May 2010 Go Guide Newsletter The Mountaineers

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Go Guide May 2010

The Mountaineers

www.mountaineers.org A special activities section to The Mountaineer May, 2010

Go Guide

New exploratioNs Now

Mission:To offeranyone an opportu-

nity to experience anew activity or skill with The Moun-

taineers in a safe and experience-basedatmosphere that is non-committing.

The Mountaineers Trailhead programoffers events without commitments in a

casual atmosphere, and best of all easy onyour schedule and wallet. Each month Trail-

head events are offered for a variety of activities; just look for the in front of the event listing in theGo Guide. Typical events include hikes, back-packs, entry level scramble and climbing activities,snowshoeing, skiing and more. In-town clinics arealso offered regularly throughout the season. So ifyoure looking to get involved in the club, taste-test a new activity, or just refresh old skills, thereslikely a Trailhead event coming up for you!

Three-season program series

Trip Series:

Hikes

Backpacks

Car Camping/Hiking Weekends

Outdoor Learning Series:

Beginners Rock Day

Beginners Alpine Scrambling

Clinic Series:

Beginners Hiking Seminar

Beginning Backpacking

Backcountry Cooking

Intro to Wilderness First Aid

Intro To Map & Compass (also outside)

Leave No Trace

Beginners Rock Day

Rock Climbing Technique

Learn To Belay

May 8, Sat. Lower Lena Lake (UTHRs)

Seattle & Foothills NaturalistsMay 16, Sun. Robinson Canyon/Ainsley Can-yon

May 22, Sat. White Bluffs - Hanford Reach- North Slope

Seattle BackpackingMay 5&12, Wed. Backpacking Course Coursefee $45 members, $50 non-members

May 15&16, Sat.&Sun. Backpack - IngallsCreek

Seattle Scrambling

May 23, Sun. - Beginners Alpine Scrambling(snow & rock) Course fees: $30 members, $40

non-members

Seattle ClimbingMay 1, Sat. Rock Climbing - Beginners RockDay Course fee $35 members; $35 non mem-bers.

ClinicsMay 20, Thu. Beginning Hiking Seminar. Free!

May 13 & 22, Wed. Intro To Map & Compass.$20 members, $35 non members

For questions about signing up: 206-521-6001.

For questions about the Trailhead program:[email protected].

For questions about specic events: pleasecall the leader directly.

The Go GuideThe Mountaineers, Seattle, WA

206-521-6013The Go Guideis a monthly supplement to The Mountaineer,

7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. Deadlines:All itemsmust ultimately be submitted to the Go Guideby the 10th of themonth preceding month of publication (branch/activity news gather-

ers must therefore obtain members listings a number of days prior to

the 10th). Opinions expressed in ar ticles are those of the authors and

do not necessarily represent the views of The Mountaineers.

Get out there!Sign up online:

www.mountaineers.org

NOTEYou may also sign up

over the phone:

206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484

Clubwide ............................................................. 1

Bellingham (www.bellinghammountaineers.org).............. 3

Everett (www.everettmountaineers.org).......................... 3

Foothills (www.foothillsmountaineers.org)...................... 4

Kitsap (www.kitsapmountaineers.org)........................... 5

Olympia (www.olympiamountaineers.org)....................... 6

Seattle (www.seattlemountaineers.org)......................... 7

Tacoma (www.tacomamountaineers.org).....................13

Lodge Going(events at our facilities).................. 16

Going to the Source(whos who) .....................19

Sending you on your way(trip registration).....19

Go to the Marketplace.................................20

Go Volunteer..................................................20

Gone for the Weekend (weekend trip index).......20

Questions?Give Member Services a call:

206-521-6000

need for action. E-mail [email protected] to join.

International OutingsChair: Patti Polinsky, [email protected], 206-525-7464. The amount

payable to The Mountaineers is based upon known and anticipated air andland costs and is subject to change, either UP or DOWN, in the event ofunexpected adjustments therein. Any exceptions to the travel or lodgingarrangements must be approved by the leaders.

The leader(s) or The Mountaineers reserve the right to cancel a trip or tomake changes in the itinerary; additional costs, if any, shall be paid by thetrip participants. The right is also reserved to exclude any person as a tripmember should such persons health, mental condition, physical inrmity orgeneral deportment impede the operation of the trip or the rights or welfareand enjoyment of other trip members; a refund of unused trip services willbe the limit of liability of The Mountaineers.

Cancellation: A full refund, less a $100 administration fee and less any non-recoverable expenses, will be made. Cancellation notice must be in writingand sent to trip leader via e-mail or postal service. See the individual trip

listing for cancellation deadlines.

Hike Iceland: land of re and ice

Three weeks: June 23-July 14, 2010Iceland offers many incredible opportunities for hiking.

During our three-week tour, we will encounter lava elds,steeply-walled sea fjords, incredibly rich farmland, volcanoes,hot springs, geothermal areas and the worlds third largest icecap,next to those of Antarctica and Greenland.

Our visit begins with a night in a three-star hotel in the capital,Reykjavik, where we are transported after landing at the Keavikairport. The next day, we y (included in trip cost) northeastto Egilsstadir to begin a ve-day hiking adventure across thecolorful Rhyolite Mountains, then descend to narrow valleysand mountain-ringed fjords. After reaching a main road, we aretransported back to Egilsstadir for the night.

Heading south, we take a few short hikes as we pass manysmall villages on the eastern fjords en route to the vast VatnajokullGlacier, the largest in Europe. Here we hike in the area of the Gla-cial Lagoon, known as one of Icelands greatest natural wonders.We spend several days in the area of Vatnojokull National Park,largest in Europe, primarily in Skaftafell, an ice-free portion ofthe national park. We will hope to ascend an eye-catching peak,weather permitting.

After four days in the Vatnajokull/Skaftafell areas, wemove on to the Laki area, visiting deep canyons and waterfallsen route. Here we hike the mountains of the Laki crater for thenext several days, including the crossing of several rivers andthe Kambar Ridge while passing by the lakes of Kambavatnand Lambavatn. The Laki ssure sits in lava elds, with arcticvegetation and strange rock formations. This is the home toIcelands highest mountains.

Following our four days in this area, we are transported toThorsmork, a natural paradise of geological wonders and uniqueIcelandic vistas. To arrive at our hiking destination, we must usea 4x4 track over numerous glacial rivers without bridges. Ournal hiking days are spent along the south coast and in the hillsabove, where we visit a geothermal area with bubbling clayhot pots and hot-spring pools. We can perhaps take a bath in a

All Trustees and ofcers were present, except EricLinxweiler, Lynn Hyde, Rob Simonsen, Mike Maude, KirkAlm and Matt Sullivan.

Lisa Berntsen was appointed to the Books GovernanceCommittee.

President Tab Wilkins reported on meeting with theColorado Mountain Club and on the kickoff for RadicalReels.

Executive Director Martinique Grigg reported onmembership, fundraising and conservation efforts, includingthe Evening of Legends program and the North Cascadesbook project, for which a fundraising campaign of $25,000was approved to match $25,000 from the Conservation Divi-sion reserves. This money will go toward development andproduction of the North Cascades book.

An unofcial summary of the April 1, 2010 board meeting.

Branchwide

Green Drinks to ood program centerA ood of people from the public and Mountaineers are ex-

pected to ll The Mountaineers Program Center on Tue., May 11at 5:30 p.m. for the monthly Green Drinks event. The event allowsenvrronmentally-conscious groups to convene for an evening ofbeverages and snacks. Hosts rotate from month to month. Visitwww.seattlegreendrinks.org for more information.

Board of trustees to meetThe Mountaineers Board of Trustees will meet Thu., May

6, at 7 p.m. Meetings are at club headquarters and open to all.Meetings are held on the rst Thursday of each month.

Program center to close for holiday

The Mountaineers Program Center will be closed on Mon.,May 31, to observe the Memorial Day holiday.

Conservation

Conservation calendarMay 9, Wed. - Conservation Executive Committeemeeting,7-9 p.m. at club headquarters. All Mountaineers are welcome.

June 2 & 5-6, Wed. & Sat.-Sun. - Leave No Trace TrainerCourse Upon course completion, graduates will be a LNT cer-tied trainer. Register online or by calling 206-521-6001. SeeSeattle Branch Hiking, pg. 10 for more information.

Wanted: members for issue alert e-listAre you willing to make a phone call, send an e-mail or write aletter to voice your opinion on conservation and environmentalissues? Then sign up for our action alert e-mail list. We will sendyou our Conservation Currents twice a month or when there is a

Board briefs

Special program announcement!The Wilderness Adventure Series - Have a funsummer making new friends while exploring newactivities in spectacular wilderness settings! You'll

be part of a small group that together will explorehiking, backpacking, scrambling, and rock climbingwhile introduced to other skills such as Wilderness1st Aid and Map&Compass. Fun, safety, and an op-portunity to get to know your peers are the priorities,and you'll leave the program with a summer of greatmemories, new skills, and new friends. The programbegins on June 30th and culminates with a climbof Mt. St. Helens on September 18th! In between,you'll experience 9 full day and 9 half-day events,plus additional in-town social activities. See the list-ing under Seattle UTHRs for more details!

This months highlights

Seattle HikingMay 9, Sun. Umtanum Ridge - Black Canyon

May 2, Sun. Rattlesnake Ledge & Beyond (UTHRs)


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hot river at Reykjadalur before continuing on to the Nesjavellirgeothermal plant.

Our nal hiking day features the classic Golden Circle,including a visit to Thingvellir National Park, where the rstopen-air parliament met in the year 930, and where, geologically,the North Atlantic and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Well alsosee Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot spring, for which all geysersare named. Our tour ends in Reykjavik for our nal two nights.On our full day in Reykjavik, before our ight home, we can tourthe city or take a local bus to many nearby attractions.

Cost: Trip price is $4,250 per person and includes all ac-commodations (three nights in three-star hotels, three additionalnights in twin-rooms with private facilities, ve nights in twinrooms with shared facilities and eight nights in mountain huts),all meals, except during our time in Reykjavik, one Icelandic

mountain guide accompanying our group during all travel pe-riods, domestic ight from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir, all groundtransportation (except for our free day in Reykjavik), all geartransfers by a 4x4 Jeep (you carry only your daypack), entranceto the Blue Lagoon, leader fare, administrative costs, guide tipand outing fee. Not included are air-travel costs from Seattle toReykjavik (estimated at $900 per person), meals and entertain-ment the two days in Reykjavik, beverages and snacks ($150),required travel/medical insurance ($60), and entrance to theBlue Lagoon ($25). Price is based on an exchange rate of 120ISK to $1 U.S.

