The Mountaineers Go guide www.mountaineers.org A special activities section to The Mountaineer November, 2009

The Mountaineers a little more difficult venture than an easy sum- for this outing. A gear list will be available upon Trailhead program mer hike, so be prepared for at least a little bit of a request. Camping gear can obviously be shared is designed to be a workout. or rented, and most three-season backpacking user-friendly introduction to the gear will suffice. For more info, come to one of club or new activity. These are events Outdoor Learning Series: our Snow Camping 101 clinics in town. without all the commitments, conducted Snowshoeing for Beginners – The rain has in a casual atmosphere, and best of all, started—so, you’re feeling housebound until spring Clinic Series: easy on your schedule as well as your wal- brings more sunshine? Nonsense! Get out for a fun Snow Camping 101 – Love backpacking and let. Trailhead events are offered each month day in the snow and explore the winter wonderland miss it in the winter? Enjoy snowshoeing and for a variety of activities; just look for the in a safe setting with experienced leaders. We’ll skiing but want to learn some safety skills and in front of the event listing in the Go Guide. Typi- provide loaner snowshoes and poles; you bring techniques to be safe and comfy overnight in cal events include hikes, backpacks, entry-level eager smiles. We’ll go out on an easy and safe the winter? Come to this clinic and you’ll learn scrambles and climbing activities, snowshoeing, snowshoe tour while introducing you to winter travel all you need to know to bridge the gap to winter skiing and more. In-town clinics are also offered and safety, as well as a cure to cabin fever in the overnights in the snow. regularly throughout the season. So if you’re look- Pacific Northwest! Intro To Avalanche Awareness – Everyone ing to become involved with the club, taste-test a Cross-Country Skiing for Beginners – So, you’re who ventures into the backcountry when there new activity, or just refresh old skills, there’s likely intrigued by the idea of gliding gently through the is snow above or around them should know the a Trailhead event coming up for you! woods, gawking at snowshoers as you silently drift basics of avalanche awareness. Come out for an past? But you feel the need for a good coaching evening focused on the basics of understanding Winter Program session? This is the clinic for you! We’ll spend why avalanches happen, and how to avoid them. Trip series: half-a-day in a casual atmosphere working on the Be safe! Hikes – So you thought that hiking is only for basics of classic XC skiing on groomed trails. Ski Climbing – Look for various climbing workshops spring through fall? Well, guess what? There are rentals are available at REI, and a clothing/gear list throughout the chilly season, including Rock lots of snow-free hiking options year-round with will be provided. Climbing Techniques for Beginners, Learn To The Mountaineers. The Trailhead program will Snow Camping for Beginners – You’re already Belay, Basic Climbing Anchors as well as other make sure you’re prepared for comfort and safety backpacking and want to break into the fourth clinics and play days. in the chilly season. Best of all, NO BUGS! season? Come “chill” with us at a mountain locale Trailhead Contacts: Snowshoe and XC Ski Tours – Easy trips are for the weekend and learn how to build a leave-no- For questions about signing up, call Member offered throughout the season. Detailed gear and trace campfire in the snow, make winter furniture, Services, 206-521-6001. safety information will be distributed before each and have more fun than a group of poofy grown- For questions about the Trailhead program, e- event to make sure you are prepared for fun in the ups should be allowed. Snow camping will be mail [email protected]. snow. We even have loaner snowshoes and poles! covered in depth, as will emergency snow shelters. For questions about specific events, call the Please note that easy snow trips may translate to Folks already oriented to backpacking are perfect leader directly. New explorations NOW

Goings on across the club Get out there! Timmy O’Neill to host BOEALPS event Wanted: members for issue alert e-list Timmy O’Neill, rock climbing speed demon and humor- Are you willing to make a phone call, send an e-mail or write a Sign up online: ist, will host a fundraiser for the Index Lower Town Wall at a letter to voice your opinion on conservation and environmental BOEALPS (Boeing Employees Alpine Society) event to be held issues? Then sign up for our action alert e-mail list. We will send www.mountaineers.org at Mountaineers headquarters on Fri., Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. you our “Conservation Currents” twice a month or when there is a O’Neill will discuss amazing and inspiring climbs throughout need for action. E-mail [email protected] to join. NOTE—You may also sign up the world with his wheelchair-athlete brother, Sean. over the phone: Tickets are $10 at the door. There will be a raffle for outdoor gear and a hosted bar (ID required). All the evening’s proceeds International Outings 206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484 will go toward the purchase of the Index wall by the Washington Climbers Coalition. More details may be found at www.boealps. Chair: Patti Polinsky, [email protected], 206-525-7464. The amount payable to The Mountaineers is based upon known and anticipated air and Clubwide...... 1 org and www.washingtonclimbers.org. land costs and is subject to change, either UP or DOWN, in the event of unexpected adjustments therein. Any exceptions to the travel or lodging Bellingham (www.bellinghammountaineers.org)...... 3 Board of trustees to meet arrangements must be approved by the leaders. The Mountaineers Board of Trustees will meet Thu., Nov. The leader(s) or The Mountaineers reserve the right to cancel a trip or to Everett (www.everettmountaineers.org)...... 3 5, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at club headquarters and is make changes to the itinerary; additional costs, if any, shall be paid by the open to all Mountaineers members and the public. Meetings are 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 Foothills (www.foothillsmountaineers.org)...... 4 normally held on the first Thursday of each month. 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 Kitsap (www.kitsapmountaineers.org)...... 5 Office to close for Thanksgiving be the limit of liability of The Mountaineers. The Mountaineers headquarters, including the bookstore and Cancellation: A full refund, less a $100 administration fee and less any non- Olympia (www.olympiamountaineers.org)...... 6 library, will be closed on Thu. and Fri., Nov. 26-27, to observe recoverable expenses, will be made. Cancellation notice must be in writing the Thanksgiving holiday. and sent to trip leader via e-mail or postal service. See the individual trip listing for cancellation deadlines. Seattle (www.seattlemountaineers.org)...... 7 Conservation Cross-country ski the Tirol Tacoma (www.tacomamountaineers.org)...... 12 Austria, Italy: Jan. 21-Feb. 7, 2010 Lodge Going (events at our facilities)...... 14 Conservation calendar The Tirol in Austria and the Sud Tirol in Italy are two of the Nov. 18, Wed. - Conservation Executive Committee meeting, most charming and beautiful areas of the European Alps. Until Going to the Source (who’s who)...... 19 7-9 p.m. at club headquarters. All Mountaineers are welcome. the Sud Tirol was ceded to Italy after World War I, this otherwise contiguous area of sharp, high mountains and narrow, winding Sending you on your way (trip registration)...... 19 Board Briefs valleys provides much of the best of European Nordic skiing. Both areas are well known as a walking paradise in summer. Go to the Marketplace...... 20 An unofficial summary of the Oct. 1 board meeting. Europeans also know the Tirol as a winter wonderland—a place Board members absent: VP Publishing Don Heck, of sparkling snow and abundant sun, where you find hundreds Go Volunteer...... 20 Trustees-at-Large Lynn Hyde, Don Schaechtel, Eva Schön- of kilometers of ski tracks under towering rock walls, and where leitner, Everett Branch Trustee Rob Simonson, Seattle European cultural amenities and magnificent views make for an (weekend trip index)...... 20 Branch Trustee Mike Maude. unforgettable experience. Gone for the Weekend Actions Our journey begins by flying in to Munich’s airport, with a The board amended its agenda, thus postponed the night spent near the city center. From here, we are transported by Questions? Give Member Services a call: Conservation and Recreational Access Ad Hoc Committee our private bus to the Italian Sud Tirolean village of Castelrotto, 206-521-6000 report until the November board meeting. where much of our ski days are to be spent on the Seiser Alm, A motion passed via “Consent Agenda” to approve the largest alm (open alpine) area in Europe. “Board Policy: Copyright.” We will be surrounded by the serrated peaks of the Italian The Go Guide The board authorized Interim Executive Director Mona Dolomites as we try to accumulate kilometers on skis while we The Mountaineers, Seattle, WA West to be a signor on the The Mountaineers Bank of juggle our camera for incessant photos. We have options to ski America checking account. one day in the Vallunga, a high valley off the Val Gardena, as 206-521-6013 Reports well as an option (at extra cost) for a day trip to Venice and/or a The Go Guide is a monthly supplement to The Mountaineer, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. All items President Eric Linxweiler informed the board of the day trip to Bozen/Bolzano (included in trip cost), to visit Oetzi, Deadlines: must ultimately be submitted to the Go Guide by the 10th of the nearly completed search for the club’s next executive the 5,000-year-old ice man at the Archeological Museum. month preceding month of publication (branch/activity news gather- director, and the productive search for opportunities of Our family-owned-and-operated hotel in Castelrotto is lo- ers must therefore obtain members’ listings a number of days prior to cooperation between Washington Trails Association and cated near the center of the village and boasts a wellness center the 10th). Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and The Mountaineers. with sauna for after-ski relaxation do not necessarily represent the views of The Mountaineers.

Go Guide November 2009  Our second week will be spent in the festive Austrian town through tunnels just wide enough for a bus to pass through. The of Seefeld in Tirol, home of the Nordic events for two Olympic valley is so narrow in places that you feel as though you could North American Outings Games. The Seefeld/Leutasch areas are perfectly appointed for touch both walls at the same time. Your camera will be clicking Nordic skiing, with hundreds of kilometers of interesting ski track at every turn of the road. winding through woods and open alpine pastures, over forested After a lunch stop in Moutier, we will continue to Plan Peisey Backcountry ski British Columbia hills and through pastoral valleys. to ski at La Plagne and Les Arcs, which are connected with the Our family-owned-and-operated hotel on a quiet street boasts Vanoise Express that crosses a 2000-ft.-deep valley. La Plagne March 6-14, 2010 a large new wellness center, with swim pool, saunas, aroma consists of six high-altitude resorts situated opposite the Mont (Very strenuous.) The Purcell Range receives cold, dry therapy, solarium and other amenities. One day’s outing might Blanc and Beaufortain ranges. Altitudes reach up to 12,467 ft. powder snow! Jumbo Pass Cabin sits at 7710 ft. and features be a short train journey to the delightful city of Innsbruck, 2000’ We will stay at Plan-Peisey-Vallandry, an alpine resort area great views. The small hut has a wood-heat stove, gasoline lower in the Inn Valley, or we can ski across the German border divided into five Savoyard villages situated on the sunny side lantern, propane cook stove, equipped kitchen, bunk beds with to the old violin-making center of Mittenwald. of the valley. The hotel features ski-in and ski-out capability, foam mattress pads for six people, and a toilet outside. Terrain We return to Munich for our final night before returning to allowing you to access all lifts. The hotel also has just added includes alpine bowls, peak ascents, and great tree skiing. March Seattle, or you may continue your European adventure on your relaxing post-skiing pleasures, including a swimming pool 6: Drive to Radium and sleep at the hostel. March 7: Snowmo- own from here. which looks directly upon the ski slope, a whirlpool, a sauna, a bile in and ski up 2210’ to Jumbo Pass Cabin. March 8-12: Ski Our trip includes buffet breakfasts at our hotels and multi- steam room and fitness area. In the ski room, your boots may be alpine powder bowls and sub-alpine tree glades. March 13: Ski course dinners with salad bars (except for two dinners in Munich). stored on boot driers. out and soak in Radium Hot Springs. March 14: Drive home. Travel to Italy and back to Austria is accomplished in a private We will leave Plan Peisey Saturday morning to spend the Price includes Radium hostel, the snowmobile ride in, Jumbo bus. We return to Munich from Seefeld by direct train. Maps, afternoon and evening in Annecy or Geneva. An early morning Pass Cabin, and Radium Hot Springs. To register, please mail a bus passes, and ski passes are all provided. flight on Sunday returns us to Seattle the same day. US$400 check to The Mountaineers with “Jumbo Pass Cabin” Ski tracks lead you on classic or skate skis, past villages in This tour will be limited to 16 people. written on the bottom by Dec. 1. Limit 6. Leader: Craig Miller, magnificent settings, to alpine club huts and refugios, and to Cancellation: Refunds will be made less a $100 International [email protected], 206-285-2399. mountain alms serving simple midday meals. You are surrounded Outing fee plus any non-recoverable expenses. This price is based by rugged mountains. Horse-drawn sleighs, bells jingling, and on $1.3=1 Euro. Early application is necesssary to obtain lower walkers strolling on the winter wanderwegs cross your ski trail; airfare and window or aisle seating preferences. Mexico: Copper Canyon church bells ring in the villages, and there is music and singing For further information: Patti Polinsky, MeanySports@ in the gasthof. You mingle with people who, like you, love snow me.com, 206-525-7464. Application available by e-mail. De- March 19-28, 2010 Summary: and relish their mountains and their natural environment. It is posit: $1,000 with the application. The remainder is due on This outing combines Copper Canyon hiking, a truly a celebration of winter. Nov. 1. classic railroad trip, Mexican culture, and sunshine with warm Price: Projected at $2,750, this fee includes lodging in two- weather. person rooms (with buffet breakfasts & multi-course dinners), Copper Canyon is the largest and deepest canyon in North ground transportation, ski passes, maps, Mountaineers outing Nepal: Dhaulagiri Trek America and has stunning natural scenery. The area known as fee and leader fee for more than two weeks and depending on Copper Canyon is actually a series of 20 canyons formed over the currency exchange rate (Euro 1.0 to US $1.4). Items not included Sept. 30-Oct. 24, 2010 years by six rivers. The area is sometimes compared to Arizona’s in trip price are lunches, beverages, and two evening meals in The Himalaya is “a revelation of all might, majesty, dominion Grand Canyon, although the Copper Canyon region is at least Munich, basic travel/medical insurance (required and projected and power, henceforth, and forever, in color, form, and substance seven times bigger and features different topography, flora and to be $50) plus airfare (projected at $700-$800). An optional indescribable.” fauna than the Grand Canyon. extra would be the day trip to Venice. – Rudyard Kipling We will hike in Mexico’s wilderness to the bottom of the There is the possibility of an additional week or partial week This outing combines spectacular mountain scenery, history, canyon, soak in natural hot springs and then hike back up, all in the mountains of Bavaria and in another region of Austria if culture and diversity. supported by burros—you carry only a daypack. interest warrants. This would be at additional expense and limited Until 1808 Ecuador’s Chimborazo was believed to be the The railroad Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico spans north- to a small group only. highest mountain in the world. From 1808 to 1848, Dhaulagiri west Mexico. This railroad is both an important transportation Reservation and deposit: With leader’s approval, a deposit was thought to be the highest mountain in the world. Between system for locals and a draw for tourists. It runs 418 miles, of $1,750 is necessary to reserve a space. The balance of $1,000 then and 1852, it was Kanchenjunga. Since 1852, it has been Mt. traversing the Copper Canyon, a beautiful and rugged series of is due on or before Dec. 1, 2009. Everest. Dhaulagiri is now the seventh highest mountain in the canyons that have led some to call this the most scenic railroad Cancellation policy: For cancellation notices received world at 8,167 meters (26,795 ft.). trip on the continent. The tracks pass over 37 bridges and through prior to Nov. 1, a full refund, less a $100 International Outing “Dhaulagiri” means “white mountain” because of the con- 86 tunnels, rising as high as 7,900 ft. above sea level near the administration fee deposit, plus any non-recoverable expenses tinuous snow. Dhaulagiri is almost unequaled on earth in its rise Continental Divide. will be made. For cancellation notices received after Nov. 1, above local terrain—7,000 meters over the Kali Gandaki Gorge We will ride the best part of the train line, from the tropical canceling party will be responsible for any non-recoverable in about 30 kilometers of horizontal distance. The Kali Gandaki West Coast’s Los Mochis up to Copper Canyon, hike for a week, expenses. Cancellation must be in writing and sent to trip leader is especially dramatic since Dhaulagiri and Annapurna both stand then ride the railroad back down to Los Mochis. via e-mail or post. Non-recoverable group expenses incurred due near the river, giving a unique example of two 8,000-meter peaks Mexico has a wonderful mixture of ancient and modern cul- to cancellations will be borne by all participants. facing each other over a deep valley. tures. In Copper Canyon, descendants of the Aztecs (Tarahumara The leaders, Shari Hogshead and Paul Gauthier, are pleased to In 1950, the French, led by Maurice Herzog, trekked up the people) still live a simple life, as they have for thousands of years. offer their 30th Mountaineers international outing to Europe and Kali Gandaki intent on climbing Dhaulagiri from the west, but In charming, colonial El Fuerte we will meet and be welcomed their 13th winter ski holiday in the European Alps. For additional they found it too difficult and instead climbed Annapurna on the by Mexican amigos. Itinerary: info on skiing the mountains of Italy and Austria on this trip, east (the first 8,000-meter peak to be summited). Dhaulagiri was This is a good time of year because there is usually please contact Shari or Paul, [email protected], 425-957-4548 or finally summited in 1960 by a Swiss-Austrian expedition. excellent weather for views and photography. Fly from Seattle to 541-389-9110. Hopefully you can join our Mountaineers group Our Dhaulagiri trek is one of the finest and most scenic in Los Mochis, railroad to Posada Barrancas, hike Copper Canyon for a wonderful winter experience. all Nepal. Some people say this is their favorite route in Nepal. six days, including two layover days with optional hikes (all It is like the Annapurna Circuit, but without the crowds. We rated moderate), railroad to Los Mochis, and fly to Seattle. For a will hike through many climatic, biologic, and cultural zones; daily itinerary, please go to http://www.mountaineers.org/activi- Skiing France see some of the highest mountains in the world; trek from about ties/mexico_itin.html. 4,000 ft. altitude up to Dhaulagiri Base Camp and over French Lodging: Hotels in El Fuerte and Posada Barrancas. In Cop- March 3-21, 2010: Turin, Italy; Pass at 17,585 feet; meet friendly Nepali people; and visit Bud- per Canyon, tents are provided. All are double occupancy with Serre Chevalier, Cité Vauban, dhist monasteries. This is a very strenuous hike because of the optional single supplement. Les Arcs/La Plagne, France altitude, but porters will haul your overnight gear, so you carry Food: All meals are provided—a nutritious variety of only a daypack. Mexican cuisine. Trip Preview: Limit: Minimum 3; maximum 12 Mountaineers. http://web.me.com/mrbunz/Site/2010_Ski_France.html. This is a good time of year because there is usually excellent weather for views and photography. Leader: Craig Miller has traveled the last five years in Cost: About $2,870 including hotels (double occupancy), Mexico and led a Mountaineers outing there in January 2009. tips, land transportation, club fees and administrative costs. Itinerary: Fly from the U.S. to Singapore to Kathmandu. Tour world heritage sites. Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Contact him at [email protected], 206-285-2399. Excluded: airfare ($504 + taxes) and fuel ($367), insur- Cost: The $4,500 price includes almost everything—round- ance, lift tickets (about $47/day), lunches, dinner in Turin and Darbang. The Dhaulagiri trek (14 days) is rated very strenuous, with two layover days and a high altitude of 17,585 ft. An op- trip airfare from Seattle, tourist card, airport transfers, hotels, evening beverages. food, Copper Canyon railroad, Copper Canyon guides and burros, Why not ski in Europe this spring? You’ll find sun, powder tional climb to Dhampus/Thapa Peak (19,719 ft.) will be offered. The leader will environmentally clean the trail from the high rescue insurance, departure tax, The Mountaineers outing fee, snow, 12 spectacular areas, great snow depth (even in light snow and a portion of leader cost. Excluded: Valid passport, medical years), grand hotels with swimming pools, and gourmet, multi- pass down to Jomsom. Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara. Sightsee in Pokhara and shop in markets. Optional extension to raft the immunizations, personal items and gratuities. course dinners along with beautiful buffet breakfasts. Experience Registration: Please mail by Oct. 1 a $4,500 check payable the fun of ski-in, ski-out accommodations during two wonderful Kali Gandaki River (not sponsored by The Mountaineers). Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Fly from Kathmandu to Singapore to The Mountaineers with “Mexico: Copper Canyon” written on weeks of skiing and sightseeing. the bottom (sorry, no credit cards). After you pay, the leader will Beginning in Turin, you will be engulfed by the Italian way to USA. For a daily itinerary, please go to www.mountaineers.org/ac- send you a series of three letters with information to help you of life while exploring this cultural city and discovering the prepare for this outing. wonderful Italian ice cream, gelato. tivities/nepal_itin.html. Lodging: Hotels in Singapore, Kathmandu and Pokhara. Cancellation: If you cancel for an emergency, you may receive After a visit to our favorite Turin coffee house, there will be a refund less expenses incurred and $100 administrative fee. museums to visit, architecture to photograph, plazas and parks Camping tent on trek. Double occupancy, with optional single along the waterways to explore. The Saturday indoor/outdoor supplement. market has delicacies of Italy artfully displayed and spread over Food: Most meals are provided. They are a nutritious variety Players (Kitsap Forest Theater) many blocks. of Nepali and Western cuisine. In Singapore and Kathmandu, It is possible to depart a few days early to explore the Italian some meals are on your own to give you the freedom to explore cities of Venice, Milan or even Florence and Rome before joining the delicious cuisines of Asia. Theater Inspired by a magical place the group in Turin. Limit: Minimum of two Mountaineers, maximum of 12 Escape to the Kitsap Forest Theater, where the cares of the On Saturday, March 6, we will travel by bus to Cité Vauban Mountaineers. world disappear as you stroll down the forested trail to our unique for lunch and explore this ancient walled city above BrianÇon. Leader: Craig Miller has led 11 different Himalayan treks in and magical theater. See stories for all ages come to life in our The military architecture of the fortified Cité Vauban and Champ the last 11 years for The Mountaineers (craigfmiller@comcast. breathtaking setting. Create a treasured family tradition! de Mars is quite sensational. The views from the ramparts are net or 206-285-2399). Watch this space for announcements in coming months splendid and the main street is full of charm. There are numer- Price: The price includes almost everything: roundtrip airfare about our 2010 spring and summer shows. Also keep an eye ous narrow, winding walkways between the two buildings to from Seattle, Singapore hotels, Nepal visa, airport transfers, on our website, www.forestheater.com, for more information explore. Kathmandu hotels, buses, trek permit, ACAP fee, guide, porter, about theater events. After lunch, a short ride will take us to Chantemerle where food, tent, peak climbing fee, Pokhara hotels, domestic flight, we will begin six days of skiing in Serre Chevalier, Montgenèvre, Nepal departure tax, two Singapore departure taxes, rescue and Puy St. Vincent. insurance, The Mountaineers outing fee, and a portion of leader Serre Chevalier is a constellation of 13 authentic mountain cost. Price excludes your valid passport, medical immunizations, villages in a thoroughly alpine environment. It is set at the en- some meals, personal items, and gratuities. Six or more people: trance to the Ecrins National Park in the heart of the unspoiled $5,500, 3-5 people, $6,300, two people, $6,500. What's your @ddress? beauty of the Oisans. Registration: Please download and complete the application We will stay at the lovely, intimate, three-star, family-run form on the web, then e-mail it to the leader. After the leader’s Help us keep in touch with you! We are Plein Sud Hotel with a swimming pool and steam room for your approval, please telephone The Mountaineers; give them your credit card number and a $2,000 deposit. After your deposit is asking all members with email addresses after-skiing relaxation. All rooms have balconies where you can to make sure we have it in our records. As relax in the afternoon sun and enjoy the richness of the Alps. received, the leader will send you a series of three letters with There are 13 ski areas to sample. information to help you prepare for this outing. Your balance the club moves into the future, we rely more On Sat., March 13, we will travel through some of the most is due July 1. and more on electronic media to communi- unique scenery for such a short distance in all of Europe. The Cancellation: If you cancel because of an emergency, you may receive a refund less expenses incurred, and $100 admin- cate. snow-covered, broad valleys into which the glaciers fall will Log in to your Profile page today and add or awe you. There will be twisting roads up and down cliffs rising istrative fee. to 2000 ft. high. You will see waterfalls drop 1000 ft. onto large update your email with us. Thanks! ice bases formed during the deep cold of winter. You will go

 November 2009 Go Guide Clubwide Branchwide

November meeting: courses Mark your calendar for Tue., Nov. 10, 7 p.m. at the Belling- ham downtown library (210 Central Ave.) when the branch will hold its annual course evening. Come learn about the branch’s 2010 Scrambling Course and the 2010 Basic, Intermediate and Crag Climbing Courses. All are welcome, members and non-members alike. Light refreshments will be provided. Skiing

Chair: Mark Springer, 2616 Alvarado, Bellingham, WA, 98229 Ski weekends at Baker Lodge The Bellingham Branch is pleased to announce ski weekends Ph: 360-647-4786 E-mail: [email protected] at The Mountaineers Mt. Baker Lodge. Spend your days skiing Website: www.bellinghammountaineers.org the Mt. Baker cross-country, groomed-trail system and enjoy the amenities of the lodge in the evenings. TO SIGN UP FOR A BELLINGHAM TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER (cancellation fees Beginner cross-country ski lessons will be offered on Satur- may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader) day and Sunday mornings, with the rest of the day to practice and play. Groomed trail permit passes, your own ski equipment, and lodge fees apply. Lessons are free to members; a minor fee of $10 per day for non-members goes to support our branch programs. Watch for dates starting in January in the Go Guide and online at www.bellinghammountaineers.org.

