Mazama November Bulletin

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bulletin The Mazamas promotes mountaineering through education, climbing, hiking, fellowship, safety and the protection of mountain environments.

nesika klatawa sahale—we climb high

Nov. 2013 • Vol. 95 • No. 11

climb. hike. explore.

Jon Bonnet and Sandee Myers on Tomyhoi traverse. Photo: Jon Major.

Upcoming Events and Classes Nordic Skill School Application Available Online Nov. 1

Leader Update Nov. 2 & 3 at Mazama Lodge

Portland Alpine Festival Nov. 11–16. Get tickets online at portlandalpinefest.org The penultimate event of the Alpine Fest is the Mazama Annual Celebration on Nov. 15­—social time, a recognition room, silent auction, presentations by Conrad Anker & Margo Talbot, and much more. Don’t miss the Celebration this year! Tickets are only $24 for members.

Wilderness Navigation Skillbuilder Nov. 17 at the MMC. Register now at www.mazamas.org

Advanced Rock Dec. 2, Application available online.

Conserving Oregon’s Environments Dec. 6, 7 p.m.—book presentation at the MMC.

Ski Mountaineering Dec. 30, Application deadline.

Expedition Training Course Jan. 6, Application deadline.

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In this Issue

Features p. 8 The Arete des Cosmiques route on the Auguille du Midi p. 10 Table for One p. 12 Mazamas Help Reduce Impact of the Mountaineering Center p. 14 Mazama Volunteerism p. 14 Being Heard: Conservation Finds a Voice p. 16 Portland Alpine Fest—Mazama Annual Celebration p. 18 Time to Ski p. 20 Nordic Ski School p. 22 Book Review: Backcountry Skiing:

Skills for Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering Monthly Columns p. 5 Volunteer Opportunities p. 7 Programs p. 13 Membership Report p. 13 Lodge News & Notes p. 13 Mazama Benefits p. 23 AYM Activities p. 24 Successful Climbers p. 24 Mazama Families p. 26 Outings p. 28 Trail Trips p. 31 Executive Council Notes

Above: Team on Middle Sister. Photo: Eric Bruckbauer.

Below: Brinda Ganesh on way to Mt. Shuksan summit pinnacle. Mt. Baker is in back ground.

Photo: Vaqas Malik.

Executive Director’s Report Challenges & Strategies Dear Members, and the monthly Bulletin.

Leaves are falling in town, snow is falling in the The second theme mountains and it’s time to get your skis, snowshoes is around community and ice tools out, if you haven’t already. November engagement and is also the time of year when we hold our Annual partnerships. Our longerCelebration, annual meeting and council retreat. standing government During the first weekend in November, your board and conservation (the Executive Council) and staff will be in retreat partnerships have had to look at the state of the Mazamas, the challenges a strong presence in our programs and budgets for and opportunities ahead and, most importantly, to decades. But in the last year we have partnered with decide how we’ll apply our resources to move forward the American Alpine Club, Outdoor Alliance, the in 2014.

Access Fund and various outdoor youth service Last year was incredible, with increases in providers. As we develop new partnerships, we need nearly all of our measures of success (membership, to consider if these are purely relational or if they volunteer service, total net assets, program days, are worthy of resource investment. For example, unrestricted cash, etc.) At the annual meeting on the AAC helped pay for our dues mailing this year, October 7th, our treasurer Terry Donahe explained and in return we helped them sell discounted AAC that Mazamas ended the fiscal year in a very strong memberships as a value-add for Mazama members. financial position. We’ve built a lot of excitement At board meetings we’ve discussed the idea of shared and enthusiasm around our programs in 2013, and we staff positions with some of our partners, what that are in a good position to capitalize on that momentum.

Our strategic plan Mazama programs change continuously to meet is the framework that the interests and abilities of our community, but guides us as we move always with a single aim: creating shared growth forward. The plan calls for instilling a culture experiences in the mountains. We plant the of change and sustained seeds of adventure which bond people to each improvements in our other and to the alpine world, building lifelong program capacity, value of membership friendships, a sense of community, and a desire and community to protect the fragile beauty of the mountains. engagement. We made good progress last year in aligning our resources (staff & committees) with these overarching goals. As we would do for Mazamas, and what the risks might be. focus on these areas of development, several themes Currently Adam Baylor’s position represents what keep bubbling to the surface of our conversations, we see as a synergetic focus on the advocacy work of and these are the topics that will be a focus of the Mazamas, Outdoor Alliance and the Access Fund. retreat.

I myself am a huge proponent of partnerships and The first theme aligns mainly with our capacity hope to see Mazamas continue to develop and invest goal: the efficiency of operations and financial in these relationships in the year ahead. sustainability. We have grown membership, staff and Next we need to look at accelerating innovation programs in 2013 and we need to ensure that we’re and growth in our programs. Historically, the managing this growth responsibly. We have financial Mazamas leveraged societal interests in exploration, policies, but they’re aging and we intend to look research, and rugged individualism to bring people at the structure of our reserve accounts, restricted into the alpine environment. Today, through funds, capital projects and how we protect our assets developments in new sports and technology, it over time. Our facilities are in good repair but need is easier than ever to access technical terrain in continual care and attention. We also know that our the mountains. People who have only climbed or internal information systems are inadequate. To grow skied for a couple of years are doing things in the our program capacity, these systems need to be ready mountains that would have been unheard of just for expansion. To many of our committee chairs, a few decades ago. Previously obscure and highly members and our staff, IT infrastructure problems technical sports such as bouldering, ice climbing, are increasingly important. We will surely focus on mountain running, ski mountaineering and even this in the year ahead. We also want to continue paragliding are booming in popularity. Our society’s increasing the quality of our communications interests and abilities are changing, and to remain platforms: website, email newsletter, social media relevant our programs need to keep pace, grow and continued on next page

Contact Us Mazama Mountaineering Center 527 SE 43rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97215 Phone: 503-227-2345 Email: adventure@mazamas.org Hours: Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m–7 p.m.

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Executive Director, continued from page 3 change with these developments. In this last year we’ve seen demand for our programs, especially the new ones, continue to outpace our capacity. We need to find a way to break through whatever barriers are keeping us from teaching more students or taking more people climbing. Our best theory is that having more well-trained leaders is the answer. Figuring out what’s holding us back and dedicating resources to solving the problem will be a clear priority next year.

Finally, we need to look more closely at accessibility as it relates to our mission and programs. Even as the public’s taste for alpine adventure grows, there are serious risks to the health and traditional character of the mountain environment as well as access to the mountains. These threats are multifold and require strategic action on our part. Roads, trails, bridges and campsites are in disrepair, making it more difficult and dangerous to get into the mountains than it was even a decade ago. Worse still, increased wealth inequality and continued pressure to defund and privatize public lands are combining to make the mountains an exclusive place where only those with money get to play. We’re living through an astonishing demographic shift: more people in the world now live in urban rather than rural environments, so while some are buying access at a growing rate, the mountains seem like an impossibly foreign place to many, especially our youth.

Environmental decline, shrinking access, and rapid changes in both recreational interests and technologies are combining to create a complex set of challenges for our programs. Even beyond these salient themes, we have big visionary ideas and a questions as well. Do Mazamas want to limit our program reach to Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington? Or do we want to engage on a national level? We don’t often promote it, but we operate the largest centralized mountaineering training center in North America. In our founding years we were deeply engaged in regional and federal issues, and the stories we tell often celebrate those achievements. The question is— can we maintain our local relationships or relevancy and also ‘put the big hat on’ and engage nationally through our mission?

This month, we inaugurate the Portland Alpine Festival. This week of events grew from a desire to have Mazamas lead the way in celebrating Pacific Northwest alpine recreation. Friday, November 15 is Mazama Annual Celebration. It will be a wonderful night to see your old friends, hear some amazing stories and support the Mazamas. I look forward to seeing you all there.

Lee Davis Executive Director The final push to the summit as clouds roll in between North and Middle Sister. (R. Boucher’s M. Sister Climb). Photo: Stephanie Bruckbauer.

Expedition Training Course Have you ever dreamed of organizing your own climbing expedition to Denali or other remote Alaskan peaks? Or perhaps the Himalaya, the Andes or Patagonia.

Maybe you’ve climbed throughout the Pacific Northwest and now want to expand your climbing horizon to a foreign country and a high peak. Or how about a multiday winter climb to a remote part of the North Cascades?

Interested in learning tips and techniques of expedition life? Then join us for the Mazamas Expedition Training Course this winter. Deadline for applications are January 6, 2014.

Wilderness Navigation Map and Compass Are your navigation skills limited to finding your way back to your sleeping bag after a midnight nature call? Is your compass gathering dust in a distant pocket of your pack? Do the phrases “UTM coordinate system” and “compass declination” glaze your eyes and fog your brain?

The Wilderness Navigation map and compass class, sponsored by the Expedition committee, has you covered. This class will teach you the core map and compass skills you need for backcountry travel.

(Note: As of spring 2013, GPS use is taught as a separate skill-builder class.)

The course is taught three times a year in the autumn, winter and spring . The class is a full single day lecture, classroom exercises, a field session. The morning lectures covers basic map and compass use with classroom exercises. The field session is held at Hamilton Island in the Columbia River Gorge and offers lots hands-on practice using these navigation tools.

• Fall Session 2013: Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013 • Winter Session 2014: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 • Spring Session 2014: Sunday, May 4, 2014 Lecture: 8 a.m. to noonish at Mazama Mountaineering Center (SE 43rd Ave and Stark, Portland) Field session: 1:30–5-ish p.m.at Hamilton Island, Columbia River Gorge Cost: $50 members, $75 non-members Register online today!

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Volunteer Opportunities

by Kati Mayfield • Volunteer Manager • kati@mazamas.org

November 9 or 10: MFA Weekend STILL NEEDS Assistants! Help out the Fall 2013 MFA class and refresh your skills, all while enjoying a weekend at the Mazama Lodge. Assistants needed for the MFA weekend, Saturday Nov. 9 and Sunday Nov. 10. Help out one or both days. Assistants should have taken MFA, be current in their certification and excited to help out. Contact Kati Mayfield, kati@mazamas.org if you are available.

Late October/Early November: Volunteers needed on Kings Mountain—Trail drain repair and new drain construction required per State Forest directive in order to save the lower Kings Mountain Trail from serious erosion. September rains accelerated damage, repairs needed before winter season sets in. Plan on working from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. in any weather, tools and instruction provided. Full write up will appear in the online hike schedule. Dates TBD, Contact Rick Pope, poper123@frontier.com, if you would like to learn more.

Nov. 14 and 15: Portland Alpine Festival and Annual Celebration—On Thursday, Nov. 14 and Friday, Nov. 15 the Mazamas will be throwing a party at the Left Bank Annex and we need your help to make the celebration great! Volunteers will greet guests, check coats and set up tables/chairs and décor. Sign up for a 2-3 hour shift on Thursday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Friday 4:30 p.m.–midnight. Contact Kati Mayfield, kati@mazamas.org.

Ongoing: Educators Needed—The best leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders. The Mazama Education Committee is looking for a few dynamic members, with a background in education, to help improve the quality of training and education presented by our club. We are seeking people to help prepare climbing, activity and class instructors to become more effective and confident. If you have questions or want more details, contact Lee Stevenson.

(C: 541-604-4300; E: lstevenson60@gmail.com). FYI: The next presentation is Saturday morning, Nov. 2 at the Leader Update Weekend, so you could attend and preview, critique or even assist if you like.

Ongoing: AYM Hike Leader—AYM hike and activity leaders lead hikes, snowshoes, cross country skiing, rambles, backpacks, car camping, and other outdoor activities. Leaders have total control and flexibility of what, where, and when they would like to lead. AYM encourages leaders to add both classic outings and new adventures to the schedule. Leaders can lead as many events as they like, or a minimum of one per season.

Contact Beth Copeland (beth.a.copeland@ gmail.com) or Daniel Mick (danieljmick@ yahoo.com) if you are interested.

Ongoing: Opportunities with Nordic Committee Nordic Committee Member: Nordic Committee members mostly just need enthusiasm for Nordic skiing along with the desire to help organize Mazama Nordic student classes, support with instructor outreach/development, brainstorm Marketing ideas or help us publish the class Handbooks. We’ll need availability for some additional evenings in December (Dec. 3 for instructor support, Dec. 12 for student orientation).

