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Go Guide A special activities section to The Mountaineer August, 2009
The Mountaineers Trailhead See Seattle Backpacking (loaner gear available upon request) getting into? This is an opportunity to do an easier
program is designed to give Aug. 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Stuart Lake (M) 10 mi., 1500’ gain. alpine rock scramble under the guidance of an expe-
guests, new members and Leisurely pace. See beautiful Lake Stuart with stellar views of rienced leader. Tips and technique for off-trail travel
longtime members a taste of the north face of Mt. Stuart and its surrounding peaks! Opportu- will be given along the way, as well as some light rock
a new activity or the club in general. These are nities for side-trips or just relax by the lake with a great group of climbing technique, and basic non-technical rope use.
events without commitments, in a casual atmo- people. See Seattle Family Activities
sphere and best of all—easy on your schedule. Aug. 29-30, Sat.-Sun. - Cutthroat Pass (M) 5 mi., 2000’ gain. NEW! Ongoing - Junior Mountaineer An all-summer
Each month, Trailhead events are offered to mem- Leisurely pace. A through-hike starting at Rainy Pass, camping activity: The Mountaineers is excited to offer a new way
bers and non-members alike. Just look for the in below Cutthroat Pass, and finishing at the Cutthroat Creek TH. to get your kids outside and have fun! Become a Junior
front of the trip description inside the Go Guide. We will car shuttle for this unique opportunity to do a one-way Mountaineer! Fun and prizes all summer long!
See Seattle Hiking hike. Views are spectacular. Aug. 7-9, Fri.-Sun. - Shi Shi Beach (E) 5 mi. 50’ gain.
Aug. 1, Sat. - Tonga Ridge (E) 6.5 mi., 400’ gain. Leisurely See Seattle Climbing Co-listed with Backpacking. Families and kids welcome.
pace. An easy ridge wander with summit and/or lake op- Aug. 12-16, Wed.-Sun. - Learn To Belay A class designed for A great ocean beach backpack trip.
tions. Great views! beginners, people wanting to review belay skills, and parents Aug. 9, Sun. - Kids Rock Day School’s out and it’s
Aug. 2, Sun. - Gothic Basin (S) 9 mi., 2600’ gain. who want to belay their children—taught on-site at our Magnu- time to get the kids outside! We’ll climb in the morning
Leisurely pace. A trip through old mining country to a high son Park program center. on The Mountaineers outside wall. Gear provided.
alpine lake with dramatic views. Very Sierra Nevada-like Aug. 16, Sun. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock Day That’s Aug. 8, Sat. - Spray Park (M) 6 mi. 1200’ gain at a 5-
scenery at half the elevation! right folks; explore the thrill and grace of outdoor rock climbing in year-old’s pace. We’ll take lots of pictures of wildflowers
Aug. 2, Sun. - Ingalls Lake (S) 9 mi., 2600’ gain. Leisurely a controlled and safe setting. Climbing gear included. (sorry, no picking!) in this beautiful alpine meadow.
pace. It’s not uncommon to have lunch with a few moun- See Seattle First Aid Aug. 14, Fri. - St. Edward State Park (E) 2 mi. 250’
tain goats. It can be a bit of a workout (especially in hot Aug. 13, Thu. - CLINIC Intro To Wilderness First Aid Have gain at a 5-year-old’s pace. Hike down North Trail south
weather) but the views are worth it! you ever wondered what to do should a serious injury or illness along Beach Trail and up the South Ridge trail loop.
