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The Mountaineers Trailhead
program is designed to give
guests, new members and long-
time members a taste of a new activity or
the club in general. These are events without commit-
ments in a casual atmosphere and best of all—easy on
your schedule. Each month, Trailhead events are offered
to members and non-members alike. Just look for the in
front of the trip description inside the Go Guide.
See Seattle Hiking
July 12, Sun. - Esmeralda Basin/ Fortune Creek Pass (M) 7
mi., 1750’ gain. Leisurely pace. Hike through a beautiful valley
in the Teanaway area. The trail is relatively mellow compared to
some of the other hikes in the area but still offers great scenery.
Aug 1, Sun. - Tonga Ridge (E) Up to 10 mi., up to 1100’ gain.
Leisurely pace. Easy ridge wandering with summit and/or lake
options depending on party ambitions. Great views!
Aug 2, Sun. - Gothic Basin (S) 9 mi., 2600’ gain. Leisurely pace.
A great hike to an open and craggy basin that will make you feel
like you’re in the High Sierra but at half the elevation.
Aug 2, Sun. - Ingalls Lake (S) 9 mi., 2600’ gain. Leisurely pace.
This is one of the leader’s all-time favorite hikes in Washington!
It’s not uncommon to have lunch with a few mountain goats on
this hike. It can be a bit of a workout (especially in hot weather)
but the views are completely worth it!
See Seattle Backpacking (loaner gear on request)
July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Bean Creek Basin (M) 5 mi., 2000’ gain.
Goings on across the club
All welcome to Tacoma BBQ on Fourth
July 4, Sat. - Mountaineers Fourth of July BBQ, 6-8 p.m.
The entire club is invited to the Tacoma Mountaineers Clubhouse
on the Fourth of July for FREE hotdogs, hamburgers, potato
salad, chips and ice cream. The Freedom Fair will be going on
down on Ruston Way with an air show and all kinds of activities.
Fireworks go off at 10 p.m., right in front of our cubhouse! Plan
to bus it or carpool and come join us!
Headquarters to close for holiday
All Mountaineers offices and the bookstore will be closed
on Fri., July 3, in observance of Independence Day on July 4.
Happy Fourth!
Board of trustees will not meet in July
The Mountaineers Board of Trustees will take July off. It
will next meet Thu., Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held
at club headquarters and is open to all Mountaineers members
and the public. Meetings are normally held on the first Thursday
of each month.
Trailsfest beckons hikers
The Annual Trailsfest will be held at Rattlesnake Lake near
Board Briefs
An unofficial summary of the June 4 board meeting.
Board members absent: Steven Glenn, Bellingham
trustee; Rob Simonson, Everett trustee; Gerry Haugen,
Foothills trustee.
Actions:
—The board approved a consent agenda item authorizing
the expenditure of up to $5,500 to hire an outside contractor
to audit club-wide standards.
—The board okayed a Kitsap Branch Youth Theatre
Camp budget adjustment that moves all accounts from the
Players to the Kitsap Branch.
—The board postponed adoption of the General Policy
on Energy and Global Warming as presented in the board
packet.
—The board adopted a resolution to grant banking signa-
tory privileges to Mountaineers President Eric Linxweiler
and President-Elect Tab Wilkins.
Committee Reports:
—The Mountaineers Foundation update was led by
Foundation President Jamie Gordon.
—The Board Policy Committee report on revisions to
policies was reviewed by Don Schaechtel.
–The Fundraising Committee report was introduced by
Ed Henderson who deferred to Mike Dean.
Presentation: An analysis on how to improve the
club’s public policy process was presented by Pete Teigen,
a graduate student in the Evans School of Public Policy
who conducted a membership survey on public policy and
member participation in it.
See www.mountaineers.org for complete trip listings
Mountaineers activity groups increasingly rely on the web to publicize their trips and events, especially those
that are not finalized before the Go Guide press deadline. Go to www.mountaineers.org for a comprehen-
sive, up-to-the-moment list of trips available.
A special activities section to The Mountaineer
Leisurely pace. Amazing views of Mt. Stuart, Ingalls Peak and more.
Tons of wildflowers, birds and wildlife too.
July 18-19, Sat-Sun. - Spider Meadows (M) 10 mi., 1300’ gain.
Leisurely pace. An easy walk up to beautiful meadows below gigantic
peaks. Day hiking opportunities beyond base camp.
July 23, Thu. - CLINIC—Backpacking Basics Bridge the gap be-
tween day trips and truly experiencing the wilderness overnight. Tips on
gear and technique to spend a comfy night in the mountains. Fee: $10
per member, $15 per non-member.
See Seattle Alpine Scrambling
July 12, Sun. - Beginner’s Rock Scrambling A great intro to alpine
rock scrambling; gear, tips and techniques. Course fee: $20 members;
$35 non-members.
See Seattle Alpine Climbing
July 11 & July 26, Sat. & Sun. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock
Day That’s right folks; explore the thrill and grace of outdoor rock climb-
ing in a controlled and safe setting. Course fee: $20 members; $35
non-members.
See Seattle Family Activities
NEW! Ongoing - Junior Mountaineers, an all-summer activity: The
Mountaineers are excited to offer a new way to get your kids outside
and have fun! Become a Junior Mountaineer! Fun and prizes all sum-
mer long! Most events fees will be $10 members, $15 non-members
(children only).
July 13, Mon. - Carkeek Park (E) 3 mi., 400’ gain. Explore Carkeek
Park’s Pipers Creek Trail at a 5-year-old’s pace. Depending on weather,
New explorations NOW
North Bend on Sat.,July 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibits and
demonstration booths will abound. The Washington Trails As-
sociation event encourages all ages to attend. For more details,
visit www.trailsfest.org.
Conservation
Conservation calendar
July 15, Wed. - Conservation Executive Committee meeting,
7-9 p.m. at club headquarters. All Mountaineers are welcome.
Wanted: members for issue alert e-list
Are you willing to make a phone call, send an e-mail or write a
letter to voice your opinion on conservation and environmental
issues? Then sign up for our action alert e-mail list. We will send
you our “Conservation Currents” twice a month or when there is a
need for action. E-mail conservation@mountaineers.org to join.
International Outings
Chair: Patti Polinsky, MeanySports@mac.com, 206-525-7464. The amount
payable to The Mountaineers is based upon known and anticipated air and
land costs and is subject to change, either UP or DOWN, in the event of
unexpected adjustments therein. Any exceptions to the travel or lodging
arrangements must be approved by the leaders.
The leader(s) or The Mountaineers reserve the right to cancel a trip or to
make changes in the itinerary; additional costs, if any, shall be paid by the
trip participants. The right is also reserved to exclude any person as a trip
member should such person’s health, mental condition, physical infirmity or
general deportment impede the operation of the trip or the rights or welfare
and enjoyment of other trip members; a refund of unused trip services will
be 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 writing
and sent to trip leader via e-mail or postal service. See the individual trip
listing for cancellation deadlines.
Hiking Switzerland
The Valais & Berner Oberland:
Aug. 15-Sept. 3, 2009
The most spectacular mountains of Switzerland, and indeed
of all the European Alpine areas, are clustered in the regions of
the Valais and Berner Oberland, including the Eiger, the Jungfrau
and the Monch, to name only one group. Having visited these
areas multiple times while leading the Tour du Mont Blanc, the
Haute Route, and the Alpine Pass Route, as well as other Swiss
hiking holidays, we know that we have a grand adventure planned
for summer, 2009.
Description: The group departs Seattle on Sat., Aug. 15,
arriving at Zurich airport. We stay one night in Zurich before
boarding a train to the Rhone Valley where we ride a cable car
to the auto-free village of Bettmeralp, perched on its sunny,
south-facing, terraced hillside nearly 4000 ft. above the Rhone,
near the rim of the Grosser Aletsch Glacier, longest in the Alps.
We stay three nights in this village which is only accessible by
July, 2009
age of kids, we’ll add loops or stop at the beach/playground
for water stomping and train spotting.
July 14, Tue - Jetty Island (E) <2 mi. No gain. Join us for a
fun summer family event to celebrate Jetty Island Days!
July 17-19, Fri.-Sun. - Denny Creek Car Camping Co-listed
with Hiking. Families and kids welcome. Family camping
at group campground with opportunities for hiking near
Snoqualmie Pass.
July 18, Sat. - Quack, Splash, Ribbit! A Day At The
Wetlands Part of the Junior Naturalist program. We’ll go to
a local wetlands area (destination TBA) where children can
observe the flora and fauna in this fragile ecosystem while
understanding the importance of this part of the lifecycle.
July 18, Sat. - Talapus Lake (M) 5 mi. 1120’ gain. 5-year-old
pace. A nice hike to a beautiful lake.
July 20, Tue. - Kids Rock Day School’s out and it’s time
to get the kids outside! We’ll climb in the morning on The
Mountaineers outdoor wall from 9 a.m. to around noon.
Gear provided. Fee: $10 per child member, $15 per child
non-member.
Aug. 1, Sat. - Otter Falls (M) 7 mi., 650’ gain. Hike at a 5-
year-old’s pace. A fun hike to spectacular falls.
See Seattle First Aid
July 16, Thu. - CLINIC: Intro to Wilderness First Aid Learn
the basics of responding to and managing a backcountry inci-
dent/accident. Fee: $10 per member, $15 per non-member.
Get out there!
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cable car. Views extend across the 25-kilometer-long Aletsch
Glacier into the high peaks of the Berner Oberland on one side
and across the great gash of the Rhone to the Matterhorn and
Weisshorn on the other.
Our next locale is in the Lötschental, widely known as the
most beautiful valley in Switzerland, where we have time to
walk the classic Lötschentaler Hohenweg and investigate the
upper reaches of this secluded area, staying three nights at the
mountain hotel at Fafleralp before moving on to Kandersteg.
Kandersteg is truly a hiker’s town and is rimmed by awesome
walls and ribbons of waterfalls. Here walkers enjoy access
to over 300 kilometers of trails, many of which begin at the
calendar-picture-perfect lake of Öeschinensee. In the evenings,
following some strenuous hikes, we can relax in the new hotel
pool, heated to 90 degrees F.
After four nights in Kandersteg we move to Grindelwald,
gem of the Bernese Alps and within sight of the Eiger, Monch,
Jungfrau, Finsteraarhorn and Fiescherhorn, to name a few. Host-
ing nearly 40 peaks above the 3600-meter range, it is obvious that
this is a most spectacular area for walkers. We are here another
four nights, and our days are filled with some of the most famous
and scenic walks in Switzerland. Our last few nights will be
spent in Lauterbrunnen, where we have time to visit spectacular
waterfalls or the areas around Wengen, Murren or Gimmelwald,
or to ride the cable car up the Schilthorn.
Walks will be strenuous in character, conforming to Euro-
pean wanderweg standards, which are more rugged than many
American American walking routes. All walks will be of single-
day duration, so only daypacks need to be carried. Daily hiking
destinations will include peaks, passes and visits to huts and
mountain hotels for meals and refreshments. While terrain will
be rugged, the pace will be moderate.
Accommodation will be in two-person rooms in friendly
three-star hotels and in a Lötschental mountain hotel, an inn of
great charm and character. Transportation between venues will
be by local public transportation, mainly trains. Our return is
scheduled from Zurich airport on Sept. 3.
Trip Price for this nearly three-week adventure is estimated
at $2,950, based on Swiss franc 0.85 to the U.S. dollar, and will
include lodging with breakfast buffets and multi-course dinners,
basic travel and emergency medical insurance, group airport
transfers and ground transportation, maps, Mountaineers Inter-
national Outing fees, leader and administrative fees. Not covered
are the airfare (estimated to cost $1,200 to $1,500), two dinners
in Zurich, one dinner in Grindelwald, lunches and beverages, as
well as any deviations from the group itinerary.
Cancellation Policy: For cancellation notices received after
May 15 a cancellation fee will be charged to cover any non-re-
coverable expenses. Cancellation notices must be in writing and
sent to the trip leader via e-mail or post. Participants must be
members of The Mountaineers and hold valid passports.
The Leader: This 20-day holiday is organized and led by
Shari Hogshead and this is her 28th Mountaineers international
outing to Europe. For additional information on this trip, contact
Shari, skimntr[at]aol.com, 425-957-4548. Participation is by
leader permission only.
Hiking Patagonia
Fitzroy and Torres del Paine:
Feb. 27-March 14, 2010
Explore the majestic glacier-sculptured landscape of the
world-renowned Los Glaciares (Fitzroy Sector) and Torres
del Paine National Parks in southern Argentine and Chilean
Patagonia, designated as a Unesco World Heritage Area and an
International Biosphere Reserve, respectively.
This outing also visits the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier.
Los Glaciares National Park straddles the largest non-polar ice
cap and is characterized by granitic peaks and jagged spires of
Mt. Fitzroy and Cerro Torre that soar over 10,000 ft., fjord-like
arms, intriguing geology and beech forests. Torres del Paine
National Park similarly reveals a cluster of granite towers,
awesome glaciers, and turquoise melt-water lakes. Both parks
display a varied and biologically unique sanctuary of native
plants and wildlife.
The outing emphasizes a mild trekking experience, explor-
ing incredible nature up close, and an opportunity to observe the
culture of Buenos Aires and local towns. The outing begins with
a day in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital.Then we fly
to El Calafate where we spend a day visiting the nearby Perito
Moreno Glacier.
We then travel to El Chalten and trek four days on trails to
lakes, glaciers and viewpoints of the Fitzroy and Cerro Torre
areas, then one day in the Loma del Pliegue Tumbado area
of Los Glaciers National Park. After exploring this park, we
travel to Torres del Paine National Park where we trek in three
glacial-carved valleys for views of the impressive Paine Massif
and Glacier Grey.
We then explore the southern end of the park before staying
overnight in the picturesque Chilean seaport town of Puerto
Natales. We return to El Calafate for our airline departure. All
internal travel beyond El Calafate will combine private and
public buses. Our local host will help us transport most of our
overnight gear.
In Buenos Aires we stay in a three-star hotel. Our lodging
in Patagonia towns will be in small hotels (hosterias) or inns.
We will also stay in full camp tents at the parks. Lodging is on a
double-occupancy basis. Meals will be provided, except when in
towns so that individuals can choose their cuisine and the price.
Our food will be typical nutritious Argentine and Chilean cuisine.
Argentine cuisine is usually meat dishes with chicken, lamb and
beef. Chilean cuisine is often seafood and vegetables. Meals will
begin on Feb. 28 in Buenos Aires after airline travel days.
Leader: Glen Strachan has led a number of multiday outings
for The Mountaineers and other organizations in western North
America and internationally. He has extensive field experience
in mountainous terrain, similar to Patagonia, as a professional
geologist and has led Mountaineers hiking outings with a geo-
logic emphasis at the North Cascades and Mt. St. Helens National
Monument in Washington.
Requirements: The trip limit will be a minimum of eight
and a maximum of 12 Mountaineers. This trip is open to all cur-
rent Mountaineers members. The trip is classified as moderate
to strenuous with a maximum elevation of about 5,000 ft. Most
days there will be both moderate and strenuous hike options of-
fered. Very strenuous day hike options/extensions are available,
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but not required. During a three-night camping excursion, you
must be able to carry a pack of up to about 50 liters (3,050 cu.
in.) and 25 lbs. Trail conditions may include rough terrain and
boggy ground. Participants must be physically able to handle at
least the moderate rating of this trip and participation is subject
to leader approval. Medical and travel insurance is required. A
valid passport is also required.
Price: $3,150 (for 8-12 participants) includes lodging on
double-occupancy basis in Buenos Aires hotel (two nights),
inns/hosterias (six nights), and full camps (seven nights); 15
breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 10 dinners; group airport and bus
transfers; boat trips on Lake Pehoe; Moreno Glacier excursion
and our bilingual host services. Club fee, leader fee, park entrance
fees, maps, and administrative costs are also included in price.
Excluded: airfare between Seattle and El Calafate, Argentina
($1,450-$1,800 estimate based on advance purchase), insurance
and any diversion from the group itinerary. Lunches (est. $10-
25), and dinners (est. $15-40) in El Calafate and Puerto Natales.
Price also excludes valid passport, personal items, beverages,
snacks, gratuities and any entrance fees into countries and
cultural sites.
Further information: You may request a complete itinerary
and application form from the leader, Glen Strachan, 425-869-
8094, glenshgi[at]msn.com. The application and payment are
necessary in order to reserve a space. Additional outing informa-
tion will be mailed to you later.
Skiing France
March 3-21, 2010: Turin , Italy;
Serre Chevalier, Cité Vauban,
Les Arcs/La Plagne, France
Cost: About $2,870 including hotels (double occupancy),
tips, land transportation, club fees and administrative costs. Not
included are airfare ($504 + taxes) and fuel ($367), insurance,
lift tickets (about $47/day), lunches, dinner in Turin and evening
beverages.
Ski 12 unique areas seldom visited by Americans where the
scenery abounds with jagged peaks, great snow depth, unend-
ing terrain, hotels with swimming pools and activity centers,
and gourmet multi-course dinners along with beautiful buffet
breakfasts. Experience the fun of ski-in, ski-out from the front
porch of the hotel. Enjoy two wonderful weeks of skiing and
sightseeing.
We will land in Turin to be engulfed by the Italian way of life
while staying at a beautiful four-star hotel in the city center, close
to all the major sites of interest. During the day of exploring this
cultural city, you will first discover the wonderful Italian frozen
dessert, gelato, before you even start sightseeing. You will also
be pleasantly surprised that the year-long ban on smoking in
public places has left Italy smelling fresh.
After your fill of gelato and a visit to our favorite Turin cof-
fee house, you can visit the Piazza San Carlo with the churches
of San Carlo and Santa Cristina symmetrically framing the Via
Roma or the Egyptian Museum which is one of the richest of
all Europe. In the same building is the Galleria Sabauda with a
collection of paintings by Flemish and Dutch artists. You may
also be able to find the Saturday market where all the delicacies
of Italy are artfully displayed to tempt you.
It is possible to depart a few days early to explore other Ital-
ian cities of Venice, Milan or even Florence and Rome before
joining the group in Torino.
On Saturday, we will travel by bus through Cité Vauban.
We will stop for lunch and explore the ancient walled city of
Cité Vauban above BrianÇon. The military architecture of the
fortified Cité Vauban and Champ de Mars is quite sensational.
The views from the ramparts are splendid and the main street is
full of charm. There are numerous narrow, winding walkways
between the buildings and up the steep hill.
After lunch, a short ride will take us to Chantemerle where
we will begin six days of skiing in Serre Chevalier, Montgenèvre
and Puy St. Vincent.
Serre Chevalier is a constellation of 13 authentic mountain
villages in a thoroughly alpine environment. It is set at the en-
trance to the Ecrins National Park and sitting in the heart of the
unspoiled beauty of the Oisans.
We will stay at the lovely, intimate, three-star, family-run
Plein Sud Hotel where Lynne and her sincerely friendly staff
will welcome you. The hotel has a swimming pool and steam
room for your post-skiing relaxation. All rooms have balconies
where you can relax in the afternoon sun and enjoy the richness
of the Alps. While here, with 13 ski areas to sample, group tours
will be arranged to the favorite areas.
Following a leisurely breakfast, we will leave Serre Chevalier
at the start of our second week to travel through some of the
most unique scenery for such a short distance in all of Europe.
The snow-covered, broad valleys into which the glaciers fall
will awe you. There will be twisting roads up and down cliffs
rising to 2000 ft. high. You will see waterfalls drop 1000 ft. onto
large ice bases formed during the deep cold of winter. You will
go through tunnels just wide enough for a bus to pass through.
Some places you will feel that the valley is so narrow and deep
that you could touch both walls of the valley at the same time.
Your camera will be clicking at every turn of the road.
After a lunch stop in Moutier, we will continue to Plan Peisey
to ski at La Plagne and Les Arcs which are connected with the
Vanoise Express that crosses a 2000-ft.-deep valley. La Plagne
consists of six high-altitude resorts situated opposite the Mont
Blanc and Beaufortain ranges where snow is guaranteed. Les
Arcs, with five resorts, is located between an altitude of 810 to
3800 meters.
We will stay at Plan-Peisey-Vallandry, an alpine resort area
divided into five Savoyard villages situated on the sunny side
of the valley. The hotel features ski-in and ski-out capability.
Walk out the ski room door and click on your skis to ski to a
lift not more than 30 ft. from the hotel. This lift will allow you
to access any lift. In the ski room, your boots can be placed on
boot driers each evening. The hotel also has just added relaxing
post-skiing pleasures, including a swimming pool which looks
directly on the ski slope, a whirlpool, a sauna, a steam room
and fitness area.
In the afternoon, before boarding the Vanoise Express, we will
meet at a mountain hut to reflect on the adventures of the day and
start the happy hour while enjoying the later afternoon sun.
We will leave Plan Peisey Saturday morning to spend the
afternoon and evening in Geneva. An early morning flight on
Sunday returns us to Seattle the same day.
This tour will be limited to 16 people.
Cancellation: The refund will be made less a $100 Interna-
tional Outing fee plus any non-recoverable expenses. This price
is based upon $1.3= 1 Euro
For further information email or call: Patti Polinsky at
MeanySports@me.com or 206-525-7464. Application available
by email. Deposit: $1000 with the application. The remainder
is due on Nov. 1.
North American Outings
New England Fall Colors
Day Hiking: Oct. 4-11, 2009
Trip preview:
http://web.me.com/mrbunz/Site/MaineHiking.html
Trip description: Have you ever seen the spectacular colors
of maples as they paint the landscape of New England? If not,
join us as we hike, walk or paddle under a canopy of fall colors
in the ancient Appalachian Mountains—among the oldest on
earth that once towered above the continents as the Himalayans
do today. The brilliantly jeweled gold and ruby ridges and ponds
(in Washington, we would call them lakes) will live in your
memory forever.
The Mountaineers Recreational Properties Division will
again offer an eight-day expedition to the end terminus of the
Appalachian Trail in Maine—departing Sun., Oct. 4, and return-
ing Sun., Oct. 11. We will be staying at Little Lyford Pond Camp
(LLPC) of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) where all
activities will consist of day trips.
The trailhead (start of the trip) will be the Portland, Maine,
airport and the end of the trip will be at Logan Airport in Boston.
From the trailhead we will motor in vans through the countryside
dotted with stark white villages, each with their white steeple
churches, to the LLPC. This camp consists of a new log lodge
and small log cabins originally built over 100 years ago for
loggers. Each cozy cabin has gaslights, a kerosene lantern, a
sink with running water, a wood-fired stove with a teapot and
a basket of wood.
There are several moose in the area. It will be rutting season,
so not only may you see moose, but you may also hear them in
the early evening.
LLPC hosts a variety of activities: reading in your cabin or
the lodge, paddling on Long Pond and hiking, to name just a
few. There are easy hikes through the Grand Canyon of Maine
or a strenuous climb of Mt. Katahdin (limited by weather and
availability of permits). Extra fees apply for the Mt. Katahdin
trip. The vans will be available daily as shuttles to the various
trailheads if needed. On Saturday there will be a pre-hike ad-
venture of exploring old-town Portland and nearby Peaks Island.
The day of walking and bicycling on Peaks Island will conclude
with a Maine lobster dinner before returning to Portland on a
small island ferry.
On the final Sunday we will transfer from LLPC to Logan
Airport for arrival by noon.
For more information: Patti Polinsky, MeanySports@
mac.com, 206-525-7464. Leader’s approval is required before
reserving. Limit: 13.
Cost: About $990 for all land costs, including all meals
(except one lunch), bus transfers, seven days of usage of vans
and drivers while at LLPC, seven nights lodging in private cab-
ins (2-4 people) at LLPC, KIJM gate fee, gratuity for seasonal
staff at LLPC and an 8 percent meals and lodging tax, as well
as club and leader fees. Deposit: $400; remainder is due July 1.
Expenses not included: trip insurance, airfare, cost of transfer
from Bangor to Boston on Oct. 11.
Cancellation fee: $100 for any non-recoverable expenses up
to Aug. 1. After Sept. 1, no refund unless a replacement can be
found. Cancellation must be received in writing or via e-mail.
Lodging: Bed linen for beds is provided. Towels are not
provided.
Leader: Patti Polinsky is a Mountaineers leader of numer-
ous international outings and three New England outings. She is
MOFA certified and is winter sports director at Meany Lodge.
Mexico: Copper Canyon
March 19-28, 2010
Summary: This outing combines Copper Canyon hiking, a
classic railroad trip, Mexican culture, and sunshine with warm
weather.
Copper Canyon is the largest and deepest canyon in North
America, and has stunning natural scenery. The area known
as Copper Canyon is actually a series of 20 canyons, formed
over the years by six rivers. The area is sometimes compared to
Arizona’s Grand Canyon, although the Copper Canyon region
is at least seven times bigger and features different topography,
flora and fauna than the Grand Canyon.
We will hike in Mexico’s wilderness to the bottom of the
canyon, soak in natural hot springs, then hike back up, all sup-
ported by burros—you carry only a daypack.
The railroad Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico spans north-
west Mexico. This railroad is both an important transportation
system for locals and a draw for tourists. It runs 418 miles,
traversing the Copper Canyon, a beautiful and rugged series of
canyons that have led some to call this the most scenic railroad
trip on the continent. The tracks pass over 37 bridges and through
86 tunnels, rising as high as 7,900 ft. above sea level near the
Continental Divide.
We will ride the best part of the train line, from the tropical
West Coast’s Los Mochis up to Copper Canyon, hike for a week,
and then ride the railroad back down to Los Mochis.
Mexico has a wonderful mixture of ancient and modern cul-
tures. In Copper Canyon, descendants of the Aztecs (Tarahumara
people) still live a simple life, as they have for thousands of years.
In charming, colonial El Fuerte we will meet and be welcomed
by Mexican amigos.
Itinerary: This is a good time of year because there is usually
excellent weather for views and photography. Fly from Seattle to
Los Mochis, railroad to Posada Barrancas, hike Copper Canyon
six days, including two layover days with optional hikes (all
rated moderate), railroad to Los Mochis, and fly to Seattle. For a
daily itinerary, please go to http://www.mountaineers.org/activi-
Clubwide
ties/mexico_itin.html.
Lodging: Hotels in El Fuerte and Posada Barrancas. In Cop-
per Canyon, tents are provided. All are double occupancy with
optional single supplement.
Food: All meals are provided; a nutritious variety of Mexi-
can cuisine.
Limit: Minimum 3; maximum 12 Mountaineers.
Leader: Craig Miller has traveled the last five years in
Mexico and led a Mountaineers outing there in January 2009:
craigfmiller[at]comcast.net or 206-285-2399.
Price: The $4,500 price includes almost everything—round-
trip airfare from Seattle, tourist card, airport transfers, hotels,
food, Copper Canyon railroad, Copper Canyon guides and burros,
rescue insurance, departure tax, The Mountaineers outing fee,
and a portion of leader cost. Price excludes your valid passport,
medical immunizations, personal items, and gratuities.
Registration: Please mail a $4,500 check payable to The
Mountaineers with “Mexico: Copper Canyon” written on the
bottom (sorry, no credit cards) by Oct. 1. After you pay, the
leader will send you a series of three letters with information to
help you prepare for this outing.
Cancellation: If you cancel for an emergency, you may receive
a refund less expenses incurred and $100 administrative fee.
Chair: Mark Springer, 2616 Alvarado, Bellingham, WA, 98229
Ph: 360-647-4786 E-mail: markspringer@bellinghammountaineers.org
Website: www.bellinghammountaineers.org
TO SIGN UP FOR A BELLINGHAM TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER (cancellation fees
may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)
Chair: Lorna Corrigan
Website: www.everettmountaineers.org
TO SIGN UP FOR AN EVERETT TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
(cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)
Branchwide
Membership meetings
The Everett Branch will skip a July meeting to resume in
August for a potluck in uptown Everett. Stay tuned to www.
everettmountaineers.org for details on the potluck.
Committee leaders needed
We are in need of talented volunteers to head our First Aid and
Scrambling Committees. If you’re interested in volunteering as a
leader or co-leader of these committees, or acting as an interim
volunteer, contact the branch chair, Lorna Corrigan, chair@
everettmountaineers.org. These positions are very rewarding,
allowing the volunteer to help organize and steer these classes
into the future. Note that committee chairs generally oversee their
committee and do not have to volunteer as class leaders.
The First Aid Committee encompasses MOFA, CPR, and
other first-aid classes. Scrambling Committee oversees naviga-
tion, scrambling and snowshoeing classes.
We are also looking for a volunteer to help with meeting
program organization. If you’re interested, please contact Evan
Moses and Matt Vadnal at programs@everettmountaineers.
org. The volunteer would help with recruiting speakers for
the monthly meetings, as well as finding speakers for various
branch events.
Alpine Scrambling
Scrambles
See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” for trip procedures and ratings.
July 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Breccia (Lost Creek Ridge) 6487’
15 mi., 4700’ gain. Limit 6. Meeting 9 a.m. Camp near Sunup
Lake. 2hrs. Maybe scramble Spring Mtn. too before descending
on Sunday. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader:
Chris Johnson, 425-820-9344, christopher.g.johnson@comcast.
net. (s5/27-6/11)
July 11, Sat. - Del Campo 6610’ 10 mi., 4500’ gain. Limit 8.
Meet 6:30 a.m. at Frontier Village, Hwy. 204 and 9, by McDon-
ald’s and Starbucks, Lyle Harvey, 425-337-4253, lyleharvey@
waldimports.com. (s6/18-7/9)
July 11, Sat. - Townsend Mtn. (Stevens Pass) 5936’ (Baring
USGS) 8 mi., 2600’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 7 a.m. at Monroe P&R.
1 hr. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Neil
Bresheare, 425-377-1850, neiless@premier1.net. (s6/19-7/6)
Bellingham - Everett
Players (Kitsap Forest Theater)
Theater Inspired by a magical place
Escape to the Kitsap Forest Theater, where the cares of the
world disappear as you stroll down the forested trail to our unique
and magical theater. See stories for all ages come to life in our
breathtaking setting. Create a treasured family tradition!
Summer show: “High Button Shoes”
The Mountaineers Players are delighted to present the musi-
cal comedy, “High Button Shoes,” at the Kitsap Forest Theater
this August. We are dedicating this show to longtime Player
Ray Puddicombe, who has been promoting this show as perfect
for our theater for many, many years! Ray is right: this will be
a delightful show in our unique setting. According to Ray, this
will be the first time that this show has been produced in the
Pacific Northwest.
Take a peek back at the Model T era as the stage bursts with
bathing beauties and fraternity brothers, Keystone Kops chasing
madcap robbers, and even a dancing gorilla! This lively and lov-
July 16, Thu. - Iron & Teanaway 6519’ & 6779’ (Mt. Stuart-
209 GT) 9 mi., 3700’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 8 a.m. at Tibbetts
Valley P&R. 2.5 hrs. 8 mi., 3200’ gain by trail #1399 Leader’s
permission required. Sign up with leader: Daniel Morgan, 317-
422-8784, morgandj@indiana.edu. (s3/1-7/9)
July 26, Sun. - Labyrinth Mtn. 6376’ (Labrynth Mtn. USGS)
7 mi., 2600’ gain. Limit 9. Meet 6:30 a.m. at Snohomish P&R.
Moderate paced rock scramble with stops for photos. Intended
primarily for Everett scrambling students, who will be given
priority. Others may sign up subject to party size. Bring your
swimsuit for a nice dip in the lake. Do not forget your cam-
era. Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Mike
Mashock, 425-335-5174, mjmash@comcast.net (preferred).
(s6/3-7/20)
Bicycling
July 9, Thu. - Bicycling Committee Meeting. We will continue
organizing and planning rides and events for 2009. Come and
meet other bicyclists and help develop our bicycling program.
Location: Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett.
Meeting is from 6:30 p.m. to no later than 9 p.m. Leader: Rick
Proctor, 425-338-3639, bikehound@comcast.net.
July 18, Sat. - Centennial Trail (Optional map: Bicycling
in Snohomish County) 35 mi., 620’ gain. Steady pace (12-14
mph) on the paved, nearly flat Centennial Trail through central
Snohomish County countryside. Guidebook: “Biking Puget
Sound.” 8 a.m. start at Snohomish mile-zero at intersection of
Maple & Pine. Sign up with leader, e-mail preferred. Limit 12.
Leader: Rick Proctor, 425-338-3639, bikehound@comcast.net.
(s6/27-7/15)
July 19, Sun. - Snoqualmie Valley Trail 20 mi., 50’ gain. Nearly
flat, Duvall to the Tolt River, lunch break, possible wading (de-
pending on weather). 10 a.m. start at park, NE corner of Carna-
tion-Duvall Rd. N.E./N.E. Woodinville-Duvall/N.E. Virginia St.,
pg. 508 of Thomas Guide, King Co. Limit 8. Leader: Lyle Harvey,
425-337-4253, lyleharvey@waldimports.com.(s6/27-7/15)
Aug. 1, Sat. - Mukilteo to S. Whidbey Island 42 mi., 1910’
gain. Guidebook: Biking Puget Sound, Ride No. 32. Bike paved
roads and ride the ferry from Mukilteo to Clinton, Freeland, and
Langley. Steady pace (12-14 mph) on hilly roads. Be prepared
to pay for ferry fees and lunch. 8 a.m. start at Mukilteo ferry
parking lot. Sign up with leader—e-mail preferred. Limit 12.
Leader: Rick Proctor, 425-338-3639, bikehound@comcast.net.
(s7/1-7/29)
able musical will leave you laughing, as a fast-talking conman
returns to his old hometown in hopes of striking it rich.
The whole family will relish the hilarious adventures of
Harrison Floy (the conman), including an insanely delightful
chase/ballet. This sensational comic chase, in which swimmers,
swindlers, Keystone Kops and the entire cast dash in and out of
a line of Atlantic City beach cabanas pursuing a satchel of pur-
loined cash, became a landmark of Broadway choreography.
Famous songs from the show include “There’s Nothing Like
a Model T” and “Papa Won’t You Dance With Me.”
Dates for this summer show are Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22
and 23 (the first four weekends of August).
Tickets available now
Tickets are available for “High Button Shoes” on our web-
site at www.ForestTheater.com—through Brown Paper Tickets
or at club headquarters and by phone, 1-800-284-8484. Ticket
prices are: adults, $14 in advance ($16 at the door), youths (age
6–18), $8 in advance ($10 at the door). Children under 6 are
free with adult. Any ticket is valid for any performance, subject
to capacity.
Check out the latest
events and news
about our branch
on our website:
www.bellinghammountaineers.org
Climbing
Basic field trips:
Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 Field Trip
(Mt. Baker) Richard Conner, 425-338-3967, rconner2@gmail.
com. (s8/1-8/7)
Aug. 22-23, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 2 Field Trip
(Mt. Baker) Richard Conner, 425-338-3967, rconner2@gmail.
com. (s8/1-8/7)
Aug. 22-23, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 2 Field Trip
(Mt. Baker) Richard Conner, 425-338-3967, rconner2@gmail.
com. (s8/1-8/7)
Basic climbs
See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” for trip procedures and ratings.
July 11-14, Sat.-Tue. - McMillan Spire, W. Ridge (BA) Limit
8. Everett basic students given priority. Excellent conditioning
is required. This is a very remote and physically demanding
climb. Excellent navigation skills required by all. Sign up with
leader: Paul Gehlsen, 425-488-9362, paul.r.gehlsen@boeing.
com. (s6/12-7/8)
July 11-14, Sat.-Tue. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG) (Mt.
Olympus USGS) Limit 7. Priority given to Everett basic students
and grads. Grads may register at any time. Students may register
(officially) after passing their final exam. Some slots will be re-
served for students. You must be in great physical condition for
this climb and able to move for 10+ mi. a day with a full pack
for four days. Interested participants need to provide information
about their conditioning and ability to do this climb. Sign up
with leader: Stephen Bobick, 425-653-5526, sbobick2@gmail.
com. (s6/21-7/7)
July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Coleman Gl. (BG) Limit 8.
Preference given to Everett basic students. Sign up with leader:
Crystal Gray, 206-883-6175, gray_crystal_patrick@hotmail.
com. (s6/10-7/10)
July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Easton Gl. (BG) Limit 9.
Preference given Everett basic students. This climb is subject to
the priority climbs schedule this year; if another Everett leader
wants to schedule this climb for the same weekend, we could
possibly do these as one-day trips. Sign up with leader: Larry Raf-
ferty, 425-778-9685, LarryRafferty@hotmail.com. (s6/1-7/13)
July 24-26, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Adams, Mazama Glacier (BG)
Limit 9. Preference will be given to Everett basic students.
Leader’s permission required. Leader: Henry Leap, 360- 658-
8303, frooger1@comcast.net. (s6/15-7/13)
July 25-26, Sat.-Sun. - Magic Mtn. & Mixup Peak, Combo
(BR) Limit 4. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Richard
Conner, 425-338-3967, rconner2@gmail.com. (s5/31-7/24)
July 25-26, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Ruth-Icy Peak Traverse (BG)
Limit 11. Priority given to Everett basic students. Sign up with
leader: Nicholas Mayo, 360-568-7308, nicholas.e.mayo@cerid-
ian.com. (s7/13-7/17)
July 25-26, Sat.-Sun. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG)
Limit 8. Preference to Everett basic grads. Leader’s permission
required. Leader: Douglas Sanders, 425-252-5331, dougfir@
verizon.net. (s7/15-7/22)
July 31, Fri. - The Tooth, S. Face (BR) Limit 4. Priorty given
to Everett basic students. Sign up with leader: Nicholas Mayo,
360-568-7308, nicholas.e.mayo@ceridian.com. (s7/27-7/30)
Aug. 1, Sat. - Cathedral Rock, SW Face (BR) Limit 6. Recom-
mend car camping the night before for an early Sat. morning start.
Sign up with leader: Patrick Gray, 425-314-7618, patrickg99@
gmail.com. (s5/10-6/1)
Aug. 1, Sat. - Ingalls Peak, S. Ridge (BR) Limit 6. preference
will be given to Everett basic students. Leader’s permission re-
quired. Leader: Henry Leap, 360-658-8303, frooger1@comcast.
net. (s7/1-7/24)
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Aug. 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Magic Mtn & Mixup Peak, Combo
(BR) Limit 4. Everett members given priority. Students should
