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Go guide A special activities section to The Mountaineer November, 2009
The Mountaineers a little more difficult venture than an easy sum- for this outing. A gear list will be available upon
Trailhead program mer hike, so be prepared for at least a little bit of a request. Camping gear can obviously be shared
is designed to be a workout. or rented, and most three-season backpacking
user-friendly introduction to the gear will suffice. For more info, come to one of
club or new activity. These are events
Outdoor Learning Series: our Snow Camping 101 clinics in town.
without all the commitments, conducted Snowshoeing for Beginners – The rain has
in a casual atmosphere, and best of all, started—so, you’re feeling housebound until spring Clinic Series:
easy on your schedule as well as your wal- brings more sunshine? Nonsense! Get out for a fun Snow Camping 101 – Love backpacking and
let. Trailhead events are offered each month day in the snow and explore the winter wonderland miss it in the winter? Enjoy snowshoeing and
for a variety of activities; just look for the in a safe setting with experienced leaders. We’ll skiing but want to learn some safety skills and
in front of the event listing in the Go Guide. Typi- provide loaner snowshoes and poles; you bring techniques to be safe and comfy overnight in
cal events include hikes, backpacks, entry-level eager smiles. We’ll go out on an easy and safe the winter? Come to this clinic and you’ll learn
scrambles and climbing activities, snowshoeing, snowshoe tour while introducing you to winter travel all you need to know to bridge the gap to winter
skiing and more. In-town clinics are also offered and safety, as well as a cure to cabin fever in the overnights in the snow.
regularly throughout the season. So if you’re look- Pacific Northwest! Intro To Avalanche Awareness – Everyone
ing to become involved with the club, taste-test a Cross-Country Skiing for Beginners – So, you’re who ventures into the backcountry when there
new activity, or just refresh old skills, there’s likely intrigued by the idea of gliding gently through the is snow above or around them should know the
a Trailhead event coming up for you! woods, gawking at snowshoers as you silently drift basics of avalanche awareness. Come out for an
Winter Program past? But you feel the need for a good coaching
session? This is the clinic for you! We’ll spend
evening focused on the basics of understanding
why avalanches happen, and how to avoid them.
Trip series: half-a-day in a casual atmosphere working on the Be safe!
Hikes – So you thought that hiking is only for basics of classic XC skiing on groomed trails. Ski Climbing – Look for various climbing workshops
spring through fall? Well, guess what? There are rentals are available at REI, and a clothing/gear list throughout the chilly season, including Rock
lots of snow-free hiking options year-round with will be provided. Climbing Techniques for Beginners, Learn To
The Mountaineers. The Trailhead program will
Snow Camping for Beginners – You’re already Belay, Basic Climbing Anchors as well as other
make sure you’re prepared for comfort and safety
backpacking and want to break into the fourth clinics and play days.
in the chilly season. Best of all, NO BUGS!
season? Come “chill” with us at a mountain locale Trailhead Contacts:
Snowshoe and XC Ski Tours – Easy trips are for the weekend and learn how to build a leave-no- For questions about signing up, call Member
offered throughout the season. Detailed gear and trace campfire in the snow, make winter furniture, Services, 206-521-6001.
safety information will be distributed before each and have more fun than a group of poofy grown- For questions about the Trailhead program, e-
event to make sure you are prepared for fun in the ups should be allowed. Snow camping will be mail kenh@mountaineers.org.
snow. We even have loaner snowshoes and poles! covered in depth, as will emergency snow shelters. For questions about specific events, call the
Please note that easy snow trips may translate to Folks already oriented to backpacking are perfect leader directly.
Austria, Italy: Jan. 21-Feb. 7, 2010 Lodge Going (events at our facilities). ................. 14
Conservation calendar The Tirol in Austria and the Sud Tirol in Italy are two of the
Nov. 18, Wed. - Conservation Executive Committee meeting, most charming and beautiful areas of the European Alps. Until Going to the Source (who’s who). ....................19
7-9 p.m. at club headquarters. All Mountaineers are welcome. the Sud Tirol was ceded to Italy after World War I, this otherwise
contiguous area of sharp, high mountains and narrow, winding Sending you on your way (trip registration). ....19
Board Briefs valleys provides much of the best of European Nordic skiing.
An unofficial summary of the Oct. 1 board meeting.
Both areas are well known as a walking paradise in summer. Go to the Marketplace..................................20
Europeans also know the Tirol as a winter wonderland—a place
Board members absent: VP Publishing Don Heck, of sparkling snow and abundant sun, where you find hundreds Go Volunteer...................................................20
Trustees-at-Large Lynn Hyde, Don Schaechtel, Eva Schön- of kilometers of ski tracks under towering rock walls, and where
leitner, Everett Branch Trustee Rob Simonson, Seattle European cultural amenities and magnificent views make for an Gone for the Weekend (weekend trip index). ......20
Branch Trustee Mike Maude. unforgettable experience.
Actions Our journey begins by flying in to Munich’s airport, with a
The board amended its agenda, thus postponed the night spent near the city center. From here, we are transported by
Questions? Give Member Services a call:
Conservation and Recreational Access Ad Hoc Committee our private bus to the Italian Sud Tirolean village of Castelrotto, 206-521-6000
report until the November board meeting. where much of our ski days are to be spent on the Seiser Alm,
A motion passed via “Consent Agenda” to approve the largest alm (open alpine) area in Europe.
“Board Policy: Copyright.” We will be surrounded by the serrated peaks of the Italian The Go Guide
The board authorized Interim Executive Director Mona Dolomites as we try to accumulate kilometers on skis while we The Mountaineers, Seattle, WA
West to be a signor on the The Mountaineers Bank of juggle our camera for incessant photos. We have options to ski
America checking account. one day in the Vallunga, a high valley off the Val Gardena, as
206-521-6013
Reports well as an option (at extra cost) for a day trip to Venice and/or a The Go Guide is a monthly supplement to The Mountaineer,
7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. Deadlines: All items
President Eric Linxweiler informed the board of the day trip to Bozen/Bolzano (included in trip cost), to visit Oetzi, must ultimately be submitted to the Go Guide by the 10th of the
nearly completed search for the club’s next executive the 5,000-year-old ice man at the Archeological Museum. month preceding month of publication (branch/activity news gather-
director, and the productive search for opportunities of Our family-owned-and-operated hotel in Castelrotto is lo- ers must therefore obtain members’ listings a number of days prior to
cooperation between Washington Trails Association and cated near the center of the village and boasts a wellness center the 10th). Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and
The Mountaineers. with sauna for after-ski relaxation do not necessarily represent the views of The Mountaineers.
