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Timmy O’Neill to host BOEALPS event
Timmy O’Neill, rock climbing speed
demon and humorist, will host a fundraiser for the Index Lower Town Wall at a
BOEALPS (Boeing Employees Alpine Society) event to be held at Mountaineers
headquarters on Fri., Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m.O’Neill will discuss amazing and
inspiring climbs throughout the world with his wheelchair-athlete brother, Sean.
Tickets are $10 at the door. There will be a raffle for outdoor gear and a
hosted bar (ID required). All the evening’s proceeds will go toward the purchase
of the Index wall by the Washington Climbers Coalition. More details may be
found at www.boealps.org and www.washingtonclimbers.org.
Board of trustees to meet
The Mountaineers Board of Trustees
will meet Thu., Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at club headquarters
and is open to all Mountaineers members and the public. Meetings are normally
held on the first Thursday of each month.
Office to close for Thanksgiving
The Mountaineers headquarters,
including the bookstore and library, will be closed on Thu. and Fri., Nov.
26-27, to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.
Conservation
Conservation calendar
Nov. 18, Wed. - Conservation Executive Committee
meeting, 7-9 p.m. at club headquarters. All Mountaineers are welcome.
Wanted: members for issue alert e-list
SEATTLE BRANCH
Branchwide
Information, new members meeting The Seattle Branch
new members’ meeting is held on the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at
club headquarters. The meeting allows new and prospective members an overview of
all the activities that the branch offers. Activity representatives are also on
hand to answer questions about particular programs and courses.
See the Seattle scrambling website:
http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/scramble
Committee Co-Chairs: Ed Dominguez, 425-743-5192,
edomino@hotmail.com; Mary Panza, 206-755-1254, makinanoise@hotmail.com
Course Attendance & Equivalency Questions: Deborah
Walker, 206-285-8444, deborahw@eskimo.com
Workshop Questions: Glen Ferguson, 425-836-8650,
fergusong1@gmail.com
Field Trip Questions: Mike Sweeney, 425-417-3081,
michael.m.sweeney@boeing.com
Leadership Questions & Advanced Scramble Course:
Randy Nelson, 206-328-9465, grandjubile@usa.net
Winter Scramble Questions: Johnny Jeans,
425-746-2328, jjmtnjoys@yahoo.com
Scrambling reunion, potluck
The Seattle Alpine Scrambling Committee will host
its annual reunion and potluck on Mon., Nov. 9. The potluck starts at 6:30 p.m.
and the awards program about 7 p.m. All scramble students, instructors, leaders,
their friends and family are invited.
This year’s graduates will receive certificates,
peak pins will be presented, and leaders and instructors will be recognized. The
committee will provide utensils, paper plates and some beverages 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; A-G, a dessert. See you there!
Alpine Scrambling Course
The Alpine Scrambling Course teaches skills used to
reach non-technical snow and rock summits. Alpine scrambling involves off-trail
travel on moderately exposed rock and snow. It does not include roped climbing.
The scramble course will give you access to hundreds of peaks in the Cascades
and Olympics. The skills, conditioning, gear and experience you acquire will
also serve you well should you continue on to technical climbing courses.
Enrollment: Online registration for the 2010 Alpine
Scrambling Course opens Nov. 2 and continues until the course is full or the
first workshop in January. We will offer workshops in both Seattle and the
Eastside again this year. The workshop and field trip schedule are still being
arranged, so check the website for updates.
If you have questions about the course, come to a
new members presentation at the club headquarters at Magnuson Park or contact
Mary Panza at makinanoise@hotmail.com.
The Alpine Scrambling Course is open only to club
members. The minimum age is 14 years old. An Alpine Scrambling Committee member
must interview applicants younger than 18. Contact Ed Dominguez,
edomino@hotmail.com, 425-743-5192, to schedule such an interview.
Course fee: $175. There are additional fees for the
Mountaineering First Aid (MOFA) and Basic Navigation Courses for students who do
not already have current MOFA and navigation cards. We encourage anyone planning
to take the Alpine Scrambling Course to also register for the MOFA and
navigation courses.
Advanced Scramble/Leadership
Experienced scramblers wanting to develop advanced
scrambling and leadership skills are invited to apply for the Advanced
Scrambling and Leadership Course. The course is flexible and we expect enrollees
to give input on what they want to learn.
Admission can be done at any time, but is open only
to Mountaineers members and depends on an interview with the course chair or
Alpine Scrambling Committee chair.
There are six independent modules. We expect most
students to take two years to develop the skills and experience required to
graduate from the course.
A) Rock and Snow Protection: Rope protection
techniques for rock, hard snow, and ice. Emergency rope use, belayed lowering,
and running belays.
B) Winter Scramble: Winter scrambling and emergency
bivouac techniques.
C) Avalanche: American Avalanche Association Level
1 training.
D) Hard Snow: Hard snow self-arrest. French crampon
and ice ax techniques. Emergency belay and lowering methods.
E) Leadership Training: Preparation to become a
scramble trip leader. Trip planning and scramble party management; safety and
emergency procedures.
F) Backcountry Navigation: Route-finding, map
reading, and GPS skills beyond the basic navigation course.
Cost: The complete course with all modules is $175.
Qualified members may take an individual module (except for the avalanche
modules) separately for $50.
Questions: Contact the course chair, Randy Nelson,
grandjubile@usa.net.
Alpine Scrambling Committee
Alpine Scrambling Committee meetings are held each
month, September through May, at club headquarters from 7 to 9 p.m., typically
on the third Monday of the month. If you have questions about the committee’s
work or are interested in attending, presenting an issue, or submitting an
agenda item, contact the committee co-chairs. The committee welcomes input from
scramblers on how to improve the alpine scrambling program. Send your ideas,
suggestions or complaints to the committee co-chairs.
Trips
Alpine scrambles are strenuous off-trail trips to a
summit. Scrambles often travel over snow and rock and through brush. Most routes
will cross some exposed areas. These trips are open only to Mountaineers members
who are Alpine Scrambling Course students or graduates, basic climbing
graduates, or those with alpine scrambling or basic climbing equivalency.
Exploratory scrambles: These trips investigate new
scramble routes. Scrambling students are not eligible to participate.
After Hours Scrambles are denoted in the listing by
“AHS.”
Winter scrambles: Scramble trips between December
and March are winter scrambles, and others may be too as conditions dictate.
Winter scramble trips involve snowshoe travel and significant exposure to cold
weather and avalanche hazard.
Scramble students are NOT eligible to go on winter
scrambles. We strongly recommend participants have winter snow travel experience
and training in avalanche avoidance and rescue. Snowshoes and ice ax must be
brought to the trailhead and poles are recommended.
Leaders may also require avalanche beacon, probe,
and shovel. Please contact the trip leader if you have questions about your
preparation or equipment.
Registration procedures: The preferred registration
method is through the “Activity Search” area of http://www.mountaineers.org.
Before committing to a trip, please check the trip details online. Contact the
leader well before the trip if you have questions.
Committee Chair: Cindy Hoover cyn@zipcon.com or
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 is an opportunity to meet other skiers and snowboarders, learn new
skills, 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 (evenings before 9 pm), or at cyn@zipcon.com.
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 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-rated) trips. The 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 seminar, field trip and Avy Level 1 training are offered
every winter. Prospective leaders who would like assistance can request
mentoring to help get started. Interested skiers and snowboarders should contact
Cindy Hoover, cyn@zipcon.com, 206-783-4032, for more information or for an
application to become a trip leader.
Classes and clinics
Please see the October Go Guide or the website for
detailed info on this season’s ski courses.
