JULY PWC Annual Picnic Monday, July 12, 6:30 pm 2010 Location: Raab Park, Poulsbo

The Annual PWC Picnic takes the place of the July General Meeting and will be held at Raab Park in Poulsbo. Burgers, salmon burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, potato salad, macaroni salad, desserts, and place settings will be provided. If you would like to bring something (i.e., chips, munchies, fruit,…) to share, feel free to do so. Water coolers will be provided, and cups will be available, but members are encouraged to bring their own reusable cups or bottles to minimize the amount of garbage generated. Bring your own beverage (alcohol is permitted). Activities include a Tall Tales Contest and Tug-O-War, and you are encouraged to bring your own yard games (Frisbee, croquet, bocce ball, etc.) to share. 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

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Date Outing / Meeting Contact 7/3-5 Climb The Brothers David Cossa, 360-871-5577 7/4 Sea Kayak Charlie Michel, 360-830-4984 7/6-8 Backpack Royal Basin Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected] 7/8 MAP Meeting Steve & Nancy Osburn, 360-697-5982 7/9-11 Sea Kayak Lummi and Clark Islands Paul Dutky, 360-479-2683, [email protected] 7/10 Climb Mount Adams Doug Savage, 360-698-9774 7/10 Bike Bainbridge Tom Leurquin, 206-842-5906 7/11 Climb Cadet Peak Kevin Koski, 360-373-7429 7/11 Hike to Silver Lake via Silver Creek Megan Thompson, 360-871-6014 7/11 Hike to Upper Lena Lake Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected] 7/12 Annual PWC Picnic Brian Steely, 360-297-3825 7/12-16 Lake Cle Elum Campout Bob Brown, 360-569-2878, or Tony Abruzzo, 360-871-5754 7/13 Hike Tunnel Creek to Valhalla Ridge Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected] 7/15 Mount Walker Picnic Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected] 7/16-19 Climb Mount Rainier Tom Rogers, 360-692-2547 7/17 Puget Sound Challenge: Steilacoom http://www.olympickayakclub.com/ to Luhr Beach ThePugetSoundChallenge 7/17-18 Backpack Cady Ridge Kevin Koski, 360-373-7429 7/18 Hike the Dry Creek Trail Doug Savage, 360-698-9774 7/21 Hike to Silver Lakes Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected] 7/24 Tubal Cain/Upper Dungeness Key Exchange Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected] 7/24 Kayak Potluck Social Lee Derror, 360-271-4838 7/25-28 Climb Glacier Peak Tom Rogers, 360-692-2547 7/25-30 Backpack to Del Monte Ridge John & Ellen Knott, 360-710-1158 7/26-29 Backpack the High Divide Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected] 7/30 July Potluck Megan Thompson, 360-871-6014, and Steve & Wilma Childers, 360-871-6663 7/31-8/1 Climb Mount Stuart David Cossa, 360-871-5577

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MAP: Monthly Activity Planning Meeting Climb the Brothers Thursday, July 8, 7 pm Saturday, July 3 - Monday, July 5 Contact: Steve & Nancy Osburn, 360-697-5982 Contact: David Cossa, 360-871-5577, [email protected] Discuss club business and help schedule outings at Steve & Nancy’s home in Poulsbo. All members are invited to attend. This climb is part of our 2010 PWC mountaineering schedule. The Mount Adams trip originally scheduled on these dates has July Potluck been postponed till later in the year. Join Dave in a climb of Friday, July 30, 6:30 pm The Brothers in the Olympics. Scrambling and snow travel Contact: Megan involved. Anyone with proper equipment and training is Thompson, 360-871-6014, welcome. and Steve & Wilma Childers, 360-871-6663 Sea Kayak Hood Canal