Skiing
Chair: Mark Springer, 2616 Alvarado, Bellingham, WA, 98229 Ski weekends at Baker Lodge
The Bellingham Branch is pleased to announce ski weekends
Ph: 360-647-4786 E-mail: markspringer@bellinghammountaineers.org at The Mountaineers Mt. Baker Lodge. Spend your days skiing
Website: www.bellinghammountaineers.org the Mt. Baker cross-country, groomed-trail system and enjoy the
amenities of the lodge in the evenings.
TO SIGN UP FOR A BELLINGHAM TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER (cancellation fees Beginner cross-country ski lessons will be offered on Satur-
may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader) day and Sunday mornings, with the rest of the day to practice and
play. Groomed trail permit passes, your own ski equipment, and
lodge fees apply. Lessons are free to members; a minor fee of $10
per day for non-members goes to support our branch programs.
Watch for dates starting in January in the Go Guide and online
at www.bellinghammountaineers.org.
Center.
Equipment and other fees: Students are responsible for
providing their own equipment. If you do not own equipment,
we recommend that you rent until you determine the type most
appropriate for the skiing that you will be doing. Additional stu-
dent costs include a share of the Sno-Park permit for drivers of
vehicles, typically around $10. Students should also be prepared
to share transportation costs with those who volunteer to drive.
Enrollment: You can enroll online at through the activities
section of www.mountaineers.org. You can also enroll by down-
loading and completing a “General Course Registration Form”
Chair: Lorna Corrigan and a “Release and Indemnity Agreement” on the same site. (Go
to Communities—left column—then FAQS & FORMS—right
Website: www.everettmountaineers.org column—and then View Complete Document Archive—right
TO SIGN UP FOR AN EVERETT TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER column. Mail your completed forms and a check or money order
payable to “The Mountaineers” to: The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. Call member services at
(cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader) 206-521-6001 if you need help.
More details: Carrie Strandell, course coordinator, wolf99@
whidbey.net, 360-387-4605.
Branchwide
November meeting
The November feature program for the monthly Foothills
Branch meeting is yet undetermined. Please refer to the branch
website for details about the Mon., Nov. 23 event as they de-
velop. The monthly meeting is held in the Community Room of
the King County Library System Service Center, 906 Newport
Way, N.W., Issaquah. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for setting up and
socializing. Branch business will be discussed at 7 p.m. and a
feature program begins at 7:15 p.m.
Hikes
Nov. 1, Sun. - PCT: Tacoma Pass to Stampede Pass (M) (Lester
GT-239, Snoqualmie Pass GT-207) 11.5 mi., 2000’ gain. Meet
at 8:30 a.m. at leader’s home at Hyak. Some people will meet at
Tibbett’s P&R in Issaquah for carpooling. This is a point-to-point
hike on the PCT. If enough vehicles are available to make this
hike work, group size may be increased. Leader: Chris Caviezel,
425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail.com.
Nov. 14, Sat. - Bare Mtn. (S) (Mt. Si USGS, Skykomish USGS)
8 mi., 3250’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at TH. Some people may wish
to meet at Tibbett’s P&R at 7:45 a.m. Leader: Chris Caviezel,
425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail.com.
Nov. 15, Sun. - Rampart Lakes (M/S) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS)
11 mi., 2400’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at leader’s home at Hyak.
Some people may meet at Tibbett’s P&R at 7:45 a.m. Leader:
Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail.com.
Nov. 21, Sat. - Rattlesnake Grand Traverse (S) 12 mi., 2600’
gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at W. end TH at Exit 27. One-way car
shuttle from Rattlesnake Lake to winery along Rattlesnake
Ridge. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@
gmail.com.
Nov. 22, Sun. - Silver Peak from Windy Pass (M) (Snoqualmie
Pass USGS) 7 mi., 1800’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at leader’s
home at Hyak. Some people may wish to meet at Tibbett’s P&R
at 7:45 a.m to carpool. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899,
chris.caviezel@gmail.com.
Ski/Snowboard
Committee Chair and Contact: Cindy Hoover, cyn@zipcon.com, 206-783-
4032.
Join us: The Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Committee invites skiers and
snowboarders to join in putting on a great ski and snowboard program. This
Larry Hanson photo is an opportunity to meet other skiers and snowboarders, learn new skills,
Film: The Irate Birdwatcher (A Foothills Branch feature program) and update current ones by helping in our education program. If interested
in getting involved in any way, please contact the chair, 206-783-4032,
cyn@zipcon.com.
When: Wed., Oct. 28, 7:15 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Ski & Snowboard leaders wanted: If you don’t see a trip that you
would like to go on, or you know of areas to ski or snowboard that you would
Where: King Country Library System Service Center, 906 Newport Way N.W., Issaquah. like to share with others, then become a trip leader! We particularly need
leaders to lead easy and moderate-level Nordic (N-rated) or mountain (M-
“The Irate Birdwatcher,” a film propounding wilderness preservation through the inspiring words of rated) trips. The process for becoming a leader is not difficult, you will soon
be out on the snow with new skiing and snowboarding friends. The required
Harvey Manning (above), will be shown at the Foothills Branch general meeting on Wed., Oct. 28. The leadership seminar, field trip and Avalanche Level 1 training are offered every
film follows the legendary Northwest author and conservationist as he discovers the beauty of Washington’s winter. Prospective leaders who would like assistance can request mentoring
to help them get started. Interested skiers and snowboarders should contact
wildest places, and the need to stand up and fight for their survival. This is a story about the state’s unique Cindy Hoover, cyn@zipcon.com, 206-783-4032, for more information or for
wilderness, Manning’s deep passion for it, his years of rambling as an avid backpacker and climber, and his an application to become a trip leader.
own personal crusade to preserve and protect it for future generations—with a wee bit of preaching thrown
in for flavor! Filmed and edited by Robert Chrestensen, produced and directed by he and Kathy Chrestensen, Winter programs start soon!
the film features the words of Manning, the voice of Northwest actor Earl V. Prebezac and music by David Leadership training
Michael. See the Crest Pictures website for more about the film (www.crestpictures.com/irate_birdwatcher). The Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Committee offers
Branchwide
bridge that crosses it. Social pace. NWFP. Leader: Nancy Lloyd,
116 Legion Way (above Urban Onion). The event will begin 360-704-0200, nancylloy@yahoo.com.
at 6 p.m.