Offerings include Nordic cross-country ski
lessons—three-week courses all beginning Sun., Jan. 10:
Introduction to Cross-Country Skiing
Intermediate Cross-Country Skiing
Hills, Hills, Hills: Mastering Hills on Cross
Country Skis
Introduction to Skate Skiing
Intermediate Skate Skiing
Nordic Cross-Country Ski Lessons – one and half-day
lessons beginning Sun., Jan. 31:
Introduction to Cross-Country Skiing
Hills, Hills, Hills: Mastering Hills on Cross
Country Skis
Introduction to Skate Skiing
Intermediate Skate Skiing
Advanced Nordic Cross-Country Half-Day Ski Clinics
Advanced Classic Cross-Country Skiing Technique
Advanced SKATE Cross-Country Skiing Technique
Notes on multi-week and 1-day lessons
Location: Nordic (XC) courses are taught at the
Crystal Springs Sno-Park located S. of I-90, Exit 62. A Sno-Park permit with
groomed trail endorsement is required. Carpooling is encouraged.
Deadlines: Nordic registration deadline for classes
starting Jan. 10 is Jan. 6. For Jan. 31 classes/clinics, the deadline is Jan.
27.
Ski equipment: Students provide their own ski gear
and equipment.
Refund policy: Class fees will be refunded minus a
$15 cancellation fee up until the first class. No refunds will be issued after
the first class.
Class size: See course website for maximum and
minimum enrollments.
Age requirements: Students must be 14 years or
older.
Instructors are PSIA certified Mountaineers.
Trips
Please check the website for last-minute trip
listings.
Backpacking involves overnight hiking trips. Most trips are
two or three days, but some are more than a week. Each participant carries his
or her own overnight gear (tent, stove, sleeping bag, etc.)
Sharing of equipment is encouraged to distribute weight. An annual
backpacking class, open to all, is offered each June. The class is not required
to participate in backpacking. Backpacking trips are for adults. No children or
pets.
Website: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/backpack
Web pages
The Climbing Committee’s web pages are available
for the convenience of members and are accessible from The Mountaineers home
page or directly at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/climbing.
Basic Alpine Climbing Course
The Seattle Branch Basic Alpine Climbing Course has
undergone substantial change again this year. The course sessions and field
trips will run from mid-January through spring, with climbs scheduled throughout
the summer and graduation in the fall. A full schedule will be posted here when
available.
The Basic Alpine Climbing Course is an intensive
and thorough training program that will instill the necessary skills and
knowledge for you to become a competent climbing partner on technical rock, snow
and glacier climbs in the Pacific Northwest.
Included in the curriculum are belaying and rope
handling, rappelling, fifth-class rock climbing, snow/glacier climbing, basic
technical rescue, first aid, map and compass (separate programs and prices),
backcountry camping, snow camping, emergency survival skills, guidance on gear
purchases, conditioning, basic risk assessment, weather, avalanche assessment
and more.
Participants are trained to become solid and
competent participants in the realm of alpine climbing on rock and glacier
summits in the Pacific Northwest.
Course schedule:
Jan. 6, Wed., 7-9 p.m. at club headquarters
March 10, Wed., 7-9 p.m. at club headquarters
Field trips, TBA—watch for December Go Guide
Enrollment: Through Nov. 15, 2009
Course fee: $400. No refunds beyond the first
lecture.
You must be a member of The Mountaineers before
registering for the course. Details on applying for the course are on our
website. Select “Activity Search” and then search for the key word of “Climbing”
in the destination or activity name field using the January 2010 time frame.
ONLY FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Details: Priscilla Moore, altiprima@gmail.com.
Alpine climbing equivalency
If you possess significant and up-to-date climbing
skills, as well as alpine climbing experience, you can apply for Basic Alpine
Climbing Course equivalency to participate on club climbs and events. To find
out more, contact the program coordinator, Joe Dumelin, joe[dot]dumelin[at]gmail[dot]com,
425-422-3992.
Peak pin awards
To qualify for peak pin awards, climbs must be made
in accordance to the Climbing Code (see “Mountaineering: The Freedom of the
Hills, 6th Ed.”). Applications for a peak pin award is made by sending a letter
containing information as to the type of climb (basic experience, private,
etc.), name of peak, name of leader, date of climb and names of other members of
the party to show compliance with the Climbing Code.
A full list of peak pins can be found on The
Mountaineers website: www.mountaineers.org/climbing/PDF Files/PeakPins.pdf.
Six Peak Pin: This pin is awarded for climbing the
six major peaks—Mt. Rainier (14,411’), Mt. Adams (12,276’), Mt. Baker (10,778’),
Glacier Peak (10,528’), Mount St. Helens (9,677’)ah and Mt. Olympus (7,954’).
Five Peak Pin: This ‘post-eruption’ pin is awarded
for climbing five major peaks—Rainier, Baker, Glacier, Adams, and Olympus.
Cascade Classic Peak Pin: This is awarded for
reaching the summits of 18 of the 20 highest non-volcanic Cascade peaks as
listed—Bonanza Peak, Gardner Mtn., Mt. Maude, Mt. Fernow, Eldorado Peak, Mt.
Spickard, Mt. Shuksan, Dragontail Peak, Mt. Redoubt, Mt. Logan, Mt. Stuart, Dome
Peak, Jack Mtn., Mt. Goode, Silver Star Mtn., Black Peak, Mt. Buckner, and
Forbidden Peak. A specially designed Cascade Classic Peak Pin is now available
for members who have climbed those peaks. Past recipients are invited to receive
their pins.
Snoqualmie Peak Pins: These pins are awarded at the
reunion for climbing the prescribed peaks. A climber must have received the
First Ten Pin before receiving the Second Ten Pin.
First Ten
Second Ten
Chair
Alta
Denny Bryant
Guye
Granite
Kendall
Hibox
Red
Huckleberry
Silver
Lundin
Snoqualmie
Roosevelt
Thompson
Rampart
The Tooth
Tinkham
For more information and instructions on the
application process, visit
www.mountaineers.org/climbing/Reference/ReferenceTool.htm.
’09 Basic Climbing Course grads
Basic grads
Thomas Baron
Stacey McConaughy
Christopher Bookey
Brian McFarlane
Steve Brain
Jacob Miner
Allison Caldwell
Colleen Murphy
Chris Chapin
Daniel Newell
Ryan Cronk
Jack Nichols
Bernard Deconinck
Elizabeth Nielsen
Michael Donofree
Kirk Peterson
Radka Enriquez
Jenney Porterfield
Russell Gambill
Tristan Roth
Amanda Giles
Lauren Shaw
Salvatore Guarnieri
Amol Shukla
Elizabeth Heinz
Matt Simerson
Amy Hughes
Chris Snow
Mike Iem
Jovica Spasic
Brian Keller
Amarnath Srinivasan
Erich Knaak
Tony Standefer
Vlad Krupin
Kenneth Starlin
Deborah Kukreja
John Waldhausen
Rich Leggett
Andrew Weygandt
John Leigh
Steve Yi
Moa Lim
Sam Young
Jessica Livingston
JJ Zeng
Murray Macpherson
Xiaodong Zou
Dean Margell
Luke Martinkosky
Pending
Jan Abendroth
David Maloney
William Adams
Sharon Palubinskas
Deanna Alvarez
Sarah Ruether
Jeremy Butkovich
Jordan Tursi
Brendan Gamb
Gavin Woody
Hang Hau
Sara Woody
David Huntoon
Han Yan
Carrie Johnson
Miaomiao Zheng
Robb Landis
Xuan Zheng
Special
Lindsey White
Second year
Yangxin Deng
Charles (Tom) Lienesch
Matthew Eads
Deling Ren
William Forristall
Jerome Velosky
Kim Frasher
Bryce Wood
John Hamilton
Zhao Yinan
Joshua Hawkins
Intermediate Climbing Course
The Intermediate Climbing Course is a program of
classroom and field instruction designed to teach techniques of safe climbing on
rock, snow, ice and mixed alpine terrain. Technical and non-technical aspects of
leadership and safety are also major components of the program. The typical
student completes the course in 2-5 years. Graduation from this course also
requires Avalanche Level 1 AIARE.
