2009 Annual Celebration a success! - Mazamas

MAZAMA 

NESIKA KLATAWA SAHALE — WE CLIMB HIGH 

The Monthly Bulletin of the Mazamas Vol. 92, No. 1 • January 2010 

R E A C H I 

I n s I d e 

CounCIl MInutes 2 

CounCIl Corner 4 

ClIMbIng CoMMIttee 4 

suCCessful ClIMbers 6 

ClIMb sChedule 8 

bCeP 10 

CoMMIttee MeetIngs 14 

old-tIMers’ 16 

AYM 16 

ProgrAMs 17 

outIngs 18 

trAIl trIPs 20 

lodge news 22 

ClAssIfIeds 23 

MeMbershIP rePort 23 

$1,750,000 

$1,126,763 

N G N E W H E I G H T S 

The Mazamas provides 

a comprehensive 

mountaineering program 

with allied activities that 

enhances the participants' 

enjoyment and protects 

the alpine environment. 

2009 Annual Celebration a success! 

By Judy Lundeen 

Nearly 300 people turned out for the 115th 

Mazama Annual Celebration held on November 21 

at the Doubletree Hotel Lloyd Center. Friends had an 

opportunity to connect during the social hour, our 

2009 award winners were honored for their significant 

accomplishments, and raffle ticket sales raised $700 

for the capital campaign. Guest speaker Pete Athans 

captivated the crowd with an inspiring presentation 

about his mountaineering adventures in Nepal, and 

also his quest for deeper meaning through charitable 

activities benefiting the Nepali people, and the scientific 

exploration of sacred caves in Nepal’s remote Mustang 

region to recover and preserve ancient manuscripts and 

artifacts. 

Many people contributed to the success of this event 

and their efforts are greatly appreciated! Among them 

are the planning committee (Lesley Langan–Chair, 

Sue Brickey, Doris Forrester, Dyanne Foster, Helen 

Hansen, Sara Marinucci-Seevers and Judy Lundeen), 

master of ceremonies Jerry Eline, photographer Jerry 

Stelmack, our awards presenters who prepared remarks, 

others behind the scenes who developed slide shows to 

support them, and event volunteers Sasha Foster, Kathy 

Williams, Ann Brown and Lacy Turner. Special thanks 

go to Patricia Southard and to Community Relations 

and Membership Services for their generous raffle item 

donations. Thanks also to everyone who attended—we 

hope to see you again next year! 

Congratulations to our 2009 Mazama award 

winners! 

Service Awards 

Hardesty Cup: Tom Davidson & Cathy Oswald 

Montague Conservation Cup: Susan Saul 

Parker Cup: Sarah Bradham & Adam Nawrot 

Vera and Carmie Dafoe Award: Jim Craig 

Mazamas Honorary Member: Ray Sheldon 

Nordic Awards 

5 Years of Service: Byron Rendar 

10 Years of Service: Ethan VanMatre 

15 Years of Service: Dave Shirley 

outgoing club president shirley welch skillfully tosses the 

ice axe baton to her successor, Pam gilmer. Photo: Jerry 

stelmack 

Outings 

Awards 

Gloria Fisher, 

Jean Fitzgerald, 

Richard Getgen, 

Billie Goodwin, 

Helen Hanson, 

Esther Koehler, 

Joan Mosser, Ray 

Sheldon, Dick 

Weisbaum 

Trail Trips 

Awards 

• 10,000 Miles: 

Richard 

Getgen 

• 6,000 Miles: 

Billie Goodwin 

• 25 Leads: Sue 

Brickey, Amy 

Brown, Meg 

Linza, Rick 

Pope, Kibbey Rock, James Selby, Daniel Van Rossen, 

Jeff Welter 

rock Climbing smith rock state Park, february 24 at the MMC 

george Cummings presents the 

honorary Member award to ray 

sheldon. Photo: Jerry stelmack 

continued on page 5 

Alan Watts will be telling the story of Smith Rock climbing from its humble origins through the present 

day. Alan will be signing copies of his new book, Rock Climbing Smith Rock State Park, the long awaited 

completely rewritten follow up to his 1992 guidebook. Look for more information in the February Bulletin.

Mazama Executive Council Meeting Minutes, Regular Meeting 

December 10, 2009 (pending approval at the January meeting) 

Attending: Bob Breivogel, Matt Carter, George Cummings, Billie 

Goodwin, Helen Hanson, Sarah Lewins, Paul Steger, Pam Gilmer, 

Tom Bard and Executive Director Peggie Schwarz 

Pam Gilmer called the meeting to order at 7:22 p.m. 

The minutes of the November 10, 2009 meeting were discussed 

and approved. 

Membership Report: Written report. There were 25 applications 

for membership in November. As of November 30, total membership 

was 3,103, 23 more than a year ago. Office staff will be calling 

people to remind them and encourage them to renew. 

Treasurer’s Report: Tom Bard reported that membership dues 

collection is going fine. 

Executive Director’s Report: The ADA-approved entryway to the 

MMC needs to be built by November, 2010. Peggie recommended 

that we use Jim Brewer, who did the remodeling work of the MMC 

initially, for this work. The budget for this is $15,500. The council 

approved Jim Brewer. The council approved the expenditure of up to 

$35,000 (which has been given by a donor) to build an instructional 

climbing wall in the Holman Auditorium. The council decided 

against installing a vending machine in the kitchen. 

Capital Campaign: Thirty-two percent of the members have 

contributed to the campaign. Gifts of $5,200 were received last 

month, bringing total contributions and pledges to $1,126,763 (64 

percent of the goal) as of December 3, 2009. 

Committee Reports 

Annual Celebration: Lesley Langan presented to the council. This 

year 279 tickets were sold for the evening, compared to 350 last 

year. Net for the event was $920, primarily due to not having to pay 

$2,100 for the speaker. Survey results: rating of 4.6 out of 5 for the 

speaker, day and time of event rated high and lowest was food and 

beverage, most people said they would attend next year’s event. 

Lesley is willing to chair the event next year but does not want to 

do an auction. 

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CIDT: Written report by Andrew Bodien. The Critical Incident 

Debriefing Team has set their goals for the upcoming year. The team 

is still looking for Mazamas that are mental health professionals to 

serve on the team. They created The Friends of the Critical Incident 

Debriefing Team for those team members who would like to be 

available as debriefers but can no longer commit to being on the 

committee. Finally, they are pleased that Andrea McKee-O’Leary has 

agreed to join the team. 

Conservation: John Rettig presented to the council. The 

Conservation Committee approved positions on the following issues: 

Endorsed alternative 2 of the Cape Horn Recreation Plan (loop trail 

with viewpoint changes and seasonal closure to protect peregrines); 

opposed WDFW plan to open Spirit Lake to trout fishing; and 

endorsed alternative 4 for the Mt. Hood Off-Highway Vehicle Draft 

EIS (minimum mileage of trails would be open to OHV usage). They 

also started planning a spring 2010 tree planting for restoration/ 

carbon sequestering, requested a free energy audit of the MMC, 

which they intend to use to plan for best use of their voluntary fee 

to offset our carbon footprint; and talked over another seminar/field 

event for spring. Mazama Joan Zuber has a seat on an Oregon Dept. 

of Forestry Citizen Advisory Committee. The council voted to give 

Joan voting authority representing the Mazamas on this advisory 

committee. 

CRAMS: Stephanie Spence introduced herself to the council. 

The CRAMS committee most recently completed hosting another 

successful Discovery Night held on October 19 at the MMC. With 

over 200 people in attendance, they signed up 14 new members, a 

new record for Discovery Night. The committee plans to outline 

a follow-up protocol for contacting other attendees in an effort 

to recruit even more new members. Throughout the coming year, 

CRAMS will be working to increase its presence in representing 

the Mazamas at other relevant community events such as Sunday 

Parkways and Earth Day, in order to educate the public about the 

Mazamas. They also plan to continue contributing submissions to the 

monthly Bulletin as well as handling other relevant press releases. 

Education: no report submitted. 

IT: Written report by Vidya Shivkumar. The Mazama Web site 

rebuild is due in summer 2010 and will be done as part of the 

NetRaising contract renewal. NetRaising is the hosting provider 

for the www.mazamas.org Web site. The desired enhancements to 

the Web site are outlined in the Mazama 2009-2010 IT Roadmap 

that was presented to the Executive Council in September 2009. 

Third party tools and services, beyond ones offered by NetRaising, 

may need to be implemented in order to deliver the IT Roadmap. 

The exact nature of the enhancements that will ultimately be 

rolled out will depend on the cost, maintainability and timeliness 

of implementation. The IT committee has begun the process 

of investigating tools (Open Source or otherwise) and holding 

discussions with various vendors to deliver items on the 2009-2010 

IT Roadmap. Progress updates to follow in subsequent reports to the 

council. 

Library and Historical Collections: Written report submitted 

to the council. Jeff Thomas is working on a display to be titled 

“Comfortable Classics.” There are to be 15 photographs showing 

easy climbs around the Portland area. He is hoping to attract 

younger members to these local climbs. They hope to have the 

photographs displayed sometime this month. 

Lodge: No report submitted. 

Program: Written report by John Leary. They are announcing each 

week their need for another volunteer member as well as e-mailing 

those who expressed an interest in the committee from the list 

provided by the office. 

continued on next page

Council Minutes, continued from previous page 

Publications: Diana Schweitzer presented to the council. 

Publications is working on publishing the Annual and the 

Membership Directory. They are working on collecting photos, 

articles, committee reports, and other elements for the Annual for 

publication in early March. They did not receive as many feature 

articles for the Annual as they have in past years and sent out a 

second call for articles earlier this month. It costs about $3,000 to 

print the Directory and mailing costs are increasing. The committee 

would like to look at moving to an electronic/online version. One 

option is to consider including it with the February Bulletin as an 

insert. But that would violate confidentiality of member data since 

the Bulletin goes to nonmembers. What about charging members 

as part of dues to receive the Directory? All the council members 

except Paul Steger voted to approve having the committee continue 

to publish the Directory as they have and look at options for change 

when membership renewals go out next September. 

Research: Written report by Mike Faden. Committee member 

Tom Bennett has organized a research evening April 9, 2010 at 

the MMC, similar to the one held in 2009. The subject will be 

Northwest glaciers, a subject currently attracting attention due to 

the apparent effects of global warming; speakers will be Andrew 

Fountain (PSU) and Karl Lillquist (Central Washington University). 

Committee member Ryan Morrison sent RFPs to the list of potential 

grant applicants. Committee members continued to track previously 

awarded grants. They made good progress but extracting updates 

from researchers is a continuing challenge. The Web pages were 

updated to reflect the 2010 grant procedures. A report from 

researcher Dale Wagner (collected by committee member Anda 

Cornea) was forwarded to Barry Maletzky for editing and use in the 

Mazama Annual. Paul Steger suggested asking grantees to use a blog 

to keep us updated on their progress. Matt Carter said he would 

follow up. 

Unfinished Business 

Strategic Plan Goal discussion: The council goal had been to do a 

survey to determine whether or not we need a new strategic plan, but 

Paul Steger believes it is clear we do need a new strategic plan. Paul 

recommended that the goal be changed to form a task force to plan 

the process by which a new strategic plan can be developed starting 

in October 2010. Paul is willing to lead this process with help from 

Bob Breivogel and Peggie Schwarz. 

Lodge Committee Task Force update: Peggie updated the status 

of this task force. The mission of the task force is to: 1. Define 

the mission of the Lodge Committee, 2. Define skills and form an 

effective 12-member Lodge Committee, 3. Build a strong lodge 

volunteer base. The following are approved to be on the Task Force: 

Rick Amodeo–Chair, Ed Cunningham, Karl Langenwalter, Ryan 

McCoy, Pam Gilmer, Al Papesh, Mark Seeker, Paul Underwood, and 

Peggie Schwarz. 

New Business 

Outings Proposal: Paul Gerald and Kent Meyer presented to the 

council about policy for handling outings payments. They asked 

that when fees are under $300, leaders be allowed to receive these 

payments directly and submit the money to the office on a monthly 

basis. The council approved allowing leaders of outings costing less 

than $300 to receive fees directly and remit them to the office when 

they have received $1,000, or on a weekly basis, whichever occurs 

first. 

Mt. Bachelor letter proposal: Lee M. Stevenson presented by 

phone to the council seeking approval of a letter from the Mazamas 

to the Deschutes National Forest and Mt. Bachelor/Powder Corp. in 

opposition to proposed restrictions on uphill travel on Mt. Bachelor. 

The council approved sending the letter, which will be sent December 9. 

Shared benefits with other mountaineering organizations: Peggie 

Schwarz presented a proposal regarding shared benefits between 

the Mazams, the Colorado Mountain Club, the Mountaineers, and 

the American Alpine Club. Members of these oragnizations would 

be able to use each organization’s lodge facilities and pay member 

rates for activities, classes, and merchandise. The council approved 

entering into this agreement. 

Vote on the auditor: George Cummings proposed that McDonald 

Jacobs conduct a review of the financial statements of the Mazamas 

for the year ending September 30, 2009. The fee would be $6,800 to 

$7,200. The council approved this for the amount stated. 

Standing Business 

Next Council Corner: Matt Carter on democracy and 

transparency. 

Goal Updates: George Cummings sent an e-mail to all committees 

asking them to review their purpose and responsibilities by the end of 

January. He asked all liaisons to see that their committees do this. 