Requirements:The trip is sponsored by the Seattle BranchHiking Committee, is moderate-strenuous in character, and islimited to 16 participants. Participants must be physically ableto handle the trip requirements. Sleeping bags (sleep sacks areoften used in all types of Iceland accommodations to minimizethe cost of washing for hotels, guesthouses, mountain huts andfarm accommodations), wading shoes and a valid passport arerequired. Walking sticks are strongly advised. A deposit of$2,750 is required following leader approval. The remainder isdue by April 1.

For more information and reservations: Contact leadersShari Hogshead and Paul Gauthier, [email protected], 425-957-4548, 425-260-9316 (cell). We hope you can join us in Icelandthis summer.

Froe IslandsJuly 16-26, 2010

This trip offers the experience of hotel-based hiking andwildlife viewing in the Froe Islands. We will spend 10 dayshiking through some beautiful scenery as well as viewing somefabulous birding cliffs from land and sea. The leaders, Bev Dahlinand Steve Johnson, have been leading European mountain tripssince 1990.

After an overnight ight to Keavik, Iceland, we will transferto our hotel in Reykjavik for a night before continuing on to theFroe Islands. We will be able to explore the beautiful capitalcity of Iceland. From the Froese island of Vagar, well startour week in these remote islands exploring the rich bird life onMykines on foot and by boat. This island is well known for itspufns and other seabirds.

Next will be a visit to the village of Vestmanna and a boattour to the Vestmanna birdcliffssailing close along the coastand into grottoes. Hiking over the mountains to the village ofTjrnuvk, traces of the Vikings will be seen. We will bus to thenorthern islands through an undersea tunnel connecting Eysturoywith the Northern Islands. From the village of Hvannasund wetake a boat to the highest promontory in the Froes. From Tr-shavn, the capital, we will boat to the island of Suduroy, wherewe should encounter some storm petrels.

The trip will end with us all ying back to Iceland for alast night in Reykjavik. It may be possible to stop at the BlueLagoon the next day for a dip in the thermal pool on the way tothe airport. Those wishing to continue discovering Europe afterthe Froe Islands will be able to make arrangements beforeleaving Seattle.

Trip price: $3,250 per person (double occupancy). Includes:airfare from Reykjavik, Iceland, to the Froe Islands and return,ground transportation (boats, buses and airport transfers), hotels,breakfasts, most dinners and box lunches, leader fare/transporta-tion expenses, local guides and administrative costs, outing fee

and maps. Not included: round-trip airfare between Seattle andReykjavik, Iceland ($900-$1,100), meals in Iceland and mostbeverages and snacks ($75 - $150), recommended trip cancel -lation insurance ($75-$150).

Requirements: Trip limit will be a minimum of 10 anda maximum of 14 Mountaineers. Sponsored by the SeattleBranch Naturalist Committee, this trip is open to all currentMountaineers. Participants must be physically able to handle therequirements of the trip. The overall trip is classied as moder-ate. There will be several small-boat excursions. No cookinggear, sleeping bags or tents will be necessary. A valid passportwill be required.

Reservations and deposit: With leaders approval, $3,250 isnecessary to reserve a space. Cancellation policy is a full refundless a $100 International Outing administration fee plus any non-recoverable expenses. Non-recoverable group expenses incurreddue to cancellations will be borne by all participants. To reserveyour space, you must contact the leaders, Bev Dahlin or SteveJohnson, 206-522-0113, [email protected].

Nepal: Dhaulagiri trekSept. 30-Oct. 24, 2010

The Himalaya is a revelation of all might, majesty, dominionand power, henceforth, and forever, in color, form, and substanceindescribable.

Rudyard Kipling

This outing combines spectacular mountain scenery, history,culture and diversity.

Until 1808 Ecuadors Chimborazo was believed to be thehighest mountain in the world. From 1808 to 1848, Dhaulagiriwas thought to be the highest mountain in the world. Between1848 and 1852, it was Kanchenjunga. Since 1852, it has beenMt. Everest. Dhaulagiri is now the seventh highest mountain inthe world at 8,167 meters (26,795 ft.).

Dhaulagiri means white mountain because of the con-tinuous snow. Dhaulagiri is almost unequaled on earth in its riseabove local terrain7,000 meters over the Kali Gandaki Gorgein about 30 kilometers of horizontal distance. The Kali Gandakiis especially dramatic since Dhaulagiri and Annapurna both stand

near the river, giving a unique example of two 8,000-meter peaksfacing each other over a deep valley.

In 1950, the French, led by Maurice Herzog, trekked up theKali Gandaki intent on climbing Dhaulagiri from the west, butthey found it too difcult and instead climbed Annapurna onthe east (the rst summit of an 8,000-meter peak). Dhaulagirissummit was nally reached in 1960 by a Swiss-Austrian ex-pedition.

Our Dhaulagiri trek is one of the nest and most scenic inall Nepal. Some people say this is their favorite route in Nepal.It is like the Annapurna Circuit but without the crowds. We willhike through many climatic, biologic and cultural zones; seesome of the highest mountains in the world; trek from about4,000 ft. altitude up to Dhaulagiri Base Camp and over FrenchPass at 17,585 feet; meet friendly Nepali people; and visit Bud-

dhist monasteries. This is a very strenuous hike because of thealtitude, but porters will haul your overnight gear, so you carryonly a daypack.

This is a good time of year because there is usually excellentweather for views and photography.

Itinerary: Fly from the U.S. to Singapore to Kathmandu.Tour world heritage sites. Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara toDarbang. The Dhaulagiri trek (14 days) is rated very strenuous,with two layover days and a high altitude of 17,585 ft. An op-tional climb to Dhampus/Thapa Peak (19,719 ft.) will be offered.The leader will environmentally clean the trail from the highpass down to Jomsom. Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara. Sightseein Pokhara and shop in markets. Optional extension to raft theKali Gandaki River (not sponsored by The Mountaineers). Flyfrom Pokhara to Kathmandu. Fly from Kathmandu to Singaporeto USA.

For a daily itinerary, please go to www.mountaineers.org/ac-tivities/nepal_itin.html.

Lodging: Hotels in Singapore, Kathmandu and Pokhara.Camping tent on trek. Double occupancy, with optional singlesupplement.

Food: Most meals are provided. They are a nutritious varietyof Nepali and Western cuisine. In Singapore and Kathmandu,some meals are on your own to give you the freedom to explorethe delicious cuisines of Asia.

Limit: Minimum of two Mountaineers, maximum of 12Mountaineers.

Leader: Craig Miller has led 11 different Himalayan treks inthe last 11 years for The Mountaineers ([email protected] or 206-285-2399).

Price: The price includes almost everything: roundtrip airfarefrom Seattle, Singapore hotels, Nepal visa, airport transfers,Kathmandu hotels, buses, trek permit, ACAP fee, guide, porter,food, tent, peak climbing fee, Pokhara hotels, domestic ight,Nepal departure tax, two Singapore departure taxes, rescueinsurance, The Mountaineers outing fee, and a portion of leadercost. Price excludes your valid passport, medical immunizations,some meals, personal items, and gratuities. Six or more people:$5,500, 3-5 people, $6,300, two people, $6,500.

Registration: Please download and complete the applicationform on the web, then e-mail it to the leader. After the leaders

approval, please telephone The Mountaineers; give them yourcredit card number and a $2,000 deposit. After your deposit isreceived, the leader will send you a series of three letters withinformation to help you prepare for this outing. Your balanceis due July 1.

Cancellation: If you cancel because of an emergency, youmay receive a refund less expenses incurred, and $100 admin-istrative fee.

North American Outings

New England fall-color adventureOct. 3-10, 2010

Trip preview: http://web.me.com/mrbunz/Site/2010-NE-Hike.html

Have you ever seen the spectacular colors of maples paintthe landscape of New England? If you have not, join us for amoderate or strenuous hike under a canopy of fall colors in the

ancient Appalachian Mountains. The brilliantly jeweled, goldand ruby ridges of the White Mountains will remain in yourmemory forever.

The Mountaineers Recreational Properties Division offersan eight-day adventure through the White Mountains of NewHampshire. Because we will be hiking between the full-servicehuts and lodges of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), youwill not have to carry a sleeping bag or food, except for lunch.

Nate Shedd, an AMC naturalist who hiked with us last year,will hike with us again. His expertise will be the crowning jewelto this hiking adventure.

If you choose to do the Presidential Traverse, most trailswill be dotted with large rocks and may include short stretchesof scrambling. Or you may choose moderate hiking on trailscomparable to Northwest trails.

We will begin the trip from Portland, Maine, taking an AMCvan through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We willpass wooden covered bridges and whitewashed houses on ourdrive to Highland Center at Crawford Notch. We will hike fromCrawford Notch to Franconia Notch on the Appalachian Trail.

While at Highland Center, a multitude of conditioning hikes

will be available, or you can choose to play tourist and ridethe train up Mt. Washington. Once on top of Mt. Washington,where the countrys highest recorded winds have been recorded,one can hike or ride the cog railroad down the other side of themountain.

On Friday, after a short hike from Greenleaf Hut, we will takethe van to Cardigan Lodge, a stately old whitewashed home inthe New Hampshire Lakes Region. We guarantee you will longremember Tom Fisher, Cardigan Lodge crew chief, and thoseengaging ambassadors of New Englands oldest and largest ver-sion of The Mountaineers.

There will be an optional Adventure Day, including an artwalk Friday night in Portland, Maine. On Sat., Oct. 2, we canexplore Peaks Island on bikes or foot and enjoy happy hour at thehome of the Ericksons, Mountaineers living on Peaks Island. Wecan end the day with a Maine lobster dinner or other entree beforetaking the little island-hopping ferry back to Portland.

Cost:Approx. $810 for land accommodations, including allmeals except one lunch, private bus transfer, transfers by AMC

and lodging in AMC lodges and mountain huts.Lodging: Lodges include linens and showers; huts offer

bunkhouse accommodations where a sleeping sheet is needed.Requirements: Trip limits will be a minimum of 12 and a

maximum of 16open to all Mountaineers. Participants mustbe able to hike trails of at least moderate difculty. Leadersapproval necessary.