Prerequisites:
• Be a Mountaineers member, 16 years of age or
older (applicants under 18 must have an approval signed by their parent or
guardian)
• Completion of The Mountaineers Basic Climbing
Course or equivalency
• Possess a current Mountaineering Oriented First
Aid or Wilderness First Aid card (or complete by the intermediate Rock I field
trip)
2010 lecture dates (tentative): Jan. 11, kickoff,
introduction and leadership overview; Feb. 16, winter mountaineering: trip
planning, winter climbing and camping, glacier leads; Feb. 24, rescue methods &
safety; March 22, rock climbing at Vertical World; June 28, alpine ice climbing
2010 field trips (tentative): Jan. 23 or 24,
intermediate review (1 day); Jan. 30 or 31, ropes and anchors (1 day); Feb.
27-28, winter mountaineering (2 days); March 6-7 or 20-21, rescue methods (2
days); April 3-4 or 17-18, Rock 1 (2 days); May1,2 or 15, Rock 2 (1 day);
July10-11, 17-18, Aug. 7-8, or 14-15, Ice 1 (2 days); Aug. 21, 22, 28, 29 or
Sept. 11, Ice 2 (1 day)
Level I Avalanche Course: The Seattle Mountaineers
will offer an AIARE-certified Level 1 Avalanche course in February that includes
24 hours of instruction. Please sign up separately for that course.
Course details: Please see details on the
Intermediate Mountaineering Course at
www.mountaineers.org/seattle/climbing/Courses/IntermediateCourse.html as well as
upcoming editions of the Go Guide.
Intermediate course contact:
SeattleIntAdmin@mountaineersforums.org
2010 Annual Continuation: This activity is only for
intermediate students who started the course in 2005 or earlier and serves as a
means of paying the $35 annual continuation fee online. Previously, students had
five years to complete the intermediate course with the possibility of applying
for a single one-year extension. In 2008 the Intermediate Administration
Subcommittee amended the Climbing Committee policies and procedures to eliminate
the five-year limit. There is no longer a limit on the number of years a student
may take to complete the course; however, an annual continuation fee is required
to remain enrolled. If you have any questions about the new policy or whether
you should pay the fee please contact the Intermediate Administration
Subcommittee: SeattleIntAdmin@MountaineersForums.org.
Intermediate equivalency
Climbers with extensive alpine rock and ice
experience may apply for intermediate equivalency. Contact Joe Dumelin, joe[dot]dumelin[at]gmail[dot]com,
for more information.
2010 Crag Climbing Course
The Crag Climbing Course teaches the skills,
knowledge, and techniques needed to safely lead traditional and bolted routes on
outdoor crags. The course consists of one hands-on skill assessment/review, one
indoor gym climbing session, and four weekend field trips.
The field trips are located at popular climbing
areas in Washington. The course will teach proper use of active and passive
protection needed for lead-climbing in the crag environment, construction of
safe anchor systems for top-rope/leading, swinging leads on mid-5th class
(5.4-5.8) single and multi-pitch climbs, and other pertinent crag climbing
skills.
Schedule (tentative):
Feb. 18, Thu. - kickoff crag potluck dinner at club
headquarters
March 13, Sat. – club headquarters
TBA - Vertical World seminar
April 3-4. Sat.-Sun. - Vantage or club headquarters
April 24-25, Sat.-Sun. - Leavenworth (Roto,
Mountaineers Dome, Clamshell, etc.)
May 15-16, Sat.-Sun. - Leavenworth (Mountaineers
Dome, Castle Rock, Tree Route, R&D)
May 22 or 23, Sat. or Sun. - Leavenworth
(multi-pitch climbs at usual locations)
Eligibility requirements::
• Be a Mountaineers member of at least 18 years old
and in good standing
• Must have training, experience, and competence in
climbing knots, safe belay technique, and rappelling. These skills are taught in
The Mountaineers Basic Climbing Course and equivalent courses in the climbing
community. Students must know these skills BEFORE beginning this course
• Minimally, must be climbing at least 5.7 or
better, cleanly, on top-rope outside, or 5.9 or better inside. Previous leading
experience is not required but is recommended
Participation in ongoing climbing training/practice
independent of this course is strongly advised.
Registration: Applications will be accepted on an
open-enrollment (first come, first served) basis starting Dec. 1. Applications
will be accepted until Feb. 15 or until the course is filled. Applicants will be
notified of their application status via e-mail when possible. See details in
next month’s Go Guide for specifics on applying, course fees, etc.
Questions? Contact seattlecragcourse@gmail.com.
Water Ice Climbing
Introduction to Mixed Climbing
If you are interested in sport or alpine mixed
climbing, join us to learn and practice dry-tooling techniques in a top-roped
setting. This is also a great way to improve your skills and conditioning for
ice season—even without the ice.
This seminar is intended for members of The
Mountaineers with prior ice climbing experience, but anyone with the ability to
safely belay and rappel and comfortable with the idea of climbing rock with
crampons and ice tools can join. The course is limited to 12 participants (six
per field trip).
Schedule
Class Meeting – Tue., Oct. 27, 7 p.m., at club
headquarters, Goodman C.
Field Trips – Option 1: Sat., Nov. 7; Option 2:
Sun., Nov. 8, Cougar Mtn., dry-tool crag, Issaquah.
Enrollment: Oct. 6-23. Course Coordinator: Anita
Cech, acech@aol.com.
Course Leader: Rex Andrew, 206-230-8431,
rx.andrew@ieee.org.
Course Fee: $50.
For more information about any of the Water Ice
Courses and activities, visit
www.mountaineers.org/seattle/climbing/Courses/WaterIce.html or contact Anita
Cech, chair, of the water ice subcommittee, acech@aol.com.
Climbing clinics
The following are Trailhead climbing events. See
pg. 1
Nov. 12, Thu. - Rock Climbing: Beginner’s Rock
Night A casual, fun evening of climbing on the walls at Magnuson Park. No
prerequisites necessary. Bring your hiking boots (stiffer the better); rock
shoes welcome but not necessary. We’ll provide the climbing gear (but feel free
to bring what you already own). Come and enjoy this opportunity to have a blast
and learn a new skill. Fee: $20 members; $35 non-members. Questions? Contact Ken
Hahn, 206-595-7237, kenh@mounaineers.org.
Nov. 21, Sat. - Anchor Basics 8 a.m.-12 p.m. An
introduction to basic climbing anchors. We’ll cover the basics of redundancy,
equalization, and ways to connect multi-point anchors. Sport anchor building and
cleaning will be covered as well. While this clinic is open to all, the format
assumes that participants have a basic understanding of climbing, including gear
and references to leading. For hands-on practice, bring harness, belay device
and carabiners—several regulars and a few lockers. Also bring some webbing,
including singles and doubles, and a cordalette—25’ of 7mm cord works well, tied
together with a double-fisherman knot. Fees: $20 members, $35 non-members.
Contact coordinator Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers.org, with questions.
Nov 21, Sat. - Learn To Belay 12:30-3 p.m. This
class is designed for beginners, people wanting a review of belay skills, and
parents who want to belay their children. It will be taught on-site at club
headquarters in Magnuson Park, on the indoor or outdoor wall (weather
depending). All participants will come in for one 2-1/2 hr. teaching session
(although it may be shorter depending on the number of participants). After the
lesson, folks will leave and wait seven days to return for a belay test in order
to get their certification. Goals:
—To teach casual climbers, beginners and parents
the basics of belaying a climber in a top-rope setting
—To ensure that all belayers at Mountaineers events
are properly trained, safe, and competent
—To open access for beginners and community members
to The Mountaineers programs.
Registration requirements: This class is open to
anyone 13 and over. The Mountaineers will provide all necessary gear. However,
it is preferred that you learn on your own harness/gear if you have your own.
Event fees: $20 members, $35 non-members. Contact coordinatorKen Hahn,
kenh@mountaineers.org, with questions.
Friday nights on the wall
Visit club headquarters on a Friday night for a
social and physical workout on the indoor rock and ice walls. Bring your indoor
climbing gear and boots or crampons if you want to try out the ice wall. Loaner
tools and colored chalk will be provided.
The walls will be waiting for you from 6-9 p.m.
