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FEATURES Mazamas: We Go Up, p. 8 Mazama Running Camps, p. 9 Get to Know Mazama Lodge, p. 10 Mazama Climb Awards, p. 12 Time to Secure Backcountry Reservations, p. 14 Are You Ready to Ramble?, p. 21 Adaptive Climbing Book Review, p. 24 MONTHLY CONTENT Executive Director's Report, p. 4 Volunteer Opportunities, p. 5 Upcoming Activities, p. 6 Mazama Lodge, p. 13 AYM, p. 16 Classics, p. 17 Travel Programs, p. 19
Saying Goodbye, p. 20 & 24 Membership Report, p. 24 Mazama Library, p. 22 Mazama Outings, p. 26 Executive Board, p. 27 Trail Trips, p. 28
ADVERTISER INDEX Davis Financial, p. 31 Mountain Shop, p. 31 Next Adventure, p. 18 Rab, p. 1
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Cover: Daniel Zawistowski enjoying the snow. Photo: Chris Ledoux. Left: Enjoying the sledding hill behind Mazama Lodge. Get more Lodge details on pages 10 and 18. Photo: Sunny Freeman.
CONTACT US
MAZAMA STAFF
MAZAMA MOUNTAINEERING CENTER 527 SE 43rd Ave., Portland, Oregon, 97215 Phone: 503-227-2345 | adventure@mazamas.org
MITSU IWASAKI Executive Director mitsuiwasaki@mazamas.org
Hours: Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
SARAH BRADHAM Operations Director sarah@mazamas.org
MAZAMA LODGE 30500 West Leg Rd., Government Camp, OR, 97028; Phone: 503-272-9214 | Hours: Thu. Noon–Sun. Noon
PUBLICATIONS TEAM Editor: Sarah Bradham, Bulletin Editor, (mazama.bulletin@mazamas.org) Members: Jonathan Barrett, Lindsey Garner, Brian Goldman, Darrin Gunkel, Ali Gray, Katie Polanshek, Claire Tenscher (publications@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
KELSEY SHAW Member Services Administrator kelseyshaw@mazamas.org
MOLLY MOSENTHAL Youth Program Coordinator RICK CRAYCRAFT mollymosenthal@mazamas.org Facilities Manager facillities@mazamas.org CLAIRE NELSON Youth & Outreach Manager clairenelson@mazamas.org TIM SCOTT Education & IT Support timscott@mazamas.org
For additional contact information, including committees and board email addresses, go to mazamas.org/ contactinformation.
MAZAMA (USPS 334-780):
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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From the Executive Director
EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY Hello Mazamas,
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ast month I shared how the Mazamas engages in advocacy through Outdoor Alliance, Oregon Outdoors, partnerships, and other opportunities. As the US Forest Service explores new permitting policies in the Central Cascades that will have impact on the Mazamas and the larger outdoor community, I have been reflecting on the value of Mazama membership. As someone who just recently became a Mazama, it seems to me that when most of us talk about membership, we talk about discounts and priority on climbs, hikes, outings, classes, and other activities. We also talk about being a part of a passionate community. However, we only sometimes talk about access to our climbing library (one of the largest of its kind in North America), and we rarely talk about advocacy or the impact the Mazamas has had over our 125 year history on Oregon's mountain culture. Of course, there are exceptions to my broad generalization.
MITSU IWASAKI MAZAMAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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As I find myself speaking to the public and members about the Mazamas, I am recognizing my conversations have evolved to start with the mission, to Inspire Everyone to Love and Protect the Mountains, and then speak about our organization through three core areas: education, advocacy, and community. I find conversations about education and community flow easily and naturally; they are without a doubt central to our identity. Classes in hiking, skiing, climbing, running, canyoneering, and other human-powered mountain sports allow members to teach members while building community. When I ask members why they are members, the response is consistent—it’s an opportunity to learn and build community. I have heard many stories of when a mentor encouraged another to seek further adventure (in the mountains and within ourselves), and stories of those with whom we've enjoyed past adventures. I have learned about a community that is warm and caring, and sometimes so deeply passionate about the organization and its direction that we engage in Thanksgiving dinner like family feuds—prompted by differences in vision, interests, and generational gaps, but aligned in love for the community and organization. Advocacy and conservation seem too often lost in our collective consciousness. The Mazamas have a Conservation Committee
working to protect our natural places, and we engage in advocacy to ensure access to our public lands. The Mazamas have had an outsized impact in informing and helping to define outdoor culture in Oregon over our 125 years. For example, we advocated for the creation of Crater Lake National Park and helped to develop Smith Rock State Park. As we look towards charting our future in a rapidly-growing Oregon with increasing environmental and social pressures on our mountains, our work to advocate for the mountains and our access to them will continue to grow in importance. As an example, I recently learned from the Deputy Chief of the National Forest Service that while the overall Forest Service budget has not changed substantially, the percentage of their budget committed towards fire suppression has grown from around 15 percent in the mid-90s to around 60 percent over the last few years. The Mazamas teach, inform, and train future mountain people. We build communities. We have a significant impact on today’s mountain culture and on future human powered recreation. With our collective influence and gravitas earned over 125 years, we have significant influence to help shape the future. Over the next few months, you will start to see us more clearly and firmly articulate the advocacy component of the Mazamas identity.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES YOUTH OUTREACH BELAY VOLUNTEERS ALL EVENTS ARE IN THE MAZAMA MOUNTAINEERING CENTER Feb. 1, 9:45–11:30 a.m. & 12:45–2:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 4–5:45 p.m. Feb. 5, 4–5:45 p.m. Feb. 8, 9:45–11:30 a.m. & 12:45–2:45 p.m. Feb. 10, 12:45–2:30 p.m. Feb. 20, 9:45 a.m.–1 p.m. & 4–5:45 p.m. Are you interested in volunteering with Mazama Youth Outreach? 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! 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
ALPINE ICE/STEEP SNOW
Monday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m. at the Mazama Mountaineering Center We would like to invite all those interested in taking part in the development and/or teaching of Alpine Ice/Steep Snow or Intro to Water Ice to our first information and course development session on Monday, February 3 at 6 p.m. at the MMC. If you are unable to join us on Monday, February 3 in person, please feel encouraged to call, email, or stop into the office to talk with Mitsu about your interest. We are looking forward to adding more opportunities for learning and community!
EXPEDITION TEAM
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. at the Mazama Mountaineering Center We need your help! The Mazamas is bringing the Expedition Team back online after a hiatus used to reorganize timelines. The Expedition Team is responsible for reviewing grant applications and allocating the expedition grant funds. If you are interested in returning to or joining the Expedition Team, please join us for a meeting at the MMC on Wednesday, February 19 at 7 p.m. We hope to see you there!
UES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
March 5, 6, and 7
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. There will be a volunteer signup form on the website on Feb. 5. Go to mazamas.org/ues if you are interested.
MAZAMA OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
Recruiting New Members
Ongoing, weekdays
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
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. FEBRUARY 2020 5
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS AYM CLIMB NIGHT Feb. 10, 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 belayed 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.
TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TRAINING FEB. 11 at the Mazama Mountaineering Center Trauma affects everyone. Whether direct or indirect, traumatic experiences of all types and sizes alter the way we perceive the world around us and interact with one another. Join Mary Sepulveda for an evening of exploring how trauma manifests in the MMC and in the outdoors. During this two hour training, participants will gain a deeper awareness of types of trauma and their triggers, learn ways to support those who have experienced or are actively experiencing trauma, and prevent secondary trauma and retraumatization. This event is open to all Mazamas and highly encouraged for Youth Outreach Volunteers. There is limited space, must RSVP to attend. Get details & signup: mazamas.org/activity/ instance/6191/.
MAZAMA RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM
Request for Proposals
The Mazama Research Committee is now accepting research grant proposals for funding in 2020. The Mazamas promotes mountaineering through education, climbing, hiking, fellowship, safety, and the protection of mountain environments. We support scientific research, including the collection and dissemination of scientific information regarding mountain and wilderness environments. Research of geologic features, biological communities, and human endeavors pertaining to the understanding, enjoyment, and safety of outdoor recreation are some of the relevant research topics supported by the Mazamas. All information regarding Mazamas research grants, including the Request for Proposals and Application Instructions, can be found at mazamas.org/researchgrants. Funding will be awarded in the spring of 2020. Please address any inquiries to research@mazamas.org.
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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.
AN EVENING OF CLIMBING AND QIGONG FOR WOMXN February 9, 5-8 p.m. Registration: $25 for Mazama members, $35 for non-members We welcome to ALL women (cis/trans/gender non-conforming) climbers, beginner to advanced, to honor the sacred within and around you. This event will focus on learning and practicing the elements of climbing, practicing Qigong to strengthen intuition, and engaging in mindfulness and meaningful conversation. Hosted in partnership by Temenos Rising and the Mazamas. If the cost of this event is prohibitive to you, please contact claire@mazamas.org. Learn more and register at mazamas.org/activity/instance/6381/.
MAZAMAS AIARE LEVEL I SESSION 1: WINTER 2020 Dates: March 13–15 Application Closes: February 28
SESSION 2: SPRING 2020 Dates: May 1–3 Application Closes: April 17 Location: Mazama Lodge & Outdoor Terrain TBD Tuition: $455–members; $545–nonmembers (includes meals & lodging at Mazama Lodge) Mazamas AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education) Level 1 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.
CANYONEERING 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 down through one? Then maybe canyoneering is for you! The Mazama canyoneering class teaches the unique skills needed to safely rappel down 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, are comfortable with off-trail travel, and can swim. Class registration opens in March and will fill up quickly, so apply early. Please see the website for more information: mazamas.org/canyoneering/.
MAZAMAS: WE GO UP by Mathew Brock, Mazama Library & Historical Collections Manager
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n January 14, 2020, Mathew Brock, Mazama Library and Historical Collections Manager, and Matthew Cowan, Oregon Historical Society Archivist for Photography and Moving Images, presented We Go Up: A History of Mountaineering and the Mazamas to a sold-out crowd at the Lake Theater & Cafe in Lake Oswego. Mathew narrated a glass lantern slide show that spoke broadly to the history of the Mazamas, mountaineering, and outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest. Using hand-colored slides from the early 1900s and an original contemporary narration, the program looked back at over 125 years of history, dating back to before the founding of the Mazamas in 1894.
The presentation is a collaboration between the Mazama Library and Historical Collections and the Oregon Historical Society and features glass slides from both institutions. The show is presented using a nearly 100-year-old projector from the Oregon Historical Society's collections. The show will be repeated February 12 at the Mazama Mountaineering Center and again April 9 at the Pittock Mansion. Keep an eye on the Mazamas calendar for additional upcoming shows. You won’t want to miss this 125th anniversary year series. 8 MAZAMAS
Above: A packed house at the Lake Theater & Cafe in Lake Oswego. Photo: Mathew Brock. Inset: One of the handcolored slides from the presentation.
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 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.
MOUNTAIN RUNNING CAMP: INTERMEDIATE Dates: July 31 at 8 a.m.–August 2 at appx. 4 p.m. Max # of Participants: 9 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.
ULTRA RUNNING CAMP Dates: July 31 at 8 a.m.–August 2 at appx. 4 p.m. Max # of Participants: 8 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.
Get more details at MAZAMAS.ORG/RUNNINGCAMPS
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Get to Know Mazama Lodge by Claire Tenscher
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s I looked out the big glass windows of the Mazama Lodge on a recent Saturday morning, I thought about everything we have to celebrate: the snow, warm hot cocoa, the cheerful fire in its broad stone hearth. Being cozy on the mountain while surrounded by beautiful snow is incomparable. So far this year, Portland seems to have avoided the Snowpocalypse, but it has graced the flanks of Mt. Hood. If you want to revel in winter, I firmly believe there is no better place to stay. We arrived late on a Friday night. Some stellar fresh snow and a traffic delay as all of us last-call skiers wound down the Meadows’ road conspired against timeliness. A quick call to the Lodge keepers confirmed that we would still be able to check in. The Lodge sits on the westernmost edge of Government Camp, just past Summit Ski Area. Access is via a small road that runs between Timberline Road and Highway 26. The road can be pretty slippery—even AWD vehicles turn into kids on a slip-n-slide in icy conditions. Because of this, and the fact 10 MAZAMAS
that cars can’t be left at the base of the Lodge path, my friends and I almost always carry all of our stuff up from the SnoPark on the south side of Hwy 26 (SnoPark Pass required) instead of attempting the access road to drop off our gear. I have yet to discover a good packing method for this short hike—I’m almost always lugging a poorly-packed duffle, ski boots (not in duffle), skis, skiing backpack, and a miscellaneous extra bag (also not in duffle for some reason). The 10-minute walk has its own version of a false summit: after a
Clockwise, from left: Hiking up to Mazama Lodge. The great room on the main floor. The foosball and pool table on the lower level. The upstairs corridor (bathrooms/shower rooms at the end of the hall). View of a bunk room. The dining area, with kitchen on the right. Yummy breakfast! Photos: Claire Tenscher.