Calendar Review: The master calendar was provided just to give a 

sense of what is going on in the organization. 

The meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m. 

www.mazamas.org 

warm Clothing drive—Your 

donations needed for fIsh 

emergency services 

Winter is in full swing and it has been cold out there. 

Your help is needed NOW! 

Bring in your used items for the Mazamas donation to 

Fish Emergency Services. 

This year is rougher for many people and you can help 

make a difference to our neighbors during this winter by 

helping. Please look through your closet and bring in: 

• Warm coats and jackets, 

• Gloves, mittens, hats, and socks 

• Warm shirts and pants 

• Sleeping bags & rain coats/pants 

• All that fleece clothing the Mazamas are famous 

for! 

FISH is located at SE 13th and Hawthorne and they 

serve residents from our Mazama neighborhood. For more 

information about FISH Emergency Services, please visit 

their Web site: www.fishemergencyservice.org. 

This is sponsored by the Mazama Trail Trips Committee 

– for more information contact Tom Davidson at TED@ 

Shawmut.com 

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Council Corner 

Each month one of the members of the council “volunteers” to 

write an article for the Bulletin. The member then picks from one of 

the topics earlier agreed upon by the council. I selected the January 

issue, which is written and coordinated during the very busy pre 

holiday days in December. Why not add to it with the tough topic 

of “democracy and transparency?” You might be wondering if there 

was a second prize. 

It has been said that democracy is a work in progress, unfinished 

business. Democracy for the Mazamas is and always will be 

unfinished and ever being renewed. 

With every vote the process is renewed. Democracy as it 

is understood by western tradition includes specific rights for 

individuals. That includes the right to express your views, even if you 

are not in agreement with the majority. This tradition is held and 

formalized because these views are often the trailhead of a positive 

path. 

Included in that right to express your view is an obligation 

to express that view. We are fortunate in the Mazamas to have 

a high level of member participation. It is member participation 

that protects and renews democracy in the organization. If you are 

not participating, consider changing that. There are many ways to 

participate, some requiring only a small amount of time. You can 

participate by attending a committee or council meeting, if just to 

see what they do. Council members often have only empty chairs to 

look upon. Many committees use social networking tools you can 

subscribe to. 

How is the Mazamas structured? The Mazamas is structured like 

nearly all nonprofit organizations. Bylaws make up the foundation. 

The Mazama bylaws are the result of over a century of refinement 

and are controlled directly by the membership. Only the members 

can change the bylaws. Members are elected to a governing body, 

the Executive Council. The Executive Council elects its officers. 

The governing body operates within the bylaws and manages the 

organization. The Mazamas has both employees and contractors 

working for it. Committees are structured like the council and report 

to the council. 

Transparency, like democracy, is unfinished business. 

Transparency goes hand in glove with democracy. The two ideas 

cannot survive without the other. Transparency is critical to a 

well-run organization. Transparency drives fairness and efficiency. 

Mazamas strive for transparency in all aspects of the organization’s 

activities. Like democracy, transparency is best assured by member 

participation. Members asking questions, recalling information 

forgotten and resurfacing it, bringing new information to others 

continues the business of transparency. 

It is up to you, dear reader. Participate in a Mazama activity; 

attend a council or committee meeting. Step up to be on a committee 

or the council. Vote in your election. January is “pledge-to-attend-anexecutive-council-meeting-month.” 

See you soon. 

Matt Carter 


Mazama Climb night 

Monday, January 4 

It may be raining outside, but we’ll be climbing indoors at 

ClubSport—one of the largest rock gyms in Oregon, with over 

11,000 sf of climbing surface. On arrival, head directly to the 

climbing area to sign in, pay for climbing and rent any gear that 

you may need. If it’s your first visit to ClubSport, you must first pass 

a safety check by the gym staff. Climb Night is open to all members 

and non-members alike, regardless of age or climbing ability. Preregistration 

is not required. Bring a friend and come on down! 

Don’t have a regular belay partner? We can easily pair you up with 

someone for the evening. Climb Night coordinators: Ryan Christie and 

Karl Langenwalter 

where: ClubSport Oregon (exit #290 off I-5) – about twenty 

minutes from downtown 

when: 7 – 11 p.m. 

Cost: $10 Mazama members/$12 non-members. Be sure to bring 

your Mazama membership sticker! 

rentals: $5 harness, $6 rock shoes, $9 for both 

upcoming Climb night dates: Climb Night is the first Monday of 

the month: January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5 & May 3 

Full information on Climb Night: 

www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C392 

Climbing Committee Beta 

The New Year means resolutions and the Climbing Committee 

is already taking on their lead resolution for 2010, reviewing and 

improving the climb leader development (LD) program. Since 

running the various schools is no longer a priority for the climbing 

committee we can focus our efforts on being an advocacy group for 

our leadership. The first step in improving leadership programs is 

ensuring our climb leaders have a positive experience from the start. 

Last year, Tim Scott led a Leadership Development Task Force which 

came up with recommendations for improvement to the LD program 

and continuing climb leader education. 

The Climbing Committee met for their first climb leader 

development “retreat” on Sunday, December 13, 2009 to begin the 

process of revising our policies and implementing improvements 

to the LD program. Some improvements to the climb leadership 

development program being discussed include mentors for LD 

program participants, “meet and greets” for new and prospective 

climb leader candidates, improved evaluations and easier access to 

and understanding of leadership development requirements. Although 

this will be a lengthy review which will take most of the year, there 

are already some action items we plan to implement now. New climb 

leader development candidates can expect to be notified of their 

status sooner, receive required reading and receive information about 

hooking up with a mentor. 

If you are interested in becoming a climb leader or want to learn 

more about climb leader development, feel free to contact any one 

of the current climbing committee members or take a look at the 

current requirements on the Web site at http://www.mazamas.org/ 

your/adventure/starts-here/C471/. 

We will provide updates on our progress as we roll out the new 

and improved program. 

Greg Scott 

Climbing Committee Co-Chair

Celebration, continued from front page 

• 50 Leads: Ursula Edlund, John 

Egan, Robert Smith, Margaret 

Smith 

• 100 Leads: Tom Davidson, 

Carolyn Eckel, Cathy Oswald 

• 150 Leads: Kent Meyer, Ray 

Sheldon, Terry Sherbeck 

• 300 Leads: Terry Cone, Tom 

Guyot 

• 500 Leads: Marty Hanson, Dean 

Kokko, Dean Lee 

• 600 Leads: Billie Goodwin 

• 10 Trail Tending Leads: Richard 

Getgen 

Climbing Awards 

• Guardian Peaks: Gregg Baker, 

Hugo Cordova, Jim Dockweiler, 

Terry Donahe, Roger Hill, Erik 

Jones, Cathy Oswald, Lisa Ripps, 

Joel Salzberg, Caleb Sattgast, 

Ellen White 

• Oregon Cascades: Richard 

Busing, John Creager, Jim 

Dockweiler, Terry Donahe, Roger 

Hill, Bill McLoughlin, John 

Vissell, Bruce Yatvin 

• 16 Peaks: Anita Bieker, Jim 

Dockweiler, Terry Donahe, John 

Egan, Roger Hill, Yasuharu 

Kawamura, Bill McLoughlin, 

Kiichi Nagasaki, Richard Waugh, 

John Vissell 

• 5-Point Leadership: Bruce Yatvin 

• 15-Point Leadership: George 

Cummings 

Photos 

top: Montague Conservation Cup 

winner susan saul poses with 

Monty smith. 

Middle: dragan dokic and Mary 

Margaret Jenkins congratulate 

Jim Craig, winner of the Vera and 

Carmie dafoe award. 

bottom: Parker Cup winners Adam 

nawrot and sarah bradham display 

their award. 

All Photos: Jerry stelmack 

bPA free Mazama water bottles now 

available at the MMC! 

The bottles feature the Mazama logo and elevations of the 

16 peaks. Get yours in purple, green, blue, or red for only 

$11. Bring your old bottle in and we’ll recycle it for you. 


BCEP 

Info Night 2010 

Come and find out what the Basic Climbing 

Education Program is all about! 

January 18, 2010 

7:30 PM at the MMC 

bcep2010@mazamas.org 


Mazama Used Equipment Sale! 

saturday, March 27, 8–10 a.m. pre-sale for Mazama members and students in climb classes 

saturday, March 27, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. sale open to general public 

Mazama Mountaineering Center, SE 43 Avenue and Stark Street 

Clear out your gear room! Make way for more! 

The Used Equipment Sale is a great opportunity to clean out your gear room of stuff that 

you no longer need. Again this year, with exclusive sale hours for Mazama members and 

students in Mazama classes, you can also help folks who are new to climbing, hiking and 

skiing purchase useable equipment at reasonable prices. New but discontinued equipment 

from selected retailers may also be available for sale. Who knows? You may be able to 

trade-up and find some great deals. 

What should you do if you’d like to sell something? 

• Price saleable equipment or clothing you aren’t using or have upgraded reasonably 

and it will sell; you’ll keep 70 percent of all proceeds. 

• Mark your calendars for Friday, March 26, 3–8 p.m. That’s when you can drop off 

items for the sale (tally sheets and tags will be available in the office March 16). 

What should you do if you’d like to buy “field-tested” gear at very cheap prices. Mark your 

calendars for: 

• Saturday, March 27 from 8–10 a.m. (if you are a Mazama member or enrolled in a climb class) 

• Saturday, March 27 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. open to the general public 

• Plan to come early for best selection 

• The Mazamas accepts cash, checks or Visa®/MasterCard® 

Once again, we’ll be collecting warm clothing for Fish Emergency Services to distribute to Portland’s needy. 

Watch for more information in upcoming issues of the Bulletin and on the Mazama Web site. http://www.mazamas.org. 

We’ll see you at the sale! 

Climbing: 

Successful Climbers 

September 13, Old Snowy, SnowGrass Flats. Leader: Andrew 

Bodien, Asst: George Cummings. Lonnie Feather, Susan Garland, 

Melissa Jaffee, Margaret McCarthy, Aimee Pedretti 

September 26, Mt. Washington, North Ridge. Leader: Bruce 

Yatvin, Asst: Jeff Litwak. Robert Beach, Kevin Carrigan, Scott 

Chase, Jochen Eckhold, Sue Giordano, Magnus Johannesson, 

Amy Mendenhall, Jeff Yu 

November 29, St. Helens, Wormflows. Leader: Ken Searl, Asst: 

Marty Guenther. Hye Kwon, Paul Montgomery, Rob Parker 

Claudia Holderegger, DC 

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Volunteer Spotlight 

dean lee – A Passion for Mountains, trails and Mazamas 

by Megan Johnson 

On November 21, 2009 at the Mazama Annual Celebration event 

Dean Lee was awarded the 500 Hike Leads award by the Trail Trips 

committee. This was a hike leader milestone for Dean but also one of 

the many service awards he has received from the Mazamas over the 

years that includes both mountaineering and hike leadership. 

Dean joined the Mazamas in 1991 at the age of 50 when he 

discovered his passion for mountain climbing. He kicked his smoking 

habit and dove deeply into climbing. He graduated from the Basic 

Climbing Education Program having been a student in Larry Stadler’s 

BCEP class along with one of his closest climbing partners, Tanya 

Sharratt. 

Very quickly, Dean accumulated his Guardian Peaks Award, 

the 7 Oregon Cascade Peaks Award and the 16 Peaks Award. He 

graduated from Advanced Rock and Advanced Snow classes and 

became a Mazama climb leader in 1996. 

In 2002 Dean was awarded the Terry Becker Award from the 

Climbing Committee for leading the 16 Peaks and has now led over 

70 climbs for the Mazamas while also leading his own BCEP class 

for ten years. He taught and mentored many current climb leaders 

and has enjoyed seeing them take leadership roles in the Mazamas. 

Dean loved filling his climbs with the maximum amount of 12 

people and getting them all to the summit. He was especially careful 

in always having half of his climbs filled with women as he thought it 

made the team dynamics more fun and encouraged women to climb. 

Dean’s climbs and BCEP classes were legendary for their bonding and 

fun adventures. 

Dean began leading hikes for the Trail Trips committee in 2000. 

Along with leading hikes in the Gorge, about 7 years ago he began 

leading the weekly Street Rambles—where he even met his wife, hike 

leader Megan Johnson. Many Mazamas enjoyed his popular yearly 

snowshoe bivouac at Twin Lakes near Mt. Hood with memories of 

the bonfire, lively conversation and cold nights! 

Dean notes Larry Stadler as his significant Mazama mentor 

and enjoyed numerous trips to Europe with him and other friends 

climbing and trekking in Mexico, the Swiss, French and Austrian 

Alps, Nepal, Tibet, Scotland, Tanzania and most recently the 

nepal networking event 

Come learn about mountaineering and trekking in 

Nepal, or share your stories with those planning 

on visiting this Himalayan country! 

Sponsored by: Mazama Expedition Committee 

Date: Wednesday, January 20, 6:30–9:30 p.m. 

Location: Hopworks Urban Brewery 

Dolomites. Fun and laughter 

seems to always follow Dean. 

Recently when climbing Mt. 

Kilimanjaro, the Tanzanian 

porters were a bit shocked to 

see Dean’s hairy body (some of 

you climbers are already aware 

of Dean’s “hair problem” and 

there are stories of Mazamas 

gathering dollar bills on climbs 

to make Dean put his shirt back 

on!). The Tanzanian porters 

gave Dean the nickname of 

“Simba” which means lion in 

Swahili. Every morning he was 

awakened by the porters yelling 

out, “Coffee Simba?” 