Center. Equipment and other fees: Students are responsible for providing their own equipment. If you do not own equipment, we recommend that you rent until you determine the type most appropriate for the skiing that you will be doing. Additional stu- dent costs include a share of the Sno-Park permit for drivers of vehicles, typically around $10. Students should also be prepared to share transportation costs with those who volunteer to drive. Enrollment: You can enroll online at through the activities section of www.mountaineers.org. You can also enroll by down- loading and completing a “General Course Registration Form” Chair: Lorna Corrigan and a “Release and Indemnity Agreement” on the same site. (Go to Communities—left column—then FAQS & FORMS—right Website: www.everettmountaineers.org column—and then View Complete Document Archive—right TO SIGN UP FOR AN EVERETT TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER column. Mail your completed forms and a check or money order payable to “The Mountaineers” to: The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. Call member services at (cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader) 206-521-6001 if you need help. More details: Carrie Strandell, course coordinator, wolf99@ whidbey.net, 360-387-4605. Everett Backcountry Ski Course Branchwide to help organize and steer these programs into the future. Note that committee chairs generally oversee their committee and do Exploring the Cascades not have to volunteer as class leaders. This course is for telemark, alpine touring, and snowboard- The First Aid Committee encompasses MOFA, CPR, and ers of intermediate level or better who want to learn techniques other first-aid classes. The Programs Committee chair helps for safe backcountry travel. The course has been expanded with Silent auction to benefit youths recruit speakers for the monthly meetings and procures speakers Live Love Laugh for Youth, a non-profit foundation two more touring days this year and offers a great introduction for other branch-wide events. dedicated to involving youths in outdoor recreation, will to winter travel in the backcountry. The course includes a full If you’re interested in volunteering as a leader or co-leader hold its second annual Silent Auction and fund-raising event AIARE Level 1 avalanche course and teaches winter camping, of the First Aid Committee, or acting as an interim volunteer, at The Mountaineers Everett Branch Awards Banquet on building an emergency shelter, navigation and tour planning. contact the branch chair, Lorna Corrigan, chair@everett- Sat., Nov. 14, at the Medallion Hotel in Smokey Point. We will teach you the skills to be a competent backcountry mountaineers.org. If you’re interested in heading our speaker The public and Mountaineers from other branches are winter traveler with the decision-making knowledge to venture programs, contact Evan Moses and Matt Vadnal at programs@ welcome to participate in the auction and fun in support beyond the boundaries of the ski area and into the world of everettmountaineers.org. of increased recreational opportunities for students and untracked lines. The Everett Scrambling Committee welcomes Craig Dixon other youths. It will be an opportunity to see what The Field Trips. The field trips are tours where we put it all to- as its new chair. We look forward to a successful 2010 scram- Mountaineers is all about. gether, from planning where to go to making decisions on how bling season. The foundation serves in memory of Larry Ingalls who to travel uphill and downhill. Everybody will get the chance to enthusiastically mentored so many, inspiring love and re- practice skills they have learned while receiving coaching and spect for nature through recreational communion. Whether feedback. The tour locations will depend on the avalanche hazard a coupon for outdoor gear, tuition for outdoor training, or Backcountry Skiing and group desires. funding for a group outing, our awards make it possible for Course Fee. The fee is $225 for Mountaineer Members and a few more kids to “revel in the accomplishment…” and Nordic Ski Course $325 for non-members. The fee includes the avalanche course. reap the same joy from the outdoors that Larry valued so The Everett Branch of The Mountaineers will offer a Nordic Extension students are welcome, but need to make arrangements much as a Mountaineer. Ski Course during January and February. This course is designed with Lee Wilcox. This promises to be a very exciting evening with re- especially for the beginning skier. This is an opportunity to learn Course Schedule. PLEASE BE ON TIME — we have lots nowned mountaineer and professional guide Peter Athans the basics of cross-country skiing and to explore the wide range of information to cover. as the guest speaker for the banquet. Peter will donate pro- of skiing opportunities on both off-track and groomed trails. More Nov. 18, Wed., 7-9:30 p.m., intro and equipment ceeds from his presentation to the Magic Yeti Libraries for experienced skiers are also welcome to join us to brush up on Dec. 2, Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m., avalanche lecture Himalayan youth. Silent Auction proceeds will go toward technique, make new friends and skiing partners, and to share Dec. 9, Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m., avalanche lecture providing financial support for our local youth participa- their knowledge and enthusiasm with the class. More experienced Jan. 6, Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m., avalanche lecture tion in outdoor activites . All are welcome to join us for an students will ski greater distances and build on existing skills, Jan. 9/10, Sat./Sun., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., avalanche field trip evening to remember and to support youths worldwide but the emphasis for everyone is on fun and safety. Jan. 23, Sat., 8 a.m-4 p.m., field trip, gear shakedown Tickets for the banquet and the Athans presentation Schedule: Jan. 27, Wed., 7-9:.30 p.m., winter camping and shelters are currently on sale for $32.50. Members may register at Thu., Jan. 7 - Clothing and Equipment Lecture Feb. 3, Wed., 7-9:30 p.m., navigation and tour planning www.mountaineers.org and non-members may register by Thu., Jan. 14 - Winter Hazards and Ski Techniques Lecture Feb. 6/7, Sat./Sun., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., field trip contacting Bernadette Lamarca, mountainbabe@comcast. Sat., Jan. 16 - Field Trip #1 Feb. 27, Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., field trip, graduation trip net. Thu., Jan. 21 - Avalanche Safety Lecture The lectures will be in the Commissioner Room at Snohom- For more information about applying for financial sup- Sat., Jan. 23 - Field Trip #2 ish County PUD Building in Everett, 2320 California St. Please port for youth outdoor activities or donating, please visit Sat., Jan. 30 - Field Trip #3 bring pen and paper for taking notes. our website www.livelovelaugh4youth.org. Thu., Feb. 4 - Potluck Dinner and Fun Places to Ski Equipment will be discussed at the first lecture. Shovels, February through April - One club-sponsored ski tour. probes, avalanche transceivers (457 Khz only), and either back- Location: The lectures will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at country skis or snowboards are required for field trips. Membership meetings Snohomish County PUD Building, 2320 California St., Everett. For enrollment or course information, contact Mike Palmer, Membership meetings, unless otherwise announced, are The field trips will consist of three days of skiing instruction and [email protected], or Lee Wilcox, leebttrcup@aol. held at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the First practice to be conducted tentatively on the groomed trails of Lake com. Sign up with online at www.mountaineers.org or via club Congregational Church in downtown Everett, 2624 Rockefeller. Wenatchee State Park, Stevens Pass Nordic Center, and a third headquarters, 206-521-6001. (Event ID 19931). The program for the Oct. 7 meeting is yet to be announced. Stay location (non-groomed trail) TBA. The student-to-instructor ratio tuned by visiting www.everettmountaineers.org. should be no greater than five to one and hopefully smaller. Field Nov. 4 – Course Night. Learn all about the Everett Branch’s trips are organized to be enjoyable, non-competitive experiences Level 1 Avalanche Course winter courses. where students learn how to do the diagonal stride, turn on gentle Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain If you have ideas for future programs or topics, submit them slopes, slow down and stop safely. The Everett Mountaineers will offer an AIARE Level 1 to [email protected]. Tours: Students must participate in at least one club-spon- Avalanche Course starting in December. The course is oriented sored ski tour and are invited to participate in others throughout towards recreational backcountry users such as skiers, snow- Athans to speak at awards banquet the winter. A list of tours will be distributed in class and they are The Everett Branch Annual Awards Banquet will be held boarders, climbers, scramblers and snowshoers. also listed in the Go Guide, the ski trips section of the Everett The course introduces the avalanche phenomena and is more Sat., Nov. 14, at the Medallion Hotel in Smokey Point (16710 Mountaineers website, www.everettmountaineers.org, and on Smokey Point Blvd.). Featured speaker will be Peter Athans. than an avalanche awareness course. It covers planning and the club website, www.mountaineers.org. preparation for traveling in avalanche terrain, human factors, See the article about Athans in the September Mountaineer (visit Graduation: To officially graduate, students must attend “Monthly Magazine” archives at www.mountaineers.org). Also, terrain recognition, “red flag” observations, terrain selection, the class lectures, complete the three field trips, and complete and travel techniques. The overall goal is to improve decision- check www.everettmountaineers.org/membership/events.cfm for one club-sponsored ski tour. Graduates will be presented with a last-minute details. making in avalanche terrain. certificate at the Annual Awards Banquet in November 2010. The course teaches how to apply effective companion rescue. Committee leaders needed Registration: The Nordic Ski Course is open to both It is a basic hazard management course and uses rule-based tools Mountaineers members and the general public. The deadline in combination with introductory, knowledge-based, decision- We are in need of talented volunteers to head our First Aid for registration is Jan. 4. Committee and our general branch programs. making tools. The course is a stand-alone course, but provides Course fees: $75 for members; $95 for non-members. This a great link to an AIARE Level 2 avalanche course. These positions are very rewarding, allowing the volunteer includes the cost of a trail pass at the Stevens Pass Nordic Ski Bellingham - Everett Go Guide November 2009  Field trip: The field trip will be held in the Mt. Baker back- as well as the technical aspects of roped climbing on rock, snow April 17-18 - ROCK 2 FIELD TRIP country with optional overnight stay at The Mountaineers Lodge. and glaciers. It concentrates on basic climbing techniques and April 27 - Avalanche Awareness & Snow Camping The field trip could involve cold and wet weather and elevation mountaineering skills: rope handling, knots, navigation, belaying, May 1-2 - SNOW 1 FIELD TRIP gain of up to 1,000 ft. rappelling, crevasse rescue and safety. May 4 - Packing wisely & Handling Emergencies Students of the 2009-10 Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Although the course is demanding, the rewards are great. May 11 - Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Course and the 2009-10 Ski and Snowboard Mountaineering The acquisition of these skills opens the door to a lifetime of May 15-16 - SNOW 2 FIELD TRIP Course are automatically enrolled in the avalanche course. outdoor enjoyment. Course graduates are eligible to participate May 25 - Final Exam Completion of the avalanche course is required for graduation. in basic climbs, club climbs, the Intermediate Climbing Course, June 1 - Potluck Course fee: $150 for Mountaineers members; $250 for and other advanced climbing seminars periodically offered by Course details: Brent Colvin, [email protected], or non-members. This fee does not apply to students enrolled in the Everett Branch. the Climbing Committee, [email protected]. the Backcountry Ski or Ski Mountaineering Courses. Extension Textbook: “Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills,” 8th students are welcome, but need to make arrangements with Lee edition. You will be required to purchase this separately for use Aid seminar Wilcox. in studying and preparing for lectures and exams. Nov. 7, Sat. - Aid Clinic, Index Town Wall. Limit 8. Leaders Course Schedule. PLEASE BE ON TIME — we have lots Course fee: $350 will demo some of the basic aid gear and techniques. Leader: of information to cover. Graduation requirements: Christopher Dessert, 206-264-0669, christopher.dessert@gmail. Dec 2, Wed., 6:30- 9:30 p.m., lecture • Attend all field trips and lectures. com. (s10/12-11/6) Dec 9, Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m., lecture • Successful completion of all field trips. Jan 6, Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m., lecture • Passing score on skills tests and on written exams. Jan 9/10, Sat./Sun., 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., field trip • Current Mountaineers membership. Hiking The lectures will be in the Commissioner Room of the Sno- • Current MOFA certification. homish County PUD Building in Everett, 2320 California St. • Completion of Mountaineers Navigation Module. Nov. 8, Sun. - Van Trump Park Via Comet Falls (M) 6 mi., Please bring pen and paper for taking notes. • Completion of four required experience climbs, including 2000’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 7 a.m. at Ravenna P&R, 65th and Equipment will be discussed at the first lecture. Shovels, at least one glacier and one rock climb, by Oct. 1 of the fol- Ravenna, Seattle, under I-5. Fabulous hike, nice waterfalls, probes, avalanche transceivers (457 Khz only), and either lowing year. great views. We will have a backup plan if too much snow hits. backcountry skis or snowshoes (snowshoes recommended) are • Petition to the Climbing Committee. Backup is probably Boulder River. Stop for a bite afterwards. required for the field trip. • Climbing Committee approval. Leader: Roy Holman, 425-303-8150, holmanhealth@gmail. Course details: Mike Palmer, [email protected], Schedule: com. (s9/30-11/6) or Lee Wilcox, [email protected]. Sign up with club headquar- Jan. 16 - Enrollment closes ters, www.mountaineers.org, 206-521-6001. Jan. 26 - Climb Code, Equipment & Clothing Feb. 2 - Knots & Prusiks Lookout/Trail Maintenance Feb. 6 - CONDITIONER FIELD TRIP Committee meetings: The Lookout and Trail Maintenance Committee meets Climbing Feb. 16 - Rock Anchors & Belay on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. (except in Nov., Dec., and Feb. 23 - Fundamentals Practice Jan.) at the Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Feb. 27 - FUNDAMENTALS FIELD TRIP Ave., Everett, in Public Meeting Room #1. Anyone interested in lookout or Basic Climbing Course March 16 - Rappelling & ETO trail maintenance may attend. For more details contact Forrest Clark, 425- The Everett Branch Basic Climbing Course is a program of March 23 - Rock Climbing & Following on Rock 487-3461 [email protected]. classroom and field instruction designed to equip students with March 27 - ROCK 1 FIELD TRIP Nov. 8, Sun. - Work Party Tool sharpening with barbecue the fundamental skills and experience necessary to safely climb March 30 - Midterm Exam afterward. Contact Ernie Zeller, 425-806-0643. most rock, snow, and glaciated peaks in the Pacific Northwest. April 13 - Skills Enhancement Instruction includes alpine travel and navigational techniques

Branchwide

November meeting The November feature program for the monthly Foothills Branch meeting is yet undetermined. Please refer to the branch website for details about the Mon., Nov. 23 event as they de- velop. The monthly meeting is held in the Community Room of the King County Library System Service Center, 906 Newport Way, N.W., Issaquah. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for setting up and socializing. Branch business will be discussed at 7 p.m. and a feature program begins at 7:15 p.m. Chair: Fran Troje Ph: 425-746-6726 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.foothillsmountaineers.org Hiking Volunteers Needed! Want to help? We need volunteers to assist with trip To sign up for a foothills trip, course or event, please visit www. scheduling, lead hikes and participate in new hiker orientation meetings. We are starting to plan a PCT course/hike series for 2010. Contact chris. mountaineers.org unless otherwise noted (cancellation fees may apply for [email protected]. fee-based events and classes; contact leader) Hiking Committee - Next committee meeting will be Mon., Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Lake Hills Library. For more info, contact [email protected]. Hikes Nov. 1, Sun. - PCT: Tacoma Pass to Stampede Pass (M) (Lester GT-239, Snoqualmie Pass GT-207) 11.5 mi., 2000’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at leader’s home at Hyak. Some people will meet at Tibbett’s P&R in Issaquah for carpooling. This is a point-to-point hike on the PCT. If enough vehicles are available to make this hike work, group size may be increased. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. Nov. 14, Sat. - Bare Mtn. (S) (Mt. Si USGS, Skykomish USGS) 8 mi., 3250’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at TH. Some people may wish to meet at Tibbett’s P&R at 7:45 a.m. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. Nov. 15, Sun. - Rampart Lakes (M/S) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 11 mi., 2400’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at leader’s home at Hyak. Some people may meet at Tibbett’s P&R at 7:45 a.m. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. Nov. 21, Sat. - Rattlesnake Grand Traverse (S) 12 mi., 2600’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at W. end TH at Exit 27. One-way car shuttle from Rattlesnake Lake to winery along Rattlesnake Ridge. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@ gmail.com. Nov. 22, Sun. - Silver Peak from Windy Pass (M) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 7 mi., 1800’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at leader’s home at Hyak. Some people may wish to meet at Tibbett’s P&R at 7:45 a.m to carpool. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. Ski/Snowboard Committee Chair and Contact: Cindy Hoover, [email protected], 206-783- 4032. Join us: The Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Committee invites skiers and snowboarders to join in putting on a great ski and snowboard program. This Larry Hanson photo is an opportunity to meet other skiers and snowboarders, learn new skills, and update current ones by helping in our education program. If interested Film: The Irate Birdwatcher (A Foothills Branch feature program) in getting involved in any way, please contact the chair, 206-783-4032, [email protected]. When: Wed., Oct. 28, 7:15 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Ski & Snowboard leaders wanted: If you don’t see a trip that you would like to go on, or you know of areas to ski or snowboard that you would Where: King Country Library System Service Center, 906 Newport Way N.W., Issaquah. like to share with others, then become a trip leader! We particularly need leaders to lead easy and moderate-level Nordic (N-rated) or mountain (M- “The Irate Birdwatcher,” a film propounding wilderness preservation through the inspiring words of rated) trips. The process for becoming a leader is not difficult, you will soon be out on the snow with new skiing and snowboarding friends. The required Harvey Manning (above), will be shown at the Foothills Branch general meeting on Wed., Oct. 28. The leadership seminar, field trip and Avalanche Level 1 training are offered every film follows the legendary Northwest author and conservationist as he discovers the beauty of ashington’sW winter. Prospective leaders who would like assistance can request mentoring to help them get started. Interested skiers and snowboarders should contact wildest places, and the need to stand up and fight for their survival. This is a story about the state’s unique Cindy Hoover, [email protected], 206-783-4032, for more information or for wilderness, Manning’s deep passion for it, his years of rambling as an avid backpacker and climber, and his an application to become a trip leader. own personal crusade to preserve and protect it for future generations—with a wee bit of preaching thrown in for flavor! Filmed and edited by Robert Chrestensen, produced and directed by he and Kathy Chrestensen, Winter programs start soon! the film features the words of Manning, the voice of Northwest actor Earl V. Prebezac and music by David Leadership training Michael. See the Crest Pictures website for more about the film (www.crestpictures.com/irate_birdwatcher). The Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Committee offers  November 2009 Go Guide Everett-Foothills trip-leader training comprised of an evening lecture and an on- snow fi eld trip (lecture Jan. 21; fi eld trip Jan. 23), and Level 1 avalanche training in January (see avalanche section below). If interested in becoming a ski leader or updating your training, attend the leader’s training course. Leader training and Level 1 avalanche courses are free to any leader committing to lead three winter spring trips. More details: Ed Palushock, [email protected]. Ski/Snowboard Mountaineering The Ski and Snowboard Mountaineering (SSM) Course is designed for profi cient skiers and boarders wanting to improve their knowledge, skill and safety on untracked slopes in high- alpine, winter terrain and glaciers. The course consists of 10 lectures covering avalanche safety (Level 1), backcountry equip- ment, winter mountain weather, intermediate winter navigation, winter health and safety, emergency shelters, equipment repair, emergency evacuation and winter camping. Field trips include a one-day basics fi eld trip and a two-day overnight outing which includes the fi eld trip portion of Level 1 avalanche. Course schedule: Nov. 17 - Intro/Backcountry Equipment Nov. 24 - Winter Mountain Weather Dec. 1 - Emergency Bivy and Repairs Dec. 8 - Winter Health and Safety Dec. 10, 15, 17- Level 1 Avalanche Training Jan. 5 - Emergency Evacuation Jan. 12 - Intermediate Navigation Jan. 16 - Basic Maneuvers fi eld trip Jan. 19- Snow Camping lecture Feb. 27-28 - Overnight fi eld trip—Snow Camping/Level 1 Dane Williams photo Avalanche March 6-7 - Makeup Overnight fi eld trip (if required) Photography group planned Course fees: $165 Mountaineers members, $200 non-mem- The Foothills Branch is in the planning stages of forming a photography activity. Group meetings, hopefully bers. Enrollment is limited to 30 students. For more information beginning in November, will discuss photography, go afi eld to take photos, share images with one another, about the SSM course and classes, visit www.foothillsmoun- and feature workshops to improve photography skills. Look for an announcement of our fi rst meeting on the taineers.org/winter or contact Jerry White, 206-769-5319, [email protected]. Foothills website, www.foothillsmountaineers.org. Avalanche instruction BASIC AVALANCHE AWARENESS CLASS: A lecture The Foothills Branch of the Mountaineer's & Bellevue Parks present: and half-day fi eld trip provide an introduction to avalanche phe- nomena. Students will learn the basics of avalanche mechanics, Eastside Swing, Latin & Boogie snow stability, safe travel, search technique and beacon use. Course fee: $35 members, $55 non-members --A Rockin’ Swing, Latin, Waltz and Ballroom Mixed Dance— Lectures: Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Jan. 14, The Third Friday of each Month Nov. 20 Field trips: Nov. 21, Dec. 5, Jan. 17 Sep.18, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 19, Apr. 16 LEVEL  AVALANCHE COURSE: The Level 1 course Nov. 20 covers avalanche and snow mechanics, stability analysis and South Bellevue Community 7:30-8:30 pm: Dance Lesson snow-pit techniques, route-fi nding, search techniques, advanced Center (SBCC), 14509 SE with Ari Levitt (Level: Beg/Int) beacon use and deep burials, avalanche accident scenario, and rescue management. Course meets all requirements of a Level Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 8:30-11:00 pm: Dance to a 1 recreational avalanche course, as defi ned by the American wonderful mix of Swing, Waltz, Latin, Avalanche Association. Ballroom, Blues, and more, spun by the Prerequisite: Basic Avalanche Awareness Class fabulous Dr. Dance himself. Course fee: $115 members, $150 non-members Cost: $10.00 (cash payable at door) Dates: Lectures Dec. 10, 15, 17; fi eld trips (non-SSM) TBD. More details: www.foothillsmountaineers.org/winter, or For more information on this and other Eastside dances or classes, go to: www.rolluptherug.com Gerry Haugen, 425-603-1492, [email protected]. Great Eastside location just off 1-90!! Beautiful wooden dance floor!! Fantastic dance music!!

course descriptions and requirements will be held Wed., Dec. 9, at Kitsap Cabin. For more information, contact Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, [email protected]. Alpine Scrambling Course 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 Moun- tain Rescue. Equipment: Ten essentials, ice ax, mountaineering boots, and helmet are always required. Chair: Katha Miller-Winder Scrambles See the branch calendar online for scrambles scheduled after the deadline. E-mail: [email protected] Nov. , Sat. - Rock Scrambling Review Located at Mt. Erie. Website: www.kitsapmountaineers.org Camping available at Deception Pass SP if necessary. Must be Alpine Scrambling Course graduate, student or better; or have kitsap Cabin: 3000 Seabeck Highway, Bremerton permission of leader. Ice axes not required. Leader: Mike Ray- TO SIGN UP FOR A kITSAP TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER mond, 360-437-9379, [email protected]. Nov. 7, Sun. - Thorson Peak (R3-2) (USGS The Brothers; CC (cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader) Mt. Skokomish-Lake Cushman) Meet at 6 a.m. on upper Rd. 2401, near Goober Pond. Must be Alpine Scrambling Course graduate, student or better; or have permission of leader. Ice logo. They come in black or silver and cost $1. To purchase any axes and helmets are required. Weather dependent. Leader: Mike Branchwide of these items, send an e-mail to [email protected] or Raymond, 360-437-9379, [email protected]. call 360-692-8822. Branch offi cers MOFA Course Chair: Katha Miller-Winder Volunteer alert! Nov. -5, Fri.-Sun. - This prerequisite course for scram- Vice Chair: Mike Raymond Kitsap Branch has a number of opportunities available for bling and climbing students will be located at Kitsap Cabin. Treasurer: Dianne Moore our members to help keep the branch functioning. There are Instructors are Jimmy James and Colleen Beslanwitch. Cost Secretary: Sue Diesen volunteer opportunities that directly benefi t the Kitsap Branch is $50 for materials and facility rental; $100 for non-members. Board of Trustees Rep: Jimmy James and opportunities that benefi t the wider outdoor community. Cancellation fee: $25. Sign up online. Branch Trustee at Large: Greg Thies Branch Trustee at Large: Tom Thrasher Some volunteer opportunities require a substantial invest- ment of time, some require only a few hours. Opportunities can General meetings, programs be as simple as providing cookies for a general meeting to as HARK (Hikes and Active Recreation for Kids) detailed as bringing to life one of the programs waiting to be On a quarterly basis the Kitsap Mountaineers and their friends Chair: Laura Rightmyer, [email protected] get together at 7 p.m. for a social time and a feature program at started. Whatever your skills and abilities, however much time See website for any additional HARK hikes and activities scheduled after the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th St., Bremerton. you have to spend, there is a job you can do to help. press deadline. Parking is available in pay lots located on 5th St. or free street Annual Pilgrim Dinner Nov. , Fri. - Rock Climbing at Vertical World, Bremerton parking along Pacifi c, 4th and 5th St. 6:30-9 p.m. No experience needed. Harness, shoes and gym fee Branch members and their families and friends are invited to Our next meeting will be Mon., Jan. 4. This will be our will be provided. the annual Pilgrim Dinner held by the Kitsap Cabin Committee. annual branch photo show. See our photography section for Nov. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Scottish Lakes Spend a night in the details and how to enter. These meetings are for all members on Sat., Nov. 21. See the Kitsap Cabin section in “Lodge Going” (pg. 14) for details. cabins to either snowshoe or hike, depending on snow level and and anyone interested in learning more about The Mountaineers, conditions. Snowshoes provided. We’ll leave early Saturday or just interested in enjoying the program. Watch for details as morning, spend the night and return Sunday afternoon. Leader: the date approaches. Laura Rightmyer, 360-830-0473, [email protected]. Executive Committee meetings are held at Kitsap Cabin Climbing/Alpine Scramble on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Members are Chair: Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, or [email protected] welcome to attend and observe. Hike/Backpack/Snowshoe Mountaineers logo clothing available Mountaineering courses Chair: John Howard We offer vests for $22, T-shirts for $15 and baseball-style The Kitsap Branch of The Mountaineers will offer an caps in olive green with a black under-bill for $12. We have Alpine Scrambling, Basic Mountaineering and Intermediate Hikes added whistles of metal, laser-imprinted with The Mountaineers Mountaineering Course in 2010. An information meeting on Be sure to check www.kitsapmountaineers.org for any last-minute hike listings that failed to make the Go Guide. Kitsap Go Guide November 2009 5 Nov. 7, Sat. - Silver Lakes (M) (USGS or GT Tyler Peak; CC Dungeness Spit lies within Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge Colby, WA 98384. Buckhorn Wilderness) 11 mi., 2200’ gain. Meet at 7 a.m. at Pouls- and is one of the state’s best locations for wildlife viewing. Certificates will be awarded to the best image in the follow- bo Church of the Nazarene. Trail branches off Mt. Townsend trail The refuge is home to birds, land and sea animals, and fish ing categories: at 3 or 4 mi. (depending upon which TH you start at). Grade is 20 and shellfish. Dungeness Spit extends 5.5 mi. into the Strait of Mountain scenery, landscape, cityscape or seascape, fall percent to Silver Lakes trail for 3 mi. and then 8 percent the last Juan de Fuca, creating a harbor and bay of tide flats. A historic colors, people, animals, plants, wildflowers, reflections, creative 2.5 mi. Trail ends at Silver Lakes, source of Silver Creek. Sign lighthouse built in 1857 stands at the end of the spit and is still (departure from reality), photojournalism (storytelling, sports up online. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@dougterry. open to visitors. More than 250 species of birds can be seen at action, human interest), close-up or macro, Mountaineers youth net. (s10/19-11/6) OM 74-75; DHOP 23 the refuge along with more than 50 mammals. $3 per family activities, climbing, scramble, hiking, kayaking and yet unan- Nov. 7, Sat. - Buckhorn Ridge (VS) (USGS or GT Tyler Peak; entrance fee. Sign up online. Leader: Dianne Moore, 253-857- nounced categories. CC Buckhorn Wilderness) Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of 3030, [email protected]. (s11/2-11/20) DHOP #30 A prize will be awarded for best of show. the Nazarene. Take the Upper Big Quilcene Trail, known as one Nov. 28, Sat. - Turkey Burn Meet at 7 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the best day hikes in the Olympics, 5.3 mi. from the TH at of the Nazarene. Sign up online. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550- 2500’ and steadily upward to Marmot Pass at 6000’. Depending 7911, [email protected]. (s11/10-11/25) OM Sea Kayaking on snow and weather conditions, take the occasionally steep way Sea Kayak Committee trail NE about 0.6 mi. to the false summit of Buckhorn at 6840’. Chair: Diane Hamerman, [email protected] Limit 8. Sign up online. Leader: Greg Thies, 206-842-6572, Photography Vice-chair: Volunteer needed [email protected]. (s10/20-11/6) Treasurer: Rich Weixler, [email protected] Nov. 8, Sun. - Mt. Walker-South Lookout (M) (USGS Mt. Chair: John Davis [email protected] Basic Course Training: Volunteer needed Do you have great pictures of your last hike? Was the view from that sum- Equivalency: Dan Montgomery, [email protected] Walker) 5 mi. 2000’ gain. . Meet at 9:15 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of mit unbelievable? Have you shown others how much fun you have on Secretary: Volunteer needed the Nazarene. A winding uphill hike with occasional peek-a-boo your outings? The Photography Committee wants to help. Send a few of Pool Sessions: Volunteer Needed views of Hood Canal, topped off with views of the entire canal your best photos to John Davis and he will post them on the website for Meetings: Meetings are for socializing, having fun with fellow paddlers and from the N. and S. lookouts. Great views of the interior peaks everyone to enjoy. planning. They are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. If from the N. lookout. Park at the locked gate at Hwy. 101. One interested, contact Diane Hamerman, 360-782-1412, dhamerman@comcast. net, for details. Everyone is welcome to attend. might consider traveling by the fire road up to the summit—this Photo show: Jan. 4 The Mountaineers Kitsap Branch will hold its Fourth Annual Trips: Our trips are listed on the Mountaineers website and also announced route is 8 mi. RT, 2000’ gain. Sign up online. Leader: Doug Terry, by e-mail to Kitsap members. If you would like to be included on our e-mail 360-550-7911, [email protected]. (s10/20-11/6) OM 73 Photography Show at its first membership meeting of the new list, contact Diane Hamerman, [email protected]. To sign up for a year on Mon., Jan. 4. See the meeting notice under “Branchwide” Nov. 14, Sat. - Miller Peninsula and Thompson Spit (E) 5 mi., trip you must contact the leader listed in the trip description. To participate for location information. 360’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Hike in Mountaineers-sponsored kayak trips, you must be a graduate of The Kitsap Branch members and their family members are wel- Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayaking Course (from any branch) or have passed through undeveloped Miller Peninsula SP to a remote beach and come to enter images they have taken in 2009, as follows: equivalency (see below). spit on the Strait of Juan de Fuca with views of Protection Island. Up to 10 digital images, each image with a maximum file size Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have had kayak training and Sign up online. Leader: Greg Thies, 206-842-6572, mtngreg@ paddling experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Basic Sea of 350KB. The maximum dimensions of the images should be no msn.com. (s10/20-11/13) DHOP 75. Kayaking Course, may apply for equivalency. Contact Dan Montgomery, more than 1020 pixels wide and 768 pixels in height. [email protected], for details. You should have taken a fundamental sea Nov. 17, Tue. - Mt. Walker-South Lookout See Nov. 4 for all Images may be of any subject. They must be received no kayak course that teaches the basic skills, strokes, bracing, rescues, safety details. (s/11/5-11/16) later than Thu., Dec. 31. Send images to John Davis by e-mail, and clothing, and be able to demonstrate your skills and abilities. There is Nov. 21, Sat. - Dungeness Spit (M) (USGS Dungeness) 10 mi., [email protected], or on a CD to P.O. Box 4511, South a $20 processing fee. 120’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene.

