor wall at
The Mountaineers Program Center are off until Sept. 10. Longer
days, good weather and the great outdoors have arrived. Let’s
keep climbing outside on Fridays on the South Plaza Wall. It is
open to the public, so this won’t be an exclusive Mountaineers
Seattle
event (no Mountaineers leader or host), but it is a great place to
hangout and climb.
5.9 in the Alpine Group
For more information about the 5.9 in the Alpine Group go
to http://groups.google.com/group/5-9Alpine.
Alpine First Aid Course
The Alpine First Aid (AFA) Course is approved by the Seattle
Branch Climbing and Alpine Scrambling Committees as a means
for student in the 2010 basic climbing and scrambling courses to
meet their wilderness first-aid requirement in lieu of a Mountain-
eers MOFA (Mountaineering Oriented First Aid) Course.
Due to the high number of participants in these programs and
limited availability of MOFA courses, the AFA Course is offered
as an opportunity to complete the first aid requirement without
traveling or waiting an extra year to graduate. Basic climbing and
scrambling students are encouraged to register for and complete
the AFA Course as soon as their schedule allows.
AFA consists of two parts:
The AFA Wilderness First Aid Course is taught by Remote
Medical International (RMI) at The Mountaineers Program
Center in Magnuson Park. A fee applies.
AFA Scenarios is a hands-on practical session at The Moun-
taineers Program Center to test your skills after completing the
Wilderness First Aid Course. To complete the AFA Course,
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 Course or Alpine Scrambling Course are invited
to take the AFA Course at this time. It will be accepted to fulfill
the wilderness first-aid requirement for these courses in 2011.
Trailhead seminars, events
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
June 16, Wed. - Experience the Sport of Rock
Climbing 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Mountaineers Program
Center. Limit 8 (14 years and older). Fee: $25 members;
$40 non-members. Try rock climbing and learn about The
Mountaineers climbing programs. A fun evening, especially
for those with no experience who would like to sample
this fascinating sport. Climb on the new program center’s
walls at Magnuson Park. A safe, low-pressure environment
with experienced instructors. Equipment provided by The
Mountaineers. Leader: Jim Nelson, jim@promountains-
ports.com.
June 20, Sun. - Beginners’ Rock Day Limit 16. Meet
at Greenlake P&R at 6 a.m. Explore the thrill and grace of
outdoor rock climbing in a controlled and safe setting. Work
with experienced leaders and instructors who’ll teach you
the basics of rock climbing at a local crag. We’ll provide
the climbing gear (but feel free to bring what you already
own). Come and enjoy this opportunity to have a blast and
learn a new skill. Fee: $25 members; $40 non-members.
Prerequisites: None. Leader will coordinate carpools.
Leader: Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, kenh@mountaineers.
org. (s5/14-6/18)
July 14, Wed. - Experience the Sport of Rock Climb-
ing Missed out in June? (See above for all the details.)
Dancing
Co-chairs: Dennis Bayer, 206-784-4011; Ivan Sleveland, 206-522-1316.
Website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance.
International Folk Dancing
The Seattle Mountaineers International Folk Dancers have a new home in War-
ren G. Magnuson Park at Sand Point; we are dancing in the Brig (Building
406). The Brig has beautiful hardwood floors, plenty of free parking and is
located a few buildings SE of The Mountaineers Program Center located
in Building 67.
Every Tuesday - Folk dancing Dance just for the fun of it in
the Brig at Magnuson Park from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Your favorite
dance is waiting for you. We have informal lessons taught by our
experienced dancers. There’s always something for everyone.
Mountaineers members, $5; non-members, $6. Free admission
for dancers age 30 and under. Drop-ins are always welcome.
No partners necessary; there are plenty of delightful ones here!
We’re the friendliest outfit in town. For more information, driv-
ing directions, or a map of Magnuson Park, please visit our new
website listed above.
Rock & Roll Dance
Please visit the Rock & Roll Dance website, www.dbmechanic.
com/dances/rock.htm. Still have questions? Contact Karen Lud-
wig at: 206-484-9187, www.karenludwig2000@yahoo.com.
Family Activities
These are opportunities for families with children to get outside together and
enjoy the great outdoors with other families. Kids learn best from being
around other children.
Committee chair: Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults.com.
Guidelines: See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” (first paragraph) for pro-
cedures and rules regarding participation in family activities. If you need to
cancel your attendance, please alert the activity leader ahead of time.
Updated information: For impromptu offerings that don’t make it into the
Go Guide in time, join the Family Activities group on Yahoo! To receive an
invitation, send a request to court@bodyresults.com and you can be alerted
to any changes or new listings throughout the winter.
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. Fee: $5 memers; $8 non-members. 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. Fee: $5 memers; $8 non-members. For more
details, contact program coordinator Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237,
kenh@mountaineers.org.
Trips
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
June 2, Wed. - Twin Falls Meet at 10 a.m. at the Lower Twin
Falls TH by Exit 34. Adult participants signing up must be
in attendance with at least one child family member. Include
child(ren)’s name(s) when registering to assure an accurate
count (limit 12 hikers). New families welcome. No dogs. Hike
at a 3-year-old’s pace. Join us for a beautiful woodland hike with
some nice views of waterfalls. We’ll plan to turn around at the
“big bridge.” About 1.25 mi. one way. If there’s interest and
energy we can go farther. If the weather allows, there are some
great spots to play in the water near the trailhead. We would
probably stop there on our way back to the cars, at the end of
the hike. The trail can be muddy in places, so it’s a good idea
to have extra-clean clothes and shoes in the car. Leader: Theresa
Soares; tjakesoares@gmail.com.
June 5, Sat. - Little Si (E) 5 mi. 1200’ gain. Start time: 9:30 a.m.
Families and kids welcome. New members and non-members
welcome. Register each child when signing up for an accurate
head count. No dogs. Meet at second parking lot after bridge
crossing. Bring snack, sunscreen, camera and plant ID books.
Depending on age of children, we’ll include both a naturalist and
photography component. Hike at a 6-year-old’s pace. Counts
toward Summit hike badge in the Junior Mountaineers program.
Contact leader for more information: Courtenay Schurman:
court@bodyresults.com.
June 12, Sat. - Red Town/Coal Creek Loop (E) 3 mi., 100’
gain. Driving directions: From Seattle take I-90 E. and to Exit
13 (Lakemont). Turn toward Cougar Mtn. and follow Lakemont
Blvd. S.E. roughly 4 mi. to the signed trailhead at an elevation
of 600’. Bring a lunch. After-hike option: visit Cougar Mountain
Zoo. Admission is $10.50 adults, $8 kids over 2 (under 2 is free).
$1 off if we have a full roster of 12! Leader: Roxanne Kenison,
206-706-9346.
June 16, Wed. - Twin Falls. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Lower Twin
Falls TH. Adult participants signing up must be in attendance
with at least one child family member. Include child(ren)’s
name(s) when registering to assure an accurate count (limit 12
hikers). New families welcome. No dogs. Hike at a 3-year-old’s
pace. Join us for a beautiful woodland hike with some nice views
of waterfalls. We’ll plan to turn around at the “big bridge.” About
1.25 mi. one way. If there’s interest and energy we can go farther.
If the weather allows, there are some great spots to play in the
water near the trailhead. We would probably stop there on our
way back to the cars, at the end of the hike. The trail can be muddy
in places, so it’s a good idea to have extra clean clothes and shoes
in the car. Leader: Theresa Soares; tjakesoares@gmail.com
June 19, Sat. - Wallace Falls (M) 5.5 mi. 1200’ gain. Start time
9:30 a.m. Must be in attendance with at least one child. Include
child(ren)’s name(s) when registering to assure an accurate
count (limit 12 hikers). New families welcome. No dogs. Hike
at a 6-year-old’s pace. Great hike for views of three falls, five
bridge crossings to count, and time afterward to wade in the river.
Counts toward Waterfall badge in the Junior Mountaineers
program. Bring a lunch and plenty of sunscreen for a close-
to-solstice outing. Meeting place to be determined depending
on carpools. Bring lunch, snacks, sunscreen, camera and plant
ID books. Depending on age of children, we’ll include both a
naturalist and photography component. Hike at a 6-year-old’s
pace. Contact leader for more information: Courtenay Schurman,
court@bodyresults.com.
June 20, Sat. - Bridal Veil Falls (M) 4+ mi. 1000’ gain. Meet
at 9 a.m. at the N.E. 65th & I-5 P&R to arrange carpools. Please
bring your Forest Service permits if you have them; hopefully
there will be enough for the number of cars going. If not we
will stop at the ranger station on the way. Come ready to wade
(towel, snacks, sunscreen). Counts toward Waterfall badge in
the Junior Mountaineers program. Leaders: Geneva Sullivan
and Peter Clitherow. Contact Geneva with questions: biking.
hiking@gmail.com.
June 23, Wed. - Robe Canyon (E) 3.5 mi., 200’ gain. It’s sum-
mer and school is out! Start time: 10 a.m. This fun, easy hike
counts toward your Historic badge in the Junior Mountaineers
program. Adults must be in attendance with at least one child.
Include child(ren)’s name (s) when registering to assure an ac-
curate count (limit 12 hikers). New families welcome. Hike at a
6-year-old’s pace. Bring snacks/Ten Essentials and flashlight to
help with exploration of tunnels. Contact leader for more infor-
mation: Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults.com.
June 26, Sat. - Talapus Lake. (E) 4+ mi. 800’+ gain (depending
on trailhead; this is from USFS 9030). Family Activities hike;
adult participants signing up must be in attendance with at least
one child family member. Include child(ren)’s name(s) when
registering for accurate count (limit 12 hikers). New families
welcome. No dogs. Hike at a 3-year-old’s pace. This is a great
trail for younger hikers. The grade is fairly gentle and there’s
a nice flat spot by the lake for lunch. Meeting time and place:
10 a.m. at USFS Road 9030 TH. Leader: Theresa Soares; tjake-
soares@gmail.com.
July 3, Sat. - Bridal Veil Falls (M) 4+ mi., 1000’ gain. Start
your Fourth of July weekend with a great hike to incredible
waterfalls! If weather is incurably hot, alternative will be Denny
Creek Waterslide with details to follow about changed destina-
tion. Start time: 10 a.m. Come ready to wade (towel, snacks,
sunscreen). Counts toward Waterfall badge in the Junior
Mountaineers program.
Go Guide June 2010 
First Aid
Website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/MOFA
MOFA Course Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA)
is a 24-hour first aid course for the wilderness traveler. The
course meets the requirements for the American Red Cross
(ARC) Standard First Aid Course with 18 hours of additional
wilderness-focused, first-aid training. Volunteer instructors are
certified by the ARC. The class is often held two evenings a
week for four weeks, or for one Saturday plus a full weekend,
though some other schedules are sometimes available. All classes
must be attended.
A MOFA Refresher Course for those who took MOFA in the
last 3-1/2 years is available, as well as an instructor class, and a
waiver program for health care professionals.
Course fee for Standard MOFA: $90 for Mountaineers
members and $125 for non-members. The fee includes textbooks,
which are available the first night of class. MOFA courses held on
weekends at Mountaineers lodges cost an additional $80, which
covers room and board. When held at Meany Lodge, a Sno-Park
permit and a groomed trail sticker are required.
Registration: To register or for more information, call mem-
ber services, 206-521-6001. You can also sign up online using
the activity search, then indicate “first aid” and don’t limit the
dates or the branch. Also, the Seattle MOFA website has a link
that displays only current Seattle classes.
Do check the website for additional information on MOFA,
MOFA refresher, MOFA waivers for health care workers, and
the instructor course.
Upcoming MOFA courses
All open courses are listed at www.mountaineers.org. There
are no courses being offered currently.
Hiking
Hiking Committee: Our next meeting is Tue., June 8, at 7 p.m. at the program
center in Magnuson Park. All members are welcome!
Hiking website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike. This website has lots
of good information on hiking leader registration, seminar schedules, hiking
trails, carpooling, and how to sign up for a hike.
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
Parklands of Mt. Rainier Hike Series
The Seattle Hiking Committee will sponsor a series of hikes
focused on Mt. Rainier’s parklands, the glorious sub-alpine
meadows that cover the flanks of our favorite volcano. Some of
these high meadows are called parks, like Grand Park and Van
Trump Park, some have other names like Summerland and Indian
Henry’s Hunting Grounds.
The committee has scheduled more than 25 trips to Rainier’s
parks this summer. The series starts in late June and ends in mid
September. To find a Rainier Parklands trip visit The Mountain-
eers website, go to “Activity Search” and enter the date range of
6/20/2010 to 9/20/2010. Type “Rainier” in the destination field.
Some hikes in this series will also be led by Foothills Branch
and Retired Rovers.
Hikes, events
June 5, Sat. - Blanca Lake (S) (Monte Cristo USGS) 8 mi.,
3300’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m. at Mariner P&R, S. Everett. A 2700’
climb to ridge top and 600’ descent to Blanca Lake. Total of
3300’ gain. Come and see the cobalt blue water that comes from
the Columbia Glacier and surrounding snowfields that is Blanca
Lake. NWFP. The pace for this hike will be about 2 mph. Leader:
Michael Arriaga, 206-718-8924, evtmountaineer@yahoo.com.
(s5/13-6/3)
June 5, Sat. - Tronsen Ridge (EM) (Liberty USGS, Liberty
GT-210) 8 mi., 1000’ gain. Limit 12. Leader: Chris Caviezel,
425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail.com. (s5/24-6/4)
June 6, Sun. - Thorp Mtn. Lookout (Kachess Lake GT-208)
(M) 5 mi., 1800’ gain. Meet at Tibbetts P&R (1675 Newport Way
N.W., Issaquah) at 9 a.m. The rustic gable-roofed lookout, built in
1931, offers stunning views of Rainier, Stuart, Daniel and Dutch
Miller Gap peaks. The trail boasts steep flower meadows in the
summer and bright fall colors in the fall. Bring plenty of food,
water and sunscreen. This hike is in a rain shadow area. Leader:
Carly Waterman, 253-670-3173, carlyw@psbc.org. (s5/6-6/3)
June 9, Wed. - Mailbox Peak (AHH) (VS) (Mt. Si NRCA, GT-
206S) 6 mi., 4100’ gain. Meet at 4:30 p.m. at the stop sign just as
you turn onto the frontage road heading to the Tiger Mtn. park-
ing lot on the S. side of Exit 20. Daylight will be scarce so we'll
be leaving promptly at 4:30. Headlamps required. Co-leader:
Robert MacOnie. Leader: Sheryl Lamberton, 253-473-0819,
SherylLamberton@gmail.com. (s6/1-6/8)
June 11, Fri. - Ingalls Creek (M) (Liberty USGS, Mt. Stuart
USGS) 12 mi., 1200’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Mercer
Island P&R. The trail to Falls Creek Camp is a gentle ascent,
giving you ample opportunity to inspect the wide array of flow-
ers. Peek-a-boo views of the Stuart Range, too. Popular hike,
so going on a Friday should be more peaceful. Second stop at
Tibbets P&R at 7:45 a.m. if needed. Will stop for a meal after-
wards. Leader: Susan Shih, 206-935-7824, sushih@comcast.
net. (s5/27-6/10)
June 12, Sat. - Bridal Veil Falls (E) (Index GT-142) 4 mi., 800’
gain. Meet at 9 a.m. at Lynnwood Transit Center. We'll hike first
to the base of Bridal Veil Falls before heading back to take the
short (but steep) half-mile trail up to another viewpoint of the
falls. Leader: Lisa Gadeken, 206-361-1029, lisagad@aol.com.
(s5/31-6/10)
June 12, Sat. - Esmeralda Basin and Fortune Creek Pass
(M) (Mt. Stuart USGS) 7 mi., 1750’ gain. Meet at 9 a.m. at
Beverly Creek CG. Might be a little snow near the top. This is
the best moderate hike in the Teanaway. The meadows will be
bursting with late spring flowers. The surrounding peaks will
still be snow covered and the view from Fortune Creek Pass will
take your breath away. You can also throw in waterfalls in full
flow and an abandoned gold mine to explore. NWFP. Leader:
Robert Michelson, 206-363-6035, bob_michelson@yahoo.com.
(s5/25-6/10)
June 12, Sat. - Mt. Pilchuck (M) (Verlot USGS) 6 mi., 2200’
gain. Meet at 8 a.m. at Mariner P&R, S. Everett. Hike to a
former fire lookout that rises one mile above the surrounding
countryside. National Forest Recreation Day Pass required to
park at the trailhead. Moderate pace. Leader: Michael Arriaga,
10 June 2010 Go Guide
206-718-8924, evtmountaineer@yahoo.com. (s5/20-6/10)
June 23, Wed. - Mt. Defiance (AHH) (S) (Bandera USGS) 10
mi., 3300’ 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. Headlamps required. Assistant leader: David
Suhr. Leader: Neil Carlsen, 206-551-0572, necarlsen@comcast.
net. (s6/15-6/22)
June 24, 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 the program center 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.
June 26, Sat. - Crystal Lakes (M) (Mt. Rainier E. USGS, Mt
Rainier E. GT-270) 6 mi., 2300’ gain. A high alpine lake basin
surrounded on three sides with beautiful meadows and peaks.
Steep trail. Usually snow-free earlier than other Rainier trails of
similar elevation. Upper lake is at 5800’. Lower has campsites
and is at 5400’. Leader: Robert Michelson, 206-363-6035,
bob_michelson@yahoo.com. (s6/14-6/24)
June 26, Sat. - Mason Lake, Ira Spring Memorial (MS) Map:
Bandera-206(GT) 7 mi., 2400’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 8 a.m. at
Tibbetts Park and Ride - Issaquah. Moderate to easy pace. NWFP.
Leader: Michael Arriaga, 206-718-8924, evtmountaineer@
yahoo.com. (s6/3-6/24)
June 26, Sat. - Mt. Beljica, Lake Christine (E) (Mt. Rainier
W. GT-269) 4.5 mi., 1100’ gain. NWFP. Leader: Jim Gross,
206-283-5154. (s6/14-6/24)
July 3, Sat. - Fifes Ridge (S) (Bumping Lake GT-271) 10 mi.,
3000’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at Grady P&R. One of the
lesser-traveled routes in the Norse Peak Wilderness, the trail fol-
lows a stream up the valley then climbs up a wooded ridge before
breaking out into the open at 6300' with views all around. With
3000' feet of elevation gain, expect a good workout, but (fingers
