Goings on Across the Club Get out There! All Welcome to Tacoma BBQ on Fourth North Bend on Sat.,July 18, 10 A.M

The Mountaineers Go Guide www.mountaineers.org A special activities section to The Mountaineer July, 2009

The Mountaineers Trailhead Leisurely pace. Amazing views of Mt. Stuart, Ingalls Peak and more. age of kids, we’ll add loops or stop at the beach/playground program is designed to give Tons of wildflowers, birds and wildlife too. for water stomping and train spotting. guests, new members and long- July 18-19, Sat-Sun. - Spider Meadows (M) 10 mi., 1300’ gain. July 14, Tue - Jetty Island (E) <2 mi. No gain. Join us for a time members a taste of a new activity or Leisurely pace. An easy walk up to beautiful meadows below gigantic fun summer family event to celebrate Jetty Island Days! the club in general. These are events without commit- peaks. Day hiking opportunities beyond base camp. ments in a casual atmosphere and best of all—easy on July 17-19, Fri.-Sun. - Denny Creek Car Camping Co-listed your schedule. Each month, Trailhead events are offered July 23, Thu. - CLINIC—Backpacking Basics Bridge the gap be- with Hiking. Families and kids welcome. Family camping to members and non-members alike. Just look for the in tween day trips and truly experiencing the wilderness overnight. Tips on at group campground with opportunities for hiking near front of the trip description inside the Go Guide. gear and technique to spend a comfy night in the mountains. Fee: $10 Snoqualmie Pass. per member, $15 per non-member. See Seattle Hiking July 18, Sat. - Quack, Splash, Ribbit! A Day At The See Seattle Alpine Scrambling Wetlands Part of the Junior Naturalist program. We’ll go to July 12, Sun. - Esmeralda Basin/ Fortune Creek Pass (M) 7 July 12, Sun. - Beginner’s Rock Scrambling A great intro to alpine a local wetlands area (destination TBA) where children can mi., 1750’ gain. Leisurely pace. Hike through a beautiful valley rock scrambling; gear, tips and techniques. Course fee: $20 members; observe the flora and fauna in this fragile ecosystem while in the Teanaway area. The trail is relatively mellow compared to $35 non-members. understanding the importance of this part of the lifecycle. some of the other hikes in the area but still offers great scenery. See Seattle Alpine Climbing July 18, Sat. - Talapus Lake (M) 5 mi. 1120’ gain. 5-year-old Aug 1, Sun. - Tonga Ridge (E) Up to 10 mi., up to 1100’ gain. pace. A nice hike to a beautiful lake. Leisurely pace. Easy ridge wandering with summit and/or lake July 11 & July 26, Sat. & Sun. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock options depending on party ambitions. Great views! Day That’s right folks; explore the thrill and grace of outdoor rock climb- July 20, Tue. - Kids Rock Day School’s out and it’s time ing in a controlled and safe setting. Course fee: $20 members; $35 to get the kids outside! We’ll climb in the morning on The Aug 2, Sun. - Gothic Basin (S) 9 mi., 2600’ gain. Leisurely pace. non-members. Mountaineers outdoor wall from 9 a.m. to around noon. A great hike to an open and craggy basin that will make you feel Gear provided. Fee: $10 per child member, $15 per child like you’re in the High Sierra but at half the elevation. See Seattle Family Activities NEW! Ongoing - Junior Mountaineers, an all-summer activity: The non-member. Aug 2, Sun. - Ingalls Lake (S) 9 mi., 2600’ gain. Leisurely pace. Mountaineers are excited to offer a new way to get your kids outside Aug. 1, Sat. - Otter Falls (M) 7 mi., 650’ gain. Hike at a 5- This is one of the leader’s all-time favorite hikes in Washington! and have fun! Become a Junior Mountaineer! Fun and prizes all sum- year-old’s pace. A fun hike to spectacular falls. It’s not uncommon to have lunch with a few mountain goats on mer long! Most events fees will be $10 members, $15 non-members this hike. It can be a bit of a workout (especially in hot weather) See Seattle First Aid (children only). but the views are completely worth it! July 16, Thu. - CLINIC: Intro to Wilderness First Aid Learn July 13, Mon. - Carkeek Park (E) 3 mi., 400’ gain. Explore Carkeek (loaner gear on request) the basics of responding to and managing a backcountry inci- See Seattle Backpacking Park’s Pipers Creek Trail at a 5-year-old’s pace. Depending on weather, dent/accident. Fee: $10 per member, $15 per non-member. July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Bean Creek Basin (M) 5 mi., 2000’ gain. New explorations NOW

Goings on across the club Get out there! All welcome to Tacoma BBQ on Fourth North Bend on Sat.,July 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibits and July 4, Sat. - Mountaineers Fourth of July BBQ, 6-8 p.m. demonstration booths will abound. The Washington Trails As- Sign up online: The entire club is invited to the Tacoma Mountaineers Clubhouse sociation event encourages all ages to attend. For more details, on the Fourth of July for FREE hotdogs, hamburgers, potato visit www.trailsfest.org. www.mountaineers.org salad, chips and ice cream. The Freedom Fair will be going on down on Ruston Way with an air show and all kinds of activities. NOTE—You may also sign up Fireworks go off at 10 p.m., right in front of our cubhouse! Plan Conservation to bus it or carpool and come join us! over the phone: Conservation calendar Headquarters to close for holiday July 15, Wed. - Conservation Executive Committee meeting, 206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484 All Mountaineers offices and the bookstore will be closed 7-9 p.m. at club headquarters. All Mountaineers are welcome. on Fri., July 3, in observance of Independence Day on July 4. Clubwide...... 1 Happy Fourth! Wanted: members for issue alert e-list Are you willing to make a phone call, send an e-mail or write a Board of trustees will not meet in July letter to voice your opinion on conservation and environmental Bellingham (www.bellinghammountaineers.org)...... 3 The Mountaineers Board of Trustees will take July off. It issues? Then sign up for our action alert e-mail list. We will send will next meet Thu., Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held you our “Conservation Currents” twice a month or when there is a at club headquarters and is open to all Mountaineers members Everett (www.everettmountaineers.org)...... 3 need for action. E-mail [email protected] to join. and the public. Meetings are normally held on the first Thursday of each month. Foothills (www.foothillsmountaineers.org)...... 4 Trailsfest beckons hikers International Outings Kitsap (www.kitsapmountaineers.org)...... 5 The Annual Trailsfest will be held at Rattlesnake Lake near Chair: Patti Polinsky, [email protected], 206-525-7464. The amount payable to The Mountaineers is based upon known and anticipated air and land costs and is subject to change, either UP or DOWN, in the event of Olympia (www.olympiamountaineers.org)...... 6 unexpected adjustments therein. Any exceptions to the travel or lodging Board Briefs arrangements must be approved by the leaders. An unofficial summary of the June 4 board meeting. The leader(s) or The Mountaineers reserve the right to cancel a trip or to Seattle (www.seattlemountaineers.org)...... 7 make changes in the itinerary; additional costs, if any, shall be paid by the Board members absent: Steven Glenn, Bellingham trip participants. The right is also reserved to exclude any person as a trip trustee; Rob Simonson, Everett trustee; Gerry Haugen, member should such person’s health, mental condition, physical infirmity or Tacoma (www.tacomamountaineers.org)...... 13 Foothills trustee. general deportment impede the operation of the trip or the rights or welfare Actions: and enjoyment of other trip members; a refund of unused trip services will be the limit of liability of The Mountaineers. —The board approved a consent agenda item authorizing Cancellation: A full refund, less a $100 administration fee and less any non- Lodge Going (events at our facilities)...... 16 the expenditure of up to $5,500 to hire an outside contractor recoverable expenses, will be made. Cancellation notice must be in writing to audit club-wide standards. and sent to trip leader via e-mail or postal service. See the individual trip —The board okayed a Kitsap Branch Youth Theatre listing for cancellation deadlines. Going to the Source (who’s who)...... 19 Camp budget adjustment that moves all accounts from the Players to the Kitsap Branch. Sending you on your way (trip registration)...... 19 —The board postponed adoption of the General Policy Hiking Switzerland on Energy and Global Warming as presented in the board packet. The Valais & Berner Oberland: Go to the Marketplace...... 20 —The board adopted a resolution to grant banking signa- Aug. 15-Sept. 3, 2009 tory privileges to Mountaineers President Eric Linxweiler The most spectacular mountains of Switzerland, and indeed Go Volunteer...... 20 and President-Elect Tab Wilkins. of all the European Alpine areas, are clustered in the regions of Committee Reports: the Valais and Berner Oberland, including the Eiger, the Jungfrau —The Mountaineers Foundation update was led by and the Monch, to name only one group. Having visited these Gone for the Weekend (weekend trip index)...... 20 Foundation President Jamie Gordon. areas multiple times while leading the Tour du Mont Blanc, the —The Board Policy Committee report on revisions to Haute Route, and the Alpine Pass Route, as well as other Swiss policies was reviewed by Don Schaechtel. hiking holidays, we know that we have a grand adventure planned Questions? Give Member Services a call: –The Fundraising Committee report was introduced by for summer, 2009. 206-521-6000 Ed Henderson who deferred to Mike Dean. Description: The group departs Seattle on Sat., Aug. 15, Presentation: An analysis on how to improve the arriving at Zurich airport. We stay one night in Zurich before club’s public policy process was presented by Pete Teigen, boarding a train to the Rhone Valley where we ride a cable car a graduate student in the Evans School of Public Policy to the auto-free village of Bettmeralp, perched on its sunny, The Go Guide who conducted a membership survey on public policy and south-facing, terraced hillside nearly 4000 ft. above the Rhone, The Mountaineers, Seattle, WA member participation in it. near the rim of the Grosser Aletsch Glacier, longest in the Alps. 206-521-6013 We stay three nights in this village which is only accessible by The Go Guide is a monthly supplement to The Mountaineer, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. Deadlines: All items must ultimately be submitted to the Go Guide by the 10th of the See www.mountaineers.org for complete trip listings month preceding month of publication (branch/activity news gather- ers must therefore obtain members’ listings a number of days prior to Mountaineers activity groups increasingly rely on the web to publicize their trips and events, especially those the 10th). Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and that are not finalized before the Go Guide press deadline. Go to www.mountaineers.org for a comprehen- do not necessarily represent the views of The Mountaineers. sive, up-to-the-moment list of trips available. Go Guide July 2009 cable car. Views extend across the 25-kilometer-long Aletsch but not required. During a three-night camping excursion, you Sunday returns us to Seattle the same day. Glacier into the high peaks of the Berner Oberland on one side must be able to carry a pack of up to about 50 liters (3,050 cu. This tour will be limited to 16 people. and across the great gash of the Rhone to the Matterhorn and in.) and 25 lbs. Trail conditions may include rough terrain and Cancellation: The refund will be made less a $100 Interna- Weisshorn on the other. boggy ground. Participants must be physically able to handle at tional Outing fee plus any non-recoverable expenses. This price Our next locale is in the Lötschental, widely known as the least the moderate rating of this trip and participation is subject is based upon $1.3= 1 Euro most beautiful valley in Switzerland, where we have time to to leader approval. Medical and travel insurance is required. A For further information email or call: Patti Polinsky at walk the classic Lötschentaler Hohenweg and investigate the valid passport is also required. [email protected] or 206-525-7464. Application available upper reaches of this secluded area, staying three nights at the Price: $3,150 (for 8-12 participants) includes lodging on by email. Deposit: $1000 with the application. The remainder mountain hotel at Fafleralp before moving on to Kandersteg. double-occupancy basis in Buenos Aires hotel (two nights), is due on Nov. 1. Kandersteg is truly a hiker’s town and is rimmed by awesome inns/hosterias (six nights), and full camps (seven nights); 15 walls and ribbons of waterfalls. Here walkers enjoy access breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 10 dinners; group airport and bus to over 300 kilometers of trails, many of which begin at the transfers; boat trips on Lake Pehoe; Moreno Glacier excursion North American Outings calendar-picture-perfect lake of Öeschinensee. In the evenings, and our bilingual host services. Club fee, leader fee, park entrance following some strenuous hikes, we can relax in the new hotel fees, maps, and administrative costs are also included in price. pool, heated to 90 degrees F. Excluded: airfare between Seattle and El Calafate, Argentina New England Fall Colors After four nights in Kandersteg we move to Grindelwald, ($1,450-$1,800 estimate based on advance purchase), insurance gem of the Bernese Alps and within sight of the Eiger, Monch, and any diversion from the group itinerary. Lunches (est. $10- Day Hiking: Oct. 4-11, 2009 Jungfrau, Finsteraarhorn and Fiescherhorn, to name a few. Host- 25), and dinners (est. $15-40) in El Calafate and Puerto Natales. Trip preview: ing nearly 40 peaks above the 3600-meter range, it is obvious that Price also excludes valid passport, personal items, beverages, http://web.me.com/mrbunz/Site/MaineHiking.html this is a most spectacular area for walkers. We are here another snacks, gratuities and any entrance fees into countries and Trip description: Have you ever seen the spectacular colors four nights, and our days are filled with some of the most famous cultural sites. of maples as they paint the landscape of New England? If not, and scenic walks in Switzerland. Our last few nights will be Further information: You may request a complete itinerary join us as we hike, walk or paddle under a canopy of fall colors spent in Lauterbrunnen, where we have time to visit spectacular and application form from the leader, Glen Strachan, 425-869- in the ancient Appalachian Mountains—among the oldest on waterfalls or the areas around Wengen, Murren or Gimmelwald, 8094, glenshgi[at]msn.com. The application and payment are earth that once towered above the continents as the Himalayans or to ride the cable car up the Schilthorn. necessary in order to reserve a space. Additional outing informa- do today. The brilliantly jeweled gold and ruby ridges and ponds Walks will be strenuous in character, conforming to Euro- tion will be mailed to you later. (in Washington, we would call them lakes) will live in your pean wanderweg standards, which are more rugged than many memory forever. American American walking routes. All walks will be of single- The Mountaineers Recreational Properties Division will day duration, so only daypacks need to be carried. Daily hiking Skiing France again offer an eight-day expedition to the end terminus of the destinations will include peaks, passes and visits to huts and March 3-21, 2010: Turin , Italy; Appalachian Trail in Maine—departing Sun., Oct. 4, and return- mountain hotels for meals and refreshments. While terrain will ing Sun., Oct. 11. We will be staying at Little Lyford Pond Camp be rugged, the pace will be moderate. Serre Chevalier, Cité Vauban, (LLPC) of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) where all Accommodation will be in two-person rooms in friendly Les Arcs/La Plagne, France activities will consist of day trips. three-star hotels and in a Lötschental mountain hotel, an inn of Cost: About $2,870 including hotels (double occupancy), The trailhead (start of the trip) will be the Portland, Maine, great charm and character. Transportation between venues will tips, land transportation, club fees and administrative costs. Not airport and the end of the trip will be at Logan Airport in Boston. be by local public transportation, mainly trains. Our return is included are airfare ($504 + taxes) and fuel ($367), insurance, From the trailhead we will motor in vans through the countryside scheduled from Zurich airport on Sept. 3. lift tickets (about $47/day), lunches, dinner in Turin and evening dotted with stark white villages, each with their white steeple Trip Price for this nearly three-week adventure is estimated beverages. churches, to the LLPC. This camp consists of a new log lodge at $2,950, based on Swiss franc 0.85 to the U.S. dollar, and will Ski 12 unique areas seldom visited by Americans where the and small log cabins originally built over 100 years ago for include lodging with breakfast buffets and multi-course dinners, scenery abounds with jagged peaks, great snow depth, unend- loggers. Each cozy cabin has gaslights, a kerosene lantern, a basic travel and emergency medical insurance, group airport ing terrain, hotels with swimming pools and activity centers, sink with running water, a wood-fired stove with a teapot and transfers and ground transportation, maps, Mountaineers Inter- and gourmet multi-course dinners along with beautiful buffet a basket of wood. national Outing fees, leader and administrative fees. Not covered breakfasts. Experience the fun of ski-in, ski-out from the front There are several moose in the area. It will be rutting season, are the airfare (estimated to cost $1,200 to $1,500), two dinners porch of the hotel. Enjoy two wonderful weeks of skiing and so not only may you see moose, but you may also hear them in in Zurich, one dinner in Grindelwald, lunches and beverages, as sightseeing. the early evening. well as any deviations from the group itinerary. We will land in Turin to be engulfed by the Italian way of life LLPC hosts a variety of activities: reading in your cabin or Cancellation Policy: For cancellation notices received after while staying at a beautiful four-star hotel in the city center, close the lodge, paddling on Long Pond and hiking, to name just a May 15 a cancellation fee will be charged to cover any non-re- to all the major sites of interest. During the day of exploring this few. There are easy hikes through the Grand Canyon of Maine coverable expenses. Cancellation notices must be in writing and cultural city, you will first discover the wonderful Italian frozen or a strenuous climb of Mt. Katahdin (limited by weather and sent to the trip leader via e-mail or post. Participants must be dessert, gelato, before you even start sightseeing. You will also availability of permits). Extra fees apply for the Mt. Katahdin members of The Mountaineers and hold valid passports. be pleasantly surprised that the year-long ban on smoking in trip. The vans will be available daily as shuttles to the various The Leader: This 20-day holiday is organized and led by public places has left Italy smelling fresh. trailheads if needed. On Saturday there will be a pre-hike ad- Shari Hogshead and this is her 28th Mountaineers international After your fill of gelato and a visit to our favorite Turin cof- venture of exploring old-town Portland and nearby Peaks Island. outing to Europe. For additional information on this trip, contact fee house, you can visit the Piazza San Carlo with the churches The day of walking and bicycling on Peaks Island will conclude Shari, skimntr[at]aol.com, 425-957-4548. Participation is by of San Carlo and Santa Cristina symmetrically framing the Via with a Maine lobster dinner before returning to Portland on a leader permission only. Roma or the Egyptian Museum which is one of the richest of small island ferry. all Europe. In the same building is the Galleria Sabauda with a On the final Sunday we will transfer from LLPC to Logan collection of paintings by Flemish and Dutch artists. You may Airport for arrival by noon. Hiking Patagonia also be able to find the Saturday market where all the delicacies For more information: Patti Polinsky, MeanySports@ Fitzroy and Torres del Paine: of Italy are artfully displayed to tempt you. mac.com, 206-525-7464. Leader’s approval is required before It is possible to depart a few days early to explore other Ital- reserving. Limit: 13. Feb. 27-March 14, 2010 ian cities of Venice, Milan or even Florence and Rome before Cost: About $990 for all land costs, including all meals Explore the majestic glacier-sculptured landscape of the joining the group in Torino. (except one lunch), bus transfers, seven days of usage of vans world-renowned Los Glaciares (Fitzroy Sector) and Torres On Saturday, we will travel by bus through Cité Vauban. and drivers while at LLPC, seven nights lodging in private cab- del Paine National Parks in southern Argentine and Chilean We will stop for lunch and explore the ancient walled city of ins (2-4 people) at LLPC, KIJM gate fee, gratuity for seasonal Patagonia, designated as a Unesco World Heritage Area and an Cité Vauban above BrianÇon. The military architecture of the staff at LLPC and an 8 percent meals and lodging tax, as well International Biosphere Reserve, respectively. fortified Cité Vauban and Champ de Mars is quite sensational. as club and leader fees. Deposit: $400; remainder is due July 1. This outing also visits the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier. The views from the ramparts are splendid and the main street is Expenses not included: trip insurance, airfare, cost of transfer Los Glaciares National Park straddles the largest non-polar ice full of charm. There are numerous narrow, winding walkways from Bangor to Boston on Oct. 11. cap and is characterized by granitic peaks and jagged spires of between the buildings and up the steep hill. Cancellation fee: $100 for any non-recoverable expenses up Mt. Fitzroy and Cerro Torre that soar over 10,000 ft., fjord-like After lunch, a short ride will take us to Chantemerle where to Aug. 1. After Sept. 1, no refund unless a replacement can be arms, intriguing geology and beech forests. Torres del Paine we will begin six days of skiing in Serre Chevalier, Montgenèvre found. Cancellation must be received in writing or via e-mail. National Park similarly reveals a cluster of granite towers, and Puy St. Vincent. Lodging: Bed linen for beds is provided. Towels are not awesome glaciers, and turquoise melt-water lakes. Both parks Serre Chevalier is a constellation of 13 authentic mountain provided. display a varied and biologically unique sanctuary of native villages in a thoroughly alpine environment. It is set at the en- Leader: Patti Polinsky is a Mountaineers leader of numer- plants and wildlife. trance to the Ecrins National Park and sitting in the heart of the ous international outings and three New England outings. She is The outing emphasizes a mild trekking experience, explor- unspoiled beauty of the Oisans. MOFA certified and is winter sports director at Meany Lodge. ing incredible nature up close, and an opportunity to observe the We will stay at the lovely, intimate, three-star, family-run culture of Buenos Aires and local towns. The outing begins with Plein Sud Hotel where Lynne and her sincerely friendly staff a day in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital.Then we fly will welcome you. The hotel has a swimming pool and steam Mexico: Copper Canyon to El Calafate where we spend a day visiting the nearby Perito room for your post-skiing relaxation. All rooms have balconies Moreno Glacier. where you can relax in the afternoon sun and enjoy the richness March 19-28, 2010 We then travel to El Chalten and trek four days on trails to of the Alps. While here, with 13 ski areas to sample, group tours Summary: This outing combines Copper Canyon hiking, a lakes, glaciers and viewpoints of the Fitzroy and Cerro Torre will be arranged to the favorite areas. classic railroad trip, Mexican culture, and sunshine with warm areas, then one day in the Loma del Pliegue Tumbado area Following a leisurely breakfast, we will leave Serre Chevalier weather. of Los Glaciers National Park. After exploring this park, we at the start of our second week to travel through some of the Copper Canyon is the largest and deepest canyon in North travel to Torres del Paine National Park where we trek in three most unique scenery for such a short distance in all of Europe. America, and has stunning natural scenery. The area known glacial-carved valleys for views of the impressive Paine Massif The snow-covered, broad valleys into which the glaciers fall as Copper Canyon is actually a series of 20 canyons, formed and Glacier Grey. will awe you. There will be twisting roads up and down cliffs over the years by six rivers. The area is sometimes compared to We then explore the southern end of the park before staying rising to 2000 ft. high. You will see waterfalls drop 1000 ft. onto Arizona’s Grand Canyon, although the Copper Canyon region overnight in the picturesque Chilean seaport town of Puerto large ice bases formed during the deep cold of winter. You will is at least seven times bigger and features different topography, Natales. We return to El Calafate for our airline departure. All go through tunnels just wide enough for a bus to pass through. flora and fauna than the Grand Canyon. internal travel beyond El Calafate will combine private and Some places you will feel that the valley is so narrow and deep We will hike in Mexico’s wilderness to the bottom of the public buses. Our local host will help us transport most of our that you could touch both walls of the valley at the same time. canyon, soak in natural hot springs, then hike back up, all sup- overnight gear. Your camera will be clicking at every turn of the road. ported by burros—you carry only a daypack. In Buenos Aires we stay in a three-star hotel. Our lodging After a lunch stop in Moutier, we will continue to Plan Peisey The railroad Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico spans north- in Patagonia towns will be in small hotels (hosterias) or inns. to ski at La Plagne and Les Arcs which are connected with the west Mexico. This railroad is both an important transportation We will also stay in full camp tents at the parks. Lodging is on a Vanoise Express that crosses a 2000-ft.-deep valley. La Plagne system for locals and a draw for tourists. It runs 418 miles, double-occupancy basis. Meals will be provided, except when in consists of six high-altitude resorts situated opposite the Mont traversing the Copper Canyon, a beautiful and rugged series of towns so that individuals can choose their cuisine and the price. Blanc and Beaufortain ranges where snow is guaranteed. Les canyons that have led some to call this the most scenic railroad Our food will be typical nutritious Argentine and Chilean cuisine. Arcs, with five resorts, is located between an altitude of 810 to trip on the continent. The tracks pass over 37 bridges and through Argentine cuisine is usually meat dishes with chicken, lamb and 3800 meters. 86 tunnels, rising as high as 7,900 ft. above sea level near the beef. Chilean cuisine is often seafood and vegetables. Meals will We will stay at Plan-Peisey-Vallandry, an alpine resort area Continental Divide. begin on Feb. 28 in Buenos Aires after airline travel days. divided into five Savoyard villages situated on the sunny side We will ride the best part of the train line, from the tropical Leader: Glen Strachan has led a number of multiday outings of the valley. The hotel features ski-in and ski-out capability. West Coast’s Los Mochis up to Copper Canyon, hike for a week, for The Mountaineers and other organizations in western North Walk out the ski room door and click on your skis to ski to a and then ride the railroad back down to Los Mochis. America and internationally. He has extensive field experience lift not more than 30 ft. from the hotel. This lift will allow you Mexico has a wonderful mixture of ancient and modern cul- in mountainous terrain, similar to Patagonia, as a professional to access any lift. In the ski room, your boots can be placed on tures. In Copper Canyon, descendants of the Aztecs (Tarahumara geologist and has led Mountaineers hiking outings with a geo- boot driers each evening. The hotel also has just added relaxing people) still live a simple life, as they have for thousands of years. logic emphasis at the North Cascades and Mt. St. Helens National post-skiing pleasures, including a swimming pool which looks In charming, colonial El Fuerte we will meet and be welcomed Monument in Washington. directly on the ski slope, a whirlpool, a sauna, a steam room by Mexican amigos. Requirements: The trip limit will be a minimum of eight and fitness area. Itinerary: This is a good time of year because there is usually and a maximum of 12 Mountaineers. This trip is open to all cur- In the afternoon, before boarding the Vanoise Express, we will excellent weather for views and photography. Fly from Seattle to rent Mountaineers members. The trip is classified as moderate meet at a mountain hut to reflect on the adventures of the day and Los Mochis, railroad to Posada Barrancas, hike Copper Canyon to strenuous with a maximum elevation of about 5,000 ft. Most start the happy hour while enjoying the later afternoon sun. six days, including two layover days with optional hikes (all days there will be both moderate and strenuous hike options of- We will leave Plan Peisey Saturday morning to spend the rated moderate), railroad to Los Mochis, and fly to Seattle. For a fered. Very strenuous day hike options/extensions are available, afternoon and evening in Geneva. An early morning flight on daily itinerary, please go to http://www.mountaineers.org/activi- July 2009 Go Guide Clubwide ties/mexico_itin.html. able musical will leave you laughing, as a fast-talking conman Lodging: Hotels in El Fuerte and Posada Barrancas. In Cop- Players (Kitsap Forest Theater) returns to his old hometown in hopes of striking it rich. per Canyon, tents are provided. All are double occupancy with The whole family will relish the hilarious adventures of optional single supplement. Theater Inspired by a magical place Harrison Floy (the conman), including an insanely delightful Food: All meals are provided; a nutritious variety of Mexi- Escape to the Kitsap Forest Theater, where the cares of the chase/ballet. This sensational comic chase, in which swimmers, can cuisine. world disappear as you stroll down the forested trail to our unique swindlers, Keystone Kops and the entire cast dash in and out of Limit: Minimum 3; maximum 12 Mountaineers. and magical theater. See stories for all ages come to life in our a line of Atlantic City beach cabanas pursuing a satchel of pur- Leader: Craig Miller has traveled the last five years in breathtaking setting. Create a treasured family tradition! loined cash, became a landmark of Broadway choreography. Mexico and led a Mountaineers outing there in January 2009: Famous songs from the show include “There’s Nothing Like craigfmiller[at]comcast.net or 206-285-2399. Summer show: “High Button Shoes” a Model T” and “Papa Won’t You Dance With Me.” Price: The $4,500 price includes almost everything—round- The Mountaineers Players are delighted to present the musi- Dates for this summer show are Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 trip airfare from Seattle, tourist card, airport transfers, hotels, cal comedy, “High Button Shoes,” at the Kitsap Forest Theater and 23 (the first four weekends of August). food, Copper Canyon railroad, Copper Canyon guides and burros, this August. We are dedicating this show to longtime Player rescue insurance, departure tax, The Mountaineers outing fee, Ray Puddicombe, who has been promoting this show as perfect Tickets available now and a portion of leader cost. Price excludes your valid passport, for our theater for many, many years! Ray is right: this will be Tickets are available for “High Button Shoes” on our web- medical immunizations, personal items, and gratuities. a delightful show in our unique setting. According to Ray, this site at www.ForestTheater.com—through Brown Paper Tickets Registration: Please mail a $4,500 check payable to The will be the first time that this show has been produced in the or at club headquarters and by phone, 1-800-284-8484. Ticket Mountaineers with “Mexico: Copper Canyon” written on the Pacific Northwest. prices are: adults, $14 in advance ($16 at the door), youths (age bottom (sorry, no credit cards) by Oct. 1. After you pay, the Take a peek back at the Model T era as the stage bursts with 6–18), $8 in advance ($10 at the door). Children under 6 are leader will send you a series of three letters with information to bathing beauties and fraternity brothers, Keystone Kops chasing free with adult. Any ticket is valid for any performance, subject help you prepare for this outing. madcap robbers, and even a dancing gorilla! This lively and lov- to capacity. Cancellation: If you cancel for an emergency, you may receive a refund less expenses incurred and $100 administrative fee.