lowland hike offers some dramatic waterfall views and a chance to wander the network of trails and roads in the UW Pack Forest. Distance depends on group. Leader Dixie Havlak, 360-943-2734, [email protected]. Nov. 14, Sat. - Priest Point Park (E) 3 mi. 200’ gain. For map, Google “Priest Point Park Map.” We’ll hike some of the trails and shorelines at a relaxed pace with stops for views and beachcombing. Meet at 10 a.m. near the restroom by the park- ing lot on the W. side of the East Bay Drive overpass. Look for the orange bike flag. Bring lug-soled boots or shoes (no court or street shoes because parts of the trail are steep and slippery). Bruce Towhey; [email protected] Optional lunch at a nearby restaurant after the hike. No regis- Chair: tration required. Leader: Allen Mote, 360-970-8943 (7-9 p.m.), Website: www.olympiamountaineers.org [email protected]. Webmaster: [email protected] Nov. 15, Sun. - Lower Lena Lake (M) (USGS The Brothers, Mt. Washington; GT The Brothers) 6.4 mi. 1300’ gain. Pleasant TO SIGN UP FOR AN OLYMPIA TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER hike on gentle to moderately graded trail through lush forest with lots of old-growth trees. Our destination is a beautiful sub-alpine lake formed by a massive rock slide 5,000 years ago. Giant moss-covered boulders provide interesting mid-trip scenery where Lena Creek mysteriously vanishes before getting to the bridge that crosses it. Social pace. NWFP. Leader: Nancy Lloyd, 116 Legion Way (above Urban Onion). The event will begin 360-704-0200, [email protected]. Branchwide at 6 p.m. Nov. 21, Sat. - Twin Falls Guest speaker this year will be Don Lennartson, an Olympia (E) (GT-205S Rattlesnake Mtn./Upper Snoqualmie Valley) 2.6 mi. 500’ gain. Family hike, especially Membership information resident since 1972. Don spent the summer of 1975 climbing the elegant Alpine routes pioneered by Alfred Mummery, a visionary for young children, but anyone is welcome. Moderate/slow pace. If you have any questions about joining The Mountaineers, Trail starts in Twin Falls Natural Area in Olallie SP outside North if you want a membership brochure sent to a friend, or if you English climber of the late 19th century. Two climbs in particular will be featured and discussed—the Bend. Leader: Anne Whitney, 360-753-6526, alobe75290@ have moved and don’t want to miss an issue of the monthly Go aol.com. Guide, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. Zmuttgrat (northwest ridge) of the Matterhorn and the Aiguille Please include your mailing address in any messages so that du Grepon in the Mt. Blanc massif. He will demonstrate equip- we can send you a membership packet. New and prospective ment and techniques which were evolving at that time from the Sea Kayaking members are invited to attend the monthly branch potluck/slide- traditional to the modern style of mountaineering in the Alps. He show to meet local members and learn more about the club. You will also include historical notes of women beginning to climb Co-Chairs: Ron Jones, 360-359-3395; Henry Romer, 360-357-7638 may also contact one of the activity coordinators listed in the at high levels during this period of time. Basic Course: Will Greenough, 360-508-0456 Go Guide Committee meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, Sep- Olympia section of the if you have questions about tember to May. This is where the brainstorming and planning takes place. hiking, scrambling, climbing, kayaking, conservation or any Fossil-Fuel Free campaign The 2009 Olympia Branch Fossil-Fuel Free campaign came The committee plans the annual basic kayak course, trips, special events, other branch activity. training and other fun activities. We welcome your enthusiasm. to a close on Sat., Oct. 3, when Bonnie Betts presented a $100 The next meeting will be Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Alpine Experience. Call Ron Magazine deadline check from the Olympia Mountaineers to Mt. Rainier National Jones, 360-359-3395, or check the Olympia Sea Kayaking community Submissions for the monthly Go Guide, listing branch outings Park Rangers Barry and Mike. section of the club webpage, www.mountaineers.org, for details about the The Mountaineers has supported the Fossil-Fuel Free cam- committee. and activities, are due by the fifth day of the prior month. Please Olympia sea kayaking on the web: To improve communications among send input for the November 2009 issue no later than Nov. 5 to paign concept and also supports our public lands. This year’s contribution is a demonstration of that commitment at a time paddlers, we’ve developed an Olympia Sea Kayaking section in the “Com- Don Taylor, 6316 Tamoshan Dr. N.W., Olympia, WA 98502. Call munities” area of the main Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers.org. 360-866-2262 (evenings) for e-mail address or if you need help when land-managing agencies need help. The funds will be used Here you’ll find meeting minutes, trip reports, photos, and much more. You’re transmitting materials. to purchase tools needed for continued repair of trails damaged going to like it. If you need help getting in, call Tim Nagle, 360-561-5504, or in the November 2006 flood. Ron Jones, 360-359-3395. Olympia Branch Library Ranger Jennifer Gifford organized a work party just for The Sea kayak equivalency: Mountaineers members with previous kayak training Mountaineers, and 16 hard-working Olympia Mountaineers and experience, but who have not completed a Mountaineers Sea Kayaking The library is located at Maxine Dunkelman’s house, 5418 Course (offered in Olympia, Tacoma and Seattle), are encouraged to apply. Lemon Rd. N.E. Contact Maxine, 360-352-5027, maxdunk@ showed up to repair trails while basking in the fall colors and Olympia Branch members should contact Steve Gorton, 360-866-2788, for comcast.net, if you’d like to come by to browse or check out enjoying fresh huckleberries and snowflakes near Paradise. an application. The process may take 3- 6 weeks. books. Feel free to drop off books at any time, either here or Special thanks go to those who participated and supported Sea kayak trips: Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have at Alpine Experience (box behind the front counter). Books, the campaign as well as the trail repair: Jon Ewen, Barbara Sil- graduated from the basic course or been granted equivalency. DVDs and maps owned by the branch are listed on the branch’s verstein, Michael Silverstein, Richard Curtis, Stephanie Sears, Trips are classified by the sea kayak (SK) rating system. Check website. Directions to Maxine’s: N. on Sleater-Kinney; left Bethany Jackson, Nicki Charbonneau, Mitch Charbonneau, Brian with the trip leader to see if the trip is right for you. Some trips (S.W.) on South Bay; right (N.) on Schinke; left (W.) on 46th; List, Alison Mielke, Peter Lan, Bob Keranen, Chris Kotke, Lisa are scheduled too late to make it into the Go Guide, so also check right on Lemon. Mahoney, Jackie Boucher, Carol Horner and Jim French. The Mountaineers website (www.mountaineers.org). If there is a particular trip you would like to see offered, contact Tim Nagle, Election results 360-561-5504, [email protected]. As a result of elections held this summer, the following were Hiking Nov. 13-14, Fri.-Sat. - Hope-Harstene Overnight (SK III-IV) elected to leadership positions with the Olympia Branch. Their For information on leading hikes and other questions, contact Mike Kretzler, (NOAA Chart 18448) 23 nm. Starting Friday evening at 6 p.m., new terms commenced Oct. 1: hikes chair, 360-866-4497, [email protected]. paddle to Hope Island to camp overnight. From Hope, we paddle Vice Chair Doug Towhey, Chair-Elect Mike Silverstein, around Harstene clockwise or counter-clockwise, depending Treasurer Joe Crossland, Member-at-Large Doug Ruth. Hikes on the weather, stopping at Jarrel Cove and McMicken Island. The previous chair-elect, Mike Kretzler, assumes the chair Oct. 31, Sat. - Lewis River (M) (GT #365 Lone Butte) 9.5 mi. Expect to return around 5 p.m. on Saturday. Will Greenough, position, and the previous chair, Bruce Towhey, will become 1000’ gain. Hike among magnificent evergreens and lush un- 360-508-0456, [email protected]. the vice chair. The remaining branch board members whose dergrowth along the wild and scenic Lewis River in the Gifford Nov. 15, Sun. - Inlets of Johnson Point (SK II+) 13 nm. The current terms expire in 2010 are Secretary Mark Brackebusch Pinchot National Forest. For information, meeting time and to return of a classic fall trip when we can use a daytime high tide and Trustee John Flanagan. sign up, contact Carla Jonientz, 360-359-8412, carlajonientz@ to poke into all the little inlets on the eastern shore of Johnson yahoo.com. Point. Last time we counted 11 of them. Henry Romer, 360-357- Branch officers meeting Nov. 1, Sun. - Poo Poo Point—West Tiger 3 (S) (GT-204S Tiger 7638, [email protected]. The next monthly meeting of the Olympia Branch Board Mtn.) 9.5 mi. 2500’ gain. Tour classic trails and bag a couple of Nov. 27-29, Fri.-Sun. - San Juans (SK III-IV) (NOAA Chart will be held on Wed., Nov. 11, from 6-8 p.m. at the Alpine off-season views on these nearby trails on Tiger Mtn. Starting 18421) 30 nm. Wheel onto the ferry Friday morning and launch Experience. from the High Point TH, we’ll wander through the trees. Expect a at Friday Harbor. Route from there will be weather dependent, steady aerobic pace. Sign up by 10/29. Contact leader Eric Quinn staying over at Jones, Posey or Stewart Island. Plan on returning Annual Branch Banquet if you have questions, 360-556-4969, [email protected]. The Olympia Branch Annual Banquet and awards presen- on the 4:15 p.m. Sunday ferry back to Anacortes. Will Greenough, Nov. 7, Sat. - Little Mashel River Falls in Pack Forest (E) tation will be held on Sat., Nov. 7, at the Olympia Ballroom, 360-508-0456, [email protected]. (no map required) 5-7 mi. 500-900’ gain. This easy-to-reach,  November 2009 Go Guide Olympia Midweek Trips. Are you on a non-standard work schedule or no (Nordic ski, snowshoe) Even if you already know how to ski or snowshoe, the schedule at all? Want to paddle midweek? Let Henry know a date, Winter Travel information and training in avalanche avoidance, backcountry and we’ll see what can be done: Henry Romer, 360-357-7638. safety and backcountry route-finding will benefit anyone going into the mountains. Winter Travel Course Students may take the snowshoeing course or the Nordic Singles Schedule: The 2010 Winter Travel Course will begin on Tue., ski course separately or combined. The course is open to any- Jan. 12, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. It will continue on Wed., Jan. 13, and one and the fees are $25 for Mountaineers members for either Social activities are organized for the enjoyment of all adult Mountaineers. Par- Mon., Jan. 18, then end on Tue., Jan. 19. The course curriculum one of the courses and $35 for non-members. To enroll in both ticipating in activities provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy our Northwest outdoors, while getting acquainted with people who have similar interests. is twofold: snowshoe and Nordic skiing. Instruction in this series courses—which requires both field trips—an extra $15 for either Singles coordinator: Linda Hayes, [email protected] of four lectures will include orientation, registration, avalanche members or non-members is required. E-mail updates: The Olympia Singles Yahoo group is a great way to learn about awareness and safety, the Ten Essentials, backcountry winter For more information about Nordic skiing, contact Judson last-minute activities and get reminders of upcoming events. If you would like travel etiquette, cold weather ailments, clothing, and equipment. Lang, 360-352-2794, [email protected]. For more to be invited to join the Olympia Mountaineers Singles Yahoo Group, send The ski field trip will be held on Sat., Jan. 23 and the snowshoe details about snowshoeing, contact Tom Keller, 360-357-7031, an e-mail to Linda, [email protected], asking to be invited. Include a brief message that you heard about the group from the Go Guide. field trip will be on Sun, Jan. 24. [email protected].