The leader: Patti Polinsky, has led numerous hiking, climb-ing and European trips for The Mountaineers. She has led vefall-colors adventures. She is also the director of the MeanyLodge Sports Center.

Reservations: A deposit of $400 per person is required toreserve a space on the trip; balance due in full by June 1. In theevent of cancellation, non-recoverable group expenses incurredwill be borne by the canceling participant. If cancellation is made

prior to June 1, full refund will be made, less $100 plus any non-recoverable expenses. After June 1 there will be a cancellationfee of $250 plus any non-recoverable expenses.

More details: Contact the leader, Patti Polinsky,[email protected], 206-525-7464.

Players

Theater inspired by a magical placeEscape to the Kitsap Forest Theater! Join us for a grand

adventure as you stroll down the forested trail to our uniqueand breathtaking theater. Create a treasured family tradition!The Mountaineers Players are delighted to announce that theKitsap Forest Theater will be alive with The Sound of Musicas our 87th spring musical production. To round out our 2010season, our summer-theater goers will enjoy the popular musi-cal, Godspell.

Rodgers & Hammersteins The Sound of Music will bepresented May 30-31 and the weekends of June 5-6, 12-13 and

19-20 at 2 p.m. When Maria proves too high-spirited for thereligious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for theseven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rap-port with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit,gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain. The familysnarrow escape from the Nazis over the mountains to Switzerlandon the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling andinspirational nales ever presented in the theater.

Famous songs include: Climb Every Mountain, Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss, and My Favorite Things. Experience thepowerful retelling of this story of love and hope in the midst ofwar and political upheaval in Austria during the 1930s.

Our resident director, Craig Schieber, along with long-timechoreographer, Guy Caridi, and returning music director, SteveWall, are directing a very talented cast of actors. You wont wantto miss this marvelous show!

Salmon dinner fundraiserJoin us on Saturday evening, June 12 (after attending a per-

formance of The Sound of Music) for a delicious salmon dinnerto be held under the rs at Kitsap Cabin. Enjoy a fabulous meal

with all the xings, get to know other patrons of the Players, andhelp support the 2010 play season at Kitsap Forest Theater. Wehave a limited number of seats, so call your friends and makeplans now to join us for this special event. Tickets for the salmondinner are $30 per person. Reservations are required. Ticketsare available by calling 800-573-8484, visiting The MountaineersProgram Center or online at Brown Paper Tickets (under KitsapForest Theater). Additional donations are cheerfully accepted.

Summer production: GodspellGodspell will be presented the weekends of July 31-Aug.

1, 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22 at 2 p.m. Written as a jubilant celebra-tion, Godspell tells the story of the birth of a new community.The characters bring the parables of Matthew to life using song,dance, and improvisational comedy while featuring an exhila-rating score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) which includessuch songs as Day By Day, Save the People and All GoodGifts. Overowing with irrepressible energy, this classic favoritewill appeal to all with a message of hope that resonates just asdeeply as the music. Take a break and spend a summer day withus enjoying this inspiring story.

Auditions: We are looking for enthusiastic men and womento bring this inspiring show to life on the Kitsap Forest Theaterstage this summera perfect venue for this show. Auditionswill be Tue., May 11, in Seattle at 7 p.m. at TPS Black BoxTheater in the Seattle Center House. Callbacks will immediatelyfollow at 8 p.m. Rehearsals will start on June 22 and continuethroughout July. We are especially looking for some strong maletenor singers.

Complete audition information and rehearsal schedule canbe found on our website (www.foresttheater.com), including acharacter list. To sign up for an audition, call 206-542-7815 ore-mail [email protected] with your preferred time.Weeknight rehearsals are held in Seattle at The MountaineersProgram Center and weekend rehearsals are at the theater outsideof Bremerton.

Tickets availableTickets are available for both shows online at www.Forest-

Theater.com, at The Mountaineers Program Center (800-573-8484 and in person) and at Ted Brown Music, Silverdale, andLiberty Bay Books, Poulsbo. Adult tickets are $14 presale and$16 at the door. Youth tickets (age 6-18) are $8 presale and $10at the door. Children 5 and under are free. Buy your tickets today,and save. Remember, you can volunteer to help usher or parkand see the show for free.

Help wantedWe need help building and painting sets, collecting props,

cooking, ushering, parking and working in concessions, etc. Ifyou are interested in being involved in any way with either or bothshows, please contact co-producers Nancy Estill, 206-542-5993,[email protected], or Gala Lindvall, 206-542-4195,[email protected]. We would love your help! Visit www.ForestTheater.com for more details.

Kitsap Forest Theater Facebook pageYou can now follow us on Facebook (and Twitter!). Search

for Kitsap Forest Theater and become a fan. We are postingpictures and stories about the rehearsal process. Follow our storyand share our excitement!


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Go Guide May 2010 Bellingham - Everett

Chair: Molly KaufmannPh: 360-651-5006E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.bellinghammountaineers.org

TO SIGN UP FOR A BELLINGHAM TRIP, VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORGUNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

(Cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

Chair: Lorna CorriganWebsite: www.everettmountaineers.org

TO SIGN UP FOR AN EVERETT TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADERUNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

(cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

Branchwide

May membership meetingJoin us in May for our membership meeting. We will talk

about the upcoming hiking programs. Members and non-mem-bers are welcome. Visit our website for date, time and venue.

Climbing

Basic climbsJune 12, Sat. - Sharkn Tower (BR) (USGS Cascade Pass) Lim-it 6. Sign up with leader: Ken Small, 360-527-3552, [email protected]. Car camp Friday night. Registration opens 5/31.

Basic Climbing CourseAttention, students: Please reference the course schedule

and keep your eye on updates to help you succeed in the course.Please remember to mark your 2010 calendar for all lecturesand eld trips!

Upcoming LecturesMay 4, Tue. Snow I lectureMay 8-9, Sat. & Sun. - Snow I eld tripMay 18, Tue. - Glacier travel lecture

May 20, Thu. - Crevasse rescue practiceMay 22-23, Sat. & Sun. - Glacier travel eld tripJune 1, Tue. - Exam eveningJune 7-11, Mon.-Fri. - Wilderness First Responder,June 14-18, Mon.-Fri. - Wilderness First ResponderJune 26, Sat. - Hard snow eld tripOct 12, Tue. - Branch Rendezvous (All are welcome!)For more details, see our branch website, Courses page.

Looking aheadAre you interested in learning to climb and prefer a small,

family style learning environment? Think about achieving yourclimbing adventures with our branch. We have a small student-

instructor ratio and value a friendly learning environment andenjoy multi-generational diversity. Watch for info. in the fallfor 2011 enrollments. We offer both Basic and Intermediateclimbing programs.

Instructors neededAre you a basic grad from any Mountaineers climbing group,

or an intermediate student who needs credit for graduation? Dontmiss opportunities to volunteer with the Bellingham Branch. Visitour website to view our basic course schedule and uff up yourclimbing resume! Contact Steve Glenn (see our Courses pageon the website) for details and to volunteer.

HikingMay 8, Sat. - Oyster Dome/N. Butte (M) (Reference: HikingWhatcom County) 8 mi., 2100 gain, moderate pace. Meet at 9a.m. at Cook Rd. exit on E. side P&R across from Starbucks. Signup online; leader permission required. Leader: JoAnne Weldon,360-734-3935, [email protected].

June 26, Sat. - Goat Mtn. Lookout Site (M) (Mt. ShuksanUSGS) 5 mi., 1500 gain, moderate pace. Meet at 9 a.m. atGlacier Public Service Center. We will possibly hike the ridgedepending on everyones energy level. Sign up online; leaderpermission required. Leader: JoAnne Weldon. 360-734-3935,[email protected].

July , Sat. - Welcome Pass/Excelsior Ridge Traverse (VS)

(Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan USGS) 12 mi., 3700 gain, moderatepace. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Glacier Public Service Center. Signup online; leader permission required. Leader: JoAnne Weldon,360-734-3935, [email protected].

Aug. 5, Sun. - Hannegan Peak (S) (Mt. Shuksan USGS) 9.5 mi.,3100 gain, moderate pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Glacier PublicService Center. Sign up online; leader permission required. Leader:JoAnne Weldon, 360-734-3935, [email protected].

Sept. , Sat. - Hidden Lake Peak Lookout (S) (Cascade Pass90-GT and Diablo Dam 48-GT), 8 mi., 3500 gain, moderatepace. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the west side of br idge in Marblemount.Sign up online; leader permission required. Leader: JoAnneWeldon, 360-734-3935, [email protected].

Get In Shape hikesReady to knock off the winter rust? Jump into the Get In

Shape program! This series of hikes is designed to start witheasier hikes and gradually build over the summer to increasinglevels of distance, elevation, and sweat. Join us for some or allof them. All ages and body types are welcome. Sign up online

or e-mail [email protected] for Get In Shape trips: Molly Kaufmann (see contact info in banner)

Trip : May 5, Sat. - Lime Kiln Trail (E) (GT Granite FallsNo. 109) 7 mi., 600 gain, moderate pace. Meet at 8 a.m. at I -5exit 212 (Stanwood).

Trip 2: May 22, Sat. - Wallace Falls (E) (GT Index No. 142)5.5 mi., 1200 gain, moderate pace. Option to add 1 mi. via loopif group desires. Meet at 7 a.m. at I-5, Exit 212 (Stanwood).

Trip : June 5, Sat. - Fragrance Lake and Lost Lake (M)(USGS Bellingham South) 10 mi., 1500 gain, moderate pace.Meet at 8 a.m. at Cost Cutters on E. Sunset Dr. or 7 a.m. at I-5,Exit 212 (Stanwood).

Trip 4 and beyond: Watch our website and the next Go Guidefor upcoming trips.

Branchwide

Committee leaders neededWe are in need of talented volunteers to head our First Aid

Committee and our general branch programs.These positions are very rewarding, allowing the volunteer

to help organize and steer these programs into the future. Notethat committee chairs generally oversee their committee and donot have to volunteer as class leaders.

The First Aid Committee encompasses MOFA, CPR, andother rst-aid classes. The Programs Committee chair helpsrecruit speakers for monthly meetings and procures speakersfor other branch-wide events.

