Mazama Magazine June 2017

June 2017 Vol. 99

| No. 6

Bulletin

Summer ADVENTURES A Meal with a View Trailside Tasty Treats Hiking Among Frozen Giants Alpine Stars

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Feature Articles

Pack-Training Your Puppy, p. 7 Favorite Picnic Hikes, p. 10 Trailside Tasty Treats, p. 12 Is ICS for You?, p. 14 Beacon Rock Falcon Closure, p. 16 Alpine Stars, p. 18 Hiking Among Frozen Giants, p. 20 Mazama Awards & Volunteer Recognition Evening, p. 26 Sun Shines on the MMC, p. 27 Secret Local Swimming Holes, p. 30

Monthly Columns

Katie and Jake Norton at Smith Rock.

Photo: Rich Hunter

Contact Us MAZAMA MOUNTAINEERING CENTER | 527 SE 43rd Ave., Portland, Oregon, 97215 | 503-227-2345 | adventure@mazamas.org |Center Hours: Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Executive Director's Report, p. 4 Volunteer Opportunities, p. 4 Events & Activities, p. 6 Obituaries, p. 8 Call CISM, p. 15 Conservation Corner, p. 17 Adventurous Young Mazamas, p. 24 Mazama Lodge, p. 25 Mazama Families, p. 28 Point of Inspiration, p. 32 Membership Report, p. 33 Successful Climbers, p. 33 Outings, p. 34 Classic Mazamas, p. 35 Trail Trips, p. 36 Executive Council, p. 38

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Mazama Staff LEE DAVIS • Executive Director • lee@mazamas.org SARAH BRADHAM • Marketing & Communications Director• sarah@mazamas.org ADAM BAYLOR • Stewardship & Advocacy Manager • adam@mazamas.org MATHEW BROCK • Library & Historical Collections Manager • mathew@mazamas.org LAURA BURGER • Membership & Development Coordinator • laura@mazamas.org CHARLES BARKER • Mazama Lodge Manager • mazama.lodge@mazamas.org MATTIE COURTRIGHT •Marketing & Events Coordinator• mattie@mazamas.org RENEE FITZPATRICK •Finance & Office Coordinator• renee@mazamas.org CLAIRE NELSON •Youth & Outreach Manager• claire@mazamas.org JUSTIN ROTHERHAM •Education & Activities Program Manager• justin@mazamas.org

Active Adventures, p. 32 Embark Exploration, p. 40 Green Trails Maps, p. 39 Montbell, p. 2 Mountain Hardwear, p. 9 Mountain Shop, p. 28 Mystery Ranch, p. 19 Next Adventure, p. 13 Oregon Mountain Community, p. 33 Yatvin Computer Consultants, p.33

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Publications Committee MAZAMA (USPS 334-780) Editor: Sarah Bradham (mazama.bulletin@mazamas.org). Advertising: mazama.ads@mazamas.org. Subscription: $15 per year. Bulletin material must be emailed to the editor. All material is due by noon on the 14th of the preceding month. If the 14th falls on a weekend, the deadline is the preceding Friday. The Mazama Bulletin is published monthly by the Mazamas—527 SE 43rd Ave., Portland, OR 97215.

Periodicals postage paid at Portland, OR. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MAZAMAS, 527 SE 43rd Ave., Portland, OR 97215.

The Executive Council meets at 3 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open to members. The Mazamas is a 501(c)(3) Oregon nonprofit corporation organized on the summit of Mt. Hood in 1894. The Mazamas is an equal opportunity provider.

Committee: publications@mazamas.org Committee Members: Jonathan Barrett, Karoline Gottschild, Sue Griffith, Darrin Gunkel, Kevin Machtelinckx, Wendy Marshall, Kristie Perry, and Michael Vincerra.

A climber on the knife edge summit ridge of El Dorado Peak in the North Cascades (WA). Photo: Kevin Machtelinckx. Above: Katie and Jake Norton at Smith Rock State Park. Photo: Rich Hunter.

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Mazama Values Dear Members and Friends, This past April, the Mazamas conducted a high-level survey of our existing members and our broader community. After several years of investing in program capacity and infrastructure, and as we look towards the future, our board of directors wanted to check in with all of you to see how we were doing. We wanted to determine if our assumptions about what our members and the community wanted for the Mazamas were correct, and if our priorities and investments were on target.

Thanks to each of you who filled out the survey, we had a very strong response rate with almost 1,100 responses from members and more than 400 people from the community at large participating.

Because of this strong response, the survey results are assumed to be valid and a credible representation of the attitudes and priorities of our members and the community as a whole.

The early results provided by our research firm show overwhelming support for the major bodies of work that we have chosen to tackle over these last few years.

This support, along with data gathered from listening sessions and interviews with volunteers, community leaders, and partners will inform our next strategic plan for 2017–2020.

What you, our members, told us via the survey is that you love the Mazamas because of our education and activity

programs and the strong sense of community we have here. From both a member and a community perspective, the survey tells us that Mazama priorities should be education and activities first, with advocacy and stewardship coming in second, followed by youth programs, preserving our history, and improving our facilities. None of this is a surprise, but it represents strong validation for the work we have been doing and continue to do.

In the last few years, the Mazamas have invested heavily in expanding program capacity for our community facing work.

Mazama programs for advocacy and stewardship, youth and families, and our library and historical collections have all grown and matured. This work was made possible by a large capacitybuilding grant from the Mazamas Foundation and by significant increases in annual philanthropic support for these community programs in particular.

Behind the scenes though, our highest priority, and nearly half of our total investment for the last few years has been in a comprehensive overhaul of our IT systems and infrastructure. This IT systems project was the first and biggest step we’ve taken yet to invest in our core education and activity programs.

For years now, we have known that our paper-based climbing registration system (climb cards), and a 15 year old database were not going to carry us into the future.

We also knew when we laid out the plan for this work, that the biggest issue facing the Mazamas was a lack of capacity in our core education and activity programs.

Members and prospective students were (and are) continually asking for more classes, and more spaces on climbs in particular, which was echoed in our recent survey.

In order to tackle these challenges, the board of directors (our Executive Council) laid out a plan to fix our IT systems first. The idea was that before we invested heavily in our education and activity programs we should have the infrastructure and systems in place to support the future growth of those programs.

Today we can say that these new systems are scheduled to launch in early 2018, ending climb cards forever, and enabling us to invest in diversifying and improving the capacity and quality of our educational offerings. And the question now is how should we do that?

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES BROUGHTON BLUFF AND ROOSTER ROCK STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR We are looking for a special someone that has time to help organize and lead climber trail projects at two popular climbing areas near Portland and work directly with Mazamas staff and Oregon State Parks rangers. If you are interested, email adam@mazamas.org for more information.

Interested in volunteering but don't know where to start? Drop us an email at volunteer@mazamas.org.

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JOIN OUR TEAM! ONGOING The Mazamas are looking for a team of 5–20 active, engaged, and energetic volunteers to join our team of Outreach volunteers. Responsibilities include: representing the Mazamas at events that align with our mission and reach people who might be interested in Mazama membership, activities, or events. We’ll provide you with a 1 hour training on how to set up and manage a table at these events. After that, we are looking for a commitment of attending 2–4 events per year. Upcoming events include: National

Get Outdoor Days, the Summer Solstice Party at Base Camp Brewing, and the Smith Rock Craggin’ Classic.

Interested in joining our team or getting more info? Email: sarah@mazamas.org.

BE A CLASSY CLASSIC Classics are looking for a secretary to attend our bi-monthly meetings. We are also looking for an activity coordinator to organize hikes, luncheons, or other activities of interest for Classics to attend.

Please contact classics@mazamas.org if you are interested.

The survey results gave us some clear guidance. Members strongly said they want more skill builder classes, more short-duration classes, and more intermediate level climbing training programs that are outside of our traditional long-format ICS program.

Additionally, more than 86% percent of our members said that stewardship and advocacy work was important to them and that our library and historical collections have important historic value. This has us thinking that Mazama programs should teach more than hard skills, and we should also be teaching our students and members about our rich history, and how to advocate for our values.

As we move forward and design the plan for the next few years, we will be focusing on designing and building values-based education and activities. Our now strong advocacy and stewardship programs, our youth outreach and family programs, and our historical collections work will be supporting this plan so that in the future all Mazama programs are integrated and strongly communicate our values.

If you have thoughts or questions about the strategic planning process please feel free to contact me directly or our President Steve Hooker at steve@mazamas.org.

Lee Davis Executive Director

TELL US ABOUT YOUR ADVENTURE Do you have a photo-heavy adventure you’d like to share as a Wednesday Evening Travel Program? The Programs Committee is looking for presenters for the next series, mid-October 2017 to mid-April 2018.

Whether you hike, climb, cycle, paddle, or simply travel the world, from the Pacific Northwest to Timbuktu, down under to up and over (a mountain), Programs would like to hear from you. Contact the Programs Committee at programs@ mazamas.org.

MAZAMA RANCH AT SMITH ROCK

by Preston Corless, Mazamas Foundation Treasurer ”You say you want a revolution Well, you know We all want to change the world”

—So sang the Beatles in 1968.

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e’re not trying to start a revolution or change the world, but we are looking to help the Mazamas expand core programs, enhance operations, and explore new opportunities.

In 2013 the Mazamas Foundation entered into an agreement that gave us the option to purchase a 2.5 acre parcel directly across from Smith Rock State Park. We then began the process of assessing the feasibility of developing and operating the property as a day-use and overnight facility for park visitors.

This included financial modeling, researching Deschutes County land use code, and meeting with members of the local community to discuss our proposed project. With the initial feasibility research completed in 2015, the Mazamas Foundation Board and the Mazama Executive Council included the project in our 3-year strategic plan. Now called the Mazama Ranch at Smith Rock State Park, the project aligns well with goals to be a visible, trusted leader in outdoor recreation, to expand stewardship and advocacy efforts, and to enhance member services.

Planning for the ranch began in earnest last fall. With input from Deschutes County, Smith Rock State Park, and the local community, we developed a conceptual design that strives for environmental transparency, while balancing investment, operational costs, and functionality. The concept calls for bed and breakfast style accommodations, plus tent camping, and community space to accommodate 32 overnight guests and a full-time caretaker. We are happy to report that our Conditional Use Application to develop the Ranch has been formally submitted to Deschutes County, and a decision is expected in the fall of 2017.

Meanwhile, in February 2017 the Mazamas Foundation made the decision to exercise the option to purchase the property, which is expected to close at the end of May. And a recent survey of the Mazama membership performed by MDC Research suggests that a significant majority of members are in favor of the Mazamas owning and operating the ranch if it can be operated on a breakeven or profitable basis, with only 9% of members opposed to the project. We will continue to seek input as the project progresses.

Over the next several months the project team will further refine and develop the business plan with finalized development costs, a fundraising strategy, and an operating model for the ranch. The Mazamas Foundation Board and Mazama Executive Council will then have the information necessary to decide whether to move forward with developing and operating the property should we receive the go-ahead on the Conditional Use Permit from the county. If the business plan doesn’t meet the established risk benchmarks for developing the property, it’s still considered a positive capital investment for resale given the robust real estate market and property value growth in Central Oregon.

Smith Rock is the second most visited location by our members after Mt. Hood. Many of you probably have good memories of cutting your teeth on the crags and trails of Smith Rock. We don’t expect the rock climbing revolution to end any time soon, and we look forward to having a continued positive impact on one of the most iconic climbing destinations in the Pacific Northwest.

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Events & Activities Families Mountaineering 101 (FM101) Info Night

FM101 trains adult and youth climbers for entry-level mountaineering activities including rock climbing, snow climbing, car camping, navigation, conditioning, and first aid. In this family-oriented class, parents are actively engaged in the class as students or assistants. ▶▶ June 5, 6:30–8 p.m. at the Mazama Mountaineering Center (MMC) ▶▶ Details: tinyurl.com/maz-fm101

Less is More: Getting to One Can of Garbage a Year

Are you concerned about the environmental issues facing us but are unsure what you can do to help? Learn how to reduce your waste with Master Recycler and former Metro Recycling Information Specialist Betty Shelley’s upcoming class at the Mazamas.

Mazamas that finish the course will have the opportunity of joining the MMC Green Team with Rick Craycraft. ▶▶ Wed., June 7–21, 7–9 p.m. at the MMC ▶▶ Cost: $30 ▶▶ Registration: tinyurl.com/maz-recycling

Hike Leader Orientation

If you are hoping to become a Trail Trips Hike Leader, sign up for this orientation at trailtrips@mazamas.org. Sign up today, space is limited! ▶▶ June 8, 6:30–9 p.m. at the MMC

Wilderness Navigation: GPS & Smartphone

You’ll learn how a smart phone app can (mostly) replace a GPS receiver, and understand the core GPS skills needed for backcountry travel. We’ll learn this via the Gaia GPS app. At the end of class, you’ll have a solid knowledge of how GPS works, learn specifics of using the app, and see web resources for free GPS tracks and map printing. ▶▶ June 11, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. at the MMC ▶▶ Cost: $55 members, $80 nonmembers. ▶▶ Details: tinyurl.com/maz-mapandcompass

Basic Rock Skills

Brush up on your basic rock climbing skills such as knots, tying in, climbing commands, belaying, rappelling, prusiking, passing protection on a fixed line, and more. ▶▶ June 14, 6–9 p.m. at the MMC ▶▶ Cost: $15 ▶▶ Details: tinyurl.com/maz-basicrock 6 MAZAMAS

Intermediate Climbing School (ICS) Info Night Meet the class team, many instructors, and former students eager to share their experiences about the class, and learn everything you need to know about ICS to decide if it will be a good fit for you. We will demonstrate course skills, allow time to meet future classmates, and provide pizza. ▶▶ June 26, 6:30 p.m. at the MMC ▶▶ Details: tinyurl.com/maz-familyrock

Author Chris Noble

Families Rock Skills

An open climbing session on the MMC climbing walls with a focus on helping your family become comfortable with roped climbing in a supportive, low pressure atmosphere to encourage kids. Limited to 20 climbing kids and adults. ▶▶ June 27, 5–8 p.m. at the MMC ▶▶ Cost: $2 person/$5 max per family. ▶▶ Details: tinyurl.com/maz-familyrock

Metanoia From the top of the world to the end of the line, this film follows the life and climbs of legendary alpinist Jeff Lowe. The evening will include a screening of Metanoia, an introduction to the film and Q&A with the Metanoia’s Director Jim Aikman, Q&A with Jeff Lowe & Connie Self via Skype, and a raffle. This is a fundraiser for the Jeff Lowe Special Needs Trust. This trust goes directly to Jeff ’s Medical Care and home nursing. ▶▶ June 28, 7–9 p.m. at the MMC ▶▶ Tickets $15: tinyurl.com/maz-metanoia

Stewardship Info. Night Join us to learn more about how you can get involved in the Rooster Rock & Broughton Bluff Projects. Sign-up to help restore climber trails at popular crags this summer and fall! ▶▶ June 22, 7:30–9 p.m. at the MMC

Round the Mountain Join the Mazamas 11th annual Round the Mountain (RTM) hike of Mt. Hood’s Timberline Trail over Labor Day weekend.