Guest speaker this year will be Don Lennartson, an Olympia Nov. 21, Sat. - Twin Falls (E) (GT-205S Rattlesnake Mtn./Upper
Snoqualmie Valley) 2.6 mi. 500’ gain. Family hike, especially
Membership information resident since 1972. Don spent the summer of 1975 climbing the
for young children, but anyone is welcome. Moderate/slow pace.
If you have any questions about joining The Mountaineers, elegant Alpine routes pioneered by Alfred Mummery, a visionary
English climber of the late 19th century. Trail starts in Twin Falls Natural Area in Olallie SP outside North
if you want a membership brochure sent to a friend, or if you Bend. Leader: Anne Whitney, 360-753-6526, alobe75290@
have moved and don’t want to miss an issue of the monthly Go Two climbs in particular will be featured and discussed—the
Zmuttgrat (northwest ridge) of the Matterhorn and the Aiguille aol.com.
Guide, please send an e-mail to olymountaineers@gmail.com.
du Grepon in the Mt. Blanc massif. He will demonstrate equip-
Sea Kayaking
Please include your mailing address in any messages so that
we can send you a membership packet. New and prospective ment and techniques which were evolving at that time from the
members are invited to attend the monthly branch potluck/slide- traditional to the modern style of mountaineering in the Alps. He
show to meet local members and learn more about the club. You will also include historical notes of women beginning to climb Co-Chairs: Ron Jones, 360-359-3395; Henry Romer, 360-357-7638
may also contact one of the activity coordinators listed in the at high levels during this period of time. Basic Course: Will Greenough, 360-508-0456
Committee meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, Sep-
Olympia section of the Go Guide if you have questions about Fossil-Fuel Free campaign tember to May. This is where the brainstorming and planning takes place.
hiking, scrambling, climbing, kayaking, conservation or any The committee plans the annual basic kayak course, trips, special events,
other branch activity. The 2009 Olympia Branch Fossil-Fuel Free campaign came
training and other fun activities. We welcome your enthusiasm.
to a close on Sat., Oct. 3, when Bonnie Betts presented a $100 The next meeting will be Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Alpine Experience. Call Ron
Magazine deadline check from the Olympia Mountaineers to Mt. Rainier National Jones, 360-359-3395, or check the Olympia Sea Kayaking community
Submissions for the monthly Go Guide, listing branch outings Park Rangers Barry and Mike. section of the club webpage, www.mountaineers.org, for details about the
and activities, are due by the fifth day of the prior month. Please The Mountaineers has supported the Fossil-Fuel Free cam- committee.
send input for the November 2009 issue no later than Nov. 5 to paign concept and also supports our public lands. This year’s Olympia sea kayaking on the web: To improve communications among
paddlers, we’ve developed an Olympia Sea Kayaking section in the “Com-
Don Taylor, 6316 Tamoshan Dr. N.W., Olympia, WA 98502. Call contribution is a demonstration of that commitment at a time munities” area of the main Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers.org.
360-866-2262 (evenings) for e-mail address or if you need help when land-managing agencies need help. The funds will be used Here you’ll find meeting minutes, trip reports, photos, and much more. You’re
transmitting materials. to purchase tools needed for continued repair of trails damaged going to like it. If you need help getting in, call Tim Nagle, 360-561-5504, or
in the November 2006 flood. Ron Jones, 360-359-3395.
Olympia Branch Library Ranger Jennifer Gifford organized a work party just for The Sea kayak equivalency: Mountaineers members with previous kayak training
and experience, but who have not completed a Mountaineers Sea Kayaking
The library is located at Maxine Dunkelman’s house, 5418 Mountaineers, and 16 hard-working Olympia Mountaineers
Course (offered in Olympia, Tacoma and Seattle), are encouraged to apply.
Lemon Rd. N.E. Contact Maxine, 360-352-5027, maxdunk@ showed up to repair trails while basking in the fall colors and Olympia Branch members should contact Steve Gorton, 360-866-2788, for
comcast.net, if you’d like to come by to browse or check out enjoying fresh huckleberries and snowflakes near Paradise. an application. The process may take 3- 6 weeks.
books. Feel free to drop off books at any time, either here or Special thanks go to those who participated and supported Sea kayak trips: Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have
at Alpine Experience (box behind the front counter). Books, the campaign as well as the trail repair: Jon Ewen, Barbara Sil- graduated from the basic course or been granted equivalency.
DVDs and maps owned by the branch are listed on the branch’s verstein, Michael Silverstein, Richard Curtis, Stephanie Sears, Trips are classified by the sea kayak (SK) rating system. Check
website. Directions to Maxine’s: N. on Sleater-Kinney; left Bethany Jackson, Nicki Charbonneau, Mitch Charbonneau, Brian with the trip leader to see if the trip is right for you. Some trips
(S.W.) on South Bay; right (N.) on Schinke; left (W.) on 46th; List, Alison Mielke, Peter Lan, Bob Keranen, Chris Kotke, Lisa are scheduled too late to make it into the Go Guide, so also check
right on Lemon. Mahoney, Jackie Boucher, Carol Horner and Jim French. The Mountaineers website (www.mountaineers.org). If there is a
particular trip you would like to see offered, contact Tim Nagle,
Election results
As a result of elections held this summer, the following were
Hiking 360-561-5504, tnagle@stmartin.edu.
Nov. 13-14, Fri.-Sat. - Hope-Harstene Overnight (SK III-IV)
elected to leadership positions with the Olympia Branch. Their For information on leading hikes and other questions, contact Mike Kretzler, (NOAA Chart 18448) 23 nm. Starting Friday evening at 6 p.m.,
new terms commenced Oct. 1: hikes chair, 360-866-4497, mkretzler@comcast.net. paddle to Hope Island to camp overnight. From Hope, we paddle
Vice Chair Doug Towhey, Chair-Elect Mike Silverstein, around Harstene clockwise or counter-clockwise, depending
Treasurer Joe Crossland, Member-at-Large Doug Ruth. Hikes on the weather, stopping at Jarrel Cove and McMicken Island.