Aug. 6, Thu. - Park Butte (M) 7 mi. 2250’ gain. Waterfalls, strike you or your partner while in the backcountry? This is a Water and playground time optional.
lakes and views of Mt. Baker glaciers and the Black Buttes. clinic aimed toward the basics of how to respond. Aug. 15, Sat. - Little Fish, Big Fish: The Amaz-
Moderate, enjoyable pace. See Seattle Navigation ing Salmon Adventure Part of the Junior Naturalist
Aug. 9, Sun. - Mt. Dickerman (S) 8.5 mi., 3800’ gain. Aug. 20-22, Thu.-Sat. - CLINIC Basic Map & Compass Your program. Watching the salmon run at the Ballard Locks,
Leisurely pace. A wonderful, strenuous hike with gorgeous map and compass are part of the Ten Essentials, but if you don’t and afterward playing “The Amazing Salmon Adven-
views. know how to use them, they are useless! Learn the basics in this ture” where children get to play the part of salmon
Aug. 15, Sat. - Yellow Aster Butte (S) 7 mi. 3200’ gain. two-part program of one workshop and one field trip. traveling upstream.
Views! Smell the roses at a moderate pace. See Seattle Scrambling Aug. 25, Tue. - Robe Canyon (E) 3.5 mi. 200’ gain/loss
Sept. 4, Fri. - Lake Ann (M) 8 mi. 1000’ gain in, 1000’ gain Aug. 15, Sat. - Beginner’s Rock Scrambling Have you ever at a 5-year-old’s pace. A spectacular river gorge along
out. Join the leader at midweek for this popular Mt. Baker- wanted to make the dash for that rocky alpine summit beyond an old railroad grade and through creepy tunnels.
area hike. Moderate, enjoyable pace. the pass where the trail ended, but weren’t sure what you were
awesome glaciers, and turquoise melt-water lakes. Both parks Excluded: airfare between Seattle and El Calafate, Argentina ers must therefore obtain members’ listings a number of days prior to
the 10th). Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and
display a varied and biologically unique sanctuary of native ($1,450-$1,800 estimate based on advance purchase), insurance do not necessarily represent the views of The Mountaineers.
plants and wildlife. and any diversion from the group itinerary. Lunches (est. $10-
Hiking Aug. 6, Thu. - Park Butte (M) (USGS Hamilton) 7 mi. 2250’
gain. Waterfalls, lakes and views of Mt. Baker glaciers and the
1280’ gain. Hike to the site of an old mining town and hotel.
Moderate, enjoyable pace. Meet at 7 a.m. and carpool from I-5
Exit 212, Stanwood P&R, or meet in Granite Falls. Sign up with
Indicates Trailhead trip. See pg. 1 for details. Black Buttes. Moderate, enjoyable pace. Meet at 7 a.m. and Molly, 360-629-4639, LeaderWhisperer@HR-at-Work.com.
Trip ratings and procedures: See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way.” carpool from Cost Cutter on Sunset. Sign up with Molly, 360-
Climbing
Sport Climbing Course
Chair: Lorna Corrigan This course teaches the skills needed to safely lead single
and multi-pitch, bolted routes. The course is limited to nine
Website: www.everettmountaineers.org students and begins on Sept. 12 with a field trip. The course
TO SIGN UP FOR AN EVERETT TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER ends Sept. 27.
Enrollment: 8/1-8/31 by course leader’s permission.
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Course leader: Shannon Pahl, 425-922-1820, shannon-
(cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader) pahl@gmail.com.
Schedule:
Sept. 12, Sat. - Field trip to Exit 38. Learn clipping tech-
niques and leading on bolted routes, sports climbing anchors,
top-rope setup, transition to rappelling/lowering, safety.
Sept. 17, Thu. - Lecture at club headquarters. Watch some
good DVDs describing sport-climbing techniques as well as
“Eastside Social”
may still meet via phone during the summer. For more info, contact chris@ Aug. 1, Sat. - PCT: South FS Rd. 5483 to Meany Lodge 11
snoqualmienordic.org. mi., 1500’ gain. Meet at 9 a.m. at leader’s home at Hyak, then
proceed to Stampede Pass and trailhead. This is a point-to-point
Seminars hike, so leader will coordinate car shuttles. Hike starts at the FS LOCATION: South Bellevue Community Center
Aug. 11, Tue. - Hike Leader Seminar 6:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Rd. 5483, PCT TH, then proceeds about 9 mi. S. on the PCT
Newport Way Library Meeting Room, 14250 S.E. Newport Way (SBCC), 14509 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA.
