Go Guide November 2009 �

The Mountaineers

A special activities section to The Mountaineer November, 2009

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Board BriefsAn unofficial summary of the Oct. 1 board meeting.

Goings on across the club

The Go GuideThe Mountaineers, Seattle, WA

206-521-6013 The Go Guide is a monthly supplement to The Mountaineer,

7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. Deadlines: All items must ultimately be submitted to the Go Guide by the 10th of the month preceding month of publication (branch/activity news gather-ers must therefore obtain members’ listings a number of days prior to the 10th). Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of The Mountaineers.

Get out there!Sign up online:

www.mountaineers.orgNOTE—You may also sign up

over the phone:206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484

Clubwide ............................................................. 1

Bellingham (www.bellinghammountaineers.org).............. 3

Everett (www.everettmountaineers.org) .......................... 3

Foothills (www.foothillsmountaineers.org) ...................... 4

Kitsap (www.kitsapmountaineers.org) ........................... 5

Olympia (www.olympiamountaineers.org) ....................... 6

Seattle (www.seattlemountaineers.org) ......................... 7

Tacoma (www.tacomamountaineers.org) .....................12

Lodge Going (events at our facilities) .................. 14

Going to the Source (who’s who) .....................19

Sending you on your way (trip registration) .....19

Go to the Marketplace .................................20

Go Volunteer ..................................................20

Gone for the Weekend (weekend trip index) .......20

Questions? Give Member Services a call:206-521-6000

New exploratioNs Now

Wanted: members for issue alert e-listAre you willing to make a phone call, send an e-mail or write a letter to voice your opinion on conservation and environmental issues? Then sign up for our action alert e-mail list. We will send you our “Conservation Currents” twice a month or when there is a need for action. E-mail conservation@mountaineers.org to join.

International OutingsChair: Patti Polinsky, MeanySports@mac.com, 206-525-7464. The amount

payable to The Mountaineers is based upon known and anticipated air and land costs and is subject to change, either UP or DOWN, in the event of unexpected adjustments therein. Any exceptions to the travel or lodging arrangements must be approved by the leaders.

The leader(s) or The Mountaineers reserve the right to cancel a trip or to make changes to the itinerary; additional costs, if any, shall be paid by the trip participants. The right is also reserved to exclude any person as a trip member should such person’s health, mental condition, physical infirmity or general deportment impede the operation of the trip or the rights or welfare and enjoyment of other trip members; a refund of unused trip services will be the limit of liability of The Mountaineers.

Cancellation: A full refund, less a $100 administration fee and less any non-recoverable expenses, will be made. Cancellation notice must be in writing and sent to trip leader via e-mail or postal service. See the individual trip listing for cancellation deadlines.

Cross-country ski the TirolAustria, Italy: Jan. 21-Feb. 7, 2010

The Tirol in Austria and the Sud Tirol in Italy are two of the most charming and beautiful areas of the European Alps. Until the Sud Tirol was ceded to Italy after World War I, this otherwise contiguous area of sharp, high mountains and narrow, winding valleys provides much of the best of European Nordic skiing.

Both areas are well known as a walking paradise in summer. Europeans also know the Tirol as a winter wonderland—a place of sparkling snow and abundant sun, where you find hundreds of kilometers of ski tracks under towering rock walls, and where European cultural amenities and magnificent views make for an unforgettable experience.

Our journey begins by flying in to Munich’s airport, with a night spent near the city center. From here, we are transported by our private bus to the Italian Sud Tirolean village of Castelrotto, where much of our ski days are to be spent on the Seiser Alm, the largest alm (open alpine) area in Europe.

We will be surrounded by the serrated peaks of the Italian Dolomites as we try to accumulate kilometers on skis while we juggle our camera for incessant photos. We have options to ski one day in the Vallunga, a high valley off the Val Gardena, as well as an option (at extra cost) for a day trip to Venice and/or a day trip to Bozen/Bolzano (included in trip cost), to visit Oetzi, the 5,000-year-old ice man at the Archeological Museum.

Our family-owned-and-operated hotel in Castelrotto is lo-cated near the center of the village and boasts a wellness center with sauna for after-ski relaxation

Timmy O’Neill to host BOEALPS eventTimmy O’Neill, rock climbing speed demon and humor-

ist, 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 ThanksgivingThe Mountaineers headquarters, including the bookstore and

library, will be closed on Thu. and Fri., Nov. 26-27, to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.

ConservationConservation calendarNov. �8, Wed. - Conservation Executive Committee meeting, 7-9 p.m. at club headquarters. All Mountaineers are welcome.

Board members absent: VP Publishing Don Heck, Trustees-at-Large Lynn Hyde, Don Schaechtel, Eva Schön-leitner, Everett Branch Trustee Rob Simonson, Seattle Branch Trustee Mike Maude.

ActionsThe board amended its agenda, thus postponed the

Conservation and Recreational Access Ad Hoc Committee report until the November board meeting.

A motion passed via “Consent Agenda” to approve “Board Policy: Copyright.”

The board authorized Interim Executive Director Mona West to be a signor on the The Mountaineers Bank of America checking account.

ReportsPresident Eric Linxweiler informed the board of the

nearly completed search for the club’s next executive director, and the productive search for opportunities of cooperation between Washington Trails Association and The Mountaineers.

The Mountaineers Trailhead program

is designed to be a user-friendly introduction to the

club or new activity. These are events without all the commitments, conducted

in a casual atmosphere, and best of all, easy on your schedule as well as your wal-

let. Trailhead events are offered each month for a variety of activities; just look for the

in front of the event listing in the Go Guide. Typi-cal events include hikes, backpacks, entry-level scrambles and climbing activities, snowshoeing, skiing and more. In-town clinics are also offered regularly throughout the season. So if you’re look-ing to become involved with the club, taste-test a new activity, or just refresh old skills, there’s likely a Trailhead event coming up for you!Winter ProgramTrip series:Hikes – So you thought that hiking is only for spring through fall? Well, guess what? There are lots of snow-free hiking options year-round with The Mountaineers. The Trailhead program will make sure you’re prepared for comfort and safety in the chilly season. Best of all, NO BUGS!Snowshoe and XC Ski Tours – Easy trips are offered throughout the season. Detailed gear and safety information will be distributed before each event to make sure you are prepared for fun in the snow. We even have loaner snowshoes and poles! Please note that easy snow trips may translate to

a little more difficult venture than an easy sum-mer hike, so be prepared for at least a little bit of a workout.

Outdoor Learning Series:Snowshoeing for Beginners – The rain has started—so, you’re feeling housebound until spring brings more sunshine? Nonsense! Get out for a fun day in the snow and explore the winter wonderland in a safe setting with experienced leaders. We’ll provide loaner snowshoes and poles; you bring eager smiles. We’ll go out on an easy and safe snowshoe tour while introducing you to winter travel and safety, as well as a cure to cabin fever in the Pacific Northwest! Cross-Country Skiing for Beginners – So, you’re intrigued by the idea of gliding gently through the woods, gawking at snowshoers as you silently drift past? But you feel the need for a good coaching session? This is the clinic for you! We’ll spend half-a-day in a casual atmosphere working on the basics of classic XC skiing on groomed trails. Ski rentals are available at REI, and a clothing/gear list will be provided.Snow Camping for Beginners – You’re already backpacking and want to break into the fourth season? Come “chill” with us at a mountain locale for the weekend and learn how to build a leave-no-trace campfire in the snow, make winter furniture, and have more fun than a group of poofy grown-ups should be allowed. Snow camping will be covered in depth, as will emergency snow shelters. Folks already oriented to backpacking are perfect

for this outing. A gear list will be available upon request. Camping gear can obviously be shared or rented, and most three-season backpacking gear will suffice. For more info, come to one of our Snow Camping 101 clinics in town.

Clinic Series:Snow Camping 101 – Love backpacking and miss it in the winter? Enjoy snowshoeing and skiing but want to learn some safety skills and techniques to be safe and comfy overnight in the winter? Come to this clinic and you’ll learn all you need to know to bridge the gap to winter overnights in the snow.Intro To Avalanche Awareness – Everyone who ventures into the backcountry when there is snow above or around them should know the basics of avalanche awareness. Come out for an evening focused on the basics of understanding why avalanches happen, and how to avoid them. Be safe!Climbing – Look for various climbing workshops throughout the chilly season, including Rock Climbing Techniques for Beginners, Learn To Belay, Basic Climbing Anchors as well as other clinics and play days.Trailhead Contacts: For questions about signing up, call Member Services, 206-521-6001.For questions about the Trailhead program, e-mail kenh@mountaineers.org.For questions about specific events, call the leader directly.

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Our second week will be spent in the festive Austrian town of Seefeld in Tirol, home of the Nordic events for two Olympic Games. The Seefeld/Leutasch areas are perfectly appointed for Nordic skiing, with hundreds of kilometers of interesting ski track winding through woods and open alpine pastures, over forested hills and through pastoral valleys.

Our family-owned-and-operated hotel on a quiet street boasts a large new wellness center, with swim pool, saunas, aroma therapy, solarium and other amenities. One day’s outing might be a short train journey to the delightful city of Innsbruck, 2000’ lower in the Inn Valley, or we can ski across the German border to the old violin-making center of Mittenwald.

We return to Munich for our final night before returning to Seattle, or you may continue your European adventure on your own from here.

Our trip includes buffet breakfasts at our hotels and multi-course dinners with salad bars (except for two dinners in Munich). Travel to Italy and back to Austria is accomplished in a private bus. We return to Munich from Seefeld by direct train. Maps, bus passes, and ski passes are all provided.

Ski tracks lead you on classic or skate skis, past villages in magnificent settings, to alpine club huts and refugios, and to mountain alms serving simple midday meals. You are surrounded by rugged mountains. Horse-drawn sleighs, bells jingling, and walkers strolling on the winter wanderwegs cross your ski trail; church bells ring in the villages, and there is music and singing in the gasthof. You mingle with people who, like you, love snow and relish their mountains and their natural environment. It is truly a celebration of winter.

Price: Projected at $2,750, this fee includes lodging in two-person rooms (with buffet breakfasts & multi-course dinners), ground transportation, ski passes, maps, Mountaineers outing fee and leader fee for more than two weeks and depending on currency exchange rate (Euro 1.0 to US $1.4). Items not included in trip price are lunches, beverages, and two evening meals in Munich, basic travel/medical insurance (required and projected to be $50) plus airfare (projected at $700-$800). An optional extra would be the day trip to Venice.

There is the possibility of an additional week or partial week in the mountains of Bavaria and in another region of Austria if interest warrants. This would be at additional expense and limited to a small group only.

Reservation and deposit: With leader’s approval, a deposit of $1,750 is necessary to reserve a space. The balance of $1,000 is due on or before Dec. 1, 2009.

Cancellation policy: For cancellation notices received prior to Nov. 1, a full refund, less a $100 International Outing administration fee deposit, plus any non-recoverable expenses will be made. For cancellation notices received after Nov. 1, canceling party will be responsible for any non-recoverable expenses. Cancellation must be in writing and sent to trip leader via e-mail or post. Non-recoverable group expenses incurred due to cancellations will be borne by all participants.

The leaders, Shari Hogshead and Paul Gauthier, are pleased to offer their 30th Mountaineers international outing to Europe and their 13th winter ski holiday in the European Alps. For additional info on skiing the mountains of Italy and Austria on this trip, please contact Shari or Paul, skimntr@aol.com, 425-957-4548 or 541-389-9110. Hopefully you can join our Mountaineers group for a wonderful winter experience.

Skiing FranceMarch 3-21, 2010: Turin, Italy; Serre Chevalier, Cité Vauban, Les Arcs/La Plagne, France

Trip Preview:http://web.me.com/mrbunz/Site/2010_Ski_France.html.Cost: About $2,870 including hotels (double occupancy),

tips, land transportation, club fees and administrative costs.Excluded: airfare ($504 + taxes) and fuel ($367), insur-

ance, lift tickets (about $47/day), lunches, dinner in Turin and evening beverages.

Why not ski in Europe this spring? You’ll find sun, powder snow, 12 spectacular areas, great snow depth (even in light snow years), grand hotels with swimming pools, and gourmet, multi-course dinners along with beautiful buffet breakfasts. Experience the fun of ski-in, ski-out accommodations during two wonderful weeks of skiing and sightseeing.

Beginning in Turin, you will be engulfed by the Italian way of life while exploring this cultural city and discovering the wonderful Italian ice cream, gelato.

After a visit to our favorite Turin coffee house, there will be museums to visit, architecture to photograph, plazas and parks along the waterways to explore. The Saturday indoor/outdoor market has delicacies of Italy artfully displayed and spread over many blocks.

It is possible to depart a few days early to explore the Italian cities of Venice, Milan or even Florence and Rome before joining the group in Turin.

On Saturday, March 6, we will travel by bus to Cité Vauban for lunch and explore this ancient walled city above BrianÇon. The military architecture of the fortified Cité Vauban and Champ de Mars is quite sensational. The views from the ramparts are splendid and the main street is full of charm. There are numer-ous narrow, winding walkways between the two buildings to explore.

After lunch, a short ride will take us to Chantemerle where we will begin six days of skiing in Serre Chevalier, Montgenèvre, and Puy St. Vincent.

Serre Chevalier is a constellation of 13 authentic mountain villages in a thoroughly alpine environment. It is set at the en-trance to the Ecrins National Park in the heart of the unspoiled beauty of the Oisans.

We will stay at the lovely, intimate, three-star, family-run Plein Sud Hotel with a swimming pool and steam room for your after-skiing relaxation. All rooms have balconies where you can relax in the afternoon sun and enjoy the richness of the Alps. There are 13 ski areas to sample.

On Sat., March 13, we will travel through some of the most unique scenery for such a short distance in all of Europe. The snow-covered, broad valleys into which the glaciers fall will awe you. There will be twisting roads up and down cliffs rising to 2000 ft. high. You will see waterfalls drop 1000 ft. onto large ice bases formed during the deep cold of winter. You will go

through tunnels just wide enough for a bus to pass through. The valley is so narrow in places that you feel as though you could touch both walls at the same time. Your camera will be clicking at every turn of the road.

After a lunch stop in Moutier, we will continue to Plan Peisey to ski at La Plagne and Les Arcs, which are connected with the Vanoise Express that crosses a 2000-ft.-deep valley. La Plagne consists of six high-altitude resorts situated opposite the Mont Blanc and Beaufortain ranges. Altitudes reach up to 12,467 ft.

We will stay at Plan-Peisey-Vallandry, an alpine resort area divided into five Savoyard villages situated on the sunny side of the valley. The hotel features ski-in and ski-out capability, allowing you to access all lifts. The hotel also has just added relaxing post-skiing pleasures, including a swimming pool which looks directly upon the ski slope, a whirlpool, a sauna, a steam room and fitness area. In the ski room, your boots may be stored on boot driers.

We will leave Plan Peisey Saturday morning to spend the afternoon and evening in Annecy or Geneva. An early morning flight on Sunday returns us to Seattle the same day.

This tour will be limited to 16 people. Cancellation: Refunds will be made less a $100 International

Outing fee plus any non-recoverable expenses. This price is based on $1.3=1 Euro. Early application is necesssary to obtain lower airfare and window or aisle seating preferences.

For further information: Patti Polinsky, MeanySports@me.com, 206-525-7464. Application available by e-mail. De-posit: $1,000 with the application. The remainder is due on Nov. 1.

Nepal: Dhaulagiri TrekSept. 30-Oct. 24, 2010

The Himalaya is “a revelation of all might, majesty, dominion and power, henceforth, and forever, in color, form, and substance indescribable.”

– Rudyard KiplingThis outing combines spectacular mountain scenery, history,

culture and diversity.Until 1808 Ecuador’s Chimborazo was believed to be the

highest mountain in the world. From 1808 to 1848, Dhaulagiri was thought to be the highest mountain in the world. Between then and 1852, it was Kanchenjunga. Since 1852, it has been Mt. Everest. Dhaulagiri is now the seventh highest mountain in the world at 8,167 meters (26,795 ft.).

“Dhaulagiri” means “white mountain” because of the con-tinuous snow. Dhaulagiri is almost unequaled on earth in its rise above local terrain—7,000 meters over the Kali Gandaki Gorge in about 30 kilometers of horizontal distance. The Kali Gandaki is especially dramatic since Dhaulagiri and Annapurna both stand near the river, giving a unique example of two 8,000-meter peaks facing each other over a deep valley.

In 1950, the French, led by Maurice Herzog, trekked up the Kali Gandaki intent on climbing Dhaulagiri from the west, but they found it too difficult and instead climbed Annapurna on the east (the first 8,000-meter peak to be summited). Dhaulagiri was finally summited in 1960 by a Swiss-Austrian expedition.

Our Dhaulagiri trek is one of the finest and most scenic in all Nepal. Some people say this is their favorite route in Nepal. It is like the Annapurna Circuit, but without the crowds. We will hike through many climatic, biologic, and cultural zones; see some of the highest mountains in the world; trek from about 4,000 ft. altitude up to Dhaulagiri Base Camp and over French Pass at 17,585 feet; meet friendly Nepali people; and visit Bud-dhist monasteries. This is a very strenuous hike because of the altitude, but porters will haul your overnight gear, so you carry only a daypack.

This is a good time of year because there is usually excellent weather for views and photography.

Itinerary: Fly from the U.S. to Singapore to Kathmandu. Tour world heritage sites. Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Darbang. The Dhaulagiri trek (14 days) is rated very strenuous, with two layover days and a high altitude of 17,585 ft. An op-tional climb to Dhampus/Thapa Peak (19,719 ft.) will be offered. The leader will environmentally clean the trail from the high pass down to Jomsom. Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara. Sightsee in Pokhara and shop in markets. Optional extension to raft the Kali Gandaki River (not sponsored by The Mountaineers). Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Fly from Kathmandu to Singapore to USA.

For a daily itinerary, please go to www.mountaineers.org/ac-tivities/nepal_itin.html.

Lodging: Hotels in Singapore, Kathmandu and Pokhara. Camping tent on trek. Double occupancy, with optional single supplement.

Food: Most meals are provided. They are a nutritious variety of Nepali and Western cuisine. In Singapore and Kathmandu, some meals are on your own to give you the freedom to explore the delicious cuisines of Asia.

Limit: Minimum of two Mountaineers, maximum of 12 Mountaineers.

Leader: Craig Miller has led 11 different Himalayan treks in the last 11 years for The Mountaineers (craigfmiller@comcast.net or 206-285-2399).

Price: The price includes almost everything: roundtrip airfare from Seattle, Singapore hotels, Nepal visa, airport transfers, Kathmandu hotels, buses, trek permit, ACAP fee, guide, porter, food, tent, peak climbing fee, Pokhara hotels, domestic flight, Nepal departure tax, two Singapore departure taxes, rescue insurance, The Mountaineers outing fee, and a portion of leader cost. Price excludes your valid passport, medical immunizations, some meals, personal items, and gratuities. Six or more people: $5,500, 3-5 people, $6,300, two people, $6,500.

Registration: Please download and complete the application form on the web, then e-mail it to the leader. After the leader’s approval, please telephone The Mountaineers; give them your credit card number and a $2,000 deposit. After your deposit is received, the leader will send you a series of three letters with information to help you prepare for this outing. Your balance is due July 1.

Cancellation: If you cancel because of an emergency, you may receive a refund less expenses incurred, and $100 admin-istrative fee.

North American Outings

Backcountry ski British ColumbiaMarch 6-14, 2010

(Very strenuous.) The Purcell Range receives cold, dry powder snow! Jumbo Pass Cabin sits at 7710 ft. and features great views. The small hut has a wood-heat stove, gasoline lantern, propane cook stove, equipped kitchen, bunk beds with foam mattress pads for six people, and a toilet outside. Terrain includes alpine bowls, peak ascents, and great tree skiing. March 6: Drive to Radium and sleep at the hostel. March 7: Snowmo-bile in and ski up 2210’ to Jumbo Pass Cabin. March 8-12: Ski alpine powder bowls and sub-alpine tree glades. March 13: Ski out and soak in Radium Hot Springs. March 14: Drive home. Price includes Radium hostel, the snowmobile ride in, Jumbo Pass Cabin, and Radium Hot Springs. To register, please mail a US$400 check to The Mountaineers with “Jumbo Pass Cabin” written on the bottom by Dec. �. Limit 6. Leader: Craig Miller, craigfmiller@comcast.net, 206-285-2399.

Mexico: Copper CanyonMarch 19-28, 2010

Summary: This outing combines Copper Canyon hiking, a classic railroad trip, Mexican culture, and sunshine with warm weather.

Copper Canyon is the largest and deepest canyon in North America and has stunning natural scenery. The area known as Copper Canyon is actually a series of 20 canyons formed over the years by six rivers. The area is sometimes compared to Arizona’s Grand Canyon, although the Copper Canyon region is at least seven times bigger and features different topography, flora and fauna than the Grand Canyon.

We will hike in Mexico’s wilderness to the bottom of the canyon, soak in natural hot springs and then hike back up, all supported by burros—you carry only a daypack.

The railroad Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico spans north-west Mexico. This railroad is both an important transportation system for locals and a draw for tourists. It runs 418 miles, traversing the Copper Canyon, a beautiful and rugged series of canyons that have led some to call this the most scenic railroad trip on the continent. The tracks pass over 37 bridges and through 86 tunnels, rising as high as 7,900 ft. above sea level near the Continental Divide.