slow climb from Highway 26 the road levels off and a switchbacked path climbs up to the Lodge itself. Above the trail, golden light dances out of the Lodge's windows, evergreen sentinels stand guard along the path, and the only sounds are breathing and winter forest noises. The door to the Lodge opens first into a basement mud room of sorts—skis and poles get left here. Then another door opens into the game and gear room. There is one bathroom down here, foosball and pool tables, and a glorious drying room. This is a must-have feature for the heavy wet Oregon snow. A pair of soaked gloves or sweaty ski boots left at night are dry and ready for tomorrow's adventures. Wet gear gets hung in the drying room, non-sleeping gear and snacks get left in the game room. Outdoor shoes get left on a mat in this room, and clean indoor booties get put on. Yet another door leads to a giant open
stairwell. Along the walls are pictures of early Mazama expeditions, photos of previous incarnations of the Lodge and glass cases with artifacts. My favorite—a tiny child’s lederhosen. The first floor is the common area, kitchen, and private quarters for the Lodge staff. The second floor is the guest room corridor and main bathrooms. We encounter a mutual friend in the common area—a cozy group is chatting in front of the fire. But we’re only here to check in and purchase emergency chapstick before crashing in the women’s dorms above. A stack of top sheets greets you on the landing, but these just provide a cloth layer between you and the mattresses; a sleeping bag (30-degree bag in the winter) is required. I never bring a pillow—my brain always tells me I shave ounces off my pack weight at the same time that I have a 2-pound book. One of these days I’ll
overcome this strange anti-pillow bias. For sleeping options, there are a few multi-person private rooms and three large communal rooms. One is womenonly, one is men-only, and the third larger room is co-ed. At the end of the hall are men's and women's bathrooms and shower rooms. The magic of the Lodge is in the functional beauty of every space. Grand high ceilings and natural wood surround you. In the dorm rooms bunk beds rise to the ceiling—three beds high. A carved chair or two sits by each of the windows. On the night I arrive most people are in bed by 10 p.m. In fact if you want to shower, plan to arrive before then. The Lodge isn’t full on this night—there are perhaps 10 or so other occupants in this room. It’s surprisingly quiet, in fact the Lodge often is usually more peaceful than I expect. I
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COST • Mazama member adult: $18.70 • Mazama member child (12 & under): Free—child must be a member, not just the parent • Affiliate member: $22 • Affiliate child member (12 & under): $14 • Adult guest: $26.40 • Child guest (12 & under): $15 FOOD • Breakfast: Adult $9; Child (12 & under) $7 • Climber’s Breakfast: $6 • Lunch (sit down or to-go): Adults $9; Child $7 • Dinner: Adults $13.25; Child $8 Reservation & more info available at mazamalodge.org
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choose a bunk on the first level, by the door, and make my bed. In a few minutes I’ve passed out. The Mazama Lodge occupants are early risers. By the time I get up at 7:30 a.m. I’m the last person in the dorm room. The rooms aren’t freezing but the temperature doesn’t encourage lingering. Quickly slipping into sweats, I pack up my bag and head down for breakfast. I can’t recommend the meals at the Lodge highly enough. Simple, tasty, hearty, and convenient. The biggest disappointment of night skiing was missing out on the Lodge dinner (usually 6:30–7:30 p.m.). But breakfast satisfies: eggs, pancakes, delicious granola, and the fixins. My friend is taking a class on the mountain so I get a leisurely morning of reading and observing the Lodge happenings. I can never get enough of the view out the windows onto the snowy clearing above the Lodge. A large group of parent and kid mountaineering trainees is adventuring off the deck into deep snow. Several young
women are adjusting plans. My day’s plan is to ski before having to head home. There are several ski and snowshoe routes available directly from the Lodge—no driving needed. I like the routes that wind up towards Timberline, but you can also circle around Government Camp and Skibowl or take several cross-town paths. Today I ski right off the deck and take the skin track on the east side of Summit all the way to Timberline Lodge, where I enjoy a quick lunch before zooming downhill. On the drive home there were several moments of spontaneously-remembered delight. The plan came together with a couple of texts on a Monday, we booked bunks online that night, and we were enjoying the mountain four days later. We were fed, warmed, and provided with a drying room. How lucky are we to get to enjoy the outdoors like this? Clockwise, from left: Wood pile on one of the decks. Photo: Claire Tenscher. The main entrance to the Lodge. Photo: Sunny Freeman. Skiing up to Timberline Lodge from Mazama Lodge. Photo: Claire Tenscher.
MAZAMA LODGE Our home on the mountain. WINTER HOURS: Thu. Noon–Mon. Noon by Charles Barker, Mazama Lodge Manager As a reminder to Mazama Members we are open Thursday at noon until Monday at noon with the exception of President's Day, when we stay open until Tuesday, February 18 at noon. We serve lunch Friday through Sunday (and President's Day) from noon until 1:30. No reservation is required unless you are a group larger than four. Thanks to our Friends at Timberline and Summit Ski Area, Mazama Hill is groomed every weekend. This is a great spot to practice your Nordic skiing. For those who like to build igloos or even camp in the snow remember to do this off the ski hill as to not interfere with the groomer. Typically, the groomer comes down around 4 a.m. and can be startling if you are camping outside or even sleeping on the deck. The Westleg Road is also now groomed, making your final run down from Timberline Ski Area to Mazama Lodge a quick 20 minutes. This year's Mazama Winter Family Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 7 from noon until 8 p.m. This is a free community event. We offer everything from the classic Birkebeiner Race (a 3K Nordic Race), a snow sculpture competition, Root Beer Garden, and Bavarian folk dancing with a live band from 6-8 p.m. We do charge for meals but the Root Beer Garden is free (we don’t even check ids!). If you are interested in helping with this event, please email the Lodge at lodge@mazamas.org.
Since 1972 the Oliver family has been enjoying the holidays at Mazama Lodge. Over the years, their family keeps growing. This year they introduced 4-week-old Estella Robinson and grandpa-in-law David Robinson to the Lodge. Both David and Estella enjoyed long naps in front of the fire.
Thankfully our new hill lights are underground! The recent storm brought down a tall tree onto the Lodge—just a few scratches to the Lodge and some extra firewood to get us through the winter. Photo: Aaron Krogh
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TIME TO SECURE
BACKCOUNTRY RESERVATIONS
by Darrin Gunkel
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hen’s the best time to start planning your summer backcountry and climbing adventures? Some would say, when isn’t? A little more specifically, the next few weeks would be ideal, as online reservation systems open up for destinations on popular peaks and trails. Peruse the guide below to make sure you don’t miss any important dates!
By the way, this guide is not meant to be exhaustive. It’s more of a handy overview, and due diligence will pay off. Just like you’d research maps, weather, routes, etc., research permit details (including rules, regulations, and trailhead parking fees) in depth. You can look online, but for most places that don’t do advanced and/or online permitting, stopping off at a ranger station is your best bet. The websites can be quite out of date, and better still, a good ranger will put some effort into helping make the most of your trip. I’ve saved money on parking fees and scored some of best campsites in the Northwest by chatting up rangers (such as the historic Summerland shelter at Mount Rainier, snagged with the help of a ranger on a Friday at 4 p.m. on a Labor Day Weekend.) Even if you have a reservation, most of the time you’ll have to visit the rangers to pick up the permit, anyway. All that said, best of luck securing your place in the great Northwest wilds!
BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING PERMITS MT. MARGARET BACKCOUNTRY
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK
MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK
There are only eight campsites in this sector of Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, and camping is restricted to one group of four at seven of those sites, and two groups of four at the eighth. To lock down your summer trip through the Mt. Margaret backcountry, reserve as early as you can: online sales begin 7 a.m. on March 1.