Classes and clinics Please see the October Go Guide or the website for detailed info on this season’s ski courses. Offerings include Nordic cross-country ski lessons— three-week courses all beginning Sun., Jan. 10: Introduction to Cross-Country Skiing Intermediate Cross-Country Skiing Hills, Hills, Hills: Mastering Hills on Cross Country Skis Introduction to Skate Skiing Intermediate Skate Skiing Nordic Cross-Country Ski Lessons – one and half-day lessons beginning Sun., Jan. 31: Introduction to Cross-Country Skiing Hills, Hills, Hills: Mastering Hills on Cross Country Skis TO SIGN UP FOR A SEATTLE TRIP, VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG Introduction to Skate Skiing OR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Intermediate Skate Skiing Advanced Nordic Cross-Country Half-Day Ski Clinics Chair: Courtland Shafer Ph: 206-763-1510 Advanced Classic Cross-Country Skiing Technique E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.seattlemountaineers.org Advanced SKATE Cross-Country Skiing Technique (cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader) Notes on multi-week and 1-day lessons Location: Nordic (XC) courses are taught at the Crystal Springs Sno-Park located S. of I-90, Exit 62. A Sno-Park per- mit with groomed trail endorsement is required. Carpooling is encouraged. Branchwide Mountaineers members and depends on an interview with the Deadlines: Nordic registration deadline for classes start- course chair or Alpine Scrambling Committee chair. ing Jan. 10 is Jan. 6. For Jan. 31 classes/clinics, the deadline There are six independent modules. We expect most students is Jan. 27. Information, new members meeting to take two years to develop the skills and experience required Ski equipment: Students provide their own ski gear and The Seattle Branch new members’ meeting is held on the to graduate from the course. equipment. first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at club headquarters. The A) Rock and Snow Protection: Rope protection techniques for Refund policy: Class fees will be refunded minus a $15 meeting allows new and prospective members an overview of rock, hard snow, and ice. Emergency rope use, belayed lowering, cancellation fee up until the first class. No refunds will be issued all the activities that the branch offers. Activity representatives and running belays. after the first class. are also on hand to answer questions about particular programs B) Winter Scramble: Winter scrambling and emergency Class size: See course website for maximum and minimum and courses. bivouac techniques. enrollments. C) Avalanche: American Avalanche Association Level 1 Age requirements: Students must be 14 years or older. training. Instructors are PSIA certified Mountaineers. Alpine Scrambling D) Hard Snow: Hard snow self-arrest. French crampon and ice ax techniques. Emergency belay and lowering methods. Trips See the Seattle scrambling website: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/ E) Leadership Training: Preparation to become a scramble Please check the website for last-minute trip listings. scramble trip leader. Trip planning and scramble party management; safety March 6-14, Sat.-Sun. - Purcell Range: Jumbo Pass Cabin, Committee Co-Chairs: Ed Dominguez, 425-743-5192, edomino@hotmail. and emergency procedures. com; Mary Panza, 206-755-1254, [email protected] B.C., Canada (M2) British Columbia’s Purcell Range receives F) Backcountry Navigation: Route-finding, map reading, and Course Attendance & Equivalency Questions: Deborah Walker, 206-285- cold, dry, powder snow. Jumbo Pass Cabin sits at 7,710’ and GPS skills beyond the basic navigation course. 8444, [email protected] has great views. The small hut has a wood heat stove, gasoline Workshop Questions: Glen Ferguson, 425-836-8650, fergusong1@gmail. Cost: The complete course with all modules is $175. Quali- lantern, propane cook stove, equipped kitchen, bunk beds with com fied members may take an individual module (except for the foam mattress pads for six people, and toilet outside. Terrain Field Trip Questions: Mike Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael.m.sweeney@ avalanche modules) separately for $50. boeing.com includes alpine bowls, peak ascents, and great tree skiing. March Questions: Contact the course chair, Randy Nelson, grand- Leadership Questions & Advanced Scramble Course: Randy Nelson, 206- 6 - drive to Radium and sleep at the hostel; March 7 - snowmo- [email protected]. 328-9465, [email protected] bile in and ski up 2,210’ to Jumbo Pass Cabin,; March 8-12 - ski Winter Scramble Questions: Johnny Jeans, 425-746-2328, jjmtnjoys@ yahoo.com Alpine Scrambling Committee alpine powder bowls and subalpine tree glades; March 13 - ski Alpine Scrambling Committee meetings are held each month, out and soak in Radium Hot Springs; March 14 - drive home. Scrambling reunion, potluck September through May, at club headquarters from 7 to 9 p.m., Price includes Radium hostel, snowmobile in, Jumbo Pass Cabin The Seattle Alpine Scrambling Committee will host its annual typically on the third Monday of the month. If you have ques- and Radium Hot Springs. To register, mail a U.S. $400 check reunion and potluck on Mon., Nov. 9. The potluck starts at 6:30 tions about the committee’s work or are interested in attending, to The Mountaineers with “Jumbo Pass Cabin” written on the p.m. and the awards program about 7 p.m. All scramble students, presenting an issue, or submitting an agenda item, contact the bottom by Dec. 1. Limit 6. Leader: Craig Miller, craigfmiller@ instructors, leaders, their friends and family are invited. committee co-chairs. The committee welcomes input from comcast.net, 206-285-2399. This year’s graduates will receive certificates, peak pins will scramblers on how to improve the alpine scrambling program. be presented, and leaders and instructors will be recognized. The Send your ideas, suggestions or complaints to the committee committee will provide utensils, paper plates and some beverages co-chairs. Climbing for the potluck. Bring food and your drink of choice. If your last name starts with N-Z, please bring a main dish; H-M, a salad; Trips Web pages A-G, a dessert. See you there! 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 The Climbing Committee’s web pages are available for exposed areas. These trips are open only to Mountaineers members who are the convenience of members and are accessible from The Alpine Scrambling Course Alpine Scrambling Course students or graduates, basic climbing graduates, Mountaineers home page or directly at www.mountaineers. The Alpine Scrambling Course teaches skills used to reach or those with alpine scrambling or basic climbing equivalency. org/seattle/climbing. Exploratory scrambles: These trips investigate new scramble routes. Scram- non-technical snow and rock summits. Alpine scrambling in- bling students are not eligible to participate. volves off-trail travel on moderately exposed rock and snow. It After Hours Scrambles are denoted in the listing by “AHS.” does not include roped climbing. The scramble course will give Basic Alpine Climbing Course Winter scrambles: Scramble trips between December and March are winter The Seattle Branch Basic Alpine Climbing Course has un- you access to hundreds of peaks in the Cascades and Olympics. scrambles, and others may be too as conditions dictate. Winter scramble dergone substantial change again this year. The course sessions The skills, conditioning, gear and experience you acquire will trips involve snowshoe travel and significant exposure to cold weather and and field trips will run from mid-January through spring, with also serve you well should you continue on to technical climb- avalanche hazard. Scramble students are NOT eligible to go on winter scrambles. We strongly climbs scheduled throughout the summer and graduation in the ing courses. recommend participants have winter snow travel experience and training in fall. A full schedule will be posted here when available. Enrollment: Online registration for the 2010 Alpine Scram- avalanche avoidance and rescue. Snowshoes and ice ax must be brought The Basic Alpine Climbing Course is an intensive and bling Course opens Nov. 2 and continues until the course is full to the trailhead and poles are recommended. thorough training program that will instill the necessary skills or the first workshop in January. We will offer workshops in Leaders may also require avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel. Please contact and knowledge for you to become a competent climbing part- both Seattle and the Eastside again this year. The workshop and the trip leader if you have questions about your preparation or equipment. Registration procedures: The preferred registration method is through the ner on technical rock, snow and glacier climbs in the Pacific field trip schedule are still being arranged, so check the website “Activity Search” area of http://www.mountaineers.org. Before committing Northwest. for updates. to a trip, please check the trip details online. Contact the leader well before Included in the curriculum are belaying and rope handling, If you have questions about the course, come to a new mem- the trip if you have questions. rappelling, fifth-class rock climbing, snow/glacier climbing, basic bers presentation at the club headquarters at Magnuson Park or technical rescue, first aid, map and compass (separate programs contact Mary Panza at [email protected]. and prices), backcountry camping, snow camping, emergency The Alpine Scrambling Course is open only to club mem- Backcountry Skiing survival skills, guidance on gear purchases, conditioning, basic bers. The minimum age is 14 years old. An Alpine Scrambling Committee Chair: Cindy Hoover [email protected] or 206.783.4032 risk assessment, weather, avalanche assessment and more. Committee member must interview applicants younger than 18. Join us: The Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Committee invites skiers and Participants are trained to become solid and competent Contact Ed Dominguez, [email protected], 425-743-5192, snowboarders to join in putting on a great ski and snowboard program. This participants in the realm of alpine climbing on rock and glacier to schedule such an interview. is an opportunity to meet other skiers and snowboarders, learn new skills, summits in the Pacific Northwest. Course fee: $175. There are additional fees for the Mountain- and update current ones by helping in our education program. If interested in Course schedule: eering First Aid (MOFA) and Basic Navigation Courses for stu- getting involved in any way, please contact the chair, 206-783-4032 (evenings Jan. 6, Wed., 7-9 p.m. at club headquarters dents who do not already have current MOFA and navigation cards. before 9 pm), or at [email protected]. Ski & Snowboard leaders wanted: If you don’t see a trip that you would like to March 10, Wed., 7-9 p.m. at club headquarters We encourage anyone planning to take the Alpine Scrambling go on, or you know of areas to ski or snowboard that you would like to share Field trips, TBA—watch for December Go Guide Course to also register for the MOFA and navigation courses. with others, then become a trip leader! We particularly need leaders to lead Enrollment: Through Nov. 15, 2009 easy and moderate-level Nordic (N-rated) or mountain (M-rated) trips. The process for becoming a leader is not difficult, and you will soon be out on Course fee: $400. No refunds beyond the first lecture. Advanced Scramble/Leadership the snow with new skiing and snowboarding friends. The required leadership You must be a member of The Mountaineers before reg- Experienced scramblers wanting to develop advanced scram- seminar, field trip and Avy Level 1 training are offered every winter. Prospec- istering for the course. Details on applying for the course are on bling and leadership skills are invited to apply for the Advanced tive leaders who would like assistance can request mentoring to help get our website. Select “Activity Search” and then search for the key started. Interested skiers and snowboarders should contact Cindy Hoover, word of “Climbing” in the destination or activity name field us- Scrambling and Leadership Course. The course is flexible and we [email protected], 206-783-4032, for more information or for an application expect enrollees to give input on what they want to learn. to become a trip leader. ing the January 2010 time frame. ONLY FULLY COMPLETED Admission can be done at any time, but is open only to APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Seattle Go Guide November 2009  Details: Priscilla Moore, [email protected]. Wilderness First Aid card (or complete by the intermediate Rock I field trip) Alpine climbing equivalency 2010 lecture dates (tentative): Jan. 11, kickoff, introduction Climbing clinics If you possess significant and up-to-date climbing skills, as and leadership overview; Feb. 16, winter mountaineering: trip The following are Trailhead climbing events. See pg. 1 well as alpine climbing experience, you can apply for Basic Al- planning, winter climbing and camping, glacier leads; Feb. 24, Nov. 12, Thu. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s pine Climbing Course equivalency to participate on club climbs rescue methods & safety; March 22, rock climbing at Vertical Rock Night A casual, fun evening of climbing on the walls and events. To find out more, contact the program coordinator, Joe World; June 28, alpine ice climbing at Magnuson Park. No prerequisites necessary. Bring your Dumelin, joe[dot]dumelin[at]gmail[dot]com, 425-422-3992. 2010 field trips (tentative): Jan. 23 or 24, intermediate hiking boots (stiffer the better); rock shoes welcome but review (1 day); Jan. 30 or 31, ropes and anchors (1 day); Feb. 27- not necessary. We’ll provide the climbing gear (but feel Peak pin awards 28, winter mountaineering (2 days); March 6-7 or 20-21, rescue free to bring what you already own). Come and enjoy this To qualify for peak pin awards, climbs must be made in methods (2 days); April 3-4 or 17-18, Rock 1 (2 days); May1,2 opportunity to have a blast and learn a new skill. Fee: $20 accordance to the Climbing Code (see “Mountaineering: The or 15, Rock 2 (1 day); July10-11, 17-18, Aug. 7-8, or 14-15, Ice members; $35 non-members. Questions? Contact Ken Hahn, Freedom of the Hills, 6th Ed.”). Applications for a peak pin award 1 (2 days); Aug. 21, 22, 28, 29 or Sept. 11, Ice 2 (1 day) 206-595-7237, [email protected]. is made by sending a letter containing information as to the type Level I Avalanche Course: The Seattle Mountaineers will Nov. 21, Sat. - Anchor Basics 8 a.m.-12 p.m. An introduc- of climb (basic experience, private, etc.), name of peak, name of offer an AIARE-certified Level 1 Avalanche course in February tion to basic climbing anchors. We’ll cover the basics of leader, date of climb and names of other members of the party that includes 24 hours of instruction. Please sign up separately redundancy, equalization, and ways to connect multi-point to show compliance with the Climbing Code. for that course. anchors. Sport anchor building and cleaning will be covered A full list of peak pins can be found on The Mountaineers web- Course details: Please see details on the Intermediate as well. While this clinic is open to all, the format assumes site: www.mountaineers.org/climbing/PDF Files/PeakPins.pdf. Mountaineering Course at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/climb- that participants have a basic understanding of climbing, Six Peak Pin: This pin is awarded for climbing the six major ing/Courses/IntermediateCourse.html as well as upcoming edi- including gear and references to leading. For hands-on prac- peaks—Mt. Rainier (14,411’), Mt. Adams (12,276’), Mt. Baker tions of the Go Guide. tice, bring harness, belay device and carabiners—several (10,778’), Glacier Peak (10,528’), Mount St. Helens (9,677’)ah Intermediate course contact: SeattleIntAdmin@moun- regulars and a few lockers. Also bring some webbing, in- and Mt. Olympus (7,954’). taineersforums.org cluding singles and doubles, and a cordalette—25’ of 7mm Five Peak Pin: This ‘post-eruption’ pin is awarded for 2010 Annual Continuation: This activity is only for in- cord works well, tied together with a double-fisherman knot. climbing five major peaks—Rainier, Baker, Glacier, Adams, termediate students who started the course in 2005 or earlier Fees: $20 members, $35 non-members. Contact coordinator and Olympus. and serves as a means of paying the $35 annual continuation Ken Hahn, [email protected], with questions. Cascade Classic Peak Pin: This is awarded for reaching the fee online. Previously, students had five years to complete the Nov 21, Sat. - Learn To Belay 12:30-3 p.m. This class is summits of 18 of the 20 highest non-volcanic Cascade peaks as intermediate course with the possibility of applying for a single designed for beginners, people wanting a review of belay listed—Bonanza Peak, Gardner Mtn., Mt. Maude, Mt. Fernow, one-year extension. In 2008 the Intermediate Administration skills, and parents who want to belay their children. It will Eldorado Peak, Mt. Spickard, Mt. Shuksan, Dragontail Peak, Subcommittee amended the Climbing Committee policies and be taught on-site at club headquarters in Magnuson Park, Mt. Redoubt, Mt. Logan, Mt. Stuart, Dome Peak, Jack Mtn., procedures to eliminate the five-year limit. There is no longer on the indoor or outdoor wall (weather depending). All Mt. Goode, Silver Star Mtn., Black Peak, Mt. Buckner, and a limit on the number of years a student may take to complete participants will come in for one 2-1/2 hr. teaching session Forbidden Peak. A specially designed Cascade Classic Peak Pin the course; however, an annual continuation fee is required (although it may be shorter depending on the number of is now available for members who have climbed those peaks. to remain enrolled. If you have any questions about the new participants). After the lesson, folks will leave and wait Past recipients are invited to receive their pins. policy or whether you should pay the fee please contact the seven days to return for a belay test in order to get their Snoqualmie Peak Pins: These pins are awarded at the re- Intermediate Administration Subcommittee: SeattleIntAdmin@ certification. Goals: union for climbing the prescribed peaks. A climber must have re- MountaineersForums.org. —To teach casual climbers, beginners and parents the basics ceived the First Ten Pin before receiving the Second Ten Pin. of belaying a climber in a top-rope setting First Ten Second Ten Intermediate equivalency —To ensure that all belayers at Mountaineers events are Chair Alta Climbers with extensive alpine rock and ice experience properly trained, safe, and competent Denny Bryant may apply for intermediate equivalency. Contact Joe Dumelin, Guye Granite joe[dot]dumelin[at]gmail[dot]com, for more information. —To open access for beginners and community members Kendall Hibox to The Mountaineers programs. Red Huckleberry Registration requirements: This class is open to anyone 13 Silver Lundin 2010 Crag Climbing Course and over. The Mountaineers will provide all necessary gear. Snoqualmie Roosevelt The Crag Climbing Course teaches the skills, knowledge, However, it is preferred that you learn on your own har- Thompson Rampart and techniques needed to safely lead traditional and bolted ness/gear if you have your own. Event fees: $20 members, The Tooth Tinkham routes on outdoor crags. The course consists of one hands-on $35 non-members. Contact coordinatorKen Hahn, kenh@ For more information and instructions on the application skill assessment/review, one indoor gym climbing session, and mountaineers.org, with questions. process, visit www.mountaineers.org/climbing/Reference/Ref- four weekend field trips. erenceTool.htm. The field trips are located at popular climbing areas in Wash- ington. The course will teach proper use of active and passive Friday nights on the wall ’09 Basic Climbing Course grads protection needed for lead-climbing in the crag environment, Visit club headquarters on a Friday night for a social and construction of safe anchor systems for top-rope/leading, swing- physical workout on the indoor rock and ice walls. Bring your Basic grads indoor climbing gear and boots or crampons if you want to try out Thomas Baron Stacey McConaughy ing leads on mid-5th class (5.4-5.8) single and multi-pitch climbs, and other pertinent crag climbing skills. the ice wall. Loaner tools and colored chalk will be provided. Christopher Bookey Brian McFarlane The walls will be waiting for you from 6-9 p.m. Steve Brain Jacob Miner Schedule (tentative): Allison Caldwell Colleen Murphy Feb. 18, Thu. - kickoff crag potluck dinner at club head- Timmy O’Neill to host event quarters Chris Chapin Daniel Newell Timmy O’Neill, rock climbing speed demon and humor- March 13, Sat. – club headquarters Ryan Cronk Jack Nichols ist, will host a fundraiser for the Index Lower Town Wall at a TBA - Vertical World seminar Bernard Deconinck Elizabeth Nielsen BOEALPS (Boeing Employees Alpine Society) event to be held April 3-4. Sat.-Sun. - Vantage or club headquarters Michael Donofree Kirk Peterson at Mountaineers headquarters on Fri., Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. See April 24-25, Sat.-Sun. - Leavenworth (Roto, Mountaineers Radka Enriquez Jenney Porterfield pg. 1 of this Go Guide for more details. Russell Gambill Tristan Roth Dome, Clamshell, etc.) Amanda Giles Lauren Shaw May 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Leavenworth (Mountaineers Dome, Salvatore Guarnieri Amol Shukla Castle Rock, Tree Route, R&D) Dancing Elizabeth Heinz Matt Simerson May 22 or 23, Sat. or Sun. - Leavenworth (multi-pitch climbs Amy Hughes Chris Snow at usual locations) Co-Chairs: Dennis Bayer, 206-784-4011; Ivan Sleveland, 206-522-1316. Mike Iem Jovica Spasic Eligibility requirements:: New website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance. Brian Keller Amarnath Srinivasan • Be a Mountaineers member of at least 18 years old and in Erich Knaak Tony Standefer good standing International Folk Dancing International Folk Dancers Vlad Krupin Kenneth Starlin • Must have training, experience, and competence in climb- The Seattle Mountaineers have a Deborah Kukreja John Waldhausen ing knots, safe belay technique, and rappelling. These skills new home in Warren G. Magnuson Park at Sand Point; we are The Brig Rich Leggett Andrew Weygandt are taught in The Mountaineers Basic Climbing Course and dancing in the (Building 406). The Brig has beautiful John Leigh Steve Yi equivalent courses in the climbing community. Students must hardwood floors, plenty of free parking and is located a few Moa Lim Sam Young know these skills BEFORE beginning this course buildings southeast of The Mountaineers new club headquarters Jessica Livingston JJ Zeng • Minimally, must be climbing at least 5.7 or better, cleanly, in Building 67. Murray Macpherson Xiaodong Zou on top-rope outside, or 5.9 or better inside. Previous leading Every Tuesday - Folk dancing - In the The Brig at Magnuson Dean Margell experience is not required but is recommended Park from 7:30 until 9:45 p.m. Dance just for the fun of it. Your Luke Martinkosky Participation in ongoing climbing training/practice indepen- favorite dance is waiting for you. We have informal lessons dent of this course is strongly advised. taught by our experienced dancers. There’s always something Pending Registration: Applications will be accepted on an open- for everyone. Mountaineers members $5, non-members $6. Free Jan Abendroth David Maloney enrollment (first come, first served) basis starting Dec. 1. Ap- admission for dancers age 30 and under. Drop-ins are always William Adams Sharon Palubinskas plications will be accepted until Feb. 15 or until the course is welcome. No partners necessary; there are plenty of delightful Deanna Alvarez Sarah Ruether filled. Applicants will be notified of their application status via ones here! We’re the friendliest outfit in town. For more informa- Jeremy Butkovich Jordan Tursi e-mail when possible. See details in next month’s Go Guide for tion, driving directions or a map of Magnuson Park, please visit Brendan Gamb Gavin Woody specifics on applying, course fees, etc. our new website listed above. Hang Hau Sara Woody Questions? Contact [email protected]. David Huntoon Han Yan Rock & Roll Dance Carrie Johnson Miaomiao Zheng Rock & Roll Dance website: www.dbmechanic.com/dances/ Robb Landis Xuan Zheng Water Ice Climbing rock.htm. Have questions? Contact Karen Ludwig, 206-484- Special Introduction to Mixed Climbing 9187, [email protected]. Lindsey White If you are interested in sport or alpine mixed climbing, join us Oct. 30, Fri. - Halloween Rock & Roll Dance. This is the big Second year to learn and practice dry-tooling techniques in a top-roped setting. one! Join RON BOLIN, THE DANCIN’ DJ for one of Seattle’s Yangxin Deng Charles (Tom) Lienesch This is also a great way to improve your skills and conditioning most popular annual parties (400 people attended last year). See Matthew Eads Deling Ren for ice season—even without the ice. details in the Seattle Singles social section for details. William Forristall Jerome Velosky This seminar is intended for members of The Mountaineers Nov. 20, Fri., Rock & Roll Dance Gary’s Tunes will be the DJ at Kim Frasher Bryce Wood with prior ice climbing experience, but anyone with the ability to the Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle, John Hamilton Zhao Yinan safely belay and rappel and comfortable with the idea of climbing WA 98125. See Seattle Singles social section for details. Joshua Hawkins rock with crampons and ice tools can join. The course is limited to 12 participants (six per field trip). Schedule Family Activities Intermediate Climbing Course Class Meeting – Tue., Oct. 27, 7 p.m., at club headquarters, The Intermediate Climbing Course is a program of classroom Goodman C. and field instruction designed to teach techniques of safe climb- Field Trips – Option 1: Sat., Nov. 7; Option 2: Sun., Nov. 8, Events ing on rock, snow, ice and mixed alpine terrain. Technical and Cougar Mtn., dry-tool crag, Issaquah. Nov. 4, Wed. - Family Activities Planning Session Come out non-technical aspects of leadership and safety are also major Enrollment: Oct. 6-23. Course Coordinator: Anita Cech, for an evening with fellow outdoor enthusiasts who have young components of the program. The typical student completes the [email protected]. children so that we may plan and brainstorm on events for the course in 2-5 years. Graduation from this course also requires Course Leader: Rex Andrew, 206-230-8431, rx.andrew@ upcoming year. Leadership information will be available for Avalanche Level 1 AIARE. any parents interested in leading outings next season. Everyone Prerequisites: ieee.org. Course Fee: $50. who has children is welcome. Feel free to bring snacks to share. • Be a Mountaineers member, 16 years of age or older (ap- For more information about any of the Water Ice Courses Meeting at club headquarters, 6:30-8 p.m. SIGN UP online, plicants under 18 must have an approval signed by their parent and activities, visit www.mountaineers.org/seattle/climbing/ through leader, or with club headquarters for a head count. or guardian) Courses/WaterIce.html or contact Anita Cech, chair, of the water For more details contact leader: Courtenay Schurman, court@ • Completion of The Mountaineers Basic Climbing Course ice subcommittee, [email protected]. bodyresults.com. or equivalency • Possess a current Mountaineering Oriented First Aid or