have a previous rock climb or be very comfortable on rock.
Good scrambling skills important to mitigate rock fall. Sign up
with leader: Stephen Bobick, 425-653-5526, sbobick2@gmail.
com. (s7/7-7/28)
Advance notice
Aug. 15, Sat. - Slippery Slab Tower, NE Face (BR) Limit 6.
Preference will be given to Everett students. Will take the Hope
Lake trail. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Henry Leap,
360-658-8303, frooger1@comcast.net. (s7/20-8/7)
Aug. 6-9, Thu-Sun. - Mt. Goode, SW Couloir (IM) Limit 4.
Fees involved ($70-$80) for parking, boat, bus and rental bikes,
depending whether we bike all the way back to Stehekin—10
extra mi. road travel (one way) due to washouts. Leader’s
permission required. Leader: Jack LaMont, 360-658-1870,
mountaineeremails@verizon.net. (s1/25-7/27)
Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Torment-Forbidden Peak Traverse
(IR) Limit 4. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Shannon
Pahl, 425-922-1820, shannonpahl@gmail.com. (s7/1-8/7)
Hiking
Hikes
July 4, Sat. - Thunder Creek/Fourth of July Pass (M/S)
(GT Diablo Dam) 11.4 mi., 2,880’ gain. Leader: Bernadette
Lamarca.
July 11, Sat. - Cutthroat Pass/Rainy Pass (M) (GT Washington
Pass) 10 mi., 2000’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca
July 19, Sun. - Thorp Mtn. Lookout (M) (GT Kachess Lake)
5 mi., 1800’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca.
July 25, Sat. - Summerland (M) (GT Mt. Rainier E. 270) 8.5
mi., 2100’ gain. Leader: Roy Holman.
July 25, Sat. - Tubal Cain Mine (E/M) (GT Tyler Peak) 7.2 mi.,
1050’ gain. Leader: Penny Barker.
Aug. 1, Sat. - Mt. Fremont Lookout (E/M) (GT Mt. Rainier
E.) 6 mi., 1300’ gain. Leader: Penny Barker.
Advance notice
Aug. 8, Sat. - Blue Lake (E/M) (GT Washington Pass) 4.5 mi.,
1100’ gain. Leader: Penny Barker.
Aug. 15, Sat. - Windy Pass/Slate Peak Lookout (E/M) (GT
Washington Pass) 10 mi., 1000’ gain. Leader: Bernadette La-
marca.
Aug. 16, Sun. - Tiffany Mtn. (E/M) (GT Tiffany Mtn.) 6 mi.,
1742’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca.
Aug. 29, Sat. - Teanaway Ridge-Red Top Lookout (E/M) (GT
Liberty) 11 mi., 1000’ gain. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca.
Chair: Fran Troje Ph: 425-746-6726 E-mail: foothills.branch@gmail.com
Website: www.foothillsmountaineers.org
To sign up for a foothills trip, course or event, please visit
www.mountaineers.org unless otherwise noted (cancellation fees may
apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)
Message from the chair
Branch members are encouraged to check our Foothills
Branch website for events scheduled after the Go Guide dead-
line.
No branch meetings are scheduled for July or August, with
a date being set for late September.
The Foothills trail maintenance program provides several
opportunities for volunteers to spend a day working on a trail
in exchange for a Northwest Forest Pass. Two days of volun-
teering will earn two passes, which can be exchanged for one
annual pass. Dates for a variety of work parties are listed on the
Foothills website.
Have a safe and fun summer.
— Fran Troje, Foothills Branch chair
Backcountry Ski/Snowbd.
Contact: Jerry White, 206-769-5319.
Committee: Gerry Haugen and Jerry White hasve been installed as co-chairs
for the committee. A big thanks to Dane Williams for a great year of service
as chair. The next meeting of the Foothills Backcountry Ski and Snowboard
Committee will be Mon., July 13, at 310 W. Crockett St., Seattle. Call 206-
612-6099 for details. Feel free to join in our early planning sessions for
another great season!
Courses
We will update our winter sports program in mid-July. Visit
www.foothillsmountaineers.org/winter to check out the complete
schedule of courses offered for the upcoming season.
Hiking
Volunteers needed! Want to help assist with trip scheduling, lead hikes
and participate in new hiker orientation meetings? Contact chris@sno-
qualmienordic.org.
Hiking Committee: Time out from formal meetings until September. But we
will still meet via phone during the summer. For more info contact chris@
snoqualmienordic.org.
 July 2009 Go Guide
Lookout/Trail Maintenance
Committee meetings: The Lookout and Trail Maintenance Committee meets
on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. (except in Nov., Dec., and
Jan.) at the Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller
Ave., Everett, in Public Meeting Room #1. Anyone interested in lookout or
trail maintenance may attend. For more details contact Forrest Clark, 425-
487-3461 lotm@everettmountaineers.org.
Work parties
All work parties are held at Lord Hill Regional Park (12921
150th St. S.E., Snohomish, WA 98290). If not otherwise stated,
contact Forrest Clark, lotm@everettmountaineers.org, 425-487-
3426, for more details.
Aug. 8, Sat.
Oct. 17, Sat.
Nov. 8, Sun. - Tool sharpening with barbecue afterward.
Contact Ernie Zeller, 425-806-0643.
Singles
Events
July 4, Sat. - Annual Fourth of July Celebration at Bowman
Bay. 11 a.m. Activities will include a barbecue, walks, hikes and
lots of socializing. Bring a potluck dish to share and a beverage
of choice. After the picnic at Bowman’s Bay, for those who
want to continue the day of celebration, we will go over to City
Beach in Oak Harbor and select a viewing spot to watch the
fireworks. Leader: Penny Barker, 425-334-6042, pbarker81@
hotmail.com.
July 4, Sat. - Thunder Creek/Fourth of July Pass (M/S) (GT
Diablo Dam) 11.4 mi., 2880’ gain. Appropriately, we hike to
Fourth of July Pass on the Fourth. Instead of a fireworks display,
we will marvel at the scenery as we view Neve Glacier, Colonial
Peak and Snowfield Peak. If the trail to Panther Creek is clear
of brush, we will do a car shuttle. Meet 6 a.m. at Smoky Point
Food Pavilion. Limit 8. Sign up with leader. Leader: Bernadette
Lamarca, 425-348-6746, mountain_babe@comcast.net.
July 8, Wed. - Singles Monthly Planning and Socializing
Meeting Come join us at 6:30 p.m. to eat and socialize; at 7
p.m. to plan next month’s activities. Meet at Silver Lake Alfy’s
on Hwy. 527 in S. Everett. Half-price pizza when you mention
you’re there for The Mountaineers meeting. Leader: Barb Mark,
bam.mark1@verizon.net. Co-leader: Doris Hatton, hikerchick@
verizon.net.
July 11, Sat. - Cutthroat Pass/Rainy Pass (M) (GT Washington
Pass) 10 mi., 2,000’ gain. It is about 3 mi. to the TH. More details
later. Meet 5:30 a.m. at Smoky Point Food Pavilion. Limit 8.
Sign up with leader. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746,
mountain_babe@comcast.net.
July 18, Sat. - 13th Annual Sequim Lavender Festival Come
celebrate the joy of lavender at the largest lavender event in North
AH = After Hours Hike
July 1, Wed. - Granite Mtn. (AH) (VS) (Snoqualmie Pass
USGS) 8 mi., 3800’ gain. Strenuous pace. We’ll leave the Tiger
Mtn. parking area, just off of Exit #20 at 4:30 p.m. sharply, if not
sooner as long as everyone is present. Bring a flashlight. Leader:
Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris@snoqualmienordic.org.
July 5, Sun. - Pratt Lake (S) (Bandera USGS, Snoqualmie Pass
USGS) 11.5 mi., 2300’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 9 a.m. at
TH. Leader will suggest a P&R to meet earlier, based upon who
signs up. In an effort to facilitate carpools, leader may release
your contact info. Please advise leader if you do not want your
contact info released. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899,
chris@snoqualmienordic.org.
July 7, Tue. - Mt. Catherine (AH) (M) (Lost Lake USGS) 2.4
mi., 1300’ gain. Strenuous pace. Meet at 6 p.m. at leader’s house
at Hyak (15 min. drive from TH). Leader will send directions on
Sunday prior. Bring a flashlight. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-
434-0899, chris@snoqualmienordic.org.
July 15, Wed. - Red Pass/Commonwealth Basin (AH) (S)
(Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 10 mi., 2700’ gain. We’ll meet at the
stop sign just as you turn onto the frontage road heading to Tiger
Mtn. on the S. side of I-90 (Exit 20). We’ll be leaving promptly at
4:30 p.m. Bring headlamp or good flashlight and extra batteries as
there is a good chance we will return to cars after dark. Leader:
Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812, westseattle207@yahoo.com.
July 18, Sat. - Summerland & Panhandle Gap (S) (Mt. Rainier
E. USGS, Mt. Rainier E.. 270 GT) 12.5 mi., 2900’ gain. Moderate
pace. Meet at 6:30 a.m., Maple Valley P&R. The trail starts out
an easy walk in the woods, then a series of switchbacks ascends
through fields of avalanche lilies to a beautiful alpine meadow
with a wowing view of Mt. Rainier. We will take a leisurely lunch
here and allow time for photos. Then on to Panhandle Gap, the
most likely part of the park to see mountain goats; maybe we
will be lucky. Bears have been seen on the lower trail. It will
be important for all hikers to maintain the group pace. Leader:
Barbara Folmer, 425-271-1622.
America. With seven beautiful farms on tour and one fantastic
street fair, it is like EIGHT FESTIVALS IN ONE! We’ll carpool
over on the ferry with possible potluck breakfast. Leader: Teri
Mixell, 425-438-8342, terimixell@comcast.net.
July 19, Sun. - Thorp Mtn. Lookout (GT Kachess Lake 208)
5 mi, 1800’ gain. The rustic gable-roofed lookout, built in 1931,
offers stunning views of Rainier, Stuart, Daniel and the Dutch
Miller Gap peaks. The trail boasts a steep flower meadow in the
summer and bright fall colors in the fall. Plan for a dine-out at
Stan’s Barbecue in Issaquah after the hike. Meet at Ash Way
P&R, 7 a.m. Limit 8. Sign up with leader: Bernadette Lamarca,
425-348-6746, mountain_babe@comcast.net.
July 25, Sat. - Tubal Cain Mine (E/M) 7.2 mi, 1050’ gain. Hike
out to the mine surrounded by alpine meadows. There will be
a side-trip up to see the remaining wreckage of a B-17 bomber
that crashed in 1952. We will stop to eat on the way home.
Social pace. Sign up with leader: Penny Barker, 425-334-6042,
pbarker81@hotmail.com.
Aug. 1, Sat. - Mt. Freemont Lookout. (E) (USGS Sunrise,
White River; GT Mt. Rainier E.) 5.4 mi., 800’ gain. Hike to a fire
lookout that towers over the N. side of Mt. Rainier, Skysraper
Mtn., Grand Peak and Sourghdough Ridge. Social pace. Leader:
Penny Barker, 425-334-6042,pbarker81@hotmail.com.
Advance notices
Aug. 8, Sat. - Blue Lake. (E/M) (GT Washington Pass) 4.5 mi.,
1100’ gain. Nice mountain lake about 20 mi. W. of Winthrop.
Watch the mountain climbers on nearby Liberty Bell and Early
Winter Spires. Bring your swimsuit for swimming. Sign up
with leader: Penny Barker, 425-334-6042, pbarker81@hotmail.
com.
Aug. 15, Sat. - Windy Pass/Slate Peak Lookout. (E/M) (GT
Washington Pass) 10 mi., 1000’ gain. Car camp—open only to
those who will stay overnight, this is a two-fer weekend. There
are excellent views of Three Fools Peak massif, Jack Mtn., Tower
Mtn. and Golden Horn. Much of the elevation is already attained
by car. Slate Peak Lookout is an excellent place to watch the sun
set along the North Cascades panorama. Meet 6 a.m. Limit 8.
Sign up with leader. Leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746,
mountain_babe@comcast.net.
Aug. 16, Sun. - Tiffany Mtn.. (E/M) (GT Tiffany Mtn.) 6 mi.,
1742’ gain. This is a two-fer weekend. The summit was the site
of a fire lookout from 1931 to 1953. From the summit, countless
peaks are visible on the horizon—Kangaroo Ridge, Silver Star,
Gardner, Goat Peak, Mt. Ballard and Robinson Mtn. Sign up with
leader: Bernadette Lamarca, 425-348-6746, mountain_babe@
comcast.net.
Aug. 29, Sat. - Teanaway Ridge - Red Top Lookout. (M) 11
mi., 1000’ gain. Let’s play rockhound and search for agates at the
quartz bed by the lookout. We will watch the sunset from the Red
Top Lookout. Dine out at Stan’s Barbecue in Issaquah. Meet at
Ash Way P&R at 7 a.m. Limit 8. Sign up with leader: Bernadette
Lamarca, 425-348-6746, mountain_babe@comcast.net.
July 19, Sun. - Mt. Defiance (S) (Bandera USGS) 10 mi., 3300’
gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 8 a.m. at P&R TBD. Leader Chris
Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris@snoqualmienordic.org.
July 23, Thu. - Little Si (AH) (E/M) (Mt. Si NRCA; 206S
GT; North Bend USGS, Snoqualmie USGS) 5 mi., 1200’ gain.
Strenuous pace. Meet at 6 p.m. at TH. Do not park in TH lot.
Park on road about half-mile before TH and bridge. Leader: Chris
Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris@snoqualmienordic.org.
July 26, Sun. - WTA Trail Work Party—I-90 Corridor Meet
at 8 a.m. at location TBD but will possibly be the Middle Fork,
or another Snoqualmie Pass location. If you volunteer for two
work parties with the WTA on a USFS trail you can earn an
annual trail pass. Work parties are a great way to give back to
the community and build our trails. Leader: Chris Caviezel,
425-434-0899, chris@snoqualmienordic.org.
Enjoy Dancing . . .
Come to the Eastside’s
Social Dance Venue
Great Eastside location just off 1-90!
Beautiful wooden dance floor!
Fantastic dance music!
Friday, Sept. 18
“Eastside Social”
LOCATION: South Bellevue Community Center
(SBCC), 14509 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA.
DIRECTIONS: From I-90 take exit 11 (if head-
ing West) or 11A (if heading East) onto 150th Ave
SE. Go south on 150th Ave SE (0.8 miles), turn
right onto SE Newport Way. Go 0.2 miles and
turn left into the SBCC driveway. Park at the top.
TIMES: 7:30-8:30 pm – Swing Dance Lesson
with Ari Levitt (Level: Beg/Int); 8:30-11 pm
– Dance to a wonderful mix of Swing, Waltz,
Latin, Ballroom, Blues, and more.
ADMISSION: $10
ALL AGES WELCOME! GREAT FOR
SINGLES, COUPLES & FAMILIES!
Everett-Foothills
July 29, Wed. - Snow Lake (AH) (M) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS)
7 mi., 1200’ gain in, 400’ out. Meet at 4:30 p.m. at the stop sign
just as you turn onto the frontage road heading to Tiger Mtn. on
the S. side of I-90 (Exit 20). We’ll be leaving promptly at 4:30
p.m. Bring headlamp or good flashlight and extra batteries as
there is a good chance we will return to cars after dark. Leader:
Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812, westseattle207@yahoo.com.
Singles
Hikes
July 3, Fri. - Ingalls Creek (S) (Liberty USGS, Mt Stuart USGS)
12 mi., 1200’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 8 a.m. at leader’s
house at Hyak. Depending on who signs up, leader may establish
a P&R location to meet in the Bellevue/Issaquah/Preston areas.
Leader may also release your contact info in order to facilitate
carpools. Advise leader if you do not want your contact info
released. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris@sno-
qualmienordic.org.
July 4, Sat. - Little Joe Lake, Thorp Mtn. Loop (S) (Kachess
Lake-208 GT) 10 mi., 2300’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 9 a.m.
at Exit 54, Hyak, at three-way stop in residential area. Another
75-90 min. to TH from Hyak. Forest Service permits needed.
Vehicles that drive should be AWD. See website for detailed
information. This loop offers outstanding rewards but demands
serious effort in payment. The trail has suffered years of neglect,
leaving the route rough. Add the strenuous climbs and you have
a hike that taxes the toughest hikers. In return, hikers will find
views that are unparalleled in the state. From the fire lookout
cabin atop the heather-carpeted peak you can pick out peaks in
every direction. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris@
snoqualmienordic.org.
July 11, Sat. - Noble Knob (M) (Noble Knob USGS) 7 mi., 800’
gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m., P&R Location TBD.
Wildflower hike. Hike along an open ridge to the site of a former
lookout—views of the Emmons Glacier side of Mt. Rainier and
in all other directions. Trails 1184, 1185. Leader: Chris Caviezel,
425-434-0899, chris@snoqualmienordic.org.
July 25, Sat. - Talapus Lake to Mason Lake, One Way (S)
(Bandera USGS) 10 mi., 2600’ gain. Moderate pace. Starts at
Talapus Lake TH and ends at Ira Spring TH. This will be a car
shuttle. Meet at 9 a.m. at Exit #45, exact location TBD. Leader
will suggest a P&R location to meet earlier, based upon who has
signed up. In an effort to help with carpools, leader may release
your contact info. Please advise leader if you do not want your
contact info released. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899,
chris@snoqualmienordic.org.
Seminar
July 6, Mon. - New Hiker’s Orientation—Foothills Branch
7-8:30 p.m., North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th
Ave. N.E. in Bellevue. No registration. No fee. Interested in
making hiking a fun and pleasant activity in your life? Learn
what to put in your pack, how to dress for comfort and safety,
Chair: Greg Thies
E-mail: branch@kitsapcabin.org
Website: www.kitsapmountaineers.org
Kitsap Cabin: 3000 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)
Branchwide
Branch officers
Chair: Greg Thies
Vice Chair: Dave Burdick
Treasurer: Tom Thrasher
Secretary: Sue Diesen
Board of Trustees Rep: Jimmy James
Branch Trustee at Large: Dianne Moore
Branch Trustee at Large: Carol Lemon
Meetings, programs
On a quarterly basis the Kitsap Mountaineers and their friends
get together at 7 p.m. for a social event and presentation at the
Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th St., Bremerton. Park-
ing in pay lots located on 5th St. or free on-street parking along
Pacific, 4th and 5th St. These meetings are for all members and
anyone interested in learning more about The Mountaineers or
just interested in enjoying the program. Watch for details as the
date approaches.
Executive Committee meetings are held at Kitsap Cabin
on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Members are
welcome to attend and observe.
Youth Theater Camp to begin
Does your child love the outdoors? Do you have a budding
actor in your house? Here is the chance for your child to play
outside at The Mountaineers Kitsap Forest Theater and learn
the skills of acting, singing, dancing, and stage combat from
theater professionals.
It is a chance to experience the grandeur of the outdoors,
make new friends, and work as a team while gaining self-con-
fidence.
Foothills-Kitsap
and what to expect on hikes. We will discuss clothing, equip- answered and learn about great spots to explore for yourself or
ment, safety (the Ten Essentials), how to shop for equipment (and with the family. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris@
save money), and how to research and plan your trip logistics. snoqualmienordic.org.
Come to this free 1-1/2 hr. seminar to have all your questions
Annik Wolfe photo
Volunteers delight in National Trails Day 2009
Good food and great conversation was enjoyed by volunteers and crews after six hours of accomplishing
an “outstanding amount of trail repair work,” according to crew leader Annik Wolfe. Several U.S. Forest
Service (USFS) rangers joined with crew chief Harold Buresh (pictured at far left) for the barbecue picnic
expressing thanks for a job well done. The Asahel Curtis Picnic area, a USFS site, is in dire need of
much repair, including a re-designed trail joining this area to the Asahel Curtis Trail on the south side of
I-90. Volunteers received a T-shirt and a one-day Northwest Forest Pass which they can use towards an
annual pass upon completion of one more day of volunteer trail work on a USFS project. Foothills Branch
will be offering many opportunities for volunteer trail work on the four USFS projects along I-90—the
Ira Spring Trail, the Tinkham Discovery Trail, the Asahel Curtis sites, and Gold Creek Pond. Visit www.
foothillsmountaineers.org for announcements.
started. Whatever your skills and abilities, however much time
you have to spend, there is a job you can do to help.
A list of opportunities is available on the website and one is
posted on the bulletin board on the front door of Kitsap Cabin.
To volunteer, send an e-mail to branch@kitsapcabin.org or call
360-692-8822.
HARK (Hiking and Active Recreation for Kids)
Chair: Laura Rightmyer, lrightmyer@q.com. See website for HARK hikes
and activities
Events
July 5, Sun. - Walk Mary Theeler Wetlands In Belfair. All
ages and parents welcome.
July 10, Fri. - Kayak Liberty Bay No experience needed, all
equipment provided, ages 10 and up.
July 26, Sun. - Hike Hurricane Ridge Parents welcome.
Additional info: Laura, 360-830-0473, for trip details and check
website under HARK for additional activities. Other upcoming
events being planned this summer, including overnight camping,
rock climbing at Vertical World and a river-raft outing.
Photography
Following is the schedule for the camp, designed for 9-15
year olds. Chair: John Davis, jmdbwd@wavecable.com
July 27-31 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Week of Wild Adventures) Do you have great pictures of your last hike? Was the view from that summit un-
believable? Have you shown people how much fun you have on your outings?
Aug. 3-7 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Week of Elements of Shake- The Photography Committee wants to help. Send a few of your best photos
speare) to John Davis for posting on the website so that everyone can enjoy.
Parent Orientation: June 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. See hiking section for hikes with a specific emphasis on photography.
Free Family and Friends Friday Presentations 2:30-3:30
p.m.
Bonus Stagecraft and Make-up Classes offered separately Hiking/Backpacking
daily from 4-5:30 p.m.
Chair: John Howard
Tuition: One week is $225; both weeks, $420. Those inter-
ested are encouraged to enroll now while space is still available. Hikes
For further information about this Kitsap Branch sponsored July 5, Sun. - Tunnel Creek-Valhalla Ridge #841 (S) (USGS
program, contact: Lee Ann Hittenberger, 206-527-0162, or Heidi #136 Tyler Peak, CC Buckhorn Wilderness, GT Tyler Peak) 9 mi.,
Svensson, 360-710-5202. 2450’ gain. This is the longer but easier route to great views of the
cliffs of Mt. Constance. Continue up to the ridge above the 5050’
Mountaineer logo clothing available
pass for an even better view. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church
We offer vests for $22, T-shirts for $15 and baseball-style
of the Nazarene. Dave Burdick, 360-779-9095, davepoulsbo@
caps in olive green with a black underbill for $12. We have added
aol.com. (s/6/20-7/4) OM 76: DHOP 19
whistles of metal, laser-imprinted with The Mountaineers logo.
They come in black or silver and cost $1. To purchase any of July 11, Sat. - Grand Ridge: Deer Park to Elk Mtn. and back.
12 mi., 3000’ cumulative vertical gain. Limited to 8. Hike from
these items, send an e-mail to branch@kitsapcabin.org or call
360-692-8822. the 5233’ elevation at Deer Park TH W. to 6700’ Elk Mountains
along a high alpine ridge with stunning views of the Strait of Juan
Volunteer alert! de Fuca and islands to the N. and sweeping vistas of the Olympic
Kitsap Branch has a number of opportunities available for Mountains. Highest trail in the Olympics, it traverses some of
our members to help keep the branch functioning. There are the driest terrain in the Olympics, so bring plenty of water. Meet
volunteer opportunities that directly benefit the Kitsap Branch at 7 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene P&R. Leader: Greg
and opportunities that benefit the wider outdoor community. Thies, mtngreg@msn.com, 360-710-5308.
Some volunteer opportunities require a substantial invest- July 12, Sun. - Tubal Cain Plus #840 (M/S) (USGS or GT Tyler
ment of time, some require only a few hours. Opportunities can Peak, CC Buckhorn Wilderness) 12 mi., 2000’ gain. A moderate
be as simple as providing cookies for a general meeting to as hike to the site of an historic mine. Be sure to bring a light for an
detailed as bringing to life one of the programs waiting to be additional half-mile hike to the end of the mine. Other options:
Go Guide July 2009 
continue exploring up Tull Canyon and the remnants of a B-17
airplane crash landing in 1952. Meet at 8 a.m. at Church of the
Nazarene. John Howard, 360-698-3220, howiejm@comcast.net.
(s/7/1-7/11) DHOP 25; OM 67
July 18, Sat. - Mt Townsend #839 (M) (GT-136 Tyler Peak, CC
Buckhorn Wilderness) 8 mi., 2880’ gain. This hike is somewhat
of a challenge but worth it. On a clear day the views at the top
are amazing. Hike up the switchbacks through a nice forest of
rhododendron, through the forest, arriving at a steep subalpine
meadow. The trail climbs above a waterfall on the major tribu-
tary to Townsend Creek, then begins the remaining two-dozen
switchbacks to the summit. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church
of the Nazarene. Al Manz, 360-782-4386, alanmanz@comcast.
net. (s7/1-7/17) OM 74
Photography-based hikes
For following hikes: Contact leader Christine Grenier by July
25, highroadhiker@wavecable.com, 360-692-0291, if interested
in the day trips or the full weekend to ensure adequate camping
spaces are reserved at the White River CG and for carpool ar-
rangements. Photographers, artists, and naturalists are welcome.
Hike departure times to be determined. For more hike informa-
tion, see “Day Hike! Mount Rainier,” by Ron C. Judd with
Seabury Blair (2002 Edition).
July 31-Aug. 2, Fri.-Sun. - White River CG, Mt. Rainier
(EM) (GT-270 Mt. Rainier E.) Day hikes with emphasis on
photography.
Chair: Bruce Towhey; towhey@aol.com
Website: www.olympiamountaineers.org
Webmaster: webmaster@olympiamountaineers.org
TO SIGN UP FOR AN OLYMPIA TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER
Branchwide
Membership information
If you have any questions about joining The Mountaineers,
if you want a membership brochure sent to a friend, or if you
have moved and don’t want to miss an issue of the monthly Go
Guide, send an e-mail to olymountaineers@gmail.com. Please
include your mailing address in any messages so that we can
send you a membership packet.
New and prospective members are invited to attend the
monthly branch potluck/slideshow to meet local members and
learn more about the club. You may also contact one of the activ-
ity coordinators listed in the Olympia section of the Go Guide if
you have questions about hiking, scrambling, climbing, kayaking,
conservation or any other branch activity.
Go Guide deadline
Submissions for the monthly Go Guide, listing branch out-
ings and activities, are due by the fifth day of the prior month.
Please send input for the August 2009 issue no later than July 5
to Don Taylor, 6316 Tamoshan Dr. NW, Olympia, WA 98502.
Call 360-866-2262 (evenings) for e-mail address or if you need
help transmitting materials.
Fossil-Fuel Free: help save planet
Help us give back to our community as we help the earth
by being free of using fossil fuel on six different occasions.
Last year, through tremendous participation, we were able to
raise enough money to donate a well-needed tool to Mt. Rainier
National Park in October.
This year we would like to continue the tradition of giving
back to MRNP, a sanctuary that can be enjoyed by all. The park
will continue to need repairs to trails affected by previous floods,
as well as maintenance to existing trails.
How can you help? Simply record the date every time you
are free of fossil fuel use to reach a destination ( i.e., by walk-
ing, biking or even using a bus or carpool). Your name will be
acknowledged in the Go Guide and a donation will be made for
each returned “Fossil-Fuel Free” form. The more forms returned
to us the more money will be donated to MRNP to purchase tools
needed to repair the trails.
Our goal is to receive your completed forms by Sept. 1 so that
a $100 or more donation can be made to the park. The donation
will be presented at the site of the trail maintenance work day on
Sat., Oct. 3; please mark the date on your calendar.
You can e-mail your fossil-fuel free dates to us at:
fossilfuelfree@yahoo.com. Or simply cut out the form below and
mail it to: The Olympia Mountaineers, Attn: Bonnie Betts, P.O.
Box 797, Olympia, WA 98507. Or you may drop off the form at
the Alpine Experience front desk.
FOSSIL-FREE FUEL FORM
On the following dates, I used alternative fossil-free
fuel transportation to reach a destination.
Date: _____________ Date: ______________
Date: _____________ Date: ______________
Date: _____________ Date: ______________
Signed: ________________________________
 July 2009 Go Guide
July 31, Fri. - Sunrise Rim Loop (E), 3 mi. 250’ gain. Possible
wildflowers, wildlife, and mountain views.
Aug 1, Sat. - Summerland to Panhandle Gap (M) 8.4 mi.,
2140’ gain. Mostly forest with foot-log crossings and old camp
shelter; opens out to meadows.
Aug 2, Sun. Emmons Vista/Silver Forest (E) 2 mi., 170’ gain.
Vista of glacier and Mt. Rainier. Hike through silver firs. Great
early morning walk after alpenglow photography session.
Climbing/Alpine Scramble
Chair: Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, or mike-elaine@msn.com
Kitsap Alpine Scrambling emphasizes non-technical climbs in the Olympic
Range. Many scrambles are described in the “Climber’s Guide to the
Olympic Mountains,” by Olympic Mountain Rescue. Ten Essentials, ice ax,
mountaineering boots and helmet are always required.
See the branch calendar for scrambles scheduled after the deadline.
Scrambles
July 16, Thu. - Mt. Tyler (S) (USGS Mt. Tyler, Mt Deception,
Mt. Zion, CC Gray Wolf-Dosewallips) 7 mi., 3500’ gain. Via the
Upper Maynard Burn Way Trail, this one takes us to the superior
NE corner alpine view spot of the Olympics. Mt. Tyler is right
next door via a short ridge. Helmet and ice axe required. Scram-
bling graduates and above. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of
the Nazarene. Dave Burdick, 360-779-9095, davepoulsbo@aol.
com, (s/6/20-7/15), OM 62: DHOP 28.
Olympia Branch Library
The library is located at Maxine Dunkelman’s house at 5418
Lemon Rd. N.E. Contact Maxine, 360-352-5027, maxdunk@
comcast.net, if you’d like to come by to browse or check out
books. Feel free to drop off books at any time, either here or
at Alpine Experience (box behind the front counter). Books,
DVDs and maps owned by the branch are listed on the branch’s
website.
Directions to Maxine’s: N. on Sleater-Kinney; left (SW)
on South Bay; right (N) on Schinke; left (W) on 46th; right on
Lemon.
Branch officers meeting
The next monthly meeting of the Olympia Branch Board
will be held on Wed., July 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Alpine
Experience.
Olympia Branch Summer Picnic
The Olympia Branch Annual Summer Picnic will be Fri.,
July 24, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion Hall adjacent
to Priest Point Park. The hall is located at 3201 Boston Harbor
Rd. N.E. in Olympia. Mark your calendars now for this fun
get-together. The club will provide live entertainment, a no-host
bar and a snack bar. There will be prizes, music and games. See
you there!
Potluck, Adventure Presentation
Sept. 1, Tue. - Bree Loewen. Seeking adventure can be
a dangerous and sometimes deadly undertaking. Loewen spent
years traversing mountains around the world and three seasons
as a climbing ranger on Mt. Rainier. She will share her pictures
of rescues, climbing patrols and life on the mountain.
Her book, “Pickets and Dead Men: Seasons on Rainier,” is
a fascinating look behind the scenes of the summit.
Come to the Olympia Center, Rooms 101-102, on the first
Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. for a shared potluck and social-
izing hour, followed by the Outdoor Adventure Presentation at
7 p.m.
All members and anyone interested in learning more about
The Mountaineers are welcome. This is a great opportunity to
meet fellow Mountaineers, share ideas, learn about other esca-
pades and adventures, and connect with our great community
of outdoor enthusiasts.
The Olympia Center is located at 222 Columbia St. N.W.
Bring a dish to share, your own plate and flatware. A prize for
the best dish will be awarded and there will be door prizes.
Librarian Maxine Dunkleman will make available a selec-
tion of books available to check out; contact her if you have
special requests.
For more details, call the coordinator, Carolyn Burreson,
360-705-2055.
Alpine Scrambling
Experience scrambles
Alpine scrambles are off-trail trips, often on snow or rock, with a non-techni-
cal summit as a destination. They are scheduled primarily for scrambling
course students to complete course requirements. Trips are also open to
Mountaineers members who are scrambling or basic climbing graduates (or
equivalents) and intermediate climbing students or graduates.
Sign up and arrange carpooling with the leader no later than two days before
the trip if it is on a weekday or by Thursday if the trip is on a weekend. Some
scramble classifications may change due to season, change in route, etc.
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayak Committee
Chair: Diane Hamerman, dhamerman@comcast.net
Vice-chair: Volunteer needed
Treasurer: Rich Weixler, Weixler@wavecable.com
Basic Course Training: Diane Hamerman, dhamerman@comcast.net
Equivalency: Dan Montgomery, djmontg@msn.com
Secretary: Volunteer needed
Pool Sessions: Volunteer Needed
Meetings: Meetings are for socializing, having fun with fellow paddlers and
planning. They are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. If
interested, contact Diane Hamerman, 360-782-1412, dhamerman@comcast.
net, for details. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Trips: Our trips are listed on the on the online activities page of The Moun-
taineers website and also announced by e-mail to Kitsap members. If you
would like to be included on our e-mail list, let Diane Hamerman know at
dhamerman@comcast.net. To sign up for a trip you must contact the leader
listed in the trip description. To participate in Mountaineers-sponsored kayak
trip, you must be a graduate of The Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayaking Course
(from any branch) or have passed equivalency (see below).
Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have had kayak training and
paddling experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Basic Sea
Kayaking Course, may apply for equivalency. Contact Dan Montgomery,
djmontg@gmail.com, for details. You should have taken a fundamental sea
kayak 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.
Those scramblers requiring credit for a certain classification should verify
with the leader. See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way,” for more about
procedures and trip ratings.
Preference given to Olympia students for the following trips:
June 28, Sun. - Foss (SS) (USGS Mt. Rainier E.) Limit 11,
students 9. Sign up with leader: Curt Rosler, 360-357-9956,
cwrosl@aol.com. (s3/15-6/25)
July 3-5, Fri.-Sun. - Adams/S. Spur (SS) (USGS Mt. Adams
E./Mt. Adams W.) Limit 12; students 10. Sign up with leader:
Adrienne Doman, innerlibrary@yahoo.com. (s5/28-6/30)
July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Skokomish (RS) (USGS Mt. Skokomish)
Limit 6, students 4. Sign up with leader: Mike Garrick, 360-789-
4779, garrima@aol.com. (s4/1-7/16)
July 19, Sun. - Eagle (RS) (USGS Mt. Rainier W.) Limit 11,
students 9. Sign up with leader: Curt Rosler, 360-357-9956,
cwrosl@aol.com. (s3/15-7/16)
Advance notice
Aug. 16, Sun. - Angeles (RS) (USGS Mt. Angeles) Limit 11,
students 9. Sign up with leader: Curt Rosler, 360-357-9956,
cwrosl@aol.com. (s3/15-8/13)
Climbing
Basic experience climbs
Experience climbs are scheduled primarily for Basic Climbing Course students
to complete course requirements. Experience climbs are also open to Moun-
taineers members who are basic graduates (or equivalents) and intermediate
climbing students and graduates.
Sign up and arrange carpooling with the leader no later than two days before a
climb if it is on a weekday and by Thursday if it is on a weekend. See pg. 19,
“Sending you on your way,” for more about procedures and trip ratings.
Preference given to basic climbing and/or scrambling students for the
following trips:
July 3-4, Fri.-Sat. - Mt. Baker/Coleman Gl. (G) (USGS Mt.
Baker) Limit 12; students 8. Sign up with leader: Greg Tudor,
360-791-7079, tugorgs@comcast.net. (s6/1-7/30)
July 3-5, Fri.-Sun. - Adams/S. Spur (C) (USGS Mt. Adams
E./Mt. Adams W.) Limit 12; students 10. Sign up with leader:
Adrienne Doman, innerlibrary@yahoo.com. (s 5/28-6/30)
July 9-11, Thu.-Sat. - Mt. Rainier/DC (BG) (USGS Mt. Rainier
E.) Limit 12, students 9. Sign up with leader: Leader: Bruce
Towhey, 360-426-0904, towhey@aol.com. (s5/1-5/31)
July 11-13, Sat.-Sun. - Argonaut (BR) (USGS Enchantments)
Limit 6, students 3. Sign up with leader: Garrett Jackson, 206-
283-4796, explorador@comcast.net. (s6/1-7/8)
July 17-19, Fri.-Sun. - Rainier/Emmons Glacier (BG) (USGS
Mt Rainier E.) Limit 9, students 6. Sign up with leader: Colin
Corbin, 360-790-2317, colin.corbin@hotmail.com. (s5/1-7/10)
Aug. 14-16, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Anderson/Eel Gl. (BG) (USGS
Mt. Steel, The Brothers) Limit 12; students 9. Sign up with
leader: Richard Irwin, 360-942-5696, rirwin@mybivey.com.
(8/1-8/13)
Aug. 15, Sat. - Guye Peak/S. Rib (R) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass)
Limit 9; students 6. Sign up with leader: Greg Tudor, 360-791-
7079, tudorgs@comcast.net. (s6/1-8/13)
Aug. 28-30, Fri.-Sun. - Shuksan/Sulfide Gl. (G) (USGS Mt.
Shuksan) Limit 6; students 3. Sign up with leader: Mike Riley,
360-705-3983, mriley@sspa.com. (s8/1-8/27)
Sept. 12-13, Sat.-Sun. - Daniel (BG) (USGS Mt. Daniel) Limit 9,
students 6. Sign up with leader: Mike Rowswell, 360-459-1687,
mnrowswell@hotmail.com. (s5/4-9/10)
Sept. 19, Sat. - The Tooth (R) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) Limit
6; students 3. Sign up with leader: Mike Riley, 360-705-3983,
mriley@sspa.com. (s8/21-9/17)
Club climb
Aug. 28-30, Fri-Sun. - Clark, Route 1 (A) (USGS Mt. Decep-
tion) Limit 4. Club climb open to Olympia Basic Climbing
graduates. Leader: Mike Garrick, 360-789-4779, garrima@aol.
com (s5/1-8/10)
Intermediate Climbing Course
Remaining lectures:
July 9—Hard Snow. 7 Hyak Rm.
Aug 6—Ice I, 7 p.m. Hyak Rm.
Aug. 20—Ice II, 7 p.m. Warehouse Rock Gym
Remaining field trips:
July 25-26—Hard Snow
Aug. 15-16—Ice I
Aug. 29-30—Ice II
All dates are subject to change based on leader availability.
For more information about the Olympia Intermediate Climbing
Course, contact Ron Lavigne, lavat@reachone.com.
Kitsap-Olympia
Hiking
For information on leading hikes and other questions, please contact Mike
Kretzler, hikes chair, 360-866-4497, mkretzler@comcast.net.
Hikes
June 27, Sat. - Klahhane Ridge, Mt. Angeles Loop (S) (CC
Hurricane Ridge) 12.5 mi. 4500’ gain. Starting from Heart-o-
the-Hills S. of Port Angeles, hike up to Lake Angeles and from
there up to the views on Klahhane Ridge. Continue along the
flank of Mt. Angeles and down the ridge to the N., taking in First
and Second Tops, if desired, and then back down to the start on
the Mt. Angeles trail. Contact Mike Kretzler, 360-866-4497,
mkretzler@comcast.net.
June 28, Sun. - Stevens Canyon Trail by Mt. Rainier (M) 6.6
mi. 2267’ gain. Shuttle. This trail parallels the Stevens Canyon
entrance to Paradise, with terrific waterfalls, forests and wildflow-
ers. Box Canyon and Louise Lakes can be explored at the start
and finish. Contact Dixie Havlak, 360-943-2734, HavlakRD@
comcast.net.
July 4, Sat. - Shady Lane & Staircase Rapids Trail to Four
Stream (M) (CC: Mt. Skokomish/Lk. Cushman) 6.8 mi. 1000’
gain. The trail follows the N. Fork Skokomish River to Four
Stream, passing by Red Reef, Dolly Varden Pools and Staircase
Rapids, then climbs Dead Horse Hill. We will snack/lunch on the
river’s edge. Leisurely pace. Registration closes July 1 at 8 p.m.
Contact leader Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, vsutton@hctc.com.
July 11, Sat. - Tatoosh Lookout & Tatoosh Lake (VS) (USGS
Glacier View and Tatoosh Wilderness; GT #302, Packwood)
10.2 mi. 4400’ gain; highest point, 6310’. Steep trail to alpine
meadows, flowers, great views and exploring at Tatoosh Lake.
Good for fit hikers who like to ‘earn their meadows.’ Early start
and moderate, conditioner pace will get us up the hill and down
again. Registration closes July 9, 8 p.m. Contact leader Eric
Quinn, 360-556-4969, traileq@ubrdo.com.
July 11, Sat. - Silver Star Mtn. (E-M) (GT #396, Lookout Mtn.;
GT #428, Bridal Veil; USGS Gifford Pinchot) 5 mi. 1300’ gain.
Follow the “Stairway to the Stars” trail in the Silver Star Scenic
Area. The trail is at relatively low alpine elevation; however,
the entire hike is open to views because of the Yacolt Burn of
1902. Long drive S. from Olympia. Family hike, especially for
children, but anyone is welcome. Moderate/slow pace. Contact
leader Anne Whitney for meeting time and place, 360-753-6526,
alobe75290@aol.com.
July 18, Sat. - N. Fork Skokomish River Trail to Big Log
Camp (M) (CC: Mt. Skokomish/Lk. Cushman) 11 mi. 1000’
gain; highest point, 1551’. Moderate pace. Trail starts at Staircase
RS. Lunch beside the river. Registration closes July 16. Contact
leader Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, vsutton@hctc.com.
July 19, Sun. - Marmot Pass/Buckhorn Mtn. (S-VS) (CC:
Buckhorn Wilderness, GT: #136, Tyler Peak) 12.6 mi. 4400’
gain. This hike starts out on the Upper Big Quilcene River Trail #