Getting people to the top of 

a summit is what motivates Dean now and in the future as he takes 

people with him on a fun and lively adventure. He feels that people 

can accomplish their personal goals—some they thought they would 

never attain—and by doing that, obtain a life perspective of this 

accomplishment that feeds their soul. How many of us have heard 

Dean bellow out with a grin, “Cheated death again!” after getting 

down to the parking lot after a climb or hike? And of course Dean 

always loves to go out afterwards to share stories with his fellow 

climbers and hikers. 

Be on the lookout for Dean on the trails in the Gorge. He plans 

on leading weekend hikes again starting in March which will be 

great training for getting back in shape for BCEP and climb season. 

Also you can catch one of Dean’s street rambles every Tuesday and 

Thursday at the REI in the Pearl District. You may even be able to 

twist his arm to tell one of his great mountaineering stories at the 

Lucky Lab afterwards for the small price of a pint of beer! 

Thank you Dean for your commitment to the Mazamas and all 

the wonderful memories you have given hundreds of fellow climbers 

and hikers. 


expedition skill builder 

Lecture: Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at the MMC 

Field Session: Saturday and Sunday, February 6-7, 2010, 

Mount Hood 

Taught by: Mazama Expedition Committee 

Description: This class will teach the elemental skills of snow 

camping. The field session will include camp selection, snow 

walls, cooking tents, safety lines, and latrines. An overnight 

stay is recommended but not required. 

Cost: $50 members, $75 non-members 


winter Climb schedule 

Always check the Web site for the most up to date climb information: 

http://www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C88/. 

leader 

January 

Peak/route 

grade travel 

Whit Fellers Mount St. Helens, Swft Crk/Wrm Flows B F/SS 

Whit Fellers Mt. Hood, South Side C F/SS 

Ken Searl Mt. Hood, South Side C F 

Ken Searl Mount St. Helens, Swft Crk/Wrm Flows B SS 

Jeff Welter Mt. Hood, South Side C F/SS 

February 





Paul Underwood Mount St. Helens, Swft Crk/Wrm Flows B+ F/SS 


March 






notes 

1. Note that grading of climbs is increased for winter. 

Codes: (E) = Exploratory, + = overnight, P=Provisional Climb. Means 

of travel: F=Foot, SS=Snowshoe, MS=Mountain Ski (randonee/telemark). 

2. Prospective climbers should e-mail or call leaders for additional info 

and to let the leader know you are interested in their climb. As exact dates 

get scheduled they will be posted on the winter climbs page on the Web 

site. 

Note: Avalanche transceivers must be carried by all climbers on all winter 

climbs. Climbers are to furnish their own batteries for the transceivers. 

Bring 4 Size AAA batteries per climber. 

leader Contact Information 

leader Phone e-mail 

Whit Fellers 503-521-8060 whit.fellers@providence.org 

Ken Searl 503-502-2030 ksearl@hotmail.com 

Paul Underwood 503-577-9386 p_underwood@msn.com 

Jeff Welter 503-929-2134 jtw@pacifier.com 

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Mazamas ready 11 More Kids 

for the outdoors 

by Peggie schwarz 

Next month you will have the pleasure of reading an article 

written by Lori Raydo, our leader of this fall’s youth outreach 

program that was held at Harvey Scott Grade School on NE 67th 

and Prescott Street. Lori has a degree in special education and art 

and received her teaching certificate this year. Our outreach program 

was a way for her to gain hands-on experience teaching two of her 

favorite topics: Mazamas and the outdoors. Lori and her assistant, 

Joel Philippi, taught 11 6th and 7th graders about outdoor safety 

and the basics of being prepared for hiking and camping. I attended 

a couple of their classes and saw that the students were enthusiastic 

about the new skills they were learning and excited about the two 

fields trips they took—one to the Forestry Center Discovery Museum 

when their hike was rained out and a second to the Mazama Lodge 

for snowshoeing and sledding. This trip to Mount Hood was a first 

for several of the students and some are now hooked. Lori and Joel 

taught classes twice per week for eight weeks at Harvey Scott. Along 

with all the planning and activities they dedicated over 300 hours 

to this project and plan to manage our outreach program again this 

spring if all goes as planned. We appreciate all that Lori and Joel 

did for the kids and our outreach program so I invite you to join 

me in thanking them for their dedication to this project. Through 

their efforts Mazamas are changing kids’ lives, exposing them to 

the wonders of nature and helping them to be knowledgeable and 

prepared for the outdoors. 

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shared benefits with 

Mountaineering organizations 

by Peggie schwarz 

I recently attended the second annual meeting of the 

administrators of the mountaineering organizations in America 

(a group as yet unnamed). Attending the meeting in Seattle at the 

beautiful new home of the Mountaineers were executive directors 

and several staff and board members from the American Alpine Club 

(AAC), the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC), the Mountaineers and 

the Mazamas. At these meetings we build our network, share best 

practices and compare our organizations’ business functions and 

cultural dynamics. By discussing insurance, volunteerism, staffing, 

outreach, membership trends, lodges and any number of pertinent 

topics, we learn from each other’s experiences and understand how 

much we have in common in our challenges and successes. 

The group continues to work on several initiatives considered 

at our inaugural meeting in September, 2008 in Golden, Colorado. 

These initiatives include liability insurance comparisons, shared 

benefits, and a national amateur training curriculum that could 

be used for all climbing organizations and schools—from rock 

gyms to college mountaineering courses to all of our non-profit 

organizations. We were also introduced to the Mountaineers’ 

successful Junior Mountaineer Program: a free and low-maintenance 

program whereby kids earn stickers when they finish a prescribed 

outdoor activity with their family. When they complete the full list 

of activities they win outdoor-related prizes, celebrate with other 

families at the Mountaineers’ headquarters and receive their official 

Junior Mountaineer badge. We discussed how we might all adopt this 

program and possibly make it a national initiative. 

Also at this meeting we agreed to move forward with a sharedbenefits 

program between the four organizations. 

This reciprocal agreement can benefit our members and help to 

attract new members to the Mazamas when added to our current 

list of member benefits. The shared-benefits initiative is similar 

to a program we have had for many years with the Federation of 

Western Outdoor Clubs (FWOC) in which a member of a club 

that is part of FWOC can stay at our lodge and participate in our 

activities at member rates. These activities include outings, hikes, 

snowshoes, Nordic skiing, and climbs. The new initiative with the 

mountaineering groups expands on this practice and also includes 

merchandise and classes. This means that a Mountaineer may take a 

Mazama class at the Mazama member rate and a Mazama may buy 

merchandise from the AAC at their member rates. (Remember that 

Mazama members already receive a 20 percent discount when we 

order online from Mountaineers books at www.mountaineersbooks. 

org using discount code MZORE at checkout.) 

The Executive Council approved this shared-benefits initiative 

at the December meeting. Now the organizations will develop 

procedures so our members can take advantage of this program 

via our Web sites, such as the special code that Mazamas input for 

the Mountaineers book orders. We are currently developing these 

procedures and will let you know when you can take full advantage 

of this new program that connects the Mazamas to our fellow 

mountaineering organizations across the country. 


don bowie presents K2 — 

the Ascent of the savage 

Mountain 

Alpinist Don Bowie will be presenting a multimedia show on 

his successful climbing expedition to K2. At 28,253 ft. above 

sea level, K2 is located in Northern Pakistan and is the world’s 

second highest peak. It is widely considered to be the hardest 

and most dangerous mountain on earth to climb. On July 4, 

2007, Don became the 4th Canadian to summit K2, and did so 

without the use of supplemental oxygen. 

See fantastic images and video clips and hear Don recall 

the climactic stories of the dramatic ascent and tragic descent 

on what climbers call, “The Savage Mountain.” This event is 

sponsored in part by the Mazamas with proceeds from the gear 

raffle and silent auction benefitting the Mazamas. Westcomb, 

Jetboil, and Backcountry.com gear will be featured. 

This past summer marked Don’s eighth Himalayan/Karakoram 

expedition. Earlier this year, he received the Alpine Club’s Spirit 

of Mountaineering Commendation at the Piolets d’Or Awards 

ceremony for his part in the 2008 rescue attempt of Inaki Ochoa 

on Annapurna. 

Portland show 

Wednesday January 20, 2010 

McMenamins Bagdad Theatre and Pub 

3702 SE Hawthorne Boulevard 

bend show 

Tuesday January 19, 2010 

Venue TBD (see www.donbowie.com) 

doors open at: 6 p.m. 

show: 7–8:15 p.m. 

tickets: $15 

Food and drinks may be purchased on site. 

leah Ilem helping to reinforce the lodge furniture during the lodge 

Cleanup weekend. for more information, go to page 22. 

Photo: Peggie schwarz 


Mazama basic Climbing 

education Program (bCeP) 

learning snow belays on Mt. hood Photo: Joe fitzpatrick 

Information night 

There will be an informational meeting for BCEP at the Mazama 

Mountaineering Center (MMC) on January 18 at 7:30 p.m. 

Details about the course will be provided and questions answered. 

Attendance is encouraged, but not required, for admission to BCEP. 

Attending may increase your chances of admission to the class. This 

is the first opportunity for non-members to apply for the class. 

Mountaineering lecture series 

Lectures, followed by team meetings, are given on six Monday 

nights from 6:30–9:30 p.m., starting March 15 and ending on April 

26 (no class April 5), at Jackson Middle School located at 10625 

Southwest 35th Avenue Portland, OR 97219. 

Conditioning Activities 

Each team leader will schedule a variety of conditioning hikes, 

some of which may be scheduled before the lecture series begins 

on March 15. Participation in at least four hikes is required for 

completion of BCEP. The main purpose of the hikes is to challenge 

and motivate physical conditioning and to get to know team 

members and leaders. Hikes involve mileage and altitude gain similar 

to a Cascade mountain climb. Expect a full-day for each hike, 

including travel time as well as possible navigation practice and other 

climbing skill training. Transportation is not provided; carpooling 

is encouraged. For pre-BCEP conditioning hikes, see the Trail Trips 

section of this Bulletin, or visit the Trail Trips section of the Mazama 

Web site. 

field sessions 

Two all-day field sessions will be held to practice basic snow- and 

rock-climbing skills. The rock-climbing field session will be held 

at Horsethief Butte, Washington (near The Dalles), and the snow 

climbing session will be held on Mt. Hood near Timberline Lodge. 

Some leaders will schedule a snow or rock weekend, which will 

include a conditioning hike on one day and the field session on the 


other. For snow weekends, teams overnight at the Mazama Lodge 

(additional costs apply) and for a rock weekend, teams usually camp 

within a short driving distance of Horsethief Butte. 

As a pre-requisite to these sessions, each team leader will schedule 

sessions on knot tying, belaying and rappel techniques. If a field 

session or hike is missed, it may be possible to make it up with 

another team by prior arrangement. 

Clothing, equipment, other expenses 

Each student must supply his or her own equipment and clothing. 

Since mountaineering gear is expensive, consider borrowing, 

renting, or buying used items before purchasing new. Some climbing 

equipment will be necessary. Detailed information will be given 

by team leaders and covered in the lecture series. It is strongly 

discouraged to buy specialized clothing or equipment ahead of time. 

The Mazama Used Equipment Sale will be held on March 27 and 

oftentimes it is a great place to pick up inexpensive clothing and gear. 

See page 6 for more information. 

requirements for Completion 

Class completion requires: attending all six Monday night 

lectures, four conditioning hikes, Rocky Butte rock practice session, 

rock field session, and snow field session; achieving a score of 75% 

or higher on the written exam; and completing the practical skills 

exam. If all requirements are met participants receive a Certificate of 

Completion and become eligible for A- and B-level Mazama climbs. 

registration Information 

Registration fees for 2010 are $285 for members and $335 for 

nonmembers. If accepted, fees cover attendance at lectures and field 

sessions, as well as a student handbook. Those registering before 

Continued on next page 

Practicing rock skills at horsethief butte. Photo: unknown

A map reading session at Mazama lodge. Photo: Joe fitzpatrick 

bCeP, continued from previous page 

January 21 will receive $20 off the course fee. Applications will be 

processed in date order, until the maximum enrollment is reached. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Since enrollment is 

limited, only those serious about mountaineering and who have the 

time to complete the course should apply. Minimum age for students 

is 15 as of December 31, 2009. Students aged 15 and 16 must take 

the class with a parent or guardian. Please do not call the Mazama 

office to inquire about acceptance. All applicants will be notified on 

or about February 22, 2010. Please see the Web site for information 

about waiting lists, cancellations and refunds. 

Applications 

Members who joined the Mazamas before January 1, 2010 will 

be able to register beginning on January 11 on the Members section 

of the Web site. All other interested applicants will be able to register 

at Info Night on January 18 by filling out a paper application and 

submitting a check OR by logging into the password-protected 

registration form and using a credit card (the password for the form 

will be given out at Info Night). The application will be available 

online for all interested applicants on January 19 at 8 a.m. Paper 

applications will be accepted at Info Night only—no exceptions. 

Questions? 

E-mail the BCEP Coordinator, Heather Campbell, at bcep2010@ 

mazamas.org and join our Facebook group (www.facebook.com, 

group: BCEP 2010). Complete BCEP information may be found 

under the Education link at www.mazamas.org. 