You will experience hiking a majestic 40 miles of the Timberline Trail with spectacular views of Mt. Hood and the beginning of autumn colors. ▶▶ Sept. 2–4 ▶▶ Details: tinyurl.com/MazRTM

LIBRARY & HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS FUNDRAISER with Photographer and Author Chris Noble Join us for an evening to support the Mazamas Library & Historical Collections.

The evening will include historical collections tours and displays, the showing of a restored 1930s climbing film, dinner, and a presentation by photographer and author Chris Noble, who will speak about his career and latest book Why We Climb. ▶▶ When: July 19, 5:30–8:30 at the Mazama Mountaineering Center ▶▶ Tickets: $55 at: tinyurl.com/ maz-upcoming

Tired of carrying Fido’s food on the trail?

John Rettig shares a few tips for training your favorite four-leggeds to haul their own.

Edited by Kristie Perry

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have seen far too many people attempt to make a dog carry a pack for the first time right at the trailhead, and it looked very unpleasant for the dog. I have also twice found packs abandoned along the trails, and my assumption was that the dog ran off, squirmed out of it, and just left it there.

So when it was time to for my Siberian Husky, Leila, to start carrying her own kibble, I took a different approach: 1. I started her by having Leila wear an empty pack in the house for just a minute or two at a time, and rewarded her with treats and praise. After a few days of this, she seemed agreeable to wearing the pack for longer intervals, and stopped paying much attention to it when it was on.

2. Next, I took her for walks around the neighborhood with an empty pack. Like most dogs, Leila loved walks, and she started associating seeing the pack with having fun. That was the key, and from that point forward Leila donned her pack without protest.

3. After a couple of days of walking Leila around the neighborhood with empty panniers, I stuffed them with crumpled newspaper to bulk the pack up. Occasionally, I’d have to help her if she caught a tree with a pannier.

4. Once Leila became accustomed to the pack's width, I started adding a bit of weight, always being careful to keep the panniers balanced.

5. Within two weeks time, Leila was easily carrying five pounds—the equivalent of two liters of water, plus her kibble.

So we hit the trails.

6. After a month of hiking every weekend, Leila was ready for Mt. Defiance. And she knew when she saw my pack and hers come out, fun was on the agenda.

7. The results of this gentle acclimation was that Leila took the pack for granted and never tried to squirm out of it—it was just part of the trail experience. The flip side: she also learned what it meant when only my pack came out and hers didn’t.

She knew I was heading out, and she couldn’t understand why she wasn’t going. I suffered many a withering scowl, something Siberians are famous for.

Long-time Mazama member John Rettig has been a Mazama member since 1999. He is currently serving his third year on the Executive Council, where has also served as Secretary for all three years. He has completed the 16 Northwest Peaks, was awarded the Parker Cup in 2012 for service to the organization, and the Montague Conservation award in 2014.

From top to bottom: Leila on Mt. Hood. Photo: John Rettig.

Tom Strodtbeck at Willamette Pass with Allie and Isaac.

Photo: Kim Crihfield Duncan at Smith Rock.

Photo: Tom Strodtbeck.

For more information about hiking with dogs check out the Best Hikes with Dogs series: Oregon (917.95.B54b) and Washington (917.97.N33).

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SAYING GOODBYE

LORAINE SHANNON (JONES) ALLINGER

June 2, 1942–April 17, 2017

Member Loraine Shannon (Jones) Allinger passed away on April 17, 2017. She earned degrees from Portland State University and taught for 13 years at Clarkes School. In the 1970s Loraine was an active climber and backpacker with the Mazamas on trips throughout the Cascades, Rockies, and Olympics, and even enjoyed climbing abroad in the Alps and Canadian Rockies. In 1977, she married John Allinger. They lived in Longview and Hockinson, Washington. Soon after they were married, to her new husband’s surprise, she carried corn-on-the-cob and steaks up to timberline on Mt. Adams to cook on the Primus and Svea stoves. Later on in life she moved on to using walking sticks, but she never gave up her ice axe.

She enjoyed music and natural history and belonged to the Audubon Society and the Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society, as well as the Mazamas. Her charities were Medical Teams International and The Carter Center.

Loraine is survived by her husband; sons, Andy and Ben; sisters, Dary Jones-Eagles, Shelley Hettman, and Josie Evans; and many nieces and nephews.

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SUSAN MARIE HAGMEIER

February 2, 1952–February 22, 2017 Past Mazama member Susan “Sue” Hagmeier passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2017. Sue was a lifelong Portlander, born and raised in Southwest Portland. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1970 and attended Reed College from 1970–74. Sue had a passion for the outdoors, and participated in the first women’s course offered by Pacific Crest Outward Bound (now Northwest Outward Bound School).

She became a course instructor for Outward Bound, leading wilderness trips and ropes courses. Sue worked as a ski instructor at Mt. Hood Meadows and Timberline Lodge for many years, and was a member of the Mazamas. She also spearheaded countless family camping and hiking trips.

In the 1990s, inspired by her two children, Sue was elected to the Portland Public Schools school board and served two terms, from 1995–2003. Afterwards Sue continued her political dedication, serving as the Multnomah County Democrat’s communications chair for many years, and attending the 2012 Democratic National Convention as an Oregon delegate. Sue also worked in the state legislature, starting in 2009, as Lew Frederick’s campaign chair and chief of staff. Sue believed strongly in the power of government as well as individual action to make people’s lives better. She also found and shared humor in the absurdity and daily grind of modern politics and life. Oregon has lost an irreplaceable advocate for progressive causes.

She leaves behind two daughters, Emily Liedel Omier and Julia Liedel, and granddaughter Sofia Omier.

Mazama Member & Community Survey

by Sarah Bradham, Director of Marketing & Communications In April 2017 we engaged a local research company, MDC Research, to complete a Mazama membership and community survey. The purpose of this survey was to collect feedback from our members and the community about the current strategic direction of the Mazamas, and to inform our next strategic plan.

We had 1,098 responses from Mazama members and 424 from community members. MDC Research, the same company that had completed our last membership survey in 2011, took all of the data and completed a comprehensive summary, which was reviewed by the board and staff at the spring board retreat that was held on May 7.

Members indicated that two of their primary reasons for joining and renewing their Mazama membership is for our education programs and the sense of

community they feel at the Mazamas. The survey data also showed that a majority of our members are overwhelmingly supportive of the current direction of the Mazamas and our focus on outdoor education, outdoor activities, stewardship and advocacy, protecting our history, and youth outreach.

The community survey showed that the Mazamas has a solid reputation in our community in the areas outlined above.

In addition, the majority of respondents who had had some interaction with Mazamas, either through a class or out on the trail, described that interaction as positive.

The survey results provided validation for our board that the Mazamas is headed in the right direction with regards to its strategic priorities. The leadership will continue to digest the survey data as we move into the final phase of development on our next strategic plan. You can expect to see additional information on the survey results in an upcoming e-news.

The percentage of members who indicated the following are of high importance in renewing their membership.

89% Mazama education programs.

86% advocacy for outdoor recreation 83% alpine climbing/mountaineering 83% sense of community 76% environmental activism 83% trail & crag stewardship 67% of Mazama volunteers feel valued always or often

86% feel the Mazama Library & Historical Collection has strong historic value

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A Meal with a View

Favorite Picnic Hikes

by Sue Griffith

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hen summer weather draws you outside, it’s best enjoyed with a picnic hike. Whether an early morning ramble to catch a sunrise, an evening trek with the promise of a rosy sunset, or something in between—pack a tasty meal, a sturdy blanket, and head to the hills for an unforgettable adventure. Not only will you earn the calories you’re about to eat, but as everyone knows, food tastes best outdoors.

Portland offers endless picnic possibilities like Washington Park, Mt. Tabor, and Powell Butte. But why not get out of the city and make a day of it? The following list provides a little something for everyone: short and long; mountains and water; near and far. Before you go, take a minute to Google for details regarding directions, fees/passes, pets, etc.

BENSON LAKE TRAIL If you don’t mind a few mosquitoes, head to the Willamette National Forest for a selection of easy to moderate hikes offering picnic spots with beautiful lake and mountain views. Choose between the Benson Lake Trail (2.8 miles), the more challenging Tenas Lake Trail (4.9 miles), or the even more strenuous Hand Lake or Scott Mt. Trails. Time it right and you can pick huckleberries to add to your feast.

CATHERINE CREEK ARCH LOOP HIKE

Top: Rowena Crest. Bottom: Heading toward Devil's Cauldron. Photos: Sue Griffith.

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At two miles and 500 ft. of elevation gain, the Catherine Creek Arch Loop Hike, between Bingen and Lyle, Wash., in the Columbia River Gorge is an easy option for spring floral displays and on a clear day, it provides stunning views of the Columbia River and Mt. Hood. A network of trails offers add-on options for a longer hike.

Find a grassy spot and spread your picnic blanket, or just enjoy the hike and stop for a wood-fired pizza in White Salmon on the way home.

DEVIL’S CAULDRON TRAIL When you find yourself at the Oregon Coast, it’s often more about the view than the hike. Sunsets over the ocean are no exception, and when weather conditions align, A picnic spread. Photo: Sue Griffith. you might even see the green flash.

Pick up picnic supplies at the deli counter in the back of the Little Apple grocery store in Manzanita and head north about three miles up Highway 101 to the gravel pullout just beyond milepost 41. Hike the short trail down the lower west slope of Neahkahnie Mountain to Devil’s Cauldron. Spread out your blanket, pop open a beverage, and soak in the Technicolor show. Caution: Steep and unforgiving cliffs frame the cauldron—enjoy the drama from a safe distance and leave the dogs and kids at home.

HIDDEN FALLS VIA TARBELL TRAIL This moderate, 11.2 mile out and back trail in the Silver Star Scenic Area leads to a beautiful waterfall that makes a great lunch spot. Start at the Tarbell Day Use Area near Yacolt, Wash., suffer through a couple miles of reforesting clearcut, and continue through lush forest to a magical picnic setting. Choose a week day as this can be a busy place on summer weekends.

PARADISE PARK Head to Mt. Hood in July or August for a challenging 12-mile loop hike with 2,300 feet of elevation gain. While a popular summer hike, the crowds thin by Zigzag Canyon and you are likely to have the rest of the trail to yourself. Pick a sunny day and escape the Portland heat. There is nothing like being surrounded by alpine flowers while gazing at Mt. Hood over a well-earned picnic lunch.

ROWENA PLATEAU LOOP HIKE Swing by Boda's Kitchen (opens at 11 a.m.) in Hood River to pick up sandwiches, then enjoy this easy 2.5 mile out and back stroll over the Rowena Plateau with its huge views up and down the Columbia River Gorge.

Devil's Cauldron from Neahkahnie Mountain's western slope. Photo: Sue Griffith.

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by Wendy Marshall

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hen I was a youth, my kitchen creations of steamed stinging nettles and butter-sautéed shaggy mane mushrooms invoked a few raised eyebrows and hesitancy in my mom. But I still recall the excitement and pride I felt at having conjured a meal out of things I'd found growing wild in our forest. The idea of living off the land, eating foods you collect and prepare yourself, can be a romantic one. In this age of mass-produced everything, I've read increasing accounts by people who feel disconnected from nature, who wish to be closer to the land and water we dwell on, as well as better stewards of its riches.

Not without good reason, either. With concerns about survival haunting our current mindset and issues cropping up daily about the hazards of corporate manufactured foods, there is a real practicality to cultivating a harmonious partnership with our native landscape. Not only rewarding and nourishing to body and spirit— such a relationship may solve a few of our modern troubles.

For more tasty treat ideas check out books in the Mazama Library with call #641.5

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Besides eating organic, what if you're hungry on a hike? Instead of an invisible stranger, a plant by the path can become a familiar personality, a helping spirit, and maybe even a part of your body. This time of year, you'll find some of our finest food plants disguised as irksome weeds. Stinging nettles, for instance, are tasty steamed like kale, but can be eaten fresh! Let the leaves wilt, rub them with a spoon, and they lose their sting. Nettle, which is high in iron, silicon, and potassium, can help those pesky allergies and arthritis, by cleaning your blood and lungs of toxins. Miner's lettuce is another example, easily spotted by the round, succulent leaves that encircle its stems.

California gold miners, desperate for fresh fruits and vegetables, turned to this plant for salvation. Other incredibly nutritious plants are as close as your backyard or readily available in meadows and woods: chickweed, purslane, and of course, dandelion. The roots of dandelion, burdock, and Queen Anne's lace—the ancestor of a store-bought carrot—can be stewed into a hearty soup. As spring ripens into early summer

and beyond, fruits and berries pop up by the bushel, such as huckleberry, thimbleberry, and salal.

