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Thanksgiving holiday closure: Also, Mountaineers offices will be closed Thu. and Fri., Nov. 27-28, to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.
New phone number for club: The Mountaineers business phone has changed as a result of the move to a new headquarters at Magnuson Park. To reach member services locally, you must now dial 206-251-6000. However, to reach the offices outside of the local region, the toll-free number will remain, 1-800-573-8484.
Open house set for new headquarters: The Mountaineers will hold an open house at its new Magnuson Park headquarters on Sat., Dec. 13. Tours, games, refreshments and speakers will be just part of the fare. Watch next month’s Mountaineer for more details.
Board of trustees to meet: The Mountaineers Board of Trustees will meet Thu., Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at club headquarters and is open to all Mountaineers members and the public. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month.
Conservation
Conservation calendar:
Nov. 19, Wed. - Conservation Executive
Committee meeting, 7-9 p.m. at club headquarters. All Mountaineers are
welcome. Wanted: members for issue alert e-mail list Are you willing to make a
phone call, send an e-mail or write a letter to voice your opinion on
conservation and environmental issues? Then
sign up for our action alert e-mail list. We will send you our “Conservation
Currents” twice a month or when there is a need for action. E-mail
conservation@mountaineers.org to join.
SEATTLE BRANCH
New members’ meeting at new location: The Seattle Branch new members’ meeting is held on the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at club headquarters. The Nov. 5 meeting will be at the new headquarters at Magnuson Park. 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: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/scramble
Committee Co-Chair: Glen Ferguson, 425-836-8650, fergusong1@gmail.com.
Committee Co-Chair: Mary Panza, 206-755-1254, makinanoise@hotmail.com
Course Attendance & Equivalency Questions: Deborah Walker, 206-285-8444, deborahw@eskimo.com.
Workshop Questions: Ed Dominguez, 425-743-5192, edomino@hotmail.com
Field Trip Questions: Glen Ferguson, 425-836-8650, fergusong1@gmail.com
Advanced Scramble Course: Randy Nelson, 206-328-9465, grandjubile@usa.net
Winter Scramble Questions: Johnny Jeans, 425-746-2328, jjmtnjoys@yahoo.com
Leadership Questions: Linda Martin, 206-295-2414, lindaj.martin@comcast.net
Scrambling reunion, potluck: The Seattle Alpine Scrambling Committee hosts its annual reunion and potluck on Mon., Nov. 10. The potluck starts at 6:30 p.m. and the awards program about 7 p.m. All scramble students, instructors, leaders and their friends and family are invited. This year’s graduates will receive certificates; leaders and instructors will be recognized; and peak pins will be awarded. 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 H-N, please bring a main dish; O-Z, a salad; A-G, a dessert. David Butler is assembling a slide show for the reunion. Please send up to 10 of your favorite scramble photos from this season to alpinist@eskimo.com. The deadline for submission is Nov. 3. E-mail Dave if you have questions.
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 2009 Alpine Scrambling Course opens Nov. 3 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 is still being arranged, so check the website for updates. If you have questions about the course, come to a new members presentation at the new headquarters at Magnuson Park on Nov. 5, Dec. 3, or Jan. 7, 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.
The course fee is $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 because they often fill up later in the year.
Advanced Scrambling/Leadership
(Course #7866) 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.
Course summary
There are six independent modules. We expect most students to take two years to develop the skills and experience required to graduate from the course.
A) Rock and Snow Protection: Rope protection techniques for rock, hard snow, and ice. Emergency rope use, belayed lowering, and running belays.
B) Winter Scramble: Winter scrambling and emergency bivouac techniques.
C) Avalanche: American Avalanche Association Level 1 training.
D) Hard Snow: Hard snow self-arrest. French crampon and ice ax techniques. Emergency belay and lowering methods.
E) Leadership Training: Preparation to become a scramble trip leader. Trip planning and scramble party management; safety and emergency procedures.
F) Backcountry Navigation: Route-finding, map reading, and GPS skills beyond the basic navigation course.
Cost: The complete course with all modules is $175. 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.
The 2008 Alpine Scrambling Course has been completed. All participants are invited to the graduation/reunion event on Nov. 10. See www.mountaineers.org/seattle/scramble for more information.
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 scramble trips: Alpine scrambles are strenuous off-trail trips to a summit. Scrambles often travel over snow and rock, and through brush. Most routes will cross some exposed terrain. 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 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.
Winter scrambles
Nov. 8, Sat. - Lookout Mtn, 5719’ (USGS Big Devil Peak) 9 mi, 4400’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Lookout Mtn. TH. Leader: Dave Morgan, 206-789-4284, go.climbing@gmail.com. (s10/6-11/5)
Nov. 15, Sat. - Little Kachess, 5194’ (USGS Kachess Lake) 8 mi., 3000’ gain. Meet 6:45 a.m. at Preston P&R. Leader: Richard Burt, 206-632-8117, richarddburt@hotmail.com. (s11/4-11/13)
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 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 p.m.), 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 avalanche Level 1 training are offered every winter. Prospective leaders who would like assistance can request mentoring to help them 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.
Avalanche awareness
Basic Avalanche Awareness – Jan. 6 & Jan. 11. An introduction to avalanche safety and rescue for winter recreation, focused on skiers but applicable to others. Students will learn the basics of snow stability, avalanche mechanics, safe travel, search techniques and beacon use. One evening lecture and one weekend day field trip. Evening lecture 6:45-9:15 p.m. at club headquarters on Tue., Jan. 6 and all-day field trip on Sun., Jan. 11. Leaders: Cindy Hoover, cyn@zipcon.com, 206-783-4032, and Steve Sears, smsears@comcast.net. (s/11/3-1/5)
Nordic cross-country—multi-week
(Please see notes about this program at end of this listing.)
Introduction to Cross-Country Skiing: Want to learn to cross-country (XC) ski? This three-week course is designed for new and beginning XC skiers who want to learn basic classic techniques. Whether your goal is to ski logging roads, groomed ski trails, or the untracked backcountry, this is the course for novice skiers. The course is taught by PSIA instructors on groomed trails and will cover the basics: balance, classic striding, going uphill and handling gentle, downward slopes. (s/10/20-1/7)
Course fee: $80 members, $95 non-members.
Lesson schedule:
Section 1, Sun., Jan. 11, 18, 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Event ID 16619
Section 2, Sun., Jan. 11, 18, 25, 12:30-2:30 p.m. . – Event ID 16620
Intermediate Cross-Country Skiing: Are you a graduate of the Introduction to Nordic Ski Course and want to learn more? Or are you an experienced Nordic skier who hasn’t taken a lesson in a while and want to brush up on technique? Then sign up for the three-week Intermediate Cross-Country Ski Touring Course. Learn to perfect your diagonal stride, climb hills more efficiently, and have more confidence going downhill. Completion of the course prepares you to ski confidently with grace and style on more challenging terrain. (s/10/20-1/7)
Course fee: $80 members, $95 non-members.
Lesson schedule:
Section 1, Sun., Jan. 11, 18, 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Event ID 16621
Section 2, Sun., Jan. 11, 18, 25, 12:30-2:30 p.m. . – Event ID 16622
Hills, Hills, Hills: Mastering Hills on Cross-Country Skis. If you ski in the Cascades, you need to learn to ski the hills. For graduates of the Introduction to Ski Course and experienced Nordic skiers, this three-week course focuses on hills: how to get up them, how to ski down them, how to adapt your technique and control your skis on hills, all while having fun. This course may be taken concurrently with Intermediate Nordic Ski Touring Course. (s/10/20-1/7)
Course fee: $80 members, $95 non-members.
Lesson schedule:
Section 1, Sun., Jan. 11, 18, 25, 12:30-2:30 p.m. – Event ID 16623
Introduction to Skate Skiing: Skating on skis—fast, exhilarating, and a great workout. This course is designed for the novice or beginning skate skier and covers basic skating techniques and movement patterns, taught by PSIA instructors on groomed trails. (s/10/20-1/7)
Course fee: $80 members, $95 non-members.
Lesson schedule:
Section 1, Sun., Jan. 11, 18, 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Event ID 16624
Intermediate Skate Skiing: Are you a graduate of the Nordic Basic Skate Course and want to learn more? Or are you an experienced skate skier interested in perfecting your technique? Then sign up for the intermediate skating course. Master the different skating techniques and how to apply them to different terrain conditions. (s/10/20-1/7)
Course fee: $80 members, $95 non-members.