2009 Climbing Awards 

A good way to identify a successful climbing season for the Mazamas 

is to count the number of climbing awards that are presented at the 

annual celebration. By this account, 2009 was a very successful season. 

A total of 32 awards were presented: 

• 11 Guardian Peak 

• 8 Oregon Cascades 

• 10 16 Major Northwest Peaks 

• 1 5-point Leadership 

• 1 15-point Leadership 

• Vera and Carmie Dafoe Award 

Please note that some individuals received multiple awards this year— 

this fact is noted along with their most notable award. 

Guardian Peaks Award 

Awarded for successfully ascending the Guardians of the Columbia: 

Mt. Hood – 11,239 ft. 

Mt. Adams – 12,276 ft. 

Mount St. Helens – 8,363 ft. 

2009 Guardian Peaks Award Recipients 

Gregg M Baker • Hugo Cordova • Roger Hill • Erik Jones • Cathy 

Oswald • Jeff Rice • Lisa Ripps • Joel Salzberg • Caleb Walton Sattgast 

• John Vissell • Ellen M White 

Oregon Cascades Award 

Awarded for successfully ascending the major peaks of the Oregon 

Cascades: 

Mt. Hood – 11,239 ft. 

Mt. Jefferson – 10,497 ft. 

3-Fingered Jack – 7,841 ft. 

Mt. Washington – 7,794 ft. 

2009 Oregon Cascades Award Recipients 

Rick Busing • John Creager • Terry Donahe • Jim Dockweiler • Roger 

Hill • Bill McLoughlin • Bruce Yatvin 

16 Major Northwest Peaks Award 

Awarded for successfully ascending the major following major peaks in 

the Cascades 

Mt. Baker – 10,778 ft. 

Mt. Shuksan – 9,131 ft. 

Mt. Stuart – 9,415 ft. 

Glacier Peak – 10,541 ft. 

Mt. Olympus – 7,965 ft. 

Mt. Rainier – 14,410 ft. 

Mount St. Helens – 8,365 ft. 

Mt. Adams – 12,276 ft. 

North Sister – 10,085 ft. 

Middle Sister – 10,047 ft. 

South Sister – 10,358 ft. 

John Creager (4th from the left) and friends at smith rock state Park. 

Mt. Hood – 11,239 ft. 

Mt. Jefferson – 10, 497 ft. 

Three Fingered Jack – 7,841 ft. 

Mt. Washington – 7,794 ft. 

North Sister – 10,085 ft. 

Middle Sister – 10,047 ft. 

South Sister – 10,358 ft. 

Mt. Shasta – 14,162 ft. 


2009 16 Major Northwest Peaks Award Recipients 

John Egan completed BCEP and joined the Mazamas in 2002, received 

the Guardian Peaks Award in 2002 and the Oregon Cascade Award in 

2007. He assists BCEP on a regular basis and is a hike leader with 51 

hike leads under his belt. 

Anita Bieker’s first official climb was Middle Sister in 1991, when 

her mom dropped her off at the usual Park and Ride and handed the 

parent permission slip and emergency information to climb leader Scott 

Brabham. For the next ten years she was repeatedly the youngest on 

the climb, but 

the group never 

minded as she 

usually hauled 

the ropes in and 

out. Her multiple 

attempts to reach 

the 16 peaks 

have included 

lots of adventure, 

a few serious 

evacuations 

and always the 

unbeatable 360 

Anita bieker on the summit of Middle sister. 

degree views. 

Richard Waugh started climbing in 1999 with a hike up South Sister. 

He took BCEP in 2003 and ICS in 2004/05. He became a climb leader 

this year. His favorite climbs this past season were the West Ridge of 

Forbidden Peak and Shuksan’s Fisher Chimneys. A recent memorable 

moment for him was finishing the 16 peaks on Mt. Adams with a new 

climber who got her first Mazama summit at the same time. 

John Vissell started climbing with the Mazamas in 1997. His first 

climb was Mount St. Helens with Ray Sheldon. He became a member 

and took BCEP in 1998 and ICS in 1999. His favorite climbs are 

Mt. Olympus and Mt. Shuksan, as they are remote and have long 

approaches. John’s most memorable climb was an ascent of Mt. 

McKinley in 2002. He also received the Oregon Cascades award this 

year. 

Roger Hill first climbed Mt. Hood in 1975 at the age of thirteen. He 

joined the Mazamas in 1996 and completed BCEP in 1997. His favorite 

climbs are Leuthold Couloir and Cooper Spur on Mt. Hood, as well as 

Mt. Baker, Mt. Olympus, North Sister and Glacier Peak. Roger’s most 

memorable moment was ascending the Cooper Spur route on a perfect 

morning, then quickly descending the South Side due to high winds at 

the top and feeling totally spent 

afterwards. He also received the 

Guardian Peaks and the Oregon 

Cascades Awards this year. 

Terry Donahe began climbing in 

2001 with a successful attempt 

on Mt. Rainier. He joined the 

Mazamas in 2004. He has 

served on the Financial Affairs 

Committee and is currently 

serving on the Expedition 

Committee. He has completed 

BCEP, ICS and ASI. He has made 

44 summits in the Cascades, 

Colorado’s San Juans and the 

Himalayas. His favorite climb 

is the Fisher Chimney route on 

Mt. Shuksan. Terry would like to 

terry donahe ascending the summit 

block on Mt. olympus.

Climbing Awards, continued from previous page 

thank all the climb leaders who helped him reach the 16 Peaks: Vincent 

Dunn, Bill McLoughlin, Eric Hoem, John Meckel, Terry Brenneman, 

Dan Schuster, Whit Fellers, Bruce Yatvin, Greg Scott, Rick Posekany, 

Jim Hashimoto and Wim Aarts. Terry also received the Guardian Peaks 

and the Oregon Cascades Awards this year. 

Jim Dockweiler started climbing in 2003 and has achieved the Mazama 

‘Double Doctorate’: He completed BCEP in 2004, ICS in 2004-2005, 

ASI in 2005 and AR in 2006. On top of all that, Jim is a Wilderness 

First Responder. He also received the Guardian Peaks and the Oregon 

Cascades Awards this year. 

Bill McLoughlin started climbing in 2000 and joined the Mazamas 

in 2001. He completed ICS in 2003 and has been a climb leader 

since 2005. He believes that climbing just about any mountain is 

fun, regardless of how miserable the climb may be. Rainier, Shasta 

and Shuksan are climbs that definitely stand out for Bill, although 

Whitehorse Mountain was about ‘as fun as it gets.’ Bill also received 

the Oregon Cascades Award this year. 

Yasuharu Kawamura & Kiichi nagasaki on the 

summit of their 16th major peak with doug 

wilson. 

Yasuharu Kawamura 

and Kiichi Nagasaki 

Climbing in the 

Northwest always 

involves the challenges 

of weather and driving 

long distances. If you 

live in Oregon’s sister 

state of Toyama, 

Japan, there are the 

added challenges of 

jet lag, not speaking 

English, and dealing 

with a foreign culture. 

Kiichi and Yasuharu 

began climbing with 

the Mazamas in 1993 

as part the Mazamas’ 

sister climbing club exchanges with the Toyama Mountaineering 

Association. Their favorite climb? Mt. Rainier because it is higher than 

any mountain in Japan and it was their first experience climbing on a 

glacier. 

5-point Leadership Award 

Awarded to climb leaders with three successful leads, two of which 

have been on the Guardian 

Peaks. 

2009 5-point Leadership 

Award Recipient—Bruce 

Yatvin 

Bruce’s first summit was 

Mount St. Helens in October 

2001. His 50th summit 

was Mount St. Helens this 

past November! Bruce took 

BCEP in 2002 and again 

in 2003 with David Zeps 

after David ‘broke’ him on 

the first conditioning hike 

in 2002. Bruce’s favorite 

climb is Sahale Peak, due to 

the snow and rock climbing 

combination, the interesting 

approach hike up Sahale 

Arm, the fantastic views from 

the open air porta-potty, 

Jim Craig enjoying the gorgeous views in the bugaboos. 

the marmots, and 

the mislabeled USGS 

marker at the summit. 

Bruce also received 

the Oregon Cascades 

Award this year. 

15-point Leadership 

Award 

Awarded to climb 

leaders with nine 

successful leads, four 

of which have been on 

the Guardian Peaks. 

15-point Leadership 

Award Recipient— 

George Cummings 

George first joined 

Mazamas in 1960 

after attending Basic 

School and climbing 

Mount St. Helens. george Cummings on Mt. scott. 

His first lead was Mt. 

Constance in 1963. He has participated in several first ascents at Smith 

Rock. He took a ‘break’ from climbing between 1975 and 2004, took 

on leadership ‘re-development’ in 2007, and is now leading climbs for 

the Mazamas once again! Since his comeback, George has taken ICS 

and AR. He has served on the Publications Committee and is currently 

a member of Executive Council. He has lead nearly 100 climbs and has 

ascended Mt. Hood more than 40 times! 

Vera and Carmie Dafoe Leadership Award 

This award cannot be applied for and is awarded at the discretion of 

the Climbing Committee. The nominee has to have been a climb leader 

for 15 continuous years. The award also requires the recipient to have 

demonstrated outstanding leadership as well as substantial service to 

the Mazamas. 

2009 Vera and Carmie Dafoe Leadership Award Recipient—Jim Craig 

Jim joined the Mazamas in 1954. He served on the Executive Council 

between 1961-1963 and served on Climbing Committee in 1958 and 

1959. He also served on the Outings Committee in 1983. 

Jim has received numerous climbing and leadership awards over the 

years, including three climbing awards: Guardian Peaks, 1955; Oregon 

Cascades, 1957; 16 Major Northwest Peaks, 1959; in addition to three 

leadership awards: 5 Point, 1959; 10 Point, 1960; and 15 Point, 1961. 

He also received the following 

climbing awards which have since 

been discontinued, but give some 

idea of the intensity of his climbing: 

10 Peak Award, 1958; 25 Peak 

Award, 1964; and 50 Peak Award, 

1965. 

Jim has lead more than 80 climbs 

over a period of 16 years for the 

Mazamas. He was also a lecturer 

and instructor for the Basic 

Climbing School for several years, 

1959-72. He has written seven 

published articles for the Mazama 

Annual. 

Jim is a retired attorney in 

McMinnville. Now in his 80s, 

he continues hiking and modest 

climbing, and makes worldwide 

travels with his wife. 



trail trips Annual Awards 

by Kate evans, ttC Chair 

For the sixth time in Mazama history the Hardesty Cup, the 

highest honor for a hike leader, was shared by two Mazamas, Cathy 

Brandt Oswald and Tom Davidson. With her bubbly personality and 

infectious smile, Cathy is one of the most beloved hike leaders. She 

also has put Cape Horn on the Mazama hiking map, having led it 

at least once a month for almost three years. Leading is her way of 

sharing her love of nature, and for two years she has co-led hikes for 

blind students so they too can experience the outdoors. 

Tom Davidson gives back to the Mazamas in so many ways. 

He has served as Chair of the Trail Trips Committee, and currently 

maintains our hike scheduling Web site. Not only is he a very active, 

energetic hike leader, frequently creating interesting new hikes, but 

he also has the Sixteen Peak Award and an impressive climb resumé. 

He also assists with BCEP, the Used Equipment Sale, and Round the 

Mountain. Tom also was responsible for our hike from our old home 

on NW 19th to our new home on Stark. 

We also had two major mileage awards for 2009. Billie Goodwin, 

winner of the Hardesty in 1997, earned both her 600 leads and 

her 6,000 miles award. A Mazama since 1986, Billie worked with 

Bob Miller to start the ramble program. Currently on the Executive 

Council, she has served on the Trail Trips Committee more than 

once. Billie also introduced our second mileage winner, Richard 

Getgen, another Hardesty Cup winner in 1993, for leading 10,000 

miles for the Mazamas. Here are Billie’s comments: 

“Richard joined the Mazamas in 1991 and has been on 1,482 

Mazama hikes since that time, including 984 hikes which he led.... 

Over the past 18 years with the Mazamas, Richard has been on 45 

backpack trips (sleeping under the stars 119 nights), 38 snowshoes 

and 41 trail tenders. Richard has been on 24 Mazama outings, 

20 of which he led or assisted. Richard has also been a member 

of the Trail Trips Committee, serving as the chair for three of the 

six years he was on the committee. He was also a member of the 

Lodge, Conservation, and Outings committees.” Some final Richard 

statistics: His total mileage for Mazamas is 12,032 and his total 

elevation gain is 1,733,502 feet! 

Committee meetings Calendar 

AYM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, January 5, 6:30 p.m. 

Climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, January 26, 6:30 p.m. 

Community Relations . . . . . . . . . . Monday, January 11, 6:30 p.m. 

Conservation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, January 20, 7 p.m. 

Executive Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, January 12, 6:30 p.m. 

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, January 19, 6:30 p.m. 

Expedition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, January 19, 6:30 p.m. 

First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, January 21, 6:30 p.m. 

Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, January 4, 7 p.m. 

Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, January 5, 6:30 p.m. 

Nordic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, January 14, 6:30 p.m. 

Outings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, January 5, 6:30 p.m. 

Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, January 5, 7 p.m. 

Risk Management . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, January 13, 6:30 p.m. 

Ski Mountaineering. . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, January 27, 6:30 p.m. 

Trail Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, January 13, 6:30 p.m. 