Choose wisely. Permits are required for backcountry camping everywhere in ONP’s million acres, but some are harder to come by than others. Permits on some popular routes like the Ozette Coast or Royal Basin are entirely reservation only. Others, like the Hoh River, are half reserved, half walk up. You can reserve backcountry camps anytime up to six months in advance. Sites in many other areas are entirely first come first served; register at ranger stations or trailheads. All backcountry camping costs $8 per person, per night. For online reservations, there’s an additional $6 fee.
Short answer: you need a permit for any backcountry camping in MRNP, any time. Long answer follows. All winter (October 1 to May 14) backcountry camping is first come, first served. From May 15 to September 30, “about 30 percent” (according to the MRNP website) of sites are set aside for first come, first served campers. You can get these walk up permits up to 24 hours in advance at ranger stations. The remaining 70 percent are held for online reservation, which opens March 15, 2020. Requests received between March 15 and March 31 are processed in random order beginning April 1, but it can take up to six weeks before you find out if your reservation request was accepted. Some fine print: You pay the $20 online reservation fee whether or not you bag the reservation. Backcountry camping is free, but you have to pay the park entrance fee.
ENCHANTMENT LAKES From mid-May to the end of October, only 24 people per day are allowed in the Core Zone of this, the heart, of Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The four other Enchantment Lakes zones aren’t quite as restricted, but it’s a long, long drive to chance the walk-up lottery at the Leavenworth, Washington ranger station. Hence the advance, online lottery. This year it runs from 7 a.m. February 15 to 11:59 p.m. February 29. Winners will be announced March 7. Costing six bucks to enter, there’s no guarantee you’ll score permits. If you do luck out, the $5 per person per day permit fee has to be paid by March 31.
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CENTRAL CASCADES: MT JEFFERSON, MT WASHINGTON, AND THREE SISTERS WILDERNESSES Stay tuned. The details of the new permit system for Oregon’s most popular wilderness areas are still being hammered out. The system is supposed to go into effect May 22, 2020, with permits on sale as of April 7.
CLIMBING PERMITS MOUNT ST. HELENS
MT. ADAMS
MT. OLYMPUS
Permits are required year-round on Mount St. Helens, but the number issued is restricted from April 1 through October 31 this year. Advanced registration for these limited permits begins March 18. Cost $21 per group of up to 12. Note: once a permit is printed, changes cannot be made.
For trips above 7,000 feet in Mt Adams Wilderness, May 1 through September 30, a Cascade Volcano Pass is required. They’re available at ranger stations in Randle and Trout Lake (24/7 self service), and beginning this year, online. $15 per person Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, $10 per person weekdays, or $30 per person for the unlimited climb Annual Pass. Under 16, free. Remember: cash or check only for in-person purchases.
As with Shuksan, etc., climbers do not need permits for peaks in ONP, including Olympus. All campsites along the Olympus approach, however, are along the Hoh River within the boundaries of Olympic National Park, and so require ONP backcountry camping permits. See above.
MT. SHUKSAN, EL DORADO, THE PICKETS, FORBIDDEN PEAK, RUTH MOUNTAIN, ETC. You don’t need a climbing permit for peaks in North Cascades National Park, but if you plan to bivy within park boundaries on your approach, say at the Sulfide Glacier base camp on Shuksan, you’ll need a backcountry permit. Reservations for North Cascades backcountry permits open March 15, 2020. Sixty percent of the sites are available to reserve online, and the remaining 40 percent are first come, first served. They can be picked up at the Wilderness Information Center in Marblemount, Washington, or the ranger station nearest your trailhead. Permits are free. Area
Permit Period Begins
MT. RAINIER Reservations for Camp Muir and Camp Schurman cost $20 and go on sale March 15, 2020. Climb permits are still “free” but each party member pays the climbing cost recovery fee: $51 if you’re 25 or older, and $35 if you’re 24 or younger. Pay online in advance. Solo climbs require written permission from the Mount Rainier National Park Superintendent. Find the application online.
MT. BAKER Rangers strongly encourage registering, but no permit is required. Download the form or get one at the ranger station where you submit it.
MT. HOOD Climbers attempting the south side of Hood need to pick up a free permit at the W’east Timberline Day Lodge. Other approaches, all through Mt. Hood Wilderness, require free trailhead selfregistration.
Go to mazamas.org/permits for more info. Permit Dates
Central Cascades
4/7
5/22–9/25
Dog Mountain
3/1
4/18–6/14 (weekends only)
Enchantments
2/15–2/29 (lottery)
5/15–10/31
Notes New; pricing and process undetermined at this time. Required even if you aren't parking at Dog Mountain, but if you are utilizing the Dog Mountain Loop in any way.
Mt. St. Helens
3/18
4/1–10/31
Once the permit is printed changes cannot be made.
Mt. Adams
n/a
5/1–9/30
Need Cascade Volcano Pass; unlimited.
Mt. Margaret Backcountry
3/1
3/1–11/30
Required permits for overnights.
6 months in advance; rolling window
year-round for backcountry camping
Need to secure a permit to camp in all backcountry areas in Olympic National Park.
Mt. Rainier
3/15
year-round for backcountry camping
All camping areas, including Camp Schurman and Camp Muir, have a limited number of spaces available. If you need the security of a space, you can pay a $20 reservation fee to reserve.
Mt. Whitney
2/1–3/15 (lottery)
5/1–11/1
Lottery results announced March 24; April 1 reservations open for remaining dates; non-quota period is 11/2–4/30.
3/15–4/15
5/15–9/30
Many peaks require permits; 40% reserved for walk-ups.
Pamelia Lake
5/1
Memorial Day weekend–Oct. 31
Tatoosh Range
3/15
year-round for backcountry camping
Applications received 3/15–3/31 will be processed in random order; after that they will be processed in order received.
Wonderland Trail
3/15
year-round for backcountry camping
Applications received 3/15–3/31 will be processed in random order; after that they will be processed in order received.
Mt. Olympus & Olympic National Forest
North Cascades
Required for day and overnight use in this area.
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Adventurous Young MAZAMAS (AYM) Activities for those in their 20s & 30s or anyone young at heart.
New Leader Spotlight: ROBERTA ZOUAIN Hometown? Vitรณria, ES, Brazil Years with the Mazamas? 1 year What trips are you most excited to lead for AYM? Off the beaten path and with special features like caves, waterfalls, and lakes. What is one thing that you always bring on a hike that is not one of the 10 essentials? Zip ties. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up and why? I have always loved books, so my dream as a kid was to become a writer and start my own publishing company. It didn't really work, but, hey, having a quote published on the Mazama Bulletin counts, right? ;) What is one surprising thing about yourself that people don't usually know about you? I saw snow for the first time when I was 22 years old, during a trip to Patagonia. It was love at first sight, and it still fascinates me. People should sign up for a trip with you if.... If they are up for an adventure and flexible with exploratory hikes. What's your favorite trail treat? Mini Oreos!
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WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE AYM INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT? TAG @AYMPDX IN YOUR PHOTOS OF MAZAMA ADVENTURES!
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.
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.
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
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?
Contact the Classics Chair Flora Huber at 503-658-5710, flobell17@comcast.net, or classics@mazamas.org.
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.
Our next meeting is March 23 from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the MMC, in the library. Check the Bulletin or the website.