and drops down to Meany Lodge for the last couple of miles.
in Bellevue. This seminar is a cooperative effort between the ALSO, there will be an option to have dinner at Meany Lodge DIRECTIONS: From I-90 take exit 11 (if head-
Seattle Hiking, Seattle Singles and Foothills Hiking Committees. (6:30 p.m.) as part of the lodge’s Family Hiking Weekend. This
This seminar generally meets the introductory requirement of ing West) or 11A (if heading East) onto 150th Ave
option is an additional $10, which can be purchased through
becoming a hike leader for the Seattle Branch committees that www.meanylodge.org. To facilitate carpooling, leader will SE. Go south on 150th Ave SE (0.8 miles), turn
offer hikes as part of their activities as well as for the Foothills release contact info on Wed. or Thu. prior to the hike. Please let right onto SE Newport Way. Go 0.2 miles and
Branch. You may wish to talk to the respective committee for him know if you don’t want contact info released. Leader: Chris turn left into the SBCC driveway. Park at the top.
which you wish to lead hikes. Requirements to become a hike Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris@snoqualmienordic.org
leader, hiking trip standards, recommended resources and the Aug. 12, Wed. - Silver Peak from Windy Pass (AH) (M) TIMES: 7:30-8:30 pm – Swing Dance Lesson
mentor program that matches new leaders with experienced hike (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 7 mi., 1800 gain. Meet by 4:30 p.m. with Ari Levitt (Level: Beg/Int); 8:30-11 pm
leaders are presented in an informal Q&A format. Past and cur- at the stop sign just as you turn onto the frontage road heading
rent hike leaders as well as those interested in becoming a new – Dance to a wonderful mix of Swing, Waltz,
to Tiger Mtn. on the S. side of I-90 (Exit 20). We’ll be leaving
leader are invited to participate. The workshop is free and open promptly at 4:30 p.m. Bring headlamp or good flashlight and Latin, Ballroom, Blues, and more.
to all Mountaineers members. Registration is necessary to ensure extra batteries as there is a good chance we will return to cars ADMISSION: $10
distribution of course materials for review prior to class. Course after dark. Leader: Monty Pratt, 206-718-8812, westseattle207@
materials will be e-mailed on Aug. 7 to all who have registered yahoo.com. Assistant leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, ALL AGES WELCOME! GREAT FOR
and then reissued on Aug. 9 when registration closes. Leader: chris@snoqualmienordic.org. SINGLES, COUPLES & FAMILIES!
Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris@snoqualmienordic.org
HARK
Chair: Laura Rightmyer, lrightmyer@q.com
See website for HARK hikes and activities: www.mountaineers.org/kitsap/
hark.
Hike/Backpack/Snowshoe
Chair: John Howard
steep ridgeline to Goat Lake. From Goat Lake travel up to the Trips
their dues payment by enrolling in notch near Petunia Peak and travel down the steep scree towards Our trips are listed on the online activities page of The Mountaineers website
our monthly dues program. Each Royal Basin. Great views of the Needles and peaks surrounding and also announced by e-mail to Kitsap members. If you would like to be
Royal Basin. Meet at 7 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. included on our e-mail list, let Diane Hamerman know at dhamerman@
month, you pay 1/12th of your John Howard, 360-698-3220, howiejm@comcasat.net. Please comcast.net. To sign up for a trip you must contact the leader listed in the
trip description. To participate in Mountaineers sponsored kayak trips, you
sign up via the internet. (s/8/15-8/29)
dues rate. That’s a little over $6 a must be a graduate of The Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayak Course (from
any branch) or have passed equivalency (see below).
month for most members! Climbing/Scrambling Equivalency
Mountaineers members who have had kayak training and
Get started today by visiting the Chair: Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, or mike-elaine@msn.com
paddling experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers
webpage below. Climbs Basic Sea Kayaking Course may apply for equivalency. Con-
See the branch calendar for climbs and scrambles scheduled after the Go tact Dan Montgomery at djmontg@gmail.com for details. You
Guide deadline. should have taken a fundamental sea kayak course that teaches
www.mountaineers.org/autopay.html the basic skills, strokes, bracing, rescues, safety and clothing,
and be able to demonstrate your skills and abilities. There is a
$20 processing fee.