If youre interested in volunteering as a leader or co-leaderof the First Aid Committee, or acting as an interim volunteer,contact the branch chair, Lorna Corrigan, [email protected]. If youre interested in heading our speakerprograms, contact Evan Moses and Matt Vadnal at [email protected].

Got web savvy? The Everett Mountaineers is redesigning itswebsite. If you have graphic or website authoring skills you canshare, we would welcome the help. Please e-mail [email protected] to nd out more information.

Hook up via meetup.comThe Everett Mountaineers is pleased to welcome Meetup.

com, an online social-group website geared towards groups likethe Everett Mountaineers and focusing on the growing publicinterest in club and branch-level activities.

The Everett Branch invites you to become a member atmeetup.com/everett-mountaineers and nd out about activitiesfor all, course offerings, trips to the beach and fun hikes in themountains. Many of these activities are free to the public.

Alpine ScramblingPlease see the website for a current list of alpine scrambles being offered.

Alpine Scrambling CourseRemaining eld trips:May 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Stevens PassInstructors Leader: Mike

Mashock, 425-335-5174, [email protected]. (s11/19-4/30)

May 2, Sun. - Cowboy Mtn, 5853 Leader: Lyle Harvey,425-337-4253, [email protected]. (s11/19-4/30)

May 15, Sat. - Denny, 5520 Leader: Carrie Strandell, 360-

387-4605, [email protected]. (s11/19-5/14)May 15, Sat. - Guye Peak, 5168 Leader: Mike Mashock,425-335-5174, [email protected]. (s11/19-5/14)

May 15, Sat. - Kendall, 5784 Leader: Brian Booth, 206-783-0409, [email protected]. (s11/19-5/14)

May 15, Sat. - Snoqualmie Mtn, 6278 Leader: John Laggart,(360) 421-3527, [email protected]. (s11/19-5/14)

Climbing

Basic Climbing CourseRemaining field trips:May -2, Sat.-Sun. - Stevens Pass Leader: Nicholas Mayo,

360-568-7308, [email protected]. (s5/1-5/1)May 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - Easton Glacier Leader: Nicholas

Mayo, 360-568-7308, [email protected]. (s5/15-5/15)

Seminar:May 5, Sat. - Self Rescue III - Advanced Crevasse Res-

cue One-day small party crevasse rescue clinic. Last year weheld it at Stevens Pass. This years location is to be determined.Leader: Marcin Porwit, 206-849-8373, [email protected].(s4/1-5/1)

Intermediate Climbing CourseRemaining eld trips:May 1-2 Sat.-Sun. - Vantage: Zig Zag Wall, Various &

Sunshine Wall, Various Leader: Larry Rafferty, 425-778-9685,[email protected].

May 22-23, Sat-Sun - Tieton: Royal Columns, Various Leader:Larry Rafferty, 425-778-9685, [email protected].

June 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - Leavenworth, Icicle Canyon, VariousLeader: Larry Rafferty, 425-778-9685, [email protected]. (s6/5-6/5)

ClimbsPlease see the website for a complete and updated list of coming climbs.

May -2, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Stuart, Ice Cliff Glacier Limit 4Meet 6 a.m. at Issaquah P&R. As the climb approaches and we

get a feel for the snow pack, avalanche conditions and so on, wemay change the dates (possibly April 24-25, May 1-2, 7-8, 15-16 and through rst week of June). Preference given to Everettintermediate students. Sign up with leader: Stephen Bobick,425-653-5526, [email protected]. (s4/1-4/27)

May 29-, Sat.-Mon. - Glacier Peak, Disappointment PeakLimit 7. There are four spots reserved for Everett basic climbingstudents only. Student sign up eligibility dependant on passingnal exam. This is a long strenuous tr ip starting at the Sloan CreekCG with about 10,000 of total gain and 34 mi. RT.Approximately11 mi. and 5000 gain to campsite (6500) on rst day. Must bein good shape to make this trip. Will be climbing the Disap-pointment Peak Cleaver Route (GBG, page 97-98). Leaderspermission required. Leader: Jack LaMont, 360-658-1870,[email protected]. (s4/26-5/25)

Hiking

Hiking essentials seminarMay 24, Mon. - Hike Essentials 6:30 p.m. at Snohomish

County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. There is no cost forthis seminar. Membership is notrequired. This course is designedto answer questions that a novice hiker or new Mountaineersmember may have about how to start hiking. Learn from experi-enced hikers what to put in your pack and how to dress for com-fort and safety. We will discuss clothing, boots, packs, the TenEssentials, seasonal trail hazards, where to shop for equipmentand how to research your trips. Registration is required for thisseminar with a limit of 15. Members and non-members are askedto utilize the online registration system. Leader: Ralph Sanders,425-513-2683, [email protected]. (s4/10-5/23)

HikesPlease see the website for a complete and updated list of hikes.

May , Sat. - Hardy Canyon/Cleman Mtn. (M) (ManastashLake USGS) 9 mi., 2500 gain. Limit 8. Meet at 5:30 a.m. atAsh Way P&R. 2.5 hrs. A collection of deciduous aspen, birchand cottonwood dominates this unique desert canyon, provid-ing cover for a variety of birds like ground-hugging grouse,trilling meadowlarks and western kingbirds. The thick foliageprovides shelter for rattlesnakes as well and food for critters.Plan for a dinner stop afterward in Ellensburg. Sign up withleader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-232-5751, [email protected]. (s4/1-4/28)

Lookout/Trail MaintenanceCommittee meetings: The Lookout and Trail Maintenance Committee meets

on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. (except in Nov., Dec., andJan.) at the Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 RockefellerAve., Everett, in Public Meeting Room #1. Anyone interested in lookout ortrail maintenance may attend. For more details contact Forrest Clark, 425-487-3461, [email protected].

Trail work partiesBe sure to check online for upcoming trail maintenance days, crew leader

training, National Trails Day evemts, and tool-sharpening days.

The following trail-work parties will be held at LordHill Regional Park, 12921 150th St. S.E., Snohomish. Forfurther information or to participate, contact Forrest Clark,[email protected].

May 8, Sat. - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Crew Leader WorkshopMay 15, Sat. - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Trail Maint. Event 1May 22, Sat. - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Trail Maint. Event 2


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Chair: Fran Troje Ph: 425-746-6726 E-mail: [email protected]: www.foothillsmountaineers.org

TO SIGN UP FOR A FOOTHILLS TRIP, COURSE OR EVENT, PLEASE VISITWWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED (cancellation fees may

apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

June 5, Sat. - 8 a.m.- p.m. National TrailsDay Potluck/Barbecue following trail work, with a special feature: a livebird-of-prey program.

July 10, Sat. - 8 a.m.-1 p .m. Trail Maint. Event 3Aug. 28, Sat. - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Trail Maint. Event 4Sept. 11, Sat. - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Trail Maint. Event 5Nov. 6, Sat. - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tool Sharpening Workshop

Sea KayakingSea Kayaking Committee: The committee normally meets at 7 p.m. the third

Thursday of the month. Contact Ginger Stackpole for place and directions.Chair: Ginger Stackpole, [email protected]: VacantBasic Class: Connie Campbell, [email protected]

Equivalency: Rob King, [email protected]: Donna Garland, [email protected]: Steve Stackpole, [email protected]: Wendi Hale, [email protected]: Connie Campbell, [email protected]:Mike Connor, [email protected]: Doug Garland, [email protected] Breaking Trip Announcements: Some trips may not make it into the Go

Guide. We suggest searching the online activities page: http://imis.mountain-eers.org/source/aTrips/Tripselection.cfm?section=events.

Equivalency:If you are interested in obtaining equivalency from MountaineersSea Kayaking (Everett Branch), please contact Rob King (contact informationabove) for an application. Equivalency usually takes 3-4 weeks to processafter your application is received. In order to receive equivalency, you musthave taken a fundamental sea kayaking course that teaches basics in suchskills as paddling, bracing, rescues, safety and clothing or have signicantexperience and knowledge to demonstrate such skills. A demonstrationpaddle is required for applicants whose skills or experience is not clear tothe equivalency team.

Trips: Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from any branchBasic Sea Kayaking Course or have been granted equivalency. Signup withthe designated trip leader unless otherwise indicated. The sea kayakinggroup follows the procedures listed in the Sending you on your way sec-tion of this Go Guide(pg. 19) when signing up through the program center.Please contact the leader as soon as possible to cancel if you are unableto attend after signing up.

Sea navigation class offeredMay 8-June 6 - Sea Kayak Navigation Course. Bob

Rocks Navigation for Sea Kayakers Course is a must for anyonethinking about becoming a trip leader, or just wanting to takethe next step following any Basic Sea Kayaking Course. The

class involves four 2-1/2 hr. classroom sessions (May 18, 20,25, 27) and one mandatory paddle (June 5 or 6). Please e-mailConnie Campbell for more information: [email protected]. Cost $130.

TripsPlease see the website for a complete and updated list of sea kayak trips.

May 5, Sat. - Chuckanut Bay (SKII+) About 8 nm. Pleasewear appropriate immersion clothing, bring a lunch and plentyof water to drink. We plan to stop on Chuckanut Island forlunch and exploration. To sign up and get launch details, contactleader: Robert King, 425-827-1955, [email protected].(s5/1-5/14)

June 6, Sun. - Cornet Bay to Skagit Island (SKII+) 7-8 nm.This will be a moderate student paddle out to Hope and SkagitIslands. Be prepared for some current and wind. Bring water,snacks and a lunch. Wetsuit or dry-suit required. Contact leaderto sign up and get launch details. Leaders permission required.Leader: Steven Stackpole, 360-794-1736, [email protected]. (s5/22-6/5)

Branchwide

Message from the chairThe Foothills Branch winter program has evolved into a

very strong and committed group of instructors and leaders. It ispreparing for an even bigger and better program next season. Inthe meantime, we are swinging into our spring programs.

The Foothills hiking program is offering something new andexciting this year, the Pacic Crest Trail Series. Additionally,sea kayaking will be a major activity this spring and in earlysummer that is especially geared to students desiring completethis intense course in one week while still meeting the standardsto qualify for Mountaineers paddles. Special opportunities arebeing developed for students of other branch courses who wereunable to complete the requirements and are wanting equivalencein order to paddle on Mountaineers trips.

Dances, instruction and social mix dances will be not beheld during summer, but will resume in October, again in thegreat ballroom of the South Bellevue Community Center andpartnering with Bellevue Parks and Recreation.