Lesson schedule:
Section 1, Sun., Jan. 11, 18, 25, 12:30-2:30 p.m. – Event ID 16625
Nordic XC Ski: 1 or 1/2 day
Please see notes about this program at end of this listing.
Introduction to Cross-Country Skiing: Want to learn to cross-country (XC) ski but unable to attend our multi-week class? Then try our one-day intensive class, designed for new and beginning XC skiers who want to learn basic classic techniques. By day’s end, you will master basic technique for skiing groomed ski trails. The course is taught by PSIA instructors on groomed trails and will cover the basics: balance, classic striding, going uphill and handling gentle downward slopes. (s/10/20-1/7)
Course fee: $55 members, $65 non-members.
Lesson schedule: Section 1, Sun., Feb. 1, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. – Event ID 16662
Hills, Hills, Hills: Mastering Hills on Cross-Country Skis. The one-day version of our Hills, Hills, Hills Course is taught at The Mountaineers Meany Lodge for graduates of the Introduction to Ski Course and experienced Nordic skiers. This course focuses on hills: how to get up them, how to ski down them, how to adapt your technique and control your skis on hills, all while having fun. Fee includes lunch at Meany Lodge. Note: Metal-edged touring skis are recommended. Maximum enrollment: 18. Minimum enrollment: 6. For more information, contact Charlie Cornish, nordski@architerra-nw.com, 206-391-4352. (s/10/20-1/7)
Course fee: $60 members, $75 non-members.
Lesson schedule: Section 1, Sun., Feb. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Event ID 16663
Introduction to Skate Skiing: Want to try skate skiing, but cannot commit to our three-week course? Then try our two-hour introduction. This course is designed for the novice or beginning skate skier and covers basic skating techniques and movement patterns, taught by PSIA instructors on groomed trails. (s/10/20-1/7)
Course fee: $30 members, $40 non-members.
Lesson schedule: Section 1, Sun., Feb. 1, 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Event ID 16665
Intermediate Skate Skiing: Are you past the beginner skate-ski stage? Want help improving your technique but cannot commit to a three-week course? Our two-hour intermediate skate-skiing class will review the fundamentals while helping you master the different skating techniques on varied terrain conditions. (s/10/20-1/7)
Course fee: $30 members, $40 non-members.
Lesson schedule: Section 1, Sun., Feb. 1, 12:30-2:30 p.m. – Event ID 16666
Advanced Nordic XC Clinics: 1/2 day
Please see notes about this program at end of this listing.
Advanced Classic Cross-Country Skiing Technique. This half-day clinic is for accomplished classic cross-country skiers who want to perfect their classic technique, featuring a format tailored to their particular needs while receiving individual attention and pointers. Clinics will be taught by David Lawrence of the Methow Valley Ski School at Sun Mountain. Maximum enrollment of 8 students.
Clinic fee: $40 members, $50 non-members.
Lesson schedule: Section 1, Sun., Feb. 1, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Advanced SKATE Cross-Country Skiing Technique. This half-day clinic is for accomplished skate cross-country skiers who want to to perfect their skating technique, featuring a format tailored to their particular needs while receiving individual attention and pointers. Clinics will be taught by David Lawrence of the Methow Valley Ski School at Sun Mountain. Maximum enrollment of 8 students.
Clinic fee: $40 members, $50 non-members.
Lesson schedule: Section 1, Sun., Feb. 1, 12-2 p.m.
Notes on multi-week and one-day lessons
Registration deadline: For courses starting Jan. 11, the deadline is Jan. 7. For clinics and classes on Feb. 1, the deadline is Jan. 28.
Refund policy: Course fees will be refunded minus a $15 cancellation fee up until the first class meeting. No refunds will be issued after the first class meeting.
Minimum enrollment: There is a six-student minimum enrollment per course section. If a course has insufficient enrollment, a full refund will be issued.
Maximum enrollment: Each course section is limited to a maximum enrollment of 8 students per instructor per sub-section. The number of subsections per class section is limited by instructor availability.
Teaching location Courses are taught for The Mountaineers 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 to conserve limited parking spots. Please sign up for carpooling when registering.
Equipment: Students provide their own ski gear. Ski gear may be rented at local shops. Please make arrangements to be sized and either purchase or rent gear prior to the first class.
Age requirements: Students must be 14 years or older.
The Nordic Ski School Program is a joint offering operated by the Foothills and Seattle Branches of The Mountaineers; teachers are PSIA instructors.
For more information: Cindy Hoover, cyn@zipcon.com, 206.783.4032 or Charlie Cornish, nordski@architerra-nw.com, 206-391-4352.
Nov. 13, Thu. - Backcountry Cooking Love food and the outdoors? Come check out our backcountry cooking clinic and pick up some great tips on how to make anything backcountry from oatmeal to fresh pasta with sautéed veggies. Learn about stoves, water purification, easy prep meals, gourmet meals, spice kits and more. Included are packing tips that won’t break your back and Leave No Trace cleanup tips. Great for all levels, from a new camper to the well-seasoned backpacker. Participants can then show off their skills or try out a new dish at the Potluck at Poo Poo Point (see Hiking). Event fees: $10 members, $15 non-members. (s10/20-11/12)
Web pages: The Climbing Committee’s web pages are provided for the convenience of members and are accessible from The Mountaineers home page or directly at: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/climbing.
T indicates Trailhead event (see pg. 1 of the Go Guide for more info)
Enhance your rock climbing techniques
Nov. 19, Wed. - Climbing Techniques Enhance your rock climbing by learning some new specific techniques. Become familiar with proper foot placement, different types of finger-holds, ways to shift your body weight and reach hard-to-get-to holds. Have a chance to practice on the new indoor rock wall at the Magnuson Park building with experienced climbers guiding you along. Just bring your shoes and you’re good to go! Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers.org, 206-595-7237. Event fees: $10 members, $15 non-members. (s11/3-11/18)
Friday climbing nights kick off: Every Friday evening at the Magnuson Park facility, social climbing nights will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. There is no need to sign up for these Friday gatherings. Just bring a harness, rock shoes, and a guest if you so choose. Or, just bring yourself.See more details on pg. M1 of this Mountaineer.
Family climbing day set for Nov. 23: Sun. Nov. 23 - Family Climbing at the new Magnuson headquarters’ indoor climbing wall, 1-5 p.m. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. See pg. 1 of the Go Guide under “Branchwide” for more information.
Graduation and reunion: Nov 21: Join your fellow Mountaineers climbers on Nov 21, Fri., at 6 p.m. for a potluck dinner, slide show, climbing course graduation and peak pin awards ceremony at the new club headquarters.
All participants of The Mountaineers 2008 climbing programs are invited, including basic, intermediate and crag course students (whether graduating or not), club climb participants, peak pin recipients, and climb leaders. Your guests are also welcome. Bring some food to share.
Registration is now open; please sign up as soon as possible so that we know how many to expect.
Photos: Please share your summer adventures. We invite you to submit as many as 10 digital photos, especially of this year’s climbs, for the potluck picture show. Please e-mail them to Sam Uzwack at sam_uzwack@yahoo.com. Digital photos of 100-300k in size work well. We may want to use some of your photos on our website or in Cliff Notes—please let us know if you do not wish for yours to be used.
Applying for graduation: Complete the graduation application and stewardship requirement forms in the back of your student handbook. Enclose a copy of your MOFA and navigation cards and mail to: The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115, Attn: Basic Graduation. Please also complete the course evaluation form in the back of the handbook. To receive your graduation certificate at the Nov. 21 Climbers Reunion, your application must be received at club headquarters by Nov 14.
Basic students lacking only MOFA, navigation, and/or stewardship: Students who have finished all course requirements except for one or more of the aforementioned may apply for graduation. They will be recognized at the reunion as “graduated pending” and will have seven months to complete those requirements.
Students in the 2008 Basic Climbing Course who missed any lectures or field trips or have not completed all required climbs may apply for second-year status. Details are in the student handbook. To apply, complete the graduation application, showing which requirements you have and have not completed. Send to: The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115, Attn: Second-Year Status. We will review your application and if you are eligible, we will ask you to sign up for a second year. Applications must be received by Nov. 23.