833.1 with a mostly moderate grade for the 5.3 mi. and 3500’ gain
to Marmot Pass at 6,000’. We will set a moderate pace to enjoy
the old-growth forests, open meadows, and spectacular views of
Iron and Buckhorn Mtns. as well as Hood Canal, Puget Sound
and the Cascades. With good weather, we will hike the steeper,
rough, open path above the pass for 1 mi. and a 900’ gain to the
top of Buckhorn Mtn. for more great views. Registration closes
July 17, 8 p.m. Contact leader Doug Hutcheson, 360-870-9793
(cell), dhutcheson360@comcast.net (preferred).
July 25, Sat. - Tolmie Peak Lookout (M) (USGS Carbon River)
6.5 mi. 1020’ gain. Forest hike from Mowich Lake, breaking into
the open at Eunice Lake. Then 0.8 mi. more up to the lookout
with stunning views of Mt. Rainier. Optional continuation 0.1
mi. along the ridge to Tolmie Peak at 5939’. Contact Michael
Silverstein, 360-867-9010, silvermas@comcast.net.
July 26, Sun. - Summerland, Mt. Rainier (M) (GT: #270, Mt.
Rainier E.) 8.6 mi. 2100’ gain. Hike to Summerland meadow at
5900’ in MRNP. Enjoy a beautiful alpine meadow, wildflowers,
marmots and Little Tahoma. Contact Tom Keenan, 360-584-6919
(cell), keenatp@comcast.net.
TO SIGN UP FOR A SEATTLE TRIP, VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG
OR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Chair: Courtland Shafer Ph: 206-763-1510
E-mail: courtland@seanet.com Website: www.seattlemountaineers.org
(cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)
Branchwide
Information, new members meeting
The Seattle Branch new members’ meeting is held on the
first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at club headquarters. The
meeting allows new and prospective members an overview of
all the activities that the branch offers. Activity representatives
are also on hand to answer questions about particular programs
and courses.
Alpine Scrambling
See the Seattle scrambling website: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/
scramble
Committee Co-Chairs: Ed Dominguez, 425-743-5192, edomino@hotmail.
com; Mary Panza, 206-755-1254, makinanoise@hotmail.com
Olympia-Seattle
Aug. 1, Sat. - Lake Ingalls & Longs Pass (VS) (GT: #209,
Mt. Stuart) 11.8 mi. 4100’ gain; highest point, 6500’ Earn views
from two passes in the Teanaways. Lunch among snowfields
and a cold lake at the foot of Ingalls Peak. Expect switchbacks,
hot weather and a dry trail. Bring plenty of water! Registration
closes July 30, 8 p.m. Contact leader Eric Quinn, 360-556-4969,
traileq@ubrdo.com.
Sea Kayaking
Chair: Ron Jones, 360-359-3395
Basic Course: Will Greenough, 360-508-0456
Committee meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, Sep-
tember to May. This is when all the brainstorming and planning takes place.
The committee plans the annual basic kayak course, trips, special events,
training and other fun activities. We welcome your enthusiasm.
The next meeting will be Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Alpine Experience. Call Ron
Jones, 360-359-3395, or check the Olympia Sea Kayaking community
section of the club website, www.mountaineers.org, for details about the
committee.
Olympia Sea Kayaking on the Web: To improve communications among
paddlers, we’ve developed an Olympia Sea Kayaking section in the com-
munities area of the main Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers.org.
Here you’ll find meeting minutes, trip reports, photos and much more. You’re
going to like it. If you need help getting in, call Tim Nagle, 360-561-5504, or
Ron Jones, 360-359-3395.
Sea Kayak Equivalency: Mountaineers members with previous kayak training
and experience, but who have not completed a Mountaineers Sea Kayaking
Course (offered in Olympia, Tacoma and Seattle), are encouraged to apply.
Olympia Branch members should contact Steve Gorton, 360-866-2788, for
an application. The process may take 3-6 weeks.
Trips
Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from the basic course or
been granted equivalency. Trips are classified by the Sea Kayak (SK) rating
system. Check with the trip leader to see if the trip is right for you. Some
trips are scheduled too late to make it into the Go Guide, so also check The
Mountaineers website (www.mountaineers.org). If there is a particular trip
you would like to see offered, contact Tim Nagle, 360-561-5504, tnagle@
stmartin.edu.
Through Sept. 9 - Wed. Evening Paddles (SK II) Normally
less than 8 nm. Come out after work on Wednesdays and get a
little on-the-water socializing, therapy and exercise. These trips
are open to all kayak course graduates and equivalents. They
are not structured to be considered an “experience paddle” for
course graduation. No need to sign up; just bring your boat and
required gear and be ready to launch at 6 p.m. from the boat ramp
at Boston Harbor. Actual destination will be selected by group
consensus under leader direction/discretion. For more informa-
tion, contact Bob Burreson, 360-705-2055.
July 4, Sat. - Squaxin Island (SK II+) (NOAA 18448 or Sea
Trails 205)12-13 nm. Join us for a Fourth of July paddle around
Squaxin Island. This is a classic paddle, usually with lots of seals,
herons, eagles and the Olympics in the background. Contact
Horst Nolle, 360-491-0705 (home), 360-701-9463 (cell).
July 12, Sun. - Upper Case Inlet and North Bay (SK II+)
(NOAA 18445, Page C & E or Sea Trails 205) 12 nm. Launch
from Fair Harbor for a nice paddle in a less-traveled corner of
South Puget Sound. Circumnavigate Stretch & Reach Islands,
visit a beautiful natural sand spit, and explore the headwaters.
Trip will qualify as both an Island and an Inlet paddle pin. Bob
Burreson, 360-705-2055.
July 19, Sun. - Arcadia to Jarrell Cove (SK II) (NOAA Chart
18445 Page C or Sea Trails South Puget Sound WA 205) 13
nm. Explore Pickering Passage. We will ride the ebb N. and the
flood S. to make paddling easier. Lunch at Jarrell Cove Marina
picnic area (ice cream available at the store!) Henry Romer,
360-357-7638.
Aug. 1, Sat. - Annual Kayak Paddle, Play, Party and Picnic
Start the day with a short paddle in scenic Eld Inlet. Then a
friendly kayak competition with prizes. Enjoy good food and
party with fellow Mountaineers kayakers, share ideas, learn about
the escapades and adventures of fellow kayakers. For information
on time and place to sign up, contact the coordinator, Carolyn
Burreson, 360-705-2055.
Midweek trips: Are you on a non-standard work schedule or no
schedule at all? Want to paddle midweek? Let Henry know a date,
Course Attendance & Equivalency Questions: Deborah Walker, 206-285-
8444, deborahw@eskimo.com
Workshop Questions: Glen Ferguson, 425-836-8650, fergusong1@gmail.
com
Field Trip Questions: Mike Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael.m.sweeney@
boeing.com
Leadership Questions & Advanced Scramble Course: Randy Nelson, 206-
328-9465, grandjubile@usa.net
Winter Scramble Questions: Johnny Jeans, 425-746-2328, jjmtnjoys@
yahoo.com
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Alpine Scrambling Course
The Alpine Scrambling Course teaches skills used to reach
non-technical snow and rock summits. Alpine scrambling in-
volves off-trail travel on moderately exposed rock and snow. It
does not include roped climbing. The scramble course will give
you access to hundreds of peaks in the Cascades and Olympics.
and he’ll see what can be done. Henry Romer, 360-357-7638.
July 4, Sat. - Shady Lane & Staircase Rapids Trail to Four
Stream (M) (CC: Mt. Skokomish/Lk. Cushman) 6.8 mi. 1000’
gain. The trail follows the N. Fork Skokomish River to Four
Stream, passing by Red Reef, Dolly Varden Pools and Staircase
Rapids, then climbs Dead Horse Hill. We will snack/lunch on the
river’s edge. Leisurely pace. Registration closes July 1 at 8 p.m.
Contact leader Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, vsutton@hctc.com.
July 11, Sat. - Tatoosh Lookout & Tatoosh Lake (VS) (USGS
Glacier View and Tatoosh Wilderness; GT #302, Packwood)
10.2 mi. 4400’ gain; highest point, 6310’. Steep trail to alpine
meadows, flowers, great views and exploring at Tatoosh Lake.
Good for fit hikers who like to ‘earn their meadows.’ Early start
and moderate, conditioner pace will get us up the hill and down
again. Registration closes July 9, 8 p.m. Contact leader Eric
Quinn, 360-556-4969, traileq@ubrdo.com.
July 11, Sat. - Silver Star Mtn. (E-M) (GT #396, Lookout Mtn.;
GT #428, Bridal Veil; USGS Gifford Pinchot) 5 mi. 1300’ gain.
Follow the “Stairway to the Stars” trail in the Silver Star Scenic
Area. The trail is at relatively low alpine elevation; however,
the entire hike is open to views because of the Yacolt Burn of
1902. Long drive S. from Olympia. Family hike, especially for
children, but anyone is welcome. Moderate/slow pace. Contact
leader Anne Whitney for meeting time and place, 360-753-6526,
alobe75290@aol.com.
July 18, Sat. - N. Fork Skokomish River Trail to Big Log
Camp (M) (CC: Mt. Skokomish/Lk. Cushman) 11 mi. 1000’
gain; highest point, 1551’. Moderate pace. Trail starts at Staircase
RS. Lunch beside the river. Registration closes July 16. Contact
leader Vera Sutton, 360-426-0231, vsutton@hctc.com.
July 19, Sun. - Marmot Pass/Buckhorn Mtn. (S-VS) (CC:
Buckhorn Wilderness, GT: #136, Tyler Peak) 12.6 mi. 4400’
gain. This hike starts out on the Upper Big Quilcene River Trail #
833.1 with a mostly moderate grade for the 5.3 mi. and 3500’ gain
to Marmot Pass at 6,000’. We will set a moderate pace to enjoy
the old-growth forests, open meadows, and spectacular views of
Iron and Buckhorn Mtns. as well as Hood Canal, Puget Sound
and the Cascades. With good weather, we will hike the steeper,
rough, open path above the pass for 1 mi. and a 900’ gain to the
top of Buckhorn Mtn. for more great views. Registration closes
July 17, 8 p.m. Contact leader Doug Hutcheson, 360-870-9793
(cell), dhutcheson360@comcast.net (preferred).
July 25, Sat. - Tolmie Peak Lookout (M) (USGS Carbon River)
6.5 mi. 1020’ gain. Forest hike from Mowich Lake, breaking into
the open at Eunice Lake. Then 0.8 mi. more up to the lookout
with stunning views of Mt. Rainier. Optional continuation 0.1
mi. along the ridge to Tolmie Peak at 5939’. Contact Michael
Silverstein, 360-867-9010, silvermas@comcast.net.
July 26, Sun. - Summerland, Mt. Rainier (M) (GT: #270, Mt.
Rainier E.) 8.6 mi. 2100’ gain. Hike to Summerland meadow at
5900’ in MRNP. Enjoy a beautiful alpine meadow, wildflowers,
marmots and Little Tahoma. Contact Tom Keenan, 360-584-6919
(cell), keenatp@comcast.net.
Aug. 1, Sat. - Lake Ingalls & Longs Pass (VS) (GT: #209,
Mt. Stuart) 11.8 mi. 4100’ gain; highest point, 6500’ Earn views
from two passes in the Teanaways. Lunch among snowfields
and a cold lake at the foot of Ingalls Peak. Expect switchbacks,
hot weather and a dry trail. Bring plenty of water! Registration
closes July 30, 8 p.m. Contact leader Eric Quinn, 360-556-4969,
traileq@ubrdo.com.
Singles
Social activities are organized for the enjoyment of all adult Mountaineers. Par-
ticipating in activities provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy our Northwest
outdoors, while getting acquainted with people who have similar interests.
Singles coordinator: Linda Hayes, lhayes1961@comcast.net.
E-mail Updates: The Olympia Singles Yahoo group is a great way to learn
about last-minute activities and get reminders of upcoming events. If you
would like to be invited to join the Olympia Mountaineers Singles Yahoo group,
contact Linda, lhayes1961@comcast.net, and ask to be invited. Include a
brief message that you heard about the group from the Go Guide.
The skills, conditioning, gear and experience you acquire will
also serve you well should you continue on to technical climbing
courses. If you have any questions about the course, contact Ed
Dominguez, edomino@hotmail.com.
The 2009 course is now under way.
See http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/scramble for cur-
rent course information. If you have questions come to a new
member’s presentation at club headquarters July 5 or contact
Mary Panza at makinanoise@hotmail.com.
Advanced Scramble/Leadership
Experienced scramblers wanting to develop advanced scram-
bling and leadership skills are invited to apply to the Advanced
Scrambling and Leadership Course. The course is flexible and
we expect enrollees to provide input on what they want to learn.
Admission can be done at any time but is open only to Moun-
taineers members and depends on an interview with the course
chair or Alpine Scrambling Committee chair.
Course summary
There are six independent modules. We expect most students
to take two years to develop the skills and experience required
to graduate from the course.
A) Rock and Snow Protection: Rope protection techniques for
rock, hard snow, and ice. Emergency rope use, belayed lowering
and running belays.
B) Winter Scramble: Winter scrambling and emergency
bivouac techniques.
C) Avalanche: American Avalanche Association Level 1
training.
D) Hard Snow: Hard snow self-arrest. French crampon and
ice ax techniques. Emergency belay and lowering methods.
E) Leadership Training: Preparation to become a scramble
trip leader. Trip planning and scramble party management; safety
and emergency procedures.
F) Backcountry Navigation: Route-finding, map reading and
GPS skills beyond the basic navigation course.
Cost: The complete course with all modules is $175. Quali-
fied members may take an individual module (except for the
avalanche modules) separately for $50.
Questions: Contact the course chair, Randy Nelson, grand-
jubile@usa.net.
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Beginner’s rock scrambling trip
July 12, Sun. - Beginner’s Rock Scrambling Have you ever
wanted to make the dash for that rocky alpine summit beyond the
pass where the trail ended, but weren’t sure what you were getting
into? This is an opportunity to do an easier alpine rock scramble
under the guidance of an experienced leader. Tips and technique
for off-trail travel will be given along the way, as well as some
light rock climbing techniques. Summit peak TBA. Course fee:
$20 members; $35 non-members. Questions? Contact Ken Hahn,
206-595-7237, kenh@mounaineers.org. (s7/2-7/10)
Alpine Scrambling Committee
Alpine Scrambling Committee meetings are held each month,
September through May, at club headquarters from 7 to 9 p.m.,
typically on the third Monday of the month. If you have questions
about the committee’s work or are interested in attending, pre-
senting an issue, or submitting an agenda item, contact the com-
mittee co-chairs. The committee welcomes input from scramblers
on how to improve the scrambling program. Send your ideas,
suggestions, or complaints to the committee co-chairs.
Trips
Alpine scramble trips: Alpine scrambles are strenuous off-trail trips to a
summit. Scrambles often travel over snow and rock and through brush.
Most routes will cross some exposed areas. These trips are open only to
Mountaineers members who are Alpine Scrambling Course students or
graduates, basic climbing graduates, or those with alpine scrambling or
basic climbing equivalency.
Exploratory scrambles: These trips investigate new scramble routes. Scram-
bling students are not eligible to participate.
After Hours Scrambles are denoted in the listing by “AHS.”
Winter scrambles: Scramble trips between December and March are winter
scrambles, and others may be too as conditions dictate. Winter scramble trips
involve snowshoe travel and significant exposure to cold weather and ava-
lanche hazard. Scramble students are NOT eligible to go on winter scrambles.
We strongly recommend participants have winter snow travel experience and
training in avalanche avoidance and rescue. Snowshoes and ice ax must
be brought to the trailhead and poles are recommended. Leaders may also
require avalanche beacon, probe and shovel. Please contact the trip leader
if you have questions about your preparation or equipment.
Registration procedures: The preferred registration method is through the
activity search area of http://www.mountaineers.org. Before committing to a
trip, please check the trip details online. Contact the leader well before the
trip if you have questions.
July 1, Wed. - Hemlock, 5560’ (3-3) (USGS Snoqualmie Lake),
7 mi. 3300’ gain. AHS. Meet 4:30 p.m. at I-90 Exit 20, High
Pt. Way. Leader: Richard Burt, 206-632-8117, richarddburt@
hotmail.com. (s6/23-6/30)
July 3-4, Fri-Sat. - Gardner & N. Gardner, 8897’ & 8956
(5-4) (USGS Mazama, Midnight Mtn, Silver Star Mtn), 28 mi.
8100’ gain. Meet 10 a.m. at Wolf Creek TH. Leader permission
required. Leader: Jeff Panza, 206-755-9962, scramblebear@
speakeasy.net. (s5/05-7/01)
July 5, Sun. - Echo & Observation, 7862’ & 8364 (4-4) (USGS
Mowich Lake), 13 mi. 3800’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at TH. Leader:
Frank Miles, 206-527-9943. (s6/15-7/02)
July 5, Sun. - Red (Commonwealth Basin), 5890’ (3-3) (USGS
Snoqualmie Lake), 9 mi. 2900’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. PCT TH.
Leader: Hans Schneeberger, 425-673-0589. (s6/29-7/03)
July 6, Mon. - Mount St. Helens, 8363’ (5-4) (USGS Mount
St. Helens), 12 mi. 5660’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Lone Fir Resort.
Leader: Michael Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael.m.sweeney@
boeing.com. (s6/22-7/02)
July 11, Sat. - Persis, 5452’ (2-2) (USGS Gold Bar, Index), 8
mi. 2800’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Sultan P&R. Leader: Jerry A.
Lockwood, 425-290-6174. (s6/29-7/09)
July 12, Sun. - Peak 6566 (Paddy Go-Easy), 6566’ (The
Cradle), 12 mi. 4000’ gain. Meet 6 a.m. at Issaquah P&R. Leader:
Hans Schneeberger, 425-673-0589. (s7/06-7/10)
July 15, Wed. - McClellan’s Butte, 5162’ (3-3) (USGS Bandera),
8 mi. 3500’ gain. AHS. Meet 4:30 p.m. at I-90 Exit 20, High Pt.
Way. Leader: Mary Aulet, 206-200-2414. (s7/06-7/14)
July 18, Sat. - Vesper Peak, 6214’ (3-3) (USGS Bedal, Silver-
ton), 8 mi. 4300’ gain. Meet 7:30 a.m. at end of Sunrise Mile
Rd. #4065. Leader: Steve Cherkas, 206-914-1138, scherkas3@
comcast.net. (s6/25-7/14)
July 25, Sat. - Vesper Peak, 6214’ (3-3) (USGS Bedal, Sil-
verton), 8 mi. 4300’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at end of Sunrise Mile
Rd. #4065. Leader: Michael Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael.
m.sweeney@boeing.com. (s7/06-7/23)
July 25-26, Sat-Sun. - Index, 5979’ (5-5) (USGS Index), 13
mi. 4600’ gain. Meet 6 a.m. at Sultan P&R. Leader: Jerry A.
Lockwood, 425-290-6174. (s6/29-7/23)
July 26, Sun. - Gothic, 6213’ (4-3) (USGS, Bedal, Monte
Cristo), 8 mi. 3900’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Barlow Pass. Leader:
Hans Schneeberger, 425-673-0589. (s7/20-7/24)
July 29, Wed. - Defiance (W.), 4926’ (2-2) (USGS Chester
Morse Lk.), 8 mi. 4400’ gain. AHS. Meet 4:30 p.m. at I-90 Exit
20, High Pt Way. Leader: Lynn Graf, 206-632-8117, lynn.graf@
gmail.com. (s7/20-7/28)
July 31, Fri. - Pugh, 7224’ (5-2) (USGS Pugh Mtn, White Chuck
Mtn), 11 mi. 5300’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Darrington RS. Leader:
Mary Aulet, 206-200-2414. (s7/21-7/30)
Backpacking
Backpacking involves overnight hiking trips. Most trips are two or three days,
but some are more than a week. Each participant carries his or her own
overnight gear (tent, stove, sleeping bag, etc.) Sharing of equipment is
encouraged to distribute weight. An annual backpacking class, open to all,
is offered each June. The class is not required to participate in backpacking.
Backpacking trips are for adults. No children or pets.
Website: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/backpack
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Backpacking seminars
July 23, Thu. - CLINIC—Backpacking Basics Bridge the
gap between day trips and truly experiencing the wilderness
overnight. Tips on gear and technique to spend a comfy night in
the mountains. Learn what works best in what situations; specifi-
cally applicable to Pacific Northwest backpacking. Fee: $10 per
member, $15 per non-member. Guests or members who need
assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn:
kenh@mountaineers.org, 206-595-7237. (s7/1-7/23)
July 29, Wed - Trekking Seminar Meet 7 p.m. at club headquar-
ters. The seminar will discuss trekking fast and light—why you
might want to try it—and a four-point summary of how to do it.
We will discuss how equipment choices and “on trail process”
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relate to each other; discuss specific backpacking gear choices;
and talk about a 60-mile trek planned for Aug. 12-16. Time
will be provided for attendee questions, comments and general
discussion. Attendance at the seminar is a prerequisite for the
trip. Are you interested in doing longer distance backpacking
trips? Would you like to do more miles per day without it feeling
“very strenuous?” Participants will put seminar ideas into actual
practice in the backcountry, but anyone is welcome to attend the
seminar. We’ll discuss a combination of hiking style options
and related gear, along with some specifics about the trip. Time
will be reserved for group Q&A and discussion. Seminar leader
used this general approach to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail
in 2008. Leader: Brian Lewis, 425-644-1224, brianle@nwlink.
com. (s6/3-7/29)
Backpacks
July 3-5, Fri.-Sun. - Leader’s Choice This will be a moder-
ate/strenuous trip in the Goat Rocks/South Cascades. First choice
destination is Lily Basin, with camping most likely at Heart Lake
(10 mi. RT). From there we’ll day hike on our second day. But if
snow is a problem, we will search for a lower-elevation destina-
tion in that area (or perhaps elsewhere), such as Packwood Lake,
which we can use as a base camp to explore as far as the snow
will let us. Leader: Rebecca Agiewich, 206-713-2403, rebecca@
agiewich.com. (s4/6-7/1)
July 4-6, Sat.-Mon. - Heather Trail/Blackwall Peak, Man-
ning Provincial Park (B.C.) (M) 17 mi., 1150’ in, 705’ out
gain. Limit 10. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Blackwall Peak parking lot,
4-1/2 hrs. A premier and scenic early-summer-through-early-fall
backpack through subalpine forests and open meadows. Miles
of colorful wildflowers from late June though midsummer, and
classic fall colors in season. Viewing opportunities for birds,
butterflies, small to large mammals. Side trip options to Three
Brothers alpine area, extension to Nicomen Ridge, or one-way via
Bonnevier Trail, Camps at Buckhorn, Kicking Horse and Nico-
men Ridge. Maps: Manning Park and Skagit Valley Recreation
Area topo, Manning Park 92H/2 topo. Descriptions: “Exploring
Manning Park,” “Don’t Waste Your Time in the North Cascades,”
or “Best Hikes & Walks of Southwestern British Columbia”
(Three Brothers Trail), Park/trail info: http://www.env.gov.
bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/ecmanning/heather.html (drop
heather.html for park map, trail report, front-country camping).
Car camping recommended for Friday evening at Manning
Provincial Park or RV park in Hope area (1 hr. W. of Manning).
Sign up with leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@
yahoo.com. (s5/31-7/1)
July 17-19, Fri.-Sun. - Denny Creek Camping Family camping
at Denny Creek CG with opportunities for hiking, depending
on ages of kids. 1 hr. Contact leader for details. Sign up with
leader: Geneva Sullivan, 206-963-5958, biking.hiking@gmail.
com. (s6/1-7/16)
July 18-20, Sat.-Mon. - Bull’s Tooth Loop, Wenatchee Na-
tional Forest (S) 28.5 (loop trip) mi., 5700’ gain. Limit 12. Meet
at 6 a.m. at Woodinville P&R. A 28.5 mile loop that follows
three creek valleys in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, offering
potential wildflower meadows and views of mountains. After
meeting, we will carpool about 80 mi. to the White PineTH on FS
Road 6950—turnoff is about 14 mi. E. of Stevens Pass on U.S. 2.
NWFP. We’ll do this three-day loop counter-clockwise. Day one
will be a 9.5 mi. hike with 3000’ elevation gain to camp at Lake
Margaret. Day two we’ll hike about 12 mi. to camp at Josephine
Lake. Day three (Monday, July 20), we’ll hike 8-9 mi. back to the
TH to hopefully return home at a reasonable hour. Leader: Brian
Lewis, 425-644-1224, brianle@nwlink.com. (s6/4-7/17)
July 18-19, Sat-Sun. - Bean Creek Basin (M) (GT #209-Mt.
Stuart) 5 mi., 2000’ gain. Leisurely pace. Amazing views of Mt.
Stuart, Ingalls Peak, and more. Tons of wildflowers, birds, and
wildlife, too. Loaner backpacking gear available in a limited
supply. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up
should contact the leader: Jack Nichols, jmongol@yahoo.com,
206-755-1511. (s7/2-7/17)
July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Spider Meadows (M) (GT#113-
Holden) 10 mi., 1300’ gain. Leisurely pace. An easy walk up to
beautiful meadows below gigantic peaks. Day hiking opportuni-
ties beyond base camp. Loaner backpacking gear available in
a limited supply. Guests or members who need assistance with
signing up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn: kenh@moun-
taineers.org, 206-595-7237. (s7/2-7/17)
July 26-30, Sun.-Thu. - Leader’s Choice: Rockwall Trail Pho-
to Backpack, Kootenay NP (Canadian Rockies), B.C. (M/S).
35 mi. See Seattle Photography online listing for all details and
to register. Photo-oriented; members and experienced backpack-
ers only. Rockwall northern circuit is one of the premier scenic
and wildflower backpacks in the Canadian Rockies. Superlative
beauty with miles of towering peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, graphic
rock forms and abundantly colorful wildflower meadows. We’ll
travel from Paint Pots along creeks to Helmet Falls, high passes
(Goodsir, Rockwall, Wolverine, Tumbling) near the Rockwall
peaks, and along Tumbling Creek. Base camp two nights each
at Helmet Falls and Tumbling Creek. Two day hikes from camps
to Goodsir Pass area and Tumbling Pass to upper Numa Creek.
Member fee: $55. Photos of area: http:/ihtcr/KootenayPark/rock-
walllo/Page1.htm. (Backpack does not include Floe Lake.) Trail
descriptions: “The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton &
Robinson). Leader’s permission required. Leader: Linda Moore,
425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@yahoo.com. (s5/17-7/15)
Aug. 1-5, Sat.-Wed. - N. Molar Pass/Fish & Devon Lakes,
Banff NP (Alberta) (MS) (Hector Lake 82N/9) 35 mi., 2,500+’
gain. Limit 5. Meet 8 a.m. at Mosquito Creek TH. 11 hrs. Travel
over high passes into one of Banff’s premier, remote and very
scenic wilderness areas. View abundant wildflowers, mountains,
lakes, streams, and a variety of wildlife (small mammals, bear,
caribou and more). Camps at Fish Lakes and Devon Lakes.
Trail descriptions: North Molar Pass-Fish Lakes, North Molar-
Pipestone-Dolomite Circuit, Clearwater River in “The Canadian
Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton & Robinson), or North Molar Pass/
Fish Lakes and Pipestone Pass/Devon Lakes in “Don’t Waste
Your Time in The Canadian Rockies” (Copeland). Photo-oriented
backpack. For members and experienced backpackers only. “The
broad alpine meadows of the upper Siffleur River Valley are
superb, as are the Devon Lakes near Clearwater Pass, at the base
of Mount Willingdon. The wilderness feel of this treeless expanse
is enhanced by the occasional presence of wolves, grizzly bears
and a remnant herd of woodland caribou, the most northerly in
the Rockies”—from Bill Corbett, author and climber of The
11,000-ers of the Canadian Rockies. Cancellation fees: $10 for
cancellations prior to July 15. No refund for cancellations July15
or later. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Linda Moore,
425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@yahoo.com. (s5/7-7/15)
Advance notices
Aug. 6-12, Thu.-Wed. - Leader’s Choice (M/S) (Tonquin Val-
ley/Astoria River, Jasper NP, Canadian Rockies, Alberta) 40+
mi. See Seattle Photography online listing for full details and
registration. Meet 8 a.m. at Astoria River TH. Photo-oriented
backpack. For members and experienced backpackers only.
Photo backpack exploration into one of the most exceptional
scenic backcountry areas in the Canadian Rockies. Photograph
stunning scenery along Astoria River, Tonquin Valley lakes, and
Rampart peaks on hikes from camps into spectacular mountain
valleys and passes. Day-hike options from camp include Ver-
dant and Campus passes with close views of Mt. Edith Cavell,
Eremite Valley to Arrowhead Lake, Amethyst Lakes, Clitheroe
Peak, and more. Photo opportunities abound from sunrise to
sunset for beautiful reflections, glaciated peaks including the
towering Ramparts (series of 10 peaks rising 3000’ from Tonquin
Valley), cascading streams, lakes, abundant wildflowers and
wildlife (caribou, moose, elk, bear, pika, etc.). Member fee: $65.
Photos of area: http:ihtcr.com/JasperPark/Tonquinlo/Page1.htm.
Book reference: “The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton &
Robinson). Leader’s permission required. Leader: Linda Moore,
425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@yahoo.com. (s5/17-7/15)
Aug. 7-9, Fri.-Sun. - Shi Shi Beach (E) 5 mi., 50’ gain. Fami-
lies welcome. Makah recreational use and backcountry permits
required. Camping fee; bring a current tide table. Day-hike or
backpack. Contact leader for further information. Leader: Geneva
Sullivan, 206-963-5958, biking.hiking@gmail.com. (s6/1-8/3)
Aug. 7-12, Fri.-Wed. - Tonquin Valley/Astoria River Photo
Backpack, Jasper NP, Alberta (MS) 40+ mi., 4700’ gain.
Explore and photograph one of the most exceptional scenic
backcountry areas in the Canadian Rockies. See Seattle Pho-
tography online listing for full details and registration. Enjoy
stunning scenery along the Astoria River, Tonquin Valley lakes
and Rampart peaks during hikes from camps into spectacular
mountain valleys and passes. Day hike options from camp include
Verdant and Campus passes with close views of Mt. Edith Cavell,
Eremite Valley to Arrowhead Lake, Amethyst Lakes, Clitheroe
Peak, and more. Photo opportunities abound from sunrise to
sunset for beautiful reflections, glaciated peaks, including the
towering Ramparts (series of 10 peaks rising 3000’ from Tonquin
Valley), cascading streams, lakes, abundant wildflowers and wild-
life (caribou, moose, bear, pika, to name a few). See “Canadian
Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton & Robinson); “Don’t Waste Your
Time in the Canadian Rockies” (Copeland); “Jasper-Robson: A
Taste of Heaven” (Beers). Map: Jasper/Maligne Lk. (Gem Trek)
or Amethyst Lakes 83D/9. Leader: Linda Moore, abenteuerbc@
yahoo.com (preferred), 425-347-7650.
Aug. 12-16, Wed.-Sun. - Snoqualmie Pass, PCT, Waptus Lake,
Snoqualmie River Loop (VS) 61 mi. 13,000’ cumulative gain.
Limit 10. Meet at noon at Snoqualmie Pass, northbound PCT TH.
1 hr. Loop northbound from Snoqualmie Pass on the PCT with
potential camps at Spectacle and Waptus Lakes; leave the PCT
to cross Dutch Miller Gap and travel W. and S. on the Middle
Fork of the Snoqualmie River; and finally skirt Snow Lake to
close the loop at the Alpental TH. A 60-mile loop trek starting
at Snoqualmie Pass and ending at nearby Alpental TH. This is a
“put it into practice” trip designed to try out ideas given in the
Trekking Fast and Light Seminar. We’ll start N. on the PCT on the
afternoon of day one and do just 7 mi. that day, then about 13 mi.
most days, with one day a bit longer. The trip includes camping at
Spectacle and Waptus lakes, and crosses Dutch Miller Gap, then
goes along the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River to bend S.
and touch Snow Lake on the last day. Prerequisites: Trekking Fast
and Light Seminar, plus telephone discussion with and permis-
sion by trip leader. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Brian
Lewis, 425-644-1224, brianle@nwlink.com. (s6/3-8/11)
Climbing
Web pages
The Climbing Committee’s web pages are available for the convenience of
members and are accessible from The Mountaineers home page or directly
at: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/climbing.
Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1.
Beginner’s & kids rock days
July 11, Sat. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock Day That’s
right folks; explore the thrill and grace of outdoor rock climbing
in a controlled and safe setting. Your Mountaineers pals would
like to take you out for a day of easy climbing to give you a
taste of what it’s like. You’ll work with experienced leaders and
instructors who’ll teach you the basics of rock climbing at a local
crag (destination TBA based on weather). Bring clothes for hiking
on a windy day (synthetic layers, wind/rain gear, hat, gloves, or
mitts), sun protection, lunch and water. Bring your hiking boots
(stiffer the better); rock shoes welcome but not necessary. We’ll
provide the climbing gear (but feel free to bring what you already
own). So come on out and enjoy this opportunity to have a blast
and learn a new skill. Prerequisites: none. Course fee: $20 mem-
bers; $35 non-members. Questions? Call or e-mail Ken Hahn,
206-595-7237, kenh@mounaineers.org. (s7/2-7/10)
July 26, Sun. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock Day See
July 11 listing. (s7/2-7/24)
July 20, Tue. - Kids Rock Day School’s out and it’s time to
get the kids outside! We’ll climb in the morning on The Moun-
taineers outdoor wall from 9 a.m. to around noon. Gear provided;
kids should come in sturdy closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes OK).
Bring some snacks, water, and clothes appropriate for a day in
the park. Don’t forget the sunscreen! Family social, picnic, or
play time afterward optional. Note: This is not a drop-off event;
parents must stay on site with their children. More details after
signing up. Fee: $10 per child member, $15 per child non-mem-
ber. Contact coordinator: Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers.org,
206-595-7237. (s7/1-7/17)
Basic Alpine Course
Basic climbs
July 2, Thu. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Washington
Pass USGS) Limit 4. Sign up with leader: Greg Lewis, 206-634-
Seattle
2732, greglewi@gmail.com. (s6/1-6/26)
July 3-5, Fri.-Sun. - Little Tahoma, E. Shoulder (BG) Limit
12. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Marty Jolly, 206-902-
8799, mbjolly@gmail.com. (s6/22-6/30)
July 3-5, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, Boulder Gl. (BG) Limit 12. For
leader’s SIG students. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Tom
Nims, 360-805-1472, Tom.Nims@gmail.com. (s6/22-6/30)
July 3-6, Fri.-Mon. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG) (Mt. Olym-
pus USGS) Limit 4. Sign up with leader: Jonathan Hawkins,
206-915-3697, jonathan_hawkins@hotmail.com. (s6/22-6/30)
July 4-5, Sat.-Sun. - Argonaut Peak, S. Face (BR) Limit 6.
Leader: Ken Dungan, 206-920-0657, kendungan@comcast.
net. (s3/8-7/1)
July 4, Sat. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Washington
Pass USGS) Limit 6. SIG climb for my group. All open positions
(leads and followers) will be posted to mountaineers forums
page under climbs and partners: http://mountaineersforums.org/
forums. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Brad Henshaw,
206-523-2002, thebrad2002@comcast.net. (s5/6-6/28)
July 9-12, Thu-Sun. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG) (Mt.
Olympus USGS) Limit 10. Must be in shape! Long approach:
17.5 mi. to Glacier Meadows. Will split approach into two days
in (Lewis Meadows first night, Glacier Meadows second night);
third day push for summit and back to Lewis Meadows; fourth
day back to TH. Leader’s permission. Contact assistant men-
tor leader, Stan Hummel, for details: shummel@nwlink.com.
Leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn.
com. (s6/27-7/6)
July 10-11, Fri.-Sat. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Limit
12. Leader: Paulo Albuquerque, 253-630-8283, albupaulo@
comcast.net. (s5/4-7/3)
July 11, Sat. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG) Limit 12.
This will be done as a day trip with a Friday night car camp.
Plan on carpooling from Seattle, but details are TBD. We’ll
probably meet around 6:30 p.m. to avoid Friday afternoon rush
hour and then drive to the Eldorado TH. Sign up with leader:
Michael Lawrence, 206-935-0600, mlawrenc@starbucks.com.
(s6/3-7/3)
July 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Stuart, Cascadian Couloir (BA)
Limit 6. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Dave Morgan,
206-789-4284, go.climbing@gmail.com. (s6/1-7/3)
July 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Limit
12. We will bivy in Boston Basin. Standard glacier and rock gear
for the summit scramble (exposed fourth class). Leader: Randall
Nelson, 206-328-9465, facilefossil-1@yahoo.com. (s6/8-7/3)
July 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Snowfield Peak, Neve Gl. (BG) Limit
6. Strenuous approach, must be in good condition Leader: Glenn
Glover, 425-271-1248, gglovers@comcast.net. (s5/25-7/7).
July 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Snowking Mtn., NE Shoulder (BA)
Limit 12. Strenuous approach leads to beautiful alpine climb
with a real wilderness feel. Leader: Cebe Wallace, 206-842-3409,
cebe@speakeasy.net. (s6/15-7/9)
July 16-17, Thu.-Fri. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG)
Limit 9. Leader: Robert Brown, 360-658-4728, robertb.brown@
seattle.gov. (s5/21-7/12)
July 16-19, Thu.-Sun. - Mt. Olympus, Blue Gl. (BG) (Mt.
Olympus USGS) Limit 6. Leader: Jeff Street, 425-827-2850,
jeffstrt@verizon.net. (s7/1-7/15)
July 18, Sat. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Limit 6. Call
leader for details. Leader: Kenneth Walkky, 206-297-1880,
kwalkky@hotmail.com. (s7/6-7/16)
July 18, Sat. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Limit 9.
Leader: Jim Jung, 425-828-6201, jimjungcpa@yahoo.com.
(s7/1-7/16)
July 19-21, Sun.-Tue. - Mt. Rainier, DC Route (BG) Limit 9.
Space is reserved for basic students in Tina Nef’s SIG. Leader’s
permission required. Leader: Colt DeWolf, 206-352-9113,
colt0045@gmail.com. (s7/6-7/13)
July 24-25, Fri.-Sat. - Eldorado Peak, Inspiration Gl. (BG)
Limit 12. Leader: Paulo Albuquerque, 253-630-8283, albu-
paulo@comcast.net. (s5/4-7/17)
July 25, Sat. - S. Early Winter Spire, S. Arete (BR) (Wash-
ington Pass USGS) Limit 6. E-mail only please. Sign up with
leader: Jonathan Hawkins, 206-915-3697, jonathan_hawkins@
hotmail.com. (s7/13-7/22)
July 26-27, Sun.-Mon. - Mt. Baker, Coleman Gl. (BG) Limit
2. Leader’s permission required. SIG. Leader: Jim Farris, 206-
463-9908, rodeoclimber@gmail.com. (s7/13-7/21)
July 30-Aug. 1, Thu.-Sat. - Mt. Rainier, Emmons Gl. (BG)
Limit 12. Three-day schedule allows time to savor the experience
of Rainier and the Emmons route is more alpine and less crowded
than the DC. This is a strenuous climb, 10m gain in two days, but
we will adopt a reasonable pace to make it enjoyable. The plan is
to spend both nights at Camp Schurman. Dates may have to be
adjusted depending on permit availability. Leader: Cebe Wallace,
206-842-3409, cebe@speakeasy.net. (s7/6-7/28)
July 31-2, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Triumph, W. Route (BR) Limit 8.
Beautiful views of the pickets on a leisurely three-day trip of a
rarely done basic route. Leader’s permission required. Leader:
Dave Morgan, 206-789-4284, go.climbing@gmail.com. (s6/1-
7/24)
July 31-2, Fri.-Sun. - Snowfield Peak, Neve Gl. (BG) Limit
6. Strenuous approach, must be in shape, Leader permission
only. Sign up with leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585,
stephen2337@msn.com. (s7/13-7/27)
Aug. 2, Sun. - Sahale Peak, Quien Sabe Gl. (BG) Limit 6. E-
mail only please. Drive up to TH the night before. Sign up with
leader: Jonathan Hawkins, 206-915-3697, jonathan_hawkins@
hotmail.com. (s7/20-7/29)
Aug. 6, Thu. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Limit 6. Wear-
ing rock shoes on the climbing route is permissible. Leader: Tord
Kurthy, 425-255-8940, aharkurth@earthlink.net. (s7/13-8/4)
Aug. 7-10, Fri.-Mon. - Glacier Peak, Kennedy Gl. (BG) Limit
6. Access issues and trip distance make this trip strenuous; must
be in good shape to participate due to cross-country navigation
and length of trip. Trip itinerary will be to ascend the Kennedy
Glacier and descend the Cool Glacier/S. side. We will leave Se-
attle and camp at the TH on Thursday evening. Good navigation
skills required. Sign up with leader: Edward Palushock, 206-223-
5565, epalushock@alum.syracuse.edu. (s7/6-7/31)
Aug. 8, Sat. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Limit 6. One
of the really classic basic rock climbs. Strongly recommend car
camp Fri. night. Leader will camp at the Cutthroat Lake parking
Seattle
lot: Drive E. over Washington Pass, turn left (W.) at Cutthroat
Lake TH sign about 5 mi. E. of the pass. Narrow paved road
runs W. about 1 mi. Parking lot/ campsite on the right (N.) at
end of road. Leader will be in touch with more details as the date
nears. Leader: Cebe Wallace, 206-842-3409, cebe@speakeasy.
net. (s7/20-8/7)
Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Sherpa Peak, S. Route (BA) Limit 6.
Leader’s permission required. Leader: Colt DeWolf, 206-352-
9113, colt0045@gmail.com. (s7/27-8/3)
Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Three Fingers, W. Route (BR) Limit 6.
Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Joe Dumelin,
425-422-3992, joe.dumelin@gmail.com. (s7/13-8/5)
Aug. 9, Sun. - Kangaroo Temple, N. Face (BR) Limit 6.
Leader’s permission required. Leader: Anne Meegan, 206-240-
6336, ammeegan@gmail.com. (s7/27-8/5)
Aug. 9, Sun. - Silver Tip Peak, SE Route (BA) Limit 8. Come
equipped for a one-day rock climb, plus ice ax. Mountain bike
approach, first 4 mi. Leader: Timothy Williams, 206-365-7600,
mtnrtimmy@earthlink.net. (s7/28-8/6)
Intermediate Climbing Course
Please see details on the Intermediate Mountaineering Course at www.moun-
taineers.org/seattle/climbing/Courses/IntermediateCourse.html
Intermediate course contact: SeattleIntAdmin@mountaineersforums.org.
Field trips:
July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 Field
Trip (Mt. Baker) Limit 12. Camp at Mirkwood. Leader: Anne
Meegan, 206-240-6336, ammeegan@gmail.com. (s6/30-7/15)
July 25-26, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 Field
Trip (Mt. Baker) Limit 12. Camp at Mirkwood. leader: Priscilla
Moore, 425-742-2131, priscillamoore@dwt.com. (s6/29-7/22)
Aug. 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 Field Trip
(Mt. Baker) Limit 12. Camp at Mirkwood. Leader: Anne Meegan,
206-240-6336, ammeegan@gmail.com. (s7/13-7/29)
Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - Intermediate Alpine Ice 1 Field Trip
(MRNP) Limit 12. Camp location TBD. Leader: Takeo Kuraishi,
425-823-9452, takeo.kuraishi@attglobal.net. (s7/20-8/5)
Intermediate climbs
July 2-6, Thu.-Mon. - Mt. Challenger, Challenger Gl. (IM)
Limit 8. Leader: Glenn Glover, 425-271-1248, gglovers@com-
cast.net. (s5/22-6/19)
July 12-13, Sun.-Mon. - Mt. Thompson, W. Ridge (IR) Limit
4. We will hike in Sunday afternoon and camp-climb Monday
morning, then retreat to our cars with speed and dignity. Sec-
ond/third-year intermediate students (and/or harmonica players)
given priority. Sign up with leader: Bob Margulis, 206-328-0676,
bobmargulis@hotmail.com. (s6/29-7/6)
July 19, Sun. - Kangaroo Temple, NW Face (IR) Limit 6.
Leader’s permission required. Leader: Sonya Remington, 206-
354-8518, sunny9@u.washington.edu. (s6/29-7/15)
July 19, Sun. - Liberty Bell, SW Face (IR) (Washington Pass
USGS) Limit 6. call leader for details. Leader: Kenneth Walkky,
206-297-1880, kwalkky@hotmail.com. (s7/6-7/16)
July 25, Sat. - Cutthroat Peak, SE Buttress (IR) (Washington
Pass USGS) Limit 4. Come prepared for a one-day rock climb.
Leader: Timothy Williams, 206-365-7600, mtnrtimmy@earth-
link.net. (s7/14-7/23)
July 25-26, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Stuart, W. Ridge (IR) Limit 4.
Leader’s permission required. Sign up with leader: Joe Dumelin,
425-422-3992, joe.dumelin@gmail.com. (s6/13-7/22)
July 26, Sun. - Liberty Bell, SW Face (IR) (Washington Pass
USGS) Limit 6. E-mail only please. Leader: Jonathan Hawkins,
206-915-3697, jonathan_hawkins@hotmail.com. (s7/13-7/22)
Aug. 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Baker, N. Ridge (II) Limit 4. Must
be competent with Alpine Ice techniques. Leader’s permission
required. Leader: Thomas Lewis, 206-227-4438, tnlsea@gmail.
com. (s7/1-7/27)
Aug. 8, Sat. - S. Early Winter Spire, W. Face (IR) Limit 6.
Leader’s permission required. Leader: Anne Meegan, 206-240-
6336, ammeegan@gmail.com. (s7/27-8/5)
Advance notice
Aug. 14, Fri. - Cutthroat Peak, N. Ridge (IR) (Washington Pass
USGS) Limit 6. Camp at TH Thursday night. Assistant mentor
leader: Peter Leonard, peterleo@gmail.com. Leader: Stephen
McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn.com. (s8/1-8/10)
Aug. 14-16, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Rainier, Kautz Gl. (II) Limit
6. Leader: Takeo Kuraishi, 425-823-9452, takeo.kuraishi@
attglobal.net. (s7/6-8/7)
Aug. 15, Sat. - Liberty Bell/Concord Tower Combo (IR)
(Washington Pass USGS) Limit 6. Leader: Stephen McKim,
206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn.com. (s8/1-8/11)
Aug. 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Wedge, NW Couloir (II) Limit 6. Sign
up with leader: Mark Scheffer, 360-805-6420, mark_scheffer@
yahoo.com. (s5/26-8/13)
Aug. 16, Sun. - Kangaroo Temple, NW Face (IR) Limit 6.
Leader: Stephen McKim, 206-250-4585, stephen2337@msn.
com. (s8/1-8/12)
Aug. 22, Sat. - Forbidden Peak, W. Ridge (IR) Limit 6. Call
leader for details. Leader: Kenneth Walkky, 206-297-1880,
kwalkky@hotmail.com. (s8/10-8/20)
Aug. 22, Sat. - Kangaroo Temple, NW Face (IR) Limit 6.
Leader’s permission required. Leader: Anne Meegan, 206-240-
6336, ammeegan@gmail.com. (s8/10-8/19)
Aug. 22-23, Sat.-Sun. - Mt. Torment, S. Ridge (IR) Limit 4.
Leader: Edward Palushock, 206-223-5565, epalushock@alum.
syracuse.edu. (s7/13-8/25)
Intro to Rock Climbing
The Introduction to Rock Climbing Course is designed for
those who have little to no outdoor rock climbing experience.
In this course, you will learn the basics of top-rope outdoor
climbing. This includes basic climbing knots, belaying skills,
climbing technique, and converting to rappel.
At the end of the course, you will know the basics for top-
rope climbing on your own as well as following safely a lead
climber on sport/crag climbs. NOTE: this is a top-rope course
only. It does not prepare you for an alpine environment or lead
climbing. The course dates are as follows: 8/12 lecture at The
Mountaineers headquarters; 8/19 Vertical World gym night;
8/29 field trip; and 9/19-20 weekend field trip. Locations for
the field trips TBD.
You may enroll online (www.mountaineers.org) or call club
headquarters, 206-521-6001. Enrollment will be July 1-Aug.
10. Course fee: $125.
For more information regarding the course, you may contact
Amy Hardie, amylh4@hotmail.com, or Susan Sayers, sjsayers@
mindspring.com.
Indoor climbing to resume in fall
The Friday night indoor climbing sessions at club headquar-
ters are off until this fall. Remember, the outside climbing plaza
is open year-round. Good weather, longer days and the great
outdoors have arrived. Keep an eye on the website for the exact
date that the free indoor climbing nights will resume.
Dancing
Co-Chairs: Dennis Bayer, 206-784-4011; Ivan Sleveland, 206-522-1316.
The Seattle Mountaineers new folk dance website:
www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance.
International Folk Dancing
The Seattle Mountaineers International Folk Dancers have a
new home in Warren G. Magnuson Park at Sand Point. We are
dancing in the The Brig (building 406). The Brig has beautiful
hardwood floors, plenty of free parking and is located a few
buildings SE of The Mountaineers headquarters located in
Building 67.
Folk Dancing - Every Tuesday in the The Brig at Magnuson
Park from 7:30 to 9:50 p.m. Dance just for fun. Your favorite
dance is waiting. Informal lessons are taught by our experienced
dancers. There’s always something for everyone. Free admis-
sion for dancers age 30 and under, Mountaineers members $5,
non-members $6. Drop-ins are always welcome. No partners
necessary. There are plenty of delightful ones here! We’re the
friendliest outfit in town. For details and directions, visit our new
folk dance website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance.
Rock & Roll Dance
Visit www.dbmechanic.com/dances/rock.htm. Questions? Con-
tact Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, www.karenludwig2000@
yahoo.com.
Family Activities
Did you know that as a member all your children under 14 can be added to
your membership for free? Under “My Profile” is a link and you can do the
addition yourself, or call club headquarters, 206-521-6001, to add your chil-
dren to your membership. You can then sign them up on trips as you do.
Family Activities are a collection of events and outings specifically for families
with children—from infants through early teens—led by volunteer club
members. The focus is on fun and socializing for children and parents with
similar interests in activities offered by The Mountaineers. All children must
be accompanied by a parent, and likewise, all parents must be accompanied
by a child.
Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1.
NEW PROGRAM – Junior Mountaineers!
An all-summer activity
The Mountaineers are excited to offer a new way to get
your kids outside and have fun! Become a Junior Mountain-
eer! Anyone can join! Come pick up a kid-friendly guidebook
to eight great activities that families can do together this sum-
mer—either with The Mountaineers or on your own! BONUS!
It pays to be active outside: finish an activity, record it in your
guidebook, and show it to us at The Mountaineers Building.
You can then pick up a prize. Finish as many as you can and
join us for an end-of-the-summer BASH when we REWARD
all fully completed guidebooks with a SPECIAL prize! Come
pick up your passport from The Mountaineers headquarters
on Sand Point Way in Magnuson Park. Passports will also be
available at our Kids Rock Days and at all Junior Naturalist
programs or online at mountaineers.org. For more details,
call program coordinator Ken Hahn, 206-595-7237, kenh@
mountaineers.org.
Events
July 13, Mon. - Carkeek Park (E) 3 mi. 400’ gain. Explore
Carkeek Park’s Pipers Creek Trail at a 5-year-old’s pace. De-
pending on weather and age of kids, we’ll add loops or stop at
the beach/playground for water stomping and train spotting.
Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Eddie McAbee Entrance (N.W. 100th
Pl.). Bring snacks/drinks and sunscreen—beach toys optional.
Leader: Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults.com, 206-
368-8926. (s7/1-7/10)
July 14, Tue. - Jetty Island (E) 2 mi. No gain. Join us for
a fun summer family event to celebrate Jetty Island Days. No
advanced reservation required for up to 12 people. Meet at 10th
and W. Marine View Dr. kiosk at 10:15 a.m. for 10:30 a.m. ferry
departure. Bring sunscreen, beach toys, snacks and sunglasses.
For more information see http://www.everettwa.org/default.
aspx?ID=503. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults.
com, 206-368-8926. (s7/1-7/13)
July 17-19, Fri-Sun. - Denny Creek Car Camping Co-listed
with Backpacking. Families and kids welcome. Family camping
at group CG with opportunities for hiking near Snoqualmie Pass
(i.e., Talapus Lake on Sat., 7/18), depending on ages of kids.
Contact leader for further information: Geneva Sullivan, biking.
hiking@gmail.com, 206-963-5958. (s7/1-7/16)
July 18, Sat. - Quack, Splash, Ribbit! A Day at the Wet-
lands Part of the Junior Naturalist program. We’ll go to a local
wetlands area (destination TBA) where children can observe the
flora and fauna in this fragile ecosystem while gaining the under-
standing of the importance of this part of the lifecycle. Each child
will also take away something for which to remember the outing
and be instilled with a sense of pride in their accomplishment.
For more details, call program coordinator Adrienne Moore,
mtn.interns@gmail.com, or call 206-595-7237. Fee: $10 per child
member, $15 per child non-member. (s5/22-7/17)
July 18, Sat. - Talapus Lake (M) 5 mi. 1120’ gain. 5-year-
old’s pace. Kids and new families welcome. Must be part of a
family with at least one child present to participate. No dogs.
Excellent hike for families participating in car camping. Family
activity at Denny Creek offered the same weekend. Meet at TH
at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults.
com, 206-368-8926. (s7/1-7/16)
July 20, Tue. - Kids Rock Day School’s out and it’s time to
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get the kids outside! We’ll climb in the morning on The Moun-
taineers outdoor wall from 9 a.m. to around noon. Gear provided;
kids should come in sturdy closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes OK).
Bring some snacks and water, and clothes appropriate for a day
in the park. Don’t forget the sunscreen! Family social, picnic, or
play time afterward optional. Note: This is not a drop-off event;
parents must stay on site with their children. More details after
signing up. Contact coordinator: Adrienne Moore, mtn.interns@
gmail.com, or call 206-595-7237. Fee: $10 per child member,
$15 per child non-member (s7/1-7/17)
Aug. 1, Sat. - Otter Falls (M) 7 mi. 650’ gain. Kids and new
families welcome; no dogs. Hike at 5-year-old’s pace. Be sure
to register your children in notes to the leader for an accurate
count. Please attend with at least one child. Meet at Taylor River
Bridge TH at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, court@
bodyresults.com, 206-368-8926. (s7/1-7/31)
Advance notices
Aug. 7-9, Fri-Sun. - Shi Shi Beach (E) 5 mi. 50’ gain. Co-
listed with Backpacking. Families and kids welcome. Makah
Reservation recreational use and backcountry permits required.
Camping fee. Bring a current tide table. Contact leader for fur-
ther information: Geneva Sullivan, biking.hiking@gmail.com,
206-963-5958. (s7/1-8/3)
Aug. 8, Sat. - Spray Park (M) 6 mi. 1200’ gain. Family Ac-
tivities event—must attend with at least one child. New members
welcome. Kids welcome. No dogs. We’ll take lots of pictures of
wildflowers (no picking!) and hike at a 5-year-old’s pace. Please
register children at same time for accurate head count. Meet
at local P&Rs (TBD) for a hiking start of 9:30 a.m. Details to
follow. Leader: Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults.com,
206-368-8926. (s7/1-8/6)
Junior Naturalist program
An exciting new naturalist program built just for young children! Each event
is run by knowledgeable volunteers who will present different aspects of the
natural world to your budding naturalist. We’ll provide fun ways to instill the
importance of conservation and respect for our environment through games,
arts and crafts. The focus will be on exploration in a hands-on learning
environment. All events will be on Saturdays, midday, and will last for a few
hours each. There should also be plenty of time afterwards for further family
playtime and socializing. Destinations will all be in the Seattle area, with exact
times TBA. Children will receive recognition for completing each event and
awards for finishing the whole program. Sign up for the whole program in
advance (single lower price) or attend each event separately.
Junior Naturalist outings
July 18, Sat. - Quack, Splash, Ribbit! A Day At The Wet-
lands
Aug. 15, Sat. - Little Fish, Big Fish: The Amazing Salmon
Adventure
September - TBA
October - TBA
Most event fees are $10 for members and $15 for non-mem-
bers (children only).
First Aid
MOFA leadership to change
Karl Brackmann and Carol Sue Ivory-Carline, current
co-chairs of the Seattle Branch First Aid Committee, will be
ending their tenure on Dec. 31. Before they retire, they will
prepare the 2009-10 First Aid Committee budget, complete
and implement the 2009 fall MOFA Courses and draft a
schedule for 2010.
In order to provide a smooth transition to new leader-
ship, there are two dates planned for meeting with interested
parties: Thu., July 9, and Wed., Aug. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m.
at The Mountaineers, 7700 Sandpoint Way N.E., Seattle. A
plan for remote participation availability is being worked out.
Anyone interested in discussion and making future plans is
welcome to attend. It is imperative that new leadership be
identified by mid-October at the latest to make the transition
without a break in service.
Standard MOFA courses
Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) is a 24-hour
first aid course for the wilderness traveler. The course meets the
requirements for the American Red Cross (ARC) Standard First
Aid course with 18 hours of additional wilderness-focused first
aid training. The volunteer instructors are certified by the ARC.
The class is held two evenings a week for four weeks, or for one
Saturday plus a full weekend at a Mountaineers lodge.
Course fee: $90 for Mountaineers members and $125 for
non-members. The fee includes textbooks, which are available
the first night of class. MOFA courses held on weekends at
Mountaineers lodges cost an additional $70, which covers room
and board. Winter classes at Meany Lodge require a Sno-Park
permit and a groomed trail sticker.
Course attendance: Participation is required at all class
sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning.
Wear casual clothes suitable for working on the ground and
outdoors. Arrangements cannot be made to make up class ses-
sions. Please do not register for a class unless you can attend
all class sessions.
Registration: To register, refer to the MOFA course grid
for current course offerings and registration dates, then either
mail or hand-deliver the MOFA registration form, or follow
the online registration directions and make the payment to The
Mountaineers within the enrollment dates listed for each class.
MOFA courses are popular and fill up fast. Having your regis-
tration form in our office by the first day of enrollment and/or
listing an alternative will increase your chances of getting into
a class. Registration forms received early will be held until the
first day of enrollment or mailed back unprocessed.
Being on a wait list: If a course is full, you may be placed
on a wait list. It is your responsibility to call The Mountaineers
to see if you have made it off the wait list. Those people still on
the wait list by the last day of enrollment (see adjacent course
grid) will not be enrolled in the course and will be issued a full
refund. If you are enrolled in the class from the wait list, but then
wish to cancel, you must notify The Mountaineers (see below)
or forfeit your course fee entirely.
10 July 2009 Go Guide
Intro to wilderness first aid
July 16, Thu. - Intro to Wilderness First Aid Have you
ever wondered what to do should a serious injury or illness
strike you or your partner while in the backcountry? This is a
Trailhead sponsored clinic aimed at the basics of how to respond
to and manage a backcountry incident or accident. Learn how to
effectively address these situations with a set of organizational
tools designed to steer you through with less a chance of wasting
time or skipping steps. While some basic first aid practices will
be included, this is in no way a replacement to the club’s bigger
and more inclusive MOFA program. Leader: Ken Hahn: kenh@
mountaineers.org, 206-595-7237. Fee: $10 per member, $15 per
non-member. (s7/1-7/16)
Hiking
Hiking Committee. Our next meeting is Tue., Sept. 8, 7 p.m. at club headquar-
ters. All members are welcome! For more info, contact hikermountaineer@
verizon.net.
Hiking Website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike. This website has lots
of good information on hiking leader registration, seminar schedules, hiking
trails, carpooling, and how to sign up for a hike.
Volunteers needed! Want to help? We need volunteers to help update the hike
database, assist with trip scheduling, help with the website or participate in
member orientation meetings. Contact hikermountaineer@verizon.net.
Hikes, events
Hikes Schedule: Please refer to www.mountaineers.org for late-breaking hikes,
those that are listed on the website but not necessarily in the Go Guide.
Increasingly, hikes are being listed only on the website.
Hike Leaders: Sign up to lead hikes at www.mountaineers.org. Directions on
how to sign up can be found at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/lead-
ers/PostingTrips.html. Trips posted by July 5 will appear in the August Go
Guide. Trips posted after July 5 will be on the website, but not necessarily
in the Go Guide.
After Hours Hikes (AHH): Join us for midweek fun and conditioning from March
through October. The hikes will be generally offered every other Wednesday
afternoon and have an “AHH” before the description of the hikes. More info at
www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/Afterhours/Afterhours.html.
Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1.
June 30, Tue. - Granite Mtn (AHH) (VS) (USGS Snoqualmie
Pass) 8 mi., 3800’ gain. Strenuous pace. Bring a flashlight. Meet
6 p.m. at TH. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425 434-0899, chris.
caviezel@gmail.com. (s6/19-6/29)
July 4, Sat. - Lake 22 (E/M) (USGS Granite Falls) 5.5 mi., 1400’
gain. Leisurely pace. Meet at 7 a.m. at the S. Everett Freeway
Station P&R, located in the I-5 median at 112th St. SE near Sil-
ver Lake in S. Everett. We will further consolidate the carpools
here. The early meeting time is due to parking lot construction
at the TH. The meeting time may change as further information
is available. NWFP. Leader: Michael Arriaga, 206 718-8924,
evtmountaineer@yahoo.com. (s6/8-7/2)
July 4, Sat. - Bandera Mtn. (S) (GT Bandera-206) 8 mi.
3000’gain. See website for meeting time and place. Leaders:
Jennie Douglas, 206 612-6412, jdouglas206@hotmail.com; Shep
Griswold, 425-822-6206, shepgriz@comcast.net. (s6/22-7/2)
July 4, Sat. - Snow Lake (M) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass) 7 mi.,
1600’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 9 a.m., place TBD. Must have
e-mail to receive further instructions. Phone leader only for
cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin. jo4ten-hikeleader@yahoo.com,
206-349-0957 (s6/25-7/2)
July 5, Sun. - Mason Lake-Ira Spring Memorial (M/S) (GT
Bandera-206) 7 mi., 2400’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 9 a.m.,
place TBD. Must have e-mail to receive further instructions.
Phone leader for only cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin. jo4ten-
hikeleader@yahoo.com, 206 349-0957. (s6/25-7/2)
July 8, Wed. - Bandera Mtn. (AHH) (S) (GT Bandera-206) 8
mi., 3000’ gain. We’ll meet at the stop sign just as you turn onto
the frontage road heading to Tiger Mtn. on the S. side of I-90
(Exit 20). We’ll be leaving promptly at 4:30 p.m. Bring headlamp
or good flashlight and extra batteries as there is a good chance
we will return to cars after dark. Co-leaders: Sheryl Lamberton,
253-473-0819, SherylLamberton@gmail.com; Masako Nair,
425-830-4623, masako.nair@verizon.net. (s6/30-7/7)
July 10, Fri. - Kendall Katwalk (S) (USGS Snoqualmie Pass)
10.5 mi., 2700’ gain. gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Preston P&R. Leaders:
Peter McCormick and Mary Aulet, 425 822-0128, mraulet@
verizon.net. (s6/29-7/8)
July 11, Sat. - Crystal Lakes (M) (USGS Mt. Rainer E. or
GT-270) 6 mi., 2300’ gain. New members welcome! Leisurely
pace. Features: two alpine lakes, rocky peaks, Rainier views,
wonderful early season wildflowers. Trail is steep but not too
long. Long lunch at upper Crystal Lake. This is a no fee portion
of MRNP. Some snow patches possible. Meet 9 a.m. at TH on
SR-410, 4.5 mi. inside MRNP. 1-1/2 hr. Leader: Bob Michelson,
206-363-6035, bob_michelson@yahoo.com. (s6/29-7/9)
July 11, Sat. - Blewett Ridge to Miller Peak (S) (USGS Liberty)
13 mi., 2300’ gain. Leisurely pace. This trail has several ups and
downs and follows a ridgeline with great views. Meet 7 a.m. at
Tibbets P&R. Leader: Brian David Carpenter, 206-324-6140,
brianc110@earthlink.net. (s6/29-7/9)
July 11, Sat. - Summerland & Panhandle Gap (S) (USGS Mt.
Rainer E. or GT-270) 12.5 mi., 2900’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 9
a.m., place TBD. Must have e-mail to receive further instructions.
Phone leader for only cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin. jo4ten-
hikeleader@yahoo.com, 206-349-0957. (s7/2-7/9)
July 12, Sun. - W. Tiger 3 (M/S) (GT Tiger Mtn.) 6 mi., 2100’
gain. Meeting place and time TBD. Leader: Nancy Krivanka,
206-937-0485, nkrivanka@hotmail.com. (s6/29-7/9)
July 12, Sun. - Lake 22 (E/M) (USGS Granite Falls) 5.5 mi.,
1400’ gain. NWFP. Slow pace. Meet at 9 a.m., place TBD. Must
have e-mail to receive further instructions. Phone leader for only
cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin, jo4ten-hikeleader@yahoo.com,
206 349-0957. (s7/2-7/9)
July 12, Sun. - Esmeralda Basin and Fortune Creek Pass
(M) (GT #209-Mt. Stuart) 7mi., 1750’ gain. Leisurely pace.
Hike through a beautiful valley in the Teanaway area. The trail
is relatively mellow compared to some of the other hikes in the
area but still offers great scenery. New members welcome. Guests
or members who need assistance with signing up should contact
the leader: Jack Nichols, jmongol@yahoo.com, 206-755-1511.
(s6/29-7/11)
July 16, Thu. - Beginning Hiker Seminar. Club headquarters,
6:30-9 p.m. No registration. No fee. Open to members and
non-members. Learn what to put in your pack, how to dress for
comfort and safety, and what to expect on hikes. We will discuss
clothing, boots and packs, the Ten Essential Systems, seasonal
trail hazards, how to shop for equipment (and save money), and
how to research your trips. This seminar is designed to answer
questions that a beginning hiker may have about how to get
started. We will show samples of our equipment and talk about
some of our favorite places to hike. Informational handouts
are included. Contact hikermountaineer@verizon.net for more
information or just show up!
July 17-19, Fri-Sun. - Denny Creek Car Camping Co-listed
with Family Activities. Families and kids welcome. Family camp-
ing at group CG with opportunities for hiking near Snoqualmie
Pass (i.e., Talapus Lake offered Sat. 7/18) depending on ages of
kids. Contact leader for further information: Geneva Sullivan,
biking.hiking@gmail.com, 206-963-5958. (s7/1-7/16)
July 18, Sat. - Wonderland Trail: White River/Summerland/
Indian Bar/Box Canyon - One Way (VS) (GT Mt. Rainier
E.-270) 17 mi., 5600’ gain. gain. Meet 7 a.m. Jct. SR-410 and
national park road going to White River entrance. Leaders:
Peter McCormick and Mary Aulet, 425 822-0128, mraulet@
verizon.net; Neil Carlsten, necarlsen@comcast.net, 206-551-
0572. (s7/6-7/16)
July 18, Sat. - Naches Peak Loop (E) (USGS Bumping Lake
& Mt. Rainer E. or GT 270 & 271) 4.5 mi., 700’ gain. Magical,
high-alpine hiking past meadows, lakes and unforgettable views.
Meet 8 a.m. at Snoqualmie Ranger District office in Enumclaw.
Leader: Jon Shields, 206-932-0857, jon.shields@quidnunc.net.
(s7/6-7/16)
July 18, Sat. - Third Burroughs (M/S) (USGS Mt. Rainer E.
or GT 270) 8.5 mi., 1800’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m.,
place TBD. Must have e-mail, to receive further instructions.
Phone leader for only cancellations. Leader: Jo Fortin, jo4ten-
hikeleader@yahoo.com, 206 349-0957. (s7/9-7/16)
July 19, Sun. - Yellow Aster Butte (S) (USGS Mt. Shuksan
or GT 14) 6 mi., 3200’ gain. Pace will be slow to moderate to
enjoy the beautiful wildflowers and scenery, and allow occasional
pauses for photos. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Glacier RS. Leader: Linda
Moore, 425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@yahoo.com. (s7/6-7/16)
July 19, Sun. - Mt. Pilchuck (M) (USGS Verlot) 6 mi., 2200’
gain. Slow pace. Meet at 8:30 a.m., place TBD. Must have e-mail,
to receive further instructions. Phone leader for only cancella-
tions. Leader: Jo Fortin. jo4ten-hikeleader@yahoo.com, 206
349-0957. (s7/9-7/16)
July 22, Wed. - Wright Mtn. (AHH) (VS) (USGS Snoqualmie
Pass) 10 mi., 3100’ gain. See July 8 listing for details. Leader:
Neil Carlsten, necarlsen@comcast.net, 206-551-0572. Assistant
leader: Joni Fuller. (s7/14-7/21)
July 25, Sat. - Iron Peak (S) (USGS Mt. Stuart) 7.5 mi., 2700’
gain. New members welcome! Leisurely pace. This is a steep
trail with wonderful flora. Featured in “Best Wildflower Hikes
Washington” by Kruckeberg and Spring. Good views on the
way up and a great 360-degree view at top. Mt. Stuart, Rainier,
all of Alpine Lakes peaks. Top part of trail is rough and sketchy
with some boulders to get around. Bring lots of water. The snow
should be gone; it may be very hot. Meet 9 a.m. at Beverly Creek
CG on N. Fork Teanaway Rd. 2-1/3hr. Leader: Bob Michelson,
206-363-6035, bob_michelson@yahoo.com. (s7/13-7/23)
July 25, Sat. - Barclay Lake (E) (USGS Monte Cristo) 4 mi.,
400’gain. Meeting place and time TBD. Leader: Nancy Krivanka,
206-937-0485, nkrivanka@hotmail.com. (s7/13-7/23)
July 25, Sat. - Second Burroughs Mtn. (E) (USGS Mt. Rainer
E. or GT 270) 5 mi., 1200’ gain. Leisurely pace. Spectacular
view of Mt. Rainier, especially during lunch. Meet at 8 a.m.,
McDonald’s in Enumclaw. 1-1/4 hr. Leader: Jim Gross, 206-
283-5154. (s7/13-7/23)
Aug. 1, Sat. - Tolmie Peak (M) (USGS or GT-269 Mt. Rainier
W.) 7.2 mi, 1200’ gain. New members welcome! Meet 9:30 a.m.
at Mowich Lake parking area. Bob Michelson, 206-363-6035,
bob_michelson@yahoo.com. (s7/20-7/30)
Aug. 1, Sat. - Mt. Dickerman (VS) (USGS Sloan Peak) 8.5
mi., 3800’ gain. Slow pace. Meet at 8 a.m. at the S. Everett
Freeway Station P&R, located in the I-5 median at 112th St. S.E.
near Silver Lake in S. Everett. We will further consolidate the
carpools here. NWFP. Leader: Michael Arriaga, 206 718-8924,
evtmountaineer@yahoo.com. (s7/13-7/30)
Aug. 1, Sat. - Hidden Lake Peak Lookout (S) (GT Diablo
Dam-46 & Cascade Pass-80) 8 mi., 3500’ gain. Moderate pace.
For sheer beauty, it’s hard to top the hike to Hidden Lake lookout.
Sprawling meadows bursting with wildflowers, granite slabs
and boulders laced with heather, glistening snowfields birthing
tumbling waters, alpine nooks providing refuge to ptarmigans
and pipits, a historical fire lookout, and views—stunning, mouth-
gaping views. NWFP. Meet 8:30 a.m. W. of Marblemount bridge.
3 hr. Leader: Felicia Wibowo, 206-525-2490, feliciawibowo@
hotmail.com. (s7/13-7/31)
Aug. 1, Sat. - Mt. Washington (S) (USGS Bandera) 10 mi.,
3200’ gain. Moderate pace. Bring a treat to share. Hint: the
leader likes chocolate. Please no calls after 7 p.m. Meet 7 a.m.
Tibbetts Field P&R. Leader: Chuck Gustafson, 425-481-6540,
chuck-alicesgustafson@msn.com. (s7/13-7/31)
Aug. 1, Sun. - Tonga Ridge (E) (GT #175 & 176 - Skykom-
ish & Stevens Pass) up to 10 mi., up to 1100’ gain. Leisurely
pace. Easy ridge wandering with summit and/or lake options,
depending on party ambitions. Great views! New members
welcome. Guests or members who need assistance with signing
up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers.
org, 206-595-7237. (s7/2-7/31)
Aug. 2, Sun. - Gothic Basin (S) (GT #111 & 143 - Sloan
Peak & Monte Cristo) 9 mi., 2600’ gain. Leisurely pace. A great
hike to an open and craggy basin that will make you feel like
you’re in the High Sierra but at half the elevation. New members
welcome. Guests or members who need assistance with signing
up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn: kenh@mountaineers.
org, 206-595-7237. (s7/2-8/1)
Aug 2, Sun. - Ingalls Lake (S) (GT #209-Mt. Stuart) 9 mi.,
2600’ gain. Leisurely pace. This is one of leader’s all-time favor-
ite hikes in Washington! It’s not uncommon to have lunch with
a few mountain goats on this hike. It can be a bit of a workout
(especially in hot weather) but the views are completely worth
it! New members welcome. Guests or members who need as-
sistance with signing up should contact the leader: Jack Nichols,
jmongol@yahoo.com, 206-755-1511. (s7/20-7/31)
Aug. 5, Wed. - Mt. Defiance (AHH) (S) (USGS Bandera) 10
Seattle
mi., 3300’ gain. See July 8 listing for details. Co-leaders: Neil
Carlsten, necarlsen@comcast.net, 206-551-0572; Robert MacO-
nie, 253-639-0698, rmaconie@comcast.net. (s7/28-8/4)
Advance notice
Aug. 7, Fri. - Wonderland Trail: Mowich Lake to Westside
Rd.—One Way (VS) (GT Mt. Rainier W.-269) 28 mi., 6700’ or
8800’ gain. Key exchange between Mowich Lake and Westside
Rd. with Neil leading the northern group and Mary and Pete
leading the southern-going group. Very early start! This should
not be your first hike of the season! Leaders: Peter McCormick &
Mary Aulet, 425 822-0128, mraulet@verizon.net; Neil Carlsten,
necarlsen@comcast.net, 206-551-0572. (s6/22-8/3)
Sept. 8-10, Tue.-Thu. - Annual North Cascades Car Camp.
Join us for three days of hiking in the spectacular North Cascades.
Explore the unique geology of this region. We will camp two
nights at Poplar Flat CG along the Twisp River Rd. access to the
Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness and North Cascades National
Park. It is suggested that participants also camp Monday night
due to the travel distance and early hike start time the follow-
ing day. Louis Lake, Copper Pass, and Twisp Pass—see hike
descriptions below. Easier hikes may be led by a second leader,
such as the Twisp River Trail, concurrently with more strenuous
hikes. Register with club headquarters or online. Leader: Glen
Strachan, 425-869-8094, glenshgi@msn.com. Co-leader: Suzan
Reiley (s8/21-9/4)
Sept. 8, Tue. - Louis Lake (S) (GT Stehekin-82) NWFP. 10.5
mi., 2600’ gain. Moderate pace. The hike follows a trail along
cascading South Creek and then up and down along Louis
Creek to a spectacular glacial-carved valley beneath Rennie
Peak and serrated Sawtooth Ridge. Meet 9 a.m. at Poplar Flat
CG. (s8/21-9/4)
Sept. 9, Wed. - Copper Pass (S) (GT Stehekin-82) NWFP.
10 mi., 3100 gain. Moderate pace. Hike through forests along
the N. Fork of the Twisp River and then up to a heathery pass
(6700’) with great views of nearby peaks including Stiletto
Peak, Liberty Bell and Early Winter Spires. The larch trees
may be turning golden at this time as summer transitions to
autumn. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Poplar Flat CG. (s8/21-9/4) NC
Sept. 10, Thu. - Twisp Pass (M/S) NWFP 9 mi., 2400’gain.
Moderate pace. The trail ascends moderately through woods,
crosses a log bridge over the N. Fork of the Twisp River, scoots
around the S. side of Lincoln Butte and traverses a rocky
slope to the pass (6100’). Views of pyramid-shaped Twisp
Mtn., Cresent Mtn., South Creek Butte are seen, as well as
the lush, forested valley below. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Poplar Flat
CG (s8/21-9/4) NC
Sept. 14, Mon. - Hike Leadership Workshop. Club head-
quarters, 7-9 p.m. Want to become a hike leader and lead hikes
this season? Past and current hike leaders as well as those
interested in becoming a new leader are invited to participate.
Steps to become a hike leader, hiking trip standards, recom-
mended resources and the mentor program that matches new
leaders with experienced hike leaders are presented in an
informal Q&A format. The workshop is free and open to all
Mountaineers members, but please sign up online so that we
can anticipate group size. Contact Jon Shields, 206-932-0857,
jon.shields@quidnunc.net, for more information.
Midweek Hikes
Chair: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118. Questions? Call Joe, or Kathy Biever,
206-283-9047, or Ruth Godding, 425-836-9873.
Registration instructions included with each trip description. Opening
and closing dates are shown in ( ) following each trip. Trip classifications
are the same as those listed under Hiking. For trail guidebooks, see page
19 of the Go Guide.
Hikes in the Issaquah area will meet at the Issaquah Trail Center (ITC) instead
of Tibbetts Field. Directions to the center are as follows: Take I-90 Exit 17 and
turn right. Go about 1 mi. to light on Sunset, and then go two more blocks to
Bush St. and turn left. Go two blocks and you will see the yellow ITC building
and parking area on your left.
June 30, Tue. - Lake Dorothy (E/M) (GT Skykomish #175) 7
mi., 900’ gain. A very scenic alpine lake with lakeside trail. Meet
9 a.m. at Bothell P&R for carpooling, may be reached via Metro
or Sound Transit. Party limit 12. Sign up with leader: Edmunde
Lewin, 360-297-6633. (s6/22-29)
July 1, Wed. - Wallace Falls (M) (GT Index #142) 6 mi., 1400’
gain. Hike the Wallace River valley to an impressive multi-stage
falls. Hopefully the spring runoff will provide a large volume of
water over the falls. Meet 8:30 a.m. at “Brickyard” P&R, SW
corner of Exit 22, I-405. Register online or at club headquar-
ters. Leader: Ralph Caldwell, 425-836-2610. 55 Hikes around
Stevens Pass.
July 6, Mon. - Lake 22 (E/M) (GT Granite Falls #109) 6 mi.,
1400’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at N.E. corner of Ash Way P&R, I-5
Exit 183. No registration. Members only. Edmunde Lewin,
360-297-6633.
July 8, Wed. - Taylor Mtn. (E) (GT Tiger Mtn. #204S) 4.5 mi.,
700’ gain. SLOW PACE. One-way hike with short car-shuttle
includes brand-new trail. Possible flora and fauna ID. Meet
9:30 a.m. at ITC (see preamble). No registration. Warren Jones,
425-391-7409.
July 10, Fri. - Noble Knob (E) (GT Lester # 239) 7 mi., 500’
gain in, 300’ gain out. Enjoy a ridge hike through wildflowers
with views of Mt. Rainier to the S. and the Norse Peak Wilder-
ness to the N. Meet at Charlie’s Restaurant in Enumclaw at 7
a.m. for breakfast or at 7:30 to leave for the hike. Sign up with
club headquarters. 12 max. including leader: Ron McConnell,
425-451-2142. (Ron will be out of town from 6/30 to 7/6, so call
before or after for additional information.) (s6/30-7/9)
July 14, Tue. - Parade of Passes Hike #1: Snoqualmie Pass
(M) (GT Snoqualmie Pass #207) 8 mi., 1600’ gain. Hike to Lodge
Lake on the S. and to Commonwealth Basin Jct. on the N. Meet
at 8:30 a.m. at Preston P&R, I-90 Exit 22. Sign up with leader:
Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118.
July 16, Thu. - North I-90 Peak #4: Dirty Harry’s Peak (S)
(GT Bandera #206) 8 mi., 3300’ gain. Hike abandoned logging
roads to views (weather permitting) of both the Snoqualmie
Middle Fork and South Fork valleys. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the
Preston P&R (Exit 22 on I-90). 40 mi. RT drive to TH. No regis-
tration, members only. Peggy Owen, 425-746-1070. HMSG
July 16, Thu. - Grizzly Peak (VS) (Bench Mark Mtn. USGS)
17 mi., 2200’ gain. Meet at 7 a.m. at Woodinville P&R. Leader:
Jacqueline Kaner, 206-283-0189, jacquie_kaner@yahoo.com.
(s7/8-7/15)
Seattle
July 17, Fri. - Circumambulation of Lake Washington, Part
7 (E) 6.5 mi., 150’ gain. Start at Beer Sheva Park (intersection of
S. Henderson St. & Seward Park Ave. S.) and finish at South Day
Park ((Lakeside Ave. S., just N. of where road passes under I-90).
Route includes numerous parks: Pritchard Island Park, Martha
Washington Park, Seward Park, Stan Sayres Memorial Park, Mt.
Baker Park, Colman Park, Mt. Baker Viewpoint, ending at South
Day Street Park where we started seven months ago. Meet at Beer
Sheva Park at 10 a.m. Those who circumambulated on all seven
hikes will be awarded finisher certificates. Busing to and from
hike exuberantly recommended. Use Metro trip planner. Register
with club headquarters. Co-leaders: Julie Miller, 206-283-1406,
miller.jz@comcast.net; Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, eskay39@
comcast.net. (s7/1-7/15)
July 21, Tue. - Harbor/Port Hike (E) 7 mi., 150’ gain. From
Myrtle Edwards Park fishing pier walk S. 1.5 mi. to Pier 55, take
10:30 a.m. water taxi ($3) to Seacrest Park Marina. Walk 3-1/2
mi. to Jack Block Park, on to Herring House Park (Terminal 107
Park). After climbing 226 steps to Pigeon Point, walk 2 mi. W. to
Delridge Way S., catch #120 ($1.50) bus to downtown; transfer
to #15 or #18, return to Amgen Bridge, walk to parking—7 mi.
total, mostly flat; bring lunch. See a unique aspect of Seattle from
several viewing points. Meet at fishing pier, N. end of Myrtle
Edwards Park, at 9:30 a.m. Parking at “Elliot Bay Public Access
Parking” or on 16th Ave. W., both accessible from W. end of Galer
St. Overpass from Elliot Ave. W. No registration, members only.
Leader: Kieth Nissen, 206-283-6133.
July 22, Wed. - Lodge Lake, Gold Creek Pond (E) 4.5 mi.,
500’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at ICT (see preamble). Lodge Lake Trail
starts S. side of Snoqualmie Pass at PCT junction, crosses the
open (surprisingly flowery) ski slopes, and continues through
open woods to Lodge Lake. We will cross I-90 back to Gold
Creek Pond for lunch in a scenic cirque. An easy outing close
to Seattle, with rewarding views and probable flowers. High sun
exposure on clear day. Register online or by calling headquarters.
Leader: Lucile Townsend, 206-523-8421, lutown22@earthlink.
net. (s7/8-7/20)
July 23, Thu. - Crystal Lakes and Beyond (M) (GT Mt.
Rainier E. #270) 8 mi., 2700’ gain. We will hike starting out on
a steep trail with switchbacks through thick forest up to Crystal
Lakes and beyond where there is an overlook just below the
PCT. Elk and mountain goat are frequently seen on this trail.
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the small parking area just east of Charlie’s
restaurant in Enumclaw. No registration. Leader: Pete Girard,
425-868-4670 or e-mail tpgirard@msn.com.
July 27, Mon. - Mt. Washington via North Ridge (S) (GT
Mt. Si NRCA #206S) 8 mi., 3300’ gain. Hike past the Owl Hike
Spot and above the Mt. Washington Pinnacles before following
a steep boot path up the North Ridge on our way to the summit.
Begin the descent from the summit on a newer WTA built trail.
Great views, weather permitting. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Preston
P&R (Exit 22 on I-90). 30 mi. No registration, members only.
Leader: Ralph Owen, 425-746-1070.
July 29, Wed. - North I-90 Peak #5: Bandera Mtn. (S) (GT
Bandera #206) 8 mi., 3000’ gain. Hike the Ira Spring Trail to jct.
with a short section of the trail up the ridge of Bandera. Great
views (weather permitting) from our turn-around point on the
first summit. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Preston P&R (Exit 22 on