Navigation Aug. 18, Tue. - Alki Ave. (West Seattle) to Jack Block Park
5.5 mi., no gain. Meet at 10 a.m. at the “Statue of Liberty” on
Aug. 5-26 - Wet Wednesdays (SKI) Please join us for Wet
Wednesdays every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. After a hot
Alki S.W. at S.W. 61st St. We will walk E. (towards downtown summer’s day on the job, come to the lake to cool off, have
Committee chair: Lynn Graf, lynn.graf@gmail.com
Seattle) to Jack Block Park and then return to have lunch at the some fun, and strengthen your skills. Help one another work
Indicates a Trailhead event. See. pg. 1
little restaurant at the West Seattle Ferry Terminal for good fish on strokes, bracing, rescues, and rolling in a safe, supportive
and chips. For more information and to sign up, call leader: and chlorine-free environment. Offered primarily for students
Navigation website Barbara Post, 206-937-1374. and recent graduates of the Basic Sea Kayaking Course, but all
For the most up-to-date information on navigation, including Aug. 28, Fri. - Carkeek Park Hike/Walk 10:30 a.m. 3.7 mi., course graduates (or those granted equivalence) are welcome
instructor registration, details of required homework assignments 250’ gain. Meet at N.W. 100th Pl. and 6th Ave. N.W. (behind to participate. Dress for immersion in approximately 65-70
(which you must complete before attending the workshop), Holman Road QFC). Metro buses #28 and #75. We will follow degree water. PFD and helmet required. (Bicycle helmet okay.)
navigation card replacement, and compass requirements, see the the trail past Pipers Orchard and then climb the South Ridge No equipment will be provided for you. Launch at 7 p.m. at
navigation website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation. Trail to the South Bluff Trail stopping at the Upper Meadow for Matthews Beach. Contact Brian High at wave.slave@yahoo.
lunch, where covered tables and restroom are available. Beach com for more details.
Basic Navigation Course access is available there for those who wish to walk along the
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
beach. We will return through the wetlands and Lower Meadow
Trail past the Metro Plant, connecting back to Pipers Creek Trail. Singles
to figure out the bearing for your destination and how to follow Bring hiking shoes and lunch. Sign up with hike leaders: Dave
it. Get a head start on your course requirements. & Lorraine Swierkos, 206-402-5962. All Mountaineers members are welcome at all Singles events. Carpools are
encouraged to save the environment & reduce global warming. A restaurant
The course consists of a map and compass workshop (one full stop after hikes is normal.
evening) and a challenging field trip (one full day at Heybrook
Ridge, about 1500’ of elevation gain and considerable off-trail Sailing For a complete updated list of hikes and social events that may not be
listed in the Go Guide and for online registration, visit www.mountaineers.
travel). Participants who successfully complete the course will org and see the “Activities” link.
Visit our website at http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/sailing.
receive a navigation card. Activity Information Website: Also, for further information about the singles
section, see our website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/ssingles.
Basic Navigation is required for Basic Climbing, Snowshoe Day Sails
and Alpine Scrambling Courses, as well as some ski classes. To sign up: First go online or call club headquarters (206-521-6001) and then Singles Committee leaders
The course is strongly recommended for all hike leaders and contact the skipper.
backcountry skiers, and is useful for hikers. (contact between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.)
Aug. 2, Sun. - 9:30 a.m. Port of Edmonds. To Kingston for
Watch the website and coming Go Guides for information Chair: Steve Sears, 425-821-5945, SMSears@comcast.net
lunch, back around 6 p.m. Yankee Dolphin 24’ Poisson. Skipper
about fall course enrollment. Secretary/Webmaster: George Liu, 206-320-1136, kayaker@war-is-hell.com
Carl Harrington. 3 crew + skipper. 206-546-0275 for details.