We will ride the best part of the train line, from the tropical West Coast’s Los Mochis up to Copper Canyon, hike for a week, then ride the railroad back down to Los Mochis.

Mexico has a wonderful mixture of ancient and modern cul-tures. In Copper Canyon, descendants of the Aztecs (Tarahumara people) still live a simple life, as they have for thousands of years. In charming, colonial El Fuerte we will meet and be welcomed by Mexican amigos.

Itinerary: This is a good time of year because there is usually excellent weather for views and photography. Fly from Seattle to Los Mochis, railroad to Posada Barrancas, hike Copper Canyon six days, including two layover days with optional hikes (all rated moderate), railroad to Los Mochis, and fly to Seattle. For a daily itinerary, please go to http://www.mountaineers.org/activi-ties/mexico_itin.html.

Lodging: Hotels in El Fuerte and Posada Barrancas. In Cop-per Canyon, tents are provided. All are double occupancy with optional single supplement.

Food: All meals are provided—a nutritious variety of Mexican cuisine.

Limit: Minimum 3; maximum 12 Mountaineers.Leader: Craig Miller has traveled the last five years in

Mexico and led a Mountaineers outing there in January 2009. Contact him at craigfmiller@comcast.net, 206-285-2399.

Cost: The $4,500 price includes almost everything—round-trip airfare from Seattle, tourist card, airport transfers, hotels, food, Copper Canyon railroad, Copper Canyon guides and burros, rescue insurance, departure tax, The Mountaineers outing fee, and a portion of leader cost. Excluded: Valid passport, medical immunizations, personal items and gratuities.

Registration: Please mail by Oct. 1 a $4,500 check payable to The Mountaineers with “Mexico: Copper Canyon” written on the bottom (sorry, no credit cards). After you pay, the leader will send you a series of three letters with information to help you prepare for this outing.

Cancellation: If you cancel for an emergency, you may receive a refund less expenses incurred and $100 administrative fee.

Players (Kitsap Forest Theater)

Theater Inspired by a magical placeEscape to the Kitsap Forest Theater, where the cares of the

world disappear as you stroll down the forested trail to our unique and magical theater. See stories for all ages come to life in our breathtaking setting. Create a treasured family tradition!

Watch this space for announcements in coming months about our 2010 spring and summer shows. Also keep an eye on our website, www.forestheater.com, for more information about theater events.

What's your @ddress?Help us keep in touch with you! We are asking all members with email addresses to make sure we have it in our records. As the club moves into the future, we rely more and more on electronic media to communi-cate. Log in to your Profile page today and add or update your email with us. Thanks!

Go Guide November 2009 �Bellingham - Everett

Chair: Mark Springer, 2616 Alvarado, Bellingham, WA, 98229 Ph: 360-647-4786 E-mail: markspringer@bellinghammountaineers.org

Website: www.bellinghammountaineers.orgTO SIGN UP FOR A BELLINGHAM TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER (cancellation fees

may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

Chair: Lorna CorriganWebsite: www.everettmountaineers.org

TO SIGN UP FOR AN EVERETT TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

(cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

to help organize and steer these programs into the future. Note that committee chairs generally oversee their committee and do not have to volunteer as class leaders.

The First Aid Committee encompasses MOFA, CPR, and other first-aid classes. The Programs Committee chair helps recruit speakers for the monthly meetings and procures speakers for other branch-wide events.

If you’re interested in volunteering as a leader or co-leader of the First Aid Committee, or acting as an interim volunteer, contact the branch chair, Lorna Corrigan, chair@everett-mountaineers.org. If you’re interested in heading our speaker programs, contact Evan Moses and Matt Vadnal at programs@everettmountaineers.org.

The Everett Scrambling Committee welcomes Craig Dixon as its new chair. We look forward to a successful 2010 scram-bling season.

Backcountry SkiingNordic Ski Course

The Everett Branch of The Mountaineers will offer a Nordic Ski Course during January and February. This course is designed especially for the beginning skier. This is an opportunity to learn the basics of cross-country skiing and to explore the wide range of skiing opportunities on both off-track and groomed trails. More experienced skiers are also welcome to join us to brush up on technique, make new friends and skiing partners, and to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with the class. More experienced students will ski greater distances and build on existing skills, but the emphasis for everyone is on fun and safety.

Schedule:Thu., Jan. 7 - Clothing and Equipment LectureThu., Jan. 14 - Winter Hazards and Ski Techniques LectureSat., Jan. 16 - Field Trip #1Thu., Jan. 21 - Avalanche Safety LectureSat., Jan. 23 - Field Trip #2Sat., Jan. 30 - Field Trip #3Thu., Feb. 4 - Potluck Dinner and Fun Places to SkiFebruary through April - One club-sponsored ski tour.Location: The lectures will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at

Snohomish County PUD Building, 2320 California St., Everett. The field trips will consist of three days of skiing instruction and practice to be conducted tentatively on the groomed trails of Lake Wenatchee State Park, Stevens Pass Nordic Center, and a third location (non-groomed trail) TBA. The student-to-instructor ratio should be no greater than five to one and hopefully smaller. Field trips are organized to be enjoyable, non-competitive experiences where students learn how to do the diagonal stride, turn on gentle slopes, slow down and stop safely.

Tours: Students must participate in at least one club-spon-sored ski tour and are invited to participate in others throughout the winter. A list of tours will be distributed in class and they are also listed in the Go Guide, the ski trips section of the Everett Mountaineers website, www.everettmountaineers.org, and on the club website, www.mountaineers.org.

Graduation: To officially graduate, students must attend the class lectures, complete the three field trips, and complete one club-sponsored ski tour. Graduates will be presented with a certificate at the Annual Awards Banquet in November 2010.

Registration: The Nordic Ski Course is open to both Mountaineers members and the general public. The deadline for registration is Jan. 4.

Course fees: $75 for members; $95 for non-members. This includes the cost of a trail pass at the Stevens Pass Nordic Ski

Center. Equipment and other fees: Students are responsible for

providing their own equipment. If you do not own equipment, we recommend that you rent until you determine the type most appropriate for the skiing that you will be doing. Additional stu-dent costs include a share of the Sno-Park permit for drivers of vehicles, typically around $10. Students should also be prepared to share transportation costs with those who volunteer to drive.

Enrollment: You can enroll online at through the activities section of www.mountaineers.org. You can also enroll by down-loading and completing a “General Course Registration Form” and a “Release and Indemnity Agreement” on the same site. (Go to Communities—left column—then FAQS & FORMS—right column—and then View Complete Document Archive—right column. Mail your completed forms and a check or money order payable to “The Mountaineers” to: The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. Call member services at 206-521-6001 if you need help.

More details: Carrie Strandell, course coordinator, wolf99@whidbey.net, 360-387-4605.

Everett Backcountry Ski CourseExploring the Cascades

This course is for telemark, alpine touring, and snowboard-ers of intermediate level or better who want to learn techniques for safe backcountry travel. The course has been expanded with two more touring days this year and offers a great introduction to winter travel in the backcountry. The course includes a full AIARE Level 1 avalanche course and teaches winter camping, building an emergency shelter, navigation and tour planning. We will teach you the skills to be a competent backcountry winter traveler with the decision-making knowledge to venture beyond the boundaries of the ski area and into the world of untracked lines.

Field Trips. The field trips are tours where we put it all to-gether, from planning where to go to making decisions on how to travel uphill and downhill. Everybody will get the chance to practice skills they have learned while receiving coaching and feedback. The tour locations will depend on the avalanche hazard and group desires.

Course Fee. The fee is $225 for Mountaineer Members and $325 for non-members. The fee includes the avalanche course. Extension students are welcome, but need to make arrangements with Lee Wilcox.

Course Schedule. PLEASE BE ON TIME — we have lots of information to cover.

Nov. 18, Wed., 7-9:30 p.m., intro and equipmentDec. 2, Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m., avalanche lecture Dec. 9, Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m., avalanche lectureJan. 6, Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m., avalanche lectureJan. 9/10, Sat./Sun., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., avalanche field tripJan. 23, Sat., 8 a.m-4 p.m., field trip, gear shakedownJan. 27, Wed., 7-9:.30 p.m., winter camping and sheltersFeb. 3, Wed., 7-9:30 p.m., navigation and tour planningFeb. 6/7, Sat./Sun., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., field tripFeb. 27, Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., field trip, graduation tripThe lectures will be in the Commissioner Room at Snohom-

ish County PUD Building in Everett, 2320 California St. Please bring pen and paper for taking notes.

Equipment will be discussed at the first lecture. Shovels, probes, avalanche transceivers (457 Khz only), and either back-country skis or snowboards are required for field trips.

For enrollment or course information, contact Mike Palmer, mike@cascadespecialty.com, or Lee Wilcox, leebttrcup@aol.com. Sign up with online at www.mountaineers.org or via club headquarters, 206-521-6001. (Event ID 19931).

Level 1 Avalanche CourseDecision Making in Avalanche Terrain

The Everett Mountaineers will offer an AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course starting in December. The course is oriented towards recreational backcountry users such as skiers, snow-boarders, climbers, scramblers and snowshoers.

The course introduces the avalanche phenomena and is more than an avalanche awareness course. It covers planning and preparation for traveling in avalanche terrain, human factors, terrain recognition, “red flag” observations, terrain selection, and travel techniques. The overall goal is to improve decision-making in avalanche terrain.

The course teaches how to apply effective companion rescue. It is a basic hazard management course and uses rule-based tools in combination with introductory, knowledge-based, decision-making tools. The course is a stand-alone course, but provides a great link to an AIARE Level 2 avalanche course.

Branchwide

Silent auction to benefit youthsLive Love Laugh for Youth, a non-profit foundation

dedicated to involving youths in outdoor recreation, will hold its second annual Silent Auction and fund-raising event at The Mountaineers Everett Branch Awards Banquet on Sat., Nov. 14, at the Medallion Hotel in Smokey Point.

The public and Mountaineers from other branches are welcome to participate in the auction and fun in support of increased recreational opportunities for students and other youths. It will be an opportunity to see what The Mountaineers is all about.

The foundation serves in memory of Larry Ingalls who enthusiastically mentored so many, inspiring love and re-spect for nature through recreational communion. Whether a coupon for outdoor gear, tuition for outdoor training, or funding for a group outing, our awards make it possible for a few more kids to “revel in the accomplishment…” and reap the same joy from the outdoors that Larry valued so much as a Mountaineer.

This promises to be a very exciting evening with re-nowned mountaineer and professional guide Peter Athans as the guest speaker for the banquet. Peter will donate pro-ceeds from his presentation to the Magic Yeti Libraries for Himalayan youth. Silent Auction proceeds will go toward providing financial support for our local youth participa-tion in outdoor activites . All are welcome to join us for an evening to remember and to support youths worldwide

Tickets for the banquet and the Athans presentation are currently on sale for $32.50. Members may register at www.mountaineers.org and non-members may register by contacting Bernadette Lamarca, mountainbabe@comcast.net.

For more information about applying for financial sup-port for youth outdoor activities or donating, please visit our website www.livelovelaugh4youth.org.

Membership meetingsMembership meetings, unless otherwise announced, are

held at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the First Congregational Church in downtown Everett, 2624 Rockefeller. The program for the Oct. 7 meeting is yet to be announced. Stay tuned by visiting www.everettmountaineers.org.

Nov. 4 – Course Night. Learn all about the Everett Branch’s winter courses.

If you have ideas for future programs or topics, submit them to programs@everettmountaineers.org.

Athans to speak at awards banquetThe Everett Branch Annual Awards Banquet will be held

Sat., Nov. 14, at the Medallion Hotel in Smokey Point (16710 Smokey Point Blvd.). Featured speaker will be Peter Athans. See the article about Athans in the September Mountaineer (visit “Monthly Magazine” archives at www.mountaineers.org). Also, check www.everettmountaineers.org/membership/events.cfm for last-minute details.

Committee leaders neededWe are in need of talented volunteers to head our First Aid

Committee and our general branch programs.These positions are very rewarding, allowing the volunteer

BranchwideNovember meeting: courses

Mark your calendar for Tue., Nov. 10, 7 p.m. at the Belling-ham downtown library (210 Central Ave.) when the branch will hold its annual course evening.

Come learn about the branch’s 2010 Scrambling Course and the 2010 Basic, Intermediate and Crag Climbing Courses. All are welcome, members and non-members alike. Light refreshments will be provided.

SkiingSki weekends at Baker Lodge

The Bellingham Branch is pleased to announce ski weekends at The Mountaineers Mt. Baker Lodge. Spend your days skiing the Mt. Baker cross-country, groomed-trail system and enjoy the amenities of the lodge in the evenings.

Beginner cross-country ski lessons will be offered on Satur-day and Sunday mornings, with the rest of the day to practice and play. Groomed trail permit passes, your own ski equipment, and lodge fees apply. Lessons are free to members; a minor fee of $10 per day for non-members goes to support our branch programs. Watch for dates starting in January in the Go Guide and online at www.bellinghammountaineers.org.

4 November 2009 Go Guide Everett-Foothills

Chair: Fran Troje Ph: 425-746-6726 E-mail: foothills.branch@gmail.comWebsite: www.foothillsmountaineers.org

TO SIGN UP FOR A FOOTHILLS TRIP, COURSE OR EVENT, PLEASE VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED (cancellation fees may apply for

fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

Field trip: The field trip will be held in the Mt. Baker back-country with optional overnight stay at The Mountaineers Lodge. The field trip could involve cold and wet weather and elevation gain of up to 1,000 ft.

Students of the 2009-10 Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Course and the 2009-10 Ski and Snowboard Mountaineering Course are automatically enrolled in the avalanche course. Completion of the avalanche course is required for graduation.

Course fee: $150 for Mountaineers members; $250 for non-members. This fee does not apply to students enrolled in the Backcountry Ski or Ski Mountaineering Courses. Extension students are welcome, but need to make arrangements with Lee Wilcox.

Course Schedule. PLEASE BE ON TIME — we have lots of information to cover.

Dec 2, Wed., 6:30- 9:30 p.m., lecture Dec 9, Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m., lecture Jan 6, Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m., lectureJan 9/10, Sat./Sun., 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., field tripThe lectures will be in the Commissioner Room of the Sno-

homish County PUD Building in Everett, 2320 California St. Please bring pen and paper for taking notes.

Equipment will be discussed at the first lecture. Shovels, probes, avalanche transceivers (457 Khz only), and either backcountry skis or snowshoes (snowshoes recommended) are required for the field trip.

Course details: Mike Palmer, mike@cascadespecialty.com, or Lee Wilcox, leebttrcup@aol.com. Sign up with club headquar-ters, www.mountaineers.org, 206-521-6001.

ClimbingBasic Climbing Course

The Everett Branch Basic Climbing Course is a program of classroom and field instruction designed to equip students with the fundamental skills and experience necessary to safely climb most rock, snow, and glaciated peaks in the Pacific Northwest.

Instruction includes alpine travel and navigational techniques

as well as the technical aspects of roped climbing on rock, snow and glaciers. It concentrates on basic climbing techniques and mountaineering skills: rope handling, knots, navigation, belaying, rappelling, crevasse rescue and safety.

Although the course is demanding, the rewards are great. The acquisition of these skills opens the door to a lifetime of outdoor enjoyment. Course graduates are eligible to participate in basic climbs, club climbs, the Intermediate Climbing Course, and other advanced climbing seminars periodically offered by the Everett Branch.

Textbook: “Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills,” 8th edition. You will be required to purchase this separately for use in studying and preparing for lectures and exams.

Course fee: $350 Graduation requirements: • Attend all field trips and lectures. • Successful completion of all field trips. • Passing score on skills tests and on written exams. • Current Mountaineers membership. • Current MOFA certification. • Completion of Mountaineers Navigation Module.• Completion of four required experience climbs, including

at least one glacier and one rock climb, by Oct. 1 of the fol-lowing year.

• Petition to the Climbing Committee. • Climbing Committee approval.Schedule:Jan. 16 - Enrollment closesJan. 26 - Climb Code, Equipment & ClothingFeb. 2 - Knots & PrusiksFeb. 6 - CONDITIONER FIELD TRIPFeb. 16 - Rock Anchors & BelayFeb. 23 - Fundamentals PracticeFeb. 27 - FUNDAMENTALS FIELD TRIPMarch 16 - Rappelling & ETOMarch 23 - Rock Climbing & Following on RockMarch 27 - ROCK 1 FIELD TRIPMarch 30 - Midterm ExamApril 13 - Skills Enhancement

April 17-18 - ROCK 2 FIELD TRIPApril 27 - Avalanche Awareness & Snow CampingMay 1-2 - SNOW 1 FIELD TRIPMay 4 - Packing wisely & Handling EmergenciesMay 11 - Glacier Travel & Crevasse RescueMay 15-16 - SNOW 2 FIELD TRIPMay 25 - Final ExamJune 1 - PotluckCourse details: Brent Colvin, brent.colvin@pemco.com, or

the Climbing Committee, climbing@everettmountaineers.org.

Aid seminarNov. 7, Sat. - Aid Clinic, Index Town Wall. Limit 8. Leaders

will demo some of the basic aid gear and techniques. Leader: Christopher Dessert, 206-264-0669, christopher.dessert@gmail.com. (s10/12-11/6)

HikingNov. 8, Sun. - Van Trump Park Via Comet Falls (M) 6 mi., 2000’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 7 a.m. at Ravenna P&R, 65th and Ravenna, Seattle, under I-5. Fabulous hike, nice waterfalls, great views. We will have a backup plan if too much snow hits. Backup is probably Boulder River. Stop for a bite afterwards. Leader: Roy Holman, 425-303-8150, holmanhealth@gmail.com. (s9/30-11/6)

Lookout/Trail MaintenanceCommittee meetings: The Lookout and Trail Maintenance Committee meets

on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. (except in Nov., Dec., and Jan.) at the Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, in Public Meeting Room #1. Anyone interested in lookout or trail maintenance may attend. For more details contact Forrest Clark, 425-487-3461 lotm@everettmountaineers.org.

Nov. 8, Sun. - Work Party Tool sharpening with barbecue afterward. Contact Ernie Zeller, 425-806-0643.

BranchwideNovember meeting

The November feature program for the monthly Foothills Branch meeting is yet undetermined. Please refer to the branch website for details about the Mon., Nov. 23 event as they de-velop. The monthly meeting is held in the Community Room of the King County Library System Service Center, 906 Newport Way, N.W., Issaquah. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for setting up and socializing. Branch business will be discussed at 7 p.m. and a feature program begins at 7:15 p.m.

HikingVolunteers Needed! Want to help? We need volunteers to assist with trip

scheduling, lead hikes and participate in new hiker orientation meetings. We are starting to plan a PCT course/hike series for 2010. Contact chris.caviezel@gmail.com.

Hiking Committee - Next committee meeting will be Mon., Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Lake Hills Library. For more info, contact chris.caviezel@gmail.com.

HikesNov. �, Sun. - PCT: Tacoma Pass to Stampede Pass (M) (Lester GT-239, Snoqualmie Pass GT-207) 11.5 mi., 2000’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at leader’s home at Hyak. Some people will meet at Tibbett’s P&R in Issaquah for carpooling. This is a point-to-point hike on the PCT. If enough vehicles are available to make this hike work, group size may be increased. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail.com.Nov. �4, Sat. - Bare Mtn. (S) (Mt. Si USGS, Skykomish USGS) 8 mi., 3250’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at TH. Some people may wish to meet at Tibbett’s P&R at 7:45 a.m. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail.com.Nov. �5, Sun. - Rampart Lakes (M/S) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 11 mi., 2400’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at leader’s home at Hyak. Some people may meet at Tibbett’s P&R at 7:45 a.m. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail.com.Nov. ��, Sat. - Rattlesnake Grand Traverse (S) 12 mi., 2600’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at W. end TH at Exit 27. One-way car shuttle from Rattlesnake Lake to winery along Rattlesnake Ridge. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail.com.Nov. ��, Sun. - Silver Peak from Windy Pass (M) (Snoqualmie Pass USGS) 7 mi., 1800’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at leader’s home at Hyak. Some people may wish to meet at Tibbett’s P&R at 7:45 a.m to carpool. Leader: Chris Caviezel, 425-434-0899, chris.caviezel@gmail.com.

Ski/SnowboardCommittee 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, 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, 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.

Winter programs start soon!Leadership training

The Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Committee offers

“The Irate Birdwatcher,” a film propounding wilderness preservation through the inspiring words of Harvey Manning (above), will be shown at the Foothills Branch general meeting on Wed., Oct. 28. The film follows the legendary Northwest author and conservationist as he discovers the beauty of Washington’s wildest places, and the need to stand up and fight for their survival. This is a story about the state’s unique wilderness, Manning’s deep passion for it, his years of rambling as an avid backpacker and climber, and his own personal crusade to preserve and protect it for future generations—with a wee bit of preaching thrown in for flavor! Filmed and edited by Robert Chrestensen, produced and directed by he and Kathy Chrestensen, the film features the words of Manning, the voice of Northwest actor Earl V. Prebezac and music by David Michael. See the Crest Pictures website for more about the film (www.crestpictures.com/irate_birdwatcher).

Film: The Irate Birdwatcher (A Foothills Branch feature program)When: Wed., Oct. 28, 7:15 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

Where: King Country Library System Service Center, 906 Newport Way N.W., Issaquah.