I-90). 50 mi. RT. No registration, members only. Leader: Peggy
Owen, 425-746-1070. AL
July 30, Thu. - Mt. Pilchuck (M) (GT Granite Falls #109) 6
mi., 2300’ gain. Enjoy the reward of a 360-degree view. Meet
8:30 a.m. at N. end of P&R under I-5 at N.E. 65th St. Register
with club headquarters. Leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047.
(S7/21-7/28)
Advance notice
Aug. 3, Mon. - Midweek Hike Planning Meeting and
Potluck—Leaders Only10:30 a.m. at Trudy Ecob’s. Plan
Oct.-Dec. 2009. Call for potluck assignment and directions if
needed. Co-leaders: Trudy Ecob, 206-232-2933; Kathy Biever,
206-283-9047.
Aug. 6, Thu. - Spray Park via Knapsack Pass (MS) (GT Mt.
Rainier W. #269) 5.8 mi., 1900’ gain. This is a loop hike from
Mowich Lake over Knapsack Pass to Spray Park and return
via the traditional SP trail. Expansive views of Rainier and its
foothills from the pass, weather permitting. Flowers in early
August should be at their best with great numbers of species.
There is a short half-mile of boulder hopping. Meet at Charlie’s
Restaurant E. of Enumclaw for departure at 8:30 a.m. Register
online or with club headquarters. Co-leaders: Ralph Caldwell,
425-836-2610; Ron McConnell, 425-451-2142. (s7/24-8/4)
Naturalists
Chair: Don Schaechtel, don.safety@att.net, 206-938-2125
Tuesday night work parties
Every Tuesday evening in July, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., all
Mountaineers and friends of Mountaineers are invited to work
on the grounds around club headquarters at Magnuson Park.
Someone will be at the site to meet volunteers at the south
parking lot of club headquarters from 6:30 on. Join us whenever
you can for any part of the evenings. For those students in the
Natural World Course, your participation on evenings free of
class would be greatly appreciated. You can assist in maintaining
the developed landscaping or continue to prepare the adjacent
Magnuson Park area (where the goats cleared the blackberries)
for native plants.
Volunteers should wear long pants, sturdy shoes and bring
work gloves if you have them. Snacks, desserts and drinks pro-
vided. No experience is needed. No registration required.
For more information contact Jeanne or Mickey Eisenberg,
jeannemickey@gmail.com, or Mary Bailey, thimbleberries@
comcast.net.
Intro to Natural World Course
The course concludes this month with details listed in the
student handbook. Following is the remaining schedule:
July 21, Tue. - Presentation 4—Flowers, subalpine life zone,
mushrooms, and mammals, 7-9 p.m.
July 25 or 26, Sat. or Sun. - Field Trip 4—Spray Park (Mt.
Rainier)
For more information contact course leader Dave Shema,
david.shema@gmail.com.
Trips
July 11, Sat. - Iron Goat Trail Interpretive Hike (E) 4-6 mi.,
minimum gain. This trip is coordinated with VOW for wildflow-
ers and history. This is the final in a series of three monthly hikes.
Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Skykomish RS (E. of town of Skykomish) on
Hwy. 2 to drive to the TH. Limit 20. Register online. Leaders: Jim
& Diane Vanden Brook, 425-844-1539. NWFP. (s6/30-7/9)
Navigation
Committee chair: Lynn Graf, lynn.graf@gmail.com
Navigation website
For the most up-to-date information on navigation, including
instructor registration, details of required homework assignments
(which you must complete before attending the workshop),
navigation card replacement, and compass requirements, see the
navigation website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation.
Basic Navigation Course
The Basic Navigation Course is offered in the spring and fall
of each year. Learn how to get more info out of your map, how
to figure out the bearing for your destination and how to follow
it. Get a head start on your course requirements.
The course consists of a map and compass workshop (one full
evening) and a challenging field trip (one full day at Heybrook
Ridge, about 1500’ of elevation gain and considerable off-trail
travel). Participants who successfully complete the course will
receive a navigation card.
Basic Navigation is required for Basic Climbing, Snowshoe
and Alpine Scrambling Courses, as well as some ski classes.
The course is strongly recommended for all hike leaders and
backcountry skiers, and is useful for hikers.
Watch the website and coming Go Guides for information
about course enrollment.
Photography
Events
July 11, Sat. - Scavenger Hunt (E) Join the photo group in a
photography scavenger hunt. The leader will give you a list of
10-12 things to photograph. This will be a fun way to stimulate
your creative photographic mind. For this scavenger hunt you
will be given your assignment via email by 8 a.m. on Sat., July
11. You may work individually or in groups. Complete the as-
signment by 11 a.m., then edit your images. Meet at 2:30 p.m.
in the Goodman A Room (where we have our potlucks) at club
headquarters. Bring a lunch and up to 10 digital images of your
assignment to share, and maybe some critiques. We will provide
dessert. Leader: Anne Smart, 206-283-4973, smartmccord@msn.
com. (s6/17-7/10)
July 15, Wed. - Potluck and Image Presentation (E) Monthly
photography event at club headquarters. Socializing begins at 6
p.m.; potluck at 6:30. Meeting and creative image show starts at
7:15 p.m. Bring a potluck dish and up to eight (8) slides, prints
or digital images to share. Check our website at www.mountain-
eers.org/seattle/photography for digital image instructions. No
registration required; just come and bring your photos. Guests
are welcome. We will also have two multimedia image shows.
Leader: Herb Johnson, 206-523-4544, wherbjohn@msn.com.
(s5/28-7/15)
July 18, Sat. - Annual ‘Sand-sations’ at Long Beach (E) Meet
at 10 a.m. at the N. end of the Boardwalk; Bolstad approach in
Long Beach. 3.5-4.5 hrs., depending on traffic. This trip involves
photographing contestants as they build works of art out of
sand on the beach. This event, at the foot of SW Washington’s
Long Beach Peninsula, draws serious competitors but retains an
endearing small-town flavor. More information can be found at
www.funbeach.com/events/sandsations. Leader will be going
down the night before and camping at the KOA in Ilwaco/Long
Beach for the entire weekend. You are welcome to join. Reserva-
tions for this campground can be made at https://koa.com/where/
wa/47143/reserve/index.asp. The competition starts at noon with
judging at 5 p.m. There is also a pet parade in the afternoon as
well as free hot dogs all day. In the evening, there is a bonfire.
Leader will participate in a one-hour beach ride by horseback at
8 a.m. on the 18th and welcomes others to join; call 360-642-
2576 to make a reservation. The cost is $25. Leader: Anita Elder,
206-525-5223, anita@anitaelder.com. (s6/2-7/13)
July 18, Sat. - Indian Days Pow Wow, Discovery Park. Meet
at 11:45 a.m. at the Daybreak Star admission gate. Free parking.
Admission is $5. Limit 11. Bring your own water or buy bottled
water there. Expect large crowd. Bring wide-angle to telephoto
lenses and be sure to ask permission to take photos of ritual.
Grand entry is at 1 p.m. and dancing follows, as well as drum-
mers and singers. Food for sale on site. Leader: Michael Glaze,
206-364-1987. (s7/1-7/17)
July 26-30, Sun.-Thu. - Rockwall Photo Backpack, Kootenay
NP (BC) (MS) 35 mi., 9000’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 8 a.m. at
Paint Pots TH. 10+ hrs. Rockwall northern circuit is one of the
premier scenic and wildflower backpacks in Canadian Rockies.
Superlative beauty with miles of towering peaks, glaciers, water-
falls, graphic rock forms, abundant colorful wildflower meadows.
We’ll travel from Paint Pots along creeks to Helmet Falls, high
passes (Goodsir, Rockwall, Wolverine, Tumbling) near the Rock-
wall peaks, and along Tumbling Creek. Base camp two nights
each at Helmet Falls and Tumbling Creek. Two day hikes from
camps to Goodsir Pass area, and Tumbling Pass to upper Numa
Creek. Trail descriptions: “The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide”
(Patton & Robinson). Photo-oriented backpack. For members
and experienced backpackers only. Cancellation fees: $10 fee
for cancellation prior to July 15. No refund for cancellations July
15 or later. Photos of area: http:/ihtcr/KootenayPark/rockwalllo/
Page1.htm. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Linda Moore,
425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@yahoo.com. (s5/6-7/15)
July 31-Aug. 2, Fri.-Sun. - Mowich Lake and Spray Park, Mt.
Rainier (EM) 6 mi., 1300’ gain. Mowich Lake and Spray Park
are situated in northwestern corner of Mt. Rainier National Park.
The area is beautiful and varied, sporting many photographic
opportunities. Whether you’re enjoying the views of Tolmie
Peak, Paul Peak or Mt. Rainier from the lake itself or wandering
deeper into Spray Park, there is much to see. Spray Park con-
tains one of the nicest waterfalls within the park—Spray Falls.
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It houses a large meadow that each summer provides a stunning
carpet of wildflowers. The area is also host to myriad wildlife
including deer, hoary marmots and the occasional black bear.
Equipment needs: tents, camp stoves, water filtration devices,
Ten Essentials. Since we are planning several lengthy day hikes
(up to 6 mi.), participants should consider bringing a day-pack,
some relatively portable camera equipment and lunches requir-
ing a minimum of preparation. The camping area doesn’t allow
campfires and has no potable water. There are toilets. We will
be camping at a walk-in campground at Mowich Lake—50
yards from the parking area. No car camping is allowed. There
is no charge to use the camping area; however, we are required
to purchase a $15 park pass. Contact leader if you would like to
carpool. Leader will send out a more detailed description of the
trip as the departure date nears. Leader’s permission required.
Co-leader: Paul Harrett. Leader: Scott McLain, 360-866-5593,
psmclain@comcast.net. (s6/1-7/30)
Aug. 1-5. Sat.-Wed. - North Molar Pass/Fish & Devon Lakes,
Banff NP (AB) (M/S) 35 mi. 2500’+ gain. Photo-oriented back-
pack. Travel over high passes into one of Banff’s premier, remote
and very scenic wilderness areas. View abundant wildflowers,
mountains, lakes, streams, and a variety of wildlife (small mam-
mals, bear, caribou and more). Maximum 5. Cost $55. Trip leader:
Linda Moore, abenteuerbc@yahoo.com. See Seattle backpacking
or online listing for more details.
Aug. 2, Sun. - Washington Renaissance Faire (E) Meet at
10 a.m. at main gate to event now held in Buckley. Enjoy and
photograph jousting and equestrian events, sword fighting, gypsy
dancing, Celtic dancing, and wandering minstrels, as well as
myriad craftsmen demonstrating and vending their ancient art.
Directions and more info can be found at http://www.washing-
tonrenfaire.com. Cost of admission varies, so be sure to check the
ticket page on the site. If you buy and print your tickets online,
they are cheaper. Leader: Anita Elder, 206-525-5223, anita@
anitaelder.com. (s7/1-7/29)
Advance notice
Aug. 7-12, Fri.-Wed. - Tonquin Valley/Astoria River Photo
Backpack, Jasper NP, Alberta (MS) 40+ mi., 4700’ gain.
Explore and photograph one of the most exceptional scenic
backcountry areas in the Canadian Rockies. See Seattle Pho-
tography online listing for full details and registration. Enjoy
stunning scenery along the Astoria River, Tonquin Valley lakes
and Rampart peaks during hikes from camps into spectacular
mountain valleys and passes. Day hike options from camp include
Verdant and Campus passes with close views of Mt Edith Cavell,
Eremite Valley to Arrowhead Lake, Amethyst Lakes, Clitheroe
Peak, and more. Photo opportunities abound from sunrise to
sunset for beautiful reflections, glaciated peaks, including the
towering Ramparts (series of 10 peaks rising 3000’ from Tonquin
Valley), cascading streams, lakes, abundant wildflowers and wild-
life (caribou, moose, bear, pika, to name a few). See “Canadian
Rockies Trail Guide” (Patton & Robinson); “Don’t Waste Your
Time in the Canadian Rockies” (Copeland); “Jasper-Robson: A
Taste of Heaven (Beers).” Map: Jasper/Maligne Lk. (Gem Trek)
or Amethyst Lakes 83D/9. Leader: Linda Moore, abenteuerbc@
yahoo.com (preferred), 425-347-7650 (evenings 7-9 p.m.).
Retired Rovers
Chair: Frank Sincock, 206-366-1884, fvscpamtr@hotmail.com. All Moun-
taineers are welcome at Retired Rovers events. For information contact
the chair.
Note: In addition to events listed below our Retired Rovers also enjoy participat-
ing in Midweek Hikes and Naturalist Hikes (check those sections). If you need
advice on the best hikes for you, feel free to call any of the hike leaders.
Events
July 2, Thu. - Magnolia Blvd. and Discovery Park 10:30 a.m.
Meet at the S. parking lot of Discovery Park at 43 Ave. W. and W.
Emerson St. Come enjoy the magnificent mountain and Sound/
Bay views from the Olmsted Boulevard Plan, which the Olmsteds
proposed in 1908: “Magnolia Bluffs Parkway—Smith’s Cove to
Fort Lawton Military Reservation” (now Pier 91 to Discovery
Park). Walk about 4 mi. Buffet lunch will be prepared and served
at nearby residence of leader. For information and to sign up:
Cecilia Saari, 206-282-2450, csaari11@msn.com.
July 14, Tue. - Annual Brown Bag Picnic in Upper Woodland
Park, 11 a.m. at Shelter #3, in a new area of Woodland Park for
us, not accessible from Aurora Ave. Our shelter (#3) is only ac-
cessed from N. 50th St., the southern border of Woodland Park.
Enter the park at the drive E. of the Aurora overpass marked
“South Entrance” or “Picnic Shelters 1, 2, 3,” and the shelter is
close to the parking lot near the end of the one-way loop. After
lunch and short meeting, those interested will join in a short
walk (shorter than last year) to Woodland Park Zoo. The new
17,000 sq.ft. Penguin Exhibit, which opened May 2, re-creates
the penguin native habitat in Peru with shoreline cliffs, waves
and rocky pools. Bring your Gold Card for free admission.
July 24, Fri.-July 31, Fri. - Retired Rovers Summer Outing
at Mt. Baker Lodge. We plan to hike to our favorite Baker
destinations. The lodge has comfortable sleeping quarters, in-
door plumbing, even a warm-water shower. Cost per day this
year will be $37.25 for members, $45.25 for guests and $42.25
for guest children under age 14. All Mountaineers members are
welcome. Sign up and pay by July 17 at club headquarters or
by phone. Questions? Call Barbara Post, 206-937-1374. Our
two favorite cooks, Donna Osseward and Evelyn Lester, will
be presiding in the kitchen, so you know the food will be the
best. Plan to bring a sack lunch if you arrive midday; the first
meal will be dinner that night. Plan to come for all week (or as
many days as you can).
Advance notice
Aug. 6, Thu. - Samish Island Picnic. Come any time after 10
a.m. and enjoy the hospitality provided by Dick and Barbara
Sacksteder at their cabin on Samish Island. There are herons
and eagles to watch, a pleasant walk around the island, good
food and lots of talk to keep us occupied. Bring a salad or hors
d’oeuvres for the potluck. For information, directions and pos-
sible ride-sharing, call Barbara Sacksteder, 206-363-0975 (Cell
206-818-1354).
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Sailing
Visit our website at http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/sailing.
Day sails
To sign up: first go online or call club headquarters (206-521-6001) and then
contact the skipper.
July 1, Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Beneteau 30’ Ca Va! 4 crew + skipper. Skipper Hal Tobie, 206-
242-9658. (s6/16-6/30)
July 8, Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound.
Beneteau 30’ Ca Va! 4 crew + skipper. Skipper Hal Tobie, 206-
242-9658. (s6/23-7/7)
July 9, Thu. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper.
Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s6/23-7/7)
July 11, Sat. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper.
Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s6/30-7/9)
July 16, Thu. - 6 p.m. Jim Clark Marina. To Puget Sound.
Return at 9:30 p.m. Ericson 26’ Apsara. 3 crew + skipper. Skip-
per Linda Youngs, 206-938-9191. (s6/30-7/14)
July 18, Sat. - 1 p.m. Jim Clark Marina. To Puget Sound.
Return at 4 p.m. Ericson 26’ Apsara. 3 crew + skipper. Skipper
Linda Youngs, 206-938-9191. (s7/7-7/16)
July 19, Sun. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper.
Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s7/7-7/16)
July 22, Wed. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper.
Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s7/7-7/21)
July 24, Fri. - 6 p.m. Shilshole Marina. To Puget Sound. J/92
30’ Heart of Gold. 4 crew (plus one alternate standby) + skipper.
Skipper Mike Brough, 206-782-6892. (s7/14-7/23)
July 29, Wed. - 6 p.m. Jim Clark Marina. To Puget Sound.
Return by 9:30 p.m. Ericson 26’ Apsara. 3 crew + skipper. Skip-
per Linda Youngs, 206-938-9191. (s7/14-7/28)
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking Committee: The Committee normally meets at 7 p.m. the
first Tuesday of the month at the club headquarters. The next meeting will
be July 7.
Chair: George Swapp, 206-770-9099
Co-Chair: Annette Brigham, 206-322-3922
Secretary: Roseanne Staroski, 206-241-4475
Basic Class: John Kelly, 206-767-1961, John.kelly5@comcast.net
Equivalency: Dede Chinlund, dchinlund@comcast.net; Kim Frasher, Kim.
Frasher@gmail.com, 206-465-6175
Naturalist: Sarah Miller, 206-361-6301, sarah@seanet.com
Leadership: Sharon Rindal, sharon.rindal5@comcast.net
Safety: Lee McKee, 360-871-1862
Social: Felicia Wibowo, 206-525-2490
Special Programs: Felicia Wibowo, 206-525-2490
Training: Mike Kennedy and Carol Asplund, 206-633-3948
Treasurer: Carol Asplund, 206-633-3948
Trips: Leslie Carpenter, 206-417-0729, acarpntr@aol.com; Sharon Rindal,
sharon.rindal5@comcast.net
Web Page: Brian High, chikakluk@gmail.com
Related websites
Seattle Mountaineers Kayak: www.mountaineers.org/Seattle/kayak
Marine Weather: www.seawfo.noaa.gov/products/CWFSEA
Puget Sound Shoreline Aerial Photos: www.ecy.wa.gov/apps/shorephotos
Puget Sound boat launch sites: www.boat.iac.wa.gov
Equivalency
If you are interested in obtaining equivalency from Moun-
taineers Sea Kayaking (Seattle Branch), please contact Dede
Chinlund or Kim Frasher (contact information above) for an
application. Equivalency usually takes 3-4 weeks to process after
your application is received. In order to receive equivalency,
you must have taken a fundamental sea kayaking course that
teaches basics in such skills as paddling, bracing, rescues, safety
and clothing, or have significant experience and knowledge to
demonstrate such skills. A demonstration paddle is required
for applicants whose skills or experience are not clear to the
equivalency team.
Trips
Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from our course
or have been granted equivalency. Contact Dede Chinlund, dchinlund@
comcast.net, if you think you might qualify for equivalency. Sign up with the
designated trip leader unless otherwise indicated. The sea kayaking group
follows the procedures listed in the “Sending you on your way” section on
pg. 19 of this Go Guide when signing up through club headquarters. Please
contact the leader as soon as possible to cancel if you are unable to attend
after signing up. The “sea kayak essentials” as listed on pg. 19 are required
and the trip leader may require additional equipment. Call the trip leader if
there are any questions.
Late Breaking Trip Announcements: Some trips may not make it into the Go
Guide. We suggest visiting the activities search page at www.mountaineers.
org for late-breaking trips.
July 1-Aug. 26 - Wet Wednesdays (SKI) Please join us for
Wet Wednesdays every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.. After a
hot summer’s day on the job, come to the lake to cool off, have
some fun, and strengthen your skills. Help one another work
on strokes, bracing, rescues, and rolling in a safe, supportive
and chlorine-free environment. Offered primarily for students
and recent graduates of the Basic Sea Kayaking Course, but all
course graduates (or those granted equivalence) are welcome
to participate. Dress for immersion in approximately 65-70
degree water. PFD and helmet required. (Bicycle helmet okay.)
No equipment will be provided for you. Launch at 7 p.m. at
Matthews Beach. Contact Brian High at wave.slave@yahoo.
com for more details.
Singles
All Mountaineers members are welcome at all Singles events. Carpools are
encouraged to save the environment and reduce global warming. A restaurant
stop after hikes is normal.
For a complete updated list of hikes and social events that may not be
listed in the Go Guide and for online registration, go to www.mountaineers.
org and the “Activities” link.
Activity Information Website: Also, for further information about the singles
section, see our website: www.mountaineers.org/ssingles.
Singles Committee leaders
(contact between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.)
Chair: Steve Sears, 425-821-5945, SMSears@comcast.net
Secretary/Webmaster: George Liu, 206-320-1136, kayaker@war-is-hell.com
Treasurer: Sabine Jeanot, 425-208-6493, sajeannot@hotmail.com
Hiking: Jerry Wheeler, 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.com
Social Events: Looking for a volunteer!
Lodges/ELC: Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com
Dancing: Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, karenludwig2000@yahoo.com
Outings
Leader/Work Party Incentives: Earn annual trailhead
parking or Sno-Park permits by leading five or more Go Guide-
listed Seattle Singles hikes, and/or cross-country ski outings, and
recording trip reports on the website or leading two trail work
parties. Permits will be awarded for the season following partici-
pation. Contact Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com,
for details. Sign up now to lead and earn your permits.
Fellow Mountaineers—If you enjoy the activities and events
that the Singles Committee presents, then it is time to help. This
is a volunteer organization. The more who help, the better we can
do. Volunteers are needed for the committee, the R&R Dance
subcommittee, and to lead hikes and social events. Contact the
committee members listed above.
Lodge & Environmental Learning Center Weekends:
Schedule for 2009—plan ahead! Fireside Lodge, Whistler, B.C.,
Aug. 6-9; Baker Lodge, Aug.14-16; Stevens Lodge (need leader).
Questions/details: Eldon Ball, eldonball@juno.com, 206-366-
8405. Leaders and/or co-leaders needed for some of these.
Trips
Leaders needed for hikes or outings in September. By July 25, contact Jerry
Wheeler, 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.com.
July 5, Sun. - Little Si (EM) (USGS N. Bend/Snoqualmie) 5 mi.,
1200’ gain. Meet 1 p.m. at TH. 3/4 hr. I-90 to the town of North
Bend, take Exit 31 into town. Turn right on North Bend Way.
Just E. of town turn left on Mount Si Rd. (432nd S.E.; signed).
Go over a bridge, and veer right at the next intersection and drive
1/4 mi. more to the new parking lot on the left. Meet at S.E. 8th
St. P&R to regroup carpools if you wish—leaving P&R at 12:30
p.m. Party on the Fourth of July, pay a little back on the fifth.
Leisurely pace, longish lunch if the weather is good. Steven Sears,
425-821-5945, smsears@comcast.net. (s6/22-7/2) HMSG
July 5, Sun. - Cow Heaven (VS) (Marblemount/Lk. Shannon)
11 mi., 4000’ gain. Meet 6:30 a.m. at Brickyard P&R, I-405,
Exit 22 (N.E. 160th St.), W. side. 1/3 hr. Lawrence Landauer,
lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s6/22-7/2) NC
July 7, Tue. - Bandera Mtn. (S) (Bandera) 8 mi., 2900’ gain.
Meet 4 p.m. at QFC in Issaquah. 1/2 hr. Will be updates on
website later. Jovica Spasic, 206-441-5022, jovicas@gmail.
com. (s6/16-7/6) AL
July 9, Thu. - Annette Lake (M) (Snoqualmie) 7.5 mi., 1700’
gain. Meet 9 a.m. at TH, I-90, Exit 47, S.side. 1 hr. Those want-
ing to carpool from Tibbetts P&R should let leader know for
picking up at 8:10 a.m. Julie Way, 206-499-6793, Julie_Way@
q.com. (s6/22-7/7) SCO
July 11, Sat. - Talapus and Olallie Lakes (EM) (Bandera) 6 mi.,
1200’ gain. Meet 11 a.m. at Talapus Lake TH, I-90, Exit 45. 1 hr.
Fairly easy hike but expect mud. Kenneth Levine, 253-584-9090,
kwlevine@yahoo.com. (s7/2-7/9) AL
July 12, Sun. - Miller Peak/Iron Bear Loop (VS) (Mt. Stuart/
Liberty) 13 mi., 3800’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R. I-90,
Exit15. Turn right, go S. about 1/2 mi., turn left on Newport Way
then right into P&R. 1/3 hr. Lawrence Landauer, lawrenceglenn-
landauer@yahoo.com. (s6/29-7/9) AL
July 14, Tue. - Snow Lake (M) (Snoqualmie Pass) 6 mi., 1250’
gain in, 415’ out. Meet 9 a.m. at TH (Alpental ski area), I-90, Exit
52. 1 hr. Those wanting to carpool from Tibbetts P&R at 8 a.m.
should let leader know. Julie Way, 206-499-6793, Julie_Way@
q.com. (s6/22-7/12) AL
July 18, Sat. - Mesatchee Creek (M) (Bumping Lake) 11 mi.,
2400’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Chinook Pass parking lot east of the
pass. 2 hrs. Jerry Wheeler, 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.
com. (s7/9-7/16) SCO
July 18, Sat. - Snow Lake (M) (Snoqualmie Pass) 6 mi., 1250’
gain in, 415’ out. Meet 11 a.m. at TH (Alpental ski area), I-90,
Exit 52. 1 hr. Snow conditions may prevent us from making it
to the lake. Kenneth Levine, 253-584-9090, kwlevine@yahoo.
com. (s7/9-7/16).
July 19, Sun. - Thomas Mtn./Silver Creek Loop (VS) (Kachess
Lake) 14 mi., 3800’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R. I-90,
Exit15. Turn right, go S. about 1/2 mi., turn left on Newport Way
then right into P&R. 1/3 hr. Lawrence Landauer, lawrenceglenn-
landauer@yahoo.com. (s7/6-7/16) TC
July 22, Wed. - Melakwa Lake (MS) (Snoqualmie Pass) 9
mi., 2300’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Denny Ck. TH. I-90, Exit 47, N.
side. 1 hr. For those who want to carpool we can meet at Tibbets
P&R at 8:15 a.m. Just let leader know. Julie Way, 206-499-6793,
Julie_Way@q.com. (s6/22-7/20) AL
July 25, Sat. - Sheep Lake (E) (Mt. Rainier E.) 5.8 mi., 900’
gain. Meet 11 a.m. at Cayuse Pass junction of SR-410 & SR-123.
1-3/4 hr. Scott Boone, 206-767-3882. (s7/16-7/23) MR
July 26, Sun. - Grizzly Peak (VS) (Benchmark Mtn.) 17 mi.,
2200’ gain in, 800’ out. Meet 6 a.m. at Brickyard P&R, I-405,
Exit 22 (N.E. 160th St.), W. side. 1/3 hr. Lawrence Landauer,
lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s7/13-7/23) GP
July 26, Sun. - Mt Dickerman (VS) (Sloan Peak) 8.5 mi., 3800’
gain. Meet 8:15 a.m. at S. end of Ash Way P&R, I-5, Exit 183
(164th St. S.W.), W. side. 1/3 hr. Panoramic view of 16 major
peaks and abundant wildflowers. Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405,
eldonball@juno.com. (s7/16-7/23) GP
July 28, Tue. - Granite Mtn. (VS) (Snoqualmie Pass) 8 mi.,
3800’ gain. Meet 4 p.m. at QFC in Issaquah. 1/2 hr. We may not
go all the way to the viewpoint but it will be still a good workout.
Details will be posted soon on the website. Jovica Spasic, 206-
441-5022, jovicas@gmail.com. (s7/7-7/27) AL
Aug. 1, Sat. - Skyline Trail to Panorama Point (M) (Mt. Rainier
E.) 5 mi., 1500’ gain. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Paradise (TH) 2-1/2 hrs.
or TBD ? Members must have e-mail, to receive further instruc-
tions. Phone leader only for cancellations. Jo Fortin, 206-349-
0957, jo4ten-hikeleader@yahoo.com. (s7/23-7/30) MR
Seattle
Aug. 1, Sat. - Summerland (M) (Mt. Rainier E.) 8.5 mi., 2100’
gain. Meet 9 a.m. at Frying Pan Ck. TH. 1-3/4 hrs. Enjoy pan-
oramic views of Mt. Rainier and Little Tahoma, plus wildflowers
and possible mountain goat or bear sightings. Leader’s favorite
hike. Flowers and marmots abound. Nancy Zwicker, 360-886-
0152, nancyzw@gmail.com. (s7/23-7/30) MR
Aug. 2, Sun - Skyscraper Mtn. (EM) (Mt. Rainier E.) 7.5 mi.,
1200’ gain in, 300’ out. Meet 8:30 a.m. at TH (Sunrise). 2 1/2 Hrs.
or TBD. Members must have email, to receive further instruc-
tions. Leader phone for cancellations only. Jo Fortin, 206-349-
0957, jo4ten-hikeleader@yahoo.com. (s7/23-7/30) MR
Aug. 2, Sun. - Copper Mountain (North Cascades) (VS)
(Challenger/Shuksan) 20 mi., 4500’ gain in, 1100’ out. Meet
4 a.m. at Brickyard P&R. I-405, Exit 22 (N.E. 160th St.), west
side. 1/3 hr. 2.5 hrs. drive from Seattle. Lawrence Landauer,
lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s7/20-7/30)
Aug. 2, Sun. - Indian Henry’s Hunting Ground via Kautz
Creek (S) (Mt. Rainier W./Randle) 11 mi., 3300’ gain in, 200’
out. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Kautz Creek TH parking lot. 2 hrs. In-
dian Henry’s Hunting Ground on summer days is glorious. See
wildflowers, animals, views of the mountain. Snow should be
mostly gone. Robert Pankl, 206-729-0162, pankl@earthlink.
net. (s7/24-7/30) MR
Social
Events
July 4, Sat. - Barbecue Limit 99. Meet 12:30 p.m. in Woodinville
to celebrate Independence Day. After lunch, weather depending,
we can set up the badminton net and get out the frisbee/soccer
ball, or play board games inside. RSVP to lawrenceglennland-
auer@yahoo.com or 425-844-4330, or sign up online so that the
leader knows how much food to buy and can give directions,
answer questions, etc. Lawrence Landauer, lawrenceglennland-
auer@yahoo.com. (s6/8-7/3)
July 10, Fri. - Games Night & Snacks 7 p.m. at Phinney
Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., #3. Bring a snack
or beverage (with cups) to share and a game if you like. No need
to signup! Eldon Ball, eldonball@juno.com, 206-366-8405.
July 24, Fri. - Rock & Roll Dance 8 p.m. at the Lake City Com-
munity Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle 98125. DJ Gary of
Gary’s Tunes will teach a free cha-cha lesson from 8-8:30 p.m.,
then we will turn down the lights for the dance from 8:30-11:30
p.m. Admission is $9 (members)/ $12 (non-members). We will do
lots of mixers, so you do not need to come with a partner to dance.
We will have a mix of dances, including rock and roll, swing,
Latin and waltz music. Enter our door-prize drawing when you
come in. Please bring a snack to share. This could be as simple
as a bag of chips, cookies, fruit, veggies, a dessert or similar. If
you have questions or want to volunteer, contact Karen, 206-484-
9187, 425-789-1940, karenludwig2000@yahoo.com.
Weekly events
July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Wed. - Evening Outdoor Inline Skate
Wednesdays 7 p.m. Have fun and keep in shape year-round! If
it rains we may walk. Optional restaurant socializing follows.
Questions? Call Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454 or Jenefer Hunt-
TACOMA
See Tacoma Branch official contacts in box on this page
Clubhouse: 2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma, WA 98403
Website: www.tacomamountaineers.org
to sign up for a tacoma trip VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG
OR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED (cancellation fees may apply
for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)
Branchwide
Tacoma Branch website: www.tacomamountaineers.org. Our goal is to provide
information on current and coming activities. Constructive feedback and ideas
about the website are gladly accepted.
The Mountaineers Website. Check it out. Check your profile to be sure that
your contact information (e-mail, phone, address) is correct. Then click on
the “Activities” tab and go to “Advanced Search” to search for trips by type,
by branch, by date and so on.
The “Communities” tab will take you to the various communities set up by
different activities in various branches. Be sure to check the website for
late-breaking events.
All welcome to Tacoma BBQ on Fourth
July 4, Sat. - Mountaineers Fourth of July BBQ, 6-8 p.m.
The entire club is invited to the Tacoma Mountaineer Clubhouse
on the Fourth of July for FREE hotdogs, hamburgers, potato
salad, chips and ice cream. The Freedom Fair will be going on
down on Ruston Way with an air show and all kinds of activities.
Fireworks go off at 10 p.m., right in front of our cubhouse! Plan
to bus it or carpool and come join us!
No July membership meeting
The third Friday monthly meeting and branch orientation
will take July off. See you next month.
Seattle-Tacoma
oon, 206-632-8804. No need to sign up. July & August: Meet
at Seattle’s Myrtle Edwards Park. From Elliott Ave. W. which
becomes 15th Ave. W., take the Magnolia exit (labeled Pier 89
through 91) and follow the signs to Pier 89. Meet at the N. end
of the parking lot. Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454, mark.e.olsoe@
boeing.com.
July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Thu. - Outdoor Social Volleyball at
Green Lake. 6 p.m. to dark every Thu. until mid-Sept., near 5800
block of E. Green Lake Way N. at Kenwood Pl. Members $1,
others $2. Optional food stop nearby later. Questions? Eldon Ball,
206-366-8405 or eldonball@juno.com. No need to sign up.
July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, Fri. - Eastside Outdoor Tennis Inter-
mediate Doubles Limit 16. 7 p.m. at Robinswood Tennis Center,
2400 151st Pl. S.E., Bellevue. Call 425-452-7690 for direc-
tions. Join us for a Friday evening of INTERMEDIATE AND
ABOVE doubles tennis. Skill level is MINIMUM intermediate
(3.0 to 4.0) and above. Play from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Registration
begins on Thursdays, eight days before we play, and closes the
following Wednesday. Court fee: $3 per person collected by the
Robinswood cashier. Those canceling on Friday and no-shows
for any reason must refund court fee to leader— no exceptions.
Questions? Greg, 425-828-8590, or Fay, 206-281-5029. Leader:
Gregory Kidd, 425-828-8590, Gregory.Kidd@comcast.net.
(s5/25-7/1)
July 4, 11, 18 & 25, Aug. 1 Sat. - Green Lake Walk Meet 11
a.m. in front of the Urban Bakery, 7850 E. Green Lake Dr. N.
for a walk around Green Lake. After the walk we will lunch at a
nearby restaurant. Questions? Contact Karen Nordal, 206-366-
2736, knordal@mac.com. No registration.
July 4, 11, 18 & 25, Aug. 1 Sat. - Post Green Lake Walk Lunch
No need to sign up; just meet at noon on Saturdays for lunch with
other singles on the Green Lake path near children’s pool. We go
to the Urban Bakery or seating area near World Wraps if weather
permits. Karen Nordal, 206-366-2736, knordal@mac.com.
July 7, 14, 21 & 28, Tue. - Eastside Social Outdoor Volleyball
6 p.m. to dark every Tue. through Sept. in Bellevue Downtown
Park, E. of 100th Ave. N.E., S. of N.E. 4th St. & Bellevue Square.
Members $1, others $2. Questions? Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405,
eldonball@juno.com; Steve Kruse, stevekruse@allstate.com;
206-779-3557, or John or Milyn McManus, jwm8221@hotmail.
com, 425-608-0788 (bus.). No need to sign up.
Under the Hill Rovers (UTHRs)
July 3, Fri. - Annette Lake (M) 7.5 mi., 1700’ gain. Limit 8.
Meet 10 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R in Issaquah. Not too far, not too
hard, pretty views, fun people, a reasonable starting time, and
it goes to a lake. What more do you want? Expect to stay an
hour or so at the lake, weather permitting. We will form our
own carpools from the P&R; optional after-hike eats and drinks
in Issaquah. Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-769-9312, thejerrycole@
yahoo.com. (s6/12-7/1)
July 11, Sat. - Mt. Pilchuck (M) (Verlot USGS) 6 mi., 2200’
gain. Limit 8. Meet 10 a.m. at Lynwood P&R in Issaquah. One
of the “100 Classic Hikes in Washington” and one of the easier
of the peak-bagger hikes, we will be rewarded with spectacular
viewpoints from the lookout at the top, visibility permitting. We
Branch board meeting
June 29, Mon., 7 p.m. - Tacoma Branch Board Meeting
at the clubhouse. Members can join us and see our board of
trustees and division chairs in action. There will not be a meet-
ing in July.
Want to serve the club?
Here is your opportunity to serve our Tacoma Branch of
The Mountaineers. You can contribute by sitting on the branch
board of trustees.
Nominations: If you would like to nominate yourself or
another member for consideration by the Nominating Commit-
tee for one of the following positions, contact Bill Goodman,
bbgoodman@harbornet.com.
Branch chair - one-year term
Chair-elect - one-year term. becomes chair following year
Treasurer - one-year term (Note: The treasurer’s position
requires minimum skills in accounting, budgeting, financial
analysis and fiscal policy.)
Secretary - one-year term
Trustees (two positions open) - two-year terms
Tacoma Branch representative to The Mountaineers Board
of Trustees (full trustee status) - two-year term.
will form our own carpools from the P&R; optional after-hike
eats and drinks in Granite Falls. Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-769-
9312, thejerrycole@yahoo.com. (s6/20-7/9)
July 18, Sat. - Mason Lake-Ira Spring Memorial (MS) (Ban-
dera-206 GT) 7 mi., 2400’ gain. Limit 8. Meet 10 a.m. at Tibbetts
P&R in Issaquah. This hike is in the “Best Wildflower Hikes in
Washington” and July is the prime time to see them. Plus it ends
up at a lake. What more could you want? This is a relatively
warm lake for the Cascades, so, if there’s any chance you might
want to swim, come prepared. In any event, we will spend an
hour or so at the lake, weather permitting. We will form our
own carpools from the P&R; optional after-hike eats and drinks
in Issaquah. Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-769-9312, thejerrycole@
yahoo.com. (s6/27-7/16)
July 25, Sat. - Rachel Lake (MS) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 8
mi., 1900’ gain. Limit 8. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Tibbetts P&R in
Issaquah. Another of the “100 Classic Hikes in Washington,” this
beautiful hike ends up at a beautiful lake. Optional swimming,
of course. Expect to stay an hour or so at the lake, weather per-
mitting. We will form our own carpools from the P&R; optional
after-hike eats and drinks in Issaquah. There’s a bit of drive off
the freeway to get to the TH, so don’t expect to get home early.
Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-769-9312, thejerrycole@yahoo.com.
(s7/4-7/23)
Aug. 2, Sun. - Lake Serene (M) 8 mi., 2000’ gain. Meet at 10
a.m. at Bothell P&R. NWFP. Everybody has to do Lake Serene
every year—it’s so spectacular, which is why it’s in “100 Classic
Hikes in Washington.” Optional swimming, so come prepared.
Expect to stay an hour or so at the lake, weather permitting. Op-
tional side-trip to Bridal Veil Falls on the way back down. Expect
a late return home after 6 p.m. We will form our own carpools
from the P&R. Leader: Jerry Cole, 206-769-9312, thejerrycole@
yahoo.com. (s7/12-7/31)
Youth Committee
The Youth Committee is a Mountaineers acitivity open to all youths, ages 14
and up. Its purpose is to provide outdoor experience through activities such
as hiking, scrambling, backpacking, rafting, climbing, etc., for all interested
youths. For additional info, call Leonard, 206-325-1310.
What's your @ddress?
Help us keep in touch with you! We are
asking all members with email addresses
to make sure we have it in our records. As
the club moves into the future, we rely more
and more on electronic media to communi-
cate.
Log in to your Profile page today and add or
update your email with us. Thanks!
Tacoma Branch Contacts
Chair: Darin Brekke, 253-549-4245
Secretary: Yvonne Braune, 253-833-9276
Treasurer: Don Thompson, 360-692-8236
Trustee on Mountaineers Board: Tom Shimko, 253-272-0656
Branch Trustee: Gretchen Roosevelt, (2009), 360-759-3810
Branch Trustee: Jim Feltus (2009), 253-468-4787
Branch Trustee: Karen Turner (2010), 253-202-7458
Branch Trustee: Bill Goodman (2010), 253-564-8337
Branch Trustee: Geoffrey Lawrence (2010), 253-627-1619
Social Division Chair: Karen Turner, 253-202-7458
Outdoor Division Chair: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348
Climbing Division Chair: Joel Edwards, 253-732-4231
Clubhouse Sec.: Helen Engle, 253-566-6965, hengle@iinet.com
DIVISIONS: Social includes family activities, folk dancing, photog-
raphy, singles. Outdoor includes MOFA, HARK, hiking/backpacking,
sailing, sea kayaking, skiing, mountain biking. Climbing includes
alpine scrambling, climbing, advancing alpinism, sport climbing,
avalanche education, navigation and winter travel.
Contact Bill Goodman for more info: bbgoodman@har-
bornet.com.
Publicity opportunity
If you’ve ever been hiking you are amply qualified to give us
a hand with our ongoing branch publicity program, the popular
“Hike of the Week” feature in the News Tribune Thursday Ad-
venture Section. Help us keep this effort going by writing about
some of your favorite day hikes. All levels of hikes are needed,
from easy family hikes to strenuous conditioners. Contact Amy
Mann, agmann@comcast.net, 253-759-2796.
New member mentoring, membership
Contacts: Donna Bisogno, 253-922-4147, jmjrejoice@
gmail.com; Kathleen Brammer, 253-896-4849, brammerka@
comcast.net; Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@comcast.
net.
Are you new to the club or thinking about joining? You
can contact Donna, Kathleen or Amy with questions. There are
several ways you can find out if this club is the one for you. Are
you interested in a specific activity? The chair or leader of each
