MAZAMA MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION ADVOCACY COMMUNITY BUILDING
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hat does it mean to join the Mazamas? As a member you will be a part of one of the most respected mountaineering and outdoor organizations in the country. Our members are passionate outdoor individuals who are dedicated to our mission of inspiring everyone to love and protect the mountains. The Mazamas and its members work towards our mission through education, advocacy, and community building.
AS A MEMBER YOU WILL: ▶ Meet new friends who share your love of the outdoors. ▶ Contribute towards scholarships to get underserved populations outdoors. ▶ Discounted rates on Mazama activities and discounts at local outdoor retailers and gyms. ▶ Receive our monthly Mazama Bulletin magazine. ▶ Join the American Alpine Club (AAC) at a reduced rate (once you join you will receive a code to use on the AAC website). ▶ Gain full access to the world-class 5,000-volume Mazama Mountaineering Library. ▶ Receive free rescue insurance anywhere in the world below 6,000 meters and up to $10,000 ($5,000 with Mazama membership; $10,000 with joint AAC membership). ▶ Volunteer! You can join our team and lead trips, classes, and other activities.
Cover: Mazama climb of Mt. Hood headed through the Pearly Gates on February 20, 2020. From the top left: Toby Tyler Creelan (leader), David Stege, Chris Reigeluth, and Aimee Filimoehala. Photo: Kerry Loehr (assistant). Top: Kirk Newgard and Debbie Dwelle at Mazama Lodge duing an Intermediate Climbing School (ICS) weekend. Photo: Teresa Dalsager. Above left: Andy Nuttbrock at Mazama Lodge during ICS. Photo: Teresa Dalsager. Above right: Melinda Hugo and Stephen Zadrozny during and ICS weekend at Mazama Lodge. Photo: Teresa Dalsager.
IN THIS ISSUE
Executive Director's Report, p. 4 Volunteer Opportunities, p. 5 Upcoming Classes & Activities, p. 6 Lessons Learned on a Humbling Backpacking Trip, p. 8 Mazama Library, p. 12 Mazama Outings, p. 14 Running Camps, p. 15 Travel Programs, p. 16 AYM, p. 17 Mazama Lodge, p. 18 Book Review: Still Sideways, p. 19 Executive Council Minutes, p. 20
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Membership Report, p. 22 Plant Trees with the Mazama Conservation Committee, p. 24 Search & Rescue on Mt. Hood, p. 26 Classics, p. 27 Hiking (Trail Trips), p. 28 The Future of the Mazamas is in Your Hands, p. 30 Successful Climbers, p. 30 ADVERTISER INDEX Davis Financial, p. 31 Mountain Shop, p. 31 Next Adventure, p. 27 Rab, p. 25
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MAZAMA STAFF MITSU IWASAKI Executive Director mitsuiwasaki@mazamas.org SARAH BRADHAM Operations Director sarah@mazamas.org MATHEW BROCK Library & Historical Collections Manager mathew@mazamas.org LAURA BURGER Development Coordinator lauraburger@mazamas.org CHARLES BARKER Mazama Lodge Manager mazama.lodge@mazamas.org MOLLY MOSENTHAL Youth Program Coordinator mollymosenthal@mazamas.org CLAIRE NELSON Youth & Outreach Manager clairenelson@mazamas.org
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Advertising: mazama.ads@mazamas.org. Subscription: $15 per year. Bulletin material must be emailed to mazama.bulletin@ mazamas.org. 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 4 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.
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For additional contact information, including committees and board email addresses, go to mazamas.org/contactinformation. MARCH 2020 3
From the Executive Director
EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY Hello Mazamas,
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ver the last five months, I have enjoyed conversations with many members and have begun to develop a better and nuanced understanding of the Mazamas. Thank you to all of you who have patiently helped with my learning, and I look forward to talking with members I haven't yet met. Over the last month, informed by conversation, our history and our aspirations, we are settling into several priorities to ensure our mission, which was developed a few years ago—"Inspiring Everyone to Love and Protect the Mountains"—has a unifying and directional vision. I have heard numerous times, "where are we going?" We are moving towards answering this question and strengthening our mission statement through a directional vision of— "Mazamas are at the center of mountain culture in the Pacific Northwest where we inform and shape education, advocacy, and community." This will couple to a less MITSU IWASAKI explicit, but equally important, base to develop our culture MAZAMAS EXECUTIVE around which may become—a place to learn the depth of human capacity. I am planning to hold a town hall meeting sometime in the next month or two to DIRECTOR socialize these ideas with the larger community. Stay tuned for more details. As we develop a unifying direction, we are also re-organizing our activities into three areas to help clarify and balance our brand identity; those will become Education, Advocacy, and Community. To be clear, we are not changing our activities, rather we are categorizing it differently to more effectively communicate the whole of our organization. Briefly, and as an example, the Education category will house things such as education programs, activities, outings, hikes, and youth programs. Community will become a more explicit component of our identity and will also be separated into internal and external. For example, the Portland Alpine Fest, film festivals, and granting programs are our work to serve the external mountain community. While programs such as the Basic Climbing Education Program, Intermediate Climbing School, and Classics will continue to serve to strengthen our internal community. Lastly, we will also be working to strengthen Advocacy in our brand
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presence. Today, we invest significant resources to ensure we have access to and policies exist to preserve our public lands, from which the Mazamas and the entire mountain community benefit. Our power to influence policies comes from our large member base; the larger our member base, the more power we will have. By strengthening Advocacy and Community in our identity, we hope to transition our membership from a transactional relationship to both a transactional and values aligned approach. We know many of our members already know the value of membership; by recategorizing our work and better balancing our identity, we are looking to communicate to our external community and future members the value of the Mazamas. Again, I hope to hold a town hall meeting sometime in the next month or two to solicit feedback on these ideas as well as other ideas you might have. Please feel encouraged to chat with me then or reach out separately.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES YOUTH OUTREACH & MAZAMA WILD BELAY VOLUNTEERS ALL EVENTS ARE IN THE MAZAMA MOUNTAINEERING CENTER March 9: 12:45–2:30 p.m. March 11: 3:15–4:30 p.m. March 12: 4–5:15 p.m. March 23, 24, 25, 26: 1:30–3 p.m. Are you interested in volunteering with Mazama Youth Outreach or Mazama Wild? Sign up today to be a belay volunteer for one of our many climb days. Partners include Girls Inc., Portland Tennis & Education, Rosemary Anderson High School, HOLLA Mentoring, Campfire Columbia, Walt Morey SUN School, and Play East! We also have our Mazama Wild Spring Break in March. If you have not yet belayed for our youth programs, you will need to complete a Youth Volunteer Agreement and a background check prior to volunteering. Signup online required; signup closes two days prior to the activity start date. Go to tinyurl.com/MazYouthOutreach to see all upcoming options.
MINUTES TAKER
Third Tuesday of the month, appx. 4–7 p.m. Our Executive Board—Executive Council—meetings are the third Tuesdays of the month from 4 p.m. to around 6:30 p.m. The minute taker will need to take the minutes and also provide a summary for the Bulletin. This is approximately a 5-hour monthly committment, requires proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive. The individual must be able to be discreet, professional, and hold confidential information as needed. If you are interested, please email mitsuiwasaki@mazamas.org.
MOUNTAIN FIRST AID TEAM
Recruiting New Members
MFA Team Help Wanted: The Mazamas Mountain First Aid (MFA) team is recruiting new members. MFA is a twice annual, 30 hour course that includes classroom training, hands on skills practice, and a weekend practicum that includes mass casualty incidents. If you have an interest in emergency mountain treatment and prevention, want to join a skilled and dynamic team, and work hands on with groups of eager students, please contact Margie at firstaid@mazamas.org or Duncan at mfavolunteers@mazamas.org
SANDY RIVER DELTA TREE PLANTING Saturday, March 28, 8:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Come help the Mazama Conservation Committee and Friends of Trees plant hundreds of native trees and shrubs at Sandy River Delta Park in Troutdale on Saturday March 28th. Dog lovers may bring a well behaved, leashed dog to this planting. At 8:45 a.m. Friends of Trees will provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate or coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather in warm, rain-proof clothes and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. A water bottle is also a good idea. To sign up to be on our Mazama planting team go to the Mazama calendar and look for this activity, or go directly to mazamas.org/activity/instance/7043/. You can either meet us at the Mazama Mountaineering Center at 8 a.m. to carpool or at the Sandy River Delta at 8:45 a.m. Let us know if you are carpooling or if you have any questions: Conservation Committee members Kate Evans at kateevans97@ gmail.com or Kirsten Jacobson at kirstencjacobson@icloud.com.
MAZAMA OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
Ongoing, weekdays
Are you looking for a fun and interactive way to get to know the Mazama community and programming better? Do you find yourself with free time during the week? Apply today to be a Mazama Office Volunteer! Office Volunteers support staff with everything from answering phones and emails to organizing supplies and helping to manage our database. At the Mazama Mountaineering Center, Office Volunteers are often the first face and voice that members and nonmembers interact with. So if you are friendly and looking to share your inspiration to love and protect the mountains, we want you! Apply at tinyurl.com/ mmcofficevolunteer. MARCH 2020 5
UPCOMING CLASSES & ACTIVITIES AYM CLIMB NIGHT March 11, 6 p.m. at Planet Granite Hey everyone, we're bringing back AYM Climb Night. Climb Night is open to everyone, regardless of age or climbing ability. You'll be required to be belay certified if you plan on rope climbing. Most people who come to climb night have been top roping or lead climbing a couple of times. We'll meet at 6 p.m. in the retail entrance area of PG (by the benches); we'll do a quick round of introductions and pair off belay partners. There will also be the option for some post-climb drinks/food at a nearby bar if people are interested. If you cannot meet us at 6 p.m., just come look for us around the gym. For more information and to RSVP, check out the event on the AYM MeetUp page.