Megan will be co-hosting Sunday, July 4 Contact: Charlie Michel, 360-830-4984 the potluck at her brother Steve’s home in Port Paddle from Scenic Beach State Park in Seabeck past Stavis Orchard. Steve has 5-6 Bay, Hoods Point, and Guillemot Cove, to DNR land at a acres with ponds and newly restored estuary. This is a Class I-II paddle, ideal for waterways on his property. People are invited to come at 5:30 beginning kayakers. Rental kayaks are available; call Paul pm to go canoeing. He has canoes, other watercraft, and PFDs, Dutky at 360-479-2683 for details. The round trip distance of so just bring yourself and maybe a change of clothes. For the 12 to 14 miles is ambitious for beginners, so we will give potluck, bring an entrée or side dish to share. As hosts, Megan paddlers the option of taking out near our destination after and Steve will provide the dessert. lunch, and car shuttling the boats back to Seabeck. Details about the paddle, including a map to the launch site and the history of the restored estuary, are available on the online A Word About Outings calendar. All PWC outings and other activities are open to anyone, but if you enjoy our company and what we do, we would like you to Backpack Royal Basin become a member. The persons sponsoring trips should not be Tuesday, July 6 - Thursday, July 8 considered instructors or leaders. If you are unsure of your Contact: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected] abilities, discuss the trip thoroughly with the organizer. Each participant is responsible for his or her own comfort and safety One of the best hikes in the Olympics takes us through glacier- on any outing. Always carry the 10 essentials. carved basins to a sunny alpine lake surrounded by some of the park’s highest peaks. This hike is 7 miles each way, with 2630 feet of elevation gain. Details for this trip and information Please Call Early about other trips of Doug’s are listed on his website, http:// As a courtesy to the sponsor of an outing in which you are www.meetup.com/Kitsap-Outdoors/ interested, please try to call at least two days before the trip for single-day outings, and as soon as possible for overnight outings. This allows the sponsor time to make necessary Sea Kayak Lummi and Clark Islands arrangements, or alternate plans, should a trip be canceled for Friday, July 9 - Sunday, July 11 Contact: Paul Dutky, 360-479-2683, [email protected] some reason. Your consideration will be greatly appreciated. This is a 3-day kayak camping trip with overnights at the kayak Pet Policy campgrounds on the southeast side of Lummi Island and on Please leave pets at home when attending PWC outings unless Clark Island. It is a SK Class III-IV trip because of two the trip is specifically listed as welcoming them. crossings of Rosario Strait. The Rosario crossings will be done as a close-knit group. Details about the paddle are available on The WEBSITE: A Source for Outings the online calendar. Remember that trips can be listed on the website under Last Minute Trips. If you don’t see something that interests you in Climb Mount Adams the newsletter, check the website for additional trips. Or, if you Saturday, July 10 are doing an outing that was planned after the deadline, use the Contact: Doug Savage, 360-698-9774 website to post the information. This can now be done in Climb the south Spur Route of Mount Adams. This is the THREE ways: you can fill out the form online, or you can call easiest route to climb a 12,000-foot strata volcano! We will or email the info directly to the Webmaster, Jay Thompson, drive to Trout Lake after work on Friday for a car camp, and 360-307-0037 or [email protected]. Alternatively, then ascend trails and gentle snowfields to the Lunch Counter you can call or email Paul Dutky at 360-479-2683 or (at about 9800 feet). Sunday morning we will ascend to the [email protected] to get the outing listed on the PWC summit. A 3000-foot glissade will be the reward. Ice axe use calendar online. is needed, but the route is otherwise non-technical. 3 Outings

Bike Bainbridge Hike Tunnel Creek to Valhalla Ridge Saturday, July 10 Tuesday, July 13 Contact: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected] Contact: Tom Leurquin, 206-842-5906