 November 2009 Go Guide Seattle www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/Afterhours/Afterhours.html. gain. Limit 12. Meet at 9 a.m. at IATC (see preamble). Loop First Aid Hikes schedule: Refer to www.mountaineers.org for hikes. Many hikes are trip on W. Tiger 3 from High Point TH to Poo Poo Point with being listed only on the website. a shuttle return. Register with club headquarters or online. Represents a Trailhead event. See pg. 1 for more about Trailhead. Leader: Ralph Caldwell, 425-836-2610, ralphc520@comcast. MOFA Course Hikes net. (s10/28-11/5) Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) is a 24-hour Nov. 10, Tue. - Cougar Mtn. Loop (M) (Cougar Mtn. GT- Oct. 29, Thu. - Beginning Hiker Seminar Club headquarters, first aid course for the wilderness traveler. The course meets the 203S) 9 mi., 1800’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 9 a.m. at Redtown 6:30-9 p.m. No registration. No fee. Open to members and requirements for the American Red Cross (ARC) Standard First TH. Hike from the Coal Creek Townsite past Coal Creek Falls non-members. Learn what to put in your pack, how to dress for Aid course with 18 hours of additional wilderness-focused first to Wilderness Peak before returning past De Leo Wall. A nice comfort and safety and what to expect on hikes. We will discuss aid training. The volunteer instructors are certified by the ARC. walk in the woods. To find Cougar Mtn. Regional Wildland clothing, boots and packs, the Ten Essential Systems, seasonal The class is held two evenings a week for four weeks, or for one Park’s Redtown TH, follow Lakemont Blvd 3 mi. S. from Exit trail hazards, how to shop for equipment (and save money), and Saturday plus a full weekend. 13 on I-90 until turning into the TH parking area on the left. No how to research your trips. This seminar is designed to answer Course fee: $90 for Mountaineers members and $125 for registration, members only. Leader: Peggy Owen, 425-746-1070, questions a beginning hiker may have about how to get started. non-members. The fee includes textbooks, which are available [email protected]. (s10/4-11/10) the first night of class. MOFA courses held on weekends at We will show samples of our equipment and talk about some of our favorite places to hike. Informational handouts are included. Nov. 12, Thu. - Mt. Si, Old Trail (S) (Mt. Si NRCA GT-206S) 7 Mountaineers lodges cost an additional $70, which covers room mi., 3400’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 9 a.m. at ITC (see preamble). and board. When held at Meany Lodge, a Sno-Park permit and Contact [email protected] for more information or just show up. Up and down the Old Si trail. No registration, members only. a groomed trail sticker are required. Leader: Peter Stevens, 425-483-8851, [email protected]. Nov. 1, Sun. - Oyster Dome (M) 7 mi., 1700’ gain. Lei- Course attendance: Participation is required at all class edu. (s10/4-11/12) surely pace. Travel along the famous Chuckanut Drive to the sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning. Nov. 17, Tue. - Barclay Lake (E) (Monte Cristo GT-143) 5 mi., Wear casual clothes suitable for working on the ground and Oyster Dome TH. Scenic hiking up to glacial dome, passing bat caves, boulder fields and forested canopies. Atop there are 300’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 8 a.m. at Woodinville P&R. This is a outdoors. Arrangements cannot be made to make up class ses- beautiful lake at the foot of a huge cliff on the N. side of Mt. Bar- sions. Please do not register for a class unless you can attend spectacular views of Puget Sound and beyond. Car camping in Moran SP on Orcas Island optional for two days of hiking along ing. Register online or via club headquarters. Leader: Theodore all class sessions. Katsanis, 206-420-1319, [email protected]. (s11/3-11/16) Registration: To register, refer to the MOFA course grid with Mt. Constitution on 10/31. New members welcome! For Nov. 19, Thu. - Sundial Search: Four Timely Treks, Trek #1 for current course offerings and registration dates, then either more details contact leader: Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers. 8 mi., 300’’ gain. Limit 20. Meet at 10 a.m. at Gasworks Park mail or hand-deliver the MOFA registration form, or follow org, 206-595-7237. parking lot. During the course of this hike we’ll visit 5 sundials: the online registration directions and make the payment to The Nov. 7, Sat. - Granite Mtn. (VS) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) Gasworks Park, Cowen Park, Burke Gilman Park, and two on Mountaineers within the enrollment dates listed for each class. 8 mi., 3800’ gain. Moderate pace. Some people will meet at the U. of W. campus. Hope for sun! Bring or buy lunch and think MOFA courses are popular and fill up fast. Listing an alternative Tibbetts P&R at 7:45 a.m. for carpooling. Meet 8:30 at TH. sunshine. Hike ends on university campus. Busing recommended. course date will increase your chances of getting into a class. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail. Leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, [email protected]. Registration forms received early will be held until the first day com. (s9/20-10/30) (s11/2-11/17) of enrollment or mailed back unprocessed. Nov 7, Sat. - Tiger Mtn. (M) (GT #204S Tiger Mt) 10 mi., Being on a wait list: If a course is full, you may be placed 1800’ gain. Leisurely pace. Route is leader’s choice. This loop Nov. 25, Wed. - Tradition Lake Loop (E) (Tiger Mtn. GT-204S) on a wait list. It is your responsibility to call The Mountaineers hike will take us to two of the best viewpoints that Tiger has to 4 mi., 600’ gain. Limit 12. Meet 10 a.m. at High Point TH, I- to see if you have made it off the wait list. Those people still on offer—Poo Poo Point and West Tiger 3. New members welcome! 90 Exit 20. Pre-Thanksgiving warmup hike on Lake Tradition the wait list by the last day of enrollment will not be enrolled in For more details, contact leader: Steven Payne, stevepayne@ Plateau. Leader: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118, toynbee@comcast. the course and will be issued a full refund. If you are enrolled mindspring.com, 253-315-0426. net. (s10/4-11/25) in the class from the wait list, but then wish to cancel, you must Nov. 7, Sat. - Mt. Constitution (M) (USGS Mt Constitution) Nov. 30, Mon. - Lake Union Circumambulation on Cheshia- notify The Mountaineers (see below) or forfeit your course fee 8.5 mi., 3800’ gain. Moderate pace. Beautiful moderate loop hike hud Trail (E) 7 mi., minimal gain. Limit 20. Meet at 10 a.m. at entirely. summiting Mt. Constitution in the rain shadow of Olympic Mtns. Gasworks Park parking lot. Same route, new name. We’ll walk Cancellations: In order to receive a refund for a MOFA Spectacular views of Mt. Baker, Canadian Cascades and entire clockwise, passing by floating homes, Wooden Boat Center, old course, the cancellation must be made by the last day of regis- Puget Sound area. Meet at 9 a.m., place TBD. Leader: Dave Mor- armory, pea patches and street-end parks. Lunch in Fremont. tration. There is a $10 handling fee for cancelled reservations. gan, 206-789-4284, [email protected]. (s10/21-11/4) Bring or buy. Leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, eskay39@ comcast.net. (s11/16-11/26) There are no refunds for no-shows or dropouts. No partial refunds Nov. 8, Sun. - Deception Pass State Park—Goose Rock (E) will be given. (USGS Deception Pass) 8 mi., 800’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet Dec. 1, Tue. - Twin Falls (E) (Mt. Si NRCA GT-206S) 3 mi., 650’ Committee contacts: Student or committee questions should at 9 a.m. at West Beach parking lot. Leader: Linda Moore, 425- gain. Limit 12. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at ITC (see preamble). Popu- be addressed to Carol Sue Ivory-Carline, [email protected], 347-7650, [email protected] (s10/19-11/5) lar winter hike to nice waterfalls No registration. Leader: Fred 206-522-5347 (please speak slowly and clearly). Instructor or Zeitler, 425-882-3435, [email protected]. (s10/4-12/1) Nov. 14, Sat. - Fort Ebey (M) (USGS Deception Pass) 8 mi., course questions should go to Karl Brackmann, k.brackmann@ 800’ gain. Moderate pace. Eagles, orcas, and otters—oh, my! Dec. 2, Wed. - Pt. Defiance Zoo Lights Limit 20. Join us for verizon.net, 425-788-8947. Come explore the beaches and bluffs of Whidbey Island. Rich in a fun-filled day. We start with an easy hike around Pt. Defiance Park led by Carol Warner, an expert on the park’s trail system. Instructor courses wildlife, beauty and history, this hike never fails to please. Meet at 9 a.m. at Ebey’s Landing parking lot. Leader: Greg Pilgreen, Then we head down to Anthony’s Restaurant on the Tacoma Join a winter MOFA and ARC Lay Responder FA/CPR/ 425-485-2686, [email protected]. (s11/3-11/12) Waterfront for an early dinner followed by an evening of Zoo AED Instructor Course to be held on weekday evenings and Lights at the Pt. Defiance Zoo. Sign up with trip leader: Sign up Nov. 17, Tue. - Green Lake-UW-Gasworks Park Loop (M) 9 Saturdays. with leader: Ginny Evans, 360-893-9186. (s11/18-11/30) mi., 500’ gain. Moderate pace. Meeting at and returning to Ross Schedule: Dec. 4, Fri. - Annual Poinsettia Walk (E) 5 mi., no gain. Limit Mon., Nov. 2, and Wed., Nov 4, 7-10 p.m. Park Playground. Bring warm clothes and rain gear plus money for dinner along the way. Meet: 5 p.m. at Ross Park Playground. 20. Walk the Sammamish River Trail to Molbak’s Nursery for the Wed., Nov. 11, 6-10 p.m., and Sat., Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m.-5 display of poinsettias and Christmas decor. Free coffee, tea and p.m. Leader: Dave Morgan, 206-789-4284, [email protected]. (s11/2-11/16) Danish pastries! New members welcome. Sign up with leader af- Tue., Nov. 17, 6-10 p.m., and Sat., Nov. 21, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; ter 12/1. Leader: Janet Sturholm, 425-483-2151. (s12/1-12/3) Tue., Nov 24, 6-10 p.m., and Tue., Dec. 1, 6-10 p.m. Nov 19, Thu. - Beginning Hiker Seminar Club headquarters, The course includes fundamentals of instructor training 6:30-9 p.m. No registration. No fee. Open to members and Advance notice (11/2-11/4); American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid skills non-members. Learn what to put in your pack, how to dress for comfort and safety and what to expect on hikes. We will discuss Dec. 7, Mon. - Midweek Christmas Party Details in the De- certification and MOFA skills testing (11/11, 11/14); and the cember Go Guide. ARC/MOFA Instructor Course (11/17, 11/21, 11/24, 12/1). clothing, boots and packs, the Ten Essential Systems, seasonal Location: Mountaineers headquarters, 7700 Sand Point trail hazards, how to shop for equipment (and save money), and Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. The course tuition of $80 will how to research your trips. This seminar is designed to answer be reimbursed after you teach your first course for the Seattle questions a beginning hiker may have about how to get started. Naturalists Branch. (If you are already an American Red Cross instructor We will show samples of our equipment and talk about some of Chair: Dave Shema, [email protected]. you may be excused from the Nov. 2 session and part of the Nov. our favorite places to hike. Informational handouts are included. 4 session.) Register through The Mountaineers website, www. Contact [email protected] for more information Study Group mountaineers.org. or just show up. Registration for the 2009 Naturalist Study Group is now Next courses: All courses available for registration are listed Nov 19, Thu. - CLINIC Intro to Wilderness First Aid open. The Study Group is for members who want to keep on The Mountaineers website at www.mountaineers.org. Look Please see the Seattle First Aid (MOFA) section for details. learning about plants and animals in the Northwest. Graduation in the “Activity Search” then indicate “First Aid” and don’t limit Nov. 21, Sat. - Twin Falls to Rattlesnake Lake/John Wayne from the Natural World Course is a prerequisite, but members the dates or the branch. Other information is available in the Trail (M) (GT #206 Bandera) 11 mi., 1100’ gain. Leisurely pace. with some knowledge of PNW ecology are invited to join. “First Aid” section of the site; select the branch section you are We’ll car shuttle and hike one-way from Twin Falls to Rattlesnake There is a one-time fee of $30, payable online, that funds room interested in. The next schedule for the Seattle Branch courses Lake. A great way to get your metabolism up for Thanksgiving rentals, speaker honorariums and other expenses. Study group will be listed in late January or early February. dinner! New members welcome! For more details contact leader: members who enrolled in prior years do not need to re-register. For more information: Carol Sue Ivory Carline, carolsic@ Steven Payne, [email protected], 253-315-0426. The Study Group offers workshops and field trips that explore umich,edu, 206-522-5347. Note that courses require minimum Nov 26, Thu. - Mt. Si (S) (GT Mt. Si) 8 mi., 3200’ gain. Work many facets of natural history. In addition, Study Group members enrollment numbers to be offered. up that appetite before your evening of gluttony. Meet 9 a.m. may join Natural World Course presentations and are encouraged at TH. Prefer e-mail for questions: Carly Waterman, carlyw@ to help instruct at course field trips. For more information contact Intro to Wilderness First Aid psbc.org. (s11/1-11/24) Don Schaechtel, [email protected]. Nov 19, Thu. - CLINIC: Intro to Wilderness First Aid Have you ever wondered what to do should a serious injury or Events illness strike while you or your partner are in the backcountry? Nov. 9, Mon. - An Introduction to Lichens - Learn to identify This Trailhead clinic addresses the basics of how to respond to Midweek Hikes common lichens in the city, forests and high country. This is a and manage a backcountry incident or accident. Learn how to ef- Chair: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118. Questions? Call Joe, or Kathy Biever, hands-on workshop, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at club headquarters, fectively address these situations with a set of organizational tools 206-283-9047, or Ruth Godding, 425-836-9873. with lichen specimens that participants can examine and take designed to steer you through the emergency without wasting Note: Registration instructions included with each trip description. Open- home with them. Bring a magnifying glass if you have one. time or skipping vital steps. While some basic first aid practices ing and closing dates are shown in ( ) following each trip. Trip classifications are the same as those listed under Hiking. For trail guidebook abbreviations, Please register online to ensure that enough specimens are col- will be included, this is in no way a replacement to the club’s see page 19 of the Go Guide. lected. Free for study group members; $10 collected at the door larger and more inclusive MOFA program. Leader: Ken Hahn, Hikes in the Issaquah area will meet at the Issaquah Trail Center (ITC) instead for others. Enrollment ends Nov. 6. Leader: Don Schaechtel, [email protected], 206-595-7237. Fee: $20 per member, of Tibbetts Field. Directions to the center are as follows: Take I-90 Exit 17 [email protected]. $35 per non-member. and turn right. Go about one mile to light on Sunset, and then go two more blocks to Bush St. and turn left. Go two blocks and you will see the yellow trail center building and parking area on your left. Navigation Hiking Oct. 29, Thu. - W. Rattlesnake Ridge (EM) (Rattlesnake Mtn. 205S GT) 6 mi., 1300’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Committee chair: Lynn Graf, [email protected] Hiking Committee: Our next meeting is Tue., Nov. 10, 7 p.m. at club headquar- Preston P&R, I-90, Exit 22. Scenic hike to two viewpoints. No ters. All members are welcome! For more info, contact hikermountaineer@ registration. Leader: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118, toynbee@ Navigation website verizon.net. comcast.net. (s9/4-10/29) For the most up-to-date information on navigation, including Hiking website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike. This website has lots instructor registration, details of required homework assignments of good information on hiking leader registration, seminar schedules, hiking Nov. 3, Tue. - Annette Lake (M) 7.5 mi., 1700’ gain. Limit 12. trails, carpooling, and how to sign up for a hike. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at ITC (see preamble). The trail ascends gradu- (which you must complete before attending the workshop), Volunteers needed! Want to help? We need volunteers to help update the hike ally through old forest to a nice lake. No registration, members navigation card replacement, and compass requirements, see the database, assist with trip scheduling, help with the website or participate in only. Leader: Eva Syrovy, 206-364-6270, egsyrovy@comcast. website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation. member orientation meetings. Contact [email protected]. net. (s10/4-11/3) Hikes, events Nov. 4, Wed. - 27 Clocks and Beyond 7 mi., 400’ gain. Limit Navigation Courses Hike leaders: Sign up to lead hikes at www.mountaineers.org. Directions on 20. Meet at 10 a.m. at 5th & Jackson next to International District Basic Navigation Course - The Basic Navigation Course is how to sign up can be found at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/lead- subway. We’ll visit 27 outdoor clocks in downtown Seattle, have offered every year in November, February and March (see course ers/PostingTrips.html. Trips posted by Nov. 5 will appear in the December Go lunch at Olympic Sculpture Park (bring or buy), walk through schedule below). Learn how to get more info out of your map. Guide. Trips posted after Nov. 5 will be on the website, but not necessarily Myrtle Edwards Park and end the hike at Kerry Park on Queen in the Go Guide. Learn how to figure out what bearing you should be on to get to After Hours Hikes (AHH): Join us for midweek fun and conditioning from March Anne Hill. Leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, eskay39@ where you want to be. Learn how to follow bearings in the great through October. The hikes generally will be offered every other Wednesday comcast.net. (s10/16-11/2) outdoors. Get a head start on your course requirements. afternoon and have an “AHH” before the description of the hikes. More info at Nov. 6, Fri. - High Point-Poo Poo Point (EM) 7 mi., 1500’ The course consists of a map and compass workshop (one full Seattle Go Guide November 2009  evening) and a challenging field trip (one full day at Heybrook for this hiker, and he will include interesting information about dry-suit rental for the open-water session, guest lecturers during Ridge, about 1500’ of elevation gain and considerable off-trail Fleming’s background and prior hiking trips. the classroom session and some classroom materials. No refunds travel). Participants who successfully complete the course will Nov. 19, Thu. - Discovery Park. 10:30 a.m. Meet at the park will be made after the course starts. An exception will be made receive a navigation card. Basic Navigation Course is a prereq- visitor center by the park entrance at 3801 W. Government Way. for the dry-suit rental fee if you furnish your own. uisite for graduation from the Basic Climbing, Snowshoe and We will take a “new” route to enjoy the forest and vistas in fall, Additional costs: For the open-water session, each student Alpine Scrambling Course, as well as some ski classes. The then visit beach and lighthouse at low tide. Wear sturdy shoes is required to have a single sea kayak with approved flotation course is strongly recommended for all hike leaders and back- and warm rain gear. Bring lunch. Call leader Pat Zeisler, 206- or bulkheads and a dry-suit. For those needing to rent a boat, country skiers and is useful for hikers. 525-5505, for info and registration. arrangements will be made to have kayaks and dry-suits brought Fee: $35. See the navigation website for additional informa- Dec. 1, Tue. - Bellevue Botanical Garden. 10:30 a.m. Meet to the open-water sessions. Students will be required to pay for tion or contact info. at the garden’s visitor center at 12001 Main St. After garden equipment separately from the course fee. Rental fees will be How to register: Enrollment is now open for all sessions. tour, we will carpool to stroll Bellevue’s 24-acre downtown approximately $65 including tax for the day. Members can sign up online. park with waterfall and half-mile promenade. We’ll stop for fast For the two club-sponsored paddles, students will be respon- Step 1 - Sign up and pay for “Basic Navigation Course- food—drink or sandwich, or bring your own. Call our Bellevue sible for providing their own boats. Those who do not own or Seattle.” leaders for info and to register: Judy Redding, 425-881-3032, have access to a single kayak with bulkheads or approved flota- Step 2 - Sign up for one workshop. Barb Chodakauskas, 425-649-8821. tion will need to rent one. Single kayaks are required throughout Step 3 - Sign up for one field trip (workshop needs to be the course, because kayak skills are best learned in singles. completed prior to field trip). While the club will schedule some qualifying trips locations Non-member? Please sign up via club headquarters at 206- Sailing where rentals are available, it will be the student’s responsibility 521-6001. to arrange for a rental for each trip. Students will also be respon- Basic Navigation Course workshops are to be held at Moun- Check out our website at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/ sible for transporting boats to and from the launch site if rentals taineers headquarters in Magnuson Park on Mon., Oct. 26, and sailing. are not available there. Rental costs are approximately $65 per Tue., Nov 3, at 7 p.m. Come at 6:45 p.m. to prepare maps and No day sails are scheduled for November as we go to day. Any questions concerning the course may be directed to have compass declination checked. press. Check The Mountaineers website for possible short- Christine Devine. Basic Navigation Course all-day field trips at Heybrook notice sails. Ridge: Sat., Nov. 7, and Sun., Nov. 8. Trips What you need to bring to the workshop: Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from our course • USGS Mt Baring 7.5’ topographic map or have been granted equivalency. Contact Dede Chinlund, dchinlund@ Sea Kayaking comcast.net, if you think you might qualify for equivalency. Sign up with the • USGS Index 7.5’ topographic map designated trip leader unless otherwise indicated. The sea kayaking group • Pencils & paper Sea Kayaking Committee: The committee normally meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at club headquarters. follows the procedures listed in the “Sending you on your way” section on • A working familiarity with the book, “Wilderness Naviga- Chair: George Swapp, 206-770-9099 pg. 19 of this Go Guide when signing up through club headquarters. Please tion,” by Burns and Burns. Read it before the first workshop! Co-Chair: Annette Brigham, 206-322-3922 contact the leader as soon as possible to cancel if you are unable to attend • Appropriate compass with declination adjustment (17° E). Secretary: Alice Laird after signing up. The “sea kayak essentials” as listed on pg. 19 are required Basic Class: Christine Devine and the trip leader may require additional equipment. Call the trip leader if See www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation for acceptable there are any questions. models. Equivalency: Dede Chinlund, [email protected]; Kim Frasher, Kim. [email protected], 206-465-6175 Late Breaking Trip Announcements: Some trips may not make it into the Go Naturalist: Sarah Miller, 206-361-6301, [email protected] Guide. We suggest visiting the activities search page at www.mountaineers. Navigation instructors sought Leadership: Sharon Rindal, [email protected] org for late-breaking trips. Experienced navigators and those who have completed the Policy: Kirk Leonard Oct. 31, Sat. - Halloween Paddle Be ready to launch at 6:30 Basic Navigation Course in previous years are welcome to help Safety: Bob Laird p.m. from the ramp at the foot of Sunnyside Ave. N. (just E. of us instruct the course. We welcome both new and experienced Social: Felicia Wibowo, 206-525-2490 Gasworks). Wetsuit or dry-suit required and a light for your boat instructors at the workshops and field trips. It's a great way to Special Programs: Felicia Wibowo, 206-525-2490 Training: Mike Kennedy and Carol Asplund, 206-633-3948 as well as all the other essentials (see pg. 19). Decorate yourself renew your navigation skills and get to know others in The Treasurer: Carol Asplund, 206-633-3948 and/or your boat as you see fit, bring some kind of bag to collect Mountaineers community. An optional instructor training ses- Trips: Leslie Carpenter, 206-417-0729, [email protected]; Sharon Rindal, your goodies, something hot to drink, etc. Sign up online or with sion for those who want some extra tips will be offered in early [email protected] leader, Annette Brigham, 206-322-3922 (call before 9:30 p.m.) October, date TBD. If you have any questions, contact Lynn Graf, Web Page: Brian High, [email protected] Limit 12. (s10/24-10-30) [email protected], 206-632-8117. Thanks to all of you who Oct. 31, Sat. - Freshwater Bay to Crescent Bay (SKIII) Won- volunteered this season! Related websites Seattle Mountaineers Kayak: www.mountaineers.org/Seattle/kayak derful rock-gardening trip between Freshwater and Crescent GPS Workshop for new users Marine Weather: www.seawfo.noaa.gov/products/CWFSEA Bays. Immersion clothing and helmet required, as well as the rest Puget Sound Shoreline Aerial Photos: www.ecy.wa.gov/apps/shorephotos of the kayak essentials. Launch by 10:30 a.m., paddle to Crescent Nov. 13, Fri., 7-9 p.m. - An evening workshop for those who Puget Sound boat launch sites: www.boat.iac.wa.gov Bay where we will stop for lunch before returning to Freshwater have recently obtained a GPS receiver (or are thinking about get- Bay. We will take plenty of time to check out the fascinating ting one) and would like to learn to use it more effectively. Equivalency geologic features, flora and fauna, as well as play in the slots as The workshop includes outdoor exercises in the vicinity of If you are interested in obtaining equivalency from Mountaineers Sea Kayaking much as desired. Trip cancels if winds predicted in excess of 15 The Mountaineers headquarters at Magnuson Park, so please (Seattle Branch), please contact Dede Chinlund or Kim Frasher (contact knots. Sign up with leader: Sarah Miller, 206-947-1347. bring warm clothes, raingear and a flashlight or headlamp. Use- information above) for an application. Equivalency usually takes 3-4 weeks to process after your application is received. In order to receive equivalency, ful information about GPS receivers and UTM is found under you must have taken a fundamental sea kayaking course that teaches “Navigation Tips” on the navigation website, www.mountaineers. basics in such skills as paddling, bracing, rescues, safety and clothing, or org/seattle/navigation. have significant experience and knowledge to demonstrate such skills. A Singles Questions? Visit the website or contact hikermountaineer@ demonstration paddle is required for applicants whose skills or experience All Mountaineers members are welcome at all Singles events. Carpools are verizon.net. There are a limited number of GPS receivers for are not clear to the equivalency team. encouraged to save the environment and reduce global warming. A restaurant students, so enrollees must bring a GPS receiver with them or stop after hikes is normal. contact [email protected] to reserve a loaner. Fee: For a complete updated list of hikes and social events that may not be Basic Sea Kayaking Course listed in the Go Guide and for online registration, go to www.mountaineers. $15 for members and $25 for non-members. Registration is avail- If visiting some of the most dynamic places on the planet, org and the “Activities” link. able online or through club headquarters, 206-521-6001. bird-watching, or just slipping onto the lake after work with new Activity information website: Also, for further information about the singles friends interests you, then The Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayak section, see our website: www.mountaineers.org/ssingles. Course is for you. Photography In this remarkably comprehensive course you’ll receive Singles Committee leaders Chair: Anne Smart, 206-283-4973, [email protected] several hours of dry-land instruction in boat design and related (contact between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.) equipment, weather, tides, currents, safety procedures and sen- Chair: Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330, lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo. Trips, events sitivity to the marine environment. From the classroom our most com. Nov. 7, Sat. - Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, B.C. (E) 1- highly trained, experienced and patient instructors will guide and Secretary/Webmaster: George Liu, 206-320-1136, kayaker@war-is-hell. 2 mi. No gain. Meet at 7 a.m. at Skippers in Everett (parking support you through many hours of instruction in a swimming com lot next to Community Transit P&R on 128th St.). Photograph pool, lake and on to Puget Sound. The course is part anthropology, Treasurer: Steve Sears, 425-821-5945, [email protected] thousands of snow geese as they migrate south from the Arctic part sport, part environmental awareness and mostly fun. Hiking: Jerry Wheeler 206-242-9344, [email protected] To participate in Mountaineers-sponsored kayak trips, you to this Westham Island bird sanctuary near Lander, B.C. Get Social Events: Looking for a volunteer! close to pintails, wigeons, wood ducks, buffleheads, mallards must be a graduate or continuing student of this course or have and the sandhill crane family. See owls, raptors, herons, shore- received equivalency. However, no prior sea kayaking knowledge Lodges/ELC: Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, [email protected] birds and songbirds. Bring proof of U.S. citizenship (passport or experience is required to participate in this course. Single kay- Dancing: Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, [email protected] or extended driver’s ID) for border. Leader will e-mail meeting aks are required throughout the course. If you do not own or have place and time. Carpooling is encouraged. Link to sanctuary access to a sea kayak with bulkheads or appropriate flotation, you Outings is www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com. Admission fees: adults, $4; will need to rent one on three occasions in order to complete the Leader/Work Party Incentives: Earn annual trailhead park- children (2-14 yrs.) $2; seniors (60 yrs+), $2 (Canadian). They class (see below). You will also be required to wear a dry-suit for ing or Sno-Park permits by leading five or moreGo Guide listed take cash or credit cards, but NO DEBIT CARDS. Leader: Anita the open-water session and some club-sponsored paddles. If you Seattle Singles hikes, and/or cross-country ski outings, and then Elder, 206-832-1036, (cell 206-330-8124), anita@anitaelder. do not own a dry-suit, it will be available for rent. recording trip reports on the website or leading two trail work com. (s8/26-11/1) Enrollment: You must be a current member of The Moun- parties. Permits will be awarded for the season following partici- Nov. 18, Wed. - Potluck and Image Presentation 6:30 p.m. at taineers to register for the course. Registration will begin when pation. Contact Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, [email protected], club headquarters. Socializing begins at 6 p.m.; potluck at 6:30. you receive the January Go Guide or you can register online for details. Sign up now to lead and earn your permits. after Jan. 1. Enrollment is limited to 72. The course typically Meeting and creative image show starts at 7:15 p.m. Bring a Fellow Mountaineers—If you enjoy the activities and events fills promptly, so please register early. potluck dish and up to eight slides, prints or digital images of that the Singles Committee presents, then it is time to help. This Course structure and schedule: The course consists of four your colorful autumn photos to share. See our website, www. is a volunteer organization. The more who help, the better we can classroom sessions, one pool session, and an open-water session. mountaineers.org/seattle/photography, for digital image instruc- do. Volunteers are needed for the committee, the R&R Dance Students must also complete two club paddles by Sept. 30 to tions. No registration; just come and bring your photos. Guests subcommittee, and to lead hikes and social events. Contact the graduate. Please review the course dates carefully and confirm are welcome. Leader: Herb Johnson, 206-523-4544, wherbjohn@ committee members listed above. Thanks. msn.com. (s8/1-10/21) that your schedule will permit you to attend all sessions. Nov. 21, Sat. - Workshop: Photoshop Tips Join us for a four- March 24, Wed. - 6:30-9:30 p.m. Classroom Session #1. Hikes hour seminar to learn a variety of popular Adobe Photoshop Club headquarters Leaders needed for hikes or outings in January. By Nov. 25, contact Jerry techniques. Photography Committee members will share their March 27, Sat. - Pool sessions a.m. & p.m. sessions of- Wheeler, 206-242-9344, [email protected]. fered knowledge in an informal setting at club headquarters, beginning Oct. 31, Sat. - Sun Top Lookout (S) (Greenwater) 11 mi., 2600’ March 30, Tue. - 6:30-9:30 p.m. Classroom Session #2. at 9 a.m. Fee: $5 to be collected at the door. For more details, gain. Meet 7 a.m. at S. Renton P&R, S. Grady Way & Shattuck Club headquarters contact William Butler, 360-668-2630. (s10/20-11/9) Ave. S. 1/3 hr. We will drive part of the road to shorten the trip April 8, Thu. - 6:30-9:30 p.m. Classroom Session #3. Club to 8 mi. Brian Carpenter, 206-324-6140, brianc110@earthlink. headquarters net. (s10/15-10/29) April 10 or 11, Sat. or Sun. - 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Open-water ses- Retired Rovers sion. This is an all-day event Nov. 8, Sun. - E. Fork Foss River (EM) (Skykomish/Stevens Pass) 10 mi., 600’ gain. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Brickyard P&R, I-405, Chair: Frank Sincock, 206-366-1884, [email protected]. All Moun- April 14, Wed. - 6:30-9:30 p.m. Classroom Session #4. Club taineers are welcome at Retired Rovers events. For information contact headquarters exit 22 (NE 160th St.), W. side. 1/3 Hr. Lawrence Landauer, the chair. Graduation requirements (successfully complete the fol- 425-844-4330, [email protected]. (s10/26- Note: In addition to events listed below our Retired Rovers also enjoy participat- lowing by Sept. 30, 2010): 11/5) AL ing in Midweek Hikes and Naturalist Hikes (check those sections). If you need Nov. 14, Sat. - Tiger Mtn. Five Summits Car Shuttle (VS) advice on the best hikes for you, feel free to call any of the hike leaders. • Attend all four classroom sessions in their entirety • Successfully complete the pool session, including 50-yard (IATC Tiger Mtn.) 15 mi., 3000’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Tibbett’s Events swim without flotation.Note: You must have adequate physical P&R, I-90, Exit 15, go S. three blocks, turn left at Newport Way, Nov. 10, Tue. - Brown-Bag Lunch, Meeting and Program. ability to re-enter a capsized boat. turn right after a short block to Tibbetts (S. across the street from 11 a.m. at club headquarters. Bring your own lunch and we will • Successfully complete the open-water session, demonstrat- the Metro P&R) Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330, lawrence- provide coffee and tea. Enjoy lunch with your friends or meet new ing cold-water exit and boat re-entry. [email protected]. (s11/2-11/12) ones. Our program will include pictures taken by Matt Fleming, • Successfully complete two club-sponsored paddles of at Nov. 22, Sun. - Annette Lake (M) (Snoqualmie Pass) 7.5 mi., of Columbus, Ohio, while backpacking the Wonderland Trail least four hour; one must be on saltwater. 1700’ gain. Meet 9:30 a.m. at TH. 1 hr. Perhaps it won’t have around Mt. Rainier in August of this year. This will be presented Course fee: The course fee is $195 payable upon registration. started snowing seriously yet. Nice, moderate, late-season hike. by our own Frank Sincock, who provided some of the logistics The fee covers boat and equipment rental for the pool session, Serious snow will cancel. Robert Pankl, 206-729-0162, pankl@ 10 November 2009 Go Guide Seattle earthlink.net. (s11/12-11/19) SCO with waiver on file at club headquarters may play. Gym shoes Nov. 28, Sat. - Wallace Falls Loop (M) (Index) 7 mi., 1700’ gain. required. Questions? Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@ Snowshoe Meet 9:30 a.m. at Wallace Falls SP. 1 hr. Jerry Wheeler, 206-242- juno.com. No registration. Website: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/snowshoe 9344, [email protected]. (s11/16-11/24) WHFL Co-chairs: Linda Sheehan, [email protected]; Susan Murphy, Other events [email protected] Oct. 30, Fri. - Halloween Rock & Roll Dance. This is the big General student questions: Larry Metzger, [email protected] one! Join Ron Bolin, the Dancin’ DJ, for one of Seattle’s most Lectures and leader development: Larry Metzger, snowdog48@hotmail. Social com popular annual parties (400 people attended last year). There will Leader applications and course equivalency: Johnny Jeans, jjmtnjoys@ Weekly events be great prizes for the best costumes. About 90 percent come in yahoo.com Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25, Wed. - Evening Outdoor Inline costume, but nice, casual attire is fine. You don’t have to know Snowshoe Lite chair: Bryan Stennes, [email protected] Skate Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Have fun and keep in shape year- any dance steps to have a great time. Dance from 9 p.m. to mid- Winter Camping co-chairs: Rich Lawrence, [email protected], and round! If it rains we may walk. Optional restaurant socializing night to great hits of the ’60s and beyond, plus some Halloween Tim Lawson, [email protected] Webmaster: Johnny Jeans, [email protected] later. Questions? Call Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454, or Jenefer favorites! Hourly mixers will give you a chance to meet many Huntoon, 206-632-8804. No registration. Skate the Alki Beach new people. Tonight’s dance is BYOB and is open to everyone Trail with beautiful views of downtown across Elliott Bay. Take of ages 21 and over. Admission is $9 with Mountaineers card, Courses the Harbor Ave. exit off the West Seattle freeway and go about $12 without, at the door. Bring treats to share! Please note special This winter we offer two Snowshoe Lite Courses, the Winter 1 mi. N. to meet on the sidewalk just N. of Salty’s Restaurant. location: Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd Ave. N.E., Skills Course, the Winter Camping Course, and the Winter Travel Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454, [email protected]. Seattle (in Magnuson Park). For details contact Karen, 206-484- certificate. Registration will be open Nov. 16-Dec. 29. Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27, Fri. - Eastside Indoor Tennis for 9187, [email protected], or visit www.dbmechanic. Intermediates and Above 7 p.m. at Robinswood Tennis Center, com/dances/rock.htm. Snowshoe Lite Course 2400 151st Pl. S.E., Bellevue. Join us for a Friday evening of Nov. 13, Fri. - Games Night & Snacks 7 p.m. at the Phinney The Snowshoe Lite Course is designed for Mountaineers intermediate-and-beyond level of doubles tennis. Limit 12. Skill Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., #3. Bring a snack members and non-members, ages 14 and up, who want a solid level is minimum intermediate (3.0 to 4.0) and above. Play from or beverage (with cups) to share and a game if you wish. No introduction to snowshoeing skills. In one evening lecture and 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Registration begins on Thursdays, eight days registration. Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, [email protected]. one weekend day outing, students learn to travel safely on before we play, and closes the following Wednesday. Fee: $11 Nov. 20, Fri., Rock & Roll Dance Gary’s Tunes will be the snowshoes in easy terrain, select and use proper equipment and members, $12 others. Cancellation fee: $5. Call 425-452-7690 DJ at the Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., clothing, where to go, what to rent, and how to choose the right for directions. Questions? Greg, 425-828-8590, or Fay, 206-281- Seattle, WA 98125. (2 blks. W. of Lake City Way) At 8 p.m. Gary outing for their skill level. 5029; Gregory Kidd, 425-828-8590, Gregory.Kidd@comcast. will teach a free beginner’s West Coast swing lesson. Charles Snowshoe Lite Session #1: net. (s9/21-10/28) McGlone will be doing a special West Coast swing dance per- Lecture - Tue., Jan. 5, 7-9:30 p.m. at club headquarters. Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28, Sat. - Green Lake Walk Meet formance with Sandi Stewart. Then we’ll turn the lights down Field trips - Either Sat., Jan. 16, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., or Sun., 11 a.m. outside the Urban Bakery, 7850 E. Green Lake Dr. N., and turn on special party lights for dancing from 8:30 to 11:30 Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at Stevens Pass. Students will register at Wallingford Ave. N., for a walk around Green Lake. After p.m. to a mix of rock & roll, swing, Latin, nightclub two-step, separately for ONE of the lectures and ONE of the field trips. the walk, we will lunch at a nearby restaurant. No registration. country and waltz music. You don’t have to know any dance Carpooling is mandatory. Questions? Contact Karen Nordal , 206-366-2736, knordal@ steps to have a great time! Open to everyone. Please bring a Snowshoe Lite Session #2: mac.com. snack item to share. This could be as simple as a bag of chips, Lecture: Mon., Jan 11, 7-9:30 pm, at club headquarters. Nov. 5, 12 & 19, Thu. - Indoor Volleyball 8-10 p.m. at Ingra- cookies, fruit, veggies, a dessert, etc. Price: $9 with Mountaineers Field trips: Either Sat., Jan. 23, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., or Sun.. ham High School gym, 1819 N. 135th St., Seattle—SW corner, card, $12 without. For details or to volunteer call Karen, karen- Jan. 24, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at Stevens Pass. Students will register N.135th St. & Meridian Ave. N. (W. of I-5) From the S., take the [email protected], 206-484-9187. Information online at separately for ONE of these lectures and ONE of these field trips. N.130th St. exit, (#174). From the N., take the N.145th St. exit www.dbmechanic.com/dances/rock.htm. Carpooling is mandatory. (#175). Price: $4 with Mountaineers card, $5 without. Guests Course fees: $50 for Mountaineers members; $65 for non- members. Winter Skills Course The Winter Skills Course is for Mountaineers who want to learn to travel safely on snowshoes in moderate and strenuous terrain where necessary skills include avalanche awareness, using ice axes, avalanche beacons, and building emergency shelters. Students must be Mountaineers members and have graduated from the Snowshoe Lite Course or possess equivalent experi- ence. The course offers one evening lecture and one weekend day outing. After course completion, graduates will be eligible to participate in more strenuous club snowshoe tours with confi- dence. They will also be eligible to enroll in American Avalanche Association level training. Lecture - Wed., Feb. 3, 7-9:30 p.m., at club headquarters. Field trip - Sat., Feb. 6. Mountaineers Snoqualmie Campus Course fee: $60 Winter Camping Course The Winter Camping Course is designed for Mountaineers members who want to make the most of winter by knowing how to camp overnight in the snow and how to avoid survival situ- ations. Learn to camp safely and comfortably in snow, and use survival skills to spend the night in severe weather. Students learn to identify safe campsites, build snow shelters, stay overnight in a snow cave, stay warm and dry, and have fun. Lecture - Wed., Feb. 10, 7-9:30 p.m., at club headquarters. Weekend field trip - Feb. 20-21, Mt. Baker ski area. Course fee: $50 At their own expense, students may choose to stay Friday night, Feb. 19, at The Mountaineers Mt. Baker Lodge. Register at www.mountaineers.org/lodge/baker. The Winter Travel cer- tificate may be earned by completing the Winter Skills Course, the Basic Navigation Course and participate in a minimum of BANFF RETURNS TO WASHINGTON! three Mountaineers snowshoe tours, two of which must be rated Big thrills. Exotic locales. Wanderlust. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World either Moderate (M) or Strenuous (S). Submit applications by March 19, 2010. Tour promises an experience like no other. Fresh from the October festival in Banff, Canada, the best mountain-themed films from around the world Youth Committee make their way to Seattle, Olympia and Tacoma. Tickets always go fast for this The Youth Committee is a Mountaineers acitivity open to all youths, ages 14 and up. Its purpose is to provide outdoor experience through activities such popular event. Get your tickets today! as hiking, scrambling, backpacking, rafting, climbing, etc., for all interested youths. It is currently being restructured. If interested in helping reshape this program, contact Leonard Russell, 206 325-1310, leonardr@mountaineers. SEATTLE org, or Sunny Remington, 206-354-8518, [email protected]. December 2, 3, 4 @ 7 pm. Tickets: $10 Mountaineers, $15 General. Tickets are available through the Mountaineers office, or by calling 206-521-6001. OLYMPIA December 5 @ 7 pm, December 6 @ 6 pm Tickets: $12 Saturday, $10 Sunday; $20 for both. $2 discount Sunday for Mountaineers, Olympia Film Society members and students w/ID Tickets are available in advance through The Alpine Experience and Olympic Outfitters, both in downtown Olympia, or at the theater each night. TACOMA December 8 @ 7 pm Tickets: $10 Mountaineers/UPS staff, faculty and students. $13 General Schneebeck Concert Hall, University of Puget Sound Tickets: 253-879-3419