crossed) great views as the reward. Leader: Brian Carpenter,
206-324-6140, brianc110@earthlink.net. (s6/14-6/30)
July 3, Sat. - Sourdough Mtn. (VS) (Diablo Dam USGS) 11
mi., 5250’ gain. More information will be posted by early June,
but feel free to contact the leader with any questions before-
hand. Preference will be given to those also signed up for Sue's
Grasshopper Pass/Tatie Peak hike on 7/4. This is definitely an
extremely challenging hike—not for the faint of heart. Assistant
leader: Susan Shih. Leader: Laurie Carter, 206-484-3060, lau-
riec349@msn.com. (s6/18-6/30)
July 4, Sun. - Grasshopper Pass and Tatie Peak (S) (Wash-
ington Pass GT-50 11 mi., 2600’ gain. More information will
be posted by early June, but feel free to contact leader with any
questions beforehand. Preference will be given to those who are
signed up for Laurie's Sourdough Ridge hike on 7/3. The TH to
this hike is about 50 mi. E. of the Sourdough Mtn hike. Assis-
tant leader: Laurie Carter. Leader: Susan Shih, 206-935-7824,
sushih@comcast.net. (s6/18-6/30)
Midweek Hikes
Hikes in the Issaquah area will meet at the Issaquah Alps Trail Center
(IATC) in Issaquah instead of Tibbetts Field. Directions to the center are as
follows: Take I-90 Exit 17 and turn right. Go about one mile to light on Sunset,
then go two more blocks to Bush St. and turn left. Go two blocks and you will
see the yellow trail center building and parking area on your left.
June 1, Tue. - Heather Lake (EM) (Granite Falls GT-109) 5 mi.,
1100’ gain. Limit 25. Meet at 9 a.m. at SE corner of Ash Way
P&R, I-5 Exit 183. A beautiful, nearby, sub-alpine lake in the
shadow of Mt Pilchuck’s towering cliffs. Meet at 9 a.m. at SE
corner of Ash Way P&R, I-5 Exit 183. No registration. Leader:
Edmunde Lewin, 360-297-6633. (s4/23-6/1)
June 3, Thu. - Lake Serene (M) (USGS Index, GT-142) 8 mi.,
2000’ gain. Limit 25. Meet at 9 a.m. at IATC (see preamble).
NWFP. This spectacular but moderate hike is best enjoyed
midweek. Moderate pace. 1 hr. No registration, members only.
Leader: Peter Stevens, 425-483-8851, stevens@u.washington.
edu. (s4/23-6/3)
June 11, Fri. - Lake 22 (EM) (Granite Falls USGS) 5.5 mi.,
1400’ gain. Meet at 9 a.m. at Ash Way P&R (164th St. S.W. &
Ash Way). Hike through a preserved bit of lush ancient forest,
visit a couple of waterfalls, switchback across a boulder field,
and hike through a sub-alpine forest before reaching the lake.
We’ll have our sack lunches on the shores of this beautiful lake
located in a steep-walled cirque on the east slope of Mt. Pilchuck.
Register via program center. Leader: Ron McConnell, 425-451-
2142, ronmcconnell@msn.com. (s5/31-6/9)
June 16, Wed. - Mt. Washington, N. Ridge (S) (Mt Si NRCA
GT-206S) 8 mi., 3150’ gain. Limit 25. Meet at 9 a.m. at Preston
P&R, I-90 Exit 22. Hike past the Owl Hike Spot and above the
Mt. Washington Pinnacles before following a short, very steep
trail up the North Ridge on our way to the summit. Begin the
descent from the summit on a newer WTA-built trail. Great
views, weather permitting. 3/4 hr. No registration, members only.
Leader: Ralph Owen, 425-746-1070, hiker99ralph@comcast.
net. (s4/23-6/16)
June 17, Thu. - Taylor Mtn. (E) (Tiger Mtn GT-204S) 5 mi.,
800’ gain. Limit 25. Meet at 9 a.m. at IATC (see preamble).
Several new trails and great views in this King County Park.
No registration. Leader: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118, toynbee@
comcast.net. (s4/23-6/17)
June 22, Tue. - Lodge Lake (E) (Snoqualmie Pass GT-207) 4
mi., 875’ gain. Limit 25. Meet at 9 a.m. at IATC (see preamble).
NWFP. Hike on the Pacific Crest Trail from Snoqualmie ski area
to quiet lake. Possible 1-mi. extension. Leader: Fred Zeitler, 425-
882-3435, MarianZZZ@comcast.net. (s4/23-6/22)
June 24, Thu. - Windy Pass Loop (M) (Snoqualmie Pass GT-
207) 7 mi., 1900’ gain. Limit 25. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at IATC (see
preamble). Windy Pass, Twin Lakes, Mirror Lake, Windy Pass
Loop. Maybe the bear grass will be in bloom? Maybe a side-trip
to Tinkham Lakes, so would take a very rocky footpath there.
Sign up online. Leader: Rosie Bodien, 425-828-0170, rosie@
bodien.org. (s6/10-6/23)
June 30, Wed. - Mailbox Peak (VS) (Mt. Si NRCA GT-206S)
6 mi., 4100’ gain. Limit 25. Meet at 8:30 a.m.at Preston P&R,
I-90 Exit 22. Very rough and steep trail. Great views from the
top, weather permitting. Expect several rest breaks, both on the
way up and on the way down. An all-day outing. 3/4 hr. No reg-
istration, members only. Leader: Peggy Owen, 425-746-1070,
hikerpeggy38@comcast.net. (s4/23-6/30)
Naturalists
Visit our website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/naturalists.
Trips
Leaders are continually adding new trips for June. The Naturalists’ wesbite
has a direct link to the activity database, and lists all upcoming trips. Unless
otherwise noted, any Mountaineers member is welcome to take part. Not
yet a member? Join us as a guest. Call the program center at 206-521-
6001 for details.
June 5, Sat. - Mt Baldy (S) (Kachess Lake GT-208) 9 mi.,
3000’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Tibbett’s P&R. This trip will
be a Naturalist Lite hike, meaning that it includes a few stops
to locate a relatively short list of species that will add about 30
minutes cumulatively to the hike. No Naturalist experience is
necessary; just have an open mind and be willing to learn! Focus
on flowers. Leader will provide a list of species we will attempt
to find throughout the course of the hike which will include some
of the more interesting species, such as candystick, honeysuckle,
calypso orchid and white Indian paintbrush. This is not an easy
hike, with some very steep sections. We will take it slow through
the steep parts, which happen to be adorned with flowers we can
identify. Trekking poles are helpful to descend this trail. The
trail has many unmarked junctions, so the group will need to stay
together. Prefer e-mail for questions. Leader: Carly Waterman,
253-670-3173, carlyw@psbc.org. (s5/21-6/3)
June 5, Sat. - Focus on Flowers A Naturalists Lite hike up
Mt. Baldy in the Kachess Lake area. This will be a somewhat
strenuous hike with a few stops to locate a relatively short list
of flower species that will add about 30 minutes cumulatively to
the trip. No naturalist experience is necessary, just have an open
mind and be willing to learn!
June 19, Sat. - Navaho Pass (S) (Mt. Stuart USGS) 11 mi., 2900’
gain. Limit 12. Meet at 9 a.m. at TH. We’ll hike up the Stafford
Creek Trail at a moderate-to-brisk pace to Navaho Pass or until
stopped by snow (unlikely this year). We’ll enjoy and identify
early wildflowers in the upper basin and note the changing life
zones along the way. Leader: Ann Schaechtel, 509-548-9967,
ann.schaechtel@verizon.net. (s6/2-6/16)
June 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Oregon Coast Range Wildflowers and
butterflies! An ideal weekend trip for wildflower enthusiasts,
photographers and leisurely hikers. Saturday hike at Saddle Mtn.
SP in Oregon and Sunday hike at Mary’s Peak.
Naturalist Study Group
Registration for the 2009-2010 Naturalist Study Group re-
mains open. The Study Group is for members who want to keep
learning about plants and animals in the Northwest. Study group
members who enrolled in prior years do not need to re-register.
Check the Study Group section of the Naturalists’ website.
Photography
June 6, Sun. - Lake Wilderness Arboretum (E) Meeting at 8:30
a.m. at Lower Lake Wilderness Lodge parking lot, Arboretum E.
entrance. Easy walking with many plants and flowers in bloom
to shoot in late May and June. There are also small wildlife and
birds that visit the arboretum and lake. All ages are welcome
on this trip to view and photograph the gardens both cultivated
plants and Native plants. We will have a picnic lunch by the lake.
So, dress for the weather of the day, wear your walking shoes,
bring lunch and your camera gear for and enjoyable day walking
and shooting around the lake and arboretum. Leader: Barbara
Retelle, 425-413-3949. (s5/13-6/5)
June 16, 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.
June 19, Sat. - Photoshop Tips Workshop Join us for a 3-hr.
workshop to learn a variety of popular Adobe Photoshop tech-
niques. Informal sharing by Photography Committee members.
Starts at 9 a.m. at The Mountaineers Program Center and runs
until noon. Fee: $5 at the door. Leader: William F. Butler, 360-
668-2630. (s5/14-6/18)
June 26, Sat. - Theler Wetlands, Belfair (E) Meet at the Raven-
na P&R at 8 a.m. to drive to Belfair. Once at the Theler Wetlands,
we'll walk the 1.5 mi. Union River estuary to photograph a wide
variety of birds. After our return walk, we'll do the 1/4 mi. S.
tidal marsh. Leader: Anita L. Elder, 206-832-1036.
June 26, Sat. - Greenwood Classic Car & Rod Show Pho-
tograph a variety of classic cars from the early 1900's to more
recent. Starts at 8 a.m. Location: 87th N.W. and Greenwood Ave.
N., outside of Pillager's Pub on 87th, SW corner. For more info
and directions, contact leader: John M. Smiley, 206-789-0378.
(s6/1-6/25)
Advance notice
Sept. 12-17, Sun.-Fri. - Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park,
Canadian Rockies, B.C., Canada Photograph autumn colors
and dramatic mountain scenery in the realm of Mt Assiniboine,
the "Matterhorn of the Rockies." Moderate day hikes from
backcountry huts to photograph high peaks, lakes, glaciers,
meadows, cascading streams, golden larch-covered slopes
and wildlife. We'll hike 5-11 mi. (700-2,000' gain) each day to
Seattle
Sunburst Valley lakes (Sunburst, Cerulean, Elizabeth), Nublet
to Nub Peak summit, Windy Ridge, Chuck's Ridge, Wonder
Pass and Siri's Lookout. Early registration, by June 30, is rec-
ommended. Prior to signing up for the trip, please ensure you
have one of the required border crossing documents: current
passport, a state enhanced driver’s license, or state enhanced ID
card. Participants must be adequately fit. Leader will provide
recommendations for pre-trip accommodations—camp, hostel
or motels in Canmore/Banff area. Fee: $425. Cancellation fee:
$110. Helicopter travel involved. Leader’s permission required.
Sign up with leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@
yahoo.com. (s5/1-9/5)
Retired Rovers
Chair: Wally Walton, 206-417-6385, wallywalton72@msn.com. All Moun-
taineers are welcome at Retired Rovers events. For information contact
the chair.
Note: In addition to events listed below, our Retired Rovers also enjoy participat-
ing in Midweek Hikes and Naturalist Hikes (check those sections). If you need
advice on the best hikes for you, feel free to call any of the hike leaders.
Events
June 4, Fri. - Volunteer Park Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the
conservatory greenhouse, then walk the grounds. Bring your
brown-bag lunch. This is a free day for seniors at SAAM. It
hosts a really wonderful Japanese art exhibit this month. The
art exhibit will be at your own pace to enjoy. Leader, Cecilia
Saari, 206-282-2450.
June 8, Tue. – Brown-Bag Lunch, Meeting, Program and
Walk 11 a.m. at the program center, bring your own “brown
bag” and we will provide coffee and tea. Enjoy lunch with your
friends, and also meet new ones. If weather is good enough, all
who want to can walk part of Magnuson Park. At this meeting
you will hear about upcoming events. The program will be a
55-minute DVD movie, “The Irate Birdwatcher,” featuring a
script consisting of words from the late Harvey Manning, a
Mountaineers editor and author as well as an ardent defender of
wild places in the Pacific Northwest. The movie uses some of
Manning’s poetic descriptions of wild places over the decades
to unveil the beauty of Washington’s wildest places.
June 15, Tue. - Interurban Trail (Shoreline) Meet at 10:30 a.m.
at TH: N. 145th St.& Linden Ave. N., one block W. of Aurora
(Metro Bus 358). We will walk N. on this great trail at a social
pace, across a pedestrian bridge and past Echo Lake. Bring water
and lunch. Sign up with leader: Barb Sacksteder, 206-363-0975
(cell: 206-818-1354).
June 24, Thu. - Sammamish River Trail, from Redmond
Meet at 10 a.m. at the Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th
Ave. N.E. Free parking is available. If you use the multi-level
parking you must enter through the E. entrance. We will walk to
the Sammamish River Trail, and head N. on this beautiful route
for about 2 mi. (4 total). Bring a lunch. We’ll eat at the friendly
senior center (coffee and free refills, 50 cents). Sign up with
leader: Judy Redding, 425-881-3032.
July 30 to Aug. 6, Fri.-Fri. - Retired Rovers Summer Outing
at Mt. Baker Lodge Plan to come to the Rovers’ 21st Annual
Summer Outing and enjoy the myriad hikes in this beautiful
alpine setting. The lodge has comfortable sleeping quarters,
indoor plumbing, including two warm-water showers, and tasty
meals by our ‘magic chefs,’ Donna Osseward and Evelyn Lester.
Cost per day is not finalized but will be approximately $38 for
members, $46 for guests and $42 for guest children under age
14. All Mountaineers members are welcome. Save the dates. Sign
up and pay by July 14 at The Mountaineers Program Center or
online via Baker Lodge activities (you cannot sign up through
Retired Rovers). Questions? Call Barbara Post, 206-937-1374.
Plan to bring a sack lunch if you arrive midday. The first meal
will be Friday evening. Watch for further details in the July Go
Guide and plan to stay as many days as you can.
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.
June 5, 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. (s5/25-6/3)
June 5, Sat. - 11 a.m. Elliott Bay Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 36’ Avalon. 4 crew + skipper Rich Clapp, 206-243-
6825. (s5/25-6/3)
June 11, Fri. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper:
Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s6/1-6/10)
June 12, Sat. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 42’ Blue Fin. 6 crew + skipper: Skipper Alan Vogt,
206-295-8788. (s6/4-6/10)
June 12, Sat. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Beneteau 30’ Ca Va! 4 crew + skipper Hal Tobie, 206-242-9658
for more information. (s6/2-6/10)
June 12, Sat. - 9:30 a.m. Port of Edmonds. To Puget Sound.
Yankee Dolphin 24’ Poisson. 3 crew + skipper Carl Harrington,
206-546-0275. (s6/1-6/10)
June 13, Sun. - 11 a.m. Elliott Bay Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 36’ Avalon. 4 crew + skipper Rich Clapp, 206-243-
6825. (s6/3-6/10)
June 13, Sun. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper
Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s6/4-6/10)
June 13, Sun. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 42’ Blue Fin. 6 crew + skipper Alan Vogt, 206-295-
8788. (s6/4-6/10)
June 16, Wed. - 6 p.m. Jim Clark Marina. To Puget Sound.
Ericson 26’ Apsara. 3 crew + skipper Linda Youngs, 206-938-
9191. (s6/1-6/15)
June 16, Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Beneteau 30’ Ca Va! 4 crew + skipper Hal Tobie, 206-242-9658
for more information. (s6/1-6/15)
June 19, Sat. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 42’ Blue Fin. 6 crew + skipper Alan Vogt, 206-295-
8788. (s6/8-6/17)
Seattle
June 19, 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. (s6/10-6/17)
June 20, Sun. - 11 a.m. Shilshole. To Puget Sound. Catalina
42’ Blue Fin. 6 crew + skipper Alan Vogt, 206-295-8788. (s6/11-
6/17)
June 23, Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Beneteau 30’ Ca Va! 4 crew + skipper Hal Tobie, 206-242-9658
for more information. (s6/8-6/22)
June 25, Fri. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper
Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s6/15-6/24)
June 27 Sun. - 9:30 a.m. Port of Edmonds. To Puget Sound.
Yankee Dolphin 24’ Poisson. 3 crew + skipper Carl Harrington,
206-546-0275. (s6/15-6/24)
June 27, Sun. - 11 a.m. Elliott Bay Marina. To Puget Sound.
Catalina 36’ Avalon. 4 crew + skipper Rich Clapp, 206-243-
6825. (s6/17-6/24)
Cruise the San Juans in July
Cruise beautiful San Juan Islands, B.C. Gulf Islands, Sun-
shine Coast & Desolation Sound in the1982 Newport 33 Sloop
Blue Sky. Leave Tacoma or Seattle about June 26. Change crew
in Westview (Powell River, B.C.) about July 11. If we have a
new crew, then we will revisit Desolation Sound for 5-6 days and
return to Westview about July 17 to start heading home. Allow
7-10 days for returning to Seattle or Tacoma about July 24-28.
Two or three crew needed. If interested, e-mail skipper, Nick
Parish, np9794@aol.com.
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
Sea Kayaking (Seattle Branch), please contact Dede Chinlund or Kim Frasher
(contact information above) for an application. Equivalency usually takes
3-4 weeks to process after your application is received. In order to receive
equivalency, you must have taken a fundamental sea kayaking course that
teaches basics in such skills as paddling, bracing, rescues, safety and cloth-
ing, or have significant experience and knowledge to demonstrate such skills.
A demonstration paddle is required for applicants whose skills or experience
are not clear to the equivalency team.
Trips
Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from our course
or have been granted equivalency. Contact Dede Chinlund, dchinlund@
comcast.net, if you think you might qualify for equivalency. Sign up with the
designated trip leader unless otherwise indicated. The sea kayaking group
follows the procedures listed in the “Sending you on your way” section on
pg. 19 of this Go Guide when signing up through the program center. Please
contact the leader as soon as possible to cancel if you are unable to attend
after signing up. The “sea kayak essentials” as listed on pg. 19 are required
and the trip leader may require additional equipment. Call the trip leader if
there are any questions.
Late Breaking Trip Announcements: Some trips may not make it into the Go
Guide. We suggest visiting the activities search page at www.mountaineers.
org for late-breaking trips.
Singles
All Mountaineers members are welcome at all Singles events. Carpools are
encouraged to save the environment and minimize global warming. A res-
taurant stop after hikes is normal.
For a complete updated list of hikes and social events that may not be listed
in the Go Guide and for online registration, go to www.mountaineers.org
and the “Activities” link.
Activity Information Website: Also, for further information about the Singles
group, see our website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/ssingles.
Singles Committee leaders
(Contact between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.)
Chair: Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330, lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.
com
Secretary/Webmaster: George Liu, 206-320-1136, kayaker@war-is-hell.com
Treasurer: Steve Sears, 425-821-5945, SMSears@comcast.net
Hiking: Jerry Wheeler 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.com
Social Events: Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, karenludwig2000@yahoo.com
