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Hiking &  Backpacking

The Hiking Committee is made up of Mountaineers members interested in hiking and backpacking.  Our featured program is the PCT Series.

Many of us seek the solitude of the wilderness, while others are interested in great views. Still others like the challenge and fitness that comes from hiking back country trails.

To lead hikes for the Foothills Branch, hike leaders must attend a hike leader orientation course and lead one hike mentored by an experienced hike leader.

The Hiking Committee:

The Hiking Committee is a group of volunteers who teach hiking-related courses, some are hike & backpacking leaders, and promote safety and fun among Mountaineer hike participants.

Committee Members:

Chair Person: Chris Caviezel, nordic.chris@gmail.com

Courses:

The following Courses are offered by the Hiking Committee.

  • New Hiker's Orientation - Equipment, clothing, boots, Ten Essentials, safety, trip planning and more.
  • Hike Leader Orientation - Skills to organize and lead hikes.
  • Intro to Backpacking - (Short weekend Backpacks)
  • Lightweight Hiking & Backpacking

Hikes & Backpacks:

Choose a hike for your level of fitness and interest.

The Hiking & Backpacking Committee offers a variety of hikes.

The surest way to a bad experience with the Mountaineers is to sign up for a hike beyond your capabilities. Start small and work your way up to longer and more difficult hikes. Remember, almost all Mountaineer hikes have some elevation gain. So if you are not accustomed to hiking in mountainous terrain start with a short distance and low elevation gain. If hiking is a social activity, sign up for leisurely paced hikes. If hiking is your way of getting a good workout, try faster paced hikes.

Hiking Committee Policies

Who is eligible to go on hikes & backpacks with the Mountaineers Foothills Branch?

  1. Mountaineer members
  2. Guests may go on 2 hikes per year, but must have a singed waiver on file.
  3. Everyone is responsible for being at the appropriate level of conditioning, wearing adequate clothing and having essential gear.
  4. Pets are not allowed on Mountaineer hikes unless listed as “Hikes with dogs”.

How do I sign up for a hike?

The best way is to view hike listings and sign up on the main Mountaineers web site. To view Foothills Branch hikes, chick on “Hikes”. To view other branch hikes go to the main web site: www.mountainers.org and select activity search.

Carpooling to the hike trail head is encouraged.

Cancellations - Please cancel at least two days before the hike.

What equipment do I need?

The following equipment is required on all Foothills Branch hikes:

      1. The Ten Essentials

      2. Daypack

      3. Food and water.

      4. Sturdy boots and clothing suitable for the destination, weather and length of hike.

For addition information on Foothills Branch hikes, please send e-mail to nordic.chris@gmail.com  

  
                           


CURRENT EVENTS &
NEWS

PCT Series Hike Sign-up
May 7, 2012; 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming After Hours Hikes
April 24, 2012 - Squak Mt Loop  Details
May 8, 2012 - Rattlesnake Ledge and Beyond Details
May 22, 2012 - East Tiger Mountain Details

Premiere Backpacker Visits the Mountaineers!
Andrew Skurka

One of the absolutely premier/elite backpackers of the world, Andrew Skurka, is doing two presentations at the Mountaineers HQ in April!!

Monday, April 16 “Circling Alaska & Yukon
Info: http://andrewskurka.com/slideshows-clinics/circling-alaska-and-yukon/

Wednesday, April 18 “Ultimate Hiking Gear & Skills
Info: http://andrewskurka.com/slideshows-clinics/gear-skills-clinic/

In both cases he's there starting at 6 pm with book signing starting at 6:15, actual slideshow starts at 7 pm. Admission is $8 for members, $10 non-members, tickets can be purchased in advance at http://andrewskurka.com/product-category/event-tickets/

Experience a life-list backpack
11 days and 90 miles on the Continental Divide trail in the extraordinary, unspoiled high country of the Wind River Range in Wyoming, September 2-14, 2012. Click here for more about the trip, or contact the leader at cascadehiker@earthlink.net

Communicator Article - DEC 2010

ADZPCTKO 2010 Annual Day Zero PCT KO.  We have not yet attended this event,but a great excuse to travel down to California and meet many of the coming year's Through Hikers.