Seattle Go Guide November 2009 11 Tacoma Branch Contacts Chair: Darin Brekke, 253-549-4245 Chair-Elect: Geoff Lawrence, 253-627-1619 Secretary: Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, [email protected] Treasurer: Marian Shepherd, [email protected] Trustee on Mountaineers Board: Tom Shimko, 253-272-0656 Branch Trustee: Gretchen Roosevelt, (2009), 360-759-3810 ACOMA Branch Trustee: Jim Feltus (2009), 253-468-4787 T Branch Trustee: Karen Turner (2010), 253-202-7458 Branch Trustee: Bill Goodman (2010), 253-564-8337 Social Division Chair: Karen Turner, 253-202-7458 See Tacoma Branch official contacts in box on this page Outdoor Division Chair: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348 Clubhouse: 2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma, WA 98403 Climbing Division Chair: Joel Edwards, 253-732-4231 Website: www.tacomamountaineers.org Clubhouse Sec.: Helen Engle, 253-566-6965, [email protected] DIVISIONS: Social includes family activities, folkdancing, photogra- sign up for a tacoma trip VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG phy, singles. Outdoor includes MOFA, HARK, hiking/backpacking, sailing, seakayaking, skiing, mountain biking. Climbing includes OR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED (cancellation fees may apply alpine scrambling, climbing, advancing alpinism, sport climbing, for fee-based events and classes; contact leader) avalanche education, navigation and winter travel.

Second-year participants: If you require a second year to complete the course requirements you must notify the course are great beginner hikes, and all leaders are willing to share tips chair, Peter Elling, by phone or e-mail. The fee is $50 (plus $15 Branchwide about gear if you’re still accumulating things. Other activities if you want a 2009 student manual). Second-year participants you might try out are photography meetings, backpacking trips, are required to attend the full-day qualifier at the Tacoma Club- Tacoma Branch website: www.tacomamountaineers.org. Our goal is to provide house. This is not a test! At this time we will determine where information on current and coming branch activities. Constructive feedback singles events/volleyball, social events, mountain biking or one- and ideas about the website are gladly accepted. evening seminars such as hiking/backpacking. The expression in the lecture or field trip sequence participants may re-enter the The Mountaineers website: Check it out. You should log on and check your in The Mountaineers is, “so many activities, so little time!” Join course, based on what knowledge and skills they have retained profile to be sure that your contact information (e-mail, phone, address) is us and get out there! from the previous year. A conditioner, with a Tacoma Branch correct. Then, click on the “Activities” tab and go to “Advanced Search” to leader, must be successfully completed before participating on search for trips by type, by branch, date or leader. The “communities” tab BRGCC climbs or the crevasse rescue field trip. will take you to the various communities set up by different activities at the Trip registration procedures, guidelines various branches. Be sure to check the website for late-breaking events Please read the preamble on Page 19 of this Go Guide for Ten Essentials, travel and announcements. cost-sharing (Note: now 15¢ per mile RT) and guest participation. To register for a Tacoma branch trip, register online at www.mountaineers. Intermediate Climbing Course org, or call the leader listed for that activity. If you need additional details Intermediate Climbing Committee Bulger member to speak at meeting about the trip ask the trip leader. Advance registration is necessary unless Chair: Stephan Kleine, 253-815-9054, [email protected] Fay Pullen, the 25th person to be named to the Bulger List of otherwise noted. The leader may cancel a trip if too few registrations are Manual: Mike Lund, 425-736-5686, [email protected] climbers who have reached the summit of the state’s 100 highest received by the deadline for the trip, so register earlier rather than later to Lectures: Rebecca Catlin, 253-332-4905, [email protected] peaks, will be guest speaker at the Fri., Nov. 20 new-members reserve your spot. Field Trips: Tom Labrie, 360-710-6577, [email protected] P&R = Park & Ride Critical Skills: Dale Hegg, 253-891-1556, [email protected] meeting that begins at 7 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse. th The meeting will also include representatives from each of 6 Ave P&R = 7100 block at 6th & Skyline, Tacoma. CR = Charlie’s Restaurant, Highway 410, Enumclaw. Intermediate climbs Tacoma’s course offerings— avalanche training, climbing and T-112 = Behind Wells Fargo Bank, 112th & Pacific Ave., Tacoma. If you’d like to lead an intermediate climb and are not familiar with the new scrambling, sea kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, first aid, T-56 = P&R, E. of I-5 on south side of 56th St., Tacoma. database, contact Steve Kleine, [email protected], for assistance. navigation, and social and family activities—to name only some. TCC P&R = NE corner of Tacoma Community College campus at 19th & Check the internet database for current listings. Mildred St. Friends and prospective members are also welcome to attend and Oct. 29, 7 p.m. - Intermediate Potluck. The annual intermediate learn more about the club. 512 P&R = Behind McDonald’s, south of I-5 & 512 interchange on S Tacoma Way. potluck will be held at the Tacoma Clubhouse. Bring your photos Pullen, who has climbed in Washington for 45 years, became MTTA = Mt. Tahoma Trails Assoc. at Rainier Overland, 1 mi. past Ashford from this year’s adventures to show on the computer projector interested in climbing the state’s highest 100 mountains only after on SR 706. and tell us what you did. Family members are welcome. This retiring in 2003. She is the first woman and fourth climber to be Southhill P&R = NW of Southhill Mall, Puyallup, at 104th St. E & 9th St. SW. is a celebration of a great year. Please bring your own drinks, named on the Clean 400 Prominence List in 2008. Tacoma clubhouse = N 30th St. & Carr St. a salad, a side dish or dessert to share. The main course will be Her show will focus on the various criteria used for compiling Bonney Lake P&R = South of Hwy. 410 on 184th 410 Cafe = Hwy. 410, Buckley supplied by the Intermediate Committee. these lists and her most recent ascents of the most interesting Classifications for Hikes: (E) = Easy, (M) = Medium, (S) = Strenuous and more difficult peaks. She is a graduate of The Mountaineers Classifications for Climbs: (C) = Conditioner (A) = Alpine Climb (R) = Rock Intermediate Climbing Course. At 67, she is probably the oldest Climb (G) = Glacier Climb, (I) = Ice Trad Rock Climbing Course woman still actively climbing in the state. Trail Guides: AL = 100 Hikes in the Alpine Lakes; BHWC = Best Hikes With Chair: Marty Babare, [email protected], 253-756-5576, mbabare@ Children; BSHS = Best Short Hikes in the South Cascades; F1 (2, 3, 4) = nventure.com. Branch board to meet Footsore 1 (2,3,4); GP = 100 Hikes in the Glacier Peak Region; MR = 50 Field trips: Mark Lemon, 253-314-6998 Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park (MRNP); NC = 100 Hikes in the North The Tacoma Branch Board will meet on Mon., Nov. 30 at 7 Critical Skills: Mark Webster, 253-209-0766 Cascades; SCO = 100 Hikes in the South Cascades & Olympics Mentoring: Ed Lansing & Mindy Nichols, 253-394-4383 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse. Members are welcome to attend Are you interested in learning to lead moderate (5.4-5.8) rock and see the branch board as well as division chairs in action. routes using trad gear (no bolts)? Are you interested in enhancing Hiker-Backpacker Fall Potluck Climbing Division your current trad skill level? We are developing a new course to build our climbing curriculum and we have you in mind. Nov. 1, Sun., 1-4 p.m. The Hiker-Backpacker Fall Potluck Chair: Joel Edwards, 253-732-4231, [email protected] This crag course will cover placing passive and active protec- is rated as VE (very easy!) and LOF (lots of fun!). It is open to Feel free to contact course leaders for more information about the programs. tion, building anchors, and setting up rappels, as well as hanging all Mountaineers hikers and backpackers, current or prospective. If you can’t get your questions answered through them, please e-mail the division chair above. belays, swinging leads and crack climbing techniques. We’ll be Join us at Amy Mann’s house for a fun afternoon of good food, outside at some of the local crags (e.g., Tieton, Vantage and Leav- great pictures and good friends, including the new ones you’ll enworth), but we’ll get started at the clubhouse and Spire Rock. make at the potluck. Bring your favorite dish to share, a bever- Advanced Scrambles/Leadership Watch for next year’s schedule of this popular course. For details, age and your stories and pictures from your favorite and most Alpine Scrambling and Basic Climbing Course graduates contact Marty Babare, [email protected]. memorable hikes. Contact Amy to let us know you are coming who would like to continue their climbing education and raise and to get directions: [email protected], 253-759-2796. their leadership skills are invited to register for this course. The curriculum is designed to provide an achievable, challenging Sport Climbing Course Do you qualify for a Peak Pin? learning experience for all participants. Course Committee: Maybe this past summer you climbed/scrambled to the Remaining Schedule Chair: Chris Willett, [email protected] summit of some peaks for which our club gives out awards. Nov. 4, Wed. - Trip Planning, Skill-Planning format Field Trips: Greg Gagliardi, [email protected] Lectures: Bill Hecker How about these? The Five Majors, the Baker’s Dozen, the Nov. 11, Wed. - Trip Planning & Listing, Skill-Listing This autumn class is open to anyone who wishes to learn how Cascade Classics, the Everett Eight, the Ice Nine, the Irish format to safely enjoy sport climbing. It is also useful to those already Cabin Peaks, the Olympia Peaks, the Olympia Scramble Peaks, Nov. 18, Wed. - Review & Final accomplished rock and gym climbers who wish to expand and Seattle Clubhouse and Snoqualmie Lodge Peaks, Tahoma Peaks, Nov. 23, Mon. - Test Review & Class Critique (Optional) round out their skills. Teanaway Peaks, and now—ta-da!—the Cascade Volcanoes! January, Sat. - Snow Skills (exact date TBD pending There are no prerequisites for the class. This is a perfect For information about how to qualify and receive your Peak Pin, weather) course for new members who have not yet taken a course but contact Curt Baxstrom, [email protected]. Contact: Larry Dunn, [email protected] have an interest in rock climbing, or for continuing students Publicity opportunity from scrambling or basic climbing courses who have an interest If you’ve ever been hiking you are amply qualified to give us Basic Rock/Glacier Climbing in sport climbing. It is also ideal for gym climbers who want to a hand with our ongoing branch publicity program, the popular Basic Rock and Glacier Climbing Course (BRGCC) Committee: transition to setting up their own top-ropes and anchors while “Hike of the Week” feature in the News Tribune Thursday Ad- Chair: Peter Elling, 253-441-8836, [email protected] enjoying independent climbing on great sport routes. Lectures: Geoff Lawrence, 253-377-9729, [email protected] venture Section. Help us keep this effort going by writing about Prospective intermediate climbing students are especially Field Trips: Ben Miller, 253-396-1991, [email protected] encouraged to take the course. Learning to lead sport routes will some of your favorite day hikes. All levels of hikes are needed, Critical Skills: Bill Hecker, 253-876-0658, [email protected] from easy family hikes to strenuous conditioners. Contact Amy Manuals: Joy Parobek, 253-288-2398, [email protected] help significantly with the learning process for leading the alpine Mann, [email protected], 253-759-2796. Climbs: Kevin Gallagher, 206-226-3623, [email protected] rock routes that you will encounter in the intermediate course. Mentoring: Gregg Gagliardi, 253-566-9490, [email protected] This is a student-driven course: learning objectives will be Mentoring, membership Records: Bud Truitt, 253-503-3814, [email protected] dependent on students’ interests and skills. We will custom- Contacts: Donna Bisogno, 253-922-4147, [email protected]; Kathleen This is a one- or two-year course of classroom instruction, ize teaching to each student’s skills and interests. Topics of Brammer, 253-896-4849, [email protected]; Jim Harvey, 425-432- field instruction and climbing experience designed to provide the instruction include climbing sport routes on top-rope, leading 9575, [email protected] basic skills necessary to safely climb rock, snow and the glaciated sport routes using bolts and quick-draws, setting up anchors Are you new to The Mountaineers, or thinking about peaks of the Pacific Northwest. It builds from the fundamentals on bolts and chains, clipping bolts, belay technique, rappel joining? You can contact Donna, Kathleen or Jim with ques- of alpine travel taught in the Alpine Climbing and Scrambles technique, climbing signals and communication, untying from tions. There are several ways you can find out if this club is the Course. Watch for more information about enrolling in BRGCC rope at anchor and transitioning to rappel, lowering techniques, one for you! Are you interested in a specific activity? The chair in the December issue of the Go Guide. necessary knots, and safe use of equipment. There will be an or leader of each of our activities is ready and willing to talk to Past BRGCC graduates: Graduates of the course are en- emphasis on safety. you. See specific activity listings in this Go Guide for contact couraged to participate on BRGCC climbs, particularly alpine Cost: $125 members, $175 non-members. information. and glacier outings. Review all of the climb listings and call the Required equipment: helmet, harness, rock shoes, personal Tacoma new-member meetings are a great way to meet some leader if you find something of interest. The intent is to create anchor system, several carabiners and slings. Optional but recom- of the club’s members, see a presentation of the various activities opportunities for you to be involved, to share your knowledge mended equipment: rope, chalk bag, quick-draws. and have your questions answered. They are held most months and experience with others, and to improve or maintain profi- Field trips: Gym climbing at Edgeworks in Tacoma, on the third Friday, except for June, July, August, October and ciency in your skills. Mon. and Wed. evenings. Optional but highly recommended. December. 2009 records: Graduation materials (forms for completed For more information, see the course website or contact Chris Willett. And finally, for those ready to jump right in, try one of MOFA, trail maintenance, etc.) should be sent to Bud Truitt, http://tacomamountaineers.org/climbing/sport_climbs.html. the hikes (under “Hiking”), especially one noted as “slow” or 9911 72nd St. S.W., Lakewood, WA 98498; truittbljt@comcast. “moderate” pace (if you prefer). Some leaders note that their trips net, 253-503-3814.

12 November 2009 Go Guide Tacoma Website Alert - for leaders and hikers: All Tacoma hikes and backpack Nov. 19, Thu., 7 p.m. - Ski information night at the Tacoma Navigation Courses trips are listed on the Club interactive website, www.mountaineers.org. Clubhouse. Chair: Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, [email protected] Check the website for late breaking events that didn’t make the Go Guide Jan. 7 & 14, Thu. - Basic cross-country ski at instructor’s Lead Instructor: Steve Frank, 253-232-6134, stephen.m.frank@hotmail. deadline. If you haven’t done so already, you should log on and check your com profile to be sure that your contact information (e-mail, phone, address) home. Records Keeper: Chuck Bredl, [email protected] is correct. Then click on the Communities tab and check out the Tacoma: Jan.12 & 26, Tue., 7 p.m. - Back-country ski (randonee and Communications: Don Campbell, [email protected] Hiking & Backpacking Community on the website. Click on the Activities telemark) Field Trips: Gary Zink, 253-631-4004, [email protected] tab to search for trips. You can sign up for most trips on line. Jan. 23 & 30, Sat. - Field trips Fundrai$er: Write up your favorite hikes for the Hike of the Week feature in Basic GPS Course the News Tribune to help us raise $$$ to support the Hiking/Backpacking The Basic GPS Course provides students with the skills and Committee and the Branch. Contact Amy, [email protected], 253-759- 2796, for a list of hikes that have been submitted so far and for a copy of Social Division experience necessary to use GPS devices for wilderness navi- our easy-to-use fill-in form. gation. A solid base of navigation skills is prerequisite for this Hike Sign-Up Etiquette: Mountaineers trips, led by volunteer leaders, are Chair: Karen Turner, [email protected], 253-202-7458 class, thus current, active certification in The Mountaineers Basic group activities, intended to provide a mix of exercise, enjoyment of our (Family Activities, Folkdancing, Photography, Singles) Navigation Course is required. To avoid confusion the Garmin wilderness backyard, and an opportunity to spend the day with like-minded eTrexH will be the only device used by teachers and students. people. Everyone is responsible for being at an appropriate level of con- Every pair of students will be provided with an eTrexH to share ditioning before signing up for a trip and is expected to wear appropriate Family Activities clothing and carry adequate gear – for the trip and for any unplanned Contacts: Maureen Brekke, 253-549-424, [email protected]; Kris during class; you may bring your own eTrexH (est. cost $100- overnight bivouac in the mountains. Check the Outdoor Essentials icon on Paynter, 253-759-4861, [email protected] 125) to class for solo use. the website http://www.mountaineers.org/. If you find that you are unable Family activities have gone online! You can register for Tacoma Family Schedule: to participate in a trip for which you are signed up, you need to notify the Activities by visiting the website, www.mountaineers.org. Please register the (Registration through Oct. 30) leader ASAP, so that someone from the waiting list can be given your spot. names of all family members who plan to participate. If your child is under 14 and doesn’t have a membership ID, contact club headquarters to help with Nov. 2 & 9, Mon. (6:30 p.m. classes) 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 registration process, 206-284-8484 or 1-800-573-8484. Nov. 14, Sat., field trip the carpool or trailhead. Guidelines for Family Activities: See pg. 19 of this Go Guide, “Sending Class locations: All classes are held at the Tacoma Club- Hiker Educational Opportunities/Confidence Builders: The Tacoma you on your way.” house. The basic GPS field trip will be at Pt. Defiance Park, Branch regularly offers three courses of interest to hikers. (1) Map and Tacoma. compass work is taught in the Navigation Course. (2) MOFA (Mountaineer- Course fees: $48 for Mountaineers and $73 for non-mem- ing Oriented First Aid, see First Aid above) offers invaluable information Folk Dancing and skills training to help you deal with emergency situations and to better Contact: Ned Raymond, 253-218-5205; Yvonne, 253-640-6359, YBandNR@ bers. The course fee includes any maps used in class, handouts prepare yourself and your equipment before each trip. (3) Basic information comcast.net. and/or student field trip booklets. Students are responsible for on equipment and conditioning for hiking and backpacking is offered by the Oct. 24, Sat. - The Tacoma Mountaineers Folk Dancers. website downloads, other readings and field trip necessities. Hiking/Backpacking Committee in our evening introduction sessions held This dance will be at our home in Auburn rather than the usual Controlled risk: Participants must be aware that navigation throughout the spring and summer: Dates are posted after the first of the Normanna Hall. year, with details and sign up on line at www.mountaineers.org, search for field trips have some degree of risk. The courses involve travel Nov. 28, Sat. - Dance at Normanna Hall. Folk Voice Band will through steep, rugged terrain with fallen trees, slippery logs, “Introduction to Hiking”. Hiking Participation Award: A fabric Mountaineers patch is awarded for play our favorite waltzes, hambos, pols, schottisches, polkas rocks and swampy areas adjacent to streams. Rain, cold and participating in five or more Tacoma Branch hikes and/or backpacks in and mazurkas, either as couple dances or couple mixers. Other possibly snow may create challenging conditions. any twelve-month period. Eligible trips must be Branch-approved trips, led dances can be requested. The dance starts at 8 p.m. and the Registration: Register online, with a credit card, at www. by Tacoma Branch leaders, to different destinations. One Tacoma Branch suggested donation is $10. mountaineers.org—click “Navigation,” then “Search Now,” to Mount Rainier Trail Maintenance Work Party Trip (see Tacoma Conserva- Directions to Normanna Hall find all available Tacoma Branch navigation classes. tion section of the Go Guide) can be substituted for two hikes or backpack : From I-5 take Exit 132 to trips. Send your list of trips to Amy to get your patch. Sprague St. Follow Sprague to 15th, turn right (E.) and travel Questions? Visit our club website, www.tacomamountain- Leaders – Hike Submission Deadline: Trips need to be listed on the website eers.org. to Martin Luther King St. and Normanna Hall (1106 S. 15th). by the 9th of the month to be included in the Go Guide for the next month. Parking is available in the gravel lot across the street. For more If you want help listing your trips on the website, please send your trips to Amy, [email protected], by the first of the month. information contact Ned or Yvonne. Outdoor Division Leaders – Miscellany: Save yourself some paperwork and postage hassles by having non-members sign waivers on the website and by filing your post Chair: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, [email protected]. (MOFA, Hiking/ trip report on the website. Photography Backpacking, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Skiing, Mountain Biking) New Leaders – A Continuing Opportunity: Curious? Thinking about it, but Chair: Brian Kenison, [email protected] not sure if you’re ready to lead? Get in touch with Amy and we’ll find the Thank you for all who have supported and visited the Seventh Annual Tacoma right hike, and a mentor, to get you started. Mountaineers Photo Exhibit. Please join us again at next year’s exhibit and Conservation Outreach: The third Friday Branch meetings include a new and prospective enter your own photos for display! Contact: Bill Goodman, 253-564-8337, [email protected] member slide show and Q&A session. Join us to greet people and answer Here’s your opportunity to be involved in Conservation: questions about what we do when we “get out there.” Trip classifications: See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way.” Events We’re forming a committee to address conservation concerns at Nov. 10, Tue. - Monthly Photo Meeting, 7-9 p.m. at the the local level (primarily Tacoma/Pierce County, which includes Hiker-backpacker fall potluck Tacoma Clubhouse. but is not limited to the wilderness areas). We also intend to be a Nov. 1, Sun. 1-4 p.m. - This activity is rated as VE (very Opportunity – As of October, the Tacoma photo chair position player in protecting and preserving the outdoor experience in the easy!) and LOF (Lots of Fun!) See the article under “Branch- is vacant and available. If you love photography, have a knack urban/suburban environment where most of us reside. wide” of this section for details. for organization, desire to help others and get involved, this Our vision as a branch is to be involved in a hands-on way at is for you. You will lead monthly meetings and organize the the local level, not a national level. There are already a number Advance notice Annual Photo Exhibit (and maybe a few others). No experi- of organizations in our local area that are active in preserving Winter hiking? Think snowshoeing! If you haven’t donned ence is necessary. our natural environment for the enjoyment of all of us. When snowshoes before, check out the snowshoe courses, beef up your For more information: Contact the past chair, Brian Kenison, appropriate we can possibly partner with others who share our clothing layers, fill your thermos with hot cocoa and head out [email protected], or visit www.tacomamountaineers.org. concerns. for a picnic in the snow! We are in the formative stage. We need people like you to be involved in organizing this committee and better defining our Singles mission and priorities. Sailing Course Welcoming Committee: Karen Turner, [email protected], 253-202-7458; Possible actions we can take include: Committee co-chairs: Marilyn Main, 253-531-6073; Robert and Laura Crews, Connie Pyles, [email protected], 253-677-4397. • Education of our membership and the general public on 253-846-7560, [email protected] (please write “Mountaineers-Sailing” The Tacoma Mountaineers social group was organized for the enjoyment of in subject line). local conservation concerns (e.g., courses, seminars, guest all adult Mountaineers. The social group plans a wide variety of social and Skippers: Jerry Stephenson, 253-381-7859, [email protected]; Marv Fritts, 206- outdoor activities. Meet people of diverse ages and cultures with a similar speakers) 949-7597, [email protected] interest in hiking, biking, backpacking, climbing, skiing, dancing, kayaking, • Organizing local conservation projects and/or partnering 2009 Basic Crewing Course is under way. We are still in dining, sailing, snowshoeing, theater and volleyball—just a few of the activi- with other similar-minded groups need of local Mountaineers skippers with sailboats who are will- ties we enjoy together. • Trail maintenance projects both in the suburban environ- ing to take out Basic Crewing Course graduates on day sailing or Check out our website for last-minute parties, dances, movies, and ment (like the Foothills Trails) and in the wilderness (national trips; or to schedule and notify others of late-breaking activities: longer adventures in the upcoming months. If you are interested, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TacomaMountaineersSocialDivision. parks and forests) please contact Bob or Laura Crews, 253-846-7560. • Advocacy on a local level for bike lanes/trails, hiking Weekly events trails, parks, etc. Indoor volleyball: Every Wednesday at Curtis Jr. High, 8901 • Adoption and preservation of a piece of the outdoors in Sea Kayaking Course Committee Chair: Christine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@cen- 40th St. W, University Place, 6:30 to 9 p.m. $1.50, $2.50 non- our local community member. Contact: April Cook, 253-752-5184. We are asking if you can commit to serving on this committee turytel.net Secretary: Barbara Mitchell, 253-853-3399, [email protected] Thursday Evening Wine Tasting for at least a year. We might meet monthly for the first year until : Join us for wine tasting with Treasurer: Peggy Gablehouse, 253-884-2987, [email protected] good company from 6- 8 p.m. every first and third Thursday. we get established. If you are interested, contact Bill Goodman, Trip Coordinator: Howard Owen, [email protected] [email protected]. Training: Bob Burnett, 206-321-0011, [email protected] Nov 5, - The Hub, 203 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma. 253-683- Equivalency: Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, [email protected] 4606. Owned by the Harmon Brewery and home of the Pool Sessions: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, [email protected] Tacoma Wheelmen Bicycle Club. Great microbrews and a First Aid (MOFA) Course Basic Course Training: Laurie Davis, 206-403-6924, laurieinseattle@ great menu for appetizers and dinner. We’ll meet up front in Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) Committee hotmail.com the bar area. Join us! Co-Chairs: Leah Munion, 206-200-4715, [email protected]; Safety Chair: Andy Garrett, 253-858-4090, [email protected] Angela McKee, 253-460-0727, [email protected] Sea Kayak Committee meetings: The committee meets on the first Wednes- Nov. 19 - Pour at 4, 3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma. 253-761-8015. Our Tacoma Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) is day of every month at 6:30 p.m. This is where the brainstorming takes place A true wine bar with food to match your wine. Great deals on a 28-hour first aid course for the wilderness traveler. The course as well as plenty of socializing. Come and join us as we plot and scheme wine to decorate and delight your holiday table, and gifts for new fun things to do. If you would like to be a part of this fun and would those holiday meals away from home. consists of lectures, demonstrations and practical experience, like to find out about all the benefits of becoming a valued volunteer on including Red Cross Adult CPR and Standard First Aid. the committee, or if you are just looking for something different to do on MOFA instructors are club volunteers who are also certified Wednesday, call Christine Burris, 253-651-6610 (Christine can also give Other events Red Cross instructors. Two or more instructors teach each class, you the location). Nov. 7, Sat. - Singles Fall Ball, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Tacoma with final practical scenarios evaluated by other instructors. Our Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have significant kayak training and Clubhouse, 2302 N. 30th, Tacoma. $10 presale tickets, $15 at experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers sea kayaking course the door. Live band, free snacks and pop. Dress is formal to busi- makeup artists add realism to these final exercises by outfitting (offered in Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and Kitsap), are encouraged to apply our many volunteer victims with simulated injuries. No previous for equivalency. There is a $20 processing and evaluation fee. To apply for ness-casual. No jeans, please. Dance cards are back by popular first aid or climbing experience is required. equivalency contact Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, for an application form. demand! Social hour at 7 p.m. If you are interested in taking only CPR/First Aid, contact Starting this year, due to heavy demand for trips from Seattle basic course Angela or Leah. See above for phone/e-mail. students, all Tacoma kayak leaders will be giving preference to Tacoma Branch members for all of the kayak trips. Course attendance: Participation is required at all class Many more trips to come! Keep up with all our activities by searching the sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning that online activities page or visiting the Tacoma Sea Kayaking Community on builds on skills learned in previous sessions. Wear casual clothes The Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers.org. Also check out the suitable for working on the ground and outdoors. Arrangements Sea Kayaking activities in the Tacoma Mountaineers Branch website, www. cannot be made to make up class sessions. Please do not register tacomamountaineers.org. for a class unless you can attend all class sessions. MOFA class fall weekends: Nov. 7, 8, 21 & 22, 9 a.m.- 4:30 Paddles Tacoma kayakers: Stay tuned for last-minute trip updates on the Tacoma What's your @ddress? p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse. Sea Kayak site. Course fee (includes text book): $80 members, $105 non- Help us keep in touch with you! We are members. Registration: Online self-registration at www.mountaineers. Skiing (Backcountry, Nordic, Snowboard) asking all members with email addresses org, or call registration lines, 206-521-6001 or 800-573-8484. Chair: Mindy Nichols, [email protected]. to make sure we have it in our records. As Backcountry/telemark: Don Thompson, [email protected], 360-692-8236; Robie Pruden, 253-863-9360, [email protected] the club moves into the future, we rely more Cross-country: Fred Ostmann, 253-565-7680, [email protected] and more on electronic media to communi- Hiking The Ski Committee invites skiers to participate in its pro- Chair: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, [email protected] cate. Tacoma Hiking Web Guru: Catherine Kwon Walters, 253-759-1127, kwon grams during the 2010 ski season. Ski courses are an opportunity [email protected] to meet skiers, learn new skills, and find new areas to ski. Log in to your Profile page today and add or Committee members: Dick Bacon, Donna Bisogno, Kathleen Brammer, Nancy Schedule: update your email with us. Thanks! German, Arden Gudger, Joan Hays, Lyn Higaki, Gordon Jenkins, Diane November - Ski tune-up. For info contact Don Thompson Malone, Nancy Mooney, Mike Waiss, and, how about YOU too? Give Amy a call if you’d like to help out. (see above). Tacoma Go Guide November 2009 13 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 reserving by credit card, simply call 206-521-6001 by 5 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the weekend for all lodges except Meany (for Meany contact www. brownpapertickets.com; 800-838-3006). If paying by check, the payment must be received by 5 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the weekend you wish to reserve. When reserving anywhere but Meany, call club headquarters, 206-521-6001, by 5 p.m. on Thursday to verify that payment has been received and that a reservation has been secured. Cancellations: All cancellations, except for Meany, must be made at club headquarters by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the lodge visit. The cooks must know how many are staying by this deadline in order to purchase the appropriate amount of food. That is also the deadline for refunds. To reserve space in advance at all lodges but Meany, log on to www.mountaineers.org, and click on “Lodges” in the top menu bar; for Meany, see contact info above

