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Search and Rescue Plan an Epic Long-Distance Trail Adventure A Publication of Washington Trails Association | wta.org Hiker's Guide to Mar+Apr 2015 Search and Rescue Clean and Organize Your Gear Spring Hikes in State Parks Mar+Apr 2015 NW Explorer Hiker’s Guide to Search & Rescue Have you ever wondered what goes into a hiking search and rescue operation? Here’s your insider look—plus helpful tips if you ever need a rescue. » p.14 The Faces of Trail Maintenance You don't have to be an experienced dirt-digger to pitch in on trails. Take inspiration from five trail maintenance volunteers from all walks of life. » p.20 Plan Your First Long-Distance Hike Advice from experienced long-distance hikers to help you plan a successful trek on the Pacific Crest Trail, Wonderland Trail or other multi-week route. » p.24 14 WTA at Work King County Trail System to Expand WTA pitches in for more new trails. » p.8 Suiattle Road Update Big plans for summer trail maintenance projects. » p.11 Trail News Recreation Boosts Washington’s Economy New report reveals good news for outdoor rec. » p.12 Trail Mix Gear Closet » Spring Cleaning Get your gear cleaned and organized for summer hiking. » p.34 20 38 Gear Shop » 10 Apparel Essentials What you need for every hike. » p.37 Nature Nook » Eagles, Martens and More Birds, beasts and blooms in the Northwest. » p.38 Camera Bag » 5 Tips for Better Landscapes Trails, field guides and more for your mobile devices. » p.39 Hike It! Spring Is Time for State Parks Nine trails perfect for spring hiking. » p.42 Epic Trail » PCT: Columbia Gorge to Indian Heaven Test your long-distance legs on this moderate stretch. » p.50 COVER: Portrayal of a rescue on Mount Snoqualmie. “This scene tells a story of one adventurer’s mishap,” says painter Jannelle Loewen, “but the injured, now encircled by people of courage and 50 competency, no longer has fear, and pain is mitigated.” 2 Washington Trails | Mar+Apr 2015 | wta.org Washington's Leading Hiking Resource and the Nation’s Largest Volunteer Trail Maintenance Program Washington Trails Association is a volunteer-driven nonprofit membership organization working to preserve, enhance and promote hiking opportunities in Washington state. We engage and mobilize a community of hikers as advocates and stewards for our trails statewide. Through collaborative partnerships and grassroots advocacy, WTA focuses on state and federal issues, including trail funding, hiker safety and wilderness protection. WTA is committed to leaving a rich legacy of trails and wildlands for future generations to enjoy. WTA was founded by Louise B. Marshall (1915–2005). Ira Spring (1918–2003) was its primary supporter. Greg Ball (1944–2004) founded the volunteer trail maintenance program. Their spirit continues today through contributions from thousands of WTA members and volunteers. Board of Directors WTA Senior Staff President STEPHEN TAN Executive Director KAREN DAUBERT VP, Advocacy MASON WHITE Development Director KATE NEVILLE VP, Board Development ROB SHURTLEFF Finance & Operations Director MARJORIE KITTLE Information Services Manager CHARLIE KAHLE VP, Fundraising TITTI RINGSTROM Membership Manager KARA CHIN Chair, Communications & Tech BRUCE BURGER VP, Treasurer ANDREA BAINES Communications Director KINDRA RAMOS Advocacy Director ANDREA IMLER Secretary CAROLE BIANQUIS Digital Content Manager LOREN DRUMMOND Washington Trails Editor ELI BOSCHETTO Directors at Large Communications Associate CASSANDRA OVERBY LISA BLACK SUSAN QUEARY Program Director REBECCA LAVIGNE PERRY BURKHART KATE ROGERS Field Programs Manager ALAN CARTER MORTIMER AMY CSINK ADAM RYND Field Programs Manager TIM VAN BEEK JOE GREGG AARON THEISEN NW Regional Manager ARLEN BOGAARDS DAMIEN MURPHY WENDY WHEELER JACOBS SW Regional Manager RYAN OJERIO STEVE PAYNE Youth Programs Manager KRISTA DOOLEY Washington Trails Volunteers Washington Trails Association Copy Editors JIM CAVIN, REBECCA KETTWIG Contributors TAMI ASARS, CRAIG ROMANO 705 Second Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104 Illustrators LINDSAY HOLLADAY, REBECCA JENSEN (206) 625-1367 • wta.org WHITNEY MAASS Northwest Office (360) 739-2258 Proofreader MITZI SUGAR Southwest Office (360) 722-2657 Regional Correspondents NATE & JER BARNES, KELSIE DONLEYCOTT BRANDON FRALIC, DAVID HAGEN General Information [email protected] LINDSAY LEFFELMAN, BRITTANY MANWILL Membership Information [email protected] MIKE MORRISON, KRISTEN SAPOWICZ Volunteer Information [email protected] RYAN SCHREINER, AARON THEISEN Editorial Submissions [email protected] HOLLY WEILER, RACHEL WOOD Advertising [email protected] Connect With WTA: /washingtonhikers /wta_hikers /wtahikers /WTAhiker /washingtontrails# Washington Trails Vol. 50, Issue 2 Owner & Publisher WASHINGTON TRAILS ASSOCIATION Washington Trails (ISSN 1534-6366) is published bimonthly by Washington Trails Association, 705 2nd Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104. Annual membership dues, which include a subscription to Washington Trails magazine, are $40. Single copy price is $4.50. Periodicals postage paid at Seattle, WA, and at additional mailing locations. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Washington Trails Association, 705 2nd Ave., Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104. Washington Trails | Mar+Apr 2015 | wta.org 3 FRONT DESK Karen Daubert [email protected] Going Epic Hiking in Nepal was a dream come true for me. It had been on my wish list for years but the time was never right—there were always other priorities, I could not take the time off or logistics were just too complicated. But two years ago a friend invited my husband Jared and I to join a small group that would explore a remote part of Nepal. I finally saw my chance. We spent months researching and planning, poring over maps, reading books and accounts, researching culture and customs, and listening intently as friends described their own Nepalese trips. “Namaste,” they said with a smile. When we finally arrived in Nepal, we hiked the trails that connected the villages and farmlands south of Kathmandu and we camped above lush valleys. I woke early every day to explore the ridges in the solitude of dawn, oftentimes arriving at the high point to find a shrine surrounded by prayer flags blowing silently in the breeze. Next we explored Langtang National Park, where we hiked up a valley from village to village, staying in guesthouses along the way. We even spent an unexpected night huddled in tents waiting out a sudden snowstorm. It was an epic trip. But even as epic as this life-list adventure was, as I flew home over our great state, I reflected on how many epic adventures still await me here: the Wonderland Trail, the Boundary Trail, Washington’s portion of the Pacific Crest Trail—all trails I will soon have to start making new plans for. And there’s no better resource than WTA to help us make these plans. Check out this issue’s features on preparing for long-distance hikes and tips about search and rescue, then visit the Hiking Resources page on wta.org to brush up on everything from the Ten Essentials to food planning to wilderness first aid. From dayhikes to epic treks, WTA has you covered. This season, as you start your spring conditioning and planning for the summer hiking season, whether it’s an amble in Eastern Washington, a loop on the Wonderland Trail or a multiday adventure in Nepal, we hope you have a safe and successful adventure—and we can’t wait to hear about it! Happy hiking, TOP: WTA's Outdoor Leadership Training program kicked off its 2015 courses with a hiking workshop in February at West Tiger Mountain NRCA. P.S. Speaking of epic achievements, as I completed my term on MIDDLE: Moran State Park called on WTA to help the American Alpine Club board of directors, Spokane resident John improve the extensive network of trails below Mount Constitution, one of the most beloved places Roskelley was honored with the world’s most revered climbing award: in the San Juan Islands. Volunteers head back to the international Piolets d’Or Lifetime Achievement Award! The Piolets Orcas Island in April to continue work on the park's d’Or has only been awarded six times in the history of the international popular trails. climbing organization. John started his career hiking the trails outside his BOTTOM: WTA's advocacy director, Andrea Imler, home town right here in Washington! joined Sen. Murray, Rep. DelBene and fellow conservation and recreation groups to celebrate the 22,000-acre addition to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, which passed Congress in December 2014. 4 Washington Trails | Mar+Apr 2015 | wta.org Editor’s Choice SIGNPOST Eli Boschetto ULTIMATE ESSENTIALS [email protected] When it comes to choosing your hiking apparel, there is no shortage of options available. In this issue we cover the ten Plan Smart apparel essentials that every hiker should have in their gear closet, from baselayers to Last summer, while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail through central Oregon, I happened across a variety of other hikers. One young couple outerwear (see pg. 37), with several team- looked bedraggled and exhausted, having not filled up with enough tested recommendations. water to get themselves through a long waterless section. Another hiker If the latest in outdoor performance looked like a fairly drowned rat, having not packed any rain gear and wear is your cup of joe, then take a look gotten soaked in the previous day’s passing thunderstorm. Another hiker was running out of food, while another was weighed down with at Icebreaker’s MerinoLOFT Helix Zip. too much food. Time and again I met hikers who lamented, “If only I had This lightweight jacket takes midlayer planned better.” insulation to a whole new level. The jacket starts with a quilted, water-repellent shell. When it comes to long-distance backpacking (actually, when it comes Under that is a layer of wool insulation. to any backpacking), it is always worth making the extra effort to be It’s finished off with a soft merino lining.
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