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.
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 MARCH 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
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 503-658-5710.
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). Please arrive on time if you are carpooling and make a contribution to the driver for gas.
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.
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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, Three-Fingered 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. 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.
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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.
Traversing the Wind River High Route, February 5 “The Wind River High Route is in our opinion, mile for mile, the finest non-technical Alpine route in North America.” —Alan Dixon, Don Wilson Gary Lawton, from The Mountain Shop, completed the route in September 2018 and agrees completely—“This was some of the best days I have spent in the mountains in a long time.” The route closely follows the continental divide for approximately 80 miles, more than half of which is off trail. The route crosses nine passes, between 11,500 and 12,000 feet, has sections of 3rd class scrambling, and one glacier crossing.
We Go Up: A History of Mountaineering and the Mazamas, February 12 Mathew Brock presents a glass lantern slideshow that will speak broadly on 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 presentation is a collaboration between the Mazamas and the Oregon Historical Society, and is hosted by Mathew Brock, Library & Historical Collections Manager at the Mazamas, and Matthew Cowan, Archivist for Photography and Moving Images at the Oregon Historical Society.
The Magic of Madagascar, February 19 Join us for a multimedia adventure in Madagascar! Ron Bekey and Ramona Holmes will share their adventures from a 3-week tour of this large, isolated island in Fall of 2018. Travel by foot, car, and boat to remote areas of the island and take a close look at unusual animals like lemurs, chameleons, and zebu. Visit the fascinating baobabs, experience local music and dancing, and explore caves, canyons, and amazing rock formations. Learn about the challenges of the Malagasy people and the environmental issues they face.
Capturing the Moments with Vaqas Malik, February 26 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.
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SAYING GOODBYE
DEE MOLENAAR
by Doug Couch
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orn June 21, 1918, Dee Molenaar passed the century mark two years after receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mountaineers. At that point, he had been an active member for 77 years.
Molenaar’s climbing career is the stuff of legend. He literally wrote (and illustrated) the book on Mt. Rainier, The Challenge of Rainier, now in its eighth edition. His history of climbs on Rainier only briefly describes the three first ascents he accomplished among the dozen routes he has climbed. In all, he climbed Rainier over fifty times, including many while working as a guide and ranger in Rainier National Park. Internationally, he was involved in the second ascent of Mt. Saint Elias in 1946, joined an American attempt on K2 in 1953, and led Senator Robert Kennedy on the first ascent of Mt. Kennedy, the Canadian Peak named for John F. Kennedy. In 1959, Molenaar helped organize the national Mountain Rescue Association. One year later this organization became instrumental in a massive rescue effort to transport a crew of climbers and support personnel to Denali. A party of four trying for a fast ascent had suffered a fall with injuries including two broken ankles, and were holed up in camp on the Kahiltna Glacier at 16,400 ft. They were able to radio for help, and that call was quickly relayed to Seattle. Molenaar and others immediately flew to Alaska. Despite an intervening storm, the rescuers spent six days assuring all party members were safely evacuated to hospitals. Last to arrive in Anchorage with Molenaar were Lou and Jim Whitaker, two of the climb organizers. The climbing legacy that Molenaar leaves behind includes books and a trove of art. At least one of his illustrations was included in the first edition of Freedom of the Hills. From his attempt on K2, he figured he qualified for a Guinness World Record for his watercolor painted at the highest altitude: 26,000 feet. Dee appeared before the Mazamas at least three times, sharing stories and pictures from his climbing adventures, the final time in 1986. In 2002, the Mazamas awarded him honorary membership, a recognition very richly deserved. Dee passed away on January 19, 2020, at the age of 101.
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ARE YOU READY TO
RAMBLE?
by Mathew Brock
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re you a current ramble leader looking to expand your repertoire? Are you new to rambling and looking for established routes? The Mazamas is excited to share with our community a collection of 50 ramble route descriptions and maps, compiled by longtime Mazama Ramble leaders Gretchen and Tom Guyot. Over the course of a year, they mapped, wrote about, ground tested, rewrote, and proofread all 50 descriptions. Each description contains turn-by-turn directions and an accompanying map to keep you on course. All 50 routes are available as downloadable PDFs from mazamas.org/ streetrambles. Also included is a sortable list, by distance, of all the rambles to help you choose the right ramble to fit your needs. A complete set is also available in the Mazama Library’s reference collection. A huge thank you to Gretchen and Tom for all their hard work! Also thank you to Marty Hanson for supplying the accompanying maps. Happy rambling! FEBRUARY 2020 21
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 □ LA Climbs: Alternative Uses for Architecture, by Alex Hartley, 2003. This unconventional guidebook features photographs, topographic diagrams, and detailed route descriptions for many famous Los Angeles buildings. Mazama Library call# 917.94 H25 □ Rising: Becoming the First North American Woman on Everest, by Sharon Wood, 2019. On May 20, 1986, Wood became the first North American woman to reach the summit of Everest, and the first woman in the world to do so via the difficult West Ridge. Her and her partner's ascent of the West Ridge by a new variation, without Sherpa assistance, is an accomplishment that has never been repeated. In Rising, Wood reflects on the seventy days she spent on the mountain and on the pivotal experiences and influences that brought her to that staggeringly beautiful and austere corner of the world. Beyond the physical hardships, she faced personal challenges as an outlier in the male bastion of Himalayan climbing. Rising is both a gripping, adrenalin-filled mountain story and a reflective memoir that reaches beyond the summit to explore a life lived in Everest’s long shadow: unexpected acclaim, outrageous expectations, and personal struggles. Mazama Library call #920 W85 □ Great Hiking Trails of the World: 80 Trails, 75,000 Miles, 38 Countries, 6 Continents, by Karen Berger, 2017. Celebrating the most important, accessible, and diverse hiking trails in the world, this book encourages readers to take a walking tour through the planet’s natural wonders. Divided into six sections, the book groups trails by theme: pilgrimages, historic hikes, mountain hikes, wilderness trails, trails through diverse environments, and long-distance trails. From Mount Kenya to subarctic hikes in Scandinavia, and from exotic hikes in the Himalayas to more familiar trails in the United States and Canada, this book invites readers to explore the history, environment, and cultures of the world on foot. Mazama Library call #796.51 B45g
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Treasures from the SPECIAL COLLECTION The Pioneers of the Alps, Carus Dunlop Cunningham and Sir William de Wyveleslie Abney, 1887. This limited edition signed foliosize book contains biographical sketches of the great early European alpine guides. The book is illustrated with Abney’s superb photographic portraits.
Books on CLIMBING
& TREKKING IN THE ALPS
□ Explore Europe on Foot, Overby, #914 O2 □ Crag Climbs in Chamonix, Burnier, 914.42 B93 □ Walking the Alps, 914 F15
DID YOU KNOW? □ Technically, an alp is a grassy pasture below the snowline where animals are taken to feed in the summer. □ There are 52 peaks in the Alps over 13,124 ft high. □ The Golden Age of Alpinism spans from the first ascent of the Wetterhorn in 1854 to the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1965. In that time period, nearly all the highest peaks were climbed for the first time. □ There are approximately 2,000 climbers’ huts in the Alps.