WE GO UP: A HISTORY OF MOUNTAINEERING & MAZAMAS March 31 from 6–8:30 p.m. at the McMenamins Old Saint Francis School April 1 from NOON–1 p.m. at the Deschutes Public Library—East Bend Branch If you missed this presentation the first time around, you have additional opportunities. Join us for a glass lantern slide show highlighting the history of the Mazamas, mountaineering, and outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest. Using hand colored slides from the 1920s and an original contemporary narration, the program will look back at over 125 years of history, dating back to before the founding of the Mazamas in 1894. The story of mountaineering begins in Europe in the mid-1800s. At the time young men were taking to the mountains and photographing themselves climbing. They, in turn, would sell the images to tourists. Their actions helped promote climbing as an activity. That idea soon spread to the United States and took hold in the corners of the country where mountains were present. In twenty years all the leading U.S. alpine clubs were founded. The first was the Appalachian Mountain Club in 1876, followed by the Sierra Club in 1892. The Mazamas came next in 1894 when William G. Steel organized and founded the Mazamas on the summit of Mount Hood. While not Steel's first attempt at a mountaineering organization, the Mazamas has endured and continues to live up to the standards set by the organization's founders. Presented by Mathew Brock, Mazamas Library & Historical Collections Manager, and Matthew Cowan, Archivist for Photography and Moving Images at the Oregon Historical Society.
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USED EQUIPMENT SALE Dropoff: Thursday, March 5, 4–8 p.m. Sale: Friday, March 6, 5–8 p.m. (5–6 p.m. for students in Mazama climbing classes) The Used Equipment Sale (UES) is an annual event that offers sellers an opportunity to let go of their older gear and for buyers to pick up field-tested gear at good prices. We need volunteers for each day of the event to help with every facet of the sale. Gear is dependent on what sellers bring to the event, but we typically see a mix of nordic and telemark ski gear, snowshoes, all kinds of outdoor clothing, assorted (and we do mean assorted!) camping and backpacking gear, shoes and boots, books, and technical climbing gear. This is a great chance to clean out your gear room of unneeded stuff, make a buck, help out the Mazamas, and find some great deals yourself. The Mazamas accepts cash, checks, or Visa/ Mastercard/Discover (no American Express).
MOUNTAIN SHOP WY'EASTER SKI MOUNTAINEERING RACE March 8, 2020 at Mt. Hood SkiBowl Early Registration: $35 (through Eventbrite, ends March 5) Day-of-Race Registration: $45 The Wy'easter Skimo Race will take place at Mt. Hood Skibowl on March 8! Come join the fun and test your skills. The race is designed to provide an introduction into the world of Ski Mountaineering (skimo) racing while bringing together our mountain community. Registration and race check-in will be at The Outback Lodge at Skibowl West. Registration will get you: Race entry fee, venue access, two free raffle tickets, and 50 percent off a Mountain Shop rental set-up for racing. Not planning to race? There is still plenty of fun to be had! Stick around for the post-race award ceremony and celebration party to mingle with other mountain sports lovers! Check the Eventbrite listing or Mountainshop.net event calendar for the race day schedule. This event is a fundraiser for the Northwest Avalanche Center.
CPR Opportunities March 18 from 6–7:30 p.m. and 7:30–9 p.m. at the MMC This class is a combined online/practice and skills test CPR class. Under this system, students complete the videos at their own pace at home. Upon completion, students print a completion certificate and bring it with them to the skills practice and test session at the MMC. Students will then receive their cards (valid for two years) in the mail. Go to mazamas.org/firstaid to learn more.
CANYONEERING COURSE Class Dates: May 14–August 16 Application Opens: April 7 Application Closes: April 21 Badges Earned: Course: Canyoneering Do you like waterfalls? Are you curious what it would be like to rappel through a curtain of water? Then maybe canyoneering is for you! The Mazama canyoneering class teaches the special skills needed to safely rappel through appropriate waterfalls in the Pacific NW. The class runs for two months and is geared for people who already have some experience rappelling, setting up an anchor, tying basic knots, know how to belay, and can swim. The class outings require difficult off-trail travel and creek hiking. Class registration opens in April, and class starts in May. The class will fill up, so make note of the application period. Get more details at mazamas. org/canyoneering/
BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE GUIDES AIARE I Class Dates: May 1–3 Application Closes: April 17 Badges Earned: AIARE I Backcountry Adventure Guides AIARE I (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education) Avalanche Safety Courses teach backcountry travel with a clear understanding of the current avalanche hazards and communication. Our instructors continue with lessons in terrain selection, travel techniques, basic field-based decision making processes, and make sure everyone leaves the course with the companion rescue techniques required to recover your partner. This course is designed for all types of backcountry travelers, snowshoers, backcountry skiers, snowboarders, and mountaineers. This is an AIARE Level 1 avalanche safety course that takes place over three days on Mt. Hood: at the Mazamas Lodge, around Timberline Lodge, and/or in the White River Canyon. Lodging and meals at the Mazama Lodge are included in this course. This course has been organized by the Mazama Climbing Committee, and will be directed by lead instructor Matt Schonwald ( founder/ guide) of BC Adventure Guides (Seattle, WA). Get more details at mazamas.org/aiare.
WILDERNESS FIRST AID (WFA) Saturday, May 9 from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. at the MMC Wilderness First Aid provides an introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. This course is offered through Base Medical, which delivers courses in a hybrid format. You will learn the course material through the online component, through a series of videos and quizzes. Then you will have an 8-hour hands-on session to put that learning into practice. Online portion must be completed before the pratical session on May 9. Go to mazamas.org/ firstaid to get more details.
MFA RECERT May 11 & 12 from 6–10 p.m. at the MMC This course is intended for Mazama climb leaders, leadership development candidates, and hike leaders who need to recertify their MFA requirement; if space is available, other students will be considered. All participants must have a current MFA certification, WAFA, or a WFR certification. If you have one or both of these certifications, but they aren't listed in the Badge section of your profile, please apply for the appropriate badges now, by going to mazamas.org/ badges. Go to mazamas.org/firstaid to get more details. MARCH 2020 7
LESSONS LEARNED
on a Humbling Backpacking Trip
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by Mary Martel
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et me first say that I have thought long and hard about revealing my identity for what I am about to write due to embarrassment, ego, and frankly, the thought that I may be overlooked for climbs in the future. I decided to own up to my mistakes by giving a name to this article. It was two summers ago when I decided to go on a backpack trip with a new friend who was a regular backpacker, local hike leader, and well-versed in the backcountry. We decided to go to the Alpine Lakes region in Washington State for a four night backpack. I had never been to the region and had moved to the Pacific Northwest just one year earlier. Since I had been doing long distance and high altitude trekking all over the world for years and hiked regularly, I thought I would be just fine, even though I had not carried a backpack more than 20 pounds in a very long time. My friend had laid out the backpack route with a plan to make a loop out of a trail which would require part of the hike to be off trail, in backcountry, with just navigation skills, gps, and a compass; neither of us had a Garmin. I purchased a Green Trails map of the area and studied our route to some extent, but expected that my friend had thoroughly reviewed the course, read up on previous attempts and routes, and knew where to go. The day we headed out for our adventure, I had a 42 pound pack on my back, way too full of extra food and “just in case” items that I would never use. I had to keep the pack on the back end of the car just to lift it off and over onto my back. We arrived at the forest road and had to hike more than one mile in to get to the trailhead for which we would climb 3000 feet in 7.5 miles to our first night’s campsite. I sluggishly made it up the trail, exhausted but determined not to quit. I especially did not want to show my friend I was not as strong as I thought I was.