The previous chair-elect, Mike Kretzler, assumes the chair Oct. 31, Sat. - Lewis River (M) (GT #365 Lone Butte) 9.5 mi. Expect to return around 5 p.m. on Saturday. Will Greenough,
position, and the previous chair, Bruce Towhey, will become 1000’ gain. Hike among magnificent evergreens and lush un- 360-508-0456, kayakwill@yahoo.com.
the vice chair. The remaining branch board members whose dergrowth along the wild and scenic Lewis River in the Gifford Nov. 15, Sun. - Inlets of Johnson Point (SK II+) 13 nm. The
current terms expire in 2010 are Secretary Mark Brackebusch Pinchot National Forest. For information, meeting time and to return of a classic fall trip when we can use a daytime high tide
and Trustee John Flanagan. sign up, contact Carla Jonientz, 360-359-8412, carlajonientz@ to poke into all the little inlets on the eastern shore of Johnson
yahoo.com. Point. Last time we counted 11 of them. Henry Romer, 360-357-
Branch officers meeting Nov. 1, Sun. - Poo Poo Point—West Tiger 3 (S) (GT-204S Tiger 7638, hromer@aol.com.
The next monthly meeting of the Olympia Branch Board Mtn.) 9.5 mi. 2500’ gain. Tour classic trails and bag a couple of Nov. 27-29, Fri.-Sun. - San Juans (SK III-IV) (NOAA Chart
will be held on Wed., Nov. 11, from 6-8 p.m. at the Alpine off-season views on these nearby trails on Tiger Mtn. Starting 18421) 30 nm. Wheel onto the ferry Friday morning and launch
Experience. from the High Point TH, we’ll wander through the trees. Expect a at Friday Harbor. Route from there will be weather dependent,
steady aerobic pace. Sign up by 10/29. Contact leader Eric Quinn staying over at Jones, Posey or Stewart Island. Plan on returning
Annual Branch Banquet if you have questions, 360-556-4969, traileq@ubrdo.com.
The Olympia Branch Annual Banquet and awards presen- on the 4:15 p.m. Sunday ferry back to Anacortes. Will Greenough,
Nov. 7, Sat. - Little Mashel River Falls in Pack Forest (E) 360-508-0456, kayakwill@yahoo.com.
tation will be held on Sat., Nov. 7, at the Olympia Ballroom,
(no map required) 5-7 mi. 500-900’ gain. This easy-to-reach,
Branchwide
encouraged.
Mountaineers members and depends on an interview with the Deadlines: Nordic registration deadline for classes start-
course chair or Alpine Scrambling Committee chair. ing Jan. 10 is Jan. 6. For Jan. 31 classes/clinics, the deadline
There are six independent modules. We expect most students is Jan. 27.
Information, new members meeting to take two years to develop the skills and experience required Ski equipment: Students provide their own ski gear and
The Seattle Branch new members’ meeting is held on the to graduate from the course. equipment.
first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at club headquarters. The A) Rock and Snow Protection: Rope protection techniques for Refund policy: Class fees will be refunded minus a $15
meeting allows new and prospective members an overview of rock, hard snow, and ice. Emergency rope use, belayed lowering, cancellation fee up until the first class. No refunds will be issued
all the activities that the branch offers. Activity representatives and running belays. after the first class.
are also on hand to answer questions about particular programs B) Winter Scramble: Winter scrambling and emergency Class size: See course website for maximum and minimum
and courses. bivouac techniques. enrollments.
C) Avalanche: American Avalanche Association Level 1 Age requirements: Students must be 14 years or older.
Alpine Scrambling
training. Instructors are PSIA certified Mountaineers.
D) Hard Snow: Hard snow self-arrest. French crampon and
ice ax techniques. Emergency belay and lowering methods. Trips
See the Seattle scrambling website: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/ E) Leadership Training: Preparation to become a scramble Please check the website for last-minute trip listings.
scramble trip leader. Trip planning and scramble party management; safety
Committee Co-Chairs: Ed Dominguez, 425-743-5192, edomino@hotmail. March 6-14, Sat.-Sun. - Purcell Range: Jumbo Pass Cabin,
and emergency procedures.
com; Mary Panza, 206-755-1254, makinanoise@hotmail.com B.C., Canada (M2) British Columbia’s Purcell Range receives
F) Backcountry Navigation: Route-finding, map reading, and
Course Attendance & Equivalency Questions: Deborah Walker, 206-285- cold, dry, powder snow. Jumbo Pass Cabin sits at 7,710’ and
8444, deborahw@eskimo.com GPS skills beyond the basic navigation course.
has great views. The small hut has a wood heat stove, gasoline
Workshop Questions: Glen Ferguson, 425-836-8650, fergusong1@gmail. Cost: The complete course with all modules is $175. Quali-
lantern, propane cook stove, equipped kitchen, bunk beds with
com fied members may take an individual module (except for the
Field Trip Questions: Mike Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael.m.sweeney@ foam mattress pads for six people, and toilet outside. Terrain
avalanche modules) separately for $50.
boeing.com includes alpine bowls, peak ascents, and great tree skiing. March
Questions: Contact the course chair, Randy Nelson, grand-
Leadership Questions & Advanced Scramble Course: Randy Nelson, 206- 6 - drive to Radium and sleep at the hostel; March 7 - snowmo-
328-9465, grandjubile@usa.net jubile@usa.net.
bile in and ski up 2,210’ to Jumbo Pass Cabin,; March 8-12 - ski
Winter Scramble Questions: Johnny Jeans, 425-746-2328, jjmtnjoys@
yahoo.com Alpine Scrambling Committee alpine powder bowls and subalpine tree glades; March 13 - ski
Alpine Scrambling Committee meetings are held each month, out and soak in Radium Hot Springs; March 14 - drive home.
Scrambling reunion, potluck September through May, at club headquarters from 7 to 9 p.m., Price includes Radium hostel, snowmobile in, Jumbo Pass Cabin
The Seattle Alpine Scrambling Committee will host its annual typically on the third Monday of the month. If you have ques- and Radium Hot Springs. To register, mail a U.S. $400 check
reunion and potluck on Mon., Nov. 9. The potluck starts at 6:30 tions about the committee’s work or are interested in attending, to The Mountaineers with “Jumbo Pass Cabin” written on the
p.m. and the awards program about 7 p.m. All scramble students, presenting an issue, or submitting an agenda item, contact the bottom by Dec. 1. Limit 6. Leader: Craig Miller, craigfmiller@
instructors, leaders, their friends and family are invited. committee co-chairs. The committee welcomes input from comcast.net, 206-285-2399.