The next Foothills Branch meeting (see details below) willfeature a preview and slide show of the Pacic Crest Trail.

Meeting location to changeThe next Foothills Branch monthly meeting will be Thu.,

April 29, at the Mercer Island Community Center on MercerIsland. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. for setup. There will be norefreshments. Slides will show beautiful hikes and viewing areas

on the Pacic Crest Trail. Go to www.foothillsmountaineers.orgfor directions to the center.

The Tue., May 25 branch meeting will be held in a newlocation, the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Centerin Bellevue.

The May program will feature Washington State Depart-ment of Transportation (WDOT) plans for the I-90 expansionat Snoqualmie Pass, with emphasis on the planned overpassesand underpasses for migratory wildlife passage. WDOT gath-ered input from citizens, agencies and many environmental andconservation organizations before determining the nal plans foran efcient interstate that incorporates corridors for the crittersthat live along I-90.

HikingThe Foothills Hiking & Backpacking Committee provides hiking opportunities

for all Foothills Committees, including but not limited to hiking, singles, familyactivities and naturalists.

Volunteers needed! Want to help? We need volunteers to assist with tripscheduling, lead hikes and participate in new hiker-orientation meetings.

Hiking Committee - Next committee meeting is Mon., May 17, 7 p.m. at theLake Hills Library. For more info, contact [email protected].

PCT Series CourseThe Pacific Crest Trail Series is designed to introduce

Mountaineers members to sections of the Pacic Crest Trail(PCT) that they might not otherwise get to hike. In particular, thePCT Section from Green Pass to Stampede Pass is signicantlyunder-used and in need of conservation efforts.

This program is sponsored by the Foothills Hiking Com-mittee and program participants will have access to a series ofday hikes throughout the hiking season, starting in mid-July. Inmany cases these will be point-to-point hikes. In some cases, abackpack may be involved, or an overnight stay at a lodge suchas The Mountaineers Meany Lodge.

Program participants will have rst choice on hikes offered.However, all Mountaineers members and guests will have accessto any available slots up to ve days in advance.

Program participants will receive awards based on uniquemiles hiked on the PCT in Washington state. The awards are will

Olympia

The Foothills Branch of the Mountaineer's & Bellevue Parks present:

Eastside Swing, Latin & Boogie--A Rockin Swing, Latin, Waltz and Ballroom Mixed Dance

The Third Friday of each MonthSep.18, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 19, Apr. 16

South Bellevue Community 7:30-8:30 pm: Dance Lesson

Center (SBCC), 14509 SE with Ari Levitt (Level: Beg/Int)Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 8:30-11:00 pm: Dance to a

wonderful mix of Swing, Waltz, Latin,

Ballroom, Blues, and more, spun by the

fabulous Dr. Dance himself.Cost: $10.00 (cash payable at door)

For more information on this and other Eastside dances or classes, go to: www.rolluptherug.comGreat Eastside location just off 1-90!! Beautiful wooden dance floor!! Fantastic dance music!!

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be in 75-mi. increments. It is only expected that people will beable to meet the rst award in the rst year. Our goal is to offer100-125 unique miles of hikes/backpacks in the rst year. Ad -ditional awards are likely to require a multi-year commitment.

Our goal is to schedule a hike or backpack on every weekendstarting in mid-July and running through the end of October.Hikes outside of those time frames will be bonus hikes. Onlyhikes taken on a PCT Series hike are eligible for an award.

Up to two hikes can be deferred to the following year to earn

an award. There will be additional award levels for hikers thatparticipate in consecutive years. Some participants may be ableto hike the entire length of the PCT in Washington state in aboutve years through this program.

Flexibility amongst both leaders and participants is para-mount, given the process for earning the award as well as thetremendous amount of logistics that goes into planning hikes,

Program participants should be able to comfortably do a 15-mi. hike with about 3000 ft. elevation gain by mid-July. Actualhike distances and elevation gains will vary.

What to expect: Most participants will want to do a hikeon Saturday, car camp, and then do a hike in the same nearbyarea on Sunday. This method would likely garner you an awardin 3-4 weekends. You will likely spend a lot of time drivingon Forest Service roads to get to these trailheads. Due to thelogistics, you are likely going to meet at the designated P&R at6 a.m. (or earlier), and it is likely to take 3-4 hours to get to thetrailhead and arrange for car shuttles. Our goal is to be on thetrail by 9 a.m. Even if doing just a day hike, do not make p lansfor the evening after the hike. In most cases, a dinner stop willoccur on the way home.

How to enroll: You must be a Mountaineers member toenroll in this program. An explanatory presentation is scheduledfor April 29, 7 p.m. at the Mercerview Community Center aspart of the Foothills Mountaineers monthly program. This isdesigned to answer all (well, at least most) of your questions.Priority for enrollment will be given to those who attend thepresentation. Enrollment will begin at the completion of theprogram. If more attendees are present than space available forthe series, a lottery will immediately be conducted. Enrollmentis limited to 20 participants.

Course fee: $40. As with all club hikes, participants areexpected to pay the current carpool rate as established by TheMountaineers Board of Directors. Due to the nature of this pro-gram, it will be desirable to utilize AWD or 4WD drive vehiclesas we will be spending a lot of time on Forest Service roads.Accordingly, riders should be very respectful and appreciativeto the drivers and their vehicles.

Leaders: We have a few openings left for leaders. Please

contact Monty Pratt at the e-mail address below with a letter ofinterest and your background. Thanks for your consideration!

Tentative schedule:April 29, Thu. - Informational session and enrollment opens.

7 p.m. Mercerview. 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer IslandMay 17, Mon. - PCT Series hike leaders meeting, 7 p.m. at

Lake Hills Library, 15228 Lake Hills Blvd., BellevueJune 21, Mon. - Participant meeting and pizza feed. 7 p.m.

at Mountaineers Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E.,Seattle

November Exact date TBD. Awards and potluckFor more about the PCT Series contact Monty Pratt, west-

[email protected] event; see pg. 1.

May , Sat - Rattlesnake Traverse (S) 10.5 mi., 2600 gain.Good traction would be helpful (e.g., Yaktraks, stabilizers,micro-spikes, etc.) Leader: Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330,[email protected]. (s4/12-4/29)

May 5, Wed. - Little Si(AHH) (EM) 5 mi., 1200 gain. DriveI-90 to the town of North Bend and take Exit 31 into town. Turnright on North bend Way. Just E. of town turn left at the signfor Mt. Si Rd. (432nd S.E.). Go over a bridge and veer right atthe next intersection. Drive 1/4 mi. more to the new parking loton the left. Well meet at the stop sign just as you turn onto thefrontage road heading to the Tiger Mtn. parking lot on the S. sideof Exit 20. The hike will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. Bring aheadlamp or good ashlight and extra batteries as there is a goodchance we will return to the cars after dark. Co-leader: ChrisCaviezel. Leader: Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812, [email protected]. (s4/27-5/4)

May 6, Sun. - Robinson Canyon/Ainsley Canyon (M)10 mi., 1400 gain. Meet at 8 a.m. at Hyak on Snoqualmie Pass

where leader lives. Desert Hikes Washington describes theentire area as a diverse conglomeration of ecosystems. Thickforest on the north slopes with dramatic, barren, basalt cliffs andsage on the south-facing slopes. When in season, youll see aplethora of wildowers on the meadows. Well attempt to identifyabout 10-15 plants and a variety of birds. The emphasis on thistrip will be the hike, but well take a few stops along the hike toappreciate the naturalist world. Some people may meet at a TBDP&R at 7:15 a.m. or so. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899,[email protected]. (s4/26-5/8)

May 9, Wed. - Squak Mtn. (AHH) (MS) 8.5 mi., 2500 gain.Well meet at the stop sign just as you turn onto the frontageroad heading to the Tiger Mtn. parking lot on the S. side of Exit20. We will be hiking promptly at 4:30 p.m. Bring a headlampor good ashlight and extra batteries as there is a good chancewe will return to the cars after dark. Co-leader: Chris Caviezel.Leader: Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812, [email protected]. (s5/11-5/18)

May 2, Fri. - John Wayne Pioneer Trail (E) 8 mi., No gain.Meet at 8 a.m. at Preston P&R, Exit 22 from I-90. 1/2 hr. From

the Rattlesnake Lake TH we will hike up (E.) the John WayneTrail until lunch. After lunch we return to TH. View part of thetrain route that traveled over the Cascades to Chicago. Leader:Fletcher Richardson, 425-432-0450, [email protected]. (s4/26-5/19)

May 22, Sat. - White Bluffs, Hanford Reach N. Slope (M)(Map N/A) 8 mi., 300 gain. Moderate pace. We'll attempt toidentify about 10-15 plants, and a variety of birds. The emphasison this trip will be the h ike, but we'll take a few stops along thehike to appreciate the naturalist world. Leader: Chris [email protected], 425-434-0899.

May 29, Sat. - Yakima Rim Skyline Trail(N. End) (M) 10mi., 500 gain. Meet at 8 a.m. at Hyak on Snoqualmie Passwhere leader lives. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, [email protected]. (s5/17-5/28)

June 2, Wed. - Mt. Si, Old Trail (S) (Mt Si NRCA; GT-206S)6 mi., 3400 gain.: AHH Well meet at 4:30 p.m. at the stop signjust as you turn onto the frontage road heading to the Tiger Mtn.


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Chair: Katha Miller-WinderE-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.kitsapmountaineers.org3000 Seabeck Highway, Bremerton

TO SIGN UP FOR A KITSAP TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER(cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes;

contact leader)

Foothills-Kitsap

The Foothills sea kayaking program launches this

spring. See www.foothillsmountaineers.org for

details on the course.

parking lot on the S. side of Exit 20. We will be hiking promptlyat 4:30 p.m. Bring a headlamp or good ashlight and extra batter-ies as there is a good chance we will return to the cars after dark.Co-leader: Chris Caviezel. Leader: Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812,[email protected]. (s5/25-6/1)

PhotographyChair: Dane Williams, [email protected]. Please e-mail if you have a

question.Get close: Lets have some fun with macro photography! If you have an SLR,

put on a macro lens or an extension tube and get up close. Take some picturesof bugs or the insides of owers just as hummingbirds would see them. Ortry to fool the viewers by taking pictures so close they cant tell what thesubjects are. Most point-and-shoot cameras have a close-up setting, so you

can also take some amazing pictures with them.Meeting:The next meeting of the photo group will be Mon., May 10, at 7 p.m.at the Highland Community Center, 14224 N.E. Bell-Red Rd., Bellevue. Bringthose macro pictures, or any other pictures that you want to show. At thismeeting we will also discuss macro photography techniques.

