JUNE Ed Book Photography Monday, June 14, 7 pm 2010 Presented by: Ed Book

Ed Book is a PWC member and past presenter, and was the PWC Artisan featured at the April PWC meeting. Ed will be sharing his photos of snow geese at the Skagit River delta in spring and the autumn oaks of Klickitat County (the best autumn color of ), just north of the Columbia River Gorge.

The Skagit River delta serves as a wintering ground for hundreds of thousands of snow geese, trumpeter swans, and bald eagles. It's located at the north end of Puget Sound at the mouth of the Skagit River, which collects water from the northern Cascade Mountain Range and carries it to Puget Sound.

Top: Snow geese wintering at Fir Island in the Skagit River delta fly in formation close to each other to reduce air resistance. Bottom: Snow geese wintering at Fir Island fly in the early morning with Whitehorse Mountain in the background.

Photos courtesy of Ed Book, © edbookphoto.com Perry Avenue in East Bremerton. The public is cordially invited. is cordially The public Avenue Perry in East Bremerton. tsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Fellowship Universalist Unitarian tsap Monday of every month at 7 pm at at every the month Ki Monday of Peninsula Club meets second Peninsula Wilderness on the Monthly

MAP: Monthly Activity Planning Meeting & June Potluck

Board Meeting Friday, June 25, 6:30 pm Thursday, June 10, 6 pm Board Meeting, 7 pm MAP Contact: Paul Dutky, 360-479-2683, [email protected]

Contact: John & Ellen Knott, 360-710-1158 Visit with fellow PWCers at Paul’s home in Bremerton. Bring

Discuss club business and help schedule outings at John & an entrée or side dish to share. As host, Paul will provide the Ellen’s home in Bremerton. All members are invited to attend dessert. both meetings. Topics for the board meeting include planning the annual picnic, guidelines for sea kayaking outings, discuss- ing what events are appropriate for the Penwicle and calendar, and replacing the outgoing Penwicle Editor and the Refresh- ments Chair.

Date Outing / Meeting Contact 6/5 Puget Sound Challenge: Southworth to Vashon http://www.olympickayakclub.com/ ThePugetSoundChallenge 6/5-6 Green Festival Maria McGuire, 360-876-1639 6/5-6 Climb The Brothers David Cossa, 360-871-5577 6/10 MAP Meeting & Board Meeting John & Ellen Knott, 360-710-1158 6/12-13 Climb Columbia Peak Kevin Koski, 360-373-7429 6/13 Climb and Ski Mount Saint Helens Doug Savage, 360-698-9774 6/13 Hike the Lower Dungeness Trail Emily Grice, 206-842-7883 6/14 General Meeting Paul Dutky, 360-479-2683, [email protected] 6/19 Bike Bainbridge Tom Leurquin, 206-842-5906 6/19-20 Climb Mount Baker Doug Savage, 360-698-9774 6/20 Puget Sound Challenge: Steilacoom to Point http://www.olympickayakclub.com/ Defiance ThePugetSoundChallenge 6/25 June Potluck Paul Dutky, 360-479-2683, [email protected] 6/26 Hike to Lower Lena Lake Tom Leurquin, 206-842-5906 6/26-27 Climb David Cossa, 360-871-5577

S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 J 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 U J N 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 U 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 E L 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Y 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

2 Outings

A Word About Outings Seattle Green Festival All PWC outings and other activities are open to anyone, but if Saturday, June 5 - Sunday, June 6 you enjoy our company and what we do, we would like you to Contact: Maria McGuire, 360-876-1639 become a member. The persons sponsoring trips should not be Discover some of the best green products and services the considered instructors or leaders. If you are unsure of your Northwest has to offer. And through Seattle Climate Action abilities, discuss the trip thoroughly with the organizer. Each Now!, Clean & Green Seattle, and the city’s many other participant is responsible for his or her own comfort and safety climate projects, you’ll learn how neighbors, community on any outing. Always carry the 10 essentials. nonprofits and city departments are working together to make their city a healthier place to live. Maria is working as a Please Call Early volunteer at the festival on Sunday. For more information, go As a courtesy to the sponsor of an outing in which you are to http://www.greenfestivals.org/seattle/ interested, please try to call at least two days before the trip for single-day outings, and as soon as possible for overnight Climb The Brothers outings. This allows the sponsor time to make necessary Saturday, June 5 - Sunday, June 6 arrangements, or alternate plans, should a trip be canceled for Contact: David Cossa, 360-871-5577, some reason. Your consideration will be greatly appreciated. [email protected]