Check out the latest events and news about our branch Chair: Mark Springer, 2616 Alvarado, Bellingham, WA, 98229 Ph: 360-647-4786 E-mail: [email protected] on our website: Website: www.bellinghammountaineers.org TO SIGN UP FOR A BELLINGHAM TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER (cancellation fees www.bellinghammountaineers.org may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

Climbing Basic field trips: Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 Field Trip (Mt. Baker) Richard Conner, 425-338-3967, rconner2@gmail. com. (s8/1-8/7) Aug. 22-23, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 2 Field Trip (Mt. Baker) Richard Conner, 425-338-3967, rconner2@gmail. com. (s8/1-8/7) Aug. 22-23, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 2 Field Trip (Mt. Baker) Richard Conner, 425-338-3967, rconner2@gmail. Chair: Lorna Corrigan com. (s8/1-8/7) Website: www.everettmountaineers.org Basic climbs TO SIGN UP FOR AN EVERETT TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” for trip procedures and ratings. July 11-14, Sat.-Tue. - McMillan Spire, W. Ridge (BA) Limit UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 8. Everett basic students given priority. Excellent conditioning (cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader) is required. This is a very remote and physically demanding climb. Excellent navigation skills required by all. Sign up with leader: Paul Gehlsen, 425-488-9362, paul.r.gehlsen@boeing. com. (s6/12-7/8) July 11-14, Sat.-Tue. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG) (Mt. July 16, Thu. - Iron & Teanaway 6519’ & 6779’ (Mt. Stuart- Olympus USGS) Limit 7. Priority given to Everett basic students Branchwide 209 GT) 9 mi., 3700’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 8 a.m. at Tibbetts and grads. Grads may register at any time. Students may register Valley P&R. 2.5 hrs. 8 mi., 3200’ gain by trail #1399 Leader’s (officially) after passing their final exam. Some slots will be -re permission required. Sign up with leader: Daniel Morgan, 317- served for students. You must be in great physical condition for Membership meetings this climb and able to move for 10+ mi. a day with a full pack The Everett Branch will skip a July meeting to resume in 422-8784, [email protected]. (s3/1-7/9) July 26, Sun. - Labyrinth Mtn. 6376’ (Labrynth Mtn. USGS) for four days. Interested participants need to provide information August for a potluck in uptown Everett. Stay tuned to www. about their conditioning and ability to do this climb. Sign up everettmountaineers.org for details on the potluck. 7 mi., 2600’ gain. Limit 9. Meet 6:30 a.m. at Snohomish P&R. Moderate paced rock scramble with stops for photos. Intended with leader: Stephen Bobick, 425-653-5526, sbobick2@gmail. Committee leaders needed primarily for Everett scrambling students, who will be given com. (s6/21-7/7) We are in need of talented volunteers to head our First Aid and priority. Others may sign up subject to party size. Bring your July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Coleman Gl. (BG) Limit 8. Scrambling Committees. If you’re interested in volunteering as a swimsuit for a nice dip in the lake. Do not forget your cam- Preference given to Everett basic students. Sign up with leader: leader or co-leader of these committees, or acting as an interim era. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Mike Crystal Gray, 206-883-6175, gray_crystal_patrick@hotmail. volunteer, contact the branch chair, Lorna Corrigan, chair@ Mashock, 425-335-5174, [email protected] (preferred). com. (s6/10-7/10) everettmountaineers.org. These positions are very rewarding, (s6/3-7/20) July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Easton Gl. (BG) Limit 9. allowing the volunteer to help organize and steer these classes Preference given Everett basic students. This climb is subject to into the future. Note that committee chairs generally oversee their the priority climbs schedule this year; if another Everett leader committee and do not have to volunteer as class leaders. Bicycling wants to schedule this climb for the same weekend, we could The First Aid Committee encompasses MOFA, CPR, and possibly do these as one-day trips. Sign up with leader: Larry Raf- other first-aid classes. Scrambling Committee oversees naviga- July 9, Thu. - Bicycling Committee Meeting. We will continue ferty, 425-778-9685, [email protected]. (s6/1-7/13) tion, scrambling and snowshoeing classes. organizing and planning rides and events for 2009. Come and July 24-26, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Adams, Mazama Glacier (BG) We are also looking for a volunteer to help with meeting meet other bicyclists and help develop our bicycling program. Limit 9. Preference will be given to Everett basic students. program organization. If you’re interested, please contact Evan Location: Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Henry Leap, 360- 658- Moses and Matt Vadnal at programs@everettmountaineers. Meeting is from 6:30 p.m. to no later than 9 p.m. Leader: Rick 8303, [email protected]. (s6/15-7/13) org. The volunteer would help with recruiting speakers for Proctor, 425-338-3639, [email protected]. July 25-26, Sat.-Sun. - Magic Mtn. & Mixup Peak, Combo the monthly meetings, as well as finding speakers for various July 18, Sat. - Centennial Trail (Optional map: Bicycling (BR) Limit 4. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Richard branch events. in Snohomish County) 35 mi., 620’ gain. Steady pace (12-14 Conner, 425-338-3967, [email protected]. (s5/31-7/24) mph) on the paved, nearly flat Centennial Trail through central July 25-26, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Ruth-Icy Peak Traverse (BG) Snohomish County countryside. Guidebook: “Biking Puget Limit 11. Priority given to Everett basic students. Sign up with Alpine Scrambling Sound.” 8 a.m. start at Snohomish mile-zero at intersection of leader: Nicholas Mayo, 360-568-7308, nicholas.e.mayo@cerid- Maple & Pine. Sign up with leader, e-mail preferred. Limit 12. ian.com. (s7/13-7/17) Leader: Rick Proctor, 425-338-3639, [email protected]. July 25-26, Sat.-Sun. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. Scrambles (s6/27-7/15) (BG) See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” for trip procedures and ratings. Limit 8. Preference to Everett basic grads. Leader’s permission July 19, Sun. - Snoqualmie Valley Trail 20 mi., 50’ gain. Nearly July 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Breccia (Lost Creek Ridge) 6487’ required. Leader: Douglas Sanders, 425-252-5331, dougfir@ flat, Duvall to the Tolt River, lunch break, possible wading (de- verizon.net. (s7/15-7/22) 15 mi., 4700’ gain. Limit 6. Meeting 9 a.m. Camp near Sunup pending on weather). 10 a.m. start at park, NE corner of Carna- July 31, Fri. - The Tooth, S. Face Lake. 2hrs. Maybe scramble Spring Mtn. too before descending tion-Duvall Rd. N.E./N.E. Woodinville-Duvall/N.E. Virginia St., (BR) Limit 4. Priorty given on Sunday. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: pg. 508 of Thomas Guide, King Co. Limit 8. Leader: Lyle Harvey, to Everett basic students. Sign up with leader: Nicholas Mayo, Chris Johnson, 425-820-9344, christopher.g.johnson@comcast. 425-337-4253, [email protected].(s6/27-7/15) 360-568-7308, [email protected]. (s7/27-7/30) Aug. 1, Sat. - Cathedral Rock, SW Face net. (s5/27-6/11) Aug. 1, Sat. - Mukilteo to S. Whidbey Island 42 mi., 1910’ (BR) Limit 6. Recom- July 11, Sat. - Del Campo 6610’ 10 mi., 4500’ gain. Limit 8. gain. Guidebook: Biking Puget Sound, Ride No. 32. Bike paved mend car camping the night before for an early Sat. morning start. Meet 6:30 a.m. at Frontier Village, Hwy. 204 and 9, by McDon- roads and ride the ferry from Mukilteo to Clinton, Freeland, and Sign up with leader: Patrick Gray, 425-314-7618, patrickg99@ ald’s and Starbucks, Lyle Harvey, 425-337-4253, lyleharvey@ Langley. Steady pace (12-14 mph) on hilly roads. Be prepared gmail.com. (s5/10-6/1) waldimports.com. (s6/18-7/9) to pay for ferry fees and lunch. 8 a.m. start at Mukilteo ferry Aug. 1, Sat. - Ingalls Peak, S. Ridge (BR) Limit 6. preference July 11, Sat. - Townsend Mtn. (Stevens Pass) 5936’ (Baring parking lot. Sign up with leader—e-mail preferred. Limit 12. will be given to Everett basic students. Leader’s permission re- USGS) 8 mi., 2600’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 7 a.m. at Monroe P&R. Leader: Rick Proctor, 425-338-3639, [email protected]. quired. Leader: Henry Leap, 360-658-8303, frooger1@comcast. 1 hr. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Neil (s7/1-7/29) net. (s7/1-7/24) Bresheare, 425-377-1850, [email protected]. (s6/19-7/6) Bellingham - Everett Go Guide July 2009 Aug. 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Magic Mtn & Mixup Peak, Combo America. With seven beautiful farms on tour and one fantastic (BR) Limit 4. Everett members given priority. Students should Lookout/Trail Maintenance street fair, it is like EIGHT FESTIVALS IN ONE! We’ll carpool have a previous rock climb or be very comfortable on rock. Committee meetings: The Lookout and Trail Maintenance Committee meets over on the ferry with possible potluck breakfast. Leader: Teri Good scrambling skills important to mitigate rock fall. Sign up on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. (except in Nov., Dec., and Mixell, 425-438-8342, [email protected]. with leader: Stephen Bobick, 425-653-5526, sbobick2@gmail. Jan.) at the Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller July 19, Sun. - Thorp Mtn. Lookout (GT Kachess Lake 208) com. (s7/7-7/28) Ave., Everett, in Public Meeting Room #1. Anyone interested in lookout or 5 mi, 1800’ gain. The rustic gable-roofed lookout, built in 1931, trail maintenance may attend. For more details contact Forrest Clark, 425- 487-3461 [email protected]. offers stunning views of Rainier, Stuart, Daniel and the Dutch Advance notice Miller Gap peaks. The trail boasts a steep flower meadow in the Aug. 15, Sat. - Slippery Slab Tower, NE Face (BR) Limit 6. Work parties summer and bright fall colors in the fall. Plan for a dine-out at Preference will be given to Everett students. Will take the Hope All work parties are held at Lord Hill Regional Park (12921 Stan’s Barbecue in Issaquah after the hike. Meet at Ash Way Lake trail. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Henry Leap, 150th St. S.E., Snohomish, WA 98290). If not otherwise stated, P&R, 7 a.m. Limit 8. Sign up with leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 360-658-8303, [email protected]. (s7/20-8/7) contact Forrest Clark, [email protected], 425-487- 425-348-6746, [email protected]. Aug. 6-9, Thu-Sun. - Mt. Goode, SW Couloir (IM) Limit 4. 3426, for more details. July 25, Sat. - Tubal Cain Mine (E/M) 7.2 mi, 1050’ gain. Hike Fees involved ($70-$80) for parking, boat, bus and rental bikes, Aug. 8, Sat. out to the mine surrounded by alpine meadows. There will be depending whether we bike all the way back to Stehekin—10 Oct. 17, Sat. a side-trip up to see the remaining wreckage of a B-17 bomber extra mi. road travel (one way) due to washouts. Leader’s Nov. 8, Sun. - Tool sharpening with barbecue afterward. that crashed in 1952. We will stop to eat on the way home. permission required. Leader: Jack LaMont, 360-658-1870, Contact Ernie Zeller, 425-806-0643. Social pace. Sign up with leader: Penny Barker, 425-334-6042, [email protected]. (s1/25-7/27) [email protected]. Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Torment-Forbidden Peak Traverse Aug. 1, Sat. - Mt. Freemont Lookout. (E) (USGS Sunrise, (IR) Limit 4. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Shannon Singles White River; GT Mt. Rainier E.) 5.4 mi., 800’ gain. Hike to a fire Pahl, 425-922-1820, [email protected]. (s7/1-8/7) lookout that towers over the N. side of Mt. Rainier, Skysraper Mtn., Grand Peak and Sourghdough Ridge. Social pace. Leader: Events Penny Barker, 425-334-6042,[email protected]. July 4, Sat. - Annual Fourth of July Celebration at Bowman Hiking Bay. 11 a.m. Activities will include a barbecue, walks, hikes and lots of socializing. Bring a potluck dish to share and a beverage Advance notices Aug. 8, Sat. - Blue Lake. (E/M) (GT Washington Pass) 4.5 mi., of choice. After the picnic at Bowman’s Bay, for those who Hikes 1100’ gain. Nice mountain lake about 20 mi. W. of Winthrop. want to continue the day of celebration, we will go over to City July 4, Sat. - Thunder Creek/Fourth of July Pass (M/S) Watch the mountain climbers on nearby Liberty Bell and Early Beach in Oak Harbor and select a viewing spot to watch the (GT Diablo Dam) 11.4 mi., 2,880’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Winter Spires. Bring your swimsuit for swimming. Sign up fireworks. Leader: Penny Barker, 425-334-6042, pbarker81@ Lamarca. with leader: Penny Barker, 425-334-6042, pbarker81@hotmail. hotmail.com. July 11, Sat. - Cutthroat Pass/Rainy Pass (M) (GT Washington com. July 4, Sat. - Thunder Creek/Fourth of July Pass (M/S) (GT Pass) 10 mi., 2000’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca Aug. 15, Sat. - Windy Pass/Slate Peak Lookout. (E/M) (GT Diablo Dam) 11.4 mi., 2880’ gain. Appropriately, we hike to July 19, Sun. - Thorp Mtn. Lookout (M) (GT Kachess Lake) Washington Pass) 10 mi., 1000’ gain. Car camp—open only to Fourth of July Pass on the Fourth. Instead of a fireworks display, 5 mi., 1800’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca. those who will stay overnight, this is a two-fer weekend. There we will marvel at the scenery as we view Neve Glacier, Colonial July 25, Sat. - Summerland (M) (GT Mt. Rainier E. 270) 8.5 are excellent views of Three Fools Peak massif, Jack Mtn., Tower Peak and Snowfield Peak. If the trail to Panther Creek is clear mi., 2100’ gain. Leader: Roy Holman. Mtn. and Golden Horn. Much of the elevation is already attained of brush, we will do a car shuttle. Meet 6 a.m. at Smoky Point by car. Slate Peak Lookout is an excellent place to watch the sun July 25, Sat. - Tubal Cain Mine (E/M) (GT Tyler Peak) 7.2 mi., Food Pavilion. Limit 8. Sign up with leader. Leader: Bernadette set along the North Cascades panorama. Meet 6 a.m. Limit 8. 1050’ gain. Leader: Penny Barker. Lamarca, 425-348-6746, [email protected]. Aug. 1, Sat. - Mt. Fremont Lookout (E/M) (GT Mt. Rainier Sign up with leader. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746, July 8, Wed. - Singles Monthly Planning and Socializing [email protected]. E.) 6 mi., 1300’ gain. Leader: Penny Barker. Meeting Come join us at 6:30 p.m. to eat and socialize; at 7 Aug. 16, Sun. - Tiffany Mtn.. (E/M) (GT Tiffany Mtn.) 6 mi., p.m. to plan next month’s activities. Meet at Silver Lake Alfy’s 1742’ gain. This is a two-fer weekend. The summit was the site Advance notice on Hwy. 527 in S. Everett. Half-price pizza when you mention of a fire lookout from 1931 to 1953. From the summit, countless Aug. 8, Sat. - Blue Lake (E/M) (GT Washington Pass) 4.5 mi., you’re there for The Mountaineers meeting. Leader: Barb Mark, peaks are visible on the horizon—Kangaroo Ridge, Silver Star, 1100’ gain. Leader: Penny Barker. [email protected]. Co-leader: Doris Hatton, hikerchick@ Gardner, Goat Peak, Mt. Ballard and Robinson Mtn. Sign up with Aug. 15, Sat. - Windy Pass/Slate Peak Lookout (E/M) (GT verizon.net. Washington Pass) 10 mi., 1000’ gain. Leader: Bernadette La- leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746, mountain_babe@ July 11, Sat. - Cutthroat Pass/Rainy Pass (M) (GT Washington comcast.net. marca. Pass) 10 mi., 2,000’ gain. It is about 3 mi. to the TH. More details Aug. 29, Sat. - Teanaway Ridge - Red Top Lookout. (M) 11 Aug. 16, Sun. - Tiffany Mtn. (E/M) (GT Tiffany Mtn.) 6 mi., later. Meet 5:30 a.m. at Smoky Point Food Pavilion. Limit 8. mi., 1000’ gain. Let’s play rockhound and search for agates at the 1742’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca. Sign up with leader. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746, quartz bed by the lookout. We will watch the sunset from the Red Aug. 29, Sat. - Teanaway Ridge-Red Top Lookout (E/M) (GT [email protected]. Liberty) 11 mi., 1000’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca. Top Lookout. Dine out at Stan’s Barbecue in Issaquah. Meet at July 18, Sat. - 13th Annual Sequim Lavender Festival Come Ash Way P&R at 7 a.m. Limit 8. Sign up with leader: Bernadette celebrate the joy of lavender at the largest lavender event in North Lamarca, 425-348-6746, [email protected].

July 19, Sun. - Mt. Defiance (S) (Bandera USGS) 10 mi., 3300’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 8 a.m. at P&R TBD. Leader Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. July 23, Thu. - Little Si (AH) (E/M) (Mt. Si NRCA; 206S GT; North Bend USGS, Snoqualmie USGS) 5 mi., 1200’ gain. Strenuous pace. Meet at 6 p.m. at TH. Do not park in TH lot. Park on road about half-mile before TH and bridge. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. July 26, Sun. - WTA Trail Work Party—I-90 Corridor Meet at 8 a.m. at location TBD but will possibly be the Middle Fork, or another Snoqualmie Pass location. If you volunteer for two work parties with the WTA on a USFS trail you can earn an annual trail pass. Work parties are a great way to give back to Chair: Fran Troje Ph: 425-746-6726 E-mail: [email protected] the community and build our trails. Leader: Chris Caviezel, Website: www.foothillsmountaineers.org 425-434-0899, [email protected]. To sign up for a foothills trip, course or event, please visit www.mountaineers.org unless otherwise noted (cancellation fees may Enjoy Dancing . . . apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader) Come to the Eastside’s Social Dance Venue Message from the chair AH = After Hours Hike Great Eastside location just off 1-90! Branch members are encouraged to check our Foothills July 1, Wed. - Granite Mtn. (AH) (VS) (Snoqualmie Pass Beautiful wooden dance floor! Branch website for events scheduled after the Go Guide dead- USGS) 8 mi., 3800’ gain. Strenuous pace. We’ll leave the Tiger line. Mtn. parking area, just off of Exit #20 at 4:30 p.m. sharply, if not Fantastic dance music! No branch meetings are scheduled for July or August, with sooner as long as everyone is present. Bring a flashlight.Leader: a date being set for late September. Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. The Foothills trail maintenance program provides several July 5, Sun. - Pratt Lake (S) (Bandera USGS, Snoqualmie Pass opportunities for volunteers to spend a day working on a trail USGS) 11.5 mi., 2300’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 9 a.m. at in exchange for a Northwest Forest Pass. Two days of volun- TH. Leader will suggest a P&R to meet earlier, based upon who teering will earn two passes, which can be exchanged for one signs up. In an effort to facilitate carpools, leader may release annual pass. Dates for a variety of work parties are listed on the your contact info. Please advise leader if you do not want your Foothills website. contact info released. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, Have a safe and fun summer. [email protected]. — Fran Troje, Foothills Branch chair July 7, Tue. - Mt. Catherine (AH) (M) (Lost Lake USGS) 2.4 mi., 1300’ gain. Strenuous pace. Meet at 6 p.m. at leader’s house Friday, Sept. 18 at Hyak (15 min. drive from TH). Leader will send directions on Backcountry Ski/Snowbd. Sunday prior. Bring a flashlight. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425- “Eastside Social” Contact: Jerry White, 206-769-5319. 434-0899, [email protected]. LOCATION: South Bellevue Community Center Committee: Gerry Haugen and Jerry White hasve been installed as co-chairs July 15, Wed. - Red Pass/Commonwealth Basin (AH) (S) for the committee. A big thanks to Dane Williams for a great year of service (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 10 mi., 2700’ gain. We’ll meet at the (SBCC), 14509 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA. as chair. The next meeting of the Foothills Backcountry Ski and Snowboard stop sign just as you turn onto the frontage road heading to Tiger Committee will be Mon., July 13, at 310 W. Crockett St., Seattle. Call 206- DIRECTIONS: From I-90 take exit 11 (if head- Mtn. on the S. side of I-90 (Exit 20). We’ll be leaving promptly at 612-6099 for details. Feel free to join in our early planning sessions for ing West) or 11A (if heading East) onto 150th Ave another great season! 4:30 p.m. Bring headlamp or good flashlight and extra batteries as there is a good chance we will return to cars after dark. Leader: SE. Go south on 150th Ave SE (0.8 miles), turn Courses Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812, [email protected]. right onto SE Newport Way. Go 0.2 miles and We will update our winter sports program in mid-July. Visit July 18, Sat. - Summerland & Panhandle Gap (S) (Mt. Rainier turn left into the SBCC driveway. Park at the top. www.foothillsmountaineers.org/winter to check out the complete E. USGS, Mt. Rainier E.. 270 GT) 12.5 mi., 2900’ gain. Moderate schedule of courses offered for the upcoming season. pace. Meet at 6:30 a.m., Maple Valley P&R. The trail starts out TIMES: 7:30-8:30 pm – Swing Dance Lesson an easy walk in the woods, then a series of switchbacks ascends with Ari Levitt (Level: Beg/Int); 8:30-11 pm through fields of avalanche lilies to a beautiful alpine meadow – Dance to a wonderful mix of Swing, Waltz, Hiking with a wowing view of Mt. Rainier. We will take a leisurely lunch here and allow time for photos. Then on to Panhandle Gap, the Latin, Ballroom, Blues, and more. Volunteers needed! Want to help assist with trip scheduling, lead hikes and participate in new hiker orientation meetings? Contact chris@sno- most likely part of the park to see mountain goats; maybe we ADMISSION: $10 qualmienordic.org. will be lucky. Bears have been seen on the lower trail. It will Hiking Committee: Time out from formal meetings until September. But we be important for all hikers to maintain the group pace. Leader: ALL AGES WELCOME! GREAT FOR will still meet via phone during the summer. For more info contact chris@ Barbara Folmer, 425-271-1622. SINGLES, COUPLES & FAMILIES! snoqualmienordic.org. July 2009 Go Guide Everett-Foothills July 29, Wed. - Snow Lake (AH) (M) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) and what to expect on hikes. We will discuss clothing, equip- answered and learn about great spots to explore for yourself or 7 mi., 1200’ gain in, 400’ out. Meet at 4:30 p.m. at the stop sign ment, safety (the Ten Essentials), how to shop for equipment (and with the family. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris@ just as you turn onto the frontage road heading to Tiger Mtn. on save money), and how to research and plan your trip logistics. snoqualmienordic.org. the S. side of I-90 (Exit 20). We’ll be leaving promptly at 4:30 Come to this free 1-1/2 hr. seminar to have all your questions p.m. Bring headlamp or good flashlight and extra batteries as there is a good chance we will return to cars after dark. Leader: Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812, [email protected]. Singles

Hikes July 3, Fri. - Ingalls Creek (S) (Liberty USGS, Mt Stuart USGS) 12 mi., 1200’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 8 a.m. at leader’s house at Hyak. Depending on who signs up, leader may establish a P&R location to meet in the Bellevue/Issaquah/Preston areas. Leader may also release your contact info in order to facilitate carpools. Advise leader if you do not want your contact info released. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris@snoqualmienordic.org. July 4, Sat. - Little Joe Lake, Thorp Mtn. Loop (S) (Kachess Lake-208 GT) 10 mi., 2300’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 9 a.m. at Exit 54, Hyak, at three-way stop in residential area. Another 75-90 min. to TH from Hyak. Forest Service permits needed. Vehicles that drive should be AWD. See website for detailed information. This loop offers outstanding rewards but demands serious effort in payment. The trail has suffered years of neglect, leaving the route rough. Add the strenuous climbs and you have a hike that taxes the toughest hikers. In return, hikers will find views that are unparalleled in the state. From the fire lookout cabin atop the heather-carpeted peak you can pick out peaks in every direction. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris@ snoqualmienordic.org. July 11, Sat. - Noble Knob (M) (Noble Knob USGS) 7 mi., 800’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m., P&R Location TBD. Wildflower hike. Hike along an open ridge to the site of a former lookout—views of the Emmons Glacier side of Mt. Rainier and in all other directions. Trails 1184, 1185. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected].

July 25, Sat. - Talapus Lake to Mason Lake, One Way (S) Annik Wolfe photo (Bandera USGS) 10 mi., 2600’ gain. Moderate pace. Starts at Talapus Lake TH and ends at Ira Spring TH. This will be a car shuttle. Meet at 9 a.m. at Exit #45, exact location TBD. Leader Volunteers delight in National Trails Day 2009 will suggest a P&R location to meet earlier, based upon who has Good food and great conversation was enjoyed by volunteers and crews after six hours of accomplishing signed up. In an effort to help with carpools, leader may release an “outstanding amount of trail repair work,” according to crew leader Annik Wolfe. Several U.S. Forest your contact info. Please advise leader if you do not want your Service (USFS) rangers joined with crew chief Harold Buresh (pictured at far left) for the barbecue picnic contact info released. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, expressing thanks for a job well done. The Asahel Curtis Picnic area, a USFS site, is in dire need of [email protected]. much repair, including a re-designed trail joining this area to the Asahel Curtis Trail on the south side of Seminar I-90. Volunteers received a T-shirt and a one-day Northwest Forest Pass which they can use towards an July 6, Mon. - New Hiker’s Orientation—Foothills Branch annual pass upon completion of one more day of volunteer trail work on a USFS project. Foothills Branch 7-8:30 p.m., North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th will be offering many opportunities for volunteer trail work on the four USFS projects along I-90—the Ave. N.E. in Bellevue. No registration. No fee. Interested in making hiking a fun and pleasant activity in your life? Learn Ira Spring Trail, the Tinkham Discovery Trail, the Asahel Curtis sites, and Gold Creek Pond. Visit www. what to put in your pack, how to dress for comfort and safety, foothillsmountaineers.org for announcements.

started. Whatever your skills and abilities, however much time you have to spend, there is a job you can do to help. A list of opportunities is available on the website and one is posted on the bulletin board on the front door of Kitsap Cabin. To volunteer, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 360-692-8822.

HARK (Hiking and Active Recreation for Kids) Chair: Laura Rightmyer, [email protected]. See website for HARK hikes Chair: Greg Thies and activities E-mail: [email protected] Events Website: www.kitsapmountaineers.org July 5, Sun. - Walk Mary Theeler Wetlands In Belfair. All 3000 Seabeck Highway, Bremerton ages and parents welcome. Kitsap Cabin: July 10, Fri. - Kayak Liberty Bay No experience needed, all TO SIGN UP FOR A KITSAP TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER equipment provided, ages 10 and up. (cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; July 26, Sun. - Hike Hurricane Ridge Parents welcome. Additional info: Laura, 360-830-0473, for trip details and check contact leader) website under HARK for additional activities. Other upcoming events being planned this summer, including overnight camping, rock climbing at Vertical World and a river-raft outing. Photography Following is the schedule for the camp, designed for 9-15 Branchwide year olds. Chair: John Davis, [email protected] July 27-31 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Week of Wild Adventures) Do you have great pictures of your last hike? Was the view from that summit un- believable? Have you shown people how much fun you have on your outings? Branch officers Aug. 3-7 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Week of Elements of Shake- The Photography Committee wants to help. Send a few of your best photos Chair: Greg Thies speare) to John Davis for posting on the website so that everyone can enjoy. Vice Chair: Dave Burdick Parent Orientation: June 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. See hiking section for hikes with a specific emphasis on photography. Treasurer: Tom Thrasher Free Family and Friends Friday Presentations 2:30-3:30 Secretary: Sue Diesen p.m. Board of Trustees Rep: Jimmy James Bonus Stagecraft and Make-up Classes offered separately Branch Trustee at Large: Dianne Moore Hiking/Backpacking Branch Trustee at Large: Carol Lemon daily from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuition: One week is $225; both weeks, $420. Those inter- Chair: John Howard Meetings, programs ested are encouraged to enroll now while space is still available. Hikes On a quarterly basis the Kitsap Mountaineers and their friends For further information about this Kitsap Branch sponsored July 5, Sun. - Tunnel Creek-Valhalla Ridge #841 (S) (USGS get together at 7 p.m. for a social event and presentation at the program, contact: Lee Ann Hittenberger, 206-527-0162, or Heidi #136 Tyler Peak, CC Buckhorn Wilderness, GT Tyler Peak) 9 mi., Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th St., Bremerton. Park- Svensson, 360-710-5202. 2450’ gain. This is the longer but easier route to great views of the ing in pay lots located on 5th St. or free on-street parking along Mountaineer logo clothing available cliffs of Mt. Constance. Continue up to the ridge above the 5050’ Pacific, 4th and 5th St. These meetings are for all members and pass for an even better view. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church We offer vests for $22, T-shirts for $15 and baseball-style anyone interested in learning more about The Mountaineers or of the Nazarene. Dave Burdick, 360-779-9095, davepoulsbo@ caps in olive green with a black underbill for $12. We have added just interested in enjoying the program. Watch for details as the aol.com. (s/6/20-7/4) OM 76: DHOP 19 date approaches. whistles of metal, laser-imprinted with The Mountaineers logo. They come in black or silver and cost $1. To purchase any of July 11, Sat. - Grand Ridge: Deer Park to Elk Mtn. and back. Executive Committee meetings are held at Kitsap Cabin 12 mi., 3000’ cumulative vertical gain. Limited to 8. Hike from on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Members are these items, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 360-692-8822. the 5233’ elevation at Deer Park TH W. to 6700’ Elk Mountains welcome to attend and observe. along a high alpine ridge with stunning views of the Strait of Juan Youth Theater Camp to begin Volunteer alert! de Fuca and islands to the N. and sweeping vistas of the Olympic Mountains. Highest trail in the Olympics, it traverses some of Does your child love the outdoors? Do you have a budding Kitsap Branch has a number of opportunities available for the driest terrain in the Olympics, so bring plenty of water. Meet actor in your house? Here is the chance for your child to play our members to help keep the branch functioning. There are at 7 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene P&R. Leader: Greg outside at The Mountaineers Kitsap Forest Theater and learn volunteer opportunities that directly benefit the Kitsap Branch Thies, [email protected], 360-710-5308. the skills of acting, singing, dancing, and stage combat from and opportunities that benefit the wider outdoor community. theater professionals. Some volunteer opportunities require a substantial invest- July 12, Sun. - Tubal Cain Plus #840 (M/S) (USGS or GT Tyler It is a chance to experience the grandeur of the outdoors, ment of time, some require only a few hours. Opportunities can Peak, CC Buckhorn Wilderness) 12 mi., 2000’ gain. A moderate make new friends, and work as a team while gaining self-con- be as simple as providing cookies for a general meeting to as hike to the site of an historic mine. Be sure to bring a light for an fidence. detailed as bringing to life one of the programs waiting to be additional half-mile hike to the end of the mine. Other options: Foothills-Kitsap Go Guide July 2009 continue exploring up Tull Canyon and the remnants of a B-17 July 31, Fri. - Sunrise Rim Loop (E), 3 mi. 250’ gain. Possible airplane crash landing in 1952. Meet at 8 a.m. at Church of the wildflowers, wildlife, and mountain views. Sea Kayaking Nazarene. John Howard, 360-698-3220, [email protected]. Aug 1, Sat. - Summerland to Panhandle Gap (M) 8.4 mi., Sea Kayak Committee (s/7/1-7/11) DHOP 25; OM 67 2140’ gain. Mostly forest with foot-log crossings and old camp Chair: Diane Hamerman, [email protected] July 18, Sat. - Mt Townsend #839 (M) (GT-136 Tyler Peak, CC shelter; opens out to meadows. Vice-chair: Volunteer needed Buckhorn Wilderness) 8 mi., 2880’ gain. This hike is somewhat Treasurer: Rich Weixler, [email protected] Aug 2, Sun. Emmons Vista/Silver Forest (E) 2 mi., 170’ gain. Basic Course Training: Diane Hamerman, [email protected] of a challenge but worth it. On a clear day the views at the top Vista of glacier and Mt. Rainier. Hike through silver firs. Great Equivalency: Dan Montgomery, [email protected] are amazing. Hike up the switchbacks through a nice forest of early morning walk after alpenglow photography session. Secretary: Volunteer needed rhododendron, through the forest, arriving at a steep subalpine Pool Sessions: Volunteer Needed meadow. The trail climbs above a waterfall on the major tribu- Meetings: Meetings are for socializing, having fun with fellow paddlers and tary to Townsend Creek, then begins the remaining two-dozen planning. They are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. If Climbing/Alpine Scramble interested, contact Diane Hamerman, 360-782-1412, dhamerman@comcast. switchbacks to the summit. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church net, for details. Everyone is welcome to attend. Chair: Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, or [email protected] of the Nazarene. Al Manz, 360-782-4386, alanmanz@comcast. Trips: Our trips are listed on the on the online activities page of The Moun- Kitsap Alpine Scrambling emphasizes non-technical climbs in the Olympic net. (s7/1-7/17) OM 74 taineers website and also announced by e-mail to Kitsap members. If you Range. Many scrambles are described in the “Climber’s Guide to the would like to be included on our e-mail list, let Diane Hamerman know at Olympic Mountains,” by Olympic Mountain Rescue. Ten Essentials, ice ax, [email protected]. To sign up for a trip you must contact the leader Photography-based hikes mountaineering boots and helmet are always required. listed in the trip description. To participate in Mountaineers-sponsored kayak See the branch calendar for scrambles scheduled after the deadline. For following hikes: Contact leader Christine Grenier by July trip, you must be a graduate of The Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayaking Course 25, [email protected], 360-692-0291, if interested (from any branch) or have passed equivalency (see below). in the day trips or the full weekend to ensure adequate camping Scrambles Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have had kayak training and spaces are reserved at the White River CG and for carpool ar- July 16, Thu. - Mt. Tyler (S) (USGS Mt. Tyler, Mt Deception, paddling experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Basic Sea rangements. Photographers, artists, and naturalists are welcome. Mt. Zion, CC Gray Wolf-Dosewallips) 7 mi., 3500’ gain. Via the Kayaking Course, may apply for equivalency. Contact Dan Montgomery, Hike departure times to be determined. For more hike informa- Upper Maynard Burn Way Trail, this one takes us to the superior [email protected], for details. You should have taken a fundamental sea kayak course that teaches the basic skills, strokes, bracing, rescues, safety tion, see “Day Hike! Mount Rainier,” by Ron C. Judd with NE corner alpine view spot of the Olympics. Mt. Tyler is right and clothing, and be able to demonstrate your skills and abilities. There is Seabury Blair (2002 Edition). next door via a short ridge. Helmet and ice axe required. Scram- a $20 processing fee. July 31-Aug. 2, Fri.-Sun. - White River CG, Mt. Rainier bling graduates and above. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of (EM) (GT-270 Mt. Rainier E.) Day hikes with emphasis on the Nazarene. Dave Burdick, 360-779-9095, davepoulsbo@aol. photography. com, (s/6/20-7/15), OM 62: DHOP 28.