If you did not progress beyond completion of one basic climb, you may be asked to repeat parts of the course. We want to be sure your skills are fresh. We will negotiate this with you during the application review process. For more information contact Cebe Wallace, cebe@speakeasy.net.
’09 Basic Alpine Climbing Course
The Seattle Branch Basic Alpine Climbing Course has undergone substantial changes again this year, and scheduling is currently under development. In general, 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 program in training to become a competent climbing partner on technical rock, snow, and glacier climbs in the Pacific Northwest. Included in 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—including snow camping—emergency survival skills, guidance on gear purchases and 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 PNW.
Course schedule:
Wed., Jan. 14 - 6:30-9 p.m. (optional 5:30-6:30 gear clinic) at the new headquarters in Magnuson Park.
Wed., Feb. 11 - 6:30-9 p.m. (optional 5:30-6:30 gear clinic) at the new headquarters in Magnuson Park.
Field trips and small group outings: TBA; see December Go Guide
Course fee: $375. There are no refunds beyond the first lecture.
This is a members only program, you must be a member of The Mountaineers before registering for the course.
Please register for the course at www.mountaineers.org and download the course application (a document on course details and registration process is included on the site as well). E-mail the application to: kenh@mountaineers.org. ONLY FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Basic equivalency, field trip
If you are an experienced climber or a graduate of a comprehensive climbing course from another organization, you may qualify for basic equivalency.
Basic equivalents may participate in basic level climbing activities, which include basic level club climbs, basic experience climbs, appropriate climbing seminars, alpine scrambles and snowshoe tours. They are also eligible to apply for the Intermediate Climbing Course and (after appropriate experience) the alpine scramble leaders list.
To apply, first file a written application/climbing resume. Those who have adequate experience will be invited to the evaluation field trip. The next basic equivalency field trip will be Sat., Nov. 8; applications were due Oct. 24. For further information about the next equivalency field trip, contact Jay Reeves (e-mail preferred), 206-375-6311, jamesdeanreeves@comcast.net.
Note: Students who did not complete the 2008 Basic Climbing Course MAY NOT apply for basic equivalency in October 2008 or April 2009.
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.”). Application 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 in order 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’) 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 these peaks. Past recipients are invited to receive their pins.
Intermediate Alpine Climbing
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 (or equivalent) certification.
Prerequisites:
• Be a Mountaineers member, 16 years of age or older (applicants under 18 must have an approval signed by their parent or guardian)
• Complete the Basic Climbing Course or equivalency
• Possess a current Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) or Wilderness First Aid card (or complete by the intermediate Rock I field trip)
Lecture schedule
(tentative):
Jan. 8 - Kick-off, Introduction and Leadership overview
Jan. 27 - Winter Mountaineering: trip planning, winter climbing and camping
Feb. 24 - Rescue Methods & Safety
March 24 - Rock Climbing at Vertical World
June 23 - Alpine Ice climbing
Field trip schedule
(tentative):
Jan. 10 or 11 - Intermediate Review (1 day)
Jan. 24 or 25 - Ropes and Anchors (1 day)
Feb. 7-8 - Winter Mountaineering (2 days)
March 7-8 or 21-22 - Rescue Methods (2 days)
April 4-5 or 18-19 - Rock 1 (2 days)
May 2, 3 or 9 - Rock 2 (1 day)
July 18-19, 25-26, Aug. 1-2, 8-9, or 15-16 - Ice 1 (2 days)
Aug. 22, 23, 29, 30, or Sept. 12 - Ice 2 (1 day)
Level I avalanche course: The Mountaineers will offer an Avalanche Level 1 Course this season that includes 24 hours of instruction. Attending the lectures is a prerequisite for attending the avalanche field trip. Dates and location TBD (estimated to be February-March).
Please see details about 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.
Crag Course
Note: ’08 students
Students need to have graduation requirements completed by Nov. 10 in order to officially complete the Crag Course this year. Individuals who have less than three unfulfilled requirements may apply for second-year status. Students who only need MOFA to graduate can apply to graduate “pending MOFA.”
All crag program members are invited to attend the cimbing course graduation ceremony and reunion. This will be held at the new headquarters at Magnuson Park on Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. Please sign up online through The Mountaineers website if you plan to attend.
’09 Crag 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 Crag 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.
Costs and schedule: The course fee is $215. Equipment costs are the student’s responsibility and can range from $200 to $800 or more. Obtaining Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) certification, if not current, is an additional course and fee. The dates for the course will be announced near the end of November. Proposed dates include two Sundays in March, a Vertical World seminar, two weekends in April, and one weekend in May.
Eligibility: In order to enroll in the Crag Course, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Be a Mountaineers’ member at least 18 years old and in good standing.
• Have training, experience and competence in climbing knots, safe belay technique and rappelling. These are skills taught in The Mountaineers Basic Climbing Course and equivalent courses in the climbing community. Know these skills before beginning this course.
• Minimally, climbing at least 5.7 or better, cleanly, on top-rope outside, or 5.9 or better inside.
Note: First-year intermediate students (or intermediate students who have not yet taken Rock I & II) are discouraged from applying due to overlap of course material. However, all applications will be reviewed.
How to apply: Applications will be accepted on an “open enrollment” (first-come) basis. Applications will be accepted starting Dec. 1. Applicants will be notified of their application status via e-mail when possible. Class size is limited to 18 students. Register and pay the course fee by following the links on the crag climbing web page at www.mountaineers.org/climbing or by calling club headquarters, 206-251-6000. Complete the application form found via links on the web page and e-mail it to seattlecragcourse@gmail.com or mail it to: The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115, ATTN: Crag Course. Questions? Contact seattlecragcourse@gmail.com.
Water Ice Climbing Course
Oct. 1-Dec. 31 - Leading Water Ice Course - Visit www.mountaineers.org/seattle/climbing/Courses/WaterIce.html#leadwi for more information about this course and how to join. Course Coordinator: Jeff, 425-827-2850, jeffstrt@verizon.net.
Wed., Nov. 5 - Season Kickoff Mixer - 7 p.m. at the new club headquarters at Magnuson Park. If you are interested in ice climbing, please join existing members of the club’s water ice climbing community for drinks and conversation. All are welcome. Come find out more about the courses and outings we have planned for the 2008-09 season. Jeff Street, Water Ice Committee chair, will present a brief overview of the water ice program’s offerings and philosophy as well as a slide show. Registration not required. Questions? Contact Jeff Street, jeffstrt@verizon.net.
Wed., Nov. 12 - Indoor Ice Play Night - 7 p.m. at the new club headquarters at Magnuson Park in room #119c. Have at it on the indoor artificial ice wall. You will need to bring a helmet, harness, assorted top-roping belay equipment, crampons and ice tools of your choice. Limited to six participants each night. Any club member with the ability to safely belay can join! Registration begins on Oct. 28. Questions? Contact Jeff Street, jeffstrt@verizon.net.
Outings
Mexico: Climb the
Volcanoes - Jan. 8-20, 2009 Please see club-wide offerings, North American
Outings, on pg. 2 of the Go Guide.
Co-Chairs: Dennis Bayer, 206-784-4011; Ivan Sleveland, 206-522-1316.
The Mountaineers dance website: www.dbmechanic.com/dances; e-mail: dances@dbmechanic.com
International Folk Dance
The Seattle International Folk Dance group has moved a few buildings south of The Mountaineers new headquarters to “The Brig,” which is building #406 at Magnuson Park. The building has beautiful hardwood floors and plenty of free parking.
Folk dancing every Tuesday at “The Brig” at Magnuson Park. Dance just for the fun of it, there will be no formal dance instruction, and a walk-through will be guided by our experienced dancers when necessary. We dance from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Your favorite dance is waiting for you, there’s always something for everybody. Free admission for dancers under the age of 30. Mountaineers members, $5; for non-members, $6. Drop-ins are always welcome. No partners necessary, there are plenty of delightful ones here. We’re the friendliest outfit in town. For more information, location or park map, contact Ivan, 206-522-1316, eivinds@msn.com.
Rock & Roll Dance
Please visit our website at
www.dbmechanic.com/dances/rock.htm. If you have questions,
contact Karen Ludwig, 425-789-1940, karenludwig2000@yahoo.com.