Nordic Class Assistant: Nordic Ski Class Assistants are typically former students who wish to work with a Lead Instructor to help teach others how to crosscountry ski. A wonderful opportunity to build your leadership skills along with your skiing skills! You will receive a free professional “Instructors Only” ski seminar and skill builder from Wy’East Nordic Dec. 7 & 8, 2013. You would be assisting for 4 classes in January 2014, either on Saturdays or Sundays.

Contact: Carol Lane, carol.lane@portlandoregon. gov, for more information about joining our Nordic Team!

Ongoing: Research Committee—Research Committee members evaluate research proposals for funding by the Mazamas; track progress of funded proposals and occasionally assist with field work. The Committee works to advance and continue the long history of Mazamas supporting research in the area of mountain environments, especially in the NW. This committee meets just twice/year (fall and spring) to plan the RFP and to review proposals. Contact Tom Bennett (nordlys_2@yahoo.com) or Molly Schmitz (mollyschmitz@gmail.com).

Ongoing: Strategic Plan Committee—Assist the Mazamas in coordinating our strategic plan with the Executive Council, committees and staff. We meet periodically during the year to implement the strategic plan as well as to meet with Committee Chairs and their Executive Council liaisons. Please contact Paul at PaulSteger@q.com for more information.

Mazama Volunteerism Survey Hey Mazamas! Enter for your chance to win great prizes from Climb Max and Columbia Sportswear! We want to learn more about the way you interact with our organization as a volunteer. What volunteer activities are you involved with or have you done in the past? How would you like to be involved? What great skills do you have that we should know about? Take this 10-question survey and you’ll be entered to win. Good luck! Survey Link: tinyurl.com/mazamavolunteersurvey November 2013—5

Taken from the far side of Mt. Jefferson’s infamous traverse, looking north at Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams—Kevin Clark looking for the approach ramp to the final rock scramble to the summit. Photo: Karl Helser.

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Evening Programs The John Muir Trail: Pictorial Overview and Hiking Tips Wednesday, Nov. 6 Last summer, Paula Wetzsteon solo hiked the John Muir Trail (JMT), a 210 mile trek through the High Sierra in California, what many agree is the finest mountain scenery in the U.S—a land of 13,000 and 14,000-foot peaks, soaring granite cliffs, lakes by the thousands and canyons 5000 feet deep.

Beginning at the Happy Isles trailhead in Yosemite National Park, the JMT crosses through Ansel Adams Wilderness, John Muir Wilderness, Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park ending on the top of Mt. Whitney. Paula will share pictures of the trip as well as hiking tips for those hoping to “section hike” or “through hike” this classic trail.

Portland Alpine Festival Wednesday, Nov. 13

Programs are held at the MMC (527 SE 43rd Avenue) and begin at 7 p.m. Shows are free and open to Mazama members and the general public. We do appreciate a voluntary contribution at the discretion of each attendee. Carpooling, public transportation, biking and walking to the MMC are encouraged.

Thank you for supporting our successful series by your regular attendance. Program Committee: Nancy Bentley, Dave Grodle, John Leary, Sharon Leary, Gail O’Neill, Barbara Russell, Rick Russell and Paul Winther.

International Bike Touring Wednesday, Nov. 20 Janet Peterson and Jay Swenberger will introduce bike touring as a fun, convenient and cost effective way of experiencing the world. Touring by bike provides the flexibility to cover greater distances than hiking without sacrificing interactions with the people and cultures along the way. They will discuss the ins and outs of bike touring, gear selection, basics of packing the bikes, some tips on international travel using examples from recent local and international bike tours including Wales, UK. The Peterbergers are hoping for a fun, interactive evening. Bring your questions and sense of adventure.

Since their first climbing trip in 2009 Daniel Harro and John Frieh have been returning to the many, mountain ranges of Alaska as often as possible in hopes of climbing some of the many world class routes they hold. Follow them through their 2013 season in the Wrangell St. Elias, and the Ruth Gorge of the Central Range among others. Tickets for this event can be purchased at portlandalpinefest.org (members $12/nonmembers $15.

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Trips during the shoulder season—Sep/Oct & Mar/Apr. Customized for 2, 3 or 4 weeks. Planning now for 2014.

Led by Ellen Gradison—Mazama climb leader since 1998, Peru outing leader since 2008. ellengradison@peak.org November 2013—7

The Arete des Cosmiques route on the Aiguille du Midi

by Lisa Brady

This past July, a Mazama outing journeyed to the town of Chamonix, France for two weeks.

Various members completed many different climbs during our trip, including a summit of Mt Blanc. The Arete des Cosmiques route was one of my favorite climbs of the trip.

The bulk of the approach for this climb involves a gondola ride, on the Aiguille du Midi lift, which is the start to many climbs in the Chamonix area. It’s hard to put into words (or at least printable words) what went through my head the first time I got off the gondola at the top of the Midi station. I’d just been down in the town of Chamonix in a T-shirt and here I was at 12,600 feet.

That’s an altitude gain of nearly 9,200 feet, in twenty minutes time!

Spectacular views abounded in every direction. Chamonix lies near the border of Switzerland, Italy, and France and I was looking over the Alps of all three countries. More than anything, my reaction was one of utter awe.

The Arete des Cosmiques route on the Aiguille du Midi is a classic route in Chamonix. It’s a mixed climb rated AD (advanced difficulty) and is an amazing combination of snow, ice, and rock.

Thanks to the easy approach and descent via gondola it generally only takes about a half day to complete. The climb itself ends on a platform at the gondola station. Three members of our outing group this year climbed it; Lee Davis, Bridget Martin, and myself.

To reach the snow from the gondola station, climbers walk out of an ice tunnel and then down a snow ramp. We descended the

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steep ridge line down and then around the rock base of Midi. The climb starts from the Abri Simond bivouac hut about a half hour hike from the ridge.

Lee Davis led out from the hut on a blue bird day. A small bit of falling ice briefly threatened the day by knocking my sunglasses off, but luckily they were retrievable. The beginning portion was on moderate snow and our group of three simul-climbed the majority of the route. I had one belayed pitch out on steep snow and Lee one on the steepest rock section otherwise we were always moving.

Portions of the climb contained some traversing and the middle section of the route also had two rappels that dropped us down so we could traverse around a tower. The entire climb was done with crampons on which we found to be typical for all mixed climbs in the area. Even on our ascent of Mt Blanc the majority of climbers kept their crampons on for an 1,800 ft. fourth-class scramble that was mostly rock. The last move on this climb is climbing up a metal ladder on to the platform of the station. Lots of tourists gather on this platform, so it’s quite unique to traverse a narrow ridge and then up a ladder with lots of folks watching and taking pictures.

So why was this climb one of my favorites? The varied terrain was interesting and exposed in sections and views were spectacular.

What was unique about Chamonix, compared to northwest standards, was the ability to have breakfast in town, hop on a lift and go complete an amazing climb, and then be back to town in time for dinner. And then do it all again on another climb the next day.

The sheer volume of routes and ease of access make Chamonix an excellent place to stretch your climbing skills. So excellent, that Lee and I are planning another outing to the area next summer.

If you’d like more information, we’ll have an info night Tuesday

Photos by the author (from left to right): Cosmiques route from above.

Cosmiques—on the route. The team descending Tacul.

November 19 at the MMC. Contact leader Lee Davis Lee@mazamas.org or assistant leader Lisa Brady pdxlisab@gmail.com for more details. Website info facebook.com/mazamasinchamonix If you’re interested in visiting the area, there are also plenty of opportunities outside of the climbing realm in the Chamonix valley. Endless photography opportunities exist. The multitude of lifts makes parasailing an accessible adventure. Parasailing was a highlight for me and involves the opportunity to run off the side of a mountain with your parachute already inflated and glide around the peaks and then down the valley to Chamonix. You’ll just have to trust me on this one, it’s amazing. There’s also plenty of mountain biking, hiking, and bouldering in the area.

Excited about the Portland Alpine Festival?

Help make it a success!

Volunteer with us on Thursday, Nov. 14 and/or Friday, Nov. 15. We will need help from dawn to dusk (and beyond) both days, so whatever your schedule we have an opportunity for you. Volunteer needs include: • Set-up • Decorations • Greeters and registration • Coat check

• Silent Auction monitors • Photographers • Tear-down

We will need volunteers both at the MMC and at the Left Bank Annex. If you are interested in getting in on the good times, contact the office: 503-227-2345 or go to https://sites.google.com/site/alpinefestvolunteers/

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Table For One

by Regis Krug

As I cross the Bridge of the Gods over the Columbia River, only Greenleaf Peak is visible. Everything else is shrouded in a thin layer of low clouds. I park my car at Bonneville Hot Springs. I notice that the last of the blackberries are shriveling on the bushes as I head up the road to the trail above with a heavy pack. As I take my first step on the muddy trail, I slip and fall face first into the overgrown briars and slam an already injured right knee into the ground. Twenty steps farther up the trail, I’m surrounded by a small swarm of yellowjackets.

Fortunately, I only get stung three times­—on the hand,

shoulder, and neck. They instantly swell and I dig out some sting ointment and Benadryl from my first aid kit.

This is the first time I’ve ever had a reaction from insect stings. I hope this painful start doesn’t indicate how the rest of the hike will go.

I pick my way through the briars for a few hundred feet further before entering a dense forest of giant Douglas firs, maples, & alder. Here, the narrow trail is flanked by lush ferns and Oregon Grape. Looking up through the heavy forest canopy, I can see that the low morning clouds are beginning to burn off, replaced by a deep blue sky.

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It doesn’t take long to reach Carpenter Lake, which after months of summer weather is now dry. Rounding the southern tip of the lake, I hit the junction of two forest service roads. Both will eventually intersect with the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), but I head to the left because it’s a more direct route. The other road is relatively flat and follows the valley for a while before reaching the PCT, which then requires some backtracking to get to Table Mountain.

The road is a steady uphill slog for a mile before crossing the PCT for the first time. As I wander up the road, a strong, sudden wind gust shakes the rain soaked trees above me and I’m drenched from head to toe. The overgrown road follows a narrow ridge on the right and to my left I can hear the rushing of Cedar Creek below as it cascades towards Aldrich Butte Falls.

My muscles are warmed up by now and I barely notice the weight of my pack.

Even though I’m in the shade under a thick forest canopy, I’m sweating profusely in the morning heat as I reach the first intersection with the PCT. I decide to stay on the road for now as the PCT parallels it before crossing

again just a short distance farther on. When I do reach the second PCT junction, I’m dripping wet and covered with the cobwebs that the spiders have strung across the trail in their lame attempt to stop me.

After quick nature break followed by a PopTart I’m on my way again.

Every so often, I hear a loud crack as one of the rain-soaked, overweight branches snaps and plummets to the ground. It’s a bit unnerving.

At just over 3 miles, I reach the junction with the Heartbreak Ridge Trail and kiosk. Someone has filled the information/map boxes on the kiosk with their trash instead of hauling it out. I don’t spend much time contemplating taking this trail. After having my face planted in the mud once briars once already today, I have no intention of trying to climb up the steeper Heartbreak slip-n-slide. I’ll stay on the PCT for another half mile to the West Ridge trail, which isn’t quite as steep.

Photos by the author (from left to right): Table Mt. finally comes into view after leaving the forest at about 2,300 ft. Beyond Greenleaf Peak, Mt. Adams is visible to the north from the summit of Table Mountain. View of Bonneville Dam, the Columbia River, and Mt. Hood from the cliffs at the top of Table Mt.

Before long I reach the West Ridge. I still haven’t seen anyone else, but did manage to step in something unpleasant on the trail. Now, instead of the sweet, pungent smells of the forest and trees, I smell a cesspool. I also saw some large, fresh tracks in the soft dirt on the edge of the trail that looked like they might be from a bear.

I’ve gained 2,000 feet of elevation in just under 4 miles. Now the steep part of the trail begins and continues for another mile and 1,600 feet.

After a quarter mile of slipping and sliding on the muddy trail, I break out of the forest and get my first view today of the summit of Table Mountain, which is still another 1,300 ft. above me.

Behind and below me is the wide Columbia River, and beyond the Gorge ridges in Oregon, Mt. Hood rises above the low clouds.

Ascending the next few hundred vertical feet of trail is akin to climbing uphill on marbles. Every step forward usually results in at least half a step backwards in the loose rock. At 4.4 miles and 2,850 ft. I pop out on a small plateau and take a short snack break. Ahead of me lies my most feared half mile section of any trail I’ve hiked. It’s only a half mile, but it’s steep and

narrow. On the right, it’s thick, impenetrable trees, and on the left, a cliff that drops nearly vertical to the PCT 800 feet below.