Pet Policy This is part of our 2010 PWC mountaineering schedule. Please leave pets at home when attending PWC outings unless Ascent of The Brothers requires crampons, ice axe, and helmet. the trip is specifically listed as welcoming them. Falling rock in the narrow chutes near the summit is possible. Anyone with proper equipment and training is welcome to come. The WEBSITE: A Source for Outings Remember that trips can be listed on the website under Last Minute Trips. If you don’t see something that interests you in Climb Columbia Peak the newsletter, check the website for additional trips. Or, if you Saturday, June 12 - Sunday, June 13 Contact: Kevin Koski, 360-373-7429 are doing an outing that was planned after the deadline, use the website to post the information. This can now be done in This is a 7,772-foot peak in the Monte Cristo group of peaks THREE ways: you can fill out the form online, or you can call south of the Mountain Loop Highway. You'll need glacier or email the info directly to the Webmaster, Jay Thompson, travel and class 3 scrambling skills. The route is class 3, 360-307-0037 or [email protected]. Alternatively, probably the west spur in the Becky Guide. To reduce the you can call or email Paul Dutky at 360-479-2683 or mileage, people often ride the road in with a mountain [email protected] to get the outing listed on the PWC bike. You can use this option, but I will be walking, since my calendar online. bike was stolen. It is 10 miles to the peak, and most of this is on a road. We will camp somewhere near Twin Lakes. If you don't want to climb, but would enjoy a cool backpacking trip, Puget Sound Challenge: Southworth to you are welcome to accompany us to Twin Lakes. We may Vashon leave Friday night to allow for an earlier start on Saturday. Saturday, June 5 This trip is subject to cancellation depending on when I have a Contact: http://www.olympickayakclub.com/ weather window to climb in the Picket Range this summer. ThePugetSoundChallenge Climb and Ski Mount Saint Helens The Puget Sound Challenge consists of a series of paddle legs Sunday, June 13 from Port Townsend to Olympia over the course of the summer Contact: Doug Savage, 360-698-9774 (not all of these are in sequence, north to south). These are ideal training paddles. There is support, guidance, help with This climb is part of our 2010 PWC mountaineering schedule. shuttles, and usually a large group of paddlers participating. We plan to camp at Climbers Bivouac on the 12th and climb The primary sponsor of this event is the Olympic Kayak Club the 13th. Mount Saint Helens may require crampons and ice (OKC). A one-time contribution of $50 goes to the Cascadia axe. It is an intermediate slope for those who want to ski Marine Trails, North Kitsap String of Pearls organizations, and down. In a good snow year, you can ski from summit to car - overhead, such as insurance. The one payment qualifies you possibly even this late in the year. Anyone with proper for all legs of the Challenge plus a raffle drawing. For more equipment and training is welcome to come; however, the information, go to permit limits the number of climbers in our party. http://www.olympickayakclub.com/ThePugetSoundChallenge or contact David Fisher, 206-437-7646, [email protected] Hike the Lower Dungeness Trail Sunday, June 13 Contact: Emily Grice, 206-842-7883

Enjoy wildflowers and views of the Dungeness River. This is a dog-friendly hike. 3 Outings

Bike Bainbridge Climb Mount Adams Saturday, June 19 Saturday, July 3 - Monday, July 5 Contact: Tom Leurquin, 206-842-5906 Contact: David Cossa, 360-871-5577, [email protected] Bicycle some of the lonely country roads on Bainbridge Island. We’ll start from my home, one mile north of the ferry. We can This outing is part of our 2010 PWC mountaineering schedule. stop at Fay Bainbridge State Park for a snack and watch the We will climb via the northwest ridge. Be prepared for scram- waves lap up on the shore. Figure on about 20 miles, with roll- bling and snow travel. Anyone with proper equipment and train- ing hills. ing is welcome to come.

Climb Mount Baker Bike Bainbridge Saturday, June 19 - Sunday, June 20 Saturday, July 10 Contact: Tom Leurquin, 206-842-5906 Contact: Doug Savage, 360-698-9774