Lodges/ELC: Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com
Dancing: Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, karenludwig2000@yahoo.com  No registration. May & June: Meet on the Burke Gilman Trail
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 leading two trail work
parties. Permits will be awarded for the season following partici-
pation. Contact Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com,
for details. Sign up now to lead and earn your permits.
Fellow Mountaineers—If you enjoy the activities and events
that the Singles Committee presents, then it is time to help! This
is a volunteer organization. The more who help, the better we can
do. Volunteers are needed for the committee, the R&R Dance
subcommittee, and to lead hikes and social events. Contact the
committee members listed above. Thanks.
Environmental learning weekends
Lodge & Environmental Learning Center (ELC) Week-
ends: 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). Questions/details: Eldon Ball, eldonball@juno.com, 206-
366-8405. Leaders and co-leaders needed for some of these.
June 18-20, Fri-Sun. - Orcas Island Singles Weekend:
Enjoy two nights and three days at the ELC in Moran SP, sur-
rounded 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 dine at a local haunt can 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 Sat and Sun., and flashlight.
You may also bring pillows, bicycles, kayaks, swimsuits and
shorts, boots for hiking, and your musical instruments for the
bonfire Sat. night. Fee: $50 for members, $65 non-members,
includes dinner Saturday, plus Sat. and Sun. breakfast, and
lodging ($10 cancellation fee after 6/10, no refunds after 6/15).
Sign up online or call 206-521-6001 for reservations and car-
pools (available after 1 p.m., Thu. 6/17). Limit 80. Questions?
Bob Pankl, pankl@earthlink.net; Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405,
Eldonball@juno.com; or Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330,
LawrenceGlennLandauer@yahoo.com. (s5/1-6/15)
Leaders needed for hikes or outings in August. By June 25
contact Eldon Ball, eldonball@juno.com, 206-366-8405.
Hikes
June 6, Sun. - Fisher Lake (M) (Skykomish/Stevens Pass) 9.5
mi., 760’ gain in, 400’ out. Meet at the Skykomish RS at 9 a.m.
1-1/2 hr. Thomas Hodges, 206-329-3151, hdgsthms@yahoo.
com. (s5/27-6/3) AL
June 6, Sun. - Annette Lake (M) (Snoqualmie Pass) 7.5 mi.,
1700’ gain. Meet 9:30 a.m. at TH. I-90 Exit 47, S. side.1 hr. Jerry
Wheeler, 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.com. (s5/20-6/3)
SCO
June 6, Sun. - Lake Serene (M) (Index) 8 mi., 1950’ gain.
Meet 10 a.m. at Brickyard P&R, I-405, Exit 22, W. side. 1/4
hr. NWFP. Barbara Price, 425-614-0283, trekenbarb@yahoo.
com. (s5/27-6/3)
June 12, Sat. - Diablo Lake to Ross Dam (E) (USGS Diablo
Dam) 8 mi., 800’ gain. Meet 6:30 a.m. at Lynnwood Transit Cen-
ter, Lot A. 1/3 hr. Brian Carpenter, 206-324-6140, brianc110@
earthlink.net. (s5/17-6/2) NC
June 26, Sat. - Snow Lake and Beyond (M) (Snoqualmie Pass)
6 mi., 1250’ gain in, 415’ out. Old-growth forest, every cliff a
waterfall, wildflowers and a mile long, snow-covered alpine lake.
Possible extension to Gem Lake. Meet 9:15 a.m. at Issaquah P&R
by E. entrance. I-90, Exit 15. Turn right, go S. about 1/2 mi., turn
left on Newport Way then a left into P&R. 1/3 hr. Eldon Ball,
206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com. (s6/17-6/24) AL
June 27, Sun. - Pratt Lake (S) (Snoqualmie Pass/Bandera)
11.5 mi., 2300’ gain in, 700’ out. Meet 9 a.m. at TH, I-90, Exit
47, N. side. 3/4 hr. Good conditioning hike to a subalpine lake
near Seattle. Robert Pankl, pankl@earthlink.net, 206-729-0162.
(s6/18-6/24) AL
Social
Events
June 4, Fri. - Games Night and Snacks. 7 p.m. at the Phinney
Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., #3. Note date
change to first Friday! Bring a snack or beverage (with cups)
to share and a game if you want. No registration. Eldon Ball,
eldonball@juno.com, 206-366-8405.
June 16, Wed. - Singles Committee Meeting Third Wednesdays
at 7 p.m. at The Mountaineers Program Center. The Singles
Committee would like input from our members and prospec-
tive members, both longtime and new. Come find out what the
Singles Committee is up to and offer your suggestions and com-
ments. Join us to see your committee in action and offer your
ideas on what activities and causes you would like us to pursue.
Feel free to send questions and gain more info by contacting
Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330, lawrenceglennlandauer@
yahoo.com.
June 18, Fri. - Sing-along 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of sing-
ing and potluck dining at Karen and John’s home in Shoreline.
Songbooks are provided. Please feel free to bring a musical
instrument. BYOB. To sign up and receive directions: 206-368-
7547, kaschaper7@hotmail.com. (s6/1-6/18)
July 4, Sun. - Barbecue at Noon To sign up and gain directionss:
Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330, lawrenceglennlandauer@
yahoo.com. (s2/18-7/4)
Weekly events
June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Tue. - Eastside Social Outdoor Vol-
leyball Every Tue., 6 p.m. to dark through Sept. in Bellevue
Downtown Park, E. of 100th Ave. N.E., S. of N.E. 4th St. and
Bellevue Square. Members $1, others $2. No registration. Ques-
tions? Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com; Steve
Kruse, 425-814-9654, stevekruse@allstate.com, or John or Milyn
McManus, 425-608-0788, jwm12341@gmail.com.
June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Wed. - Evening Outdoor Inline Skate
7 p.m. Have fun and keep in shape year-round! If it rains we
may walk. Optional restaurant socializing later. Questions? Call
Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454 or Jenefer Huntoon, 206-632-8804.
just N. of Seattle’s Gas Works Park. Leader: Mark Olsoe, 206-
937-7454, mark.e.olsoe@boeing.com.
June 3, 10, 17 & 24, Thu. - Outdoor Social Volleyball at Green
Lake 6 p.m. to dark every Thu. to mid-Sept., near 5800 block
E. Green Lake Way N. & Kenwood Pl. Members $1, others $2.
Optional local stop for food later. No registration. Questions?
Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405 or eldonball@juno.com.
June 4, 11, 18 & 25, Fri. - Eastside Outdoor Tennis, Intermedi-
ate 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 tennis and fun! Skill level is minimum
intermediate (3.0 to 4.0) and above. Play from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
Court fee: $3 per person collected by the Robinswood cashier.
Registration begins on Thursdays, eight days before we play,
and closes the following Wednesday. Those canceling on Friday
and no-shows for any reason must refund court fee to leader, no
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exceptions. 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.
June 5, 12, 19 & 26, Sat. - Green Lake Walk Meet 11 a.m. out-
side the Urban Bakery, 7850 E. Green Lake Dr. N. at Wallingford
Ave. N. for a walk around Green Lake. After the walk, we will
lunch at a nearby restaurant. No registration. Questions? Contact
Karen Nordal, 206-366-2736, knordal@mac.com.
UTHRs (Under the Hill Rovers)
Trips
Trailhead event; see pg. 1.
June 2, Wed. - Mason Lake/Ira Spring Memorial (MS)
(Bandera GT-206) 7 mi., 2400’ gain. Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at
Mercer Island P&R, N. Mercer Way. The pace will be moder-
ate with short breaks, defaulting to the slowest hiker. If you are
planning to go on a Mt. Washington or Mt. Si hike, this will be
an excellent test. In order to maximize the hiking experience,
Leader may change day to Thu., depending on weather condi-
tions. Please check the actual date one day before the hike.
NWFP. Leader: Jovica Spasic, 206- 245-3922, jovicas@gmail.
com. (s5/11-6/2)
June 5, Sat. - Mt. Washington (S) (Bandera USGS) 10 mi.,
3200’ gain. Meet at 11 a.m. at Mercer Island P&R, N. Mercer
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.
New-member show
June 18, 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 discover what we offer, whether it is avalanche training,
climbing, scrambling, sea kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing, hik-
ing, first aid, navigation, biking, or social and family activities.
This is a chance to chat with program people in the activities
of interest to you.
At 8 p.m. several exciting, short presentations by Tacoma
Branch members will feature their recent adventure. With sum-
mer technically three days after the meeting, there’s still a lot of
time to plan your own Northwest outdoor adventure—perhaps
we can help inspire your creativity. Whether you enjoy hiking,
kayaking, climbing or family activities, come out and see what
the Tacoma Branch is doing!
Big Backyard Potluck Picnic
It is summer solstice time and time for the Annual Big
Backyard Potluck Picnic at the Engle Garden in University
Place. The picnic will begin at 6 p.m. on Thu., June 24 and will
wrap up around 9 p.m.
Displays will be exhibited by Pierce County outdoor and en-
vironmental allies: The Mountaineers, Audubon, Foothills Trail,
Native Plant Society, Cascade Land Conservancy, Sierra Club,
Citizens for A Healthy Bay, Carbon River Corridor, Chambers-
Clover Watershed Council, Puget Creek Restoration Society,
Student Conservation Association and others.
The Engle home and garden and is located at 4011 Alameda
Ave., University Place, S. of Fircrest.
Entertainment will include licensed falconers with their live
birds, native plants for sale, music and Earth-friendly ideas for
kids of all ages. Children and grandchildren are most welcome.
And don’t forget how great the food is at these events! Mountain-
eers coffee and punch are provded. Other beverages are BYO.
Please also bring a hot or cold entree, a salad or dessert plus your
own utensils, plates and something on which to sit.
No RSVP necessary. Rain does not cancel. For directions
contact Helen Engle, hengle@iinet.com.
Board meeting: June 28
June 28, Mon., 7 p.m. - Tacoma Branch Board Meeting at
the Tacoma Clubhouse. Members can join us and see our board
of trustees and division chairs in action.
Publicity opportunity
If you’ve ever been hiking you’re amply qualified to give us
a hand with our ongoing branch publicity program, the popular
12 June 2010 Go Guide
Way. This is a perfect hike for hikers who sleep a lot in the morn-
ing. Please let leader know if you are planning to come directly
to the TH so that we don’t wait for you. On the way back we
will go around Great Wall. Views are beautiful. Leader: Jovica
Spasic, 206-245-3922, jovicas@gmail.com. (s5/17-6/4)
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Bean Creek Basin (M) 5 mi., 2000’
gain. Limit 8. Meet at N.E. 65th St. P&R, beneath I-5 in Seattle,
at 9 a.m. Amazing views of Mt. Stuart, Ingalls Peak, and more.
Tons of wildflowers, birds, and wildlife, too. This is an easy
backpack trip with a big payoff—camp is in a valley full of
wildflowers, and from the ridge the views of Mt. Stuart and the
rest of the range are incredible. This year we're going in June,
so we have a reasonable chance of having water to drink and
keeping our beverages cold. Our focus for this weekend will be
on having a great time. Join us! Some loaner gear will be avail-
able for the trip. Contact the leader: Jack Nichols, 206-755-1511,
jack.nichols@live.com. (s5/24-6/10)
June 19, Sat. - Mt. Si Old Trail (S) (Mt. Si NRCA, GT-206S)
7 mi., 3300’ gain. Meet at 11 a.m. at Mercer Island P&R, N.
Mercer Way. Another good hike for those who prefer to sleep
in. Please let leader know if you are planning to come directly
to the TH so that we don’t wait for you. Make sure that you are
in good shape for this steep hike and that you’ve done at least
two hikes this year before you sign up for this hike. Pace will
be moderate with short breaks. Leader: Jovica Spasic, 206-245-
3922, jovicas@gmail.com. (s5/31-6/18)
“Hike of the Week” feature, in the News Tribune and The Olym-
pian on Fridays. Help us keep this effort going by detailing some
of your favorite day hikes. All levels of hikes are needed, from
easy family hikes to strenuous conditioners. Contact Amy Mann,
agmann@comcast.net, 253-759-2796.
New member mentoring/membership
Contacts: Donna Bisogno, 253-922-4147, jmjrejoice@gmail.com; Kathleen
Brammer, 253-896-4849, brammerka@comcast.net; Jim Harvey, 425-432-
9575, jim5car@yahoo.com.
Are you new to the club or thinking about joining? You
can contact Donna, Kathleen or Jim (contact info above) with
questions. There are several ways you can find out if this club
is the one for you. Are you interested in a specific activity? The
chair or leader of each of our activities is ready and willing to
talk to you. See specific activity listings in this Go Guide for
contact information.
Tacoma new member meetings are a great way to meet
fellow Mountaineers, see a presentation of the various activi-
ties, become oriented with the branch during new-member din-
ners (contact jim5car@yahoo.com) and have your questions
answered. Meetings are held at Tacoma Clubhouse on the third
Friday of most months. New member dinners
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
6 Ave P&R = 7100 block at 6th & Skyline, Tacoma.
th
CR = Charlie’s Restaurant, Highway 410, Enumclaw.
T-112 = Behind Wells Fargo Bank, 112th & Pacific Ave., Tacoma.
T-56 = P&R, E. of I-5 on south side of 56th St., Tacoma.
TCC P&R = NE corner of Tacoma Community College campus at 19th &
Mildred St.
512 P&R = Behind McDonald’s, south of I-5 & 512 interchange on S Tacoma
Way.
MTTA = Mt. Tahoma Trails Assoc. at Rainier Overland, 1 mi. past Ashford
on SR 706.
Southhill P&R = NW of Southhill Mall, Puyallup, at 104th St. E & 9th St. SW.
Tacoma clubhouse = N 30th St. & Carr St.
Bonney Lake P&R = South of Hwy. 410 on 184th
410 Cafe = Hwy. 410, Buckley
Classifications for Hikes: (E) = Easy, (M) = Medium, (S) = Strenuous
Classifications for Climbs: (C) = Conditioner (A) = Alpine Climb (R) = Rock
Climb (G) = Glacier Climb, (I) = Ice
Trail Guides: AL = 100 Hikes in the Alpine Lakes; BHWC = Best Hikes With
Children; BSHS = Best Short Hikes in the South Cascades; F1 (2, 3, 4) =
Footsore 1 (2,3,4); GP = 100 Hikes in the Glacier Peak Region; MR = 50
Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park (MRNP); NC = 100 Hikes in the North-
Cascades; SCO = 100 Hikes in the South Cascades & Olympics
Wilderness Adventure seminar
June 30-Sept. 18 - 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
(limit 10) that together will explore hiking, backpacking, scram-
bling and rock climbing while being introduced to other skills
such as wilderness first aid, and map and compass. Fun, safety
and an opportunity to get to know your peers are the priorities.
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 exploring other activities and more expansive
courses being offered through the year. The series culminates with
a climb of Mt. St. Helens on Sept. 18. In between, you'll experi-
ence 9 full-day and 9 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. Sign up for this
event online. Don't worry if there's a waitlist! Fill out the online
application and e-mail it to jack.nichols@live.com by June 25.
Final candidates will be drawn via lottery. You'll be notified of
your application status by the evening of June 25. The fee for this
series will be collected on June 30 via cash, credit or check. The
remaining schedule for the series will be set the same evening. In
general, activities will be on weekends and weekday evenings.
For more information, contact program leader Jack Nichols, jack.
nichols@live.com, 206-755-1511. (s4/29-6/25)
Tacoma Branch Contacts
Chair: Darin Brekke, mtn_nav@earthlink.net, 253-549-4245
Chair-elect: Geoffrey Lawrence, glawrence_98@yahoo.com,
253-627-1619
Secretary: Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, jim5car@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Marian Shepherd, 206-355-0141, marian.shepherd@
tacomamountaineers.org
Trustee on Mountaineers Board: Tom Shimko, tshimko@peoplepc.
com, 253-272-0656
Branch Trustee: Jim Feltus, jimfeltus@msn.com, 253-468-4787
Branch Trustee: Margot Tsakonas, 425-208-2165, mvtsakonas19@
comcast.net
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
Climbing 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 (above).
Alpine Climbing/Scrambling
Co-Chairs: Margot Tsakonas, 425-208-2165, mvtsakonas19@comcast.net;
and Jeff Wilhelm, 360-871-4701, TheStonyman@gmail.com
Critical Skills: Mike Bujnowski, mikeb@reliancenetwork.com, 253-850-1806
Records: Becky Hines, rebeccalhines@yahoo.com, and Marla Pelowski,
zoh@earthlink.net
Field Trips: Gary Zink, garyzink@comcast.net, 253-631-4004, and Robyn
Singh, robynsingh@hotmail.com
The 2010 course started on Feb. 10 and registration for this
year is closed. If you are a second-year student, be sure to sign
up on line 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 for 2011 enrollment
announcements this fall and winter.
The course leads into high-angle roped climbing or glacier
travel techniques for those students who would like to continue
in Basic Rock and Glacier Climbing. However, graduates of the
Alpine Climbing and Scrambles series develop a strong founda-
tion of skills to put to use immediately on alpine scrambles.
ACSC remaining schedule:
June 12 or 13, Sat. or Sun. - Field Trip No. 5
Scrambles
June 5, Sat. - Double Peak 6199’ (S4T3) (Chinook Pass USGS)
9 mi., 4200’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 6:45 a.m. at Enumclaw Safe-
way, or 8 a.m. S. of Cayuse Pass. Limit 9. This is a strenuous
trip, almost all off trail. Some affinity for brush recommended.
Helmets and either crampons or snowshoes for traction will
be required. Students will be able to claim either rock or snow
credit, but would not recommend students attempt this as their
first scramble. Leader: David Judish, 253-925-8553, davidjud-
ish@gmail.com. (s5/10-6/2)
June 19, Sat. - Adams, S. Spur 12276’ (S5T4) (Mt. Adams
E. USGS, Mt. Adams W. USGS) 14 mi., 6600’ gain. Limit 10.
Permit must be obtained from the Mt. Adams RS at Trout Lake.
One-day climb. Car camp recommended the night before. Or stay
at Trout Lake. Conditioner for Rainier climb. Credit for snow
scramble or basic alpine for Tacoma course students. Leader’s
permission required. Leader: Bill Hecker, 253- 876-0658,
gumbidamit@msn.com. (s5/9-5/31)
Advanced Scrambles/Leadership
Chair: Larry Dunn, mtnhiker06@juno.com
Alpine Scramble and Basic Climbing Course graduates who
would like to continue their climbing education and improve their
leadership skills are invited to register for this course. Course
focus is on safety, leadership, trip planning and alpine rescue.
The curriculum is designed to provide an achievable, chal-
lenging learning experience for all participants. Classes are a
mix of presentations, skill development and testing. Clubhouse
Tacoma
sessions are broken down into two parts: one hour of lecture and
one hour of skills training. Field trips are active, scenario-driven
events. Due to course volume, current year make-ups for a missed