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 Membership November Membership Report NEW MEMBERS: 54 Neha Agrawal—Mt. St. Helens Chris Anderson—South Sister Nicholas Atanasov—Mt. St. Helens Alice Awwad—Mt. St. Helens Eloise Bacher—Mt. Adams Meaghan Baker—Mt. St. Helens Diana Baker—South Sister Laura Bentz—Mt. St. Helens Aaron Blake—Mt. Hood Richard Braxton—Mt. St. Helens Sue Budjac—Mt. St. Helens Bob Budjac—Mt. St. Helens Michael Burton—Mt. St. Helens Jessica Carrow—South Sister Makenna Combs—Mt. St. Helens Kenneth Cruikshank—South Sister Rachel French—Mt. St. Helens Clay Funkhouser—South Sister Sarah Geoghan—Mt. St. Helens Scott Gere—Mt. Baker Monica Gere—Mt. Baker Galen Gledhill—Mt. Hood Ethan Guillen—Mt. Hood Kelly Halliburton—Mt. Adams Kaitlin Higgins—Mt. St. Helens Andrew Hughes—Mt. St. Helens Geoff King—South Sister Danielle Larson—Mt. Rainier Amey Laud—Mt. St. Helens
William Mallery—Mt. Adams Rick Martel—South Sister Spencer Mather—Mt. Hood Daniel Miller—Mt. St. Helens Nikki Milne—South Sister Jessica Mole—South Sister Elise Moran—Mt. Hood Brian O’Banion—Mt. Hood Quinlan Pfiffer—Mt. Hood James Reid—Mt. Whitney Finn Roach—Middle Sister Miles Rosenthal—South Sister Wade Sawyer—South Sister Jeremy D Sell—Mt. St. Helens Michelle Shively—South Sister Maggie Simon—Mt. St. Helens Olivia Spadola—Mt. Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) Emily Stack—South Sister Ryan Stee—Mt. Hood Sam Wanzenried—Mt. Adams Kieron Weidner—Mt. Adams Marina Williams—Mt. Hood Kalong Wong—Mt. Garbaldi (BC, Canada) Jennifer Wright—Old Snowy Mountain Jordan Zandi—South Sister
REINSTATEMENTS: 6
Rayce Boucher (2007), Bernard Chamberlain (2005), Krista Curtis (2014), Thomas Hanrahan (2013), Janice Newton (1988), and Charlie Winger (2012)
DECEASED: 3
M. Corcoran (1990), Marlyce Gholston (1954), and Karvel Thornber (1957)
MEMBERSHIP ON DEC. 31: 2,805 (2019); 3,101 (2018) *In previous years the "drop" of lapsed members did not occur until December 31. For 2019 we followed our membership year and dropped lapsed members on October 31, which explains the year over year difference.
SAYING GOODBYE KARVEL KUHN THORNBER Mazama life member Karvel Kuhn Thornber passed away Dec. 21, 2019 at the age of 78. Karvel submitted Mt. Hood and many northwest peaks multiple times; he also hiked extensively in Europe, including summiting the Matterhorn. 24 MAZAMAS
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.
SAYING GOODBYE WALTER OTTOSON July 15, 1928–December 24, 2019 A Mazama life member, Walt moved with his family from Chicago to Portland as a child. The family had immigrated to the U.S. from Sweden. They bought a small farm outside Portland, on the same land that is now occupied by the Tualatin REI. As a young man, Walt followed his father's footsteps into what he called “the fine art of Horology,” otherwise known as watchmaking. Walt and his wife Carol, also a life member, joined the Mazamas in 1953 after Walt's return from the Korean conflict. True to his Scandinavian roots, Walt returned to his outdoor passion—skiing, both nordic and downhill. Years later, after his retirement, Walt spent three years on the Nordic Committee, serving as its chair in 1992. He was also a Mazama Nordic School instructor for four years in the early 1990s. He and Carol moved on to the sport of volkswalking. Walt served as president of the Rose City Roamers Volkssport Club in 1990, and in the ensuing years he and Carol walked 10K volkswalks in all 50 states and their capitals, all the Canadian provinces and provincial capitals, and in Europe. They also completed walks along the Oregon Trail, Sante Fe Trail, Route 66, and the Lewis and Clark Trail. By his estimate, Walt accumulated upwards of 40,000 miles in these endeavors. Later, in their seventies, they decided to move on to something less rigorous and settled on canoeing, mostly with the Tualatin Riverkeepers. In his last years, Walt was generous with whatever tools and supplies he had to help maintain and improve the grounds around the Mazama Mountaineering Center. Walt was buried with full military honors at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Portland.
BOOK REVIEW
Adaptive Climbing: A Manual for Instructors and Climbers by Jonathan Barrett
D
espite what one might think, climbing can be accessible to everyone, regardless of their physical limitations, and Paradox Sports’ book Adaptive Climbing (2015) provides a clear and comprehensive roadmap for both instructors and climbers with disabilities. Paradox Sports is an organization with the mission to offer accessible climbing experiences for people with disabilities, and to defy the impression that they can’t live a life of adventure. The organization has been working towards this goal since 2007.
Central to the book’s claim is a simple idea: “as much as possible, climbers with disabilities should be treated as part of the team, not as clients—and certainly not as patients.” The manual is meant to be a practical and empowering tool. From page one the authors repeatedly state that the goal is to make sure the adaptive climber’s voice is part of the experience, such as asking climbers with paralysis, “What do I need to know?” It is easy to make assumptions about the needs of climbers with disabilities, particularly from the vantage point of an experienced able-bodied climber. And, yes, there can be climbers with paralysis. Divided into five separate categories, the manual addresses a diverse range of disabilities, how they create unique but surmountable challenges, and solutions to those problems. These include amputations, paralysis, neurological disorders, visual and hearing impairments, as well as traumatic brain injuries. Each chapter is further divided into sections to address clearly and specifically the needs of that particular group. For example, the amputations section delineates the problems and solutions that are unique to upper versus lower extremity amputations. In the paralysis chapter, there is an A to Z guide that addresses everything from how to get a person to the base of a climb, to bowel and bladder issues, to the specialized climbing techniques unique to a climber with hemiplegia. For the layperson, most of this information is not intuitive. However, reading the manual leaves a distinct impression that there is always a solution. Is it possible to communicate belay commands in a multi-pitch environment with a deaf partner? Yes, there are techniques presented in the book to make this possible. Who is the book for? According to Paradox Sports, approximately a quarter of Americans experience disability. Across the climbing community, there has been a concerted effort to increase the diversity, equity, and inclusion in access to climbing for all people. This manual empowers both the able-bodied climber and the disabled potential climber to rethink who can be a member of this community. The authors write in the chapter on traumatic brain injury that, “Adaptive climbing should not be considered therapy … it cannot cure the underlying condition. Nonetheless, there are substantial benefits for participants’ well-being. Climbing forces someone to push aside the negativity in their head and focus on the climb.” If you know of someone who experiences disability, a read through this manual can give you the insights necessary to open the conversation with them about climbing’s benefits and its accessibility to all people.