This climb is part of our 2010 PWC mountaineering schedule. We’ll start from my home, one mile north of the ferry, and head We will climb via the Easton Glacier. The climb involves gla- toward the south end of the island. Much of the ride will be on cier travel, and requires harness, crampons and ice axe. Any- the flats along the water, where we will enjoy the fabulous one with proper equipment and training is welcome to come. views. Then we’ll head to Fort Ward State Park and to the very south end of the island. In biking, like hiking, you have to pay Puget Sound Challenge: Steilacoom to your dues by going up and sometimes there’s a false summit. For those brave enough to try, we’ll attempt Toe Jamb Hill—the Point Defiance epitome of insanity, but it will give you bragging rights and, Sunday, June 20 perhaps, a heart attack. Contact: http://www.olympickayakclub.com/ ThePugetSoundChallenge Hike to Silver Lake via Silver Creek The Puget Sound Challenge consists of a series of paddle legs Sunday, July 11 from Port Townsend to Olympia over the course of the summer Contact: Megan Thompson, 360-871-6014 (not all of these are in sequence, north to south). These are We will be hiking up the way trail that starts about a mile up the ideal training paddles. There is support, guidance, help with road from the Tubal Cain Trailhead. Estimated trail length is 6 shuttles, and usually a large group of paddlers participating. miles round trip with 1500-1900 feet of elevation gain depend- The primary sponsor of this event is the Olympic Kayak Club ing on who you believe. For those who want more of a chal- (OKC). A one-time contribution of $50 goes to the Cascadia lenge, you can scramble about half a mile and 400 feet up to the Marine Trails, North Kitsap String of Pearls organizations, and saddle for nice views. If you want even more of a challenge, overhead, such as insurance. The one payment qualifies you you can climb about 1500 feet to the ridge overlooking Tull for all legs of the Challenge plus a raffle drawing. For more Canyon. This is a dog-friendly hike. information, go to http://www.olympickayakclub.com/ThePugetSoundChallenge or contact David Fisher, 206-437-7646, [email protected] Annual PWC Picnic Monday, July 12 Contact: Paul Dutky, 360-479-2683, [email protected] Hike to Lower Lena Lake Saturday, June 26 The annual PWC picnic will be held instead of a July General Contact: Tom Leurquin, 206-842-5906 Meeting. The picnic will be held at Raab Park in Poulsbo. De- tails about what the club will provide, what members should This hike is a longtime favorite of the club. It’s been a long bring, and events (such as the popular Tall Tales Contest) will be time since I have been there, so it’s time to go again. We’ll decided at the Board Meeting on June 10 (see page 2) and pub- extend the hike a short distance to take in the beauty of the lished in the July Penwicle. If you are interested in helping with Valley of the Silent Men. It’s 6 miles round trip and 1200 feet the picnic, please come to the Board Meeting. of elevation gain to the lake, plus another couple miles round trip up the Valley of the Silent Men. Climb Mount Rainier Climb Mount Constance Friday, July 16 - Monday, July 19 Contact: Tom Rogers, 360-692-2547, Saturday, June 26 - Sunday, June 27 [email protected] Contact: David Cossa, 360-871-5577, [email protected] This outing is part of the mountaineering schedule. We will climb via the Emmons This climb is part of our 2010 PWC mountaineering schedule. Glacier. Be prepared for glacier travel. The climb involves scrambling and possibly travel on snow and ice. A helmet is suggested. Anyone with proper equipment and training is welcome to come. We will climb the southeast face.

4 Outings

Climb Glacier Peak Fall Grand Canyon/Bryce Canyon Trip Sunday, July 25 - Wednesday, July 28 Monday, September 6 - Monday, September 20 Contact: Dave Boyde, 360-692-9325, [email protected] Contact: Tom Rogers, 360-692-2547, thomas- [email protected] The permit is in, and the itinerary is as follows. We will leave

This outing is part of the mountaineering schedule. Be pre- Bremerton on Labor Day, September 6, and arrive at the North pared for glacier travel. Rim on the 7th. We will hike the Rim-to-Rim on the 8th. The Rim-to-Rim is a 24-mile, one-day trek: 14.4 miles from the Backpack in the Olympics North Rim down to the river, and then 9.3 miles up to the South Rim, with a NET elevation loss of 6400 feet and then Sunday, July 25 - Friday, July 30 a NET elevation gain of 4500 feet. The 9th will be spent recu- Contact: John & Ellen Knott, 360-710-1158 perating and visiting various South Rim viewpoints. The 10th Camp high above the world on Del Monte Ridge above Con- through 13th will be spent at Boucher Creek, with explorations stance Pass. Explore the ridge system and secluded basins in of Topaz, Boucher and Slate Canyons scheduled. We will exit the area, Boulder Shelter, and Home Lake. the canyon at Hermit's Rest on the 14th and spend one last night at the South Rim before heading to Bryce Canyon on the Climb Mount Stuart 15th. If we can get a permit at Bryce, we will spend the 16th- Saturday, July 31 - Sunday, August 1 18th hiking the 24-mile Under-the-Rim Trail. If not, we will Contact: David Cossa, 360-871-5577, spend those 3 days day hiking the highlights of Bryce. We will [email protected] leave Bryce on the 19th and return to Bremerton on the 20th. Group size is limited to 6. Although all 6 spots are cur- This outing is part of the mountaineering schedule. We will rently reserved, I can take a few on standby in case of any can- climb the Ulrich Coulier or West Ridge. Be prepared for cellations. scrambling and snow travel.