Timmy O’Neill to host event
Timmy O’Neill, rock climbing speed demon and
humorist, will host a fundraiser for the Index Lower Town Wall at a BOEALPS
(Boeing Employees Alpine Society) event to be held at Mountaineers headquarters
on Fri., Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. See
pg. 1 of this Go Guide for more details.
Co-Chairs: Dennis Bayer, 206-784-4011; Ivan
Sleveland, 206-522-1316.
New website:
www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance.
International Folk Dancing
The Seattle Mountaineers International Folk Dancers
have a new home in Warren G. Magnuson Park at Sand Point; we are dancing in the
The Brig (Building 406). The Brig has beautiful hardwood floors, plenty of free
parking and is located a few buildings southeast of The Mountaineers new club
headquarters in Building 67.
Every Tuesday - Folk dancing - In the The Brig at
Magnuson Park from 7:30 until 9:45 p.m. Dance just for the fun of it. Your
favorite dance is waiting for you. We have informal lessons taught by our
experienced dancers. There’s always something for everyone. Mountaineers members
$5, non-members $6. Free admission for dancers age 30 and under. Drop-ins are
always welcome. No partners necessary; there are plenty of delightful ones here!
We’re the friendliest outfit in town. For more information, driving directions
or a map of Magnuson Park, please visit our new website listed above.
Rock & Roll Dance
Rock & Roll Dance website:
www.dbmechanic.com/dances/rock.htm. Have questions? Contact Karen Ludwig,
206-484-9187, www.karenludwig2000@yahoo.com.
Oct. 30, Fri. - Halloween Rock & Roll Dance. This
is the big one! Join RON BOLIN, THE DANCIN’ DJ for one of Seattle’s most popular
annual parties (400 people attended last year). See details in the Seattle
Singles social section for details.
Nov. 20, Fri., Rock & Roll Dance Gary’s Tunes will
be the DJ at the Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA
98125. See Seattle Singles social section for details.
Events
Nov. 4, Wed. - Family Activities Planning Session
Come out for an evening with fellow outdoor enthusiasts who have young children
so that we may plan and brainstorm on events for the upcoming year. Leadership
information will be available for any parents interested in leading outings next
season. Everyone who has children is welcome. Feel free to bring snacks to
share. Meeting at club headquarters, 6:30-8 p.m. SIGN UP online, through leader,
or with club headquarters for a head count. For more details contact leader:
Courtenay Schurman, court@bodyresults.com.
MOFA Course
Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) is a
24-hour first aid course for the wilderness traveler. The course meets the
requirements for the American Red Cross (ARC) Standard First Aid course with 18
hours of additional wilderness-focused first aid training. The volunteer
instructors are certified by the ARC. The class is held two evenings a week for
four weeks, or for one Saturday plus a full weekend.
Course fee: $90 for Mountaineers members and $125
for non-members. The fee includes textbooks, which are available the first night
of class. MOFA courses held on weekends at Mountaineers lodges cost an
additional $70, which covers room and board. When held at Meany Lodge, a
Sno-Park permit and a groomed trail sticker are required.
Course attendance: Participation is required at all
class sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning. Wear casual
clothes suitable for working on the ground and outdoors. Arrangements cannot be
made to make up class sessions. Please do not register for a class unless you
can attend all class sessions.
Registration: To register, refer to the MOFA course
grid for current course offerings and registration dates, then either mail or
hand-deliver the MOFA registration form, or follow the online registration
directions and make the payment to The Mountaineers within the enrollment dates
listed for each class. MOFA courses are popular and fill up fast. Listing an
alternative course date will increase your chances of getting into a class.
Registration forms received early will be held until the first day of enrollment
or mailed back unprocessed.
Being on a wait list: If a course is full, you may
be placed on a wait list. It is your responsibility to call The Mountaineers to
see if you have made it off the wait list. Those people still on the wait list
by the last day of enrollment will not be enrolled in the course and will be
issued a full refund. If you are enrolled in the class from the wait list, but
then wish to cancel, you must notify The Mountaineers (see below) or forfeit
your course fee entirely.
Cancellations: In order to receive a refund for a
MOFA course, the cancellation must be made by the last day of registration.
There is a $10 handling fee for cancelled reservations. There are no refunds for
no-shows or dropouts. No partial refunds will be given.
Committee contacts: Student or committee questions
should be addressed to Carol Sue Ivory-Carline, carolsic@umich.edu, 206-522-5347
(please speak slowly and clearly). Instructor or course questions should go to
Karl Brackmann, k.brackmann@verizon.net, 425-788-8947.
Instructor courses
Join a winter MOFA and ARC Lay Responder FA/CPR/AED
Instructor Course to be held on weekday evenings and Saturdays.
Schedule:
Mon., Nov. 2, and Wed., Nov 4, 7-10 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 11, 6-10 p.m., and Sat., Nov. 14, 8:30
a.m.-5 p.m.
Tue., Nov. 17, 6-10 p.m., and Sat., Nov. 21, 8:30
a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue., Nov 24, 6-10 p.m., and Tue., Dec. 1, 6-10 p.m.
The course includes fundamentals of instructor
training (11/2-11/4); American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid skills
certification and MOFA skills testing (11/11, 11/14); and the ARC/MOFA
Instructor Course (11/17, 11/21, 11/24, 12/1).
Location: Mountaineers headquarters, 7700 Sand
Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. The course tuition of $80 will be reimbursed
after you teach your first course for the Seattle Branch. (If you are already an
American Red Cross instructor you may be excused from the Nov. 2 session and
part of the Nov. 4 session.)
Register through The Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers.org.
Next courses: All courses available for
registration are listed on The Mountaineers website at www.mountaineers.org.
Look in the “Activity Search” then indicate “First Aid” and don’t limit
the dates or the branch. Other
information is available in the “First Aid” section of the site; select the
branch section you are interested in. The next schedule for the Seattle Branch
courses will be listed in late January or early February.
For more information: Carol Sue Ivory Carline,
carolsic@umich,edu, 206-522-5347. Note that courses require minimum enrollment
numbers to be offered.
Intro to Wilderness First Aid
Nov 19, Thu.
- CLINIC: Intro to Wilderness First Aid Have you ever wondered what to do should
a serious injury or illness strike while you or your partner are in the
backcountry? This Trailhead clinic addresses the basics of how to respond to and
manage a backcountry incident or accident. Learn how to effectively address
these situations with a set of organizational tools designed to steer you
through the emergency without wasting time or skipping vital steps. While some
basic first aid practices will be included, this is in no way a replacement to
the club’s larger and more inclusive MOFA program. Leader: Ken Hahn,
kenh@mountaineers.org, 206-595-7237. Fee: $20 per member, $35 per non-member.
Hiking Committee: Our next meeting is Tue., Nov.
10, 7 p.m. at club headquarters. All members are welcome! For more info, contact
hikermountaineer@verizon.net.
Hiking website:
www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike. This website has lots of good information
on hiking leader registration, seminar schedules, hiking trails, carpooling, and
how to sign up for a hike.
Volunteers needed! Want to help? We need volunteers
to help update the hike database, assist with trip scheduling, help with the
website or participate in member orientation meetings. Contact
hikermountaineer@verizon.net.
Hikes, events
Hike leaders: Sign up to lead hikes at
www.mountaineers.org. Directions on how to sign up can be found at
www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/leaders/PostingTrips.html. Trips posted by
Nov. 5 will appear in the December Go Guide. Trips posted after Nov. 5 will be
on the website, but not necessarily in the Go Guide.
After Hours Hikes (AHH): Join us for midweek fun
and conditioning from March through October. The hikes generally will be offered
every other Wednesday afternoon and have an “AHH” before the description of the
hikes. More info at
www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/Afterhours/Afterhours.html.
Hikes schedule: Refer to www.mountaineers.org for
hikes. Many hikes are being listed only on the website.
Represents a
Trailhead event. See pg. 1 for more about Trailhead.