Those scramblers requiring credit for a certain classification should verify with the leader. See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” for more about procedures and trip ratings. Preference given to Olympia students for the following trips: June 28, Sun. - Foss (SS) (USGS Mt. Rainier E.) Limit 11, students 9. Sign up with leader: Curt Rosler, 360-357-9956, [email protected]. (s3/15-6/25) July 3-5, Fri.-Sun. - Adams/S. Spur (SS) (USGS Mt. Adams E./Mt. Adams W.) Limit 12; students 10. Sign up with leader: Adrienne Doman, [email protected]. (s5/28-6/30) July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Skokomish (RS) (USGS Mt. Skokomish) Chair: Bruce Towhey; [email protected] Limit 6, students 4. Sign up with leader: Mike Garrick, 360-789- Website: www.olympiamountaineers.org 4779, [email protected]. (s4/1-7/16) July 19, Sun. - Eagle (RS) (USGS Mt. Rainier W.) Limit 11, Webmaster: [email protected] students 9. Sign up with leader: Curt Rosler, 360-357-9956, TO SIGN UP FOR AN OLYMPIA TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER [email protected]. (s3/15-7/16) Advance notice Aug. 16, Sun. - Angeles (RS) (USGS Mt. Angeles) Limit 11, students 9. Sign up with leader: Curt Rosler, 360-357-9956, [email protected]. (s3/15-8/13) Climbing Branchwide Olympia Branch Library The library is located at Maxine Dunkelman’s house at 5418 Lemon Rd. N.E. Contact Maxine, 360-352-5027, maxdunk@ Basic experience climbs Membership information comcast.net, if you’d like to come by to browse or check out Experience climbs are scheduled primarily for Basic Climbing Course students If you have any questions about joining The Mountaineers, books. Feel free to drop off books at any time, either here or to complete course requirements. Experience climbs are also open to Moun- if you want a membership brochure sent to a friend, or if you at Alpine Experience (box behind the front counter). Books, taineers members who are basic graduates (or equivalents) and intermediate climbing students and graduates. have moved and don’t want to miss an issue of the monthly Go DVDs and maps owned by the branch are listed on the branch’s Sign up and arrange carpooling with the leader no later than two days before a Guide, send an e-mail to [email protected]. Please website. climb if it is on a weekday and by Thursday if it is on a weekend. See pg. 19, include your mailing address in any messages so that we can Directions to Maxine’s: N. on Sleater-Kinney; left (SW) “Sending you on your way,” for more about procedures and trip ratings. send you a membership packet. on South Bay; right (N) on Schinke; left (W) on 46th; right on Preference given to basic climbing and/or scrambling students for the New and prospective members are invited to attend the Lemon. following trips: monthly branch potluck/slideshow to meet local members and July 3-4, Fri.-Sat. - Mt. Baker/Coleman Gl. (G) (USGS Mt. learn more about the club. You may also contact one of the activ- Branch officers meeting Baker) Limit 12; students 8. Sign up with leader: Greg Tudor, ity coordinators listed in the Olympia section of the Go Guide if The next monthly meeting of the Olympia Branch Board 360-791-7079, [email protected]. (s6/1-7/30) you have questions about hiking, scrambling, climbing, kayaking, will be held on Wed., July 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Alpine July 3-5, Fri.-Sun. - Adams/S. Spur (C) (USGS Mt. Adams conservation or any other branch activity. Experience. E./Mt. Adams W.) Limit 12; students 10. Sign up with leader: Adrienne Doman, [email protected]. (s 5/28-6/30) Go Guide deadline Olympia Branch Summer Picnic July 9-11, Thu.-Sat. - Mt. Rainier/DC (BG) (USGS Mt. Rainier Submissions for the monthly Go Guide, listing branch out- The Olympia Branch Annual Summer Picnic will be Fri., E.) Limit 12, students 9. Sign up with leader: Leader: Bruce ings and activities, are due by the fifth day of the prior month. July 24, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion Hall adjacent Towhey, 360-426-0904, [email protected]. (s5/1-5/31) Please send input for the August 2009 issue no later than July 5 to Priest Point Park. The hall is located at 3201 Boston Harbor July 11-13, Sat.-Sun. - Argonaut (BR) (USGS Enchantments) to Don Taylor, 6316 Tamoshan Dr. NW, Olympia, WA 98502. Rd. N.E. in Olympia. Mark your calendars now for this fun Limit 6, students 3. Sign up with leader: Garrett Jackson, 206- Call 360-866-2262 (evenings) for e-mail address or if you need get-together. The club will provide live entertainment, a no-host 283-4796, [email protected]. (s6/1-7/8) help transmitting materials. bar and a snack bar. There will be prizes, music and games. See you there! July 17-19, Fri.-Sun. - Rainier/Emmons Glacier (BG) (USGS Fossil-Fuel Free: help save planet Mt Rainier E.) Limit 9, students 6. Sign up with leader: Colin Help us give back to our community as we help the earth Potluck, Adventure Presentation Corbin, 360-790-2317, [email protected]. (s5/1-7/10) by being free of using fossil fuel on six different occasions. Sept. 1, Tue. - Bree Loewen. Seeking adventure can be Aug. 14-16, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Anderson/Eel Gl. (BG) (USGS Last year, through tremendous participation, we were able to a dangerous and sometimes deadly undertaking. Loewen spent Mt. Steel, The Brothers) Limit 12; students 9. Sign up with raise enough money to donate a well-needed tool to Mt. Rainier years traversing mountains around the world and three seasons leader: Richard Irwin, 360-942-5696, [email protected]. National Park in October. as a climbing ranger on Mt. Rainier. She will share her pictures (8/1-8/13) This year we would like to continue the tradition of giving of rescues, climbing patrols and life on the mountain. Aug. 15, Sat. - Guye Peak/S. Rib (R) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) back to MRNP, a sanctuary that can be enjoyed by all. The park Her book, “Pickets and Dead Men: Seasons on Rainier,” is Limit 9; students 6. Sign up with leader: Greg Tudor, 360-791- will continue to need repairs to trails affected by previous floods, a fascinating look behind the scenes of the summit. 7079, [email protected]. (s6/1-8/13) as well as maintenance to existing trails. Come to the Olympia Center, Rooms 101-102, on the first Aug. 28-30, Fri.-Sun. - Shuksan/Sulfide Gl. (G) (USGS Mt. How can you help? Simply record the date every time you Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. for a shared potluck and social- Shuksan) Limit 6; students 3. Sign up with leader: Mike Riley, are free of fossil fuel use to reach a destination ( i.e., by walk- izing hour, followed by the Outdoor Adventure Presentation at 360-705-3983, [email protected]. (s8/1-8/27) ing, biking or even using a bus or carpool). Your name will be 7 p.m. Sept. 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Daniel (BG) (USGS Mt. Daniel) Limit 9, acknowledged in the Go Guide and a donation will be made for All members and anyone interested in learning more about students 6. Sign up with leader: Mike Rowswell, 360-459-1687, each returned “Fossil-Fuel Free” form. The more forms returned The Mountaineers are welcome. This is a great opportunity to [email protected]. (s5/4-9/10) to us the more money will be donated to MRNP to purchase tools meet fellow Mountaineers, share ideas, learn about other esca- Sept. 19, Sat. - The Tooth (R) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) Limit needed to repair the trails. pades and adventures, and connect with our great community 6; students 3. Sign up with leader: Mike Riley, 360-705-3983, Our goal is to receive your completed forms by Sept. 1 so that of outdoor enthusiasts. [email protected]. (s8/21-9/17) a $100 or more donation can be made to the park. The donation The Olympia Center is located at 222 Columbia St. N.W. will be presented at the site of the trail maintenance work day on Bring a dish to share, your own plate and flatware. A prize for Club climb Sat., Oct. 3; please mark the date on your calendar. the best dish will be awarded and there will be door prizes. Aug. 28-30, Fri-Sun. - Clark, Route 1 (A) (USGS Mt. Decep- You can e-mail your fossil-fuel free dates to us at: Librarian Maxine Dunkleman will make available a selection) Limit 4. Club climb open to Olympia Basic Climbing [email protected]. Or simply cut out the form below and tion of books available to check out; contact her if you have graduates. Leader: Mike Garrick, 360-789-4779, garrima@aol. mail it to: The Olympia Mountaineers, Attn: Bonnie Betts, P.O. special requests. com (s5/1-8/10) Box 797, Olympia, WA 98507. Or you may drop off the form at For more details, call the coordinator, Carolyn Burreson, the Alpine Experience front desk. 360-705-2055. Intermediate Climbing Course FOSSIL-FREE FUEL FORM Remaining lectures: Alpine Scrambling July 9—Hard Snow. 7 Hyak Rm. On the following dates, I used alternative fossil-free Aug 6—Ice I, 7 p.m. Hyak Rm. fuel transportation to reach a destination. Experience scrambles Aug. 20—Ice II, 7 p.m. Warehouse Rock Gym Date: ______Date: ______Alpine scrambles are off-trail trips, often on snow or rock, with a non-techni- Remaining field trips: cal summit as a destination. They are scheduled primarily for scrambling July 25-26—Hard Snow Date: ______Date: ______course students to complete course requirements. Trips are also open to Aug. 15-16—Ice I Mountaineers members who are scrambling or basic climbing graduates (or Aug. 29-30—Ice II Date: ______Date: ______equivalents) and intermediate climbing students or graduates. Sign up and arrange carpooling with the leader no later than two days before All dates are subject to change based on leader availability. Signed: ______the trip if it is on a weekday or by Thursday if the trip is on a weekend. Some For more information about the Olympia Intermediate Climbing scramble classifications may change due to season, change in route, etc. Course, contact Ron Lavigne, [email protected]. July 2009 Go Guide Kitsap-Olympia Aug. 1, Sat. - Lake Ingalls & Longs Pass (VS) (GT: #209, and he’ll see what can be done. Henry Romer, 360-357-7638. Hiking Mt. Stuart) 11.8 mi. 4100’ gain; highest point, 6500’ Earn views For information on leading hikes and other questions, please contact Mike July 4, Sat. - Shady Lane & Staircase Rapids Trail to Four Kretzler, hikes chair, 360-866-4497, [email protected]. from two passes in the Teanaways. Lunch among snowfields Stream (M) (CC: Mt. Skokomish/Lk. Cushman) 6.8 mi. 1000’ and a cold lake at the foot of Ingalls Peak. Expect switchbacks, gain. The trail follows the N. Fork Skokomish River to Four Hikes hot weather and a dry trail. Bring plenty of water! Registration Stream, passing by Red Reef, Dolly Varden Pools and Staircase June 27, Sat. - Klahhane Ridge, Mt. Angeles Loop (S) (CC closes July 30, 8 p.m. Contact leader Eric Quinn, 360-556-4969, Rapids, then climbs Dead Horse Hill. We will snack/lunch on the Hurricane Ridge) 12.5 mi. 4500’ gain. Starting from Heart-o- [email protected]. river’s edge. Leisurely pace. Registration closes July 1 at 8 p.m. the-Hills S. of Port Angeles, hike up to Lake Angeles and from Contact leader Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, [email protected]. there up to the views on Klahhane Ridge. Continue along the Sea Kayaking July 11, Sat. - Tatoosh Lookout & Tatoosh Lake (VS) (USGS flank of Mt. Angeles and down the ridge to the N., taking in First Chair: Ron Jones, 360-359-3395 Glacier View and Tatoosh Wilderness; GT #302, Packwood) and Second Tops, if desired, and then back down to the start on Basic Course: Will Greenough, 360-508-0456 10.2 mi. 4400’ gain; highest point, 6310’. Steep trail to alpine the Mt. Angeles trail. Contact Mike Kretzler, 360-866-4497, Committee meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, Sep- meadows, flowers, great views and exploring at Tatoosh Lake. [email protected]. tember to May. This is when all the brainstorming and planning takes place. Good for fit hikers who like to ‘earn their meadows.’ Early start June 28, Sun. - Stevens Canyon Trail by Mt. Rainier (M) 6.6 The committee plans the annual basic kayak course, trips, special events, and moderate, conditioner pace will get us up the hill and down training and other fun activities. We welcome your enthusiasm. mi. 2267’ gain. Shuttle. This trail parallels the Stevens Canyon The next meeting will be Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Alpine Experience. Call Ron again. Registration closes July 9, 8 p.m. Contact leader Eric entrance to Paradise, with terrific waterfalls, forests and wildflow- Jones, 360-359-3395, or check the Olympia Sea Kayaking community Quinn, 360-556-4969, [email protected]. ers. Box Canyon and Louise Lakes can be explored at the start section of the club website, www.mountaineers.org, for details about the July 11, Sat. - Silver Star Mtn. (E-M) (GT #396, Lookout Mtn.; and finish. Contact Dixie Havlak, 360-943-2734, HavlakRD@ committee. GT #428, Bridal Veil; USGS Gifford Pinchot) 5 mi. 1300’ gain. comcast.net. Olympia Sea Kayaking on the Web: To improve communications among Follow the “Stairway to the Stars” trail in the Silver Star Scenic paddlers, we’ve developed an Olympia Sea Kayaking section in the com- July 4, Sat. - Shady Lane & Staircase Rapids Trail to Four munities area of the main Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers.org. Area. The trail is at relatively low alpine elevation; however, Stream (M) (CC: Mt. Skokomish/Lk. Cushman) 6.8 mi. 1000’ Here you’ll find meeting minutes, trip reports, photos and much more. You’re the entire hike is open to views because of the Yacolt Burn of gain. The trail follows the N. Fork Skokomish River to Four going to like it. If you need help getting in, call Tim Nagle, 360-561-5504, or 1902. Long drive S. from Olympia. Family hike, especially for Stream, passing by Red Reef, Dolly Varden Pools and Staircase Ron Jones, 360-359-3395. children, but anyone is welcome. Moderate/slow pace. Contact Sea Kayak Equivalency: Mountaineers members with previous kayak training leader Anne Whitney for meeting time and place, 360-753-6526, Rapids, then climbs Dead Horse Hill. We will snack/lunch on the and experience, but who have not completed a Mountaineers Sea Kayaking river’s edge. Leisurely pace. Registration closes July 1 at 8 p.m. Course (offered in Olympia, Tacoma and Seattle), are encouraged to apply. [email protected]. Contact leader Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, [email protected]. Olympia Branch members should contact Steve Gorton, 360-866-2788, for July 18, Sat. - N. Fork Skokomish River Trail to Big Log July 11, Sat. - Tatoosh Lookout & Tatoosh Lake (VS) (USGS an application. The process may take 3-6 weeks. Camp (M) (CC: Mt. Skokomish/Lk. Cushman) 11 mi. 1000’ Glacier View and Tatoosh Wilderness; GT #302, Packwood) gain; highest point, 1551’. Moderate pace. Trail starts at Staircase 10.2 mi. 4400’ gain; highest point, 6310’. Steep trail to alpine Trips RS. Lunch beside the river. Registration closes July 16. Contact Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from the basic course or leader Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, [email protected]. meadows, flowers, great views and exploring at Tatoosh Lake. been granted equivalency. Trips are classified by the Sea Kayak (SK) rating Good for fit hikers who like to ‘earn their meadows.’ Early start system. Check with the trip leader to see if the trip is right for you. Some July 19, Sun. - Marmot Pass/Buckhorn Mtn. (S-VS) (CC: and moderate, conditioner pace will get us up the hill and down trips are scheduled too late to make it into the Go Guide, so also check The Buckhorn Wilderness, GT: #136, Tyler Peak) 12.6 mi. 4400’ again. Registration closes July 9, 8 p.m. Contact leader Eric Mountaineers website (www.mountaineers.org). If there is a particular trip gain. This hike starts out on the Upper Big Quilcene River Trail # Quinn, 360-556-4969, [email protected]. you would like to see offered, contact Tim Nagle, 360-561-5504, tnagle@ 833.1 with a mostly moderate grade for the 5.3 mi. and 3500’ gain stmartin.edu. July 11, Sat. - Silver Star Mtn. (E-M) (GT #396, Lookout Mtn.; to Marmot Pass at 6,000’. We will set a moderate pace to enjoy GT #428, Bridal Veil; USGS Gifford Pinchot) 5 mi. 1300’ gain. Through Sept. 9 - Wed. Evening Paddles (SK II) Normally the old-growth forests, open meadows, and spectacular views of Follow the “Stairway to the Stars” trail in the Silver Star Scenic less than 8 nm. Come out after work on Wednesdays and get a Iron and Buckhorn Mtns. as well as Hood Canal, Puget Sound Area. The trail is at relatively low alpine elevation; however, little on-the-water socializing, therapy and exercise. These trips and the Cascades. With good weather, we will hike the steeper, the entire hike is open to views because of the Yacolt Burn of are open to all kayak course graduates and equivalents. They rough, open path above the pass for 1 mi. and a 900’ gain to the 1902. Long drive S. from Olympia. Family hike, especially for are not structured to be considered an “experience paddle” for top of Buckhorn Mtn. for more great views. Registration closes children, but anyone is welcome. Moderate/slow pace. Contact course graduation. No need to sign up; just bring your boat and July 17, 8 p.m. Contact leader Doug Hutcheson, 360-870-9793 leader Anne Whitney for meeting time and place, 360-753-6526, required gear and be ready to launch at 6 p.m. from the boat ramp (cell), [email protected] (preferred). [email protected]. at Boston Harbor. Actual destination will be selected by group July 25, Sat. - Tolmie Peak Lookout (M) (USGS Carbon River) July 18, Sat. - N. Fork Skokomish River Trail to Big Log consensus under leader direction/discretion. For more informa- 6.5 mi. 1020’ gain. Forest hike from Mowich Lake, breaking into Camp (M) (CC: Mt. Skokomish/Lk. Cushman) 11 mi. 1000’ tion, contact Bob Burreson, 360-705-2055. the open at Eunice Lake. Then 0.8 mi. more up to the lookout gain; highest point, 1551’. Moderate pace. Trail starts at Staircase July 4, Sat. - Squaxin Island (SK II+) (NOAA 18448 or Sea with stunning views of Mt. Rainier. Optional continuation 0.1 RS. Lunch beside the river. Registration closes July 16. Contact Trails 205)12-13 nm. Join us for a Fourth of July paddle around mi. along the ridge to Tolmie Peak at 5939’. Contact Michael leader Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, [email protected]. Squaxin Island. This is a classic paddle, usually with lots of seals, Silverstein, 360-867-9010, [email protected]. July 19, Sun. - Marmot Pass/Buckhorn Mtn. (S-VS) (CC: herons, eagles and the Olympics in the background. Contact July 26, Sun. - Summerland, Mt. Rainier (M) (GT: #270, Mt. Buckhorn Wilderness, GT: #136, Tyler Peak) 12.6 mi. 4400’ Horst Nolle, 360-491-0705 (home), 360-701-9463 (cell). Rainier E.) 8.6 mi. 2100’ gain. Hike to Summerland meadow at gain. This hike starts out on the Upper Big Quilcene River Trail # July 12, Sun. - Upper Case Inlet and North Bay (SK II+) 5900’ in MRNP. Enjoy a beautiful alpine meadow, wildflowers, 833.1 with a mostly moderate grade for the 5.3 mi. and 3500’ gain (NOAA 18445, Page C & E or Sea Trails 205) 12 nm. Launch marmots and Little Tahoma. Contact Tom Keenan, 360-584-6919 to Marmot Pass at 6,000’. We will set a moderate pace to enjoy from Fair Harbor for a nice paddle in a less-traveled corner of (cell), [email protected]. the old-growth forests, open meadows, and spectacular views of South Puget Sound. Circumnavigate Stretch & Reach Islands, Aug. 1, Sat. - Lake Ingalls & Longs Pass (VS) (GT: #209, Iron and Buckhorn Mtns. as well as Hood Canal, Puget Sound visit a beautiful natural sand spit, and explore the headwaters. Mt. Stuart) 11.8 mi. 4100’ gain; highest point, 6500’ Earn views and the Cascades. With good weather, we will hike the steeper, Trip will qualify as both an Island and an Inlet paddle pin. Bob from two passes in the Teanaways. Lunch among snowfields rough, open path above the pass for 1 mi. and a 900’ gain to the Burreson, 360-705-2055. and a cold lake at the foot of Ingalls Peak. Expect switchbacks, top of Buckhorn Mtn. for more great views. Registration closes July 19, Sun. - Arcadia to Jarrell Cove (SK II) (NOAA Chart hot weather and a dry trail. Bring plenty of water! Registration July 17, 8 p.m. Contact leader Doug Hutcheson, 360-870-9793 18445 Page C or Sea Trails South Puget Sound WA 205) 13 closes July 30, 8 p.m. Contact leader Eric Quinn, 360-556-4969, (cell), [email protected] (preferred). nm. Explore Pickering Passage. We will ride the ebb N. and the [email protected]. July 25, Sat. - Tolmie Peak Lookout (M) (USGS Carbon River) flood S. to make paddling easier. Lunch at Jarrell Cove Marina 6.5 mi. 1020’ gain. Forest hike from Mowich Lake, breaking into picnic area (ice cream available at the store!) Henry Romer, the open at Eunice Lake. Then 0.8 mi. more up to the lookout 360-357-7638. Singles with stunning views of Mt. Rainier. Optional continuation 0.1 Aug. 1, Sat. - Annual Kayak Paddle, Play, Party and Picnic Start the day with a short paddle in scenic Eld Inlet. Then a Social activities are organized for the enjoyment of all adult Mountaineers. Par- mi. along the ridge to Tolmie Peak at 5939’. Contact Michael ticipating in activities provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy our Northwest Silverstein, 360-867-9010, [email protected]. friendly kayak competition with prizes. Enjoy good food and outdoors, while getting acquainted with people who have similar interests. July 26, Sun. - Summerland, Mt. Rainier (M) (GT: #270, Mt. party with fellow Mountaineers kayakers, share ideas, learn about Singles coordinator: Linda Hayes, [email protected]. Rainier E.) 8.6 mi. 2100’ gain. Hike to Summerland meadow at the escapades and adventures of fellow kayakers. For information E-mail Updates: The Olympia Singles Yahoo group is a great way to learn 5900’ in MRNP. Enjoy a beautiful alpine meadow, wildflowers, on time and place to sign up, contact the coordinator, Carolyn about last-minute activities and get reminders of upcoming events. If you Burreson, 360-705-2055. would like to be invited to join the Olympia Mountaineers Singles Yahoo group, marmots and Little Tahoma. Contact Tom Keenan, 360-584-6919 contact Linda, [email protected], and ask to be invited. Include a (cell), [email protected]. Midweek trips: Are you on a non-standard work schedule or no brief message that you heard about the group from the Go Guide. schedule at all? Want to paddle midweek? Let Henry know a date,