The next morning we ate breakfast, packed up our campsite, and headed out, knowing just a few miles more and we would be off trail, heading for the backcountry. We took breaks along the way to soak in the beauty and tranquility of our surroundings. What more could one ask for with an abundance of turquoise blue lakes reflecting snowcapped peaks and clouds dancing with each movement of water. After a few miles, we committed ourselves to the backcountry, becoming more aware of each step shifting our feet on uneven terrain, gaining elevation, while dodging patches of snow dispersed between creeks and boulder fields. As for me, my pack consumed half of my body from the backside, pushing me forward with each step. We finally made it up to a campsite everyone dreams of, a flat rock outcropping overlooking a large lake with never-ending views of the Cascades. Mosquitoes ravaged our DEET laden bodies and showed no mercy, propelling themselves through the mosquito nettings covering our faces as we quickly lifted them up to replenish ourselves with food and water after another long day on the trail. Knowing we had to get an early start the next day, we retired early after soaking in the dusk hitting the mountains in many shades of pinks and purples. We woke to another day full of sunshine and crisp mountain air, ate breakfast quickly, and gathered our packs, knowing we had to make good timing over a pass to find the other side of the loop trailhead and smoother trails below. We
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Photo: Mary Martel
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Photo: Mary Martel
Lessons Learned, continued from previous page had set a time limit for when we would need to be over the pass since there would be significant wayfinding on the other side. Not knowing what was actually on the other side of the pass was also daunting considering my struggles with the weight I was carrying and the fatigue from two days of pushing my body to its limits. We started crossing areas of snow and then began climbing boulder after boulder, traversing to our left rather than a straight up and over approach which would be to our detriment later on. After hours of climbing, we realized we were off track and needed to backtrack to get over the pass in an area that would eventually lead us to the trail on the other side of the loop. By this time, I was too fatigued. We decided to head back over a ridgeline above Angeline Lake and then around it to reconnect to the trail we had come from. My friend had read about
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another backpacker who did this and thought we would find a trail. As we started up the ridgeline, we kept hitting sheer cliffs and would have to climb back down, only to hit another. Eventually we ended up on the lake side of the ridge and started our ascent up very loose scree, in steep terrain with only young tree branches to grab hold of to help pull us up. On two different occasions I started to slip off, and my friend was able to grab me and my backpack and pull me up the cliff. It was 11 hours later, just after 7 p.m. when we made it to the top of the ridgeline. I could not go a step further, with nausea, chills, and no appetite. We were lucky to have snow on the ridge we could melt for water and cooking that night. After eating a little, we went to sleep knowing we still had to get down the ridge the next day and find our trail again. The next morning, after we ate and
packed up, I still felt terrible but knew we had to keep going. We started down the other side only to hit steep cliffs again. At this point we stopped and had a discussion. We could either go back from the way we came, he could go on and get help and leave me on the ridgeline where I would stay a day or two, boiling snow for water and food, or hike out together. We decided it would take too long to go back the same way. He did not want to leave me on the ridge by myself, so we committed to hiking out together. He dropped his pack and scouted the area for a reasonable clearing and came back 15 minutes later after finding a boulder field he felt we could go through and down the ridge. Hours later, after more bushwhacking and navigation, we finally hit the regular trail and the lakes again, finding a peaceful site to set up camp for the night. The physical and mental stress of the previous
days were lifted that night as we knew our way back out of the wilderness area. The next day would be a cake walk compared to what we had just done. We slept hard that night, woke the next morning with a tone of reflection, and walked out of the wilderness to our car. WHAT WERE THE LESSONS LEARNED YOU MIGHT ASK? ▶ Never assume you can do something you have not done in years without a shorter practice run in more urban surroundings. You should be able to carry a third of your body weight for a climb. ▶ Never overestimate the experience of yourself or another in situations that put others or yourself in potential danger.
▶ Always know the route you are going to travel on backwards and forwards. Do not depend on another person to have full responsibility for route finding. He/ she may be injured or incapacitated and will need you to navigate or get help. ▶ Dial in on what you bring on hikes, climbs and backpacks so that it is actually what you need, not more or less. I know this is difficult at times but will come with practice. ▶ Train ahead for what you are going to do. Do not assume since you are able to perform well in another setting, you will be as strong in the area you are a novice in or just getting back into. ▶ Having a device like a Garmin with an SOS feature can be very handy in
backcountry, or more rural terrain in case of an emergency. Always leave your itinerary with a family member or friend with expected return date and time so that someone will be alerted if you do not return as expected. These things may all seem very basic, especially to those of you that do this routinely, but for people just getting started, this may make the difference between a memorable outing and a disastrous event you never want to repeat. I continue to hike, backpack and climb as much as I can, still learning and asking questions from those more experienced than I.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Photo: Mary Martel
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Mazama
LIBRARY
Learn more about the Library & Historical Collection at mazamas. org/library.
Established in 1915, the Mazama Library is nationally recognized as holding one of the top mountaineering collections in the country. Located on the ground floor of the Mazama Mountaineering Center, the library is a fantastic resource for members and the general public to find information on hiking, climbing, camping, and exploring the rich history of regional and global mountaineering culture.
NEW RELEASES & ADDITIONS □ The Adventurer’s Son, by Roman Dial, 2020. The Adventurer’s Son is Roman Dial’s extraordinary account of his two-year quest to unravel the mystery of his son’s fate. On July 10, 2014, Dial's twenty-seven-year-old walked alone into Corcovado National Park, an untracked rainforest along Costa Rica’s remote Pacific Coast. He carried a light backpack and machete. Before he left, he emailed his father: “I am not sure how long it will take me, but I’m planning on doing 4 days in the jungle and a day to walk out. I’ll be bounded by a trail to the west and the coast everywhere else, so it should be difficult to get lost forever.” They were the last words Dial received from his son. As soon as he realized Cody’s return date had passed, Dial set off for Costa Rica. As he trekked through the dense jungle, interviewing locals and searching for clues—the authorities suspected murder—the desperate father was forced to confront the deepest questions about himself and his own role in the events. Roman had raised his son to be fearless, to be at home in earth’s wildest places, traveling together through rugged Alaska to remote Borneo and Bhutan. Was he responsible for his son’s fate? Or, as he hoped, was Cody Roman safe and using his wilderness skills on a solo adventure from which he would emerge at any moment? Part detective story set in the most beautiful yet dangerous reaches of the planet, The Adventurer’s Son emerges as a far deeper tale of discovery—a journey to understand the truth about those we love the most. Mazama Library call #920 D54 □ Code 1244: the 1986 Mount Hood tragedy, by Ric Conrad, 2019. In May 1986, a private preparatory school's field trip made worldwide headlines. Twenty climbers began ascending what has arguably been called the second-most climbed mountain in the world—Oregon's Mount Hood. Caught in one of the worst blizzards imaginable, they battled the elements while waiting for a rescue. The community responded by launching one of the largest mountain Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in the nation's history. Recognizing that no book concerning the highly controversial story existed, the author spent over four years researching and carefully assembling the heartbreaking pieces of the puzzle. Mazama Library call #917.95 C74 □ Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die, by Chris Santella, 2010. Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die is the latest offering in the bestselling Fifty Places series. Chris Santella, along with top expedition leaders, explores the world’s greatest walking adventures. Some, such as the Lunana Snowman Trek in Bhutan and the Kangshung Valley Trek in Tibet, are grueling multiweek adventures at high altitudes. Others, such as Japan’s Nakesando Trail, move leisurely from village to village, allowing walkers to immerse themselves in the local culture. Whether it’s climbing the Rwandan mountains to view mountain gorillas or strolling through bistros along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, there’s a memorable hike at everyone’s level within these 50 chapters. With commentaries from expert trekkers and insider tips that lead the reader off the beaten path, Santella has again captured the special characteristics that make these must-visit destinations. Mazama Library call #796.51 S51 12 MAZAMAS
Treasures from the SPECIAL COLLECTION The Last Step: the American ascent of K2, by Rick Ridgeway, 1980. In September of 1978, the first American climbing team to reach the summit stood victorious on K2. Under the leadership of Jim Whittaker, the team endured 67 days on the mountain, all above 18,000 feet. The Last Step is team member Rick Ridgeway’s inside story of this extraordinary achievement. It’s about the people who overcame their fears, desires, and disappointments to work together to reach the summit. Copy 4 in the Mazama Rare book collection is signed by all the members of the 1978 expedition. 915.49 R43.
DID YOU KNOW? □ A Gamow bag is a portable pressure chamber made from Kevlar for use at high altitude. □ Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme (UIAA) regulates international safety standards for climbing equipment. □ A star mugger was a type of nail used on the soles of boots before rubber soles were invented.
Books on the
HISTORY OF CLIMBING GEAR
□ High technology, #796.5 Sch5 □ Invisible on Everest, 796.52 P25i
□ A pack with an internal frame, which allows a more contoured fit and a lower center of gravity, is better for off-trail terrain.
The Mazama Library NEEDS SUPPORT—from you! Do you or someone you know have vintage mountaineering gear that is looking for a home? Don’t give it to Goodwill, donate it to the Mazama Library and Historical Collections! We are always on the lookout for wood handle ice axes, early climbing gear, vintage catalogs, turn of the century photographs, early mountaineering books, and more. Please contact library manager Mathew Brock at mathew@ mazamas.org to discuss potential donations. We apologize, but we cannot accept any Mazama Annuals published after 1925 or National Geographic magazines. Please consider a financial contribution to support the Mazama Library, a nationally recognized collection and one of the few remaining mountaineering libraries in the United States. Your financial donation will help support our full-time librarian, acquire rare mountaineering books and historic photographs, and maintain our valuable archives and historic objects collections. Thank you for your support.
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Mazama OUTINGS
National and International Adventures of three days or more. Go to mazamas.org/outings to view all outings. When you apply, you will be prompted to complete your profile, and you’ll enter credit card information. If accepted, your credit card will be charged for the trip deposit, and you will then be sent an invoice for the remainder of the outing cost. This invoice can be paid by credit card or check.