Carpooling, public transportation, biking and walking to the 

MMC are encouraged. 


We also had 

three leaders with 

500 leads: Marty 

Hanson, Dean 

Kokko, and Dean 

Lee; two leaders 

with 300 leads: 

Terry Cone and Tom 

Guyot; three leaders 

with 150 leads: Kent 

Meyer, Ray Sheldon, 

and Terry Sherbeck; 

three leaders with 

100 leads: Tom 

Davidson, Carolyn 

Eckel, Cathy 

Oswald, and; 

four leaders with 

50 leads: Ursula 

Edlund, John Egan, 

Margaret Smith, 

and Robert Smith; 

and eight leaders 

with 25 leads: Sue 

Brickey, Amy Brown, 

Meg Linza, Rick 

Pope, Kibbey Rock, 

James Selby, Daniel 

Van Rossen, and 

Jeff Welter. Finally, 

tom davidson and Cathy oswald are all smiles 

after Kate evans awards them the hardesty 

Cup. 

Richard Getgen also received an award for leading ten Trail Tenders. 

Thank you so much to all of our hike and ramble leaders! We 

appreciate all your efforts on our behalf. 

want to stay Current in CPr 

and/or MfA? 

Classes in CPR & Mountaineering First Aid (MFA) are taught 

twice a year by the Mazamas. Winter classes are enrolling 

now— here are some important details: 

Adult CPr: One-evening course. An American Heart 

Association 2-year certification is awarded. This class will be 

held on two different nights: February 1 or February 11. Please 

sign up for either night. 

Mountaineering first Aid (MfA): Consists of five evening 

lecture/skill sessions and a weekend practicum. Dates are 

February 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 and the weekend of 27–28. A 

current CPR card is required to successfully complete MFA. 

Please register soon as this class tends to fill up quickly! 

Please visit the Web site for more details: http://www.mazamas. 

org/your/adventure/starts-here/C60/.

esbt Meeting notes 

Phone meeting: November 17, 2009, noon 

Present: Pam Gilmer, George Cummings, Peggie Schwarz 

Not present: Tom Bard 

Topics Discussed: 

National Mountaineering Organization’s Meeting 

Peggie reported on her attendance at the meeting on November 

12 and 13 that was held at The Mountaineers facility in Seattle. 

Attending were the Mountaineers, the American Alpine Club, the 

Colorado Mountain Club and the Mazamas. After discussing trends 

and best practices in a number of areas the group discussed a shared 

benefits program much like Mazamas has with members of the Western 

Federation of Outdoor Clubs (FWOC). (FWOC member organizations 

are able to use the lodge and participate in our classes and activities 

at member rates.) Next step: This initiative will be discussed at the 

December council meeting. 

Also discussed was a major initiative on a national training 

curriculum much like the UIAA (Union Internationale des Associations 

D’Alpinisme) has in Europe. This is a long-term project which could 

result in a nation-wide training curriculum for amateur mountaineering 

organizations, schools and climbing gyms. The American Alpine Club 

(AAC) will seek funding for a half-time employee to manage this project 

for 16 months and to bring each organization’s representatives (Mazama 

reps are Lee Davis and Adam Nawrot) to the AAC headquarters in 

Golden, CO for meetings to determine if an agreement on curriculum 

can be reached. The UIAA curriculum may serve as an initial template 

on which to build the curriculum. 

Action: Peggie will forward the meeting minutes to the council, 

Adam and Lee when they are received. 

ADA Front Entry Ramp 

Peggie reported that our application asking the city to extend our 

deferral for building the ADA access at the front entry has been denied. 

David Byrne will talk with the city to discuss options. 

Employee Handbook 

ESBT clarified the next steps for the handbook. Peggie will make 

the edits discussed at the November council meeting and e-mail them 

to Craig Leis for his consideration. It will be proofread and e-mailed to 

council, which will be asked to respond with their edits to Peggie via 

e-mail prior to the December council meeting. 

Next ESBT phone meeting: December 1, 2009, noon 

Pro bono Professional Civil engineer 

Assistance requested for Madrone 

wall Park Creation Project 

from Keith daellenbach, director, Madrone wall Preservation 

Committee. 

In October, the only Public Hearing in the entire 12-year 

effort to secure a park at the Madrone Wall was held. At this 

quasi-legal proceeding, we submitted proponent testimony for 

the County Parks’ Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application; 

there was no opposition. The Final Order of the Hearings Officer 

was released this month (see www.savemadrone.org) confirming 

the CUP application should be approved. One of the Final 

Order’s conditions of approval is that construction drawings and 

plans require the stamp of an Engineer registered in the State of 

Oregon. ODOT requires these plans be submitted by November 

2010. We are working with Clackamas County to locate the 

engineering expertise needed to complete this documentation. 

Please contact Keith K. Daellenbach (kdaellenbach@att.net) if 

you are interested in discussing how you can help by providing 

pro bono, professional civil engineering support. 


esbt Meeting notes 

Phone meeting: December 1, 2009, noon 

Present: Pam Gilmer, George Cummings, Tom Bard, Peggie Schwarz 

Topics Discussed: 

December Executive Council Agenda was set. 

ADA Front Entry Ramp 

Peggie reported that the city has approved a deferral of one year for 

the front ADA entry. Permits must be obtained by the end of May and 

the entry must be built by the end of November, 2010. Action: Peggie 

will discuss next steps at the council meeting. 

Employee Handbook 

Peggie discussed the council’s edits from the November meeting with 

our attorney and made the appropriate and lawful edits. George has 

proofread the handbook and those edits will be made. ESBT asked that 

a sentence be added regarding how changes in the handbook must be 

approved by council. Pam identified a specific time-line for the remainder 

of the process. Action: Peggie will e-mail the next draft to council giving 

them two weeks to study and comment. She will then talk with the 

attorney about those comments and e-mail the final draft to council 

members one week prior to the February meeting for their perusal. 

Executive Director’s Insurance 

While talking about the Employee Handbook, our attorney asked if 

the Mazamas carried executive director’s insurance much like the council 

has director and officers insurance. We do not have this. Action: Peggie 

will talk with other mountaineering organizations and with our insurance 

broker about the specifics of this insurance and our level of risk. 

Instructional Climbing Wall 

Now that the ADA entry has been deferred Peggie will move forward 

in negotiating a contract with Entre Prises for the instructional climbing 

wall. 

Next ESBT phone meeting: December 15, 2009, noon 

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Old-Timers’ News 

25 years or more of Mazama membership 

Monthly Walks: Due to small participation during uncertain 

weather, walks will not be scheduled until March. January and 

February would be good months to invite your friends to join you 

for an impromptu walk during nice weather. Some ideas: Fern Hill 

Reservoir in Forest Grove, Tualatin River Wildlife Refuge near 

Sherwood, Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden and Eastmoreland, 

Mt. Tabor, Cook Park to Tualatin, Oregon City historical district, 

Vancouver, Willamette River walkways and various neighborhoods. 

Thursday, February 18: Old Timers’ Winter Luncheon, Special 

Program by Dick Pugh and a short Old-Timers’ Committee Meeting 

The luncheon get-together will start at 11:30 a.m. and will 

continue with the program and meeting until about 2 p.m. The 

location of the event is the Hometown Buffet at 13500 SW Pacific 

Highway in Tigard. It is in the Market Place Shopping Center. Enter 

at the Park Street signal light. It is directly on the left as you enter the 

shopping center. The restaurant phone is 503-624-2794. 

You can get there on public transportation by taking MAX into 

downtown, get off at SW 5th Ave. Take the #12 bus going south. 

The bus goes out SW Pacific Highway (Highway 99W). After lunch, 

at about 12:30 p.m., Dick Pugh will present a spectacular program 

about meteors. He has followed and studied meteors around the 

world. Dick retired from teaching at Cleveland High School and 

now works for Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory at Portland State 

University. Dick joined the Mazamas in 1972 and his service to the 

organization over the years is legendary. Currently he is in charge of 

planting and maintaining the new Mazama building’s grounds and 

gardens. In his program he will tell us about the recent adventures 

he has had looking for meteors in Australia, South Africa, Siberia, 

Mongolia, and France. 

Dick will bring to the luncheon a collection of meteorites for us 

to see and touch that are worth over $10,000. This will be a rare 

and interesting treat for all of us that we won’t want to miss. Dick 

will prove to us that “Chicken Little was right! The sky really is 

falling!” The food at the buffet is very good, the fellowship is what 

the Mazamas are all about, and the program showing experiences 

following the meteor trail is surely the greatest and a “Must See.” 

The program will be followed by a short meeting of the Old-Timers’ 

Committee. You are all invited to sit in at the meeting to offer 

suggestions and to volunteer to help with one or more tasks that help 

make the Old-Timers’ an active and important part of the Mazama 

organization. What would you like to help with this coming year? 

Plan to stay and attend the meeting! Join the fun and be part of the 

action! 

The PerfecT Place 

• For your Wedding • A Milestone 

• A FAMily reunion • BirthdAy PArty 

MazaMa lodge 

your hoMe on the MountAin 


Adventurous Young Mazamas 

Every January, the Adventurous Young Mazamas (AYM) takes 

over the Mazama Lodge for our annual Winter Weekend. Winter 

Weekend is one of the most popular events we offer, and every year 

we sell out. We will be hosting this event on January 8-10, 2010. 

At Winter Weekend, we offer activities such as Nordic skiing and 

snowshoeing during the day, and in the evening we relax at the lodge 

where there are plenty of opportunities to socialize, hang out by the 

fire, play board games, watch movies, build igloos, and sled outside. 

One of the primary goals of AYM is to provide activities geared 

to people in their 20’s and 30’s so that we can bring new members 

to the larger Mazamas organization. Winter Weekend is conveniently 

timed immediately before the BCEP information night so that we 

can encourage attendees to explore climbing further. Activity leaders 

and the AYM Committee inform participants about what it takes to 

climb a mountain, the BCEP program, the various activities that the 

Mazamas offer, and the benefits of membership. Many of our current 

Mazama members have joined the larger organization because of 

their involvement in AYM and the Winter Weekend. 

For more information about Winter Weekend, go to http://www. 

mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C129/ 

AYM is always entering new events to our schedule. Please go to 

our page at http://www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C74/ 

Mazama Class: learn to belay! 

Interested in getting into indoor rock climbing this winter 

but don’t know the ropes? Or you need a quick review? As 

a prelude to the Mazama Climb Night 2009-2010 winter 

season, AYM will again be sponsoring a one-evening class 

teaching you to safely belay a partner at the rock gym. 

No prior climbing experience is necessary; beginners are 

welcome and highly encouraged to attend. If you’ve been 

thinking about giving rock climbing a try, it’s lots of fun and 

this is a great opportunity to get into it. Class size will be 

limited to sixteen; to sign up, contact Karl Langenwalter. 

where: Mazama Mountaineering Center (527 SE 43rd 

Ave) auditorium—6:30 p.m. until pub. 

gear: You will need to bring a climbing harness (can 

borrow from a friend or purchase; most gear shops do not 

rent harnesses per liability). Optional gear: a couple of 

locking carabiners and a belay device. Rock shoes are not 

necessary for this class. 

Cost: Class fee is $5. Please bring exact change or check 

made out to the Mazamas—thanks!

PROGRAMS 

Welcome to the Mazama 2009–2010 season of evening programs, from 

October through April. Our shows are free and open to Mazama members and 

the general public. We do appreciate a voluntary contribution at the discretion 

of each attendee. Thank you for supporting our successful series by your 

regular attendance. 

Canoeing the Arctic 

Wednesday January 6 

Flying from Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Rand Schenck, a former 

Outward Bound instructor, and four friends landed on a gravel bar 

of the Horton River to start a 400-mile canoeing adventure to the 

Beaufort Sea of the Arctic Ocean. The expedition members, selfsupported 

in three canoes, saw no other humans during the monthlong 

journey, but enjoyed a variety of wildlife, including caribous, 

musk oxen, foxes, eagles, grizzly bears (two in camp), and the tracks 

of wolves. One day, the group was startled by an extraordinary 

natural event, surviving by sheer luck. 

Peru: The Full-Meal Deal 


Join trip leader Ellen Gradison, assistant Gloria Fisher and 

photographer Doug Adair for an evening of stories and pictures 

from the month-long Mazama trip to the southern Peruvian 

Andes in May-June 2009. Featured are an extended trek to 

starkly beautiful Lago Sibinacocha, over 16,000 ft. in the isolated 

mountains south of sacred mountain Apu Asungate with Inginiero 

(the dog who adopted us), the isolated llama herders, and the 

frenzied multi-day Quollor R’iti festival with well over 30,000 

local revelers dancing ‘round the clock. Ellen, Gloria and Doug 

will describe their stay with Gloria’s adopted family in a mountain 

village, numerous explorations, festivals, Inca ruins and much, much 

more. Doug will include his fantastic photos of the vistas, ruins, and 

their wonderful, colorful and hard-working Peruvian friends. 

Aconcagua: Roof of the Americas 


Tonight Wim Aarts will share how a hike in the Gorge turned into 

the experience of a lifetime. That hike led to the friendly people and 

country of Argentina and a fantastic trek and climb from Mendoza 

to the summit of Aconcagua, the highest peak in both the Western 

and Southern Hemispheres and the highest mountain outside of 

Asia. It is one of the Seven Summits. Wim and his party dealt with 

snow storms, altitude problems and “expedition blues” but also 

enjoyed the spectacular scenery as they made their way to base camp 

at 14,000 ft. and beyond to the summit of the “Stone Sentinel” 

at 22,841 ft. Come and hear about the preparation, hard work, 

suffering and joy involved in such a trip. 