Now is the time of year to look for ower pictures. Next month our themeswill be owers, so plan ahead.

SkiingMay -2, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. St. Helens (Mt. St. Helens GT-364)8 mi., 5700 gain. Limit 9. Meet at 3 p.m. at Marble MountainSno-Park. 4 hrs. Well camp Saturday night in the meadow around3500. Permits are $22 and available at www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm. Automobiles require a Washington Sno-Parkpermit. Contact leader to sign up and for details: Fred Bumstead,206-227-5276, [email protected]. (s3/15-4/26)

May 7, Fri. - Yakima Peak (Chinook Pass USGS) 6 mi., 1500

Branchwide

Branch ofcersChair:Katha Miller-WinderVice Chair:Mike RaymondTreasurer: Dianne MooreSecretary: Sue DiesenBoard of Trustees Rep: Jimmy JamesBranch Trustee at Large:Greg ThiesBranch Trustee at Large: Tom Thrasher

General meetings, programsOn a quarterly basis the Kitsap Mountaineers and their

friends get together at 7 p.m. for a social time and an interestingprogram at the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th St.,Bremerton. Parking in pay lots located on 5th St. or free on-street parking along Pacic, 4th and 5th St. Watch for details asthe date approaches.

Executive Committee meetings are held at Kitsap Cabinon the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Members arewelcome to attend and observe.

Mountaineers logo clothing availableWe offer vests, $22, and t-shirts, $15, as well as baseball-

style caps in olive green with a black under-bill for $12. We haverecently added logo-adorned whistles of metal. They come inblue and cost $1. To purchase any of these items, send an e-mailto [email protected].

Pizza and work partyJoin us May 18 from 5:30-7 p.m. where well be taking on

a few jobs supporting Kitsap Cabin and/or the RhododendronPreserve. We work for about 90 minutes and then order pizza.Details on exact jobs will go out in branch mail as the date ap-proaches.

SurveysIn an effort to better serve branch membership, the Executive

Committee is launching a series of short surveys. Links to thesurveys will be posted on the branch website as well as beingsent to all branch mail subscribers. Please take a few seconds toanswer the survey questions and help us improve our branch.

BicyclingA helmet, spare tire, and rear ashing lamp are required. Rain, not drizzle,

cancels.

May 6, Thu. - Kitsap Loops 25-50 mi. 600-1650 gain. Startingat Clear Creek Skateboard Park, we will loop areas on the KitsapPeninsula from 6-42 mi. Sign up online or at meetup.com, KitsapOutdoors. Meet 10 a.m. at Clear Creek Skateboard Park. Leader:Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected]. (s4/20-5/5)

May , Thu. - Kitsap Loops See May 6. (s4/27-5/12)

May 8, Tue. - Kitsap Loops See May 6. (s5/1-5/17)

May 24, Mon. - Kitsap Loops See May 6. (s5/5-5/23)

Climbing/Alpine ScrambleChair: Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, or [email protected] Activity Planning: May 17, Mon. 7 p.m. at Silverdale

Azteca.

Basic Climbing CourseMay -2, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. St. Helens training climb.

Basic climbsKitsap Basic Climbing Course students and Kitsap intermediate students

and leaders are given priority for the following climbs. Registration opens

to Kitsap climbers two weeks ahead of all others who sign up. Climb lead-ers will expect personal communication from those who sign up. Pleasecall them if you are interested. Climbers must have current Mountaineersclimbing status and/or experience to join a climbing party. For major climbssuch as Mt. Hood, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Olympus, or Mt. Baker, plan on attendinga pre-climb meeting with the leader. Place and time will be made availablethrough the climb leader.

June 2-, Sat.-Sun. - Ingalls Peak (BR) One climb each day.Three leaders, three students for each climb.

June 8-2, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Rainier, Emmons Glacier (BG)Four leaders, eight students.

June 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Easton Glacier (BG) Fourleaders, eight students.

July 24-25, Sat.-Sun. - S. Early Winters Spire (BR) One climbeach day. Three leaders, three students for each climb.

July 0-Aug. 2, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Rainier, DisappointmentCleaver Route (BG) Four leaders, eight students.

Sept. 4-5, Sat.-Sun. - The Tooth, Snoqualmie Pass Area (BR) One climb each day. Three leaders, three students foreach climb.

Club climbsThese climbs will sign up on a rst-come, rst-served status. Kitsap Branch

members will have a two-week registration window ahead of all others whosign up. Those signing up have to directly contact the climb leader. Priorexperience and/or climbing status is required.

May 5-6, Sat.-Sun. - The Brothers, Olympic Mountains (BA)

Early July (exact date TBD) - Mt. Constance, OlympicMountains (BA)

Early July (exact date TBD) - Mt. Olympus, Olympic Na-tional Park (BG) 4-5 days.

Mid-July (exact date TBD) - Mt. Anderson, Olympic NationalPark (BG) 4 days.

Late July (exact date TBD) - Mt. Clark, Royal Basin, OlympicNational Park (BR) 2-3 days.

Mid-August(exact date TBD) - Other climbs scheduled throughclimbers meeting input and requests.

Alpine ScramblesKitsap alpine scrambling emphasizes non-technical climbs in the Olympic

Range. Many scrambles are described in the Climbers Guide to the OlympicMountains, by Olympic Mountain Rescue. Equipment: Ten Essentials, iceax, mountaineering boots, and helmet are always required.

See the branch calendar for scrambles scheduled after the deadline.

HARK(Hikes and Active Recreation for Kids)Chair: Laura Rightmyer [email protected] the website for the most current list of HARK hikes and activities. Children

and families do not need to be current Mountaineers members to enjoy HARKactivities. HARK is supported by generous grants through The MountaineersFoundation and Mountain Hardwear.

May 6, Sun. - Family Hike at Mima Mounds Hike (amidwildowers, hopefully) and ponder what may have caused thesemysterious grassy mounds near Olympia to appear. There areseveral theories but no clear explanation. This is an easy hike,perfect for families. We will be carpooling to site if possible.Contact leader to sign up and for directions. Leader: Laura

Rightmyer, [email protected], 360-830-0473.

Hike/Backpack/SnowshoeChair: John Howard

HikesMay 2, Sun. - Tubal Cain Plus (MS) (USGS or GT Tyler Peak,CC Buckhorn Wilderness) 12 mi. RT, 2000 gain. A moderatehike to the site of a historic mine. Be sure to bring a light for anadditional half-mile hike to the end of the mine. Other optionsto continue exploring up Tull Canyon. Sign up online or atmeetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet at 10 a.m. at Church of theNazarene. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected]. (s4/10-5/01) DHOP 25; OM 67

May 4, Tue. - Dosewallips Rd. to Dosewallips Campground(M) (GT#168 The Brothers, USGS Mt. Jupiter, The Brothers)11 mi. 1000 gain. Travel along the old Dosewallips River Rd.from the washout at 9.2 mi., along a .72 mi. trail that skirts upand around the washout and then reconnects to the old road.

Continue traveling along this road which parallels the river pathup to the Dosewallips CG at 1540. Good chance at seeing elkand other wildlife given that the campground has been isolatedfrom vehicle access. Great rst-hand visuals of last years redamage inside the park. Sign up online or at meetup.com, KitsapOutdoors. Meet at 9 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene.Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected]. (s4/15-5/3).OM pg. 159

May 8, Sat. - Mt. Townsend #85/89 (M) (GT-136 Tyler Peak,CC Buckhorn Wilderness, USGS Mt. Zion/Mt. Townsend) 6.6mi. 2000 gain. Starting on the Little Quilcene Trail #835, travelup to the intersection of the Mt. Townsend trail #839. Continueon this trail up to the summit of Mt. Townsend. On a clear daythe views at the top are amazing. Sign up online. Meet at 8 a.m. atPoulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Dave Burdick, 360-779-9095,[email protected]. (s4/15-5/07). OM 71, 74.

May 0, Mon. - Clear Creek TrailOld Mill Park Loop (E) Information on the Clear Creek Trail system can be foundat http://www.clearcreektrail.org/map.htm. Minimal distanceand no elevation gain. Enjoy an easy dog-friendly walk withour primary conservancy advocate, Katha, and learn about themany conservancy opportunities in this area. In addition, Kathahas a wealth of knowledge about the Clear Creek RestorationProject under Great Peninsula Conservancy. Sign up online or atmeetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet at Old Mill Park parking lotat 10 a.m. Leader: Katha Miller-Winder, 360-613-9776, [email protected]. (s5/1-5/9)

May 0, Mon. - Lena Lake #80 (M) (USGS The Brothers) 6.4mi. 1150 gain. A wandering hike through second-growth andold-growth forest while crossing bubbling or invisible creeks. Wewill have lunch above a beautiful 55-acre lake. Sign up online orat meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet 9 a.m. at Poulsbo Churchof the Nazarene. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected]. (s4/20-5/9) DHOP, 11 or OM, 96

May 8, Tue. - Staircase Spike Camp CG / Flapjack LakeTrailhead. (M) (USGS Mount Steel, CC Mt Skokomish-LakeCushman) 7.2 mi. RT, 625 gain. A stroll through the North Forkof the Skoke, possibly to Big Log Camp. Meet 8:15 a.m. atBremerton Airport. Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@dougterry.

gain. Limit 6. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Naches Pass parking area.MRNP Cayuse Pass Loop and possible summit of Yakima Peak,exact mileage and elevation gain may vary depending on condi-tions. Leader: James Greenleaf, 425-292-9110, [email protected]. (s4/26-5/5)

May 8, Sat. - Camp Muir (Mt. Rainier E., GT-270) 9 mi., 4600gain. Limit 9. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Paradise parking lot. 2.5 hr.If conditions preclude safe travel on the snoweld, we can goover and ski out Mazama Ridge. Leader: Charles Cerveny, 206-525-6060, [email protected]. (s4/3-5/6)

