Cascade Chapter -

ANNUAL SNOQUALMIE CHECKERBOARD DAY HIKES

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:23:34 +0000

Saturday, July 26th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

HOLD THE DATE!

Join the Cascade Chapter and Mt. Baker Snoqalmie Forest Service on these all day trips in the forests around Snoqualmie Pass. The group meets at Hyak and tours lands that the Checkerboard Project volunteers led by Charlie Raines have worked tirelessly to protect and preserve from logging and development.

Many different length and difficulty hikes. Suitable for families, no dogs please. Many of the locations we will hike are pristine and some are in Wilderness.. Wear good hiking footwear and bring sunscreen, insect repellant, a hat, lots of drinking water & lunch. For more information please contact Charlie Raines, at 206-523-1347 or ccraines@comcast.net. (CH)

Kayak - LAKE RIVER -RIDGEFIELD --SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:33:58 +0000

Saturday, July 26th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

What better way to enjoy summer than on the water? This outing will explore the Lake River from Vancouver Lake to Ridgefield --about 9 miles. No kayak? Rentals available on-site. Basic instruction provided. Pre-registration required by 5:00pm on July 24. This outing is open to the public. For more information and to sign up, contact Lehman Holder at (360) 944-7957 or tripsguy@aol.com. (LW)

Please note: this outing is in Southwest Washignton, about a 3 hour drive from Seattle.

Non-Sierra Club Event - Mt. Baker Wild! - Sauk Mountain Hike

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:51:19 +0000

Sunday, July 27th, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Classic “Sound of Music” summer trek, steep but not too long, and thick with wildflowers on the way to famous views of the Skagit River and North Cascades; about 4 miles round trip, 1,200 feet elevation gain. Bring water & lunch, hiking poles recommended. This outing is open to the public. Contact leader: Jim Davis, 360-715-3458 for more infrmation and to sign up.

HIKE - Buckhorn Wilderness - Olympic National Forest

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:15:19 +0000

Sunday, July 27th, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Old growth forests transition to open meadow hiking with wildflowers and panoramic views of Puget Sound. 12 miles round trip with varying elevation gain.. Bring water & lunch and dress for the weather. Trip conditions in the Olmpics can quickly change and a jacket is essential even when hot. For more information and to sign up contact Tom Crisp 425-737-0350 or Tom@Crisp4.com. (SN)

Bicycle - NORTH CLARK COUNTY

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:51:02 +0000

Sunday, July 27th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Leader's choice on location of ride in North Clark County. We'll do a 20-mile loop with a couple of hills. "Social pace" 10-12 mph. Join us for this adventure. Helmets required and bikes in good working condition. No ride if raining. Preregistration required by 5:00pm July 25. Bring water & lunch, sunscreen. This outing is open to the public. Contact leader for announcement of location and directions - Lehman Holder at (360) 944-7957 or by email. (LW) NOTE THE LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT IS SEVERAL HOURS DRIVE FROM SEATTLE.

Non-Sierra Club Event- Mt. Baker Wild! Hike - Cougar Divide

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:53:26 +0000

Saturday, August 2nd, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Moderate hike in forest to a flowery meadow ridge with great views; about 7 miles round trip, 1,200 feet elevation gain. Bring water & lunch. This outing is open to the public. Contact leader: Ken Wilcox, 360-733-7014 to sign up.

Non-Sierra Club Event - Mount Baker Wild! Overnight Campout

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:56:16 +0000

Saturday, August 2nd, 6:00 pm - 10:00 am

We’ll be car camping after the hike to Cougar Divide and everyone is welcome to join us, even just for the evening. Bring water, food and camping gear. If you like, join the next day’s hike to Bearpaw Mountain. This event is open to the public. Contact leader: Ken Wilcox, 360-733-7014 fro more information.

Non-Sierra Club Event - Mount Baker Wild! Hike - Bearpaw Mountain

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:01:02 +0000

Sunday, August 3rd, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Moderate hike to Church Lake and the open ridge below Bearpaw Mountain with panoramic views; about 4 to 5 miles roundtrip, 1,300 feet elevation gain. Bring water & lunch. This outing is open to the public. Contact leader: Ken Wilcox, 360-733-7014 to sign up.