This year’s graduates will receive certificates, peak pins will scramblers on how to improve the alpine scrambling program.
be presented, and leaders and instructors will be recognized. The
committee will provide utensils, paper plates and some beverages
Send your ideas, suggestions or complaints to the committee
co-chairs.
Climbing
for the potluck. Bring food and your drink of choice. If your last
name starts with N-Z, please bring a main dish; H-M, a salad; Trips Web pages
A-G, a dessert. See you there! 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 The Climbing Committee’s web pages are available for
the convenience of members and are accessible from The
Alpine Scrambling Course
exposed areas. These trips are open only to Mountaineers members who are
Alpine Scrambling Course students or graduates, basic climbing graduates, Mountaineers home page or directly at www.mountaineers.
The Alpine Scrambling Course teaches skills used to reach or those with alpine scrambling or basic climbing equivalency. org/seattle/climbing.
Exploratory scrambles: These trips investigate new scramble routes. Scram-
non-technical snow and rock summits. Alpine scrambling in- bling students are not eligible to participate.
volves off-trail travel on moderately exposed rock and snow. It
does not include roped climbing. The scramble course will give
After Hours Scrambles are denoted in the listing by “AHS.”
Winter scrambles: Scramble trips between December and March are winter
Basic Alpine Climbing Course
The Seattle Branch Basic Alpine Climbing Course has un-
you access to hundreds of peaks in the Cascades and Olympics. scrambles, and others may be too as conditions dictate. Winter scramble
dergone substantial change again this year. The course sessions
The skills, conditioning, gear and experience you acquire will trips involve snowshoe travel and significant exposure to cold weather and
avalanche hazard. and field trips will run from mid-January through spring, with
also serve you well should you continue on to technical climb- Scramble students are NOT eligible to go on winter scrambles. We strongly climbs scheduled throughout the summer and graduation in the
ing courses. recommend participants have winter snow travel experience and training in fall. A full schedule will be posted here when available.
Enrollment: Online registration for the 2010 Alpine Scram- avalanche avoidance and rescue. Snowshoes and ice ax must be brought
The Basic Alpine Climbing Course is an intensive and
bling Course opens Nov. 2 and continues until the course is full to the trailhead and poles are recommended.
thorough training program that will instill the necessary skills
or the first workshop in January. We will offer workshops in Leaders may also require avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel. Please contact
the trip leader if you have questions about your preparation or equipment. and knowledge for you to become a competent climbing part-
both Seattle and the Eastside again this year. The workshop and
Registration procedures: The preferred registration method is through the ner on technical rock, snow and glacier climbs in the Pacific
field trip schedule are still being arranged, so check the website “Activity Search” area of http://www.mountaineers.org. Before committing Northwest.
for updates. to a trip, please check the trip details online. Contact the leader well before Included in the curriculum are belaying and rope handling,
If you have questions about the course, come to a new mem- the trip if you have questions.
rappelling, fifth-class rock climbing, snow/glacier climbing, basic
bers presentation at the club headquarters at Magnuson Park or
technical rescue, first aid, map and compass (separate programs
contact Mary Panza at makinanoise@hotmail.com.
The Alpine Scrambling Course is open only to club mem- Backcountry Skiing and prices), backcountry camping, snow camping, emergency
survival skills, guidance on gear purchases, conditioning, basic
bers. The minimum age is 14 years old. An Alpine Scrambling
Committee Chair: Cindy Hoover cyn@zipcon.com or 206.783.4032 risk assessment, weather, avalanche assessment and more.
Committee member must interview applicants younger than 18. Join us: The Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Committee invites skiers and Participants are trained to become solid and competent
Contact Ed Dominguez, edomino@hotmail.com, 425-743-5192, snowboarders to join in putting on a great ski and snowboard program. This participants in the realm of alpine climbing on rock and glacier
to schedule such an interview. is an opportunity to meet other skiers and snowboarders, learn new skills,
summits in the Pacific Northwest.
Course fee: $175. There are additional fees for the Mountain- and update current ones by helping in our education program. If interested in
Course schedule:
eering First Aid (MOFA) and Basic Navigation Courses for stu- getting involved in any way, please contact the chair, 206-783-4032 (evenings
before 9 pm), or at cyn@zipcon.com. Jan. 6, Wed., 7-9 p.m. at club headquarters
dents who do not already have current MOFA and navigation cards. Ski & Snowboard leaders wanted: If you don’t see a trip that you would like to March 10, Wed., 7-9 p.m. at club headquarters
We encourage anyone planning to take the Alpine Scrambling go on, or you know of areas to ski or snowboard that you would like to share Field trips, TBA—watch for December Go Guide
Course to also register for the MOFA and navigation courses. with others, then become a trip leader! We particularly need leaders to lead
easy and moderate-level Nordic (N-rated) or mountain (M-rated) trips. The
Enrollment: Through Nov. 15, 2009
Course fee: $400. No refunds beyond the first lecture.
Advanced Scramble/Leadership process for becoming a leader is not difficult, and you will soon be out on
the snow with new skiing and snowboarding friends. The required leadership You must be a member of The Mountaineers before reg-
Experienced scramblers wanting to develop advanced scram- seminar, field trip and Avy Level 1 training are offered every winter. Prospec- istering for the course. Details on applying for the course are on
bling and leadership skills are invited to apply for the Advanced tive leaders who would like assistance can request mentoring to help get our website. Select “Activity Search” and then search for the key
started. Interested skiers and snowboarders should contact Cindy Hoover,
Scrambling and Leadership Course. The course is flexible and we word of “Climbing” in the destination or activity name field us-
cyn@zipcon.com, 206-783-4032, for more information or for an application
expect enrollees to give input on what they want to learn. to become a trip leader. ing the January 2010 time frame. ONLY FULLY COMPLETED
Admission can be done at any time, but is open only to APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Navigation
blocks to Bush St. and turn left. Go two blocks and you will see the yellow
trail center building and parking area on your left.
Hiking Oct. 29, Thu. - W. Rattlesnake Ridge (EM) (Rattlesnake Mtn.