the Baker Lodge website at http://www.mountaineers.org/lodge/ other hosts. If you wish, you can host your favorite theme (such Baker Lodge baker for details. as a holiday or family-oriented gathering) or create an activity The following schedule lists the activities already planned. focus (e.g., photography, taffy pulling) for your weekend. We Lodge to open for Thanksgiving The lodge is usually open by 7 or 8 p.m. on Fridays but check welcome new ideas. There’s ‘snow’ time like the present to start thinking about with the host for specific opening time if arriving on Friday. Trail Hosting duties involve opening and closing the lodge, su- the holidays, cold white stuff, and of course, winter recreation lights from the parking lot to the lodge are on until 10:30 each pervising meal preparation and coordinating other lodge tasks. at Mt. Baker Lodge. night. Each person should bring a sleeping bag, lunches, personal Duties can be performed in a flexible manner, leaving time for The lodge will host its traditional Thanksgiving dinner again gear, and a flashlight. Cars should have a shovel and chains. your own enjoyment of the weekend. (Occasionally there are re- this year, with its combination of good food, fellowship and quests and opportunities for midweek hosting.) Benefits of host- skiing. Mt. Baker area usually has a reliable snow pack by No- Lodge schedule ing include free weekends, the camaraderie of other members, Nov. 27-30—Thanksgiving Opening vember, and is among the first areas to open for downhill skiing. . Judy Sterry, 206-366- and the pleasure of creating a memorable lodge experience for This is a good opportunity to get into ski shape, check out your 2750. Reservations close 5 p.m. Mon., 11/23. Lodge will open generations to come. For more information contact Dale Kisker, old gear—and add to your list all the stuff you really need. by 7 p.m. Wed. Meals provided: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 206-365-9508, [email protected]; or Judy Sterry, 206-296- Fifth graders can obtain a free lift ticket if they are accompa- breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch. 4916 [email protected]. You may arrange an opportunity Dec. 4-6—Open if there are enough reservations and nied by a paying adult, complete an application and have proof to co-host with a seasoned committee member to find out if you snow. that they are in the 5th grade. Visit the Ski Co. Website at www. Hosts to be determined. Saturday and Sunday breakfast, would like to become a host. mtbaker.us for a copy of the application and additional informa- and Saturday dinner, are served on weekend openings unless tion. Weekend & holiday lift tickets with tax: child (6 yrs. and otherwise indicated. Driving directions Drive N. on I-5 to Bellingham and take Exit 255, the Mt. under) free; youth (7-15 yrs.) $35.50; adults (over 16) $47.50; Group reservations seniors (60-69 yrs.) $41.50. Baker Highway. Drive E. on SR-542 about 54 mi. to the ski To ensure that there is room for your group and to avoid The lodge will be open weekends in December, as well as area. At the junction in front of the Firs Lodge turn right onto scheduling conflicts, please contact Judy Sterry, 206-296-4916, Dec. 26-Jan. 3. A variety of challenges are waiting for your the one-way loop road. The parking lot for the Mountaineers [email protected], for winter/spring reservations. Contact downhill skis, cross-country gear, showshoes or whatever else lodge is on the right side of the road about 1/3 mi. beyond the Jim Gipson, 425-985-0616, [email protected], for summer/fall you acquire during the holiday season. Firs. Driving time is approximately 1-1/2 hrs. from Bellingham reservations before publicizing the date of your event. At times during the season, Mountaineers activity groups and 3 hrs. from Seattle. Non-scheduled openings may be arranged if hosts can be have signed up for specific weekends. Even though groups may found, but because most of our volunteer hosts are working full- be scheduled for a weekend, unless otherwise indicated, the time, midweek reservations may be hard to staff. The sooner you lodge is open to all club and non-club members on all dates, with Kitsap Cabin ask, the more likely it is that someone can be found. reservations on a first-call basis through online registration or to club headquarters, 206-284-8484. Payment may be made at time Free weekends at Baker Lodge! Pilgrim Dinner: Nov. 21 of reservation with credit card or check. The Baker Lodge Committee needs additional help to operate The Kitsap Cabin welcomes all to its Annual Pilgrim Dinner, Families with children five or under should call the host and keep the lodge open. We’re looking for energetic individu- a Thanksgiving-style feast, at Kitsap Cabin on Sat., Nov. 21. This prior to registering. als (or couples) from all branches to help host for a weekend enduring Kitsap Cabin tradition is a delight not to be missed. Questions about lodge facilities can be directed to Dale or two. Committee members generally volunteer to host two or After a day of lounging in the cabin, hiking the property, lend- Kisker, 206-365-9508, or Judy Sterry, 206-296-4916, or visit three weekends in the winter and/or summer and frequently with Continued on pg. 15 Reservation fees, 2009 For all lodges except Meany and Snoqualmie Campus, contact 206-521-6001 or www.mountaineers.org for reservations For Meany, reserve online at www.brownpapertickets.com; see Snoqualmie below for contact info.

Figures are in dollars on a per person basis All overnights include next morning’s breakfast

Baker 145 mi. one way from Seattle Lodge open from Friday eve to Sunday noon. See Mountaineers.org/lodge/baker for more info Capacity 64 Friday night Sat. & Holidays Weekend Extended openings Adult member 24 31 55 Same as Adult guest 32 39 71 “Sat. & Holidays” Child member (-14 yoa) 15 21 36 rates. Child guest (-14 yoa) 23 29 52 Includes Meals included (add $3 Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst Sat.,Sun. bkfst., Sat. dnr dinner, breakfast when lunch is provided)

Meany 60 mi. one way from Seattle Call 253-926-0867 ([email protected]), for special group and non-profit rates or Fri. overnights Capacity 97 Reserve via www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006 Day use Full Weekend Sat. overnight Holiday Weekends* Adult member 25 95 80 130 Adult guest 35 105 90 135 Child member (-14 yoa) 12 60 45 90 Child guest (-14 yoa) 20 70 55 100 Meals included *MLK, Presidents Season pass: Day wknds only; Age 14+ - $480 ($430 before Dec. 1) include Fri., Sat., Age 5-13 - $350 ($300 before Dec. 1) Sun. nights

Snoqualmie 50 mi. one way from Seattle Free off-road parking in lot nearby when property road closed by snow Capacity 77 acres, Group Rates event dependent Friends and group rates are available. Contact Mary Lynch, [email protected], 425-434-6177, for scheduling group events. For members and guests, check the monthly calendar in the Go Guide, the website at www.snoqualmiecampus.org or con- tact Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com) reservations.

Stevens 75 mi. one way from Seattle Children under 5 not allowed; Lodge open Friday eve through Sunday afternoon Capacity 55 Friday night Saturday Weekend* Extended openings Adult member 15 30 45 Adult guest 22 43 65 (Extended with Sat. rates) Child member (-14 yoa) 8 17 25 Child guest (-14 yoa) 15 20 35 Meals included Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst *2 nights; lunches excluded No charge for day use

Note: Check the “Lodge Going” news in the Go Guide for special rates and packages offered throughout the year by individual lodges.

14 November 2009 Go Guide Lodges It's time to set your course for 2010

Oyvind Henningsen photo You thought your outdoor recreation season ended? It’s only just begun. The enrollment period for courses in winter travel and spring/summer alpine travel is about to begin at The Mountaineers. Backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, climbing and winter camping are just some of the courses you will find out more about by poring through the November and December editions of the Go Guide. Though climbs won’t start until spring of next year, the registration for popular climbing courses begins as early as now. Check each respective branch section for particular enrollment periods. Some of these courses involve staging at our popular winter destinations—Mountaineers lodges. A group of winter travel students enjoy the splendor of the Mt. Baker Lodge area above. ing a hand with dinner prep and generally relaxing, everyone is Season passes Facilities invited to sit down to a turkey dinner—family style—with all We are offering the same great deal at last year’s price, Snoqualmie Campus provides easy year-round access to na- the trimmings. plus a discount if you purchase a pass before Dec. 1. To buy ture, with free parking and easy bus access for group activities. In The famous Thompson turkey, prepared by Scott and Martha a pass, visit www.meanylodge.org/misc/10_bpt_events.html, winter the slopes are great for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, Eby, is always a fabulous meal and very popular, so it is best to “season pass.” avalanche training, snow-cave camping, Leave No Trace (LNT) sign up early. Dinner will be $10 for adults and $5 for those under training, sledding, geo-caching and snow play. In summer and the age of 14. For details please check the cabin website at www. Holiday week at Meany fall there are picnic and camping areas to accommodate individu- kitsapcabin.org. Sign up through Brown Paper Tickets, www. We’re opening Dec. 27 this year and will stay open through als, families, and various-size groups. There are open areas for brownpapertickets.com/event/86638. Or call 800-838-3006. Jan. 3. We’re planning a week of great skiing and a fun-filled New meetings, classes and recreation. The Coleman Memorial Shelter Year’s Eve party. Make plans now to come up for the fun. Please is equipped with a gas grill (propane and firewood available at check the website for links to holiday-week reservations. cost), fireplace and picnic table. The old lodge site has water and Meany Lodge electrical hookups. There are flushing toilets and running water. Winter weekends at Meany The nearby community of Snoqualmie Summit—a short walk Keep up to date on web Time to start thinking about reservations for winter fun—and, away—hosts stores, restaurants, lodging and vehicle services. Remember: An up-to-date version of the Go Guide is posted the best news is that prices are the same as last year. For details on the Meany website at www.meanylodge.org/misc/go_guide. on rates visit www.meanylodge.org/winter/room_board_charges. Features html. html. To reserve visit www.meanylodge.org/misc/10_bpt_events. Snoqualmie Campus is located less than an hour from down- html, “winter weekends.” town Seattle, two minutes off I-90 at Exit 53. Located at the very Fall work parties set summit of Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Campus is nestled in There is plenty of work ahead to prepare the lodge for winter, Meany Winter Sports Program trees, with beautiful views down the valley to Eastern Washington so we can use all the help we can obtain from volunteers. Projects Once again the famous Meany Winter Sports School starts and across to Rampart Ridge. The campus is located between include a new French drain, new basement blower, repaired fire a season full of downhill, snowboard, snowshoe and cross- Summit Central and Summit West ski areas, fronting on the old escapes and a cargo carrier for “Moose,” just to name a few. country classes. To find out more about these classes visit Snoqualmie Pass Road (former U.S. Highway 10). Access to the To see the to-do list, go to: www.meanylodge.org/misc/proj- www.meanylodge.org/winter/ski_program.html. Pacific Crest Trail, Iron Horse Trail and Gold Creek are minutes ects/09_meany_projects.html. To volunteer for a project, contact To enroll, visit www.meanylodge.org/misc/10_bpt_events. away. The 77-acre campus is next to the spectacular Alpine Lakes Chuck Welter, [email protected] or register for a particular html. Wilderness Area and close to hundreds of hiking trails. The campus features diverse areas for recreational activities work party at www.meanylodge.org/misc/10_bpt_events.html. Driving directions Our last two work parties of the season are: Nov 7-8—a and courses, including hiking, camping, MOFA, navigation, Go to www.meanylodge.org,“guest information,” then “driv- steak-fry weekend (the only time we let the chair cook); Nov. leave-no-trace camping, snowshoeing, avalanche training, snow ing.” If this is your first time, read the FAQ and guidelines on 10-12, midweek. caving and winter camping. the guest information page. To see what has been done during the previous work parties Tall stands of silver fir, many alpine shrubs, grasses, flowers Winter Parking Requirements (Dec. 27 and beyond)—This go to: www.meanylodge.org/fall/workparties.html. and numerous wetlands dot the hills and meadows. Visitors often year, we’ll need our Sno-Park permits and Groomed Trail stick- Work parties are free and are a great opportunity to see the see elk and nesting birds of prey. ers. The alternative is the one-day Sno-Park permit for each day lodge and get to know the folks that help keep it running in a you’ll be at Meany. These are available at retail outlets in town relaxed atmosphere. A bit of history like REI. The cat driver has a LIMITED supply. As always, participation in any Meany Lodge work party The Mountaineers has maintained a presence in the Sno- More information: Chuck or Joan Welter, 253-926-0867, satisfies the Basic Climbing Course stewardship requirement. qualmie Pass area since 1914 when it built a lodge there—one [email protected]. If you happened to have come to Meany for MOFA classes, that served many Mountaineers’ needs until it burned down in then come on back for more of the same great food for less 1944. The current campus property was purchased shortly there- effort. after; a volunteer crew built a replacement lodge in 1948. This Snoqualmie Campus second lodge, in its turn, served The Mountaineers for more than Events schedule 50 years before it burned May 12, 2006. What remains today are Mushroom Weekend: Oct. 30- Nov. 1 (only 16 seats left and About the campus facilities, outbuildings and incredible alpine terrain. fast going !). To read what this extravaganza is all about, go to: Looking for a beautiful mountain outing close to Seattle? All branches welcome www.meanylodge.org/fall/mushroomwknd/mushroom.html. To Looking for a private, year-round alpine wonderland with great Like all Mountaineers facilities, the Snoqualmie Campus is register, simply go to www.meanylodge.org/misc/10_bpt_events. views and location, some place for hiking, camping and group available for use by groups and individual members from every html, “Mushroom Weekend.” picnics? Looking for a base camp for exploration east and west branch. Need a quiet, central place to escape to for a day or a of Snoqualmie Pass, with mountains, rivers and lakes? You’re week? Want to have a camping trip, a hiking base camp, a travel MOFA at Meany looking for The Mountaineers’ Snoqualmie Campus! Give us a Classes in Mountaineering Oriented First Aid are offered call and make your reservations now for your adventures! Nov.11-13. Though the course is full, there is a wait list. More lodge news on next page Lodges Go Guide November 2009 15 base? Putting on a class for hiking, navigation, scrambling, or the club in 1911; she was not only an avid climber, she also We are looking for donations and will consider bartering for any of The Mountaineers’ numerous other outdoor activities? donated thousands of hours of her time to the club during her 41 use of the campus. Snowshoes and other camping supplies are The Snoqualmie Campus is the ideal spot for you. To discuss years of membership. We hope to get a good turnout—labor and needed to help assist courses taught on campus. Also needed: your specific needs, get in touch with us through the contact donations—to preserve this shelter for another half-century and yurts for classrooms, shovels, snowshoes, snowmobile, the loan information below. longer. We need volunteer helpers and seek donations of nails, of a snowmobile for events, clippers, saws, wheelbarrows and cedar shakes or cedar rounds to make shakes, plywood sheeting, first-aid supplies. Volunteers and donations welcome ladders and wood sealer. User fees and individual donations are our main source of The Snoqualmie Campus, like other Mountaineers lodges • Basic site repairs. We’ll be working on the main gravel road income. No Mountaineers dues go towards supporting Recre- and similar facilities, is volunteer operated and supported by and storm-water culverts to repair storm damage. ational Properties (i.e., the club’s lodges). Lodges are entirely user fees and donations. We need volunteers for campus hosts • Snowshoe trail enhancements and marking. We hope to self-supporting. and work parties; we seek donations of building materials and bring back the old snowshoe route for the 2010 winter season campus activities supplies. and will be hosting work parties to brush and mark snowshoe Use policy, fees and credits Campus hosts: We are looking for volunteers who would like trails. If you like to snowshoe, this is for you! Gain new trails If you need a readily accessible, beautiful mountain site for to stay on campus this summer, in their own tent or RV, as cam- and credit for your work. your event, whether a family reunion, training session, or simi- pus caretakers. You will provide basic, friendly host services to • Beacon Basin improvements. Work parties will enhance lar—consider using the Snoqualmie Campus. We can meet with campus visitors this summer. The length of stay is flexible. Why the existing avalanche beacon training system. you, hear your needs and show you around the property. not spend some time in alpine splendor? Be a campus host! • Upper tow-shack renovation. Repairs on the former rope- Our reservation-only policy includes all Mountaineers Work parties: The Snoqualmie Campus Committee has tow shack: fix the roof leaks, remove the tow motor and clean or members, guests, the general public or any group interested in scheduled the following work parties for summer 2009. If you’d remove other old equipment to create classroom space. using the campus. like to offer your genuine “volunteer spirit” or earn volunteer • Monetary donations to the Snoqualmie Campus operating Daily user fees are $10/person or $25/family, payable in work credits toward free skiing—via 2010 Summit ski vouch- fund are needed and welcomed to repair the storm-damaged road advance. Independent group and Mountaineers course rates are ers—please contact us. and the Coleman Memorial roof, and to modify tow huts for negotiable. Persons willing to perform campus service projects • Coleman Memorial re-roofing work party. Volunteers built classrooms, equipment storage and temporary overnight shelters. can reduce or eliminate their daily user fees or get a Snoqualmie this shelter in 1953 to honor Linda “Coley” Coleman who joined Summit winter 2010 ski voucher. Please contact us for more specific information about use, fees, fee credits and related information. Our future The Snoqualmie Campus Committee invites Mountaineers members’ input to plan and direct the campus’s future. We ap- ountaineers Productions preciate your e-mails, comments and suggestions about future campus projects and activities. Please e-mail us at snoqualm- [email protected]. Contact information: To obtain more information about The LasT PoLar Bear the campus and surrounding Snoqualmie Pass adventure op- An evening with Steven Kazlowski portunities, contact us at 425-434-6177, snoqualmiecampus@ yahoo.com. You may also gain more details online at www. Thursday, November 12 at 7 pm snoqualmiecampus.org. The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle Tickets: $8 Mountaineers, $10 General. Available Stevens Lodge through the Mountaineers Bookstore. olar bears are widely considered to be an indicator species with regards to the Check out our website for events effects of climate change. In his book The Last Polar Bear, photographer Steven Visit www.stevenslodge.org to view current activities at the P lodge. If you have questions regarding Stevens Lodge, contact Kazlowski brings this critical issue to life with his unparalleled imagery. Join us for a Angela or Greg, 425-258-4847, [email protected]. presentation of this magnificent animal in its natural - and endangered - habitat. What to bring: a warm sleeping bag, toilet articles and a towel for the shower, suitable clothing, your snow gear and a flashlight. Some pillows are available, but feel free to bring your own if you desire. Bring a padlock if you wish to secure your ski equipment. There is a short 600-foot walk from the parking area to the lodge. Stow your gear in a pack suitable for walking the distance to the lodge. If you have a lot of gear, a small sled makes the trip more convenient. Driving directions Take US-2 to the Stevens Pass Ski area. Turn into the park- ing entrance just below Tye Creek Lodge (the old West Lodge) on the west side of the summit. Stay left at the entrance and drive up to the end of the parking lot. Go around the hairpin turn at the far end and continue to the upper level parking area, Lot #4. Park in this lot along the snowbank if there is room or in the spaces in the middle. Look for a steep Cat track/service trail leading up the bank at the far end of this parking lot. Grab Secrets of your gear and follow the Cat track up and turn right at the top, staying on the Cat track. Continue uphill past the lodge on the left (Penguins Ski Club) and in about 500 feet you will come SHANGRI-LA to a sharp 90-degree bend in the trail. The reddish-brown, four- story building at the bend is The Mountaineers lodge. Come on With renowned mountaineer in, stow your gear and sign in on the main floor. Peter Athans Friday, November 13 Doors at 6 pm, show at 7 pm The Mountaineers 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle Tickets: $10 Mountaineers, $15 General. Available through the Mountaineers Bookstore.