I have an extreme fear of exposure and this section of trail requires incredible concentration for me to traverse. A couple of years ago, in trying to avoid going up the cliff-side trail, I attempted to crawl on my belly through the thick trees and brush. I made a tenth of a mile before giving up and turning around. So yes, you might say I have real issues with exposure. I’m fine if I’m on a rope, I love to rappel. Otherwise, I avoid cliffs.

As I climb my nemesis, I’m dripping wet from the heat, exertion, fear, and pressing against the rain-soaked foliage on the right side of the narrow trail. It’s slick with mud and loose, wet rock from the recent rains and I carefully check each placement of my boots. I have this irrational fear that my weight is going to be the catalyst that causes the trail to shear off and fall into the abyss below.

I’m not looking forward to coming back down this trail.

After almost half a mile of snaking along the cliff, I reach another small plateau and the trail finally angles back into the trees and toward the summit, which is now only a few hundred more feet above me. After a quick traverse and uphill climb, I reach the summit of Table Mountain. To the north, Mt. Adams peers from the cloud base and Mt. Hood is clearly visible to the south. I traverse the ridge to the eastern end of the summit and the cliff that is visible from the Gorge below. I carefully make my way to the edge of the cliffs, and my heart pounds as I peer down at the base thousands of feet below me. I snap some photos, then head back over to the true summit.

I sit in the sun on the summit and enjoy my lunch of peanut butter pretzels, Tillamook cheddar cheese, an apple, cookies, and ice cold Gatorade that I’d frozen last night. I have the mountain to myself for over an hour and I revel in the solitude and beauty that Mother Nature has given me today. I watch for a while as a lone crow engages in one of their favorite pastimes: harassing a hawk. This goes on for about 10 minutes until the hawk has had enough and it turns on the crow, going on the attack. The air is filled with blood curdling cries from the crow like I’ve never heard before as it tries to escape the now angered hawk. I catch sight of two hikers coming up far below me on the West Ridge trail. They are the first people I’ve seen since leaving Bonneville, but apparently, they don’t continue to the summit because I never see them again.

As I’m preparing to leave after spending just over an hour on the summit, another hiker comes up from the Heartbreak Ridge trail. His name is John Spencer and it turns out that he also went through BCEP with Dick Bronder, although it was back in 1996, 14 years before me.

With trepidation, I head back over to the West Ridge as I begin my descent. I reach the small plateau at the top and run into Mike, an older hiker who’d headed up from Bonneville an hour or so after me. He isn’t planning on going to the summit though. Trying to avoid looking at the abyss on my right and holding onto branches wherever possible, I carefully make my way down to the next plateau without incident and pause to let my heart and breathing rates slowly get back to normal. I have won today’s round with my fear of heights. I continue descending the ridge to the PCT junction and I’m thrilled that I made it down this last section without slipping and falling on my butt for the first time ever!

As I head towards the Heartbreak Ridge trail, I meet a couple with no gear whatsoever – just a water bottle between them and the guy is shirtless.

Where do these people come from? Just past Heartbreak, I meet two college girls filtering water from the small stream that crosses the trail here. At least some people come up here prepared. Most of the remainder of my hike back to Bonneville Hot Springs is uneventful until about half a mile from the trailhead. I’m just past Carpenter Lake and I’m enjoying the quiet of the forest when my reverie is suddenly snatched away from me. I’ve slammed my left shin into the broken branch of a log that is hiding under the ferns.

Multiple four-letter words fly out of my mouth as I hop on one foot trying to deal with the excruciating pain. Stripping off my gaiters and lifting up my pant leg reveals a shallow half inch bloody gash and my shin has already swollen more than an inch. Table Mt. has done it to me again. She’s hurt me three times today, but she hasn’t beaten me. I’ll be back.

November 2013—11

Mazamas Help Reduce Impact of Mountaineering Center

by Rick Craycraft

At the beginning of 2012, I was hired as a contractor to be the Facility Manager at the Mazama Mountaineering Center. Up until that time the Mazamas had used a local cleaning service to come in once a week and do basic custodial service. Repairs and other maintenance work was done either by Old Goat Construction, an informal group of venerable Mazamas, headed mostly by Bob Lockerby, or by contractors hired to do specific professional services.

As a graduate of one of the earliest Metro Master Recycler classes, I am interested in seeing the environmental ethic of the Mazamas reflected in the use of the Mountaineering Center.

When I began this job there were no provisions at the MMC for recycling or curbside composting. Our single biggest volume of waste was paper towels from the bathrooms. Those have since been funneled into our commercial composting bin outside the MMC and out of the waste stream proper. A commercial hand dryer was recently installed in one of the main floor bathrooms to further reduce the generation of paper towels.

Now our biggest source of day-to-day non-recyclable waste is to-go coffee cups.

Suffice it to say, even with these small adjustments, our solid waste generating

profile has dropped dramatically.

However, we are a long way from being a model organization for waste reduction and recycling. One issue that needs to be addressed is the sharp increase in events and gatherings at the MMC that involve food and drink. From ICS potlucks to year-end BCEP parties to annual events like Discovery Night, Mazamas seem to have discovered that if there are things to eat and drink they will come.

That means large amounts of trash – leftover food itself, pizza boxes, paper and plastic cups, paper plates, plastic utensils, name tags, plastic food containers. Almost all of this waste needs dealt with in different ways as opposed to just bagging it up and tossing it.

There is a rudimentary recycling and composting system in place now for day to day and food-involved events but there is much room for improvement. One step the Mazama office staff is planning on taking is to consolidate the purchasing of event supplies with a bent toward buying items as sustainable as possible. In the past, when events happened there was no overall coordination and each group and committee acted as their own agent. This resulted in an unpredictable mishmash of food service items flowing into the MMC, the remainder of which was usually left behind.

Supplies would build up in the storage area of the MMC without the knowledge of their availability passed along to succeeding groups. In addition, items such as kegs at events would generate mountains of single-use plastic cups, more often than not unrecyclable.

This proposed consolidation of purchases is not without its own problems as recycling markets are in major flux especially in the areas of plastic and so-called compostables.

Under the circumstances the Mazama staff will do the best it can in purchasing environmentally sensible products and monitor develops in the wider field of solid waste.

How you can help?

When your committee or school schedules an event at the MMC let the office staff know 1) whether food and drink will be involved, 2) how many people you expect to attend and 3) what sorts of supplies you will need (plates, cups, napkins, et al.

These supplies should be here when your event happens. This applies to all events, large and small, from large events with piles of pizza boxes to meetings that just have coffee and doughnuts provided.

In addition, when you purchase food and drink for an event think about what you are bringing into the MMC that will then have to be disposed of. Soda pop and beer in returnable cans and bottles are easier to deal with than single-use plastic cups needed for kegs. If you’ve a mind to check the bottom of plastic packaging for the number in the small triangle on the bottom. In today’s market only #1s, #4s and #5s are recyclable. On a individual level, I offer up the suggestions we hear commonly other places—bring your own coffee cup, your own service, pack out what you pack in. ALL of the above will help make the MMC a cleaner and more smoothly run operation.

And, as per usual, Mazamas with the needed skills, from handyman to expert recycler, are always encouraged to volunteer their time.

If you have any questions or feedback I encourage you to contact me directly at any time—Rick Craycraft, leftfield5@ juno.com

reduce. reuse. recycle.

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News and Notes Manager: Charles Barker; Caretaker: Max Rupert, 503-272-9214 mazama.lodge@mazamas.org

Max transitions from Mountain Man to Graduate School.

Over the past 53 years at the” New Lodge “ we have only had one caretaker make it to the 5 yeas, Bill and Judy Head. Max has just completed his fourth year at the lodge and will continue to cook for us on the weekends through the winter but will be living in Portland as he pursues some graduate work. Cliff and Dae worked at the lodge for 4 years and 1 month while the rest of the caretakers made it to as short as a month to a couple of years. You can expect to see Max at the lodge for at least the next season and possibly longer as he transitions into his next career.

Locker Rentals.

Reminder: if you have not paid your annual locker rental fee ($25) by November 1st, your payment is now past due. Make sure you let us know what locker or lockers are yours when you send in your payments. We also rent lockers by the day for only $2.

We still have lockers available.

Lodge Gets a Van A big thank you to Kirk Newgard for his generous donation of a 1997 Ford Mini-Van. Max will be using this to bring up supplies to the lodge. Despite the check engine light coming on it runs like a top!

Thanksgiving The lodge will open at noon on Thanksgiving.

At 1 p.m. the Trail Trips Committee will lead a hike or snowshoe (depending on the weather) from the lodge, returning by 4 p.m. in time for appetizers and the 5 p.m. dinner. Prices are $19.50 for adults, and $9 for kids 12 and under. Under 2-free! Look at the fabulous feast we have in store for you this year.

Thanksgiving Dinner Menu—5 p.m.

• Vegetable crudite • Spinach and Chanterelle mushrooms wrapped in phyllo • Mixed green salad with sundried cranberry and toasted almond vinaigrette • Sauteed Walla Walla sweet onions with roasted yams • Fresh baked lodge bread • Stuffing and cranberry sauce • Sauteed string beans • Garlic mashed potatoes • Oregon turkey with giblet gravy • Apple pie and pumpkin pie and whip cream

Membership Benefits Columbia Sportswear (911 SW Broadway) 20% Eddie Bauer (online and all locations) 40% off First Ascent Line with their Pro Discount card (see our website) Climb Max (628 NE Broadway) 10%; climb leaders 15% Icebreaker (1109 W Burnside) 10% non-sale items only Mountain Hardwear (722 SW Taylor) 15% The Mountain Shop (1510 NE 37th) 10%; 15% for climb leaders and students currently enrolled in classes; 30% on rentals Mountaineers Books (www. mountaineersbooks.org use code MZORE) 20% Next Adventure (SE Grand and Stark) 10% Oregon Mountain Community (NE 29th and Sandy) 10% non-sale items only

Membership Report September 2013

Portland Rock Gym (21 NE 12th) 10% off regularly-priced memberships

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Prana Portland (635 NW 23rd Ave.) 15% off all regularly-priced items

Joann Arney—South Sister Christopher Burkhardt—Mt. Hood Brian Carlson—Mt. Shasta Martin Carty—Mt. Adams Gabe Chasnoff—Mt. Baker Chris Degenhardt—Mt. St. Helens Lucas Dokic—Old Snowy Julie Doumbia—Old Snowy Eddie Espinosa—Mt. Adams Alex Gauthier—Pinnacle Peak Makenna Greenwalt—Pinnacle Peak Peter Mahr—Middle Sister

Roberta Mansfield—Mt. St. Helens Rachel Martin—South Sister Joseph Mazza—Mt. Rainier Tara Middlewood—Mt. Adams Melvin Milligan—Mt. Hood Ryan Moll—Mt. Thielsen Sue Pierce—Old Snowy Leigh Schwarz—Old Snowy Kristofel Simbajon—Mt. Adams Evan Simmons—Mt. Baker Ekaterina Staroseltseva—Mt. Adams

Basil Stein—South Sister John Sterbis—Mt. Hood James Stevenson—Mt. St. Helens Sergei Sveshnikov—Mt. St. Helens Kelly Thomas—Mt. Adams Randy Wachter—Middle Sister Thomas Waldron—Mt. St. Helens Kara West—Mt. St. Helens Laura Wilson—Mt. Adams Graeme Wilson—Mt. Hood Kenneth Worstell—Mt. St. Helens Kyla Yeoman—Mt. St. Helens

Redpoint Climbers Supply (Terrebonne, OR) 10% U.S. Outdoor Store (219 SW Broadway) 10%

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Mazama Volunteerism

by Kati Mayfield, Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteerism at the Mazamas is as old as the Mazamas itself. In the beginning, most members were involved as volunteers. 119 years and thousands of Mazamas later, most members (today numbering over 3,300) may have taken a class or taken a hike or two but have not remained as engaged in the same way. What, then, sustains our traditions and our community?

Certainly our passions unite us: we all share a mission and an experience—summiting a glaciated peak. But I would argue that those who most directly guard the traditions and spirit of the Mazamas are those who make our classes, clinics, climbs, hikes, ski trips and programs happen: our volunteers.

Mazama volunteers do it all. This distinguishes us from most other nonprofits and even our peer mountaineering organizations, in which staff run the show with support from volunteers. Our operational model depends on volunteers to keep the engine running; it is also the way by which Mazamas take ownership over what the organization does. All of this means that the health of our volunteer program contributes immensely to the overall health of our organization.