205S GT) 6 mi., 1300’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Committee chair: Lynn Graf, lynn.graf@gmail.com
Hiking Committee: Our next meeting is Tue., Nov. 10, 7 p.m. at club headquar- Preston P&R, I-90, Exit 22. Scenic hike to two viewpoints. No
ters. All members are welcome! For more info, contact hikermountaineer@ registration. Leader: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118, toynbee@ Navigation website
verizon.net.
comcast.net. (s9/4-10/29) For the most up-to-date information on navigation, including
Hiking website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike. This website has lots
of good information on hiking leader registration, seminar schedules, hiking Nov. 3, Tue. - Annette Lake (M) 7.5 mi., 1700’ gain. Limit 12. instructor registration, details of required homework assignments
trails, carpooling, and how to sign up for a hike. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at ITC (see preamble). The trail ascends gradu- (which you must complete before attending the workshop),
Volunteers needed! Want to help? We need volunteers to help update the hike ally through old forest to a nice lake. No registration, members navigation card replacement, and compass requirements, see the
database, assist with trip scheduling, help with the website or participate in only. Leader: Eva Syrovy, 206-364-6270, egsyrovy@comcast. website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation.
member orientation meetings. Contact hikermountaineer@verizon.net.
net. (s10/4-11/3)
Hikes, events Nov. 4, Wed. - 27 Clocks and Beyond 7 mi., 400’ gain. Limit Navigation Courses
Hike leaders: Sign up to lead hikes at www.mountaineers.org. Directions on 20. Meet at 10 a.m. at 5th & Jackson next to International District Basic Navigation Course - The Basic Navigation Course is
how to sign up can be found at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/lead- subway. We’ll visit 27 outdoor clocks in downtown Seattle, have offered every year in November, February and March (see course
ers/PostingTrips.html. Trips posted by Nov. 5 will appear in the December Go lunch at Olympic Sculpture Park (bring or buy), walk through schedule below). Learn how to get more info out of your map.
Guide. Trips posted after Nov. 5 will be on the website, but not necessarily
Myrtle Edwards Park and end the hike at Kerry Park on Queen Learn how to figure out what bearing you should be on to get to
in the Go Guide.
After Hours Hikes (AHH): Join us for midweek fun and conditioning from March Anne Hill. Leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, eskay39@ where you want to be. Learn how to follow bearings in the great
through October. The hikes generally will be offered every other Wednesday comcast.net. (s10/16-11/2) outdoors. Get a head start on your course requirements.
afternoon and have an “AHH” before the description of the hikes. More info at Nov. 6, Fri. - High Point-Poo Poo Point (EM) 7 mi., 1500’ The course consists of a map and compass workshop (one full
SEATTLE
org, or Sunny Remington, 206-354-8518, sunny9@u.washington.edu.
December 2, 3, 4 @ 7 pm.
Tickets: $10 Mountaineers, $15 General. Tickets are available through the
Mountaineers office, or by calling 206-521-6001.
OLYMPIA
December 5 @ 7 pm, December 6 @ 6 pm
Tickets: $12 Saturday, $10 Sunday; $20 for both. $2 discount Sunday for
Mountaineers, Olympia Film Society members and students w/ID
Tickets are available in advance through The Alpine Experience and Olympic
Outfitters, both in downtown Olympia, or at the theater each night.
TACOMA
December 8 @ 7 pm
Tickets: $10 Mountaineers/UPS staff, faculty and students. $13 General
Schneebeck Concert Hall, University of Puget Sound
Tickets: 253-879-3419
TACOMA
Secretary: Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, jim5car@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Marian Shepherd, shep0709@yahoo.com
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
Social Division Chair: Karen Turner, 253-202-7458
See Tacoma Branch official contacts in box on this page Outdoor Division Chair: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348
Clubhouse: 2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma, WA 98403 Climbing Division Chair: Joel Edwards, 253-732-4231
Clubhouse Sec.: Helen Engle, 253-566-6965, hengle@iinet.com
Website: www.tacomamountaineers.org
DIVISIONS: Social includes family activities, folkdancing, photogra-
sign up for a tacoma trip VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG phy, singles. Outdoor includes MOFA, HARK, hiking/backpacking,
OR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED (cancellation fees may apply sailing, seakayaking, skiing, mountain biking. Climbing includes
alpine scrambling, climbing, advancing alpinism, sport climbing,
for fee-based events and classes; contact leader) avalanche education, navigation and winter travel.
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 31 55 Same as
Adult guest 32 39 71 “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.
You thought your outdoor recreation season ended? It’s only just begun. The enrollment period for courses in
winter travel and spring/summer alpine travel is about to begin at The Mountaineers. Backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, climbing
and winter camping are just some of the courses you will find out more about by poring through the November and December
editions of the Go Guide. Though climbs won’t start until spring of next year, the registration for popular climbing courses begins
as early as now. Check each respective branch section for particular enrollment periods. Some of these courses involve staging
at our popular winter destinations—Mountaineers lodges. A group of winter travel students enjoy the splendor of the Mt. Baker
Lodge area above.
ing a hand with dinner prep and generally relaxing, everyone is Season passes Facilities
invited to sit down to a turkey dinner—family style—with all We are offering the same great deal at last year’s price, Snoqualmie Campus provides easy year-round access to na-
the trimmings. plus a discount if you purchase a pass before Dec. 1. To buy ture, with free parking and easy bus access for group activities. In
The famous Thompson turkey, prepared by Scott and Martha a pass, visit www.meanylodge.org/misc/10_bpt_events.html, winter the slopes are great for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing,
Eby, is always a fabulous meal and very popular, so it is best to “season pass.” avalanche training, snow-cave camping, Leave No Trace (LNT)
sign up early. Dinner will be $10 for adults and $5 for those under training, sledding, geo-caching and snow play. In summer and
the age of 14. For details please check the cabin website at www. Holiday week at Meany fall there are picnic and camping areas to accommodate individu-
kitsapcabin.org. Sign up through Brown Paper Tickets, www. We’re opening Dec. 27 this year and will stay open through als, families, and various-size groups. There are open areas for
brownpapertickets.com/event/86638. Or call 800-838-3006. Jan. 3. We’re planning a week of great skiing and a fun-filled New meetings, classes and recreation. The Coleman Memorial Shelter
Year’s Eve party. Make plans now to come up for the fun. Please is equipped with a gas grill (propane and firewood available at
Meany Lodge check the website for links to holiday-week reservations. cost), fireplace and picnic table. The old lodge site has water and
electrical hookups. There are flushing toilets and running water.
Winter weekends at Meany The nearby community of Snoqualmie Summit—a short walk
Keep up to date on web Time to start thinking about reservations for winter fun—and, away—hosts stores, restaurants, lodging and vehicle services.