May 4-7, Fri.-Mon. - Three Sisters Wilderness Limit 4.Conditions and leaders choice will determine ultimate destina-tion, so mileage and gain may vary. We will attempt the SistersMarathon (traverse of North, Middle, and South Sister peaks in

one 24-hour period), a trip covering 16-18 mi. and approximately9,500 of elevation gain/ loss. Participants must have mountain-eering skills, Level 1 avalanche training, and be familiar withroped travel, ice-ax arrest, and climbing with snow protection ata minimum. Proper tness level required. AT, telemark and splitboards only. Contact leader via email with questions. Actual datesmay adjust slightly, depending on weather conditions. Leaderspermission required. Leader: Edward Palushock, 206-223-5565,[email protected]. (s4/8-4/30)

May 5, Sat. - Tatoosh Range (Mt. Rainier E. GT-270) 8-12mi., 4000-6000 gain. Limit 6. Meet at 8 a.m. at Nirada Fallsparking area. 2.5 hrs. A classic trip! If conditions warrant, wellmake multiple runs. We will ski the Castle Saddle area, weatherpermitting. Leaders permission required. Leader: Charles MacLaren, 206-501-0929, [email protected]. (s4/12-5/12)

May , Mon. - Summerland (Mt. Rainier E. GT-270) 9 mi.,3200 gain. Limit 9. Meet at 5 a.m. at MRNP White River en-trance. Leader: Brent Grisim, 425-780-2945, thebwg1@yahoo.

com. (s3/3-5/21)

June 2, Wed. - Silver Peak (Snoqualmie Pass GT-207 ) 10 mi.,3000 gain. Meet at 4 p.m. at Eastgate P&R. 1 hr. Will leavefrom Lake Keechelus Sno-Park for an evening ski trip to SilverPeak Bowl/Silver Peak. Typically by the rst week of June itspossible to drive to Windy Pass and to usually step out of the carand into your bindings. Leader: Randy Oakley, 425-736-6493,[email protected]. (s5/1-5/31)

June 5, Sat. - Paradise Glacier (Mt. Rainier E. GT-270) 7 mi.,3400 gain. Limit 6. Meet at 6 a.m. at Grady Ave. P&R, Renton.2.5 hr. Leave from MRNP Paradise RS. Weather-dependent trip;hope for good corn snow. Alternative day: Su.,y 6/6. Leader: Da-vid Seman, 425-485-8019, [email protected]. (s3/1-6/1)


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Chair: Mike Kretzler; [email protected]: www.olympiamountaineers.org

Webmaster: [email protected] SIGN UP FOR AN OLYMPIA TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER

net (s05/01-5/17) DHOP 9; OM 109

May 20, Thu. Clear Creek Trail Gateway Park Loop (E) Information on the Clear Creek Trail System can be foundat http://www.clearcreektrail.org/map.htm. Minimal distanceand no elevation gain. Enjoy an easy dog-friendly walk withour primary conservancy advocate, Katha, and learn about themany conservancy opportunities in this area. In addition, Kathahas a wealth of knowledge about the Clear Creek RestorationProject under Great Peninsula Conservancy. Sign up online or atmeetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet at Gateway Park parking lotat 2 p.m. Leader: Katha Miller-Winder, 360-613-9776, [email protected]. (s5/20-5/19)

May 22, Sat. - Mt Townsend #89 (M) (GT-136 Tyler Peak, CCBuckhorn Wilderness) 8 mi. 2880 gain. This hike is somewhat

of a challenge but worth it. On a clear day the views at the topare amazing. Hike up the switchbacks through a nice forest ofrhododendrons, through the forest, and arrive at a steep subal-pine meadow. The trail climbs above a waterfall on the majortributary to Townsend Creek, then begins the remaining two-dozen switchbacks to the summit. Sign up online or at meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of theNazarene. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, [email protected]. (s5/1-5/21) OM 74; DHOP 22

Hike with Great Peninsula ConservancyMay 5, Sat. - Kitsap Cabin Property (E) (USGS WildcatLake, USGS Bremerton W.) 4 mi., minimal gain. A joint GreatPeninsula Conservancy/Kitsap Branch hike on the Big Tree Trailon The Mountaineers Foundation Property. Meet at the KitsapCabin at 8:45 a.m. Hike will be from 9 to 11 a.m., led by KitsapCounty arborist Jim Trainer. Sign up with Great Peninsula Con-servancy, [email protected], 360-373-3500.

Basic conditioning seriesMay 6, Sun. - Elwha Loop (E) (USGS Hurricane Hill; GT-134SHurricane Ridge/Elwha N.) 5.7 mi. 400 gain. Hike in the ElwhaValley starting from Whiskey Bend, traveling to Humes Ranchup to the Long Ridge Trail and then travel back via Krause Bot-tom and Goblin Gates. View some of the old homesteads suchas Michaels Ranch Cabin and other historic locations from thePress Expedition along the way. Sign up online or at meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of theNazarene. Leader: Dianne Moore, 253-857-3030, [email protected]. (s5/1-5/15) OM #10, pg. 60

Alpine Conditioner SeriesMay 29, Sat. - Mt. Rose (S) (USGS Mt. Skokomish; CC Mt.

Skokomish-Lake Cushman; GT Mount Steel) 6.4 mi. loop, 3500gain. This is another hike in the alpinist conditioning series. Astrenuous, steep climb to the summit of Mt. Rose. Excellentviews of Lake Cushman and the surrounding peaks. Parking passrequired. Sign up via the internet. Meet at Poulsbo Church ofthe Nazarene at 7:30 a.m. Leader: Mark Thibault, 360-860-1037,[email protected]. (s5/7-5/28) DHOP 34.

BackpacksMay 29-, Sat.-Mon. - Silver Lakes up Silver Creek fromTubal Cain TH (M) (USGS or GT Tyler Peak; CC BuckhornWilderness) 7 mi., 2100 gain. Starting at the Tubal Cain TH(#840), head up Silver Creek to Silver Lakes, the source of SilverCreek. Sign up online or at meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meetat 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Leader: Doug Terry,360-550 7911, [email protected]. (s5/1-5/28) DHOP 23

PhotographyChair: John Davis, [email protected] you have great pictures of your last hike? Was the view from that summit

unbelievable? Have you shown people how much fun you have on youroutings? The Photography Committee wants to help. Send a few of yourbest photos to John Davis and hell have them posted on the website foreveryone to enjoy.

Sea KayakingChair: Diane Hamerman, [email protected]: Volunteer neededTreasurer: Rich Weixler, [email protected] Course Training: Violette Fitzgearald, [email protected],

360-377-9670Equivalency: Volunteer neededSecretary: Volunteer neededPool Sessions: Derek Zimmer, [email protected]: Meetings are for socializing, having fun with fellow paddlers and

planning. If interested in attending please call or e-mail Diane Hamerman,360-782-1412, [email protected], for details. Everyone is welcometo attend.

Trips: Our trips are listed on the activities page of The Mountaineers website,www.mountaineers.org, and also announced by e-mail to Kitsap members. Ifyou would like to be included on our e-mail list, let Diane Hamerman know [email protected]. To sign up for a trip you must contact the leaderlisted in the trip description. To participate in Mountaineers-sponsored kayaktrips, you must be a graduate of The Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayak Course(from any branch) or have passed equivalency (see below).

Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have had kayak training andpaddling experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Basic SeaKayaking Course, may apply for equivalency. Contact the chair at [email protected] for details. You should have taken a fundamental BasicSea Kayaking Course that teaches the basic skills, strokes, bracing, rescues,safety and clothing, and be able to demonstrate your skills and abilities.There is a $20 processing fee.

Branchwide

Membership info meetingIf you have any questions about joining The Mountaineers,

if you want a membership brochure sent to a friend, or if youhave moved and dont want to miss an issue of the monthlyMountaineer and Go Guide, send an e-mail to [email protected]. Please include your mailing address in any messagesso that we can send you a membership packet.

New and prospective members are invited to attend themonthly branch potluck/slideshow to meet local members andlearn more about the club. You may also contact one of the activ-ity coordinators listed in the Olympia section of the Go Guide ifyou have questions about hiking, scrambling, climbing, kayaking,conservation or any other branch activity.

Magazine deadlineSubmissions for the monthly Go Guide, listing branch out-

ings and activities, are due by the fth day of the prior month.Please send input for the June 2010 issue no later than May 5to Don Taylor, 6316 Tamoshan Dr. N.W., Olympia, WA 98502.Call 360-866-2262 (evenings) for e-mail address or if you needhelp transmitting materials.

Olympia Branch LibraryThe library is located at Maxine Dunkelmans house, 5418

Lemon Rd. N.E. Contact Maxine, 360-352-5027, [email protected], if youd like to come by to browse or check outbooks. Feel free to drop off books at any time, either here orat Alpine Experience (box behind the front counter). Books,DVDs and maps owned by the branch are listed on the branchswebsite.

Directions to Maxines: N. on Sleater-Kinney; left (SW)on South Bay; right (N.) on Schinke; left (W.) on 46th; righton Lemon.

Branch ofcers meetingThe next monthly meeting of the Olympia Branch Board will

be held on Wed., May 12, from 6-8 p.m. at Alpine Experience.The program will include a presentation on upcoming changesto The Mountaineer and Go Guide. Note: Mountaineers Execu-tive Director Martinique Grigg will visit the Olympia Branchfor the June 9 meeting at the Olympia Center. All members arewelcome.

Potluck/Adventure PresentationTue., May 4 - Dont Miss the Last Meeting of this Season!

The Outdoor Adventure Presentation will be provided by Domi-nique Bachelet who will feature cycling adventures in France.How does one plan a trip to France? Wineries or cathedrals,chateaux or sunower elds, ocean view or mountain passes?The choices are many. But nice B&Bs with good table dhoteare essential. Dominique will show photos of places she wouldlove to go back to, memories of wonderful dining experiences,and places far away from the tourist circuit. Join us for an hourof photos of France, from the North Sea coast to the vineyardsof Languedoc, with wonderful roads to bike on and good placesto stay.

Come to the Olympia Center on the rst Tuesday of the monthat 6 p.m. for a shared potluck and socializing hour, followed bythe Outdoor Adventure Presentation at 7 p.m. All members andanyone interested in learning more about The Mountaineers arewelcome. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow Mountain-eers, share ideas, learn about other escapades and adventures, andconnect with our great community of outdoor enthusiasts.