I met John Kallas, director of Wild Food Adventures, at the Belmont Street Fair last summer. This wickedly humorous fellow presided over a beautiful display of native foods, from clams and berries to flour made from acorns. Kallas, whose 35 years of experience teaching about wild foods make my kenning of local plants seem a bit like child's play, presented a slideshow at the Mazama Mountaineering Center on March 8, where he signed copies of his new book, Edible Wild Plants: Wild Foods from Dirt to Plate. From June 23 to 26, he'll be leading the GingerRoot Rendezvous intensive course in Silverton, Oregon. Participants will learn to identify and prepare edible wild plants from all over North America. However, Kallas, a trained botanist, isn't just an expert on plants. He also leads courses on edible coastal animals, such as razor clams, and ocean vegetables (seaweeds). Besides the intensives, Wild Food Adventures offers a range of affordable day classes throughout the year, which I look forward to exploring.

Find out more at: wildfoodadventures.com.

As in any outdoor pursuit, harvesting wild foods comes with its own ethics. Herbalism has taught me that a group of wild plants is a family, part of a larger community. Wild communities can be irreparably damaged by someone who takes too much, as in the tragic case I read about a with patch of wild ginger—the razing or raping of a whole patch is definitely not a responsible approach. A good rule is to gather only one of every four plants in a particular species group, at most. This ensures a few always remain to produce future generations, resulting in more sustainable ecosystems. Remember you're consuming life forms, and they deserve respect.

Additionally, safety is a consideration. Some plants have serious attitude! The notorious poison hemlock is not, gram for gram, the nation's most noxious plant, but it is our top poisoner because it looks like a lot of other tasty herbs. It's no coincidence. Poison hemlock is in fact related to its look-alikes, including celery, parsley, dill, cilantro, and carrot. Again, an experienced teacher such as Kallas can help you make these critical distinctions. (For example, to distinguish poison hemlock from its Umbelliferae cousins, look for small maroon spots on its stems, and a musty smell.) Mushrooms are a different matter. I mentioned shaggy mane mushrooms, a member of the Coprinus or "inky cap" family, and a good edible. But inky caps are only edible up to a point, and a similar species has a toxin that only activates when you drink alcohol! You'd need to stay dry for five days after this dinner. Many mushrooms, like chantrelles, are wonderful foods, while others have the wildest poisons in the woods. Fortunately, courses in Oregon mushroom identification are offered several times a year

by Bark and other organizations.

I've found that learning about wild foods can be intensely fulfilling, bringing you more in tune with the outdoors as well as your own spirit. As participants in outdoor recreation, our responsibility as caretakers and advocates of wild places need not be a chore. Rather, it can be an excellent adventure, an ongoing and ever-deepening love affair with the earth that sustains us and with all the living things we meet along the way, through one of the most intimate connections we have—our next meal.

Wendy Marshall has been an amateur herbalist for seven years. In addition to mountain climbing and hiking, she is a perpetual student of life and periodically takes courses in curious things, such as how to make stone tools.

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Is ICS For You?

by Jason Breaker, ICS Coordinator Have you been climbing for a while, learned a lot from your friends, but know it’s time to dial in your technical skills? Have you found yourself in technical terrain and not known what to do? Have you done a lot of rock climbing, but are eager to learn how to translate those skills into an alpine environment? Did you graduate BCEP, you’ve been climbing a lot, and are eager to learn more? If the above describe you, it’s time to take your climbing education to the next level.

The goal of the Intermediate Climbing School (ICS) is to provide a training program to educate climbers in a wide range of best practices for climbing rock and snow. The course is intensive and challenging, but also a fun and rewarding learning experience. You will see a significant growth in your climbing skills in a relatively short period of time. You will have an opportunity to learn with and from a group of 40+ fellow students, many of whom will become lifetime climbing partners. Some of my most rewarding ICS moments come when I watch new ICS grads return the following year to help teach new ICS students!

The class is designed for climbers with solid basic climbing skills, and some outdoor experience, who are ready to advance to the next level of technical climbing. The ICS curriculum picks up where BCEP left off—but it is open to any qualified climber, regardless of whether or not you are a BCEP graduate.

ICS is a challenge both in terms of scale and class content.

The course is comprehensive and covers a large number of technical skills including: ▶▶ Advance belay & rappelling techniques ▶▶ Movement on rock & snow ▶▶ Anchors on rock & snow ▶▶ Self-rescue techniques ▶▶ Mountaineering first aid ▶▶ Accident management

▶▶ Leadership ▶▶ Navigation ▶▶ Avalanche awareness ▶▶ Single & multi-pitch climbing ▶▶ High angle snow techniques ▶▶ And much more!

Most of the course is spent developing these skills in a hands-on environment, through two dozen lectures and field sessions spread across approximately 9 months. Students work with experienced instructors in a safety-conscience and supportive environment.

You will leave the class with the skills you need to become an independent mountaineer, including the basics of climb leadership and preparation, critical thinking, and self-awareness in an alpine environment.

If you are interested in learning more, come to ICS Information Night June 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mazama Mountaineering Center.

You will meet the class team, many instructors, and former students eager to share their experiences about the class. We will demonstrate course skills and allow time to meet future classmates.

As the coordinator, I am committed to providing a supportive learning environment that accommodates students of different backgrounds and experience levels. Please contact me (ics@ mazamas.org) with questions. More information about the course can be found on the Intermediate Climbing School class webpage on the Mazama website at tinyurl.com/maz-icscourse.

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New Online Search & Checkout System Planning your summer adventure?

Thinking of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or climbing Mt. Hood? Or how about upping your climbing game or refining your rope skills? Ever wondered what climbing Everest was like in the 1960s or the early history of Andes exploration? As a member of the Mazamas, you have access to over 2500 hiking and climbing guides, technical and how-to books, DVDs, maps, and more! Finding those resources got a whole lot easier.

The Mazama Library is launching an online library catalog! For the first time in the library’s 101 year history, we’ll know what is on the shelf at any given time. Beginning June 1, you’ll be able to search the catalog by going to mazamalibrary.org and clicking on the Search Library Catalog link.

What does this mean for you?

The online catalog will allow you to search the collection and put books on hold. You will still need to come to the library to check out and pick up your books. You do not need your patron number to put books on hold, but you will need a number to check books out. The library will begin giving out patron numbers on the first of June.

See the librarian or a library volunteer on your first visit to get your patron number. They will also assist you in

checking out books until you become familiar with the new system. (We strongly recommend that you do not put your patron number sticker on the back of your Mazamas ID card. You are issued a new ID card every year when you renew your dues with the organization. Your library number is good for as long as you are member in good standing and will not be reissued each year. We recommend that you put the barcode sticker on the back of your driver’s license or other semipermanent card in your wallet.)

Along with the new system, we are also updating the library’s circulation policies. You will now be able to check out five books at a time for a month. We are also introducing a new, shorter loan time of two weeks on new releases. You will be able to renew new releases as long as no one has put the title on hold. The non-circulating policies remain the same for journals and special collection rare books.

Whether you're planning your next weekend away or want to increase your mountaineering knowledge, save yourself time and money and start your research with the Mazama Library. Remember, it’s yours to use!

The Mazama Library is open Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

SEARCHING THE CATALOG: Visit www.mazamas.org/resources/library and click on the Search Library Catalog link.

You will be redirected to the new library online catalog. At the top of the page you will see the search box. The default is to search by “All Words,” this will search all the catalog records, across all the catalog fields (title, author, publisher, terms, etc) and return a list of titles that contain that word. You can refine your search by clicking the down arrow next to “All Words” and selecting Title, Author, Subject, etc.

This will help narrow your list of results.

PUTTING A TITLE ON HOLD: The search results screen you will see the title, author, call number, ISBN (if present), publisher info, and any local holding notes. To the right you’ll see the number of holdings and number available. Click on the Request Hold button.

The next screen asks for your name, patron number, and email. Your name is required, and while optional, your patron number and email will help us better serve you. You are also given a space for any special requests or questions related to your hold request. After filling in all the fields, click the “Request Hold” button at the bottom of the screen. If the title is available, it will be put on the holds shelf at the library. If the title is currently checked out, you will be put on a waitlist for the title and we will email you when it becomes available.

CLOSE CALL? CALL CISM

by Sandy Ramirez The Mazama Critical Incident Stress Management team provides incident debriefs and mental health referrals to Mazamas and members of our mountaineering community. Incident response debriefings are indicated whenever one’s usual coping abilities have become overwhelmed. A fatal accident does not have to take place to ask for a debriefing; a close call is often more than enough to leave one feeling out of sorts and to set off acute and chronic stress responses.

Debriefings can promote self-healing by accelerating the natural processes of reorganizing and restructuring the experience of the event. They can prevent long term problems and facilitate healthy grieving, moving one to feel better faster.

Debriefings are totally confidential, amazingly simple, and they WORK! The Mazamas has a group of trained peer debriefers. We are Mazamas members who volunteer to assist other Mazamas with this important process. Debriefings are ideally conducted 24 to 72 hours after an incident but even if years have passed a debriefing can help restore equilibrium.

It’s most effective if everyone in the party can attend.

Anyone can contact the Mazama Mountaineering Center at 503-227-2345 to request a debriefing.

Sandy Ramirez has been a Mazama since 1983 and a member of CISM since 2013. She worked as a school psychologist in Portland and Beaverton until her retirement in 2003.

She is also a licensed clinical psychologist and a Disaster Mental Health Responder for the American Red Cross.

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BEACON ROCK FALCON CLOSURE

by Jonathan Barrett

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ummer climbing is nearly upon us, and many of you are probably itching to get on the many climbing routes that Beacon Rock has to offer. Not yet though, please. Not yet. For about twenty years now, Beacon Rock has had a seasonal closure which ends when any nesting falcons and their chicks have left their nests. This has typically ended around the 15th of July. In 1996, a climbing management plan was put into effect for Beacon Rock. This plan was a collaborative effort between Beacon Rock, Washington Fish and Wildlife, and climbing advocate groups. This summer, the plan will be updated. The current advisory committee is made up of the following individuals: Adam Baylor, Bill Coe, Eddie Espinoza, Andy Fitz, Alicia Imbody, Karen Natzel, Joe Sambatoro, and Jamie Peterson.

Beacon Rock State Park comprises much more than the 848 foot tall monolith itself.

The total acreage is over 5,000 acres. It is easy, therefore, for climbers to forget that the state park has a much wider mission than managing and allowing access to climbing on Beacon Rock.

Climbers are just one user group. The park itself is managed for a variety of uses and purposes, not the least of which is ecological biodiversity. As such the cliff is only one piece of the park. Additionally it is worth remembering that the park is only one small piece of the Columbia River Gorge, which is eighty miles in length.

Peregrine falcons have made a significant recovery since their nearly complete extirpation from the continental United States in the 1970s. Because of this success, many climbers on Beacon Rock wonder why the rock still sees a yearly seasonal closure for nesting.

They may think that the birds don’t need the cliff like they did in the past.

The answer to this is simply that the state park has among its many goals, managing for biodiversity. The park has historically provided nesting grounds for the birds. So, regardless of the expansion of the overall population in the Gorge, maintaining a population on Beacon is a critical part of retaining the full identity of the ecology of the park. Losing nesting peregrines from the cliff may not impact the population as a whole, but it impacts the identity of the park.

As a friendly reminder, the only section of Beacon that is open year round is the northwest corner. The east face is always closed for two primary reasons:

first, endangered plants like the Gorge Daisy and Oregon Sullivantia; second, archaeological and cultural issues raised by the discovery at the base of a wooden native headpiece. As a result, the prime areas on Beacon and many of the best lines are only open from mid-summer until the end of the year. In reality, this can mean a climbing season of about four months.

As climbers, we usually have to share our locations with other users and consider the impact that we have on the cliffs that we hold dear and valuable.

As you are anxiously awaiting notice of

the opening of the cliff sometime in July, please remember the valuable work that the advisory committee is doing to work collaboratively with Washington State Parks and the manager at Beacon Rock State Park. Your restraint is also a critical part of the process. When you are lounging this summer on one of Beacon’s fine ledges observing the splendor of the Columbia River Gorge, remember that in honoring the closure, you are helping to maintain access into the future.

Photo: Kevin Cole.

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CONSERVATION CORNER

PLACES WORTH PRESERVING

by Lea Wilson

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ometimes you just need the forest. For me, that’s about 7 days a week.

As Mazamas, we go great distances to seek our rest and our adventure in the wild. And while those distant landscapes inspire us and provide unparalleled quality of life, the nature we experience the most - the nature that impacts our everyday health and well-being - is right here in the city. Luckily, for a place nick-named Stumptown, we don’t have to go far to find the woods.

Forest Park is one of the largest forested urban parks in the United States. Home to the famous Wildwood, of course, the park includes access for naturalists and birders, hikers, trail runners, cyclists, and horseback riders. Some winters, the park even provides for a little skiing! All told, there are more than 70 miles of recreational trails winding through 5,000 acres of trees, a cool refuge in the heat of summer, and a welcome canopy in winter rains.

Forest Park is an important urban refuge for more than just people.

Technically part of the Coast Range, the park sticks out into, and is surrounded by, the northern-most reaches of the Willamette Valley.

It is home to a great diversity of species, including 104 birds and 50 mammals. Seven native amphibians live in the park, including the redlegged frog, which must cross Highway 30 during its breeding season.

For such a valuable stretch of land, Forest Park was, ironically, saved by virtue of being “worthless.” By the 1940’s, much of the old-growth timber was already logged. The hillsides were too steep to develop cost-effectively, and exploratory oil drilling turned up dry. At least half the land for Forest Park was already in public ownership, acquired through tax forfeiture.