Larry Hanson photo

Go Guide November 2009 5

Chair: Katha Miller-WinderE-mail: branch@kitsapcabin.org

Website: www.kitsapmountaineers.orgkitsap Cabin: 3000 Seabeck Highway, Bremerton

TO SIGN UP FOR A kITSAP TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER (cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

Kitsap

The Foothills Branch of the Mountaineer's & Bellevue Parks present:

Eastside Swing, Latin & Boogie--A Rockin’ Swing, Latin, Waltz and Ballroom Mixed Dance—

The Third Friday of each MonthSep.18, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 19, Apr. 16

South Bellevue Community 7:30-8:30 pm: Dance Lesson

Center (SBCC), 14509 SE with Ari Levitt (Level: Beg/Int)

Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 8:30-11:00 pm: Dance to a

wonderful mix of Swing, Waltz, Latin,

Ballroom, Blues, and more, spun by the

fabulous Dr. Dance himself.

Cost: $10.00 (cash payable at door)

For more information on this and other Eastside dances or classes, go to: www.rolluptherug.comGreat Eastside location just off 1-90!! Beautiful wooden dance floor!! Fantastic dance music!!

Nov. 20Nov. 20

BranchwideBranch offi cersChair: Katha Miller-WinderVice Chair: Mike Raymond Treasurer: Dianne MooreSecretary: Sue DiesenBoard of Trustees Rep: Jimmy James Branch Trustee at Large: Greg Thies Branch Trustee at Large: Tom Thrasher

General meetings, programsOn a quarterly basis the Kitsap Mountaineers and their friends

get together at 7 p.m. for a social time and a feature program at the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th St., Bremerton. Parking is available in pay lots located on 5th St. or free street parking along Pacifi c, 4th and 5th St.

Our next meeting will be Mon., Jan. 4. This will be our annual branch photo show. See our photography section for details and how to enter. These meetings are for all members and anyone interested in learning more about The Mountaineers, or just interested in enjoying the program. Watch for details as the date approaches.

Executive Committee meetings are held at Kitsap Cabin on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Members are welcome to attend and observe.

Mountaineers logo clothing available We offer vests for $22, T-shirts for $15 and baseball-style

caps in olive green with a black under-bill for $12. We have added whistles of metal, laser-imprinted with The Mountaineers

trip-leader training comprised of an evening lecture and an on-snow fi eld trip (lecture Jan. 21; fi eld trip Jan. 23), and Level 1 avalanche training in January (see avalanche section below). If interested in becoming a ski leader or updating your training, attend the leader’s training course. Leader training and Level 1 avalanche courses are free to any leader committing to lead three winter spring trips.

More details: Ed Palushock, ed_wos@yahoo.com.

Ski/Snowboard MountaineeringThe Ski and Snowboard Mountaineering (SSM) Course is

designed for profi cient skiers and boarders wanting to improve their knowledge, skill and safety on untracked slopes in high-alpine, winter terrain and glaciers. The course consists of 10 lectures covering avalanche safety (Level 1), backcountry equip-ment, winter mountain weather, intermediate winter navigation, winter health and safety, emergency shelters, equipment repair, emergency evacuation and winter camping. Field trips include a one-day basics fi eld trip and a two-day overnight outing which includes the fi eld trip portion of Level 1 avalanche.

Course schedule:Nov. 17 - Intro/Backcountry EquipmentNov. 24 - Winter Mountain WeatherDec. 1 - Emergency Bivy and RepairsDec. 8 - Winter Health and SafetyDec. 10, 15, 17- Level 1 Avalanche TrainingJan. 5 - Emergency EvacuationJan. 12 - Intermediate NavigationJan. 16 - Basic Maneuvers fi eld tripJan. 19- Snow Camping lectureFeb. 27-28 - Overnight fi eld trip—Snow Camping/Level 1

AvalancheMarch 6-7 - Makeup Overnight fi eld trip (if required) Course fees: $165 Mountaineers members, $200 non-mem-

bers. Enrollment is limited to 30 students. For more information about the SSM course and classes, visit www.foothillsmoun-taineers.org/winter or contact Jerry White, 206-769-5319, jwskis@gmail.com.

Avalanche instructionBASIC AVALANCHE AWARENESS CLASS: A lecture

and half-day fi eld trip provide an introduction to avalanche phe-nomena. Students will learn the basics of avalanche mechanics, snow stability, safe travel, search technique and beacon use.

Course fee: $35 members, $55 non-membersLectures: Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Jan. 14, Field trips: Nov. 21, Dec. 5, Jan. 17LEVEL � AVALANCHE COURSE: The Level 1 course

covers avalanche and snow mechanics, stability analysis and snow-pit techniques, route-fi nding, search techniques, advanced beacon use and deep burials, avalanche accident scenario, and rescue management. Course meets all requirements of a Level 1 recreational avalanche course, as defi ned by the American Avalanche Association.

Prerequisite: Basic Avalanche Awareness ClassCourse fee: $115 members, $150 non-membersDates: Lectures Dec. 10, 15, 17; fi eld trips (non-SSM)

TBD.More details: www.foothillsmountaineers.org/winter, or

Gerry Haugen, 425-603-1492, gerrylindaski1@msn.com.

Photography group plannedThe Foothills Branch is in the planning stages of forming a photography activity. Group meetings, hopefully beginning in November, will discuss photography, go afi eld to take photos, share images with one another, and feature workshops to improve photography skills. Look for an announcement of our fi rst meeting on the Foothills website, www.foothillsmountaineers.org.

Dane Williams photo

logo. They come in black or silver and cost $1. To purchase any of these items, send an e-mail to branch@kitsapcabin.org or call 360-692-8822.

Volunteer alert!Kitsap Branch has a number of opportunities available for

our members to help keep the branch functioning. There are volunteer opportunities that directly benefi t the Kitsap Branch and opportunities that benefi t the wider outdoor community.

Some volunteer opportunities require a substantial invest-ment of time, some require only a few hours. Opportunities can be as simple as providing cookies for a general meeting to as detailed as bringing to life one of the programs waiting to be started. Whatever your skills and abilities, however much time you have to spend, there is a job you can do to help.

Annual Pilgrim DinnerBranch members and their families and friends are invited to

the annual Pilgrim Dinner held by the Kitsap Cabin Committee. on Sat., Nov. 21. See the Kitsap Cabin section in “Lodge Going” (pg. 14) for details.

Climbing/Alpine ScrambleChair: Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, or mike-elaine@msn.com

Mountaineering coursesThe Kitsap Branch of The Mountaineers will offer an

Alpine Scrambling, Basic Mountaineering and Intermediate Mountaineering Course in 2010. An information meeting on

course descriptions and requirements will be held Wed., Dec. 9, at Kitsap Cabin. For more information, contact Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, mike-elaine@msn.com.

Alpine Scrambling CourseKitsap Alpine Scrambling emphasizes non-technical climbs

in the Olympic Range. Many scrambles are described in the Climber’s Guide to the Olympic Mountains by Olympic Moun-tain Rescue. Equipment: Ten essentials, ice ax, mountaineering boots, and helmet are always required.

ScramblesSee the branch calendar online for scrambles scheduled after the deadline.Nov. �, Sat. - Rock Scrambling Review Located at Mt. Erie. Camping available at Deception Pass SP if necessary. Must be Alpine Scrambling Course graduate, student or better; or have permission of leader. Ice axes not required. Leader: Mike Ray-mond, 360-437-9379, mike-elaine@msn.com.Nov. 7, Sun. - Thorson Peak (R3-2) (USGS The Brothers; CC Mt. Skokomish-Lake Cushman) Meet at 6 a.m. on upper Rd. 2401, near Goober Pond. Must be Alpine Scrambling Course graduate, student or better; or have permission of leader. Ice axes and helmets are required. Weather dependent. Leader: Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379, mike-elaine@msn.com.

MOFA CourseNov. ��-�5, Fri.-Sun. - This prerequisite course for scram-

bling and climbing students will be located at Kitsap Cabin. Instructors are Jimmy James and Colleen Beslanwitch. Cost is $50 for materials and facility rental; $100 for non-members. Cancellation fee: $25. Sign up online.

HARK (Hikes and Active Recreation for Kids)

Chair: Laura Rightmyer, lrightmyer@q.comSee website for any additional HARK hikes and activities scheduled after

press deadline. Nov. �, Fri. - Rock Climbing at Vertical World, Bremerton6:30-9 p.m. No experience needed. Harness, shoes and gym fee will be provided.Nov. �8-�9, Sat.-Sun. - Scottish Lakes Spend a night in the cabins to either snowshoe or hike, depending on snow level and conditions. Snowshoes provided. We’ll leave early Saturday morning, spend the night and return Sunday afternoon. Leader: Laura Rightmyer, 360-830-0473, lrightmyer@q.com.

Hike/Backpack/SnowshoeChair: John Howard

Hikes Be sure to check www.kitsapmountaineers.org for any last-minute hike listings

that failed to make the Go Guide.

� November 2009 Go Guide Olympia

Chair: Bruce Towhey; towhey@aol.comWebsite: www.olympiamountaineers.org

Webmaster: webmaster@olympiamountaineers.orgTO SIGN UP FOR AN OLYMPIA TRIP, CONTACT THE LEADER

BranchwideMembership information

If you have any questions about joining The Mountaineers, if you want a membership brochure sent to a friend, or if you have moved and don’t want to miss an issue of the monthly Go Guide, please send an e-mail to olymountaineers@gmail.com. Please include your mailing address in any messages so that we can send you a membership packet. New and prospective members are invited to attend the monthly branch potluck/slide-show to meet local members and learn more about the club. You may also contact one of the activity coordinators listed in the Olympia section of the Go Guide if you have questions about hiking, scrambling, climbing, kayaking, conservation or any other branch activity.

Magazine deadlineSubmissions for the monthly Go Guide, listing branch outings

and activities, are due by the fifth day of the prior month. Please send input for the November 2009 issue no later than Nov. 5 to Don Taylor, 6316 Tamoshan Dr. N.W., Olympia, WA 98502. Call 360-866-2262 (evenings) for e-mail address or if you need help transmitting materials.

Olympia Branch LibraryThe library is located at Maxine Dunkelman’s house, 5418

Lemon Rd. N.E. Contact Maxine, 360-352-5027, maxdunk@comcast.net, if you’d like to come by to browse or check out books. Feel free to drop off books at any time, either here or at Alpine Experience (box behind the front counter). Books, DVDs and maps owned by the branch are listed on the branch’s website. Directions to Maxine’s: N. on Sleater-Kinney; left (S.W.) on South Bay; right (N.) on Schinke; left (W.) on 46th; right on Lemon.

Election resultsAs a result of elections held this summer, the following were

elected to leadership positions with the Olympia Branch. Their new terms commenced Oct. 1:

Vice Chair Doug Towhey, Chair-Elect Mike Silverstein, Treasurer Joe Crossland, Member-at-Large Doug Ruth.

The previous chair-elect, Mike Kretzler, assumes the chair position, and the previous chair, Bruce Towhey, will become the vice chair. The remaining branch board members whose current terms expire in 2010 are Secretary Mark Brackebusch and Trustee John Flanagan.

Branch officers meetingThe next monthly meeting of the Olympia Branch Board

will be held on Wed., Nov. 11, from 6-8 p.m. at the Alpine Experience.

Annual Branch BanquetThe Olympia Branch Annual Banquet and awards presen-

tation will be held on Sat., Nov. 7, at the Olympia Ballroom,

116 Legion Way (above Urban Onion). The event will begin at 6 p.m.

Guest speaker this year will be Don Lennartson, an Olympia resident since 1972. Don spent the summer of 1975 climbing the elegant Alpine routes pioneered by Alfred Mummery, a visionary English climber of the late 19th century.

Two climbs in particular will be featured and discussed—the Zmuttgrat (northwest ridge) of the Matterhorn and the Aiguille du Grepon in the Mt. Blanc massif. He will demonstrate equip-ment and techniques which were evolving at that time from the traditional to the modern style of mountaineering in the Alps. He will also include historical notes of women beginning to climb at high levels during this period of time.

Fossil-Fuel Free campaignThe 2009 Olympia Branch Fossil-Fuel Free campaign came

to a close on Sat., Oct. 3, when Bonnie Betts presented a $100 check from the Olympia Mountaineers to Mt. Rainier National Park Rangers Barry and Mike.

The Mountaineers has supported the Fossil-Fuel Free cam-paign concept and also supports our public lands. This year’s contribution is a demonstration of that commitment at a time when land-managing agencies need help. The funds will be used to purchase tools needed for continued repair of trails damaged in the November 2006 flood.

Ranger Jennifer Gifford organized a work party just for The Mountaineers, and 16 hard-working Olympia Mountaineers showed up to repair trails while basking in the fall colors and enjoying fresh huckleberries and snowflakes near Paradise.

Special thanks go to those who participated and supported the campaign as well as the trail repair: Jon Ewen, Barbara Sil-verstein, Michael Silverstein, Richard Curtis, Stephanie Sears, Bethany Jackson, Nicki Charbonneau, Mitch Charbonneau, Brian List, Alison Mielke, Peter Lan, Bob Keranen, Chris Kotke, Lisa Mahoney, Jackie Boucher, Carol Horner and Jim French.

Hiking For information on leading hikes and other questions, contact Mike Kretzler,

hikes chair, 360-866-4497, mkretzler@comcast.net.

HikesOct. ��, Sat. - Lewis River (M) (GT #365 Lone Butte) 9.5 mi. 1000’ gain. Hike among magnificent evergreens and lush un-dergrowth along the wild and scenic Lewis River in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. For information, meeting time and to sign up, contact Carla Jonientz, 360-359-8412, carlajonientz@yahoo.com.Nov. �, Sun. - Poo Poo Point—West Tiger � (S) (GT-204S Tiger Mtn.) 9.5 mi. 2500’ gain. Tour classic trails and bag a couple of off-season views on these nearby trails on Tiger Mtn. Starting from the High Point TH, we’ll wander through the trees. Expect a steady aerobic pace. Sign up by 10/29. Contact leader Eric Quinn if you have questions, 360-556-4969, traileq@ubrdo.com.Nov. 7, Sat. - Little Mashel River Falls in Pack Forest (E) (no map required) 5-7 mi. 500-900’ gain. This easy-to-reach,

lowland hike offers some dramatic waterfall views and a chance to wander the network of trails and roads in the UW Pack Forest. Distance depends on group. Leader Dixie Havlak, 360-943-2734, HavlakRD@comcast.net.Nov. �4, Sat. - Priest Point Park (E) 3 mi. 200’ gain. For map, Google “Priest Point Park Map.” We’ll hike some of the trails and shorelines at a relaxed pace with stops for views and beachcombing. Meet at 10 a.m. near the restroom by the park-ing lot on the W. side of the East Bay Drive overpass. Look for the orange bike flag. Bring lug-soled boots or shoes (no court or street shoes because parts of the trail are steep and slippery). Optional lunch at a nearby restaurant after the hike. No regis-tration required. Leader: Allen Mote, 360-970-8943 (7-9 p.m.), allenmote@gmail.com.Nov. �5, Sun. - Lower Lena Lake (M) (USGS The Brothers, Mt. Washington; GT The Brothers) 6.4 mi. 1300’ gain. Pleasant hike on gentle to moderately graded trail through lush forest with lots of old-growth trees. Our destination is a beautiful sub-alpine lake formed by a massive rock slide 5,000 years ago. Giant moss-covered boulders provide interesting mid-trip scenery where Lena Creek mysteriously vanishes before getting to the bridge that crosses it. Social pace. NWFP. Leader: Nancy Lloyd, 360-704-0200, nancylloy@yahoo.com.Nov. ��, Sat. - Twin Falls (E) (GT-205S Rattlesnake Mtn./Upper Snoqualmie Valley) 2.6 mi. 500’ gain. Family hike, especially for young children, but anyone is welcome. Moderate/slow pace. Trail starts in Twin Falls Natural Area in Olallie SP outside North Bend. Leader: Anne Whitney, 360-753-6526, alobe75290@aol.com.

Sea KayakingCo-Chairs: Ron Jones, 360-359-3395; Henry Romer, 360-357-7638Basic Course: Will Greenough, 360-508-0456Committee meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, Sep-

tember to May. This is where the brainstorming and planning takes place. The committee plans the annual basic kayak course, trips, special events, training and other fun activities. We welcome your enthusiasm.

The next meeting will be Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Alpine Experience. Call Ron Jones, 360-359-3395, or check the Olympia Sea Kayaking community section of the club webpage, www.mountaineers.org, for details about the committee.

Olympia sea kayaking on the web: To improve communications among paddlers, we’ve developed an Olympia Sea Kayaking section in the “Com-munities” area of the main Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers.org. Here you’ll find meeting minutes, trip reports, photos, and much more. You’re going to like it. If you need help getting in, call Tim Nagle, 360-561-5504, or Ron Jones, 360-359-3395.

Sea kayak equivalency: Mountaineers members with previous kayak training and experience, but who have not completed a Mountaineers Sea Kayaking Course (offered in Olympia, Tacoma and Seattle), are encouraged to apply. Olympia Branch members should contact Steve Gorton, 360-866-2788, for an application. The process may take 3- 6 weeks.

Sea kayak trips: Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from the basic course or been granted equivalency. Trips are classified by the sea kayak (SK) rating system. Check with the trip leader to see if the trip is right for you. Some trips are scheduled too late to make it into the Go Guide, so also check The Mountaineers website (www.mountaineers.org). If there is a particular trip you would like to see offered, contact Tim Nagle, 360-561-5504, tnagle@stmartin.edu.Nov. ��-�4, Fri.-Sat. - Hope-Harstene Overnight (SK III-IV) (NOAA Chart 18448) 23 nm. Starting Friday evening at 6 p.m., paddle to Hope Island to camp overnight. From Hope, we paddle around Harstene clockwise or counter-clockwise, depending on the weather, stopping at Jarrel Cove and McMicken Island. Expect to return around 5 p.m. on Saturday. Will Greenough, 360-508-0456, kayakwill@yahoo.com.Nov. �5, Sun. - Inlets of Johnson Point (SK II+) 13 nm. The return of a classic fall trip when we can use a daytime high tide to poke into all the little inlets on the eastern shore of Johnson Point. Last time we counted 11 of them. Henry Romer, 360-357-7638, hromer@aol.com.Nov. �7-�9, Fri.-Sun. - San Juans (SK III-IV) (NOAA Chart 18421) 30 nm. Wheel onto the ferry Friday morning and launch at Friday Harbor. Route from there will be weather dependent, staying over at Jones, Posey or Stewart Island. Plan on returning on the 4:15 p.m. Sunday ferry back to Anacortes. Will Greenough, 360-508-0456, kayakwill@yahoo.com.

Nov. 7, Sat. - Silver Lakes (M) (USGS or GT Tyler Peak; CC Buckhorn Wilderness) 11 mi., 2200’ gain. Meet at 7 a.m. at Pouls-bo Church of the Nazarene. Trail branches off Mt. Townsend trail at 3 or 4 mi. (depending upon which TH you start at). Grade is 20 percent to Silver Lakes trail for 3 mi. and then 8 percent the last 2.5 mi. Trail ends at Silver Lakes, source of Silver Creek. Sign up online. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@dougterry.net. (s10/19-11/6) OM 74-75; DHOP 23Nov. 7, Sat. - Buckhorn Ridge (VS) (USGS or GT Tyler Peak; CC Buckhorn Wilderness) Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Take the Upper Big Quilcene Trail, known as one of the best day hikes in the Olympics, 5.3 mi. from the TH at 2500’ and steadily upward to Marmot Pass at 6000’. Depending on snow and weather conditions, take the occasionally steep way trail NE about 0.6 mi. to the false summit of Buckhorn at 6840’. Limit 8. Sign up online. Leader: Greg Thies, 206-842-6572, mtngreg@msn.com. (s10/20-11/6)Nov. 8, Sun. - Mt. Walker-South Lookout (M) (USGS Mt. Walker) 5 mi. 2000’ gain. . Meet at 9:15 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. A winding uphill hike with occasional peek-a-boo views of Hood Canal, topped off with views of the entire canal from the N. and S. lookouts. Great views of the interior peaks from the N. lookout. Park at the locked gate at Hwy. 101. One might consider traveling by the fire road up to the summit—this route is 8 mi. RT, 2000’ gain. Sign up online. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@dougterry.net. (s10/20-11/6) OM 73Nov. �4, Sat. - Miller Peninsula and Thompson Spit (E) 5 mi., 360’ gain. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Hike through undeveloped Miller Peninsula SP to a remote beach and spit on the Strait of Juan de Fuca with views of Protection Island. Sign up online. Leader: Greg Thies, 206-842-6572, mtngreg@msn.com. (s10/20-11/13) DHOP 75.Nov. �7, Tue. - Mt. Walker-South Lookout See Nov. 4 for all details. (s/11/5-11/16) Nov. ��, Sat. - Dungeness Spit (M) (USGS Dungeness) 10 mi., 120’ gain. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene.

Dungeness Spit lies within Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge and is one of the state’s best locations for wildlife viewing. The refuge is home to birds, land and sea animals, and fish and shellfish. Dungeness Spit extends 5.5 mi. into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, creating a harbor and bay of tide flats. A historic lighthouse built in 1857 stands at the end of the spit and is still open to visitors. More than 250 species of birds can be seen at the refuge along with more than 50 mammals. $3 per family entrance fee. Sign up online. Leader: Dianne Moore, 253-857-3030, diamor2005@msn.com. (s11/2-11/20) DHOP #30 Nov. �8, Sat. - Turkey Burn Meet at 7 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Sign up online. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@dougterry.net. (s11/10-11/25) OM

PhotographyChair: John Davis jmdbwd@wavecable.com Do you have great pictures of your last hike? Was the view from that sum-

mit unbelievable? Have you shown others how much fun you have on your outings? The Photography Committee wants to help. Send a few of your best photos to John Davis and he will post them on the website for everyone to enjoy.