class or field trip will not be possible. Students may register for
a second year to complete the course.
Enrollment: Registration opens in July. The course begins
Mon., Sept. 13. Register online at www.mountaineers.org.
Course fee: $100.
Schedule: Class dates, field trips and equipment require-
ments will be posted online prior to July.
Graduation Requirements:
1. Successful participation in all classes and field trips.
2. 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 II.
5. Plan, list and lead a mentored conditioner.
6. Assistant-lead a scramble trip.
7. Plan, list and lead a mentored scramble trip.
8. Current Mountaineers Basic Navigation certification.
9. Basic GPS Course graduate.
10. Current MOFA certification.
11. Avalanche Level I certification.
12. Tacoma Leadership seminar participant.
13. Submit completed graduation packet.
For more information contact: Larry Dunn, mtnhiker06@
juno.com.
Basic Climbing Course
Chair: Mike Lund, enzolund@yahoo.com, 425-271-5891.
0658
Climbs: Bill Hecker, gumbidamit@msn.com, 253-876-
Critical Skills: Ben Miller, loriben@earthlink.net, 253-
396-1191
Field Trips: Danika Madison, danikajauch@yahoo.com,
360-631-6471
Lectures: Rick Applegate, applegate.rick@gmail.com,
503-508-1289
Manual: Joy Parobek, liketobike24_7@msn.com, 206-
948-8708
Mentoring: Gregg Gagliardi, gagliard@u.washington.edu,
253-566-9490
Records: Bill Wood, wwood999@gmail.com, 206-255-2723
The 2010 Basic Climbing Course is closed for enrollment. The
next course will commence in February of 2011. Watch for enroll-
ment announcements in fall and winter of this year.
This is a one- or two-year course of classroom instruction,
field instruction and climbing experience designed to provide
the basic skills necessary to safely climb rock, snow and the
glaciated peaks of the Pacific Northwest. This course covers
selection and care of equipment, wilderness travel, roped and
glacier travel, belaying, rappelling, rock climbing, crevasse
rescue, and many other topics.
Past BCC Graduates: Graduates of the course are encour-
aged to participate on basic climbs, particularly alpine and glacier
outings. Review all the climb listings, call the leader if you find
something of interest. The intent is to create opportunities for
you to be involved, to share your knowledge and experience with
others, and to improve or maintain proficiency in your skills.
2009 Records: Graduation materials (forms for completed
MOFA, trail maintenance, etc.) should be sent to Bill Wood,
wwood999@gmail.com, 206-878-0438.
Remaining lectures:
June 16, Wed. - Final Exam
June 30, Wed. - Course Review and Critique
Remaining field trip schedule:
June 2, Wed. - Preparation: Crevasse Rescue
June 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Crevasse Rescue and Hard Snow
Oct. 3, Sun. - Graduation and Course Potluck, 6:30 p.m.
Climbs
Eligibility for participation is subject to students completing required activities
in accordance with the Basic Course Manual and leader permission. Climbs
are open for registration for Tacoma basic course students at 8 a.m. on
the date of the climb, one calendar month prior to the climb, and open to
students from other branches two weeks prior to the climb. Register with
the climb leader directly.
June 7, Mon. - Ingalls Peak, S. Ridge (BR) Steve Kleine,
steepincline13@yahoo.com.
June 19, Sat. - Mt. Adams, S. Spur (BA) Bill Hecker, gumbi-
damit@msn.com.
June 19-20, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Coleman Gl. (BG) Steve
Kleine, steepincline13@yahoo.com.
June 19-20, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Adams, White Salmon Gl. (BG)
Mike Delmonte, snargs@comcast.net.
June 19-20, Sat.-Sun. - Clark Peak, Walrus Gl. (BG) Bill
Wood, wwood999@gmail.com.
June 25-27, Sat.-Mon. - Snowfield Peak, Neve Gl, (BG) Julie
Myer, juliem135@comcast.net.
June 26, Sat. - Little Tahoma, E. Shoulder (BG) Bill Hecker,
gumbidamit@msn.com.
June 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Curtis Gilbert, Conrad Gl. (BA)
Mike Delmonte, snargs@comcast.net.
June 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Shuksan, Sulphide Gl. (BG) John
Hazelton, jjhazelton@comcast.net.
July 5, Mon. - The Tooth, S. Face (BR) Bill Hecker, gumbi-
damit@msn.com.
Advance notice
July 9-11, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Adams, Mazama Gl. (BG) Ben
Miller, loriben@earthlink.net.
July 10, Sat. - Mt. Walkinshaw, Route 1 (BA) Steve Townsend,
swtownsend@yahoo.com.
July 11, Sun. - The Incisor, Route 1 (BR) Steve Townsend,
swtownsend@yahoo.com.
July 17-18, Sat. & Sun. - Mt. Rainier, DC Route (BG) Bill
Hecker, gumbidamit@msn.com.
July 31, Sat. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) Bill Wood,
wwood999@gmail.com.
Sept. 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Ruth-Icy Peak Traverse (BG)
Steve Kleine, steepincline13@yahoo.com.
Intermediate Climbing Course
Co-Chair: Tom Labrie, ayankeehousewright@hotmail.com, 360-710-6577
Co-Chair: Joel Edwards, edwards_joel@msn.com, 253-732-4231
Tacoma
Manual: Bud Truitt, truittbltjt@comcast.net, 253-503-3814
Field Trips: Frank Neumann, neumannfrank@mac.com, 425-503-2803
Lectures: Jeremiah Woods, jeremiah.woods@gmail.com, 206-931-6723
Critical Skills: Dan Lauren, dan.lauren@weyerhauser.com, 253-279-7421
Website: tacomamountaineers.org/activities/intermediate_climbing.cfm
The 2010 Intermediate Climbing Course began on Jan. 20 and is now
underway. Our next intermediate course will commence in January 2011. If
you have any questions about our intermediate course, please contact one
of the committee members (above).
Leader promotions, equivalency: Climbers who would like to be placed
on the intermediate climbs leader list or request basic equivalency should
contact Joel Edwards, edwards_joel@msn.com, 253-732-4231 or Tom
Labrie, ayankeehousewright@hotmail.com, 360-710-6577, for information
on submitting the application.
Remaining lectures:
July 29, Thu. - Hard Snow/Intro to Ice Climbing
Aug. 12, Thu. - Ice Climbing
Oct. 7, Thu. - Exam
Remaining field trips:
May 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Rock Climbing 2 and Self Help
Aug. 7-8, Sat.-Sun. - Hard Snow/Intro to Ice Climbing
Aug. 21-22, Sat.-Sun. - Ice Climbing
Intermediate climbs
If you’d like to lead an intermediate climb and are not familiar with the new
database, contact Joel Edwards, edwards_joel@msn.com, 253-732-4231,
or Tom Labrie, ayankeehousewright@hotmail.com, 360-710-6577, for as-
sistance. Check the internet database for current listings.
June 20, Sun - Liberty Bell, SW Face (IR) (Washington Pass
USGS). Limit 4. For Tacoma intermediate course first-year
students only. Sign up with leader: Dan Lauren, 253-874-4272,
dan.lauren@weyerhaeuser.com. (s6/1-6/14)
Trad Rock/Crag Climbing
Chair: Marty Babare, mbabare@nventure.com, 253-756-5576.
Field Trips: Mark Lemon, 253-314-6998
Critical Skills: Ed Lansing, Mindy Nichols, 253-394-4383, mindyrd@gmail.
com
Mentoring: Gregg Gagliardi, 253-566-9490
Are you interested in learning to lead moderate (5.4-5.8) rock
routes using trad gear (no bolts)? Are you interested in enhancing
your current trad skill level? We are developing a new course to
build our climbing curriculum and we have you in mind.
This crag course will cover placing passive and active
protection, building anchors, and setting up rappels, as well as
hanging belays, swinging leads, and crack-climbing techniques.
We’ll be outside at some of the local crags (like Tieton, Vantage,
and Leavenworth), but we’ll get started at the clubhouse and
Spire Rock.
Schedule: Date TBD – Field Trip to Spire Rock
Register online: $150 members, $200 non-members.
For details: Marty Babare, mbabare@nventure.com.
Sport Climbing Course
Course Committee:
Head Cheese: Chris Willett, cwillett03@gmail.com
Lectures: Bill Hecker, gumbidamit@msn.com
Field Trips: Maggie Showalter, mags309@yahoo.com
This class, to be held in the fall, is open to anyone who wishes
to safely learn and enjoy sport climbing, as well as those already
accomplished rock and gym climbers who wish to expand and
round out their skills. There are no prerequisites for the class.
This is a perfect course for new members who have not
yet taken any courses but have an interest in rock climbing. It
is also great for continuing students from scrambling or basic
climbing programs that have an interest in sport climbing, as
well as gym climbers who want to transition to setting up their
own top-ropes and anchors while enjoying independent climbing
on great sport routes.
Prospective intermediate climbing students are especially
encouraged to take the course: learning to lead sport routes will
help significantly with the learning process for leading the alpine
rock routes that you will encounter in the intermediate course.
This is a student-centered course: learning objectives will be
dependent on students’ interests and skills. We will customize
teaching to each student’s skills and interests.
Topics of instruction include climbing sport routes on top-
rope, leading sport routes using bolts and quick-draws, setting
up anchors on bolts and chains, clipping bolts, belay technique,
rappel technique, climbing signals and communication, unty-
ing from rope at anchor and transitioning to rappel, lowering
techniques, necessary knots, and safe use of equipment. There
will be an emphasis on safety.
Fees: $125 members, $175 non-members. Possible camping
fees depending on enrollment.
Required equipment: Helmet, harness, rock shoes, personal
anchor system, several carabiners and slings. Optional but recom-
mended equipment: rope, chalk bag, quick-draws. Contact Chris
Willett with equipment questions.
Lectures (7 p.m. at the Tacoma clubhouse):
Sept. 9, Thu. - Introduction, equipment, climbing, safety
Sept. 16, Thu. - Technique, anchors, knots, belay practice,
rappels
Sept. 23, Thu. –Leading, cleaning, rappels
Field Trips:
Mon. and Wed. evenings - Gym climbing at Edgeworks in
Tacoma. Optional but highly recommended.
Sept. 25-26, Sat.-Sun. - Vantage
Oct. 9-10, Sat.-Sun. - Vantage
Registration: Via the website only.
For more information: see the website, http://tacoma-
mountaineers.org/climbing/sport_climbs.html, or contact Chris
Willett.
Navigation
Committee:
Chair: Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, jim5car@yahoo.com
Lead Instructor: Steve Frank, 253-232-6134, stephen.m.frank@hotmail.
com
Records Keeper: Chuck Bredl, brewmasterchuck@comcast.net
Communications: Don Campbell, sketcher54@hotmail.com
Field Trips: Gary Zink, 253-631-4004, garyzink@comcast.net
Basic Navigation Course
Navigating through the wilderness, not getting lost, is a skill,
one that can save your life. Tacoma Branch’s sole remaining 2010
Basic Navigation Course is Sept. 1, 8 and 11.
Basic Navigation provides the skills necessary to safely find
your way through wilderness. During the course you’ll learn to
use a topographic map; orientation and feature identification;
relate features on a topo map to your surroundings; use your
compass and its various features; use a map and compass to
determine your location and desired direction of travel; navigate
accurately while traveling cross-country through challenging
terrain. Students must use an appropriate compass, estimated
cost $50-75.
See Tacoma Mountaineers website for details, tacomamoun-
taineers.org.
Eligibility requirements: This is an entry-level course. No
prior backcountry experience or understanding of maps, com-
passes or wilderness navigation is necessary. We’ll teach you
what you need to know! Participants must be at least 14 years
of age; non-Mountaineers are welcome.
Class locations: All classes are held at the Tacoma Club-
house; field trips are at Irish Cabin property, near the Carbon
River entrance to MRNP.
Course fees: Course fees are $48 for Mountaineers and
$73 for non-members. The course fee includes any maps used
in class, handouts and/or student field trip booklets. Students
are responsible for website downloads, other readings and field
trip necessities.
Controlled risk: Participants must be aware that navigation
field trips have some degree of risk. The courses involve travel
through steep, rugged terrain with fallen trees, slippery logs,
rocks and swampy areas adjacent to streams. Rain, cold and
possibly snow may create challenging conditions.
How to register: Register online, with a credit card, at www.
mountaineers.org: click “Navigation,” then “Search Now,” to
find Tacoma Branch navigation classes.
Basic GPS Course
The 2010 Basic GPS Course will be scheduled in mid-July.
Once the class calendar is finalized it will be posted in the Go
Guide and registration information will appear on The Moun-
taineers website, above.
For more info: Basic Navigation Course – Chair Jim Har-
vey, jim5car@yahoo.com, 425-432-9575; Basic GPS Course
- Lead Instructor Steve Frank, stephen.m.frank@hotmail.com,
253-232-6134 or Advanced Scrambling Chair Larry Dunn,
mtnhiker06@juno.com.
Conservation Division
Contact: Bill Goodman, 253-564-8337, bbgoodman@harbornet.com.
Here’s your opportunity to be involved in conserva-
tion: We’re forming a committee to address conservation
concerns at the local level (primarily Tacoma/Pierce County,
which includes but not limited to the wilderness areas). We
also intend to be a player in protecting the outdoor experience
in the urban/suburban environment where most of us reside.
The vision is for us as a branch to be involved in a hands-on way
at the local level, not a national level. There are already a number
of organizations in our area that are active in preserving our natu-
ral environment for the enjoyment of all and, when appropriate,
we can possibly partner with others who share our concerns.
We are in the formative stage. We need people to help organize
this committee and better define our mission and priorities.
Possible actions we can take include:
• Informing our membership and general public about local
conservation concerns via courses, seminars, guest speakers.
• Organizing and attending local conservation projects and/or
partnering with other similar-minded groups.
• Participate in trail maintenance projects both in the subur-
ban environment (like the Foothills Trails) and in the wilderness
(national forests and parks).
• Advocacy on a local level for bike lanes/trails, hiking
trails, parks, etc.
• Adopting and preserving a piece of the outdoors in our
local region.
We ask that you commit to be on the committee for at least
a year. We might meet monthly for the first year until we get
established. If you want to make a difference, contact Bill Good-
man, skookum@harbornet.com.
Outdoor Division
Mountain Oriented First Aid (MOFA), Hiking/Backpacking, Family Activities,
Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Skiing, Biking.
New chair sought: After years of coordinating the varied activities listed in
this division, 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 please contact Gary: 253-851-8348, ghpghp@earthlink.net.
Family Activities
Contacts: Kathleen Brammer, brammerka@comcast.net, 253-896-4849; Kris
Paynter, kjp4861@hotmail.com, 253-759-4861.
Family Activities have gone online! You can register for Tacoma Family Activi-
ties by visiting the website, www.mountaineers.org. Please register the names
of all family members who plan to participate. If your child is under 14 and
doesn’t have a membership ID, contact The Mountaineers Program Center
to help with the registration process: 206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484.
Guidelines for Family Activities: Please see “Sending you on your way,”
pg. 19.
Trips: advance notice
July 16-18, Fri.-Sun. - Family Camping at Ohanapecosh
Group Camp. Join us at Ohanapecosh for a relaxing family
camping weekend in MRNP. Check in Friday after 12:30 p.m.,
check out Sunday by noon. Ohanapecosh CG is located in the
SE corner of the park and is nestled between Douglas firs, red
cedars and western hemlocks of an old-growth forest. Nearby
are popular hikes to Silver Falls and the Grove of the Patriarchs.
The cost of approximately $10-$15 per family, per night (not
including the park entrance fee), will be determined by how
many families register. A $20 deposit is required. Each family
will be responsible for bringing all necessary tents, camping
equipment, food, etc. Group sites are designed for tent camping
only; RVs are not permitted in group sites. This is an alcohol-
free event. No pets. Register early to ensure a space or to avoid
cancellation. Leader: Kathleen Brammer, 253-896-4849, email
brammerka@comcast.net.
Aug. 20 -22, Fri.-Sun. - Family Camping at Cougar Rock
CG, MRNP Check in Friday after 12:30 p.m., check out Sunday
by noon. Cougar Rock CG is located in the SW corner of park
between Longmire and Paradise. Paradise is the most popular
destination in the park, with a lodge and visitor center, many
miles of hiking trails, and a commanding view of the mountain.
Visitors travel through majestic old-growth forest, past tumbling
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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 respon-
sible for bringing all necessary tents, camping equipment, food,
etc. Group sites are designed for tent camping only; RVs are not
permitted in group sites. This is an alcohol-free event. No pets.
Register early to ensure a space or to avoid cancellation. Contact
Kathleen Brammer, 253-896-4849, brammerka@comcast.net,
for more information.
First Aid (MOFA) Course
Mountaineering Oriented First Aid Committee
Chair: Leah Munion, 206-200-4715, mountainbutterfly007@gmail.com
Co-Chair: Angela McKee, 253-460-0727, k2teleskier@yahoo.com
Our Tacoma Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) is
a 28-hour first aid course for the wilderness traveler. The course
consists of lecture, demonstration and practical experience,
including Red Cross adult CPR and standard first aid.
MOFA instructors are club volunteers who are also certified
Red Cross instructors. Two or more instructors teach each class,
with final practical scenarios evaluated by other instructors. Our
make-up artists add realism to these final exercises by outfitting
our many volunteer victims with simulated injuries.
No previous first aid or climbing experience is required to
enroll.
If you are interested in taking only CPR/First Aid, please
contact Leah. See above for phone/e-mail.
Course attendance: Participation is required at all class
sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning that
builds on skills learned in previous sessions. Wear casual clothes
suitable for working on the ground and outdoors. Arrangements
cannot be made to make up class sessions. Please do not register
for a class unless you can attend all class sessions.
Sept. Irish Cabin MOFA Class: Sept. 12, 19, Sun., 8:30
a.m.-4 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse and a field-trip the
weekend of Sept. 25-26, Sat.-Sun., at our Irish Cabin Property
in the Carbon River Valley. The last two days of class will be
conducted during a car/tent camp, which may reasonably reflect
the circumstances of wilderness first aid. We will ensure class