At a time when member-based organizations are struggling to stay afloat, it is clear that for an organization like the Mazamas to remain relevant it must evolve. We must expand our outreach, diversify our member base and develop innovative programs and services for the community. To do so we must also re-imagine the volunteer infrastructure supporting our organization.

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First, it is important understand how the Mazama Volunteer Program is built. From the beginning, Mazama volunteerism has coalesced around committees. Committees were the vehicle Mazamas used to scale up their informal efforts and make them accessible to more Mazama members and to the public*.

To this day committees are the primary way that the Mazamas supports members, runs classes and programs and governs its activities.

But cultural attitudes towards volunteerism are changing and questioning whether our current committee structure has what it takes to continue supporting the scalability of our classes and programs.

Long-time Mazama member Brian Holcomb compiled committee data which shows a declining trend in committee participation over the years. This began in the 1950s and has continued since then. In 1952, over 14% of membership participated in committees, whereas in 2012 that rate of participation was 6.7%**. What anecdotal experience suggests, and the data validates, is that serving on committees has become less-and-less palatable.

What has made volunteering on committees less attractive? The problem lies partly in changing universal trends in volunteerism.

New generations of volunteers (Gen X and younger) are reluctant joiners. Though they do consider themselves to be civically-oriented, they get involved with and contribute to their communities in a different way than their parents and grandparents. Most volunteers prefer to interact with multiple associations and groups, and groups which offer a wide variety of activities for them to experiment with.

On top of this, modern volunteers (from any generation) seem to prefer “episodic” or projectbased volunteer opportunities. This has made the traditional Mazama committee structure less fashionable. Current trends in volunteerism insist that we flip our long-standing assumptions and create an environment in which a small number of volunteer administrators manage and delegate work to a large number of project volunteers.

Mazama activities remain popular, and demand for them is growing. More and more

is being asked of our volunteers. The 200or-so who currently serve on committees are incredibly capable and dedicated to the organization. They do have the support of a few hundred additional class instructors, assistants, climb leaders, hike leaders and more, but because we rely on this relatively small pool of volunteers to provide ever-expanding classes and programs, we are burning our volunteers out. We need to find ways to not only make the processes of our current volunteers more efficient but also to attract new types of volunteers to support them.

The Mazama Volunteer Management Plan lays out five years of work to address these two challenges. The plan is divided into three sections: The first two are written for committees, with section one focused on streamlining our committee operations so that each committee follows the same best practices and section two outlining a way to re-imagine our committee structure so that each committee is better prepared to incorporate new types of volunteers. The third section describes new volunteer recruitment, recognition and retention activities that I will pilot as Volunteer Manager***.

Volunteer-run organizations are still viable in our day but only if they incorporate a modern understanding of volunteers. Changing our assumptions about volunteers will be no easy task. They are built upon the experiences of 119 years of operations and thousands of members and volunteers. They stem from and support valuable traditions of community at the Mazamas. The challenge will be to retain our traditions and our very unique Mazamas flavor while trying to radically change our attitudes about how we do what we do. Can it be done?

Yes. *described in John D. Scott’s We Climb High, 1969. **Brian Holcomb’s Mazama Committee Survey, 2002. ***The Volunteer Management Plan will soon be available on the website; for now you can email Kati, kati@mazamas.org if you wish to see a copy.

Being Heard: Conservation Finds a Voice

by Barbara Weiss “Silence was the rule.” This was the discovery Michael McCloskey, former Sierra Club director, made when he toured the visitor center at Redwood National Park and found that there was no acknowledgement of the struggle involved in establishing the park, nor was there a mere mention of the pivotal role played by the Sierra Club.

As McCloskey toured other parks around the country he realized that “those who had worked their hearts out to bring about these achievements were rarely even acknowledged, let alone thanked.”

As a rule, conservationists don’t work for thanks. Knowing that their months, years, sometimes decades of commitment to a project will change a small corner of the planet for the better, is thanks enough. Even so, the “creationist” stories spun at visitor center interpretive displays and scattered across program, preserve, park or monument websites rarely articulate the complex and

often impassioned struggles behind their birth.

In his new book, Conserving Oregon’s Environment: Breakthroughs That Made History, McCloskey gives voice to the deeper truths supporting many of our State’s most important conservation successes, from the 1880s to today.

McCloskey writes that, “Mine is a story of efforts that succeeded and that have made a lasting impact on Oregon. They are our heritage. Some are well known, but many are little known. In almost every case, they succeeded because someone or some organization cared deeply about the places or issues involved.”

The fact that Oregon’s wild and scenic places are truly special is probably not lost on any Mazama member. As a general rule, we care, some of us deeply. For those of us who have contributed, in ways large and small, to protecting and preserving those places—our

places—this book is a tacit acknowledgement of all our efforts, connecting us to a larger history of significant environmental accomplishment.

You are invited to attend an evening presentation and reading from Michael McCloskey’s new book. The presentation will offer a special focus on historical conservation efforts on the part of the Mazamas. During the presentation Mr. McCloskey will share a range of historical photographs and will have books available for purchase. A question and answer session follows the reading.

Join us!

Michael McCloskey Reading from Conserving Oregon’s Environment: Breakthroughs That Made History Friday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at the Mazama Mountaineering Center, Holman Auditorium.

Free. Donations to support Conservation Committee projects welcomed.

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Time to Ski! From Nordic to ski mountaineering to Telemark, Oregon is a skier’s paradise in the winter.

Once the snow begins to fall the opportunities to zip around the slopes on skies of all varieties abound. Never learned to ski? You can take the Mazama Beginner Nordic class and quickly get up to speed. Been a downhill skier for years but never ventured outside the ski areas? Try the ski mountaineering class—free yourself from lifts and experience the excitement that comes with combining two great sports into one. You can rent gear at a variety of shops in the area so your investment to get started is nothing more than a rental fee and a SnoPark pass.

Teacup Lake Nordic Ski Area

by Abby Haight A few years ago, the groomer at the Teacup Lake Nordic ski area spotted the plate-sized prints of a cougar in the snow, a fitting mascot for a Nordic ski area that offers the best of wilderness—with the comfort of a heated cabin and other amenities. On Teacup’s 20-kilometers (12 miles) of groomed trails, skiers can still enjoy the pristine experience of gliding alone silent forests, where the only company might be friendly gray jays. Some of Teacup’s trails offer a wild ride of hills and curves, through mature stands of Douglas fir and cedar and open meadows. More and more skiers are discovering Teacup. The large parking lot often is full by 11 a.m. on weekends, and the lunchtime crowd at the Ray Garey Cabin will heat up the coldest skier. Teacup Lake Nordic is tucked on the southern shoulder of Mount Hood on Highway 35, across from the Mount Hood Meadows Annex. Parking requires an Oregon Sno-Park permit. The ski area is operated by volunteers of the Teacup chapter of the Oregon Nordic Club.

Under an use agreement with the Mount Hood National Forest, the club depends on donations and membership fees to pay for regular grooming, maintenance and organizing cross country ski events and races. The Teacup terrain is varied, from flat, easy trails to more challenging courses over hills. The outer loop trail that surrounds the complex of ski trails has a little of both. Snowshoes and dogs are not permitted on the groomed trails.

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Tracks are set for skating and classic style skiing. The trails are groomed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and usually more often during holidays. All the trails are suitable for touring skis, as well. The popular Teacup Lake Nordic youth program has coaching in classic and skate styles for kids from 9 years old through high school. The youth program is funded by the annual Teacup Classic ski race at the end of January. Skiers from around the region test their technique, fitness and waxing to the clatter of cowbells over 15- and 5-kilometer courses. Some of our young skiers join adult volunteers as guides during Teacup’s annual ski days with students from the Washington State School for the Blind. The spring program, in its eighth year offering Nordic skiing, is run in partnership with the Gorge chapter of the Oregon Nordic Club and the U.S. Forest Service. Dozens of blind youngsters have experienced the exhilaration of cross country skiing through the program. The club also hosts the Teacup Tea Party, where skiers can try out demo gear from Portland, Sandy and Hood River ski shops and take free lessons from club members.

To get to Teacup Lake from Portland, go east on U.S. Highway 26, then north on Highway 35. The sno-park is about a mile north of the junction for Mount Hood Meadows’ main ski resort.

From Hood River and Interstate 84 east or west, take Highway 35 at Hood River. The Teacup Sno-Park is about 35 miles from Hood River.

Mazama Ski Mountaineering Program The Mazama Ski Mountaineering Program is designed to teach you the skills, attitude and awareness necessary to safely enjoy the many backcountry ski opportunities that exist in the Cascades and elsewhere.

Ski mountaineering in the Northwest can span the spectrum from multi-day traverses to skiing off the summits of local volcanoes to just basking in the sunshine on the South Side of Hood in July. Each tour has its special joys and dangers.

Our goal is to help you make a safe and confident transition from skiing groomed slopes at resorts to touring the off-piste environment among mountains.

The focus of this course is on the skills necessary to ascend/descend non-technical intermediate level ski mountaineering climbs in the Northwest (i.e., St. Helens, Snow Dome on Mt. Hood). The format of the class includes a series of lectures and field sessions that cover gear, travel techniques on backcountry skis (and snowboards), self-arrest techniques, emergency shelters, avalanche awareness (analysis, safe travel, and rescue), route finding, navigation, general mountaineering techniques, weather, trip planning. This course does NOT cover roped travel, crevasse rescue or advanced skiing/snowboard skills.

We recommend that applicants to the program have intermediate off piste ski and snowboard skills or better. It is expected that students will be able to ski in challenging conditions that involve ice, deep powder and wind crusted slabs. The course is open to randonee (alpine touring) and Telemark skiers as well as snowboarders and is taught by experienced Mazamas volunteers.

Application Deadline: Dec. 30 Application is available online at tinyurl.com/ mazamaskim

Where could ski mountaineering take you? Keith Daellenbach at the top of LeConte Glacier on the Extended Ptarmigan Traverse. Photo: Chris Haagen.

Oregon Nordic Club—Portland Chapter Intro

by Ann Truax The primary focus of the Portland chapter of the Oregon Nordic Club is to promote cross-country skiing and have fun in the snow - safely. We are part of a statewide ONC organization with several chapters throughout Oregon. Specifically, the Portland chapter has over 200 members and offers a variety of outdoor experiences, including day ski tours, overnight ski trips, ski lessons, leadership training, and a ski fair, but we’re not just active in the winter. During the non-ski season, we organize hikes, bicycle trips and trail maintenance trips. We’re a busy group of active volunteers! Many members of our club are also members of the Mazamas.

Our day tours are a great way to explore the winter alpine landscape. We offer tours for the novice skier to the advanced. Typically, a novice tour is short (2-5 miles) with a slow paced day over gentle terrain. A beginner’s tour is 4-6 miles over gentle terrain at a pace comfortable for all participants. An intermediate tour is 6 to 12 miles on flat to hilly terrain at a moderate pace with turning skills required. An advanced tour is more than 12 miles at a moderate to fast pace on steeper hills with strong turning skills necessary.

Some of our favorite tours are on Mt.Hood (Barlow Pass, Crosstown Trail, Cooper Spur, Twin Lakes) and in Washington (Old Man Pass area, June Lake, Marble Mountain). Our day tours are free and open to non-members.

Our overnight trips are varied. We might spend three nights in a cozy cabin on Mt.Hood in the Summit area and just ski out the front door. Or, we might go farther afield and drive to the Canadian Rockies, stay in a luxurious house with a small group and enjoy powder skiing or groomed trails surrounded by endless mountain peaks. Some years we even travel to Norway and ski hut to hut through a primordial, snowy landscape. (The “huts” are more like lodges, where we enjoy a smorgasbord of delicious food and comfortable bunks after a full day of skiing.) Other destinations are: the Wallowas, the Flying L Ranch in Glenwood, WA, Sun River, Black Butte, Scottish Lakes, the Ochocos, the Methow Valley in Washington. Does this

sound intriguing? All our trips are listed in our newsletter at onc.org. (Click on the Portland Chapter; then click on “Newsletters.”) Our overnight trips are for members only. (Membership is the best deal in town: $27 annually for a single; $33 for a family.)

Our annual Ski Fair happens in December. This is a great opportunity to buy and sell used nordic ski equipment. Our beginners ski lessons take place on two weekends in February. For specifics on these programs, check out our newsletter and website.