Did you know that as a member all of your children under
can be added to your membership free?
Under “My Profile” is a link to do the adding yourself, or call the clubhouse to
add your children to your membership, and you can sign them up on trips the same
as you. 206-284-8484.
Family Activities are a collection of events and outings specifically for families with children from infants through early teens led by volunteer club members. The focus is on fun and socializing for children and parents with similar interests in the activities typical to other Mountaineers events. All children must be accompanied by a parent, and likewise all parents must be accompanied by a child.
T indicates Trailhead event (see pg. 1 of the Go Guide for more info)
Junior Naturalist Program: EXTENDED!
An exciting new naturalist program built just for young children! Each event is run by knowledgeable volunteers who will present different aspects of the natural world to your budding naturist. We’ll provide fun ways to instill the importance of conservation and respect for our environment through games, arts, and crafts. The focus will be on exploration in a hands-on learning environment. All events will last for a few hours each. There should also be plenty of time afterwards for further family playtime and socializing. Destinations will all be in the Seattle area, with exact times TBA.
Events
Nov. 1, Sat. - Plant What Grows Where Your Toes Go: Junior Gardeners at Magnuson Park Part of the Junior Naturalist program. A day planting native plants at the new Mountaineers facility at Magnuson Park. We’ll meet at 9:30 a.m. at the building and will wrap up around noon. More details after signing up. Each child will also take away something with which to remember the outing and instill a sense of pride in their accomplishment, all while learning the value of the volunteer experience. Family social, picnic, or play time afterward—optional. More details after signing up. Contact coordinator Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers.org, 206-595-7237. The event is FREE—thanks for volunteering! (s10/6-10/31)
Sun. Nov. 23 - Family Climbing at the new Magnuson headquarters’ indoor climbing wall, 1-5 p.m. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult who can safety-check and belay. Whether your child is a brand new climber who wants to try moves in a harness and helmet, or someone who has been to a climbing gym a few times and is comfortable leaning back with feet on the wall, this will be a fun family event. Bring gear (harness, helmet, rock shoes) if you have it, but the club has some harnesses and helmets for kids and parents. Leader: Rich Draves, rich@draves.org.
Look for more Family Activities as we move into the winter season.
Standard MOFA courses
Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) is a 24 hour first aid course for the wilderness traveler. The course meets the requirements for the American Red Cross (ARC) Standard First Aid course with 18 hours of additional wilderness focused first aid training. The volunteer instructors are certified by the ARC. The class is held two evenings a week for four weeks, or for one Saturday plus a full weekend at a Mountaineers lodge.
Course fee: $90 for Mountaineers members and $125 for non-members. The fee includes textbooks, which are available the first night of class. MOFA courses held on weekends at Mountaineers lodges cost an additional $70, which covers room and board. Winter classes at Meany Lodge require a Sno-Park permit and a groomed trail sticker.
Course attendance: Participation is required at all class sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning. Wear casual clothes suitable for working on the ground and outdoors. Arrangements cannot be made to make up class 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. Having your registration form in our office by the first day of enrollment and/or listing an alternate 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 wait list: If a course is full, you may be placed on a wait list. It is your responsibility to call The Mountaineers to see if you have made it off the wait list. Those people still on the wait list by the last day of enrollment (see adjacent course grid) will not be enrolled in the course and will be issued a full refund. If you are enrolled in the class from the wait list, but wish to then 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 (see current course grid in this month’s Go Guide for enrollment start and close dates for each course). There is a $10 handling fee for canceled reservations. There are no refunds for no-shows or dropouts. No partial refunds will be given.
First Aid Committee
Do you have a couple of hours a month to spare? The Seattle First Aid Committee needs assistance with running the MOFA program. Some items can be done at odd hours and from home. The committee will supply materials and clear instructions. We provide training to 400 students per year and help make the outdoors a safer place. Come be a part of our endeavor.
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 be addressed to Karl Brackmann, k.brackmann@verizon.net, 425-788-8947.
Upcoming courses
The next Seattle Branch sponsored MOFA courses will be starting in February. Look on the website for the most current information. The courses start enrollment at least four weeks before they start. The January Go Guide will provide specific information.
Hiking Committee: Our next meeting is Nov. 11, Tue., 7-9 p.m. at the new club headquarters at Magnuson Park. All members are welcome! For more info, contact hikermountaineer@earthlink.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@earthlink.net.
Hikes, events
Hikes Schedule: Please refer to www.mountaineers.org for late-breaking hikes—hikes that are listed on the website, but not necessarily in the Go Guide. More and more hikes are being listed only on the website.
Hike Leaders: Sign up to lead hikes at www.mountaineers.org. Directions on how to sign up can be found at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/leaders/PostingTrips.html. Trips posted by Nov. 5, Wed., will appear in the Dec. 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 will be generally offered every other Wednesday afternoon and have an “AHH” before the description of the hikes. More info at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/Afterhours/Afterhours.html.
indicates Trailhead event (see pg. 1 of the Go Guide for more info)
Oct. 29, Wed. - Cedar Butte (AHH). (E) (USGS Mt. Washington) 4 mi., 950’ gain. Moderate pace. Come join us for the last AHH hike of the season. We’ll meet at the stop sign just as you turn onto the frontage road heading to the Tiger Mtn. parking lot on the S. side of I-90 (Exit 20). Club headquarters will not be arranging carpools. We’ll be leaving promptly at 4:30. Bring headlamp or good flashlight and extra batteries as there is a good chance we will return to cars after dark. 1/2 hr. David Suhr, 425-235-9091, david@somenamehere.com. (s10/21-10/28) HMSG
Nov. 1, Sat. - Mt. Constitution (M) (GT Mt Constitution) 8.5 mi., 2000’ gain. Leisurely pace. Mt. Constitution, the highest point in the San Juans, has beautiful views of the surrounding islands, Olympic Mountains, Canadian Cascades and Mt. Baker. Enjoy the crisp fall weather on idyllic Orcas Island, with opportunity to see whales and other wildlife. Car camping in Moran SP on Orcas Island optional for two days of hiking along with Oyster Dome on 11/2. New members welcome! For more details or assistance with signing up, contact coordinator: Katie Mason, intern@mountaineers.org, 206-819-4947. (s10/20-10/31)
Nov. 1, Sat. - Mt. Zion. (E/M) (GT-136 Tyler Peak) 4 mi., 1350’ gain. Moderate pace. Limit 9 hikers. The destination may change if weather conditions prevent access. Leader will have an alternate destination ready. Take the 7:50 a.m. Edmonds-Kingston ferry or the 7:55 a.m. Seattle-Bainbridge ferry; meet 9:30 a.m. at Quilcene RS. 1-1/2 hrs.+ferry. Mike Torok, 206-243-0834, mike@mtnmike.com. (s10/20-10/30) OM
Nov. 2, 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 the Puget Sound and beyond. Car camping in Moran SP on Orcas Island optional for two days of hiking along with Mt. Constitution on 11/1. New members welcome! For more information or assistance with signing up, contact coordinator: Katie Mason, intern@mountaineers.org, 206-819-4947. (s10/20-10/31)
Nov. 2, Sun. - Mt. Si/Old Trail. (S) (GT-206S Mt. Si) 8 mi., 3250’ gain. Moderate pace. This will be a loop hike with a short car shuttle between the Little Si and Mt. Si THs. We will start on the Little Si trail, continue on the Boulder Garden Trail to the Old Si trail to the summit, then descend the regular Mt. Si trail. Pace will be moderate and steady, with short breaks as needed. This won’t be a race, just a good conditioner. Meet 8 a.m. at Preston P&R, I-90 Exit 22. 1/2 hr. Karen Sykes, 206-283-5086, KSykes123@aol.com; co-leader Steve Payne. (s10/20-10/30) HMSG
Nov. 2, Sun. - Spray Park/Spray Falls. (M) (GT-269 Mt. Rainier W.) 8 mi., 2200’ gain. Moderate pace. Be prepared for winter conditions. This is a little late for fall colors. If the road to Mowich Lake is blocked by snow we will start hiking from there. Meet 7 a.m. in Buckley at jct. of Hwys 410 & 165. 1-1/2 hrs. Robert Mac Onie, 253-639-0698, rmaconie@comcast.net. (s10/20-10/30) MR
Nov. 5, Wed. - Green Lake-UW-Gasworks Park Loop. (M) (Leader will provide route) 9 mi., 500’ gain. Moderate pace. Greenbelt loop of 11 mi. with reward of pizza & beer at the Northlake Tavern at the 8-mi. mark. Meet 6 p.m. at Ross Playground. Dave Morgan, 206-789-4284, go.climbing@gmail,com. (s10/6-10/31)
Nov. 8, Sat. - Wallace Falls (M) (GT Index #142) 5 mi., 1200’ gain. Leisurely pace. Stunning Wallace Falls, right off of SR-2 in the North Cascades, is another local favorite with numerous towering waterfalls along a beautiful woodsy trail. The trail is well maintained for easy hiking through this gem of a state park. With ample opportunity to see the falls, make sure to bring your camera. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Steven Payne, stevepayne@mindspring.com, 253-315-0426. (s10/6-11/6)
Nov. 20, Thu. - Beginner Hiker Seminar. Club headquarters from 6:30-9 p.m. No registration and there is no charge for this seminar. 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 you, as 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. You do not need to be a Mountaineers member to attend. Contact hikermountaineer@earthlink.net for more information.