The skills, conditioning, gear and experience you acquire will also serve you well should you continue on to technical climbing courses. If you have any questions about the course, contact Ed Dominguez, [email protected]. The 2009 course is now under way. See http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/scramble for current course information. If you have questions come to a new member’s presentation at club headquarters July 5 or contact Mary Panza at [email protected]. Advanced Scramble/Leadership Experienced scramblers wanting to develop advanced scrambling and leadership skills are invited to apply to the Advanced Scrambling and Leadership Course. The course is flexible and TO SIGN UP FOR A SEATTLE TRIP, VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG we expect enrollees to provide input on what they want to learn. OR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Admission can be done at any time but is open only to Moun- taineers members and depends on an interview with the course Chair: Courtland Shafer Ph: 206-763-1510 chair or Alpine Scrambling Committee chair. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.seattlemountaineers.org Course summary There are six independent modules. We expect most students (cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader) to take two years to develop the skills and experience required to graduate from the course. A) Rock and Snow Protection: Rope protection techniques for rock, hard snow, and ice. Emergency rope use, belayed lowering Course Attendance & Equivalency Questions: Deborah Walker, 206-285- and running belays. Branchwide 8444, [email protected] B) Winter Scramble: Winter scrambling and emergency Workshop Questions: Glen Ferguson, 425-836-8650, fergusong1@gmail. com bivouac techniques. Information, new members meeting Field Trip Questions: Mike Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael.m.sweeney@ C) Avalanche: American Avalanche Association Level 1 The Seattle Branch new members’ meeting is held on the boeing.com training. first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at club headquarters. The Leadership Questions & Advanced Scramble Course: Randy Nelson, 206- D) Hard Snow: Hard snow self-arrest. French crampon and 328-9465, [email protected] meeting allows new and prospective members an overview of ice ax techniques. Emergency belay and lowering methods. Winter Scramble Questions: Johnny Jeans, 425-746-2328, jjmtnjoys@ E) Leadership Training: Preparation to become a scramble all the activities that the branch offers. Activity representatives yahoo.com are also on hand to answer questions about particular programs Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1. trip leader. Trip planning and scramble party management; safety and courses. and emergency procedures. F) Backcountry Navigation: Route-finding, map reading and Alpine Scrambling Course GPS skills beyond the basic navigation course. Alpine Scrambling The Alpine Scrambling Course teaches skills used to reach Cost: The complete course with all modules is $175. Quali- non-technical snow and rock summits. Alpine scrambling in- fied members may take an individual module (except for the See the Seattle scrambling website: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/ volves off-trail travel on moderately exposed rock and snow. It avalanche modules) separately for $50. scramble does not include roped climbing. The scramble course will give Questions: Contact the course chair, Randy Nelson, grand- Committee Co-Chairs: Ed Dominguez, 425-743-5192, edomino@hotmail. you access to hundreds of peaks in the Cascades and Olympics. com; Mary Panza, 206-755-1254, [email protected] [email protected]. Olympia-Seattle Go Guide July 2009 Beginner’s rock scrambling trip relate to each other; discuss specific backpacking gear choices; cancellations prior to July 15. No refund for cancellations July15 July 12, Sun. - Beginner’s Rock Scrambling Have you ever and talk about a 60-mile trek planned for Aug. 12-16. Time or later. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Linda Moore, wanted to make the dash for that rocky alpine summit beyond the will be provided for attendee questions, comments and general 425-347-7650, [email protected]. (s5/7-7/15) pass where the trail ended, but weren’t sure what you were getting discussion. Attendance at the seminar is a prerequisite for the into? This is an opportunity to do an easier alpine rock scramble trip. Are you interested in doing longer distance backpacking Advance notices under the guidance of an experienced leader. Tips and technique trips? Would you like to do more miles per day without it feeling Aug. 6-12, Thu.-Wed. - Leader’s Choice (M/S) (Tonquin Val- for off-trail travel will be given along the way, as well as some “very strenuous?” Participants will put seminar ideas into actual ley/Astoria River, Jasper NP, Canadian Rockies, Alberta) 40+ light rock climbing techniques. Summit peak TBA. Course fee: practice in the backcountry, but anyone is welcome to attend the mi. See Seattle Photography online listing for full details and $20 members; $35 non-members. Questions? Contact Ken Hahn, seminar. We’ll discuss a combination of hiking style options registration. Meet 8 a.m. at Astoria River TH. Photo-oriented 206-595-7237, [email protected]. (s7/2-7/10) and related gear, along with some specifics about the trip. Time backpack. For members and experienced backpackers only. will be reserved for group Q&A and discussion. Seminar leader Photo backpack exploration into one of the most exceptional Alpine Scrambling Committee used this general approach to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail scenic backcountry areas in the Canadian Rockies. Photograph Alpine Scrambling Committee meetings are held each month, in 2008. Leader: Brian Lewis, 425-644-1224, brianle@nwlink. stunning scenery along Astoria River, Tonquin Valley lakes, and September through May, at club headquarters from 7 to 9 p.m., com. (s6/3-7/29) Rampart peaks on hikes from camps into spectacular mountain typically on the third Monday of the month. If you have questions valleys and passes. Day-hike options from camp include Ver- about the committee’s work or are interested in attending, pre- Backpacks dant and Campus passes with close views of Mt. Edith Cavell, senting an issue, or submitting an agenda item, contact the com- July 3-5, Fri.-Sun. - Leader’s Choice This will be a moder- Eremite Valley to Arrowhead Lake, Amethyst Lakes, Clitheroe mittee co-chairs. The committee welcomes input from scramblers ate/strenuous trip in the Goat Rocks/South Cascades. First choice Peak, and more. Photo opportunities abound from sunrise to on how to improve the scrambling program. Send your ideas, destination is Lily Basin, with camping most likely at Heart Lake sunset for beautiful reflections, glaciated peaks including the suggestions, or complaints to the committee co-chairs. (10 mi. RT). From there we’ll day hike on our second day. But if towering Ramparts (series of 10 peaks rising 3000’ from Tonquin snow is a problem, we will search for a lower-elevation destina- Valley), cascading streams, lakes, abundant wildflowers and Trips tion in that area (or perhaps elsewhere), such as Packwood Lake, wildlife (caribou, moose, elk, bear, pika, etc.). Member fee: $65. Alpine scramble trips: Alpine scrambles are strenuous off-trail trips to a which we can use as a base camp to explore as far as the snow Photos of area: http:ihtcr.com/JasperPark/Tonquinlo/Page1.htm. summit. Scrambles often travel over snow and rock and through brush. will let us. Leader: Rebecca Agiewich, 206-713-2403, rebecca@ Book reference: “The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton & Most routes will cross some exposed areas. These trips are open only to agiewich.com. (s4/6-7/1) Robinson). Leader’s permission required. Leader: Linda Moore, Mountaineers members who are Alpine Scrambling Course students or 425-347-7650, [email protected]. (s5/17-7/15) graduates, basic climbing graduates, or those with alpine scrambling or July 4-6, Sat.-Mon. - Heather Trail/Blackwall Peak, Man- basic climbing equivalency. ning Provincial Park (B.C.) (M) 17 mi., 1150’ in, 705’ out Aug. 7-9, Fri.-Sun. - Shi Shi Beach (E) 5 mi., 50’ gain. Fami- Exploratory scrambles: These trips investigate new scramble routes. Scram- gain. Limit 10. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Blackwall Peak parking lot, lies welcome. Makah recreational use and backcountry permits bling students are not eligible to participate. 4-1/2 hrs. A premier and scenic early-summer-through-early-fall required. Camping fee; bring a current tide table. Day-hike or After Hours Scrambles are denoted in the listing by “AHS.” backpack through subalpine forests and open meadows. Miles backpack. Contact leader for further information. Leader: Geneva Winter scrambles: Scramble trips between December and March are winter scrambles, and others may be too as conditions dictate. Winter scramble trips of colorful wildflowers from late June though midsummer, and Sullivan, 206-963-5958, [email protected]. (s6/1-8/3) involve snowshoe travel and significant exposure to cold weather and ava- classic fall colors in season. Viewing opportunities for birds, Aug. 7-12, Fri.-Wed. - Tonquin Valley/Astoria River Photo lanche hazard. Scramble students are NOT eligible to go on winter scrambles. butterflies, small to large mammals. Side trip options to Three Backpack, Jasper NP, Alberta (MS) 40+ mi., 4700’ gain. We strongly recommend participants have winter snow travel experience and Brothers alpine area, extension to Nicomen Ridge, or one-way via Explore and photograph one of the most exceptional scenic training in avalanche avoidance and rescue. Snowshoes and ice ax must Bonnevier Trail, Camps at Buckhorn, Kicking Horse and Nico- backcountry areas in the Canadian Rockies. See Seattle Pho- be brought to the trailhead and poles are recommended. Leaders may also men Ridge. Maps: Manning Park and Skagit Valley Recreation require avalanche beacon, probe and shovel. Please contact the trip leader tography online listing for full details and registration. Enjoy if you have questions about your preparation or equipment. Area topo, Manning Park 92H/2 topo. Descriptions: “Exploring stunning scenery along the Astoria River, Tonquin Valley lakes Registration procedures: The preferred registration method is through the Manning Park,” “Don’t Waste Your Time in the North Cascades,” and Rampart peaks during hikes from camps into spectacular activity search area of http://www.mountaineers.org. Before committing to a or “Best Hikes & Walks of Southwestern British Columbia” mountain valleys and passes. Day hike options from camp include trip, please check the trip details online. Contact the leader well before the (Three Brothers Trail), Park/trail info: http://www.env.gov. Verdant and Campus passes with close views of Mt. Edith Cavell, trip if you have questions. bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/ecmanning/heather.html (drop Eremite Valley to Arrowhead Lake, Amethyst Lakes, Clitheroe July 1, Wed. - Hemlock, 5560’ (3-3) (USGS Snoqualmie Lake), heather.html for park map, trail report, front-country camping). Peak, and more. Photo opportunities abound from sunrise to 7 mi. 3300’ gain. AHS. Meet 4:30 p.m. at I-90 Exit 20, High Car camping recommended for Friday evening at Manning sunset for beautiful reflections, glaciated peaks, including the Pt. Way. Leader: Richard Burt, 206-632-8117, richarddburt@ Provincial Park or RV park in Hope area (1 hr. W. of Manning). towering Ramparts (series of 10 peaks rising 3000’ from Tonquin hotmail.com. (s6/23-6/30) Sign up with leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@ Valley), cascading streams, lakes, abundant wildflowers and wild- July 3-4, Fri-Sat. - Gardner & N. Gardner, 8897’ & 8956 yahoo.com. (s5/31-7/1) life (caribou, moose, bear, pika, to name a few). See “Canadian (5-4) (USGS Mazama, Midnight Mtn, Silver Star Mtn), 28 mi. July 17-19, Fri.-Sun. - Denny Creek Camping Family camping Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton & Robinson); “Don’t Waste Your 8100’ gain. Meet 10 a.m. at Wolf Creek TH. Leader permission at Denny Creek CG with opportunities for hiking, depending Time in the Canadian Rockies” (Copeland); “Jasper-Robson: A required. Leader: Jeff Panza, 206-755-9962, scramblebear@ on ages of kids. 1 hr. Contact leader for details. Sign up with Taste of Heaven” (Beers). Map: Jasper/Maligne Lk. (Gem Trek) speakeasy.net. (s5/05-7/01) leader: Geneva Sullivan, 206-963-5958, biking.hiking@gmail. or Amethyst Lakes 83D/9. Leader: Linda Moore, abenteuerbc@ July 5, Sun. - Echo & Observation, 7862’ & 8364 (4-4) (USGS com. (s6/1-7/16) yahoo.com (preferred), 425-347-7650. Mowich Lake), 13 mi. 3800’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at TH. Leader: July 18-20, Sat.-Mon. - Bull’s Tooth Loop, Wenatchee Na- Aug. 12-16, Wed.-Sun. - Snoqualmie Pass, PCT, Waptus Lake, Frank Miles, 206-527-9943. (s6/15-7/02) tional Forest (S) 28.5 (loop trip) mi., 5700’ gain. Limit 12. Meet Snoqualmie River Loop (VS) 61 mi. 13,000’ cumulative gain. July 5, Sun. - Red (Commonwealth Basin), 5890’ (3-3) (USGS at 6 a.m. at Woodinville P&R. A 28.5 mile loop that follows Limit 10. Meet at noon at Snoqualmie Pass, northbound PCT TH. Snoqualmie Lake), 9 mi. 2900’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. PCT TH. three creek valleys in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, offering 1 hr. Loop northbound from Snoqualmie Pass on the PCT with Leader: Hans Schneeberger, 425-673-0589. (s6/29-7/03) potential wildflower meadows and views of mountains. After potential camps at Spectacle and Waptus Lakes; leave the PCT July 6, Mon. - Mount St. Helens, 8363’ (5-4) (USGS Mount meeting, we will carpool about 80 mi. to the White PineTH on FS to cross Dutch Miller Gap and travel W. and S. on the Middle St. Helens), 12 mi. 5660’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Lone Fir Resort. Road 6950—turnoff is about 14 mi. E. of Stevens Pass on U.S. 2. Fork of the Snoqualmie River; and finally skirt Snow Lake to Leader: Michael Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael.m.sweeney@ NWFP. We’ll do this three-day loop counter-clockwise. Day one close the loop at the Alpental TH. A 60-mile loop trek starting boeing.com. (s6/22-7/02) will be a 9.5 mi. hike with 3000’ elevation gain to camp at Lake at Snoqualmie Pass and ending at nearby Alpental TH. This is a July 11, Sat. - Persis, 5452’ (2-2) (USGS Gold Bar, Index), 8 Margaret. Day two we’ll hike about 12 mi. to camp at Josephine “put it into practice” trip designed to try out ideas given in the mi. 2800’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Sultan P&R. Leader: Jerry A. Lake. Day three (Monday, July 20), we’ll hike 8-9 mi. back to the Trekking Fast and Light Seminar. We’ll start N. on the PCT on the Lockwood, 425-290-6174. (s6/29-7/09) TH to hopefully return home at a reasonable hour. Leader: Brian afternoon of day one and do just 7 mi. that day, then about 13 mi. Lewis, 425-644-1224, [email protected]. (s6/4-7/17) most days, with one day a bit longer. The trip includes camping at July 12, Sun. - Peak 6566 (Paddy Go-Easy), 6566’ (The July 18-19, Sat-Sun. - Bean Creek Basin (M) (GT #209-Mt. Spectacle and Waptus lakes, and crosses Dutch Miller Gap, then Cradle), 12 mi. 4000’ gain. Meet 6 a.m. at Issaquah P&R. Leader: goes along the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River to bend S. Hans Schneeberger, 425-673-0589. (s7/06-7/10) Stuart) 5 mi., 2000’ gain. Leisurely pace. Amazing views of Mt. Stuart, Ingalls Peak, and more. Tons of wildflowers, birds, and and touch Snow Lake on the last day. Prerequisites: Trekking Fast July 15, Wed. - McClellan’s Butte, 5162’ (3-3) (USGS Bandera), wildlife, too. Loaner backpacking gear available in a limited and Light Seminar, plus telephone discussion with and permis- 8 mi. 3500’ gain. AHS. Meet 4:30 p.m. at I-90 Exit 20, High Pt. supply. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up sion by trip leader. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Brian Way. Leader: Mary Aulet, 206-200-2414. (s7/06-7/14) should contact the leader: Jack Nichols, [email protected], Lewis, 425-644-1224, [email protected]. (s6/3-8/11) July 18, Sat. - Vesper Peak, 6214’ (3-3) (USGS Bedal, Silver- 206-755-1511. (s7/2-7/17) ton), 8 mi. 4300’ gain. Meet 7:30 a.m. at end of Sunrise Mile July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Spider Meadows (M) (GT#113- Rd. #4065. Leader: Steve Cherkas, 206-914-1138, scherkas3@ Holden) 10 mi., 1300’ gain. Leisurely pace. An easy walk up to Climbing comcast.net. (s6/25-7/14) beautiful meadows below gigantic peaks. Day hiking opportuni- July 25, Sat. - Vesper Peak, 6214’ (3-3) (USGS Bedal, Sil- ties beyond base camp. Loaner backpacking gear available in Web pages verton), 8 mi. 4300’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at end of Sunrise Mile a limited supply. Guests or members who need assistance with Rd. #4065. Leader: Michael Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael. The Climbing Committee’s web pages are available for the convenience of signing up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn: kenh@moun- members and are accessible from The Mountaineers home page or directly [email protected]. (s7/06-7/23) taineers.org, 206-595-7237. (s7/2-7/17) at: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/climbing. July 25-26, Sat-Sun. - Index, 5979’ (5-5) (USGS Index), 13 July 26-30, Sun.-Thu. - Leader’s Choice: Rockwall Trail Pho- Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1. mi. 4600’ gain. Meet 6 a.m. at Sultan P&R. Leader: Jerry A. to Backpack, Kootenay NP (Canadian Rockies), B.C. (M/S). Lockwood, 425-290-6174. (s6/29-7/23) 35 mi. See Seattle Photography online listing for all details and Beginner’s & kids rock days July 26, Sun. - Gothic, 6213’ (4-3) (USGS, Bedal, Monte to register. Photo-oriented; members and experienced backpack- July 11, Sat. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock Day That’s Cristo), 8 mi. 3900’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Barlow Pass. Leader: ers only. Rockwall northern circuit is one of the premier scenic right folks; explore the thrill and grace of outdoor rock climbing Hans Schneeberger, 425-673-0589. (s7/20-7/24) and wildflower backpacks in the Canadian Rockies. Superlative in a controlled and safe setting. Your Mountaineers pals would July 29, Wed. - Defiance (W.), 4926’ (2-2) (USGS Chester beauty with miles of towering peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, graphic like to take you out for a day of easy climbing to give you a Morse Lk.), 8 mi. 4400’ gain. AHS. Meet 4:30 p.m. at I-90 Exit rock forms and abundantly colorful wildflower meadows. We’ll taste of what it’s like. You’ll work with experienced leaders and 20, High Pt Way. Leader: Lynn Graf, 206-632-8117, lynn.graf@ travel from Paint Pots along creeks to Helmet Falls, high passes instructors who’ll teach you the basics of rock climbing at a local gmail.com. (s7/20-7/28) (Goodsir, Rockwall, Wolverine, Tumbling) near the Rockwall crag (destination TBA based on weather). Bring clothes for hiking July 31, Fri. - Pugh, 7224’ (5-2) (USGS Pugh Mtn, White Chuck peaks, and along Tumbling Creek. Base camp two nights each on a windy day (synthetic layers, wind/rain gear, hat, gloves, or Mtn), 11 mi. 5300’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Darrington RS. Leader: at Helmet Falls and Tumbling Creek. Two day hikes from camps mitts), sun protection, lunch and water. Bring your hiking boots Mary Aulet, 206-200-2414. (s7/21-7/30) to Goodsir Pass area and Tumbling Pass to upper Numa Creek. (stiffer the better); rock shoes welcome but not necessary. We’ll Member fee: $55. Photos of area: http:/ihtcr/KootenayPark/rock- provide the climbing gear (but feel free to bring what you already walllo/Page1.htm. (Backpack does not include Floe Lake.) Trail own). So come on out and enjoy this opportunity to have a blast Backpacking descriptions: “The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton & and learn a new skill. Prerequisites: none. Course fee: $20 mem- Robinson). Leader’s permission required. Leader: Linda Moore, bers; $35 non-members. Questions? Call or e-mail Ken Hahn, Backpacking involves overnight hiking trips. Most trips are two or three days, 425-347-7650, [email protected]. (s5/17-7/15) 206-595-7237, [email protected]. (s7/2-7/10) but some are more than a week. Each participant carries his or her own July 26, Sun. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock Day See overnight gear (tent, stove, sleeping bag, etc.) Sharing of equipment is Aug. 1-5, Sat.-Wed. - N. Molar Pass/Fish & Devon Lakes, encouraged to distribute weight. An annual backpacking class, open to all, Banff NP (Alberta) (MS) (Hector Lake 82N/9) 35 mi., 2,500+’ July 11 listing. (s7/2-7/24) is offered each June. The class is not required to participate in backpacking. gain. Limit 5. Meet 8 a.m. at Mosquito Creek TH. 11 hrs. Travel July 20, Tue. - Kids Rock Day School’s out and it’s time to Backpacking trips are for adults. No children or pets. over high passes into one of Banff’s premier, remote and very get the kids outside! We’ll climb in the morning on The Moun- Website: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/backpack scenic wilderness areas. View abundant wildflowers, mountains, taineers outdoor wall from 9 a.m. to around noon. Gear provided; Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1. lakes, streams, and a variety of wildlife (small mammals, bear, kids should come in sturdy closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes OK). caribou and more). Camps at Fish Lakes and Devon Lakes. Bring some snacks, water, and clothes appropriate for a day in Backpacking seminars Trail descriptions: North Molar Pass-Fish Lakes, North Molar- the park. Don’t forget the sunscreen! Family social, picnic, or July 23, Thu. - CLINIC—Backpacking Basics Bridge the Pipestone-Dolomite Circuit, Clearwater River in “The Canadian play time afterward optional. Note: This is not a drop-off event; gap between day trips and truly experiencing the wilderness Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton & Robinson), or North Molar Pass/ parents must stay on site with their children. More details after overnight. Tips on gear and technique to spend a comfy night in Fish Lakes and Pipestone Pass/Devon Lakes in “Don’t Waste signing up. Fee: $10 per child member, $15 per child non-mem- the mountains. Learn what works best in what situations; specifi- Your Time in The Canadian Rockies” (Copeland). Photo-oriented ber. Contact coordinator: Ken Hahn, [email protected], cally applicable to Pacific Northwest backpacking. Fee: $10 per backpack. For members and experienced backpackers only. “The 206-595-7237. (s7/1-7/17) member, $15 per non-member. Guests or members who need broad alpine meadows of the upper Siffleur River Valley are assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn: superb, as are the Devon Lakes near Clearwater Pass, at the base [email protected], 206-595-7237. (s7/1-7/23) of Mount Willingdon. The wilderness feel of this treeless expanse Basic Alpine Course July 29, Wed - Trekking Seminar Meet 7 p.m. at club headquar- is enhanced by the occasional presence of wolves, grizzly bears ters. The seminar will discuss trekking fast and light—why you and a remnant herd of woodland caribou, the most northerly in Basic climbs might want to try it—and a four-point summary of how to do it. the Rockies”—from Bill Corbett, author and climber of The July 2, Thu. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Washington We will discuss how equipment choices and “on trail process” 11,000-ers of the Canadian Rockies. Cancellation fees: $10 for Pass USGS) Limit 4. Sign up with leader: Greg Lewis, 206-634- July 2009 Go Guide Seattle 2732, [email protected]. (s6/1-6/26) lot: Drive E. over Washington Pass, turn left (W.) at Cutthroat headquarters, 206-521-6001. Enrollment will be July 1-Aug. July 3-5, Fri.-Sun. - Little Tahoma, E. Shoulder (BG) Limit Lake TH sign about 5 mi. E. of the pass. Narrow paved road 10. Course fee: $125. 12. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Marty Jolly, 206-902- runs W. about 1 mi. Parking lot/ campsite on the right (N.) at For more information regarding the course, you may contact 8799, [email protected]. (s6/22-6/30) end of road. Leader will be in touch with more details as the date Amy Hardie, [email protected], or Susan Sayers, sjsayers@ July 3-5, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Boulder Gl. (BG) Limit 12. For nears. Leader: Cebe Wallace, 206-842-3409, cebe@speakeasy. mindspring.com. leader’s SIG students. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Tom net. (s7/20-8/7) Nims, 360-805-1472, [email protected]. (s6/22-6/30) Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Sherpa Peak, S. Route (BA) Limit 6. Indoor climbing to resume in fall The Friday night indoor climbing sessions at club headquar- July 3-6, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG) (Mt. Olym- Leader’s permission required. Leader: Colt DeWolf, 206-352- ters are off until this fall. Remember, the outside climbing plaza pus USGS) Limit 4. Sign up with leader: Jonathan Hawkins, 9113, [email protected]. (s7/27-8/3) is open year-round. Good weather, longer days and the great 206-915-3697, [email protected]. (s6/22-6/30) Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Three Fingers, W. Route (BR) Limit 6. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Joe Dumelin, outdoors have arrived. Keep an eye on the website for the exact July 4-5, Sat.-Sun. - Argonaut Peak, S. Face (BR) Limit 6. date that the free indoor climbing nights will resume. Leader: Ken Dungan, 206-920-0657, kendungan@comcast. 425-422-3992, [email protected]. (s7/13-8/5) net. (s3/8-7/1) Aug. 9, Sun. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Limit 6. July 4, Sat. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Washington Leader’s permission required. Leader: Anne Meegan, 206-240- Dancing Pass USGS) Limit 6. SIG climb for my group. All open positions 6336, [email protected]. (s7/27-8/5) (leads and followers) will be posted to mountaineers forums Aug. 9, Sun. - Silver Tip Peak, SE Route (BA) Limit 8. Come Co-Chairs: Dennis Bayer, 206-784-4011; Ivan Sleveland, 206-522-1316. equipped for a one-day rock climb, plus ice ax. Mountain bike The Seattle Mountaineers new folk dance website: page under climbs and partners: http://mountaineersforums.org/ www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance. forums. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Brad Henshaw, approach, first 4 mi. Leader: Timothy Williams, 206-365-7600, 206-523-2002, [email protected]. (s5/6-6/28) [email protected]. (s7/28-8/6) International Folk Dancing July 9-12, Thu-Sun. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG) (Mt. The Seattle Mountaineers International Folk Dancers have a Olympus USGS) Limit 10. Must be in shape! Long approach: Intermediate Climbing Course new home in Warren G. Magnuson Park at Sand Point. We are 17.5 mi. to Glacier Meadows. Will split approach into two days Please see details on the Intermediate Mountaineering Course at www.moun- dancing in the The Brig (building 406). The Brig has beautiful in (Lewis Meadows first night, Glacier Meadows second night); taineers.org/seattle/climbing/Courses/IntermediateCourse.html hardwood floors, plenty of free parking and is located a few third day push for summit and back to Lewis Meadows; fourth Intermediate course contact: [email protected]. buildings SE of The Mountaineers headquarters located in day back to TH. Leader’s permission. Contact assistant men- Field trips: Building 67. tor leader, Stan Hummel, for details: [email protected]. July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 Field Folk Dancing - Every Tuesday in the The Brig at Magnuson Leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn. Trip (Mt. Baker) Limit 12. Camp at Mirkwood. Leader: Anne Park from 7:30 to 9:50 p.m. Dance just for fun. Your favorite com. (s6/27-7/6) Meegan, 206-240-6336, [email protected]. (s6/30-7/15) dance is waiting. Informal lessons are taught by our experienced July 10-11, Fri.-Sat. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Limit July 25-26, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 Field dancers. There’s always something for everyone. Free admis- 12. Leader: Paulo Albuquerque, 253-630-8283, albupaulo@ Trip (Mt. Baker) Limit 12. Camp at Mirkwood. leader: Priscilla sion for dancers age 30 and under, Mountaineers members $5, comcast.net. (s5/4-7/3) Moore, 425-742-2131, [email protected]. (s6/29-7/22) non-members $6. Drop-ins are always welcome. No partners July 11, Sat. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG) Limit 12. Aug. 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 Field Trip necessary. There are plenty of delightful ones here! We’re the This will be done as a day trip with a Friday night car camp. (Mt. Baker) Limit 12. Camp at Mirkwood. Leader: Anne Meegan, friendliest outfit in town. For details and directions, visit our new Plan on carpooling from Seattle, but details are TBD. We’ll 206-240-6336, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/29) folk dance website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance. probably meet around 6:30 p.m. to avoid Friday afternoon rush Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 Field Trip hour and then drive to the Eldorado TH. Sign up with leader: (MRNP) Limit 12. Camp location TBD. Leader: Takeo Kuraishi, Rock & Roll Dance Michael Lawrence, 206-935-0600, [email protected]. 425-823-9452, [email protected]. (s7/20-8/5) Visit www.dbmechanic.com/dances/rock.htm. Questions? Con- (s6/3-7/3) Intermediate climbs tact Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, www.karenludwig2000@ July 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Stuart, Cascadian Couloir (BA) yahoo.com. July 2-6, Thu.-Mon. - Mt. Challenger, Challenger Gl. (IM) Limit 6. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Dave Morgan, Limit 8. Leader: Glenn Glover, 425-271-1248, gglovers@com- 206-789-4284, [email protected]. (s6/1-7/3) cast.net. (s5/22-6/19) July 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Limit Family Activities July 12-13, Sun.-Mon. - Mt. Thompson, W. Ridge (IR) Limit 12. We will bivy in Boston Basin. Standard glacier and rock gear 4. We will hike in Sunday afternoon and camp-climb Monday Did you know that as a member all your children under 14 can be added to for the summit scramble (exposed fourth class). Leader: Randall morning, then retreat to our cars with speed and dignity. Sec- your membership for free? Under “My Profile” is a link and you can do the Nelson, 206-328-9465, [email protected]. (s6/8-7/3) ond/third-year intermediate students (and/or harmonica players) addition yourself, or call club headquarters, 206-521-6001, to add your children to your membership. You can then sign them up on trips as you do. July 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Snowfield Peak, Neve Gl. (BG) Limit given priority. Sign up with leader: Bob Margulis, 206-328-0676, 6. Strenuous approach, must be in good condition Leader: Glenn Family Activities are a collection of events and outings specifically for families [email protected]. (s6/29-7/6) with children—from infants through early teens—led by volunteer club Glover, 425-271-1248, [email protected]. (s5/25-7/7). July 19, Sun. - Kangaroo Temple, NW Face (IR) Limit 6. members. The focus is on fun and socializing for children and parents with July 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Snowking Mtn., NE Shoulder (BA) Leader’s permission required. Leader: Sonya Remington, 206- similar interests in activities offered by The Mountaineers. All children must be accompanied by a parent, and likewise, all parents must be accompanied Limit 12. Strenuous approach leads to beautiful alpine climb 354-8518, [email protected]. (s6/29-7/15) with a real wilderness feel. Leader: Cebe Wallace, 206-842-3409, by a child. July 19, Sun. - Liberty Bell, SW Face (IR) (Washington Pass [email protected]. (s6/15-7/9) Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1. USGS) Limit 6. call leader for details. Leader: Kenneth Walkky, July 16-17, Thu.-Fri. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG) 206-297-1880, [email protected]. (s7/6-7/16) Limit 9. Leader: Robert Brown, 360-658-4728, robertb.brown@ NEW PROGRAM – Junior Mountaineers! July 25, Sat. - Cutthroat Peak, SE Buttress (IR) (Washington seattle.gov. (s5/21-7/12) Pass USGS) Limit 4. Come prepared for a one-day rock climb. An all-summer activity July 16-19, Thu.-Sun. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG) (Mt. Leader: Timothy Williams, 206-365-7600, mtnrtimmy@earth- The Mountaineers are excited to offer a new way to get Olympus USGS) Limit 6. Leader: Jeff Street, 425-827-2850, link.net. (s7/14-7/23) your kids outside and have fun! Become a Junior Mountain- [email protected]. (s7/1-7/15) July 25-26, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Stuart, W. Ridge (IR) Limit 4. eer! Anyone can join! Come pick up a kid-friendly guidebook July 18, Sat. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Limit 6. Call Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Joe Dumelin, to eight great activities that families can do together this sum- leader for details. Leader: Kenneth Walkky, 206-297-1880, 425-422-3992, [email protected]. (s6/13-7/22) mer—either with The Mountaineers or on your own! BONUS! [email protected]. (s7/6-7/16) July 26, Sun. - Liberty Bell, SW Face (IR) (Washington Pass It pays to be active outside: finish an activity, record it in your July 18, Sat. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Limit 9. USGS) Limit 6. E-mail only please. Leader: Jonathan Hawkins, guidebook, and show it to us at The Mountaineers Building. Leader: Jim Jung, 425-828-6201, [email protected]. 206-915-3697, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/22) You can then pick up a prize. Finish as many as you can and (s7/1-7/16) Aug. 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, N. Ridge (II) Limit 4. Must join us for an end-of-the-summer BASH when we REWARD July 19-21, Sun.-Tue. - Mt. Rainier, DC Route (BG) Limit 9. be competent with Alpine Ice techniques. Leader’s permission all fully completed guidebooks with a SPECIAL prize! Come Space is reserved for basic students in Tina Nef’s SIG. Leader’s required. Leader: Thomas Lewis, 206-227-4438, tnlsea@gmail. pick up your passport from The Mountaineers headquarters permission required. Leader: Colt DeWolf, 206-352-9113, com. (s7/1-7/27) on Sand Point Way in Magnuson Park. Passports will also be [email protected]. (s7/6-7/13) Aug. 8, Sat. - S. Early Winter Spire, W. Face (IR) Limit 6. available at our Kids Rock Days and at all Junior Naturalist July 24-25, Fri.-Sat. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG) Leader’s permission required. Leader: Anne Meegan, 206-240- programs or online at mountaineers.org. For more details, Limit 12. Leader: Paulo Albuquerque, 253-630-8283, albu- 6336, [email protected]. (s7/27-8/5) call program coordinator Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, kenh@ [email protected]. (s5/4-7/17) mountaineers.org. Advance notice July 25, Sat. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Wash- Aug. 14, Fri. - Cutthroat Peak, N. Ridge (IR) (Washington Pass ington Pass USGS) Limit 6. E-mail only please. Sign up with Events USGS) Limit 6. Camp at TH Thursday night. Assistant mentor leader: Jonathan Hawkins, 206-915-3697, jonathan_hawkins@ July 13, Mon. - Carkeek Park (E) 3 mi. 400’ gain. Explore leader: Peter Leonard, [email protected]. Leader: Stephen hotmail.com. (s7/13-7/22) Carkeek Park’s Pipers Creek Trail at a 5-year-old’s pace. De- McKim, 206-250-4585, [email protected]. (s8/1-8/10) July 26-27, Sun.-Mon. - Mt. Baker, Coleman Gl. (BG) Limit pending on weather and age of kids, we’ll add loops or stop at Aug. 14-16, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Rainier, Kautz Gl. (II) Limit 2. Leader’s permission required. SIG. Leader: Jim Farris, 206- the beach/playground for water stomping and train spotting. 6. Leader: Takeo Kuraishi, 425-823-9452, takeo.kuraishi@ 463-9908, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/21) Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Eddie McAbee Entrance (N.W. 100th attglobal.net. (s7/6-8/7) Pl.). Bring snacks/drinks and sunscreen—beach toys optional. July 30-Aug. 1, Thu.-Sat. - Mt. Rainier, Emmons Gl. (BG) Aug. 15, Sat. - Liberty Bell/Concord Tower Combo (IR) Leader: Courtenay Schurman, [email protected], 206- Limit 12. Three-day schedule allows time to savor the experience (Washington Pass USGS) Limit 6. Leader: Stephen McKim, 368-8926. (s7/1-7/10) of Rainier and the Emmons route is more alpine and less crowded 206-250-4585, [email protected]. (s8/1-8/11) than the DC. This is a strenuous climb, 10m gain in two days, but July 14, Tue. - Jetty Island (E) 2 mi. No gain. Join us for we will adopt a reasonable pace to make it enjoyable. The plan is Aug. 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Wedge, NW Couloir (II) Limit 6. Sign a fun summer family event to celebrate Jetty Island Days. No to spend both nights at Camp Schurman. Dates may have to be up with leader: Mark Scheffer, 360-805-6420, mark_scheffer@ advanced reservation required for up to 12 people. Meet at 10th adjusted depending on permit availability. Leader: Cebe Wallace, yahoo.com. (s5/26-8/13) and W. Marine View Dr. kiosk at 10:15 a.m. for 10:30 a.m. ferry 206-842-3409, [email protected]. (s7/6-7/28) Aug. 16, Sun. - Kangaroo Temple, NW Face (IR) Limit 6. departure. Bring sunscreen, beach toys, snacks and sunglasses. For more information see http://www.everettwa.org/default. July 31-2, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Triumph, W. Route (BR) Limit 8. Leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn. aspx?ID=503. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults. Beautiful views of the pickets on a leisurely three-day trip of a com. (s8/1-8/12) com, 206-368-8926. (s7/1-7/13) rarely done basic route. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Aug. 22, Sat. - Forbidden Peak, W. Ridge (IR) Limit 6. Call Dave Morgan, 206-789-4284, [email protected]. (s6/1- leader for details. Leader: Kenneth Walkky, 206-297-1880, July 17-19, Fri-Sun. - Denny Creek Car Camping Co-listed 7/24) [email protected]. (s8/10-8/20) with Backpacking. Families and kids welcome. Family camping at group CG with opportunities for hiking near Snoqualmie Pass July 31-2, Fri.-Sun. - Snowfield Peak, Neve Gl. (BG) Limit Aug. 22, Sat. - Kangaroo Temple, NW Face (IR) Limit 6. (i.e., Talapus Lake on Sat., 7/18), depending on ages of kids. 6. Strenuous approach, must be in shape, Leader permission Leader’s permission required. Leader: Anne Meegan, 206-240- Contact leader for further information: Geneva Sullivan, biking. only. Sign up with leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, 6336, [email protected]. (s8/10-8/19) [email protected], 206-963-5958. (s7/1-7/16) [email protected]. (s7/13-7/27) Aug. 22-23, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Torment, S. Ridge (IR) Limit 4. July 18, Sat. - Quack, Splash, Ribbit! A Day at the Wet- Aug. 2, Sun. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Limit 6. E- Leader: Edward Palushock, 206-223-5565, epalushock@alum. lands Part of the Junior Naturalist program. We’ll go to a local mail only please. Drive up to TH the night before. Sign up with syracuse.edu. (s7/13-8/25) wetlands area (destination TBA) where children can observe the leader: Jonathan Hawkins, 206-915-3697, jonathan_hawkins@ flora and fauna in this fragile ecosystem while gaining the under- hotmail.com. (s7/20-7/29) standing of the importance of this part of the lifecycle. Each child Aug. 6, Thu. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face Intro to Rock Climbing (BR) Limit 6. Wear- The Introduction to Rock Climbing Course is designed for will also take away something for which to remember the outing ing rock shoes on the climbing route is permissible. Leader: Tord those who have little to no outdoor rock climbing experience. and be instilled with a sense of pride in their accomplishment. Kurthy, 425-255-8940, [email protected]. (s7/13-8/4) In this course, you will learn the basics of top-rope outdoor For more details, call program coordinator Adrienne Moore, Aug. 7-10, Fri.-Mon. - Glacier Peak, Kennedy Gl. (BG) Limit climbing. This includes basic climbing knots, belaying skills, [email protected], or call 206-595-7237. Fee: $10 per child 6. Access issues and trip distance make this trip strenuous; must climbing technique, and converting to rappel. member, $15 per child non-member. (s5/22-7/17) be in good shape to participate due to cross-country navigation At the end of the course, you will know the basics for top- July 18, Sat. - Talapus Lake (M) 5 mi. 1120’ gain. 5-year- and length of trip. Trip itinerary will be to ascend the Kennedy rope climbing on your own as well as following safely a lead old’s pace. Kids and new families welcome. Must be part of a Glacier and descend the Cool Glacier/S. side. We will leave Se- climber on sport/crag climbs. NOTE: this is a top-rope course family with at least one child present to participate. No dogs. attle and camp at the TH on Thursday evening. Good navigation only. It does not prepare you for an alpine environment or lead Excellent hike for families participating in car camping. Family skills required. Sign up with leader: Edward Palushock, 206-223- climbing. The course dates are as follows: 8/12 lecture at The activity at Denny Creek offered the same weekend. Meet at TH 5565, [email protected]. (s7/6-7/31) Mountaineers headquarters; 8/19 Vertical World gym night; at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults. Aug. 8, Sat. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Limit 6. One 8/29 field trip; and 9/19-20 weekend field trip. Locations for com, 206-368-8926. (s7/1-7/16) of the really classic basic rock climbs. Strongly recommend car the field trips TBD. July 20, Tue. - Kids Rock Day School’s out and it’s time to camp Fri. night. Leader will camp at the Cutthroat Lake parking You may enroll online (www.mountaineers.org) or call club Seattle Go Guide July 2009 get the kids outside! We’ll climb in the morning on The Moun- Intro to wilderness first aid comfort and safety, and what to expect on hikes. We will discuss taineers outdoor wall from 9 a.m. to around noon. Gear provided; July 16, Thu. - Intro to Wilderness First Aid Have you clothing, boots and packs, the Ten Essential Systems, seasonal kids should come in sturdy closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes OK). ever wondered what to do should a serious injury or illness trail hazards, how to shop for equipment (and save money), and Bring some snacks and water, and clothes appropriate for a day strike you or your partner while in the backcountry? This is a how to research your trips. This seminar is designed to answer in the park. Don’t forget the sunscreen! Family social, picnic, or Trailhead sponsored clinic aimed at the basics of how to respond questions that a beginning hiker may have about how to get play time afterward optional. Note: This is not a drop-off event; to and manage a backcountry incident or accident. Learn how to started. We will show samples of our equipment and talk about parents must stay on site with their children. More details after effectively address these situations with a set of organizational some of our favorite places to hike. Informational handouts signing up. Contact coordinator: Adrienne Moore, mtn.interns@ tools designed to steer you through with less a chance of wasting are included. Contact [email protected] for more gmail.com, or call 206-595-7237. Fee: $10 per child member, time or skipping steps. While some basic first aid practices will information or just show up! $15 per child non-member (s7/1-7/17) be included, this is in no way a replacement to the club’s bigger July 17-19, Fri-Sun. - Denny Creek Car Camping Co-listed Aug. 1, Sat. - Otter Falls (M) 7 mi. 650’ gain. Kids and new and more inclusive MOFA program. Leader: Ken Hahn: kenh@ with Family Activities. Families and kids welcome. Family camp- families welcome; no dogs. Hike at 5-year-old’s pace. Be sure mountaineers.org, 206-595-7237. Fee: $10 per member, $15 per ing at group CG with opportunities for hiking near Snoqualmie to register your children in notes to the leader for an accurate non-member. (s7/1-7/16) Pass (i.e., Talapus Lake offered Sat. 7/18) depending on ages of count. Please attend with at least one child. Meet at Taylor River kids. Contact leader for further information: Geneva Sullivan, Bridge TH at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, court@ [email protected], 206-963-5958. (s7/1-7/16) bodyresults.com, 206-368-8926. (s7/1-7/31) Hiking July 18, Sat. - Wonderland Trail: White River/Summerland/ Indian Bar/Box Canyon - One Way (VS) (GT Mt. Rainier Advance notices E.-270) 17 mi., 5600’ gain. gain. Meet 7 a.m. Jct. SR-410 and Aug. 7-9, Fri-Sun. - Shi Shi Beach (E) 5 mi. 50’ gain. Co- Hiking Committee. Our next meeting is Tue., Sept. 8, 7 p.m. at club headquarters. All members are welcome! For more info, contact hikermountaineer@ national park road going to White River entrance. Leaders: listed with Backpacking. Families and kids welcome. Makah verizon.net. Peter McCormick and Mary Aulet, 425 822-0128, mraulet@ Reservation recreational use and backcountry permits required. Hiking Website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike. This website has lots verizon.net; Neil Carlsten, [email protected], 206-551- Camping fee. Bring a current tide table. Contact leader for fur- of good information on hiking leader registration, seminar schedules, hiking 0572. (s7/6-7/16) ther information: Geneva Sullivan, [email protected], trails, carpooling, and how to sign up for a hike. July 18, Sat. - Naches Peak Loop (E) (USGS Bumping Lake 206-963-5958. (s7/1-8/3) Volunteers needed! Want to help? We need volunteers to help update the hike database, assist with trip scheduling, help with the website or participate in & Mt. Rainer E. or GT 270 & 271) 4.5 mi., 700’ gain. Magical, Aug. 8, Sat. - Spray Park (M) 6 mi. 1200’ gain. Family Ac- member orientation meetings. Contact [email protected]. high-alpine hiking past meadows, lakes and unforgettable views. tivities event—must attend with at least one child. New members Meet 8 a.m. at Snoqualmie Ranger District office in Enumclaw. welcome. Kids welcome. No dogs. We’ll take lots of pictures of Hikes, events Leader: Jon Shields, 206-932-0857, [email protected]. wildflowers (no picking!) and hike at a 5-year-old’s pace. Please Hikes Schedule: Please refer to www.mountaineers.org for late-breaking hikes, (s7/6-7/16) register children at same time for accurate head count. Meet those that are listed on the website but not necessarily in the Go Guide. July 18, Sat. - Third Burroughs (M/S) (USGS Mt. Rainer E. at local P&Rs (TBD) for a hiking start of 9:30 a.m. Details to Increasingly, hikes are being listed only on the website. Hike Leaders: Sign up to lead hikes at www.mountaineers.org. Directions on or GT 270) 8.5 mi., 1800’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m., follow. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, [email protected], how to sign up can be found at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/lead- place TBD. Must have e-mail, to receive further instructions. 206-368-8926. (s7/1-8/6) ers/PostingTrips.html. Trips posted by July 5 will appear in the August Go Phone leader for only cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin, jo4ten- Guide. Trips posted after July 5 will be on the website, but not necessarily [email protected], 206 349-0957. (s7/9-7/16) in the Go Guide. Junior Naturalist program July 19, Sun. - Yellow Aster Butte (S) (USGS Mt. Shuksan An exciting new naturalist program built just for young children! Each event After Hours Hikes (AHH): Join us for midweek fun and conditioning from March is run by knowledgeable volunteers who will present different aspects of the through October. The hikes will be generally offered every other Wednesday or GT 14) 6 mi., 3200’ gain. Pace will be slow to moderate to natural world to your budding naturalist. We’ll provide fun ways to instill the afternoon and have an “AHH” before the description of the hikes. More info at enjoy the beautiful wildflowers and scenery, and allow occasional importance of conservation and respect for our environment through games, www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/Afterhours/Afterhours.html. pauses for photos. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Glacier RS. Leader: Linda arts and crafts. The focus will be on exploration in a hands-on learning Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1. Moore, 425-347-7650, [email protected]. (s7/6-7/16) environment. All events will be on Saturdays, midday, and will last for a few June 30, Tue. - Granite Mtn (AHH) (VS) (USGS Snoqualmie July 19, Sun. - Mt. Pilchuck (M) (USGS Verlot) 6 mi., 2200’ hours each. There should also be plenty of time afterwards for further family Pass) 8 mi., 3800’ gain. Strenuous pace. Bring a flashlight. Meet playtime and socializing. Destinations will all be in the Seattle area, with exact gain. Slow pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m., place TBD. Must have e-mail, times TBA. Children will receive recognition for completing each event and 6 p.m. at TH. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425 434-0899, chris. to receive further instructions. Phone leader for only cancella- awards for finishing the whole program. Sign up for the whole program in [email protected]. (s6/19-6/29) tions. Leader: Jo Fortin. [email protected], 206 advance (single lower price) or attend each event separately. July 4, Sat. - Lake 22 (E/M) (USGS Granite Falls) 5.5 mi., 1400’ 349-0957. (s7/9-7/16) gain. Leisurely pace. Meet at 7 a.m. at the S. Everett Freeway July 22, Wed. - Wright Mtn. (AHH) (VS) (USGS Snoqualmie Junior Naturalist outings Station P&R, located in the I-5 median at 112th St. SE near Sil- Pass) 10 mi., 3100’ gain. See July 8 listing for details. Leader: July 18, Sat. - Quack, Splash, Ribbit! A Day At The Wet- ver Lake in S. Everett. We will further consolidate the carpools Neil Carlsten, [email protected], 206-551-0572. Assistant lands here. The early meeting time is due to parking lot construction leader: Joni Fuller. (s7/14-7/21) Aug. 15, Sat. - Little Fish, Big Fish: The Amazing Salmon at the TH. The meeting time may change as further information July 25, Sat. - Iron Peak (S) (USGS Mt. Stuart) 7.5 mi., 2700’ Adventure is available. NWFP. Leader: Michael Arriaga, 206 718-8924, gain. New members welcome! Leisurely pace. This is a steep September - TBA [email protected]. (s6/8-7/2) trail with wonderful flora. Featured in “Best Wildflower Hikes October - TBA July 4, Sat. - Bandera Mtn. (S) (GT Bandera-206) 8 mi. Washington” by Kruckeberg and Spring. Good views on the Most event fees are $10 for members and $15 for non-mem- 3000’gain. See website for meeting time and place. Leaders: way up and a great 360-degree view at top. Mt. Stuart, Rainier, bers (children only). Jennie Douglas, 206 612-6412, [email protected]; Shep all of Alpine Lakes peaks. Top part of trail is rough and sketchy Griswold, 425-822-6206, [email protected]. (s6/22-7/2) with some boulders to get around. Bring lots of water. The snow July 4, Sat. - Snow Lake (M) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) 7 mi., should be gone; it may be very hot. Meet 9 a.m. at Beverly Creek 1600’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 9 a.m., place TBD. Must have CG on N. Fork Teanaway Rd. 2-1/3hr. Leader: Bob Michelson, First Aid e-mail to receive further instructions. Phone leader only for 206-363-6035, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/23) cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin. [email protected], July 25, Sat. - Barclay Lake (E) (USGS Monte Cristo) 4 mi., 206-349-0957 (s6/25-7/2) 400’gain. Meeting place and time TBD. Leader: Nancy Krivanka, MOFA leadership to change July 5, Sun. - Mason Lake-Ira Spring Memorial (M/S) (GT 206-937-0485, [email protected]. (s7/13-7/23) Karl Brackmann and Carol Sue Ivory-Carline, current Bandera-206) 7 mi., 2400’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 9 a.m., July 25, Sat. - Second Burroughs Mtn. (E) (USGS Mt. Rainer co-chairs of the Seattle Branch First Aid Committee, will be place TBD. Must have e-mail to receive further instructions. E. or GT 270) 5 mi., 1200’ gain. Leisurely pace. Spectacular ending their tenure on Dec. 31. Before they retire, they will Phone leader for only cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin. jo4ten- view of Mt. Rainier, especially during lunch. Meet at 8 a.m., prepare the 2009-10 First Aid Committee budget, complete [email protected], 206 349-0957. (s6/25-7/2) McDonald’s in Enumclaw. 1-1/4 hr. Leader: Jim Gross, 206- and implement the 2009 fall MOFA Courses and draft a July 8, Wed. - Bandera Mtn. (AHH) (S) (GT Bandera-206) 8 283-5154. (s7/13-7/23) schedule for 2010. mi., 3000’ gain. We’ll meet at the stop sign just as you turn onto In order to provide a smooth transition to new leader- Aug. 1, Sat. - Tolmie Peak (M) (USGS or GT-269 Mt. Rainier the frontage road heading to Tiger Mtn. on the S. side of I-90 W.) 7.2 mi, 1200’ gain. New members welcome! Meet 9:30 a.m. ship, there are two dates planned for meeting with interested (Exit 20). We’ll be leaving promptly at 4:30 p.m. Bring headlamp parties: Thu., July 9, and Wed., Aug. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mowich Lake parking area. Bob Michelson, 206-363-6035, or good flashlight and extra batteries as there is a good chance [email protected]. (s7/20-7/30) at The Mountaineers, 7700 Sandpoint Way N.E., Seattle. A we will return to cars after dark. Co-leaders: Sheryl Lamberton, plan for remote participation availability is being worked out. Aug. 1, Sat. - Mt. Dickerman (VS) (USGS Sloan Peak) 8.5 253-473-0819, [email protected]; Masako Nair, mi., 3800’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 8 a.m. at the S. Everett Anyone interested in discussion and making future plans is 425-830-4623, [email protected]. (s6/30-7/7) welcome to attend. It is imperative that new leadership be Freeway Station P&R, located in the I-5 median at 112th St. S.E. identified by mid-October at the latest to make the transition July 10, Fri. - Kendall Katwalk (S) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) near Silver Lake in S. Everett. We will further consolidate the without a break in service. 10.5 mi., 2700’ gain. gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Preston P&R. Leaders: carpools here. NWFP. Leader: Michael Arriaga, 206 718-8924, Peter McCormick and Mary Aulet, 425 822-0128, mraulet@ [email protected]. (s7/13-7/30) verizon.net. (s6/29-7/8) Standard MOFA courses Aug. 1, Sat. - Hidden Lake Peak Lookout (S) (GT Diablo July 11, Sat. - Crystal Lakes (M) (USGS Mt. Rainer E. or Dam-46 & Cascade Pass-80) 8 mi., 3500’ gain. Moderate pace. Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) is a 24-hour GT-270) 6 mi., 2300’ gain. New members welcome! Leisurely For sheer beauty, it’s hard to top the hike to Hidden Lake lookout. first aid course for the wilderness traveler. The course meets the pace. Features: two alpine lakes, rocky peaks, Rainier views, Sprawling meadows bursting with wildflowers, granite slabs requirements for the American Red Cross (ARC) Standard First wonderful early season wildflowers. Trail is steep but not too and boulders laced with heather, glistening snowfields birthing Aid course with 18 hours of additional wilderness-focused first long. Long lunch at upper Crystal Lake. This is a no fee portion tumbling waters, alpine nooks providing refuge to ptarmigans aid training. The volunteer instructors are certified by the ARC. of MRNP. Some snow patches possible. Meet 9 a.m. at TH on and pipits, a historical fire lookout, and views—stunning, mouth- The class is held two evenings a week for four weeks, or for one SR-410, 4.5 mi. inside MRNP. 1-1/2 hr. Leader: Bob Michelson, gaping views. NWFP. Meet 8:30 a.m. W. of Marblemount bridge. Saturday plus a full weekend at a Mountaineers lodge. 206-363-6035, [email protected]. (s6/29-7/9) 3 hr. Leader: Felicia Wibowo, 206-525-2490, feliciawibowo@ Course fee: $90 for Mountaineers members and $125 for July 11, Sat. - Blewett Ridge to Miller Peak (S) (USGS Liberty) hotmail.com. (s7/13-7/31) non-members. The fee includes textbooks, which are available 13 mi., 2300’ gain. Leisurely pace. This trail has several ups and the first night of class. MOFA courses held on weekends at Aug. 1, Sat. - Mt. Washington (S) (USGS Bandera) 10 mi., downs and follows a ridgeline with great views. Meet 7 a.m. at Mountaineers lodges cost an additional $70, which covers room 3200’ gain. Moderate pace. Bring a treat to share. Hint: the Tibbets P&R. Leader: Brian David Carpenter, 206-324-6140, and board. Winter classes at Meany Lodge require a Sno-Park leader likes chocolate. Please no calls after 7 p.m. Meet 7 a.m. [email protected]. (s6/29-7/9) permit and a groomed trail sticker. Tibbetts Field P&R. Leader: Chuck Gustafson, 425-481-6540, Course attendance: Participation is required at all class July 11, Sat. - Summerland & Panhandle Gap (S) (USGS Mt. [email protected]. (s7/13-7/31) sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning. Rainer E. or GT-270) 12.5 mi., 2900’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 9 Aug. 1, Sun. - Tonga Ridge (E) (GT #175 & 176 - Skykom- Wear casual clothes suitable for working on the ground and a.m., place TBD. Must have e-mail to receive further instructions. ish & Stevens Pass) up to 10 mi., up to 1100’ gain. Leisurely jo4ten- outdoors. Arrangements cannot be made to make up class ses- Phone leader for only cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin. pace. Easy ridge wandering with summit and/or lake options, [email protected] sions. Please do not register for a class unless you can attend , 206-349-0957. (s7/2-7/9) depending on party ambitions. Great views! New members all class sessions. July 12, Sun. - W. Tiger 3 (M/S) (GT Tiger Mtn.) 6 mi., 2100’ welcome. Guests or members who need assistance with signing Registration: To register, refer to the MOFA course grid gain. Meeting place and time TBD. Leader: Nancy Krivanka, up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers. for current course offerings and registration dates, then either 206-937-0485, [email protected]. (s6/29-7/9) org, 206-595-7237. (s7/2-7/31) mail or hand-deliver the MOFA registration form, or follow July 12, Sun. - Lake 22 (E/M) (USGS Granite Falls) 5.5 mi., Aug. 2, Sun. - Gothic Basin (S) (GT #111 & 143 - Sloan the online registration directions and make the payment to The 1400’ gain. NWFP. Slow pace. Meet at 9 a.m., place TBD. Must Peak & Monte Cristo) 9 mi., 2600’ gain. Leisurely pace. A great Mountaineers within the enrollment dates listed for each class. have e-mail to receive further instructions. Phone leader for only hike to an open and craggy basin that will make you feel like MOFA courses are popular and fill up fast. Having your regis- cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin, [email protected], you’re in the High Sierra but at half the elevation. New members tration form in our office by the first day of enrollment and/or 206 349-0957. (s7/2-7/9) welcome. Guests or members who need assistance with signing listing an alternative will increase your chances of getting into July 12, Sun. - Esmeralda Basin and Fortune Creek Pass up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn: kenh@mountaineers. a class. Registration forms received early will be held until the (M) (GT #209-Mt. Stuart) 7mi., 1750’ gain. Leisurely pace. org, 206-595-7237. (s7/2-8/1) first day of enrollment or mailed back unprocessed. Hike through a beautiful valley in the Teanaway area. The trail Aug 2, Sun. - Ingalls Lake (S) (GT #209-Mt. Stuart) 9 mi., Being on a wait list: If a course is full, you may be placed is relatively mellow compared to some of the other hikes in the 2600’ gain. Leisurely pace. This is one of leader’s all-time favor- on a wait list. It is your responsibility to call The Mountaineers area but still offers great scenery. New members welcome. Guests ite hikes in Washington! It’s not uncommon to have lunch with to see if you have made it off the wait list. Those people still on or members who need assistance with signing up should contact a few mountain goats on this hike. It can be a bit of a workout the wait list by the last day of enrollment (see adjacent course the leader: Jack Nichols, [email protected], 206-755-1511. (especially in hot weather) but the views are completely worth grid) will not be enrolled in the course and will be issued a full (s6/29-7/11) it! New members welcome. Guests or members who need as- refund. If you are enrolled in the class from the wait list, but then July 16, Thu. - Beginning Hiker Seminar. Club headquarters, sistance with signing up should contact the leader: Jack Nichols, wish to cancel, you must notify The Mountaineers (see below) 6:30-9 p.m. No registration. No fee. Open to members and [email protected], 206-755-1511. (s7/20-7/31) or forfeit your course fee entirely. non-members. Learn what to put in your pack, how to dress for Aug. 5, Wed. - Mt. Defiance (AHH) (S) (USGS Bandera) 10