DEATH VALLEY: HIKING & EXPLORATION MARCH 8–15, 2020
EXPLORE ESCALANTE IN SOUTHWEST UTAH MAY 2–9, 2020
LEADER: BOB BREIVOGEL
LEADER: DYANNE FOSTER
Participants are responsible for their transportation ( flying to Las Vegas and car rental, or driving from Portland). We will try to organize carpools for the group, as well as gear sharing. An SUV type of car with adequate ground clearance is desirable but not absolutely necessary. It is expected that you have some prior car camping experience, as we will need tents and sleeping bags, and will cook on camp stoves. We will camp seven nights at the Furnace Creek group campground, which has water and flush toilets but no on-site showers. There is a general store and restaurant nearby if needed, and showers can be taken at the nearby resort for a small fee. Days are generally pleasantly warm and nights cool, but be prepared for a variety of weather conditions, as it can be hot and cold the same day, as well as windy. We will have day hikes, mostly A- and B-level at a moderate pace. We may also climb (strenuous) Telescope Peak if there is enough interest and if conditions permit. There are non-hiking activities— Scottie’s Castle (may reopen this year); old mines and ghost towns (which largely involve scenic drives); and wildlife viewing, including desert pupfish, bighorn sheep, reptiles, birds, and insects. March is also a good time for wildflowers if the conditions are right. The leader is an avid photographer with many years experience and several prior trips to Death Valley. Those interested in photography should bring their camera gear. We have the opportunity to view sunrise, sunset, and wildflowers in different areas of the park, such as Zabriskie Point, Artist Pallette, Badwater, and the sand dunes. This is a dark sky park, and we will have some moonless nights later in the trip for sky viewing. The cost of the trip, including outing fees and campgrounds, is $115–$190, depending on group size (8 min–13 max, not including leaders). The sign-up deadline is February 15, 2020. Deposit is $80. Contact leader Bob Breivogel at 503-292-2940 or breivog@ teleport.com if you have questions.
Join us for a week in Escalante, Utah, enjoying B- and C-level hikes in nearby canyons, including several slot canyons. Plan to fly to Las Vegas airport to pick up rental vehicles, then drive the three hours to Escalante through beautiful Southwest Utah. A day visit to Bryce National Park and an overnight backpack will be offered. We will be based in Escalante RV Park for seven nights in shared cabins with camping also available. Outing costs for members: tent camping $240–$250 ($360–$370 nonmembers) or a cabin $300–$310 ($420–$430 nonmembers). The RV park has excellent facilities including showers, washing machines and dryers, a picnic area for outside cooking, and a restaurant next to the park. Costs include lodging, permits, and fees. Participants are responsible for travel (SUV or crossover vehicle recommended) and all meals. A deposit is required by February 1, 2020—$60 for members and $120 for non-members. Contact Dyanne Foster at dyfozter@gmail.com with questions. We will have a pre-outing meeting in February 2020.
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HIKING IN SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA AUGUST 3–10, 2020 LEADER: LARRY SOLOMON We're heading north this year to wild Alaska! Join us for a 7-day outing where we will enjoy a daily B- or C-level hike in Chugach State Park or on the Kenai Peninsula. Our daily adventures into the wilderness may well include encounters with moose or bears. There are also wildlife cruises available to view whales, sea otters, and eagles. Or maybe take a whitewater rafting trip! The possibilities are vast. We will be staying in the resort town of Girdwood, formerly known as Glacier City due to the colossal rivers of ice that blanket the surrounding mountains. Our home will be a completely furnished four bedroom, three bathroom chalet with two full kitchens, a hot tub, free WiFi, and cable TV. Depending on the number of participants and the accommodations selected and available, the costs of lodging plus outing fees range from $725–$1,200 for members and $785–$1,260 for non-members. Participants are responsible for travel and all meals. Go to mazamas.org/outing for full details. Sign-up begins on January 10, and the deadline is April 15 with full payment due by May 1. Contact leader Larry Solomon (muensterhump@hotmail.com) or assistant leader Sherry Bourdin (sbourdin@reig.com) for more information.
MAZAMA RUNNING CAMPS MOUNTAIN RUNNING CAMP: INTRO Dates: July 31 at 1 p.m.–August 2 at appx. 4 p.m. Max # of Participants: 10 (5 spots remaining) This camp is geared towards road and trail runners interested in taking their running to the mountain environment as well as honing their mountain running skills. During this camp, students will spend 2 1/2 days and 2 nights at Mazama Lodge, and participate in group runs, a bootcamp, a hill running clinic, a mountain safety clinic, discussions of training plans and philosophies, and gear demos. The camp is provided by top-level runners.
ULTRA RUNNING CAMP Dates: July 31 at 8 a.m.–August 2 at appx. 4 p.m. Max # of Participants: 8 (3 spots remaining) This camp is geared towards ultra runners. The Mazama Ultra Running Camp is the adult version of summer camp that you have been dreaming about! You'll leave the worries of the real world behind, as you get to focus solely on exploring trails, learning from master ultra runners, and meeting new running buddies.
MOUNTAIN RUNNING CAMP: INTERMEDIATE Dates: July 31 at 8 a.m.–August 2 at appx. 4 p.m. Max # of Participants: 9 (FULL! Accepting wait list applicants) This camp is geared towards intermediate-level trail runners who are looking for an experiential running camp. Over the course of three days you will circumnavigate Mt. Hood in sections, while utilizing Mazama Lodge as your base camp. The camp will include tips and instruction from your instructors, as well as a mountain safety clinic.
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EVENING TRAVEL PROGRAMS The Mazamas offers a robust Evening Travel Program from mid-October through April every year on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Mazama Mountaineering Center (527 SE 43rd Avenue). You’ll virtually travel to every corner of the globe as our dynamic speakers immerse you in their experience through photos, video, and great storytelling. Programs are free and open to the public. We appreciate voluntary contributions at the discretion of each attendee. Carpooling, public transportation, biking, and walking to the MMC are encouraged. View the entire season’s schedule at mazamas.org/eveningtravelprograms.
SIX LONG WEEKENDS IN WASHINGTON, March 4 The summertime formula: high country snowmelt plus summer vacation time equals awesome long weekend backpacking trips! Mazama member Darrin Gunkel shares photos and advice for long weekends in classic mountain scenery north of the Columbia. Get primed for your summer trip(s) with stunning images of Glacier Peak Meadows, Big and Little Beaver Creeks in North Cascades National Park, the Tatoosh Wilderness, the Duckabush River in Olympic National Park, and more. (You may be inspired to take a whole week!)
HIKING NORWAY'S FAR NORTH, March 11 Mazamas John and Amy Osaki, owners of Mountain Hiking Holidays, will take us above the Arctic Circle in Norway, where sheer cliffs rise abruptly from deep, twisting fjords, and colorful, picturesque seaside villages nestle below jagged mountain ranges. Hike the Lyngen Alps near Tromso, to Segla (the "sail") on Senja island, and in the glorious Lofoten islands where arcs of brilliant white sand and turquoise shallows add a hint of the tropics to Arctic beaches! Our 2019 Hiking Norway's Far North trip sold out, and we return in July 2020 with another MHH group. www.mountainhikingholidays.com
A SIX CONTINENT ROCK SAMPLER, March 18 Join Vaqas Malik for a not-so technical review of some of his outdoor and climbing photos. This program will discuss technical details from a photographer's perspective, but mostly it will be about sharing the background of some of his story-telling images.
OÙ EST LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE? March 25 Rick Bombaci will tell stories about three classic hikes in Europe: The Scottish Highlands, the Tour du Mont Blanc in the French Alps, and the Pyrenees. He claims he was looking for a good library.
SÁNDOR'S OREGON TRAIL: THE BARLOW ROAD, April 1 Writer, filmmaker, and raconteur, Sándor Lau, walks the most perilous path pioneers faced in the 2,000 miles of their journey from Missouri to Oregon in feature documentary film, Sándor’s Oregon Trail: The Barlow Road. On his journey, Sándor meets cultural descendants of early pioneers living their history in new ways. He also learns from Native Americans who belonged to this land long before there was an Oregon Trail, and learns the lessons of their traditions and resilience. Sándor Lau walks all 120 miles of the treacherous Barlow Road south of Mt. Hood, over the White River, Devil’s Backbone and jagged rock teeth of Laurel Hill to reach the Willamette Valley. Walking in the footsteps of the pioneers, and of native people, Sándor learns black powder shooting, cast iron cooking, tomahawk throwing, powwow dancing, Coyote legends, huckleberry picking, salmon fishing, wagon packing, and basket making—and finds the center of the universe in the middle of nowhere. 16 MAZAMAS
Adventurous Young MAZAMAS (AYM) Activities for those in their 20s & 30s or anyone young at heart.
AYM WINTER WEEKEND
AYM’s Annual Winter Weekend was a great success! Despite less than ideal (i.e. rainy) weather, participants explored Tamawanas Falls, snowshoed to Clear Lake Butte Lookout, did some nordic skiing at Trillium Lake, escaped the rain for Misery Ridge at Smith Rock, did “glow-ga” (glow in the dark yoga), played games, and enjoyed the wonderful Mazama Lodge. Thanks to Reena and Rachel for organizing a great weekend, and Brett and Aaron for being fantastic lodge hosts!
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Check the website at mazamas.org/AYM and the AYM Meetup page frequently for the most up to date schedule. All trips are $2 for members/$4 for nonmembers unless otherwise noted. Monthly climb nights are back! Check meetup for details on these as well as our monthly pub nights.
New Leader Spotlight: SILJA TOBIN Hometown? St. Louis, Missouri Years with the Mazamas? Just over two years What trips are you most excited to lead for AYM? I’d like to lead some beginner trips to help people discover all of the amazing hikes in our backyard. What is one thing that you always bring on a hike that is not one of the 10 essentials? The hand knit sit pad my aunt made for me. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up and why? I very much wanted to be the singing voice of a Disney princess. This may still be what I want to be when I grow up. What is one surprising thing about yourself that people don't usually know about you? Although I absolutely love the outdoors now, I wasn’t always a fan. As a child, I spent summers with family in rural Norway (I’m half Norwegian), and I often resisted my Mom’s nudging to go play in the hills outside because I was completely terrified of the sheep… People should sign up for a trip with you if.... they want to make some new friends and enjoy a day outside!