We’ll start from my home, one mile north of the ferry, and To work off the BBQ from the previous evening, we are hiking head toward the south end of the island. Much of the ride will up the Tunnel Creek Trail from the north, to Valhalla and 50-50 be on the flats along the water, where we will enjoy the fabu- Pass. After traipsing up through thick forest, and past the shel- lous views. Then we’ll head to Fort Ward State Park and to the ter, the reward is the east side of right in your very south end of the island. In biking, like hiking, you have to face. If you feel froggy, Karnes or Harrison Lake are available, pay your dues by going up and sometimes there’s a false sum- albeit cold, to wash away all the sweat you poured out coming mit. For those brave enough to try, we’ll attempt Toe Jamb up the trail - the splash that refreshes! Bring your lunch. This is Hill—the epitome of insanity, but it will give you bragging 8.4 miles round trip, with an ascent of 2450 feet. Details for this rights and, perhaps, a heart attack. trip and information about other trips of Doug’s are listed on his website, http://www.meetup.com/Kitsap-Outdoors/ Climb Cadet Peak Sunday, July 11 Mount Walker Picnic Contact: Kevin Koski, 360-373-7429 Thursday, July 15 Contact: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected] Join Kevin for a rare day trip. Deliver your favorite potluck food and beverage to the trailhead, Hike to Silver Lake via Silver Creek where it will be driven to the top of Mount Walker. In the mean- time, you get to hike 2 miles with 1000 feet of elevation gain to Sunday, July 11 earn your lunch. Enjoy the picnic at the top, then hike back Contact: Megan Thompson, 360-871-6014 down. Details for this trip and information about other trips of We will be hiking up the way trail that starts about a mile up Doug’s are listed on his website, http://www.meetup.com/Kitsap the road from the Tubal Cain Trailhead. Estimated trail length -Outdoors/ is 6 miles round trip with 1500-1900 feet of elevation gain de- pending on who you believe. For those who want more of a Climb Mount Rainier challenge, you can scramble about half a mile and 400 feet up Friday, July 16 - Monday, July 19 to the saddle for nice views. If you want even more of a chal- Contact: Tom Rogers, 360-692-2547, lenge, you can climb about 1500 feet to the ridge overlooking [email protected] Tull Canyon. This is a dog-friendly hike. This outing is part of the mountaineering schedule. We will Hike to Upper Lena Lake climb via the Emmons Glacier. Be prepared for glacier travel.

Sunday, July 11 Contact: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected] Puget Sound Challenge: Steilacoom to Luhr

After hiking 7.1 miles one way, and climbing 4,200 feet, we Beach Saturday, July 17 will arrive at Upper Lena Lake – this is a STRENUOUS HIKE! Contact: http://www.olympickayakclub.com/ We will be rewarded with views of Upper Lena Lake, a beauti- ThePugetSoundChallenge ful alpine lake nestled between Mount Lena and Mount Bretherton. Details for this trip and information about other The Puget Sound Challenge consists of a series of paddle legs trips of Doug’s are listed on his website, http:// from Port Townsend to Olympia over the course of the summer www.meetup.com/Kitsap-Outdoors/ (not all of these are in sequence, north to south). These are ideal training paddles. There is support, guidance, help with shuttles, Lake Cle Elum Campout and usually a large group of paddlers participating. The primary Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 sponsor of this event is the Olympic Kayak Club (OKC). A one- Contact: Bob Brown, 360-569-2878, or Tony Abruzzo, 360- time contribution of $50 goes to the Cascadia Marine Trails, 871-5754 North Kitsap String of Pearls organizations, and overhead, such as insurance. The one payment qualifies you for all legs of the Join Bob and Tony for a campout on Lake Cle Elum, at one of Challenge plus a raffle drawing. For more information, go to two USFS campgrounds located north of Roslyn. Tony is go- http://www.olympickayakclub.com/ThePugetSoundChallenge or ing to bring his kayaks and encourages others to do the contact David Fisher, 206-437-7646, [email protected] same. We plan on biking the nearby John Wayne Trail and hiking the area trails. If you come, plan on a low-key trip with a relaxed schedule and a fun time. People are encouraged to Backpack Cady Ridge Saturday, July 17 - Sunday, July 18 show up for all or part of the trip. Contact: Kevin Koski, 360-373-7429

Join Kevin and Maria for a backpacking trip in the Cascades.