of our activities is ready and willing to talk to you. See specific
activity listings in this Go Guide for contact information.
Tacoma “new member meetings” are a great way to meet
some of the club members, see a presentation of the various
activities and have your questions answered. They are held
most months on the third Friday, except for June, July, August,
October and December.
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 And finally, for those ready to “jump in,” try one of the hikes
(under “Hiking”), especially one noted as “slow” or “moderate”
pace (if you prefer). Some leaders note that their trips are great
beginner hikes, and all leaders are willing to share tips about gear
if you’re still accumulating things. Other activities you might
try out are photography meetings, backpacking trips, singles
events/volleyball, social events, mountain biking or one-evening
seminars such as hiking/backpacking. The expression in The
Mountaineers is, “So many activities, so little time!” Join us
and get out there!
Trip registration procedures, guidelines
Please read the preamble on Page 19 of this Go Guide for Ten Essentials, travel
cost-sharing (Note: now 15¢ per mile RT) and guest participation.
To register for a Tacoma branch trip, register online at www.mountaineers.
org, or call the leader listed with that activity. If you need additional details
about the trip ask the trip leader. Advance registration is necessary unless
otherwise noted. The leader will cancel a trip if too few registrations are
received by the deadline for the trip, so register earlier rather than later to
reserve your spot.
P&R = Park & Ride
6 Ave P&R = 7100 block at 6th & Skyline, Tacoma.
th
CR = Charlie’s Restaurant, Highway 410, Enumclaw.
T-112 = Behind Wells Fargo Bank, 112th & Pacific Ave., Tacoma.
T-56 = P&R, E. of I-5 on south side of 56th St., Tacoma.
TCC P&R = NE corner of Tacoma Community College campus at 19th &
Mildred St.
512 P&R = Behind McDonald’s, south of I-5 & 512 interchange on S Tacoma
Way.
MTTA = Mt. Tahoma Trails Assoc. at Rainier Overland, 1 mi. past Ashford
on SR 706.
Southhill P&R = NW of Southhill Mall, Puyallup, at 104th St. E & 9th St. SW.
Tacoma clubhouse = N 30th St. & Carr St.
Bonney Lake P&R = South of Hwy. 410 on 184th
410 Cafe = Hwy. 410, Buckley
Classifications for Hikes: (E) = Easy, (M) = Medium, (S) = Strenuous
Classifications for Climbs: (C) = Conditioner (A) = Alpine Climb (R) = Rock
Climb (G) = Glacier Climb, (I) = Ice, (M) = Climbing.
Trail Guides: AL = 100 Hikes in the Alpine Lakes; BHWC = Best Hikes With
Children; BSHS = Best Short Hikes in the South Cascades; F1 (2, 3, 4) =
Footsore 1 (2,3,4); GP = 100 Hikes in the Glacier Peak Region; MR = 50
Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park (MRNP); NC = 100 Hikes in the North
Cascades; SCO = 100 Hikes in the South Cascades & Olympics.
Climbing Division
Chair: Joel Edwards, 253-732-4231, edwards_joel@msn.com
Welcome to The Tacoma Mountaineers Climbing Division offerings! We have
lots of activities, so get involved! Feel free to contact course leaders for more
information about the programs. Or, if you can’t get your questions answered
through them, contact the division chair.
Alpine Climb/Scramble Course
ACSC Committee
Course Chair: Margot Tsakonas, margot.tsakonas@weyerhaeuser.com,
425-922-3587
Records: Becky Hines, rebeccalhines@yahoo.com
Field Trips: Gary Zink, garyzink@comcast.net, 253-631-4004
Critical Skills: Mike Bujnowski, mikeb@reliancenetwork.com, 253-850-1806
Mentoring: Gregg Gagliardi, gagliard.u.washington@edu
Both Sessions of ACSC for 2009 are nearly complete. If you
are interested in ACSC, the next session is planned for January
2010. Detailed schedule will be published in the fall, and reg-
istration will be available late in 2009. Be sure to check for our
information night in November 2009 to find out more.
For more on the Basic Navigation Course, see the Go
Guide or www.tacomamountaineers.org/goguide
Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) - You will be
allowed to participate in the scrambling course without MOFA
training, but you must complete MOFA if you wish to graduate
from ACSC and continue scrambling with The Mountaineers.
You may take MOFA through any branch of The Mountaineers. For
enrollment information about the Tacoma MOFA Course, look in
the Go Guide or on www.tacomamountaineers.org/goguide.
Scrambles
July 18-19, Sat.-Sun. - Snowking 7433’ 10 mi., 5400’ gain.
Limit 8. Meet at the S.E. 8th St. P&R in Bellevue off Exit 12 on
I-405 at 7 a.m. Carpool and drive to TH on Forest Service Road
1570. 3 hrs. Route description includes brush whacking and pos-
sible route-finding challenges. Make camp near lake and relax.
Day 2: Get up early and continue to summit (1.5 mi. and 2000’
gain). Bring helmet, ice ax, snowshoes, crampons. Trekking
poles recommended for steep trail. Sign up with leader: Justin
McClellan, justnevis@yahoo.com. (s6/1-7/14)
Basic Rock, Glacier Course
BRGCC Committee:
Course Chair: Peter Elling, 253-441-8836, peter.elling@gmail.com
Lectures: Geoff Lawrence, 253-377-9729, glawrence_98@yahoo.com
Field Trips: Ben Miller, 253-396-1991, loriben@earthlink.net
Critical Skills: Bill Hecker, 253-876-0658, gumbidamit@msn.com
Manuals: Joy Parobek, 253-288-2398, liketobike24_7@msn.com
Climbs: Kevin Gallagher, 206-226-3623, gallagherkevin@gmail.com
Mentoring: Gregg Gagliardi, 253-566-9490, gagliard@u.washington.edu
Records: Bud Truitt, 253-503-3814, truittbljt@comcast.net
Equivalency: Participants in the Basic Rock and Glacier Climbing Course
(BRGCC) must have passed ACSC or have met equivalency prior to par-
ticipating in the course.
Past BRGCC Graduates: Graduates of the course are encouraged to par-
ticipate on BRGCC climbs, particularly alpine and glacier outings. Review
all the climb listings and call the leader if you find something of interest.
The intent is to create opportunities for you to be involved, to share your
knowledge and experience with others, and to improve or maintain profi-
ciency in your skills.
2009 Records: Graduation materials (forms for completed MOFA, trail main-
tenance, etc.) should be sent to: Bud Truitt, 9911 72nd St. S.W., Lakewood,
WA 98498; truittbljt@comcast.net, 253-503-3814.
Second Year Participants: If you require a second year to
complete the course requirements you must notify the Course
Chair, Peter Elling, by phone or e-mail. The fee is $50. (Plus $15
if you want a 2009 student manual). Second year participants are
required to attend the full day qualifier March 14, at The Tacoma
Mountaineers clubhouse. This is not a test! At this time we will
determine where in the lecture or field trip sequence participants
may re-enter the course, based on what knowledge and skills they
have retained from the previous year. A conditioner, with a Tacoma
branch leader, must be successfully completed before participating
on BRGCC climbs or the crevasse rescue field trip.
Course information: The 2009 course has already begun.
Watch The Mountaineer and the website this winter for informa-
tion about the 2010 course. Throughout the course there will be
opportunities for additional skills practice with a mentor both at
the clubhouse and in the mountains. For more information contact
Peter Elling, 253-441-8836, peter.elling@gmail.com.
14 July 2009 Go Guide
2009 graduation event
Oct. 4, Sun. - Graduation and Course Potluck 6:30 p.m.
Basic climbs
Check the activities section of www.mountaineers.org for the latest listings.
July 3-4, Fri.-Sat. - Mt Baker, Coleman Glacier (BG) Limit
9. Sign up with leader: Dave Buckland, 253-370-5356, djbdjb@
centurytel.net. (s6/9-7/3)
July 11-12, Sat.-Sun. - Mt Rainier, DC Route (BG) Limit 9.
Sign up with leader or Bill Wood. Leader’s permission required.
Leader: Dave Buckland, 253-370-5356, djbdjb@centurytel.net.
(s6/9-7/11)
Aug. 6-10, Thu.-Mon. - Cameron 7,190’ (T3) Limit 6. Five
days of hiking and scrambling in the Olympics. Day 1 will be
a long hike in to set up camp. Subsequent days will include
optional scrambles to nearby Sentinel Peak, Wellesley Peak, Mt.
Fromme, Mt. Claywood, Lost Peak, and some of the summits
of Mt. Cameron. Bicycles are recommended to travel the 5 mi.
from the road washout to the Dosewallips TH. Sign up with
leader: Steve Townsend, 253- 565-7172, swtownsend@yahoo.
com. (s6/1-7/25)
Intermediate Climbing Course
Intermediate Climbing Committee
Chair: Stephan Kleine, 253-815-9054, skleine@broadcom.com
Manual: Mike Lund, 425-736-5686, enzolund@yahoo.com
Lectures: Rebecca Catlin, 253-332-4905, beccail12climb@yahoo.com
Field Trips: Tom Labrie, 360-710-6577, ayankeehousewright@hotmail.com
Critical Skills: Dale Hegg, 253-891-1556, cumbre3@comcast.net
Remaining lectures:
July 9, Thu. - Hard Snow and Intro to Ice Climbing
July 30, Thu. - Ice Climbing Field Trip 1 Prep
Aug. 6, Thu. - Ice Climbing
Oct. 15, Thu. - Exam
Remaining field trips:
Aug. 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Hard Snow and Intro to Ice Climbing
Aug. 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Ice Climbing
Intermediate climbs
If you’d like to lead an intermediate climb, and are not familiar with the new
database, contact Steve Kleine, skleine@broadcom.com, for assistance.
Check the internet database for current listings.
Intermediate climbs
July 3, Fri. - Mt. Stuart, W. Ridge (IR) Limit 4. Climb will be
2-3 days, depending on conditions. This climb is currently full.
Sign up with leader: Stephan Kleine, 253-815-9054, skleine@
broadcom.com. (s1/13-1/13)
Aug. 2, Sun. - Observation Rock, N. Face (II) Limit 6. Climb
is for Tacoma intermediate students/grads teaching at Ice 1 on
Saturday and Sunday. Leader’s permission required. Leader: Julie
Myer, 253-759-3813, juliem135@comcast.net. (s6/1-7/27)
Trad Rock Climbing Course
Chair: Marty Babare, 253-756-5576, mbabare@nventure.com.
Field trips: Mark Lemon, 253-314-6998
Critical Skills: Mark Webster, 253-209-0766
Mentoring: Ed Lansing & Mindy Nichols, 253-394-4383
Are you interested in learning to lead moderate (5.4-5.8) rock
routes using trad gear (no bolts)? Are you interested in enhancing
your current trad skill level? We are developing a new course to
build our climbing curriculum and we have you in mind.
This crag course will cover placing passive and active
protection, building anchors, and setting up rappels, as well as
hanging belays, swinging leads, and crack-climbing techniques.
We’ll be outside at some of the local crags (like Tieton, Vantage
and Leavenworth), but we’ll get started at the clubhouse and
Spire Rock.
For details contact Marty Babara, mbabare@nventure.com.
Watch for information this winter about next year’s schedule
for this popular course.
Sport Climbing Course
Course Committee:
Chair: Chris Willett, cwillett03@gmail.com, 253-227-6378
Field Trips: Greg Gagliardi, gagliard@u.washington.edu, 253-765-2881
Lectures: Bill Hecker
The Sport Climbing Course, to be offered this fall, is open
to anyone who wishes to learn to safely enjoy sport climbing,
as well as those already accomplished rock and gym climbers
who wish to expand and round out their skills. There are no
prerequisites for the class.
This is a perfect course for new members who have not yet
taken a course but have an interest in rock climbing. It is also ideal
for continuing students from scrambling or basic programs who
have an interest in sport climbing, and gym climbers who want
to transition to setting up their own top ropes and anchors while
enjoying independent climbing on great sport routes.
Prospective intermediate climbing students are especially
encouraged to take the course: Learning to lead sport routes will
help significantly with the learning process for leading the alpine
rock routes that you will encounter in the intermediate course.
This is a student-centered course: Learning objectives will be
dependent on students’ interests and skills. We will custom-
ize teaching to each student’s skills and interests. Topics of
instruction include climbing sport routes on top-rope, leading
sport routes using bolts and quick-draws, setting up anchors
on bolts and chains, clipping bolts, belay technique, rappel
technique, climbing signals and communication, untying from
rope at anchor and transitioning to rappel, lowering techniques,
necessary knots, and safe use of equipment. There will be an
emphasis on safety.
Cost: $125 members, $175 non-members.
Required equipment: helmet, harness, rock shoes, personal
anchor system, several carabiners and slings. Optional but recom-
mended equipment: rope, chalk bag, quick-draws.
Lectures (7 p.m. at The Tacoma Clubhouse):
Sept. 10, Thu. - Introduction, equipment, climbing, safety
Sept. 17, Thu. - Technique, anchors, knots, belay practice,
rappels
Sept. 24, Thu. – Optional, skills refresher, leading, clean-
ing, rappels
Field Trips:
Mon. & Wed. evenings - Gym climbing at Edgeworks in
Tacoma. Optional but highly recommended.
Sept. 26-27, Sat.-Sun. - Vantage Field Trip
Oct. 10-11, Sat.-Sun. - Vantage Field Trip
For more info, see the course website or contact Chris Willett:
http://tacomamountaineers.org/climbing/sport_climbs.html.
Navigation Course
Chair: Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, jim5car@yahoo.com
Lead Instructor: Steve Frank, 253-232-6134, stephen.m.frank@hotmail.
com
Records Keeper: Chuck Bredl, brewmasterchuck@comcast.net
Communications: Don Campbell, sketcher54@hotmail.com
Field Trips: Gary Zink, 253-631-4004, garyzink@comcast.net.
Basic Navigation Course certification is required for many
Mountaineers activities. Tacoma Mountaineers offers a Basic
Navigation course as follows:
Wed., Aug. 12 and 19, 6:30 p.m. at Tacoma Mountaineers
Clubhouse (2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma). Classes each run about
90-120 minutes and start at 6:30 p.m. sharp.
Field trip: Sat., Aug. 22, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Tacoma
Mountaineers Irish Cabin property (no cell phone service). Field
trip starts 7:30 a.m. sharp and lasts all day. 
Final exam: Shortly after the field trip a final exam will be
e-mailed to all students for completion and return. 
Complete attendance at the two classes and the field trip,
passing all six elements on the field trip, and a successful final
exam are required to receive navigation certification.
You must come to all sessions with an approved compass that
includes adjustable declination and a sighting mirror. There’s a
list of necessary features and some suggested compasses at www.
tacomamountaineers.org.
Two generally available and highly recommended compasses
are the Silva Ranger CL and the Suunto MC-2, both around
$60. Please do NOT come to the first class with an inadequate
compass; we’ll be working with some of the special features at
both classes. You will not be allowed to participate in the field
trip unless you have an approved compass. Buy one now—sup-
plies at local retailers sometimes run out when our course ap-
proaches. Mark your compass somewhere with your name and
e-mail, a distinctive sticker or colored dots, whatever, so if your
compass gets mixed up with other identical units you’ll know
which one is yours. 
Registration fee: $48 for Mountaineers; $73 for non-Moun-
taineers. Online registration. 
All you need for the two evening class sessions are an ap-
proved compass, pencils and paper, a cup of coffee or soft drink,
possibly other simple items we may specify in pre-class emails.
For the all-day field trip you timely must show up as you would
for an all-day, off-trail hike or scramble in chancy weather:
daypack, Ten Essentials, sufficient food and drink, proper boots
and clothing (no blue jeans, cotton T-shirts, etc). The field trip
at Irish Cabin is a series of +/- 90 minute teaching elements: you
go into the field for an element, back to base camp for a snack and
bathroom break, back into the field for another element, and so on
all through the day. Usually the final element is the +/- two-hour
“Long Nav,” where two-person teams navigate cross-country over
challenging terrain. After this, all teams check in at the parking lot,
get some final instruction, share some laughs, go home. 
When we go on this field trip all of us are a team—we all
help each other out. Please do not bring family, friends, pets,
etc., to the classes or the field trip—they will get in the way and
we need 100 percent of your attention at all times. No one may
leave the field trip until everyone has completed all class ele-
ments and checked in.
Some of the instructors and students camp out Friday eve-
ning at the large, grassy Irish Cabin parking lot near the Carbon
River—it’s a beautiful location and we have a very social
campfire. This is a fun, relaxed way to start your field trip. For
more information e-mail Tacoma Navigation Chair Jim Harvey:
jim5car@yahoo.com.
Outdoor Division
Chair: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, ghpghp@earthlink.net. (MOFA, Hiking/
Backpacking, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Skiing, Mountain Biking)
First Aid (MOFA)
Mountaineering Oriented First Aid Committee
Chair: Angela McKee, 253-460-0727, k2teleskier@yahoo.com
Co-Chair: Leah Munion, 206-200-4715, mountainbutterfly007@gmail.com
Tacoma Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) is a 28-
hour course for the wilderness traveler. It consists of a lecture,
demonstration and practical experience, including Red Cross
adult CPR and standard first aid. MOFA instructors are club
volunteers certified by the Red Cross.
Two or more instructors teach each class, with final practical
scenarios evaluated by other instructors. Our make-up artists add
realism to the final exam by outfitting the volunteer victims with
simulated injuries. There are no prerequisites for the course.
If you are interested in taking only CPR/First Aid, please
contact Angela or Leah. See above for contact info.
Course attendance: Participation is required at all class
sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning that
builds on skills learned in previous sessions. Wear casual clothes
suitable for working on the ground and outdoors. Arrangements
cannot be made to make up class sessions. Please do not register
for a class unless you can attend all class sessions.
September Irish Cabin MOFA Class: Sept. 13, 20, Sun.,
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse and a field trip the
weekend of Sept. 26-27 at our Irish Cabin property in the Carbon
River Valley. The last two days of class will be conducted during
a car/tent camp, which may reasonably reflect the possibilities of
wilderness first aid. We will share a potluck with the volunteer
victims on the last day. We will ensure class participants have the
proper equipment during the first two class sessions. Course fee
(includes textbook): $85 members, $110 non-members.
Fall weekends MOFA Class: Nov. 7-8, 21-22, Sat.-Sun. 9
a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse. Course fee (includes
textbook): $80 members, $105 non-members.
Registration: Online self-registration at www.mountaineers.
org or call 206-521-6001 or 800-573-8484. Register early as
classes fill up quickly.
Hiking/Backpacking
Chair: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@comcast.net
Tacoma Hiking Web Guru: Catherine Kwon Walters, 253-759-1127, kwon
1962@yahoo.com
Committee members: Dick Bacon, Donna Bisogno, Kathleen Brammer, Nancy
German, Arden Gudger, Joan Hays, Lyn Higaki, Gordon Jenkins, Diane
Malone, Nancy Mooney, Mike Waiss, and, how about you too? Give Amy a
call if you’d like to help out.
Website Alert - for leaders and hikers: All Tacoma hikes and backpack trips
Tacoma
 are listed on the club’s interactive website www.mountaineers.org. Check the
website for late-breaking events that didn’t make the Go Guide deadline. If
you haven’t done so already, you should log on and check your profile to be
sure your contact information (e-mail, phone, address) is correct. Then click
on the “Communities” tab and check out the “Tacoma: Hiking & Backpacking
Community‘ on the website. Click on the “Activities” tab to search for trips.
You can sign up for most trips on line.
Fundrai$er: Write up your favorite hikes for the “Hike of the Week” feature in
the News Tribune to help us raise money to support the Hiking/Backpacking
Committee and the branch. Contact Amy Mann, agmann@comcast.net,
253-759-2796, for a list of hikes that have been submitted so far and for a
copy of our easy-to-use form.
Hike Registration Etiquette: Mountaineers trips, led by volunteer leaders, are
group activities, intended to provide a mix of exercise, enjoyment of our wilder-
ness backyard, and an opportunity to spend the day with like-minded people.
Everyone is responsible for being at an appropriate level of conditioning
before signing up for a trip and is expected to wear appropriate clothing and
carry adequate gear—for the trip and for any unplanned overnight bivouac
in the mountains. Check the Outdoor Essentials icon on the website: www.
mountaineers.org. If you find that you are unable to participate in a trip for
which you are signed up, you need to notify the leader ASAP, so someone
from the waiting list can be given your spot. If you are forced to cancel at the
last minute, a phone call to the leader is better than an e-mail so the group
will not be delayed at the carpool or trailhead waiting for you.
Hiker Educational Opportunities/Confidence Builders: The Tacoma Branch
regularly offers three courses of interest to hikers: 1) Map and compass work
is taught in the Navigation Course (see Navigation); 2) MOFA (Mountaineering
Oriented First Aid, see First Aid) offers invaluable information and skills train-
ing to help you deal with emergency situations and to better prepare yourself
and your equipment before each trip; 3) Basic information on equipment and
conditioning for hiking and backpacking is offered by the Hiking/Backpacking
Committee in our evening introduction sessions held throughout the spring
and summer. Details and registration are online at www.mountaineers.org,
search for “Introduction to Hiking.”
Hiking Participation Award: A Mountaineers patch is awarded for participat-
ing in five or more Tacoma Branch hikes and/or backpacks in any 12-month
period. Eligible trips must be branch-approved trips, led by Tacoma Branch
leaders, to different destinations. One Tacoma Branch Mt. Rainier trail
maintenance work party trip (see Tacoma conservation section of the Go
Guide) can be substituted for two hikes or backpack trips. Send your list of
trips to Amy Mann to get your patch.
Leaders - Hike Submission Deadline: Trips need to be listed on the website
by the ninth of the month to be included in the Go Guide for the next month.
If you want help listing your trips on the website please send your trips to
Amy, agmann@comcast.net, by the first of the month.
Leaders - Miscellany: Save yourself some paperwork and postage hassles
by having non-members sign waivers on the website and by filing your post-
trip report on the website. Lead three or more official Mountaineers hikes or
backpacks for the Tacoma Branch between Oct. 1 and Sept. 30, and you will
be eligible for the drawing of a $30 REI gift certificate given away to three
leaders at the fall potluck.
New Leaders - A Continuing Opportunity: Curious? Thinking about it, but
not sure if you’re ready to lead? Get in touch with Amy, and we’ll find the
right hike and a mentor to get you started.
Outreach: The third Friday branch meetings include a new and prospective
member slideshow and Q&A session. Join us to greet people and answer
questions about what we do when we get out there.
Hiking/Backpacking Seminar
July 28, Tue. - Introduction to Hiking and Backpacking 7-
8:30 p.m. If you’re not sure what you need to do to get started
hiking with The Mountaineers or just need a kick-start, join us
at the Tacoma Clubhouse (2302 N. 30th, Tacoma) for this infor-
mation-packed evening. Register on line at www.mountaineers.
org or at the door at 6:45 p.m. with exact change or check for
the $5 fee. Non-members welcome! Repeat performances of this
program will be held on Tue., Aug. 25.
Hikes
July 11, Sat. - Glacier View and Lake West (M) (Mt. Rainier W.
USGS; Mt. Rainier W. GT-269) 6 mi., 1100’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m.
at South Hill P&R. 1 hr. Good beginner’s hike with quite a few
different flowers. Forest Service passes are needed for vehicles.
Bring a bag for dirty boots and money to pay the drivers at 15
cents per mile. Leader: Dick Bacon, 253-691-5984, dickbacon@
hotmail.com. (s3/9-7/10)
July 18, Sat. - Klahhane Ridge via Sunrise Ridge (EM) (Mt.
Angeles-135 GT) 8 mi., 1200’ gain. 3 hrs. Great views! Hike to
and part way along Lake Angeles Trail. This is the leader’s an-
nual birthday hike. Early start and late return due to long drive.
Leader: Catherine Walters, 253-759-1127, kwon1962@yahoo.
com. (s6/20-7/12)
July 20, Mon. - Grand Park, Lake Eleanor (M) (Greenwater-
238 & Mt. Rainier E.-270 GT; Mt. Rainier E. USGS) 8 mi., 1500’
gain. Limit 8. Grand Park the back way—a shorter trip to Grand
Park than starting at Sunrise. Note early close of registration
for this trip. We’ll hike as a group at a leisurely/moderate pace,
with lots of stops for comfort, photos, equipment adjustment
and admiring the vistas. Optional stop on the way home for
pie or a burger—drivers’ choice. Leader’s permission required.
Leader: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@comcast.net.
(s6/19-7/10)
July 25, Sat. - Melakwa Lake (MS) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS;
Snoqualmie Pass-207 GT) 9 mi., 2300’ gain. Limit 11. This is
one of the leader’s favorite places to hike. Hike along Denny
Creek and two of its falls. Then, after crossing Hemlock Pass, the
trail drops down into the prettiest basin with the main lake and a
smaller upper lake. Meeting time and location(s) will be e-mailed
to those who sign up a week before the hike. Leader: Michael
Baker, 425-367-4380, baker1mich@msn.com. (s7/6-7/23)
Advance notice
Aug. 21-23, Fri.-Sun. - Mt. Baker Lodge Tacoma Hiking
Committee Weekend. A great opportunity to explore the
North Cascades! Friday and Saturday nights spent at Mt. Baker
Lodge with day hiking in the area. Please note that reservations
for the lodge must be prepaid through www.mountaineers.org/
lodge/baker or by calling 206-521-6001. Campsites have been
reserved for Thursday night for anyone wishing to go up early
to hike on Friday. Contact Amy Mann, agmann@comcast.net,
253-759-2796, for more information on the weekend and about
car camping Thursday night or for carpooling possibilities.
Aug 25, Tue. - Introduction to Hiking and Backpacking,
7-8:30 p.m. This is a repeat of the July 28 program listed above
and will be the last of these programs for the hiking season.
Sailing Course
Committee Co-Chairs: Marilyn Main, 253-531-6073; Robert and Laura Crews,
253-846-7560, lacrews06@msn.com (please write “Mountaineers-Sailing”
in subject line).
Skippers: Jerry Stephenson, 253-381-7859, jerry@ays.com; Marv Fritts, 206-
949-7597, mjf1944@comcast.net.
2009 Basic Crewing Course is under way. We are still in need of local
Mountaineers skippers with sailboats who are willing to take out Basic
Crewing Course graduates on day sailing or longer adventures in the up-
Tacoma
coming months. If you are interested, please contact Bob or Laura Crews,
253-846-7560.
Sea Kayaking Course
Committee Chair: Christine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@centurytel.
net
Secretary: Barbara Mitchell, 253-853-3399, bbmitchell2000@gmail.com
Treasurer: Peggy Gablehouse, 253-884-2987, gablehousep@aol.com
Trip Coordinator: Howard Owen, hvo_guitar@yahoo.com
Training: Bob Burnett, 206-321-0011, sktrainingcoordinator@yahoo.com
Equivalency: Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, mikeedvm@aol.com
Pool Sessions: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, ghpghp@earthlink.net
Basic Course Training: Laurie Davis, 206-403-6924, laurieinseattle@
hotmail.com.
All monthly committee meetings for June, July, and August will be held after
the Gig Harbor Skills sessions at a local Gig Harbor restaurant.
Safety Chair: Andy Garrett, 253-858-4090, agarrett@centurytel.net
Sea Kayak Committee Meetings: The committee meets on the first Wednes-
day of every month at 6:30 p.m. This is where the brainstorming takes place
as well as plenty of socializing. Come and join us as we plot and scheme new
fun things to do. If you would like to be a part of this fun and would like to find
out all about the benefits of becoming a valued volunteer on the committee,
or if you are just looking for something different to do on Wednesday, call
Christine Burris, 253-651-6610 (Christine can also give you the location).
Trip Reservation: To sign up for paddles, contact the trip leaders listed in the
trip descriptions below. Feel free to ask the trip leader any additional ques-
tions/concerns about the trip.
Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have significant kayak training and
experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Sea Kayaking Course
(offered in Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and Kitsap), are encouraged to apply
for equivalency. There is a $20 processing and evaluation fee. To apply for
equivalency contact Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, for an application form.
Starting this year, due to heavy demand for trips from Seattle basic class
students, all Tacoma sea kayaking leaders will be giving preference to
Tacoma students.
Many more trips to come! Keep up with all our activities by searching the
online activities page or visiting the Tacoma sea kayaking community on
The Mountaineers website at www.mountaineers.org. Also check out the
sea kayaking activities on the Tacoma Branch website at www.tacoma-
mountaineers.org.
Paddles
July 25-Aug. 1 - SK II-III Barclay Sound/Broken Group of
Islands, B.C. Multi-day paddle for experienced sea kayakers
with strong backcountry camping skills. This area has a beautiful
network of islands to explore. There are labyrinths of passages,
caves, isolated rocks and islands. All indications are that fresh
water is scarce to nonexistent, so daily sun showers might not hap-
pen. Border crossing will require a passport or Washington State
enhanced driver’s license. Limit 6. Sign up with leader: Gary Stone,
dragonpilot38@hotmail.com (preferred), 253-946-9580.
July 25, Sat. - SK II Vaughn Bay Leader: Peggy Gablehouse.
Aug. 8-9, Sat.-Sun. - SK II+ Blake Island Overnight Practice
your newfound paddling skills during this overnight kayak trip to
Blake Island. We will camp overnight, circumnavigate the island
on a day paddle, dine at Tillicum Village and return to the main-
land after some kayak square dancing, playing barnyard Marco
Polo and satisfying course requirements involving wet exits and
self and assisted re-entries. A camping equipment checklist will
be provided after signing up. The trip is reserved for Tacoma
Mountaineers basic course students and graduates only. Sign up
with leader: Laurie Davis, 206-4403-6924.
Advance notice
Aug. 12, Wed. - SK I-II Gig Harbor Skills Session. A great
time to refine what you learned during the basic class or to just
brush up and learn new skills from fellow experienced paddlers.
Preference given to Tacoma students and members. Sign up with
leader: Jurgen W. Herweg, 253-853-3399.
Aug. 15, Sat. - SK II Nisqually Delta. This is a great student
paddle. Tides are high, so we should not have any problem with
the mud flats. Preference will be given to Tacoma Sea Kayaking
basic class students. There is a use permit required to park at the
launch site that can be obtained anywhere fishing licenses are
available. Have seen eagles, seals and otters here before. Will be
practicing boat control—paddling into and out of some narrow
channels. Immersion gear required. If enough studnets need to
rent boats, we can arrange for an outfitter to bring some (need
minimum of six rentals). Sign up with leader: Michael Everett,
253-905-0613.
Aug. 15, Sat. - SK IV+ Deception Pass Playtime with Jurgen
Herweg and Julie Beck.
Aug. 19, Wed. - SK I-II Gig Harbor Skills Session. A great
time to refine what you learned during the basic class or to just
brush up and learn new skills from fellow experienced paddlers.
Preference given to Tacoma students and members. Sign up with
leader: Jurgen W. Herweg, 253-853-3399.
Aug. 22-23, Sat.-Sun. - Wilderness First Aid Mike Everett.
Aug. 26, Wed. - SK I-II Gig Harbor Skills Session. A great
time to refine what you learned during the basic class or to just
brush up and learn new skills from fellow experienced paddlers.
Preference given to Tacoma students and members. Sign up with
leader: Jurgen W. Herweg, 253-853-3399.
Aug. 29, Sat. - Towing and Recoveries with Jurgen Herweg.
Aug. 30, Sun. - Boat Fitting Workshop with Jurgen Herweg.
Sept. 5, Sat. - SK III Hope Island. Hope Island Overnight!
Take the Shelton shuttle to Hope Island and spend a night with
friends. Return trip with the flood for a leisurely getaway. Let
leader know if you want to join a few of us on Friday night to
reserve campsites. Sign up with leader: Christine Burris, 253-
858-1119, christineburris@centurytel.net.
Sept. 12, Sat. - SK II Nisqually Delta. See Aug. 15.
Sept. 19, Sat. - SK II Cutts Island Picnic and Bioluminescence
night paddle with Gary Peniston.
Sept. 19, Sat. - SK II Lake Crescent Overnight – Olympic
Peninsula with Laurie Davis.
Sept. 19, Sat. - SK III The Infamous Triple Cross With Jurgen
Herweg.
Like to go someplace not offered? Call Howard Owen, 253-
851-2677, hvo_guitar@yahoo.com, if there’s a paddle you’d like
to see offered and he will try to incorporate it into future trips.
Skiing (backcountry, Nordic, snowboard)
Chair: Mindy Nichols, mindyrd@gmail.com.
Cross-Country Course Leader: Fred Ostmann, 253-565-7680, ostmann@
wamail.net
Backcountry/Telemark Skiing: Don Thompson, donteleski@msn.com, 360-
692-8236; Robie Pruden, 253-863-9360, prudenrl@earthlink.net
Check e-communities and activities site on www.mountaineers.org for cur-
rent listings.
Conservation
Contact: Bill Goodman, 253-564-8337, bbgoodman@harbornet.com
Tacoma Branch Mountaineers will be planning trail main-
tenance projects over the summer in Mt. Rainier National Park
which will be publicized in future Go Guides. We will also be
scheduling a work party at The Mountaineers Irish Cabin prop-
erty. In the meantime, sign up for a trail maintenance project
with Washington Trails Association (WTA) which holds work
parties almost daily. Go to www.wta.org to sign up for a project
and/or join in one of the local projects below.
Social Division
Chair: Karen Turner, Karen-turner@comcast.com, 253-202-7458
(Family Activities, Folkdancing, Photography, Singles)
Family Activities
Contacts: Maureen Brekke, 253-549-424, foxbeacher@earthlink.net; Kris
Paynter, 253-759-4861, kjp4861@hotmail.com
Family Activities have gone online! You can register for Tacoma Family
Activities by visiting the website, www.mountaineers.org. Please register the
names of all family members who plan to participate. If your child is under 14
and doesn’t have a membership ID, contact club headquarters to help with
the registration process, 206-284-8484 or 1-800-573-8484.
Guidelines for Family Activities: See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way.”
Folk Dancing
Contacts: Ned Raymond, 253-218-5205; Yvonne, 253-640-6359, YBandNR@
comcast.net.
Mondays - South Park Community Center, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at
50th and S. Tacoma Way. The Tacoma Branch folk dancers take
the summer off, but you can join us as we dance with the Totem
International Folk Dancers at the community center.
Advance notice
Sept. 26, Sat. - Our next scheduled dance at Normanna Hall.
For more information contact Ned or Yvonne, 253-833-9276,
253-218-5205, YBandNR@comcast.net. Directions: From Hwy.
16 take the Sprague St. exit to 15th St., turn right (E.) and go to
Martin Luther King Way and the Normanna Hall. Park on the
street or the gravel lot across 15th from the hall. For information
call Ned, 253-218-5205, or Yvonne, 253-640-6359.
Photography
Chair: Brian Kenison, 206-491-2962, lepiolet@gmail.com
July 14, Tue. - Seventh Annual Photography Exhibit
photo selection. We need your photos! Meet at 7 p.m. You may
have been snowshoeing, climbing, hiking and traveling. Now is
the time to share your experiences with others. Tonight is the
time in which we select the images to be displayed at our Annual
Tacoma Mountaineers Photo Exhibit, held during the months of
Sept. and Oct. Photo selections will be made on July 14 during
the monthly meeting. There is an entry fee of $25, in cash or
check, payable to The Mountaineers (no credit cards) for each
photographer to submit photos. Complete information on the
exhibit and the selection process is contained on our website at
tacomamountaineers.org. Click on Tacoma activities, then click
on photography. For more information, contact the photo chair,
Brian, 206- 491-2962, lepiolet@gmail.com.
Singles
Welcoming Committee: Karen Turner, Karen-turner@comcast.com, 253-202-
7458; Connie Pyles, conniepyles@hotmail.com, 253-677-4397. The Tacoma
Mountaineers social group was organized for the enjoyment of all adult Moun-
taineers. The social group plans a wide variety of social and outdoor activities.
Meet people of diverse ages and cultures with a similar interest in hiking,
biking, backpacking, climbing, skiing, dancing, kayaking, dining, sailing, snow-
shoeing, theater and volleyball—just some of the activities we enjoy together.
Check out our website for last-minute parties, dances, movies and trips; or
to schedule and notify others of late-breaking activities: http://groups.yahoo.
com/group/tacomamountaineerssocialdivision.
Weekly events
Indoor Volleyball: Will resume in the fall when school starts.
Every Wednesday at Curtis Jr. High, 8901 40th St. W., University
Place, 6:30-9 p.m., $1.50, $2.50 non-member. Contact is April
Cook, 253-752-5184.
Thursday Evening Wine Tasting: Join us for wine tasting with
good company at 6 p.m. every Thursday.
July 2 - Mandolin Cafe 3923 S. 12th St., Tacoma, 253-761-
3482. A great coffee house that roasts its own coffee. Great
teas, wine and beer. A yummy deli for dinner.
July 9 - Diane’s Wine-House Party, NE Tacoma, 253-370-
5671. Diane Malone has a beautiful backyard she’d like to
share with friends. BYOB and bring a small snack to share.
July 16 - The Hub, 203 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma. 253-
683-4606. Another great restaurant owned by The Harmon
Brewery. They have an open-air bar on a warm evening. They
make their own micros and good food too.
July 23 - Tacoma Clubhouse, 2302 N. 30th St. The first of our
summer series at our home base. Always our biggest turnout!
BYOB and bring a small snack to share. We’ll have a firepit
going out back and smores on hand. Come join the fun!
July 30 - Stanley & Seaforts, 115 E. 34th St., Tacoma, 253-
473-7300. Perched on top of a hill it has a beautiful view of
downtown Tacoma. We’ll be meeting in the front bar area.
Always a treat to go here.
Other events
July 4, Sat. - Mountaineers Fourth of July BBQ. 6-8 p.m. The
entire club is invited to the Tacoma Mountaineer Clubhouse on
the Fourth of July for FREE hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad,
chips and ice cream. The Freedom Fair will be going on down
on Ruston Way with an air show and all kinds of activities.
Fireworks go off at 10 p.m., right in front of our cubhouse! Plan
to bus it or carpool and come join us!
Aug. 6-9, Thu.-Sun. - Whistler Singles Weekend A wonder-
ful weekend in Whistler, British Columbia, at Fireside Lodge.
Lots of hiking, bicycling, zip-lining, geo-caching and going to
the top of the mountain in a gondola! People from all over the
world come here. Come discover the main village as they get
ready for the 2010 Winter Olympics! Go to www.firesidelodge.
org to find out more on the accommodations. Price will be set
soon. Come join us!
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Lodge going
Mountaineers lodges are open year-round for members and guests. Reservations are made through a prepay system which requires payment either with credit card or
a check. If paying by credit card, simply call 206-521-6001 by 5 p.m. for all lodges but Meany (www.brownpapertickets.com; 800-838-3006) on the Thursday prior to the
weekend to reserve a stay at one of the lodges. If paying by check, the payment must be received by 5 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the weekend you wish to reserve.
When reserving anywhere but Meany, call club headquarters, 206-521-6001, by 5 p.m. on Thursday to verify that payment has been received and that a reservation
has been secured. Cancellations: All cancellations, except for Meany, must be made at club headquarters by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the lodge visit. The cooks
must know how many are staying by this deadline in order to purchase the appropriate amount of food. That is also the deadline for refunds.
To reserve space in advance at all lodges but Meany, log on to www.mountaineers.org, and click on “Lodges” in the top menu bar; for Meany, see contact info above