The Olympia Center is located 222 Columbia St. N.W.,Rooms 101-102. Bring A dish to share, your own plate andatware. A prize for the best dish will be awarded, plus doorprizes.

Attendees can check out a book from Lib rar ian Max ineDunkelman at the meeting. She will make available a selectionof books; contact her if you have special requests.

Note: The monthly potluck and Outdoor Adventure Presen-tation will take a break for summer. The next one will be Sept.1. For more information about monthly meetings, contact thecoordinator, Carolyn Burreson, 360-705-2055.

Climbing

2010 Basic Climbing CourseRemaining eld trips:June 1 - Z-Pulley Workshop, Location TBDJune 5 - Glacier Travel, Mt. Rainier, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Apr. 26 Rock: Warehouse Rock Gym, from 6 p.m.-9

p.m.May 1 - Rock: Fundamentals, Spire Rock from 8 a.m- 5

p.m.May 15 - Rock; McCleary Cliffs (may be a two-day weekend

trip, depending on class size)

Beyond Basic Rock CourseField Trips:May 22, Sat. - Sport climbing at Fossil Rock, Yelm, WA.May 29, Sat. - Sport climbing at Exit 38, North Bend, WA.June 12, Sat. - Sport climbing/crack climbing at Frenchman

Coulee, George, WA.

June 19, Sat. - Crack climbing at Royal Columns, TietonRiver area.

First Aid

MOFA summer 2010Course chair: Eric Quinn, [email protected], 360-556-4969Co-chair: Tom Eckhout, [email protected], 360-556-9898

Come prepared to have fun and be challenged while learningmountaineering oriented rst aid. This class offers essential skillsfor those who enjoy climbing, hiking and other Mountaineersactivities.

We will be spending time outside, rain or shine, so pleasecome dressed to spend time outdoors. Bring your daypackequipped for the trail. Include extra clothing, trekking poles, yourcurrent rst aid kit and the rest of your 10 Essentials. We havea lot of material to cover, so the pace will be fast. The class willbe more meaningful if you have done the reading prior to class.

Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please bring a lunch toall weekend classes.

Graduation requirements: Attend all classes, pass writtenexams and practical scenarios, and assemble a full MOFA kit.

Prerequisites: CPR training no more than 12 months priorto the rst day of MOFA. Enrollment in Olympia Scramblingor Basic Climbing Course for preferred registration throughMay 1.

Attendance at all classes is mandatory.Schedule:June 7, Mon., 6:30 p.m., CPRJune 9, Wed., 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #34June 14, Mon., 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #31June 16, Wed., 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #34June 21, Mon., 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #34June 22, Wed., 6:30 p.m., Fire Station #34June 27, Sun., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fire Station #31Class location - two different re stations in Lacey: Sta-

tion #34, 8407 Steilacoom Rd E. Lacey, WA 98513. Directionsfrom I-5: Exit 111, south on Marvin Road. Cross Pacic Ave.Turn left (east) at 2nd trafc light onto Steilacoom Road East.

2nd driveway on the right. Station #31, 1231 Franz Rd. LaceyWA. Directions from I-5: Exit 109, west on Martin Way. Turnleft (south) at the rst light on College Rd. Continue to the 4thlight. Turn left on Lacey Blvd. Cross Ruddel Rd. Make the nextleft on Franz. Turn left into the re station driveway just beforethe light at Pacic.

Registration: The course fee is $80 for Mountaineersmembers; $100 for non-members. Olympia Scramble and BasicClimbing Course students will have preferred registration untilMay; open registration will be available May 1-15. Paid regis-tration must be received by May 15. We cannot give refundsfor cancellations after May 15. Register on-line at www.olym-piamountaineers.org/courses.htm or by phone at 800-573-8484.Processing fees may apply to refunds for online registration. Thetextbooks are included in the cost: Mountaineering First Aid,5th edition, and American Red Cross First Aid/CPR for Schoolsand Communities, 3rd edition.

CPR ClassJune 7, Mon., 6:0-0 p.m. Location: Lacey Fire Station

#34 (see above). This class is provided to help MOFA studentsmeet the CPR requirement. Students may also meet the CPRrequirement by taking ARC or AHA CPR courses within 12months prior to the rst day of MOFA and provide a copy of thecurrent card to the instructor.

HikingFor information on leading hikes and other hiking-related questions, please

contact one of the Hiking Committee co-chairs: Carla Jonientz, 360-359-8412,[email protected]; Darlene Dickinson, 360-357-3527, [email protected]; Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, [email protected].

Monthly hiking coordinators for the remainder of 2010 are: June, Dar-lene Dickinson; July, Eric Quinn; August, Mary Jo Buza; September, PetaHenderson; October, Mary Jo Buza; November, Nancy Lloyd; December,Eric Quinn.

HikesMay , Sat. - Chehalis River Surge Plain Trail (E) 8 mi. Nomap needed. The Chehalis River Surge Plain Natural Area Pre-serve supports healthy Sitka spruce dominated wetlands lacedwith saltwater inuenced slough channels. We will walk from

Preachers Slough Rd. just S. of Montesano to the Blue Sloughaccess along the Chehalis River. The at hike is on an old loggingrailroad bed. Sign up with leader: Vera Sutton, [email protected].

May 8, Sat. - Mima Falls Loop (E) (USGS Littlerock or DNRCapitol State Forest, year 2002) 7 mi. 500 gain. More pleasantsurprises just 15 mi. S. of Olympia. Well hike the trail lesstraveled beneath the canopy and glide for miles along streams,meadows, ponds, and small canyons to the falls, where welllunch and explore before returning via the shorter, more trav-eled route, along ponds and through some clear-cuts. Sign upwith hike leader, Allen Mote, 360-970-8943 (call 7-9 p.m.),[email protected].

May 22, Sat. - Rampart Ridge (EM) (GT-269 Mt. RainierW.) 4-5 mi. depending on snow conditions. 1400 gain. Loop ifsnow allows, otherwise up and back.Mountaineers family hike,especially for children, but anyone is welcome. Moderate/slowpace. Contact hike leader Anne Whitney for meeting time andplace, 360-753-6526, [email protected].


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TO SIGN UP FOR A SEATTLE TRIP, VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORGOR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Chair: Courtland Shafer Ph: 206-763-1510

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.seattlemountaineers.org

(cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

May 2, Sun. - Federation Forest State Park (E) No mapneeded. 3 mi. with optional additional mileage. The trail is offHwy 410, 18 mi. E. of Enumclaw, alongside the White River.The trail has many roots and can be muddy. Meet at Martin WayP&R at 7:45 a.m. 1-1/4 hr. Leader: Mary Snyder, 360-491-3018,[email protected].

May 29-, Sat.-Mon. - Enchanted Valley (S) (CC EnchantedValley-Skokomish) 26+ mi. 1300 gain. Hike into the QuinaultRivers Enchanted Valley during spring, the best time to see thewaterfalls pouring off the northern cliffs of the valley. This isa pretty hike at a classic time of year. Well likely hike all theway in on Saturday, spend the day in the valley on Sunday andhike out on Monday. Contact Mike Kretzler, 360-866-4497,[email protected].

Sea KayakingCo-Chairs: Ron Jones, 360-359-3395; Henry Romer, 360-357-7638Basic Course: Will Greenough, 360-508-0456Committee meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, Sept.

to May. This is where all of the brainstorming and planning takes place. Thecommittee plans the annual basic kayak course, trips, special events, trainingand other fun activities. We welcome your enthusiasm.

The next meeting will be on May 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Alpine Experience. CallRon Jones, 360-359-3395, or check the Olympia Sea Kayaking communitysection of The Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers.org, for detailsabout the committee.

On the web: To improve communications among paddlers, weve developed anOlympia Sea Kayaking section in the communities area of the main Moun-taineers website, www.mountaineers.org. Here youll nd meeting minutes,trip reports, photos, and much more. Youre going to like it. If you need helpgetting in, call Tim Nagle, 360-561-5504 or Ron Jones, 360-359-3395.

Sea Kayak equivalency: Mountaineers members with previous kayak trainingand experience, but who have not completed a Mountaineers Sea KayakingCourse (offered in Olympia, Tacoma and Seattle), are encouraged to apply.Olympia Branch members should contact Steve Gorton, 360-866-2788, foran application. The process may take 3-6 weeks.

Trips, eventsTrips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from the basic course

or been granted equivalency. Trips are classied by the sea kayak (SK) rat-ing system. Check with the trip leader to see if the trip is right for you. Sometrips are scheduled too late to make it into the Go Guide, so also check TheMountaineers website (www.mountaineers.org). If there is a particular tripyou would like to see offered, contact Tim Nagle, 360-561-5504, [email protected].

May 9-Sept. 8 - Wednesday Evening Paddles (SK II+/-)Normally, less than 6 nm. Come out after work on Wed. andget a little on-the-water socializing, exercise, skills practice andtherapy. These trips are open to all kayak course graduates andequivalents. They are not structured to qualify as an experiencepaddle for course graduation. No need to sign up; just bring yourboat, required gear and essentials, and be ready to launch at 6 p.m.from the boat ramp at Boston Harbor. Actual destination will beselected by group consensus under leader direction/discretion.For more information, contact Bob Burreson, 360-705-2055,[email protected].

May 2, Sun. - Ilwaco (SK IV) +/- 10 nm. The waters just insidethe Columbia River bar on the SW Washington coast are a great

place to experience the roll and surge of the Pacic Oceanwithout the stress of punching out through a surf break. Do youneed an opportunity to practice your bracing and paddle handlingskills? Are you a strong and condent paddler who can take anactive part in insuring a safe trip for all? Join us for some dynamicpaddling and exploring along the coastline of Cape Disappoint-ment. For more information or to sign up, contact Bob Burreson,360-705-2055, [email protected].

May 2, Sun. - Budd Inlet (SK II) (NOAA 18445, Page C orSea Trails 205) 9 nm. Launch at Boston Harbor, cross to CooperPoint, head S., re-cross the inlet via Olympia Shoals, eat lunch

at Indian Rd County Park. Then follow the shore back to BostonHarbor. The trip qualies for the South Sound Inlets Paddle Pin.If desired, we will take time to practice kayak skills, includingrescues. Meet at 8 a.m. Contact Jim Wilson, 360-357-3593.

May 29, Sat. - H

Documents

May 2010 Go Guide Newsletter The Mountaineers