participants have the proper equipment during the first two class
sessions. Course fee (includes textbook): $85 members, $110
non-members.
Fall weekends MOFA Class: Oct. 23-24, Sat.-Sun., and
Nov. 6-7, Sat.-Sun., from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Tacoma Club-
house. Course fee (includes text book): $80 members, $105
non-members.
Registration: Online self-registration at www.mountaineers.
org or call 206-521-6001 or 800-573-8484.
Bicycling
Chair/trail rides coordinator: Gary Peniston, ghpghp@earthlink.net
Secretary/pavement rides coordinator: Jim Harvey, jim5car@hyahoo.com
Information contact: Jim Harvey
Tacoma Mountaineers Bike Committee holds both mountain bike (trail) rides
and beginner-level road (pavement) rides. Gary Peniston is in charge of the
dirt rides, Jim Harvey in charge of pavement rides.
All bike rides are open to all Mountaineers and guests.
The “pavement rides” will be on both paved bike trails and relaxed, uncongested
city streets and country roads. We want these rides to be a welcoming experi-
ence for new or “rusty” riders; either a fun, relaxing end in themselves or a
stepping stone to longer, harder rides with area bike clubs (Tacoma Wheel-
men, etc.). Jim’s an experienced rider and ride leader, and he’s slow—you
may learn some things and should have fun.
Rides typically will be out and back, roughly an hour each way; ride as short or
far as you want. And since Jim, aka “Mr. Goofy,” is our pavement ride leader,
we’ll work in an in-ride snack break, a post-ride pizza or Chinese buffet, or
some other excuse for all that exercise.
Find more detailed information and ride registration on The Mountaineers
home page, left margin, “Bicycling.”
If you want to join the committee or lead some rides, contact Jim Harvey,
above.
Rides
Please note: Bicycle helmets are required on all Mountaineers bike rides.
Contact Jim Harvey (info above) for details.
May 31, Mon. - Memorial Day Holiday, Burke-Gilman Trail,
Seattle. 10 a.m.
June 13, Sun. - Yelm-Tenino Bike Trail, an uncongested ride
through forestlands. 1 p.m.
June 27, Sun. - 20th Annual 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 $12.
We’ll see you there!
July-August - Schedule coming soon.
Hiking/Backpacking
Chair: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@comcast.net.
Web Guru: Catherine Kwon Walters, 253-759-1127, kwon 1962@yahoo.
com
Committee members: Dick Bacon, Donna Bisogno, Kathleen Brammer,
Nancy German, Joan Hays, Lyn Higaki, Gordon Jenkins, Diane Malone,
Nancy Mooney, Mike Waiss, and, how about you, too? Give Amy a call if
you’d like to help out.
Website Alert - for leaders and hikers: All Tacoma hikes and backpack
trips are listed on the club interactive website, www.mountaineers.org.
Check the website for late breaking events that didn’t make the Go Guide
deadline. If you haven’t done so already, you should log on and check your
profile to be sure that your contact information (e-mail, phone, address)
is correct. Then click on the Communities tab and check out the Tacoma:
Hiking & Backpacking Community on the website. Click on the Activities
tab to search for trips. You can sign up for most trips on line.
Fundrai$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
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and skills training to help you deal with emergency situations and to bet-
ter prepare yourself and your equipment before each trip; and, 3) basic
information on equipment and conditioning for hiking and backpacking is
offered by the Hiking/Backpacking Committee in our evening introduction
sessions held throughout the spring and summer. Dates are posted after the
first of the year, with details and registration online at www.mountaineers.
org. Search for “Introduction to Hiking.”
Hiking Participation Award: A fabric Mountaineers patch is awarded for
participating in five or more Tacoma Branch hikes and/or backpacks in any
twelve-month period. Eligible trips must be branch-approved trips led by
Tacoma Branch leaders to different destinations. One Tacoma Branch Mt.
Rainier trail maintenance work party trip (see Tacoma Conservation section
of the Go Guide) can be substituted for two hikes or backpack trips. Send
your list of trips to Amy Mann to get your patch.
Leaders – Hike Submission Deadline: Trips need to be listed on the website
by the 9th of the month to be included in the Go Guide for the next month.
If you want help listing your trips on the website, please send your trips to
Amy, agmann@comcast.net, by the first of the month.
Leaders – Miscellany: Save yourself some paperwork and postage hassles
by having non-members sign waivers on the website and by filing your post
trip report on the website.
New Leaders – A Continuing Opportunity: Curious? Thinking about it, but
not sure if you’re ready to lead? Get in touch with Amy Mann to find out about
our hike and backpack leader mentoring program.
Outreach: The third Friday branch meetings include a new and prospective
member slide show and Q&A session. Join us to greet people and answer
questions about what we do when we “get out there.”
Trip Classifications: See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way.”
Hiking basics workshop
June 1 & July 6, Tue. - Introduction to Hiking and Back-
packing 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! A repeat performance of this program
will be held Aug. 3.
Hikes
June 6, Sun. - East Side Trail, Stevens Canyon-Ohanapecosh
River Crossing (E+) (Mt. Rainier E. GT-270) 8 mi., 300’ gain.
Trail on the E. side of MRNP with optional side-trip to Grove of
the Patriarchs. Sign up with leader: Ron Duncan, 253-549-2553,
mbdrwd@comcast.net. (s5/31-6/3)
June 12, Sat. - Packwood Lake (M) (Packwood GT-302) 9 mi.,
500’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 7 a.m. in Tacoma. We’ll hike as a
group at a leisurely/moderate pace, with lots of stops for comfort,
photos, equipment adjustment, admiring the vistas, etc. Lunch
by the lake with ample time to enjoy the scenery and explore
the campground. Optional stop on the way home for pie or a
burger—drivers’ choice! Leader’s permission required. Leader:
Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@comcast.net. (s5/25-6/9)
June 19, Sat. - Tubal Cain Mine plus Tull Canyon, Olympics
Trail #840 (M) (Buckhorn Wilderness CC, Tyler Peak USGS,
Tyler Peak GT-136) 8.4 mi., 1450’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 7 a.m.,
in Tacoma. A moderate hike to an abandoned mine followed by a
steep climb to the site of the wreckage of a B-17 bomber and the
remains of the Tull City mining camp, established around 1900
and later destroyed by hard winters. We’ll hike as a group at a
leisurely/moderate pace, with lots of stops for comfort, photos,
equipment adjustment, admiring the vistas, etc. Lunch by the
lake with ample time to enjoy the scenery and explore the camp-
ground. Optional stop on the way home for pie or a burger—driv-
ers’ choice! Leader’s permission required. Leader: Amy Mann,
253-759-2796, agmann@comcast.net. (s5/31-6/16)
June 25, Fri. - Bearhead Mtn. (M) (Enumclaw USGS, Enum-
claw GT-237) 6.5 mi., 1800’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 7 a.m. in
Tacoma. This hike will take us to an old lookout site with views
and more views—the perfect spot for a long lunch! We’ll hike as a
group at a leisurely/moderate pace, with lots of stops for comfort,
photos, equipment adjustment, admiring the vistas, etc. Lunch
by the lake with ample time to enjoy the scenery and explore
the campground. Optional stop on the way home for pie or a
burger—drivers’ choice! Leader’s permission required. Leader:
Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@comcast.net. (s6/7-6/22)
June 26, Sat. - Annette Lake (M) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS,
Snoqualmie Pass GT-207) 7.5 mi., 1700’ gain. A nice hike into
a beautiful sub-alpine lake surrounded by mountain peaks. Most
of the snow should be cleared out by then. Meeting time will be
e-mailed to those who sign up a week before the hike. The hike
is off Exit 47 on I-90. Leader: Michael Baker, 425-367-4380,
bakermich@verizon.net. (s6/5-6/23)
July 2, Fri. - Gobblers Knob, Westside Road (M) (Mt. Rainier
W. USGS, Mt. Rainier W. GT-269) 11 mi., 2000’ gain. Limit 8.
Meet at 7 a.m., in Tacoma. Hike 3 mi. up the old Westside Road
to Round Pass, 0.9 mi. to Lake George and another 1.5 mi. from
there to Gobbler’s Knob. About a mile of the road portion of the
trip is on dirt (sand?) trail constructed around the more recent
washouts. This is a two- or three-lunch hike. First lunch at Lake
George, second at Gobbler’s Knob and then another stop at Lake
George before descending. We’ll hike as a group at a leisurely/
moderate pace, with lots of stops for comfort, photos, equipment
adjustment, admiring the vistas, etc. Lunch by the lake with
ample time to enjoy the scenery and explore the campground.
Optional stop on the way home for pie or a burger—drivers’
choice! Leader’s permission required. Leader: Amy Mann, 253-
759-2796, agmann@comcast.net. (s6/10-6/29)
Advance notice
Aug. 26-29, Thu.-Sun. - Mt. Baker Lodge Tacoma Hiking
Committee Weekend Please note that reservations for the
lodge must be prepaid through www.mountaineers.org or by
calling 206-521-6001. A great opportunity to explore the North
Cascades! New this year: the lodge will be open Thursday night
as well as the usual Friday and Saturday nights. Thank you, Jim
Gipson for organizing this for us! Join us for as many nights as
you can. Hiking destinations will be determined when we get
there, based on snow level and access conditions. Check the lodge
website via www.mountaineers.org for information on lodge di-
rections and procedures. Contact Amy Mann, agmann@comcast.
net, 253-759-2796, for more information on the event.
Sailing
Co-chairs: Robert and Laura Crews, 253-677-6949, lacrews06@msn.com
(please write “Mountaineers-Sailing” in subject line).
Skippers: Captain Jerry Stephenson, 253-381-7859, USMC_js@msn.com,
Ron Broekemeier, Tom Davis, Stew Renn and Frank Thorpe.
Basic Crewing Course
The spring sailing course is underway. Keep posted as we
plan to offer sailing activities to Mountaineers Basic Crewing
Course graduates once students have completed their course
requirements. Check online under sailing on the Tacoma Moun-
taineers website, www.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; Christine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@
centurytel.net
Equivalency Subcommittee Chair: Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, mikeedvm@
aol.com
Pool Play Subcommittee Co-Chairs: Bob Burnett, 206-321 0011, sktraining-
coordinator@yahoo.com; Christine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@
centurytel.net
Basic Course Subcommittee Chair: Laurie Davis, 206-403-6924, lauriein-
seattle@hotmail.com
Roll Class Subcommittee Chair: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, ghpghp@
earthlink.net
Safety Subcommittee Co-Chairs: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, ghpghp@
earthlink.net and Jurgen Herweg, 253-853-3399, jurgenherweg@gmail.
com
NewsSplash Editor: Alex Otto, tacomakayaker@yahoo.com
Videographer: Brian Hollander, lhotse_h@earthlink.net
Committee meetings
The committee meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. This
is where the brainstorming takes place as well as plenty of socializing. Come
and join us as we plot and scheme new fun things to do.
Note: July and August meetings will be held on the water after skill sessions
in Gig Harbor. For additional information contact Christine Burris, 253-651-
6610, christineburris@centurytel.net.
June 2, Wed. - Tacoma Sea Kayak Monthly Social 7-9 p.m. This is our monthly
committee meeting at the Club House Grill on 6th Ave. in Tacoma. Please
come promptly if you plan to order dinner. For additional information contact:
Christine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@centurytel.net.
Trips
To participate in Mountaineers-sponsored sea kayak trips you must be a
graduate or continuing student of the Basic Sea Kayaking Course or have
received equivalency (see below).
Trip reservation: To sign up for paddles contact the trip leader listed in the
trip description below. Feel free to ask the trip leader any additional ques-
tions/concerns about the trip. Due to heavy demand for trips from Seattle
basic class students, all Tacoma trip leaders will give preference to Tacoma
members for all trips.
Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have significant kayak training and
experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Sea Kayaking Course
(offered in Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia, and Kitsap) are encouraged to apply
for equivalency. There is a $20 processing and evaluation fee. To apply for
equivalency contact Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, for an application form.
June 5, Sat. - Gig Harbor to Sunrise Beach (SKII+) We will
be paddling around lovely Gig Harbor before heading out of
the harbor to Sunrise Beach for lunch. Wetsuits or dry-suits
required. Students will have the opportunity to practice wet exits
and re-entries. Sign up with leader: Beth Owen, 253-514-1865,
drbethowen@yahoo.com.
June 17, Thu. - Doc Weathers Park to Wollochet (SKII) Watch
www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader: Julie
Beck, 253-535-5260, jbeck1958@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.
Advance notices
July 10, Sat. - Deception Pass (SKIV) (less than 7 km) This is
a nice opportunity for those new to currents for a guided instruc-
tional trip. Plan to get wet, as rescue practice will be mandatory
for beginners before heading into the pass. The currents are
perfect for an afternoon trip. Leader will meet with the begin-
ners at 1:30 p.m. on the bridge to discuss the water dynamics.
We will shove off at around 2:30 p.m. to cover low brace turns,
practice rescues in Bowman Bay, and then head out to the pass
to begin peel-outs on an easy, slow buildup of current. We can
also practice ferrying and work both the Island and the North
side eddies of Canoe Pass. Max ebb is at 7:30 p.m., so we don’t
have to stay until it reaches maximum (depending on the ability
of beginners) but we can if they are up for it and not too tired. A
maximum of four beginners to and up to six experienced pad-
dlers who just want to play and have rescue practice with the
beginners. Sign up with leader: Christine Burris, 253-858-1119,
christineburris@centurytel.net.
July 17, Sat. - Case Inlet to Stretch Island to Reach Island
(SKII+) Watch www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up
with leader: Peggy Gablehouse, 253-884-2987, gablehousep@
aol.com.
July 17, Sat. - Lisabuela (on Vashon Island) Overnight (SKIII)
Watch www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader:
Michael Everett, 253-905-0613, mikeedvm@aol.com.
July 31, Sat. - Crescent/Freshwater Bay (SKIV) Watch www.
mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader: David Price,
206-718-4335, dprice100@hotmail.com.
Aug. 6, Fri. - Blake Island Weekend (SKII) Watch www.
mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader: Laurie Davis,
206-403-6924, laurieinseattle@hotmail.com.
Aug. 14, Sat. - Herron Island to McMicken to Joemma (SKII)
Watch www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader:
Peggy Gablehouse, 253-884-2987, gablehousep@aol.com.
Aug. 28, Sat. - Horsehead Bay to Raft Island (SKII+) We will
be leaving from Horsehead Bay, stopping at Kopachek SP for
a quick break, then around Raft Island and on to Cutts Island
for lunch before heading back. Wetsuit or dry-suit is required.
Students will have the opportunity to practice wet exits and
re-entries. Sign up with leader: Beth Owen, 253-514-1865,
drbethowen@yahoo.com.
Aug. 29, Sun. - Saltwater Park to Point Robinson (SKIII)
Watch www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader:
David Price, 206-718-4335, dprice100@hotmail.com.
Sept. 11, Sat. - Cutts/Raft Island Moonlight Paddle (SKII)
Watch www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader:
David Price, 206-718-4335, dprice100@hotmail.com.
Sept. 23, Thu. - Hood Head and Squamish Harbor (SKII-III)
Watch www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with leader:
Julie Beck 253-535-5260, jbeck1958@aol.com.
Sept. 25, Sat. - Cypress Island Overnight (SKII) Watch
www.mountaineers.org for updates. Sign up with lead-
er: David Price, 206-718-4335, dprice100@hotmail.com.
Tacoma
Many more trips and activities to come! Keep up with all our
activities by searching the online activities page or visiting the
Tacoma Sea Kayaking Community on The Mountaineers website
at www.mountaineers.org.
Like to go someplace not offered? Contact Howard Owen, 253-
851-2677, hvo_guitar@yahoo.com, and he will try to incorporate
your trip into future listings.
Skiing (Backcountry, Nordic, Snowboard)
Chair: Don Thompson, donteleski@msn.com, 360-692-8236.
Cross-country ski: We have beginner and moderate ski trips. Make new
friends and skiing partners for the ski season. For trips, contact Fred Os-
tmann, 253-565-7680, ostmann@wamail.net. Check www.mountaineers.
org for up-to-date listings.
Backcountry ski: Telemark and randonee. Beginners and experienced ski-
ers who want to ski “off-piste.” Check www.mountaineers.org for current
trip availability.
Backcountry ski trips most Saturdays: Announced at www.mountaineers.
org. Search activities and also by clicking on communities, and then under
Tacoma Backcountry Skiing. You can also contact the Tacoma backcountry
ski chair, Don Thompson, donteleski@msn.com, 360-692-8236.
Social Division
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. No partner is needed. Hope to see
you on the dance floor. For more information, contact Ned or
Yvonne (info above).
Photography
Chair: Joe Becker, 253-970-3100, josephbecker@comcast.com
Events
June 8, Tue., 7-9 p.m. - Monthly Photo Meeting at the club-
house. The committee will be discussing the setup of the Tacoma
Mountaineers Annual Photography Exhibit, scheduled to open on
July 1 at the Tahoma Gallery, as well as any other photographic
topics of interest. We will also be sharing images from recent
outings, including our April outing to N. Olympic Peninsula.
Bring some photos to share: prints, digital, or slides are all
welcome. For more information contact the chair, Joe Becker,
josephebecker@comcast.net. See the Tacoma Mountaineers
website for more details.
month:
June 3 - Diane Malone’s Backyard Party NE Tacoma, Contact
leader at karen-turner@comcast.net.
June 17, Tacoma Clubhouse, 2302 N. 30th, Tacoma. The
beginning of our summer series in the clubhouse backyard.
June 24, Thu. 6-9 p.m. - BIG BACKYARD POTLUCK PIC-
NIC Summer solstice displays by Pierce County outdoor and
environmental allies. The Singles group will host a wine tasting
table. See the notice under “Branchwide” for all other details.
Singles weekend on Orcas
June 18-20, Fri.-Sun. - Singles Weekend on Orcas Island
Enjoy 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. 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,