Northern Alpine Lakes Hikes - Tunnel Creek to Scenic

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:08:56 +0000

Saturday, August 9th, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

This moderately strenuous hike will require a short car shuttle. Starting near Stevens Pass, the trail quickly enters old-growth forest, eventually entering existing Wilderness to reach the Pacific Crest Trail at Hope Lake. The trail continues through forest and eventually high country with plenty of views to Trap Pass where it quickly drops down to popular Surprise Lake. There the trail drops further down Surprise Creek through avalanche scars and old growth to the old railroad town of Scenic. 10+ miles; elevation gain 2700 ft. Bring water and lunch and dress for the weather. Hiking boots required. This outing is open to the public. For more information and to sign up contact leader Harry Romberg at (206) 365-9302; or HBRomb@aol.com. (CH)

Hike - SILVER STAR MOUNTAIN-SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:54:24 +0000

Saturday, August 9th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Meet at Gateway Transit Center located at 9900 NE Multonomah in Portland. Map? This is a moderate 13.2 miles 2,600 ft. elevation gain hike. We'll be doing the Pyramid and Sturgeon Rock loop. Witness the fantastic 360 degree panoramic viewpoint from the top, and if clear weather, view five Cascade volcanoes. We'll then take a side trail and visit ancient Native American vision quest "pits" before returning via a loop trail back to the trailhead. This is an exploratory, GPS-friendly hike. We'll also be using a map and compass for navigation. Pre-registration required. Bring water & lunch. This outing is open to the public. For more information, contact David Burdick at (503) 654-2070 or by email. (Columbia / LW)

Hike - MT. HOOD-TILLY JANE TRAIL

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:29:42 +0000

Saturday, August 9th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

This is an easy 2.8 mile 900 ft. elevation gain hike. Join us for awesome scenery on the northeast slope of Mt. Hood near timberline. Dramatic views of Eliot Glacier and old growth forests. Bring your camera. We will drive a loop around Mt. Hood and stop for coffee, etc. on the way home. Preregistration required by August 7. This outing is open to the public. For more information and to sign up, contact Roger Cole at (360) 693-9131 or rogersail@comcast.net. (LW)

Mason Lake Hike (Ira Spring Trail)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:19:30 +0000

Saturday, August 9th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

While Mason Lake lies just inside the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, much of the trail leading to it is not currently protected. It will be if H.R. 4113, introduced in Congress by Dave Reichert, is passed. This bill would expand the wilderness area by 22,000 acres and designate a portion of the Pratt River as Wild and Scenic. Scenic it is, with lake and mountain viewes in every direction.

We’ll hike approximately 5 miles (elevation gain about 2,000 feet) and discuss some of the details of H.R. 4113. Please bring water and lunch, and dress for the weather. Hiking boots required. Contact Mark at 253-639-3862 or markjtn@earthlink.net to sign up. (SK / CH)

Spelunk/Hike - MT. HOOD -- ICE CAVES

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:58:15 +0000

Sunday, August 10th, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

This is a strenuous 12 mile 3,000 ft. elevation gain spelunk / hike. Explore a seldom-seen ice cave which exposes itself in the summer on Mount. Hood. You'll need a helmet, two forms of light and a sense of adventure. Pre-registration required. Bring water & lunch and dress for the conditions (20 degress cooler in the cave.) This outing is open to the public. Contact leader for announcement of location and directions - David Burdick at (503) 654-2070 or by email. (Columbia / LW)

Backpack - GLACIER PEAK CIRCUMNAVIGATION --FULL MOON

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:01:56 +0000

Thursday, August 14th, 7:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This is a strenuous 50 mile on-off trail backpack advenure averaging 12 miles and 3,000 ft. elevation gain per day. We'll leave Thursday evening. Exloratory trip, five day trail adventure for the dedicated circumnavigationist. Superb area of unparalleled Cascade beauty. References, and reservations by August 7. Participation limited to a total of 12. This outing is open to the public. Contact leader for announcement of location and directions - David Burdick at (503) 654-2070 or by email. (Columbia / LW)

Non-Sierra Club Event- Mt. Baker Wild! Hike - Boundary Way and Cowap Peak

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:06:26 +0000

Saturday, August 16th, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Moderate hike that quickly reaches wildflower meadows and a possible summit perch; about 5 miles round trip, 1,400 feet elevation gain. Bring water & lunch. This outing is open to the public. Contact leader: Hudson Dodd, 360-756-0219 to sign up.