Nov. 20, Thu. - Hiker Potluck & Slide Show—Climb Every Mountain! Mt. Constance, Mt. Rainier, and Volcán Lanín (Patagonia). Club headquarters, 6:15-9 p.m. Do you like to get to the top, but don’t need to get there fast? In the past year, Cebe Wallace has gone to the top of all three of these mountains on trips that have a little extra time built in. Find out what joys await those who do Mt. Rainier in three days. Hear how to plan a trip to Patagonia and the great outdoors. Discover the Olympics—a ferry ride away. Join us for this fun and informative evening! Anyone who is a hiker, has thought about hiking, enjoys good company or wants to find out about or share good places to go hiking is invited to the hiking potluck/slide show at club headquarters. Potluck starts at 6:15 p.m. Bring a dish and something to drink. Plates and utensils will be provided. No registration—just show up with your favorite dish. No fee. Open to members and non-members. Contact hikermountaineer@earthlink.net for more information.
Nov. 22, Sat. - Olallie State Park (Twin Falls Trail) (E) (GT Bandera #206) 7 mi., 1000’ gain. Meander through old-growth forests to the beautiful Twin Falls at the fork of the Snoqualmie River. The impressive cascade of water plummeting150 feet is a local treasure not to be missed. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact the leader: Steven Payne, stevepayne@mindspring.com, 253-315-0426. (s11/10-11/20)
Nov. 22, Sat. - Potluck at Poo Poo Point (M) (GT Tiger Mtn. #204S) 7.4 mi., 1650’ gain. Leisurely pace. Spend the afternoon hiking in the Issaquah Alps, culminating with a backcountry lunch cook-off at Poo Poo Point. Bring your pocket stove, your latest gourmet dish and some recipes to share on top of the mountain. Great way to practice your outdoor cooking skills and enjoy a warm meal on a chilly day. This is a great activity in combination with the Backcountry Cooking Clinic on 11/13. Guests or members who need assistance with signing up should contact coordinator: Ken Hahn, kenh@mountaineers.org, 206-595-7237. (s11/3-11/21)
Nov. 26, Wed. - Lake Union Circumambulation. (S) (Leader will provide route) 16 mi., 1200’ gain. Moderate pace. Great workout to burn calories before Turkey Day. We’ll depart Ross Playground, just NW of Fremont, with first part to Montlake via Green Lake, Ravenna and Union Bay, and second part to Fremont via Volunteer Park, S. Lake Union, Queen Anne and finally back to Ross Playground. Meet 5 p.m. at Ross Playground. Dave Morgan, 206-789-4284, go.climbing@gmail,com. (s10/6-11/21)
Nov. 27, Thu. - Mt.
Si/Old Trail. (S) (GT-206S Mt. Si) 8 mi., 3250’ gain. Moderate pace. Back by
popular demand. This Thanksgiving Day hike up Mt. Si will work up an appetite
for your evening of gluttony. Meet 8 a.m. at Little Si TH. 1/2 hr. Carly
Waterman, 253-670-3173, carlyw@psbc.org. (s11/13-11/26) HMSG
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Nov. 15, Sat. - Seattle Outdoor Leadership Seminar. Join us at 8:30 a.m. at Mountaineers headquarters for a one-day seminar for current and prospective leaders of Mountaineers trips and activities. In the spring seminar, we presented a combination of experienced trip leaders, eager new leaders, and excellent facilitators representing a diverse group of activities—hikers, climbers, scramblers, sailors, photographers, naturalists, and UTHRS.
All were looking to improve their non-technical (soft) leadership skills and create a better environment for trip participants. Many were looking to be come more effective at training other leaders. People were happy with the results—we were voted “Best New Program of 2007,” and now it’s your turn to be part of this evolution.
This is a two-part seminar: 1) Read the book in advance of the seminar; 2) Come to the seminar and 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 includes a copy of the textbook, “Outdoor Leadership,” by John Graham, breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Text will be mailed to registered participants. (If you already have the text, please deduct $12 from the fee.)
Register online (select Leadership Committee) for this event by Wed., Oct. 22. PLEASE NOTE that this is a firm deadline for registering. NO EXCEPTIONS. The textbook will be sent 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 guidebooks, see pg. 19 of the Go Guide.
Hikes in the Issaquah area will meet at the Issaquah Trail Center (ITC) in Issaquah instead of Tibbetts Field. Directions to the center are as follows: Take I-90 Exit 17 and turn right. Go about 1 mi. to light on Sunset, and then go two more blocks to Bush St. and turn left. Go two blocks and you will see the yellow building and parking area on your left.
Hikes, events
Nov. 3, Mon. - Midweek Hike Planning Meeting and Potluck—leaders only. 10:30 a.m. at Trudy Ecob’s. Plan January-March 2009. Call for potluck assignment and directions if needed. Trudy Ecob, 206-232-2933, or Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047.
Nov. 5, Wed. - CCC
Road and Beyond. (M) (GT Mt. Si #174) 8 mi., 1400’ gain. A one-way woods
walk in the Snoqualmie Mid-Fork Valley. Beginning at the Mid-Fork Snoqualmie
parking lot, we’ll walk a trail and an old moss-covered road back to Bessemer
Rd. Short car shuttle. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Preston P&R (Exit 22 on I-90).
55 mi. RT drive to TH. No registration, members only. Ralph Owen, 425-746-1070.
Nov. 7, Fri. - 27
Lively Libraries, Part 2. Rainier Beach to International District libraries
(E) 7.4 mi., 500’ gain. To celebrate completion of the Libraries for All $196.4
million building and renovation project, we’ll walk to all 26 branches of
Seattle Public Library system, ending up victoriously at stunning world-renowned
Seattle Central Library on Dec. 4. At each library we’ll have our Seattle
library passports stamped—passports available, while supply lasts, at any
Seattle library. Bring passport with you on each hike. It is expected that
everyone on the hikes will be included in the photo that we will take in front
of each library. We completed Part 1
on Oct. 9—all five libraries of West Seattle. Today we’ll visit these branches:
Rainier Beach, New Holly, Columbia, Beacon Hill, International District. Meet
inside Rainier Branch (9125 Rainier Ave. S.) at 10 a.m. For transportation to
and from hike, bus fervently recommended. Register with club headquarters.
Leader: Kathy Biever. 206-283-9047, eskay39@comcast.net. (s10/29-11/5)
Nov. 7, Fri. - Skookum Flats (M) (GT Greenwater #238) 7 mi., 600’ gain. Hike on a pleasant trail to 2440’ high point on bank of White River in giant trees. Occasional views of Snoquera Palisades, E. across the White River. RT drive is about 120 mi. Contact leader to register: Ruth Godding 425-836-9873, rhgodding@comcast.net.
Nov. 12, Wed. - Bothell Wetlands (E) (No map) About 5 mi. Bakery stop in Bothell through the wetlands with midway stop at Starbucks. Social pace. New members welcome. Sign up after 11/8 with leader: Janet Sturholm, 425-483-2151.
