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The Kitsap Mountaineers: Courses
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Course Information
Chair: John Howard: howiejm@comcast.net or 360-698-3220
Meetings
2008 Conditioning Series:
April – Nov. Looking to improve your fitness level, the difficulty of the trails you hike, lose some weight, or gain a group of hiking friends? This is the activity for you. Beginning again in April 2008, the Kitsap branch is offering a series of hikes and lectures focused on improving hiking fitness and knowledge. Each month, two hikes will be offered and they will become progressively more strenuous as the year progresses. Lectures will include topics such as: proper nutrition and hydration, activities to improve fitness off the trail, and gear selection. For more information, contact Christine Grenier, highroadhiker@netzero.com; or Annette Clement, aclement@rfmarch.com.
Navigation: Classroom session will be held at the Kitsap Cabin on Tuesday, May 13 from 6:00-9:30 p.m. A field trip evaluation will be held all day on Saturday, May 17, 2008. March 2008 and May 2008 classroom session students must attend this May 17, 2008 field session. Location and time of the field session will be emailed to all students. Students are expected to read “Wilderness Navigation” by Bob Burns and Mike Burns prior to the classroom session and will be expected to discuss and utilize topics covered in the book. The book is available through Mountaineers Books. Registration is limited to 12 participants. Fee is $40. There may be addition student expense in paying for maps used in classroom or field sessions. Contact John Howard for more information at 360-698-3220 or howiejm@comcast.net.
2008 Alpine Scrambling Course
The Kitsap Branch has launched a new Alpine Scrambling Course
beginning in March of 2008. No previous climbing experience is required,
although good physical condition is a must. (A good self-assessment would
be to carry a 20 pound pack up a trail or slope of 2000 feet vertical
gain within 2 hours. Mt. Walker, near Quilcene, is a recommended
assessment route).
Other conditioning routes:
Lake Angeles - 3.7 miles, 3000 ft. gain.
Heather Park - 4.1 miles, 3400 ft. gain.
Mt. Zion - 1.8 miles, 2300 ft. gain.
Mt. Rose - 4.0 miles, 3400 ft. gain.
Sign up for 2008 is closed, but activities are listed below for reference of current students and to give prospective future students an overview of the course.
Alpine scrambling involves the ascent of rock, scree, talus, ice and snow
to summits and ridges. Some trips are short, one day ascents, while
others involve multiple day backpacks and/or steep, exposed climbing.
Prospective participants should be aware that mountaineering-quality
boots are required. Backpacking boots are normally not sufficient. Ice
axes and mountaineering helmets are also required.
The main goal of this course is to build skill and experience on
non-technical terrain. Goals and objective for individuals will be based
on discussions with the course leadership.
2008 Alpine Scrambling: Remaining Course Dates
Thursday, Feb. 28 - Introductory Class Session (Kitsap Cabin, 6:30 pm)
Saturday, March 8 - Conditioner Field Trip (Green Mt.-Gold Creek Trailhead)
Map @ http://www.dnr.wa.gov/dataandmaps/maps/pdf/green_08_full.pdf
Thursday, JUne 5 - Review and Planning Seminar (Kitsap Cabin, 6:30 pm)
Saturday, June 14, Experience Field Trip (Mt. Townsend/Hawk Peak Alternative)
2008 Scrambling Graduation Requirements
1. Complete three scrambles (one snow, one rock and one of choice)
2. Attend five classroom sessions and attend five field trips for skill
and experience development.
3. Possess a current Mountaineering Oriented First Aid card by
graduation.
One year is allowed to complete this work, although graduation may not be
achievable for all.
Course Fee:$150 (fee entitles the participant to one year of
involvement with the program.
For more information, contact Mike Raymond, 360-437-9379,
mike-elaine@msn.com
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