Keeping ski trails open and free of obstacles is a big task during the summer and fall months. ONC members periodically tackle the trails before the snow falls so then they can appreciate their work in the winter. Many of the ski trail markers around Mt. Hood are maintained by the club along and we set up signs to indicate ski tracks vs. snowshoe tracks. Snowshoe tracks ruin the aesthetics of smooth ski tracks by creating a bumpy, uneven surface—we try to encourage the separation of the two.

That’s not all! ONC-PDX also operates the historic Tilly Jane A-Frame above the Cooper Spur area on Mt.Hood. We do maintenance and keep it stocked with wood for back country skiers to enjoy. Reservations are $15.00 per night per person and can be made through ReserveAmerica.

A good way to meet us is to come to our monthly meeting (the first Tuesday of the month). Members share a potluck, socialize, and enjoy a program on a variety of topics like hiking in Turkey, hiking in the High Sierra, introduction to skate skiing, or gear and equipment update.

We are a friendly group and welcome new members. Many of our activities complement of the mountaineering pursuits of the Mazamas.

We are passionate about Nordic skiing and love to share the exhilaration of skiing on fresh tracks through sparkling snow. For a full list of activities see our website. http://www.onc.org/PDX-ONC

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Mazama Nordic Ski School 2013-2014 Classic Cross-Country Skiing Matching students’ skills to the appropriate class helps to ensure a safe and fun learning experience. Please consider your current skills when choosing your class including: 1) endurance; 2) how balanced and stable you feel on skis; 3) number of miles you ski; and 4) terrain you are able to ski comfortably Beginner • Have not skied before • Have not skied for a number of years • Skiing on gentle hills feels out of control • Unable to demonstrate step turn, snow plow and/or diagonal stride • Unable to ski 2 miles on varied terrain without falling numerous times Novice • Skied regularly last season (at least 4 times out) • Able to demonstrate, but not yet mastered step turn, snow plow and diagonal stride • Able to ski 3 miles on varied terrain without falling numerous times • Able to ski up hills somewhat comfortably Intermediate • Able to ski at least 4 miles on varied terrain comfortably • Want to increase skills and efficiency • Want to go on longer than 5-mile ski tours • Mastered step turn, snow plow and diagonal stride Advanced • Mastered step turn, snow plow and diagonal stride • Able to comfortably ski 7 or so miles on varying terrain • Want to improve rhythm and manage transitions better Note: If you have downhill skiing experience and endurance, but want to learn the basics of Nordic skiing, novice or intermediate class is probably appropriate for you.

Nordic Backcountry For those who want to develop the skills and confidence to get off the beaten path.

This class will emphasize winter backcountry navigation and negotiating difficult terrain with safety and comfort. Intermediate crosscountry skills and intermediate navigation (map/compass) are required. Note: This is Nordic Backcountry and will not cover Ski Mountaineering skills, which is a separate class.

Telemark/Free-Heel Skiing (Nordic Downhill) No matter what you call it it’s the ultimate go anywhere set of skiing skills. Uphill, Downhill, Back country, Touring­—You can go anywhere on any terrain if you can Telemark.

By using new style tele gear and techniques, gone are the days of deep knee bending and pain. Leaving the ear to ear perma-grin of success and fun.

The Mazama Telemark Class has four outcomes that our students achieve year after year. You will: Ski the Magic Mile/ open terrain/moderately steep, Link Telemark turns, ski a black diamond and ski through the trees. With a low student to instructor ratio we are able to maximize one on one instruction which allows you to not only work through the progression of skiing skills but also helps in identifying and removing roadblocks that allow you to jump forward to a new level of skiing.

We remove impediments to progress by encouraging you to ski on high performance equipment—you should not have to fight with your skis in order to turn. Starting with groomed runs served by high speed lifts we aim to maximize your skiing time while progressing to more difficult terrain as your skills and interests grow. Whether you are an alpine skier who wants a new challenge, a Ski Mountaineer who wants to improve your skill set, a Nordic Skier who is ready for the next level or just want to push snowboarders down and ski uphill away from them this class is

Stephanie Bruckbauer watching the sun set from the edge of the Easton Glacier on Mt. Baker. Photo: Eric Bruckbauer.

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for you.

For more information and to Apply Online at tinyurl.com/mazamanordic.

Applications are due Dec. 2, 2013. Classes start the first weekend in January 2014. Four classes are held on Saturdays or Sundays in January, depending on instructor availability.

Tuition: • $75 Member/$95 Non-Member • Nordic Downhill(Telemark): $105 Member/$125 Non-Member (lift tickets not included) A mandatory Student Orientation will be held 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Mazama Mountaineering Center 527 SE 43rd Ave (at Stark) Phone 503-227-2345 Questions?

Learn more at www.mazamas.org or carol. lane@portlandoregon.gov. If you still have questions about the class levels, please call the MMC Office 503-227-2345 or Jodi Wacenske at 503 515-1707.

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Book Review

Backcountry Skiing: Skills for Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering. Martin Volken, Scott Schell, and Margaret Wheeler

by Barry Maletzky It was supposed to be an easy day. Under blue skies, we began our alpine tour up Snoqualmie Mountain in unusually dry powder. The weather change, beginning around mid-day, was not entirely unexpected.

Warm moist air flowed in from the sea the way fog pours over alpine meadows, enveloping everything in a cold mist. We ploughed on as the leader, an AMGA Guide, knew the way. Skiing down from the summit, despite the weather, was the prize, at least until life threw a wrench into its already rusty gears: Our leader caught his ski tip on the crest of a frozen wind lip. We could all hear the sickening sound of crunching bone in his neck as he somersaulted forward onto the stony ice.

Would your group have been able to improvise a neck splint? Stabilize the injured leader on an extra mat? Keep him warm in a bivy sack? Keep him hydrated? Dig a trench to keep him out of the increasingly hazardous wind? And most importantly, have a cell phone if service was available or a satellite phone or SPOT if not? You would if you had read this book, the equivalent of Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills for alpine touring and ski mountaineering.

It is the Bible for these winter sports and as such, required reading in the Mazamas’ Ski Mountaineering courses.

The authors, all three AMGA Guides for ski mountaineering, have collaborated on a text for intermediate and advanced skiers at the ICS and ASI levels. They write in clear prose that is easy to follow and enhanced with hundreds of photos (sadly, no color) and explanatory captions demonstrating techniques as varied as kick turns, use of skins, avalanche rescue, navigation, and

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constructing winter shelters. The varied means of ascent and descent employing ski touring equipment is well covered, as is the use of protection using poles, skis, pickets, bollards and axes. Indeed, any adventurer anxious to explore winter landscapes, whether on skis, snowshoes or even merely boots, could benefit from this book.

In addition, this text provides an exhaustive review of the pros and cons of Telemark versus alpine touring boots and skis, the contrasts between steel and aluminum skis, the varied types of bindings, and the advantages of going light yet the dangers in overdoing that current trend. The reader will learn almost too much about snow crystals, ice layers, and the types of shelters available to the winter traveler. Perhaps a tighter focus on fewer techniques would be helpful. Nonetheless, as a text, it is wise for the skier to return to it again and again for consultation on these technical matters.

Moreover, the authors have included a number of offsets in contrasting gray, with the opinions of other guides and outdoor experts. These not only provide additional information but also at times a contrasting point of view.

However, as the authors recognize, reading a book is only an addendum to actual outdoor training and experience. A thorough list of avalanche and ski mountaineering training sites is featured in an appendix, as is a helpful glossary, bibliography and resource list. The authors also are aware of the need for ski touring courses before venturing out into steeper terrain. The text is filled with such invaluable advice, such as the need for becoming a polished lift-area downhill skier first and the importance of proficiency in setting protection, as the ski mountaineer will often encounter abrupt rocky terrain.

It is a gift to traverse untrodden snow far from the crowds and costs of lifts and groomed slopes. These authors all live, climb and guide in the Northwest; thus they are familiar with our fickle snow and weather conditions and stress the techniques required to stay warm and, especially, dry during winter travel. In addition, this book, while not a guide, opens up the possibilities of travelling outdoors during the winter months in relative comfort and safety. Those of us who dread Cascade Decembers through Aprils cannot help but be cheered by the many photos of clear skies in our ranges, particularly at elevation, during these ferocious months.

In a book of this size, some editing errors may be inevitable but these are minor. Also, the authors might have included a general warning that this is not a complete alpine climbing guide. One glaring omission, however, is the absence of a helmet in an otherwise expansive list of required gear. Even the photos rarely show climbers’ noggins thus protected despite travelling on technical rock and ice. Perhaps an equally serious omission, and a mysterious one at that, is the absence of this volume in the Mazama Library. Not to worry too much – it can be found for sale in the MMC lobby. Venturing out into mountainous terrain during the winter months without the knowledge in this book, and the experience of taking a ski mountaineering or backcountry skiing course would be foolish at best and potentially fatal at worst. It is perhaps better to buy and hold this text rather than rent it as you will be returning to it repeatedly, if not year-round, at least from December through April!

Backcountry Skiing: Skills for Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering. Volken, M., Schell, S., & Wheeler, M. Seattle: The Mountaineers Books, 2007, updated in 2011.

AYM Activities

The nation's leading proponents of the cohousing movement, architect Kathryn McCamant and her husband have helped launch some 50 cohousing communities in North America. She will present a free discussion about the national cohousing experience Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the Q Center, 4115 N. Mississippi Ave. 7:00 pm.

The Adventurous Young Mazamas leads activities year round targeting those in their 20s, 30s, early 40s, and of "Creating community: Boomers do it better" is course anyone who is “Young at Heart.” All of our activities McCamant's title. She and her husband Chuck Durrett are open to all regardless of age.

Cohousing:

literally "wrote the book"(s) on cohousing. They are working with a local group of Portland residents on a new the falls from when the creek project near the N. Williams Avenue New Seasons Grocery The second half of fall diverted to provide water offers many more outdoor,in and Northwas Portland.

Boomers Reinvent Retirement

for Cascade Locks during the indoor, activities than you may construction of Bonneville Dam. have thought! The Adventurous We’llhow travel cohousing: another two miles Young Mazamas are here toFind out to the Herman “Humps”— guide you through this festive, Learn more! strange 50-foot basalt pinnacles but often rainy, time of the year.• Creates Thursday, Nov. 7 an intentional community of compassionate, caring friends projecting from a talus field.

AYM is now on Meetup! We • Transforms the way we think about later life 7 p.m. at the Q Center Hike: 8 miles, 1,000 ft. Dr: 100 are using the site to promote our miles round trip.aNo trailhead environment where walkable needs be met on footAve. hikes and other activities, but • Promotes 4115 N.can Mississippi pass required. Please email are still requesting all sign-ups • Provides a sustainable way of living on earth leader to sign up. Bring rain gear by email or phone directly to • Leads happier, more fulfillingRejecting and rewarding lives. retirement and warm to clothing.

Leader: Beth leaders. models of the past, a Copeland AYM is hosting Climb Night movement toward at Portland Rock Gym on the Also learn about cohousing opportunities in Portland. "cohousing" among boomers Saturday, Nov. 9—Caving: third Thursday of the month is rapidly gaining Falls Creek Cave from 6:30–10 p.m., and at popularity across the Thursday, AdvanceNovember sign-up required!7, 2013. 7:00pm ,The Q Center, ClubSport on the first Monday country.

If you N. wantMississippi to take a break Avenue. Portland, OR 97217. of the month from 6–11 p.m. Join 4115 Cohousing unites friends from run-of-the-mill hikes, us on the second Monday of the who live in their private then join AYM underground month at 7 p.m. on our roaming homes, but also share Presented by PDX Commons Cohousing. for a lava-tube cave adventure Pub Night for a more social common facilities that as we head to Falls Creek.