Luckily, not everyone thought those parcels were useless. Convened by the City Club, Mazamas hosted the first meeting of the “Committee of 50” (later to become the Forest Park Conservancy), a group of local organizations and individuals committed to establishing a public park.

Mazamas helped raise public awareness about the proposed park, and along with the Boy Scouts, planted more than 2,000 trees. After years of advocacy, Forest Park was officially dedicated in 1948.

In 1903, when John Charles Olmsted first saw the hills that are now Forest Park he wrote, “Future generations will bless the men who were wise enough to get such woods preserved… If these woods are preserved, they will surely come to be regarded as marvelously beautiful.” Though Forest Park may not be a pristine wilderness, it is still marvelous. And it still needs our protection. The pressures Forest Park faces are a microcosm of our public lands broadly: climate change, invasive species, habitat fragmentation, urban development, increasing usership. It’s also a reminder that we decide what is left to the next generation. Taking my usual path through our backyard forest, I remind myself that sometimes we are lucky to have problems.

It could have been, after all, that Forest Park was never preserved.

For more on hiking Forest Park check out One City's Wilderness: Portland's Forest Park in the Mazama Library, call #917.95.H81o

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by Darrin Gunkel

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hose alpine starts. Cold, windy, dark. Very dark, which is bad if you’re sick of staring at your headlamp beam for hours on end, waiting for the views to appear. But it’s very good for looking up at the night sky, free from city lights and much of the dust and pollution that obscure the full glory of the stars.

This time of year, the Big Dipper is high overhead for most of the night. It’s a great place to begin navigating your way around the sky. It contains the two famous Pointer Stars, at the end of the Dipper’s bowl, that show the way to Polaris, the North Star.

Why is it the North Star? Our planets axis of rotation points almost straight at it. Draw a line from Earth’s south pole, through the north pole, follow it about 430 light years, and you’ll arrive in the vicinity of Polaris.

If 430 light years sounds like a long way off, that’s because it is. Of the 25 brightest stars (Polaris, incidentally, is not one of them, coming in at 49th) 14 are closer than 100 light years and all but three are within 500 or so light years. But those numbers pale when you expand the picture beyond our cosmic backyard. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is about 100,000 light years across and in our neighborhood, 1,000 light years thick.

All well and good, but what is a light year, actually? Text books tell us it’s the distance light, moving at 186,000 miles per second, travels in one year. But when is the last time you made a 186,000 mile trip, or measured precisely how far you’ve moved in a second? The numbers are far enough out of our everyday experience that they may as well be abstractions. Let’s put it in perspective.

Shrink a light year to the width of a quarter. At this scale, our galaxy would be as wide as Mt. St. Helens is high. Polaris would be about 35 feet from the Earth.

Most of the bright stars of the winter constellation of Orion would be near the end of a 35 meter rope. The family of stars that make up the Big Dipper would be about six feet away. The width of the main part of our solar system, 5.6 billion miles (the distance across the orbit of the farthest known full-sized planet, Neptune) shrinks to 1,000th of an inch.

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The Big Bear and Dipper. Photo: Sinnott and Fienberg

Incidentally, the Big Dipper isn’t a constellation. It’s an asterism, a group of stars that form a distinct pattern independent of the constellation or constellations they reside in. A constellation is an area of sky with definite boundaries, based mainly on the original 48 constellations the ancient Greeks recognized, and another 40 added later.

Many are by no means distinct. Take Polaris’ home constellation, Ursa Minor, the Little Bear. It happens to contain the asterism of the Little Dipper, itself dim enough to be a challenge to spot most nights from a city. The constellation contains a handful more of obscure stars.

The Big Dipper occupies a corner of the

sky’s third largest constellation, Ursa Major, the Great Bear. The other two thirds of Ursa Major are a sprawl of dimmer stars to the south and west of the Dipper.

Up above city lights, both constellations should be easy enough to pick out with the help of their anchoring asterisms and a decent star chart. At our latitude, they never set, so you can spot them all night long, any night of the year.

The other end of the Big Dipper is a convenient guide, too. Continue the curve of its handle 25 degrees, or two and a half fist widths, and you’ll come to a bright, unmistakably orange-ish star. Say hello to Arcturus, excluding the sun, moon, and planets, the fourth brightest object in

our skies Arcturus is the brightest star in Bootes, the herdsman. What’s he herding?

Oddly enough, bears: Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, chasing them perpetually around the northern sky. “Arcturus” comes from the Greek for “the bear guardian.” And since the bears he herds circle the north celestial pole, his name is the origin of the English word for the North: arctic. One reason Arcturus is as bright as it is: proximity.

“Just” 37 light years away. It’s also big: an orange giant, about 25 times the diameter of our sun.

Speaking of giants, below Arcturus, you’ll find Jupiter, shining even brighter than Arcturus. The heavy weight of our local family of planets, Jupiter is two and a half times more massive than all the planets combined. That much mass means it’s got a powerful gravity field—enough so to hold 67 moons in orbital thrall. The four largest of those would be planets in their own right, were they to orbit the sun directly.

Of them, Io is a volcanologist’s dream: it sports 400 volcanoes, of which about 150 are active—all that on a world the size of our moon. One of them even contains a

lava lake at its summit. Passing spacecraft have photographed mile-high curtains of erupting lava. While not the tallest volcanoes in the solar system—that honor goes to the volcanoes on Mars—Io’s volcanic eruptions are. Io’s eruption plumes can reach heights of 200 to 300 miles.

So the next time you find yourself looking at the night sky, just for a moment leave the glow of the headlamp behind and enjoy the majesty of the display.

A 180-mile tall eruption on Io. Photo: NASA

Bootes the Herdsman from Johann Bayer's 1624 star atlas, Uranometria.

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Main: The west side of Mt. Hood during the late summer months with the Sandy Glacier prominently featured in the middle of the photo. Photo: Vaqas Malik. Right: In one of the glacier caves on the Sandy Glacier. Photo by Outdoor Project Contributor Andrew Stohner. Left: Sandy Glacier. Photo by Outdoor Project Contributor Tyson Gillard.

HIKING AMONG FROZEN GIANTS Summer Glacier Insights and Escapades

by Kevin Machtelinckx

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ountaineering evokes images of vast glacial flows nestled in high mountain valleys. Spring and winter are prime times to explore glaciers. Spring is a transition period where snowpacks begin to stabilize and snowbridges are still intact. Winter is a perfect opportunity to test your coldweather gear, when crevasses are filled and the white beast is less likely to swallow you up.

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On the Sandy Glacier on Mt. Hood about to enter one of the glacier caves.

Photo by Outdoor Project Contributor Tyson Gillard.

Below: Jefferson Park. Photo by Outdoor Project Contributor Lance Beck.

Although many of us mountaineers in the Pacific Northwest choose to hit the alpine rock in the summer, as soon as the mountainsides are liberated from snow, it’s worth remembering that some glaciers are still around. While some of us see our main activity as hiking, we don’t necessarily see the fun in plunging crampons into the flanks of these frozen rivers in 5 degrees Fahrenheit on a winter night. Summer and early fall offer excellent opportunities to visit these glaciers in more agreeable conditions. We lay out a few of these slowmoving wonders that are well worth a summer escape.

JEFFERSON PARK GLACIER As with the other glaciers on Mt. Jefferson, the Jefferson Park Glacier was named by Ira Williams of the Oregon Bureau of Mines in 1915 (Hatch, 1917). Of the approximately 35 permanent snow and ice fields on the mountain, Jefferson Park Glacier is set in one of the most spectacular alpine areas in the Oregon Cascades. The glacier rests between two parallel moraines, which are evidence of a massive glacial retreat that was documented as early as 1917 (Hatch, 1917). In the last two decades, climbing the glacier itself has evolved. The famed Jeff Park Glacier route to the summit has gone from a straight-forward glacier trudge toward the obvious saddle to what is now a navigational quandary through a labyrinth of crevasses and bergschrunds. And the glacier continues to break up.

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the summit in order to experience the glacier firsthand. A highly rated option is to start from the Whitewater Creek trailhead (trail number 3429). This option allows for a very scenic hike toward the glacier and lakes surrounding the mountain. The trail takes you up through lupine and beargrass meadows lined with pine and mountain hemlock toward the plateau of the park itself. Once in these flatlands, formed from centuries of high mountain lakes breaking through their sand dams and flooding the areas below, some off-trail navigation is required to pick out and follow one of the many climber’s trails that head toward Jefferson Park Glacier. The hike is best done with good visibility, as you will want to set your bearings as soon as you get sight of the toe of the glacier.

This is a strenuous and remote hike, and it is advisable to do it as an overnight trip, so as to leave plenty of time for exploration and navigation.

SANDY GLACIER ICE CAVES Snow Dragon, Pure Imagination, and Frozen Minotaur. With names like these, the expectations should be high.

These ice caves are found on Mt. Hood’s Sandy Glacier, about a mile uphill from the very well-known McNeil Point. In 2011, Eddy Cartaya and Brent McGregor,

among others, documented and mapped the ice cave known as Snow Dragon. In the process, two additional caves were discovered, dubbed Pure Imagination and Frozen Minotaur. These are thought to be the most extensive cave systems in the contiguous United States (Chakalian, 2015). The ever-evolving tunnels of ice are being created and destroyed by the Sandy

Glacier’s extremely hasty retreat from the sides of the mountain. These cave systems are temporary, and will undoubtedly succumb to the same fate as the ones in Mt. Rainier’s Paradise Glacier, which once held some of the nation’s largest ice caves before their roofs collapsed.

It should be noted that, because of how precarious and fragile these caves can be, entering them should be done only after very careful consideration. In fact, in 2015, the roof of Snow Dragon collapsed, marking a sign of the continuouslychanging structure of the cave system. As the average temperature of our summers continues to rise, warm air makes its way deeper into the caves, creating new openings and destroying old ones.

To attain the caves, or at least get a glimpse of them from a safe distance, it’s ideal to start from the Top Spur trailhead and follow the signs for McNeil Point.

Once past McNeil Point, the trail continues upward onto an obvious rocky ridge with the trail eventually fading into the climber’s left side of the Sandy Glacier. Keep an eye out for openings in the glacier to spot the cave entrances. Getting to the caves will require knowledge in glacier travel and a sense of adventure. For most of us, seeing the Pacific Northwest’s (current) premier cave system from a respectable distance is a treat in itself.

WALLOWAS One would be forgiven if the Wallowa Mountains in remote eastern Oregon did not come to mind when talking about glaciers. By definition, a glacier is a body of permanent snow and ice which experiences relatively slow movement, evidenced by crevasses, icefalls, and a constantly changing geometry and is

formed by decades of snowfall exceeding the rate of snowmelt. A perennial snowfield, on the other hand, does not have the characteristic of movement.

Oftentimes, a glacier will form if a snowfield grows large enough that part of it spans onto sloped terrain, initiating a very gradual movement of the snowpack and ice.

By this definition, it is hard to imagine the Wallowas actually featuring any glaciers. However, among the Wallowa’s 131 snow and ice features, one of them is actually named by the US Geological Survey; the Benson Glacier. Situated on Eagle Cap, photos from 1920 show this glacier extending down the steep north east face of Eagle Cap and toward the aptly-named Glacier Lake. Crevasses are readily apparent in the convexities of the ice feature. A repeat photo from 1992, shows a dramatic reduction in size, with the areas that once showed gaping crevasses now only exposed rock (Skovlin, 2000). Today, the Benson Glacier is perhaps better defined as a permanent snowfield and is confined to an area of the Eagle Cap face with an abundance of shade.

Scars of a miniature ice age full of glaciers are obvious throughout the wilderness area. Moraines, tarns, and rock fields sculpted by eons of glacial grinding has resulted in a pristine landscape filled with dramatic arêtes, granite cirques and, appropriately, a number of permanent snow features feeding the Wallowa River.

The true definition of the snow and ice feature adorning Eagle Cap’s sides is best left to those willing to make the trip to see it in person. The trip to Glacier Lake, from which the Benson Glacier can easily be seen, is a 13-mile one-way trip from Wallowa Lake. Of course, for the

more adventurous, Eagle Cap can also be climbed by several largely non-technical routes, which requires a good degree of fitness if done in one day.

Still alive and clinging on through torching summers, the glaciers of our beloved Pacific Northwest are as majestic as they are impermanent. Some are extinct, others are only remembered by the artistic remnants they have carved into the mountainsides we climb. If the summer heat has you thinking about calling off your hike, consider one of these cooler destinations. They offer routes to get your miles in and to appreciate the continuous battle for permanency these slow-moving ice giants wage on an annual basis.

BIBLIOGRAPHY Chakalian, Paul. April 7, 2015. Ice Cave Collapses on Mt. Hood. tinyurl.com/maz62017 Hatch, L., 1917, The Glaciers of Mount Jefferson [Oregon]: Mazama, v. 5, no. 2, p.

136-139.

Skovlin, J. M., 2000, Interpreting landscape change in high mountains of northeastern Oregon from long-term repeat photography: Portland, Or., U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station.

Above: (left) The Benson Glacier circa 1920.

Photo: Harley Richardson. (right) The Benson Glacier circa 1992. Photo: David Jensen.

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ADVENTUROUS YOUNG MAZAMAS (AYM) Activities for those in their 20s and 30s and anyone young at heart.

Check our website, tinyurl.com/mazaymactivities, and Meetup page frequently for the most up to date schedule. All trips are $2 member/$3 nonmember.

MONTHLY EVENTS: ▶▶ AYM Committee Meetings are on the fourth Monday of the month (June 26) at 6:30 p.m. at the MMC. ▶▶ Interested in learning what AYM is about or looking for a casual introduction to our group? For a social introduction to the group, be sure and join us for pub night on the third Monday of the month. ▶▶ We also host board game night on the first Wednesday of the month (check our website and Meetup page for location, they rotate every month!)

