Want to lead a hike or other outing?
Come to the Outings Committee meeting or write up your proposal and
get it to the Outing Chair, Paul Cookson,
cookson_paul@hotmail.com
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days notice, and want to go with others, use the
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Current hikes, bike, canoe, kayak, campouts, and backpack trips are listed in the Friday Bellingham Herald. Full details of times, meeting locations, who to call, type of hike (easy, moderate, strenuous) can be found in each issue of the newsletter, The Rambler. Join today to get your copy mailed to you.
Important Notes. Please Read.
IMPORTANT:
All Mount Baker Club hikes will meet at
Sunnyland School,
on the corner of James Street and Maryland, unless otherwise stated. Call event leader for meeting time and location.
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Thursday April 3 - 6:30pm Map & Compass Course-Senior Center
This is the classroom session of a two-part class on basic map reading and
compass use. Emphasis will be on practical techniques so you can keep track
of where you are, get where you want to go and help you identify landmarks.
Class size is limited please call leader to sign up. There is a $5.00 cost
for materials. Ed Alm 383-9139.
Sunday April 6 - 1pm Field Session Map & Compass
This is the field session for those who participated in the class room
session on April 3. We will start off with some basic map reading skills and
add in using the compass to determine were you are and then using the
compass to help you get where you want to go. We will touch on GPS and try
geocaching for fun.
Wednesday, April 9 - Stimpson Nature Reserve Hike
Join us in the evening for a 4mile walk in a local park near Lake Whatcom.
Meet 6pm at trailhead on Lake Louise Road or 5:45 at Sunnyland. Paul
676-9843
Saturday, April 12 - Pine & Cedar Lakes/Raptor Ridge...(NOT MARCH 12
AS PER SCHEDULE). This is a moderate hike, steep for the first 1-1/2 miles.
8 mile RT. Leave Sunnyland School @9 am. Cost share $1, call Marjan
@331-3195 for details.
Saturday April 19 - Adopt-A-Highway Litter Patrol
Help us make history by participating in the Club's first half day of
collecting trash (maybe a treasure) along the Mt Baker highway in a section
beyond Glacier. 9am Sunnyland.
Saturday, April 19 - Outdoor Expo
Janet invites those who can help for an hour or two. She will be setting up
a table with Mt Baker Club information at the annual Whatcom Outdoor Expo.
Janet 734-6602
Sunday, April 20- Bike/Hike Barnston Island, BC
Cross the Canadian border to ride a small ferry a few minutes to an island
in the Fraser River. Then bicycle or hike the 6mile road around the
agriculturally based island. There is an optional 3.5mile hike back on the
mainland while waiting on those who hike the island. Ft. Langley historic
site and 2.5 walk also an option if time permits. 9am Sunnyland Paul 676-
9843
Wednesday April 23, Squires Lake County Park Evening Hike
Meet at trailhead 6pm or Sunnyland 5:45 to walk various trails at Squires
Lake. Paul 676-9843
Thursday April 24, Hike/Snowshoe Outing
This trip is flexible, hiking up Welcome Pass, Goat Mtn or Church Mtn
trails, depending on conditions. Snowshoes may be needed. Meet 8:30 sunset
or Kendall school gas station 9:05. For details and RSVP Jeff at ries4@juno.com
Saturday, April 26- Bicycle Centennial Trail Snohomish County
Bring your bicycle and pedal ~34 miles on the old railroad grade of
Snohomish County. Nice rural scenery. 8am Sunnyland, Pete 738-4920
Wednesday May 7, Kayak/Canoe to Chuckanut Island
Meet 5:45pm to paddle from Marine Park, Farihaven to Chuckanut Island. Paul
676-9843
Saturday, May 10 - Sumas Mountain.
9 mile RT. moderate with steep sections. Possible muddy start. Leave Sunnyland
School at 8:30 (NOT 9:30 as published) . cost share $3, call Marjan 332-3195 for
details.
Saturday, May 17 Bike Ride
Enjoy the farm lands as we bicycle through Bow area for approximately 20 miles.
Stop at a wonderful bakery enroute. Meet 10:00 a.m. at Sunnyland School. Call
Janet 734-6602 for details.
Sunday, May 18- Scramble Mt Forgotten
Hike to snowline up Perry Creek and snowshoe up ridge to Mt Forgotten. Class 3
scrambling with ice ax required for final summit (or wait-optional). 4000' gain,
12mi round trip. Paul 676-9843 for details.
May 17 -25 - Powell Forest Canoe Circuit
May 17-25, trip length is 6 days. Actual days we leave and return to be
determined by members attending and my wife’s work schedule. Powell Forest Canoe
Circuit is a circuit of lakes and portages, located near Powell River, BC on the
Sunshine Coast. It involves 34 miles paddling and five portages totaling 5 miles
with the longest being 1.5 miles. The trip is ideal for canoes but kayaks would
work also. Call Ed Alm, 383-9139, for further details.
Monday, May 19-20
Bicycle a historic rail-trail grade near Yakima. It will be sunny. Horse Thief
State Park. Call Ron 733-1183 for details.
Wednesday, May 21- Evening Hike to Raptor Ridge
Meet at N. Chuckanut Drive Trailhead to hike 8mi rt on the Hemlock trail to
Raptor Ridge. 5:30pm. Paul 676-9843
Saturday, May 24 - Ski to Sea Grand Parade Contact club president Chris Engelhardt at 360-201-9379 (it’s a local call
from Whatcom Co) for information on how you can join in the fun of this 10th
club appearance in the Grand Parade! If Chris doesn’t answer, please leave a
message!
