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Mount Baker Club
P.O. Box 73
Bellingham, WA
98227


Mount Baker Club -
the founding fathers of the Ski to Sea Race

 
 
 
HIKES     BIKES     KAYAKS     CANOES     and more...
    /   Notes     /     The "new" 10 Essentials


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, Kay Siefkin, kay.siefken@gmail.com 
Outing/Hike Leader Forms: Click here for information on outing/hike reports.

Short Notice Outings -
If you're planning an outing with only a few days notice, and want to go with others, use the Short Notice Outings Email ListServ


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.
Current Trail Conditions
Washington Trails Association Hiking Guide http://www.wta.org/hp/go-hiking/hikes
US Forest Service Current Conditions: http://www.fs.usda.gov/mbs 

  SPRING ACTIVITIES

APRIL

Saturday/Sunday April 6 or 7: An historic hike up the Alternate Incline Trail from Barrel Springs road in the Blanchard Mountain area. A discussion about the logging history in that area together with some copies of early photos showing the challenges faced and the changes brought about. Some relics remain in that area. Rain will postpone the outing so hikers can view the paperwork, so call first. A moderate hike, approx. 8 miles. Discover Pass required. Phone Marjan @ 332-3195, Carpool cost about $3.00

Thursday April 11: The plan is to park at the Farmhouse Inn at the intersection of Highway 20 and LaConnor-Whitney Rd. We are aiming to leave at 10 o'clock. I will check with the Mt.Vernon Tourist Office to see where the bulbs are blooming. LaConnor is where we will have lunch, bring your own or buy something at the grocery store/ deli that has a deck overlooking the river. Depending on which route we are taking the ride should be between 20 and 25 miles. People can call Elisabeth at 360-920-5363 for more information.

Sunday April 21: North Chuckanut hike. The view from Raptor Ridge is great, the hike is moderately strenuous, and the camaraderie is first rate! Expect about 9 miles of invigorating, life-affirming exercise. Come enjoy our local jewel! 9:00 am. Meet at the N. Chuckanut trailhead. Call Brian (305.5570) with questions.

Saturday April 27: 15-17 mile Bike ride around B'ham. Easy ride to 5-7 parks on roads and our city's wonderful trail system. We will leave from Sunnyland Elementary School at 10 am. Bring a lunch or buy something at the Farmers' Market on our way. This is a leisurely ride to explore the trails. Weather dependent, call for more information, Larry or Sharon, 647-8606.

MAY
Thursday May 2: Pedal Vancouver's Sea Wall. 20 miles, easy. A ride to remember. Dedicated, paved non-motorized path at shoreline, making a big loop around downtown and Stanley Park. Zero elevation. We stop for morning snacks & coffee at Granville Island and at the totem poles in Stanley Park - plus lots of photos along the way, the views are grand. We plan to take our bikes on a foot ferry back to Granville Island for a meal before returning home. Limit to 8 people as it can be difficult to stay together with so much to see in a big city. Bring snacks or lunch plus layers, it can be breezy along shoreline. Bring Canadian cash and passport documents. Leader will cancel Wed night if bad weather forecast. Leader can carry 3 bikes and 4 people. Meet 8:00 a.m. in front of Blaine WECU on H St. E-mail leader to sign up, Janet Boyhan tjb20@frontier.com

Sunday May 5: Hike the North Shore of Lake Whatcom Trail with or without your dog. Meet at Sunnyland parking lot at 9 am, $3.00 carpool fee. Bring a lunch/snack. This hike will take about 3 1/2 hours as we usually stop and let the dogs go swimming. For more details and questions call Laurie at (360) 436-6513.

Thursday May 9: Fraser Valley river dike ride, a country pedal along Sumas and Vedder rivers near Chilliwack. Great hard pack gravel and dirt roads with no cars. Zero elevation gain. Awesome views of mountains and farm valley. 30-35 miles round trip, best with wider tires like a hybrid/cross-over or mountain bike. BYO lunch and beverages as there are no services or water along the way. Bring a layer for possible winds. Meet at Everson Public Library 8:30 a.m. Bring passport documents. Leader can carry 3 bikes and 4 people. Leader will cancel Wed night for bad weather forecast. Email leader to sign up. Janet Boyhan tjb20@frontier.com

Sunday May 19: Pine/Cedar Lake hike to the viewpoint and beyond! We'll check out both lakes, climb to the viewpoint above Cedar lake and possibly take in the view from Raptor Ridge. Total distance, 5-6 miles; moderate difficulty. Meet at the Pine & Cedar Lakes trailhead. Call Brian (305.5570) with questions.

JUNE
Sunday June 9: Deception Pass hike. This park is a true treasure. Hike the loop that includes Cranberry Lake, beaches, the south side of Deception Pass, Cornet Bay and the 450 climb up Goose Rock. Total elevation gain for the day is 750 feet. 6.2 miles for the basic loop hike; add 4.0 miles if you hike the beach south to the Naval Station border. NOTE: Discover Pass is required to park at the park. You can depart when your carpool members have returned to the trailhead. 9:00 am, meet at Sunnyland School. Carpool fee: $8. Call Brian (305.5570) with questions.

Saturday June 15: 12 mile bike ride exploring Lummi Island. We’ll meet at the Gooseberry Point Ferry terminal parking lot and walk on with our bikes. There is a $7 roundtrip fee for rider and bike. We’ll ride and explore at a leisurely pace and take in the beautiful views. Please plan to arrive at the terminal by 9:45 to take the 10:10am ferry. Pack a lunch or purchase something at the Farmer’s Market. Call Kay for more information – 715-3091.

Saturday June 22: less than 6 miles moderate hike up Stewart Mountain Loop Trail. Meet at Sunnyland Elementary School at 10 am, carpool fee $3.00. Bring a lunch/snack, great views at lunch spot. Call Larry or Sharon for more details, 647-8606.

Saturday June 29: Oyster Dome. We will start at Samish Overlook and make our way up to the Oyster Dome. It’s a moderate to difficult hike with some strenuous up-hill stretches. We will return via Lily Lake and Max’s Shortcut. The view from the top is wonderful and that’s where we’ll have lunch. Meet at Sunnyland School at 9am. Pack a lunch and lots of water. Carpool $4. Call Kay for more details – 715-3091.


Obviously, more hikes are needed! There are about 200 members in the MBC, we should be able to do better! Of course, short-notice hikes are also welcome. Please call Kay at 360-715-3091 and /or post via Facebook or email to the short-notice email list.

CollageCoffeeCupThe Mount Baker Club is pleased to announce a new program to recognize those who step up and lead outdoor events for the club. Any member who leads an outing will earn a special Mount Baker Club mug. There is a limit of one mug per member. So if you've been thinking of leading an outing, now is the time!
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Mount Baker Club Notes:

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.

Carpooling at Sunnyland School
New signs at the Sunnyland School parking lot where the club meets for carpooling warn that unauthorized vehicles will be towed.
Club members can still leave cars in the lot on weekends, but during the week the lot is for school district use only.

CROSSING THE BORDER: You can use your passport, your NEXUS card, or the new State/Province/Territory-Issued Enhanced Drivers License, which provides information on both identity and nationality. 

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,  Kay Siefkin, Email kay.siefken@gmail.com

Find the terrain of your hike by visiting TopoZone.com.

In cooperation with the Bellingham Mountaineers, check out hiking activities listed here: http://www.bellinghammountaineers.org

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.

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