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Hike the Dry Creek Trail Climb Glacier Peak Sunday, July 18 Sunday, July 25 - Wednesday, July 28 Contact: Doug Savage, 360-698-9774 Contact: Tom Rogers, 360-692-2547, thomas- [email protected] This is a forested trail on the southeast corner of Lake Cush- man. The trail starts at 750 feet, and ascends to the crest of This outing is part of the mountaineering schedule. Be prepared Prospect Ridge (at 3000 feet). Total elevation gain is 2250 for glacier travel. feet, round trip mileage is 13.4 miles. Backpack to Del Monte Ridge Hike to Silver Lakes Sunday, July 25 - Friday, July 30 Contact: John & Ellen Knott, 360-710-1158 Wednesday, July 21 Contact: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected] Camp high above the world on Del Monte Ridge above Con-

Our destination is Silver Lakes, a pair of alpine lakes hidden at stance Pass. Explore the ridge system and secluded basins in the the end of the valley west of Mount Townsend. We’ll hike up area, Boulder Shelter, and Home Lake. the Mount Townsend Trail, and after 2.6 miles of forest, mead- ows, and uphill slog, we will blaze thru Camp Windy and head Backpack the High Divide up to the saddle area, leading down to Silver Lakes. We then Monday, July 26 - Thursday, July 29 hike down, descending to the valley basin, and head south up Contact: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected] the valley basin to the lakes. So, having gained 2650 feet on the We are backpacking the High Divide, which, on June 15, had 12 way in, and having 500 feet ahead of you on the way out, we’ll feet of snow at the campsites. Our itinerary follows: take a splash to refresh and then have lunch. A short hike from Day 1: Depart Sol Duc parking lot and head up to Appleton Pass the south end of the south lake leads up to a saddle providing and Oyster Lake area. exhilarating views of and Mount Constance. Day 2: Depart Oyster Lake, going through Spread Eagle Pass, Details for this trip and information about other trips of Doug’s traversing above Cat Basin, passing Swimming Bare Lake, Heart are listed on his website, http://www.meetup.com/Kitsap- Lake, the High Divide and heading down into Seven Lakes Ba- Outdoors/ sin. Day 3: Hang out at Seven Lakes Basin. Tubal Cain/Upper Dungeness Key Ex- Day 4: Hike out via Potholes Meadows and Deer Lake, and as change the grand finale, cross Sol Duc Falls. Saturday, July 24 We’ll hike a total of 23 miles with over 5000 feet of gain over Contact: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected] the trip. Details for this trip and information about other trips of Doug’s are listed on his website, http://www.meetup.com/Kitsap Two hiking parties are departing from different locations to -Outdoors/ swap keys at the midway point. Hike from Tubal Cain Trail- head to Upper Dungeness Trailhead, passing Marmot Pass, Boulder Shelter, and Camp Handy, or do the hike in the reverse Climb Mount Stuart direction. You pick which end is your starting point. The Saturday, July 31 - Sunday, August 1 views promise to be rewarding, and the mileage promises to be Contact: David Cossa, 360-871-5577, [email protected] punishing. Details for this trip and information about other trips of Doug’s are listed on his website, http:// This outing is part of the mountaineering schedule. We will www.meetup.com/Kitsap-Outdoors/ climb the Ulrich Coulier or West Ridge. Be prepared for scram- bling and snow travel. Kayak Potluck Social Saturday, July 24 Puget Sound Challenge: Paddle Kitsap Contact: Lee Derror, 360-271-4838 Friday, August 6 and Saturday, August 7