Congo & Uganda 


Join Mazama Dr. Steve Boyer on an adventurous, charitable 

excursion as he and Medical Teams International travel to the 

Democratic Republic of Congo and SW Uganda. View exciting 

slides and photographs taken as they provided care to some of the 

250,000 people displaced by a variety of rebel groups in North Kivu 

Province and Goma, while passing into and through rebel controlled 

areas. In Uganda they provided medical care to some of the 50,000 

refugees from the DRC. Steve will talk about the geology of the 

DRC, the history, from colonial times to the present, of international 

Programs are held at the Mazama Mountaineering Center (527 SE 43rd Avenue). There is no charge; however, a voluntary 

donation is suggested. Both members and non-members are welcome. Programs begin at 7 p.m. Carpooling, public 

transportation, biking and walking to the MMC are encouraged. Program Committee: Nancy Bentley, Dyanne Foster, John 

Leary, Gail O’Neill, Rick Pope, Klindt Vielbig. 


resource theft from that country, and the social/medical impact of 

the theft. Since 1998 more than five million people have died as a 

result of the conflicts, a classic example of how resources become a 

death sentence for people who live near them. 

Annapurna Trek & Climb of Himlung Himal, 

Nepal 

Wednesday February 3 

A team of four Mazama members traveled to Nepal and became the 

first American team to summit Himlung Himal (23,380 ft.). Preston 

Corless describes, with stunning photos, preparing in the third world 

city of Kathmandu, white knuckle bus rides, a 45-day adventure 

of trekking the Annapurna circuit, and the lush green subtropical 

hills of the approach to base camp. Climbing a long winding, snowcovered 

glaciated ridge, flanked by broken, impassible glaciers, the 

climbers dealt with remoteness, cold, high altitude, brutally strong 

winds, and a case of HAPE (high altitude pulmonary edema). You 

won’t want to miss this incredible experience of climbing in the 

Himalaya with its overwhelming views. 

reaching 

new heights 

Capital 

Campaign 

Update 

R E A C H I 

$1,750,000 

$1,126,763 

N G N E W H E I G H T S 

Capital Campaign total as of december 13, 

2010: $1,126,763 

This list includes donors who gave to the campaign 

between November 14 – December 13, 2009 

new lead donors: George & Susan Stonecliffe 

new donors: Scott & Glenda Burns 

Include the Mazamas in Your 

estate Planning 

Create a lasting impact by naming the Mazamas as a 

beneficiary in your will or estate. Talk with your attorney about 

how you can create a financial legacy with the Mazamas. 


Want to go on an outing? Contact the leader for more information and the forms 

you will need: an application, a liability release and a medical information form. 

Send those forms to the leader and then, upon acceptance for the trip, send 

payments directly to the Mazama office, with the name of the outing written on the check. 

Kilimanjaro outing 

february 13–22, 2010 

Spend eight days hiking to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro—the 

highest point in Africa. Led by Mazama 

and former Tanzanian resident, Donovan Pacholl, the 

hike will spend eight days following the less-traveled, 

gorgeous Lemosho Route through the Western 

Breach. Donovan, and his local Tanzanian guide, with 

a staff of porters, will share their knowledge of Tanzania, 

Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tribes of the mountain, and 

the plight of the porters. This is a non-technical hike 

up the mountain, with no specialized gear, and can 

be done by anyone in good physical shape. The price 

is $3,150 to $3,350 per person and does not include 

airfare. Assistant leader is Chuck Aude. There is an 

optional Safari after the hike, February 23 to 27, for 

$1,500. For an application call Donovan at 503-807- 

5732 or E-mail Donovan.pascholl@gmail.com. Once 

your application is approved, there is a $500 deposit. 

owyhee river float trip 

April 12–18, 2010 

Join us for a five-day, four-night float through 

“Oregon’s Grand Canyon.” We’ll shoot the rapids in 

style on one of the most remote and beautiful rivers 

in Oregon, with an emphasis on canyon hiking to visit 

historic sites, petroglyphs and panoramic viewpoints. 

Price of $1,300 to $1,600 (depending on how many 

sign up) includes hotel and dinner the night before 

the float, and dinner plus a night at Crane Hot 

Springs the night after. Contact leader Paul Gerald 

paul@paulgerald.com or Assistant Debi Danielson 

debi.danielson@gmail.com for more information. 

bulgaria: Mountains and 

Villages 

May 1–15, 2010 

Let’s have fun exploring the mountains and trails 

of a country that has just recently opened to western 

travelers. This is a first ever Mazama Outing to this 

eastern European country, so few can say “been there, 

done that” about Bulgaria. We will hike in the Balkan 

and Rodopt Mountains and follow the trails in their 

national parks, all with a local guide. We will seek out 

historic sites dating back to the 12th century in towns, 

quaint villages, and, of course, cities like Sofia. We’ll 

visit old wineries, see the famous fields of roses, and 

watch unique woodcarvers at work. 

The cost is $3,988 and includes all lodging, 

all meals, guides, ground transportation, airport 

transfers, admissions to all scheduled attractions and 

Mazama outing fees. The price does not include 

airfare. For an application, itinerary or information 

call leader Helen Hanson at 503-254-9465 

helen.f.hanson@gmail.com or assistant leader Darlene 

Nelson 503-644-8033 darlenenelson@verizon. 

net. 

redwoods outing 

June 19–26, 2010 

Big trees, coastline and streams await you in Del 

Norte County, California where a half-dozen state 

parks and Redwood National Park will be home to 

a group of Mazamas for a week in June 2010. We 

will day hike for six days (Sunday through Friday) 

on primarily A-level hikes. We will camp at the KOA 

near Crescent City, just across the Oregon border in 

northern California. Participants will make their own 

reservations at KOA which offers tent sites, RV sites 

and cabins. The cost of the outing is $130.00 for 

members and $170.00 for non-members. Pre-Outing 

meeting in the spring. Contact Richard Getgen at 503- 

598-8788 to register. 

Central section–oregon Coast trail 

July 18–24, 2010 

This six-day outing will be based at South Beach 

State Park, near Newport. The hikes will be along 

portions of the Coast Trail between Coos Bay and 

Otis and will take us to capes and headlands that we 

don’t often get to. They may be loops or in and out 

trails. There will also be some excursions planned if a 

portion of the group desires. This might include the 

Marine Science Center, Newport Aquarium, kayak 

trips, or other possibilities. South Beach is a large 

campground that offers tent sites, RV hookups, and Yurts. 

Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-452-5687 

or going online at oregonstateparks.org. You will be 

responsible for your campground fees. The outing fee 

will be $65 members/$95 non-members, of which 

$25 is a non-refundable deposit. To sign up for this 

outing you need to do two things: 1.) write a check 

made out to the Mazamas, noting it is for the Central 

Oregon Coast Outing and 2.) fill out an application, 

liability release, and medical form. 

Send the check and the forms to: Ray Sheldon, 

13915 NE 29th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98686. For 

more information contact: Ray Sheldon, 360-574-0221, 

rbshldn@pacifier.com or Stan Enevoldsen, 503-695-9446, 

normstan@comcast.net. 

hiking Yosemite national Park 

July 25–30, 2010 

Explore the east side of Yosemite through day 

hikes and a possible High Sierra Camp overnight. 

Most of the hikes are in the Tuolumne Meadows area, 

about the B2 level, with mileages kept to about 8 

miles (to account for the high elevation). We want to 

allow enough time for viewing the other magnificent 

features of the park also. Leader has not scouted the 

trails, so there is an exploratory aspect to the trip. We 

will stay in either a motel or cottages. 

There should be wildflowers and incredible views 

everywhere. We will highlight the history of the area 

from John Muir’s viewpoint, with an emphasis on the 

environmental concerns around Mono Lake. Our big 

treat, we hope, will be spending one night in a High 

Sierra Camp; that’s if our leader is successful with the 

lottery for space. This would involve hiking in to a 

rustic tent cabin camp, where bedding and meals are 

provided (only a daypack is required). 

Group size is limited to 16 people, with a cost of 

$860 - $1,190, depending on group size. Cost will 

be reduced if the High Sierra Camp lottery is not 

successful. Fee includes the HS camp, two dinners, 

and all lodging. Transportation to and from the outing 

is not included. Contact leader, Ginger Remy, 

(Missginger427@comcast.net) or assistant Marty 

Hanson (503-591-9118, martyhanson@verizon.net) 

for more information. 

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hike Japan’s outback: 

Visit historic Kyoto & Climb 

Mt. fuji 

August 28–september 14, 2010 

Twelve years ago a fun outing went to Japan led 

by Doug Wilson, and now we are going again to 

that fascinating country in 2010. This will be a great 

hiking and cultural adventure. Don’t miss it! We will 

hike for 12 days on Japan’s least populated island of 

Hokkaido in the spectacular national parks of Hikotsu- 

Toya, Daisetsuzan, Shiretoko, and others. We’ll follow 

trails among volcanic cones and steaming vents, and 

hike around beautiful crater lakes. We’ll then visit 

Kyoto for 3 days on Honshu Island. We’ll visit famous 

temples, shrines, palaces and pavilions. Kyoto is the 

seat of Japanese tradition and culture. If you wish to 

stay 3 more days, we can climb Mt. Fuji, the world’s 

most climbed mountain at 12,388 feet. We will stay 

in a hut at 6,500 feet the night before the climb. The 

cost of the Hokkaido segment is $3,995, the Kyoto 

segment is $820 and Mt. Fuji is $814. All lodging, 

food, ground transportation, admissions and guides 

included. Airfare to Japan is not included. PLEASE 

read the November article for a detailed description. 

For an itinerary, application, and more information 

call Helen Hanson at 503-254-9465 or Darlene Nelson 

at 503-644-8033, darlenenelson1@verizon.net. 

Peru 2010 

August 28–september 19, 2010 

Come with us to explore ancient and contemporary 

Peru. After flying from Lima to Cusco, we will 

acclimate in charming Ollantaytambo, an original 

Inca city in the Sacred Valley far from the crowds. 

From there we will visit weavers’ villages, salt flats, 

ceramic workshops, agricultural and archeological 

sites. Then we will move to Cusco for 2 days to see 

many of the Inca sites and the Textile museum, and 

have free time to explore. Next we’ll trek for 5 days 

and 4 nights, fully supported, through mountains as 

well as jungle-like terrain, with isolated farms littlechanged 

from Inca times, and spectacular views of the 

high mountains of the Andes, ending with a train ride 

along the river to Aguas Calientes, the town below 

Machu Picchu. We will have a full day to explore 

Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco. Following a 

free day to catch our collective breath we will enjoy 

a religious festival at Huanca and then travel into the 

mountains to a subsistence farming village where we 

will stay with a local family, explore the area, and 

be invited to participate in the community’s major 

festival. Finally, we return to Cusco for the trip back 

to Lima with a full-day tour there, and then the states, 

or, if people are interested, a group trip to the Gallapagos, 

the jungle, or Lake Titicaca. 

Leader is Ellen Gradison who has led two previous 

Peru Outings and the Assistant Leader is Gloria 

Fisher who has led many outings as well as having 

lived in Cusco with her adopted sons for over 7 years. 

Estimated cost is $3200-3600 plus airfare. Minimum 

8 and maximum 12 persons. Register early as space is 

limited. For more information: ellengradison@peak. 

org or gloriaf2001@hotmail.com. 

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outings, continued from previous page 

Canadian rocky Mountain 

high 

banff to Jasper 

september 8–17, 2010 

This Mazama Outing will be spectacular! Come 

hike with us in Banff and Jasper National Parks where 

adventure and beautiful scenery abound. Just driving 

the Trans-Canada Highway with its breathtaking views 

of the Canadian Rockies will knock your sox off! The 

Rockies are unique in North America with beautiful 

mountains, waterfalls, meadows and lakes. We will 

see wildlife, flowers and birds. Camping will be 5 

days (tent or RV) at Lake Louise campground in Banff, 

and then moving 140 miles to Whistler campground 

near Jasper for 5 more nights. Yes, these campgrounds 

have showers! We will have one free day at 

each campground to give everyone time to ride a 

gondola in Banff or Jasper, walk around the towns, 

visit national historic sites, rent a bicycle and bike on 

designated trails or take a dip in a hot spring. The 

price range is $170 per person (fifteen participants) 

to $220 per person (ten participants). You will be 

responsible for your national park fees, camping fees 

and fire permit which includes firewood. The deadline 

for outing sign-up is March 1, 2010 so we can make 

reservations by April 1, 2010. The deposit is $50, 

limited to 10 to 15 people. For more information 

and sign-up, contact the leader, Joan Mosser, 503- 

244-4177 (jrmosser1@comcast.net) or the assistant 

leader, Kent Meyer, 360-574-0784 (kmeyer1932@ 

comcast.net). 

float the owyhee river 

Info Meeting at MMC thursday, January 21 

The Mazamas have scheduled an Outing to the beautiful, 

remote Owyhee River of eastern Oregon for April, 2010. The 

core of the trip is a 5 day, 4 night float trip through “Oregon’s 

Grand Canyon,” followed by an overnight at a desert hot 

springs resort. 