10 July 2009 Go Guide Seattle mi., 3300’ gain. See July 8 listing for details. Co-leaders: Neil July 17, Fri. - Circumambulation of Lake Washington, Part Trips [email protected] Carlsten, , 206-551-0572; Robert MacO- 7 (E) 6.5 mi., 150’ gain. Start at Beer Sheva Park (intersection of July 11, Sat. - Iron Goat Trail Interpretive Hike (E) 4-6 mi., nie, 253-639-0698, [email protected]. (s7/28-8/4) S. Henderson St. & Seward Park Ave. S.) and finish at South Day minimum gain. This trip is coordinated with VOW for wildflow- Park ((Lakeside Ave. S., just N. of where road passes under I-90). ers and history. This is the final in a series of three monthly hikes. Advance notice Route includes numerous parks: Pritchard Island Park, Martha Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Skykomish RS (E. of town of Skykomish) on Aug. 7, Fri. - Wonderland Trail: Mowich Lake to Westside Washington Park, Seward Park, Stan Sayres Memorial Park, Mt. Hwy. 2 to drive to the TH. Limit 20. Register online. Leaders: Jim Rd.—One Way (VS) (GT Mt. Rainier W.-269) 28 mi., 6700’ or Baker Park, Colman Park, Mt. Baker Viewpoint, ending at South & Diane Vanden Brook, 425-844-1539. NWFP. (s6/30-7/9) 8800’ gain. Key exchange between Mowich Lake and Westside Day Street Park where we started seven months ago. Meet at Beer Rd. with Neil leading the northern group and Mary and Pete Sheva Park at 10 a.m. Those who circumambulated on all seven leading the southern-going group. Very early start! This should hikes will be awarded finisher certificates. Busing to and from Navigation not be your first hike of the season! Leaders: Peter McCormick & hike exuberantly recommended. Use Metro trip planner. Register Mary Aulet, 425 822-0128, [email protected]; Neil Carlsten, with club headquarters. Co-leaders: Julie Miller, 206-283-1406, Committee chair: Lynn Graf, [email protected] [email protected], 206-551-0572. (s6/22-8/3) [email protected]; Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, eskay39@ comcast.net Navigation website Sept. 8-10, Tue.-Thu. - Annual North Cascades Car Camp. . (s7/1-7/15) For the most up-to-date information on navigation, including Join us for three days of hiking in the spectacular North Cascades. July 21, Tue. - Harbor/Port Hike (E) 7 mi., 150’ gain. From instructor registration, details of required homework assignments Explore the unique geology of this region. We will camp two Myrtle Edwards Park fishing pier walk S. 1.5 mi. to Pier 55, take (which you must complete before attending the workshop), nights at Poplar Flat CG along the Twisp River Rd. access to the 10:30 a.m. water taxi ($3) to Seacrest Park Marina. Walk 3-1/2 navigation card replacement, and compass requirements, see the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness and North Cascades National mi. to Jack Block Park, on to Herring House Park (Terminal 107 navigation website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation. Park. It is suggested that participants also camp Monday night Park). After climbing 226 steps to Pigeon Point, walk 2 mi. W. to due to the travel distance and early hike start time the follow- Delridge Way S., catch #120 ($1.50) bus to downtown; transfer ing day. Louis Lake, Copper Pass, and Twisp Pass—see hike to #15 or #18, return to Amgen Bridge, walk to parking—7 mi. Basic Navigation Course descriptions below. Easier hikes may be led by a second leader, total, mostly flat; bring lunch. See a unique aspect of Seattle from The Basic Navigation Course is offered in the spring and fall such as the Twisp River Trail, concurrently with more strenuous several viewing points. Meet at fishing pier, N. end of Myrtle of each year. Learn how to get more info out of your map, how hikes. Register with club headquarters or online. Leader: Glen Edwards Park, at 9:30 a.m. Parking at “Elliot Bay Public Access to figure out the bearing for your destination and how to follow Strachan, 425-869-8094, [email protected]. Co-leader: Suzan Parking” or on 16th Ave. W., both accessible from W. end of Galer it. Get a head start on your course requirements. Reiley (s8/21-9/4) St. Overpass from Elliot Ave. W. No registration, members only. The course consists of a map and compass workshop (one full Leader: Kieth Nissen, 206-283-6133. Sept. 8, Tue. - Louis Lake (S) (GT Stehekin-82) NWFP. 10.5 evening) and a challenging field trip (one full day at Heybrook mi., 2600’ gain. Moderate pace. The hike follows a trail along July 22, Wed. - Lodge Lake, Gold Creek Pond (E) 4.5 mi., Ridge, about 1500’ of elevation gain and considerable off-trail cascading South Creek and then up and down along Louis 500’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at ICT (see preamble). Lodge Lake Trail travel). Participants who successfully complete the course will Creek to a spectacular glacial-carved valley beneath Rennie starts S. side of Snoqualmie Pass at PCT junction, crosses the receive a navigation card. Peak and serrated Sawtooth Ridge. Meet 9 a.m. at Poplar Flat open (surprisingly flowery) ski slopes, and continues through Basic Navigation is required for Basic Climbing, Snowshoe CG. (s8/21-9/4) open woods to Lodge Lake. We will cross I-90 back to Gold and Alpine Scrambling Courses, as well as some ski classes. Creek Pond for lunch in a scenic cirque. An easy outing close Sept. 9, Wed. - Copper Pass (S) (GT Stehekin-82) NWFP. The course is strongly recommended for all hike leaders and to Seattle, with rewarding views and probable flowers. High sun 10 mi., 3100 gain. Moderate pace. Hike through forests along backcountry skiers, and is useful for hikers. exposure on clear day. Register online or by calling headquarters. the N. Fork of the Twisp River and then up to a heathery pass Watch the website and coming Go Guides for information Leader: Lucile Townsend, 206-523-8421, lutown22@earthlink. (6700’) with great views of nearby peaks including Stiletto about course enrollment. net. (s7/8-7/20) Peak, Liberty Bell and Early Winter Spires. The larch trees may be turning golden at this time as summer transitions to July 23, Thu. - Crystal Lakes and Beyond (M) (GT Mt. autumn. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Poplar Flat CG. (s8/21-9/4) NC Rainier E. #270) 8 mi., 2700’ gain. We will hike starting out on Photography Sept. 10, Thu. - Twisp Pass (M/S) NWFP 9 mi., 2400’gain. a steep trail with switchbacks through thick forest up to Crystal Lakes and beyond where there is an overlook just below the Moderate pace. The trail ascends moderately through woods, Events crosses a log bridge over the N. Fork of the Twisp River, scoots PCT. Elk and mountain goat are frequently seen on this trail. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the small parking area just east of Charlie’s July 11, Sat. - Scavenger Hunt (E) Join the photo group in a around the S. side of Lincoln Butte and traverses a rocky photography scavenger hunt. The leader will give you a list of slope to the pass (6100’). Views of pyramid-shaped Twisp restaurant in Enumclaw. No registration. Leader: Pete Girard, 425-868-4670 or e-mail [email protected]. 10-12 things to photograph. This will be a fun way to stimulate Mtn., Cresent Mtn., South Creek Butte are seen, as well as your creative photographic mind. For this scavenger hunt you the lush, forested valley below. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Poplar Flat July 27, Mon. - Mt. Washington via North Ridge (S) (GT Mt. Si NRCA #206S) 8 mi., 3300’ gain. Hike past the Owl Hike will be given your assignment via email by 8 a.m. on Sat., July CG (s8/21-9/4) NC 11. You may work individually or in groups. Complete the as- Sept. 14, Mon. - Hike Leadership Workshop. Club head- Spot and above the Mt. Washington Pinnacles before following a steep boot path up the North Ridge on our way to the summit. signment by 11 a.m., then edit your images. Meet at 2:30 p.m. quarters, 7-9 p.m. Want to become a hike leader and lead hikes in the Goodman A Room (where we have our potlucks) at club this season? Past and current hike leaders as well as those Begin the descent from the summit on a newer WTA built trail. Great views, weather permitting. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Preston headquarters. Bring a lunch and up to 10 digital images of your interested in becoming a new leader are invited to participate. assignment to share, and maybe some critiques. We will provide Steps to become a hike leader, hiking trip standards, recom- P&R (Exit 22 on I-90). 30 mi. No registration, members only. Leader: Ralph Owen, 425-746-1070. dessert. Leader: Anne Smart, 206-283-4973, smartmccord@msn. mended resources and the mentor program that matches new com. (s6/17-7/10) July 29, Wed. - North I-90 Peak #5: Bandera Mtn. (S) (GT leaders with experienced hike leaders are presented in an July 15, Wed. - Potluck and Image Presentation Bandera #206) 8 mi., 3000’ gain. Hike the Ira Spring Trail to jct. (E) Monthly informal Q&A format. The workshop is free and open to all photography event at club headquarters. Socializing begins at 6 Mountaineers members, but please sign up online so that we with a short section of the trail up the ridge of Bandera. Great views (weather permitting) from our turn-around point on the p.m.; potluck at 6:30. Meeting and creative image show starts at can anticipate group size. Contact Jon Shields, 206-932-0857, 7:15 p.m. Bring a potluck dish and up to eight (8) slides, prints [email protected], for more information. first summit. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Preston P&R (Exit 22 on I-90). 50 mi. RT. No registration, members only. Leader: Peggy or digital images to share. Check our website at www.mountain- Owen, 425-746-1070. AL eers.org/seattle/photography for digital image instructions. No registration required; just come and bring your photos. Guests Midweek Hikes July 30, Thu. - Mt. Pilchuck (M) (GT Granite Falls #109) 6 are welcome. We will also have two multimedia image shows. mi., 2300’ gain. Enjoy the reward of a 360-degree view. Meet Leader: Herb Johnson, 206-523-4544, [email protected]. Chair: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118. Questions? Call Joe, or Kathy Biever, 8:30 a.m. at N. end of P&R under I-5 at N.E. 65th St. Register (s5/28-7/15) 206-283-9047, or Ruth Godding, 425-836-9873. with club headquarters. Leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047. July 18, Sat. - Annual ‘Sand-sations’ at Long Beach Registration instructions included with each trip description. Opening (S7/21-7/28) (E) Meet and closing dates are shown in ( ) following each trip. Trip classifications at 10 a.m. at the N. end of the Boardwalk; Bolstad approach in are the same as those listed under Hiking. For trail guidebooks, see page Long Beach. 3.5-4.5 hrs., depending on traffic. This trip involves 19 of the Go Guide. Advance notice photographing contestants as they build works of art out of Hikes in the Issaquah area will meet at the Issaquah Trail Center (ITC) instead Aug. 3, Mon. - Midweek Hike Planning Meeting and sand on the beach. This event, at the foot of SW Washington’s of Tibbetts Field. Directions to the center are as follows: Take I-90 Exit 17 and Potluck—Leaders Only10:30 a.m. at Trudy Ecob’s. Plan Long Beach Peninsula, draws serious competitors but retains an turn right. Go about 1 mi. to light on Sunset, and then go two more blocks to Oct.-Dec. 2009. Call for potluck assignment and directions if Bush St. and turn left. Go two blocks and you will see the yellow ITC building endearing small-town flavor. More information can be found at needed. Co-leaders: Trudy Ecob, 206-232-2933; Kathy Biever, and parking area on your left. www.funbeach.com/events/sandsations. Leader will be going 206-283-9047. June 30, Tue. - Lake Dorothy (E/M) (GT Skykomish #175) 7 down the night before and camping at the KOA in Ilwaco/Long mi., 900’ gain. A very scenic alpine lake with lakeside trail. Meet Aug. 6, Thu. - Spray Park via Knapsack Pass (MS) (GT Mt. Beach for the entire weekend. You are welcome to join. Reserva- 9 a.m. at Bothell P&R for carpooling, may be reached via Metro Rainier W. #269) 5.8 mi., 1900’ gain. This is a loop hike from tions for this campground can be made at https://koa.com/where/ or Sound Transit. Party limit 12. Sign up with leader: Edmunde Mowich Lake over Knapsack Pass to Spray Park and return wa/47143/reserve/index.asp. The competition starts at noon with Lewin, 360-297-6633. (s6/22-29) via the traditional SP trail. Expansive views of Rainier and its judging at 5 p.m. There is also a pet parade in the afternoon as foothills from the pass, weather permitting. Flowers in early July 1, Wed. - Wallace Falls (M) (GT Index #142) 6 mi., 1400’ well as free hot dogs all day. In the evening, there is a bonfire. August should be at their best with great numbers of species. gain. Hike the Wallace River valley to an impressive multi-stage Leader will participate in a one-hour beach ride by horseback at There is a short half-mile of boulder hopping. Meet at Charlie’s falls. Hopefully the spring runoff will provide a large volume of 8 a.m. on the 18th and welcomes others to join; call 360-642- Restaurant E. of Enumclaw for departure at 8:30 a.m. Register water over the falls. Meet 8:30 a.m. at “Brickyard” P&R, SW 2576 to make a reservation. The cost is $25. Leader: Anita Elder, online or with club headquarters. Co-leaders: Ralph Caldwell, corner of Exit 22, I-405. Register online or at club headquar- 206-525-5223, [email protected]. (s6/2-7/13) 425-836-2610; Ron McConnell, 425-451-2142. (s7/24-8/4) ters. Leader: Ralph Caldwell, 425-836-2610. 55 Hikes around July 18, Sat. - Indian Days Pow Wow, Discovery Park. Meet Stevens Pass. at 11:45 a.m. at the Daybreak Star admission gate. Free parking. July 6, Mon. - Lake 22 (E/M) (GT Granite Falls #109) 6 mi., Naturalists Admission is $5. Limit 11. Bring your own water or buy bottled 1400’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at N.E. corner of Ash Way P&R, I-5 water there. Expect large crowd. Bring wide-angle to telephoto Exit 183. No registration. Members only. Edmunde Lewin, Chair: Don Schaechtel, [email protected], 206-938-2125 lenses and be sure to ask permission to take photos of ritual. 360-297-6633. Grand entry is at 1 p.m. and dancing follows, as well as drum- July 8, Wed. - Taylor Mtn. (E) (GT Tiger Mtn. #204S) 4.5 mi., Tuesday night work parties mers and singers. Food for sale on site. Leader: Michael Glaze, 700’ gain. SLOW PACE. One-way hike with short car-shuttle Every Tuesday evening in July, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., all 206-364-1987. (s7/1-7/17) includes brand-new trail. Possible flora and fauna ID. Meet Mountaineers and friends of Mountaineers are invited to work July 26-30, Sun.-Thu. - Rockwall Photo Backpack, Kootenay 9:30 a.m. at ITC (see preamble). No registration. Warren Jones, on the grounds around club headquarters at Magnuson Park. NP (BC) (MS) 35 mi., 9000’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 8 a.m. at 425-391-7409. Someone will be at the site to meet volunteers at the south Paint Pots TH. 10+ hrs. Rockwall northern circuit is one of the July 10, Fri. - Noble Knob (E) (GT Lester # 239) 7 mi., 500’ parking lot of club headquarters from 6:30 on. Join us whenever premier scenic and wildflower backpacks in Canadian Rockies. gain in, 300’ gain out. Enjoy a ridge hike through wildflowers you can for any part of the evenings. For those students in the Superlative beauty with miles of towering peaks, glaciers, water- with views of Mt. Rainier to the S. and the Norse Peak Wilder- Natural World Course, your participation on evenings free of falls, graphic rock forms, abundant colorful wildflower meadows. ness to the N. Meet at Charlie’s Restaurant in Enumclaw at 7 class would be greatly appreciated. You can assist in maintaining We’ll travel from Paint Pots along creeks to Helmet Falls, high a.m. for breakfast or at 7:30 to leave for the hike. Sign up with the developed landscaping or continue to prepare the adjacent passes (Goodsir, Rockwall, Wolverine, Tumbling) near the Rock- club headquarters. 12 max. including leader: Ron McConnell, Magnuson Park area (where the goats cleared the blackberries) wall peaks, and along Tumbling Creek. Base camp two nights 425-451-2142. (Ron will be out of town from 6/30 to 7/6, so call for native plants. each at Helmet Falls and Tumbling Creek. Two day hikes from before or after for additional information.) (s6/30-7/9) Volunteers should wear long pants, sturdy shoes and bring camps to Goodsir Pass area, and Tumbling Pass to upper Numa work gloves if you have them. Snacks, desserts and drinks pro- Creek. Trail descriptions: “The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide” July 14, Tue. - Parade of Passes Hike #1: Snoqualmie Pass vided. No experience is needed. No registration required. (Patton & Robinson). Photo-oriented backpack. For members (M) (GT Snoqualmie Pass #207) 8 mi., 1600’ gain. Hike to Lodge For more information contact Jeanne or Mickey Eisenberg, and experienced backpackers only. Cancellation fees: $10 fee Lake on the S. and to Commonwealth Basin Jct. on the N. Meet [email protected], or Mary Bailey, thimbleberries@ for cancellation prior to July 15. No refund for cancellations July at 8:30 a.m. at Preston P&R, I-90 Exit 22. Sign up with leader: comcast.net. 15 or later. Photos of area: http:/ihtcr/KootenayPark/rockwalllo/ Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118. Page1.htm. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Linda Moore, July 16, Thu. - North I-90 Peak #4: Dirty Harry’s Peak (S) Intro to Natural World Course 425-347-7650, [email protected]. (s5/6-7/15) (GT Bandera #206) 8 mi., 3300’ gain. Hike abandoned logging The course concludes this month with details listed in the July 31-Aug. 2, Fri.-Sun. - Mowich Lake and Spray Park, Mt. roads to views (weather permitting) of both the Snoqualmie student handbook. Following is the remaining schedule: Rainier (EM) 6 mi., 1300’ gain. Mowich Lake and Spray Park Middle Fork and South Fork valleys. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the July 21, Tue. - Presentation 4—Flowers, subalpine life zone, are situated in northwestern corner of Mt. Rainier National Park. Preston P&R (Exit 22 on I-90). 40 mi. RT drive to TH. No regis- mushrooms, and mammals, 7-9 p.m. The area is beautiful and varied, sporting many photographic tration, members only. Peggy Owen, 425-746-1070. HMSG July 25 or 26, Sat. or Sun. - Field Trip 4—Spray Park (Mt. opportunities. Whether you’re enjoying the views of Tolmie July 16, Thu. - Grizzly Peak (VS) (Bench Mark Mtn. USGS) Rainier) Peak, Paul Peak or Mt. Rainier from the lake itself or wandering 17 mi., 2200’ gain. Meet at 7 a.m. at Woodinville P&R. Leader: For more information contact course leader Dave Shema, deeper into Spray Park, there is much to see. Spray Park con- Jacqueline Kaner, 206-283-0189, [email protected]. [email protected]. tains one of the nicest waterfalls within the park—Spray Falls. (s7/8-7/15) Seattle Go Guide July 2009 11 It houses a large meadow that each summer provides a stunning Singles Committee leaders carpet of wildflowers. The area is also host to myriad wildlife Sailing (contact between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.) including deer, hoary marmots and the occasional black bear. Visit our website at http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/sailing. Equipment needs: tents, camp stoves, water filtration devices, Chair: Steve Sears, 425-821-5945, [email protected] Ten Essentials. Since we are planning several lengthy day hikes Day sails Secretary/Webmaster: George Liu, 206-320-1136, [email protected] (up to 6 mi.), participants should consider bringing a day-pack, To sign up: first go online or call club headquarters (206-521-6001) and then Treasurer: Sabine Jeanot, 425-208-6493, [email protected] contact the skipper. some relatively portable camera equipment and lunches requir- Hiking: Jerry Wheeler, 206-242-9344, [email protected] ing a minimum of preparation. The camping area doesn’t allow July 1, Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. Social Events: Looking for a volunteer! campfires and has no potable water. There are toilets. We will Beneteau 30’ Ca Va! 4 crew + skipper. Skipper Hal Tobie, 206- Lodges/ELC: Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, [email protected] be camping at a walk-in campground at Mowich Lake—50 242-9658. (s6/16-6/30) Dancing: Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, [email protected] yards from the parking area. No car camping is allowed. There July 8, Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. is no charge to use the camping area; however, we are required Beneteau 30’ Ca Va! 4 crew + skipper. Skipper Hal Tobie, 206- to purchase a $15 park pass. Contact leader if you would like to 242-9658. (s6/23-7/7) carpool. Leader will send out a more detailed description of the Outings July 9, Thu. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92 Leader/Work Party Incentives: Earn annual trailhead trip as the departure date nears. Leader’s permission required. 30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper. parking or Sno-Park permits by leading five or moreGo Guide- Co-leader: Paul Harrett. Leader: Scott McLain, 360-866-5593, Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s6/23-7/7) listed Seattle Singles hikes, and/or cross-country ski outings, and [email protected]. (s6/1-7/30) July 11, Sat. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92 recording trip reports on the website or leading two trail work Aug. 1-5. Sat.-Wed. - North Molar Pass/Fish & Devon Lakes, 30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper. parties. Permits will be awarded for the season following partici- Banff NP (AB) (M/S) 35 mi. 2500’+ gain. Photo-oriented back- Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s6/30-7/9) pation. Contact Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, [email protected], pack. Travel over high passes into one of Banff’s premier, remote July 16, Thu. - 6 p.m. Jim Clark Marina. To Puget Sound. for details. Sign up now to lead and earn your permits. and very scenic wilderness areas. View abundant wildflowers, Fellow Mountaineers—If you enjoy the activities and events mountains, lakes, streams, and a variety of wildlife (small mam- Return at 9:30 p.m. Ericson 26’ Apsara. 3 crew + skipper. Skip- per Linda Youngs, 206-938-9191. (s6/30-7/14) that the Singles Committee presents, then it is time to help. This mals, bear, caribou and more). Maximum 5. Cost $55. Trip leader: is a volunteer organization. The more who help, the better we can July 18, Sat. - 1 p.m. Jim Clark Marina. To Puget Sound. Linda Moore, [email protected]. See Seattle backpacking do. Volunteers are needed for the committee, the R&R Dance Return at 4 p.m. Ericson 26’ Apsara. 3 crew + skipper. Skipper or online listing for more details. subcommittee, and to lead hikes and social events. Contact the Linda Youngs, 206-938-9191. (s7/7-7/16) Aug. 2, Sun. - Washington Renaissance Faire (E) Meet at committee members listed above. 10 a.m. at main gate to event now held in Buckley. Enjoy and July 19, Sun. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92 Lodge & Environmental Learning Center Weekends: photograph jousting and equestrian events, sword fighting, gypsy 30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper. Schedule for 2009—plan ahead! Fireside Lodge, Whistler, B.C., dancing, Celtic dancing, and wandering minstrels, as well as Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s7/7-7/16) Aug. 6-9; Baker Lodge, Aug.14-16; Stevens Lodge (need leader). myriad craftsmen demonstrating and vending their ancient art. July 22, Wed. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92 Questions/details: Eldon Ball, [email protected], 206-366- Directions and more info can be found at http://www.washing- 30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper. 8405. Leaders and/or co-leaders needed for some of these. tonrenfaire.com. Cost of admission varies, so be sure to check the Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s7/7-7/21) ticket page on the site. If you buy and print your tickets online, July 24, Fri. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92 Trips they are cheaper. Leader: Anita Elder, 206-525-5223, anita@ 30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper. Leaders needed for hikes or outings in September. By July 25, contact Jerry anitaelder.com. (s7/1-7/29) Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s7/14-7/23) Wheeler, 206-242-9344, [email protected]. July 29, Wed. - 6 p.m. Jim Clark Marina. To Puget Sound. July 5, Sun. - Little Si (EM) (USGS N. Bend/Snoqualmie) 5 mi., Advance notice Return by 9:30 p.m. Ericson 26’ Apsara. 3 crew + skipper. Skip- 1200’ gain. Meet 1 p.m. at TH. 3/4 hr. I-90 to the town of North Aug. 7-12, Fri.-Wed. - Tonquin Valley/Astoria River Photo per Linda Youngs, 206-938-9191. (s7/14-7/28) Bend, take Exit 31 into town. Turn right on North Bend Way. Backpack, Jasper NP, Alberta (MS) 40+ mi., 4700’ gain. Just E. of town turn left on Mount Si Rd. (432nd S.E.; signed). Explore and photograph one of the most exceptional scenic Go over a bridge, and veer right at the next intersection and drive backcountry areas in the Canadian Rockies. See Seattle Pho- Sea Kayaking 1/4 mi. more to the new parking lot on the left. Meet at S.E. 8th tography online listing for full details and registration. Enjoy St. P&R to regroup carpools if you wish—leaving P&R at 12:30 stunning scenery along the Astoria River, Tonquin Valley lakes Sea Kayaking Committee: The Committee normally meets at 7 p.m. the p.m. Party on the Fourth of July, pay a little back on the fifth. and Rampart peaks during hikes from camps into spectacular first Tuesday of the month at the club headquarters. The next meeting will Leisurely pace, longish lunch if the weather is good. Steven Sears, be July 7. mountain valleys and passes. Day hike options from camp include Chair: George Swapp, 206-770-9099 425-821-5945, [email protected]. (s6/22-7/2) HMSG Verdant and Campus passes with close views of Mt Edith Cavell, Co-Chair: Annette Brigham, 206-322-3922 July 5, Sun. - Cow Heaven (VS) (Marblemount/Lk. Shannon) Eremite Valley to Arrowhead Lake, Amethyst Lakes, Clitheroe Secretary: Roseanne Staroski, 206-241-4475 11 mi., 4000’ gain. Meet 6:30 a.m. at Brickyard P&R, I-405, Peak, and more. Photo opportunities abound from sunrise to Basic Class: John Kelly, 206-767-1961, [email protected] Exit 22 (N.E. 160th St.), W. side. 1/3 hr. Lawrence Landauer, sunset for beautiful reflections, glaciated peaks, including the Equivalency: Dede Chinlund, [email protected]; Kim Frasher, Kim. [email protected]. (s6/22-7/2) NC towering Ramparts (series of 10 peaks rising 3000’ from Tonquin [email protected], 206-465-6175 Naturalist: Sarah Miller, 206-361-6301, [email protected] July 7, Tue. - Bandera Mtn. (S) (Bandera) 8 mi., 2900’ gain. Valley), cascading streams, lakes, abundant wildflowers and wild- Leadership: Sharon Rindal, [email protected] Meet 4 p.m. at QFC in Issaquah. 1/2 hr. Will be updates on life (caribou, moose, bear, pika, to name a few). See “Canadian Safety: Lee McKee, 360-871-1862 website later. Jovica Spasic, 206-441-5022, jovicas@gmail. Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton & Robinson); “Don’t Waste Your Social: Felicia Wibowo, 206-525-2490 com. (s6/16-7/6) AL Time in the Canadian Rockies” (Copeland); “Jasper-Robson: A Special Programs: Felicia Wibowo, 206-525-2490 July 9, Thu. - Annette Lake (M) (Snoqualmie) 7.5 mi., 1700’ Taste of Heaven (Beers).” Map: Jasper/Maligne Lk. (Gem Trek) Training: Mike Kennedy and Carol Asplund, 206-633-3948 Treasurer: Carol Asplund, 206-633-3948 gain. Meet 9 a.m. at TH, I-90, Exit 47, S.side. 1 hr. Those want- or Amethyst Lakes 83D/9. Leader: Linda Moore, abenteuerbc@ Trips: Leslie Carpenter, 206-417-0729, [email protected]; Sharon Rindal, ing to carpool from Tibbetts P&R should let leader know for yahoo.com (preferred), 425-347-7650 (evenings 7-9 p.m.). [email protected] picking up at 8:10 a.m. Julie Way, 206-499-6793, Julie_Way@ Web Page: Brian High, [email protected] q.com. (s6/22-7/7) SCO Retired Rovers Related websites July 11, Sat. - Talapus and Olallie Lakes (EM) (Bandera) 6 mi., Seattle Mountaineers Kayak: www.mountaineers.org/Seattle/kayak 1200’ gain. Meet 11 a.m. at Talapus Lake TH, I-90, Exit 45. 1 hr. Chair: Frank Sincock, 206-366-1884, [email protected]. All Moun- Marine Weather: www.seawfo.noaa.gov/products/CWFSEA Fairly easy hike but expect mud. Kenneth Levine, 253-584-9090, taineers are welcome at Retired Rovers events. For information contact Puget Sound Shoreline Aerial Photos: www.ecy.wa.gov/apps/shorephotos [email protected]. (s7/2-7/9) AL the chair. Puget Sound boat launch sites: www.boat.iac.wa.gov July 12, Sun. - Miller Peak/Iron Bear Loop (VS) (Mt. Stuart/ Note: In addition to events listed below our Retired Rovers also enjoy participating in Midweek Hikes and Naturalist Hikes (check those sections). If you need Equivalency Liberty) 13 mi., 3800’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R. I-90, advice on the best hikes for you, feel free to call any of the hike leaders. If you are interested in obtaining equivalency from Moun- Exit15. Turn right, go S. about 1/2 mi., turn left on Newport Way taineers Sea Kayaking (Seattle Branch), please contact Dede then right into P&R. 1/3 hr. Lawrence Landauer, lawrenceglenn- Events Chinlund or Kim Frasher (contact information above) for an [email protected]. (s6/29-7/9) AL July 2, Thu. - Magnolia Blvd. and Discovery Park 10:30 a.m. application. Equivalency usually takes 3-4 weeks to process after July 14, Tue. - Snow Lake (M) (Snoqualmie Pass) 6 mi., 1250’ Meet at the S. parking lot of Discovery Park at 43 Ave. W. and W. your application is received. In order to receive equivalency, gain in, 415’ out. Meet 9 a.m. at TH (Alpental ski area), I-90, Exit Emerson St. Come enjoy the magnificent mountain and Sound/ you must have taken a fundamental sea kayaking course that 52. 1 hr. Those wanting to carpool from Tibbetts P&R at 8 a.m. Bay views from the Olmsted Boulevard Plan, which the Olmsteds teaches basics in such skills as paddling, bracing, rescues, safety should let leader know. Julie Way, 206-499-6793, Julie_Way@ proposed in 1908: “Magnolia Bluffs Parkway—Smith’s Cove to and clothing, or have significant experience and knowledge to q.com. (s6/22-7/12) AL Fort Lawton Military Reservation” (now Pier 91 to Discovery demonstrate such skills. A demonstration paddle is required July 18, Sat. - Mesatchee Creek (M) (Bumping Lake) 11 mi., Park). Walk about 4 mi. Buffet lunch will be prepared and served for applicants whose skills or experience are not clear to the 2400’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Chinook Pass parking lot east of the at nearby residence of leader. For information and to sign up: equivalency team. pass. 2 hrs. Jerry Wheeler, 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail. Cecilia Saari, 206-282-2450, [email protected]. com. (s7/9-7/16) SCO July 14, Tue. - Annual Brown Bag Picnic in Upper Woodland Trips July 18, Sat. - Snow Lake (M) (Snoqualmie Pass) 6 mi., 1250’ Park, 11 a.m. at Shelter #3, in a new area of Woodland Park for Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from our course gain in, 415’ out. Meet 11 a.m. at TH (Alpental ski area), I-90, us, not accessible from Aurora Ave. Our shelter (#3) is only ac- or have been granted equivalency. Contact Dede Chinlund, dchinlund@ Exit 52. 1 hr. Snow conditions may prevent us from making it comcast.net, if you think you might qualify for equivalency. Sign up with the cessed from N. 50th St., the southern border of Woodland Park. designated trip leader unless otherwise indicated. The sea kayaking group to the lake. Kenneth Levine, 253-584-9090, kwlevine@yahoo. Enter the park at the drive E. of the Aurora overpass marked follows the procedures listed in the “Sending you on your way” section on com. (s7/9-7/16). “South Entrance” or “Picnic Shelters 1, 2, 3,” and the shelter is pg. 19 of this Go Guide when signing up through club headquarters. Please July 19, Sun. - Thomas Mtn./Silver Creek Loop (VS) (Kachess close to the parking lot near the end of the one-way loop. After contact the leader as soon as possible to cancel if you are unable to attend Lake) 14 mi., 3800’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R. I-90, lunch and short meeting, those interested will join in a short after signing up. The “sea kayak essentials” as listed on pg. 19 are required and the trip leader may require additional equipment. Call the trip leader if Exit15. Turn right, go S. about 1/2 mi., turn left on Newport Way walk (shorter than last year) to Woodland Park Zoo. The new there are any questions. then right into P&R. 1/3 hr. Lawrence Landauer, lawrenceglenn- 17,000 sq.ft. Penguin Exhibit, which opened May 2, re-creates Late Breaking Trip Announcements: Some trips may not make it into the Go [email protected]. (s7/6-7/16) TC the penguin native habitat in Peru with shoreline cliffs, waves Guide. We suggest visiting the activities search page at www.mountaineers. July 22, Wed. - Melakwa Lake (MS) (Snoqualmie Pass) 9 and rocky pools. Bring your Gold Card for free admission. org for late-breaking trips. mi., 2300’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Denny Ck. TH. I-90, Exit 47, N. July 24, Fri.-July 31, Fri. - Retired Rovers Summer Outing July 1-Aug. 26 - Wet Wednesdays (SKI) Please join us for side. 1 hr. For those who want to carpool we can meet at Tibbets at Mt. Baker Lodge. We plan to hike to our favorite Baker Wet Wednesdays every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.. After a P&R at 8:15 a.m. Just let leader know. Julie Way, 206-499-6793, destinations. The lodge has comfortable sleeping quarters, in- hot summer’s day on the job, come to the lake to cool off, have [email protected]. (s6/22-7/20) AL door plumbing, even a warm-water shower. Cost per day this some fun, and strengthen your skills. Help one another work July 25, Sat. - Sheep Lake (E) (Mt. Rainier E.) 5.8 mi., 900’ year will be $37.25 for members, $45.25 for guests and $42.25 on strokes, bracing, rescues, and rolling in a safe, supportive gain. Meet 11 a.m. at Cayuse Pass junction of SR-410 & SR-123. for guest children under age 14. All Mountaineers members are and chlorine-free environment. Offered primarily for students 1-3/4 hr. Scott Boone, 206-767-3882. (s7/16-7/23) MR and recent graduates of the Basic Sea Kayaking Course, but all welcome. Sign up and pay by July 17 at club headquarters or July 26, Sun. - Grizzly Peak (VS) (Benchmark Mtn.) 17 mi., course graduates (or those granted equivalence) are welcome by phone. Questions? Call Barbara Post, 206-937-1374. Our 2200’ gain in, 800’ out. Meet 6 a.m. at Brickyard P&R, I-405, to participate. Dress for immersion in approximately 65-70 two favorite cooks, Donna Osseward and Evelyn Lester, will Exit 22 (N.E. 160th St.), W. side. 1/3 hr. Lawrence Landauer, degree water. PFD and helmet required. (Bicycle helmet okay.) be presiding in the kitchen, so you know the food will be the [email protected]. (s7/13-7/23) GP best. Plan to bring a sack lunch if you arrive midday; the first No equipment will be provided for you. Launch at 7 p.m. at meal will be dinner that night. Plan to come for all week (or as Matthews Beach. Contact Brian High at wave.slave@yahoo. July 26, Sun. - Mt Dickerman (VS) (Sloan Peak) 8.5 mi., 3800’ many days as you can). com for more details. gain. Meet 8:15 a.m. at S. end of Ash Way P&R, I-5, Exit 183 (164th St. S.W.), W. side. 1/3 hr. Panoramic view of 16 major Advance notice peaks and abundant wildflowers. Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, [email protected]. (s7/16-7/23) GP Aug. 6, Thu. - Samish Island Picnic. Come any time after 10 Singles a.m. and enjoy the hospitality provided by Dick and Barbara July 28, Tue. - Granite Mtn. (VS) (Snoqualmie Pass) 8 mi., Sacksteder at their cabin on Samish Island. There are herons All Mountaineers members are welcome at all Singles events. Carpools are 3800’ gain. Meet 4 p.m. at QFC in Issaquah. 1/2 hr. We may not encouraged to save the environment and reduce global warming. A restaurant and eagles to watch, a pleasant walk around the island, good go all the way to the viewpoint but it will be still a good workout. stop after hikes is normal. Details will be posted soon on the website. Jovica Spasic, 206- food and lots of talk to keep us occupied. Bring a salad or hors For a complete updated list of hikes and social events that may not be d’oeuvres for the potluck. For information, directions and pos- listed in the Go Guide and for online registration, go to www.mountaineers. 441-5022, [email protected]. (s7/7-7/27) AL sible ride-sharing, call Barbara Sacksteder, 206-363-0975 (Cell org and the “Activities” link. Aug. 1, Sat. - Skyline Trail to Panorama Point (M) (Mt. Rainier 206-818-1354). Activity Information Website: Also, for further information about the singles E.) 5 mi., 1500’ gain. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Paradise (TH) 2-1/2 hrs. section, see our website: www.mountaineers.org/ssingles. or TBD ? Members must have e-mail, to receive further instructions. Phone leader only for cancellations. Jo Fortin, 206-349- 0957, [email protected]. (s7/23-7/30) MR