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 —WEEKEND TRIP: OREGON COAST HARVEST Looking for a refreshing weekend at the coast? Join us for beach running and foraging at Nehalem State Park. Bring your tent and stay overnight for just $8. Meet at MMC at 9 a.m. RSVP toby@creelan.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10—HIKE: CAPE FALCON Escape the crowds on this woodsy hike over a coastal headland. We’ll take a trail along the north side of the cove through eerie stands of old-growth spruce to a series of cliff top viewpoints, and then wind back down the cove to a popular surf beach.

Advance sign up required; please email leader. 5 miles, 200 feet, Dr 125. Departs Sunset Transit Center at 9 a.m. Leader: kirk. rohrig@gmail.com and reenac@bu.edu.

On May 5-7, Adventurous Young Mazamas headed east to camp in Goldendale, Wash. where they hiked the windy Chenoweth Tableland, practiced navigation at Old Maid Flat, spelunked at the creatively named New Cave, and waded through oceans of wildflowers at Crawford Oaks in Columbia Hills State Park. Here is one group of AYMers standing their ground at Chenoweth Tableland.

Photo: Sándor Lau.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 11—TRAIL RUN: FIFTEENMILE CREEK LOOP Join us for a trail run along a Wild and Scenic waterway near Mt. Hood. We'll pass wildflowers, scrub oak, and pine with prairie vistas. 10.1 miles, 2,210 feet. Meet at the MMC at a.m. RSVP toby@creelan.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17—HIKE: COOPER SPUR VIA TILLY JANE Ready to condition? Join us for a hike to Cooper Spur on Mt. Hood. We'll start at Tilly Jane Snopark and follow Pollalie Ridge, ascending to the highest hikeable point on the mountain at 8,500 ft., returning on Tilly Jane trail. 11.6 miles, 4,700 feet. Meet at Gateway TC, 6:30 a.m. RSVP toby@creelan. com.

SUNDAY JULY 2–4—WEEKEND TRIP: QUARTZ MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT Looking for a nice view? Stay at this rentable tower in Washington over the July 4th holiday. We'll share cooking with one breakfast and dinner as a group. Capped at four hikers, shared rental cost. Entry hike: 2.5 miles, 1,000 feet. Meet at the MMC 6 a.m.

RSVP toby@creelan.com.

SUNDAY JULY 2, MAZAMA LODGE, GOVERNMENT CAMP: SÁNDOR'S MAGIC HOUR TOUR OF OREGON Dinner served at 5 p.m., $13.25. Show starts 6 p.m. Photographer, writer, and filmmaker Sándor Lau gives a tour of his Oregon at that fleeting magic hour just after sunrise and just before sunset where Mother Nature shows off her best. Sándor will have a limited supply of autographed framed prints there for sale with all profits going to Mazamas.

WELCOME OUR NEWEST AYM HIKE LEADER, TOBY CREELAN ▶▶ Hometown: Our farm is closest to Airlie, Oregon. ▶▶ Years with the Mazamas? About one year now ▶▶ Favorite trips that you've led with AYM? Our hike at Criterion, where we surprised a bobcat and sage grouse. ▶▶ What is one thing that you always bring on a hike that is not one of the 10 essentials? Zipties: great for fixing gear! ▶▶ Favorite Leader Treat? Avocado or garden tomatoes. Yum! ▶▶ When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up and why? Either a ranger or a doctor—both involved fun tools and sawing stuff open! ▶▶ What is one surprising thing about yourself that people don't usually know about you? I've stayed at all 21 of Oregon's lookout rentals! ▶▶ People should sign up for a trip with you if ... they want to try new trails at an expeditious pace.

MAZAMA LODGE Your Home on the Mountain.

The lodge will be open 7 days a week starting on Thursday, June 8–Monday August 21. Please check the online calendar for availability as there are dates that are not available. If you are looking for a quieter times this summer I would recommend June 8–13, July 2–5, and during the week of August 14–18.

SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES The summer speaker series offers dinner at 5 p.m. and a program at 6 p.m. Dinner is $13.25.

June 4: Annapurna Circuit: Trekking in Nepal. Eastern Nepal—the remoteness of this terrain, its rugged trails, scattered human habitation, and monsoonal downpours make for a perfectly challenging beginning to the Great Himalaya Trail. David Burdick and his guide and Sherpa explore paths which are used mostly by locals, as very few trekkers make their way to the wild east of Nepal.

July 2: Sandor's Magic Hour Tour of Oregon. Photographer, writer, and filmmaker Sándor Lau gives a tour of Oregon at that fleeting magic hour just after sunrise and just before sunset where Mother Nature shows off her best. He got up early to take these pictures so you don’t have to!

September 3: Climbing the Iron Paths of the Dolomites. Mazamas John Leary, Jim Palo, John Creager and Terry Olson experienced the thrill of walking and climbing via ferrata in the Dolomites in Italy. A via ferrata, the iron way, is a mountain route equipped with steel cables, ladders, fixed anchors and a few wooden walkways and suspended bridges.

SPRING LODGE WORK PARTY: JUNE 10 Help us get Mazama Lodge ready for the summer season, by joining us on June 10 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.! All participants will enjoy a free lunch and will receive a coupon for a free nights stay at Mazama Lodge, or you can use your free night stay and come join us on Friday June 9. For more information, contact lodge chairman Bob Stayton at rstayton@comcast.net.

NESIKA LODGE WEEKEND: JULY 22 & 23

OREGON ECLIPSE OVERNIGHT: AUGUST 20–21

Enjoy an overnight and some excellent trails at the spectacular Trails Club Nesika Lodge with all food and beverages provided by the friendly Mazama Lodge crew. You only need to bring your sleeping bag, personal items, and lunch for Saturday’s hike.

On Saturday we'll hike from Multnomah Falls Lodge over to Wahkeena Falls and on up to Nesika Lodge and enjoy stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge, approx.

6 miles and 2,100 ft. gain. An excellent chuckwagon-style dinner will be served, and afterwards you are free to hike, yodel, relax, or help clean up the dishes!

On Sunday morning you can sleep in and enjoy a great hot breakfast, before hiking up to Sherrad Point on Larch Mountain via the Franklin Ridge and Oneonta Trails.

Alternatively, some hikers may want to hike down from Nesika Lodge to the Multnomah Falls Lodge (4 miles).

Registration: $55 Members/$65 nonmembers, includes Mazama trail fees and Saturday dinner, and Sunday lunch and breakfast.

For full details and to register, go to: tinyurl.com/MazLodgeEvents Questions: Rick Amodeo rickamodeo@ yahoo.com; Charles Barker mazamalodge@ mazamas.org.

Enjoy an evening at the Mazama Lodge with a group hike to Olallie Butte to witness the great eclipse of 2017. Olallie Butte is in the path of totality at the highest point in Wasco County and is a spiritual location to the Warm Springs tribe, so we will tread respectfully and leave no trace.

August 20—Arrive at the lodge and relax and then enjoy a delicious dinner before an evening group gathering.

August 21—We will rise early, and after a quick climbers' breakfast with plenty, we will ride a bus down to the Olallie Butte Trailhead for a hike up to view the eclipse at approximately 10:15 a.m. (8 miles, 2,600 ft. gain). Alternatively, you can hike the 4 miles round trip to Olallie Lake and back.

Upon returning to the trailhead, the lodge staff will have a chuckwagon-style brunch prepared for us to enjoy before our ride back to the lodge.

Registration: $65 Members/$75 nonmembers; includes bus transportation and trail fees).

For full details and to register, go to: tinyurl.com/MazLodgeEvents Questions: Rick Amodeo rickamodeo@ yahoo.com; Charles Barker mazamalodge@ mazamas.org.

Round the Mountain Join the Mazamas 11th annual Round the Mountain (RTM) hike of Mt. Hood’s Timberline Trail over Labor Day weekend. You will experience hiking a majestic 40 miles of the Timberline Trail with spectacular views of Mt. Hood and the beginning of autumn colors. ▶▶ Sept. 2–4 ▶▶ Get full details and register: tinyurl.com/MazRTM

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Mazama Awards & Volunteer

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etween the rush of life and alpine summits, it is easy to forget to thank the volunteer that helped us up that steep slope, or was just a great friend when we needed one.

The Mazama Awards and Volunteer Recognition Event held on May 11 was an evening to thank those Mazamas that make our organization great. Activities included rope-tying challenges, writing over 100 thank-you postcards to Mazama volunteers (you might see one in your mail box), chatting up new and old friends, and even singing a rousing version of Happy Wanderer by our own Jack Grauer, long-time Mazama member, Honorary Mazama Member, and past Mazama President.

We also made sure to honor Mazama legends, those with us and those that have passed on, with time-worn awards, some of which have been part of our organization since the early 1930s. Mazamas across activities were able to connect and to recognize the immense effort that moves the Mazama mission forward in the community.

Thank you to all those that attended and for those who didn't THANK YOU for all of the sweat, blood, and hard-learned skills you've contributed to the Mazamas this year. We hope to see all of you back at next year's event!

SERVICE AWARDS PARKER CUP: Richard Getgen REDMAN CUP: Jeff Thomas HARDESTY CUP: Bob Smith MONTAGUE CUP: Nancy Russell DAFOE AWARD: Bob Breivogel HONORARY MEMBER: Stacy Allison

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS GUARDIAN PEAKS

Mark Fowler Cathy Gaylord Drew Gaylord Allison Legg Brett Nair Roger Sharp Kristofel Allan Simbajon SEVEN OREGON CASCADE PEAKS

Mark Fowler Mike Levis SIXTEEN MAJOR NORTHWEST PEAKS

Ann Ames Larry Beck Howard Buck Mark Fowler Michael Hortsch Rico Micallef Steven Wagoner 11,000 MILES HIKED Richard Getgen 5,000 MILES HIKED Rex Breunsbach 1,000 MILES HIKED Larry Solomon

LEADERSHIP AWARDS 1,100 TRAIL TRIPS LEAD AWARD Richard Getgen 800 TRAIL TRIPS LEAD AWARD Tom Guyot 500 TRAIL TRIPS LEAD AWARD Terry Sherbeck 26 MAZAMAS

SUN SHINES ON THE MMC

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he solar project is finished! Thanks to the generous support of many volunteers and donors, 144 panels were installed on the roof of the Mazama Mountaineering Center this winter and spring. Each panel will provide 275 watts of power (39,600 watts total) equaling 60 percent of the MMC's electrical needs each year.

Thanks to the following for support: Rick Amodeo Tom Bard Bob Brievogel Heather Buesse Preston Corless Dan Crisp Lee Davis

Terry Donahe Joe Eberhardt Jeff Hawkins Gerry Itkin Jeff Litwak John Meckel Gordy Molitor

Karen Natzel Dan Orzech John Rettig Richard Sandefur Rick Schmidt David Van’t Hof

Plus Contractors: Elemental Energy and Fisher Roofing

Ready to go Solar?

Solar is the fastest growing energy source in the world, offering a limitless supply of clean, safe, renewable energy for heat and power. And it's more affordable, more efficient, and more reliable than ever. Elemental Energy is offering a special discount to Mazama members to help get you into solar!

Interested? Contact info@elementalenergy.net

Sample Pricing: 4.6kW PV System Retail Price Mazama Member Discount (you receive a $500 discount

$16,905 $500

and Elemental donates $500 to the Mazamas)

Energy Trust of Oregon (cash incentive to reduce retail price) Contract Price (customer's upfront cost to install solar) Federal Tax Credit (30% of contract price) State Tax Credit ($1,500/year up to $6,000)

$2,016 $14,389 $4,316 $6,000

Customer's Net Investment

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Families Train in Rescue Skills at Smith Rock

by Katie Norton

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n the shadow of Smith Rock’s North Point on a 5.8 route called “Thumper," I dangled helplessly in my harness from the climbing rope. My son Jake was belaying me and quickly went into action demonstrating the counter balance climber pick off. He escaped the belay, and ascended the rope with his prusiks while counter balancing our weights. He then secured himself beside me, set up an extended rappel, connected me to him by personal pro, and lowered us both safely to the ground below. Then I repeated the same situation with him as the injured climber. This was just one of several climbing skills scenarios we practiced over two weekends at Smith Rock State Park for the Top Rope and Sport Leader Course. The climbing techniques we learned in our lecture courses and practiced at Smith gave both of us more confidence in our ability to deal with very real climbing situations that could occur.

After taking the Basic Climbing Education Program (BCEP) in 2013 and assisting with BCEP 2014 I was excited to include our 15 year-old son Jake in our Mazama adventures. My husband and I assisted with the first class of Families Mountaineering 101 (FM101). To see Jake and the other kids master the skills in FM101 that we learned in BCEP was amazing. Jake was eager to learn more,

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but ICS was out of reach due to the time commitment and age requirements. This spring, at age 17, Jake earned a lead card at the Portland Rock Gym and wanted to expand his climbing outdoors. Then Craig Martin asked me if I was interested in the Top Rope and Sport Leader course.

I felt honored and excited to learn rock skills that support climbing outdoors independently with my son, who has

already surpassed my climbing dreams. I want to thank Craig for all his hard work, knowledge and enthusiasm, and all the other assistants Rich, Henry, Rachel and Jason for their help and encouragement. It was so great for Jake to participate in the course with me. We both learned so much, gained confidence, and met other families for future rock adventures.

FM101 at Horsethief Butte.

Families Mountaineering 101 After three years and over 100 students graduated from Families Mountaineering 101 (FM101), Families Committee is thrilled to open the 4th annual class with Info Night on June 5 at 6:30 at the MMC. The committee and coordinator Brian Wetzel are already busy preparing and planning for this new class to begin in late August.

WHAT IS FAMILIES MOUNTAINEERING 101?

Families Mountaineering 101 or FM101 is a program designed to train adult and youth climbers in entry level rock and snow climbing skills. It is also an incredible opportunity to get your entire family involved with alpine activities. Participants of the class will learn the skills required to be a competent member of a Mazama “A” or “B” level climb.