Nov. 13, Thu. - E. Rattlesnake Ledge and Cedar Butte (M) 5 mi., 2060’ gain. Two nearby short hikes starting from the same TH. Total trip time will be about six hours and can be shortened if the weather dictates and the group concurs. Beautiful views of North Bend and the I-90 corridor from the Rattlesnake ledges. Meet 8:30 a.m. at the ITC. Register online or with club headquarters. Leader: Ralph Caldwell, 425-836-2610. (s10/30-11/12) 55 Hikes in Snoqualmie Pass
Nov. 14, Fri. - 27 Lively Libraries, Part 3. Broadview to Roosevelt libraries (EM) (See Nov. 7 for background) 10.1 mi., 600’ gain. Today’s hike will include these branch libraries: Broadview, Lake City, Northgate, North East, Roosevelt. Meet inside Broadview library (12755 Greenwood Ave. N.) at 10 a.m. For transportation to and from hike; bus strongly recommended. Register with club headquarters. Leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, eskay39@comcast.net. (s11/5-12)
Nov. 17, Mon. - Little Mt. Si (EM) (GT Mt. Si) 5 mi,. 1250’ gain. A pleasant trail through ferns and trees to a v iew of Mt. Si and the Snoqualmie Valley. Meet at ITC at 9 a.m. No registration. Ron McConnell, 425-451-2142.
Nov. 19, Wed. - Dirty Harry’s Balcony (M) (GT Mt. Si NRCA 206S) 4 mi., 1300’. Climb up bird-box trail— rough & steep in places with short rock scrambles. Viewpoint for lunch. Meet at 9 a.m. at North Bend Depot P&R—a block E. of North Bend Depot at North Bend Way & Park St. No registration. Leader: Ruth Godding, 425-836-9873, rhgodding@comcast.net.
Nov. 21, Fri. - 27 Lively Libraries, Part 4. Magnolia to Ballard libraries (M) (See Nov. 7 for background) 11.8 mi., 400’ gain. Today we’ll visit these branch libraries: Magnolia, Queen Anne, Fremont, Wallingford, Green Lake, Greenwood, Ballard. Meet inside Magnolia library (2801 34th Ave. W.) at 10 a.m. For transportation to and from hike; bus vigorously recommended. Register with club headquarters. (s11/12-19) Leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, eskay39@comcast.net.
Nov. 25, Tue. - Mt. Si Old Trail (S) (GT Mt. Si NRCA #206S) 6-1/2 mi., 3400’ gain. A steeper, quieter and less traveled route to a popular nearby peak. Great views from the top, weather permitting. Meet at 9 a.m. at Preston P&R (N. side of I-90, Exit 22). 25 mi. RT drive to TH. No registration. Members only. Peggy Owen, 425-746-1070.
Nov. 27, Thu. -Thanksgiving Morning (E) 3 mi., min. gain. Traditional appetizer hike around the Tradition Lake Plateau on Tiger with return to the cars by noon. Meet at ITC at 8:30 a.m. No registration. Leader: Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118.
Dec. 2, Tue. - Deception Pass State Park (E) 6 mi., 500’ gain. We will hike around and over Goose Rock and around Cranberry Lake to the sand dunes. From the top of Goose Rock there is an expansive view of the San Juan Islands and the Sound to the south. Meet 8 a.m. at the S. end of the P&R, Exit #183, I-90. Register online or with club headquarters. Leader: Ralph Caldwell, 425-836-2610 (s11/18-12/1) FS3
Dec. 4, Thu. - 27 Lively Libraries, Part 5. Montlake to Central (E) (See Nov. 7 for background) 7.3 mi. 300’ gain. Today we’ll start at Montlake, to Capitol Hill, to Madrona-Sally Goldmark, to Douglass-Truth, with grand finale at Seattle Central. Meet inside Montlake library (2401 24th Ave. E.) at 10 a.m. For transportation to and from hike, bus fiercely recommended. Register with club headquarters. Leader: Kathy Biever, 206-283-9047, eskay39@comcast.net. (s11/25-12/2)
Advance notice
Dec. 8, Mon. - Midweek Christmas Party. Potluck with $10 hike-oriented gift exchange. Begins at 11 a.m. To sign up, get directions and your potluck assignment, contact Ginny Evans, 360-893-9186, jevans17@centurytel.net. The party location is the same as last year.
Chair: Don Schaechtel, don.safety@att.net, 206-938-2125
Events
Nov. 1-2, Sat.-Sun. - Headquarters Landscape Work Party. Help us put the final touches on the new Magnuson Park headquarters. We will plant 2,000 ground cover plants this weekend, including kinnikkinnik, wild strawberry, camas, and yarrow. Great for the whole family, all members and their friends are invited. Come either day or both—12-5 p.m. each day. Sign up online.
Nov. 19, Wed. - Bees and Native Pollinators. Where do bumblebees go in the winter? What’s the difference between a hornet and a wasp? What is happening to honey bees and what kinds of native bees might be in my garden or park? Naturalist and field guide author Rob Sandelin will explore the interesting and bizarre world of our local bees and the many cool things they do right in your own garden—7-8:30 p.m. at the new headquarters. No registration and open to the public.
Congrats, grads!
Congratulations to these graduates of the Introduction to the Natural World Course. During the year, they each identified over 100 species of plants and animals during their outdoor adventures. The course will be offered again in 2009, with registration opening in March.
Ellen Bezona Paul Kragt
John Brew Dan Larson
Virginia Clark Doris Martin
Henry Cody Jeanette Mills
Bertha Eades Jennifer Ortt
Dianne Eberlein Jonathon Porter
Paula Ensign Betty Rollefson
Dale Flynn Nancy Ross-Bruels
Marcia Harper Robert Sebastian
Patsy Heasly Linda Shewey
Errin Humphrey Bev Simpson
Kyoko Humphrey Chris Thayer
Karen Johnson Kate Thayer
Gail Jung Gaye Turner
Jim Jung Michael Walker
Jean Kawata Sunny Walter
Jacqueline Kiser Carly Waterman
Paul Koch Dan Winter
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.
Basic Navigation Course
The Basic Navigation Course is offered every year in November, February and March. See dates 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 1,500’ of elevation gain and considerable off-trail travel).
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a navigation card. Basic Navigation Course is REQUIRED for Basic Climbing, Snowshoe and Alpine Scrambling Courses, as well as some ski classes. The course is strongly recommended for all hike leaders and backcountry skiers and is useful for hikers.
Fee: $35. See the navigation website for additional information or contact info.
Enrollment: Members can register online. First, register and pay for the Seattle Basic Navigation Course. Then, register for the workshops and the field trip, to be completed in that order. Non-member? Please sign up via club headquarters, 206-284-8484.
Remaining fall schedule:
Workshop - Tue., Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
Field trip - Sat., Nov. 8, or Sun., Nov. 9, Heybrook Ridge
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° for the Pacific Northwest)
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.
If you are interested or have any questions, contact Lynn
Graf, lynn.graf@gmail.com, 206-632-8117. Thanks go to all of you who have
volunteered this season.
Basic Photography Course dates set
The Basic Photography Course (event #16535) is designed for the beginning and intermediate photographer.
Four weekly evening classes offer instruction in film and digital camera operation, exposure settings, light direction and quality, composition, and design. Optional half-day classroom workshops on Saturdays will feature “Getting to Know Your Camera,” “Introduction to Digital Photography,” and “Close-Up Photography,” all at no additional cost.
The course also provides optional half-day weekend field workshops which give student hands-on experience relating to the course topics and provide opportunities for individual instruction. A potluck is held on the final Sunday, where students can share their work. A course notebook is provided.
The Basic Photography Course meets Tuesday evenings from 7-9:15 p.m. on March 3, 10, 17, and 24 at the new Mountaineers headquarters at Magnuson Park. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for check-in, coffee, socializing and exhibits.
The course costs $115 for Mountaineers members and $125 for non-members. Online registration is available. For more information, check out our website at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/photography, or contact event leader. Enrollment opens on Nov. 20. For more details, contact Rick Good, r_good_jr@yahoo.com.
Events
Nov. 9, Sun. -
Skagit Valley Snow Geese and Swans (E) Meet 9 a.m. at Fir Island Snow Goose
Reserve, 1.5 hrs. Photograph trumpeter swans at the Johnson/DeBay Swan Reserve.