Basic map, compass clinic offered (s7/21-7/30) Treasurer: Need a volunteer!
Aug 20-22, Thu.-Sat. - CLINIC Basic Map & Compass See Aug. 8, Sat. - 9:30 a.m. Port of Edmonds. To Port Madison for Hiking: Jerry Wheeler, 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.com
Seattle Hiking section for all the details about this workshop rafting up with Heart of Gold and CaVa! J/92 30’ Heart of Gold. Social Events: Need a volunteer!
Yankee Dolphin 24’ Poisson. Skipper Carl Harrington. 3 crew + Lodges/ELC: Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com
skipper. 206-546-0275 for details. (s7/28-8/6)
Photography Aug. 8, Sat. - 11 a.m. Shilshole Marina. To Port Madison for
Dancing: Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, karenludwig2000@yahoo.com
TACOMA
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
See Tacoma Branch official contacts in box on this page Social Division Chair: Karen Turner, 253-202-7458
Clubhouse: 2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma, WA 98403 Outdoor Division Chair: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348
Website: www.tacomamountaineers.org Climbing Division Chair: Joel Edwards, 253-732-4231
Clubhouse Sec.: Helen Engle, 253-566-6965, hengle@iinet.com
sign up for a tacoma trip VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG
DIVISIONS: Social includes family activities, folkdancing, photogra-
OR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED (cancellation fees may apply phy, singles. Outdoor includes MOFA, HARK, hiking/backpacking,
for fee-based events and classes; contact leader) sailing, seakayaking, skiing, mountain biking. Climbing includes
alpine scrambling, climbing, advancing alpinism, sport climbing,
avalanche education, navigation and winter travel.
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
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Figures are in dollars on a per person basis All overnights include next morning’s breakfast
Baker 145 mi. one way from Seattle Lodge open from Friday eve to Sunday noon. See Mountaineers.org/lodge/baker for more info
Capacity 64
Friday night Sat. & Holidays Weekend Extended openings
Adult member 24 30 54 Same as
Adult guest 32 38 70 “Sat. & Holidays”
Child member (-14 yoa) 15 21 36 rates.
Child guest (-14 yoa) 23 29 52 Includes
Meals included (add $3 Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst Sat.,Sun. bkfst., Sat. dnr dinner, breakfast
when lunch is provided)
Meany 60 mi. one way from Seattle Call 253-926-0867 (chair@meanylodge.org), for special group and non-profit rates or Fri. overnights
Capacity 97 Reserve via www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006
Day use Full Weekend Sat. overnight Holiday Weekends*
Adult member 25 95 80 130
Adult guest 35 105 90 135
Child member (-14 yoa) 12 60 45 90
Child guest (-14 yoa) 20 70 55 100
Meals included *MLK, Presidents
Season pass: Day wknds only;
Age 14+ - $480 ($430 before Dec. 1) include Fri., Sat.,
Age 5-13 - $350 ($300 before Dec. 1) Sun. nights
Snoqualmie 50 mi. one way from Seattle Free off-road parking in lot nearby when property road closed by snow
Capacity 77 acres, Group Rates
event dependent Friends and group rates are available. Contact Mary Lynch, snoqualmiecampus@yahoo.com, 425-434-6177, for scheduling group
events. For members and guests, check the monthly calendar in the Go Guide, the website at www.snoqualmiecampus.org or con-
tact Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com) reservations.
Stevens 75 mi. one way from Seattle Children under 5 not allowed; Lodge open Friday eve through Sunday afternoon
Capacity 55
Friday night Saturday Weekend* Extended openings
Adult member 15 30 45
Adult guest 22 43 65 (Extended with Sat. rates)
Child member (-14 yoa) 8 17 25
Child guest (-14 yoa) 15 20 35
Meals included Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst *2 nights; lunches excluded
No charge for day use
Note: Check the “Lodge Going” news in the Go Guide for special rates and packages offered throughout the year by individual lodges.