12 July 2009 Go Guide Seattle Aug. 1, Sat. - Summerland (M) (Mt. Rainier E.) 8.5 mi., 2100’ oon, 206-632-8804. No need to sign up. July & August: Meet will form our own carpools from the P&R; optional after-hike gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Frying Pan Ck. TH. 1-3/4 hrs. Enjoy pan- at Seattle’s Myrtle Edwards Park. From Elliott Ave. W. which eats and drinks in Granite Falls. Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-769- oramic views of Mt. Rainier and Little Tahoma, plus wildflowers becomes 15th Ave. W., take the Magnolia exit (labeled Pier 89 9312, [email protected]. (s6/20-7/9) and possible mountain goat or bear sightings. Leader’s favorite through 91) and follow the signs to Pier 89. Meet at the N. end July 18, Sat. - Mason Lake-Ira Spring Memorial (MS) (Ban- hike. Flowers and marmots abound. Nancy Zwicker, 360-886- of the parking lot. Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454, mark.e.olsoe@ dera-206 GT) 7 mi., 2400’ gain. Limit 8. Meet 10 a.m. at Tibbetts 0152, [email protected]. (s7/23-7/30) MR boeing.com. P&R in Issaquah. This hike is in the “Best Wildflower Hikes in Aug. 2, Sun - Skyscraper Mtn. (EM) (Mt. Rainier E.) 7.5 mi., July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Thu. - Outdoor Social Volleyball at Washington” and July is the prime time to see them. Plus it ends 1200’ gain in, 300’ out. Meet 8:30 a.m. at TH (Sunrise). 2 1/2 Hrs. Green Lake. 6 p.m. to dark every Thu. until mid-Sept., near 5800 up at a lake. What more could you want? This is a relatively or TBD. Members must have email, to receive further instruc- block of E. Green Lake Way N. at Kenwood Pl. Members $1, warm lake for the Cascades, so, if there’s any chance you might tions. Leader phone for cancellations only. Jo Fortin, 206-349- others $2. Optional food stop nearby later. Questions? Eldon Ball, want to swim, come prepared. In any event, we will spend an 0957, [email protected]. (s7/23-7/30) MR 206-366-8405 or [email protected]. No need to sign up. hour or so at the lake, weather permitting. We will form our Aug. 2, Sun. - Copper Mountain (North Cascades) (VS) July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, Fri. - Eastside Outdoor Tennis Inter- own carpools from the P&R; optional after-hike eats and drinks (Challenger/Shuksan) 20 mi., 4500’ gain in, 1100’ out. Meet mediate Doubles Limit 16. 7 p.m. at Robinswood Tennis Center, in Issaquah. Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-769-9312, thejerrycole@ 4 a.m. at Brickyard P&R. I-405, Exit 22 (N.E. 160th St.), west 2400 151st Pl. S.E., Bellevue. Call 425-452-7690 for direc- yahoo.com. (s6/27-7/16) side. 1/3 hr. 2.5 hrs. drive from Seattle. Lawrence Landauer, tions. Join us for a Friday evening of INTERMEDIATE AND July 25, Sat. - Rachel Lake (MS) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 8 [email protected]. (s7/20-7/30) ABOVE doubles tennis. Skill level is MINIMUM intermediate mi., 1900’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R in Aug. 2, Sun. - Indian Henry’s Hunting Ground via Kautz (3.0 to 4.0) and above. Play from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Registration Issaquah. Another of the “100 Classic Hikes in Washington,” this Creek (S) (Mt. Rainier W./Randle) 11 mi., 3300’ gain in, 200’ begins on Thursdays, eight days before we play, and closes the beautiful hike ends up at a beautiful lake. Optional swimming, out. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Kautz Creek TH parking lot. 2 hrs. In- following Wednesday. Court fee: $3 per person collected by the of course. Expect to stay an hour or so at the lake, weather per- dian Henry’s Hunting Ground on summer days is glorious. See Robinswood cashier. Those canceling on Friday and no-shows mitting. We will form our own carpools from the P&R; optional wildflowers, animals, views of the mountain. Snow should be for any reason must refund court fee to leader— no exceptions. after-hike eats and drinks in Issaquah. There’s a bit of drive off mostly gone. Robert Pankl, 206-729-0162, pankl@earthlink. Questions? Greg, 425-828-8590, or Fay, 206-281-5029. Leader: the freeway to get to the TH, so don’t expect to get home early. net. (s7/24-7/30) MR Gregory Kidd, 425-828-8590, [email protected]. Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-769-9312, [email protected]. (s5/25-7/1) (s7/4-7/23) July 4, 11, 18 & 25, Aug. 1 Sat. - Green Lake Walk Meet 11 Aug. 2, Sun. - Lake Serene (M) 8 mi., 2000’ gain. Meet at 10 Social a.m. in front of the Urban Bakery, 7850 E. Green Lake Dr. N. a.m. at Bothell P&R. NWFP. Everybody has to do Lake Serene for a walk around Green Lake. After the walk we will lunch at a every year—it’s so spectacular, which is why it’s in “100 Classic Events nearby restaurant. Questions? Contact Karen Nordal, 206-366- Hikes in Washington.” Optional swimming, so come prepared. July 4, Sat. - Barbecue Limit 99. Meet 12:30 p.m. in Woodinville 2736, [email protected]. No registration. Expect to stay an hour or so at the lake, weather permitting. Op- to celebrate Independence Day. After lunch, weather depending, July 4, 11, 18 & 25, Aug. 1 Sat. - Post Green Lake Walk Lunch tional side-trip to Bridal Veil Falls on the way back down. Expect we can set up the badminton net and get out the frisbee/soccer No need to sign up; just meet at noon on Saturdays for lunch with a late return home after 6 p.m. We will form our own carpools ball, or play board games inside. RSVP to lawrenceglennland- other singles on the Green Lake path near children’s pool. We go from the P&R. Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-769-9312, thejerrycole@ [email protected] or 425-844-4330, or sign up online so that the to the Urban Bakery or seating area near World Wraps if weather yahoo.com. (s7/12-7/31) leader knows how much food to buy and can give directions, permits. Karen Nordal, 206-366-2736, [email protected]. answer questions, etc. Lawrence Landauer, lawrenceglennland- [email protected]. (s6/8-7/3) July 7, 14, 21 & 28, Tue. - Eastside Social Outdoor Volleyball 6 p.m. to dark every Tue. through Sept. in Bellevue Downtown Youth Committee July 10, Fri. - Games Night & Snacks 7 p.m. at Phinney Park, E. of 100th Ave. N.E., S. of N.E. 4th St. & Bellevue Square. The Youth Committee is a Mountaineers acitivity open to all youths, ages 14 Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., #3. Bring a snack Members $1, others $2. Questions? Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, or beverage (with cups) to share and a game if you like. No need and up. Its purpose is to provide outdoor experience through activities such [email protected]; Steve Kruse, [email protected]; as hiking, scrambling, backpacking, rafting, climbing, etc., for all interested to signup! Eldon Ball, [email protected], 206-366-8405. 206-779-3557, or John or Milyn McManus, jwm8221@hotmail. youths. For additional info, call Leonard, 206-325-1310. July 24, Fri. - Rock & Roll Dance 8 p.m. at the Lake City Com- com, 425-608-0788 (bus.). No need to sign up. munity Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle 98125. DJ Gary of Gary’s Tunes will teach a free cha-cha lesson from 8-8:30 p.m., then we will turn down the lights for the dance from 8:30-11:30 Under the Hill Rovers (UTHRs) p.m. Admission is $9 (members)/ $12 (non-members). We will do lots of mixers, so you do not need to come with a partner to dance. July 3, Fri. - Annette Lake (M) 7.5 mi., 1700’ gain. Limit 8. What's your @ddress? We will have a mix of dances, including rock and roll, swing, Meet 10 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R in Issaquah. Not too far, not too Latin and waltz music. Enter our door-prize drawing when you hard, pretty views, fun people, a reasonable starting time, and Help us keep in touch with you! We are come in. Please bring a snack to share. This could be as simple it goes to a lake. What more do you want? Expect to stay an asking all members with email addresses as a bag of chips, cookies, fruit, veggies, a dessert or similar. If hour or so at the lake, weather permitting. We will form our you have questions or want to volunteer, contact Karen, 206-484- own carpools from the P&R; optional after-hike eats and drinks to make sure we have it in our records. As 9187, 425-789-1940, [email protected]. in Issaquah. Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-769-9312, thejerrycole@ the club moves into the future, we rely more yahoo.com. (s6/12-7/1) and more on electronic media to communi- Weekly events July 11, Sat. - Mt. Pilchuck (M) (Verlot USGS) 6 mi., 2200’ cate. July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Wed. - Evening Outdoor Inline Skate gain. Limit 8. Meet 10 a.m. at Lynwood P&R in Issaquah. One Log in to your Profile page today and add or Wednesdays 7 p.m. Have fun and keep in shape year-round! If of the “100 Classic Hikes in Washington” and one of the easier it rains we may walk. Optional restaurant socializing follows. of the peak-bagger hikes, we will be rewarded with spectacular update your email with us. Thanks! Questions? Call Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454 or Jenefer Hunt- viewpoints from the lookout at the top, visibility permitting. We

Tacoma Branch Contacts Chair: Darin Brekke, 253-549-4245 Secretary: Yvonne Braune, 253-833-9276 Treasurer: Don Thompson, 360-692-8236 Trustee on Mountaineers Board: Tom Shimko, 253-272-0656 Branch Trustee: Gretchen Roosevelt, (2009), 360-759-3810 Branch Trustee: Jim Feltus (2009), 253-468-4787 ACOMA Branch Trustee: Karen Turner (2010), 253-202-7458 T Branch Trustee: Bill Goodman (2010), 253-564-8337 Branch Trustee: Geoffrey Lawrence (2010), 253-627-1619 See Tacoma Branch official contacts in box on this page Social Division Chair: Karen Turner, 253-202-7458 Clubhouse: 2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma, WA 98403 Outdoor Division Chair: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348 Climbing Division Chair: Joel Edwards, 253-732-4231 Website: www.tacomamountaineers.org Clubhouse Sec.: Helen Engle, 253-566-6965, [email protected] to sign up for a tacoma trip VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG DIVISIONS: Social includes family activities, folk dancing, photog- OR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED (cancellation fees may apply raphy, singles. Outdoor includes MOFA, HARK, hiking/backpacking, sailing, sea kayaking, skiing, mountain biking. Climbing includes for fee-based events and classes; contact leader) alpine scrambling, climbing, advancing alpinism, sport climbing, avalanche education, navigation and winter travel.

Contact Bill Goodman for more info: bbgoodman@har- bornet.com. Publicity opportunity If you’ve ever been hiking you are amply qualified to give us Branchwide Branch board meeting a hand with our ongoing branch publicity program, the popular June 29, Mon., 7 p.m. - Tacoma Branch Board Meeting “Hike of the Week” feature in the News Tribune Thursday Ad- Tacoma Branch website: www.tacomamountaineers.org. Our goal is to provide at the clubhouse. Members can join us and see our board of venture Section. Help us keep this effort going by writing about information on current and coming activities. Constructive feedback and ideas trustees and division chairs in action. There will not be a meet- some of your favorite day hikes. All levels of hikes are needed, about the website are gladly accepted. ing in July. from easy family hikes to strenuous conditioners. Contact Amy The Mountaineers Website. Check it out. Check your profile to be sure that your contact information (e-mail, phone, address) is correct. Then click on Mann, [email protected], 253-759-2796. the “Activities” tab and go to “Advanced Search” to search for trips by type, Want to serve the club? by branch, by date and so on. Here is your opportunity to serve our Tacoma Branch of New member mentoring, membership The “Communities” tab will take you to the various communities set up by The Mountaineers. You can contribute by sitting on the branch Contacts: Donna Bisogno, 253-922-4147, jmjrejoice@ different activities in various branches. Be sure to check the website for board of trustees. gmail.com; Kathleen Brammer, 253-896-4849, brammerka@ late-breaking events. Nominations: If you would like to nominate yourself or comcast.net; Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@comcast. All welcome to Tacoma BBQ on Fourth another member for consideration by the Nominating Commit- net. tee for one of the following positions, contact Bill Goodman, Are you new to the club or thinking about joining? July 4, Sat. - Mountaineers Fourth of July BBQ, 6-8 p.m. You [email protected]. can contact Donna, Kathleen or Amy with questions. There are The entire club is invited to the Tacoma Mountaineer Clubhouse Branch chair - one-year term several ways you can find out if this club is the one for you. Are on the Fourth of July for FREE hotdogs, hamburgers, potato Chair-elect - one-year term. becomes chair following year you interested in a specific activity? The chair or leader of each salad, chips and ice cream. The Freedom Fair will be going on Treasurer - one-year term (Note: The treasurer’s position of our activities is ready and willing to talk to you. See specific down on Ruston Way with an air show and all kinds of activities. requires minimum skills in accounting, budgeting, financial activity listings in this Go Guide for contact information. Fireworks go off at 10 p.m., right in front of our cubhouse! Plan analysis and fiscal policy.) Tacoma “new member meetings” are a great way to meet to bus it or carpool and come join us! Secretary - one-year term some of the club members, see a presentation of the various No July membership meeting Trustees (two positions open) - two-year terms activities and have your questions answered. They are held The third Friday monthly meeting and branch orientation Tacoma Branch representative to The Mountaineers Board most months on the third Friday, except for June, July, August, will take July off. See you next month. of Trustees (full trustee status) - two-year term. October and December.