Photo show: Jan. 4The Mountaineers Kitsap Branch will hold its Fourth Annual

Photography Show at its first membership meeting of the new year on Mon., Jan. 4. See the meeting notice under “Branchwide” for location information.

Kitsap Branch members and their family members are wel-come to enter images they have taken in 2009, as follows:

Up to 10 digital images, each image with a maximum file size of 350KB. The maximum dimensions of the images should be no more than 1020 pixels wide and 768 pixels in height.

Images may be of any subject. They must be received no later than Thu., Dec. 31. Send images to John Davis by e-mail, jmdbwd@wavecable.com, or on a CD to P.O. Box 4511, South

Colby, WA 98384. Certificates will be awarded to the best image in the follow-

ing categories: Mountain scenery, landscape, cityscape or seascape, fall

colors, people, animals, plants, wildflowers, reflections, creative (departure from reality), photojournalism (storytelling, sports action, human interest), close-up or macro, Mountaineers youth activities, climbing, scramble, hiking, kayaking and yet unan-nounced categories.

A prize will be awarded for best of show.

Sea KayakingSea kayak CommitteeChair: Diane Hamerman, dhamerman@comcast.netVice-chair: Volunteer neededTreasurer: Rich Weixler, Weixler@wavecable.comBasic Course Training: Volunteer neededEquivalency: Dan Montgomery, djmontg@msn.comSecretary: Volunteer neededPool Sessions: Volunteer NeededMeetings: Meetings are for socializing, having fun with fellow paddlers and

planning. They are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. If interested, contact Diane Hamerman, 360-782-1412, dhamerman@comcast.net, for details. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Trips: Our trips are listed on the Mountaineers website and also announced by e-mail to Kitsap members. If you would like to be included on our e-mail list, contact Diane Hamerman, dhamerman@comcast.net. To sign up for a trip you must contact the leader listed in the trip description. To participate in Mountaineers-sponsored kayak trips, you must be a graduate of The Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayaking Course (from any branch) or have passed equivalency (see below).

Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have had kayak training and paddling experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayaking Course, may apply for equivalency. Contact Dan Montgomery, djmontg@gmail.com, for details. You should have taken a fundamental sea kayak course that teaches the basic skills, strokes, bracing, rescues, safety and clothing, and be able to demonstrate your skills and abilities. There is a $20 processing fee.

Go Guide November 2009 7Seattle

TO SIGN UP FOR A SEATTLE TRIP, VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG OR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Chair: Courtland Shafer Ph: 206-763-1510 E-mail: courtland@seanet.com Website: www.seattlemountaineers.org

(cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

BranchwideInformation, new members meeting

The Seattle Branch new members’ meeting is held on the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at club headquarters. The meeting allows new and prospective members an overview of all the activities that the branch offers. Activity representatives are also on hand to answer questions about particular programs and courses.

Alpine ScramblingSee 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.comCourse Attendance & Equivalency Questions: Deborah Walker, 206-285-

8444, deborahw@eskimo.comWorkshop Questions: Glen Ferguson, 425-836-8650, fergusong1@gmail.

comField Trip Questions: Mike Sweeney, 425-417-3081, michael.m.sweeney@

boeing.comLeadership Questions & Advanced Scramble Course: Randy Nelson, 206-

328-9465, grandjubile@usa.netWinter Scramble Questions: Johnny Jeans, 425-746-2328, jjmtnjoys@

yahoo.com

Scrambling reunion, potluckThe 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 CourseThe Alpine Scrambling Course teaches skills used to reach

non-technical snow and rock summits. Alpine scrambling in-volves off-trail travel on moderately exposed rock and snow. It does not include roped climbing. The scramble course will give you access to hundreds of peaks in the Cascades and Olympics. The skills, conditioning, gear and experience you acquire will also serve you well should you continue on to technical climb-ing courses.

Enrollment: Online registration for the 2010 Alpine Scram-bling 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 mem-bers 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 mem-bers. 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 Mountain-eering First Aid (MOFA) and Basic Navigation Courses for stu-dents 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/LeadershipExperienced scramblers wanting to develop advanced scram-

bling 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

Midweek Trips. Are you on a non-standard work schedule or no schedule at all? Want to paddle midweek? Let Henry know a date, and we’ll see what can be done: Henry Romer, 360-357-7638.

SinglesSocial activities are organized for the enjoyment of all adult Mountaineers. Par-

ticipating in activities provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy our Northwest outdoors, while getting acquainted with people who have similar interests.

Singles coordinator: Linda Hayes, lhayes1961@comcast.netE-mail updates: The Olympia Singles Yahoo group is a great way to learn about

last-minute activities and get reminders of upcoming events. If you would like to be invited to join the Olympia Mountaineers Singles Yahoo Group, send an e-mail to Linda, lhayes1961@comcast.net, asking to be invited. Include a brief message that you heard about the group from the Go Guide.

Winter Travel (Nordic ski, snowshoe)

Winter Travel CourseSchedule: The 2010 Winter Travel Course will begin on Tue.,

Jan. 12, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. It will continue on Wed., Jan. 13, and Mon., Jan. 18, then end on Tue., Jan. 19. The course curriculum is twofold: snowshoe and Nordic skiing. Instruction in this series of four lectures will include orientation, registration, avalanche awareness and safety, the Ten Essentials, backcountry winter travel etiquette, cold weather ailments, clothing, and equipment. The ski field trip will be held on Sat., Jan. 23 and the snowshoe field trip will be on Sun, Jan. 24.

Even if you already know how to ski or snowshoe, the information and training in avalanche avoidance, backcountry safety and backcountry route-finding will benefit anyone going into the mountains.

Students may take the snowshoeing course or the Nordic ski course separately or combined. The course is open to any-one and the fees are $25 for Mountaineers members for either one of the courses and $35 for non-members. To enroll in both courses—which requires both field trips—an extra $15 for either members or non-members is required.

For more information about Nordic skiing, contact Judson Lang, 360-352-2794, judson.lang@conus.army.mil. For more details about snowshoeing, contact Tom Keller, 360-357-7031, sirto@aol.com.

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. Quali-fied members may take an individual module (except for the avalanche modules) separately for $50.

Questions: Contact the course chair, Randy Nelson, grand-jubile@usa.net.

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 ques-tions 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.

TripsAlpine scrambles are strenuous off-trail trips to a summit. Scrambles often

travel over snow and rock and through brush. Most routes will cross some exposed areas. These trips are open only to Mountaineers members who are Alpine Scrambling Course students or graduates, basic climbing graduates, or those with alpine scrambling or basic climbing equivalency.

Exploratory scrambles: These trips investigate new scramble routes. Scram-bling students are not eligible to participate.

After Hours Scrambles are denoted in the listing by “AHS.”Winter scrambles: Scramble trips between December and March are winter

scrambles, and others may be too as conditions dictate. Winter scramble trips involve snowshoe travel and significant exposure to cold weather and 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.

Backcountry SkiingCommittee Chair: Cindy Hoover cyn@zipcon.com or 206.783.4032Join 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. Prospec-tive 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 clinicsPlease 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. �0:Introduction to Cross-Country SkiingIntermediate Cross-Country SkiingHills, Hills, Hills: Mastering Hills on Cross Country Skis Introduction to Skate SkiingIntermediate Skate SkiingNordic Cross-Country Ski Lessons – one and half-day

lessons beginning Sun., Jan. ��:Introduction to Cross-Country SkiingHills, Hills, Hills: Mastering Hills on Cross Country SkisIntroduction to Skate SkiingIntermediate Skate SkiingAdvanced Nordic Cross-Country Half-Day Ski ClinicsAdvanced Classic Cross-Country Skiing TechniqueAdvanced SKATE Cross-Country Skiing Technique

Notes on multi-week and 1-day lessonsLocation: Nordic (XC) courses are taught at the Crystal

Springs Sno-Park located S. of I-90, Exit 62. A Sno-Park per-mit with groomed trail endorsement is required. Carpooling is encouraged.

Deadlines: Nordic registration deadline for classes start-ing 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.

TripsPlease check the website for last-minute trip listings.March �-�4, Sat.-Sun. - Purcell Range: Jumbo Pass Cabin, B.C., Canada (M2) British Columbia’s Purcell Range receives cold, dry, powder snow. Jumbo Pass Cabin sits at 7,710’ and has great views. The small hut has a wood heat stove, gasoline lantern, propane cook stove, equipped kitchen, bunk beds with foam mattress pads for six people, and toilet outside. Terrain includes alpine bowls, peak ascents, and great tree skiing. March 6 - drive to Radium and sleep at the hostel; March 7 - snowmo-bile in and ski up 2,210’ to Jumbo Pass Cabin,; March 8-12 - ski alpine powder bowls and subalpine tree glades; March 13 - ski out and soak in Radium Hot Springs; March 14 - drive home. Price includes Radium hostel, snowmobile in, Jumbo Pass Cabin and Radium Hot Springs. To register, mail a U.S. $400 check to The Mountaineers with “Jumbo Pass Cabin” written on the bottom by Dec. 1. Limit 6. Leader: Craig Miller, craigfmiller@comcast.net, 206-285-2399.

ClimbingWeb 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 CourseThe Seattle Branch Basic Alpine Climbing Course has un-

dergone 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 part-ner 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 headquartersMarch 10, Wed., 7-9 p.m. at club headquartersField trips, TBA—watch for December Go GuideEnrollment: Through Nov. 15, 2009Course fee: $400. No refunds beyond the first lecture.You must be a member of The Mountaineers before reg-

istering 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 us-ing the January 2010 time frame. ONLY FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

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Details: Priscilla Moore, altiprima@gmail.com.

Alpine climbing equivalencyIf you possess significant and up-to-date climbing skills, as

well as alpine climbing experience, you can apply for Basic Al-pine 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 awardsTo 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 web-site: 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 re-union for climbing the prescribed peaks. A climber must have re-ceived the First Ten Pin before receiving the Second Ten Pin.

First Ten Second TenChair AltaDenny BryantGuye Granite Kendall HiboxRed HuckleberrySilver Lundin Snoqualmie RooseveltThompson RampartThe Tooth TinkhamFor more information and instructions on the application

process, visit www.mountaineers.org/climbing/Reference/Ref-erenceTool.htm.

’09 Basic Climbing Course gradsBasic gradsThomas Baron Stacey McConaughyChristopher Bookey Brian McFarlaneSteve Brain Jacob MinerAllison Caldwell Colleen MurphyChris Chapin Daniel NewellRyan Cronk Jack NicholsBernard Deconinck Elizabeth NielsenMichael Donofree Kirk PetersonRadka Enriquez Jenney PorterfieldRussell Gambill Tristan RothAmanda Giles Lauren ShawSalvatore Guarnieri Amol ShuklaElizabeth Heinz Matt SimersonAmy Hughes Chris SnowMike Iem Jovica SpasicBrian Keller Amarnath SrinivasanErich Knaak Tony StandeferVlad Krupin Kenneth StarlinDeborah Kukreja John WaldhausenRich Leggett Andrew WeygandtJohn Leigh Steve YiMoa Lim Sam YoungJessica Livingston JJ ZengMurray Macpherson Xiaodong ZouDean MargellLuke MartinkoskyPendingJan Abendroth David MaloneyWilliam Adams Sharon PalubinskasDeanna Alvarez Sarah RuetherJeremy Butkovich Jordan TursiBrendan Gamb Gavin WoodyHang Hau Sara WoodyDavid Huntoon Han YanCarrie Johnson Miaomiao ZhengRobb Landis Xuan ZhengSpecialLindsey WhiteSecond yearYangxin Deng Charles (Tom) LieneschMatthew Eads Deling RenWilliam Forristall Jerome VeloskyKim Frasher Bryce WoodJohn Hamilton Zhao YinanJoshua Hawkins

Intermediate Climbing CourseThe Intermediate Climbing Course is a program of classroom

and field instruction designed to teach techniques of safe climb-ing 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 (ap-

plicants 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)

�0�0 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/climb-ing/Courses/IntermediateCourse.html as well as upcoming edi-tions of the Go Guide.

Intermediate course contact: SeattleIntAdmin@moun-taineersforums.org

�0�0 Annual Continuation: This activity is only for in-termediate 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 equivalencyClimbers 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 CourseThe 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 Wash-ington. 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, swing-ing 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 head-

quartersMarch 13, Sat. – club headquartersTBA - Vertical World seminarApril 3-4. Sat.-Sun. - Vantage or club headquartersApril 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 climb-

ing 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 indepen-dent of this course is strongly advised.

Registration: Applications will be accepted on an open-enrollment (first come, first served) basis starting Dec. 1. Ap-plications 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 ClimbingIntroduction 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).

ScheduleClass 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 clinicsThe following are Trailhead climbing events. See pg. 1Nov. ��, 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. ��, Sat. - Anchor Basics 8 a.m.-12 p.m. An introduc-tion 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 prac-tice, bring harness, belay device and carabiners—several regulars and a few lockers. Also bring some webbing, in-cluding 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 ��, 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 har-ness/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 wallVisit 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 eventTimmy O’Neill, rock climbing speed demon and humor-

ist, 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.

DancingCo-Chairs: Dennis Bayer, 206-784-4011; Ivan Sleveland, 206-522-1316.New website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance.

International Folk DancingThe 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 �0 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 informa-tion, driving directions or a map of Magnuson Park, please visit our new website listed above.

Rock & Roll DanceRock & Roll Dance website: www.dbmechanic.com/dances/rock.htm. Have questions? Contact Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, www.karenludwig2000@yahoo.com.Oct. �0, 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. �0, 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.

Family ActivitiesEventsNov. 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.

Go Guide November 2009 9Seattle

First Aid

MOFA CourseMountaineering 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 ses-sions. Please do not register for a class unless you can attend all class sessions.

Registration: To register, refer to the MOFA course grid for current course offerings and registration dates, then either mail or hand-deliver the MOFA registration form, or follow the online registration directions and make the payment to The Mountaineers within the enrollment dates listed for each class. MOFA courses are popular and fill up fast. 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 regis-tration. 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 coursesJoin 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 �9, 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 ef-fectively 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.

HikingHiking Committee: Our next meeting is Tue., Nov. 10, 7 p.m. at club headquar-

ters. All members are welcome! For more info, contact hikermountaineer@verizon.net.

Hiking website: www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike. This website has lots of good information on hiking leader registration, seminar schedules, hiking trails, carpooling, and how to sign up for a hike.

Volunteers needed! Want to help? We need volunteers to help update the hike database, assist with trip scheduling, help with the website or participate in member orientation meetings. Contact hikermountaineer@verizon.net.

Hikes, eventsHike leaders: Sign up to lead hikes at www.mountaineers.org. Directions on

how to sign up can be found at www.mountaineers.org/seattle/seahike/lead-ers/PostingTrips.html. Trips posted by 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.

HikesOct. �9, 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. �, Sun. - Oyster Dome (M) 7 mi., 1700’ gain. Lei-surely 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 Mor-gan, 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. �4, 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. �7, 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 �9, 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 �9, Thu. - CLINIC Intro to Wilderness First Aid Please see the Seattle First Aid (MOFA) section for details.

Nov. ��, 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 ��, 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)

Midweek HikesChair: 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. Open-

ing 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. �9, 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. �, Tue. - Annette Lake (M) 7.5 mi., 1700’ gain. Limit 12. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at ITC (see preamble). The trail ascends gradu-ally 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. - �7 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. �, 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. �0, 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. ��, 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. �7, 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. Bar-ing. Register online or via club headquarters. Leader: Theodore Katsanis, 206-420-1319, tkatsanis@cs.com. (s11/3-11/16)Nov. �9, Thu. - Sundial Search: Four Timely Treks, Trek #� 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. �5, 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. �0, Mon. - Lake Union Circumambulation on Cheshia-hud 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. �, 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). Popu-lar 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 af-ter 12/1. Leader: Janet Sturholm, 425-483-2151. (s12/1-12/3)

Advance noticeDec. 7, Mon. - Midweek Christmas Party Details in the De-cember Go Guide.

NaturalistsChair: Dave Shema, david.shema@gmail.com.

Study GroupRegistration 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.

EventsNov. 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 col-lected. Free for study group members; $10 collected at the door for others. Enrollment ends Nov. 6. Leader: Don Schaechtel, don.safety@att.net.

NavigationCommittee chair: Lynn Graf, lynn.graf@gmail.com

Navigation websiteFor 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 CoursesBasic 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

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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 prereq-uisite 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 back-country skiers and is useful for hikers.

Fee: $35. See the navigation website for additional informa-tion or contact info.

How to register: Enrollment is now open for all sessions. Members can sign up online.

Step � - 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 Moun-

taineers 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 Naviga-

tion,” 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 soughtExperienced 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 ses-sion 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. ��, Fri., 7-9 p.m. - An evening workshop for those who

have recently obtained a GPS receiver (or are thinking about get-ting 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. Use-ful 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 avail-able online or through club headquarters, 206-521-6001.

PhotographyChair: Anne Smart, 206-283-4973, smartmccord@msn.com

Trips, eventsNov. 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, shore-birds 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. �8, 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 instruc-tions. 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. ��, 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)

Retired RoversChair: Frank Sincock, 206-366-1884, fvscpamtr@hotmail.com. All Moun-

taineers are welcome at Retired Rovers events. For information contact the chair.

Note: In addition to events listed below our Retired Rovers also enjoy participat-ing in Midweek Hikes and Naturalist Hikes (check those sections). If you need advice on the best hikes for you, feel free to call any of the hike leaders.

EventsNov. �0, Tue. - Brown-Bag Lunch, Meeting and Program. �� 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

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for this hiker, and he will include interesting information about Fleming’s background and prior hiking trips.Nov. �9, Thu. - Discovery Park. �0:�0 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. �, Tue. - Bellevue Botanical Garden. �0:�0 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.

SailingCheck 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.

Sea KayakingSea kayaking Committee: The committee normally meets at 7 p.m. on the

first Tuesday of the month at club headquarters.Chair: George Swapp, 206-770-9099Co-Chair: Annette Brigham, 206-322-3922 Secretary: Alice Laird Basic Class: Christine Devine Equivalency: Dede Chinlund, dchinlund@comcast.net; Kim Frasher, Kim.

Frasher@gmail.com, 206-465-6175Naturalist: Sarah Miller, 206-361-6301, sarah@seanet.comLeadership: Sharon Rindal, sharon.rindal5@comcast.netPolicy: Kirk LeonardSafety: Bob Laird Social: Felicia Wibowo, 206-525-2490Special Programs: Felicia Wibowo, 206-525-2490 Training: Mike Kennedy and Carol Asplund, 206-633-3948 Treasurer: Carol Asplund, 206-633-3948Trips: Leslie Carpenter, 206-417-0729, acarpntr@aol.com; Sharon Rindal,

sharon.rindal5@comcast.netWeb Page: Brian High, chikakluk@gmail.com

Related websitesSeattle 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

EquivalencyIf you are interested in obtaining equivalency from Mountaineers Sea Kayaking

(Seattle Branch), please contact Dede Chinlund or Kim Frasher (contact information above) for an application. Equivalency usually takes 3-4 weeks to process after your application is received. In order to receive equivalency, you must have taken a fundamental sea kayaking course that teaches basics in such skills as paddling, bracing, rescues, safety and clothing, or have significant experience and knowledge to demonstrate such skills. A demonstration paddle is required for applicants whose skills or experience are not clear to the equivalency team.

Basic Sea Kayaking CourseIf visiting some of the most dynamic places on the planet,

bird-watching, or just slipping onto the lake after work with new friends interests you, then The Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayak Course is for you.

In this remarkably comprehensive course you’ll receive several hours of dry-land instruction in boat design and related equipment, weather, tides, currents, safety procedures and sen-sitivity to the marine environment. From the classroom our most highly trained, experienced and patient instructors will guide and support you through many hours of instruction in a swimming pool, lake and on to Puget Sound. The course is part anthropology, part sport, part environmental awareness and mostly fun.

To participate in Mountaineers-sponsored kayak trips, you must be a graduate or continuing student of this course or have received equivalency. However, no prior sea kayaking knowledge or experience is required to participate in this course. Single kay-aks are required throughout the course. If you do not own or have access to a sea kayak with bulkheads or appropriate flotation, you will need to rent one on three occasions in order to complete the class (see below). You will also be required to wear a dry-suit for the open-water session and some club-sponsored paddles. If you do not own a dry-suit, it will be available for rent.

Enrollment: You must be a current member of The Moun-taineers to register for the course. Registration will begin when you receive the January Go Guide or you can register online after Jan. 1. Enrollment is limited to 72. The course typically fills promptly, so please register early.

Course structure and schedule: The course consists of four classroom sessions, one pool session, and an open-water session. Students must also complete two club paddles by Sept. 30 to graduate. Please review the course dates carefully and confirm that your schedule will permit you to attend all sessions.