Then tour the fields around Fir Island to photograph snow geese in flight and
feeding in the fields. Photograph the snow geese shortly after their arrival in
the fields on Fir Island. At this stage the feather markings on the young are
very distinctive and offer an opportunity to create interesting abstract images
with longer lenses as well as capturing unique images of flight, etc. Sign up
online. Leader: Anne Seager, 425-776-3754, annesline@comcast.net. (s10/1-11/7)
Nov. 15, Sat. - Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, B.C. (E) 1-2 mi., no gain. Limit 12. Meet 7 a.m. at McCollum P&R, S. Everett. 1/2 hr. 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. Entrance fee. Bring proof of U.S. citizenship for border. Leader will e-mail meeting place and time to those signed up. Leader: Ginger Holser, 425-337-7017, gholser@yahoo.com. (s10/15-11/10)
Nov. 19, Wed. - Potluck and Image Presentation 6:30 p.m. at the new Mountaineers headquarters at Magnuson Park. 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 to share. Check our website at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/photography for digital image instructions. No registration; just come and bring your photos. Guests are welcome. This will be the first potluck at our new location at Magnuson Park, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E. Leader: Herb Johnson, 206-523-4544, wherbjohn@msn.com. (s10/5-11/19)
Chair: Frank Sincock, 206-366-1884, fvscpamtr@hotmail.com. All Mountaineers are welcome at Retired Rovers events. For information contact the chair.
Rover trip classifications: (E) Easy: Up to 4 mi. RT, Up to 500’ of elevation gain. (M) Moderate: up to 8mi. RT, up to 1200’ gain. (S) Strenuous: more than 8 mi. RT, more than 1200’ gain (just a few of these). Trip pace may be Leisurely: under 2 mph; Social: about 2 mph; or Moderate: about 2.5 mph.
Events
Nov. 11, Tue. - Brown Bag Lunch, Meeting and Program 11 a.m. at club headquarters: bring your own “brown bag”, coffee and tea are provided. Enjoy lunch with your friends or meet new ones. At this meeting you will hear about upcoming events and Wally Walton, Barbara Post and Nedra Slauson will show slides of their trip to Yellowstone two months ago, and Wally’s trip to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument.
Nov. 18, Tue. - Urban Walk—Mt. Baker Park to Genesee Park 4 mi. Meet at 10 a.m. at Mt. Baker Park parking lot ( 0.3 mi. S. of I-90 bridge). We will walk south along the lake about 2 mi. to Genesee St., then up the hill to Both Ways Cafe at Genesee & 50th Ave. S. for lunch (or pizza next door). Return via Genesee Park and Lake Washington Blvd. Leader: Frank Sincock, 206-366-1884.
Nov. 25, Tue. -
Green Lake Walk-Around 10:30 a.m. Join us at our new starting point for our
monthly walk-around. Meet on the path by the old Bathhouse Theater at the SW end
of the lake, where parking is readily available. No registration. One of our
members will usually carry a Retired Rovers sign. We’ll go clockwise; if you’re
late, find us by walking counter-clockwise.
The Seattle Sailing website is located at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/sailing. There are no day sails scheduled for November as we go to press. Check the website for possible sails throughout the month. Watch for Christmas ship cruises coming in December.
Sea Kayaking Committee: The committee meets the first Tuesday of the month. Contact the chair for location.
Chair: George Swapp, 206-770-9099
Co-Chair: Annette Brigham, 206-322-3922
Secretary: Roseanne Staroski, 206-241-4475
Basic Class: John Kelly, 206-767-1961, John.kelly5@comcast.net
Equivalency: Dede Chinlund, dchinlund@comcast.net; Kim Frasher, Kim.Frasher@gmail.com, 206-465-6175
Naturalist: Sarah Miller, 206-361-6301, sarah@seanet.com
Leadership: Sharon Rindal, sharon.rindal5@comcast.net
Safety: Lee McKee, 360-871-1862
Social: Felicia Wibowo, 206-525-2490
Special programs: Felicia Wibowo 206-525-2490
Training: Mike Kennedy and Carol Asplund, 206-633-3948
Treasurer: Carol Asplund, 206-633-3948
Trips: Leslie Carpenter, 206-417-0729, acarpntr@aol.com; Sharon Rindal, sharon.rindal5@comcast.net
Web Page: Brian High, chikakluk@gmail.com
Late Breaking Trip Announcements: Some trips may not make it into the Go Guide. We suggest searching the online activities page (www.mountaineers.org) for late-breaking trips.
Kayaking websites
Seattle Mountaineers Kayak: www.mountaineers.org/Seattle/kayak
Marine Weather: www.seawfo.noaa.gov/products/CWFSEA
Puget Sound Shoreline Aerial Photos: www.ecy.wa.gov/apps/shorephotos
Puget Sound boat launch sites: www.boat.iac.wa.gov
Equivalency: If
you are interested in obtaining equivalency for Basic Sea Kayaking Course
(Seattle branch), please contact Dede Chinlund or Kim Frasher (contact
information above) for an application. Equivalency usually takes 3-4 weeks to
process after your application is received. In order to receive equivalency, you
must have taken a fundamental sea kayaking course that teaches basics in such
skills as paddling, bracing, rescues, safety and clothing or have significant
experience and knowledge to demonstrate such skills. A demonstration paddle is
required for applicants whose skills or experience is not clear to the
equivalency team.
Trips
Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from our course or have been granted equivalency. Contact Dede Chinlund, dchinlund@comcast.net, if you think you might qualify for equivalency. Sign up with the designated trip leader unless otherwise indicated. The sea kayaking group follows the procedures listed in the “Sending you on your way” section, pg. 19 of this Go Guide, when signing up through club headquarters. Please contact the leader as soon as possible to cancel if you are unable to attend after signing up. The “sea kayak essentials” as listed on pg. 19 are required and the trip leader may require additional equipment. Call the trip leader if there are any questions.
All Mountaineers members are welcome at all singles events. Carpools are encouraged to save the environment and reduce global warming. A restaurant stop after hikes is normal.
For a complete updated list of hikes and social events that may not be listed in the Go Guide and for online registration, go to www.mountaineers.org and the “Activities” link.
Activity Information
Website: Also, for further information about the singles section, see our
website: www.mountaineers.org/ssingles.
Singles Committee leaders (contact between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.)
Chair: Steve Sears, 425-821-5945, SMSears@comcast.net
Secretary/Webmaster: George Liu, 206-320-1136, kayaker@war-is-hell.com
Treasurer: Sabine Jeanot, 425-208-6493, sajeannot@hotmail.com
Hiking: Jerry Wheeler 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.com
Social Events: Looking for volunteer
Lodges/ELC: Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com
Dancing: Karen Ludwig, 425-789-1940, live.2.dance@comcast.net
Outings
Leader/Work Party Incentives: Earn annual trailhead parking or Sno-Park permits by leading five or more Go Guide listed Seattle singles hikes, and/or cross-country ski outings, and recording trip reports on the website, or leading two trail work parties. Permits will be awarded for the season following 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.
Trips
Leaders needed
for hikes or outings in January. By Nov. 25, contact Lawrence Landauer,
425-844-4330, lawrenceglennlandauer
@yahoo.com.