Seattle-Tacoma Go Guide July 2009 13 And finally, for those ready to “jump in,” try one of the hikes 2009 graduation event http://tacomamountaineers.org/climbing/sport_climbs.html. (under “Hiking”), especially one noted as “slow” or “moderate” Oct. 4, Sun. - Graduation and Course Potluck 6:30 p.m. pace (if you prefer). Some leaders note that their trips are great beginner hikes, and all leaders are willing to share tips about gear Navigation Course Basic climbs Chair: Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, [email protected] if you’re still accumulating things. Other activities you might Check the activities section of www.mountaineers.org for the latest listings. Lead Instructor: Steve Frank, 253-232-6134, stephen.m.frank@hotmail. try out are photography meetings, backpacking trips, singles July 3-4, Fri.-Sat. - Mt Baker, Coleman Glacier (BG) Limit com events/volleyball, social events, mountain biking or one-evening 9. Sign up with leader: Dave Buckland, 253-370-5356, djbdjb@ Records Keeper: Chuck Bredl, [email protected] Communications: Don Campbell, [email protected] seminars such as hiking/backpacking. The expression in The centurytel.net. (s6/9-7/3) Mountaineers is, “So many activities, so little time!” Join us Field Trips: Gary Zink, 253-631-4004, [email protected]. July 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Mt Rainier, DC Route and get out there! (BG) Limit 9. Basic Navigation Course certification is required for many Sign up with leader or Bill Wood. Leader’s permission required. Mountaineers activities. Tacoma Mountaineers offers a Basic Trip registration procedures, guidelines Leader: Dave Buckland, 253-370-5356, [email protected]. Navigation course as follows: Please read the preamble on Page 19 of this Go Guide for Ten Essentials, travel (s6/9-7/11) Wed., Aug. 12 and 19, 6:30 p.m. at Tacoma Mountaineers cost-sharing (Note: now 15¢ per mile RT) and guest participation. Aug. 6-10, Thu.-Mon. - Cameron 7,190’ (T3) Limit 6. Five Clubhouse (2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma). Classes each run about To register for a Tacoma branch trip, register online at www.mountaineers. days of hiking and scrambling in the Olympics. Day 1 will be 90-120 minutes and start at 6:30 p.m. sharp. org, or call the leader listed with that activity. If you need additional details a long hike in to set up camp. Subsequent days will include Field trip: Sat., Aug. 22, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Tacoma about the trip ask the trip leader. Advance registration is necessary unless otherwise noted. The leader will cancel a trip if too few registrations are optional scrambles to nearby Sentinel Peak, Wellesley Peak, Mt. Mountaineers Irish Cabin property (no cell phone service). Field received by the deadline for the trip, so register earlier rather than later to Fromme, Mt. Claywood, Lost Peak, and some of the summits trip starts 7:30 a.m. sharp and lasts all day. reserve your spot. of Mt. Cameron. Bicycles are recommended to travel the 5 mi. Final exam: Shortly after the field trip a final exam will be P&R = Park & Ride e-mailed to all students for completion and return. th from the road washout to the Dosewallips TH. Sign up with 6 Ave P&R = 7100 block at 6th & Skyline, Tacoma. leader: Steve Townsend, 253- 565-7172, swtownsend@yahoo. Complete attendance at the two classes and the field trip, CR = Charlie’s Restaurant, Highway 410, Enumclaw. T-112 = Behind Wells Fargo Bank, 112th & Pacific Ave., Tacoma. com. (s6/1-7/25) passing all six elements on the field trip, and a successful final T-56 = P&R, E. of I-5 on south side of 56th St., Tacoma. exam are required to receive navigation certification. TCC P&R = NE corner of Tacoma Community College campus at 19th & Intermediate Climbing Course You must come to all sessions with an approved compass that Mildred St. Intermediate Climbing Committee includes adjustable declination and a sighting mirror. There’s a 512 P&R = Behind McDonald’s, south of I-5 & 512 interchange on S Tacoma Chair: Stephan Kleine, 253-815-9054, [email protected] list of necessary features and some suggested compasses at www. Way. Manual: Mike Lund, 425-736-5686, [email protected] tacomamountaineers.org. MTTA = Mt. Tahoma Trails Assoc. at Rainier Overland, 1 mi. past Ashford Lectures: Rebecca Catlin, 253-332-4905, [email protected] on SR 706. Field Trips: Tom Labrie, 360-710-6577, [email protected] Two generally available and highly recommended compasses Southhill P&R = NW of Southhill Mall, Puyallup, at 104th St. E & 9th St. SW. Critical Skills: Dale Hegg, 253-891-1556, [email protected] are the Silva Ranger CL and the Suunto MC-2, both around Tacoma clubhouse = N 30th St. & Carr St. $60. Please do NOT come to the first class with an inadequate Remaining lectures: Bonney Lake P&R = South of Hwy. 410 on 184th July 9, Thu. - Hard Snow and Intro to Ice Climbing compass; we’ll be working with some of the special features at 410 Cafe = Hwy. 410, Buckley both classes. You will not be allowed to participate in the field Classifications for Hikes: (E) = Easy, (M) = Medium, (S) = Strenuous July 30, Thu. - Ice Climbing Field Trip 1 Prep Classifications for Climbs: (C) = Conditioner (A) = Alpine Climb (R) = Rock Aug. 6, Thu. - Ice Climbing trip unless you have an approved compass. Buy one now—sup- Climb (G) = Glacier Climb, (I) = Ice, (M) = Climbing. Oct. 15, Thu. - Exam plies at local retailers sometimes run out when our course ap- Trail Guides: AL = 100 Hikes in the Alpine Lakes; BHWC = Best Hikes With Remaining field trips: proaches. Mark your compass somewhere with your name and Children; BSHS = Best Short Hikes in the South Cascades; F1 (2, 3, 4) = Aug. 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Hard Snow and Intro to Ice Climbing e-mail, a distinctive sticker or colored dots, whatever, so if your Footsore 1 (2,3,4); GP = 100 Hikes in the Glacier Peak Region; MR = 50 compass gets mixed up with other identical units you’ll know Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park (MRNP); NC = 100 Hikes in the North Aug. 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Ice Climbing Cascades; SCO = 100 Hikes in the South Cascades & Olympics. which one is yours. Intermediate climbs Registration fee: $48 for Mountaineers; $73 for non-Moun- If you’d like to lead an intermediate climb, and are not familiar with the new taineers. Online registration. Climbing Division database, contact Steve Kleine, [email protected], for assistance. All you need for the two evening class sessions are an ap- Check the internet database for current listings. proved compass, pencils and paper, a cup of coffee or soft drink, Chair: Joel Edwards, 253-732-4231, [email protected] Intermediate climbs possibly other simple items we may specify in pre-class emails. Welcome to The Tacoma Mountaineers Climbing Division offerings! We have For the all-day field trip you timely must show up as you would lots of activities, so get involved! Feel free to contact course leaders for more July 3, Fri. - Mt. Stuart, W. Ridge (IR) Limit 4. Climb will be for an all-day, off-trail hike or scramble in chancy weather: information about the programs. Or, if you can’t get your questions answered 2-3 days, depending on conditions. This climb is currently full. daypack, Ten Essentials, sufficient food and drink, proper boots through them, contact the division chair. Sign up with leader: Stephan Kleine, 253-815-9054, skleine@ and clothing (no blue jeans, cotton T-shirts, etc). The field trip broadcom.com. (s1/13-1/13) at Irish Cabin is a series of +/- 90 minute teaching elements: you Alpine Climb/Scramble Course Aug. 2, Sun. - Observation Rock, N. Face (II) Limit 6. Climb go into the field for an element, back to base camp for a snack and ACSC Committee is for Tacoma intermediate students/grads teaching at Ice 1 on bathroom break, back into the field for another element, and so on Course Chair: Margot Tsakonas, [email protected], Saturday and Sunday. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Julie all through the day. Usually the final element is the +/- two-hour 425-922-3587 Myer, 253-759-3813, [email protected]. (s6/1-7/27) Records: Becky Hines, [email protected] “Long Nav,” where two-person teams navigate cross-country over Field Trips: Gary Zink, [email protected], 253-631-4004 challenging terrain. After this, all teams check in at the parking lot, Critical Skills: Mike Bujnowski, [email protected], 253-850-1806 get some final instruction, share some laughs, go home. Mentoring: Gregg Gagliardi, gagliard.u.washington@edu Trad Rock Climbing Course When we go on this field trip all of us are a team—we all Both Sessions of ACSC for 2009 are nearly complete. If you Chair: Marty Babare, 253-756-5576, [email protected]. Field trips: Mark Lemon, 253-314-6998 help each other out. Please do not bring family, friends, pets, are interested in ACSC, the next session is planned for January Critical Skills: Mark Webster, 253-209-0766 etc., to the classes or the field trip—they will get in the way and 2010. Detailed schedule will be published in the fall, and reg- Mentoring: Ed Lansing & Mindy Nichols, 253-394-4383 we need 100 percent of your attention at all times. No one may istration will be available late in 2009. Be sure to check for our Are you interested in learning to lead moderate (5.4-5.8) rock leave the field trip until everyone has completed all class ele- information night in November 2009 to find out more. routes using trad gear (no bolts)? Are you interested in enhancing ments and checked in. For more on the Basic Navigation Course, see the Go your current trad skill level? We are developing a new course to Some of the instructors and students camp out Friday eve- Guide or www.tacomamountaineers.org/goguide build our climbing curriculum and we have you in mind. ning at the large, grassy Irish Cabin parking lot near the Carbon Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) - You will be This crag course will cover placing passive and active River—it’s a beautiful location and we have a very social allowed to participate in the scrambling course without MOFA protection, building anchors, and setting up rappels, as well as campfire. This is a fun, relaxed way to start your field trip. For training, but you must complete MOFA if you wish to graduate hanging belays, swinging leads, and crack-climbing techniques. more information e-mail Tacoma Navigation Chair Jim Harvey: from ACSC and continue scrambling with The Mountaineers. We’ll be outside at some of the local crags (like Tieton, Vantage [email protected]. You may take MOFA through any branch of The Mountaineers. For and Leavenworth), but we’ll get started at the clubhouse and enrollment information about the Tacoma MOFA Course, look in Spire Rock. the Go Guide or on www.tacomamountaineers.org/goguide. For details contact Marty Babara, [email protected]. Outdoor Division Watch for information this winter about next year’s schedule Scrambles for this popular course. Chair: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, [email protected]. (MOFA, Hiking/ July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Snowking 7433’ 10 mi., 5400’ gain. Backpacking, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Skiing, Mountain Biking) Limit 8. Meet at the S.E. 8th St. P&R in Bellevue off Exit 12 on I-405 at 7 a.m. Carpool and drive to TH on Forest Service Road Sport Climbing Course 1570. 3 hrs. Route description includes brush whacking and pos- Course Committee: First Aid (MOFA) Chair: Chris Willett, [email protected], 253-227-6378 Mountaineering Oriented First Aid Committee sible route-finding challenges. Make camp near lake and relax. Field Trips: Greg Gagliardi, [email protected], 253-765-2881 Chair: Angela McKee, 253-460-0727, [email protected] Day 2: Get up early and continue to summit (1.5 mi. and 2000’ Lectures: Bill Hecker Co-Chair: Leah Munion, 206-200-4715, [email protected] gain). Bring helmet, ice ax, snowshoes, crampons. Trekking The Sport Climbing Course, to be offered this fall, is open Tacoma Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) is a 28- poles recommended for steep trail. Sign up with leader: Justin to anyone who wishes to learn to safely enjoy sport climbing, hour course for the wilderness traveler. It consists of a lecture, McClellan, [email protected]. (s6/1-7/14) as well as those already accomplished rock and gym climbers demonstration and practical experience, including Red Cross who wish to expand and round out their skills. There are no adult CPR and standard first aid. MOFA instructors are club prerequisites for the class. volunteers certified by the Red Cross. Basic Rock, Glacier Course This is a perfect course for new members who have not yet Two or more instructors teach each class, with final practical BRGCC Committee: taken a course but have an interest in rock climbing. It is also ideal scenarios evaluated by other instructors. Our make-up artists add Course Chair: Peter Elling, 253-441-8836, [email protected] realism to the final exam by outfitting the volunteer victims with Lectures: Geoff Lawrence, 253-377-9729, [email protected] for continuing students from scrambling or basic programs who Field Trips: Ben Miller, 253-396-1991, [email protected] have an interest in sport climbing, and gym climbers who want simulated injuries. There are no prerequisites for the course. Critical Skills: Bill Hecker, 253-876-0658, [email protected] to transition to setting up their own top ropes and anchors while If you are interested in taking only CPR/First Aid, please Manuals: Joy Parobek, 253-288-2398, [email protected] enjoying independent climbing on great sport routes. contact Angela or Leah. See above for contact info. Climbs: Kevin Gallagher, 206-226-3623, [email protected] Prospective intermediate climbing students are especially Course attendance: Participation is required at all class Mentoring: Gregg Gagliardi, 253-566-9490, [email protected] sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning that Records: Bud Truitt, 253-503-3814, [email protected] encouraged to take the course: Learning to lead sport routes will Equivalency: Participants in the Basic Rock and Glacier Climbing Course help significantly with the learning process for leading the alpine builds on skills learned in previous sessions. Wear casual clothes (BRGCC) must have passed ACSC or have met equivalency prior to par- rock routes that you will encounter in the intermediate course. suitable for working on the ground and outdoors. Arrangements ticipating in the course. This is a student-centered course: Learning objectives will be cannot be made to make up class sessions. Please do not register Past BRGCC Graduates: Graduates of the course are encouraged to par- dependent on students’ interests and skills. We will custom- for a class unless you can attend all class sessions. ticipate on BRGCC climbs, particularly alpine and glacier outings. Review ize teaching to each student’s skills and interests. Topics of September Irish Cabin MOFA Class: Sept. 13, 20, Sun., all the climb listings and call the leader if you find something of interest. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse and a field trip the The intent is to create opportunities for you to be involved, to share your instruction include climbing sport routes on top-rope, leading knowledge and experience with others, and to improve or maintain profi- sport routes using bolts and quick-draws, setting up anchors weekend of Sept. 26-27 at our Irish Cabin property in the Carbon ciency in your skills. on bolts and chains, clipping bolts, belay technique, rappel River Valley. The last two days of class will be conducted during 2009 Records: Graduation materials (forms for completed MOFA, trail main- technique, climbing signals and communication, untying from a car/tent camp, which may reasonably reflect the possibilities of tenance, etc.) should be sent to: Bud Truitt, 9911 72nd St. S.W., Lakewood, rope at anchor and transitioning to rappel, lowering techniques, wilderness first aid. We will share a potluck with the volunteer WA 98498; [email protected], 253-503-3814. victims on the last day. We will ensure class participants have the Second Year Participants: If you require a second year to necessary knots, and safe use of equipment. There will be an emphasis on safety. proper equipment during the first two class sessions. Course fee complete the course requirements you must notify the Course (includes textbook): $85 members, $110 non-members. Chair, Peter Elling, by phone or e-mail. The fee is $50. (Plus $15 Cost: $125 members, $175 non-members. Required equipment: helmet, harness, rock shoes, personal Fall weekends MOFA Class: Nov. 7-8, 21-22, Sat.-Sun. 9 if you want a 2009 student manual). Second year participants are a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse. Course fee (includes required to attend the full day qualifier March 14, at The Tacoma anchor system, several carabiners and slings. Optional but recommended equipment: rope, chalk bag, quick-draws. textbook): $80 members, $105 non-members. Mountaineers clubhouse. This is not a test! At this time we will Registration: Online self-registration at www.mountaineers. determine where in the lecture or field trip sequence participants Lectures (7 p.m. at The Tacoma Clubhouse): Sept. 10, Thu. - Introduction, equipment, climbing, safety org or call 206-521-6001 or 800-573-8484. Register early as may re-enter the course, based on what knowledge and skills they classes fill up quickly. have retained from the previous year. A conditioner, with a Tacoma Sept. 17, Thu. - Technique, anchors, knots, belay practice, branch leader, must be successfully completed before participating rappels on BRGCC climbs or the crevasse rescue field trip. Sept. 24, Thu. – Optional, skills refresher, leading, clean- Hiking/Backpacking Course information: The 2009 course has already begun. ing, rappels Chair: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, [email protected] Watch The Mountaineer and the website this winter for informa- Field Trips: Tacoma Hiking Web Guru: Catherine Kwon Walters, 253-759-1127, kwon tion about the 2010 course. Throughout the course there will be Mon. & Wed. evenings - Gym climbing at Edgeworks in [email protected] Tacoma. Optional but highly recommended. Committee members: Dick Bacon, Donna Bisogno, Kathleen Brammer, Nancy opportunities for additional skills practice with a mentor both at German, Arden Gudger, Joan Hays, Lyn Higaki, Gordon Jenkins, Diane the clubhouse and in the mountains. For more information contact Sept. 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Vantage Field Trip Malone, Nancy Mooney, Mike Waiss, and, how about you too? Give Amy a Peter Elling, 253-441-8836, [email protected]. Oct. 10-11, Sat.-Sun. - Vantage Field Trip call if you’d like to help out. For more info, see the course website or contact Chris Willett: Website Alert - for leaders and hikers: All Tacoma hikes and backpack trips 14 July 2009 Go Guide Tacoma are listed on the club’s interactive website www.mountaineers.org. Check the coming months. If you are interested, please contact Bob or Laura Crews, website for late-breaking events that didn’t make the Go Guide deadline. If 253-846-7560. Conservation you haven’t done so already, you should log on and check your profile to be Contact: Bill Goodman, 253-564-8337, [email protected] sure your contact information (e-mail, phone, address) is correct. Then click Tacoma Branch Mountaineers will be planning trail main- on the “Communities” tab and check out the “Tacoma: Hiking & Backpacking Sea Kayaking Course tenance projects over the summer in Mt. Rainier National Park Community‘ on the website. Click on the “Activities” tab to search for trips. Committee Chair: Christine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@centurytel. which will be publicized in future Go Guides. We will also be You can sign up for most trips on line. net Fundrai$er: Write up your favorite hikes for the “Hike of the Week” feature in Secretary: Barbara Mitchell, 253-853-3399, [email protected] scheduling a work party at The Mountaineers Irish Cabin prop- the News Tribune to help us raise money to support the Hiking/Backpacking Treasurer: Peggy Gablehouse, 253-884-2987, [email protected] erty. In the meantime, sign up for a trail maintenance project Committee and the branch. Contact Amy Mann, [email protected], Trip Coordinator: Howard Owen, [email protected] with Washington Trails Association (WTA) which holds work 253-759-2796, for a list of hikes that have been submitted so far and for a Training: Bob Burnett, 206-321-0011, [email protected] parties almost daily. Go to www.wta.org to sign up for a project copy of our easy-to-use form. Equivalency: Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, [email protected] and/or join in one of the local projects below. Hike Registration Etiquette: Mountaineers trips, led by volunteer leaders, are Pool Sessions: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, [email protected] group activities, intended to provide a mix of exercise, enjoyment of our wilder- Basic Course Training: Laurie Davis, 206-403-6924, laurieinseattle@ ness backyard, and an opportunity to spend the day with like-minded people. hotmail.com. Everyone is responsible for being at an appropriate level of conditioning All monthly committee meetings for June, July, and August will be held after Social Division before signing up for a trip and is expected to wear appropriate clothing and the Gig Harbor Skills sessions at a local Gig Harbor restaurant. carry adequate gear—for the trip and for any unplanned overnight bivouac Safety Chair: Andy Garrett, 253-858-4090, [email protected] Chair: Karen Turner, [email protected], 253-202-7458 in the mountains. Check the Outdoor Essentials icon on the website: www. Sea Kayak Committee Meetings: The committee meets on the first Wednes- (Family Activities, Folkdancing, Photography, Singles) mountaineers.org. If you find that you are unable to participate in a trip for day of every month at 6:30 p.m. This is where the brainstorming takes place which you are signed up, you need to notify the leader ASAP, so someone as well as plenty of socializing. Come and join us as we plot and scheme new from the waiting list can be given your spot. If you are forced to cancel at the fun things to do. If you would like to be a part of this fun and would like to find Family Activities last minute, a phone call to the leader is better than an e-mail so the group out all about the benefits of becoming a valued volunteer on the committee, Contacts: Maureen Brekke, 253-549-424, [email protected]; Kris will not be delayed at the carpool or trailhead waiting for you. or if you are just looking for something different to do on Wednesday, call Paynter, 253-759-4861, [email protected] Hiker Educational Opportunities/Confidence Builders: The Tacoma Branch Christine Burris, 253-651-6610 (Christine can also give you the location). Family Activities have gone online! You can register for Tacoma Family regularly offers three courses of interest to hikers: 1) Map and compass work Trip Reservation: To sign up for paddles, contact the trip leaders listed in the Activities by visiting the website, www.mountaineers.org. Please register the is taught in the Navigation Course (see Navigation); 2) MOFA (Mountaineering trip descriptions below. Feel free to ask the trip leader any additional ques- names of all family members who plan to participate. If your child is under 14 Oriented First Aid, see First Aid) offers invaluable information and skills train- tions/concerns about the trip. and doesn’t have a membership ID, contact club headquarters to help with ing to help you deal with emergency situations and to better prepare yourself Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have significant kayak training and the registration process, 206-284-8484 or 1-800-573-8484. and your equipment before each trip; 3) Basic information on equipment and experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Sea Kayaking Course Guidelines for Family Activities: See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way.” conditioning for hiking and backpacking is offered by the Hiking/Backpacking (offered in Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and Kitsap), are encouraged to apply Committee in our evening introduction sessions held throughout the spring for equivalency. There is a $20 processing and evaluation fee. To apply for and summer. Details and registration are online at www.mountaineers.org, equivalency contact Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, for an application form. Folk Dancing search for “Introduction to Hiking.” Starting this year, due to heavy demand for trips from Seattle basic class Contacts: Ned Raymond, 253-218-5205; Yvonne, 253-640-6359, YBandNR@ Hiking Participation Award: A Mountaineers patch is awarded for participat- students, all Tacoma sea kayaking leaders will be giving preference to comcast.net. ing in five or more Tacoma Branch hikes and/or backpacks in any 12-month Tacoma students. Mondays - South Park Community Center, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at period. Eligible trips must be branch-approved trips, led by Tacoma Branch Many more trips to come! Keep up with all our activities by searching the 50th and S. Tacoma Way. The Tacoma Branch folk dancers take leaders, to different destinations. One Tacoma Branch Mt. Rainier trail online activities page or visiting the Tacoma sea kayaking community on the summer off, but you can join us as we dance with the Totem maintenance work party trip (see Tacoma conservation section of the Go The Mountaineers website at www.mountaineers.org. Also check out the Guide) can be substituted for two hikes or backpack trips. Send your list of sea kayaking activities on the Tacoma Branch website at www.tacoma- International Folk Dancers at the community center. trips to Amy Mann to get your patch. mountaineers.org. Leaders - Hike Submission Deadline: Trips need to be listed on the website Advance notice by the ninth of the month to be included in the Go Guide for the next month. Paddles Sept. 26, Sat. - Our next scheduled dance at Normanna Hall. If you want help listing your trips on the website please send your trips to Amy, [email protected], by the first of the month. July 25-Aug. 1 - SK II-III Barclay Sound/Broken Group of For more information contact Ned or Yvonne, 253-833-9276, Leaders - Miscellany: Save yourself some paperwork and postage hassles Islands, B.C. Multi-day paddle for experienced sea kayakers 253-218-5205, [email protected]. Directions: From Hwy. by having non-members sign waivers on the website and by filing your post- with strong backcountry camping skills. This area has a beautiful 16 take the Sprague St. exit to 15th St., turn right (E.) and go to trip report on the website. Lead three or more official Mountaineers hikes or network of islands to explore. There are labyrinths of passages, Martin Luther King Way and the Normanna Hall. Park on the backpacks for the Tacoma Branch between Oct. 1 and Sept. 30, and you will caves, isolated rocks and islands. All indications are that fresh street or the gravel lot across 15th from the hall. For information be eligible for the drawing of a $30 REI gift certificate given away to three leaders at the fall potluck. water is scarce to nonexistent, so daily sun showers might not hap- call Ned, 253-218-5205, or Yvonne, 253-640-6359. New Leaders - A Continuing Opportunity: Curious? Thinking about it, but pen. Border crossing will require a passport or Washington State not sure if you’re ready to lead? Get in touch with Amy, and we’ll find the enhanced driver’s license. Limit 6. Sign up with leader: Gary Stone, right hike and a mentor to get you started. [email protected] (preferred), 253-946-9580. Photography Outreach: The third Friday branch meetings include a new and prospective July 25, Sat. - SK II Vaughn Bay Leader: Peggy Gablehouse. Chair: Brian Kenison, 206-491-2962, [email protected] member slideshow and Q&A session. Join us to greet people and answer July 14, Tue. - Seventh Annual Photography Exhibit questions about what we do when we get out there. Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - SK II+ Blake Island Overnight Practice photo selection. We need your photos! Meet at 7 p.m. You may your newfound paddling skills during this overnight kayak trip to have been snowshoeing, climbing, hiking and traveling. Now is Hiking/Backpacking Seminar Blake Island. We will camp overnight, circumnavigate the island the time to share your experiences with others. Tonight is the July 28, Tue. - Introduction to Hiking and Backpacking 7- on a day paddle, dine at Tillicum Village and return to the main- time in which we select the images to be displayed at our Annual 8:30 p.m. If you’re not sure what you need to do to get started land after some kayak square dancing, playing barnyard Marco Tacoma Mountaineers Photo Exhibit, held during the months of hiking with The Mountaineers or just need a kick-start, join us Polo and satisfying course requirements involving wet exits and Sept. and Oct. Photo selections will be made on July 14 during at the Tacoma Clubhouse (2302 N. 30th, Tacoma) for this infor- self and assisted re-entries. A camping equipment checklist will the monthly meeting. There is an entry fee of $25, in cash or mation-packed evening. Register on line at www.mountaineers. be provided after signing up. The trip is reserved for Tacoma check, payable to The Mountaineers (no credit cards) for each org or at the door at 6:45 p.m. with exact change or check for Mountaineers basic course students and graduates only. Sign up photographer to submit photos. Complete information on the the $5 fee. Non-members welcome! Repeat performances of this with leader: Laurie Davis, 206-4403-6924. exhibit and the selection process is contained on our website at program will be held on Tue., Aug. 25. tacomamountaineers.org. Click on Tacoma activities, then click Advance notice on photography. For more information, contact the photo chair, Hikes Aug. 12, Wed. - SK I-II Gig Harbor Skills Session. A great Brian, 206- 491-2962, [email protected]. July 11, Sat. - Glacier View and Lake West (M) (Mt. Rainier W. time to refine what you learned during the basic class or to just USGS; Mt. Rainier W. GT-269) 6 mi., 1100’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m. brush up and learn new skills from fellow experienced paddlers. at South Hill P&R. 1 hr. Good beginner’s hike with quite a few Preference given to Tacoma students and members. Sign up with Singles different flowers. Forest Service passes are needed for vehicles. leader: Jurgen W. Herweg, 253-853-3399. Welcoming Committee: Karen Turner, [email protected], 253-202- Bring a bag for dirty boots and money to pay the drivers at 15 7458; Connie Pyles, [email protected], 253-677-4397. The Tacoma Aug. 15, Sat. - SK II Nisqually Delta. This is a great student Mountaineers social group was organized for the enjoyment of all adult Moun- cents per mile. Leader: Dick Bacon, 253-691-5984, dickbacon@ paddle. Tides are high, so we should not have any problem with taineers. The social group plans a wide variety of social and outdoor activities. hotmail.com. (s3/9-7/10) the mud flats. Preference will be given to Tacoma Sea Kayaking Meet people of diverse ages and cultures with a similar interest in hiking, July 18, Sat. - Klahhane Ridge via Sunrise Ridge (EM) (Mt. basic class students. There is a use permit required to park at the biking, backpacking, climbing, skiing, dancing, kayaking, dining, sailing, snow- Angeles-135 GT) 8 mi., 1200’ gain. 3 hrs. Great views! Hike to launch site that can be obtained anywhere fishing licenses are shoeing, theater and volleyball—just some of the activities we enjoy together. Check out our website for last-minute parties, dances, movies and trips; or and part way along Lake Angeles Trail. This is the leader’s an- available. Have seen eagles, seals and otters here before. Will be to schedule and notify others of late-breaking activities: http://groups.yahoo. nual birthday hike. Early start and late return due to long drive. practicing boat control—paddling into and out of some narrow com/group/tacomamountaineerssocialdivision. Leader: Catherine Walters, 253-759-1127, kwon1962@yahoo. channels. Immersion gear required. If enough studnets need to com. (s6/20-7/12) rent boats, we can arrange for an outfitter to bring some (need Weekly events July 20, Mon. - Grand Park, Lake Eleanor (M) (Greenwater- minimum of six rentals). Sign up with leader: Michael Everett, Indoor Volleyball: Will resume in the fall when school starts. 238 & Mt. Rainier E.-270 GT; Mt. Rainier E. USGS) 8 mi., 1500’ 253-905-0613. Every Wednesday at Curtis Jr. High, 8901 40th St. W., University gain. Limit 8. Grand Park the back way—a shorter trip to Grand Aug. 15, Sat. - SK IV+ Deception Pass Playtime with Jurgen Place, 6:30-9 p.m., $1.50, $2.50 non-member. Contact is April Park than starting at Sunrise. Note early close of registration Herweg and Julie Beck. Cook, 253-752-5184. for this trip. We’ll hike as a group at a leisurely/moderate pace, Aug. 19, Wed. - SK I-II Gig Harbor Skills Session. A great Thursday Evening Wine Tasting: Join us for wine tasting with with lots of stops for comfort, photos, equipment adjustment time to refine what you learned during the basic class or to just good company at 6 p.m. every Thursday. and admiring the vistas. Optional stop on the way home for brush up and learn new skills from fellow experienced paddlers. July 2 - Mandolin Cafe 3923 S. 12th St., Tacoma, 253-761- pie or a burger—drivers’ choice. Leader’s permission required. Preference given to Tacoma students and members. Sign up with 3482. A great coffee house that roasts its own coffee. Great Leader: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, [email protected]. leader: Jurgen W. Herweg, 253-853-3399. teas, wine and beer. A yummy deli for dinner. (s6/19-7/10) Aug. 22-23, Sat.-Sun. - Wilderness First Aid Mike Everett. July 9 - Diane’s Wine-House Party, NE Tacoma, 253-370- July 25, Sat. - Melakwa Lake (MS) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS; Aug. 26, Wed. - SK I-II Gig Harbor Skills Session. A great 5671. Diane Malone has a beautiful backyard she’d like to Snoqualmie Pass-207 GT) 9 mi., 2300’ gain. Limit 11. This is time to refine what you learned during the basic class or to just share with friends. BYOB and bring a small snack to share. one of the leader’s favorite places to hike. Hike along Denny brush up and learn new skills from fellow experienced paddlers. July 16 - The Hub, 203 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma. 253- Creek and two of its falls. Then, after crossing Hemlock Pass, the Preference given to Tacoma students and members. Sign up with 683-4606. Another great restaurant owned by The Harmon trail drops down into the prettiest basin with the main lake and a leader: Jurgen W. Herweg, 253-853-3399. Brewery. They have an open-air bar on a warm evening. They smaller upper lake. Meeting time and location(s) will be e-mailed Aug. 29, Sat. - Towing and Recoveries with Jurgen Herweg. make their own micros and good food too. to those who sign up a week before the hike. Leader: Michael Aug. 30, Sun. - Boat Fitting Workshop July 23 - Tacoma Clubhouse, 2302 N. 30th St. The first of our Baker, 425-367-4380, [email protected]. (s7/6-7/23) with Jurgen Herweg. Sept. 5, Sat. - SK III Hope Island. Hope Island Overnight! summer series at our home base. Always our biggest turnout! Advance notice Take the Shelton shuttle to Hope Island and spend a night with BYOB and bring a small snack to share. We’ll have a firepit going out back and smores on hand. Come join the fun! Aug. 21-23, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Baker Lodge Tacoma Hiking friends. Return trip with the flood for a leisurely getaway. Let Committee Weekend. A great opportunity to explore the leader know if you want to join a few of us on Friday night to July 30 - Stanley & Seaforts, 115 E. 34th St., Tacoma, 253- North Cascades! Friday and Saturday nights spent at Mt. Baker reserve campsites. Sign up with leader: Christine Burris, 253- 473-7300. Perched on top of a hill it has a beautiful view of Lodge with day hiking in the area. Please note that reservations 858-1119, [email protected]. downtown Tacoma. We’ll be meeting in the front bar area. for the lodge must be prepaid through www.mountaineers.org/ Sept. 12, Sat. - SK II Nisqually Delta. See Aug. 15. Always a treat to go here. lodge/baker or by calling 206-521-6001. Campsites have been Sept. 19, Sat. - SK II Cutts Island Picnic and Bioluminescence reserved for Thursday night for anyone wishing to go up early night paddle with Gary Peniston. Other events to hike on Friday. Contact Amy Mann, [email protected], Sept. 19, Sat. - SK II Lake Crescent Overnight – Olympic July 4, Sat. - Mountaineers Fourth of July BBQ. 6-8 p.m. The 253-759-2796, for more information on the weekend and about Peninsula with Laurie Davis. entire club is invited to the Tacoma Mountaineer Clubhouse on the Fourth of July for FREE hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, car camping Thursday night or for carpooling possibilities. Sept. 19, Sat. - SK III The Infamous Triple Cross With Jurgen chips and ice cream. The Freedom Fair will be going on down Aug 25, Tue. - Introduction to Hiking and Backpacking, Herweg. on Ruston Way with an air show and all kinds of activities. 7-8:30 p.m. This is a repeat of the July 28 program listed above Like to go someplace not offered? Call Howard Owen, 253- Fireworks go off at 10 p.m., right in front of our cubhouse! Plan and will be the last of these programs for the hiking season. 851-2677, [email protected], if there’s a paddle you’d like to bus it or carpool and come join us! to see offered and he will try to incorporate it into future trips. Aug. 6-9, Thu.-Sun. - Whistler Singles Weekend A wonder- Sailing Course ful weekend in Whistler, British Columbia, at Fireside Lodge. Committee Co-Chairs: Marilyn Main, 253-531-6073; Robert and Laura Crews, (backcountry, Nordic, snowboard) Lots of hiking, bicycling, zip-lining, geo-caching and going to 253-846-7560, [email protected] (please write “Mountaineers-Sailing” Skiing the top of the mountain in a gondola! People from all over the in subject line). Chair: Mindy Nichols, [email protected]. Skippers: Jerry Stephenson, 253-381-7859, [email protected]; Marv Fritts, 206- Cross-Country Course Leader: Fred Ostmann, 253-565-7680, ostmann@ world come here. Come discover the main village as they get 949-7597, [email protected]. wamail.net ready for the 2010 Winter Olympics! Go to www.firesidelodge. 2009 Basic Crewing Course is under way. We are still in need of local Backcountry/Telemark Skiing: Don Thompson, [email protected], 360- org to find out more on the accommodations. Price will be set Mountaineers skippers with sailboats who are willing to take out Basic 692-8236; Robie Pruden, 253-863-9360, [email protected] soon. Come join us! Crewing Course graduates on day sailing or longer adventures in the up- Check e-communities and activities site on www.mountaineers.org for current listings.