Chair: Karen Turner, Karen-turner@comcast.com, 253-202-7458. (Folk Danc-

ing, Photography, Singles)
Folk Dancing
Contacts: Ned Raymond, 253-218-5205; Yvonne Braune, 253-640-6359,
ybraune1@hotmail.com.
Tacoma Mountaineers Folk Dancers are taking June, July,
and August off. The next scheduled dance will be Sept. 25. In
the meantime we will be dancing with the Totem International
Folk Dancers at South Park Community Center on Monday eve-
Singles
Welcoming Committee: Karen Turner, karen-turner@comcast.net, 253-
202-7458.
The Tacoma Mountaineers social group was organized for the enjoyment of
all adult Mountaineers. The social group plans a wide variety of social and
outdoor activities. Meet people of diverse ages and cultures with a similar
interest in hiking, biking, backpacking, climbing, skiing, dancing, kayaking,
dining, sailing, snowshoeing and theater—just a few of the activities we
enjoy together.
See our current activities on our new website at Meetup.com and search for
Tacoma Mountaineers Singles.
Thursday Evening Gatherings: Join us for food with good
company from 6–8 p.m. every first and third Thursday of each
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.
Advance notices
Aug. 5-8, Thu.-Sun. - Whistler Singles Weekend.
Sept. 10-12, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Baker Singles Weekend

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

Baker Lodge Schedule jsterry60@comcast.net, for November-May reservations. Con-

Mt. Baker Lodge is in an isolated yet scenic and easily ac-
cessible accommodation just steps from the Mt. Baker Ski Area
chairlifts. 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 the time of
reservation with a 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.
The lodge is usually 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 sleeping bag, personal
gear and a flashlight. During winter, 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 age 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,
tact Jim Gipson, 425-985-0616, gipwood@msn.com, for June-
October reservations before publicizing the date of your event.
Non-scheduled openings may be arranged if hosts can be
found, but because most of our volunteer hosts are working full-
time, midweek reservations may be hard to staff. The sooner you
ask the more likely it is that someone can be found.
Free weekends at the Baker Lodge!
The Baker Lodge Committee needs additional help to
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

Reservation fees, 2010

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
For all lodges except Meany and Snoqualmie Campus, contact 206-521-6001 or www.mountaineers.org for reservations
opportunities for midweek hosting.)
For Meany, reserve online at www.brownpapertickets.com; see Snoqualmie below for contact info.
Benefits of hosting include free weekends, the camaraderie of
Figures are in dollars on a per person basis All overnights include next morning’s breakfast other members and the pleasure of creating a memorable lodge
experience for generations to come.
Baker 145 mi. one way from Seattle Lodge open from Friday eve to Sunday noon. See Mountaineers.org/lodge/baker for more info For more information contact Bill Woodcock, 206-696-
Capacity 64 6127, wawoodcock@gmail.com; or Judy Sterry, 206-366-2750,
Friday night Sat. & Holidays Weekend Extended openings
Adult member 24 31 55 Same as jsterry60@comcast.net. You may arrange an opportunity to
Adult guest 32 39 71 “Sat. & Holidays” co-host with a seasoned committee member to find out if you
Child member (-14 yoa) 15 21 36 rates. would like to become a host.
Child guest (-14 yoa) 23 29 52 Includes
Meals included (add $3 Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst Sat.,Sun. bkfst., Sat. dnr dinner, breakfast Driving directions
when lunch is provided)
Drive north on I-5 to Bellingham, and take Exit 255, the
Meany 60 mi. one way from Seattle Call 253-926-0867 (chair@meanylodge.org), for special group and non-profit rates or Fri. overnights Mt. Baker Highway. Drive E. on SR 542 about 54 mi. to the ski
Capacity 97 Reserve via www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006 area. At the junction in front of the Firs Lodge turn right onto
Day use Full Weekend Sat. overnight Holiday Weekends*
the one-way loop road. The parking lot for Baker Lodge is on
Adult member 25 95 80 130 the right side of the road about .3 mi. beyond the Firs. Driving
Adult guest 35 105 90 135 time approximately 1-1/2 hrs. from Bellingham and 3 hrs. from
Child member (-14 yoa) 12 60 45 90 Seattle. Each car should be prepared with tire chains, shovel,
Child guest (-14 yoa) 20 70 55 100
and emergency gear.
Meals included *MLK, Presidents
Season pass: Day wknds only; Continued on pg. 16
Age 14+ - $480 ($430 before Dec. 1) include Fri., Sat.,
Age 5-13 - $350 ($300 before Dec. 1) Sun. nights

Snoqualmie
What's your @ddress?
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.
Help us keep in touch with you! We are
Stevens 75 mi. one way from Seattle Children under 5 not allowed; Lodge open Friday eve through Sunday afternoon asking all members with email addresses
Capacity 55
Friday night Saturday Weekend* Extended openings
to make sure we have it in our records. As
Adult member 15 30 45 the club moves into the future, we rely more
Adult guest 22 43 65 (Extended with Sat. rates)
Child member (-14 yoa) 8 17 25
and more on electronic media to communi-
Child guest (-14 yoa) 15 20 35 cate.
Meals included Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst *2 nights; lunches excluded
No charge for day use
Log in to your Profile page today and add or
update your email with us. Thanks!
Note: Check the “Lodge Going” news in the Go Guide for special rates and packages offered throughout the year by individual lodges.