Interested? Come and find out more at an informational 

meeting at MMC on Thursday, January 21. Leaders Paul 

Gerald and Debi Danielson will be available from 7–8 p.m., 

sharing photographs and trip details, and answering whatever 

questions you may have. You can even sign up right there on 

the spot. 

If you can’t make this meeting, just call or e-mail either one 

of us, and we’ll be happy to fill you in! 

nepal: Mazama seniors 

& friends Khumbu trek 

october 30–november 20, 2010 

The trek visits the spectacular Solu-Khumbu area 

of Nepal, which lies below the steeply sloped 

Himalayan Mountains dominated by Mt. Everest 

(Sagarmatha). Our trekking route within Sagarmatha 

National Park brings us into contact with the Sherpa 

villages of Phakding, Thame, Phortse, Dangboche, 

Pangboche as well as Namche Bazaar. At Kala Pattar 

we’ll have great views of Everest’s summit as well 

as other Himalayan giants – Pumori (7,145m), the 

Tibetan peak Changtse (4,501m), Nuptse, and Lhotse. 

The area’s warm, friendly, strong and confident 

Sherpa people are renowned for their mountaineering 

feats. In their buoyant, outgoing social style, as 

well as their robust physical appearance, the Sherpa 

resemble their racial, cultural, linguistic and religious 

cousins, the Tibetans. Religion plays an important 

role in the life of the Sherpa people and we will visit 

Khumjung, Pangboche and Thyangboche monasteries. 

Thyangboche is the leading Buddhist center in 

the region. The price is $4,215 to $4,420 including 

airfare from Portland/Seattle. This outing is limited to 

15 people. Registration deadline is March 15. Please 

contact leader David Christopher: Folkways_Institute@msn.com. 


OLIVINE 

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 

503.944.9765 

Marina Wynton 

creating place. designing gardens. 

Yoga Winter Training 

With Eugene Lewins 

Sundays 6:15-7:45pm November thru March 

(ongong class on Mondays 5:45pm also) 

Hawthorne Wellness Center, 3942 SE Hawthorne 

$12/session. Open to all Yoga experience levels. 

www.YogaWithEugene.com 

Mazama Member discounts 

Don’t forget: Mazama members receive a 

discount on all purchases (unless noted otherwise) 

at these local shops: 

Climb Max (928 NE 28th) punch card (new); inquire at store 

Icebreaker (1109 W Burnside) 10% non-sale items only 

Mountain hardwear (722 SW Taylor) 20% 

the Mountain shop (628 NE Broadway) 10% 

Mountaineers books (www.mountaineersbooks.org 

use code MZORE) 20% 

next Adventure (SE Grand and Stark) 10% 

oregon Mountain Community (NE 29th and Sandy) 10% 

non-sale items only 

redpoint Climbers supply (Terrebonne, OR) 10% 

us outdoor store (219 SW Broadway) 10% 


Class A: Easy to moderate; 4-8 miles, under 1,500 feet elevation gain. Class b: Moderate to difficult; 6-12 miles, over 1,500 feet gain. Class 

trAIl trIPs C: Difficult to strenuous or rugged; 8 miles or more, typically over 3,000 feet. 

numeral after class indicates pace: All pace information is average uphill speed. 1 = 1 mph and is a slow, easy pace; 1.5 = 1.5 mph 

and is a moderately easy pace; 2 = 2 mph and is a moderate pace; 2.5 = 2.5 mph and is a moderately fast pace; 3 = 3 mph and is a 

fast conditioning pace; 3.5 = 3.5 mph and is a very fast, highly aerobic conditioning pace. hK=hike; sr=street ramble; r=run; 

bP=backpack; tt=trail tending; rP=restoration Project; w=wilderness area–limited to a maximum of 12 persons; ss=snowshoes; XC=Cross Country ski. 

hike fees: $2 for members, each family participant and those belonging to clubs in FWOC; $4 for non-members. street ramble fees: $2 per person; $1 per person if over 

55 or 14 and under. Both members and non-members are welcome at all Trail Trips. trail tending events are free. tt hike rules bottom of next page. 

Contact Trail Trips Committee Chair, Kate Evans 

at 503-635-6540 or kateevans97@gmail.com 

with any questions. To lead a hike in February, 

please contact Kibbey Rock at 360-606-5802 or at 

kibbey@kibbeyrock.com. Better yet, you can log 

onto the Trails Trips Web site at www.mazamas2. 

org and select what hikes you’d like to lead. 

tips of the Month: 

• Enjoy winter trails: Whether you chose to hike 

or snowshoe, stay active and enjoy the wonderful 

light and vistas of winter. Bring your camera! 

• Gear and clothing for winter: Remember to 

waterproof your boots and bring an extra layer, 

extra gloves and a warm hat. Gaiters and trekking 

poles help on slippery, wet and snowy trails. If 

you have questions, check out our comprehensive 

list of what you should bring on Mazama hikes. 

You can find this at: http://www.mazamas.org/ 

your/adventure/starts-here/C459/. Also think 

about bringing a thermos of hot soup, cider, tea 

or hot chocolate. And don’t forget your chains, 

shovel and scraper for your car. 

•Get ready for climbing classes: The Mazama 

Basic Climbing Education Program (BECP) begins 

in March (information meeting Jan 18). Come 

on some hikes in January and February and get 

ready for the class. See especially those labeled 

Pre-BCEP Conditioning Hikes. Many of the hike 

leaders can answer your questions about climbing 

and BCEP while, at the same time, you’re getting 

in condition before the classes begin. 

•Check the Web site for changes: Make sure 

to check the on-line schedule for the latest 

information. Hikes may change due to weather 

or other factors. If our hike schedule is not 

filled at the time of publication of the Bulletin, 

hike leaders may add a hike. The most up-todate 

information can be found at: http://www. 

mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C93/. 

hK b2 Jan 01 (fri) dog Mountain loop. David 

Zeps 503-638 5430. Pre-BCEP Conditioning Hike. 

Dawg at dawn on day 1; be prepared for any weather. 

Will browbeat or cajole hung over hikers to the 

summit, no extra fee. 7.2 miles 2900 ft. Dr. 98 TH 

Gateway 8 a.m. 

hK A2.5 Jan 02 (sat) lacamas lake trail. Sue 

Brickey 503-775 2464. This easy, mostly paved, 

urban trail is beautiful any time of year. Probably 

more peaceful in the winter with beautiful foliage 

and wildlife along Lacamas Lake. Out and back trail 

with restrooms halfway and at end. 7 miles 100 ft. Dr. 

30 Gateway 9:30 a.m. 

hK b2 Jan 02 (sat) wahkeena-Multnomah. Jim 

Selby (828) 508-5094. A favorite hike of many but in 

the winter be prepared for a little ice or snow. Always 

nice to have hot chocolate at Multnomah Lodge at 

the end of the hike. Starting later to get the heat of 

the day, should still be back by 3:30 p.m. 5.4 miles 

1650 ft. Dr. 48 Gateway 10 a.m. 

ss b Jan 02 (sat) Mirror lake up to tom-dick 

ridge. Tom Davidson 503-331-7443. Wilderness–12 

max. Start out the New Year with this nice beginner 

to intermediate snowshoe. Bring your Christmas toys 

and New Year’s Resolutions but don’t forget the 

snowshoes and poles and plenty of extra winter gear. 

Plan on a long day. 5 miles 1500 ft. Dr. 95 SnoPark 


hK A1.5 Jan 03 (sun) salmon river trail (lower). 

Robert Smith 503-753-3822. Join me on a birthday 

hike (mine!!) to one of the prettiest hikes in the Sandy 

River Basin. Come prepared for weather but expect 

some great views of the Salmon River—hopefully 

with ice formations. Bring your cameras and rain 

gear! 5.2 miles 100 ft. Dr. 80 TH Gateway 9 a.m. 

hK b2.5 Jan 03 (sun) lake oswego 

Circumnavigation. Kate Evans 503-635-6540. We 

will be walking around the lake on roads, not 

trails. 7.2 miles 50 ft. Dr. 0 Arts Center at State & 

Middlecrest in LO 8:30 a.m. 

hK C2.5 Jan 03 (sun) elk-Kings traverse. Leora 

Gregory 503-357-7728. Pre-BCEP Conditioning Hike. 

Expect miserable weather, but a great time! We 

park at the Kings Mountain trailhead, do the gentle 

traverse (where we’ll go closer to 3mph) to Elk Peak 

trailhead, up Elk (slowly), down the back side, traverse 

over to Kings (expect 2mph, here), and up the steep 

backside of Kings (slowly), and back down. Call leader 

for carpools from farther east. Bring headlamps just 

in case. 11 miles 4600 ft. Dr. 84 Glenwood Store @ 

Milepost 39.5 on Hwy 6 8:30 a.m. 

ss b Jan 03 (sun) white river ridge. Marty 

Hanson 503-227-0974. Wilderness–12 max. We will 

go out from the White River SnoPark and trek up 

the valley for about two miles. Then, we will attack a 

steep slope to attain the ridge. We will go a bit higher 

and have lunch then come back down the ridge. 4 to 

5 miles 1,200 ft. Dr. 110 SnoPark Gateway 8 a.m. 

sr A1, A2, A3 Jan 05 (tue) Portland street 

rambles. Dave Braem, Dean Lee, Cathy Oswald, 

Tom Guyot, Marty Hanson, Terry Cone, Bob Smith, 

Terry Sherbeck, Amy Brown, Daniel Van Rossen and/ 

or others. Contact Mazamas office 503-227-2345. 

Groups hike the streets and parks of NW Portland. 

Groups larger than 20 will be split. Total time two 

hours. Bring headlamp. 4-8 miles 500-1500 ft. Dr. 0 

REI–Pearl, NW 14th & Johnson 6 p.m. 

hK b2 Jan 06 (wed) gorton Creek-nick eaton 

ridge loop. Tom Davidson 503-331-7443. Pre-BCEP 

Conditioning Hike. Wilderness–12 max. Let’s get 

that mid-week work-out in by heading up into the 

Herman Creek drainage where the winds are quiet 

but the snow is maybe deep. Up very steep Nick 

Eaton and over and down Gorton Creek. Bring winter 

gear for sure. 8 miles 2900 ft. Dr. 78 TH MMC 8 a.m. 

sr A1, A2, A3 Jan 07 (thu) Portland street 

rambles. Leaders to be announced. See January 05 

for details; bring headlamps. 

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hK A1.5 Jan 09 (sat) 4t trek. Rick Craycraft 

503-679-2113. Trail, Tram, Trolley, Train. An urban 

excursion on a newly established trail. Hiking up the 

“backside” of Council Crest, riding the OHSU tram 

down, the Portland Streetcar into downtown and 

MAX back to the Zoo. Money needed for the public 

transit portion. 4.5 (9 miles total) miles 500 + ft. Dr. 

0 Forest Park – Zoo – MAX Sta. 9 a.m. 

hK b2 Jan 09 (sat) Cape horn loop. Cathy 

Oswald 503-524-9345. Close-in to Vancouver, this 

spectacular prominence overlooks the west end of the 

Columbia River. Can be windy but great views now 

that the leaves are down. Bring trekking poles and 

camera and plan for the weather. 7 miles 1400 ft. Dr. 

55 Gateway 9 a.m. 

ss b Jan 09 (sat) government Camp trails 

exploration. Nancy Goering 503-246-9643. 

Government Camp has a large network of winter 

trails allowing for endless loop possibilities. We will 

park at Mazama SnoPark and explore the area around 

Mazama Lodge. If the snow banks aren’t too high on 

Timberline Rd we can cross over and make a loop 

with Snow Bunny and East Leg trail. If not, we’ll stay 

on the Government Camp side. If desired we can have 

a nice warm up at the lodge before heading home. 7 

miles 1000 ft. Dr. 100 SnoPark Gateway 8 a.m. 

hK A2 Jan 10 (sun) horsetail falls/ triple falls 

loop. Richard Getgen 503-598-8788. Hike past 

Horsetail, Ponytail, Oneonta and Triple Falls and up 

Oneonta Creek to the base of Franklin Ridge, and 

return. 6.2 miles 1450 ft. Dr. 60 Gateway 8 a.m. 

Check the Mazama web site for 

latest hike Information 

Make sure you check the Mazama 

hike schedule on-line to find the latest 

information. 

Simply go to: http://www.mazamas. 

org/your/adventure/starts-here/C93/. 

Why do you need to check the on-line 

version of this hike schedule? 

• Some hikes are being added onto 

the Mazama Web site which don’t 

appear in the Bulletin – maybe this is 

a hike that you want to do 

• Weather changes things on some 

of the published hikes – the latest 

information on the hike is found 

on-line. Perhaps the trail is washed 

out or the access road closed. In that 

case the Hike Leader has put in a 

different hike to substitute. 

Check the Web site before you go! 

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Meeting Places: gateway = S.E. Corner of P&R Garage near 99th & Pacific (I-84 Exit 7); l&C = Lewis and Clark State Park (1-84 Exit 18); oswego tC = Boones Ferry Rd at Monroe 

Parkway; salmonCreek P&r = Vancouver P&R at 134 St (1-5 Exit 7 or 1-205 Exit 36); Parkrose/sumner transit Center = Sandy Blvd. & 98th Ave. (1-205 Exit 23A); durham 

= P&R at Boones Ferry & Bridgeport (1-5 Exit 290); MMC = Mazam Mountaineering Center; 527 SE 43rd at Stark; Pendleton = Pendleton Woolen Mills in Washougal; reI–Pearl 

= NW 14th & Johnson; target185 = target P/l Sunset Hwy at 185th. dr. = round-trip driving mileage. miles= Hike mileage. ft. = Hike elevation gain. th Pass = USFS parking 

pass needed for trailhead; snoPass=Snow park pass.

trail trips, continued from previous page 

hK C2 Jan 10 (sun) hunchback Mountain. John 

Creager 503-653-5915. Pre-BCEP Conditioning Hike. 