Tacoma Go Guide July 2009 15 Lodge going Mountaineers lodges are open year-round for members and guests. Reservations are made through a prepay system which requires payment either with credit card or a check. If paying by credit card, simply call 206-521-6001 by 5 p.m. for all lodges but Meany (www.brownpapertickets.com; 800-838-3006) on the Thursday prior to the weekend to reserve a stay at one of the lodges. If paying by check, the payment must be received by 5 p.m. 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

Baker Lodge Free weekends at Baker Lodge! Meany Lodge The Baker Lodge Committee needs additional help to operate and keep the lodge open. We’re looking for energetic individu- Giving you what you asked for als (or couples) from all branches to help host for a weekend Family Hiking Weekend: Aug. 1-2 You asked for them and now you are going to get them. or two. Committee members generally volunteer to host two or Join us at Meany Lodge for an adventure-filled weekend of What’s that? Indoor showers and other lodge improvements, three weekends in the winter and/or summer, frequently with hiking, great food and family fun. Meany Lodge will be adventure of course! other hosts. If you wish, you can host your favorite theme (such central Aug. 1-2 with exciting outdoor activities for all ages. Last summer the lower floor of the lodge was remodeled to as a holiday or family-oriented gathering) or create an activity Hikes are organized for both Saturday and Sunday in the provide room for two showers, a storeroom and a future restroom. focus (e.g., photography, taffy pulling) for your weekend. We Stampede and Snoqualmie Pass areas. Choose from hikes suit- The remodeled area has been enclosed and the interior framing welcome new ideas. able for children as young as 2 or hikes rated as strenuous. Swim has almost been completed. Hosting duties involve opening and closing the lodge, su- in a mountain lake or take a berry hike through acres of salmon Our goal is to complete the showers and storage area, as pervising meal preparation and coordinating other lodge tasks. berries, huckleberries and wild strawberries. well as some interior improvements in the older portion of the Duties can be performed in a flexible manner, leaving time for After hiking, return to the lodge to clean up and relax with building prior to beginning our summer season. We also want your own enjoyment of the weekend. (Occasionally there are re- friends. Everybody will enjoy afternoon and evening activities, to repair and paint the exterior of the building. quests and opportunities for midweek hosting.) Benefits of host- as well as a scrumptious family dinner and desert. Sunday morn- This is an ambitious plan but we are confident it can be ing include free weekends, the camaraderie of other members, ing starts early with a hearty breakfast. Then, after making your completed if we have your help. We’re planning on several work and the pleasure of creating a memorable lodge experience for own sack lunch (everything will be provided), we head off for parties that include one good day of work and one day of fun. We generations to come. For more information contact Dale Kisker, another day of adventure. can ski, snowshoe, hike or just hang out and read—your choice 206-365-9508, [email protected]; or Judy Sterry, 206-296- It’s your choice of accommodations. Sleep in the lodge or depending on the weather and the snow. The lodge will be open 4916 [email protected]. You may arrange an opportunity pitch a tent under the stars. There is ample space to pitch a tent Friday afternoon until Sunday mid-afternoon. Your lodging to co-host with a seasoned committee member to find out if you close to the lodge, or you can find your own secluded spot on the costs will be covered by the Mt. Baker Lodge Committee and would like to become a host. property. The lodge facilities are available all night, including will include Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturday lunch and men’s and women’s restrooms and showers. The lodge sleeps 90 dinner. Dinner will not be provided on Friday. Groups at Baker in three hostel-style dorms for women, men and families. There The Mt. Baker Committee encourages groups such as Scouts, is limited self-contained, motor-home parking at Meany. Looking for volunteers school/youth, or gatherings of family and friends to consider us- This year’s price for all the fun is just $40 for adults, $20 We’re looking for volunteers with skills in carpentry, wall- ing the lodge whether or not they are members. Not only does for children of 5-13 and children under 5 are permitted free of board installation, taping and mudding, tile and laminate instal- the area offer many options for outdoor activities, it is especially charge. lation, plumbing, electrical and paint prep (either as a leader or appropriate for experiential classes in outdoor-related skills such Sign up through Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006, as an assistant). If you wish to help otherwise, you can be part as avalanche awareness, winter travel, survival skills, MOFA or through its website, www.brownpapertickets.com, and search of the support team that prepares the meals. Please examine the courses, photography and similar activities. for Meany Lodge. Then contact Brian Thompson and Jennifer following dates if you are interested in helping. The lodge accommodates 60 persons plus hosts, but we Dineen, 425-228-6412, [email protected], for more informa- Work party schedule: July 10-12 & 17-19; July 31-Aug. 2. generally limit non-member groups to fewer than 25 to allow tion. Complete weekend details will be available on the Meany To volunteer for the work party and stay at the lodge, please room for members. Lodge website, www.meanylodge.org. register through The Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers. To ensure there is room for your group, and to avoid sched- Mountain Biking Weekend: Mark your calendars for Aug. org (activity lodges), or call member services, 206-521-6001. uling conflicts, please contact Judy Sterry (206-296-4916, 16-17. For more information contact Dale Kisker, 206-365-9508, [email protected]) for winter/spring reservations. Contact [email protected]. Jim Gipson (425-985-0616, [email protected]) for summer/fall Work parties set reservations before publicizing the date of your event. Yes, we’re getting an early start on the season because there’s Summer and fall hiking Non-scheduled openings may be arranged if hosts can be so much to do on the following dates: July 17-20; Aug. 18-20. The lodge provides a rustic yet comfortable home base for found, but because most of our volunteer hosts are working full- The former work party will give volunteers a chance to work the numerous trails within walking distance or a short drive. time, midweek reservations may be hard to staff. The sooner you on some vital projects at Meany: replacement of the fire escape Many trails are suitable for children. Lake Ann Trail lets you ask, the more likely it is someone can be found. from the men’s dorm, installation of drains, and repairs to the look a glacier in the “eye.” Artist Point is just three miles away ski-tow wiring. Learn from some of our most experienced com- at the end of a paved road, with panoramic views of Mt. Baker, Getting to Mt. Baker mittee members (aka “The Fossils”). Mt. Shuksan and the North Cascades. Snow-play opportunities Drive north on I-5 to Bellingham, and take Exit 255, the Mt. Work parties are free and a great opportunity to see the lodge usually are abundant through August. Baker Highway. Drive E on SR 542 about 54 miles to the ski while getting to know the folks that help keep it running in a Unless otherwise indicated all club members and non-mem- area. At the junction in front of the Firs Lodge turn right onto relaxed atmosphere. bers, as well as all ages and abilities, are welcome to enjoy the the one-way loop road. The parking lot for Baker Lodge is on Ray Nelson is organizing these midweek work parties and camaraderie of other lovers of the outdoors in a family-friendly the right side of the road about .3 mile beyond the Firs. Driving needs all the help he can get. Contact Ray, 425-889-9041, with environment. Families with children of 5 or under should call time approximately 1-1/2 hours from Bellingham and 3 hours questions or to sign up. the host prior to registering. from Seattle. Each car should be prepared with tire chains, shovel, Fall work parties: Even though some Mountaineers activity groups have re- and emergency gear. Our fall work party season starts the weekend after Labor served specific weekends, others are welcome to reserve as well. Day. This is a great opportunity to get in shape for skiing by Reservations are made on a first-call basis to headquarters, 206- 521-6001, or via the club website. Payment at time of reservation can be made with credit card or check. Make your plans now to be part of our summer fun. The following schedule lists the activities planned to date. Questions about lodge facilities can be directed to the hosts indi- Reservation fees, 2009 cated, or check the Baker Lodge website at www.mountaineers. For all lodges except Meany and Snoqualmie Campus, contact 206-521-6001 or www.mountaineers.org for reservations org/lodge/baker for details. For information about hikes and For Meany, reserve online at www.brownpapertickets.com; see Snoqualmie below for contact info. other activities, planned by the activity groups using the lodge, refer to descriptions of trips elsewhere in the Go Guide. Trail Figures are in dollars on a per person basis All overnights include next morning’s breakfast conditions can be found at: www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/recreation/ Baker 145 mi. one way from Seattle Lodge open from Friday eve to Sunday noon. See Mountaineers.org/lodge/baker for more info activities/trails/mtbaker.shtml. Capacity 64 Friday night Sat. & Holidays Weekend Extended openings Lodge schedule Adult member 24 30 54 Same as July 10-12 – Work Party. Dale & Linde Kisker, 206-365- Adult guest 32 38 70 “Sat. & Holidays” Child member (-14 yoa) 15 21 36 rates. 9508. Child guest (-14 yoa) 23 29 52 Includes July 17-19 – Work Party. Dale & Linde Kisker, 206-365- Meals included (add $3 Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst Sat.,Sun. bkfst., Sat. dnr dinner, breakfast 9508. when lunch is provided) July 24-31 – Retired Rovers. Frank Sincock, 206-366-1884; Donna Osseward, 206-362-3296. Meany 60 mi. one way from Seattle Call 253-926-0867 ([email protected]), for special group and non-profit rates or Fri. overnights Reserve via www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006 July 31-Aug 2 – Work Party. Dale & Linde Kisker, 206- Capacity 97 365-9508. Day use Full Weekend Sat. overnight Holiday Weekends* Adult member 25 95 80 130 Aug. 4-7 – New Zealand & Italian Hikers. Dale & Linde Adult guest 35 105 90 135 Kisker, 206-365-9508. Child member (-14 yoa) 12 60 45 90 Aug. 7-9 – Open. Host to be determined. Child guest (-14 yoa) 20 70 55 100 Aug. 14-16 – Singles—all branches. Becky Morgan & Bob Meals included *MLK, Presidents Wavernack, 360-793-4974; Leslye Cole, 206-524-7345. Season pass: Day wknds only; Aug. 21-23 – Tacoma Hiking. Jim & Barbara Gipson, 425- Age 14+ - $480 ($430 before Dec. 1) include Fri., Sat., 985-0616. Age 5-13 - $350 ($300 before Dec. 1) Sun. nights Aug. 28-30 – Open. Host to be determined Snoqualmie 50 mi. one way from Seattle Free off-road parking in lot nearby when property road closed by snow Sept. 4-7 – Labor Day Weekend. Host to be determined. Capacity 77 acres, Group Rates Sept. 11-13 – Open. Judy Sterry, 206-366-2750. event dependent Friends and group rates are available. Contact Mary Lynch, [email protected], 425-434-6177, for scheduling group Sept. 18-20 – Seattle Hiking. Bill Woodcock & Arlene events. For members and guests, check the monthly calendar in the Go Guide, the website at www.snoqualmiecampus.org or contact Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com) reservations. Younce, 206-696-6127. Sept. 25-27 – Fall Work Party. Dale & Linde Kisker, 206-365- 9508; Becky Morgan & Bob Wavernack, 360-793-4974. 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 About Mt. Baker Lodge Adult member 15 30 45 The lodge usually is open by 7 or 8 p.m. on Fridays. Call Adult guest 22 43 65 (Extended with Sat. rates) the hosts listed above if you want a more specific opening time. Child member (-14 yoa) 8 17 25 Child guest (-14 yoa) 15 20 35 Trail lights from the parking lot to the lodge are on until 10:30 Meals included Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst *2 nights; lunches excluded each night. Each person should bring a sleeping bag, lunches, No charge for day use personal gear, and a flashlight and/or headlamp. Note: Check the “Lodge Going” news in the Go Guide for special rates and packages offered throughout the year by individual lodges.

16 July 2009 Go Guide Lodges helping us cut brush on the ski hill, cut, stack and split firewood Pacific Crest Trail, Iron Horse Trail and Gold Creek are minutes shovels, snowshoes, snowmobile, the loan of a snowmobile for or help with dozens of other tasks before the snow flies. away. The 77-acre campus is next to the spectacular Alpine Lakes events, clippers, saws, wheel barrows and first aid supplies. Chef Ray and Chef John will be at the lodge to prepare the Wilderness Area and close to hundreds of hiking trails. User fees and individual donations are our main source of tasty fare we usually enjoy at work parties. They have added some The campus features diverse areas for recreational activities income. No Mountaineers dues go towards supporting Recre- new items to the menu—check it out. Dates of fall work parties and courses, including hiking, camping, MOFA, navigation, ational Properties (i.e., the club’s lodges). Lodges are entirely are: Sept.12-13 and 26-27; Oct. 10-11 and 24-25; Nov. 7-8. leave-no-trace camping, snowshoeing, avalanche training, snow self-supporting. Sign up for the work parties and a free stay at the lodge by caving and winter camping. visiting www.meanylodge.org. Note: Climbing students who Tall stands of Douglas Fir, numerous alpine shrubs, grasses Use policy, fees and credits volunteer gain credit towards their service requirements for and flowers, numerous wetlands dot the hills and meadows. The If you need a readily accessible, beautiful mountain site for graduation. Gold Creek trail winds around a beaver pond; visitors often see your event, whether a family reunion, training session, or simi- nesting birds of prey. lar—consider using the Snoqualmie Campus. We can meet with Meany to host MOFA Course you, hear your needs and show you around the property. Meany Lodge will host a Mountaineering Oriented First Aid A bit of history Our reservation-only policy includes all Mountaineers (MOFA) Course the weekend of Sept 18-20. The in-town session The Mountaineers has maintained a presence in the Sno- members, guests, the general public or any group interested in will be held earlier in September at club headquarters. See the qualmie Pass area since 1914 when it built a lodge there, a lodge using the campus. Seattle Branch first aid section of the Go Guide for enrollment that served many Mountaineers needs until it burned down in Daily user fees are $10/person or $25/family, payable in details. This is a great opportunity to see Meany and receive 1944. The current campus property was purchased shortly there- advance. Independent group and Mountaineers course rates are your MOFA card. after; a volunteer crew built a replacement lodge in 1948. This negotiable. Persons willing to perform campus service projects second lodge, in its turn, served The Mountaineers for more than can reduce or eliminate their daily user fees or get a Snoqualmie Your getaway spot 50 years before it burned May 12, 2006. What remains today are Summit winter 2010 ski voucher. Meany is available to private groups for off-site meetings, facilities, outbuildings and incredible alpine terrain. Please contact us for more specific information about use, retreats, workshops or training events. If you are looking for a fees, fee credits and related information. getaway destination, only 60 mi. from downtown Seattle, Meany All branches welcome is your place. Like all Mountaineers facilities the Snoqualmie Campus is Our future Meany hosts overnight facilities for up to 90 guests, a suite available for use by groups, and individual members, from every The Snoqualmie Campus Committee invites Mountaineers of audio-visual equipment and a committee of volunteers dedi- branch. Need a quiet, central place to escape to for a day, or a member input to plan and direct the campus’s future. We appreci- cated to the success of your event. We can offer the services of week? Want to have a camping trip, a hiking base camp, a travel ate your e-mails, comments and suggestions about future campus a professional organization development consultant to help you base? Putting on a class for hiking, navigation, scrambling, or projects and activities. Please e-mail us at snoqualmiecampus@ design and facilitate your activity. any of The Mountaineers’ numerous other outdoor activities? yahoo.com. Contact names and numbers: Chuck or Joan Welter, The Snoqualmie Campus is the ideal spot for you. To discuss Contact information: Contact us, 425-434-6177, sno- 253-926-0867, [email protected], for additional in- your specific needs, get in touch with us through the contact [email protected], to obtain more information formation. information provided below. about the campus and surrounding Snoqualmie Pass adventure opportunities. You also can gain more details online at www. Driving directions Volunteers and donations welcome snoqualmiecampus.org. Meany can be reached by car in the summer. Drive E. from The Snoqualmie Campus, like other Mountaineers lodges and Seattle on I-90 to Exit 62. Turn right and proceed S. on Forest similar facilities, is volunteer operated and supported. We need Service Rd. #54 for 1.6 mi. and then turn left on Forest Service volunteers for campus hosts and work parties; we seek donations Stevens Lodge Rd. #420. Note: Due to the Martin Creek washout, vehicles will of building materials and campus activities supplies. have to ford the creek. A high-clearance vehicle is therefore en- Campus hosts: We’re looking for volunteers who’d like to Visit www.stevenslodge.org to view current activities at the couraged to travel past the skier-snowboard pickup point. (GPS stay on campus this summer, in their own tent or RV, as campus lodge. If you have questions regarding Stevens Lodge, contact coordinates from I-90 to Meany are available on the Meany caretakers. You’ll provide basic, friendly host services to campus Angela or Greg, 425-258-4847, [email protected]. website, www.meanylodge.org, under “Breaking News” in the visitors this summer. The length of stay is flexible. Why not spend What to bring: a warm sleeping bag, toilet articles and a menu at left.) some time in alpine splendor? Be a campus host! towel for the shower, suitable clothing, your snow gear and a Work parties: The Snoqualmie Campus Committee will be flashlight. Some pillows are available, but feel free to bring your scheduling the following work parties for summer, 2009. If you’d own if you desire. Bring a padlock if you wish to secure your Snoqualmie Campus like to offer your genuine “volunteer spirit” or earn volunteer ski equipment. There is a short 600-foot walk from the parking work credits toward free skiing—via 2010 Summit ski vouch- area to the lodge. Stow your gear in a pack suitable for walking Looking for a beautiful mountain outing close to Seattle? ers—please contact us. the distance to the lodge. If you have a lot of gear, a small sled Looking for a private, year-round alpine wonderland with great • Coleman Memorial re-roofing work party. Volunteers built makes the trip more convenient. views and location, someplace for hiking, camping, group pic- this shelter in 1953 to honor Linda “Coley” Coleman, who joined nics? Looking for a base camp for exploration east and west of the club in 1911. She was not only an avid climber, she also Driving directions Snoqualmie Pass—the mountains, the rivers, the lakes? You’re donated thousands of hours of her time to the club during her 41 Take US-2 to the Stevens Pass Ski area. Turn into the parking looking for The Mountaineers’ Snoqualmie Campus! Come years of membership. We hope to get a good turnout—labor and entrance just below Tye Creek Lodge (the old West Lodge) on the on up! donations—to preserve this shelter for another half-century and west side of the summit. Stay left at the entrance and drive up to longer. We need volunteer helpers and seek donations of nails, the end of the parking lot. Go around the hairpin turn at the far Facilities cedar shakes or cedar rounds to make shakes, plywood sheeting, end and continue to the upper level parking area, Lot #4. Park Snoqualmie Campus provides easy year-round access to ladders and wood sealer. in this lot along the snowbank if there is room or in the spaces nature, with free parking and easy bus access for group activities. • Basic site repairs. We’ll be working on the main gravel road in the middle. Look for a steep cat track/service trail leading up In winter the slopes are great for snowshoeing, cross-country and storm-water culverts to repair storm damage. the bank at the far end of this parking lot. Grab your gear and skiing, avalanche training, snow-cave camping, sledding and • Snowshoe trail enhancements and marking. We hope to follow the cat track up and turn right at the top, staying on the snow play. In summer and fall there are picnic and camping areas bring back the old snowshoe route for the 2010 winter season cat track. Continue uphill past the lodge on the left (Penguins Ski to accommodate individuals, families, small and large groups. and will be hosting work parties to brush and mark snowshoe Club) and in about 500 feet you will come to a sharp 90-degree There are open areas for meetings, classes and recreation. The trails. If you like to snowshoe, this is for you! Gain new trails bend in the trail. The reddish-brown, four-story building at the Coleman Memorial Shelter is equipped with a gas grill (propane and a credit for your work. bend is The Mountaineers lodge. Come on in, stow your gear available), fireplace and picnic table. The old lodge site has elec- • Beacon Basin improvements. Work parties will enhance and sign in on the main floor. trical hookups. There are toilets and running water. The nearby the existing avalanche beacon training system. community of Snoqualmie Summit—a short walk away—hosts • Upper tow-shack renovation. Repairs on the former “rope stores, restaurants, lodging and vehicle services. tow” shack: fix the roof leaks, remove the tow motor, clean or Kitsap Cabin Features remove other old equipment to create classroom space. • Monetary donations to the Snoqualmie Campus operating Snoqualmie Campus is located less than an hour from down- Volunteers welcome fund are needed and welcomed to repair the storm-damaged road, town Seattle, two minutes off Interstate 90 at Exit 53. At the very Once again it is time to issue the annual call for helpers as the the Coleman Memorial roof, modify tow huts for classrooms, summit of Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Campus is nestled in cabin fulfills its hospitality role for the Players during rehearsal equipment storage and temporary overnight shelters. We are look- trees, with beautiful views down the valley to Eastern Washington and performance weekends. There may be future work parties ing for donations or will consider bartering for use of the campus. and across to Rampart Ridge. The campus is located between at the cabin. To keep up with volunteer needs, and to help fulfill Snowshoes and other camping supplies are needed to help assist Summit Central and Summit West ski areas, fronting on the old those needs, please contact [email protected]. courses taught on campus. Also needed: yurts for classrooms, Snoqualmie Pass Road (former U.S. Highway 10). Access to the BookstoreBookstore Sale!Sale!

July 15 - 17, 2009 A new way to pay! 10am - 7 pm Members can take a bite out of BIG DISCOUNTS! their dues payment by enrolling in It’s the return of our famous bookstore our monthly dues program. Each sale! Twice a year, we slash prices and give All books & maps 25% off month, you pay 1/12th of your you great deals on everything in the store. TOPO! software 20% off dues rate. That’s a little over $6 a And if you haven’t seen the new bookstore month for most members! or the new building, this is the perfect All book sets 30% off Get started today by visiting the excuse to stop by. “Seconds” titles 50% or more off webpage below. For more information, visit www.mountain- Clearance titles up to 85% off eers.org or call 206-521-6001. www.mountaineers.org/autopay.html

Lodges Go Guide July 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

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Join Now! Registration: www.mountaineers.org; 206-521-6001 or 800-573-8484 18 July 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 Thu. before the trip). Abbreviations Use a soft duffel bag that does not scratch woodwork for easy stowing of your essentials. Each passenger is required to pay the driver 15 cents per mile and contribute CG-Campground NP-National Park (NPF = fee) equally to any money spent by the driver on passes required for that trip. 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- Carpools are not an undertaking of The Mountaineers. Drivers and pas- FS-Forest Service P&R-Park & Ride sengers participate voluntarily. The Mountaineers makes no claim as to the tips okay) GT-Green Trails Rd-Road 3. Warm clothing head to foot (Note: The ambient temperature on the water 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 community 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 Signing up for activities Past President Bill Deters Chair Tom O’Keefe 206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484 Treasurer Mike Dean Recreational Access Ed Henderson, Fran Troje (OR LEADER’S NO. IN TRIP LISTING) Secretary Steve Sears Outdoor Ethics Stephen Summers Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed 3-4 p.m. Wed.) Trustees Trail Maintenance Annik Wolfe Phones: Voice messages only from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Kirk Alm, Richard Draves, John Flanagan (Olympia), Dale Advisory/Special Committees M,Tu,Th, F, and 3-4 p.m. Wed. Flynn, Steve Glenn (Bellingham), Gerry Haugen (Foothills), Archives Karyl Winn Facilities Ed Henderson, Lynn Hyde, Jimmy James (Kitsap), Don Bylaws/Policies Don Schaechtel Bookstore: M,Tu,Th,F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Schaechtel, Tom Shimko (Tacoma) Eva Schönleitner, Mike Finance Jordan Roderick Wed. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. but closed 3-4 p.m. Maude (Seattle), Dave Shema, Rob Simonsen (Everett), History Lowell Skoog Library: Sept.-May, M, W, F, 5-9 p.m.; June-Aug., Mona West Library Dennis Sampson F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Check hours on website before visiting) Property Division Risk Management Vacant Business offices: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. V.P. Recreational Properties Dave Claar Membership Ken Hahn Room Reservations: Mickie Lewark, 206-521-6005 Meany Lodge Chuck Welter Safety Dan Lauren Business phones Mt. Baker Lodge Dale Kisker, Becky Morgan The Mountaineers Books General 206-521-6000 Players/Kitsap Coordinator Jamie Gordon 1001 SW Klickitat Way, Ste 201, Seattle, WA 98134 Interim Executive Director Mona West Snoqualmie Campus Donna Osseward; Property Man- Books Governance Board Chair Don Heck Accounting Eileen Allen, 206-521-6008 ager Mary Lynch Publisher Helen Cherullo Bookstore Jeff Bowman, 206-521-6002 Stevens Lodge Greg Krisinger Website www.mountaineersbooks.org Controller Vacant Conservation Division The Mountaineers Foundation Fundraising Judy Halls, 206-521-6006 Chair Michael Shurgot President Jamie Gordon Librarian Kathleen McCluskey, 206-521-6014 Pollution Rodger Herbst Vice President Paul Robisch Marketing/Outreach Richard Barringer, 206-521-6010 Fish & Wildlife Dyche Kinder Secretary Katie McCoy Member Services 206-521-6001 Forest Watch Harry Romberg Treasurer Jerry Scott Public Policy Leesa Wright, 206-521-6012 Marine & Shorelines Fran Troje Website: www.mountaineersfoundation.org Publications Brad Stracener, 206-521-6013 Mountains to Sound Judi Maxwell Address: P. O. Box 25590, Seattle, WA 98165—an inde- NW Energy Coalition Rep. Ed Henderson pendent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization Go Guide July 2009 19 Go to the marketplace

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Backpacks 7/4 Manning Provincial Park, B.C. (SEA) 7/18 Mt Townsend (KIT) Sails 7/11 Shilshole (SEA) 7/18 Bull’s Tooth Lp (SEA) 7/18 Summerland, Panhandle (FH) 7/18 Jim Clark (SEA) 7/26 Kootenay NP, BC (SEA) 7/18 N. Fk. Skokomish R.-Big Log (OLY) 7/19 Shilshole (SEA) 7/18 Wonderland Tr. (SEA) 7/24 Shilshole (SEA) Bicycling 7/18 Centennial Tr (EVT) 7/18 Naches Pk Loop (SEA) 7/19 Snoqualmie Valley Tr (EVT) 7/18 Third Burroughs (SEA) Scrambles 7/5 Echo, Observation (SEA) 7/18 Mesatchee Creek, Sgls (SEA) 7/5 Red (SEA) Climbs 7/4 Argonaut Pk (SEA) 7/18 Snow Lk, Sgls (SEA) 7/11 Persis (SEA) 7/4 S. Early Winter Spire (SEA) 7/18 Klahhane Rdg (TAC) 7/11 Breccia (EVT) 7/11 Eldorado Pk (SEA) 7/19 Thomas Mtn, Sgls (SEA) 7/11 Del Campo (EVT) 7/11 Mt. Stuart (SEA) 7/19 Yellow Aster Butte (SEA) 7/11 Townsend Mtn (EVT) 7/11 Sahale Pk (SEA) 7/19 Mt. Pilchuck (SEA) 7/12 Paddy Go-Easy (SEA) 7/11 Snowfield Pk (SEA) 7/19 Marmot Pass/Buckhorn Mtn (OLY) 7/18 Vesper Pk (SEA) 7/11 Snowking Mtn (SEA) 7/19 Thorp Mtn. LO (EVT) 7/18 Skokomish (OLY) 7/11 Argonaut (OLY) 7/25 Summerland (EVT) 7/18 Snowking (TAC) 7/11 McMillan Spire (EVT) 7/25 Talapus-Mason Lk (FH) 7/19 Eagle (OLY) 7/11 Mt. Olympus (EVT) 7/25 Tubal Cain (EVT) 7/25 Vesper Pk (SEA) 7/11 Mt Rainier (TAC) 7/25 Tolmie Pk LO (OLY) 7/25 Index (SEA) 7/18 Mt. Baker (EVT) 7/25 Iron Pk (SEA) 7/26 Gothic (SEA) 7/18 Mt. Baker (EVT) 7/25 Barclay Lk (SEA) 7/26 Labyrinth Mtn (EVT) 7/18 Kangaroo Temple (SEA) 7/25 Second Burroughs Mtn (SEA) 7/18 Sahale Pk (SEA) 7/25 Sheep Lake, Sgls (SEA) Sea Kayak 7/4 Squaxin Is. (OLY) 7/19 Mt. Rainier (SEA) 7/25 Melakwa Lk (TAC) 7/12 Upper Case Inlet (OLY) 7/25 S. Early Winter Spire (SEA) 7/26 Grizzly Peak, Sgls (SEA) 7/19 Arcadia-Jarrell Cove (OLY) 7/26 Mt. Baker (SEA) 7/26 Mt Dickerman, Sgls (SEA) 7/25 Vaughn Bay (TAC) 7/12 Mt. Thompson (SEA) 7/26 Summerland (OLY) 7/19 Kangaroo Temple (SEA) 7/19 Liberty Bell (SEA) 7/25 Cutthroat Pk (SEA) 7/25 Mt. Stuart (SEA) 7/25 Magic Mtn, Mixup Pk (EVT) BookstoreBookstore Sale!Sale! 7/25 Mt. Ruth-Icy Pk (EVT) 7/25 Sahale Pk (EVT) 7/25 Warrior (TAC) 7/26 Liberty Bell (SEA)

Hikes 7/4 Little Joe Lk (FH) 7/4 Fourth of July Pass (EVT) 7/4 Shady Lane, Staircase (OLY) 7/4 Lake 22 (SEA) 7/4 Bandera Mtn (SEA) 7/4 Snow Lk (SEA) 7/5 Pratt Lk (FH) 7/5 Tunnel Ck-Valhalla Rdg (KIT) 7/5 Little Si, Sgls (SEA) July 15 - 17, 2009 7/5 Cow Heaven, Sgls (SEA) 7/11 Tatoosh LO, Lk (OLY) 10am - 7 pm 7/11 Silver Star Mtn (OLY) BIG DISCOUNTS! 7/11 Grand Rdg (KIT) It’s the return of our famous bookstore 7/11 Cutthroat Pass/Rainy Pass (EVT) sale! Twice a year, we slash prices and give All books & maps 25% off 7/11 Noble Knob (FH) 7/11 Crystal Lakes (SEA) you great deals on everything in the store. TOPO! software 20% off 7/11 Blewett Ridge to Miller Pk (SEA) And if you haven’t seen the new bookstore 7/11 Summerland & Panhandle Gap (SEA) or the new building, this is the perfect All book sets 30% off 7/11 Talapus, Olallie Lks, Sgls (SEA) 7/11 Glacier View, Lk West (TAC) excuse to stop by. “Seconds” titles 50% or more off 7/12 Miller Pk, Sgls (SEA) 7/12 W. Tiger 3 (SEA) For more information, visit www.mountain- Clearance titles up to 85% off 7/12 Lk 22 (SEA) eers.org or call 206-521-6001. 7/12 Tubal Cain (KIT) 20 July 2009 Go Guide