Hikes
Oct. 29, Thu. - Beginning Hiker Seminar Club
headquarters, 6:30-9 p.m. No registration. No fee. Open to members and
non-members. Learn what to put in your pack, how to dress for comfort and safety
and what to expect on hikes. We will discuss clothing, boots and packs, the Ten
Essential Systems, seasonal trail hazards, how to shop for equipment (and save
money), and how to research your trips. This seminar is designed to answer
questions a beginning hiker may have about how to get started. We will show
samples of our equipment and talk about some of our favorite places to hike.
Informational handouts are included. Contact hikermountaineer@verizon.net for
more information or just show up.
Nov. 1, Sun.
- Oyster Dome (M) 7 mi., 1700’ gain. Leisurely pace. Travel along the famous
Chuckanut Drive to the Oyster Dome TH. Scenic hiking up to glacial dome, passing
bat caves, boulder fields and forested canopies. Atop there are spectacular
views of Puget Sound and beyond. Car camping in Moran SP on Orcas Island
optional for two days of hiking along with Mt. Constitution on 10/31. New
members welcome! For more details contact leader: Ken Hahn,
kenh@mountaineers.org, 206-595-7237.
Nov. 7, Sat. - Granite Mtn. (VS) (USGS Snoqualmie
Pass) 8 mi., 3800’ gain. Moderate pace. Some people will meet at Tibbetts P&R at
7:45 a.m. for carpooling. Meet 8:30 at TH. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899,
chris.caviezel@gmail.com. (s9/20-10/30)
Nov 7, Sat.
- Tiger Mtn. (M) (GT #204S Tiger Mt) 10 mi., 1800’ gain. Leisurely pace. Route
is leader’s choice. This loop hike will take us to two of the best viewpoints
that Tiger has to offer—Poo Poo Point and West Tiger 3. New members welcome! For
more details, contact leader: Steven Payne, stevepayne@mindspring.com,
253-315-0426.
Nov. 7, Sat. - Mt. Constitution (M) (USGS Mt
Constitution) 8.5 mi., 3800’ gain. Moderate pace. Beautiful moderate loop hike
summiting Mt. Constitution in the rain shadow of Olympic Mtns. Spectacular views
of Mt. Baker, Canadian Cascades and entire Puget Sound area. Meet at 9 a.m.,
place TBD. Leader: Dave Morgan, 206-789-4284, go.climbing@gmail.com.
(s10/21-11/4)
Nov. 8, Sun. - Deception Pass State Park—Goose Rock
(E) (USGS Deception Pass) 8 mi., 800’ gain. Moderate pace. Meet at 9 a.m. at
West Beach parking lot. Leader: Linda Moore, 425-347-7650, abenteuerbc@yahoo.com
(s10/19-11/5)
Nov. 14, Sat. - Fort Ebey (M) (USGS Deception Pass)
8 mi., 800’ gain. Moderate pace. Eagles, orcas, and otters—oh, my! Come explore
the beaches and bluffs of Whidbey Island. Rich in wildlife, beauty and history,
this hike never fails to please. Meet at 9 a.m. at Ebey’s Landing parking lot.
Leader: Greg Pilgreen, 425-485-2686, stevetahoma@verizon.net. (s11/3-11/12)
Nov. 17, Tue. - Green Lake-UW-Gasworks Park Loop
(M) 9 mi., 500’ gain. Moderate pace. Meeting at and returning to Ross Park
Playground. Bring warm clothes and rain gear plus money for dinner along the
way. Meet: 5 p.m. at Ross Park Playground. Leader: Dave Morgan, 206-789-4284,
go.climbing@gmail.com. (s11/2-11/16)
Nov 19, Thu. - Beginning Hiker Seminar Club
headquarters, 6:30-9 p.m. No registration. No fee. Open to members and
non-members. Learn what to put in your pack, how to dress for comfort and safety
and what to expect on hikes. We will discuss clothing, boots and packs, the Ten
Essential Systems, seasonal trail hazards, how to shop for equipment (and save
money), and how to research your trips. This seminar is designed to answer
questions a beginning hiker may have about how to get started. We will show
samples of our equipment and talk about some of our favorite places to hike.
Informational handouts are included. Contact hikermountaineer@verizon.net for
more information or just show up.
Nov 19, Thu.
- CLINIC Intro to Wilderness First Aid Please see the Seattle First Aid (MOFA)
section for details.
Nov. 21,
Sat. - Twin Falls to Rattlesnake Lake/John Wayne Trail (M) (GT #206 Bandera) 11
mi., 1100’ gain. Leisurely pace. We’ll car shuttle and hike one-way from Twin
Falls to Rattlesnake Lake. A great way to get your metabolism up for
Thanksgiving dinner! New members welcome! For more details contact leader:
Steven Payne, stevepayne@mindspring.com, 253-315-0426.
Nov 26, Thu. - Mt. Si (S) (GT Mt. Si) 8 mi., 3200’
gain. Work up that appetite before your evening of gluttony. Meet 9 a.m. at TH.
Prefer e-mail for questions: Carly Waterman, carlyw@psbc.org. (s11/1-11/24)
Nov. 7, Sat. - Seattle Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Join us for an all-day seminar for current and prospective leaders of
Mountaineers trips and activities. We usually have good diversity of beginning
and experienced leaders from a broad spectrum of activities, which makes for a
great day. This is a two-part seminar: 1) read the book in advance of the
seminar; and 2) come to the seminar to practice applying the new leadership
skills from the book to various problem-solving scenarios based on actual
trips—the good, the bad, and the ugly. The discussion is always thought
provoking with the mix of everyone’s own experiences, the scenarios, and the
outstanding text. Fee: $40, including a copy of the textbook, “Outdoor
Leadership,” by John Graham, plus breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout
the day (if you already have the text, the fee is $28). Register online (select
Leadership Committee) for this event by Sat., Oct. 17. PLEASE NOTE: Oct. 17 is a
firm deadline for registering. NO EXCEPTIONS. The textbook will be mailed to you
after you register so that you can read it before the seminar. Members only.
Chair: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118. Questions? Call
Joe, or Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, or Ruth Godding, 425-836-9873.
Note: Registration instructions included with each
trip description. Opening and closing dates are shown in ( ) following each
trip. Trip classifications are the same as those listed under Hiking. For trail
guidebook abbreviations, see page 19 of the Go Guide.
Hikes in the Issaquah area will meet at the
Issaquah Trail Center (ITC) instead of Tibbetts Field. Directions to the center
are as follows: Take I-90 Exit 17 and turn right. Go about one mile to light on
Sunset, and then go two more blocks to Bush St. and turn left. Go two blocks and
you will see the yellow trail center building and parking area on your left.
Oct. 29, Thu. - W. Rattlesnake Ridge (EM)
(Rattlesnake Mtn. 205S GT) 6 mi., 1300’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at
Preston P&R, I-90, Exit 22. Scenic hike to two viewpoints. No registration.
Leader: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118, toynbee@comcast.net. (s9/4-10/29)
Nov. 3, Tue. - Annette Lake (M) 7.5 mi., 1700’
gain. Limit 12. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at ITC (see preamble). The trail ascends
gradually through old forest to a nice lake. No registration, members only.
Leader: Eva Syrovy, 206-364-6270, egsyrovy@comcast.net. (s10/4-11/3)
Nov. 4, Wed. - 27 Clocks and Beyond 7 mi., 400’
gain. Limit 20. Meet at 10 a.m. at 5th & Jackson next to International District
subway. We’ll visit 27 outdoor clocks in downtown Seattle, have lunch at Olympic
Sculpture Park (bring or buy), walk through Myrtle Edwards Park and end the hike
at Kerry Park on Queen Anne Hill. Leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047,
eskay39@comcast.net. (s10/16-11/2)
Nov. 6, Fri. - High Point-Poo Poo Point (EM) 7 mi.,
1500’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 9 a.m. at IATC (see preamble). Loop trip on W.
Tiger 3 from High Point TH to Poo Poo Point with a shuttle return. Register with
club headquarters or online. Leader: Ralph Caldwell, 425-836-2610,
ralphc520@comcast.net. (s10/28-11/5)
Nov. 10, Tue. - Cougar Mtn. Loop (M) (Cougar Mtn.