Remember: An up-to-date version of the Go Guide is posted the best news is that prices are the same as last year. For details
on the Meany website at www.meanylodge.org/misc/go_guide. on rates visit www.meanylodge.org/winter/room_board_charges. Features
html. html. To reserve visit www.meanylodge.org/misc/10_bpt_events. Snoqualmie Campus is located less than an hour from down-
html, “winter weekends.” town Seattle, two minutes off I-90 at Exit 53. Located at the very
Fall work parties set summit of Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Campus is nestled in
There is plenty of work ahead to prepare the lodge for winter,
Meany Winter Sports Program trees, with beautiful views down the valley to Eastern Washington
so we can use all the help we can obtain from volunteers. Projects Once again the famous Meany Winter Sports School starts and across to Rampart Ridge. The campus is located between
include a new French drain, new basement blower, repaired fire a season full of downhill, snowboard, snowshoe and cross- Summit Central and Summit West ski areas, fronting on the old
escapes and a cargo carrier for “Moose,” just to name a few. country classes. To find out more about these classes visit Snoqualmie Pass Road (former U.S. Highway 10). Access to the
To see the to-do list, go to: www.meanylodge.org/misc/proj- www.meanylodge.org/winter/ski_program.html. Pacific Crest Trail, Iron Horse Trail and Gold Creek are minutes
ects/09_meany_projects.html. To volunteer for a project, contact To enroll, visit www.meanylodge.org/misc/10_bpt_events. away. The 77-acre campus is next to the spectacular Alpine Lakes
Chuck Welter, chair@meanylodge.org or register for a particular html. Wilderness Area and close to hundreds of hiking trails.
work party at www.meanylodge.org/misc/10_bpt_events.html. The campus features diverse areas for recreational activities
Driving directions and courses, including hiking, camping, MOFA, navigation,
Our last two work parties of the season are: Nov 7-8—a
Go to www.meanylodge.org,“guest information,” then “driv- leave-no-trace camping, snowshoeing, avalanche training, snow
steak-fry weekend (the only time we let the chair cook); Nov.
ing.” If this is your first time, read the FAQ and guidelines on caving and winter camping.
10-12, midweek.
the guest information page. Tall stands of silver fir, many alpine shrubs, grasses, flowers
To see what has been done during the previous work parties
Winter Parking Requirements (Dec. 27 and beyond)—This and numerous wetlands dot the hills and meadows. Visitors often
go to: www.meanylodge.org/fall/workparties.html.
year, we’ll need our Sno-Park permits and Groomed Trail stick- see elk and nesting birds of prey.
Work parties are free and are a great opportunity to see the
ers. The alternative is the one-day Sno-Park permit for each day
lodge and get to know the folks that help keep it running in a
relaxed atmosphere.
you’ll be at Meany. These are available at retail outlets in town A bit of history
like REI. The cat driver has a LIMITED supply. The Mountaineers has maintained a presence in the Sno-
As always, participation in any Meany Lodge work party
More information: Chuck or Joan Welter, 253-926-0867, qualmie Pass area since 1914 when it built a lodge there—one
satisfies the Basic Climbing Course stewardship requirement.
chair@meanylodge.org. that served many Mountaineers’ needs until it burned down in
If you happened to have come to Meany for MOFA classes,
then come on back for more of the same great food for less 1944. The current campus property was purchased shortly there-
effort. Snoqualmie Campus after; a volunteer crew built a replacement lodge in 1948. This
second lodge, in its turn, served The Mountaineers for more than
Events schedule 50 years before it burned May 12, 2006. What remains today are
Mushroom Weekend: Oct. 30- Nov. 1 (only 16 seats left and About the campus facilities, outbuildings and incredible alpine terrain.
going fast!). To read what this extravaganza is all about, go to: Looking for a beautiful mountain outing close to Seattle?
www.meanylodge.org/fall/mushroomwknd/mushroom.html. To
All branches welcome
Looking for a private, year-round alpine wonderland with great
register, simply go to www.meanylodge.org/misc/10_bpt_events. Like all Mountaineers facilities, the Snoqualmie Campus is
views and location, some place for hiking, camping and group
html, “Mushroom Weekend.” available for use by groups and individual members from every
picnics? Looking for a base camp for exploration east and west
branch. Need a quiet, central place to escape to for a day or a
of Snoqualmie Pass, with mountains, rivers and lakes? You’re
MOFA at Meany looking for The Mountaineers’ Snoqualmie Campus! Give us a
week? Want to have a camping trip, a hiking base camp, a travel
Classes in Mountaineering Oriented First Aid are offered call and make your reservations now for your adventures!
Nov.11-13. Though the course is full, there is a wait list. More lodge news on next page
Lodges Go Guide November 2009 15
base? Putting on a class for hiking, navigation, scrambling, or the club in 1911; she was not only an avid climber, she also We are looking for donations and will consider bartering for
any of The Mountaineers’ numerous other outdoor activities? donated thousands of hours of her time to the club during her 41 use of the campus. Snowshoes and other camping supplies are
The Snoqualmie Campus is the ideal spot for you. To discuss years of membership. We hope to get a good turnout—labor and needed to help assist courses taught on campus. Also needed:
your specific needs, get in touch with us through the contact donations—to preserve this shelter for another half-century and yurts for classrooms, shovels, snowshoes, snowmobile, the loan
information below. longer. We need volunteer helpers and seek donations of nails, of a snowmobile for events, clippers, saws, wheelbarrows and
cedar shakes or cedar rounds to make shakes, plywood sheeting, first-aid supplies.