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MAZAMA LODGE Our home on the mountain. WINTER HOURS: Thu. Noon–Mon. Noon by Charles Barker, Mazama Lodge Manager SPRING BREAK
WINTER FAMILY FESTIVAL LUNCH MENU
Mazama Lodge will be open for spring break every day from Friday, March 20 until noon on Monday, March 30. We are sold out Saturday, March 21 and 28 with the Basic Climbing Education Program but we have plenty of availability throughout the week and lots of snow to ensure a long spring ski season.
Served from noon–1:30 p.m.
WINTER FAMILY FESTIVAL
BAVARIAN BANQUET
On Saturday, March 7 Mazama Lodge will be hosting our Winter Family Festival. This event has been taking place as long as Mazama Lodge has had a lodge. The event begins at noon with registration for winter activities—Snow Sculpture, Birkebeiner 3K, Sled Relay, Root Beer Garden. All the events are free. Lunch is available for $9 for adults, $7 for kids, and our Bavarian Banquet that starts at 5 p.m. is $13.25 for adults and $8 for kids 12 and under.
THANK YOU A special thank you to Brett and Aaron Krogh who have been working as our lodge winter caretakers since 2014. They will be heading home to Alaska at the end of March where they live in a log cabin near Denali National Park. We are hoping we see them for another winter back down at Mazama Lodge but they may try and stay up in Alaska for a winter to enjoy the four hours of daylight and temperatures below minus 40 degrees. It’s been wonderful working with them for the past winters. They will be missed!
▶ Burgers on the deck (veggie option available) ▶ Chips, fruit, and root beer
Served at 5 p.m.. ▶ Fondue with apples and bread ▶ Bratwurst and vegan option ▶ Mash potatoes ▶ Sautéed carrots ▶ Flaming Mt. Hood cake
FOLK DANCING 6–8 p.m.
Left: Aaron & Brett in the kitchen at Mazama Lodge. Photo: Teresa Dalsager. Above: Dancing at Mazama Lodge. Photo: Charles Barker.
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Book Review
Still Sideways by Jonathan Barrett
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atagonia’s book publishing sector has produced only a small number of books over the years, but there have been some cultural giants among them. The greatest of which is probably Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman by Yvon Chouinard. In that he writes that his audience is the “core” user of his product: the committed dirtbag willing to make sacrifices to pursue her passion in the outdoors. This orientation towards a very specific audience may be a reason why the latest offering from the Patagonia publishing house is Still Sideways: Riding the Edge Again After Losing My Sight by Devon Raney. In some sense the premise is simple. Devon, a lifelong devoted surfer and snowboarder, suffers a head injury that results in the loss of almost all of his vision. Make two fists and place them up in front of your eyes with your thumbs touching your nose; that is a close approximation to what his vision is like. The book follows his story as he comes to grips with the impacts that this accident has on his ability to pursue these passions even as he has a reckoning with the direction of his life. It hits the common chords of the dirtbag lifestyle: life without health insurance, pursuing outdoor passions at all costs, an unwillingness to accept the mainstream as the right stream to swim in. However, this reduces the narrative to plot points and ignores the gift that the book offers, a vision of life where one does not make excuses. Fundamental to Raney’s story is his unwillingness to telegraph his blindness to the outside world. Most of the people who he engages with in life are at least initially totally unaware of his lack of sight. He writes towards the end, “Sometimes... I will catch a wave and surf it perfectly. Paddling back, past surfers who don’t know me and who are unaware of my vision impairment, I will sometimes hear the congratulatory, ‘Nice wave,’ and I know it has nothing to do with my disability. It is in these moments that I feel completely capable on a level nothing else provides” (209). Simultaneously, his core of close friends rallies around him with the express goal of helping him to maintain his identity through surf and snow. This duality is what drives the reader’s interest. At times, Raney is frustratingly bullheaded about this blindness. At other moments, he is as broken and vulnerable as the next man in line at the ski lift. As a reader, we turn the pages because he is not a hero in traditional terms. The story is also one about maturation. He writes, “For a brief time in my early twenties, I had made some irresponsible choices and was somewhat of a happy dirtbag as a result. Being a dirtbag was easy. The real work came a little later, after Rebecca and I were married and our world became slightly more complicated as our decisions now affected each other” (244) The book traces this arc more fully than the blindness itself. His wife and child, Madrona, are pivotal characters. As a reader, we get to watch his marriage evolve under the pressure of his blindness. His spouse married someone with vision but had to learn to be in a relationship with a man who could no longer work or drive but still wanted to surf and snowboard as often as he did prior to the accident. One of the core stories that Raney tells in his memoir is of bicycling from Washington to Mexico along the Pacific Coast, stopping to surf along the way. At this point in his life, Raney is left with only 15% of his vision, and the only way to make the trip a reality is to have a partner and to ride a tandem bike the entire way. He recruits a group of friends to captain the bike for legs of the trip. From time to time they stop at beaches to scope the waves, or in Raney’s case, to listen to the sound of the surf crashing into the shore. The project, called Bikes, Boards, Blind, allowed Raney to bring his message to school audiences along the way. However, it would be overstating the case to say that this memoir is intended to be inspirational, although it certainly is. What the reader sees is a man simply trying to live his life with passion and commitment to the sports that he loves. Time and time again, he de-emphasizes his blindness. Raney writes, “Bringing attention to my disability is a slippery slope, a perilous balancing act, a double-edged sword”(215). Who is the best audience for this memoir? Obviously snowboarders and surfers will connect with his passion. Primarily though the memoir is about resilience. The audience is Chouinard’s vision of the core Patagonia customer. She may be the alpinist shivering on the bivy ledge or the fly caster systematically working each segment of the stream with his nymph. The audience is the Mazama member finding solace in wild places just as Raney finds comfort on his surfboard waiting for his next wave.
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Executive Council Minutes (Mazama BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
These are the approved minutes from the January meeting. The next month’s board meeting is on Tuesday, March 17. All meetings begin at 4 p.m. and are open to all members. There is a member comment period at 5:30 p.m. This summary was written by Mitsu Iwasaki, Mazama Executive Director (ED). Members can access full meeting minutes one month after the meeting by sending an email to adventure@ mazamas.org and making a request.
by Laura Guderyhan, Secretary Attending: Traci Manning, President. Robin Wilcox, Vice President. Joe Eberhardt, Treasurer. Laura Guderyahn, Secretary. Rick Amodeo, Jesse Applegate, Judith Baker, Keith Campbell, Amanda Ryan-Fear. Mitsu Iwasaki, Executive Director. CALL TO ORDER, REVIEW AGENDA & ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by President Traci Manning. Traci noted a quorum was present.
2. Welcome to Matthew Brock, Mazama Library & Historical Collections Manager a. Catalogued and structured the materials in the library b. Protected artifacts in the Mazamas 3. Matthew takes the committee on a tour of the archives APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DEC 2019 REGULAR MEETING 1. Laura Guderyahn asked for approval of the December meeting minutes.
2. Minutes were approved by consensus of the board. MEMBERSHIP REPORT 1. Goblet of Truth Question: If you could have any job other than the one you have now?