GT-203S) 9 mi., 1800’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 9 a.m. at Redtown TH. Hike from
the Coal Creek Townsite past Coal Creek Falls to Wilderness Peak before
returning past De Leo Wall. A nice walk in the woods. To find Cougar Mtn.
Regional Wildland Park’s Redtown TH, follow Lakemont Blvd 3 mi. S. from Exit 13
on I-90 until turning into the TH parking area on the left. No registration,
members only. Leader: Peggy Owen, 425-746-1070, hikerpeggy38@comcast.net.
(s10/4-11/10)
Nov. 12, Thu. - Mt. Si, Old Trail (S) (Mt. Si NRCA
GT-206S) 7 mi., 3400’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 9 a.m. at ITC (see preamble). Up
and down the Old Si trail. No registration, members only. Leader: Peter Stevens,
425-483-8851, stevens@u.washington.edu. (s10/4-11/12)
Nov. 17, Tue. - Barclay Lake (E) (Monte Cristo
GT-143) 5 mi., 300’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 8 a.m. at Woodinville P&R. This is a
beautiful lake at the foot of a huge cliff on the N. side of Mt. Baring.
Register online or via club headquarters. Leader: Theodore Katsanis,
206-420-1319, tkatsanis@cs.com. (s11/3-11/16)
Nov. 19, Thu. - Sundial Search: Four Timely Treks,
Trek #1 8 mi., 300’’ gain. Limit 20. Meet at 10 a.m. at Gasworks Park parking
lot. During the course of this hike we’ll visit 5 sundials: Gasworks Park, Cowen
Park, Burke Gilman Park, and two on the U. of W. campus. Hope for sun! Bring or
buy lunch and think sunshine. Hike ends on university campus. Busing
recommended. Leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, eskay39@comcast.net.
(s11/2-11/17)
Nov. 25, Wed. - Tradition Lake Loop (E) (Tiger Mtn.
GT-204S) 4 mi., 600’ gain. Limit 12. Meet 10 a.m. at High Point TH, I-90 Exit
20. Pre-Thanksgiving warmup hike on Lake Tradition Plateau. Leader: Joe Toynbee,
425-228-6118, toynbee@comcast.net. (s10/4-11/25)
Nov. 30, Mon. - Lake Union Circumambulation on
Cheshiahud Trail (E) 7 mi., minimal gain. Limit 20. Meet at 10 a.m. at Gasworks
Park parking lot. Same route, new name. We’ll walk clockwise, passing by
floating homes, Wooden Boat Center, old armory, pea patches and street-end
parks. Lunch in Fremont. Bring or buy. Leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047,
eskay39@comcast.net. (s11/16-11/26)
Dec. 1, Tue. - Twin Falls (E) (Mt. Si NRCA GT-206S)
3 mi., 650’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at ITC (see preamble). Popular
winter hike to nice waterfalls No registration. Leader: Fred Zeitler,
425-882-3435, MarianZZZ@comcast.net. (s10/4-12/1)
Dec. 2, Wed. - Pt. Defiance Zoo Lights Limit 20.
Join us for a fun-filled day. We start with an easy hike around Pt. Defiance
Park led by Carol Warner, an expert on the park’s trail system. Then we head
down to Anthony’s Restaurant on the Tacoma Waterfront for an early dinner
followed by an evening of Zoo Lights at the Pt. Defiance Zoo. Sign up with trip
leader: Sign up with leader: Ginny Evans, 360-893-9186. (s11/18-11/30)
Dec. 4, Fri. - Annual Poinsettia Walk (E) 5 mi., no
gain. Limit 20. Walk the Sammamish River Trail to Molbak’s Nursery for the
display of poinsettias and Christmas decor. Free coffee, tea and Danish
pastries! New members welcome. Sign up with leader after 12/1. Leader: Janet
Sturholm, 425-483-2151. (s12/1-12/3)
Advance notice
Dec. 7, Mon. - Midweek Christmas Party Details in
the December Go Guide.
Chair: Dave Shema, david.shema@gmail.com.
Study Group
Registration for the 2009 Naturalist Study Group is
now open. The Study Group is for members who want to keep learning about plants
and animals in the Northwest. Graduation from the Natural World Course is a
prerequisite, but members with some knowledge of PNW ecology are invited to
join. There is a one-time fee of $30, payable online, that funds room rentals,
speaker honorariums and other expenses. Study group members who enrolled in
prior years do not need to re-register.
The Study Group offers workshops and field trips that explore many facets of
natural history. In addition, Study Group members may join Natural World Course
presentations and are encouraged to help instruct at course field trips. For
more information contact Don Schaechtel, don.safety@att.net.
Events
Nov. 9, Mon. - An Introduction to Lichens - Learn
to identify common lichens in the city, forests and high country. This is a
hands-on workshop, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at club headquarters, with lichen
specimens that participants can examine and take home with them. Bring a
magnifying glass if you have one. Please register online to ensure that enough
specimens are collected. Free for study group members; $10 collected at the door
for others. Enrollment ends Nov. 6. Leader: Don Schaechtel, don.safety@att.net.
Committee chair: Lynn Graf, lynn.graf@gmail.com
Navigation website
For the most up-to-date information on navigation,
including instructor registration, details of required homework assignments
(which you must complete before attending the workshop), navigation card
replacement, and compass requirements, see the website:
www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation.
Navigation Courses
Basic Navigation Course - The Basic Navigation
Course is offered every year in November, February and March (see course
schedule below). Learn how to get more info out of your map. Learn how to figure
out what bearing you should be on to get to where you want to be. Learn how to
follow bearings in the great outdoors. Get a head start on your course
requirements.
The course consists of a map and compass workshop
(one full evening) and a challenging field trip (one full day at Heybrook Ridge,
about 1500’ of elevation gain and considerable off-trail travel). Participants
who successfully complete the course will receive a navigation card. Basic
Navigation Course is a prerequisite for graduation from the Basic Climbing,
Snowshoe and Alpine Scrambling Course, as well as some ski classes. The course
is strongly recommended for all hike leaders and backcountry skiers and is
useful for hikers.
Fee: $35. See the navigation website for additional
information or contact info.
How to register: Enrollment is now open for all
sessions. Members can sign up online.
Step 1 - Sign up and pay for “Basic Navigation
Course-Seattle.”
Step 2 - Sign up for one workshop.
Step 3 - Sign up for one field trip (workshop needs
to be completed prior to field trip).
Non-member? Please sign up via club headquarters at
206-521-6001.
Basic Navigation Course workshops are to be held at
Mountaineers headquarters in Magnuson Park on Mon., Oct. 26, and Tue., Nov 3, at
7 p.m. Come at 6:45 p.m. to prepare maps and have compass declination checked.
Basic Navigation Course all-day field trips at
Heybrook Ridge: Sat., Nov. 7, and Sun., Nov. 8.
What you need to bring to the workshop:
• USGS Mt Baring 7.5’ topographic map
• USGS Index 7.5’ topographic map
• Pencils & paper
• A working familiarity with the book, “Wilderness
Navigation,” by Burns and Burns. Read it before the first workshop!
• Appropriate compass with declination adjustment
(17° E). See www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation for acceptable models.
Navigation instructors sought
Experienced navigators and those who have completed
the Basic Navigation Course in previous years are welcome to help us instruct
the course. We welcome both new and experienced instructors at the workshops and
field trips. It's a great way to renew your navigation skills and get to know
others in The Mountaineers community. An optional instructor training session
for those who want some extra tips will be offered in early October, date TBD.
If you have any questions, contact Lynn Graf, lynn.graf@gmail.com, 206-632-8117.
Thanks to all of you who volunteered this season!
GPS Workshop for new users
Nov. 13, Fri., 7-9 p.m. - An evening workshop for
those who have recently obtained a GPS receiver (or are thinking about getting
one) and would like to learn to use it more effectively.