In FM101, we offer parents and kids the opportunity to build a solid foundation of mountaineering skills including: rock climbing (belaying, rappelling, movement on rock, communication, and knots), snow

climbing (snow travel, roped travel, self arrest, glissading, footwork, and avalanche awareness), car camping, navigation, outdoor clothing, conditioning, weather, first aid, leave no trace, and much more.

WHEN IS THE CLASS? The 2017–2018 class will begin in August and continues into January. This schedule will typically include one evening classroom session and one outdoor weekend activity each month. For an in depth look at the class structure, please visit www.fm101.org and view the detailed calendar.

IS FM101 RIGHT FOR MY FAMILY? Does your family like to hike, camp or backpack? Do you already go to one of the many local climbing gyms together?

Are you looking for ways to keep climbing while keeping your kids involved? If so, then FM101 is probably right for you.

FM101 activities are ideal for children entering the third grade and older. If you think your child might be an exception to this, please feel free to contact us at

fm101@mazamas.org. Since this is a Families Mountaineering class, we ask that parents be actively engaged in the class in one of two ways: Parents can enroll as a student alongside one of their children or if parents are not enrolled as a student, we ask that they participate as an assistant.

WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP? The next step is to come to the FM101 Information Night at 6:30 p.m. on June 5. This event will take place in the Holman Auditorium at the Mazama Mountaineering Center. On this night, we will provide everyone with a general overview of the class, talk about gear and introduce the coordinator and some key assistants. Applications will open for two weeks following Info Night, and people who attend will be able to discuss.

If you have any questions about the 2017–2018 class, please email fm101@ mazamas.org. For more general course information visit www.fm101.org. We look forward to seeing everyone at information night.

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SECRET LOCAL WATERING HOLES

by Karoline Gottschild

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ost kids and adults agree that Portland's often brilliant July and August sunshine and heat are a divine and well-earned respite from the leaden winter skies and seemingly ceaseless winter rains.

We also know that they reward us with the lush greenery, rushing rivers, and sparkling pools that we get to enjoy all summer long.

Many may lament the bygone years where Portland’s reputation for drear and drizzle kept much of the world away from its doors and shores. But it’s 2017, and we’re a bustling popular and evergrowing city, a mecca for all kinds, including ever greater numbers of outdoor lovers. Yet it’s still possible to evade the horrendous summer hordes. There are gems in the woods to be found, if you only go a little off the most beaten paths.

Following are few hidden gems just a drive, hike, and secret (sort of) jaunt away. Some are a bit farther away (but not much more than 2 hours), some are a bit more difficult or longer to get to, and some offer additional bonuses, such as mosquitoes, horse flies, or just plain frigid waters. Hey, it is precisely those natural features that help separate the cooler carriers from the Mazama hikers.

So go for it. Grab your lunch (or stop along the way and support a local business), remember your water (reusable bottle and water filter), sunscreen (biodegradable), sunglasses (polarized), emergency aids ... well, you know, your Mazama ten essentials.

Leave some room for your frivolous favorites—a water toy, book, water shoes—and then head on out. If you are bringing along a friend with less fortitude (or you are just smarter), you may wish to consider a wetsuit. Whether you get out earlier or later in the season, beat the summer crowds and float leisurely in frigid snow-

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fed mountain streams and lakes while your friends barely break the water surface before scurrying, in a shivering self-embrace, back to the sun-warmed shores.

SERENE LAKE—ESTACADA REGION, OREGON Its relatively remote location from Portland and the almost 7 mile return hike from the nearest parking lot means Serene Lake is still one of the more peaceful swimming holes. The trek provides a wonderful way to combine a hike with gorgeous views of Mt. Hood, other volcanoes, and lakes. Add on backpacking, camping, and fishing, and you can create a multi-day adventure. If your idea of swimming fun includes jumping off rocks, try the south end of Serene Lake which is 25 feet deep (always check for safety first— rocks move and things change).

To get there, you can choose the 8-mile Serene Lake Trail or a shorter 6.6-mile hike that starts at 4,700 ft. at Frazier Trailhead, and still takes you through three beautiful lakes—Middle, Upper, and Serene Lakes with an elevation gain of 900 feet.

Drive from Portland: 2 hours plus. Timing: Summer–fall, with early summer having more mosquitoes, colder water, and fewer people. Hiking Distance: 6.6 miles. Permits: No fee. Fill out Wilderness Permit at Trailhead. Crowds: Little. Camping: Yes.

Opposite Page: Buck Lake. Photo: Oregondiscovery.com Top: Siouxon Creek. Photo: Oregonhikers.org Bottom Left: Warrior Point Beach.

Photo: Hartline, J. at sauvieisland.org Bottom Right: Serene Lake. Photo: Jamey Pyles at nwhiker.org

Dogs: Yes. For detailed hike info, and links to driving directions: tinyurl.com/serenelake

BUCK LAKE—MT. HOOD NATIONAL FOREST, OREGON Are you trying to convince your new mate to join the Mazamas?

Are you still playing nice, and don’t want to shock them with a 10 mile hike to a freezing ‘swimming’ river? Then head to postcardperfect Buck Lake for a more balmy water experience. At 4,080 feet elevation, Buck Lake is only 30 feet deep, often warming up to 72 degrees in August. It can be reached by a moderate ½-mile ascending trail. Depending on the sunlight, the water can look sparkling emerald to a more moss green; either way it’s fabulous. Usually only having moderate crowds, weekends in high summer might bring out a varied assortment of less than zen-like holidaymakers. So for romance and peace, go early in the day or early in the season.

Drive from Portland: 2 hours, 10 minutes. 61.5 miles east of Oregon City. Timing: Summer-fall. If swimming isn’t so important, or you are an ice bear, the maples in the area turn orange and red in the fall (it’s gorgeous and less crowded). Hiking Distance: 1-mile round-trip. Permits: No. Crowds: Moderate. Camping: Yes. Dogs: Yes. Info and driving instructions to trailhead: tinyurl.com/ bucklake

SIOUXON CREEK—GIFFORD PINCHOT PARK AREA, WASHINGTON Near Amboy, Washington, you can do it all—hike, bike, camp, and swim—and with your dog. A 9-mile hike will take you through mossy forest, along the cold and sparkling creek, and by

4 waterfalls. You’ll find numerous camping sites along the way, but all are in permanent shade, so bring the necessary moistureproof gear. Some of the trail can be popular during the hottest and sunniest days, so be warned or go during cloudier and cooler times; carry a thermos with hot cocoa for your after-swim warm up. For hard core hikers, the trails are extensive, and you can easily hike for 10-15 miles.

Drive from Portland: 1 hour, 30 minutes near Mount St. Helens.

Hiking Distance: 9-miles round trip. Permits: NW Forest Pass.

Crowds: Moderate. Camping: No. Dogs: Yes. Directions: tinyurl. com/siouxoncreekhike

ALDER FLATS—MT. HOOD, CLACKAMAS AREA, OREGON This hike is 47 miles east of Oregon City, and although many of the Clackamas area river spots are crowded, this one tends to be less so. The 1.9-mile return hike keeps the people volume down.

You’ll walk through magical moss covered mixed old-growth forest (remember to bear right at 0.2 miles) to be greeted by fairly cold, clear moving waters, and some basic campsites right along the river, if you wish to stay the night. The current here is moderate to strong, leading to downstream rapids. Water levels can fluctuate dramatically, so do take care. Some shallows exist, and there is a 40-foot-long sandy swimming beach which makes for a nice place to swim.

Drive from Portland: 70 minutes. Hiking Distance: 1.9-mile round trip. Permits: NW Forest Pass. Crowds: Moderate. Camping: Yes. Dogs: Yes. Directions: tinyurl.com/alderflatshike

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POINT OF INSPIRATION

Meet Mazama Josh Lockerby

by Mattie Courtright, Mazama Marketing & Events Coordinator If you’ve taken the Mazama Basic Climbing Education Program (BCEP) anytime since 1987, it is possible that you’ve met this inspirational volunteer. Long-time Mazama Josh Lockerby has been volunteering with BCEP for 25 years, assisting, leading teams, and even coordinating the course.

When asked why he’s committed so much time to BCEP he said, “I get to meet other people from all walks (or hikes?) of life that I would likely not have the chance to meet.” Josh also uses BCEP as his spring training. It provides him with a good brush-up on the physical conditioning and skills needed for his climbing trips each season.

From a young age Josh’s parents took him and his brother out on outdoor excursions, and when his parents summited Mt. Hood in 1981, he was hooked on climbing. He took BCEP as soon as he was able when he turned 15, and as he says, "The rest is history." The next time you run into Josh at a Mazama event, congratulate him on his service in-between chatting about your next aspirational climb.

Submit your Point of Inspiration to mazama.bulletin@mazamas.org.

Join us on our award winning South Island Adventure!

Come along on our 14-day ‘Rimu’ trip to explore the South Island.

Hike • Routeburn and Kepler Tracks • Punakaiki • Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park • West Coast beaches and rainforests • Franz Josef Glacier (with heli-hike option)

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WELCOME NEW MAZAMAS!

OREGON MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY

New Members: ...........................................................21 Carmel Adrian—Mt. Hood Charles Alexander—Mt. Hood Ryan Boger—Mt. Adams Rachel Bramble—Kilimanjaro Caitlin Costello—Mt. St. Helens Maheesha DeSilva—Mt. Hood Powell Fansler—Mt. Hood Dindy Fischer—Mt. St. Helens Dylan Flyer—Mt. Hallet Hunter Goguen–Mt. Shasta Sam Harder—South Sister

Joshua Hay—Mt. Hood Nathan Kellar—Mt. St. Helens Nicholas Morse—Mt. Hood Brad Parker—Mt. Rainier Brian Ridderbush—Mt. St. Helens Jeff Roberts—Mt. Rainier Benjamin Rothfuss Dair—South Sister Jacob Shue—Mt. St. Helens Alison Stengrim—South Sister Robert Thomas—Mt. Shasta

PORTLAND, OR

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OMCGEAR.COM 2975 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR Hours M-F 10-7 SAT 10-6 SUN 12-5 503-227-1038

Reinstatements:............................................................15 Deceased:....................................................................0 Total Membership: April 30, 2016—3,462 April 30, 2017—3,491

SUCCESSFUL CLIMBERS April 29, Mt. St. Helens, Swift Creek–Worm Flows. Leader: Shane Harlson, Asst: Larry Beck. David Acton, Ahmed Aissi, Teresa Dalsager, Marsha Fick, Aimee Filimoehala, Jeff Filimoehala, Tarun Gudz, Julie Kentosh, Andrew Wendlandt.

April 29, Mt. Hood, Pearly Gates. Leader: Kirk Newgard, Asst: Scott Osbron.

George Callaway, Katie Dahlin, David Schmidt, Laura Westmeyer.

Where's the Annual?

Your Annual is moving to August!

You'll be treated to the same great stories, reports from the previous year, a history of the last year of events, in addition to the most recent award winners from the volunteer recognition event in May. Expect to see the Annual in your mailbox in early to mid-August.

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OUTINGS ADVENTURE TRAVEL: FOREIGN & DOMESTIC CHAMONIX—MT. BLANC ALPINE CLIMBING JULY 9–24 Intermediate Climbing School graduates, Advanced School graduates, or equivalent experience required. Most climbs involve following pitches of 5th class terrain and/ or WI2+. Outing cost will be $2,250 per person, airfare to Geneva not included. Costs include round-trip transportation from Geneva to/from Chamonix and all lodging and transportation within the Chamonix/ Mt. Blanc area for 15 days (nearly all lifts, gondolas, trains, and cable cars are included).

Food cost, hut fees, and the Midi-Hellbronner gondola not included. For full details go to the website. Contact leader, Lee Davis, lee@ mazamas.org for more information.

MT. THIELSEN TO DIAMOND PEAK PCT BACKPACK JULY 21–28 Backpack the spectacular Pacific Crest Trail from Mt. Thielsen to Diamond Peak.

We begin with a Mt. Thielsen climb, then continue on the Pacific Crest Trail to our climb of Diamond Peak. Lakes, forest, and countless scenic views await you on this comfortably paced trip. We’ll take seven days to cover the 57 miles of trail and climb approaches. Participants should be able to carry a backpack with four days of food and camping gear and have class “A” climbing skills.

Outing cost of $142 to $345 for a group size of three to five, including leaders. Cost includes mileage to and from our entry and exit points, plus campground and outing fees.

Participants are responsible for their meals and equipment. A trip overview and gear assessment and recommendation session will be held prior to departure.

A $150 deposit is due June 20. Outing leader is Joe Whittington (joewhittington@gmail. com) 503-297-6344. Assistant Leader: TBD

Bailey Range Traverse.

YELLOWSTONE OUTING JULY 30–AUG. 5

BAILEY RANGE TRAVERSE AUGUST 13–19

Alternates only. See April Bulletin or go to mazamas.org for more details.

The Bailey Range traverse in the Olympic National Park is a high and remote crosscountry trek of unique and matchless beauty. It is one of the finest high traverses in Washington.

The Bailey Range is a physically and mentally demanding trip. The party must be comfortable with rock, snow, and occasional ice travel, display competent route-finding, and carrying a full pack. The path is largely off trail. There are steep sections with exposure on the Catwalk near Cat Peak and on sections of narrow way trails. Crampons and ice axes may be needed for the Elwha Snow Finger.

Outing cost $290–$210 for 4 to 6 participants. A $100 deposit is required, with sign-up by June 15, 2017. Contact outing leader Bob Breivogel (breivog@teleport.com) or assistant leader Kate Evans (kateevans97@ gmail.com) for more information or to apply.

OREGON COAST TRAIL HIKING AUG. 9–16 From Humbug Mountain State Park, we will hike approximately 70 miles of the Oregon Coast Trail south from Bandon to the California border. We will use car shuttles to connect the segments of the trail. Most of the hiking will be on the beach interspersed with trails through the headlands. This is a diverse area with spectacular scenery.