The Mountaineers Legacy Society The Snoqualmie Campus is the ideal spot for you. To discuss
your specific needs, get in touch with us through the contact
information that follows.
The Mountaineers, in partnership with The
Volunteers and donations welcome
Mountaineers Foundation, is proud to announce the The Snoqualmie Campus, like other Mountaineers lodges
launch of The Mountaineers Legacy Society. The and similar facilities, is volunteer operated, user fee and dona-
tion supported. We need volunteers for campus hosts and work
Society will recognize and honor donors who have parties; we seek donations of building materials and campus
activities supplies.
included a gift to The Mountaineers and/or Campus hosts: We are looking for volunteers who would like
to stay on campus this summer, in their own tent or RV, as cam-
the Foundation through a bequest or other pus caretakers. You will provide basic, friendly host services to
estate gift. If you would like to be campus visitors this summer. The length of stay is flexible. Why
not spend some time in alpine splendor? Be a campus host!
recognized as a Founding Member in Work parties: The Snoqualmie Campus Committee has
scheduled the following work parties for summer, 2009. If you’d
the Legacy Society – or would just like to offer your genuine “volunteer spirit” or earn volunteer
work credits toward free skiing—via 2010 Summit ski vouch-
like to learn more – we ers—please contact us.
• Coleman Memorial reroofing work party. Volunteers built
would love to hear from this shelter in 1953 to honor Linda “Coley” Coleman who joined
you! 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.
To find out more about • Snowshoe trail enhancements and marking. We hope to
bring back the old snowshoe route for the 2010 winter season
The Mountaineers Legacy Society, and will be hosting work parties to brush and mark snowshoe
please contact us: trails. If you like to snowshoe, this is for you! Gain new trails
giving@mountaineers.org or call and a credit for your work.
• Beacon Basin improvements. Work parties will enhance
Judy Halls, 206-521-6006 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,
shovels, snowshoes, snowmobile, the loan of a snowmobile for
events, clippers, saws, wheelbarrows 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: To obtain more information about
the campus and surrounding Snoqualmie Pass adventure op-
portunities, contact us at 425-434-6177, snoqualmiecampus@
yahoo.com. You may also gain more details online at www.
snoqualmiecampus.org.
Stevens Lodge
Check out our website for events
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.
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.
The Mountaineers 7700 Sand Point Way N.E. Seattle, Washington 98115
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Branch Affiliation (Choose one): ❑ Bellingham ❑ Everett ❑ Kitsap ❑ Olympia ❑ Seattle ❑ Foothills ❑ Tacoma
Name of spouse (if applicable) Check one One-time Initiation Fee Dues Total
Birthdate (MM/DD/YY) ❑ Individual $35 + $73 = $108
If joining as Family please list
❑ Family $35 + $130 = $165
names and birthdates of children:
❑ Child of member(13 and under) none
(you will still need to fill out sepa-
❑ Student (w/copy of Student ID, or ages 14-18) $20 + $48 = $68
rate applications for each child)
❑ Senior (69 and over) $20 + $36 = $56
Total Enclosed
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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:
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mainly used by volunteers. Check here if you DO NOT wish to be listed.
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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
Go volunteer
Wilderness Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers work work parties) within the membership of The Mountain- www.conservationVIP.org or 805-698-6915 for more
towards wilderness area protections. Work is under way eers. For more details, please contact Christine Wolf, information.
to 1) scope/map for new wilderness proposals, and 2) 206-328-4890, glickwolf@earthlink.net. Help kids by helping HARK: Hikes and Active Recre-
increase support for current wilderness bills proposed Trail Maintenance Volunteers: Trail maintenance ation for Kids (HARK) is an Olympia and Kitsap Branch
in Washington. This is exciting and rewarding work that opportunities are available through The Mountain- effort which provides kids who wouldn't otherwise have
will have lasting effects for Washington’s wild areas. eers, Volunteers for Outdoor Washington (VOW), a chance to enjoy the outdoors an opportunity to do
Contact Harry Romberg, Forest Watch co-chair, at Washington Trails Association (WTA), and Pacific so. HARK needs volunteers for various duties (see
206-365-9302. Northwest Trail Association (PNTA). For opportunities respective branch sections of the Go Guide). Dona-
Conservation Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers fulfill with the Everett Branch of The Mountaineers, visit tions to HARK are always welcome. Make checks out
its mission to protect the natural areas of the Northwest www.everettmountaineers.org. For opportunities with to: HARK, The Mountaineers Foundation, P. O. Box
by volunteering with the club’s Conservation Division VOW, visit: www.trailvolunteeers.org, or call 206-517- 25590, Seattle WA 98165.