Volunteers and donations welcome ladders and wood sealer. User fees and individual donations are our main source of
The Snoqualmie Campus, like other Mountaineers lodges • Basic site repairs. We’ll be working on the main gravel road income. No Mountaineers dues go towards supporting Recre-
and similar facilities, is volunteer operated and supported by and storm-water culverts to repair storm damage. ational Properties (i.e., the club’s lodges). Lodges are entirely
user fees and donations. We need volunteers for campus hosts • Snowshoe trail enhancements and marking. We hope to self-supporting.
and work parties; we seek donations of building materials and bring back the old snowshoe route for the 2010 winter season
campus activities supplies. and will be hosting work parties to brush and mark snowshoe Use policy, fees and credits
Campus hosts: We are looking for volunteers who would like trails. If you like to snowshoe, this is for you! Gain new trails If you need a readily accessible, beautiful mountain site for
to stay on campus this summer, in their own tent or RV, as cam- and credit for your work. your event, whether a family reunion, training session, or simi-
pus caretakers. You will provide basic, friendly host services to • Beacon Basin improvements. Work parties will enhance lar—consider using the Snoqualmie Campus. We can meet with
campus visitors this summer. The length of stay is flexible. Why the existing avalanche beacon training system. you, hear your needs and show you around the property.
not spend some time in alpine splendor? Be a campus host! • Upper tow-shack renovation. Repairs on the former rope- Our reservation-only policy includes all Mountaineers
Work parties: The Snoqualmie Campus Committee has tow shack: fix the roof leaks, remove the tow motor and clean or members, guests, the general public or any group interested in
scheduled the following work parties for summer 2009. If you’d remove other old equipment to create classroom space. using the campus.
like to offer your genuine “volunteer spirit” or earn volunteer • Monetary donations to the Snoqualmie Campus operating Daily user fees are $10/person or $25/family, payable in
work credits toward free skiing—via 2010 Summit ski vouch- fund are needed and welcomed to repair the storm-damaged road advance. Independent group and Mountaineers course rates are
ers—please contact us. and the Coleman Memorial roof, and to modify tow huts for negotiable. Persons willing to perform campus service projects
• Coleman Memorial re-roofing work party. Volunteers built classrooms, equipment storage and temporary overnight shelters. can reduce or eliminate their daily user fees or get a Snoqualmie
this shelter in 1953 to honor Linda “Coley” Coleman who joined Summit winter 2010 ski voucher.
Please contact us for more specific information about use,
fees, fee credits and related information.
Our future
ountaineers Productions
The Snoqualmie Campus Committee invites Mountaineers
members’ input to plan and direct the campus’s future. We ap-
preciate your e-mails, comments and suggestions about future
campus projects and activities. Please e-mail us at snoqualm-
SHANGRI-LA
With renowned mountaineer
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.
Peter Athans
Friday, November 13
Doors at 6 pm, show at 7 pm
The Mountaineers
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle
Tickets: $10 Mountaineers, $15 General.
Available through the Mountaineers
Bookstore.
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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Name of spouse (if applicable) Check one One-time Initiation Fee Dues Total
Birthdate (MM/DD/YY) ❑ Individual $35 + $73 = $108
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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)
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Total Enclosed
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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
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in activities. The terms of this agreement shall serve as a release and indemnity agreement for my heirs, personal representative, and for all
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additional membership forms at: http://www.mountaineers.org/join or by calling Member Services at (206) 521-6001.
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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
After-school mentors and tutors needed: Tutor just an abiding interest in maintaining or promoting a ing stewardship vacation to select parks and wilder-
grades 1-5 in reading and math. All materials provided. healthy Northwest environment. For more details, call ness areas, including Machu Picchu and Patagonia.
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 3:05 to 4:20 p.m. 206-521-6012, or send an e-mail to conservation@ There is a fee for each conservation expedition but
through March, 25, 2010 at B.F. Day Elementary School mountaineers.org. Mountaineers members are offered a discount. Contact
in Fremont neighborhood. Skills required: basic read- Stewardship Volunteers: The Recreational Resources www.conservationVIP.org or 805-698-6915 for more
ing, writing, math, mentoring attitude. Foreign language Division would love to work with you in raising steward- information.
helpful; families speak over 14 different languages. See ship awareness and involvement (i.e., trail maintenance Help kids by helping HARK: Hikes and Active Recre-
our website at http://www.seattleschools.org/schools/ work parties) within the membership of The Mountain- ation for Kids (HARK) is an Olympia and Kitsap Branch
bfday. For more information, contact Beth Tesh, 206- eers. For more details, please contact Christine Wolf, effort which provides kids who wouldn't otherwise have
252-6042, bltesh@seattleschools.org. 206-328-4890, glickwolf@earthlink.net. a chance to enjoy the outdoors an opportunity to do
Wilderness Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers work Trail Maintenance Volunteers: Trail maintenance so. HARK needs volunteers for various duties (see
towards wilderness area protections. Work is under way opportunities are available through The Mountain- respective branch sections of the Go Guide). Dona-
to 1) scope/map for new wilderness proposals, and 2) eers, Volunteers for Outdoor Washington (VOW), tions to HARK are always welcome. Make checks out
increase support for current wilderness bills proposed Washington Trails Association (WTA), and Pacific to: HARK, The Mountaineers Foundation, P. O. Box
in Washington. This is exciting and rewarding work that Northwest Trail Association (PNTA). For opportunities 25590, Seattle WA 98165.
will have lasting effects for Washington’s wild areas. with the Everett Branch of The Mountaineers, visit Mountaineers Library needs volunteers: Contact
Contact Harry Romberg, Forest Watch co-chair, at www.everettmountaineers.org. For opportunities with Librarian Kathleen McCluskey at 206-521-6014 if
206-365-9302. VOW, visit: www.trailvolunteeers.org, or call 206-517- interested.
Conservation Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers fulfill 3019. For opportunities with WTA, visit: www.wta.org, Proofreaders wanted: Do you have a good eye for
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Hikes 11/1 Tacoma-Stampede Pass (FH) 11/14 Bare Mtn. (FH) 11/22 Silver Pk/Windy Pass (FH)
11/1 Poo Poo Point, W. Tiger 3 (OLY) 11/14 Miller Peninsula (KIT) 11/22 Annette Lk, Sgls (SEA)
11/7 Silver Lks (KIT) 11/14 Priest Pt Park (OLY) 11/28 Wallace Falls Lp, Sgls (SEA)
11/7 Buckhorn Ridge (KIT) 11/14 Fort Ebey (SEA)
11/7 Little Mashel R. Falls (OLY) 11/14 Tiger Mtn, Sgls (SEA) Lodges 11/21 Kitsap Pilgrim Dinner
11/7 Granite Mtn (SEA) 11/15 Lower Lena Lk (OLY) 11/27-30 Mt. Baker Thanksgiving
11/7 Mt. Constitution (SEA) 11/15 Rampart Lks (FH)
11/8 Van Trump Park (EVT) 11/21 Dungeness Spit (KIT) Scramble 11/7 Thorson Peak (KIT)
11/8 Deception Pass SP (SEA) 11/21 Rattlesnake Traverse (FH)
11/8 E. Fork Foss R., Sgls (SEA) 11/21 Twin Falls (OLY) Sea Kayak 11/15 Johnson Pt. Inlets (OLY)