Baker Lodge Free weekends at Baker Lodge! Meany Lodge

Giving you what you asked for
You asked for them and now you are going to get them.
What’s that? Indoor showers and other lodge improvements,
of course!
Last summer the lower floor of the lodge was remodeled to
provide room for two showers, a storeroom and a future restroom.
The remodeled area has been enclosed and the interior framing
has almost been completed.
Our goal is to complete the showers and storage area, as
well as some interior improvements in the older portion of the
building prior to beginning our summer season. We also want
to repair and paint the exterior of the building.
This is an ambitious plan but we are confident it can be
completed if we have your help. We’re planning on several work
parties that include one good day of work and one day of fun. We
can ski, snowshoe, hike or just hang out and read—your choice
depending on the weather and the snow. The lodge will be open
Friday afternoon until Sunday mid-afternoon. Your lodging
costs will be covered by the Mt. Baker Lodge Committee and
will include Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturday lunch and
dinner. Dinner will not be provided on Friday.
Looking for volunteers
We’re looking for volunteers with skills in carpentry, wall-
board installation, taping and mudding, tile and laminate instal-
lation, plumbing, electrical and paint prep (either as a leader or
as an assistant). If you wish to help otherwise, you can be part
of the support team that prepares the meals. Please examine the
following dates if you are interested in helping.
Work party schedule: July 10-12 & 17-19; July 31-Aug. 2.
To volunteer for the work party and stay at the lodge, please
register through The Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers.
org (activity lodges), or call member services, 206-521-6001.
For more information contact Dale Kisker, 206-365-9508,
dskisker@comcast.net.
Summer and fall hiking
The lodge provides a rustic yet comfortable home base for
the numerous trails within walking distance or a short drive.
Many trails are suitable for children. Lake Ann Trail lets you
look a glacier in the “eye.” Artist Point is just three miles away
at the end of a paved road, with panoramic views of Mt. Baker,
Mt. Shuksan and the North Cascades. Snow-play opportunities
usually are abundant through August.
Unless otherwise indicated all club members and non-mem-
bers, as well as all ages and abilities, are welcome to enjoy the
camaraderie of other lovers of the outdoors in a family-friendly
environment. Families with children of 5 or under should call
the host prior to registering.
Even though some Mountaineers activity groups have re-
served specific weekends, others are welcome to reserve as well.
Reservations are made on a first-call basis to headquarters, 206-
The Baker Lodge Committee needs additional help to operate
and keep the lodge open. We’re looking for energetic individu-
als (or couples) from all branches to help host for a weekend
or two. Committee members generally volunteer to host two or
three weekends in the winter and/or summer, frequently with
other hosts. If you wish, you can host your favorite theme (such
as a holiday or family-oriented gathering) or create an activity
focus (e.g., photography, taffy pulling) for your weekend. We
welcome new ideas.
Hosting duties involve opening and closing the lodge, su-
pervising meal preparation and coordinating other lodge tasks.
Duties can be performed in a flexible manner, leaving time for
your own enjoyment of the weekend. (Occasionally there are re-
quests and opportunities for midweek hosting.) Benefits of host-
ing include free weekends, the camaraderie of other members,
and the pleasure of creating a memorable lodge experience for
generations to come. For more information contact Dale Kisker,
206-365-9508, dskisker@comcast.net; or Judy Sterry, 206-296-
4916 jsterry60@comcast.net. You may arrange an opportunity
to co-host with a seasoned committee member to find out if you
would like to become a host.
Groups at Baker
The Mt. Baker Committee encourages groups such as Scouts,
school/youth, or gatherings of family and friends to consider us-
ing the lodge whether or not they are members. Not only does
the area offer many options for outdoor activities, it is especially
appropriate for experiential classes in outdoor-related skills such
as avalanche awareness, winter travel, survival skills, MOFA
courses, photography and similar activities.
The lodge accommodates 60 persons plus hosts, but we
generally limit non-member groups to fewer than 25 to allow
room for members.
To ensure there is room for your group, and to avoid sched-
uling conflicts, please contact Judy Sterry (206-296-4916,
jsterry60@comcast.net) for winter/spring reservations. Contact
Jim Gipson (425-985-0616, gipwood@msn.com) for summer/fall
reservations before publicizing the date of your event.
Non-scheduled openings may be arranged if hosts can be
found, but because most of our volunteer hosts are working full-
time, midweek reservations may be hard to staff. The sooner you
ask, the more likely it is someone can be found.
Getting to Mt. Baker
Drive north on I-5 to Bellingham, and take Exit 255, the Mt.
Baker Highway. Drive E on SR 542 about 54 miles to the ski
area. At the junction in front of the Firs Lodge turn right onto
the one-way loop road. The parking lot for Baker Lodge is on
the right side of the road about .3 mile beyond the Firs. Driving
time approximately 1-1/2 hours from Bellingham and 3 hours
from Seattle. Each car should be prepared with tire chains, shovel,
and emergency gear.
Family Hiking Weekend: Aug. 1-2
Join us at Meany Lodge for an adventure-filled weekend of
hiking, great food and family fun. Meany Lodge will be adventure
central Aug. 1-2 with exciting outdoor activities for all ages.
Hikes are organized for both Saturday and Sunday in the
Stampede and Snoqualmie Pass areas. Choose from hikes suit-
able for children as young as 2 or hikes rated as strenuous. Swim
in a mountain lake or take a berry hike through acres of salmon
berries, huckleberries and wild strawberries.
After hiking, return to the lodge to clean up and relax with
friends. Everybody will enjoy afternoon and evening activities,
as well as a scrumptious family dinner and desert. Sunday morn-
ing starts early with a hearty breakfast. Then, after making your
own sack lunch (everything will be provided), we head off for
another day of adventure.
It’s your choice of accommodations. Sleep in the lodge or
pitch a tent under the stars. There is ample space to pitch a tent
close to the lodge, or you can find your own secluded spot on the
property. The lodge facilities are available all night, including
men’s and women’s restrooms and showers. The lodge sleeps 90
in three hostel-style dorms for women, men and families. There
is limited self-contained, motor-home parking at Meany.
This year’s price for all the fun is just $40 for adults, $20
for children of 5-13 and children under 5 are permitted free of
charge.
Sign up through Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006,
or through its website, www.brownpapertickets.com, and search
for Meany Lodge. Then contact Brian Thompson and Jennifer
Dineen, 425-228-6412, bdthom@comcast.net, for more informa-
tion. Complete weekend details will be available on the Meany
Lodge website, www.meanylodge.org.
Mountain Biking Weekend: Mark your calendars for Aug.
16-17.
Work parties set
Yes, we’re getting an early start on the season because there’s
so much to do on the following dates: July 17-20; Aug. 18-20.
The former work party will give volunteers a chance to work
on some vital projects at Meany: replacement of the fire escape
from the men’s dorm, installation of drains, and repairs to the
ski-tow wiring. Learn from some of our most experienced com-
mittee members (aka “The Fossils”).
Work parties are free and a great opportunity to see the lodge
while getting to know the folks that help keep it running in a
relaxed atmosphere.
Ray Nelson is organizing these midweek work parties and
needs all the help he can get. Contact Ray, 425-889-9041, with
questions or to sign up.
Fall work parties:
Our fall work party season starts the weekend after Labor
Day. This is a great opportunity to get in shape for skiing by

Reservation fees, 2009

521-6001, or via the club website. Payment at time of reservation
can be made with credit card or check. Make your plans now to
be part of our summer fun.
The following schedule lists the activities planned to date.
Questions about lodge facilities can be directed to the hosts indi-
cated, or check the Baker Lodge website at www.mountaineers. For all lodges except Meany and Snoqualmie Campus, contact 206-521-6001 or www.mountaineers.org for reservations
org/lodge/baker for details. For information about hikes and For Meany, reserve online at www.brownpapertickets.com; see Snoqualmie below for contact info.
other activities, planned by the activity groups using the lodge,
refer to descriptions of trips elsewhere in the Go Guide. Trail Figures are in dollars on a per person basis All overnights include next morning’s breakfast
conditions can be found at: www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/recreation/ Baker 145 mi. one way from Seattle Lodge open from Friday eve to Sunday noon. See Mountaineers.org/lodge/baker for more info
activities/trails/mtbaker.shtml. Capacity 64
Friday night Sat. & Holidays Weekend Extended openings
Lodge schedule Adult member 24 30 54 Same as
July 10-12 – Work Party. Dale & Linde Kisker, 206-365- Adult guest 32 38 70 “Sat. & Holidays”
Child member (-14 yoa) 15 21 36 rates.
9508. Child guest (-14 yoa) 23 29 52 Includes
July 17-19 – Work Party. Dale & Linde Kisker, 206-365- Meals included (add $3 Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst Sat.,Sun. bkfst., Sat. dnr dinner, breakfast
9508. when lunch is provided)
July 24-31 – Retired Rovers. Frank Sincock, 206-366-1884;
Donna Osseward, 206-362-3296. Meany 60 mi. one way from Seattle Call 253-926-0867 (chair@meanylodge.org), for special group and non-profit rates or Fri. overnights
Reserve via www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006
July 31-Aug 2 – Work Party. Dale & Linde Kisker, 206- Capacity 97
365-9508. Day use Full Weekend Sat. overnight Holiday Weekends*
Aug. 4-7 – New Zealand & Italian Hikers. Dale & Linde Adult member 25 95 80 130
Adult guest 35 105 90 135
Kisker, 206-365-9508. Child member (-14 yoa) 12 60 45 90
Aug. 7-9 – Open. Host to be determined. Child guest (-14 yoa) 20 70 55 100
Aug. 14-16 – Singles—all branches. Becky Morgan & Bob Meals included *MLK, Presidents
Wavernack, 360-793-4974; Leslye Cole, 206-524-7345. Season pass: Day wknds only;
Aug. 21-23 – Tacoma Hiking. Jim & Barbara Gipson, 425- Age 14+ - $480 ($430 before Dec. 1) include Fri., Sat.,
985-0616. Age 5-13 - $350 ($300 before Dec. 1) Sun. nights
Aug. 28-30 – Open. Host to be determined Snoqualmie 50 mi. one way from Seattle Free off-road parking in lot nearby when property road closed by snow
Sept. 4-7 – Labor Day Weekend. Host to be determined. Capacity 77 acres, Group Rates
Sept. 11-13 – Open. Judy Sterry, 206-366-2750. event dependent Friends and group rates are available. Contact Mary Lynch, snoqualmiecampus@yahoo.com, 425-434-6177, for scheduling group
Sept. 18-20 – Seattle Hiking. Bill Woodcock & Arlene events. For members and guests, check the monthly calendar in the Go Guide, the website at www.snoqualmiecampus.org or con-
Younce, 206-696-6127. tact Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com) reservations.

Sept. 25-27 – Fall Work Party. Dale & Linde Kisker, 206-365-
9508; Becky Morgan & Bob Wavernack, 360-793-4974. Stevens 75 mi. one way from Seattle Children under 5 not allowed; Lodge open Friday eve through Sunday afternoon
Capacity 55
About Mt. Baker Lodge
Friday night Saturday Weekend* Extended openings
Adult member 15 30 45
The lodge usually is open by 7 or 8 p.m. on Fridays. Call Adult guest 22 43 65 (Extended with Sat. rates)
the hosts listed above if you want a more specific opening time. Child member (-14 yoa) 8 17 25
Trail lights from the parking lot to the lodge are on until 10:30 Child guest (-14 yoa)
Meals included
15
Sat. bkfst
20
Dnr & Sun. bkfst
35
*2 nights; lunches excluded
each night. Each person should bring a sleeping bag, lunches, No charge for day use
personal gear, and a flashlight and/or headlamp.
Note: Check the “Lodge Going” news in the Go Guide for special rates and packages offered throughout the year by individual lodges.