Launch from Evergreen Park, kayak to Lee’s waterfront home Contact: http://www.olympickayakclub.com/ ThePugetSoundChallenge in Tracyton for a potluck, then paddle back to Evergreen Park. There will be a large tidal shift on this date. Currents in Port The Puget Sound Challenge consists of a series of paddle legs Narrows will be about 3 knots - perfect for learn- from Port Townsend to Olympia over the course of the summer ing to cross eddy lines and using eddy currents to move (not all of these are in sequence, north to south). These are ideal "upstream." Lee paddles here and finds the water playful but training paddles. There is support, guidance, help with shuttles, not threatening in these conditions. This is a Sea Kayak Class and usually a large group of paddlers participating. The primary II trip because of the likelihood of crossing eddy lines. The sponsor of this event is the Olympic Kayak Club (OKC). A one- round trip from Evergreen Park to Silverdale is about 12 miles, time contribution of $50 goes to the Cascadia Marine Trails, but will be current-assisted in Port Washington Narrows. Nov- North Kitsap String of Pearls organizations, and overhead, such ice kayakers are encouraged to come. For the potluck, Lee will as insurance. The one payment qualifies you for all legs of the supply the burgers; bring a favorite dish to share and a bever- Challenge plus a raffle drawing. For more information, go to age. Details about the paddle are available on the online http://www.olympickayakclub.com/ThePugetSoundChallenge or calendar. contact David Fisher, 206-437-7646, [email protected] 5 Outings

Bushwhack Traverse Climb Mesahchie Peak Friday, August 6 - Sunday, August 8 Saturday, August 21 - Sunday, August 22 (note date change) Contact: Doug Savage, 360-698-9774, or Jay Thompson, 360- Contact: Kevin Koski, 360-373-7429 307-0037, [email protected] Mesahchie Peak is an 8795-foot peak near Easy Pass in the Traverse the Heather, Deception, and Royal Basins. Details to North Cascades National Park. It is the main peak of the follow—expect a bushwhack! Ragged Ridge. This will be a Class 3 trip.

Olympic Coast Hike Tubal Cain/Mount Townsend Traverse Saturday, August 7 - Thursday, August 12 Saturday, August 21 - Sunday, August 22 Contact: Sean Johnson, 360-550-4507 Contact: Doug Savage, 360-698-9774

Contact Sean for information. Join Doug on this scenic, rewarding, all-day loop hike. We start on the Tubal Cain Mine Trail and hike about 3.2 miles to Hike Tunnel Creek Trail to 5050 Pass the Tull Canyon turn-off. We will head up to Tull City another Sunday, August 8 1 mile for lunch at the B-29 crash site. Next, we hike on a way Contact: Megan Thompson, 360-871-6014 trail into a hanging valley between Hawk Peak and Mount Worthington (about another mile). We camp here for the night This trail follows Tunnel Creek to 5050 Pass, where you will and watch the sun set over the Olympics. The next morning, have views of , Mount Constance and The Broth- we climb Hawk Peak (it is mostly a way trail), then descend ers. Round trip is 9.5 miles with 2450 feet of elevation gain. another way trail down to Silver Lake. We exit via the Silver This is a dog-friendly hike. For information about the trail, go Lake Way Trail, or the Mount Townsend Trail (we will decide to http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/recreation-nu/ at the lake!). This is one spectacular loop, moderately strenu- TunnelCreekTrail841.pdf.pdf ous, no climbing or mountaineering skills required.

Climb Mount Olympus Hike in the Goat Rocks Wilderness Thursday, August 12 - Sunday, August 15 Friday, August 27 - Sunday, August 29 Contact: Gary Stringer, 206-780-6760, [email protected] Contact: Brian Steely & Cris Craig, 360-297-3825

This outing is part of the mountaineering schedule. Be pre- Join Brian and Cris for a scenic backpacking trip in the Goat pared for glacier travel and rock climbing. Rocks Wilderness. Exact destinations to be determined.