Sunday, May 25 - Ski to Sea Race Come cheer on the Mount Baker Club team as it makes its 2008 appearance.
The club started the original Mt. Baker Marathon in 1911. See the
Google Map for the best viewing areas.
Sunday, May 25 - Aprés Ski to Sea Social
5:00 pm - Apré Ski-to-Sea Social potluck at Mike Koepp’s house (our Mountain
Biker in the race), 720 17th Street in Bellingham. Call 527-3092 for directions.
Bring a dish to share, & your favorite beverage. Coffee provided.
Monday, June 2 Outings Meeting and Social
All members are invited to attend this special event at 7pm at the Bellingham,
Senior Center. We will have an informal social, have a short presentation about
local outdoor opportunities, brainstorm and share ideas for Club outings,
solicit volunteers to lead trips and begin planning the summer/fall outings.
Refreshments are provided.
Wednesday, June 4- Galbraith Mtn Bike Ride
Evening grind up the north side of Galbraith Mtn from Whatcom Falls Park area.
Call Paul 676-9843 for best meeting directions. 6pm.
Saturday, June 7- Bicycle Tour
Mel Monkelis 392-1015 Bike from Birch Bay State Park to Semiahmoo, and onto the
Peace Arch and back to Birch Bay State Park. Round trip about 35 miles. Gentle
grades mostly, a few hills. Beautiful views of Puget Sound. Meet at Sunnyland at
9 AM. Call Mel at 392-1015.
Monday June 9-19
Marjan will lead two kayak/canoe outings. So you can attend one or both. They
will be spectacular! Call 332-3195 for
details.The June 9th Owahee and Dworshak Reservoirs kayak/canoe trip will be a
little longer as scheduled. Hope to return by June 19. Also, possible bike rides
in Idaho between paddling or afterwards.. Call Marjan at 332-3195 for details.
Saturday June 14 - Bike Ride
Enjoy a bike ride along Boundary Bay from White Rock to Tsawwassen on the dike
approx. 25miles return. No hills or elevation. Meet 9:00 a.m. at "Visitor's
Bureau" on the Canadian side of the Peace Arch Border Crossing Contact Nick
Timms for more information - (604-536-0192)
Saturday-Sunday, June 21-22 Kettle Valley Bike Ride
Cycle the historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail through the Coquihalla section from
Hope toward Brookmere, BC, including famous Othello Tunnels. 81km. Call Paul for
details 676-9843.
Wednesday, June 18- Evening Stroll up Blanchard Mtn
Meet at 5:30pm Sunnyland for an 8mi walk up Blanchard Mtn Paul 676-9843. Saturday, June 21- Hike Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Vancouver
Celebrate the first day of summer by hiking on easy to moderate trails at
Pacific Spirit Regional Park in Vancouver. Meet at Sunnyland School at 9:00am.
Call Sara at 734-5726.
Saturday, June 28- Goat Mtn Hike
Hike to the this alpine gem near Mt Baker and watch the snow melt away into
fresh spring flowers. 8am Sunnyland, 7mi rt $6 gas. Marjan 360-332-3195.
Friday July 4- Monday July 7 Mad River/Maverick Saddle Backpack
Backpack to a base camp at Blue Creek Campground 6-8 miles. Optional day hikes
to Klone Peak, Whistling Pig Loop, Cougar Mtn., Mad Lake and more. This area is
east of Lake Wenatchee. Moderate to strenuous energy level. Confirm with Paul
676-9843.
Friday Sept 12 – Tuesday May 16. Campout at Colonial Creek
Marjan will begin a Club campout at Colonial Creek campground on Friday and
continue through the weekend. Everyone is invited to camp or come out on a day
trip for a variety of activities. The location of this camp enables you to
choose from numerous hiking destinations and/or paddles on Diablo Lake. There is
an optional backpack trip over Easy Pass Sunday through Tuesday. For details,
contact Marjan 360-332-3195.
CARPOOL FEES are to reimburse the driver for transport to & from the trailhead, and are suggested amounts; Trailhead parking fees may also be shared with the driver.
CROSSING THE BORDER: You must bring picture ID and Birth Certificate or Passport.
CHILDREN: Kids must be accompanied on hikes by parent or guardian, and also when crossing the border.
Want to lead a hike, bike, kayak, canoe, backpack or other outing to an interesting place?
Come to the Outings Committee meeting or write up your proposal and get it
to the Outings Chair, Paul Cookson, Email
cookson_paul@hotmail.com
Find the terrain of your hike by visiting TopoZone.com.
Release and Indemnity Agreement—Each outing event contains a
roster in which each participant signs and agrees to
the following:
I/We understand and recognize that any outdoor activity may involve certain
dangers, including but not limited to the hazards
of traveling on roads, trails, mountainous terrain, accidents or illness in
remote places, forces of nature, and the actions of
activity leaders, coordinators or of other program participants and other
persons. I/We further understand and agree that
without a program providing protection of its assets, leaders and members,
the Mount Baker Club would not be able to offer
its activities. In consideration of and as part payment for the right to
participate in the activities offered by the Mount Baker
Club, I/We agree to RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY the Mount Baker
Club and its members from any and all
liability, claims and causes of action in any activities offered by the
Mount Baker Club. I/We personally assume all risks in connection
with these activities. The terms of this agreement shall serve as a release
and indemnity agreement for my/our heirs,
personal representative and for all members of our (my) family. ^top