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Lodge going (continued)
Kitsap Cabin
Kitsap Cabin, built mostly by Mountaineers women in 1918,
is the home of The Mountaineers Kitsap Branch. It’s also the
spring and summer home base for the Mountaineers Players
and the Youth Theater Camp, as they rehearse and perform at
the beautiful Kitsap Forest Theater.
Kitsap Cabin is surrounded by the Rhododendron Preserve, a
460-acre private reserve operated by The Mountaineers Founda-
tion. The preserve is one of the largest remaining parcels of Puget
Sound lowland old-growth forest in the Puget Sound Basin, and
acts as a buffer protecting the Kitsap Forest Theater and salmon-
spawning streams from encroaching development.
The cabin and theater are available for private rentals. For
rental information call 206-542-7815. For information about the
Kitsap Branch of The Mountaineers, please see pg. 5 or visit
www.kitsapmountaineers.org.
For information about the 2010 Players’ season at the Forest
Theater, see pg. 3 of the Go Guide or visit www.ForestTheater.
com. For information about The Mountaineers Foundation and
the Rhododendron Preserve, visit www.mountaineersfounda-
tion.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. Mountaineers Players’ baker extraordi-
naire, Katie McCoy, will provide a selection of fabulous desserts
for our “Dessert Dash.” The highest bidding patron will get to
choose their favorite dessert first!
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-
16 June 2010 Go Guide
ing The Mountaineers Program Center or online at Brown Paper
Tickets (see Kitsap Forest Theater online). Additional donations
are cheerfully accepted!
Meany Lodge
Meany Lodge is a lodge of all seasons, especially summer, as
evidenced by the following event notices. The Meany website,
www.meanylodge.org, includes all the updated information
and registration links for all activites listed below. Simply go to
the website and click on the appropriate link in the “Breaking
News” section.
Work parties—Watch this space for the work party schedule
to get in on the fun. Or go to the Meany website (www.meany-
lodge.org) and look for link in the “Breaking News” section or
better yet, check the calendar (www.meanylodge.org/calander.
html) for the specific summer and fall dates.
Women’s Adventure Wellness Weekend  Family Hiking Weekend: If you have never been to Meany
Is regular self-care part of your routine? If you’re like most
women these days, the answer is a resounding NO! You’ve prob-
ably fallen into the bad habit of running all day doing for family,
friends and work. By the end of the day you’re exhausted, with
nothing left to give yourself.
The benefits of taking time to nurture yourself are powerful
and scientifically proven.
The annual Women’s Wellness Adventure Weekend, to be
held July 9-11, is a wonderful opportunity for women of all
ages, fitness levels and sizes to slow down, unwind and attend to
their own needs. The weekend’s theme is “Invigorate, Refresh,
and Inspire” and will offer hiking, massage/spa treatments,
nutrition, and a variety of exercise and fitness training led by
credentialed trainers.
Go to www.Meanylodge.org/summer/women_weekend.html
to see what is in store for you. If you already know you want to
attend, register at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/112805.
Mountain Bike Weekend: July 17-18
The first Meany Lodge bike trip is almost upon us. What bet-
ter way to come and see the lodge than by doing a mountain-bike
ride. The trip starts at Hyak and follows the scenic John Wayne
Trail (Old Milwaukee RR right-of-way), then proceeds on FS
Rd. 54, then on FS Rd. 420. You will spend the night at Meany
and leave the next day.
Rain or shine, we meet Sat., July 17, at 9:30 a.m. (we will
leave sharply at 10 a.m.). On Sunday gear must be packed and
ready to go by 1 p.m. and be picked up at the Hyak parking lot
by 4 p.m.
More information will be posted at www.meanylodge.org/
summer/bike_trip.html. To register: www.brownpapertickets.
com/event/113203.
Looking ahead
In-Town Picnic: Sat., Aug. 28 at the home of Jim and Mar-
gret Noyes. Watch for details in July and on our website.
and are not sure about committing to coming up in the winter,
then try the Annual Family Hiking Weekend during the first
weekend in August. It is a great way to see what Meany is like
and to meet some of the committee members at a less stressful
time. It is held the first weekend of August. Registration and
a more specific schedule will be posted at www.Meanylodge.
org/hike_weekend.html.
Mushroom Weekend: Our rainy and damp our autumns
make the Pacific Northwest a fantastic place to find all kinds of
fungi, but with the bewildering amount out there,wouldn’t it be
nice to have the knowledge and a guide to tell you “nope – can’t
eat it” or “wow – Chantrelles?” You will be able to do this by
attending the Annual Mushroom Weekend at Meany Lodge in late
October. This a joint event held with the Northwest Mycologi-
cal Society and it does fill up fast. For more details visit www.
Meanylodge.org/mushroom_weekend.html.
MOFA at Meany
Check out the First Aid section of the Go Guide to sign up for
Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) courses at Meany.
What better way to attain MOFA certification and enjoy the great
Meany Lodge meals?
Meany is available for group use throughout the summer.
For further information, contact the committee: Chuck
or Joan Welter, 253-926-0867, chair@meanylodge.org. Website:
www.meanylodge.org.
Driving Directions
Allow at least two hours from Seattle to the parking lot. Pro-
ceed E. from Seattle on I-90 to Exit 62. Turn right and proceed
about 1/2 mi. to the Crystal Springs Sno-Park. Bear left when
you enter the lot. Remember to PACK LIGHT and carry your
gear in a backpack.
Snoqualmie Campus
How about reserving the Snoqualmie Campus for your next
family or group picnic, or an overnight camping trip? Contact us
now for reservations or site visits: snoqulamiecampus@yahoo.
com, 425-434-6177. Obtain more information about the campus
and surrounding Snoqualmie Pass adventure opportunities by
visiting our website, www.snoqualmiecampus.org.
The campus is located between Summit Central and Sum-
mit West ski areas, nestled in the conifers with beautiful valley
and ridge views.
Seeking summer volunteers: Please give back to The
Mountaineers and volunteer to help out at one of our summer
work parties. We are also looking for volunteers to help plan
hiking and snowshoe trails around the campus. Camp out or
bring your RV and enjoy the summer evenings for free. Join
in on some fun times and good food while helping to complete
some work projects. One of the critical projects will be repairing
the Linda Coleman Memorial Picnic Shelter roof. The campus is
run on an all-volunteer basis and we always welcome additional
volunteers as campus hosts to help us maximize the number days
the campus is open to Mountaineers members and the public.
Campus hosts provide basic, friendly services to campus visi-
tors. The length of stay is flexible. Why not spend some time in
alpine splendor and be a campus host? Contact us via e-mail or
phone (see contact info below).
All Mountaineers and Activity Leaders: Reservations are
required by Mountaineers policy if you are planning to access
or lead a group onto or through the campus on days when the
campus is closed. On drop-in days you still must check in with
the campus host and pay an activity user fee. The user fees help
support the fixed operating costs of the campus.
Parking notice to users: The Washington State Department
of Transportation parking lot near Exit 53 is now gated and no
longer available to public parking.
Features: The 77-acre campus Snoqualmie Campus is
located less than an hour from downtown Seattle, two minutes
off Interstate 90 at Snoqualmie Pass. Access to the Pacific Crest
Trail, Iron Horse Trail and Gold Creek are minutes away. Tall
stands of Silver Fir, numerous alpine shrubs, grasses and flowers
and numerous wetlands dot the hills and meadows, visitors often
see nesting birds of prey and elk.
Facilities: Snoqualmie Campus provides easy year-round
access to nature, with free parking and easy bus access for
group activities. In winter the slopes are great for snowshoeing,
cross-country skiing, avalanche training, snow-cave camping,
sledding and snow play. In summer and fall there are picnic and
camping areas to accommodate individuals, families, small and
large groups; places for geo-caching, LNT, navigation and other
outdoor training; open areas for meetings, classes and recreation.
The Coleman Memorial Shelter is equipped with a gas grill (pro-
pane and firewood available at cost), fireplace and picnic table.
Water, electrical hookups and flush toilets are on site.
History: The Mountaineers has maintained a presence in
the Snoqualmie Pass area since 1914, when it built a lodge on
U.S. Forest Service land. In 1948, the current property was
purchased and a volunteer crew built a new lodge. This second
Tacoma
lodge served The Mountaineers for more than 50 years before
it burned May 12, 2006. What remains today are outbuildings
and incredible alpine terrain.
All branches welcome: Like all Mountaineers facilities the
Snoqualmie Campus is available for use by both groups and
The Kitsap Cabin will serve a salmon dinner after the Players’ June 12 presentation of “The Sound of
Music.” Above, Maria (Beaven Walters) and Captain von Trapp (Noel Barbuto) dance the Laendler.
individual members from any branch. Need a quiet, central place
to escape to for a day, or a week? Want to have a camping trip,
a hiking base camp, a travel base? Putting on a class for hiking,
navigation, scrambling, or any of The Mountaineers’ numerous
other outdoor activities? Snoqualmie Campus is the ideal spot
Mick Etchoe photo
for you. To discuss specific needs reach us through the contact
information provided below.
Reservations: Reservations for your next group or family
event can be made by contacting us at snoqulamiecampus@
yahoo.com or 425-434-6177. Ask if your proposed use days are
“Campus Host Open” or “Campus Host Closed” days. Reserva-
tions are required if you plan to use the campus on “Campus Host
Closed” days. On “Campus Host Open” days, reservations are
suggested but not required; you must check in with the campus
host (found by on-campus signs) and pay the appropriate activity
user fees (noted below).
Volunteers and donations welcome: The Snoqualmie
Campus, like other Mountaineers lodges and similar facilities,
is volunteer operated, user-fee and donation supported. We need
volunteers for campus hosts and work parties; we seek donations
of building materials and campus activities supplies.
Use policy, fees and credits: Our use policy includes all
Mountaineers members, guests, the general public or any group
interested in using the campus. Daily user fees are $10/person or
$25/family, payable in advance. No Sno-Park or Northwest For-
est Pass parking are permits required nor are USFS special-use
permits. Group and course rates are negotiable. Persons willing
to perform campus service projects can reduce or eliminate
their user fees.
Help us plan our future: The Snoqualmie Campus Com-
mittee invites Mountaineers member input to plan and direct
the campus’s future. We appreciate your e-mails, comments and
suggestions about future campus projects and activities. Please
send your thoughts to snoqualmiecampus@yahoo.com.
Stevens Lodge
Check out our website for events
Visit www.stevenslodge.org to view current activities at the
lodge. If you have questions regarding Stevens Lodge, contact
Angela or Greg, 425-258-4847, greg@stevenslodge.org.
What to bring: a warm sleeping bag, toilet articles and a
towel for the shower, suitable clothing, your snow gear and a
flashlight. Some pillows are available, but feel free to bring your
own if you desire. Bring a padlock if you wish to secure your
ski equipment. There is a short 600-ft. walk from the parking
area to the lodge. Stow your gear in a pack suitable for walking
the distance to the lodge. If you have a lot of gear, a small sled
makes the trip more convenient.
Driving directions
Take US-2 to the Stevens Pass Ski area. Turn into the parking
entrance just below Tye Creek Lodge (the old West Lodge) on
the W. side of the summit. Stay left at the entrance and go around
the hairpin turn at the far end of the lot, then continue to the
upper level parking area, Lot #4. Park here along the snowbank
if there is room, or in the spaces in the middle. Look for a steep
Cat track/service trail leading up the bank at the far end of this
parking lot. Grab your gear and follow the Cat track up, then
turn right at the top, staying on the Cat track. Continue uphill
past the lodge on the left (Penguins Ski Club) for 500’ until you
come to a sharp 90-degree bend in the trail. The reddish-brown,
four-story building is The Mountaineers lodge. Come in, stow
your gear, and sign in on the main floor.
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 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

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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.