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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.
Executive Council Minutes (Mazama BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
The next month’s board meeting is on Tuesday, February 18. 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 Board Members: Traci Manning, President; Robin Wilcox, Vice President; Joe Eberhardt, Treasurer; Laura Guderyahn, Secretary; Rick Amodeo, Jesse Applegate, Judith Baker, Keith Campbell, Amanda RyanFear. Attending Staff: Mitsu Iwasaki, Executive Director; Laura Burger, Development Coordinator. WELCOME & CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4 p.m. by President Traci Manning. Traci noted a quorum was present. It was noted that the Nominating Committee currently has two vacancies—Mitsu is working with the committee to fill those places. REVIEW & APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Traci Manning asked for approval of the Nov. 19 meeting minutes. Small Changes were suggested and made: Corless—Preston’s last name spelling; Amanda last name “Ryan-Fear”; More tickets sold, tickets were $15 more per ticket. Minutes were approved by consensus of the board. MEMBERSHIP REPORT Goblet of Truth Question: What does your perfect breakfast look like? Mitsu – coffee; Joe – hotel buffet before skiing; Robin – bacon; Judith – eggs and English muffin; Keith – German pancake at the Original Pancake House; Rick – apple fritter; Amanda – chocolate cake; Tracy – savory – eggs, coffee, black, hot sauce; Jesse – blueberries, coffee, hot sauce; Laura G – cheesecake; Laura B – biscuits and gravy, french toast, eggs Benedict, mimosas – shout out to Cricket Café pre “jam” owners TREASURER’S REPORT Joe Eberhardt, Treasurer, provided an overview of the October financials. Review 2018–2019 Year End: September statements just arrived, need to make a change so we get them faster and are more up to date with our books; Statement of Activities, we are exceeding expenses over revenue by $300k this year (as budgeted); Consolidated Budget
Report, variance biggest in donations, grants, and class registration. Several adjustments were made to the end of year by SM Jones (Accountant Susan) and Mitsu will check-in to clarify the adjustments. The Finance Committee (Joe, Rick, Mitsu, Preston Corless) had its first meeting, working on roles and responsibilities. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Mitsu Iwasaki provided the Executive Director report. Member discrepancies will be fixed by next month, 300 members fewer than last year December. Robin—Why aren’t people renewing? How important is the reinstatement fee? How much of a barrier is the fee? Budget—need to reduce budget by a minimum of $300,000, can’t count on the Mazama Foundation. Human Resources— moving staff positions around to ensure positions are revenue generating, add capacity on fundraising. Climb card charges, class registration fees to include staff time and operations, gear room losses, start tracking HR benefits closer to market rates. Next year need to start with a revenue budget and then see what we can afford to do with that budget— can’t be aspirational. Mountain Education Alliance (previously the MQL project)—Justin’s responsibilities are moving to Claire, curriculum building is done, working on implementation phase Insurance—we are looking to change our broker, need an outdoor recreation insurance expert. Concerns: large deductible, overseas travel, requirement for all participants to sign a waiver for all activities (we don’t have everyone who stays at the lodge sign a waiver). Grant Calendar, Laura Burger, Development Coordinator—Traci Manning asked what grants are available for general operating costs? Shared Storage with Pacific Crest Trails Association (Jeff Hawkins). Should we create a shared tool shed with PCTA on Mazama property? Asking REI to pay for it; PCTA is insuring their own tools; Need to sacrifice a parking place, which would put us in violation of our Conditional Use Permit; Will also require removal of 2 trees. As the Leasers of
the site, we would like to move forward with the following: Ongoing partnership with PCTA; Talk to our other partners to make sure we won’t be impacting the church, etc.; A motion to move forward with the PCTA/ Mazamas shed building was proposed and approved by consensus of the Board. OTHER BUSINESS DEI feedback, Climb Leader update (Robin): Included a personal activity done by former ICS students to help Climb Leaders understand the need for DEI work; Facilitated discussion in the afternoon was a great place for everyone to talk together; DEI incorporated into Hike Leader Training next. Granting Policies (Mitsu): Three committees—expedition, research and conservation; Issue with Conflict of Interest (COI) and who is making the decision about whether to fund a grant or not; Mitsu proposes everyone needs to sign a COI form, grantmaking committees make a recommendation to the EC and the EC makes the final decision – motion was proposed and approved by consensus of the Board. Identity Project (Traci): Purpose— recalibrate Strategic Plan and create Operations Plan. Mitsu and EC to work on this collaboratively; Mitsu will form a subcommittee to write a draft and will come back to the full EC with a recommendation to review (volunteers for the subcommittee: Jesse, Traci, Judith, Amanda). Culture—Roles and Responsibilities Recap. We have drafts back from over half of the committees, EC/ Staff Committee will meet in January to compare the drafts and finalize them Member Comment Period (Traci): No members chose to speak during the member comment period
Council meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m. Executive Session commenced at 5:58 p.m., minutes recorded separately.
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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. A1.5 Tuesday, February 4. Warrior Rock/ Sauvie Island. Don McCoy, donald1020@aol. com, 503-246-7416. Take a quiet, flat stroll out to the northern tip of Sauvie Island. You will be traveling through a state wildlife refuge and visiting the Warrior Rock Light. This is a dog-friendly hike. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome, but you don't need a dog to attend. An ODFW pass is needed and can be purchased at the Cracker Barrel Store. We will meet at the Cracker Barrel Store, 15005 NW Sauvie Island Road at 9 a.m.. If you need a ride from Portland, you can call me at 503-7099306. 6.8 mi, minimal elevation gain, 20 RT..
A2 Saturday, February 8. Henline Falls. Rex Breunsbach, rbreunsbach@gmail.com, 971832-2556. Exploratory all-weather hike in the Cascade foothills near Opal Creek. 4 mi., 200 ft., 180 RT. Meet at MMC parking lot at 8 a.m.
B2 Wednesday, February 5. Coyote Wall Loop. Rex Breunsbach, rbreunsbach@gmail. com, 971-832-2556. The "big" loop in the Catherine Creek/Coyote Wall area is best done east to west in order to get the views coming down Coyote Wall. In the spring, this is a prime wildflower hike, and there are great views of the Columbia River, the east end of the Columbia River Gorge, and Mt. Hood. Wet weather over Portland/Vancouver often breaks at about Hood River, so on many spring days, you will get blue skies at least part of the time. Also in the spring, however, the poison oak is leafing out, ticks can be an issue, and rattlesnakes are starting to be active. Note that dogs must be kept on leash throughout the area in the spring months, and you will be sharing trails with mountain bikers between Rowland Creek and Coyote Wall. There are numerous variations to this hike. 10 mi., 1,500 ft., 126 RT. Meet at MMC parking lot at 8 a.m.