a. Mitsu—economist b. Judith—standup comedian c. Laura—pilot d. Jesse—bush pilot e. Traci—arborist f. Robin—put the gauze pad on bandaids g. Amanda—drive the shuttle in the airport (in retirement) h. Rick—architect i. Keith—trustfund kid j. Joe—bartender TREASURER'S REPORT 1. Joe Eberhardt, provided an overview of the November financials. Notes are as follows:
2. $200,000 in bills and $200,000 in liabilities paid 3. Question of $16,000 in miscellaneous income in November
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT (MITSU) 1. Items noted beyond the written summary are as follows:
a. December Dashboard i. Interest to hire a person to call previous Mazama members ii. BCEP iii. Last 2 weeks of December office was closed iv. Socializing dropping MESD and Outdoor school b. Fundraising update c. Conflict of Interest Forms i. Conservation Committee enthusiastic about CoI form ii. Expedition Committee is being built iii. Research is waiting to have this conversation iv. Grant Committee makes recommendations to the Executive Council which is the reason why the EC signs this form v. All present EC committee members submitted signed CoI form d. Committee Chairs meeting, what does this group become i. Opportunities for folks, who are influences, to become acquainted ii. Discussed financial position of the org 1. Budgets, relationships with foundation, how to read the Dashboard 2. They want to be involved every other month to help make decisions iii. Discuss mission-related issues, and setting strategy e. Revitalized Committees Expedition, Intro & Advanced Water Ice, Advanced Snow i. We are separating the class into two classes: Intro & Advanced Water Ice and Advanced Snow ii. February 10, meeting potential instructors with Joe and Mitsu 1. Develop this through skill builders MEMBER COMMENT PERIOD (AT 5:06 P.M.) 1. Matt Sundling, Chair of Climbing Committee and Leader
a. Finances dialogue i. Increasing costs of the Climb model, transparency about taxes, budget, permission to use the Ice wall
ii. Different folks in the Mazamas organization are all affected differently, do not agree on reasons for financial insecurity and options for increasing costs across the organization iii. Climb cost model buy-in, options: 1. Direct cost + insurance + other overhead per climb (e.g. Baker = $180, Hood = $30) 2. Raise climb card price to fixed amount 3. Tiered approach, increase overhead per distance of climb 4. Tiered approach, increase overhead per distance of climb, plus cost of permits iv. Process questions about how to roll out new prices v. Uncouple the need for change with finances? The negativity around finances overshadowing the opinion about changes? b. DEI initiatives i. Confusion around which initiatives are official, progressing, have buy-in (ethics, topics, etc.), and who has bought in? 2. No other member comment
VARIOUS 1. Committee updates
a. Strategic plan i. First meeting: work on recalibrating with Strategic Plan end date (September 30 current target) with Mitsu b. Culture i. Culture Shift Working Group yesterday 1. Members from EC in Culture Shift: Judith, Keith (not present), Amanda, and Jesse
ii. Purpose: focus on what the Mazama culture is with larger membership, to help with subsequent changes planned to occur. iii. This conversation should try to decouple finances from future changes iv. Need for clarity about timeline and messaging (6 points to discuss at Executive Session) v. Strategic Plan: no changes needed, need to socialize the plan 1. Importance of being straightforward 2. Cultureshift group needs to work on not shying from potentially volatile conversations when changes are about to happen vi. Meeting cadence: once per month vii. Strategic plan meeting scheduled on February 7. FOUNDATION UPDATE 1. Smith Rock Ranch under contract
a. $435,000 plus closing fees b. Real estate value of house is $350,000, but Foundation asking price was >$500,000 c. Waiting on final appraisal 2. The toolshed a. No pushback around putting a toolshed onto the MMC property b. Foundation does not want to lose a parking spot for the tool shed such that we do not violate our conditional use permit i. Can potentially repaint the parking spots so we retain the same number Council meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Executive Session commenced at 6 p.m., minutes recorded separately
SMITH ROCK PROPERTY SOLD by Jeff Hawkins, Mazamas Foundation On Friday Feb. 7 the sale of the proposed Smith Ranch property closed. This marks the close of an approximately six year effort by a significant group of Mazama members to develop the property into a climbers' ranch akin to the American Alpine Club’s climbers’ ranch at the Tetons (americanalpineclub.org/grand-teton-climbers-ranch). Some details and concept renderings can be found here: smithrock.com/news-all/mazama-ranch-smith-rock-development-approved. The sale price of $425,000 ($407,000 net closing fees and commissions) was less than ideal, but satisfactory due to needed repairs and relative to holding the property longer in anticipation of higher offers. John Creager originally sold the property to the Mazamas for $270,000. Over the development process we incurred expenses through such things as zoning hearings, architecture inspections, etc. Ultimately, without unanimous support from the neighbors and county commissioner’s decision to not allow camping led to the demise of the project. With all costs accounted for, the Mazamas recouped approximately 75 percent of our total investment (original purchase price plus several years of development/planning costs). Many of the people involved in the effort have mixed emotions. It is disappointing to see the vision unfulfilled and it is a relief to have this behind us. Thank you to all who contributed. MARCH 2020 21
MAZAMA MEMBERSHIP January Membership Report NEW MEMBERS: 84 Jen Aengst—Mt. Hood Karl Andersson—Mt. Hood Kathy Arn—Mt. Hood Ryan Barnes—Mt. Hood Jenna Bartley—Mt. Adams Melissa Bautista—Mt. St Helens Sarah Bodian—Mt. St Helens Ethan Boswell—Mt. Hood Olivia Burgese—South Sister Craig Burkhert—Mt. St Helens Ryan Butler—Mt. Hood Jenn Byrne—South Sister Karrie Carnes—South Sister Marco Carter—Mt. Hood Allison Combs—South Sister Thomas Conrad—Mt. St Helens Laura Conroy—South Sister Christina Cook—Mt. St Helens Michael Cooper—Mt. Adams Elaheh Davari—Mt. St Helens Emily Denison—Mt. Kenya (Kenya) Brad Dewey—Mt. Rainier Chuck Dillon—Borah Peak Margaret Downen—Mt. Hood Anna Feigum—Mt. St Helens Brian French—Mt. St Helens Dale Fulton—Mt. Hood James Gardner—Mt. St Helens William Garland—Mt. Hood Lois Gearhart—Mt. Hood Andrew Geppert—Grand Teton Shannon Hope Grey—Mt. St Helens Lauren Hall—South Sister Ian Herr—Mt. Adams Michael Heskett—South Sister Steven Hohf—Mt. Rainier Ben Hoselton—Mt. Rainier Natalia Hurt—Mt. Adams Sera Jurgensen—Mt. St Helens Evan Kaeding—Mt. Hood Priya Kandharkar—Mt. St Helens
Courtney King—South Sister Hamilton Koerv—Middle Sister Boris Kratzenberg—Mt. Adams Kshitij Kulkarni—Mt. St Helens Brian Levine—Old Snowy Mountain Rosy Martinez—Mt. Hood Nathan Mccartney—South Sister Bryan McClure—Zugspitze (Germany) Mark McConnell—Middle Sister Mateo Mengis—Mt. St Helens Alex Montes—Mt. St Helens Daniel Morse—Mt. Adams Donnie Kyle Owen—Mt. Hood Srivatsan Parthasarathy—Mt. St Helens Grant Pautz——Mt. St Helens Jenn Pesut—Mt. St Helens Greg Pittman—South Sister Craig Popelars—Illimani (Bolivia) Robert Ray—Mt. Adams Luke Raynor—Mt. Adams Amanda Reichmuth—Mt. St. Helens Timothy Roy—South Sister Brandon Schoepke—Mt. Baker Timothy Schuckers—Mt. Adams Helen Jody Schuckers—Mt. Adams Maren Sinclair—South Sister Evan C Smith—Mt. St Helens Allie Smouse—Grand Teton Claire Sroka——Mt. St. Helens Cameron H Stecki—Zugspitze (Germany) Jessica Supinski—Mt. St Helens Lisa Takach—Mt. St Helens Nathaniel Taylor—Longs Peak Olivier Turgeon—South Sister Greg van Lunteren—Mt. St Helens Ewelina Waligora—Mt. Hood Marcin Waligora—Mt. Hood Paul Walsh—Mt. Adams Gordon Wilde—Mt. Adams Anglina Wilson— Mt. Adams Gray Winkler— South Siste
REINSTATEMENTS: 10
Dennis Annotti (2006), Nicholas Beyer (2015), Trevor Ellsworth (2013), Hunter William Goguen (2017), William Jason Ross Hinkle (2014), Shannon Nicole (2016), John Niemeyer (2005), Theresa O’Donnell (2015), Tera Schroeder (2007), Jonathan Thompson (2016)
DECEASED: 4
Raymond Alexander (1973), Bonnie Garlan (1989), Dee Molenaar (2013), & Walter Ottoson (1953)
MEMBERSHIP ON JAN. 31: 2,971 (2020); 3,274 (2019)
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JOIN THE MAZAMAS Are you ready to become a Mazama member? If you have summitted a glaciated peak at any time in your life you are ready! Go to mazamas.org/join and sign up.
RENEW TODAY! Has your Mazama membership lapsed? Renewal is quick and easy! Simply log in to our website at mazamas.org, go to your dashboard, and click on Renew Your Membership. Follow the prompts. That's all there is to it! Your membership will be renewed. Membership expiration date is October 1.
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MAZAMA CLIMB AWARDS Every year the Mazamas recognizes climbing accomplishments and gives out climbing awards in various categories. The Climbing Committee is now accepting applications for all climbing awards. All qualifying climbs for these awards must be successful official Mazama climbs.
CLIMBING AWARDS Guardian Peaks: Mount. St. Helens, Mt. Hood, and Mt. Adams. Seven Oregon Cascade Peaks: Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson, ThreeFingered Jack, Mt. Washington, North Sister, Middle Sister, and South Sister. Sixteen Major Northwest Peaks: Mt. Shasta, South Sister, Middle Sister, North Sister, Mt. Washington, Three-Fingered Jack, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Stuart, Glacier Peak, Mt. Olympus, Mt. Baker, and Mt. Shuksan.
LEADER AWARDS Terry Becker Award: Successful leads on the 16 Major Northwest Peaks. 5, 10, and 15 Point Leadership: Leading and assists on sixteen major Northwest peaks.
FOR THE MAZAMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL We are looking for a few passionate, thoughtful, committed folks to consider running for the Executive Council this fall. Interested? Send an email to nominating@mazamas.org.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is March 1 for the Sixteen Peaks award and Terry Becker award, and March 15 for all of the other awards. Submit your application (including scanned copies of your summit certificates) online. Go to mazamas.org/awards. MARCH 2020 23
PLANT TREES WITH THE MAZAMA CONSERVATION COMMITTEE See Volunteer Opportunities for more information.
by Kirsten Jacobson
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id you know you can plant trees with the Mazama Conservation Committee? You don’t have to be a Mazama member to participate. We work with Friends of Trees to plant trees and native plants on public lands in natural areas and green spaces around the Portland area and would love to have you join us. You can bring the whole family and your friends. And, when we plant at the Sandy River Delta, you can bring your dogs. Check the Mazama calendar for upcoming tree plantings and more information. We are updating it as we learn about more planting opportunities. Friends of Trees have planted more than 800,000 trees and native plants. Each planting season, more than 7,000 volunteers come together to plant trees. They plant trees in Portland, Gresham, Oregon City, Salem, Wilsonville, Eugene and Springfield, OR. They also plant trees in Clark County and Vancouver, WA. You can be a part of the community. Their programs restore natural areas, improve watershed health and increase habitat for wildlife. In the future, when these trees mature, they help to improve air and water quality. An acre of trees can absorb the CO2 from driving 26,000 miles!