March 24, Wed. - 6:30-9:30 p.m. Classroom Session #1. Club headquarters

March 27, Sat. - Pool sessions a.m. & p.m. sessions of-fered

March 30, Tue. - 6:30-9:30 p.m. Classroom Session #2. Club headquarters

April 8, Thu. - 6:30-9:30 p.m. Classroom Session #3. Club headquarters

April 10 or 11, Sat. or Sun. - 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Open-water ses-sion. This is an all-day event

April 14, Wed. - 6:30-9:30 p.m. Classroom Session #4. Club headquarters

Graduation requirements (successfully complete the fol-lowing by Sept. 30, 2010):

• Attend all four classroom sessions in their entirety• Successfully complete the pool session, including 50-yard

swim without flotation. Note: You must have adequate physical ability to re-enter a capsized boat.

• Successfully complete the open-water session, demonstrat-ing cold-water exit and boat re-entry.

• Successfully complete two club-sponsored paddles of at least four hour; one must be on saltwater.

Course fee: The course fee is $195 payable upon registration. The fee covers boat and equipment rental for the pool session,

dry-suit rental for the open-water session, guest lecturers during the classroom session and some classroom materials. No refunds will be made after the course starts. An exception will be made for the dry-suit rental fee if you furnish your own.

Additional costs: For the open-water session, each student is required to have a single sea kayak with approved flotation or bulkheads and a dry-suit. For those needing to rent a boat, arrangements will be made to have kayaks and dry-suits brought to the open-water sessions. Students will be required to pay for equipment separately from the course fee. Rental fees will be approximately $65 including tax for the day.

For the two club-sponsored paddles, students will be respon-sible for providing their own boats. Those who do not own or have access to a single kayak with bulkheads or approved flota-tion will need to rent one. Single kayaks are required throughout the course, because kayak skills are best learned in singles.

While the club will schedule some qualifying trips locations where rentals are available, it will be the student’s responsibility to arrange for a rental for each trip. Students will also be respon-sible for transporting boats to and from the launch site if rentals are not available there. Rental costs are approximately $65 per day. Any questions concerning the course may be directed to Christine Devine.

Trips Trips are open to all Mountaineers who have graduated from our course

or have been granted equivalency. Contact Dede Chinlund, dchinlund@comcast.net, if you think you might qualify for equivalency. Sign up with the designated trip leader unless otherwise indicated. The sea kayaking group follows the procedures listed in the “Sending you on your way” section on pg. 19 of this Go Guide when signing up through club headquarters. Please contact the leader as soon as possible to cancel if you are unable to attend after signing up. The “sea kayak essentials” as listed on pg. 19 are required and the trip leader may require additional equipment. Call the trip leader if there are any questions.

Late Breaking Trip Announcements: Some trips may not make it into the Go Guide. We suggest visiting the activities search page at www.mountaineers.org for late-breaking trips.

Oct. ��, Sat. - Halloween Paddle Be ready to launch at 6:30 p.m. from the ramp at the foot of Sunnyside Ave. N. (just E. of Gasworks). Wetsuit or dry-suit required and a light for your boat as well as all the other essentials (see pg. 19). Decorate yourself and/or your boat as you see fit, bring some kind of bag to collect your goodies, something hot to drink, etc. Sign up online or with leader, Annette Brigham, 206-322-3922 (call before 9:30 p.m.) Limit 12. (s10/24-10-30)Oct. ��, Sat. - Freshwater Bay to Crescent Bay (SKIII) Won-derful rock-gardening trip between Freshwater and Crescent Bays. Immersion clothing and helmet required, as well as the rest of the kayak essentials. Launch by 10:30 a.m., paddle to Crescent Bay where we will stop for lunch before returning to Freshwater Bay. We will take plenty of time to check out the fascinating geologic features, flora and fauna, as well as play in the slots as much as desired. Trip cancels if winds predicted in excess of 15 knots. Sign up with leader: Sarah Miller, 206-947-1347.

SinglesAll 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.

comTreasurer: Steve Sears, 425-821-5945, SMSears@comcast.net Hiking: Jerry Wheeler 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.comSocial Events: Looking for a volunteer!Lodges/ELC: Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.comDancing: Karen Ludwig, 206-484-9187, karenludwig2000@yahoo.com

OutingsLeader/Work Party Incentives: Earn annual trailhead park-

ing 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 partici-pation. Contact Eldon Ball, 206-366-8405, eldonball@juno.com, for details. Sign up now to lead and earn your permits.

Fellow Mountaineers—If you enjoy the activities and events that the Singles Committee presents, then it is time to help. This is a volunteer organization. The more who help, the better we can do. Volunteers are needed for the committee, the R&R Dance subcommittee, and to lead hikes and social events. Contact the committee members listed above. Thanks.

HikesLeaders needed for hikes or outings in January. By Nov. 25, contact Jerry

Wheeler, 206-242-9344, born2hike@hotmail.com.Oct. ��, 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) ALNov. �4, 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, lawrence-glennlandauer@yahoo.com. (s11/2-11/12)Nov. ��, 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@

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earthlink.net. (s11/12-11/19) SCONov. �8, 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

SocialWeekly eventsOct. �8, Nov. 4, ��, �8 & �5, 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. �0, Nov. �, ��, �0 & �7, 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. ��, Nov. 7, �4, �� & �8, 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, �� & �9, Thu. - Indoor Volleyball 8-10 p.m. at Ingra-ham 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 eventsOct. �0, 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 mid-night 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. ��, 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. �0, 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 per-formance 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, karen-ludwig2000@yahoo.com, 206-484-9187. Information online at www.dbmechanic.com/dances/rock.htm.

SnowshoeWebsite: http://www.mountaineers.org/seattle/snowshoeCo-chairs: Linda Sheehan, lindasean1@hotmail.com; Susan Murphy,

smurph1@comcast.netGeneral student questions: Larry Metzger, snowdog.48@hotmail.comLectures and leader development: Larry Metzger, snowdog48@hotmail.

comLeader applications and course equivalency: Johnny Jeans, jjmtnjoys@

yahoo.comSnowshoe Lite chair: Bryan Stennes, bryan.stennes@googlemail.comWinter Camping co-chairs: Rich Lawrence, richlawrence@comcast.net, and

Tim Lawson, timlawsonwild@msn.comWebmaster: Johnny Jeans, jjmtnjoys@yahoo.com

CoursesThis 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 CourseThe 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 #�: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 #�: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 CourseThe 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 experi-ence. 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 confi-dence. 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 CampusCourse fee: $60

Winter Camping CourseThe 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 situ-ations. 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: $50At 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 cer-tificate 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.

Youth CommitteeThe 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.SEATTLE

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December 2, 3, 4 @ 7 pm.

December 5 @ 7 pm, December 6 @ 6 pmTickets: $12 Saturday, $10 Sunday; $20 for both. $2 discount Sunday for Mountaineers, Olympia Film Society members and students w/IDTickets are available in advance through The Alpine Experience and Olympic Outfitters, both in downtown Olympia, or at the theater each night.

Tickets: $10 Mountaineers, $15 General. Tickets are available through the Mountaineers office, or by calling 206-521-6001.

December 8 @ 7 pmTickets: $10 Mountaineers/UPS staff, faculty and students. $13 GeneralSchneebeck Concert Hall, University of Puget SoundTickets: 253-879-3419

BANFF RETURNS TO WASHINGTON!Big thrills. Exotic locales. Wanderlust. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour promises an experience like no other. Fresh from the October festival in Banff, Canada, the best mountain-themed films from around the world make their way to Seattle, Olympia and Tacoma. Tickets always go fast for this popular event. Get your tickets today!

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See Tacoma Branch official contacts in box on this page Clubhouse: 2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma, WA 98403

Website: www.tacomamountaineers.orgSIGN UP FOR A TACOMA TRIP VISIT WWW.MOUNTAINEERS.ORG

OR CALL 206-521-6000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED (cancellation fees may apply for fee-based events and classes; contact leader)

TACOMA

Tacoma Branch ContactsChair: Darin Brekke, 253-549-4245Chair-Elect: Geoff Lawrence, 253-627-1619Secretary: Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, jim5car@yahoo.comTreasurer: Marian Shepherd, shep0709@yahoo.comTrustee on Mountaineers Board: Tom Shimko, 253-272-0656Branch Trustee: Gretchen Roosevelt, (2009), 360-759-3810Branch Trustee: Jim Feltus (2009), 253-468-4787Branch Trustee: Karen Turner (2010), 253-202-7458Branch Trustee: Bill Goodman (2010), 253-564-8337Social Division Chair: Karen Turner, 253-202-7458Outdoor Division Chair: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348Climbing Division Chair: Joel Edwards, 253-732-4231Clubhouse Sec.: Helen Engle, 253-566-6965, hengle@iinet.comDIVISIONS: Social includes family activities, folkdancing, photogra-phy, singles. Outdoor includes MOFA, HARK, hiking/backpacking, sailing, seakayaking, skiing, mountain biking. Climbing includes alpine scrambling, climbing, advancing alpinism, sport climbing, avalanche education, navigation and winter travel.

BranchwideTacoma Branch website: www.tacomamountaineers.org. Our goal is to provide

information on current and coming branch activities. Constructive feedback and ideas about the website are gladly accepted.

The Mountaineers website: Check it out. You should log on and check your profile to be sure that your contact information (e-mail, phone, address) is correct. Then, click on the “Activities” tab and go to “Advanced Search” to search for trips by type, by branch, date or leader. The “communities” tab will take you to the various communities set up by different activities at the various branches. Be sure to check the website for late-breaking events and announcements.

Bulger member to speak at meetingFay Pullen, the 25th person to be named to the Bulger List of

climbers who have reached the summit of the state’s 100 highest peaks, will be guest speaker at the Fri., Nov. 20 new-members meeting that begins at 7 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse.

The meeting will also include representatives from each of Tacoma’s course offerings— avalanche training, climbing and scrambling, sea kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, first aid, navigation, and social and family activities—to name only some. Friends and prospective members are also welcome to attend and learn more about the club.

Pullen, who has climbed in Washington for 45 years, became interested in climbing the state’s highest 100 mountains only after retiring in 2003. She is the first woman and fourth climber to be named on the Clean 400 Prominence List in 2008.

Her show will focus on the various criteria used for compiling these lists and her most recent ascents of the most interesting and more difficult peaks. She is a graduate of The Mountaineers Intermediate Climbing Course. At 67, she is probably the oldest woman still actively climbing in the state.

Branch board to meetThe Tacoma Branch Board will meet on Mon., Nov. 30 at 7

p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse. Members are welcome to attend and see the branch board as well as division chairs in action.

Hiker-Backpacker Fall PotluckNov. �, Sun., �-4 p.m. The Hiker-Backpacker Fall Potluck

is rated as VE (very easy!) and LOF (lots of fun!). It is open to all Mountaineers hikers and backpackers, current or prospective. Join us at Amy Mann’s house for a fun afternoon of good food, great pictures and good friends, including the new ones you’ll make at the potluck. Bring your favorite dish to share, a bever-age and your stories and pictures from your favorite and most memorable hikes. Contact Amy to let us know you are coming and to get directions: agmann@comast.net, 253-759-2796.

Do you qualify for a Peak Pin?Maybe this past summer you climbed/scrambled to the

summit of some peaks for which our club gives out awards. How about these? The Five Majors, the Baker’s Dozen, the Cascade Classics, the Everett Eight, the Ice Nine, the Irish Cabin Peaks, the Olympia Peaks, the Olympia Scramble Peaks, Seattle Clubhouse and Snoqualmie Lodge Peaks, Tahoma Peaks, Teanaway Peaks, and now—ta-da!—the Cascade Volcanoes! For information about how to qualify and receive your Peak Pin, contact Curt Baxstrom, baxstrom@earthlink.net.

Publicity opportunityIf you’ve ever been hiking you are amply qualified to give us

a hand with our ongoing branch publicity program, the popular “Hike of the Week” feature in the News Tribune Thursday Ad-venture Section. Help us keep this effort going by writing about some of your favorite day hikes. All levels of hikes are needed, from easy family hikes to strenuous conditioners. Contact Amy Mann, agmann@comcast.net, 253-759-2796.

Mentoring, membershipContacts: Donna Bisogno, 253-922-4147, jmjrejoice@gmail.com; Kathleen

Brammer, 253-896-4849, brammerka@comcast.net; Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, jim5car@yahoo.com

Are you new to The Mountaineers, or thinking about joining? You can contact Donna, Kathleen or Jim with ques-tions. There are several ways you can find out if this club is the one for you! Are you interested in a specific activity? The chair or leader of each of our activities is ready and willing to talk to you. See specific activity listings in this Go Guide for contact information.

Tacoma new-member meetings are a great way to meet some of the club’s members, see a presentation of the various activities and have your questions answered. They are held most months on the third Friday, except for June, July, August, October and December.

And finally, for those ready to jump right in, try one of the hikes (under “Hiking”), especially one noted as “slow” or “moderate” pace (if you prefer). Some leaders note that their trips

are great beginner hikes, and all leaders are willing to share tips about gear if you’re still accumulating things. Other activities you might try out are photography meetings, backpacking trips, singles events/volleyball, social events, mountain biking or one-evening seminars such as hiking/backpacking. The expression in The Mountaineers is, “so many activities, so little time!” Join us and get out there!

Trip registration procedures, guidelinesPlease read the preamble on Page 19 of this Go Guide for Ten Essentials, travel

cost-sharing (Note: now 15¢ per mile RT) and guest participation.To register for a Tacoma branch trip, register online at www.mountaineers.

org, or call the leader listed for that activity. If you need additional details about the trip ask the trip leader. Advance registration is necessary unless otherwise noted. The leader may cancel a trip if too few registrations are received by the deadline for the trip, so register earlier rather than later to reserve your spot.

P&R = Park & Ride6th Ave P&R = 7100 block at 6th & Skyline, Tacoma.CR = Charlie’s Restaurant, Highway 410, Enumclaw. T-112 = Behind Wells Fargo Bank, 112th & Pacific Ave., Tacoma.T-56 = P&R, E. of I-5 on south side of 56th St., Tacoma.TCC P&R = NE corner of Tacoma Community College campus at 19th &

Mildred St.512 P&R = Behind McDonald’s, south of I-5 & 512 interchange on S Tacoma

Way. MTTA = Mt. Tahoma Trails Assoc. at Rainier Overland, 1 mi. past Ashford

on SR 706. Southhill P&R = NW of Southhill Mall, Puyallup, at 104th St. E & 9th St. SW.Tacoma clubhouse = N 30th St. & Carr St.Bonney Lake P&R = South of Hwy. 410 on 184th

410 Cafe = Hwy. 410, BuckleyClassifications for Hikes: (E) = Easy, (M) = Medium, (S) = StrenuousClassifications for Climbs: (C) = Conditioner (A) = Alpine Climb (R) = Rock

Climb (G) = Glacier Climb, (I) = IceTrail Guides: AL = 100 Hikes in the Alpine Lakes; BHWC = Best Hikes With

Children; BSHS = Best Short Hikes in the South Cascades; F1 (2, 3, 4) = Footsore 1 (2,3,4); GP = 100 Hikes in the Glacier Peak Region; MR = 50 Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park (MRNP); NC = 100 Hikes in the North Cascades; SCO = 100 Hikes in the South Cascades & Olympics

Climbing DivisionChair: Joel Edwards, 253-732-4231, edwards_joel@msn.comFeel free to contact course leaders for more information about the programs.

If you can’t get your questions answered through them, please e-mail the division chair above.

Advanced Scrambles/LeadershipAlpine Scrambling and Basic Climbing Course graduates

who would like to continue their climbing education and raise their leadership skills are invited to register for this course. The curriculum is designed to provide an achievable, challenging learning experience for all participants.

Remaining Schedule Nov. 4, Wed. - Trip Planning, Skill-Planning format Nov. 11, Wed. - Trip Planning & Listing, Skill-Listing

format Nov. 18, Wed. - Review & Final Nov. 23, Mon. - Test Review & Class Critique (Optional) January, Sat. - Snow Skills (exact date TBD pending

weather)Contact: Larry Dunn, mtnhiker06@juno.com

Basic Rock/Glacier ClimbingBasic Rock and Glacier Climbing Course (BRGCC) Committee:Chair: Peter Elling, 253-441-8836, peter.elling@gmail.comLectures: Geoff Lawrence, 253-377-9729, glawrence_98@yahoo.comField Trips: Ben Miller, 253-396-1991, loriben@earthlink.netCritical Skills: Bill Hecker, 253-876-0658, gumbidamit@msn.comManuals: Joy Parobek, 253-288-2398, liketobike24_7@msn.com Climbs: Kevin Gallagher, 206-226-3623, gallagherkevin@gmail.comMentoring: Gregg Gagliardi, 253-566-9490, gagliard@u.washington.edu Records: Bud Truitt, 253-503-3814, truittbljt@comcast.net

This is a one- or two-year course of classroom instruction, field instruction and climbing experience designed to provide the basic skills necessary to safely climb rock, snow and the glaciated peaks of the Pacific Northwest. It builds from the fundamentals of alpine travel taught in the Alpine Climbing and Scrambles Course. Watch for more information about enrolling in BRGCC in the December issue of the Go Guide.

Past BRGCC graduates: Graduates of the course are en-couraged to participate on BRGCC climbs, particularly alpine and glacier outings. Review all of the climb listings and call the leader if you find something of interest. The intent is to create opportunities for you to be involved, to share your knowledge and experience with others, and to improve or maintain profi-ciency in your skills.

�009 records: Graduation materials (forms for completed MOFA, trail maintenance, etc.) should be sent to Bud Truitt, 9911 72nd St. S.W., Lakewood, WA 98498; truittbljt@comcast.net, 253-503-3814.

Second-year participants: If you require a second year to complete the course requirements you must notify the course chair, Peter Elling, by phone or e-mail. The fee is $50 (plus $15 if you want a 2009 student manual). Second-year participants are required to attend the full-day qualifier at the Tacoma Club-house. This is not a test! At this time we will determine where in the lecture or field trip sequence participants may re-enter the course, based on what knowledge and skills they have retained from the previous year. A conditioner, with a Tacoma Branch leader, must be successfully completed before participating on BRGCC climbs or the crevasse rescue field trip.

Intermediate Climbing CourseIntermediate Climbing Committee Chair: Stephan Kleine, 253-815-9054, skleine@broadcom.com Manual: Mike Lund, 425-736-5686, enzolund@yahoo.com Lectures: Rebecca Catlin, 253-332-4905, beccail12climb@yahoo.comField Trips: Tom Labrie, 360-710-6577, ayankeehousewright@hotmail.com Critical Skills: Dale Hegg, 253-891-1556, cumbre3@comcast.net

Intermediate climbsIf you’d like to lead an intermediate climb and are not familiar with the new

database, contact Steve Kleine, skleine@broadcom.com, for assistance. Check the internet database for current listings.

Oct. �9, 7 p.m. - Intermediate Potluck. The annual intermediate potluck will be held at the Tacoma Clubhouse. Bring your photos from this year’s adventures to show on the computer projector and tell us what you did. Family members are welcome. This is a celebration of a great year. Please bring your own drinks, a salad, a side dish or dessert to share. The main course will be supplied by the Intermediate Committee.

Trad Rock Climbing CourseChair: Marty Babare, mbabare@nventure.com, 253-756-5576, mbabare@

nventure.com.Field trips: Mark Lemon, 253-314-6998Critical Skills: Mark Webster, 253-209-0766Mentoring: Ed Lansing & Mindy Nichols, 253-394-4383

Are you interested in learning to lead moderate (5.4-5.8) rock routes using trad gear (no bolts)? Are you interested in enhancing your current trad skill level? We are developing a new course to build our climbing curriculum and we have you in mind. This crag course will cover placing passive and active protec-tion, building anchors, and setting up rappels, as well as hanging belays, swinging leads and crack climbing techniques. We’ll be outside at some of the local crags (e.g., Tieton, Vantage and Leav-enworth), but we’ll get started at the clubhouse and Spire Rock. Watch for next year’s schedule of this popular course. For details, contact Marty Babare, mbabare@nventure.com.

Sport Climbing Course Course Committee: Chair: Chris Willett, cwillett03@gmail.com Field Trips: Greg Gagliardi, gagliard@u.washington.eduLectures: Bill Hecker

This autumn class is open to anyone who wishes to learn how to safely enjoy sport climbing. It is also useful to those already accomplished rock and gym climbers who wish to expand and round out their skills.

There are no prerequisites for the class. This is a perfect course for new members who have not yet taken a course but have an interest in rock climbing, or for continuing students from scrambling or basic climbing courses who have an interest in sport climbing. It is also ideal for gym climbers who want to transition to setting up their own top-ropes and anchors while enjoying independent climbing on great sport routes.

Prospective intermediate climbing students are especially encouraged to take the course. Learning to lead sport routes will help significantly with the learning process for leading the alpine rock routes that you will encounter in the intermediate course.

This is a student-driven course: learning objectives will be dependent on students’ interests and skills. We will custom-ize teaching to each student’s skills and interests. Topics of instruction include climbing sport routes on top-rope, leading sport routes using bolts and quick-draws, setting up anchors on bolts and chains, clipping bolts, belay technique, rappel technique, climbing signals and communication, untying from rope at anchor and transitioning to rappel, lowering techniques, necessary knots, and safe use of equipment. There will be an emphasis on safety.

Cost: $125 members, $175 non-members.Required equipment: helmet, harness, rock shoes, personal

anchor system, several carabiners and slings. Optional but recom-mended equipment: rope, chalk bag, quick-draws.

Field trips: Gym climbing at Edgeworks in Tacoma, Mon. and Wed. evenings. Optional but highly recommended. For more information, see the course website or contact Chris Willett. http://tacomamountaineers.org/climbing/sport_climbs.html.