A1.5 Sunday, February 9. White River Canyon Moonlit Snowshoe. Bill Stein, billstein.rpcv@gmail.com, 503-830-0817. It can be magical to ascend White River Canyon on snowshoes by the light of the full moon, without headlamps if the night is cloudless. The view of Mt. Hood by moonlight is as arresting as the view by sunlight. The full moon will rise within minutes of our departure for the mountain, and we'll return to Clackamas Town Center P&R before the last Green Line train north. Note that your ten essentials include a headlamp with working batteries; we'll have to use our headlamps if it's a cloudy night. Please ensure that you know how to attach your snowshoes to your boots before we reach the cold, dark parking lot. 4 mi, 600 ft, 60 RT. Meet at Clackamas Town Center Max Park & Ride Garage at 6 p.m. MeetUp.
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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A1.5 Saturday, February 8. Tilly Jane A-frame snowshoe. Rick Craycraft, leftfield5@juno.com, 503-679-2113. A classic snowshoe up to the Tilly Jane A-frame on the northeast side of Mt. Hood, and a bit of exploring beyond if weather permits. Leader will update conditions as we approach the date. 5.2 mi., 1,920 ft., 95 RT. Meet at Gateway Park & Ride at 7:30 a.m.
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
A1.5 Sunday, February 9. Dry Creek Falls via Herman Creek (one way). Krista Collins, krista.eileen.collins@gmail.com, 503-9604976. Let's all hike the Herman Creek Trail to Dry Creek Falls! For this hike, we'll be starting at the Herman Creek trailhead to do a one-way hike to our end point at Bridge of the Gods. On our way we'll stop by Dry Creek Falls, a nice waterfall in the Gorge. Hike: 7.3 miles one way, 1,600 elevation gain. 1.5-2 mile pace. Meeting place: Gateway garage parking lot, lower level, northeast corner. Departure time: 8:30 am. Items to bring: 10 essentials, rain coat, boots, water, food, warm clothes, money for gas (about $7 at 10 cents per mile), NW Forest Pass if you've got one, a few dollars to split with your car to purchase of one if you don't. Please note that this is a car shuttle hike, so we will need drivers. B2 Saturday, February 15. Tom-Dick Mountain. David Rempel, crempel2@yahoo. com, 928-587-0511. Assistant hike leader: Emily Walbridge, completing her provisional hike for Hike Leader badge. Weather: watch the forecast going into the hike to know what to expect. This time of year is about my favorite for hiking Tom Dick and Harry— cold and crisp with everything in a snowy white mantle. The popularity of the trail should provide for a well-stomped down trail. Required gear: trekking poles and foot traction (Yaktrax, microspikes, etc.)—this is not a snowshoe hike. Drivers will need to have tire traction devices on board (chains, studded tires, etc.) Drivers will also need an Oregon SnoPark pass (available at REI or the
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.–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. Zigzag Ranger Station). No dogs, we will be crossing into a wilderness area where the 12 heartbeats rule is in effect. Hike sign-up must be completed on the Mazamas website prior to hike (no paper sign-ups on the day of the hike). 7.2 mi., 1,715 ft., 94 RT. Meet at Gateway Park & Ride at 7 a.m.; plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to organize carpooling. You can also meet at the Tom, Dick, and Harry trailhead at 8:45 a.m. A1.5 Tuesday, February 18. Steamboat Landing to Stiegerwald Dog-Friendly Hike. Don McCoy, donald1020@aol.com, 503-246-7416. We will park at Steamboat Landing in Washougal and hike along the dike paralleling the Columbia River. This trail has spectacular views of Mt Hood. This hike goes through Captain William Clark Park which does have access to the Columbia River. The hike continues along the dike to Steigerwald Wildlife Refuge and ends at a total of 3.1 miles. Dogs are not allowed in Steigerwald, but are allowed on the dike. We will return the way we came, getting a different view on the way back. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome, but you don't need a dog to attend. 6.2 mi., minimal elevation gain. Meet at Steamboat Landing at 10 a.m. B2 Saturday, February 22 Pup Creek Falls (Fish Creek). Bill Resley, kayak500@gmail. com. Pup Creek Falls is one of the few notable waterfalls in the Clackamas River area that is accessible by trail. This popular hike undulates from high, steep slopes down to river level and back up the slope again. You'll see river rafters and kayakers in the spring and summer, and massive old-growth Douglas firs and some stately cedars appear at regular intervals. There are a couple of spots where the trail seems to slide away every year, so take care in these areas. Your destination is a two-tiered, 240-foot waterfall that gushes most profusely in the spring but remains photogenic all year. 7.8 mi., 1,695 ft., 40 RT. Meet at Clackamas Town Center Max Park & Ride Garage at 7 a.m. B1.5 Sunday, February 23 Wygant Peak. Rick Craycraft, leftfield5@juno.com, 503-6792113. A moderate hike at the east end of the Gorge. A trail that had fallen into disrepair but has been rehabilitated. A tree covered "summit" but views along the way. Who knows what the weather will be doing—I'll advise those signing up when the time comes. 8.5 mi., 2,100 ft., 110 RT. Meet at Gateway Park & Ride at 7:30 a.m.
B1.5 Wednesday, February 26. Greenleaf Falls from Bonneville Trailhead. Rex Breunsbach, rbreunsbach@gmail.com, 971832-2556. Hike to the falls from Bonneville Trailhead adds 3 miles for a total of 12+ miles. 9 mi., 1,400 ft., 90 RT. Meet at 8 a.m. B2 Saturday, February 29. Coyote Wall Loop. Brett Nair, brett.nair@gmail.com, 503684-3300. Join us for expansive views, grassy slopes and oak woodlands, as well as to enjoy, if lucky, the early-season wildflowers. With luck still too cold but for the hardiest of ticks or mountain bikers. 8.2 mi., 1,775 ft., 126 RT. Meet at Gateway Park & Ride at 7:30 a.m. B2 Saturday, 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 north-central 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. The loop turns back at a bike-ped trail along the John Day River, but before that you can expect challenges unlike anything experienced on trails. 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., 122 RT. Meet at Gateway Park & Ride at 6 a.m. MeetUp. A1.5 Sunday, 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 at 7 p.m. and make our way up about two miles to near the nose of Whitewater Glacier and an amazing view of Mt. Hood. 4 mi., 600 ft., 60 RT. Meet at Gateway Park & Ride at 5:30 p.m. C2 Sunday, March 22. Larch Mountain via Multnomah Falls. 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,
STREET RAMBLES Tuesday & Thursday at REI in the Pearl FEBRUARY 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 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! 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. 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., 48 RT. Meet at Gateway Park & Ride at 6 a.m. MeetUp. B2 Saturday, 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 year-round hiking opportunities when other destinations may be under deep snow. This loop is a wellsignposted, forested hike with numerous creek crossings and a couple of small waterfalls. 8 mi., 1,400 ft., 50 RT. Meet at Target & SW 185th at 7 a.m.
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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.
JOIN If you have summitted a glaciated peak, join our ranks today by signing up (or renewing) at mazamas.org/join. SUPPORT If you are interested in supporting the Mazamas' mission with a financial contribution, go to mazamas.org/donate. or call our office at 503-227-2345.
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