Hike Tunnel Creek Trail to 5050 Pass Bicycle the Black Hills and Coeur d’Alene Saturday, September 11 - Wednesday, September 22 (tentative) Sunday, August 8 Contact: Bob Brown, 360-569-2878, or Tony Abruzzo, 360-871- Megan Thompson, 360-871-6014 5754 This trail follows Tunnel Creek to 5050 Pass, where you will Join Bob and Tony for a cross-country adventure! They will be have views of Mount Jupiter, Mount Constance and The Broth- bicycling the Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills of South Da- ers. Round trip is 9.5 miles with 2450 feet of elevation gain. kota, visiting the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range in Montana, This is a dog-friendly hike. For information about the trail, go and bicycling the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes in Idaho. This trip to http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/recreation-nu/ promises beautiful scenery and wildlife viewing. Both bicycling TunnelCreekTrail841.pdf.pdf trails are paved and have a gentle grade that anyone can do, and

mileage will be 15-25 miles per day to allow time for hiking, Toleak Point Backpacking Trip photography, relaxation, and other pursuits. The Wild Horse Friday, August 13 - Sunday, August 15 Range is in a very remote area and requires a high clearance Lynn Howat, 360-598-3087 vehicle. If you are interested in going, let Bob or Tony know Join me on my nearly annual backpacking trip to Toleak Point ASAP so they can reserve the right size of cabin for the group. on the Olympic National Park ocean beach. It's about 6.5 miles For more information, including photos, see the flyer on the each way and includes beach walking and going over head- online Discussion Forum under General Discussion - News and lands. We'll spend 2 nights camped at Toleak Point to give Announcements. folks a chance to do a day hike down to Mosquito Creek or stay around camp and enjoy the tide pools and sea life. There are wonderful sea stacks and a great, long, sandy beach.

Annual Recumbent Retreat Friday, August 20 - Sunday, August 22 Contact: Tom Leurquin, 206-842-5906 Mount Zion Loop It’s time to get bent at the 12th Annual Recumbent Retreat at Sunday, September 19 Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria, Oregon. I’ll be bringing Megan Thompson, 360-871-6014 my bent trike, but delta bikes, or even no bikes, are welcome too. I’ve never been to this event, but it looks like a lot of fun, We will hike up the Deadfall Trail to Mount Zion, down the with fun rides (ranging from 10 to 50 miles), a photo shoot, a main trail #836 and back along roads to our cars. Total distance nighttime bike parade, a potluck, and lots of fun socializing is estimated to be 6.5 miles with 1380 feet of elevation gain. with other benders and non-benders alike. I’ll be leaving You can double your elevation by reversing the hike instead of around noon on Friday. I have reserved a campsite, which I’ll following the road back to the car. This is a dog-friendly hike. be happy to share. Go to http://www.recumbentretreat.org/ for For more information about the trail, go to http://www.fs.fed.us/ more information on this event and to register. r6/olympic/recreation-nu/Mt.ZionTrail836.pdf.pdf 5 Photos

Put in photos from Greenway Trail, crevasse rescue class

Above, left and right: a hike on the Hansville Greenway Trail, courtesy of Steve Osburn.

Center: kayaking intro offered by Tom Henning, courtesy of Jay Thompson.

Below left: crevasse rescue training, courtesy of Ann Richey.

Below right: a stop at the Ballard Locks during the Pub Pedal, courtesy of Steve Osburn.

To see more photos from recent club outings, or to post your photos, check out the Photo Gallery on the PWC website.

6 Club News Club Business

PWC Welcomes New Members… Joining the PWC or Membership Renewal Don Jones of Hansville, Darlene York of Bainbridge Island, The PWC General Meeting is held the second Monday of each Ray Anderson of Port Orchard, Askold Kobasa of Gig Harbor, month, 7 pm, at the Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Sandy Schaut of Bremerton, Aaron Silverman of Indianola, East Bremerton. To join or renew, please see form on back of Keith & Tracy Kendall of Lynnwood, and Jim Strunk of newsletter. Receive a discount on select merchandise or Bremerton. services at the following businesses with your PWC membership, but check with vendor for details: PWC Host  Olympic Outdoor Center, Port Gamble (NEW location!) Are you a new member or guest? Look for the PWC Host, identified by a Host nametag, 15 minutes before the General  Vertical World Climbing Gym, Bremerton Meeting and during the break. The Host can answer questions  Silverdale Cyclery, Silverdale and point out PWC trip sponsors that share your interests.  Commander’s Beach House Bed and Breakfast, Port PWC Online…www.pwckitsap.org Townsend Go to the website to find upcoming trips, trip reports, photos, a  Ajax Café, Port Hadlock discussion forum, and more.  Kitsap Sports, Silverdale

Jon’s Minute  Poulsbo Running, Poulsbo At the May meeting, Kevin Koski filled in for Jon, and talked New members will receive a membership card with their New about how to improve a frameless backpack for ultra light Membership packet. All members can pick up a card at the backpacking. monthly meeting.