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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
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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.)
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made a contribution and DO NOT wish to be listed.
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 Sending you on your way
There are seven branches offering Mountaineers activities: Bellingham, Everett, Kitsap, Olympia, Seattle, Foothills and Tacoma. All members may sign up for any activity in any branch,
subject to prerequisites and qualifications as stipulated by the particular activity. The following information pertains to all club outings and activities, no matter the branch. Refer to particular
activity preambles in this Go Guide for trip ratings, classifications and special equipment or skill prerequisites. Trip and course registration can be accomplished online except where
noted.
Participation: The Mountaineers recommends you sign up for a trip online in terrain. The ratings assume optimal conditions. Bad weather, getting off 4. Illumination
most cases. By selecting “Activity Search” from the main page of our website, route or very soft snow, for example, can make a trip more difficult than its 5. First-aid supplies
you will be taken to a search page where you can find a trip on the basis of normal rating. Climbs: C = Conditioner; A = Alpine; G = Glacier; R = Rock. 6. Fire
date, destination, event name, branch, leader or type of activity. All the details Scrambles: (These are non-technical, off-trail trips to a summit, often on 7. Repair kit and tools
will then appear: when registration starts and ends; a brief description of the snow and/or rock.) Ratings for scrambles consist of a letter, followed by 8. Nutrition (extra food)
trip or event, leader contact data and space availability. If you do not have two digits. C = Conditioner; R = rock scramble; S = snow scramble; SR = 9. Hydration (extra water)
access to the internet, you can sign up for an activity by calling the program snow and/or rock; O = other—not enough rock or snow to count as R or 10. Emergency shelter
center during the registration period indicated in the Go Guide listing of the S. Difficulty (first digit) is rated from 1 (easiest) to 5 (toughest). The second
event. You will notice in the Go Guide and online that some events require digit = technical difficulty, rated from 1 (least technical, least exposed) to 5 Sea Kayak Essentials
you to only contact the leader to sign up. Unless otherwise noted in the event (most technical and most exposed). Hikes: E = Easy (up to 8 mi. RT, up to additional to Ten Essentials on all sea kayak trips
listing, DO NOT CALL LEADERS AFTER 9 P.M. If you have any questions 1200’ elevation gain). M = Moderate (up to 12 mi., 1200’-2500’ gain). S = 1. Flotation each end of kayak
not answered in the event listing online or in the Go Guide, please call the Strenuous (up to 14 mi., 2500’-3500’ gain). VS = Very Strenuous (over 14 2. PFD (USCG approved)
leader of that event. Some trips include prerequisites: Those trips which mi. and/or more than 3500’ gain). 3. Paddle
involve some technical skills (e.g., climbing, scrambling, skiing, kayaking, 4. Paddle tether
sailing), require that participants either graduate from the relevant courses
Trail Guides (most recent edition) 5. Spray skirt
or obtain the status of equivalent from the particular activity (contacts are MR: 50 Hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park 6. Bilge pump with flotation
listed under the activity heading). Children: Family Activities and other family NC: 100 Hikes in the North Cascades National Park Region 7. Self-rescue paddle float
events require that a parent or guardian accompany all children during the GP: 100 Hikes in the Glacier Peak Region 8. Whistle or air horn
entirety of the event. Like all members, children must have a waiver on file AL: 100 Hikes in the Alpine Lakes 9. 50 ft. floating tow rope
with the program center. (Children under 14 are automatically included in IN: 100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest 10. Waterproof flashlight or chemical lightstick
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 the program center. Individuals may XCST2: Cross Country Ski Tours — South Cascades & Olympics
volunteer as a driver or contact a driver to request a ride when registering your essentials.
1. Non-skid deck shoes (or sea boots) with non-marking soles
online for the particular trip (check after 1 p.m. on the Friday before the Abbreviations 2. Heavy-duty gloves (preferably leather) for line handling (exposed finger-
trip). Each passenger is required to pay the driver 12 cents per mile and CG-Campground NP-National Park (NPF = fee)
contribute equally to any money spent by the driver on passes required for tips okay)
E, W, N, S-East, etc. NWFP-NW Forest Pass 3. Warm clothing head to foot (Note: The ambient temperature on the water
that trip. Carpools are not an undertaking of The Mountaineers. Drivers and FS-Forest Service P&R-Park & Ride
passengers participate voluntarily. The Mountaineers makes no claim as to is usually lower than on land)
GT-Green Trails Rd-Road 4. Foul-weather gear
the worthiness of vehicles, ability of drivers or appropriateness of passengers. HS-High School RS-Ranger Station
No liability will result to The Mountaineers from voluntary carpooling. Drivers 5. Sunglasses
Hwy-Highway RT-Round Trip 6. Sunscreen
must carry the required state minimum of insurance. I-Interstate (eg. I-5) SP-State Park (SPF = fee) 7. Knife on lanyard
The wait list: If you find an event is full, you can opt to be put on a wait list Jct-Junction SR-State Route 8. Whistle on a lanyard
but for only one event (no double-booking). The onus falls completely on Mi.-Miles TH-Trailhead 9. Food and drink
the wait-listed from this point. Check online or call the program center to MRNP-Mt. Rainier USGS-US Geo. Survey 10. Flashlight
monitor your status before carpools have been established and before 11. Clothing for sun protection, head to toe
the close of registration for that event. If you become registered for that Ten Essential Systems
The following items are useful but not required:
event after being on the wait list and do not show up for the event, you will required on all Mountaineers trips over land 1. Personal flotation device (life jacket). Skippers carry basic life jackets on
be regarded as a ‘no-show’ and still be subject to any fees relative to the 1. Navigation board
event. It is paramount that you contact the club online or via phone prior to 2. Sun Protection 2. Safety harness and pendant with waterproof flares and/or strobe
the trip if you become registered for an event and cannot attend (see “Rules 3. Insulation
of Cancellation” below).

Anatomy of a trip listing

Cancellations: If you need to be removed as a participant in an event or from
a wait list, you must request removal before registration ends for that event.
This may be done through your online profile page of the club’s website or
by calling the program center during business hours (see hours on back
page of this Go Guide). If you cannot do this, it remains essential that you Date, day, Difficulty (M=moderate; Required Length of hike,
at least call the leader of the event, and the driver if you were to carpool,
to notify them that you will not attend. Otherwise you become a ‘no-show’ destination S=strenuous; E=easy) map elevation gain
and are subject to the revocation of some if not all club privileges while

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still obligated to pay all fees such as your mileage share for carpooling. All
course cancellations or fee-based event cancellations must be arranged
through the program center or the course administrator when stipulated and Meeting time Sept. 9, Sat. - Shannon Ridge (M) (USGS Mt. Shuksan) 6 mi., 2,200’ gain.
are subject to a cancellation fee. and place ➔ Meet 9 a.m. at jct. of SR-20 and Baker Lake Rd. 2 hrs. Martin Mountaineer,
Non-members welcome: The Mountaineers welcomes its friends in the
community to sample our club by registering as a guest for a trip or event.
206-555-1212 (s8/30-9/7) NC
➔
➔
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Guests may do this up to twice a year only if a signed Release and Indemnity
➔

Agreement (waiver) is submitted to the program center or online prior to reg-

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

Going to the source

Mountaineers Purposes: Founded in 1906 to 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
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Women’s Adventure to Wellness. A weekend of sampling belly-
dancing, Zumba©, hiking, massage, Iyengar based Hatha Yoga,
eating for strength and other classes for your wellness: www.
meanylodge.org/summer/women_weekend.html.
Mountaineer-owned summer home rental. NE Kingdom, VT.
5 bdrms, 375’ of beautiful lakefront, stone fireplace. Huge lake-
front porch. Available July 1-16 and Sept. 1-17. $1,800/week.
Info: Anne, 253-863-3569, annespercival@yahoo.com.
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 Sum-
mitTrek.com—low prices, good trips. Call 360-570-0715 or e-mail
Daniel Mazur@summittrekcom.
Mountaineers: throw exercise out the window. Come join a
Zumba© class at the Women’s Adventure to Wellness. Details at
www.meanylodge.org/summer/women_weekend.html.
Classified advertising rates
Classified ads are 40 cents per word for Mountaineers members;
60 cents per word for commercial ads placed by members; 80 cents
per word for non-members. Ads must be received with payment
by the fifth of the month prior to the month of publication (i.e., Jan.
5 for the February issue). Please send ads and payment to: The
Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115.

Go volunteer
Stewards to Protect Mt. Baker ecosystems: Volunteers are needed
to teach day hikers, backpackers and climbers on the three busiest
Mt. Baker area trail systems: Heliotrope Ridge, Park Butte/Railroad
Grade and Heather Meadows. As a “Mountain Steward” volunteer
you will train in low-impact recreational skills, natural history and
backcountry management. Must be 18 years or older with hiking
and outdoor recreation skills. Volunteers attend training July 10 & 17
and commit to a total of three weekend days between July 24-Sept.
12. An optional training for Heather Meadows volunteers is July 24.
Applications are at www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/volunteering/mtn_steward
and should be returned by June 25 to brichey@fs.fed.us. Mail to
Mt. Baker Ranger District, Mountain Stewards, 810 State Route 20,
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284, or fax to 360-856-1934. Call 360-845-2615
for more information.
Family Activities Volunteers: Help kids and their parents explore
the alpine wilderness while learning safety, stewardship, and skills in
the process. If you are currently on the leader list for the photography,
kayaking, backpacking, hiking, navigation, naturalist, climbing, or
scrambling committees and have an interest in working informally with
families (children aged 3-14 and their parents or guardians), contact
Courtenay Schurman about opportunities to share your expertise on
small group outings (12 and under) with a qualified Family Activities
leader to organize details. A great way to share your enthusiasm in
low-key outings and grow young Mountaineers members from the
bottom up! E-mail court@bodyresults.com to learn more and join in
the fun this spring and summer.
DNR seeks campground hosts—The Washington State Depart-
ment of Natural Resources (DNR) is recruiting volunteers who would
like to serve as unpaid campground hosts. Hosts have two primary
duties—to conduct general campground maintenance and to act
as a primary point of contact for campers. All hosts must complete
Basic First Aid training and pass a Washington State Patrol criminal
background check. The following DNR recreational areas need hosts:
Ahtanum Campground near Yakima, Bear Creek Campground on the
Olympic Peninsula’s West End, Bird Creek Campground on the east
side of Mt. Adams, Dougan Creek Campground north of Washougal
in southwest Washington, Douglas Falls Campground near Colville,
Elfendahl Pass Staging Area near Belfair, Lyre River near Joyce on
the Olympic Peninsula and Merrill Lake near Cougar in southwest
Washington. If interested, contact Christine Redmond, DNR’s volun-
teer program coordinator, at 360-902-1632.
Wilderness Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers work towards
wilderness area protections. Contact Harry Romberg, Forest Watch
co-chair, at 206-365-9302.
Conservation Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers fulfill its mis-
sion to protect the natural areas of the Northwest by volunteering
with the club’s Conservation Division or the Forest Watch Com-
mittee. No experience required, just an abiding interest in main-
taining or promoting a healthy Northwest environment. For more
details, call 206-521-6012, or send an e-mail to conservation@
mountaineers.org.
Help kids by helping HARK: Hikes and Active Recreation for Kids
(HARK) is a Kitsap Branch effort which provides kids who wouldn't
otherwise have a chance to enjoy the outdoors an opportunity to do
so. HARK needs volunteers for various duties (see respective branch
sections of the Go Guide). Donations to HARK are always welcome.
Make checks out to: HARK, The Mountaineers Foundation, P. O. Box
25590, Seattle WA 98165.
Volunteer proofreaders wanted: Do you have an eye for misspell-
ings, typos or errant grammar? We could use your expertise for The
Mountaineer, the monthly membership publication for The Mountain-
eers. If interested, contact the editor, Brad Stracener, 206-521-6013,
brads@mountaineers.org.
Knock out knapweed on Amabilis Mtn.– Snow has melted and
knapweed is no longer napping. Volunteers are needed to help with
remove the invasive plant from roads and trails at Amabilis Mtn. For
details and directions contact Mountaineers member Frank Harris,
206-789-2965 (hm), 206-423-2848 (cell), frankxerix@comcast.net, to
participate and arrange carpooling. He will be on site each Wednes-
day, June 2-Aug. 25; additionally, June 17-20, July 15-18 and Aug.
5-8. More dates are expected later.

Gone for the weekend

Use this handy guide to target a weekend day that is begging you to get outdoors (see appropriate listing elsewhere for details).
Backpacks 6/4 Beaver-Whatcom Pass (FH) 6/6 East Side Tr. (TAC) 6/20 Filucy, Anderson, Eagle Is. (TAC)
6/19 Ipsut Ck, MRNP (FH) 6/12 Packwood Lk (TAC) 6/26 Squaxin Island (OLY)
6/12 Diablo Lk, Sgls (SEA)
Bicycling 6/13 Yelm-Tenino Bike Trail (TAC) 6/12 Marmot Pass (KIT) Skiing 6/5 Paradise Glacier (FH)
6/27 Tour de Pierce (TAC) 6/12 Bridal Veil Falls (SEA) 6/12 Camp Muir (FH)
6/12 Esmeralda Basin (SEA) 6/19 Mt. Baker Wknd (FH)
Climbs 6/5 Eldorado Pk (SEA) 6/12 Mt. Pilchuck (SEA) 6/27 Camp Muir (FH)
6/5 Ingalls Pk (SEA) 6/13 Goat Lk (BELL)
6/5 Kangaroo Temple (SEA) 6/13 Icicle Rdg (FH)
6/5 Mt. Shuksan (SEA) 6/13 Copper Ck (OLY)
6/5 Sherpa Pk (SEA) 6/19 Mud Mtn. Dam (OLY)
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6/5 Snowfield Pk (SEA)
6/6 Ingalls Pk (SEA)


6/19 Tubal Cain Mine (OLY)
6/19 Eagle Lk (BELL)
Sprin 5, 6
12,
31
6/6 Mt. Stuart (SEA) 6/19 Navaho Pass, Ntlst (SEA)
2:00 13 19, 2
pm 0
6/6 Silver Star Mtn (SEA) 6/19 Mt. Si Old Trail, Uthrs (SEA)
6/12 Cathedral Rock (SEA) 6/19 Tubal Cain Mine (TAC)
6/12 Colchuck Pk (SEA) 6/26 Goat Mtn Lookout (BELL)
6/12 Eldorado Pk (SEA) 6/26 Tiffany Mtn (EVT)
6/12 Mt. Baker (SEA) 6/26 Lk 22 (FH)
6/12 Mt. Baker (SEA) 6/26 Bullion Basin Lp (OLY)
6/12 Mt. Baker (SEA) 6/26 Crystal Lks (SEA)
6/12 Mt. Daniel (SEA) 6/26 Mason Lk (SEA)
6/12 Mt. Garibaldi (SEA) 6/26 Mt. Beljica (SEA)



6/12 Sharkfin Tower (BELL)
6/12 Clark Mtn., Walrus Gl. (EVT)
6/12 Mt. Buckner, N. Face (EVT)



6/26 Snow Lk, Sgls (SEA)
6/26 Annette Lk (TAC)
6/27 Wagonwheel Lk (OLY)
KITSAP FOREST THEATER
6/12 Ingalls Pk (KIT) 6/27 Pratt Lk, Sgls (SEA)
6/13 Mt. Daniel (SEA)
6/18 Glacier Pk (EVT) Sails 6/5 Shilshole Marina (SEA)
6/19 Mt. Constance (SEA) 6/5 Elliott Bay Marina (SEA)
6/19 Mt. Daniel (SEA) 6/12 Shilshole Marina (SEA)
6/19 Mt. Hood (SEA) 6/12 Shilshole Marina (SEA)
6/19 Mt. Shuksan (SEA) 6/12 Port of Edmonds (SEA)
6/19 The Brothers (SEA) 6/13 Elliott Bay Marina (SEA)
6/19 The Tooth (SEA) 6/13 Shilshole Marina (SEA)
6/19 Forbidden Pk, W. Rdg (EVT) 6/13 Shilshole Marina (SEA)
6/19 Mt. Baker (TAC) 6/19 Shilshole Marina (SEA)
6/19 Mt. Adams (TAC) 6/19 Shilshole Marina (SEA)
6/19 Clark Pk (TAC) 6/20 Shilshole (SEA)
6/20 Ingalls Pk (EVT) 6/27 Port of Edmonds (SEA) ,
July 31
6/26 Columbia Pk (EVT) 6/27 Elliott Bay (SEA) Aug u s t 1
6/26 Mt. Baker (EVT)



7, 8 Sum
6/26 Mt. Stuart, W. Rdg (EVT) Scrambles 6/5 Double Pk (TAC) 14, 15 m er 20
6/26 Mt. Baker (KIT) 6/6 Hawkins Mtn (SEA) 21, 22 10


6/26 Mt. Baker/Squak Gl. (OLY) 6/12 Colchuck Pk (EVT) 2:00 p
m
6/26 Eldorado Pk (SEA) 6/12 Lichtenberg Mtn (EVT)
6/26 Little Tahoma (TAC) 6/12 Bryant, Hemlock (SEA)
6/26 Mt. Curtis Gilbert (TAC) 6/12 Hibox (SEA)  




6/26 Shuksan (TAC) 6/12 Snoqualmie Mtn (SEA)





 
6/27 Luahna Pk (SEA) 6/12 Mailbox Pk (SEA)
6/27 Snowfield Pk (TAC) 6/19 Mt. Adams (TAC)
Hikes 6/5 Fragrance, Lost Lk (BELL) 6/19 Hibox (SEA) Conceived by John-Michael Tebelak

6/5 Marmot Pass (KIT) 6/19 The Fin/SE Rdg (SEA) Music and new Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

6/5 Blanca Lk (SEA) 6/19 Esmeralda (OLY) Escape to the Kitsap Forest Theater, located a short drive from the
6/5 Tronsen Rdg (SEA) 6/26 Mt. Angeles (SEA)
6/5 Mt. Washington, Uthrs (SEA) 6/26 Mt. Adams (SEA) Bremerton ferry. Enjoy a great day trip with friends and family!
6/5 Mt Baldy, Ntlst (SEA) 6/27 Foss Pk/Unicorn Ck (OLY) Picnic under the firs before you stroll down the forested trail to our
6/6 Fisher Lk, Sgls (SEA) 6/27 Mt. Adams (OLY) unique and magical theater! Call today for tickets: 800-573-8484.
6/6 Annette Lk, Sgls (SEA) Shows presented by The Mountaineers Players
6/6 Lk Serene, Sgls (SEA) Sea Kayak 6/5 Gig Harbor-Sunrise Bch (TAC) Tickets available at www. ForestTheater.com
6/6 Snow Lk (FH) 6/13 Hope Island Reef (OLY)

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