Nov. 1, Sat. - Trout
Creek (Index) (EM) (Index) 8 mi., 1300’ gain. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Index Cafe
on SR-2. 1 hr. Old road to Sunset mine, water falls and old growth forest. Jerry
Wheeler, born2hike@hotmail.com, 206-242-9344. (s10/23-10/30) Hikes Near Stevens
Pass
Nov. 2, Sun. - East
Bank Trail (Baker Lake) (VS) (Lake Shannon) up to 18 mi., 200’ gain. Meet 6
a.m. at Brickyard P&R. Brisk pace. Leader prefers to go as far as we can, or we
get to Silver Ck CG (18 mi. RT). Sign up with Lawrence Landauer,
lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s10/10-10/30)
Nov. 8, Sat. -
Marmot Pass, Big Quilcene Trail (S) (Tyler Peak) 10.5 mi., 3500’ gain. Meet
at 6:30 a.m. at Shoreline P&R (n. 192nd St.& Aurora Ave. N.) to catch the 7:10
a.m. ferry at Edmonds. This is one of the great Olympic hikes in the Buckhorn
Wilderness; through old-growth trees along Quilcene River, then up out of the
trees to the view trail with snow-capped peaks to the south and sheer rock faces
on the north. Lawrence Landauer, lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s10/8-11/6)
SCO
Nov. 8, Sat. -
Rattlesnake Ledge (EM) (USGS North Bend) 4 mi., 1100’ gain. Meet 9:30 a.m.
at TH. 3/4 hr. I-90, Exit 32. Go S. on 436th Ave. S.E. (Cedar Falls Rd.) for 3
mi.+/- to Rattlesnake Lake. TH is just inside the entrance, by the closed gate
on your right. Nancy Zwicker, 360-886-0152, nancyzw@gmail.com. (s10/30-11/6)
HMSG
Nov. 16, Sun. -
Annette Lake (M) (Snoqualmie Pass) 7.5 mi., 1700’ gain. Meet 9:30 a.m. at
TH. 1 hr. Extreme snow or wet weather will cancel. Robert Pankl, 206-729-0162,
pankl@earthlink.net. (s11/6-11/13) SCO
Nov. 16, Sun. - Grass Mtn - Main Peak (VS) (Enumclaw) 17 mi., 2900’ gain. Meet 6 a.m. at S. Renton P&R. 1/3 hr. Fast pace. Sign up with Lawrence Landauer, lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s10/10-11/13) WHFL
Nov. 22, Sat. - Wallace Lake (S) (Index) 14 mi., 1540’ gain. Meet 7 a.m. at Brickyard P&R. 1/3 hr. Lawrence Landauer, lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s10/22-11/20) WHFL
Nov. 30, Sun. - Tiger Mtn. - Leader’s Choice (S) (Tiger Mtn. 204S GT) 3000’+ gain, 16+ mi. Meet 8 a.m. at Tibbett’s P&R 1/3 hr.Loop trip TBD. Lawrence Landauer, lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s10/29-11/27)
Dec. 6, Sat. - Leader’s Choice (MS) Meet 8 a.m. at Tibbett’s P&R. 1/3 hr. Exploratory car shuttle. Lowland Teneriffe/Si traverse. Kamakaze Falls via Teneriffe road turnoff, then retrace and hike the road to the Si cutoff, then hike up to Old Si cutoff and down to Old Si TH. Lawrence Landauer, lawrenceglennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s11/11-12/4)
Social Events
Nov. 11, Tue. - Book Club Adventures in Reading, 7-9 p.m. at Espresso Vivace Alley 24 across from REI (http://www.espressovivace.com/retail.html). Be prepared to discuss “Forget Me Not” by Jennifer Lowe-Anker and Jon Krakauer. This book is an insightful and at times wrenching memoir of love lost and found. Alex Lowe, Jennifer’s first husband, died in an avalanche and eventually she fell in love with Conrad Anker. For details on the event, contact Susan Sayers, susan.sayers@wamu.net, Tab Wilkins, tab@wilkins.cc. or Steve Sears, SMSears@comcast.net. All books are available at The Mountaineers Bookstore with club membership discount. In January, “The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs And Men in a Race Against an Epidemic,” by Gay and Laney Salisbury. Bruce Wilkins, 206-782-3666, tab@wilkins.cc. (s5/20-11/11)
Nov. 14, Fri. -
Games Night & Snacks 7 p.m. at
Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., #3. Bring a snack or beverage
(with cups) to share, and a game if you like. No registration! Eldon Ball,
eldonball@juno.com, 206-366-8405.
Weekly events
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sat. - Green Lake Walk Meet 11 a.m. at the Urban Bakery, 7850 E. Green Lake Dr. N. for a walk around Green Lake. After the walk, we will have lunch at a nearby restaurant. Questions? Contact Karen Nordal, 206-366-2736, knordal@mac.com. No registration.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, Thu. - Indoor Volleyball 8 to 10 p.m. at Ingraham High School gym, 1819 N. 135th St., Seattle. S.W. 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). $4 with Mountaineers card, $5 without. Guests with waiver on file at member services may play. Gym shoes required. Questions? Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com. No registration.
Nov. 7, 14, 21 28,
Fri. - Eastside Indoor Tennis Join us for a Friday evening of INTERMEDIATE
AND ABOVE doubles tennis. Skill level is MINIMUM intermediate (3.0 to 4.0) and
above. Capacity: 12, Play from 7:15 till 8:30 p.m. Registration begins on
Thursdays, eight days before we play, and closes the following Wednesday. There
is now a $5 cancellation fee. Courts are located at 2400 151st Pl. S.E.,
Bellevue. Call 425-452-7690 for directions. Questions? Greg, 425-828-8590, or
Fay, 206-281-5029.
Please visit our website: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/snowshoe
Co Chairs: Linda Sheehan, lindasean1@hotmail.com, and Susan Murphy, smurph1@comcast.net
General Student Questions: Larry Metzger, snowdog.48@hotmail.com
Leadership and Course Equivalency: Ron Sheats, wildrose77@comcast.net
Snowshoe Lite Chair: Steve Cherkas, stevencherkas@comcast.net
Winter Skills Chair: Ron Sheats, wildrose77@comcast.net
Winter Camping Co-Chairs: Rich Lawrence, richlawrence@comcast.net, and Tim Lawson, timlawsonwild@msn.com
Webmaster: Johnny Jeans, jjmtnjoys@yahoo.com
This winter we will offer two Snowshoe Lite Courses, the Winter Skills Course, and the Winter Camping Course. Registration for all courses begins Nov. 1 and continues until courses are full.
Snowshoe Lite Course
This course is designed for Mountaineers members and
non-members of age 14 and up who want a solid introduction to snowshoeing skills
without the commitment of a full, multi-module course. In one Wednesday 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 levels.
Course Fee: $50 for Mountaineers members; $65 for non-members.
Snowshoe Lite
Session #1:
Lecture: Wed., Dec. 2, 7-9:30 p.m., at club headquarters.
Field Trips: EITHER Sat., Dec. 13, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., OR Sun., Dec. 14, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Stevens Pass. Students will register for ONE of these field trips.
Snowshoe Lite
Session #2:
Lecture: Wed., Jan, 7, 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 for ONE of these field trips.
Winter Skills Course
This course is designed for Mountaineers members only and for only those who have graduated from Snowshoe Lite or have equivalent experience, and 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 the building of emergency shelters. The course offers one evening lecture and one weekend full-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 the American Avalanche Association Level 1 training.
Course Fee: $60.
Lecture: Wed. Jan. 21, 7-9:30 p.m., at club headquarters.
Field Trip: Sat. Jan. 31, 8 am-5 p.m., at Snoqualmie Pass.
Graduation from the Winter Skills Course requires completing a navigation module. Please refer to navigation courses in this Go Guide. Seattle Branch offers the following navigation lecture and field trip dates:
Navigation Lectures - Mon., Oct. 27; Tue., Nov, 4; Wed., Jan. 28; Tue., Feb. 3; Wed., March 4; Mon., March 9.
Navigation Field
Trips: Sat., Nov. 8; Sun., Nov. 9; Sat., Feb. 7; Sat., March 14; Sun., March
15.
Winter Camping Course
This course is designed for outdoor enthusiasts, age 14 or older, 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 how to 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.
Course Fee: $50 for members; $65 for non-members.
Lecture: Wed., Feb. 11, 7-9:30 p.m. at club headquarters.
Weekend Field Trip:
Feb. 21-22. Students check in at 8 a.m. Sat. at Mt. Baker Ski Resort upper
parking lot at yellow-board sign-in stations. Field trip ends 12:30 p.m. on
Sunday. Mt. Baker is 3 hrs. drive from Seattle (more for snowy or rainy
conditions).
The Under The Hill Rovers (UTHRs – say, “others”) Committee is dedicated to providing members in their 20s and 30s with the opportunity for responsibleexploration and enjoyment of the outdoors and wilderness in the company of people of similar age. While members in this age group are the primary audience of the UTHRs Committee, members of all ages are welcome to attend UTHRs events.
For UTHRs updates, please join our yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uthrs
The Youth Committee is a Mountaineers acitivity open to all youths, ages 14 and up. Its purpose is to provide outdoor experience through activities such as hiking, scrambling, backpacking, rafting, climbing, etc., for all interested youths. For additional info, call Leonard, 206-325-1310.