or the Forest Watch Committee. There are numerous 3019. For opportunities with WTA, visit: www.wta.org, Mountaineers Library needs volunteers: Contact
ways you can join in the fun. No experience required, or call 206-625-1367. For opportunities with PNTA, visit: Librarian Kathleen McCluskey at 206-521-6014 if
just an abiding interest in maintaining or promoting a www.pnt.org, or call 1-877-854-9415. interested.
healthy Northwest environment. For more details, call Conservation Volunteers International Program is Proofreaders wanted: Do you have a good eye for
206-521-6012, or send an e-mail to conservation@ a non-profit organization that offers volunteers a work- typos and command of the language? Can you come
mountaineers.org. ing stewardship vacation to select parks and wilder- to club headquarters one day in mid-month? The
Stewardship Volunteers: The Recreational Resources ness areas, including Machu Picchu and Patagonia. Mountaineer publication wants your expertise. For
Division would love to work with you in raising steward- There is a fee for each conservation expedition but more details, contact Managing Editor Brad Stracener:
ship awareness and involvement (i.e., trail maintenance Mountaineers members are offered a discount. Contact brads@mountaineers.org, 206-521-6013.
Backpacks 8/1 N. Banff NP (Alberta) (SEA) Hikes 8/1 Mt. Fremont LO, Sgls (EVT) 8/23 Red Pass, Sgls (SEA)
8/15 Leader’s Choice (SEA) 8/1 PCT to Meany Lodge (FH) 8/23 Summerland, Sgls (SEA)
8/15 Stuart Lk, T (SEA) 8/1 Lk Ingalls (OLY) 8/23 Happy Lk (OLY)
8/22 Ipsut Ck (SEA) 8/1 Summerland (SEA)) 8/23 Monogram Lk (EVT)
8/29 Cutthroat Pass, T (SEA) 8/1 Mt. Dickerman (SEA) 8/23 PCT to Twin Lks (FH)
8/1 Hidden Lk Pk Lookout (SEA) 8/29 Teanaway Rdg, Sgls (EVT)
Bicycles 8/1 Mukilteo-S. Whidbey Is. (EVT) 8/1 Mt. Washington (SEA) 8/29 Heather Park (KIT)
8/30 Glacier Ck. Falls (EVT) 8/1 Sahale Arm (SEA) 8/29 Indian Henry’s (OLY)
8/1 Summerland, Sgls (SEA) 8/29 Mt. Beljica (SEA)
Climbs 8/1 Cathedral Rock (EVT) 8/1 Skyline Trail, Sgls (SEA) 8/29 Welcome Pass (SEA)
8/1 Mt. Baker (SEA) 8/2 Copper Mtn, Sgls (SEA) 8/30 Summerland (OLY)
8/1 Mt. Rainier (SEA) 8/2 Indian Henry’s, Sgls (SEA) 8/30 Glacier Ck Falls (EVT)
8/1 Ingalls Pk (EVT) 8/2 Skyscraper Mtn, Sgls (SEA) 8/30 Denny Ck-Pratt Lk (FH)
