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.
NWActivities.com allows you to
register your events, search for events in Washington, Idaho, Oregon
and B.C., all for free. You can even sign up for automatic emails
so that you're notified of events when they are posted.
SNOW SHOES
Snowshoes available for members use. There are three MSR's and some
other brands. Call Marjan at 332-3195 if you wish to borrow them. There
is no charge. However, Marjan lives in Blaine, so advance notice is
required to get the snowshoes to you. Some ski poles are available also.
January
Friday January
1, 2010
Annual Polar Bear Swim at Birch Bay - The “crazy people” jump in at
Noon. There are always lots of
interesting costumes, and if we’re lucky, it will be cold and rainy as
well! Bring your camera! Many photo ops.
Saturday, Jan.
9 Mt Erie Beer & Burger Hike
Join us for the annual 9-mile hike up Mt Erie for views of the San
Juans and Puget Sound. Pace is moderately strenuous
with about 1000-ft elevation gain. On the return we will stop at the
Longhorn Tavern in Edison for food and optional drink.
Meet at 9 am Sunnyland school. Details: Marjan 360-332-3195
Tuesday, Jan
12 Snowshoe Destinations Presentation at REI
Lifetime member Bud Hardwick will share his wealth of local snowshoe
destination knowledge with members and the public.
Discover secret or seldom visited snowshoe-friendly places during the
winter months. Club members are encouraged to
attend this event, at the REI Bellingham meeting room, from 6:00 to
7:30 pm.
Saturday, Jan
16 - Bird-watching Walk at Reifel Bird Sanctuary
Stroll among the wetland dikes while viewing and identifying thousands
of over-wintering birds in this incredible, protected
wildlife sanctuary just over the Canadian border. Acceptable ID
required for the border. Easy walk of about 5 miles. Meet at
Sunnyland at 9 am. Call Ron Peterson to confirm 715-1753.
Friday, Jan.
22 – Cross-Country Ski Tour and possible snowshoe
Location TBA, depending on conditions. Call Sharon Robinson 647-8606
for details.
Saturday, Jan.
23 – Fragrance Lake Hike
Take an all season hike up to a Chuckanut Mountains lake during the
quiet season. Moderately strenuous 4-5 mile round
trip. Meet at 9am, Sunnyland. Contact Gary Reasoner for additional
information - 354-6947
Sunday,
January 31 - Oyster Dome from the East
Hike Blanchard Mountain to Oyster Dome from the east off Barrel Springs
Road. Hike is a moderate climb and can be
muddy in places. About 10 miles round trip, depending on route we
choose. Bring a lunch, and dress for weather. Some
days on Oyster Dome can be windy and cold. One of the best views of the
San Juans. Meet at Sunnyland School parking lot
at 9:00 AM. Call Mel at 392-1015 for additional details.
February
Saturday, Feb.
6 – Walk Tenant Lake to Marine Drive
Meet at Sunnyland school, 9 am for a flat hike from Tenant Lake,
Ferndale to Marine Drive. This route follows the Nooksack
River and consists of about 5 miles round trip. Contact Robert at
734-9463 for additional details.
Sunday, Feb. 7
– Snowshoe Hike has been moved to Saturday, Feb. 20, see below.
Saturday, Feb.
13 – Double Celebration Social at the Eichers'
Club members and family are invited to help Marjan and Frank Eicher
celebrate their anniversary at their home at 8616 Giles
Road, Blaine at 4:00 with a potluck dinner. After dinner Floyd Burnette
(who will be celebrating his birthday) will present a
slide show. Bring a place setting and a dish to share. Coffee, tea, and
cake provided. Frank will give away two of his
wonderful wood carvings. For info or driving directions, call 332-3195.
Call Sara at 734-5726 if you want to carpool.
Friday, Feb.
19 – Cross-Country Ski Tour & Potential Snowshoe
Call Sharon Robinson 647-8606 for details. Location TBA, depending on
conditions.
Saturday, Feb. 20
– Snowshoe Hike (this hike was originally scheduled for Feb. 7)
This is an update for the snow outing for Sat. Feb. 20th. We will
meet at 8:30am at Sunnyland to drive around to Baker Lake and snowshoe
in to Blue Lake and make an attempt on Dock Butte, if we actually get
to drive in close enough to the Lake. It is a 1,400 ft gain from
the trailhead to the summit and just a few hundred feet to the
lake. So there are options, depending on how far you want to go
and conditions. If the snowline blocks the road too far down,
then the lake will be the destination. You could ski the road
sections and snowshoe the trail or snowshoe the whole thing. I am
not sure how skiable the route up Dock Butte would be. If you
plan on attending, please confirm by emailing or calling me by Friday
afternoon. The snowlines are unusually high and you can even
drive to Barlow Pass and hike to Monte Cristo this winter. You
can now drive to within 1.5 miles of the Park Butte/Schreibers Meadow
trail as well. More snowmobilers head that way. So it might
be a bit quieter to the south toward Blue Lake. As a last resort,
we could just snowshoe up toward Park Butte but I think Blue Lake/Dock
Butte will work.
Paul Cookson
676-9843
Sunday, Feb.
21 – Hike Alger Alp
Enjoy a 5-mile round trip hike up local hill. Views of the Chuckanuts
and Squire Lake. 10am, Sunnyland. Ron at 733-1183.
Tuesday,
February 23 - Centennial Planning Meeting
Everyone is invited to Sara's home, 4431 Aldrich Road at 7:00 pm for a
brainstorming session on our club's 100th
anniversary in 2011. We will discuss and plan activities and events for
our centennial. Refreshments will be served. Call Sara
at 734-5726 for more information. 100!
Sunday, Feb.
28 – Mystery Hike
Try to guess where Ron will go today? This will be an easy walk at a
nearby location. 9am, Sunnyland. 733-1183.
March
Saturday,
March 13 – Squire Lake Hike
Robert Figenbaum will lead the Club on a walk around Squire Lake and up
to the beaver pond. 9am, Sunnyland. 734-9463
Saturday,
March 20 - Chilliwack Heron Colony and Vedder River dike trail
Over 100 nests, up close and personal. Heron Visitor Center has a live
nest cam. 20 minutes from Sumas, unlimited miles of dike walking
available. Dress for weather and possible wind. Bring border crossing
paperwork. 9:30 a.m. Leader will meet you in Everson in the Masters
Blend coffee shop on Main St across from WECU. You may also meet 9am at
Sunnyland school in Bellingham and carpool to meet Janet in Everson.
But inform trip leader if stopping at Sunnyland first, please. Contact
Janet Boyhan 966-3999
Sunday, March
28 – Split Rock
This is an easy to moderate hike of about 4 to 5miles to a natural rock
formation near Lake Cavanaugh. Meet at 9am,
Sunnyland. Call Ron 733-1183 for more information.
Saturday,
April 3 – Snow Hike on Slide/Racehorse Mountains
This day will be flexible as we explore a couple of options for hiking
up the old logging road system to high points with views
of western Whatcom County and Mt Baker. Expect around 6-10 miles on
moderately steep grades. We will drive to snow
line where possible and take the snowshoes from there. 9am Sunnyland
Paul 676-9843
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