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helping us cut brush on the ski hill, cut, stack and split firewood
or help with dozens of other tasks before the snow flies.
Chef Ray and Chef John will be at the lodge to prepare the
tasty fare we usually enjoy at work parties. They have added some
new items to the menu—check it out. Dates of fall work parties
are: Sept.12-13 and 26-27; Oct. 10-11 and 24-25; Nov. 7-8.
Sign up for the work parties and a free stay at the lodge by
visiting www.meanylodge.org. Note: Climbing students who
volunteer gain credit towards their service requirements for
graduation.
Meany to host MOFA Course
Meany Lodge will host a Mountaineering Oriented First Aid
(MOFA) Course the weekend of Sept 18-20. The in-town session
will be held earlier in September at club headquarters. See the
Seattle Branch first aid section of the Go Guide for enrollment
details. This is a great opportunity to see Meany and receive
your MOFA card.
Your getaway spot
Meany is available to private groups for off-site meetings,
retreats, workshops or training events. If you are looking for a
getaway destination, only 60 mi. from downtown Seattle, Meany
is your place.
Meany hosts overnight facilities for up to 90 guests, a suite
of audio-visual equipment and a committee of volunteers dedi-
cated to the success of your event. We can offer the services of
a professional organization development consultant to help you
design and facilitate your activity.
Contact names and numbers: Chuck or Joan Welter,
253-926-0867, meanylodge@hotmail.com, for additional in-
formation.
Driving directions
Meany can be reached by car in the summer. Drive E. from
Seattle on I-90 to Exit 62. Turn right and proceed S. on Forest
Service Rd. #54 for 1.6 mi. and then turn left on Forest Service
Rd. #420. Note: Due to the Martin Creek washout, vehicles will
have to ford the creek. A high-clearance vehicle is therefore en-
couraged to travel past the skier-snowboard pickup point. (GPS
coordinates from I-90 to Meany are available on the Meany
website, www.meanylodge.org, under “Breaking News” in the
menu at left.)
Snoqualmie Campus
Looking for a beautiful mountain outing close to Seattle?
Looking for a private, year-round alpine wonderland with great
views and location, someplace for hiking, camping, group pic-
nics? Looking for a base camp for exploration east and west of
Snoqualmie Pass—the mountains, the rivers, the lakes? You’re
looking for The Mountaineers’ Snoqualmie Campus! Come
on up!
Facilities
Snoqualmie Campus provides easy year-round access to
nature, with free parking and easy bus access for group activities.
In winter the slopes are great for snowshoeing, cross-country
skiing, avalanche training, snow-cave camping, sledding and
snow play. In summer and fall there are picnic and camping areas
to accommodate individuals, families, small and large groups.
There are open areas for meetings, classes and recreation. The
Coleman Memorial Shelter is equipped with a gas grill (propane
available), fireplace and picnic table. The old lodge site has elec-
trical hookups. There are toilets and running water. The nearby
community of Snoqualmie Summit—a short walk away—hosts
stores, restaurants, lodging and vehicle services.
Features
Snoqualmie Campus is located less than an hour from down-
town Seattle, two minutes off Interstate 90 at Exit 53. At the very
summit of Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Campus is nestled in
trees, with beautiful views down the valley to Eastern Washington
and across to Rampart Ridge. The campus is located between
Summit Central and Summit West ski areas, fronting on the old
Snoqualmie Pass Road (former U.S. Highway 10). Access to the
Bookstore Sale!
July 15 - 17, 2009
10am - 7 pm
It’s the return of our famous bookstore
sale! Twice a year, we slash prices and give
you great deals on everything in the store.
And if you haven’t seen the new bookstore
or the new building, this is the perfect
excuse to stop by.
For more information, visit www.mountain-
eers.org or call 206-521-6001.
Lodges
Pacific Crest Trail, Iron Horse Trail and Gold Creek are minutes
away. The 77-acre campus is next to the spectacular Alpine Lakes
Wilderness Area and close to hundreds of hiking trails.
The campus features diverse areas for recreational activities
and courses, including hiking, camping, MOFA, navigation,
leave-no-trace camping, snowshoeing, avalanche training, snow
caving and winter camping.
Tall stands of Douglas Fir, numerous alpine shrubs, grasses
and flowers, numerous wetlands dot the hills and meadows. The
Gold Creek trail winds around a beaver pond; visitors often see
nesting birds of prey.
A bit of history
The Mountaineers has maintained a presence in the Sno-
qualmie Pass area since 1914 when it built a lodge there, a lodge
that served many Mountaineers needs until it burned down in
1944. The current campus property was purchased shortly there-
after; a volunteer crew built a replacement lodge in 1948. This
second lodge, in its turn, served The Mountaineers for more than
50 years before it burned May 12, 2006. What remains today are
facilities, outbuildings and incredible alpine terrain.
All branches welcome
Like all Mountaineers facilities the Snoqualmie Campus is
available for use by groups, and individual members, from every
branch. Need a quiet, central place to escape to for a day, or a
week? Want to have a camping trip, a hiking base camp, a travel
base? Putting on a class for hiking, navigation, scrambling, or
any of The Mountaineers’ numerous other outdoor activities?
The Snoqualmie Campus is the ideal spot for you. To discuss
your specific needs, get in touch with us through the contact
information provided below.
Volunteers and donations welcome
The Snoqualmie Campus, like other Mountaineers lodges and
similar facilities, is volunteer operated and supported. We need
volunteers for campus hosts and work parties; we seek donations
of building materials and campus activities supplies.
Campus hosts: We’re looking for volunteers who’d like to
stay on campus this summer, in their own tent or RV, as campus
caretakers. You’ll provide basic, friendly host services to campus
visitors this summer. The length of stay is flexible. Why not spend
some time in alpine splendor? Be a campus host!
Work parties: The Snoqualmie Campus Committee will be
scheduling the following work parties for summer, 2009. If you’d
like to offer your genuine “volunteer spirit” or earn volunteer
work credits toward free skiing—via 2010 Summit ski vouch-
ers—please contact us.
• Coleman Memorial re-roofing work party. Volunteers built
this shelter in 1953 to honor Linda “Coley” Coleman, who joined
the club in 1911. She was not only an avid climber, she also
donated thousands of hours of her time to the club during her 41
years of membership. We hope to get a good turnout—labor and
donations—to preserve this shelter for another half-century and
longer. We need volunteer helpers and seek donations of nails,
cedar shakes or cedar rounds to make shakes, plywood sheeting,
ladders and wood sealer.
• Basic site repairs. We’ll be working on the main gravel road
and storm-water culverts to repair storm damage.
• Snowshoe trail enhancements and marking. We hope to
bring back the old snowshoe route for the 2010 winter season
and will be hosting work parties to brush and mark snowshoe
trails. If you like to snowshoe, this is for you! Gain new trails
and a credit for your work.
• Beacon Basin improvements. Work parties will enhance
the existing avalanche beacon training system.
• Upper tow-shack renovation. Repairs on the former “rope
tow” shack: fix the roof leaks, remove the tow motor, clean or
remove other old equipment to create classroom space.
• Monetary donations to the Snoqualmie Campus operating
fund are needed and welcomed to repair the storm-damaged road,
the Coleman Memorial roof, modify tow huts for classrooms,
equipment storage and temporary overnight shelters. We are look-
ing for donations or will consider bartering for use of the campus.
Snowshoes and other camping supplies are needed to help assist
courses taught on campus. Also needed: yurts for classrooms,
BIG DISCOUNTS!
All books & maps 25% off
TOPO! software 20% off
All book sets 30% off
“Seconds” titles 50% or more off
Clearance titles up to 85% off
shovels, snowshoes, snowmobile, the loan of a snowmobile for
events, clippers, saws, wheel barrows and first aid supplies.
User fees and individual donations are our main source of
income. No Mountaineers dues go towards supporting Recre-
ational Properties (i.e., the club’s lodges). Lodges are entirely
self-supporting.
Use policy, fees and credits
If you need a readily accessible, beautiful mountain site for
your event, whether a family reunion, training session, or simi-
lar—consider using the Snoqualmie Campus. We can meet with
you, hear your needs and show you around the property.
Our reservation-only policy includes all Mountaineers
members, guests, the general public or any group interested in
using the campus.
Daily user fees are $10/person or $25/family, payable in
advance. Independent group and Mountaineers course rates are
negotiable. Persons willing to perform campus service projects
can reduce or eliminate their daily user fees or get a Snoqualmie
Summit winter 2010 ski voucher.
Please contact us for more specific information about use,
fees, fee credits and related information.
Our future
The Snoqualmie Campus Committee invites Mountaineers
member input to plan and direct the campus’s future. We appreci-
ate your e-mails, comments and suggestions about future campus
projects and activities. Please e-mail us at snoqualmiecampus@
yahoo.com.
Contact information: Contact us, 425-434-6177, sno-
qualmiecampus@yahoo.com, to obtain more information
about the campus and surrounding Snoqualmie Pass adventure
opportunities. You also can gain more details online at www.
snoqualmiecampus.org.
Stevens Lodge
Visit www.stevenslodge.org to view current activities at the
lodge. If you have questions regarding Stevens Lodge, contact
Angela or Greg, 425-258-4847, greg@stevenslodge.org.
What to bring: a warm sleeping bag, toilet articles and a
towel for the shower, suitable clothing, your snow gear and a
flashlight. Some pillows are available, but feel free to bring your
own if you desire. Bring a padlock if you wish to secure your
ski equipment. There is a short 600-foot walk from the parking
area to the lodge. Stow your gear in a pack suitable for walking
the distance to the lodge. If you have a lot of gear, a small sled
makes the trip more convenient.
Driving directions
Take US-2 to the Stevens Pass Ski area. Turn into the parking
entrance just below Tye Creek Lodge (the old West Lodge) on the
west side of the summit. Stay left at the entrance and drive up to
the end of the parking lot. Go around the hairpin turn at the far
end and continue to the upper level parking area, Lot #4. Park
in this lot along the snowbank if there is room or in the spaces
in the middle. Look for a steep cat track/service trail leading up
the bank at the far end of this parking lot. Grab your gear and
follow the cat track up and turn right at the top, staying on the
cat track. Continue uphill past the lodge on the left (Penguins Ski
Club) and in about 500 feet you will come to a sharp 90-degree
bend in the trail. The reddish-brown, four-story building at the
bend is The Mountaineers lodge. Come on in, stow your gear
and sign in on the main floor.
Kitsap Cabin
Volunteers welcome
Once again it is time to issue the annual call for helpers as the
cabin fulfills its hospitality role for the Players during rehearsal
and performance weekends. There may be future work parties
at the cabin. To keep up with volunteer needs, and to help fulfill
those needs, please contact cabinchair@kitsapcabin.org.
A new way to pay!
Members can take a bite out of
their dues payment by enrolling in
our monthly dues program. Each
month, you pay 1/12th of your
dues rate. That’s a little over $6 a
month for most members!
Get started today by visiting the
webpage below.
www.mountaineers.org/autopay.html
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 About The Mountaineers
Join the Northwest’s premiere outdoor recreation organization -- The Mountaineers. Whether your interests run
to leisurely hiking or alpine mountaineering, the club can take you there. Since 1906, The Mountaineers have pioneered
wilderness exploration in the Northwest and beyond.

Club activities include hiking, climbing, alpine scrambling, biking, sailing, kayaking, all types of
skiing (BACKcountry, telemark, downhill, ski mountaineering, snowboarding), snowshoeing,
NATURE STUDY, backpacking, international travel, All Kinds of dancing, and photography.

To get you started, we offer classes in many of these sports & activities. Every month, hundreds of outdoor activities
are offered for club members -- everything from easy day hikes to trips to Tibet! Most of the local outdoor trips are free
to club members. There are also recreational and social activities for singles, seniors, youth and families. Four
lodges offer our members overnight stays near Mt. Baker, Snoqualmie, Stevens Pass and Stampede Pass.
Join Now! Join The Mountaineers and you also become a member of one of the largest advocates for wilderness
conservation in the Northwest, with opportunities to participate in activism and stewardship projects.

Get on board now for year-round Fun!

■ Hundreds of free or low-cost activities

Benefits

each month: everything from hikes to rock

climbing to bike rides to films

■ Low-cost courses in outdoor skills

(climbs, scrambling, kayaking, navigation,
wilderness travel, first aid, photography &
more!)

■ Discounts in our bookstore

■ Use of The Mountaineers Library

■ Participation in conservation activism and

stewardship programs
Photo: Geoff Pegler

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Birthdate (MM/DD/YY) REQUIRED Home Telephone E-mail Address Member No.

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Your membership cannot be activated until you have signed the Release and Indemnity Agreement.

Annual Release and Indemnity Agreement - Side 2

I, (print name)
hereby state that I wish to participate in courses and/or activities offered by The Mountaineers, a non-profit corporation. I recognize any
outdoors activity may involve certain dangers, including but not limited to the hazards of traveling in mountainous terrain, accidents or illness
in remote places, force of nature, and the actions of participants and other persons. I further understand and agree that without some
program providing protection of its assets and its leaders, The Mountaineers would not be able to offer its courses and activities.

In consideration of and as part payment for the right to participate in the activities offered by The Mountaineers, I agree to RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS
AND INDEMNIFY The Mountaineers and its members from any and all liability, claims and causes of action arising out of or in any way connected
with my participation, or the participation of any minor that I am signing on behalf of, in any activities offered by The Mountaineers. I personally
assume all risks in connection with these activities. If I am signing on behalf of a minor, I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY
The Mountaineers and its members from all liability, claims and causes of action which the minor may have arising from the minor’s participation
in activities. The terms of this agreement shall serve as a release and indemnity agreement for my heirs, personal representative, and for all
members of my family, including any minors. (Parents or legal guardians must sign for all persons under eighteen (18) years of age.)
I have read this release and indemnity agreement and have fully informed myself of its contents before I have signed it.
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Please submit a separate, signed Release and Indemnity Agreement for each member joining, including all children. This form may be photocopied, or you may obtain
additional membership forms at: http://www.mountaineers.org/join or by calling Member Services at (206) 521-6001.

Optional:
❑ NO ROSTER LISTING - The Mountaineers publishes a roster of member names, addresses and phone numbers. It is distributed within the club only, and
mainly used by volunteers. Check here if you DO NOT wish to be listed.
❑ ANONYMOUS DONOR - Members who make a contribution may be included in donor lists published in The Mountaineer. Check here only if you have
made a contribution and DO NOT wish to be listed.
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vation. (We do not sell the list.) Check here if you do NOT wish to be included in such mailings.

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 Sending you on your way
There are seven branches offering Mountaineers activities: Bellingham, Everett, Kitsap, Olympia, Seattle, Foothills and Tacoma. All members may sign up for any activity in any branch,
subject to prerequisites and qualifications as stipulated by the particular activity. The following information pertains to all club outings and activities, no matter the branch. Refer to particular
activity preambles in this Go Guide for trip ratings, classifications and special equipment or skill prerequisites. Trip and course registration can be accomplished online except where
noted.
Participation: The Mountaineers recommends you sign up for a trip online snow and/or rock.) Ratings for scrambles consist of a letter, followed by 6. Fire
in most cases. By selecting “Activity Search” from the main page of our two digits. C = Conditioner; R = rock scramble; S = snow scramble; SR = 7. Repair kit and tools
website, you will be taken to a search page where you can find a trip on the snow and/or rock; O = other—not enough rock or snow to count as R or 8. Nutrition (extra food)
basis of date, destination, event name, branch, leader or type of activity. S. Difficulty (first digit) is rated from 1 (easiest) to 5 (toughest). The second 9. Hydration (extra water)
All the details will then appear: when registration starts and ends; a brief digit = technical difficulty, rated from 1 (least technical, least exposed) to 5 10. Emergency shelter
description of the trip or event, leader contact data and space availability. (most technical and most exposed). Hikes: E = Easy (up to 8 mi. RT, up to
If you do not have access to the internet, you can sign up for an activity by 1200’ elevation gain). M = Moderate (up to 12 mi., 1200’-2500’ gain). S = Sea Kayak Essentials
calling club headquarters during the registration period indicated in the Go Strenuous (up to 14 mi., 2500’-3500’ gain). VS = Very Strenuous (over 14 additional to Ten Essentials on all sea kayak trips
Guide listing of the event. You will notice in the Go Guide and online that mi. and/or more than 3500’ gain). 1. Flotation each end of kayak
some events require you to only contact the leader to sign up. Unless 2. PFD (USCG approved)
otherwise noted in the event listing, DO NOT CALL LEADERS AFTER 9
Trail Guides (most recent edition) 3. Paddle
P.M. If you have any questions not answered in the event listing online or MR: 50 Hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park 4. Paddle tether
in the Go Guide, please call the leader of that event. Some trips include NC: 100 Hikes in the North Cascades National Park Region 5. Spray skirt
prerequisites: Those trips which involve some technical skills (e.g., climb- GP: 100 Hikes in the Glacier Peak Region 6. Bilge pump with flotation
ing, scrambling, skiing, kayaking, sailing), require that participants either AL: 100 Hikes in the Alpine Lakes 7. Self-rescue paddle float
graduate from the relevant courses or obtain the status of equivalent from the IN: 100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest 8. Whistle or air horn
particular activity (contacts are listed under the activity heading). Children: CW: 55 Hikes in Central Washington 9. 50 ft. floating tow rope
Family Activities and other family events require that a parent or guardian SCO: 100 Hikes in the South Cascades & Olympics 10. Waterproof flashlight or chemical lightstick
accompany all children, who like all members, must have a waiver on file SCW: Seattle City Walks 11. Repair kit (duct tape)
with club headquarters. (Children under 14 are automatically included in their OM: Olympic Mountains Trail Guide 12. Extra clothing in waterproof bag
parent’s membership.) Keep in mind the child’s ability and interests when BHWC: Best Hikes With Children The following items are recommended for all trips and may be required for
registering for an activity. If you need to take a break or leave due to issues CAG 1 (2 or 3): Cascade Alpine Guide, Vol. 1 (2 or 3) some:
with the child, always notify the trip leader. TC: Teanaway Country, EC: Entiat Country 13. Spare paddle
HSC: Hiking Snohomish County 14. Rescue sling
Preparation: Most Mountaineers trips over land require that you carry the HWC: Hiking Whatcom County
Ten Essentials (see below) and avoid the use of cotton for clothing. Lead- 15. Flares
HMSG: Hiking the Mountains to Sound Greenway 16. Chart in waterproof case
ers can opt to leave hikers at the trailhead who are clad in cotton or boots GTTM: Guide to Trails of Tiger Mountain
that don’t pass hiking muster (i.e., those without lug soles and as a rule of 17. Waterproof wristwatch
GTCM: Guide to Trails of Cougar Mountain 18. Wetsuit or dry-suit
thumb, bend so that toe and tongue touch). The safety of the entire group BSHS: Best Short Hikes in the South Cascades
and their objective to reach the destination preclude inclusion of ill-equipped 19. Waterproof jacket
BSHN: Best Short Hikes in the North Cascades 20. Hat with visor
backcountry travelers no matter the season. Defer to the leader for any other WWH: Winter Walks & Hikes
gear requirements. The Mountaineers maintains a maximum participation 21. Pogies or gloves
WHB: Walks and Hikes on Beaches of Puget Sound 22. Neck strap for glasses
level of 12 and a minimum of 3; refer to the particular trip listing for maximum WWA: Exploring Washington Wild Areas
numbers less than 12. Dogs are only allowed on hikes so designated. 23. Sunscreen (water resistant with SPF 25 or higher)
SRW: Snowshoe Routes Washington
Carpools: Volunteer carpooling is always encouraged by The Mountaineers, XCST1: Cross Country Ski Tours — North Cascades Sailing Essentials
even though it is not coordinated by club headquarters. Individuals may XCST2: Cross Country Ski Tours — South Cascades & Olympics
volunteer as a driver or contact a driver to request a ride when registering
additional to Ten Essentials on all sails
Use a soft duffel bag that does not scratch woodwork for easy stowing of
online for the particular trip (check after 1 p.m. on the Thu. before the trip). Abbreviations your essentials.
Each passenger is required to pay the driver 15 cents per mile and contribute CG-Campground NP-National Park (NPF = fee)
equally to any money spent by the driver on passes required for that trip. 1. Non-skid deck shoes (or sea boots) with non-marking soles
E, W, N, S-East, etc. NWFP-NW Forest Pass 2. Heavy-duty gloves (preferably leather) for line handling (exposed finger-
Carpools are not an undertaking of The Mountaineers. Drivers and pas- FS-Forest Service P&R-Park & Ride
sengers participate voluntarily. The Mountaineers makes no claim as to the tips okay)
GT-Green Trails Rd-Road 3. Warm clothing head to foot (Note: The ambient temperature on the water
worthiness of vehicles, ability of drivers or appropriateness of passengers. HS-High School RS-Ranger Station
No liability will result to The Mountaineers from voluntary carpooling. Drivers is usually lower than on land)
Hwy-Highway RT-Round Trip 4. Foul-weather gear
must carry the required state minimum of insurance. I-Interstate (eg. I-5) SP-State Park (SPF = fee) 5. Sunglasses
The wait list: If you find an event is full, you can opt to be put on a wait list Jct-Junction SR-State Route 6. Sunscreen
but for only one event (no double-booking). The onus falls completely on Mi.-Miles TH-Trailhead 7. Knife on lanyard
the wait-listed from this point. Check online or call club headquarters to MRNP-Mt. Rainier USGS-US Geo. Survey 8. Whistle on a lanyard
monitor your status before carpools have been established and before 9. Food and drink
the close of registration for that event. If you become registered for that Ten Essential Systems
10. Flashlight
event after being on the wait list and do not show up for the event, you will required on all Mountaineers trips over land 11. Clothing for sun protection, head to toe
be regarded as a ‘no-show’ and still be subject to any fees relative to the 1. Navigation The following items are useful but not required:
event. It is paramount that you contact the club online or via phone prior to 2. Sun Protection 1. Personal flotation device (life jacket). Skippers carry basic life jackets on
the trip if you become registered for an event and cannot attend (see “Rules 3. Insulation board
of Cancellation” below). 4. Illumination 2. Safety harness and pendant with waterproof flares and/or strobe
Cancellations: If you need to be removed as a participant in an event or from 5. First-aid supplies
a wait list, you must request removal before registration ends for that event.
This may be done through your online profile page of the club’s website
or by calling club headquarters during business hours (see hours on back

Anatomy of a trip listing

page of this Go Guide). If you cannot do this, it remains essential that you
at least call the leader of the event, and the driver if you were to carpool,
to notify them that you will not attend. Otherwise you become a ‘no-show’
and are subject to the revocation of some if not all club privileges while
still obligated to pay all fees such as your mileage share for carpooling. All Date, day, Difficulty (M=moderate; Required Length of hike,
course cancellations or fee-based event cancellations must be arranged
through club headquarters or the course administrator when stipulated and destination S=strenuous; E=easy) map elevation gain
are subject to a cancellation fee.

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Non-members welcome: The Mountaineers welcomes its friends in the com-

munity to sample our club by registering as a guest for a trip or event. Guests
may do this up to twice a year only if a signed Release and Indemnity Agree- Meeting time Sept. 9, Sat. - Shannon Ridge (M) (USGS Mt. Shuksan) 6 mi., 2,200’ gain.
ment (waiver) is submitted to club headquarters or online prior to registering and place ➔ Meet 9 a.m. at jct. of SR-20 and Baker Lake Rd. 2 hrs. Martin Mountaineer,
for the event. (The waiver can be found on our website or by calling club
headquarters at the numbers in the upper right corner of this page.)
206-555-1212 (s8/30-9/7) NC
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Trip ratings
Rating systems are based on mileage, elevation gain and difficulty of the First and last Abbreviated guide Drive time from Leader’s name,
terrain. The ratings assume optimal conditions. Bad weather, getting off
route or very soft snow, for example, can make a trip more difficult than its
dates to register title (see Trail Guides branch’s major city contact info
normal rating. Climbs: C = Conditioner; A = Alpine; G = Glacier; R = Rock. above) (approx.)
Scrambles: (These are non-technical, off-trail trips to a summit, often on

Going to the source

Mountaineers Purposes: Founded in 1906 to explore and study the mountains, forests and water courses of the Northwest and beyond; to gather into permanent
form the history and traditions of these regions and explorations; to preserve be example, teaching and the encouragement of protective legislation or otherwise the
beauty of the natural environment; to make expseditions and provide educational opportunities in fulfillment of the above purposes; to encourage a spirit of good fellow-
ship among all lovers of outdoor life. Want to learn more about The Mountaineers? Attend one of our information meetings (see individual branch sections for details).
Mountaineers Headquarters Officers of The Mountaineers NW Environmt’l Issues Course Terri Cloonan
7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115 President Eric Linxweiler Rivers Fran Troje
E-mail: clubmail@mountaineers.org President Elect Tab Wilkins State Parks Fran Troje
Web: www.mountaineers.org V.P. Recreational Properties Dave Claar Water Norm Winn
Ph: 206-521-6000 Fax: 206-523-6763 Vice President Publishing Don Heck Recreational Resources Division
Signing up for activities Past President Bill Deters Chair Tom O’Keefe
206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484 Treasurer Mike Dean Recreational Access Ed Henderson, Fran Troje
(OR LEADER’S NO. IN TRIP LISTING) Secretary Steve Sears Outdoor Ethics Stephen Summers
Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed 3-4 p.m. Wed.) Trustees Trail Maintenance Annik Wolfe
Phones: Voice messages only from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Kirk Alm, Richard Draves, John Flanagan (Olympia), Dale Advisory/Special Committees
M,Tu,Th, F, and 3-4 p.m. Wed. Flynn, Steve Glenn (Bellingham), Gerry Haugen (Foothills), Archives Karyl Winn
Facilities Ed Henderson, Lynn Hyde, Jimmy James (Kitsap), Don Bylaws/Policies Don Schaechtel
Bookstore: M,Tu,Th,F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Schaechtel, Tom Shimko (Tacoma) Eva Schönleitner, Mike Finance Jordan Roderick
Wed. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. but closed 3-4 p.m. Maude (Seattle), Dave Shema, Rob Simonsen (Everett), History Lowell Skoog
Library: Sept.-May, M, W, F, 5-9 p.m.; June-Aug., Mona West Library Dennis Sampson
F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Check hours on website before visiting) Property Division Risk Management Vacant
Business offices: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. V.P. Recreational Properties Dave Claar Membership Ken Hahn
Room Reservations: Mickie Lewark, 206-521-6005 Meany Lodge Chuck Welter Safety Dan Lauren
Business phones Mt. Baker Lodge Dale Kisker, Becky Morgan The Mountaineers Books
General 206-521-6000 Players/Kitsap Coordinator Jamie Gordon 1001 SW Klickitat Way, Ste 201, Seattle, WA 98134
Interim Executive Director Mona West Snoqualmie Campus Donna Osseward; Property Man- Books Governance Board Chair Don Heck
Accounting Eileen Allen, 206-521-6008 ager Mary Lynch Publisher Helen Cherullo
Bookstore Jeff Bowman, 206-521-6002 Stevens Lodge Greg Krisinger Website www.mountaineersbooks.org
Controller Vacant Conservation Division The Mountaineers Foundation
Fundraising Judy Halls, 206-521-6006 Chair Michael Shurgot President Jamie Gordon
Librarian Kathleen McCluskey, 206-521-6014 Pollution Rodger Herbst Vice President Paul Robisch
Marketing/Outreach Richard Barringer, 206-521-6010 Fish & Wildlife Dyche Kinder Secretary Katie McCoy
Member Services 206-521-6001 Forest Watch Harry Romberg Treasurer Jerry Scott
Public Policy Leesa Wright, 206-521-6012 Marine & Shorelines Fran Troje Website: www.mountaineersfoundation.org
Publications Brad Stracener, 206-521-6013 Mountains to Sound Judi Maxwell Address: P. O. Box 25590, Seattle, WA 98165—an inde-
NW Energy Coalition Rep. Ed Henderson pendent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization

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Wilderness Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers work
towards wilderness area protections. Work is under way
to 1) scope/map for new wilderness proposals, and 2)
increase support for current wilderness bills proposed
in Washington. This is exciting and rewarding work that
will have lasting effects for Washington’s wild areas.
Contact Harry Romberg, Forest Watch co-chair, at
206-365-9302.
Conservation Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers fulfill
its mission to protect the natural areas of the Northwest
by volunteering with the club’s Conservation Division
or the Forest Watch Committee. There are numerous
ways you can join in the fun. No experience required,
just an abiding interest in maintaining or promoting a
healthy Northwest environment. For more details, call
206-521-6012, or send an e-mail to conservation@
mountaineers.org.
Stewardship Volunteers: The Recreational Resources
Division would love to work with you in raising steward-
ship awareness and involvement (i.e., trail maintenance
Gone for the weekend
Use this handy guide to target a weekend day that is begging you to get outdoors (see appropriate listing elsewhere for details).
Backpacks 7/4 Manning Provincial Park, B.C. (SEA)
7/18 Bull’s Tooth Lp (SEA)
7/26 Kootenay NP, BC (SEA)
Bicycling 7/18 Centennial Tr (EVT)
7/19 Snoqualmie Valley Tr (EVT)
Climbs 7/4 Argonaut Pk (SEA)
7/4 S. Early Winter Spire (SEA)
7/11 Eldorado Pk (SEA)
7/11 Mt. Stuart (SEA)
7/11 Sahale Pk (SEA)
7/11 Snowfield Pk (SEA)
7/11 Snowking Mtn (SEA)
7/11 Argonaut (OLY)
7/11 McMillan Spire (EVT)
7/11 Mt. Olympus (EVT)
7/11 Mt Rainier (TAC)
7/18 Mt. Baker (EVT)
7/18 Mt. Baker (EVT)
7/18 Kangaroo Temple (SEA)
7/18 Sahale Pk (SEA)
7/19 Mt. Rainier (SEA)
7/25 S. Early Winter Spire (SEA)
7/26 Mt. Baker (SEA)
7/12 Mt. Thompson (SEA)
7/19 Kangaroo Temple (SEA)
7/19 Liberty Bell (SEA)
7/25 Cutthroat Pk (SEA)
7/25 Mt. Stuart (SEA)
7/25 Magic Mtn, Mixup Pk (EVT)
7/25 Mt. Ruth-Icy Pk (EVT)
7/25 Sahale Pk (EVT)
7/25 Warrior (TAC)
7/26 Liberty Bell (SEA)
Hikes 7/4 Little Joe Lk (FH)
7/4 Fourth of July Pass (EVT)
7/4 Shady Lane, Staircase (OLY)
7/4 Lake 22 (SEA)
7/4 Bandera Mtn (SEA)
7/4 Snow Lk (SEA)
7/5 Pratt Lk (FH)
7/5 Tunnel Ck-Valhalla Rdg (KIT)
7/5 Little Si, Sgls (SEA)
7/5 Cow Heaven, Sgls (SEA)
7/11 Tatoosh LO, Lk (OLY)
7/11 Silver Star Mtn (OLY)
7/11 Grand Rdg (KIT)
7/11 Cutthroat Pass/Rainy Pass (EVT)
7/11 Noble Knob (FH)
7/11 Crystal Lakes (SEA)
7/11 Blewett Ridge to Miller Pk (SEA)
7/11 Summerland & Panhandle Gap (SEA)
7/11 Talapus, Olallie Lks, Sgls (SEA)
7/11 Glacier View, Lk West (TAC)
7/12 Miller Pk, Sgls (SEA)
7/12 W. Tiger 3 (SEA)
7/12 Lk 22 (SEA)
7/12 Tubal Cain (KIT)
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Enjoy paintings of wild places at www.Rosemary-
Antel.com.
Classified advertising rates
Classified ads are 40 cents per word for Mountaineers members;
Winthrop Rental: Rent our cozy mountain-view house 60 cents per word for commercial ads placed by members; 80 cents
per word for non-members. Ads must be received with payment
that sleeps four. BYO bedding, DYO cleaning, $70/ by the fifth of the month prior to the month of publication (i.e., Jan.
night, $420/week. No pets. 253-565-2787; tdparrish@ 5 for the February issue). Please send ads and payment to: The
hotmail.com. Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115.
work parties) within the membership of The Mountain- www.conservationVIP.org or 805-698-6915 for more
eers. For more details, please contact Christine Wolf, information.
206-328-4890, glickwolf@earthlink.net. Help kids by helping HARK: Hikes and Active Recre-
Trail Maintenance Volunteers: Trail maintenance ation for Kids (HARK) is an Olympia and Kitsap Branch
opportunities are available through The Mountain- effort which provides kids who wouldn't otherwise have
eers, Volunteers for Outdoor Washington (VOW), a chance to enjoy the outdoors an opportunity to do
Washington Trails Association (WTA), and Pacific so. HARK needs volunteers for various duties (see
Northwest Trail Association (PNTA). For opportunities respective branch sections of the Go Guide). Dona-
with the Everett Branch of The Mountaineers, visit tions to HARK are always welcome. Make checks out
www.everettmountaineers.org. For opportunities with to: HARK, The Mountaineers Foundation, P. O. Box
VOW, visit: www.trailvolunteeers.org, or call 206-517- 25590, Seattle WA 98165.
3019. For opportunities with WTA, visit: www.wta.org, Mountaineers Library needs volunteers: Contact
or call 206-625-1367. For opportunities with PNTA, visit: Librarian Kathleen McCluskey at 206-521-6014 if
www.pnt.org, or call 1-877-854-9415. interested.
Conservation Volunteers International Program is Proofreaders wanted: Do you have a good eye for
a non-profit organization that offers volunteers a work- typos and command of the language? Can you come
ing stewardship vacation to select parks and wilder- to club headquarters one day in mid-month? The
ness areas, including Machu Picchu and Patagonia. Mountaineer publication wants your expertise. For
There is a fee for each conservation expedition but more details, contact Managing Editor Brad Stracener:
Mountaineers members are offered a discount. Contact brads@mountaineers.org, 206-521-6013.
7/18 Mt Townsend (KIT) Sails 7/11 Shilshole (SEA)
7/18 Summerland, Panhandle (FH) 7/18 Jim Clark (SEA)
7/18 N. Fk. Skokomish R.-Big Log (OLY) 7/19 Shilshole (SEA)
7/18 Wonderland Tr. (SEA) 7/24 Shilshole (SEA)
7/18 Naches Pk Loop (SEA)
7/18 Third Burroughs (SEA) Scrambles 7/5 Echo, Observation (SEA)
7/18 Mesatchee Creek, Sgls (SEA) 7/5 Red (SEA)
7/18 Snow Lk, Sgls (SEA) 7/11 Persis (SEA)
7/18 Klahhane Rdg (TAC) 7/11 Breccia (EVT)
7/19 Thomas Mtn, Sgls (SEA) 7/11 Del Campo (EVT)
7/19 Yellow Aster Butte (SEA) 7/11 Townsend Mtn (EVT)
7/19 Mt. Pilchuck (SEA) 7/12 Paddy Go-Easy (SEA)
7/19 Marmot Pass/Buckhorn Mtn (OLY) 7/18 Vesper Pk (SEA)
7/19 Thorp Mtn. LO (EVT) 7/18 Skokomish (OLY)
7/25 Summerland (EVT) 7/18 Snowking (TAC)
7/25 Talapus-Mason Lk (FH) 7/19 Eagle (OLY)
7/25 Tubal Cain (EVT) 7/25 Vesper Pk (SEA)
7/25 Tolmie Pk LO (OLY) 7/25 Index (SEA)
7/25 Iron Pk (SEA) 7/26 Gothic (SEA)
7/25 Barclay Lk (SEA) 7/26 Labyrinth Mtn (EVT)
7/25 Second Burroughs Mtn (SEA)
7/25 Sheep Lake, Sgls (SEA) Sea Kayak 7/4 Squaxin Is. (OLY)
7/25 Melakwa Lk (TAC) 7/12 Upper Case Inlet (OLY)
7/26 Grizzly Peak, Sgls (SEA) 7/19 Arcadia-Jarrell Cove (OLY)
7/26 Mt Dickerman, Sgls (SEA) 7/25 Vaughn Bay (TAC)
7/26 Summerland (OLY)
Bookstore Sale!
July 15 - 17, 2009
10am - 7 pm
BIG DISCOUNTS!
It’s the return of our famous bookstore
All books & maps 25% off
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