WHAT TO EXPECT In the past, we have met at the MMC to carpool together the morning of the tree planting. Upon arriving at the Friends of Trees planting location, we fill out name tags with a symbol on them. This symbol helps us find and meet up with our other team members and leader once everyone has arrived. (Mazamas will be in the same group or groups.) Everyone gets to enjoys pastries, donuts, and drinks while we wait. There is a short meeting thanking all the volunteers and bringing us up to date on Friends of Trees news. We divide into groups where we learn more about the trees or bushes we are going to plant. Our leader shows us how to plant, mulch and tag each bush or tree. We are also instructed on how to use the tools and safely carry them. A marker with certain colors is located in the ground where each tree or groups of bushes are to be planted. We search out the markers with our colors on them, plant and mulch our designated plants. If we finish earlier than expected, we can help other groups. At each tree planting, 1,000–2,000 native trees and shrubs are planted. As Friends of Trees says “Let’s plant trees. Together.” 24 MAZAMAS
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Mt. Hood. Photo: Teresa Dalsager
SEARCH & RESCUE ON MT. HOOD Major Changes on the Horizon? On February 15, 2020 an article was published on Oregon Live detailing major changes to the way search and rescue is managed on our home mountain, Mt. Hood. Clackamas County Sheriff Roberts sent a letter to the four volunteer search and rescue (SAR) organizations that operate on the mountain informing them that within the next 6–18 months, the sheriff would form his own SAR unit and stop calling upon voluneer SAR units for deployment on Mt. Hood. On February 20, 2020, Mazama Executive Director Mitsu Iwasaki sent a letter to Clackamas County Sheriff Roberts urging the Sheriff ’s Department, Portland Mountain Rescue, Mountain Wave Search and Rescue, Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue, and North Oregon Regional Search and Rescue to re-engage in a collaborative dialogue to identify and explore a mutually beneficial and public-serving path forward for SAR on Mt. Hood. You can find that letter, along with links to press resources at mazamas.org/communityresources.
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Mazama CLASSICS For members with 25 years of membership, or for those who prefer to travel at a more leisurely pace. We lead a wide variety of year-round activities including hikes, picnics, and cultural excursions. Share years of happy Mazama memories with our group. All ages are welcome to join the fun. CONTACTING THE CLASSICS Contact the Classics Chair Flora Huber at 503-6585710, flobell17@comcast.net, or classics@mazamas.org.
SUPPORT THE CLASSICS Classics needs a volunteer to put more content in our column on a quarterly basis. We want to document past Classics events and make sure that our postings to the web are current and complete. More generally, there is always work to be done on the committee. Our meetings are the fourth Monday of every other month at 11 a.m. at the MMC. Email classics@mazamas.org and tell us how you can help.
LEADING EVENTS IN APRIL If you want to lead an event, please contact the Classics at classics@mazamas.org by the twelfth of each month so notice can be included in the upcoming Bulletin.
CLASSICS COMMITTEE MEETING Our next meeting is March 23 from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the MMC. Check the Bulletin or the website.
CLASSICS TRANSPORTATION PLAN Our east side transportation pick-up location is Gateway, and our west side location is 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 transportation coordinator Flora Huber at flobell17@comcast.net or 503658-5710.
SIGNING UP FOR A CLASSICS EVENT Please sign up online or contact the leader at least a day before the event. Share your cell phone number and mention anything that is relevant to you (such as “will meet at trailhead instead of meeting place” or “need a ride” or whatever). Remember don’t be late and if you are carpooling reimburse the driver for gas.
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TRAIL TRIPS
JOIN US! MAZAMA TRAIL TRIPS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE
The Mazamas offers our Trail Trips (hiking) program to serve just about every ability level. We have leaders who like to take their time meandering along flat trails for a short duration, while others want to hike at a fast clip up the side of a mountain. You get to choose what is best for you! All Mazamas hikes are open to members and non-members. We welcome non-members or those with limited experience on our hikes. Our leaders are some of the most experienced hikers in the Northwest, and they can show you some spots that you might never get to on your own! Hikes are $2 for members/$4 for non-members. Sign up online. HKC2 March 1. Partial Larch Mtn/Devils Rest. Dyanne Foster dyfozter@gmail.com, 503 267-8937. Hike along Larch Mtn trail to 3 mile junction, turn right to hike along the road cutting across to Devils Rest trail, tag the Devil, then descend along the Wahkeena trail, completing the loop along the 400 trail. 12 mi., 3,000 ft., Drive: 48. Meet at Gateway at 7:30 a.m. HKA1.5 March 1. Angora Peak. Ben Zoon ben4808@gmail.com, 541-971-9727. Angora Peak is nestled in the striking steep-sided mountain range south of Cannon Beach and just north of Neakahnie Mountain. On this seldom traveled route, we will aim to climb to one of the highest points in the area, providing spectacular views of the ocean, the coast range, and even as far as Mt. Rainier on a good day! Please be prepared for wind and/or rain. The trailhead is a relatively nondescript turnoff from Highway 101 with a gate visible from the highway. 8 mi., 2,200 ft., Drive: 90. We will plan to meet at 8 a.m. at Sunset Transit Center in Beaverton. HKB1 March 3. Classics Hike of Angel's Rest. Flora Huber flobell17@comcast.net, 503-6585710. Classics hike of Angel's Rest led by Flora Huber. 4.6 mi., 1,500 ft., Drive: 42. Meet at the MMC at 9 a.m. to carpool. HKB2 March 4. Lower Klickitat River. Rex Breunsbach rbreunsbach@gmail.com, 971-832-2556. We will hike along the river for about 12 miles. 500 ft., Drive: 145. Meet at MMC at 8 a.m.
Class A: Easy to moderate; less than 8 miles and under 1,500 ft. elevation gain Class B: Moderate to difficult; less than 15 miles with 1,500–3,000 ft. 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+ ft. elevation gain. Class D: Very difficult, strenuous trips in challenging conditions. No specific distance or elevation gain. Special equipment, conditioning, and experience may be required. Contacting leader for details before the day of the trip is mandatory. “Wilderness—Limit 12” indicates the hike enters a Forest Service-designated Wilderness Area; group size limited to 12. Numeral after class indicates pace. All pace
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HKB2 March 7. Gooseneck Loop Off-Trail Adventure. Bill Stein billstein.rpcv@gmail. com, 503-830-0817. Gooseneck Loop is an off-trail adventure starting and ending at Cottonwood Canyon State Park in northcentral Oregon. Hiking boots and trekking poles are mandatory, and gaiters are recommended as it's tick country. Expect very steep terrain that's alternatingly grassy, muddy, and rocky. This is a trip for folks with experience in off-trail terrain. The rewards are views unlike anything within a two hour drive of Portland; bring binoculars if you wish to spot bighorn sheep. 8.8 mi., 1,800 ft., Drive: 122. Meet at Gateway at 6 a.m. HKC2 March 7. Larch Mountain (Multnomah Falls). Rick Craycraft leftfield5@ juno.com, 503-679-2113. I'd love to do my favorite, the Horsetail-Wahkeena Traverse, but it is still closed, so it will have to be Larch Mountain. Should be a snow-o-rama, may even need snowshoes, but time will tell. It's a long, wearing day at more than 13 miles and 4000 feet elevation gain but we'll plug away at it. Bring layers, raingear and plenty of food and liquid. Maybe the weather will smile on us. 13.8 mi., 4,100 ft., Drive: 48. Meet at Gateway at 7:30 a.m. SSA1.5 March 8. White River Canyon Moonlight Snowshoe. Joe Whittington joewhittington@gmail.com, 503-297-6344. We will celebrate the Worm Moon by snowshoeing up the White River Canyon to a luminous view of Mt. Hood. We'll start at the White River Canyon SnoPark about 7 p.m. and make our way about two miles near the nose
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. Hike fees/Snowshoe/Nordic Costs: $2 for members, $4 nonmembers; Backpack Costs: Vary depending on trip. Meeting Places: Clackamas Towne Center Park & Ride (9225 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas): 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
of Whitewater Glacier and an amazing view of Mt. Hood. 4 mi., 600 ft., Drive: 60. Meet at Gateway Park & Ride at 5:30 p.m. HKB2 March 8. Kings Mountain Hike. Bruce Giordano brucegiord32@gmail.com, 503477-6013. Good workout in short amount of time as we gain about 2500 feet in 2.5 miles. Trekking poles recommended as some steep sections. 5 mi., 2,500 ft., Drive: 66. Meet at Target & SW 185th at 8 a.m. HKB1 March 10. Classics Hike of Wahkeena-Multnomah Creeks Loop. Flora Huber flobell17@comcast.net, 503-658-5710. Classics hike of the Multnomah Falls to Wahkeena Falls Loop. Meet at the Mazama Mountaineering Center before 9 a.m. to carpool to the trail head. 5.4 mi., 1,700 ft., Drive: 60. Meet at the MMC at 9 a.m. HKB2 March 14. Silver Falls: Trail of Ten Falls. David Rempel, crempel2@yahoo. com, 928-587-0511. Silver Falls State Park is the crown jewel of the Oregon State Parks system. There are no less than ten falls on this 8.7-mile loop. Watch the forecast going into the hike to know what to expect and how to dress. Snow, ice, rain, etc. are all common this time of year. Assume trekking poles, yaktrax/ microspikes, and rain gear. 8.7 mi., 1,300 ft. Meet at Clackamas Towne Center Transit Center at 7 a.m. HKA1.5 March 14. Round Lake. James Selby selbyjb@comcast.net, 828-508-5094. Hike distance dependent on weather. Can be muddy in places so hiking stick and good rain gear recommended. Meet at Gateway at 9 a.m.
and R at Boones Ferry and Bridgeport (1-5 Exit 290); MMC–Mazama Mountaineering Center Parking Lot, 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.–Hike elevation gain. TH Pass–USFS parking pass needed for trailhead; SnoPark–Snow park pass. FLTC–3510 SE 164th Ave. in Vancouver. 99th TC–9700 NE 7th Ave. in Vancouver. 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, and 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.