Participants are responsible for making their own transportation, lodging/camping arrangements, and meals; they can come for fewer than 8 days if they wish. Outing cost will range from $105–$240 depending on the number of participants and member status. A $150 deposit is required, with sign-up by July 15. (Participants should make reservations ASAP if they are planning to stay at Humbug Mountain State Park.)

Outing leader is Joe Whittington (joewhittington@gmail.com), 503-297-6344; Assistant Leader: TBD.

TRINITY ALPS HIGH ROUTE TREK SEPT. 16–22 Alternates only. See April Bulletin or go to tinyurl.com/maz-outings for more details.

HIKING IN THE TRINITY ALPS OCT. 1–8 Alternates only. See April Bulletin or go to tinyurl.com/maz-outings for more details.

Want to go on an Outing? Contact the leader for more information. Forms you will need: application, liability release, and a medical information form. Send those forms to the leader and then, upon acceptance for the trip, send payments directly to the Mazama office with the name of the Outing written on the check. As a service to our members, we are providing links to the following organizations that may also offer trips of interest: Seattle Mountaineers—seattlemountaineers.org, Colorado Mountain Club—cmc.org, Appalachian Mountain Club—outdoors.org, and the American Alpine Club—americanalpineclub.org. As an incentive for leaders to put in the time and effort to arrange and lead outings, the leader and assistant leader costs may be paid by the participants.

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CLASSICS For Mazamas with 25 years or more of membership or those who prefer to travel at a more leisurely pace.

If you wish to contact the Classics, email classics@ mazamas.org or call Chair Rose Marie Gilbert at 503-7622357.

LEADING EVENTS IN JULY Those wanting to lead need to reply to Rose Marie or classics@mazamas.org by the twelfth of each month so notice can be included in the upcoming Bulletin.

TRANSPORTATION PLAN Our east side transportation pick up point will be Gateway; our west side will be the Sunset Transit Center.

If you are interested in providing or receiving rides to Classics events you can sign up on the Classics section of the Mazama website or contact our new transportation coordinator Flora Huber at flobell17@comcast.net or 503-658-5710.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are in need of volunteers! Please see the Volunteer Opportunities section for more information.

SALMON RIVER TRAIL TO VIEWPOINT— JUNE 5, 9:15 A.M. Meet in trailhead parking lot, trail information: tinyurl.com/ salmonriverhike. Please Note: If the weather is stormy, and it is pouring down rain, it will be postponed. Light rain okay. My pace is steady and leisurely, but not fast. If you are a fast hiker, you won’t enjoy going with me on this hike.

The Salmon River Trail once began near the community of Welches, but when a road was built up the canyon to begin logging operations in the 1960s, the trail was truncated. Sections of the lower trail still parallel the road, and are described in the Old Salmon River Hike. This trailhead is for the main portion of the trail, where it heads into the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness.

The trailhead starts near one of the many infamous "bridges to nowhere," built to serve logging road networks that were never fully developed. There are undeveloped camp spots at the far end of the bridge, but no water or toilets. Portable toilets are provided seasonally at trailhead parking area. This trailhead is called the "West Salmon Trailhead" by the Forest Service, a confusing name, given that there are a string of Salmon River trailheads west of here that make up the Old Salmon River Trailhead. Directions: Drive Highway 26 from the last traffic light in Sandy 16.8 miles and then turn right in Welches on the Salmon River Road. Drive 5 miles on this road to the parking pullouts on the left and right side of the road before the Salmon River Bridge. Leader: David Christopher, Cell: 503-317-5660 or david.r.christopher@gmail.com.

TUALATIN RIVER GREENWAY WALK, JUNE 13—10:30 A.M. Meet at the east end of the Cook Park parking lot. Walk along the Tualatin River Greenway paved and gravel path from Cook Park in Tigard to Tualatin City Park and back (approx. 2 mi.). Bring a lunch to eat at Tualatin Park. Cook Park is located just south of Tigard High School at 17005 SW 92nd. Turn south onto SW 92nd at the Durham Rd. traffic light just west of the high school and continue down the hill on SW 92nd to Cook Park. Turn left into the paved parking lot just before the road narrows and drive to the far end of the lot next to the rest rooms. Leader: Hal Howard 503-293-1528 or commerce@thehowards3.net.

MULTNOMAH FALLS/WAHKEENA FALLS LOOP HIKE— JUNE 19, 9:30 A.M. Meet at Multnomah Lodge Parking Lot. This will be a slow hike up the asphalt trail to Multnomah Falls, returning down the Wahkeena Falls trail. Trail: 4.9 mi., 1,600 ft. elevation gain. Leader: David Christopher, Cell: 503-317-5660 or david.r.christopher@ gmail.com.

DICK AND JANE MILLER’S POTLUCK PICNIC— JULY 1, 12:30 P.M. You are invited to Dick and Jane Miller’s home for their annual potluck picnic. Plan to attend and invite another Classic Mazama or significant other to share in potluck fashion. See full details in May Bulletin. If you have any questions, call Dick or Jane at 503-590-3598. We’ll see you there!

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TRAIL TRIPS JOIN US! MAZAMA TRAIL

TRIPS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE Contact Trail Trips chair Bill Stein at trailtrips@mazamas.org with any questions. To lead a hike next month, go to: mazamas2.org.

HK B2 June 02 (Fri.) Dog Mountain Loop Ellen Burns 503703-8907. Iconic hike with Columbia River views, beautiful wildflowers and lunch at the top. 7.2 mi., 2,900 ft., Drive 98, State Park, Call Leader for Details 8:30 a.m. (AR)MU HK B2 June 03 (Sat.) McIntyre Ridge and Wildcat Mountain Rex Breunsbach 971-832-2556 or rbreunsbach@gmail.com.

Wilderness—Limited 12. Fantastic view of Mt. Hood, bear grass and flowers. We will tour the ridge on past Wildcat Mountain to a great viewpoint of the Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness. 8 mi., 1,500 ft., Drive 80, Gateway 8 a.m.

(AR,MH,WO)MU HK C2 June 03 (Sat.) Hunchback Mountain to Great Pyramid David Nelson dkbmnelson@gmail.com.

Wilderness—Limited 12. Will start from the Zigzag Ranger Station.

Steady elevation gain at first to a great viewpoint. Then continue on up and down along a ridge that has several more view options and ends at the Great Pyramid which juts out above the Salmon River Valley.

Remember to bring food, snacks, water, including the 10 essentials.

Trekking poles will be helpful.

Contact leader to sign up. 9 mi., 3,270 ft., Drive 80, TH, Gateway 8 a.m. (MH) HK A2 June 04 (Sun.) Elowah & Upper McCord Falls Rex Breunsbach 971-832-2556 or rbreunsbach@gmail.com.

Wilderness—Limited 12. Visit some of the best views and hidden waterfalls in the gorge. 3 mi., 600 ft., Drive 60, Gateway 8 a.m. (WF,WO)MU HK B2.5 June 04 (Sun.) Trail of Ten Falls Joe Kellett fekjpk24@ gmail.com. Silver Falls State Park is Oregon’s largest state park with impressive waterfall hikes. There are ten falls on this 8.7-mile loop.

The hike is not very strenuous. 8.7 mi., 1,300 ft., Drive 132, TH, sunset transit center 7:30 a.m. (WF)

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HK C2 June 04 (Sun.) Boulder Ridge to Huckleberry Mountain Bill Stein billstein.rpcv@gmail. com. Federal pass (Inter-agency or senior, but not NW Forest Pass) or $5 entry fee required for each vehicle. Wilderness—Limited 12.

Starting from Wildwood Recreation Area, ascend steeply among rhododendrons to a great view of Mt. Hood. RSVP by e-mail required.

10.6 mi., 3,450 ft., Drive 70, TH, Clackamas P&R Garage 7:30 a.m.

(AR,WO)MU HK A1 June 05 (Mon.) Tualatin National Wildlife Refuge Bill Middleton 503-816-0549. Nice hike around one of the few urban wildlife refuges. 5 mi., 100 feet ft. Meet at the refuge 8 a.m.

HK A1.5 June 05 (Mon.) Siouxon Creek (to Chinook Creek) Flora Huber 503-658-5710. Terrific waterfalls and solitude in a mountain setting. 7.8 mi., 700 ft., Drive 70, MMC 9 a.m. (WF) HK B2 June 07 (Wed.) Dog Mountain Loop Gary Riggs gary. riggs@outlook.com. If you want to see hillsides full of wildflowers, this is the time and spot to be hiking.

This is a very popular hike, so we’re doing this mid-week and early. NW Forest Pass required. Poison oak on the lower trail. 7.2 mi., 2,900 ft., Drive 98, TH, MMC 8 a.m. (AR,GH)MU HK B2 June 07 (Wed.) Eagle Creek (Cross-Over Falls) Alice Brocoum alicevivanb@gmail.com.

Wilderness—Limited 12. Marilyn Zigler will be monitoring me on provisional hike along scenic creek with new bridge and interesting geology (maybe even a water ouzel).

Trail passes six waterfalls (under one) along sheer cliffs and through tunnel. 12.6 mi., 1,080 ft., Drive 74, TH, MMC 8 a.m. (WF,WO) HK A1.5 June 10 (Sat.) Bayocean Spit Richard Getgen teambears@ frontier.com. Coastal walk: 4 miles along estuary and 4 miles along beach. No sign-up, just show-up. 8.1 mi., 100 ft., Drive 145, Target/185th, 8 a.m.

WEBSITE UPDATES Leaders may schedule a hike after the Bulletin is published, or occasionally a hike location will change.

Visit mazamas.org/hike for updates!

WESTSIDE STREET RAMBLES Multiple teams hike at different paces every Tuesday and Thursday with various leaders. Bring a headlamp. 4–8 miles, 500– 1,500 feet. Meet at REI-Pearl, NW 14th and Johnson. Group leaves promptly at 6 p.m.

EASTSIDE STREET RAMBLES: Wednesdays throughout the spring and summer. Walk at a brisk pace (2.5-3 m.p.h.) through the streets and up to Mt. Tabor Park. 2 hours (please arrive early to sign in) 5 mi., 500 ft., Drive 0, MMC, 6 p.m.

MORE HIKING Adventurous Young Mazamas (tinyurl.com/maz-aymactivities), and other Mazamas lead hikes as well. See the full list at: mazamas.org/activities-events.

HK B2 June 10 (Sat.) Hamilton Mountain Loop Ellen Burns 503703-8907. What’s not to love about this trail? Waterfalls, Columbia River Gorge views, beautiful trees, ferns, wildflowers, and a fun mini scramble on this trail. 7.6 mi., 2,100 ft., Drive 88, State Park, 8:30 a.m. Call leader for details (WF)MU HK C2 June 10 (Sat.) Hardy Mt. Hamilton Larry Solomon muensterhump@hotmail.com. 5th annual birthday bash finds us hiking up the panoramic west Hardy Ridge to Phlox Point for lunch. Then down east Hardy Ridge, across a wooden bridge, and up Don’s Cutoff to the summit of Mt. Hamilton. Then down and back out. Bearers of luxury gifts will receive priority seating at lunch.

Discover Pass needed for drivers. 14 mi., 3,400 ft., Drive 93, TH, Gateway 8 a.m.

HK B2.5 June 11 (Sun.) McNeil Point (Top Spur to Tie-In) Bill Stein billstein.rpcv@gmail.com.

Wilderness—Limited 12. Iconic late spring hike on the west side of Mt. Hood. Wear boots that can handle snow travel, and bring binoculars to view glacier caves before more collapse. Poles and traction devices highly recommended. RSVP NOW for this fast-paced conditioning hike. 9 mi., 2,900 ft., Drive 95, TH, Clackamas P&R Garage 7:30 a.m.

(AR,MH,WO)MU HK C2.5 June 11 (Sun.) Larch Mountain (Multnomah Falls) Kate Evans 503-635-6540 or kateevans97@ gmail.com. Wilderness—Limited 12. Enjoy the multi-mountain views from the top of this awesome conditioning hike. Contact leader by email to sign up in advance. 13.8 mi., 4,100 ft., Drive 48, Gateway 7:30 a.m.

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HK A1.5 June 12 (Mon.) Lacamas Creek Park Loop (Round Lake) Jim Selby 828-508-5094. We will have Lacamas Creek Park Loop to ourselves, should be plenty of water for the waterfalls and wildflowers.

Easy hike in Camas but only see the town a couple of times on the hike; otherwise rather dense forest. Back to MMC by 1:30 p.m. 5 mi., 400 ft., Drive 32, MMC 9 a.m. (WF)MU HK A1.5 June 12 (Mon.) Tillamook Forest Center along Wilson River Flora Huber 503-658-5710. We will hike west along the Wilson River from the forest center and back to the highway. 5 mi., 400 ft., Drive 100, MMC 9 a.m.

HK B2 June 14 (Wed.) Saddle Mountain Bob Breivogel 503-2922940. Hike through forest and steep wildflower meadows to a summit with ocean and mountain views, if weather cooperates. Trail is steep in places, trekking poles useful. 7.2 mi., 1,900 ft., Drive 96, TH, Target/185th 9 a.m. (AR)MU HK B2 June 16 (Fri.) Saddle Mountain Ellen Burns 503-703-8907.

Ocean views on a clear day. Highest point in northwestern Oregon and wildflowers! Lunch on the trail.

7.2 mi., 1,900 ft., Drive 96, TH, Target/185th 8:30 a.m. (AR)MU HK A1.5 June 17 (Sat.) Heritage Tree #3 Walk Tom Guyot tgguyot@ gmail.com. Walk through the historic Irvington neighborhood to see and learn about the beautiful heritage trees. Our pace will be moderate and we’ll see 27 trees from 16 species. We’ll also enjoy the elegant Irvington area with stops at a former Governor’s house and to see a ceramic dragon. This is a dog friendly hike. Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can leave on time. Park on nearby side streets and meet at the corner of NE Cook and

Wildflowers in Gorge.