This endeavor! The AYM committee promote socialization, is an interesting but short cave meets on the last Monday of the www.pdxcommons.com health, mutual support with large “walking passages” month, if you’d like to be more and sustainable living. but there might be a few involved. A couple upcoming optional crawls for those who events are: are intrepid. If there is interest Saturday, Nov. 2—Hike: we may stop for refreshments Dry Creek Falls via Herman post caving. Please email the Creek leaders to reserve your spot and Advance sign-up required! to get additional info about the OLD GROWTH FOREST CABIN HALF–SHARE FOR SALE Explore a less traveled trail in the gear required. This trip will IN THE TRAPPER CREEK WILDERNESS—$55,000 Gorge. The Dry Creek Falls hike be capped at 12 cavers. Drive: Location: Government Mineral Springs (GMS), Trapper is highlighted in an excellent 138 miles. Meet at the Gateway Creek Wilderness, Gifford Pinchot National Forest. (90 minute hike guide, Off the Beaten Trail, Transit Center at 8:30 am. drive from Portland). written by AYM hike leader, Leaders: Kit Irelan and Erin CABIN 24 is a completely restored, warm, comfortable, Matt Reeder. Dry Creek Falls is Teresa Devlin. and private cabin nestled in one of the Northwest’s most a short climb on the PCT from spectacular and pristine natural forest ecosystems. the Bridge of the Gods. A rusted This is a half-ownership sale shared with a delightful headgate remains at the base of couple from Portland. Contact Dick at 503-704-5084 or, email at Cabin_24@yahoo.com

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Successful Climbers Sep. 2, Boundary & Plummer Peaks, Standard. Leader: Eileen Kiely, Asst: Elizabeth Cole. Carol Byran, Alex Fox Sep. 8, Mt. Washington (Or.), North Ridge. Leader: Bruce Yatvin, Asst: Amy Mendenhall. Dan Crisp, Kurt Gusinde, Daniel Mick, Barry O’Mahony, Noel Tavan, Jeff Thomas Sep. 14, North Sister, SW Ridge. Leader: John Godino, Asst: Ryan Christie. Joe Eberhart, Marty Hinkle, Margaret McCarthy, Thomas Nancarrow, Kim Osgood, Travis Schweitzer, Diana Schweitzer, Chris Simmons, Michelle Van Kleeck, Karen Vernier Sep. 14, Old Snowy, Snowgrass Flat. Leader: Lori Freeman, Asst: Jeanne Shults.

Tamara Haspels, Deb Hill, Richard LaDuke, Leigh Schwarz, Sergei Sveshnikov, Steve Winn Sep. 19, Mt. St Helens, Monitor Ridge. Leader: Amy Mendenhall, Asst: Grant Causton.

Kadam Bhagwan, Amy Graham, Sue Griffith, Jason Lotspeich, Barry O’Mahony, Katya Staroseltseva October 5, Mt. Thielsen, West Ridge. Leader: Daniel Bailey, Asst: Justin Brady. Crystal Geyer, Tammie Gillen, Martin Gillen, Daniel Mick October 6, Mt. Bailey, East Ridge. Leader: Daniel Bailey, Asst: Justin Brady. Crystal Geyer, Tammie Gillen, Martin Gillen, Daniel Mick October 6, Mt. Thielsen, Standard. Leader: Matthew Sundling, Asst: Steve Heikkila.

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Craggin’ Classic Climbing Festival at Smith Rock

by Adam Baylor. Photos by Alicia Imbody.

The annual Craggin’ Classic at Smith Rock State Park took place on October 12th and 13th with support from the Mazamas and its dedicated volunteers.

The event is hosted by the American Alpine Club and consists of climbing clinics, a 10-hour Crush Fest competition, Burma Road Viking Run, Mazamasponsored breakfast, dinner at Terrebonne Depot, an outdoor showing of the Reel Rock 8 film, vendor village and a stewardship project.

The Mazama-sponsored breakfast on Sunday was made possible by two dedicated volunteers in particular, Alicia

Imbody and Claire Zandoli. The two Mazama volunteers cooked breakfast for more than 50 hungry climbers as well as trail workers for the event’s stewardship project. The breakfast is included of the Craggin’ Classic ticket price.

In addition to sponsoring breakfast, the Mazamas donated $500 to Smith Rock State Park for materials needed to complete repairs along the Homestead Trail. More than 20 trail workers supported the stewardship project under the leadership of Trail Keepers of Oregon’s trail crew leader, Curtis Smith.

Mazama member, Chris Valencia, participated in the stewardship project and discussed helping to organize another day of trail work next spring. So if you missed out on the AAC’s Craggin’ Classic’s 2013 and its stewardship event, stay tuned for future opportunities to give some love back to Smith Rock.

Mazama Families 1st Annual Smith Rock Weekend was a success!

Over 30 kids, parents and friends gathered for the 1st annual Smith Rock Families weekend. With amazing weather we headed out into small groups on Saturday and Sunday to set up top ropes around the park on routes from 5.5 to 5.9. Many of the families also enjoyed the nearby Corn Maze. Huge kudos to Azure Olson, Craig Martin, Dan Leone, James Jula, Justin Rothingham, Andrea McKee, and Bob Murphy for setting up routes for everyone to enjoy. All the kids had a blast and we are already making plans for next year!

Upcoming Activities: Mon, Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m., Group meeting Anyone interested in helping the Families group forward are welcome. Kid’s games and climbing with supervision will be organized in the Holman Auditorium while parents attend the meeting. RSVP to families@ mazamas.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 12 , 5-8 p.m. Family Alpine Festival celebration Join us for the Family Alpine celebration with kid orientated climbing, games, and contests. Pizza and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

Mon, Dec. 9, 5–8 p.m., MMC Rock Wall Family Social Let’s gather every month through the wintery months for some climbing, skills teaching, and fun and games in the MMC Auditorium. Kids and parents are both welcome to climb and we will set up some games for kids of all ages. Also, we will have a toddler table for those too young to climb to give their parents and older siblings a chance to climb. Child’s harness will be provided for those who do not have their own. Feel bring to bring along some dinner and or snacks! Free of charge. RSVP to families@mazamas.org.

Luka Einspruch, Julia Rothingham and Craig Martin. Photo: Nicole Martin.

Additional Families Climbing Wall and Socials: • Tuesday, Jan. 21 • Monday, Feb. 10 • Monday, March 10 • Tuesday, April 15 Mazama Winter Family Festival— March 1, 2014 This years’ festival host family, the Rotherham family, would like to invite everyone to the 91st Mazama Winter Family Festival, Saturday, March 1, 2014 The festival will feature a Snow Sculpture Contest, Sledding on Mazama Hill, a Nordic and Snow Shoe Race known as the Birkebeiner, and more.

Registration begins at noon. This is a free event open to members, friends, family, guests and affiliate clubs.

Ari Olson keeping Make sure you stick around for a track of the carabiners. Photo: traditional pasta dinner with a flaming Azure Olson.

Baked Alaska for dessert. Show up at noon and we will be serving grilled bratwursts and grilled veggie sandwiches. The event is free, but the lodge does charge for meals.

New to Mazama Lodge? Want to spend the night? Check out the lodge webpage: tinyurl.com/mazamlodge.

Do you have more questions? Please send any questions to justinrotherham@gmail.com.

For more information on Mazama Family activities visit: tinyurl.com/mazamafamilies. To join our email list please drop us a line at families@mazamas.org.

Kyla Martin and Isabella Doumbia. Photo: Craig Martin.

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Trekking in Patagonia

LOCAL • NATIONAL • INTERNATIONAL 2013

outings

Adventure Travel

Feb. 8–22, 2014 At the southern end of the Earth lies a wide, windswept, wonderful land called Patagonia. Though it’s technically in both Argentina and Chile, Patagonia is a place of its own, a land of calving glaciers, vast lakes, awesome steppes and peaks so jagged and immense they pause the mind and stir the heart.

Patagonia calls to the adventure traveler and mainly to the hiker.

Once in Patagonia, we will spend two weeks doing both day hikes and multiday hikes both in Chile and Argentina.

We’ll day-hike into the mighty range of peaks dominated by Monte Fitz Roy, an 11,020-ft. tower whose sheer face of more than 6,000 ft. makes it one of the world’s most challenging climbs. We’ll also catch views of the Continental Ice Field and walk on the surface of the sprawling Perito Moreno Glacier. In Chile we will visit the Torres del Paine National Park.

Here lie the famous Towers of Paine.

In the park, we’ll hike hut-to-hut for five days along the “W” Circuit (named for its shape), winding in and out of spectacular mountain valleys, past Grey Glacier and up the spectacular French Valley, surrounded by hanging glaciers and an amphitheater of granite walls and spires.

Contact donovan@ embarkadventures.com for more details. $3,995 per person excluding air fare.

Need a minimum of eight people to go.

Big Island Adventure Hawaii Feb. 26–March 8, 2014 Join us as we explore the Big Island of Hawaii. Our itinerary will include summit attempts on Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea as well as exploring Volcanoes National Park, the city of refuge, Waimanu Valley and other cultural and historical areas of interest on the Island. The 6-8 participants will need to be in good physical condition and should have experience in at least one 12,000 ft. peak. We will have a somewhat flexible schedule dependent on weather and team interests. We will be staying in hotel/rental home, National Park cabins as well as tent camping. The cost of the outing will be between $930 and $1235 and excludes airfare.

Contact the leader, Gary Bishop (gbish90@hotmail.com) for more information.

The Mother of All Street Rambles: New York City April 29-May 7, 2014 Lodging is in a very desirable location close to Central Park. Hike Central Park and visit sites of interest all over Manhattan, Hudson River, East River, and Long Island--via Ramble and occasional ferry or subway. It is time that New York City learned who the Mazamas are! NYC will seem a lot smaller once it is rambled!

Original plans have changed due to loss of lodging opportunities. Please see below the new group max and cost change ($200 less per person).

This Outing is priced based on a group of 12. Initial registration fee has 3 tiers which include Mazamas fees for members. 2 to a bed: $532 each, single bed: $657, sleeping bag: $407. Please go to the custom webpage listed below to see remaining lodging openings.

Airfare ($320-$400) is not included

and not required at time of registration.

All registration money goes to lodging and miscellaneous refundable fees.

Leader John A. Davis (503-358-5900), co-leader Steven Watts. For pictures of lodging, itinerary, additional information, and additional costs see outing’s website where no stone is left unturned: http://208.106.134.151/ NYC2014.aspx

Great Smoky Mountains —Hikes & Culture May 10 - 18, 2014 Take a week in Western North Carolina as we explore the spectacular Appalachian scenery along with learning about the mountain culture of the area. The hikes will be “B” level -- 7-8 miles and elevation up to 2000ft with options for tougher “B” hikes up to 3000 ft with up to 10 miles.

The typical pace will be leisurely so we can enjoy the beauty of the oldest mountains in North America, at least two sections of the Appalachian Trail as well as favorite trails of the Outing Leader who led hikes in the area for eight years.

We will have time in the evenings to enjoy the arts, crafts, and music of the area or simply hang out at the Creekside Lodge with its indoor swimming pool, fire pits, micro-fridges, and other amenities. We will take a break Wednesday to visit Asheville, NC, or other places in the area. The Outing cost is $380 and includes all lodging and fees.

Participants are responsible for their meals, airline cost, and car rental.

Max. 26 participants. Deposit of $100 due by Feb. 15, 2014. For more information and an application form, contact: Jim Selby selbyjb@comcast. net, ph. 828-508-5094 (leader) or Dick Meissner, dick.meissner@Frontier.com, ph. 503-692-9065 (assistant leader).

Italian Dolomites Outing May 31–June 15, 2014

Dolomite Outing Info Meeting Thursday, Nov. 21; 7 p.m. at the MMC. The leaders will have, pictures, books, accomodations, itinerary and destinations to discuss. It will be a great opportunity for anyone interested in going on the trip to find our more about it.

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This outing will consist of alpine climbing, rock climbing, via ferrata (selfbelayed on existing anchors and cables with specialized leashes or kits), hiking, mountain biking and exploring. I am proposing a limit of 12 people for a total maximum team size of 14 including myself and the assistant leader.

Minimum group size 7.

We will fly into Milan on Sat. May 31st and Sunday June 1st - people arriving early have a day to spend exploring Milan. We will rent two box vans and drive to Arco to spend 3 nights exploring the heart of Italy’s sport climbing mecca. From there we will drive to the quaint little town of Antermoia with the objective of climbing a fairly easy via ferrata up the Sass de Putia. Then we move on to our primary base camp of the trip in Cortina d’Ampezzo - this is a major base of operations opening up access to some of the coolest terrain in the Dolomites including Tre Cima de Lavaredo, Tofana di Rozes and Cinque Torre. Next up, is Canazei where we can access the highest peak in the Dolomites; The Marmolada as well as the famous Sassonger and other climbing around Corvara and Colfusco. Finally, we will head back to Milan via Lake Como.

This outing will potentially include climbing of all levels; rock climbing of all grades, all day multi-pitch routes, via ferrata levels from 1 to 5, spectacular scenery for hiking and biking plus waterfalls and plenty of amazing scenery. In addition to all of that, the area is steeped in history surrounding World War I and the mountain war that took place between Austria and Italy. We will tour a museum dedicated to the mountain war as well as explore hidden outposts and see relics of the past while we walk in the footsteps of the soldiers that lived and fought in these jagged mountains.