READY TO SIGN UP ONLINE? Many hikes have limited space. Sign up online to secure your spot. Are you a first time user? Go to mazamas.org/gettingstarted to learn how to create your account. It’s simple, and should take no more than 5 minutes to get up and running. Please review the information at mazamas.org/gettingstarted carefully before creating your account. If you still have questions, email us at help@mazamas.org. HKCw1.5 March 15. Sardine Mountain. Matt Reeder mareede@gmail.com, 503314-3266. Beware the Ides of March! Join AYM for a long hike/snowshoe (depending on conditions) into the dark heart of the rugged country north of Detroit Lake. We'll start at an obscure trailhead near Detroit Lake and follow a jeep road up and up, into the mountains north of the rugged canyon. Our destination is the summit of Sardine Mountain, elevation 4,932 feet. We will only summit the mountain if conditions permit—safety is our first priority. Bring the 10 Essentials, adequate rain gear and means of snow travel—either spikes or snowshoes. No dogs. Leader: Matt Reeder. 14 mi., 3,900 ft., Drive: 180. Meet Gateway at 7 a.m. HKB2 March 17. Forest Park: Maple Trail Dog Friendly Hike. Don McCoy donald1020@ aol.com, 503-246-7416. This is a dog friendly hike, but you don't need a dog to attend. Because it is a dog friendly hike, we usually meet at the trailhead. All dogs will be on a leash. All dog owners are expected to clean up after their pet. We will go up Saltzman and take a right on the Maple Trail. We will continue on the Maple Trail until it reaches Lief Erickson. We will follow Lief Erickson to Saltzman and then go up to the Wildwood Trail. We will follow the Wildwood Trail until it reaches the Maple Trail and then follow the Maple Trail back to Saltzman. 8.5 mi., 980 ft., Drive: 10. Meet at Lower Saltzman Road Trailhead (Forest Park) at 9 a.m. HKA1 March 17. Classics Hike: Pinnacles via Herman Creek. Flora Huber flobell17@ comcast.net, 503-658-5710. Classics hike to the Pinnacles by way of Herman Creek. Meet at the Mazama Mountaineering Center before 9 a.m. to carpool to the trail head. 4.8 mi., 950 ft., Drive: 78. Meet at the MMC at 9 a.m. HKA March 18. Hamilton Island - Gaiagps Adventure. Rex Breunsbach rbreunsbach@ gmail.com, 971-832-2556. We will be using our smartphone Gaiagps application to navigate around the Island. 7 mi., 500 ft., Drive: 90. Meet the MMC at 8 a.m. HKB2 March 21. Neahkahnie Mountain. Bob Breivogel, breivog@teleport.com, 503292-2940. The Oregon Coast Trail crosses Neahkahnie Mountain from Short Sand Beach and descends to Manzanita. This hike, mostly within the boundaries of Oswald West State Park, takes you from the majestic old growth around Necarney Creek to the clifftop views of the Devils Cauldron; then you cross meadows
STREET RAMBLES Tuesday & Thursday at REI in the Pearl
frequented by elk to hike up Neahkahnie Mountain to a spectacular viewpoint. 8 mi., 2,300 ft. Drive 160 mi., Meet at Target at 185th at 8:30 a.m.
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HKC2.5 March 22. Larch Mountain Conditioning Hike. Bill Stein billstein. rpcv@gmail.com, 503-830-0817. Classic Columbia Gorge conditioning hike on the first weekend of spring. It's now been 2.5 years since the Eagle Creek Fire transformed Lower Multnomah Creek. Most of the ascent past the creek is at it ever was, and if we're lucky we'll get great volcano views from Sherrard Point. Snow is expected on the trail, so gaiters and traction devices are advised. Also, warmth may be experienced at the trailhead, but it will almost certainly be cold at our destination. Our pace will be brisk, but we'll stop for layer changes as appropriate. 13.8 mi., 4,100 ft., Drive: 48. Meet at Gateway Park & Ride at 6 a.m.
Every Tuesday & Thursday you can join a team of Mazamas at the REI in the Pearl District. Going on a Street Ramble is one of the best ways to get an introduction to the Mazama hiking program. Meet other hikers and maybe plan a weekend trip, maintain your fitness after work, and see some hidden parts of Portland you might never get to see otherwise. Interested in joining us? All you need to do is show up, check in, pay, and be ready to go at 6 p.m. We'll see you there!
HKB2 March 25. Silver Falls State Park, Perimeter Loop. Larry Solomon muensterhump@hotmail.com, 503-206-6580. Come see a part of Silver Falls State Park in the forested "backcountry" of Oregon's largest state park. Enjoy plenty of switchbacks along mostly gentle slopes .Pass through groves of ancient Douglas firs and cross several small creeks along the way. $5 parking fee per vehicle. 10.3 mi., 1,750 ft., Drive: 136. Meet at the MMC at 8 a.m. HKB2 March 25. Upper Klickitat River. Rex Breunsbach rbreunsbach@gmail.com, 971-832-2556. We will hike 10-12 miles on the Upper Klickitat River. 500 ft., Drive: 155. Meet at the MMC at 8 a.m. HKB2 March 28. Saddle Mountain. David Rempel, crempel2@yahoo.com. 928-5870511. Mountaintop views that reach from the Pacific Ocean to Mt. Hood await you on this steep climb to the top of a double-peaked summit of basalt. 7.2 mi., 1,900 ft. Meet at the Sunset Transit Center at 7 a.m. HKB2 March 28. Gales Creek (Storey Burn Loop). Bill Resley kayak500@gmail.com Something off of the west side of Portland in the Tillamook Forest. The area of Rogers Camp on Highway 6, with its lower elevations, offers all year hiking opportunities when other destinations may be under deep snow. This loop is a well-signposted forested hike with numerous creek crossings and a couple of small waterfalls. 8 mi., 1,400 ft., Drive: 50. Meet at Target & SW 185th at 7 a.m.
Note: If Portland Public Schools are closed for weather-related issues, Street Rambles will be cancelled. Meet in the parking garage at REI in the Pearl District at 1405 NW Johnson Street, Portland, 97209. HKC2.5 March 29. Dogspurger Conditioning Hike. Bill Stein billstein.rpcv@ gmail.com, 503-830-0817. Dog Mountain plus Augspurger Mountain is a classic and very long Columbia Gorge conditioning hike. This date is a couple weeks before weekend permits are required, but parking remains limited, hence the early start. Be prepared for wind and possible snow travel. Wildflowers are possible, but won't be as abundant as during the permit season. Leader has led Dog Mountain before but hasn't hiked to Augspurger in the last 20 years. No one will be accepted onto this hike who doesn't reveal recent (February/March 2020) conditioning hikes in their Mazama profile. 14 mi., 5,200 ft., Drive: 98. Meet at Gateway at 5 a.m.
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THE FUTURE OF THE MAZAMAS IS IN
YOUR HANDS
by Nominating Committee
W
ho we are is clear: we’re Mazamas. We’re climbers, hikers, teachers, and protectors of the mountain environment. We’ve been doing this successfully for over 125 years, which is impressive. But our success is not a given.
Where do we go from here? Where we’re going in the coming years is less clear. Consider the complex web of issues and questions facing the Mazamas as we travel the road ahead: ▶ As more and more folks adventure in the outdoors with all the gear, but little knowledge of how to use it and even less knowledge of leave no trace, wilderness permitting will continue to expand. How will that impact the Mazamas? Where should we stand on the policy continuum? How will our largest programs—Hiking, BCEP, and ICS—be affected? ▶ How do we grow our membership? Should we become larger as an organization in order to expand our offerings and increase our budget? ▶ How do we increase our diversity and ensure that we are welcoming to all people regardless of race, sexual orientation, age, and economic status?
These are not easy questions to answer—and that’s where you come in. That the Mazamas has thrived for 125 years is due in large part to the dedicated, thoughtful, passionate people on our Executive Council. This is our nine-member board of directors dedicated to guiding the organization and maintaining its legacy of preserving and protecting our wilderness. Consider running for Executive Council If you believe in the Mazamas and its mission, have an interest in giving back to an organization that offers so much to its members, students, and partners, and believe in supporting the many volunteers that give countless hours of their time year after year, please consider joining the pool of potential Executive Council candidates. The Mazama Nominating Committee is now seeking interested folks who might consider running for the Executive Council next fall. Throw your hat into the ring today! If you believe in our mission and want to help steer the Mazamas’ direction, please consider running! Send an email to the Nominating Committee at nominating@mazamas.org, and we’ll provide you with all the information you need and answer any questions you may have.
SUCCESSFUL MAZAMA CLIMBERS 30 MAZAMAS
Feb. 16—Mauna Loa, Ainapo Northeast Rift Traverse (Hawaii). Linda Mark, Leader. Judith Baker, Assistant. Reid Vandewiele. Feb 10—Mt. Hood, South Side. Ryan Johnson, Leader. Jesse Applegate, Assistant. Karen De Vera. Feb 20—Mt. Hood, South Side. Tyler (Toby) Creelan, Leader. Kerry Loehr, Assistant. Aimee Filimoehala, Chris Reigeluth, David Stege
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