8/1 Magic Mtn./Mixup Pk (EVT) 8/2 Comet Falls (OLY) 8/30 Eldorado, Sgls (SEA)
8/1 Eldorado Pk (TAC) 8/8 Blue Lk, Sgls (EVT)
8/2 Observation Rock (TAC) 8/8 Grand Pass (KIT) Sails 8/2 Port of Edmonds (SEA)
8/8 Kangaroo Temple (SEA) 8/8 Spray Park (OLY) 8/8 Port of Edmonds (SEA)
8/8 Sherpa Pk (SEA) 8/8 Snowgrass Flats, Sgls (SEA) 8/8 Shilshole Marina (SEA)
8/8 Three Fingers (SEA) 8/9 Crystal Lks, Sgls (SEA) 8/8 Shilshole Marina (SEA)
8/8 Mt. Rainier (SEA) 8/9 Mt. Ellinor (OLY) 8/16 Port of Edmonds (SEA)
8/8 S. Early Winter Spire (SEA) 8/9 Spray Park-Spray Falls (SEA) 8/16 Shilshole Marina (SEA)
8/8 Mt. Baker (TAC) 8/9 Walker Rock Garden (TAC)
8/9 Kangaroo Temple (SEA) 8/15 Yellow Aster Butte (BELL) Scrambles 8/1 Welch Pks (KIT)
8/9 Silver Tip Pk (SEA) 8/15 Sourdough Mtn (EVT) 8/1 Mt. Forgotten (SEA)
8/15 Slippery Slab Tower (EVT) 8/15 Tiffany Mtn, Sgls (EVT) 8/8 Stillaguamish (SEA)
8/15 Guye Pk/S. Rib (OLY) 8/15 Hurricane Hill (KIT) 8/8 Bryant (SEA)
8/15 Eldorado Pk (SEA) 8/15 Mt. Fremont LO (OLY) 8/15 Pugh (SEA)
8/15 Sahale Pk (SEA) 8/15 Pratt Lk (SEA)) 8/15 Kaleetan (SEA)
8/15 Liberty Bell/Concord Tower 8/15 Lk Stuart (SEA) 8/15 PCT I-90-US-2 (EVT)
(SEA) 8/15 Horseshoe Basin (SEA) 8/15 Redstone Pk (TAC)
8/15 Wedge (SEA) 8/15 Hidden Lk Lookout (SEA) 8/15 Tatoosh (TAC)
8/15 The Tooth (TAC) 8/15 Deception Pass, Sgls (SEA) 8/16 Angeles (OLY)
8/16 Kangaroo Temple (SEA) 8/15 Sourdough Gap, Sgls (SEA) 8/22 Mt. Washington (KIT)
8/22 Liberty Bell/SW Face (OLY) 8/15 Grand Park (TAC) 8/29 Three Fingers (SEA)
8/22 Chair Pk (TAC) 8/16 Gobblers Knob, Sgls (SEA) 8/29 Mt. Forgotten (SEA)
8/22 Kangaroo Temple (SEA) 8/16 Mt. Muller (KIT) 8/29 Bean (SEA)
8/22 Mt. Torment (SEA) 8/16 Goat Lk (EVT) 8/29 Mt. Pugh (EVT)
8/23 Ingalls Pk (SEA) 8/16 Navaho Pass (SEA) 8/30 Fay, Hessong & Pleasant (SEA)
8/23 Concord Tower/N. Face (OLY) 8/22 Windy Pass, Sgls (EVT) 8/30 Teanaway (SEA)
8/23 Cutthroat Pk (SEA) 8/22 Larch Mtn (OLY) 8/30 Goat Le/Royal Basin Lp (KIT)
8/29 Slippery Slab Tower (EVT) 8/22 Mason Lk (SEA)
8/29 Ingalls Pk (SEA) 8/22 Mowich Ramble (SEA) Sea Kayaks 8/1 Annual Paddle (OLY)
8/29 Eldorado Pk (SEA) 8/22 Lk Lillian (SEA) 8/8 Blake Is. Overnight (TAC)
8/29 Johannesburg Mtn (SEA) 8/22 Berkeley Park, Sgls (SEA) 8/15 Nisqually Delta (TAC)
8/22 Melakwa Lk, Sgls (SEA) 8/15 Deception Pass (TAC)
8/22 Third Burroughs, Sgls (SEA)