Toleak Point Backpacking Trip Puget Sound Challenge: Baird Cove to Luhr Friday, August 13 - Sunday, August 15 Beach Contact: Lynn Howat, 360-598-3087 Saturday, August 28 Join me on my nearly annual backpacking trip to Toleak Point Contact: http://www.olympickayakclub.com/ on the ocean beach. It's about 6.5 miles ThePugetSoundChallenge each way and includes beach walking and going over head- The Puget Sound Challenge consists of a series of paddle legs lands. We'll spend 2 nights camped at Toleak Point to give from Port Townsend to Olympia over the course of the summer folks a chance to do a day hike down to Mosquito Creek or stay (not all of these are in sequence, north to south). These are around camp and enjoy the tide pools and sea life. There are ideal training paddles. There is support, guidance, help with wonderful sea stacks and a great, long, sandy beach. shuttles, and usually a large group of paddlers participating.

The primary sponsor of this event is the Olympic Kayak Club Annual Recumbent Retreat (OKC). A one-time contribution of $50 goes to the Cascadia Friday, August 20 - Sunday, August 22 Marine Trails, North Kitsap String of Pearls organizations, and Contact: Tom Leurquin, 206-842-5906 overhead, such as insurance. The one payment qualifies you It’s time to get bent at the 12th Annual Recumbent Retreat at for all legs of the Challenge plus a raffle drawing. For more Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria, Oregon. I’ll be bringing information, go to my bent trike, but delta bikes, or even no bikes, are welcome http://www.olympickayakclub.com/ThePugetSoundChallenge too. I’ve never been to this event, but it looks like a lot of fun, or contact David Fisher, 206-437-7646, [email protected] with fun rides (ranging from 10 to 50 miles), a photo shoot, a nighttime bike parade, a potluck, and lots of fun socializing Climb Sloan Peak with other benders and non-benders alike. I’ll be leaving Saturday, August 28 - Sunday, August 29 (note date change) around noon on Friday. I have reserved a campsite, which I’ll Contact: Kevin Koski, 360-373-7429 be happy to share. Go to http://www.recumbentretreat.org/ for Join Kevin for a climb in the Cascades. more information on this event and to register.

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Duckabush to Dosewallips Traverse Bicycle the Black Hills and Coeur d’Alene Saturday, August 28 - Saturday, September 4 Saturday, September 11 - Wednesday, September 22 (tentative) Contact: Doug Savage, 360-698-9774 Contact: Bob Brown, 360-569-2878, or Tony Abruzzo, 360- 871-5754 Join Doug on an extended backpack into the scenic heart of the Olympics: Hike in via the Duckabush, visit O'Neil Pass, and Join Bob and Tony for a cross-country adventure! They will be hike out via the Ranger Notch Traverse and Anderson Pass/ bicycling the Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills of South Da- Dosewallips. kota, visiting the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range in Mon- tana, and bicycling the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes in Idaho. Fall Grand Canyon/Bryce Canyon Trip This trip promises beautiful scenery and wildlife viewing. Monday, September 6 - Monday, September 20 Both bicycling trails are paved and have a gentle grade that Contact: Dave Boyde, 360-692-9325, [email protected] anyone can do, and mileage will be 15-25 miles per day to al- low time for hiking, photography, relaxation, and other pur- The permit is in, and the itinerary is as follows. We will leave suits. The Wild Horse Range is in a very remote area and re- Bremerton on Labor Day, September 6, and arrive at the North quires a high clearance vehicle. If you are interested in going, Rim on the 7th. We will hike the Rim-to-Rim on the 8th. The let Bob or Tony know ASAP so they can reserve the right size Rim-to-Rim is a 24-mile, one-day trek: 14.4 miles from the of cabin for the group. For more information, including pho- North Rim down to the river, and then 9.3 miles up to tos, see the flyer on the online Discussion Forum under General the South Rim, with a NET elevation loss of 6400 feet and then Discussion - News and Announcements. a NET elevation gain of 4500 feet. The 9th will be spent recu- perating and visiting various South Rim viewpoints. The 10th through 13th will be spent at Boucher Creek, with explorations Mount Zion Loop of Topaz, Boucher and Slate Canyons scheduled. We will exit Sunday, September 19 Contact: Megan Thompson, 360-871-6014 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 We will hike up the Deadfall Trail to Mount Zion, down the 15th. If we can get a permit at Bryce, we will spend the 16th- main trail #836 and back along roads to our cars. Total dis- 18th hiking the 24-mile Under-the-Rim Trail. If not, we will tance is estimated to be 6.5 miles with 1380 feet of elevation spend those 3 days day hiking the highlights of Bryce. We will gain. You can double your elevation by reversing the hike in- leave Bryce on the 19th and return to Bremerton on the stead of following the road back to the car. This is a dog- 20th. Group size is limited to 6. Although all 6 spots are cur- friendly hike. For more information about the trail, go to http:// rently reserved, I can take a few on standby in case of any can- www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/recreation-nu/ cellations. Mt.ZionTrail836.pdf.pdf