For more information, contact outing leader: Ryan Christie @ ryandchristie@ yahoo.com. The assistant leader is Kevin Clark @ mandrake@europa.com.

Corsica Long-Distance Hiking June 14–30, 2014 Seeking a long-distance hike with spectacular scenery, culture and typically great summer weather?

The GR20, “one of the top trails in the world,” according to outdoor writer Paddy Dillon, winds 125 miles along the crest of the island of Corsica.

This is not a plod along with your mind on something else kind of a trail, but a rocky and varying high route with scrambling options and both alpine and ocean views.

Using a local company as outfitters, we will carry only day packs and sleep in refuges or set tents, enjoying simple local cuisine at group meals. 16 days of hiking, with the longest day being 13 miles and 3,300 ft. ascent, and highest altitude 7,300 ft.

We will hike from south to north, leaving

Chamonix—Mt. Blanc Climbing Outing Info Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19; 6:30 p.m. at the MMC. This will be a great opportunity to chat with the leader and assistant leader and learn more about everything this climbing outing adventure has to offer you. the climactic Cirque de la Solitude for the second week, and enjoy the best light for photography.

The island of Corsica, administered as part of France but with its own unique culture, makes a destination both accessibly western-European and yet exotically Mediterranean. Trip leader speaks French and both leader and assistant have led European tours and hiked long-distance trails. Group size 8– 10, outing costs $3,000 plus airfare, $500 deposit.

Leader: Eugene Lewins (eugene.lewins@ gmail.com), Assistant Leader: Paul Gerald (paul@paulgerald.com)

Chamonix—Mt. Blanc Climbing July 7–21, 2014

Contact Lee Davis Lee@mazamas.org (leader) or Lisa Brady pdxlisab@gmail.com (assistant leader) for more details. Website info facebook.com/mazamasinchamonix

Hiking and Touring in Tuscany and Cinque Terre Aug. 31–Sept. 12, 2014 You know about the food and the wine and the beautiful countryside, but Italy is also home to some fabulous hiking. On this outing we will sample three kinds of hikes – mountains, coast, and rolling hill country – while mixing in off-the-beaten-track touring and simply amazing meals.

We meet in Florence to get settled, wander the bustling streets, and admire some of the world’s finest art, including Michelangelo’s David. Then we’ll head to the walled city of Lucca, of our base for three days of hiking in and around the Apuane Alps, one of the world’s great sources of marble.

From Lucca, it’s out to the coast, where spend two full days walking to all five villages of the legendary Cinque Terre, using trains to return to our base each night.

Among other treats, this is the region where pesto was invented!

We then head into the magical Chianti hill country, where we spend several days hiking to medieval villages, monasteries, wineries, and other sites. We might even get to see the start of grape harvest! Many meals will be in private homes, arranged by our guide Silvio, a lifelong Tuscan.

The cost of about $4,000 (it all depends on trip details, number of people, and the exchange rate) covers everything but airfare and souvenirs. For more information, contact leader Paul Gerald, paul@ paulgerald.com or 971-227-2059.

Nestled near the border of Switzerland, Italy, and France, lies the birthplace of alpine mountaineering, Chamonix France.

We’ll be there in peak alpine climbing season for two full weeks. Based at the foot of the Mt. Blanc Massif with hundreds of day trip objectives on snow, ice, and rock, this will be a unique opportunity for climbers to explore the Alps and stretch their skills. This will be a strenuous outing with climbing opportunities daily for the duration of the trip. Participants should be Mazama Intermediate Climbing School graduates or equivalent. Participants should also have a good fitness level as a large portion of the alpine climbs start at 11,000 ft. Outing cost will be $1,995 per person, airfare not included. Costs include round trip transportation from Geneva to/from Chamonix, and all lodging and transportation within the Chamonix-Mt Blanc area for 14 days (all lifts, gondolas, cog trains, and cable cars are included).

Also included will be instruction on advanced rescue techniques prior to leaving Portland. For those Want to go on an outing? Contact the leader for more information and the forms you ICS grads that have not done any will need: an application, a liability release and a medical information form. Send those forms to the leader and then, upon acceptance for the trip, send payments ice climbing, we also plan to do a directly to the Mazama office with the name of the outing written on the check. As one-day instruction/review of ice a service to our members, we are providing links to the following organizations that climbing technique on the Mer de may also offer trips of interest: Seattle Mountaineers—www.seattlemountaineers. glace glacier when we first arrive org, Colorado Mountain Club—www.cmc.org, Appalachian Mountain Club—www. while acclimatizing. Participants outdoors.org, and the American Alpine Club—www.americanalpineclub.org. will be expected to bring their own personal climbing equipment, group gear will be provided. Info night Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the MMC. November 2013—27

Go Hiking!

Hikes A2 Nov 02 (Sat) Eagle Creek (High Bridge). Dan Smith 503-408-8923.

Enjoy waterfalls and hike along the streams. Easy hike with great views.

Bring your camera and enjoy the fall colors. 6.6 miles 700 ft. Dr. 74 TH Gateway 8 a.m.

B2 Nov 02 (Sat) Forest Park—BPA/ Firelanes. Larry Solomon muensterhump@hotmail.com. Hike BPA Road from Skyline to Hwy 30 then back up to hike firelanes 13, 12, and 15 up to Skyline. Back down to BPA and up to Skyline. 7.1 miles 2,200 ft.

Dr. 31 TH MMC 9 a.m.

hidden Pacific Crest Falls. Enjoy lunch at the unique “Three Spires” rock formation. Return to cars by the same trail. Vehicles will need to display a NW Forest Pass. 6.8 miles 1,400 ft. Dr. 60 TH L & C—near toilets 9 a.m.

and its Sandy River views. Come see if the river has changed the trail system again. Hike into the park and through it using many connecting trails. No parking fees. Hike 4-5 miles 200 ft. Dr. about 40 miles RT Gateway 9:30 a.m.

B2.5 Nov 09 (Sat) Eagle Creek (7 1/2 Mile Camp). Tom Dodson dodsontw@msn.com. Anticipated return to MMC by 5:30 p.m. Wilderness—Limit 12. This is a long hike through Eagle Creek past a number of waterfalls including Tunnel Falls where the trail is high upon a very steep hillside. There are wires in place to add additional security but

B2 Nov 16 (Sat) Devil’s Rest. Brett Nair 503-847-9550. Hike through Wahkeena Canyon to ridge above Columbia River Gorge attaining Devil’s Rest before heading back down to the gorge trail and back to parking lot. 7.5 miles 2,500 ft. ft. Dr. 50 Gateway 8 a.m.

C2 Nov 16 (Sat) North Lake via Wyeth Trail. Regis Krug 503-704-6442.

Wilderness— Limit 12. Located Contact Trail Trips Committee chair is Jim Selby at Check the website for new hikes and updates: Our in the Hatfield selbyjb@comcast.net with any questions. To lead a leaders may schedule a hike for the current month Wilderness, just hike in November, log on to the Trails Trips website at after the Bulletin is published, or occasionally a hike west of Mt. Defihttp://www.mazamas2.org. location may change due to conditions, so please visit ance, this trail is tinyurl.com/mazamahikeschedule. steep and long, Note: “Wilderness—Limit 12” indicates the hike enters rising 3,800 feet AYM is also Hiking: Adventurous Young Mazamas a Forest Service-designated Wilderness Area; group in 5.7 miles to (AYM) offers hikes too, and everyone is welcome. See the size is limited to 12.

North Lake, surseparate list at http://tinyurl.com/mazamaaym. rounded by thick forest, and quite C2.5 Nov 02 (Sat) Horsetail Creek isolated. This is an excellent condiit is exposed and requires your full —Oneonta Creek Loop. Kurt Hitioning hike. Be prepared for snow, land kurthikes@msn.com. Wil- attention. This is a unique hike and rain, or both. 13.2 miles 4,000+ ft. derness—Limit 12. Explore upper visually stunning. 14 miles 1,560 ft.

Dr. 88 TH Contact leader for more Dr. 74 TH MMC 7:30 a.m.

Horsetail Creek on a user trail, then information. 7 a.m. clamber up out of the valley to Rock C2.5 Nov 09 (Sat) Larch Mountain B2 Nov 17 (Sun) Hamilton Mounof Ages Ridge. More up then after (Multnomah Falls). Gary Bishop that, a traverse to the Oneonta valley, gbish90@hotmail.com. Wilder- tain Loop. Bill Dewsnap 503-2606712 or billdewsnap@yahoo.com. A and then a stroll downstream past ness—Limit 12. A great conditioning good hike anytime. Come prepared Triple Falls. Semi-adventurous. 11.5 hike on a well graded trail. Several for November weather. Washington miles 3,300 ft. Dr. 60 Gateway 8 a.m. cascades and a wonderful view of Discover Pass reqd. at trailhead. 7.6 Mt Hood if the weather cooperates.

A2 Nov 03 (Sun) Lacamas Lake. Jim miles 2,100 ft. Dr. 88 StatePark GateMight even be some early season Selby 828-508-5094. A perfect late way 8:30 a.m. snow.

(Sign up at the Gateway TC fall hike; mostly gravel. If it rains just bring an umbrella. We could see only.) 13.8 miles 4,020 ft. Dr. 48 TH C2 Nov 17 (Sun) Benson Plateau (Herman Creek) . Rick Craycraft migratory birds and we’ll certainly Gateway TC 8:30 a.m.

503-679-2113 or leftfield5@juno.com. see a variety of other birds. If it clears A2 Nov 10 (Sun) Mt. Tabor. Terry we’ll have a stunning view of Mt. Lawson lawson.terry@gmail.com. Wilderness—Limit 12. The annual visit to Benson Plateau, a little earHood. Our speed will vary according We will hike the Red, Green, and lier this year. From Herman Creek to what we see. 7 miles 150 ft. Dr. 30 Blue trails through the woods in Mt. over to the PCT then up. Expect Gateway 11 a.m.

Tabor. Meet at the parking lot near Winter to be our companion. Bring the amphitheater. E-mail leader for B2 Nov 03 (Sun) Wahkeena-Multgaiters, raingear and layers. 12.8 nomah Creeks Loop. Terry Lawson directions. 6 miles 900 ft. Dr. 0 Mt. miles 3720 ft. Dr. 78 TH Gateway Tabor amphitheater 9 a.m. lawson.terry@gmail.com. Hike up 7:30 a.m.

Wahkeena Creek past Fairy Falls B2 Nov 10 (Sun) Saddle Mountain.

B2 Nov 20 (Wed) Wilson River and over to Multnomah Creek down Rex Breunsbach 971-832-2556. Classic Trail. Rex Breunsbach 971-832-2556. to Multnomah Falls. Come on this Coast Hike with great views from Will will hike from the Kings Mounshort close-in hike with lots to offer the top 7.2 miles 1900 ft. Dr. 96 TH tain trailhead through the forest to which gives you good exercise and Gateway 8 a.m. the Tillamook forestry center. This gets you home for Sunday afternoon area has totally re-grown since the B2 Nov 13 (Wed) Upper Salmonactivities. 5.4 miles 1,700 ft. Dr. 48 berry River. Rex Breunsbach 971- fires in the ‘30s. Car shuttle. 8 miles Gateway 8:30 a.m.

832-2556. Exploratory hike along an 1,500 ft. Dr. 120 MMC 8 a.m.

A1.5 Nov 09 (Sat) Three Spires. Kelabandoned rail line. Trestles and B2 Nov 22 (Fri) Gales Creek-Storey ly Marlin mazamamama@frontier. tunnels, 9 miles 600 ft. Dr. 120 MMC Burn Loop. Rex Breunsbach 971-832com or 503-665-6778 . Wilderness— 8 a.m.

2556. Forest hike in the coast range.

Limit 12. This, seldom-visited, gorge Up the creek and through the old A1 Nov 16 (Sat) Oxbow Park Hike. hike begins in the Herman Creek Storey Burn area. Then back down Carolyn Jenkins 503-422-6456.

Enjoy area. Along the way, we’ll pass varto the cars. Rushing streams comied terrain, including beautiful and both the forested side of the park

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plete with active beaver dams. 8 miles 1,400 ft. Dr. 80 MMC 8 a.m.

A1.5 Nov 23 (Sat) Eagle Creek/Cascade Locks. Jim Selby 828-508-5094.

We’ll go to the parking area at Eagle Creek, then hike the trail from there to Cascade Locks. There we can eat a lunch we bring or eat at Charburger.

