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 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.
Saturday January 14th.
Snowshoe work party, meet at Whatcom Events 2227 Queen St. suite #6 at
8:15. Lunch provided and some tools. Participants must RSVP by calling
Mel at 360-746-8861 (days) or 392-1015 (evenings) or e-mail
info@skitosea.com so organizers can plan lunches.
Sunday January 15th.
Hike Alger Alp, meet at Sunnyland school at 10:00, about 6 mi.,
moderate. Car pool cost $1.00. Contact Ron 733-1183.
Saturday January 21st. NOTICE: Outing cancelled due to
weather. Will be re-scheduled later.
Walk the Interurban, meet at Sunnyland School 9:00, 12 mi., carpool
cost $1.00. Contact Jackie 671-4502.
Saturday January 28th.
Snowshoe work party, meet at Whatcom Events 2227 Queen St. suite #6 at
8:15. Lunch provided and some tools. Participants must RSVP by calling
Mel at 360-746-8861 (days) or 392-1015 (evenings) or e-mail
info@skitosea.com so organizers can plan lunches.
February
Saturday February 4th.
Snowshoe work party, meet at Whatcom Events 2227 Queen St. suite #6 at
8:15 .Lunch provided and some tools. Participants must RSVP by calling
Mel at 360-746-8861.
(days) or 392-1015 (evenings) or e-mail info@skitosea.com so organizers
can plan lunches.
Saturday February 11th.
Raptor Ridge hike. Meet at 9:00 at Sunnyland School at 9:00, about 6
mi. moderate, carpool cost $1.00 . Contact Pat 733-1259.
Sunday February. 12th.
Riefel bird sanctuary walk, easy 2-3 mi., entry cost $3.00. Meet at
8:30 Sunnyland School. Carpool cost $7.00. Passport or enhanced drivers
license needed. Call Ron 733-1183.
Saturday February 25th.
Flatlands walk/hike to view raptors and marsh critters, meet at Silver
Reef Casino S.W. corner of paved parking lot at 10:30. About 4-5 mi.
Following the hike people are invited to Kim and Bob’s for homemade
pizza— bring salad, dessert, or wine or beverage. Contact Kim
360-232-6320.
March
Saturday March 10th.
Powerline hike, a moderate 5-6 mi. hike. Meet at Sunnyland School at
9:00. Cost $1.00. Call Pat 733-1259.
Saturday March 17th.
Mt. Erie beer and burger hike. Meet at Sunnyland School at 8:30.Carpool
cost $7.00. Contact Marjan 332-3195.
Saturday, March 17th.
Patty’s Day Snowshoe Event— “Acting the Maggot”. Find out why March is
really the start of the best snowshoeing season. Start at 11:00, call
Mel for more info at 360-746-8861. More details on website in January.
Sunday March 18th.
Bald Mt. hike, moderate to hard. Carpool cost $8.00. For info call Ron
733-1183.
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 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. For information on how to get an Enhanced Drivers
License in Washington State or British Columbia, go to: http://www.besttcoalition.com/Passports
- - - - - OR - - - - -
You must have your State/Province/Territory-Issued Drivers' License or
other government issued photo ID --AND-- your Birth
Certificate or naturalization papers. The key to these documents
are that, combined, they must be issued by government entities (no
student IDs) and the identity document must have your picture.
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
