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.
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.
The 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!
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.
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
The 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!