Go Guide November 2009 ��Tacoma

Navigation Courses Chair: Jim Harvey, 425-432-9575, jim5car@yahoo.com Lead Instructor: Steve Frank, 253-232-6134, stephen.m.frank@hotmail.

com Records keeper: Chuck Bredl, brewmasterchuck@comcast.netCommunications: Don Campbell, sketcher54@hotmail.comField Trips: Gary Zink, 253-631-4004, garyzink@comcast.net

Basic GPS CourseThe Basic GPS Course provides students with the skills and

experience necessary to use GPS devices for wilderness navi-gation. A solid base of navigation skills is prerequisite for this class, thus current, active certification in The Mountaineers Basic Navigation Course is required. To avoid confusion the Garmin eTrexH will be the only device used by teachers and students. Every pair of students will be provided with an eTrexH to share during class; you may bring your own eTrexH (est. cost $100-125) to class for solo use.

Schedule:(Registration through Oct. 30)Nov. 2 & 9, Mon. (6:30 p.m. classes)Nov. 14, Sat., field tripClass locations: All classes are held at the Tacoma Club-

house. The basic GPS field trip will be at Pt. Defiance Park, Tacoma.

Course fees: $48 for Mountaineers and $73 for non-mem-bers. The course fee includes any maps used in class, handouts and/or student field trip booklets. Students are responsible for website downloads, other readings and field trip necessities.

Controlled risk: Participants must be aware that navigation field trips have some degree of risk. The courses involve travel through steep, rugged terrain with fallen trees, slippery logs, rocks and swampy areas adjacent to streams. Rain, cold and possibly snow may create challenging conditions.

Registration: Register online, with a credit card, at www.mountaineers.org—click “Navigation,” then “Search Now,” to find all available Tacoma Branch navigation classes.

Questions? Visit our club website, www.tacomamountain-eers.org.

Outdoor DivisionChair: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, ghpghp@earthlink.net. (MOFA, Hiking/

Backpacking, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Skiing, Mountain Biking)

Conservation Contact: Bill Goodman, 253-564-8337, bbgoodman@harbornet.com

Here’s your opportunity to be involved in Conservation: We’re forming a committee to address conservation concerns at the local level (primarily Tacoma/Pierce County, which includes but is not limited to the wilderness areas). We also intend to be a player in protecting and preserving the outdoor experience in the urban/suburban environment where most of us reside.

Our vision as a branch is to be involved in a hands-on way at the local level, not a national level. There are already a number of organizations in our local area that are active in preserving our natural environment for the enjoyment of all of us. When appropriate we can possibly partner with others who share our concerns.

We are in the formative stage. We need people like you to be involved in organizing this committee and better defining our mission and priorities.

Possible actions we can take include:• Education of our membership and the general public on

local conservation concerns (e.g., courses, seminars, guest speakers)

• Organizing local conservation projects and/or partnering with other similar-minded groups

• Trail maintenance projects both in the suburban environ-ment (like the Foothills Trails) and in the wilderness (national parks and forests)

• Advocacy on a local level for bike lanes/trails, hiking trails, parks, etc.

• Adoption and preservation of a piece of the outdoors in our local community

We are asking if you can commit to serving on this committee for at least a year. We might meet monthly for the first year until we get established. If you are interested, contact Bill Goodman, skookum@harbornet.com.

First Aid (MOFA) CourseMountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) CommitteeCo-Chairs: Leah Munion, 206-200-4715, mountainbutterfly007@gmail.com;

Angela McKee, 253-460-0727, k2teleskier@yahoo.comOur Tacoma Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) is

a 28-hour first aid course for the wilderness traveler. The course consists of lectures, demonstrations and practical experience, including Red Cross Adult CPR and Standard First Aid.

MOFA instructors are club volunteers who are also certified Red Cross instructors. Two or more instructors teach each class, with final practical scenarios evaluated by other instructors. Our makeup artists add realism to these final exercises by outfitting our many volunteer victims with simulated injuries. No previous first aid or climbing experience is required.

If you are interested in taking only CPR/First Aid, contact Angela or Leah. See above for phone/e-mail.

Course attendance: Participation is required at all class sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning that builds on skills learned in previous sessions. Wear casual clothes suitable for working on the ground and outdoors. Arrangements cannot be made to make up class sessions. Please do not register for a class unless you can attend all class sessions.

MOFA class fall weekends: Nov. 7, 8, 21 & 22, 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse.

Course fee (includes text book): $80 members, $105 non-members.

Registration: Online self-registration at www.mountaineers.org, or call registration lines, 206-521-6001 or 800-573-8484.

HikingChair: Amy Mann, 253-759-2796, agmann@comcast.net Tacoma Hiking Web Guru: Catherine Kwon Walters, 253-759-1127, kwon

1962@yahoo.comCommittee members: Dick Bacon, Donna Bisogno, Kathleen Brammer, Nancy

German, Arden Gudger, Joan Hays, Lyn Higaki, Gordon Jenkins, Diane Malone, Nancy Mooney, Mike Waiss, and, how about YOU too? Give Amy a call if you’d like to help out.

Website Alert - for leaders and hikers: All Tacoma hikes and backpack trips are listed on the Club interactive website, www.mountaineers.org. Check the website for late breaking events that didn’t make the Go Guide deadline. If you haven’t done so already, you should log on and check your profile to be sure that your contact information (e-mail, phone, address) is correct. Then click on the Communities tab and check out the Tacoma: Hiking & Backpacking Community on the website. Click on the Activities tab to search for trips. You can sign up for most trips on line.

Fundrai$er: Write up your favorite hikes for the Hike of the Week feature in the News Tribune to help us raise $$$ to support the Hiking/Backpacking Committee and the Branch. Contact Amy, agmann@comcast.net, 253-759-2796, for a list of hikes that have been submitted so far and for a copy of our easy-to-use fill-in form.

Hike Sign-Up Etiquette: Mountaineers trips, led by volunteer leaders, are group activities, intended to provide a mix of exercise, enjoyment of our wilderness backyard, and an opportunity to spend the day with like-minded people. Everyone is responsible for being at an appropriate level of con-ditioning before signing up for a trip and is expected to wear appropriate clothing and carry adequate gear – for the trip and for any unplanned overnight bivouac in the mountains. Check the Outdoor Essentials icon on the website http://www.mountaineers.org/. If you find that you are unable to participate in a trip for which you are signed up, you need to notify the leader ASAP, so that someone from the waiting list can be given your spot. If you are forced to cancel at the last minute a phone call to the leader is better than an e-mail, so the group will not be delayed waiting for you at the carpool or trailhead.

Hiker Educational Opportunities/Confidence Builders: The Tacoma Branch regularly offers three courses of interest to hikers. (1) Map and compass work is taught in the Navigation Course. (2) MOFA (Mountaineer-ing Oriented First Aid, see First Aid above) offers invaluable information and skills training to help you deal with emergency situations and to better prepare yourself and your equipment before each trip. (3) Basic information on equipment and conditioning for hiking and backpacking is offered by the Hiking/Backpacking Committee in our evening introduction sessions held throughout the spring and summer: Dates are posted after the first of the year, with details and sign up on line at www.mountaineers.org, search for “Introduction to Hiking”.

Hiking Participation Award: A fabric Mountaineers patch is awarded for participating in five or more Tacoma Branch hikes and/or backpacks in any twelve-month period. Eligible trips must be Branch-approved trips, led by Tacoma Branch leaders, to different destinations. One Tacoma Branch Mount Rainier Trail Maintenance Work Party Trip (see Tacoma Conserva-tion section of the Go Guide) can be substituted for two hikes or backpack trips. Send your list of trips to Amy to get your patch.

Leaders – Hike Submission Deadline: Trips need to be listed on the website by the 9th of the month to be included in the Go Guide for the next month. If you want help listing your trips on the website, please send your trips to Amy, agmann@comcast.net, by the first of the month.

Leaders – Miscellany: Save yourself some paperwork and postage hassles by having non-members sign waivers on the website and by filing your post trip report on the website.

New Leaders – A Continuing Opportunity: Curious? Thinking about it, but not sure if you’re ready to lead? Get in touch with Amy and we’ll find the right hike, and a mentor, to get you started.

Outreach: The third Friday Branch meetings include a new and prospective member slide show and Q&A session. Join us to greet people and answer questions about what we do when we “get out there.”

Trip classifications: See pg. 19, “Sending you on your way.”

Hiker-backpacker fall potluckNov. �, Sun. �-4 p.m. - This activity is rated as VE (very

easy!) and LOF (Lots of Fun!) See the article under “Branch-wide” of this section for details.

Advance noticeWinter hiking? Think snowshoeing! If you haven’t donned

snowshoes before, check out the snowshoe courses, beef up your clothing layers, fill your thermos with hot cocoa and head out for a picnic in the snow!

Sailing CourseCommittee co-chairs: Marilyn Main, 253-531-6073; Robert and Laura Crews,

253-846-7560, lacrews06@msn.com (please write “Mountaineers-Sailing” in subject line).

Skippers: Jerry Stephenson, 253-381-7859, jerry@ays.com; Marv Fritts, 206-949-7597, mjf1944@comcast.net

�009 Basic Crewing Course is under way. We are still in need of local Mountaineers skippers with sailboats who are will-ing to take out Basic Crewing Course graduates on day sailing or longer adventures in the upcoming months. If you are interested, please contact Bob or Laura Crews, 253-846-7560.

Sea Kayaking CourseCommittee Chair: Christine Burris, 253-651-6610, christineburris@cen-

turytel.netSecretary: Barbara Mitchell, 253-853-3399, bbmitchell2000@gmail.comTreasurer: Peggy Gablehouse, 253-884-2987, gablehousep@aol.comTrip Coordinator: Howard Owen, hvo_guitar@yahoo.comTraining: Bob Burnett, 206-321-0011, sktrainingcoordinator@yahoo.comEquivalency: Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, mikeedvm@aol.comPool Sessions: Gary Peniston, 253-851-8348, ghpghp@earthlink.netBasic Course Training: Laurie Davis, 206-403-6924, laurieinseattle@

hotmail.comSafety Chair: Andy Garrett, 253-858-4090, agarrett@centurytel.netSea kayak Committee meetings: The committee meets on the first Wednes-

day of every month at 6:30 p.m. This is where the brainstorming takes place as well as plenty of socializing. Come and join us as we plot and scheme new fun things to do. If you would like to be a part of this fun and would like to find out about all the benefits of becoming a valued volunteer on the committee, or if you are just looking for something different to do on Wednesday, call Christine Burris, 253-651-6610 (Christine can also give you the location).

Equivalency: Mountaineers members who have significant kayak training and experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers sea kayaking course (offered in Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and Kitsap), are encouraged to apply for equivalency. There is a $20 processing and evaluation fee. To apply for equivalency contact Mike Everett, 253-905-0613, for an application form. Starting this year, due to heavy demand for trips from Seattle basic course students, all Tacoma kayak leaders will be giving preference to Tacoma Branch members for all of the kayak trips.

Many more trips to come! Keep up with all our activities by searching the online activities page or visiting the Tacoma Sea Kayaking Community on The Mountaineers website, www.mountaineers.org. Also check out the Sea Kayaking activities in the Tacoma Mountaineers Branch website, www.tacomamountaineers.org.

PaddlesTacoma kayakers: Stay tuned for last-minute trip updates on the Tacoma

Sea Kayak site.

Skiing (Backcountry, Nordic, Snowboard)Chair: Mindy Nichols, mindyrd@gmail.com. Backcountry/telemark: Don Thompson, donteleski@msn.com, 360-692-8236;

Robie Pruden, 253-863-9360, prudenrl@earthlink.netCross-country: Fred Ostmann, 253-565-7680, ostmann@wamail.net

The Ski Committee invites skiers to participate in its pro-grams during the 2010 ski season. Ski courses are an opportunity to meet skiers, learn new skills, and find new areas to ski.

Schedule:November - Ski tune-up. For info contact Don Thompson

(see above).

Nov. 19, Thu., 7 p.m. - Ski information night at the Tacoma Clubhouse.

Jan. 7 & 14, Thu. - Basic cross-country ski at instructor’s home.

Jan.12 & 26, Tue., 7 p.m. - Back-country ski (randonee and telemark)

Jan. 23 & 30, Sat. - Field trips

Social DivisionChair: Karen Turner, karen-turner@comcast.com, 253-202-7458(Family Activities, Folkdancing, Photography, Singles)

Family ActivitiesContacts: Maureen Brekke, 253-549-424, foxbeacher@earthlink.net; Kris

Paynter, 253-759-4861, kjp4861@hotmail.comFamily activities have gone online! You can register for Tacoma Family

Activities by visiting the website, www.mountaineers.org. Please register the names of all family members who plan to participate. If your child is under 14 and doesn’t have a membership ID, contact club headquarters to help with the registration process, 206-284-8484 or 1-800-573-8484.

Guidelines for Family Activities: See pg. 19 of this Go Guide, “Sending you on your way.”

Folk DancingContact: Ned Raymond, 253-218-5205; Yvonne, 253-640-6359, YBandNR@

comcast.net.Oct. �4, Sat. - The Tacoma Mountaineers Folk Dancers. This dance will be at our home in Auburn rather than the usual Normanna Hall.Nov. �8, Sat. - Dance at Normanna Hall. Folk Voice Band will play our favorite waltzes, hambos, pols, schottisches, polkas and mazurkas, either as couple dances or couple mixers. Other dances can be requested. The dance starts at 8 p.m. and the suggested donation is $10.Directions to Normanna Hall: From I-5 take Exit 132 to Sprague St. Follow Sprague to 15th, turn right (E.) and travel to Martin Luther King St. and Normanna Hall (1106 S. 15th). Parking is available in the gravel lot across the street. For more information contact Ned or Yvonne.

PhotographyChair: Brian Kenison, lepiolet@gmail.comThank you for all who have supported and visited the Seventh Annual Tacoma

Mountaineers Photo Exhibit. Please join us again at next year’s exhibit and enter your own photos for display!

EventsNov. �0, Tue. - Monthly Photo Meeting, 7-9 p.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse. Opportunity – As of October, the Tacoma photo chair position is vacant and available. If you love photography, have a knack for organization, desire to help others and get involved, this is for you. You will lead monthly meetings and organize the Annual Photo Exhibit (and maybe a few others). No experi-ence is necessary. For more information: Contact the past chair, Brian Kenison, lepiolet@gmail.com, or visit www.tacomamountaineers.org.

Singles Welcoming Committee: Karen Turner, klturner5@comcast.net, 253-202-7458;

Connie Pyles, conniepyles@hotmail.com, 253-677-4397.The Tacoma Mountaineers social group was organized for the enjoyment of

all adult Mountaineers. The social group plans a wide variety of social and outdoor activities. Meet people of diverse ages and cultures with a similar interest in hiking, biking, backpacking, climbing, skiing, dancing, kayaking, dining, sailing, snowshoeing, theater and volleyball—just a few of the activi-ties we enjoy together.

Check out our website for last-minute parties, dances, movies, and trips; or to schedule and notify others of late-breaking activities: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TacomaMountaineersSocialDivision.

Weekly eventsIndoor volleyball: Every Wednesday at Curtis Jr. High, 8901 40th St. W, University Place, 6:30 to 9 p.m. $1.50, $2.50 non-member. Contact: April Cook, 253-752-5184. Thursday Evening Wine Tasting: Join us for wine tasting with good company from 6- 8 p.m. every first and third Thursday.

Nov 5, - The Hub, 203 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma. 253-683-4606. Owned by the Harmon Brewery and home of the Tacoma Wheelmen Bicycle Club. Great microbrews and a great menu for appetizers and dinner. We’ll meet up front in the bar area. Join us!Nov. �9 - Pour at 4, 3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma. 253-761-8015. A true wine bar with food to match your wine. Great deals on wine to decorate and delight your holiday table, and gifts for those holiday meals away from home.

Other eventsNov. 7, Sat. - Singles Fall Ball, 8 p.m.-�� a.m. at the Tacoma Clubhouse, 2302 N. 30th, Tacoma. $10 presale tickets, $15 at the door. Live band, free snacks and pop. Dress is formal to busi-ness-casual. No jeans, please. Dance cards are back by popular demand! Social hour at 7 p.m.

What's your @ddress?Help us keep in touch with you! We are asking all members with email addresses to make sure we have it in our records. As the club moves into the future, we rely more and more on electronic media to communi-cate. Log in to your Profile page today and add or update your email with us. Thanks!

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Lodge going

Baker LodgeLodge to open for Thanksgiving

There’s ‘snow’ time like the present to start thinking about the holidays, cold white stuff, and of course, winter recreation at Mt. Baker Lodge.

The lodge will host its traditional Thanksgiving dinner again this year, with its combination of good food, fellowship and skiing. Mt. Baker area usually has a reliable snow pack by No-vember, and is among the first areas to open for downhill skiing. This is a good opportunity to get into ski shape, check out your old gear—and add to your list all the stuff you really need.

Fifth graders can obtain a free lift ticket if they are accompa-nied by a paying adult, complete an application and have proof that they are in the 5th grade. Visit the Ski Co. Website at www.mtbaker.us for a copy of the application and additional informa-tion. Weekend & holiday lift tickets with tax: child (6 yrs. and under) free; youth (7-15 yrs.) $35.50; adults (over 16) $47.50; seniors (60-69 yrs.) $41.50.

The lodge will be open weekends in December, as well as Dec. 26-Jan. 3. A variety of challenges are waiting for your downhill skis, cross-country gear, showshoes or whatever else you acquire during the holiday season.

At times during the season, Mountaineers activity groups have signed up for specific weekends. Even though groups may be scheduled for a weekend, unless otherwise indicated, the lodge is open to all club and non-club members on all dates, with reservations on a first-call basis through online registration or to club headquarters, 206-284-8484. Payment may be made at time of reservation with credit card or check.

Families with children five or under should call the host prior to registering.

Questions about lodge facilities can be directed to Dale Kisker, 206-365-9508, or Judy Sterry, 206-296-4916, or visit

To reserve space in advance at all lodges but Meany, log on to www.mountaineers.org, and click on “Lodges” in the top menu bar; for Meany, see contact info above

the Baker Lodge website at http://www.mountaineers.org/lodge/baker for details.

The following schedule lists the activities already planned. The lodge is usually open by 7 or 8 p.m. on Fridays but check with the host for specific opening time if arriving on Friday. Trail lights from the parking lot to the lodge are on until 10:30 each night. Each person should bring a sleeping bag, lunches, personal gear, and a flashlight. Cars should have a shovel and chains.

Lodge scheduleNov. �7-�0—Thanksgiving Opening. Judy Sterry, 206-366-

2750. Reservations close 5 p.m. Mon., 11/23. Lodge will open by 7 p.m. Wed. Meals provided: Thursday, Friday and Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch.

Dec. 4-�—Open if there are enough reservations and snow. Hosts to be determined. Saturday and Sunday breakfast, and Saturday dinner, are served on weekend openings unless otherwise indicated.

Group reservationsTo ensure that there is room for your group and to avoid

scheduling conflicts, please contact Judy Sterry, 206-296-4916, jsterry60@comcast.net, for winter/spring reservations. Contact Jim Gipson, 425-985-0616, gipwood@msn.com, for summer/fall reservations before publicizing the date of your event.

Non-scheduled openings may be arranged if hosts can be found, but because most of our volunteer hosts are working full-time, midweek reservations may be hard to staff. The sooner you ask, the more likely it is that someone can be found.

Free weekends at Baker Lodge!The Baker Lodge Committee needs additional help to operate

and keep the lodge open. We’re looking for energetic individu-als (or couples) from all branches to help host for a weekend or two. Committee members generally volunteer to host two or three weekends in the winter and/or summer and frequently with

Mountaineers lodges are open year-round for members and guests. Reservations are made through a prepay system which requires payment either with credit card or a check. If reserving by credit card, simply call 206-521-6001 by 5 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the weekend for all lodges except Meany (for Meany contact www.brownpapertickets.com; 800-838-3006). If paying by check, the payment must be received by 5 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the weekend you wish to reserve. When reserving anywhere but Meany, call club headquarters, 206-521-6001, by 5 p.m. on Thursday to verify that payment has been received and that a reservation has been secured. Cancellations: All cancellations, except for Meany, must be made at club headquarters by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the lodge visit. The cooks must know how many are staying by this deadline in order to purchase the appropriate amount of food. That is also the deadline for refunds.

other hosts. If you wish, you can host your favorite theme (such as a holiday or family-oriented gathering) or create an activity focus (e.g., photography, taffy pulling) for your weekend. We welcome new ideas.

Hosting duties involve opening and closing the lodge, su-pervising meal preparation and coordinating other lodge tasks. Duties can be performed in a flexible manner, leaving time for your own enjoyment of the weekend. (Occasionally there are re-quests and opportunities for midweek hosting.) Benefits of host-ing include free weekends, the camaraderie of other members, and the pleasure of creating a memorable lodge experience for generations to come. For more information contact Dale Kisker, 206-365-9508, dskisker@comcast.net; or Judy Sterry, 206-296-4916 jsterry60@comcast.net. You may arrange an opportunity to co-host with a seasoned committee member to find out if you would like to become a host.

Driving directionsDrive N. on I-5 to Bellingham and take Exit 255, the Mt.

Baker Highway. Drive E. on SR-542 about 54 mi. to the ski area. At the junction in front of the Firs Lodge turn right onto the one-way loop road. The parking lot for the Mountaineers lodge is on the right side of the road about 1/3 mi. beyond the Firs. Driving time is approximately 1-1/2 hrs. from Bellingham and 3 hrs. from Seattle.