Photo from a recent PWC trip to climb Mount Saint Helens, courtesy of Steve Osburn. See the next page for more photos from this trip.

7 Photos

Photos from a recent PWC trip to climb Mount Saint Helens, courtesy of Jay Thompson. To see more photos from this trip and others, check out the Photo Gallery on the website.

8 Club News Club Business

PWC Welcomes New Members… Joining the PWC or Membership Renewal Jeffry Rodin of Poulsbo, Barbra Haskell of Poulsbo, Yvonne The PWC General Meeting is held the second Monday of each Hagan of Bremerton, and Autumn Salamack of Port Orchard. month, 7 pm, at the Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in East Bremerton. To join or renew, please see form on back of PWC Host newsletter. Receive a discount on select merchandise or Are you a new member or guest? Look for the PWC Host, services at the following businesses with your PWC identified by a Host nametag, 15 minutes before the General membership, but check with vendor for details: Meeting and during the break. The Host can answer questions  Olympic Outdoor Center, Port Gamble (NEW location!) and point out PWC trip sponsors that share your interests.  Vertical World Climbing Gym, Bremerton PWC Online…www.pwckitsap.org  Silverdale Cyclery, Silverdale Go to the website to find upcoming trips, trip reports, photos, a  Commander’s Beach House Bed and Breakfast, Port discussion forum, and more. Townsend

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

Scrapbook Photos Wanted Sue DeArman is looking for photos of PWC activities. Please Officers & Staff include your name, details of the trip, and people and places in the pictures. Electronic photos are welcome, too. Contact Sue at 360-697-1352 or [email protected] President: Paul Dutky ...... 360-479-2683 Vice President: Brian Steely ...... 360-297-3825 Update Your Email Address Secretary: Emily Grice ...... 206-842-7883 To update your email address and other contact information, Treasurer: Venita Goodrich ... 360-698-9774 contact Venita Goodrich by email at [email protected], or Board of Directors: Barney Bernhard .. 360-479-3679 call 360-698-9774. Maria McGuire .... 360-876-1639 Jay Thompson ..... 360-307-0037 Sea Kayaking Info Entertainment: Joe Weigel ...... 360-479-5116 Paddlers are encouraged to join the Yahoo! Group Events: Brian Steely ...... 360-297-3825 “PWCkayakers” to keep up with upcoming trips and other Refreshments: Doug Savage ...... 360-698-9774 paddling news. Anyone interested in paddling trips should Scrapbook: Sue DeArman ...... 360-697-1352 contact Paul Dutky, 360-479-2683, [email protected] Membership Database: Venita Goodrich ... 360-698-9774 Webmaster: Jay Thompson ..... 360-307-0037 Calendar-Meister: Paul Dutky ...... 360-479-2683 Trip Reports & Photos Wanted Penwicle Editor: Erin Hennings ...... 360-621-6961 Do you have a great story to share about a recent trip? Please Penwicle Proofreader: Steve Dikowski .... 360-692-8386 send trip reports and photos to Erin at [email protected] 9 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.

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