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WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG FALL 2017 • VOLUME 111 • NO. 4 MountaineerEXPLORE • LEARN • CONSERVE in this issue: A World to Explore and a Community to Inspire Six Months in Nine Days Life as an Intense Basic Student tableofcontents Fall 2017 » Volume 111 » Number 4 Features The Mountaineers enriches lives and communities by helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy 26 A World to Explore the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. and a Community to Inspire 32 Six Months in Nine Days Life as an Intense Basic Student Columns 7 MEMBER HIGHLIGHT Craig Romano 8 BOARD ELECTIONS 2017 10 PEAK FITNESS Preventing Stiffness 16 11 MOUNTAIN LOVE Damien Scott and Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott 12 VOICES HEARD Urban Speed Hiking 14 BOOKMARKS Freedom 9: By Climbers, For Climbers 16 TRAIL TALK It's The People You Meet Along The Way 18 CONSERVATION CURRENTS 26 Senator Ranker Talks Public Lands 20 OUTSIDE INSIGHT Risk Assessment with Josh Cole 38 PHOTO CONTEST 2018 Winner 40 NATURES WAY Seabirds Abound in Puget Sound 42 RETRO REWIND Governor Evans and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness 44 GLOBAL ADVENTURES An Unexpected Adventure 54 LAST WORD Endurance 32 Discover The Mountaineers If you are thinking of joining — or have joined and aren’t sure where to start — why not set a date to Meet The Mountaineers? Check the Mountaineer uses: Branching Out section of the magazine for times and locations of CLEAR informational meetings at each of our seven branches. on the cover: Sandeep Nain and Imran Rahman on the summit of Mount Rainier as part of an Asha for Education charity climb. story on page 26 AREA photographer: Imran Rahman 2 mountaineer » fall 2017 tyingin The Mountaineers is a non- A Vision of Adventure from the Top profit organization, founded in 1906 and dedicated to the Shortly before 7 am on June 26, I stood on responsible enjoyment and protection of natural areas. the summit of Mt. Rainier with my three boys, a good friend, and his son. It was my fourth BOARD OF DIRECTORS time on the summit, but the first for the others. OFFICERS With bad weather coming in, we took a few President Geoff Lawrence pictures and headed back down to Camp Vice President Lorna Corrigan VP of Branches Tab Wilkins Schurman after only ten minutes — cold VP of Properties Tom Varga and tired, yet elated. VP Publishing Eric Linxweiler Secretary Carry Porter As all Mountaineers know, safely getting up Treasurer Brian Young and down a mountain like Rainier requires a DIRECTORS AT LARGE lot of planning, a little good fortune, and many Evy Dudey adjustments along the way. Before hitting Chloe Harford Martina Kozar Tom and sons on Mt. Rainier the trail you get your permits lined up, work Steve McClure through gear checklists, plan out meals, track John Ohlson weather forecasts, and scour the web for the latest route conditions. But things always Kara Stone work out a little differently than your fine-tuned plans. Blisters appear, the weather shifts, Steve Swenson a snow bridge collapses, or a piece of gear fails. These kind of wrinkles are only minor Steven Yi Gene Yore setbacks if you’re resolute, resourceful, and flexible. BRANCH DIRECTORS Building a strong strategic plan shares many of the same characteristics as preparing for VACANT, Bellingham a big climb. A good plan paints a clear and compelling vision and defines how you’re going Matt Vadnal, Everett Dick Lambe, Foothills to get there and what resources will be required for success. The goal isn’t to forecast Sue Labrie, Kitsap every detail perfectly, but to feel empowered through a bold, thoughtful plan. Henry Romer, Olympia Patrick Mullaney, Seattle The process to build our new strategic plan, Vision 2022, is underway. We’re fortunate Jim Feltus, Tacoma to be constructing this new plan on a rock solid foundation. Membership has grown by 25% over the past five years, our financial house is in order, the spirit of volunteerism is alive and well, and we’re receiving broad recognition for our excellent publications. We’ve CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER expanded the reach and impact of our conservation programs, and have record high Tom Vogl participation in our youth programs, many of whom are from underserved communities. EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER We’re starting this next journey from a position of strength, and are excited to reach Helen Cherullo new heights in the coming years. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Bill Ashby A key tenet of the Vision 2022 process is to listen carefully to the needs of our DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS community and incorporate your feedback into our plan. Our recent Town Hall listening Kristina Ciari sessions in Tacoma, Everett, and Seattle are an example of how we’re making a sincere PUBLICATIONS MANAGER effort to gather input from our branches, volunteers, members, and others. We are Suzanne Gerber committed to being transparent about our overall progress, specific priorities we’re PROOFREADERS considering, and conclusions from our conversations. You can follow ongoing progress Kristina Ciari, Evy Dudey, Peter Dunau, on these efforts on our website at www.mountaineers.org/vision2022. Russ Immel, Kate Panza We hope you’ll join us for the second round of Town Hall meetings this fall. Our goal is to PHOTOGRAPHERS listed by photos present a draft plan for consideration by the Board of Directors at our November retreat. If all goes well, the final version of Vision 2022 will be presented for approval at our January The Mountaineer (ISSN 0027-2620) is 2018 board meeting. Just like taking the first few steps from the trailhead on a climb, that’s published quarterly by The Mountaineers, when the real fun begins. Surely we’ll have course-corrections along the way, but I firmly 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115. 206-521-6000; 206-523-6763 fax. believe that our future is bright. The priorities where we focus and invest over the coming Postmaster: Send address changes to years will ensure we’ve done our part to move The Mountaineers towards our long-term Mountaineer, 7700 Sand Point vision: a thriving, welcoming community for all, building deep connections to the outdoors, Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115. for another 111 years and beyond. Periodicals postage paid at Seattle, WA. Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of The Mountaineers. Tom Vogl Mountaineers CEO www.mountaineers.org 3 editorsnote Huckleberries and Puffy Jackets Most people I know like summer the best. Not We have a new column name: Outside Insight. me. I like the fall, and not just because that's This was previously known as Leader Lines when my birthday is. It's my favorite time to and it highlights speakers from our annual hike and backpack — when the weather is cool Leadership Conference. We changed the name enough to need a puffy at the top of small so it didn't get confused with a monthly email peaks and warm enough for a t-shirt on the sent out to Mountaineers trip leaders. In this way up. It's also when the huckleberries are issue, we interviewed professional guide Josh ready. And that first dusting of snow at Lake Cole to learn more about risk management. Ingalls when the larches are turning gold is The leadership conference this year is on pretty much the closest thing we get to magic. Saturday, December 2, so mark your calendars. I'm really excited about the features in this I normally don't make a special note about issue. In A World to Explore and a Community our history column, Retro Rewind, but this Suzanne Gerber to Inspire we learn about Sandeep Nain, a local this particular story — about how one of Publications Manager suzanneg@mountaineers.org climber and mountain rescuer who started his the Mountaineers' books was presented to own adventure travel company. President Ford and ended up saving the Alpine Lakes Wilderness — is particularly compelling. Mountaineer Summer Our second feature is written first-hand. Peter Magazine correction: Dunau, our Communications Specialist, took We close every magazine with the very special p. 36: Vintage photograph caption the Intense Basic Climbing Course this summer column, Last Word. In this issue, it recieved a should read, "Walt Gunnason, taken and shares his experience. two-page spread, which is fitting, because the on Pinnacle Peak, near Mt Rainier, word is endurance. Steve Scher, our regular circa 1950." If you're a follower of the popular column, Trail Talk, you'll love this issue's essay, It's The columnist, shared a personal story about his People You Meet Along The Way. Mountaineers recently-departed mother, who lived to be 100. guidebook author, Craig Romano, takes us on a Fall is the time to start planning for winter bike journey to South America and we get an adventures (or sign up for winter courses). I inside look at an adventure that helped shape hope you enjoy this issue and find inspiration, his personality. or live vicariously through the wonderful In Conservation Currents, learn more about adventurers who share their stories with us. Senator Ranker, the self-proclaimed best Thank you for reading the magazine and happy (and only) surfer in state legislation. If you adventuring, want to hear him in person, check out our breakfast event Wednesday, September 20: www.mountaineers.org/yourmission. Suzanne Gerber, Publications Manager Winter Trails Month – formerly Winter Trails Weekend A club-wide event during the month of January Escape the low-land rain and discover the fitness and social benefits that come along with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing! Activities will be offered at a variety of locations, are geared towards beginners, and may include discounted equipment rentals.