Kitsap CabinPilgrim Dinner: Nov. 21

The Kitsap Cabin welcomes all to its Annual Pilgrim Dinner, a Thanksgiving-style feast, at Kitsap Cabin on Sat., Nov. 21. This enduring Kitsap Cabin tradition is a delight not to be missed. After a day of lounging in the cabin, hiking the property, lend-

Capacity 97Meany 60 mi. one way from Seattle Call 253-926-0867 (chair@meanylodge.org), for special group and non-profit rates or Fri. overnights

Reserve via www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006

Day use Full Weekend Sat. overnight Holiday Weekends*Adult member 25 95 80 130Adult guest 35 105 90 135Child member (-14 yoa) 12 60 45 90Child guest (-14 yoa) 20 70 55 100Meals includedSeason pass:Age 14+ - $480 ($430 before Dec. 1)Age 5-13 - $350 ($300 before Dec. 1)

*MLK, Presidents Day wknds only; include Fri., Sat.,

Sun. nights

Reservation fees, 2009For all lodges except Meany and Snoqualmie Campus, contact 206-521-6001 or www.mountaineers.org for reservations

For Meany, reserve online at www.brownpapertickets.com; see Snoqualmie below for contact info.

Figures are in dollars on a per person basis All overnights include next morning’s breakfast

Baker 145 mi. one way from Seattle Lodge open from Friday eve to Sunday noon. See Mountaineers.org/lodge/baker for more infoCapacity 64

Friday night Sat. & Holidays Weekend Extended openingsAdult member 24 31 55 Same asAdult guest 32 39 71 “Sat. & Holidays”Child member (-14 yoa) 15 21 36 rates.Child guest (-14 yoa) 23 29 52 IncludesMeals included (add $3 Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst Sat.,Sun. bkfst., Sat. dnr dinner, breakfastwhen lunch is provided)

Stevens 75 mi. one way from Seattle Children under 5 not allowed; Lodge open Friday eve through Sunday afternoonCapacity 55

Friday night Saturday Weekend* Extended openingsAdult member 15 30 45Adult guest 22 43 65 (Extended with Sat. rates)Child member (-14 yoa) 8 17 25Child guest (-14 yoa) 15 20 35Meals included Sat. bkfst Dnr & Sun. bkfst *2 nights; lunches excludedNo charge for day use

Note: Check the “Lodge Going” news in the Go Guide for special rates and packages offered throughout the year by individual lodges.

Snoqualmie 50 mi. one way from Seattle Free off-road parking in lot nearby when property road closed by snowCapacity 77 acres, event dependent

Group RatesFriends and group rates are available. Contact Mary Lynch, snoqualmiecampus@yahoo.com, 425-434-6177, for scheduling group events. For members and guests, check the monthly calendar in the Go Guide, the website at www.snoqualmiecampus.org or con-tact Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com) reservations.

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ing a hand with dinner prep and generally relaxing, everyone is invited to sit down to a turkey dinner—family style—with all the trimmings.

The famous Thompson turkey, prepared by Scott and Martha Eby, is always a fabulous meal and very popular, so it is best to sign up early. Dinner will be $10 for adults and $5 for those under the age of 14. For details please check the cabin website at www.kitsapcabin.org. Sign up through Brown Paper Tickets, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/86638. Or call 800-838-3006.

Meany LodgeKeep up to date on web

Remember: An up-to-date version of the Go Guide is posted on the Meany website at www.meanylodge.org/misc/go_guide.html.

Fall work parties setThere is plenty of work ahead to prepare the lodge for winter,

so we can use all the help we can obtain from volunteers. Projects include a new French drain, new basement blower, repaired fire escapes and a cargo carrier for “Moose,” just to name a few.

To see the to-do list, go to: www.meanylodge.org/misc/proj-ects/09_meany_projects.html. To volunteer for a project, contact Chuck Welter, chair@meanylodge.org or register for a particular work party at www.meanylodge.org/misc/10_bpt_events.html.

Our last two work parties of the season are: Nov 7-8—a steak-fry weekend (the only time we let the chair cook); Nov. 10-12, midweek.

To see what has been done during the previous work parties go to: www.meanylodge.org/fall/workparties.html.

Work parties are free and are a great opportunity to see the lodge and get to know the folks that help keep it running in a relaxed atmosphere.

As always, participation in any Meany Lodge work party satisfies the Basic Climbing Course stewardship requirement.

If you happened to have come to Meany for MOFA classes, then come on back for more of the same great food for less effort.

Events scheduleMushroom Weekend: Oct. 30- Nov. 1 (only 16 seats left and

going fast!). To read what this extravaganza is all about, go to: www.meanylodge.org/fall/mushroomwknd/mushroom.html. To register, simply go to www.meanylodge.org/misc/10_bpt_events.html, “Mushroom Weekend.”

MOFA at MeanyClasses in Mountaineering Oriented First Aid are offered

Nov.11-13. Though the course is full, there is a wait list.

Season passesWe are offering the same great deal at last year’s price,

plus a discount if you purchase a pass before Dec. 1. To buy a pass, visit www.meanylodge.org/misc/10_bpt_events.html, “season pass.”

Holiday week at MeanyWe’re opening Dec. 27 this year and will stay open through

Jan. 3. We’re planning a week of great skiing and a fun-filled New Year’s Eve party. Make plans now to come up for the fun. Please check the website for links to holiday-week reservations.

Winter weekends at MeanyTime to start thinking about reservations for winter fun—and,

the best news is that prices are the same as last year. For details on rates visit www.meanylodge.org/winter/room_board_charges.html. To reserve visit www.meanylodge.org/misc/10_bpt_events.html, “winter weekends.”

Meany Winter Sports ProgramOnce again the famous Meany Winter Sports School starts

a season full of downhill, snowboard, snowshoe and cross-country classes. To find out more about these classes visit www.meanylodge.org/winter/ski_program.html.

To enroll, visit www.meanylodge.org/misc/�0_bpt_events.html.

Driving directionsGo to www.meanylodge.org,“guest information,” then “driv-

ing.” If this is your first time, read the FAQ and guidelines on the guest information page.

Winter Parking Requirements (Dec. 27 and beyond)—This year, we’ll need our Sno-Park permits and Groomed Trail stick-ers. The alternative is the one-day Sno-Park permit for each day you’ll be at Meany. These are available at retail outlets in town like REI. The cat driver has a LIMITED supply.

More information: Chuck or Joan Welter, 253-926-0867, chair@meanylodge.org.

Snoqualmie CampusAbout the campus

Looking for a beautiful mountain outing close to Seattle? Looking for a private, year-round alpine wonderland with great views and location, some place for hiking, camping and group picnics? Looking for a base camp for exploration east and west of Snoqualmie Pass, with mountains, rivers and lakes? You’re looking for The Mountaineers’ Snoqualmie Campus! Give us a call and make your reservations now for your adventures!

Facilities Snoqualmie Campus provides easy year-round access to na-

ture, with free parking and easy bus access for group activities. In winter the slopes are great for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, avalanche training, snow-cave camping, Leave No Trace (LNT) training, sledding, geo-caching and snow play. In summer and fall there are picnic and camping areas to accommodate individu-als, families, and various-size groups. There are open areas for meetings, classes and recreation. The Coleman Memorial Shelter is equipped with a gas grill (propane and firewood available at cost), fireplace and picnic table. The old lodge site has water and electrical hookups. There are flushing toilets and running water. The nearby community of Snoqualmie Summit—a short walk away—hosts stores, restaurants, lodging and vehicle services.

FeaturesSnoqualmie Campus is located less than an hour from down-

town Seattle, two minutes off I-90 at Exit 53. Located at the very summit of Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Campus is nestled in trees, with beautiful views down the valley to Eastern Washington and across to Rampart Ridge. The campus is located between Summit Central and Summit West ski areas, fronting on the old Snoqualmie Pass Road (former U.S. Highway 10). Access to the Pacific Crest Trail, Iron Horse Trail and Gold Creek are minutes away. The 77-acre campus is next to the spectacular Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area and close to hundreds of hiking trails.

The campus features diverse areas for recreational activities and courses, including hiking, camping, MOFA, navigation, leave-no-trace camping, snowshoeing, avalanche training, snow caving and winter camping.

Tall stands of silver fir, many alpine shrubs, grasses, flowers and numerous wetlands dot the hills and meadows. Visitors often see elk and nesting birds of prey.

A bit of historyThe Mountaineers has maintained a presence in the Sno-

qualmie Pass area since 1914 when it built a lodge there—one that served many Mountaineers’ needs until it burned down in 1944. The current campus property was purchased shortly there-after; a volunteer crew built a replacement lodge in 1948. This second lodge, in its turn, served The Mountaineers for more than 50 years before it burned May 12, 2006. What remains today are facilities, outbuildings and incredible alpine terrain.

All branches welcomeLike all Mountaineers facilities, the Snoqualmie Campus is

available for use by groups and individual members from every branch. Need a quiet, central place to escape to for a day or a week? Want to have a camping trip, a hiking base camp, a travel

You thought your outdoor recreation season ended? It’s only just begun. The enrollment period for courses in winter travel and spring/summer alpine travel is about to begin at The Mountaineers. Backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, climbing and winter camping are just some of the courses you will find out more about by poring through the November and December editions of the Go Guide. Though climbs won’t start until spring of next year, the registration for popular climbing courses begins as early as now. Check each respective branch section for particular enrollment periods. Some of these courses involve staging at our popular winter destinations—Mountaineers lodges. A group of winter travel students enjoy the splendor of the Mt. Baker Lodge area above.

It's time to set your course for 2010

More lodge news on next page

Oyvind Henningsen photo

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base? Putting on a class for hiking, navigation, scrambling, or any of The Mountaineers’ numerous other outdoor activities? The Snoqualmie Campus is the ideal spot for you. To discuss your specific needs, get in touch with us through the contact information below.

Volunteers and donations welcomeThe Snoqualmie Campus, like other Mountaineers lodges

and similar facilities, is volunteer operated and supported by user fees and donations. We need volunteers for campus hosts and work parties; we seek donations of building materials and campus activities supplies.

Campus hosts: We are looking for volunteers who would like to stay on campus this summer, in their own tent or RV, as cam-pus caretakers. You will provide basic, friendly host services to campus visitors this summer. The length of stay is flexible. Why not spend some time in alpine splendor? Be a campus host!

Work parties: The Snoqualmie Campus Committee has scheduled the following work parties for summer 2009. If you’d like to offer your genuine “volunteer spirit” or earn volunteer work credits toward free skiing—via 2010 Summit ski vouch-ers—please contact us.

• Coleman Memorial re-roofing work party. Volunteers built this shelter in 1953 to honor Linda “Coley” Coleman who joined

the club in 1911; she was not only an avid climber, she also donated thousands of hours of her time to the club during her 41 years of membership. We hope to get a good turnout—labor and donations—to preserve this shelter for another half-century and longer. We need volunteer helpers and seek donations of nails, cedar shakes or cedar rounds to make shakes, plywood sheeting, ladders and wood sealer.

• Basic site repairs. We’ll be working on the main gravel road and storm-water culverts to repair storm damage.

• Snowshoe trail enhancements and marking. We hope to bring back the old snowshoe route for the 2010 winter season and will be hosting work parties to brush and mark snowshoe trails. If you like to snowshoe, this is for you! Gain new trails and credit for your work.

• Beacon Basin improvements. Work parties will enhance the existing avalanche beacon training system.

• Upper tow-shack renovation. Repairs on the former rope-tow shack: fix the roof leaks, remove the tow motor and clean or remove other old equipment to create classroom space.

• Monetary donations to the Snoqualmie Campus operating fund are needed and welcomed to repair the storm-damaged road and the Coleman Memorial roof, and to modify tow huts for classrooms, equipment storage and temporary overnight shelters.

We are looking for donations and will consider bartering for use of the campus. Snowshoes and other camping supplies are needed to help assist courses taught on campus. Also needed: yurts for classrooms, shovels, snowshoes, snowmobile, the loan of a snowmobile for events, clippers, saws, wheelbarrows and first-aid supplies.

User fees and individual donations are our main source of income. No Mountaineers dues go towards supporting Recre-ational Properties (i.e., the club’s lodges). Lodges are entirely self-supporting.

Use policy, fees and creditsIf you need a readily accessible, beautiful mountain site for

your event, whether a family reunion, training session, or simi-lar—consider using the Snoqualmie Campus. We can meet with you, hear your needs and show you around the property.

Our reservation-only policy includes all Mountaineers members, guests, the general public or any group interested in using the campus.

Daily user fees are $10/person or $25/family, payable in advance. Independent group and Mountaineers course rates are negotiable. Persons willing to perform campus service projects can reduce or eliminate their daily user fees or get a Snoqualmie Summit winter 2010 ski voucher.

Please contact us for more specific information about use, fees, fee credits and related information.

Our futureThe Snoqualmie Campus Committee invites Mountaineers

members’ input to plan and direct the campus’s future. We ap-preciate your e-mails, comments and suggestions about future campus projects and activities. Please e-mail us at snoqualm-iecampus@yahoo.com.

Contact information: To obtain more information about the campus and surrounding Snoqualmie Pass adventure op-portunities, contact us at 425-434-6177, snoqualmiecampus@yahoo.com. You may also gain more details online at www.snoqualmiecampus.org.

Stevens LodgeCheck out our website for events

Visit www.stevenslodge.org to view current activities at the lodge. If you have questions regarding Stevens Lodge, contact Angela or Greg, 425-258-4847, greg@stevenslodge.org.

What to bring: a warm sleeping bag, toilet articles and a towel for the shower, suitable clothing, your snow gear and a flashlight. Some pillows are available, but feel free to bring your own if you desire. Bring a padlock if you wish to secure your ski equipment. There is a short 600-foot walk from the parking area to the lodge. Stow your gear in a pack suitable for walking the distance to the lodge. If you have a lot of gear, a small sled makes the trip more convenient.

Driving directions Take US-2 to the Stevens Pass Ski area. Turn into the park-

ing entrance just below Tye Creek Lodge (the old West Lodge) on the west side of the summit. Stay left at the entrance and drive up to the end of the parking lot. Go around the hairpin turn at the far end and continue to the upper level parking area, Lot #4. Park in this lot along the snowbank if there is room or in the spaces in the middle. Look for a steep Cat track/service trail leading up the bank at the far end of this parking lot. Grab your gear and follow the Cat track up and turn right at the top, staying on the Cat track. Continue uphill past the lodge on the left (Penguins Ski Club) and in about 500 feet you will come to a sharp 90-degree bend in the trail. The reddish-brown, four-story building at the bend is The Mountaineers lodge. Come on in, stow your gear and sign in on the main floor.

Secrets ofSHANGRI-LA

Friday, November 13Doors at 6 pm, show at 7 pm

With renowned mountaineer Peter Athans

Travel to the high Himalayan kingdom of Mustang with Pete Athans as his

journey leads him to a surprising find - a treasure trove of ancient Buddhist texts and images. Learn how he later traveled back with a multidisciplinary team to document, study and begin to preserve this amazing find.

Tickets: $10 Mountaineers, $15 General. Available through the Mountaineers Bookstore.

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The LasT PoLar BearAn evening with Steven Kazlowski

Thursday, November 12 at 7 pm

Tickets: $8 Mountaineers, $10 General. Available through the Mountaineers Bookstore.

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Polar bears are widely considered to be an indicator species with regards to the effects of climate change. In his book The Last Polar Bear, photographer Steven

Kazlowski brings this critical issue to life with his unparalleled imagery. Join us for a presentation of this magnificent animal in its natural - and endangered - habitat.

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Go Guide November 2009 �7

Club & program, including branches

Activities, Admin. & Member Svcs. YE 2008 YE 2007

- Dues & Fees $621,200 $649,000

- Other Rev 993,500 826,000

- Expenses 1,524,000 1,343,000

Net Membership Svcs 90,700 132,000

Building Operations

- Rental & Catering 313,000 411,000

- Expenses 263,000 369,000

Net Building 50,000 42,000

16% 10%

Conservation & Rec. Resources

- Grants & Contribributions 3,300 10,000

- Course Fees 3,000 0

- Expenses 27,000 20,000

Net Conservation & Education -20,700 -10,000

Recreational Properties

- Lodge Revenue 249,000 219,000

- Grants & Contribributions 40,000 64,000

- Expenses 230,000 223,000

Net Recreational Properties 59,000 60,000

20% 21%

Total Club & Program 179,000 224,000

Mountaineers Books

Revenue 3,957,000 3,852,000

Expenses 4,138,000 3,961,000

Net Mountaineers Books -181,000 -109,000

-5% -3%Gain on Building Sale -- 5,718,000

Total Mountaineers -$2,000 $5,833,000

Mountaineers 07-08 financial report and summary

ASSETS

(000’s Omitted)CURRENT ASSETS 2008 2007

Cash $383 $449

Investments 1,990 4,006

Trade receivables 998 2,467

Book inventories 2,478 2,569

Advances 288 141

Other 45 200

Total Current Assets 6,182 9,832

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 4,582 874 OTHER ASSETS

Board designated investments 604 704

Local improvements,net 0 0

Advances 285 285

Total other assets 889 989

TOTAL ASSETS $11,653 $11,695 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSCurrent Liabilities

Trade payables $260 $320

Royalties payable 110 102

Deferred Revenue 64 131

Accrued liabilities 183 103

Total Current Liabilities $617 $656

NET ASSETS 11,036 11,039

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $11,653 $11,695

Statement Of Activities(000’s Omitted) Revenue YE 2008 YE 2007

Sale of Books $3,940 $3,741

Dues and Fees 621 649

Course Fees 397 430

Food Sales 227 283

Room Rentals 134 152

Grants and Contributions 40 316Lodge Sales 103 115

Other 718 345

Total Revenue 6,180 6,031

Expenses

Cost of Books 2,525 2,447

Personnel 1,404 1,316

Selling and Shipping 687 644

General and Admin. 516 427Occupancy 405 423

Cost of Food 196 237

Depreciation & Amort. 101 81

Printing 115 98

Contract Services 59 185

Professional Services 92 21

Contributions 72 5Travel 10 32

Total Expense 6,182 5,916

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets ($2) $115Before Sale of Propertiy

Gain on Building Sale $5,718

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets ($2) $5,833

This report is provided by Mike Dean, treasurer, Don Heck, VP of publishing, and Anne Fitelson, interim controller.

Summary: The accompanying schedules show the fi-nancial results for The Mountaineers fiscal years end-ing Sept. 30, 2008 and 2007. For both years, Judy Jones, CPA, performed a review. For the year ended Sept. 30, 2008, total Mountaineers net assets from operations, including Mountaineers Books, decreased $2,000 as compared to an increase of $115,000 in 2007. The decrease in net assets consisted of a $179,000 increase by the club, including branches, and an $181,000 deficit incurred by Mountaineers Books.

General Fund: The operating increase in 2008 of $179,000 compares with an increase of $224,000 for the year 2007. Fiscal year 2008 includes $80,000 in grants and contributions compared to $197,000 in

the prior year. Excluding grants and contributions, the general fund had an operating surplus of $24,000 compared to an operating deficit of $42,000 for the year 2007.

Branches: The branches had net income of $33,500 compared to net income of $68,000 for the year 2007. The decrease in 2008 includes $10,000 in grants and contributions for the year compared to $4,000 in 2007. Excluding grants and contributions, the branches had an operating income of $43,500 in 2008 compared to operating income of $64,000 in 2007.

Books: The deficit for Mountaineers Books of $181,000 in 2008 compares to a deficit of $109,000 in 2007. Books management, in conjunction with the

Books Governance Board, is tracking ahead of a three-year plan to return the division to profitability. Cash increased by $46,000 during 2008.

Building Sale: The Mountaineers completed its reno-vations of Building 67 in October 2008. The renova-tions totaled $4,751,000.

Balance Sheet: The Mountaineers (including Moun-taineers Books) in 2008 had $11.7 million in total as-sets and $617,000 of liabilities, versus $11.7 million in total assets and $656,000 in liabilities in 2007. Total cash and investment balances, including board-des-ignated investments, decreased to $3.0 million from $5.2 million in 2007. Total board-designated invest-ments decreased from $704,000 in 2007 to $604,000 in 2008.

HOLIDAY! BOOK! SALE!MEMBERS ONLY NIGHT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 - 5-9 pm

All books and maps 25% offAll TOPO! software 25% offBook sets 30% offBooks “Seconds” 50% offClearance Titles up to 85% offLogo Merchandise 10% off

The end of the year is almost upon us, and that means two things: the BanffFilm Festival and our Holiday Book Sale! This year, it pays to be a member - we’re opening the sale one night early just for you! Be sure to check out our Members Only Night to get the best deals before everyone else. Mountain-eers Books will also be bringing in a mountain of overstock and ‘seconds’ titles - a bargain if there ever was one. See you at the sale!

December 2, 3, 4Wednesday, Thursday, Friday10 am - 7 pm each day

It’s time to set your course for 2010Fall and winter are seasons for enroll-ing in the many Mountaineers courses that ensue not only this winter but next spring. Following are some of the courses and branch hosts for which enrollment begins in either November or December:

Winter Travel (i.e., ski, snowboard or snowshoe)—Everett, Olympia, Seattle.