The workshop includes outdoor exercises in the
vicinity of The Mountaineers headquarters at Magnuson Park, so please bring warm
clothes, raingear and a flashlight or headlamp. Useful information about GPS
receivers and UTM is found under “Navigation Tips” on the navigation website,
www.mountaineers.org/seattle/navigation.
Questions? Visit the website or contact
hikermountaineer@verizon.net. There are a limited number of GPS receivers for
students, so enrollees must bring a GPS receiver with them or contact
hikermountaineer@verizon.net to reserve a loaner. Fee: $15 for members and $25
for non-members. Registration is available online or through club headquarters,
206-521-6001.
Chair: Anne Smart, 206-283-4973,
smartmccord@msn.com
Trips, events
Nov. 7, Sat. - Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary,
B.C. (E) 1-2 mi. No gain. Meet at 7 a.m. at Skippers in Everett (parking lot
next to Community Transit P&R on 128th St.). Photograph thousands of snow geese
as they migrate south from the Arctic to this Westham Island bird sanctuary near
Lander, B.C. Get close to pintails, wigeons, wood ducks, buffleheads, mallards
and the sandhill crane family. See owls, raptors, herons, shorebirds and
songbirds. Bring proof of U.S. citizenship (passport or extended driver’s ID)
for border. Leader will e-mail meeting place and time. Carpooling is encouraged.
Link to sanctuary is www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com. Admission fees: adults, $4;
children (2-14 yrs.) $2; seniors (60 yrs+), $2 (Canadian). They take cash or
credit cards, but NO DEBIT CARDS. Leader: Anita Elder, 206-832-1036, (cell
206-330-8124), anita@anitaelder.com. (s8/26-11/1)
Nov. 18, Wed. - Potluck and Image Presentation 6:30
p.m. at club headquarters. Socializing begins at 6 p.m.; potluck at 6:30.
Meeting and creative image show starts at 7:15 p.m. Bring a potluck dish and up
to eight slides, prints or digital images of your colorful autumn photos to
share. See our website, www.mountaineers.org/seattle/photography, for digital
image instructions. No registration; just come and bring your photos. Guests are
welcome. Leader: Herb Johnson, 206-523-4544, wherbjohn@msn.com. (s8/1-10/21)
Nov. 21, Sat. - Workshop: Photoshop Tips Join us
for a four-hour seminar to learn a variety of popular Adobe Photoshop
techniques. Photography Committee members will share their knowledge in an
informal setting at club headquarters, beginning at 9 a.m. Fee: $5 to be
collected at the door. For more details, contact William Butler, 360-668-2630.
(s10/20-11/9)
Chair: Frank Sincock, 206-366-1884,
fvscpamtr@hotmail.com. All Mountaineers are welcome at Retired Rovers events.
For information contact the chair.
Note: In addition to events listed below our
Retired Rovers also enjoy participating in Midweek Hikes and Naturalist Hikes
(check those sections). If you need advice on the best hikes for you, feel free
to call any of the hike leaders.
Events
Nov. 10, Tue. - Brown-Bag Lunch, Meeting and
Program. 11 a.m. at club headquarters. Bring your own lunch and we will provide
coffee and tea. Enjoy lunch with your friends or meet new ones. Our program will
include pictures taken by Matt Fleming, of Columbus, Ohio, while backpacking the
Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier in August of this year. This will be
presented by our own Frank Sincock, who provided some of the logistics for this
hiker, and he will include interesting information about Fleming’s background
and prior hiking trips.
Nov. 19, Thu. - Discovery Park. 10:30 a.m. Meet at
the park visitor center by the park entrance at 3801 W. Government Way. We will
take a “new” route to enjoy the forest and vistas in fall, then visit beach and
lighthouse at low tide. Wear sturdy shoes and warm rain gear. Bring lunch. Call
leader Pat Zeisler, 206-525-5505, for info and registration.
Dec. 1, Tue. - Bellevue Botanical Garden. 10:30
a.m. Meet at the garden’s visitor center at 12001 Main St. After garden tour, we
will carpool to stroll Bellevue’s 24-acre downtown park with waterfall and
half-mile promenade. We’ll stop for fast food—drink or sandwich, or bring your
own. Call our Bellevue leaders for info and to register: Judy Redding,
425-881-3032, Barb Chodakauskas, 425-649-8821.
Check out our website at
www.mountaineers.org/seattle/sailing .
No day sails are scheduled for November as we go to
press. Check The Mountaineers website for possible short-notice sails.
All Mountaineers members are welcome at all Singles
events. Carpools are encouraged to save the environment and reduce global
warming. A restaurant stop after hikes is normal.
For a complete updated list of hikes and social
events that may not be listed in the Go Guide and for online registration, go to
www.mountaineers.org and the “Activities” link.
Activity information website: Also, for further
information about the singles section, see our website:
www.mountaineers.org/ssingles.
Singles Committee leaders
(contact between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.)
Chair: Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330,
lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com.
Secretary/Webmaster: George Liu, 206-320-1136,
kayaker@war-is-hell.com
Treasurer: Steve Sears, 425-821-5945,
SMSears@comcast.net
Hiking: Jerry Wheeler 206-242-9344,
born2hike@hotmail.com
Social Events: Looking for a volunteer!
Lodges/ELC: Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405,
eldonball@juno.com
Dancing: Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187,
karenludwig2000@yahoo.com
Outings
Leader/Work Party Incentives: Earn annual trailhead
parking or Sno-Park permits by leading five or more Go Guide listed Seattle
Singles hikes, and/or cross-country ski outings, and then recording trip reports
on the website or leading two trail work parties. Permits will be awarded for
the season following participation. Contact Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405,
eldonball@juno.com, for details. Sign up now to lead and earn your permits.
Fellow Mountaineers—If you enjoy the activities and
events that the Singles Committee presents, then it is time to help. This is a
volunteer organization. The more who help, the better we can do. Volunteers are
needed for the committee, the R&R Dance subcommittee, and to lead hikes and
social events. Contact the committee members listed above. Thanks.
Hikes
Leaders needed for hikes or outings in January. By
Nov. 25, contact Jerry Wheeler, 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.com.
Oct. 31, Sat. - Sun Top Lookout (S) (Greenwater) 11
mi., 2600’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at S. Renton P&R, S. Grady Way & Shattuck Ave. S.
1/3 hr. We will drive part of the road to shorten the trip to 8 mi. Brian
Carpenter, 206-324-6140, brianc110@earthlink.net. (s10/15-10/29)
Nov. 8, Sun. - E. Fork Foss River (EM)
(Skykomish/Stevens Pass) 10 mi., 600’ gain. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Brickyard P&R,
I-405, exit 22 (NE 160th St.), W. side. 1/3 Hr. Lawrence Landauer, 425-844-4330,
lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s10/26-11/5) AL
Nov. 14, Sat. - Tiger Mtn. Five Summits Car Shuttle
(VS) (IATC Tiger Mtn.) 15 mi., 3000’ gain. Meet 8 a.m. at Tibbett’s P&R, I-90,
Exit 15, go S. three blocks, turn left at Newport Way, turn right after a short
block to Tibbetts (S. across the street from the Metro P&R) Lawrence Landauer,
425-844-4330, lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s11/2-11/12)
Nov. 22, Sun. - Annette Lake (M) (Snoqualmie Pass)
7.5 mi., 1700’ gain. Meet 9:30 a.m. at TH. 1 hr. Perhaps it won’t have started
snowing seriously yet. Nice, moderate, late-season hike. Serious snow will
cancel. Robert Pankl, 206-729-0162, pankl@earthlink.net. (s11/12-11/19) SCO
Nov. 28, Sat. - Wallace Falls Loop (M) (Index) 7
mi., 1700’ gain. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Wallace Falls SP. 1 hr. Jerry Wheeler,
206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.com. (s11/16-11/24) WHFL
Social
Weekly events
Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25, Wed. - Evening
Outdoor Inline Skate Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Have fun and keep in shape year-round!
If it rains we may walk. Optional restaurant socializing later. Questions? Call
Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454, or Jenefer Huntoon, 206-632-8804. No registration.