Photo: Darryl Lloyd NE 7h, just south of Irving Park. 3.75 mi., 150 ft., Drive 0, none 8:30 a.m. MU

mi., 1,000 ft., Drive 70, 8:30 a.m. Call leader for details (WF)MU

HK C2 June 17 (Sat.) Salmon Butte Deborah Gant email.deborah2@ gmail.com. Wilderness—Limited 12.

This beautiful trail in the SalmonHuckleberry Wilderness wanders through a forest of large hemlocks and cedars with rhododendrons likely blooming this time of year. A steady and somewhat gradual climb will bring us to the top for nice mountain views on a clear day. 12 mi., 3,200 ft., Drive 90, TH, Gateway 8 a.m. (MH,WO)

HK A1.5 June 24 (Sat.) Ft. Vancouver, Academy, and Riverfront Jim Selby 828-508-5094.

Find your way to the Ft. Vancouver park headquarters on Evergreen to start our hike. We will tour Officer’s Row, the newly rehabbed barracks and artillery areas, then the Academy built by Mother Joseph and her nuns. On to the farmer’s market where you can buy lunch or eat your sack lunch. Next up is the Vancouver waterfront, 21/2 miles of it.

We retrace our steps a bit and come back over the Discovery Land Bridge designed by Maya Lin and back to our cars. Quite beautiful any time of year and Jim knows a bit of history about the place you won’t find in tour guides. 5 mi., 150 ft., Drive 0, ft.

Vancouver Historic Site parking lot 9:30 a.m. MU

HK A1.5 June 19 (Mon.) Tualatin River Wildlife Refuge Flora Huber 503-658-5710. The honking of geese replaces the honking of cars. This special place is a refuge, a haven for wildlife and people. 3.7 mi., 100 ft., Drive 40, MMC 9 a.m.

HK A2 June 19 (Mon.) Larch Mountain Crater Ellen Burns 503703-8907. Great views, beautifully recovered glacier scoured volcanic area with old growth, wildflowers and fabulous views. Lunch on the trail. 6.4 mi., 1,300 ft., Drive 58, Gateway 8:30 a.m. MU HK B2 June 21 (Wed.) Kings Mountain Tony Spiering 503680-8112. Nice woodsy hike in the coast range with enough elevation for some conditioning. Summit view at the top. Back to town early evening. 5.4 mi., 2,780 ft., Drive 66, Target/185th 8 a.m. (AR)MU HK B2 June 23 (Fri.) Siouxon Creek (to Wildcat Falls) Ellen Burns 503-703-8907. Practice stream fording! This is a beautiful trail along the creek with 2 opportunities for practicing your stream fording skills depending on water levels. I love this trail because of the duff trail, trees, and peaceful sounds of water flowing. Lunch on the trail. 10.2

HK B1.5 June 24 (Sat.) Twin Lakes Loop (Wapinita Pass) Richard Getgen teambears@frontier.com.

Wilderness—Limited 12. Loop hike around two lakes and view from Palmateer Point, using the Wapinita Pass trailhead. No sign-up, just show up. 8.6 mi., 1,100 ft., Drive 122, TH, Gateway 8 a.m. (MH,WO) HK C2 June 24 (Sat.) Larch Mountain (Multnomah Falls) Tom Eggers 503-334-6356. Waterfalls, forest and an awesome viewpoint!

Wilderness—Limited 12. This hike is a steady uphill climb past numerous waterfalls along Multnomah Creek, then through old growth forest and up to Sherrard Point’s railed viewing platform. On a clear day, we’ll have panoramic views of area volcanoes.

Dress for the weather. Trekking poles a plus. Because of wilderness area restrictions, contact the leader to reserve a spot and/or sign up via meetup, which will have a limited

number of reservations. 13.8 mi., 4,100 ft., Drive 48, Gateway 7:30 a.m.

(WF,AR,GH,WO)MU HK B2 June 25 (Sun.) Eagle Creek Trail (to Meadows) Ellen Burns 503-703-8907. Wilderness—Limited 12. Enjoy the sounds of water, waterfalls, wildflowers, and forest along this iconic Gorge hike. Lunch on the trail. 9.4 mi., 1,200 ft., Drive 70, Gateway 8:30 a.m. (WO)MU HK B2 June 26 (Mon.) Hamilton Mountain Loop David Gast, pdg17838@gmail.com. Join us for this classic hike on the Washington side of the gorge. There is a nice waterfall on the way up. We will return on the back side of the mountain for a loop. Remember to wear good hiking shoes, dress in layers and bring water and food.

Please contact the leader if you have questions. We will need a Discover Pass or $10 for each car since this is a Washington State Park. 7.6 mi., 2,100 ft., Drive 54, TH, Fishers Landing Transit Center, Vancouver 8:30 a.m. (WF)MU HK C2.5 June 28 (Wed.) Dublin Lake Richard Sandefur 971-263-8469 or sailmoonshadow@hotmail.com.

Wilderness—Limited 12. Tooth Rock trailhead to beautiful Dublin Lake then back down Tanner Cut Off. Very long, with some steep sections.

Bring poles, plenty of water and ten essentials. 15.2 mi., 3,780 ft., Drive 70, TH, MMC 8 a.m. (WF,GH,WO) HK A2 June 30 (Fri.) Lewis River Trail Ellen Burns 503-703-8907. The peaceful sounds of flowing water and waterfalls will accompany us on the trail. Wildflowers! Lunch on the trail. 10 mi., 500 ft., Drive 172, TH, 8:30 a.m. Call leader for details.

(WF)MU

Class A: Easy to moderate; less than 8 miles and under 1,500 feet elevation gain Class B: Moderate to difficult; less than 15 miles with 1,500–3,000 feet elevation gain OR 8–15 miles with less than 1,500 feet of elevation gain Class C and Cw: Difficult to strenuous: 15+ miles in distance or 3,000+ feet elevation gain; Class Cw indicates winter conditions Class D and Dw: Very difficult, strenuous trips in challenging conditions. No specific distance or elevation gain. Special equipment, conditioning, and experience may be required. Contact leader for details before the day of the trip is mandatory. Dw indicates winter conditions.

Numeral after class indicates pace. All pace information is uphill speed range; e.g. 1.5 = 1.5–2 mph: a slow to moderate pace; 2 = 2.0–2.5 mph: a moderate speed common on weekend hikes; 2.5 = 2.5–3.0 mph: a moderate to fast pace and is a conditioner.

“Wilderness—Limit 12” indicates the hike enters a Forest Service-designated Wilderness Area; group size limited to 12.

MU: Hike is posted on Meetup.

WF: Hike qualifies for Waterfall Awards.

AR: Hike qualifies for Awesome Ridges Awards.

GH: Hike qualifies for Gorge High Points Award.

WO: Hike qualifies for Wild Ones Award.

MH: Hike qualifies for Mt. Hood Award.

Hike fees: $2 for members, each family participant, and those belonging to clubs in FWOC; $4 for nonmembers. No person will be turned away if they are unable to pay. Street Ramble fees: $2 per person; $1 per person if over 55 or 14 and under. Both members and nonmembers are welcome at all trail trips. Trail Tending events are free.

Meeting Places: Gateway–SE corner of P and R Garage near 99th and Pacific (I-84 Exit 7); L and C–Lewis and Clark State Park (1-84 Exit 18); Oswego TC–Boones Ferry Rd at Monroe Parkway; Salmon Creek P and R–Vancouver P and R at 134 St (1-5 Exit 7 or 1-205 Exit 36); Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center–Sandy Blvd. and 98th Ave. (1-205 Exit 23A); Durham–P and R at Boones Ferry and Bridgeport (1-5 Exit 290); MMC– Mazama Mountaineering Center, 527 SE 43rd at Stark; Pendleton–Pendleton Woolen Mills in Washougal; REI–Pearl, NW 14th and Johnson; Target185–Target P/L Sunset Hwy at 185th. Dr.–round-trip driving mileage. ft– Hike elevation gain. TH Pass–USFS parking pass needed for trailhead; SnoPark–Snow park pass.

Trail Trips Hike Rules: Hikers are encouraged to carpool and share costs. The maximum suggested total rate each is a donation of ten cents per mile for up to three people per vehicle. Dogs are not allowed except for hikes designated as “dog-walks.” Alcohol and firearms are not allowed. Participants should wear appropriate hiking shoes; carry lunch, water, rain gear (umbrella, parka, or poncho), and the 10 essentials (whistle, extra food and clothing, sun protection, map, compass, flashlight, first aid kit, pocket knife, waterproof matches, fire starter).

Participants should be in a physical condition appropriate for the difficulty of the hike.

Leaders may decline anyone not properly equipped or judged incapable of completing the hike in a reasonable time frame. Hikers voluntarily leaving the group are considered nonparticipants. In case of accident, illness, or incapacity, hikers must pay their medical and/or evacuation expenses whether they authorize them or not. Hikes leave the meeting place at the time listed. Adverse conditions, weather, and combined circumstances can affect difficulty.

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THIS MONTH IN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (MAZAMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS) Upcoming Board Meetings: Monday, June 19; Tuesday, July 18; All meetings begin at 3 p.m. and are open to all members. There is a public comment period at 5:30 p.m. This summary has been approved by the Board for publication.

President Steve Hooker called the Executive Council (EC) meeting to order at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16. No members chose to speak during the first member comment period. Motion carried to adopt the agenda and minutes from the April meeting. Secretary John Rettig reported that current membership is 3,491, marking a net gain of 29 members over this time last year. Lee Davis provided the treasurer’s report. At the end of March, total operational revenue for the year is $712,935, and total operational expenses are $781,605. Total assets are $1,079,036.

Revenue is tracking 1 percent above budget projections and expenses are 16 percent under budget projections, so we are on track for the year.

In the Executive Director’s report, Lee Davis recapped the Mazama Awards & Volunteer Recognition Evening event held on May 11. The event drew more than 200 attendees. Feedback was positive and generally supportive. Solar Oregon, the provider of the MMC solar panels, will be hosting an event at the MMC some time in July to celebrate our successful project. The second annual Library & Historical Collections fundraising event is scheduled for July 19 to correspond with the Mazamas 123rd Anniversary. Author and photographer Chris Noble is the featured guest. In departmental reporting, Lee noted that he recently attended a retreat on behalf of Mazamas for the OSU Extension Outdoor School advisory group.

Lee also reported that renovation bids for the Lodge and MMC had come in and both are significantly more than anticipated. He and Marty Hanson will continue to work with the contractors to explore our options and report back at the June meeting.

In his external report, Lee noted that he and Adam Baylor had completed advocacy work in Washington D.C. for the year. Over the past several months they have met with members of Congress to make a case against the privatization of public lands. The Mazamas have also worked in support of Senator Wyden’s Recreation Not Red Tape legislation. The bill will reduce the number of permits and passes needed to access recreational areas 38 MAZAMAS

across the country. Lee and Adam have also been working in Salem. Lee noted that either he or Adam have met with 13 members of the Oregon legislature on a variety of issues including a bill (HB3350) to create a leadership position for outdoor recreation in Oregon, on the proposed Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund, and the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Day (HB2150).

Lee then talked about the status of the 2nd quarter budget forecast which projects that we are still on track to meet our net budget by the end of the year.

Individual donations are tracking lower than expected, but Lee is confident that continued and careful management of expenses will keep the budget from falling out of balance. The discussion then turned to the proposed Mazama Development Director. As requested, staff researched job descriptions and interviewed current professionals in the field. The study concluded that the Mazamas should be looking for a mid-level development specialist in a larger organization who wants an independent opportunity to shine and work in a flexible environment.

Lee stressed that it is important that the individual hired is passionate about the Mazamas and can connect with donors about why we climb and care about the environment. Following some discussion about fees paid as part of the search process, the board approved Lee’s request to begin searching.

Research Committee Chair Tom Bennett was on hand to ask for an extra $1,862 in grant funding. The board approved the additional money from the Research Committee’s reserve fund. Noting that Tom was leaving the committee, President Hooker thanked him for his many years on the committee and commended his efforts to support scientific research.

A brief update on the Smith Rock Ranch project followed. Laura Pigion and project manager Teresa Bright are collaborating on a decision matrix to aid the council in its final deliberations. The council wishes to make a decision on developing the property pending the September outcome of the Deschutes County conditional use

review process. Laura will have a final decision matrix for board approval at the June meeting.

In IT Project news, Sarah Bradham reported that OMBU had appointed a new project manager to work with the Mazamas. Sarah is working to get him up to speed. Current work is focused on the website's visual design, and Sarah shared wireframe mockups, and indicated the project timeline is on track.

Kris Oliveira, of the auditing firm Kern & Thompson, was on hand to present findings from the recently completed 2016 financial review. The company rendered a clean opinion and thanked the staff for a successful and easy audit process.

Kris noted that assets were up $212,000.

Total expenses were down $34,000 from the previous year, and net assets were up $123,000. The firm’s management letter recommended three minor changes to existing financial procedures. Lee concurred with their recommendations and will work with council in the months ahead to implement the recommendations.

After a brief break, Secretary Rettig proposed the inclusion of a chart to better convey the proposed dues increase across the different membership levels to voting members in the upcoming election. Marty Hanson recommended that the council begin thinking about the glaciated peak rule. He provided council a list of the qualifying peaks, noting that several no longer have recognized glaciers. Council deferred action to the November meeting.

Sarah returned to discuss the results of the recent community survey, and made a recommendation on how to communicate the results of the survey to the membership. The meeting ended with Lee recapping the recent Council Retreat and agreeing to provide a draft of the new strategic plan by the end of the month.

No members chose to speak at the second member comment period. President Hooker then adjourned the meeting into executive session. The next Executive Council meeting is Monday, June 19, at 3 p.m.

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