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16 November 2009 Go Guide Mountaineers 07-08 financial report and summary Summary: The accompanying schedules show the fi- the prior year. Excluding grants and contributions, Books Governance Board, is tracking ahead of a nancial results for The Mountaineers fiscal years end- the general fund had an operating surplus of $24,000 three-year plan to return the division to profitability. ing Sept. 30, 2008 and 2007. For both years, Judy compared to an operating deficit of $42,000 for the Cash increased by $46,000 during 2008. Jones, CPA, performed a review. For the year ended year 2007. Building Sale: The Mountaineers completed its reno- Sept. 30, 2008, total Mountaineers net assets from Branches: The branches had net income of $33,500 vations of Building 67 in October 2008. The renova- operations, including Mountaineers Books, decreased compared to net income of $68,000 for the year tions totaled $4,751,000. $2,000 as compared to an increase of $115,000 in 2007. The decrease in 2008 includes $10,000 in Balance Sheet: The Mountaineers (including Moun- 2007. The decrease in net assets consisted of a grants and contributions for the year compared to taineers Books) in 2008 had $11.7 million in total as- $179,000 increase by the club, including branches, $4,000 in 2007. Excluding grants and contributions, sets and $617,000 of liabilities, versus $11.7 million in and an $181,000 deficit incurred by Mountaineers the branches had an operating income of $43,500 total assets and $656,000 in liabilities in 2007. Total Books. in 2008 compared to operating income of $64,000 in cash and investment balances, including board-des- General Fund: The operating increase in 2008 of 2007. ignated investments, decreased to $3.0 million from $179,000 compares with an increase of $224,000 for Books: The deficit for Mountaineers Books of $5.2 million in 2007. Total board-designated invest- the year 2007. Fiscal year 2008 includes $80,000 in $181,000 in 2008 compares to a deficit of $109,000 ments decreased from $704,000 in 2007 to $604,000 grants and contributions compared to $197,000 in in 2007. Books management, in conjunction with the in 2008.

Club & program, including branches Statement Of Activities ASSETS

Activities, Admin. & Member Svcs. YE 2008 YE 2007 (000’s Omitted) (000’s Omitted) - Dues & Fees $621,200 $649,000 Revenue YE 2008 YE 2007 CURRENT ASSETS 2008 2007 - Other Rev 993,500 826,000 Sale of Books $3,940 $3,741 Cash $383 $449 - Expenses 1,524,000 1,343,000 Dues and Fees 621 649 Investments 1,990 4,006 Net Membership Svcs 90,700 132,000 Course Fees 397 430 Trade receivables 998 2,467 Food Sales 227 283 Book inventories 2,478 2,569 Building Operations Room Rentals 134 152 Advances 288 141 - Rental & Catering 313,000 411,000 Grants and Contributions 40 316 Other 45 200 - Expenses 263,000 369,000 Lodge Sales 103 115 Total Current Assets 6,182 9,832 Net Building 50,000 42,000 Other 718 345 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 4,582 874 16% 10% Total Revenue 6,180 6,031

OTHER ASSETS Conservation & Rec. Resources Expenses Board designated investments 604 704 - Grants & Contribributions 3,300 10,000 Cost of Books 2,525 2,447 Local improvements,net 0 0 - Course Fees 3,000 0 Personnel 1,404 1,316 Advances 285 285 - Expenses 27,000 20,000 Selling and Shipping 687 644 Total other assets 889 989 Net Conservation & Education -20,700 -10,000 General and Admin. 516 427 TOTAL ASSETS $11,653 $11,695 Occupancy 405 423

Recreational Properties Cost of Food 196 237 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS - Lodge Revenue 249,000 219,000 Depreciation & Amort. 101 81 Current Liabilities - Grants & Contribributions 40,000 64,000 Printing 115 98 Trade payables $260 $320 - Expenses 230,000 223,000 Contract Services 59 185 Royalties payable 110 102 Net Recreational Properties 59,000 60,000 Professional Services 92 21 Deferred Revenue 64 131 20% 21% Contributions 72 5 Travel 10 32 Accrued liabilities 183 103 Total Club & Program 179,000 224,000 Total Expense 6,182 5,916 Total Current Liabilities $617 $656

Mountaineers Books Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets ($2) $115 NET ASSETS 11,036 11,039 Revenue 3,957,000 3,852,000 Before Sale of Propertiy

Expenses 4,138,000 3,961,000 Gain on Building Sale $5,718 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $11,653 $11,695 Net Mountaineers Books -181,000 -109,000 Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets ($2) $5,833 -5% -3% Gain on Building Sale -- 5,718,000 This report is provided by Mike Dean, treasurer, Don Heck, VP of publishing, and Anne Fitelson, interim controller. Total Mountaineers -$2,000 $5,833,000

It’s time to set your course for 2010 HOLIDAY! BOOK! SALE! Fall and winter are seasons for enroll- MEMBERS ONLY NIGHT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 - 5-9 pm ing in the many Mountaineers courses that ensue not only this winter but The end of the year is almost upon us, next spring. Following are some of the December 2, 3, 4 and that means two things: the Banff courses and branch hosts for which Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Film Festival and our Holiday Book enrollment begins in either November 10 am - 7 pm each day Sale! This year, it pays to be a member - we’re opening the sale one night early or December: Winter Travel (i.e., ski, snowboard or All books and maps 25% off just for you! Be sure to check out our snowshoe)—Everett, Olympia, Seattle. All TOPO! software 25% off Members Only Night to get the best deals before everyone else. Mountain- Book sets 30% off Basic Climbing—Seattle, Tacoma, eers Books will also be bringing in a Books “Seconds” 50% off Everett mountain of overstock and ‘seconds’ Clearance Titles up to 85% off Navigation—Seattle, Tacoma titles - a bargain if there ever was one. Logo Merchandise 10% off See you at the sale! First Aid (MOFA)—Seattle, Tacoma

Go Guide November 2009 17 About The Mountaineers Join the Northwest’s premiere outdoor recreation organization -- The Mountaineers. Whether your interests run to leisurely hiking or alpine mountaineering, the club can take you there. Since 1906, The Mountaineers have pioneered wilderness exploration in the Northwest and beyond.

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

To get you started, we offer classes in many of these sports & activities. Every month, hundreds of outdoor activities are offered for club members -- everything from easy day hikes to trips to Tibet! Most of the local outdoor trips are free to club members. There are also recreational and social activities for singles, seniors, youth and families. Four lodges offer our members overnight stays near Mt. Baker, Snoqualmie, Stevens Pass and Stampede Pass.

Join 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 each month: everything from hikes to rock climbing to bike rides to films

■ Low-cost courses in outdoor skills (climbs, scrambling, kayaking, navigation, wilderness travel, first aid, photography & more!) Benefits ■ Discounts in our bookstore

■ Use of The Mountaineers Library

■ Participation in conservation activism and stewardship programs

Photo: Geoff Pegler

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Payment Method: ❑ Check ❑ Mastercard ❑ Visa ❑ Cash Dues (from rates above) Round up and support Mountaineers conservation, programs and lodges! ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Card No. Exp. Date $5 $10 $25 other Total Enclosed Signature of cardholder Important! Complete and sign both sides of this card www.mountaineers.org Your membership cannot be activated until you have signed the Release and Indemnity Agreement.

Annual Release and Indemnity Agreement - Side 2 I, (print name) hereby state that I wish to participate in courses and/or activities offered by The Mountaineers, a non-profit corporation. I recognize any outdoors activity may involve certain dangers, including but not limited to the hazards of traveling in mountainous terrain, accidents or illness in remote places, force of nature, and the actions of participants and other persons. I further understand and agree that without some program providing protection of its assets and its leaders, The Mountaineers would not be able to offer its courses and activities.

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

Please submit a separate, signed Release and Indemnity Agreement for each member joining, including all children. This form may be photocopied, or you may obtain additional membership forms at: http://www.mountaineers.org/join or by calling Member Services at (206) 521-6001. Optional: ❑ NO ROSTER LISTING - The Mountaineers publishes a roster of member names, addresses and phone numbers. It is distributed within the club only, and mainly used by volunteers. Check here if you DO NOT wish to be listed. ❑ ANONYMOUS DONOR - Members who make a contribution may be included in donor lists published in The Mountaineer. Check here only if you have made a contribution and DO NOT wish to be listed. ❑ NO OUTSIDE MAILINGS - The club very rarely loans its mailing list to other nonprofit organizations with common interests in outdoor recreation or conser- vation. (We do not sell the list.) Check here if you do NOT wish to be included in such mailings.

Join Now! Registration: www.mountaineers.org; 206-521-6001 or 800-573-8484 18 November 2009 Go Guide Sending you on your way There are seven branches offering Mountaineers activities: Bellingham, Everett, Kitsap, Olympia, Seattle, Foothills and Tacoma. All members may sign up for any activity in any branch, subject to prerequisites and qualifications as stipulated by the particular activity. The following information pertains to all club outings and activities, no matter the branch. Refer to particular activity preambles in this Go Guide for trip ratings, classifications and special equipment or skill prerequisites. Trip and course registration can be accomplished online except where noted.

Participation: The Mountaineers recommends you sign up for a trip online snow and/or rock.) Ratings for scrambles consist of a letter, followed by 6. Fire in most cases. By selecting “Activity Search” from the main page of our two digits. C = Conditioner; R = rock scramble; S = snow scramble; SR = 7. Repair kit and tools website, you will be taken to a search page where you can find a trip on the snow and/or rock; O = other—not enough rock or snow to count as R or 8. Nutrition (extra food) basis of date, destination, event name, branch, leader or type of activity. S. Difficulty (first digit) is rated from 1 (easiest) to 5 (toughest). The second 9. Hydration (extra water) All the details will then appear: when registration starts and ends; a brief digit = technical difficulty, rated from 1 (least technical, least exposed) to 5 10. Emergency shelter description of the trip or event, leader contact data and space availability. (most technical and most exposed). Hikes: E = Easy (up to 8 mi. RT, up to Sea Kayak Essentials If you do not have access to the internet, you can sign up for an activity by 1200’ elevation gain). M = Moderate (up to 12 mi., 1200’-2500’ gain). S = calling club headquarters during the registration period indicated in the Go Strenuous (up to 14 mi., 2500’-3500’ gain). VS = Very Strenuous (over 14 additional to Ten Essentials on all sea kayak trips Guide listing of the event. You will notice in the Go Guide and online that mi. and/or more than 3500’ gain). 1. Flotation each end of kayak some events require you to only contact the leader to sign up. Unless Trail Guides (most recent edition) 2. PFD (USCG approved) otherwise noted in the event listing, DO NOT CALL LEADERS AFTER 9 3. Paddle P.M. If you have any questions not answered in the event listing online or MR: 50 Hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park 4. Paddle tether in the Go Guide, please call the leader of that event. Some trips include NC: 100 Hikes in the North Cascades National Park Region 5. Spray skirt prerequisites: Those trips which involve some technical skills (e.g., climb- GP: 100 Hikes in the Glacier Peak Region 6. Bilge pump with flotation ing, scrambling, skiing, kayaking, sailing), require that participants either AL: 100 Hikes in the Alpine Lakes 7. Self-rescue paddle float graduate from the relevant courses or obtain the status of equivalent from the IN: 100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest 8. Whistle or air horn particular activity (contacts are listed under the activity heading). Children: CW: 55 Hikes in Central Washington 9. 50 ft. floating tow rope Family Activities and other family events require that a parent or guardian SCO: 100 Hikes in the South Cascades & Olympics 10. Waterproof flashlight or chemical lightstick accompany all children, who like all members, must have a waiver on file SCW: Seattle City Walks 11. Repair kit (duct tape) with club headquarters. (Children under 14 are automatically included in their OM: Olympic Mountains Trail Guide 12. Extra clothing in waterproof bag parent’s membership.) Keep in mind the child’s ability and interests when BHWC: Best Hikes With Children The following items are recommended for all trips and may be required for registering for an activity. If you need to take a break or leave due to issues CAG 1 (2 or 3): Cascade Alpine Guide, Vol. 1 (2 or 3) some: with the child, always notify the trip leader. TC: Teanaway Country, EC: Entiat Country 13. Spare paddle HSC: Hiking Snohomish County Preparation: Most Mountaineers trips over land require that you carry the 14. Rescue sling HWC: Hiking Whatcom County 15. Flares Ten Essentials (see below) and avoid the use of cotton for clothing. Lead- HMSG: Hiking the Mountains to Sound Greenway ers can opt to leave hikers at the trailhead who are clad in cotton or boots 16. Chart in waterproof case GTTM: Guide to Trails of Tiger Mountain 17. Waterproof wristwatch that don’t pass hiking muster (i.e., those without lug soles and as a rule of GTCM: Guide to Trails of Cougar Mountain thumb, bend so that toe and tongue touch). The safety of the entire group 18. Wetsuit or dry-suit BSHS: Best Short Hikes in the South Cascades 19. Waterproof jacket and their objective to reach the destination preclude inclusion of ill-equipped BSHN: Best Short Hikes in the North Cascades backcountry travelers no matter the season. Defer to the leader for any other 20. Hat with visor WWH: Winter Walks & Hikes 21. Pogies or gloves gear requirements. The Mountaineers maintains a maximum participation 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 22. Neck strap for glasses WWA: Exploring Washington Wild Areas 23. Sunscreen (water resistant with SPF 25 or higher) 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, XCST1: Cross Country Ski Tours — North Cascades Sailing Essentials even though it is not coordinated by club headquarters. Individuals may XCST2: Cross Country Ski Tours — South Cascades & Olympics additional to Ten Essentials on all sails volunteer as a driver or contact a driver to request a ride when registering online for the particular trip (check after 1 p.m. on the Friday before the Abbreviations Use a soft duffel bag that does not scratch woodwork for easy stowing of your essentials. trip). Each passenger is required to pay the driver 15 cents per mile and CG-Campground NP-National Park (NPF = fee) contribute equally to any money spent by the driver on passes required for 1. Non-skid deck shoes (or sea boots) with non-marking soles E, W, N, S-East, etc. NWFP-NW Forest Pass 2. Heavy-duty gloves (preferably leather) for line handling (exposed finger- 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 tips okay) GT-Green Trails Rd-Road 3. Warm clothing head to foot (Note: The ambient temperature on the water 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 is usually lower than on land) Hwy-Highway RT-Round Trip 4. Foul-weather gear must carry the required state minimum of insurance. I-Interstate (eg. I-5) SP-State Park (SPF = fee) The wait list: 5. Sunglasses If you find an event is full, you can opt to be put on a wait list Jct-Junction SR-State Route 6. Sunscreen but for only one event (no double-booking). The onus falls completely on Mi.-Miles TH-Trailhead 7. Knife on lanyard the wait-listed from this point. Check online or call club headquarters to MRNP-Mt. Rainier USGS-US Geo. Survey 8. Whistle on a lanyard monitor your status before carpools have been established and before Ten Essential Systems 9. Food and drink the close of registration for that event. If you become registered for that required on all Mountaineers trips over land 10. Flashlight event after being on the wait list and do not show up for the event, you will 11. Clothing for sun protection, head to toe be regarded as a ‘no-show’ and still be subject to any fees relative to the 1. Navigation The following items are useful but not required: event. It is paramount that you contact the club online or via phone prior to 2. Sun Protection 1. Personal flotation device (life jacket). Skippers carry basic life jackets on the trip if you become registered for an event and cannot attend (see “Rules 3. Insulation board of Cancellation” below). 4. Illumination 2. Safety harness and pendant with waterproof flares and/or strobe Cancellations: If you need to be removed as a participant in an event or from 5. First-aid supplies a wait list, you must request removal before registration ends for that event. This may be done through your online profile page of the club’s website or by calling club headquarters during business hours (see hours on back page of this Go Guide). If you cannot do this, it remains essential that you at least call the leader of the event, and the driver if you were to carpool, Anatomy of a trip listing to notify them that you will not attend. Otherwise you become a ‘no-show’ and are subject to the revocation of some if not all club privileges while still obligated to pay all fees such as your mileage share for carpooling. All Date, day, Difficulty (M=moderate; Required Length of hike, course cancellations or fee-based event cancellations must be arranged through club headquarters or the course administrator when stipulated and destination S=strenuous; E=easy) map elevation gain ➔ are subject to a cancellation fee. ➔ ➔ ➔ Non-members welcome: The Mountaineers welcomes its friends in the com- munity to sample our club by registering as a guest for a trip or event. Guests may do this up to twice a year only if a signed Release and Indemnity Agree- Meeting time Sept. 9, Sat. - Shannon Ridge (M) (USGS Mt. Shuksan) 6 mi., 2,200’ gain. ment (waiver) is submitted to club headquarters or online prior to registering and place ➔ Meet 9 a.m. at jct. of SR-20 and Baker Lake Rd. 2 hrs. Martin Mountaineer, for the event. (The waiver can be found on our website or by calling club headquarters at the numbers in the upper right corner of this page.) 206-555-1212 (s8/30-9/7) NC ➔ ➔ Trip ratings ➔ ➔ Rating systems are based on mileage, elevation gain and difficulty of the First and last Abbreviated guide Drive time from Leader’s name, terrain. The ratings assume optimal conditions. Bad weather, getting off route or very soft snow, for example, can make a trip more difficult than its dates to register title (see Trail Guides branch’s major city contact info normal rating. Climbs: C = Conditioner; A = Alpine; G = Glacier; R = Rock. above) (approx.) Scrambles: (These are non-technical, off-trail trips to a summit, often on 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 expseditions and provide educational opportunities in fulfillment of the above purposes; to encourage a spirit of good fellow- ship 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 NW Environmt’l Issues Course Terri Cloonan 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115 President Eric Linxweiler Rivers Fran Troje E-mail: [email protected] President Elect Tab Wilkins State Parks Fran Troje Web: www.mountaineers.org V.P. Recreational Properties Dave Claar Water Norm Winn Ph: 206-521-6000 Fax: 206-523-6763 Vice President Publishing Don Heck Recreational Resources Division Accident/Emergency Report 206-521-6030 Past President Bill Deters Chair Tom O’Keefe Signing up for activities Treasurer Mike Dean Recreational Access Ed Henderson, Fran Troje 206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484 Secretary Steve Sears Outdoor Ethics Stephen Summers (OR LEADER’S NO. IN TRIP LISTING) Trustees Trail Maintenance Annik Wolfe Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed 3-4 p.m. Wed.) Kirk Alm, Richard Draves, John Flanagan (Olympia), Dale Advisory/Special Committees Phones: Voice messages only from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Flynn, Steve Glenn (Bellingham), Gerry Haugen (Foothills), Archives Karyl Winn M,Tu,Th, F, and 3-4 p.m. Wed. Ed Henderson, Lynn Hyde, Jimmy James (Kitsap), Don Bylaws/Policies Don Schaechtel Facilities Schaechtel, Tom Shimko (Tacoma) Eva Schönleitner, Mike Finance Jordan Roderick Bookstore: M,Tu,Th,F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Maude (Seattle), Dave Shema, Rob Simonsen (Everett), History Lowell Skoog Wed. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. but closed 3-4 p.m. Mona West Library Dennis Sampson Library: Sept.-May, M, W, F, 5-9 p.m.; June-Aug., Property Division Risk Management Vacant F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Check hours on website before visiting) V.P. Recreational Properties Dave Claar Membership Ken Hahn Business offices: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Meany Lodge Chuck Welter Safety Dan Lauren Room Reservations: Mickie Lewark, 206-521-6005 Mt. Baker Lodge Dale Kisker, Becky Morgan The Mountaineers Books Business phones Players/Kitsap Coordinator Jamie Gordon 1001 SW Klickitat Way, Ste 201, Seattle, WA 98134 General 206-521-6000 Snoqualmie Campus Donna Osseward; Property Books Governance Board Chair Don Heck Interim Executive Director Mona West, 206-521-6009 Manager Mary Lynch Publisher Helen Cherullo Accounting Eileen Allen, 206-521-6008 Stevens Lodge Greg Krisinger Website www.mountaineersbooks.org Bookstore Jeff Bowman, 206-521-6002 Conservation Division The Mountaineers Foundation Controller Vacant Chair Michael Shurgot President Jamie Gordon Fundraising Judy Halls, 206-521-6006 Pollution Rodger Herbst Vice President Scott Eby Librarian Kathleen McCluskey, 206-521-6014 Fish & Wildlife Dyche Kinder Secretary Marcia Hanson Marketing/Outreach Richard Barringer, 206-521-6010 Forest Watch Harry Romberg Treasurer Jerry Scott Member Services 206-521-6001 Marine & Shorelines Fran Troje Website: www.mountaineersfoundation.org Public Policy Leesa Wright, 206-521-6012 Mountains to Sound Judi Maxwell Address: P. O. Box 25590, Seattle, WA 98165—an inde- Publications Brad Stracener, 206-521-6013 NW Energy Coalition Rep. Ed Henderson pendent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization Go Guide November 2009 19 Go to the marketplace

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After-school mentors and tutors needed: Tutor just an abiding interest in maintaining or promoting a ing stewardship vacation to select parks and wilder- grades 1-5 in reading and math. All materials provided. healthy Northwest environment. For more details, call ness areas, including Machu Picchu and Patagonia. Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 3:05 to 4:20 p.m. 206-521-6012, or send an e-mail to conservation@ There is a fee for each conservation expedition but through March, 25, 2010 at B.F. Day Elementary School mountaineers.org. Mountaineers members are offered a discount. Contact in Fremont neighborhood. Skills required: basic read- Stewardship Volunteers: The Recreational Resources www.conservationVIP.org or 805-698-6915 for more ing, writing, math, mentoring attitude. Foreign language Division would love to work with you in raising steward- information. helpful; families speak over 14 different languages. See ship awareness and involvement (i.e., trail maintenance Help kids by helping HARK: Hikes and Active Recre- our website at http://www.seattleschools.org/schools/ work parties) within the membership of The Mountain- ation for Kids (HARK) is an Olympia and Kitsap Branch bfday. For more information, contact Beth Tesh, 206- eers. For more details, please contact Christine Wolf, effort which provides kids who wouldn't otherwise have 252-6042, [email protected]. 206-328-4890, [email protected]. a chance to enjoy the outdoors an opportunity to do Wilderness Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers work Trail Maintenance Volunteers: Trail maintenance so. HARK needs volunteers for various duties (see towards wilderness area protections. Work is under way opportunities are available through The Mountain- respective branch sections of the Go Guide). Dona- to 1) scope/map for new wilderness proposals, and 2) eers, Volunteers for Outdoor Washington (VOW), tions to HARK are always welcome. Make checks out increase support for current wilderness bills proposed Washington Trails Association (WTA), and Pacific to: HARK, The Mountaineers Foundation, P. O. Box in Washington. This is exciting and rewarding work that Northwest Trail Association (PNTA). For opportunities 25590, Seattle WA 98165. will have lasting effects for Washington’s wild areas. with the Everett Branch of The Mountaineers, visit Mountaineers Library needs volunteers: Contact Contact Harry Romberg, Forest Watch co-chair, at www.everettmountaineers.org. For opportunities with Librarian Kathleen McCluskey at 206-521-6014 if 206-365-9302. VOW, visit: www.trailvolunteeers.org, or call 206-517- interested. Conservation Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers fulfill 3019. For opportunities with WTA, visit: www.wta.org, Proofreaders wanted: Do you have a good eye for its mission to protect the natural areas of the Northwest or call 206-625-1367. For opportunities with PNTA, visit: typos and command of the language? Can you come by volunteering with the club’s Conservation Division www.pnt.org, or call 1-877-854-9415. to club headquarters one day in mid-month? The or the Forest Watch Committee. There are numerous Conservation Volunteers International Program is Mountaineer publication wants your expertise. For ways you can join in the fun. No experience required, a non-profit organization that offers volunteers a work- more details, contact Managing Editor Brad Stracener: [email protected], 206-521-6013.

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).

Hikes 11/1 Tacoma-Stampede Pass (FH) 11/14 Bare Mtn. (FH) 11/22 Silver Pk/Windy Pass (FH) 11/1 Poo Poo Point, W. Tiger 3 (OLY) 11/14 Miller Peninsula (KIT) 11/22 Annette Lk, Sgls (SEA) 11/7 Silver Lks (KIT) 11/14 Priest Pt Park (OLY) 11/28 Wallace Falls Lp, Sgls (SEA) 11/7 Buckhorn Ridge (KIT) 11/14 Fort Ebey (SEA) 11/7 Little Mashel R. Falls (OLY) 11/14 Tiger Mtn, Sgls (SEA) Lodges 11/21 Kitsap Pilgrim Dinner 11/7 Granite Mtn (SEA) 11/15 Lower Lena Lk (OLY) 11/27-30 Mt. Baker Thanksgiving 11/7 Mt. Constitution (SEA) 11/15 Rampart Lks (FH) 11/8 Van Trump Park (EVT) 11/21 Dungeness Spit (KIT) Scramble 11/7 Thorson Peak (KIT) 11/8 Deception Pass SP (SEA) 11/21 Rattlesnake Traverse (FH) 11/8 E. Fork Foss R., Sgls (SEA) 11/21 Twin Falls (OLY) Sea Kayak 11/15 Johnson Pt. Inlets (OLY)

How's 20 percent off HOLIDAY! BOOK! SALE! your first MEMBERS ONLY NIGHT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 - 5-9 pm piece of hiking gear The end of the year is almost upon us, December 2, 3, 4 and that means two things: the Banff sound? Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Film Festival and our Holiday Book 10 am - 7 pm each day Sale! This year, it pays to be a member That's how much you save on - we’re opening the sale one night early the price of guidebooks—or just for you! Be sure to check out our All books and maps 25% off any book for that matter—at All TOPO! software 25% off Members Only Night to get the best deals before everyone else. Mountain- our bookstore when you join Book sets 30% off eers Books will also be bringing in a Books “Seconds” 50% off The Mountaineers. mountain of overstock and ‘seconds’ Clearance Titles up to 85% off titles - a bargain if there ever was one. www.mountaineers.org/206-521-6001 Logo Merchandise 10% off See you at the sale!

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