Return to Eagle Creek. If it rains, bring an umbrella. Nice trail with easy footing and room for conversation 5.5 miles 350 ft. Dr. 78 Gateway 9:30 a.m.

B1.5 Nov 23 (Sat) Wahkeena-Multnomah Creeks Loop. Susan Koch 971-678-3446. Great loop any time of year—even in the rain! Beginner hikers welcome; recommend poles.

5.4 miles 1,700 ft. Dr. 48 Gateway 8:30 a.m.

C2.5 Nov 23 (Sat) Hardy Ridge and Hamilton Mountain. Kurt Hiland kurthikes@msn.com. Hike to the top of a high open ridgeline, drop down the other side and then go right back up to a popular gorge summit. Two great hikes for the price of the required Discover Pass.

13 miles 2,800 ft. Dr. 90 TH Gateway 8 a.m.

A2 Nov 24 (Sun) Horsetail Falls/ Triple Falls Loop. Sherry Bourdin 503-246-8095. Wilderness—Limit 12.

Very pretty hike any time of the year. You’ll be glad you decided to brave the winter weather for this one. Bring your trekking poles and consider taking your camera. 6.2 miles 1,450 ft. Dr. 60 Gateway 8 a.m.

B1.5 Nov 24 (Sun) Devils Rest (via Wahkeena). Dan Smith 503-4088923. This is great hike to keep you warm and it’s just a short drive! Pace will be 1.5 to 2 .If you like waterfalls and few views join us! 7.4 miles 2,400 ft. Dr. 45 Gateway 8 a.m.

B2 Nov 27 (Wed) Devil’s Rest. Kurt Hiland kurthikes@msn.com. A somewhat anticlimactic destination but with several dazzling waterfalls along the way. Up Multnomah Creek and down Wahkeena Creek.

9 miles 2400 ft. Dr. 50 MMC 8 a.m.

A1.5 Nov 28 (Thu) Latourell Falls Thanksgiving Day Loop. Kelly Marlin mazamamama@frontier.com or 503-665-6778. mazamamama@frontier.com. Hopefully, the weather will be dry enough for some serious, leafkicking as we pass two pretty waterfalls on this wee gorge loop. Trekking poles might come in handy. Return to meeting place before noon. 2.3 miles 700 ft. Dr. 30 L & C—near toilets 9 a.m.

A3 Nov 28 (Thu) Thanksgiving

Supporting outdoor enthusiasts x-train wellness rehab Weekly Yoga Classes Morning—Leif Erickson. Patrice Cook 503-803-8742. Annual (kind of) two-hour walk down Leif Erickson. Get some exercise and fresh air prior to the “gorge.” Plan to hit Starbucks after to warm up. 6 miles 500-1,500 ft. Dr. 0 Meet there, end of NW Thurman 9 a.m.

B2 Nov 30 (Sat) Eagle Creek—Clackamas County. Rex Breunsbach 971-832-2556.

This Eagle Creek is located near Estacada. This under-used gentle trail follows the creek through Old-Growth forest.

9.4 miles 1200 ft. Dr. 75 Gateway 8 a.m.

A2 Dec. 01 (Sun) Herman Creek Pinnacles. Dan Smith 503-408-8923.

View of waterfall and easy 950 ft. elevation hike. Just to keep you in shape. Be ready for slippery trail.

Could be snow this time of year so bring poles. 6 miles 950 ft. Dr. 78 Gateway 8 a.m.

B2 Dec. 04 (Wed) Indian Point.

Kurt Hiland kurthikes@msn.com.

Wilderness—Limit 12. Indian Point is a rock spire that can be seen from I-84 east of Cascade Locks. We’ll trudge up the Nick Eaton Ridge switchbacks, eat lunch at the rock spire viewpoint, then return on Gorton Creek trail. 8.5 miles 2,800 ft. Dr. 90 MMC 8 a.m.

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Rambles Corner Rambles are held every Tuesday and Thursday evening; descriptions are below. Special rambles that don’t conform to this schedule or meet at a different place are listed in the regular hike schedule.

Tuesday and Thursday Rambles from REI-Pearl

Various leaders will lead walks every Tuesday and Thursday starting at REI in the Pearl.

Rambles start promptly at 6 p.m. Multiple groups will be lead at different paces. Bring a headlamp. These rambles average 4-8 miles, 500-1,500 ft. and meet at REI-Pearl NW 14th and Johnson 6 p.m.

Class A: Easy to moderate; 4-8 miles, under 1,500 feet elevation gain.

Class B: Moderate to difficult; 6-12 miles, over 1,500 feet gain.

Class C: Difficult to strenuous or rugged; 8 miles or more, typically over 3,000 feet.

Class D and Dw: very difficult very strenuous with challenging conditions.

Contact with leader for details prior to the day of the trip is mandatory .

Numeral after class indicates pace: All pace information is average uphill speed in mph, ex. 1.5 = 1.5 mph. 1 would be a slow, easy pace with 3.5 being a very fast, highly aerobic conditioning pace.

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

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

Trail Trips Hike Rules: Hikers are encouraged to carpool and share costs.

The maximum suggested total rate each is a donation of fifteen cents per mile for up to three people per vehicle. Dogs are not allowed except for hikes designated as “dog-walks.” Alcohol and firearms are not allowed.

Participants should wear appropriate hiking shoes; carry lunch, water, rain gear (umbrella, parka, or poncho) and the 10 essentials (whistle, extra food and clothing, sun protection, map, compass, flashlight, first aid kit, pocket knife, waterproof matches, fire starter). Participants should be in a physical condition appropriate for the difficulty of the hike. Leaders may decline anyone not properly equipped or judged incapable of completing the hike in a reasonable time frame. Hikers voluntarily leaving the group are considered nonparticipants. In case of accident, illness or incapacity, hikers must pay their medical and/or evacuation expenses whether they authorize them or not. Hikes leave the meeting place at the time listed. Adverse conditions, weather and combined circumstances can affect difficulty.

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Obituary

Rhoda B. Whittlesey April 10, 1913–Oct. 2, 2013 Rhoda was born April 10, 1913 in Tacoma, Washington, to Alfred Fouracre and Wilhelmina (Boehm) Firmin. She graduated from Washington State University where she was inducted into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi. After graduation she moved to Portland, Oregon, where she worked as a secretary in a federal government office and continued to be involved in the local chapter of her sorority, Sigma Kappa.

As Rhoda B Firmin, she met her husband in 1937 on the Mazama Annual Outing and participated in many other hikes and climbs. She married Charles Whittlesey in 1938— Chuck was a Mazama president around 1943 and was on the Climbing Committee for a number of years. She served on the Lodge Committee in the early 1950s. Rhoda and Chuck participated in various Old-Timers events through the 1980s.

Her interest in the natural world, especially plants, was a great pleasure in her life. She taught herself to use a computer in order to self-publish the book she called “The Masterpiece,” Familiar Friends: Northwest Plants in 1985. The book began as her “bucket of brains” when she was a nature lady at Camp Wekio, a Camp Fire day camp, attempting to answer questions from the campers. She compiled information from her extensive library and illustrated the

book with her own leaf prints. She used her knowledge of native plants as a volunteer at Leach Botanical Garden and Tryon Creek State Natural Area. In 1999, when she moved to what was then McAuley Terrace, she joined the committee to plan the Intergenerational Horticultural Therapy Garden.

Along the way she was blessed to have many friends of all ages, both recent and from her youth. She looked forward to celebrating her 100th birthday in April, and was pleased that so many of her friends were able to join her for the occasion.

She was loved by the staff and friends at her residence, Laurelhurst Village, for the same personality that her existing friends and family knew. There are too many to name, but the family appreciates the care provided by the Laurelhurst staff.

She died October 2 at 3:10 pm at her Laurelhurst Village room in the company of a good Portland friend.

Among other things she will be remembered for her quirky sense of humor and delight in word play. Her handmade Christmas cards were an annual tradition for more than 70 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Whittlesey and her brother John Firmin. Also by Charles’ siblings James, David and Helen.

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Executive Council Minutes Oct. 8, 2013 MMC. An article summarizing the history Submitted by: Meg Goldberg, EC Secretary New Business of that campaign will be included in the 2013 In Attendance: Executive Council Conservation Committee: John Rettig, Mazama annual.

Members: Bronson Potter, President; Sojo on behalf of the committee, requests that the Executive Council Retreat: Lee Davis Hendrix, Vice President; ; Meg GoldbergMontague Conservation Award be given to Bob reported that the retreat is scheduled for Secretary; Judith Baker, Heather Campbell, Lothian. Terry moves to award the Montague November 2 and 3, 2013 and Lee proposed the Kate Evans, Amy Mendenhall, Joan Zuber, and Conservation Award to Bob Lothian. Motion retreat be held at the Mt. Adams Lodge and Lee Davis, Executive Director. seconded. Motion passed. Action: Approved. the Flying L Ranch. Lee will be sending out Prior to the executive council session, Governing Documents: John Rettig on retreat agenda at least one week prior to the Keith Campbell and Matt Carter, on behalf behalf of the committee requests guidance retreat. of the nominating committee, held election on whether the Volunteer Code of Conduct Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Executive for new officers. Bronson Potter was elected will be in the Volunteer Handbook. Council Council went into Executive Session. as president, Sojo Hendrix, vice president, concluded it is too early for this discussion.

Next Executive Council Meeting: Tuesday Terry Donahe, treasurer, and Meg Goldberg, Request that Kati Mayfield update council at a Nov. 12, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the MMC. secretary. future council meeting.

Bronson Potter called the meeting to order Jerry Weinstein Donation: Lee reported at 8:28 p.m. that on September 27, 2013 the Mazamas were The minutes of the September 10, 2013 meeting minutes were approved.

Minutes from Council Officer Election, October 7, 2013.

Membership Report: Oral report by Meg Executive Council Meeting was called to order by Nomination Committee member Keith Goldberg. There were 35 Campbell standing in for Nomination Committee Chair Amad Doratotaj. applications for membership Nominations for President were called for and two were received. Bronson Potter and Sojo and 2 reinstatements. Total Hendrix. Ballots were passed out, marked and counted by Nomination Committee member Matt membership as of September Carter and Keith Campbell. Mr. Potter was elected on the first ballot. Vice President, Secretary 30, 2013 is 3,393. This is an and Treasurer each received one nomination and were elected uncontested. Sojo Hendrix, Meg increase of 145 members Goldberg, and Terry Donahe respectively. Meeting was adjourned by Keith Campbell. since last year this time.

Treasurer’s Report: Written report submitted by Terry Donahe. Report filed for audit. Terry will report on a correction to Draft Minutes of Mazama Annual Election notified that 50 percent of the estate of past the designated restricted funds at the next member Jerry Weinstein was to be given to Election Results council meeting. the Mazamas without restrictions and purely Keith Campbell, Chief Teller, appointed by Executive Director’s Report: Oral Report to benefit the mission and programs of the Nominating Committee chair Amad Doratotaj,

by Lee Davis. Lee’s complete report is available Mazamas. The amount of the estate gift to reported that the following had been elected for membership in the Mazama Bulletin.

Mazamas is estimated to be over $350,000. to the Mazama Executave Council; Heather Mazamas had not previously been notified Written Committee Reports PreCampbell, Kate Evans and Amy Mendenhall. of being in Mr. Weinstein’s estate and Submitted: ended our fiscal year with this very pleasant Results of the Council Election (simple • Conservation surprise. majority) • CISM While the money will not be received • Education: New climbing school Total Votes Cast 922 for 3-6 months, because we were notified of coordinators: Advanced Rock: Ray Belt, Heather Campbell 512 the gift in September it will be recognized Advanced Snow and Ice: Steve Heikkila Kate Evans 476 as a receivable on our 2012-13 fiscal year Amy Mendenhall 451 • Governing Documents statements. Executive Council will determine John Rettig 449 • Lodge a plan for utilizing these incoming funds at Larry Beck 381 • Nominating Walter Keutel 181 the November retreat.

• Publications Lee Davis noted that the Capital The following members are to be thanked • Research Campaign for the MMC has been completed for their help in the ballot counting process: • and the Mazamas Foundation paid off the Keith Campbell (chief Teller), Shirley The reports were unanimously approved initial loan for the MMC several years ago.

Welch, Ann Griffin, Betsy Schaffer, Kathleen and received on the consent agenda.

There are no further debts, obligations Cochran, Ann Brodie-Knope, Josh Lockerby, or commitments for the Mazamas in Barry Maletzky and Maggie Woodward. association with the capital campaign or

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