Meeting Refreshments Address Changes and Member Address- Thanks to all who brought snacks to the May meeting. Contact Phone List Doug Savage @ 360-698-9774 if you would like to bring Address changes should be sent to Venita Goodrich at: snacks to the next meeting. Peninsula Wilderness Club P.O. Box 323 We Need You! Bremerton, WA 98337-0070, Each month the club’s MAP meeting and potluck dinner are in or email [email protected], or call 360-698-9774. need of volunteer hosts willing to share their home for an Members should also contact Venita if they wish to receive a evening. If you can handle a small home invasion, please new membership directory. contact the club secretary, Emily Grice, at 206-842-7883. PENWICLE Submissions Sponsor an Outing Submissions to the PENWICLE must be received by the Friday If you are planning a trip, let us know about it! Come to the after the General Meeting to insure a place in the next issue. MAP meeting to discuss your trip, or submit trip descriptions Contact Erin Hennings at [email protected] or to the PENWICLE by contacting Erin Hennings at 360-621-6961. [email protected] or 360-621-6961. Planning a last- minute outing? No problem - post your trip on the PWC website under Last Minute Trips, or on the PWC Calendar. Officers & Staff

Scrapbook Photos Wanted Sue DeArman is looking for photos of PWC activities. Please President: Paul Dutky ...... 360-479-2683 include your name, details of the trip, and people and places in Vice President: Brian Steely ...... 360-297-3825 the pictures. Electronic photos are welcome, too. Contact Sue Secretary: Emily Grice ...... 206-842-7883 at 360-697-1352 or [email protected] Treasurer: Venita Goodrich ... 360-698-9774 Board of Directors: Barney Bernhard .. 360-479-3679 Update Your Email Address Maria McGuire .... 360-876-1639 To update your email address and other contact information, Jay Thompson ..... 360-307-0037 contact Venita Goodrich by email at [email protected], or Entertainment: Joe Weigel ...... 360-479-5116 call 360-698-9774. Events: Brian Steely ...... 360-297-3825 Refreshments: Doug Savage ...... 360-698-9774 Scrapbook: Sue DeArman ...... 360-697-1352 Sea Kayaking Info Membership Database: Venita Goodrich ... 360-698-9774 Paddlers are encouraged to join the Yahoo! Group Webmaster: Jay Thompson ..... 360-307-0037 “PWCkayakers” to keep up with upcoming trips and other Calendar-Meister: Paul Dutky ...... 360-479-2683 paddling news. Anyone interested in paddling trips should Penwicle Editor: Erin Hennings ...... 360-621-6961 contact Paul Dutky, 360-479-2683, [email protected] Penwicle Proofreader: Steve Dikowski .... 360-692-8386

7 PWC Join or Renew Membership PWC

The Peninsula Wilderness Club is an informal organization for persons interested in active outdoor pursuits. Main activities include hiking, backpacking, mountain climbing, rock climbing, and skiing. All outings, from casual hikes to technical mountain sports, are initiated by individual members. These members are volunteers who generously offer to make minimal arrangements so an outing can take place. They do not accept responsibility for the safety or care of any participant. The PWC does not conduct instructional programs and members are expected to have whatever clothing, equipment, skills, and physical conditioning are appropriate for the outing they wish to join. Members are expected to practice responsible environmental stewardship and must accept that there are dangers and a risk of injury in most outdoor activities.

Dues are $25 per household per year. Send a check or money order to: Peninsula Wilderness Club P.O. Box 323 Bremerton, WA 98337-0070

Please check if: New Member(s) Renewing Member(s) Change of Address

Name(s):

Mailing Address:

City, State, Zip:

Telephone: E-mail:

(Please print clearly)

Check here if you wish to receive the newsletter as an Adobe PDF document by e-mail INSTEAD OF a printed copy.

Check here if you do NOT wish any information to be included in the list distributed to members.

JUNE 2010 - Time Dated Material Reproduced Using Recycled Paper

Peninsula Wilderness Club P.O. Box 323 Bremerton, WA 98337-0070