Basic Climbing—Seattle, Tacoma, Everett

Navigation—Seattle, Tacoma

First Aid (MOFA)—Seattle, Tacoma

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About The MountaineersJoin the Northwest’s premiere OUTDOOR RECREATION organization -- The Mountaineers. Whether your interests run to leisurely hiking or alpine mountaineering, the club can take you there. Since 1906, The Mountaineers have pioneered wilderness exploration in the Northwest and beyond.

Club activities include HIkING, CLIMBING, ALPINE SCRAMBLING, BIkING, SAILING, kAYAkING, ALL TYPES OF SkIING (BACKCOUNTRY, TELEMARK, DOWNHILL, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, SNOWBOARDING), SNOWSHOEING, NATURE STUDY, BACkPACkING, INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, ALL KINDS OF DANCING, AND PHOTOGRAPHY.

To get you started, we offer CLASSES in many of these sports & activities. Every month, hundreds of outdoor activities are offered for club members -- everything from easy day hikes to trips to Tibet! Most of the local outdoor trips are free to club members. There are also recreational and SOCIAL ACTIVITIES for singles, seniors, youth and families. Four LODGES offer our members overnight stays near Mt. Baker, Snoqualmie, Stevens Pass and Stampede Pass.

Join The Mountaineers and you also become a member of one of the largest advocates for WILDERNESS CONSERVATION in the Northwest, with opportunities to participate in activism and stewardship projects.

Get on board now for YEAR-ROUND FUN!

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In consideration of and as part payment for the right to participate in the activities offered by The Mountaineers, I agree to RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY The Mountaineers and its members from any and all liability, claims and causes of action arising out of or in any way connected with my participation, or the participation of any minor that I am signing on behalf of, in any activities offered by The Mountaineers. I personally assume all risks in connection with these activities. If I am signing on behalf of a minor, I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY The Mountaineers and its members from all liability, claims and causes of action which the minor may have arising from the minor’s participation in activities. The terms of this agreement shall serve as a release and indemnity agreement for my heirs, personal representative, and for all members of my family, including any minors. (Parents or legal guardians must sign for all persons under eighteen (18) years of age.)

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■ Low-cost courses in outdoor skills (climbs, scrambling, kayaking, navigation, wilderness travel, first aid, photography & more!)

■ Discounts in our bookstore

■ Use of The Mountaineers Library

■ Participation in conservation activism and stewardship programs

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Mountaineers Purposes: Founded in 1906 to explore and study the mountains, forests and water courses of the Northwest and beyond; to gather into permanent form the history and traditions of these regions and explorations; to preserve be example, teaching and the encouragement of protective legislation or otherwise the beauty of the natural environment; to make expseditions and provide educational opportunities in fulfillment of the above purposes; to encourage a spirit of good fellow-ship among all lovers of outdoor life. Want to learn more about The Mountaineers? Attend one of our information meetings (see individual branch sections for details).

Sending you on your wayThere are seven branches offering Mountaineers activities: Bellingham, Everett, Kitsap, Olympia, Seattle, Foothills and Tacoma. All members may sign up for any activity in any branch, subject to prerequisites and qualifications as stipulated by the particular activity. The following information pertains to all club outings and activities, no matter the branch. Refer to particular activity preambles in this Go Guide for trip ratings, classifications and special equipment or skill prerequisites. Trip and course registration can be accomplished online except where noted.

Participation: The Mountaineers recommends you sign up for a trip online in most cases. By selecting “Activity Search” from the main page of our website, you will be taken to a search page where you can find a trip on the basis of date, destination, event name, branch, leader or type of activity. All the details will then appear: when registration starts and ends; a brief description of the trip or event, leader contact data and space availability. If you do not have access to the internet, you can sign up for an activity by calling club headquarters during the registration period indicated in the Go Guide listing of the event. You will notice in the Go Guide and online that some events require you to only contact the leader to sign up. Unless otherwise noted in the event listing, DO NOT CALL LEADERS AFTER 9 P.M. If you have any questions not answered in the event listing online or in the Go Guide, please call the leader of that event. Some trips include prerequisites: Those trips which involve some technical skills (e.g., climb-ing, scrambling, skiing, kayaking, sailing), require that participants either graduate from the relevant courses or obtain the status of equivalent from the particular activity (contacts are listed under the activity heading). Children: Family Activities and other family events require that a parent or guardian accompany all children, who like all members, must have a waiver on file with club headquarters. (Children under 14 are automatically included in their parent’s membership.) Keep in mind the child’s ability and interests when registering for an activity. If you need to take a break or leave due to issues with the child, always notify the trip leader.

Preparation: Most Mountaineers trips over land require that you carry the Ten Essentials (see below) and avoid the use of cotton for clothing. Lead-ers can opt to leave hikers at the trailhead who are clad in cotton or boots that don’t pass hiking muster (i.e., those without lug soles and as a rule of thumb, bend so that toe and tongue touch). The safety of the entire group and their objective to reach the destination preclude inclusion of ill-equipped backcountry travelers no matter the season. Defer to the leader for any other gear requirements. The Mountaineers maintains a maximum participation level of 12 and a minimum of 3; refer to the particular trip listing for maximum numbers less than 12. Dogs are only allowed on hikes so designated.

Carpools: Volunteer carpooling is always encouraged by The Mountaineers, even though it is not coordinated by club headquarters. Individuals may volunteer as a driver or contact a driver to request a ride when registering online for the particular trip (check after 1 p.m. on the Friday before the trip). Each passenger is required to pay the driver 15 cents per mile and contribute equally to any money spent by the driver on passes required for that trip. Carpools are not an undertaking of The Mountaineers. Drivers and passengers participate voluntarily. The Mountaineers makes no claim as to the worthiness of vehicles, ability of drivers or appropriateness of passengers. No liability will result to The Mountaineers from voluntary carpooling. Drivers must carry the required state minimum of insurance.

The wait list: If you find an event is full, you can opt to be put on a wait list but for only one event (no double-booking). The onus falls completely on the wait-listed from this point. Check online or call club headquarters to monitor your status before carpools have been established and before the close of registration for that event. If you become registered for that event after being on the wait list and do not show up for the event, you will be regarded as a ‘no-show’ and still be subject to any fees relative to the event. It is paramount that you contact the club online or via phone prior to the trip if you become registered for an event and cannot attend (see “Rules of Cancellation” below).

Cancellations: If you need to be removed as a participant in an event or from a wait list, you must request removal before registration ends for that event. This may be done through your online profile page of the club’s website or by calling club headquarters during business hours (see hours on back page of this Go Guide). If you cannot do this, it remains essential that you at least call the leader of the event, and the driver if you were to carpool, to notify them that you will not attend. Otherwise you become a ‘no-show’ and are subject to the revocation of some if not all club privileges while still obligated to pay all fees such as your mileage share for carpooling. All course cancellations or fee-based event cancellations must be arranged through club headquarters or the course administrator when stipulated and are subject to a cancellation fee.

Non-members welcome: The Mountaineers welcomes its friends in the com-munity to sample our club by registering as a guest for a trip or event. Guests may do this up to twice a year only if a signed Release and Indemnity Agree-ment (waiver) is submitted to club headquarters or online prior to registering for the event. (The waiver can be found on our website or by calling club headquarters at the numbers in the upper right corner of this page.)

Trip ratingsRating systems are based on mileage, elevation gain and difficulty of the terrain. The ratings assume optimal conditions. Bad weather, getting off route or very soft snow, for example, can make a trip more difficult than its normal rating. Climbs: C = Conditioner; A = Alpine; G = Glacier; R = Rock. Scrambles: (These are non-technical, off-trail trips to a summit, often on

snow and/or rock.) Ratings for scrambles consist of a letter, followed by two digits. C = Conditioner; R = rock scramble; S = snow scramble; SR = snow and/or rock; O = other—not enough rock or snow to count as R or S. Difficulty (first digit) is rated from 1 (easiest) to 5 (toughest). The second digit = technical difficulty, rated from 1 (least technical, least exposed) to 5 (most technical and most exposed). Hikes: E = Easy (up to 8 mi. RT, up to 1200’ elevation gain). M = Moderate (up to 12 mi., 1200’-2500’ gain). S = Strenuous (up to 14 mi., 2500’-3500’ gain). VS = Very Strenuous (over 14 mi. and/or more than 3500’ gain).

Trail Guides (most recent edition)MR: 50 Hikes in Mt. Rainier National ParkNC: 100 Hikes in the North Cascades National Park RegionGP: 100 Hikes in the Glacier Peak RegionAL: 100 Hikes in the Alpine LakesIN: 100 Hikes in the Inland NorthwestCW: 55 Hikes in Central WashingtonSCO: 100 Hikes in the South Cascades & OlympicsSCW: Seattle City WalksOM: Olympic Mountains Trail GuideBHWC: Best Hikes With ChildrenCAG 1 (2 or 3): Cascade Alpine Guide, Vol. 1 (2 or 3)TC: Teanaway Country, EC: Entiat CountryHSC: Hiking Snohomish CountyHWC: Hiking Whatcom CountyHMSG: Hiking the Mountains to Sound GreenwayGTTM: Guide to Trails of Tiger MountainGTCM: Guide to Trails of Cougar MountainBSHS: Best Short Hikes in the South CascadesBSHN: Best Short Hikes in the North CascadesWWH: Winter Walks & HikesWHB: Walks and Hikes on Beaches of Puget SoundWWA: Exploring Washington Wild AreasSRW: Snowshoe Routes WashingtonXCST1: Cross Country Ski Tours — North CascadesXCST2: Cross Country Ski Tours — South Cascades & Olympics

Abbreviations CG-Campground NP-National Park (NPF = fee)E, W, N, S-East, etc. NWFP-NW Forest PassFS-Forest Service P&R-Park & RideGT-Green Trails Rd-RoadHS-High School RS-Ranger StationHwy-Highway RT-Round TripI-Interstate (eg. I-5) SP-State Park (SPF = fee)Jct-Junction SR-State RouteMi.-Miles TH-TrailheadMRNP-Mt. Rainier USGS-US Geo. Survey

Ten Essential Systems required on all Mountaineers trips over land1. Navigation2. Sun Protection3. Insulation4. Illumination5. First-aid supplies

6. Fire7. Repair kit and tools8. Nutrition (extra food)9. Hydration (extra water)10. Emergency shelter

Sea Kayak Essentialsadditional to Ten Essentials on all sea kayak trips1. Flotation each end of kayak 2. PFD (USCG approved) 3. Paddle 4. Paddle tether 5. Spray skirt 6. Bilge pump with flotation 7. Self-rescue paddle float 8. Whistle or air horn 9. 50 ft. floating tow rope 10. Waterproof flashlight or chemical lightstick 11. Repair kit (duct tape) 12. Extra clothing in waterproof bag The following items are recommended for all trips and may be required for some: 13. Spare paddle 14. Rescue sling 15. Flares 16. Chart in waterproof case 17. Waterproof wristwatch 18. Wetsuit or dry-suit 19. Waterproof jacket 20. Hat with visor 21. Pogies or gloves 22. Neck strap for glasses 23. Sunscreen (water resistant with SPF 25 or higher)

Sailing Essentialsadditional to Ten Essentials on all sailsUse a soft duffel bag that does not scratch woodwork for easy stowing of your essentials.1. Non-skid deck shoes (or sea boots) with non-marking soles2. Heavy-duty gloves (preferably leather) for line handling (exposed finger-tips okay)3. Warm clothing head to foot (Note: The ambient temperature on the water is usually lower than on land)4. Foul-weather gear5. Sunglasses6. Sunscreen7. Knife on lanyard8. Whistle on a lanyard9. Food and drink10. Flashlight11. Clothing for sun protection, head to toeThe following items are useful but not required:1. Personal flotation device (life jacket). Skippers carry basic life jackets on board2. Safety harness and pendant with waterproof flares and/or strobe

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Sept. 9, Sat. - Shannon Ridge (M) (USGS Mt. Shuksan) 6 mi., 2,200’ gain. Meet 9 a.m. at jct. of SR-20 and Baker Lake Rd. 2 hrs. Martin Mountaineer, 206-555-1212 (s8/30-9/7) NC

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Mountaineers Headquarters7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115 E-mail: clubmail@mountaineers.orgWeb: www.mountaineers.org Ph: 206-521-6000 Fax: 206-523-6763Accident/Emergency Report 206-521-6030Signing up for activities206-521-6001 or 1-800-573-8484(OR LEADER’S NO. IN TRIP LISTING) Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed 3-4 p.m. Wed.)Phones: Voice messages only from 12:30-1:30 p.m. M,Tu,Th, F, and 3-4 p.m. Wed.FacilitiesBookstore: M,Tu,Th,F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. but closed 3-4 p.m.Library: Sept.-May, M, W, F, 5-9 p.m.; June-Aug., F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Check hours on website before visiting)Business offices: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Room Reservations: Mickie Lewark, 206-521-6005Business phonesGeneral 206-521-6000Interim Executive Director Mona West, 206-521-6009Accounting Eileen Allen, 206-521-6008Bookstore Jeff Bowman, 206-521-6002Controller VacantFundraising Judy Halls, 206-521-6006Librarian Kathleen McCluskey, 206-521-6014Marketing/Outreach Richard Barringer, 206-521-6010Member Services 206-521-6001Public Policy Leesa Wright, 206-521-6012Publications Brad Stracener, 206-521-6013

Officers of The MountaineersPresident Eric LinxweilerPresident Elect Tab WilkinsV.P. Recreational Properties Dave ClaarVice President Publishing Don HeckPast President Bill DetersTreasurer Mike DeanSecretary Steve SearsTrusteesKirk Alm, Richard Draves, John Flanagan (Olympia), Dale Flynn, Steve Glenn (Bellingham), Gerry Haugen (Foothills), Ed Henderson, Lynn Hyde, Jimmy James (Kitsap), Don Schaechtel, Tom Shimko (Tacoma) Eva Schönleitner, Mike Maude (Seattle), Dave Shema, Rob Simonsen (Everett), Mona WestProperty DivisionV.P. Recreational Properties Dave ClaarMeany Lodge Chuck WelterMt. Baker Lodge Dale Kisker, Becky MorganPlayers/kitsap Coordinator Jamie GordonSnoqualmie Campus Donna Osseward; Property Manager Mary LynchStevens Lodge Greg KrisingerConservation DivisionChair Michael ShurgotPollution Rodger HerbstFish & Wildlife Dyche KinderForest Watch Harry RombergMarine & Shorelines Fran TrojeMountains to Sound Judi MaxwellNW Energy Coalition Rep. Ed Henderson

NW Environmt’l Issues Course Terri CloonanRivers Fran TrojeState Parks Fran TrojeWater Norm WinnRecreational Resources DivisionChair Tom O’KeefeRecreational Access Ed Henderson, Fran TrojeOutdoor Ethics Stephen SummersTrail Maintenance Annik WolfeAdvisory/Special CommitteesArchives Karyl WinnBylaws/Policies Don Schaechtel Finance Jordan RoderickHistory Lowell SkoogLibrary Dennis SampsonRisk Management VacantMembership Ken HahnSafety Dan LaurenThe Mountaineers Books1001 SW Klickitat Way, Ste 201, Seattle, WA 98134Books Governance Board Chair Don HeckPublisher Helen CherulloWebsite www.mountaineersbooks.orgThe Mountaineers FoundationPresident Jamie GordonVice President Scott EbySecretary Marcia Hanson Treasurer Jerry ScottWebsite: www.mountaineersfoundation.orgAddress: P. O. Box 25590, Seattle, WA 98165—an inde-pendent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization

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Gone for the weekendUse this handy guide to target a weekend day that is begging you to get outdoors (see appropriate listing elsewhere for details).

Go to the marketplace

Go volunteer

Classified advertising ratesClassified ads are 40 cents per word for Mountaineers members; 60 cents per word for commercial ads placed by members; 80 cents per word for non-members. Ads must be received with payment by the fifth of the month prior to the month of publication (i.e., Jan. 5 for the February issue). Please send ads and payment to: The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115.

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5% discount for Mountaineers! SummitClimb.com and SummitTrek.com—low prices, good trips. Call 360-570-0715 or e-mail Daniel Mazur@sum-mittrekcom.kalaloch-Quinalt area: 2 bdrm. furnished home, fireplace. Near ONP beaches and rainforest. $50/rates. www.clearwaterguesthouse.com, 253-759-8738.

Enjoy paintings of wild places at www.Rosemary-Antel.com.

After-school mentors and tutors needed: Tutor grades 1-5 in reading and math. All materials provided. Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 3:05 to 4:20 p.m. through March, 25, 2010 at B.F. Day Elementary School in Fremont neighborhood. Skills required: basic read-ing, writing, math, mentoring attitude. Foreign language helpful; families speak over 14 different languages. See our website at http://www.seattleschools.org/schools/bfday. For more information, contact Beth Tesh, 206-252-6042, bltesh@seattleschools.org.Wilderness Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers work towards wilderness area protections. Work is under way to 1) scope/map for new wilderness proposals, and 2) increase support for current wilderness bills proposed in Washington. This is exciting and rewarding work that will have lasting effects for Washington’s wild areas. Contact Harry Romberg, Forest Watch co-chair, at 206-365-9302.Conservation Volunteers: Help The Mountaineers fulfill its mission to protect the natural areas of the Northwest by volunteering with the club’s Conservation Division or the Forest Watch Committee. There are numerous ways you can join in the fun. No experience required,

just an abiding interest in maintaining or promoting a healthy Northwest environment. For more details, call 206-521-6012, or send an e-mail to conservation@ mountaineers.org.Stewardship Volunteers: The Recreational Resources Division would love to work with you in raising steward-ship awareness and involvement (i.e., trail maintenance work parties) within the membership of The Mountain-eers. For more details, please contact Christine Wolf, 206-328-4890, glickwolf@earthlink.net.Trail Maintenance Volunteers: Trail maintenance opportunities are available through The Mountain-eers, Volunteers for Outdoor Washington (VOW), Washington Trails Association (WTA), and Pacific Northwest Trail Association (PNTA). For opportunities with the Everett Branch of The Mountaineers, visit www.everettmountaineers.org. For opportunities with VOW, visit: www.trailvolunteeers.org, or call 206-517-3019. For opportunities with WTA, visit: www.wta.org, or call 206-625-1367. For opportunities with PNTA, visit: www.pnt.org, or call 1-877-854-9415.Conservation Volunteers International Program is a non-profit organization that offers volunteers a work-

ing stewardship vacation to select parks and wilder-ness areas, including Machu Picchu and Patagonia. There is a fee for each conservation expedition but Mountaineers members are offered a discount. Contact www.conservationVIP.org or 805-698-6915 for more information.Help kids by helping HARk: Hikes and Active Recre-ation for Kids (HARK) is an Olympia and Kitsap Branch effort which provides kids who wouldn't otherwise have a chance to enjoy the outdoors an opportunity to do so. HARK needs volunteers for various duties (see respective branch sections of the Go Guide). Dona-tions to HARK are always welcome. Make checks out to: HARK, The Mountaineers Foundation, P. O. Box 25590, Seattle WA 98165.Mountaineers Library needs volunteers: Contact Librarian Kathleen McCluskey at 206-521-6014 if interested.Proofreaders wanted: Do you have a good eye for typos and command of the language? Can you come to club headquarters one day in mid-month? The Mountaineer publication wants your expertise. For more details, contact Managing Editor Brad Stracener: brads@mountaineers.org, 206-521-6013.

Hikes 11/1 Tacoma-Stampede Pass (FH) 11/1 Poo Poo Point, W. Tiger 3 (OLY) 11/7 Silver Lks (KIT) 11/7 Buckhorn Ridge (KIT) 11/7 Little Mashel R. Falls (OLY) 11/7 Granite Mtn (SEA) 11/7 Mt. Constitution (SEA) 11/8 Van Trump Park (EVT) 11/8 Deception Pass SP (SEA) 11/8 E. Fork Foss R., Sgls (SEA)

11/14 Bare Mtn. (FH) 11/14 Miller Peninsula (KIT) 11/14 Priest Pt Park (OLY) 11/14 Fort Ebey (SEA) 11/14 Tiger Mtn, Sgls (SEA) 11/15 Lower Lena Lk (OLY) 11/15 Rampart Lks (FH) 11/21 Dungeness Spit (KIT) 11/21 Rattlesnake Traverse (FH) 11/21 Twin Falls (OLY)

11/22 Silver Pk/Windy Pass (FH) 11/22 Annette Lk, Sgls (SEA) 11/28 Wallace Falls Lp, Sgls (SEA)

Lodges 11/21 Kitsap Pilgrim Dinner 11/27-30 Mt. Baker Thanksgiving

Scramble 11/7 Thorson Peak (KIT)

Sea kayak 11/15 Johnson Pt. Inlets (OLY)

HOLIDAY! BOOK! SALE!MEMBERS ONLY NIGHT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 - 5-9 pm

All books and maps 25% offAll TOPO! software 25% offBook sets 30% offBooks “Seconds” 50% offClearance Titles up to 85% offLogo Merchandise 10% off

The end of the year is almost upon us, and that means two things: the BanffFilm Festival and our Holiday Book Sale! This year, it pays to be a member - we’re opening the sale one night early just for you! Be sure to check out our Members Only Night to get the best deals before everyone else. Mountain-eers Books will also be bringing in a mountain of overstock and ‘seconds’ titles - a bargain if there ever was one. See you at the sale!

December 2, 3, 4Wednesday, Thursday, Friday10 am - 7 pm each day

How's 20 percent off your first piece of hiking gear sound?

That's how much you save on the price of guidebooks—or any book for that matter—at our bookstore when you join The Mountaineers.

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