Skate the Alki Beach Trail with beautiful views of downtown across Elliott Bay.
Take the Harbor Ave. exit off the West Seattle freeway and go about 1 mi. N. to
meet on the sidewalk just N. of Salty’s Restaurant. Mark Olsoe, 206-937-7454,
mark.e.olsoe@boeing.com.
Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27, Fri. - Eastside
Indoor Tennis for Intermediates and Above 7 p.m. at Robinswood Tennis Center,
2400 151st Pl. S.E., Bellevue. Join us for a Friday evening of
intermediate-and-beyond level of doubles tennis. Limit 12. Skill level is
minimum intermediate (3.0 to 4.0) and above. Play from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
Registration begins on Thursdays, eight days before we play, and closes the
following Wednesday. Fee: $11 members, $12 others. Cancellation fee: $5. Call
425-452-7690 for directions. Questions? Greg, 425-828-8590, or Fay,
206-281-5029; Gregory Kidd, 425-828-8590, Gregory.Kidd@comcast.net.
(s9/21-10/28)
Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28, Sat. - Green Lake
Walk Meet 11 a.m. outside the Urban Bakery, 7850 E. Green Lake Dr. N., at
Wallingford Ave. N., for a walk around Green Lake. After the walk, we will lunch
at a nearby restaurant. No registration. Questions? Contact Karen Nordal ,
206-366-2736, knordal@mac.com.
Nov. 5, 12 & 19, Thu. - Indoor Volleyball 8-10 p.m.
at Ingraham High School gym, 1819 N. 135th St., Seattle—SW corner, N.135th St. &
Meridian Ave. N. (W. of I-5) From the S., take the N.130th St. exit, (#174).
From the N., take the N.145th St. exit (#175). Price: $4 with Mountaineers card,
$5 without. Guests with waiver on file at club headquarters may play. Gym shoes
required. Questions? Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com. No
registration.
Other events
Oct. 30, Fri. - Halloween Rock & Roll Dance. This
is the big one! Join Ron Bolin, the Dancin’ DJ, for one of Seattle’s most
popular annual parties (400 people attended last year). There will be great
prizes for the best costumes. About 90 percent come in costume, but nice, casual
attire is fine. You don’t have to know any dance steps to have a great time.
Dance from 9 p.m. to midnight to great hits of the ’60s and beyond, plus some
Halloween favorites! Hourly mixers will give you a chance to meet many new
people. Tonight’s dance is BYOB and is open to everyone of ages 21 and over.
Admission is $9 with Mountaineers card, $12 without, at the door. Bring treats
to share! Please note special location: Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd
Ave. N.E., Seattle (in Magnuson Park). For details contact Karen, 206-484-9187,
karenludwig2000@yahoo.com, or visit www.dbmechanic.com/dances/rock.htm.
Nov. 13, Fri. - Games Night & Snacks 7 p.m. at the
Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., #3. Bring a snack or beverage
(with cups) to share and a game if you wish. No registration. Eldon Ball,
206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com.
Nov. 20, Fri., Rock & Roll Dance Gary’s Tunes will
be the DJ at the Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA
98125. (2 blks. W. of Lake City Way) At 8 p.m. Gary will teach a free beginner’s
West Coast swing lesson. Charles McGlone will be doing a special West Coast
swing dance performance with Sandi Stewart. Then we’ll turn the lights down and
turn on special party lights for dancing from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. to a mix of
rock & roll, swing, Latin, nightclub two-step, country and waltz music. You
don’t have to know any dance steps to have a great time! Open to everyone.
Please bring a snack item to share. This could be as simple as a bag of chips,
cookies, fruit, veggies, a dessert, etc. Price: $9 with Mountaineers card, $12
without. For details or to volunteer call Karen, karenludwig2000@yahoo.com,
206-484-9187. Information online at www.dbmechanic.com/dances/rock.htm.
Website:
http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/snowshoe
Co-chairs: Linda Sheehan, lindasean1@hotmail.com;
Susan Murphy, smurph1@comcast.net
General student questions: Larry Metzger,
snowdog.48@hotmail.com
Lectures and leader development: Larry Metzger,
snowdog48@hotmail.com
Leader applications and course equivalency: Johnny
Jeans, jjmtnjoys@yahoo.com
Snowshoe Lite chair: Bryan Stennes,
bryan.stennes@googlemail.com
Winter Camping co-chairs: Rich Lawrence,
richlawrence@comcast.net, and Tim Lawson, timlawsonwild@msn.com
Webmaster: Johnny Jeans, jjmtnjoys@yahoo.com
Courses
This winter we offer two Snowshoe Lite Courses, the
Winter Skills Course, the Winter Camping Course, and the Winter Travel
certificate. Registration will be open Nov. 16-Dec. 29.
Snowshoe Lite Course
The Snowshoe Lite Course is designed for
Mountaineers members and non-members, ages 14 and up, who want a solid
introduction to snowshoeing skills. In one evening lecture and one weekend day
outing, students learn to travel safely on snowshoes in easy terrain, select and
use proper equipment and clothing, where to go, what to rent, and how to choose
the right outing for their skill level.
Snowshoe Lite Session #1:
Lecture - Tue., Jan. 5, 7-9:30 p.m. at club
headquarters.
Field trips - Either Sat., Jan. 16, 8:30 a.m.-3
p.m., or Sun., Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at Stevens Pass. Students will
register separately for ONE of the lectures and ONE of the field trips.
Carpooling is mandatory.
Snowshoe Lite Session #2:
Lecture: Mon., Jan 11, 7-9:30 pm, at club
headquarters.
Field trips: Either Sat., Jan. 23, 8:30 a.m.-3
p.m., or Sun.. Jan. 24, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at Stevens Pass. Students will
register separately for ONE of these lectures and ONE of these field trips.
Carpooling is mandatory.
Course fees: $50 for Mountaineers members; $65 for
non-members.
Winter Skills Course
The Winter Skills Course is for Mountaineers who
want to learn to travel safely on snowshoes in moderate and strenuous terrain
where necessary skills include avalanche awareness, using ice axes, avalanche
beacons, and building emergency shelters. Students must be Mountaineers members
and have graduated from the Snowshoe Lite Course or possess equivalent
experience. The course offers one evening lecture and one weekend day outing.
After course completion, graduates will be eligible to participate in more
strenuous club snowshoe tours with confidence. They will also be eligible to
enroll in American Avalanche Association level training.
Lecture - Wed., Feb. 3, 7-9:30 p.m., at club
headquarters.
Field trip - Sat., Feb. 6. Mountaineers Snoqualmie
Campus
Course fee: $60
Winter Camping Course
The Winter Camping Course is designed for
Mountaineers members who want to make the most of winter by knowing how to camp
overnight in the snow and how to avoid survival situations. Learn to camp safely
and comfortably in snow, and use survival skills to spend the night in severe
weather. Students learn to identify safe campsites, build snow shelters, stay
overnight in a snow cave, stay warm and dry, and have fun.
Lecture - Wed., Feb. 10, 7-9:30 p.m., at club
headquarters.
Weekend field trip - Feb. 20-21, Mt. Baker ski
area.
Course fee: $50
At their own expense, students may choose to stay
Friday night, Feb. 19, at The Mountaineers Mt. Baker Lodge. Register at
www.mountaineers.org/lodge/baker. The Winter Travel certificate may be earned by
completing the Winter Skills Course, the Basic Navigation Course and participate
in a minimum of three Mountaineers snowshoe tours, two of which must be rated
either Moderate (M) or Strenuous (S). Submit applications by March 19, 2010.
The Youth Committee is a Mountaineers acitivity
open to all youths, ages 14 and up. Its purpose is to provide outdoor experience
through activities such as hiking, scrambling, backpacking, rafting, climbing,
etc., for all interested youths. It is currently being restructured. If
interested in helping reshape this program, contact Leonard Russell, 206
325-1310, leonardr@mountaineers.org, or Sunny Remington, 206-354-8518,
sunny9@u.washington.edu.