Wilderness–12 max. Steady elevation gain at first to 

great viewpoint. We’ll keep hiking along a ridge that 

has more view options and ends with an amazing 

view to pay for your hard work. May be a snowshoe 

trip. 9 miles 3060 ft. Dr. 76 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 




hK A2 Jan 13 (wed) latourell and Ponytail falls 

loop. Kent Meyer 360-574-0784. Let’s hike these two 

short loops and then have a late lunch in the dry and 

warm at the Char Burger. 5 miles 1000 ft. Dr. 45 L&C 

near toilets 8 a.m. 

hK C2 Jan 13 (wed) nesmith Point. Tom 

Davidson 503-331-7443. Pre-BCEP Conditioning 

Hike. Wilderness–12 max. So you think you might 

want to climb mountains? Oh, you already have but 

need to get back in shape. Here is the stamina builder 

hike for you! It does go up and up and we’ll go as far 

as we can—maybe the top. If you have them, bring 

snowshoes, traction devices and poles. Dress for a 

long and cold and maybe wet day but bring a happy 

disposition. 9.8 miles 3810 ft. Dr. 60 MMC 8 a.m. 




hK A1.5 Jan 16 (sat) forest Park rambling. 

Billie Goodwin 503-254-6121. Hike some of the 

old Ramble trails on a winter day. Wear warm cloths 

and hope for a dry day. If the weather is wet we can 

always get coffee to warm us up. 5 miles 100 ft. Dr. 

40 Gateway or Memorial parking lot above Zoo 10 

a.m. 

hK b2.5 Jan 16 (sat) neahkahnie Mountain. 

Gary Bishop 503-287-5366. Pre-BCEP Conditioning 

Hike. We’ll start out at Oswald West State Park and 

head down towards the beach and then up along 

the scenic headlands. Then it’s up to the top of 

Neahkahnie Mtn. with breathtaking views if the 

weather cooperates. 8.6 miles 1950 ft. Dr. 120 

Target/185th 8:30 a.m. 

ss b Jan 16 (sat) twin lakes and bird butte. 

Marty Hanson 503-227-0974. Wilderness Area - 

Group Size Limited to 12. We will go out from the 

Frog Lake SnoPark and go up the PCT then down 

to Lower Twin. From there, we’ll go cross country to 

Upper Twin and then to the top of Bird Butte. We’ll 

rejoin the PCT on the way back. 5 miles 1000 ft. Dr. 

110 SnoPark Gateway 8 a.m. 

hK A2 Jan 17 (sun) gillette lake. Richard Getgen 

503-598-8788. Hike from Bonneville Dam and along 

the PCT to this fair-sized lake below Table Mountain. 

5 miles 300 ft. Dr. 80 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

hK b2.5 Jan 17 (sun) wahkeena falls to 

Angels rest. Kate Evans 503-635-6540. Pre-BCEP 

Conditioning Hike. We’ll hike up Wahkeena Creek, 

pass Wahkeena Springs, then lunch at Angels Rest. 

8.5 miles 1900 ft. Dr. 45 Gateway 8:30 a.m. 

hK C2 Jan 17 (sun) table Mountain loop. Jeff 

Welter 503-929-2134. Pre-BCEP Conditioning Hike. 

Join in this winter season day hike/snowshoe up to 

a familiar Gorge viewpoint. If the snow level is low 

special ramble news Corner 

rambles from the MMC 

During the months of January, February and March, we will NOT be leading rambles 

from the MMC. Please plan to join us at other downtown Ramble sites on Tuesday & 

Thursday as usual during these months. 

ramble Cancelation Policy 

In the case of questionable weather – remember, the Rambles are only canceled 

when the Portland Public Schools are canceled. Otherwise, rain, shine, snow, sleet 

they go ahead. 

there will be a tricky creek crossing. We’ll generally 

follow the Heartbreak Ridge trail up to the summit 

and the West Ridge trail back down to the PCT; 

however with snow cover there will be off-trail travel 

by compass. Plan for approx. 8 hiking hours; this is 

a fairly strenuous hike/snowshoe in winter conditions. 

Call leader for required and recommended gear lists. 

10 miles 3400 ft. Dr. 90 7 a.m. Call Leader for details 

hK b2 Jan 18 (Mon) tillamook head (seasideecola). 

Cathy Oswald 503-524-9345. Enjoy your 

day off work - let’s head down to the coast and 

take this wonderful hike with rolling up hills (and 

down) and stunning views. Hot Chocolate in Cannon 

Beach afterwards. 8.5 miles 1600 ft. Dr. 125 TH 

Target/185th 8 a.m. 




hK b2 Jan 20 (wed) russ Jolley trail & rockof-Ages 

descent. Tom Davidson 503-331-7443. 

Wilderness–12 max. Enjoy this beautiful area above 

Horsetail Falls. Almost 100% off trail. Wet and steep 

for sure. Poles highly recommended. Search for 

abandoned shelters in beautiful settings then ascend 

steeply onto the Rock-of-Ages trail and come down 

the very steepest part of this difficult trail. If weather 

does not cooperate, we’ll try something else. 4.8 

miles 2600 ft. Dr. 55 MMC 8 a.m. 




sr A2 Jan 21 (thu) southwest side street 

rambles. Walk up and down the hills of Southwest 

Portland. Join Jane Roberts, as we go at a slightly 

more than moderate pace. We will explore some 

different parts of Portland. Following trails as much as 

possible, we will go 6 to 7 miles in approximately 2 

hours with 500 to 1000 feet of elevation, depending 

on the enthusiasm of the group. Destinations vary: 

Council Crest, the Willamette River, through Woods 

and Maricara Park, the OHSU tram, or along the 

Fanno Creek trail in Beaverton. We will start at 6 p.m. 

and will be done as close to 8 p.m. as possible, given 

all the route options available to us. Meet inside 

the Southwest Community Center – 6820 SW 45th 

Avenue (corner of 45th and Vermont). Please Park in 

the lot across from the Community Center. 

hK A2 Jan 23 (sat) Captain Clark Park. Kent Meyer 

360-574-0784. Near Washougal WA is a waterfront 

park where Lewis and Clark camped for 6 nights 

trail trip hike rules: Non-paying “tag-alongs” are not permitted. Hikers are encouraged to car pool and share costs. The maximum suggested total rate each is a donation of fifteen cents 

per mile for up to three people per vehicle. dogs are not allowed except for hikes designated as “dog-walks.” Alcohol and firearms are not allowed. Participants should wear appropriate 

hiking shoes; carry lunch, water, rain gear (umbrella, parka, or poncho) and the 10 essentials (whistle, extra food & clothing, sun protection, map, compass, flashlight, first aid kit, pocket knife, 

waterproof matches, fire starter). Participants should be in a physical condition appropriate for the difficulty of the hike. Leaders may decline anyone not properly equipped or judged incapable 

of completing the hike in a reasonable time frame. Hikers voluntarily leaving the group are considered nonparticipants. In case of accident, illness or incapacity, hikers must pay their medical 

and/or evacuation expenses whether they authorize them or not. hikes leave the meeting place at the time listed. See hike write-ups for particulars of pace, trail conditions, mileage and 

elevation gain. Adverse conditions, weather and combined circumstances can affect difficulty. Hikes are classified into general categories; contact leader for further details. 



on their way east in 1806. They explored the Quick 

Sand (Sandy), the Mult-no-muh (Willamette) Rivers 

and killed elk for their journey up the Columbia. Let’s 

hike this gravel trail along the river and understand 

more about this epic adventure. 6.2 miles 0 ft. Dr. 30 


hK b2 Jan 23 (sat) devils rest (via wahkeena). 

Caleb Sattgast 503-805-7296. Pre-BCEP Conditioning 

Hike. Devils Rest is a great place to get in a winter 

workout. We’ll keep a good pace going to stay warm, 

and, if conditions permit, we’ll return via Multnomah 

Falls and grab some coffee and cheer at the lodge 

before taking the short connector trail back to 

Wahkeena. Prepare for possible rain, winds, ice, deep 

snow, and for sure a good time! 7.4 miles 2400 ft. 

Dr. 45. Gateway 8:30 a.m. 

ss b Jan 24 (sun) Yellowjacket-PCt. Marty Hanson 

503-227-0974. Wilderness Area - Group size limited 

to 12. We will go out from the White River SnoPark 

and follow the Yellowjacket trail to the PCT. Then we 

will take the PCT up the ridge to views above the 

canyon. We will return on the path we made going 

up. 5 miles 1200 ft. Dr. 110 SnoPark Gateway 8 a.m. 

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trail tending trips 

Care for the trails you enjoy! Help 

keep our trails in shape. The Mazamas 

have adopted several trails which we 

maintain. This means clearing brush, 

cutting logs, lopping branches, and 

doing tread work. Trail Tending is great 

workout and lots of fun. Tools are 

provided; you bring the energy. Please 

come out and help – great exercise while 

you give something back to the places we 

all enjoy so much. 

TT Jan 24 (Sun) Forest Park Hardesty 

Trail TT. Richard Pope 503-641-3609. 

Annual trail tending trip to clear out our 

adopted trail in Forest Park. Bring rain 

gear, gloves, boots, we provide tools, mud 

and fun! Half day trip, done by noon. 

Meet along west side of Highway 30 in 

Linnton at 1st traffic light. Call for more 

info. 2 miles 300 ft. Dr. 0 9a.m. 

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News & Notes 

Mazama Lodge Manager: Charles Baker 

Mazama Lodge Caretaker: Max Rupert 

Open: Noon Thursday through Noon Monday 

Lodge Office Open: Thursday through Monday 

Phone: 503-272-9214 

E-mail: mazama.lodge@mazamas.org 

Mazama Lodge is rolling under its new management, and has 

many exciting things to offer—not the least of which is a front row 

seat to another year’s spectacular snowpack on Mt. Hood! 

One great new feature is the ability to book your room online. 

Just go to www.mazamas.org, and under the heading of “facilities,” 

at the top of the page, you’ll see a link to Mazama Lodge. That 

page has general information about our beautiful lodge, as well as a 

link to a lodge calendar on which you can see what’s available and 

reserve your very own room! 

The most frequently asked question at the lodge is whether we 

have any private rooms available. The answer is that we only have 

three—same as always—but you can now check availability and 

book your room online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

You can also click onto “D” for dorms on our reservation 

calendar and find out how many bunks are still available. If you 

prefer to come when the lodge is not so crowded, you can get a 

sense of occupancy from the Web site. For the private rooms, if the 

room is indicated in color, then it’s available, but if it’s in gray, then 

it’s booked. For the dorms, run your mouse over the “D” and you’ll 

see how many beds are still available. The dorms hold a total of 60 

people so you can get an idea of how crowded it is. 

Wendy Daniels is our new Mazama Lodge cook. For 18 years, 

she operated a gourmet catering business in Portland, specializing in 

corporate and social events. She is enjoying cooking on weekends at 

Mazama Lodge and works on art projects during her off time. One 

of our guests has said that Wendy is as passionate about her food as 

Mazamas are about their mountains. 

Mazama Lodge is also open more nights! We will start opening 

the lodge Thursday through Monday during the ski season to better 

accommodate those Mazamas who may prefer less crowded midweek 

visits, or who don’t have weekends off. Please take advantage 

of this new offering and help us expand our hours by coming up to 

Mazama Lodge on Thursday evenings. 

With the exception of January 8 and 9 (which is reserved for the 

exclusive use of the Adventurous Young Mazamas), we still have 

plenty of availability at the lodge. We look forward to seeing you at 

Mazama Lodge! 

Climb and Hike Articles Wanted 

The Mazama Bulletin invites you to submit an article 

about a climb or hike you have experienced. 

Articles should be within a range of 600 to 2,000 

words in length. Please submit a digital photo or other 

graphic with your article. 

Selected articles will appear as a Featured Climb or 

Featured Hike in an upcoming issue. 

Submit articles to the Bulletin editor at the following 

E-mail address: mazama.bulletin@mazamas.org. 



lodge Clean up weekend 

by Al Papesh 

Mazama Lodge held a work party cleanup day on Saturday, 

November 14. Even though it was slightly later this year than 

normal, the two plus feet of snow on the ground posed few 

problems for our dedicated volunteers. It was a beautiful day 

and we were able to chop and load additional firewood to the 

deck, clean the lodge from top to bottom, install snow shutters, 

weatherize the snow wall, install avalanche warnings and finally 

the pièce de résistance... replace the cushions and re-support the 

fireplace seating area furniture! It was about time and now a weary 

lodge guest can actually relax without fear of falling through. 

Charles treated the work party to a fantastic end of the day 

dinner. Work party volunteers extraordinaire included: Lili Adams, 

Charles Barker, Oscar Barker, Chloe Barker, Keith Campbell, 

Russ Chamberlain, Ronan Chamberlain, Rhiannon Chamberlain, 

George Cummings, Pam Gilmer, Leah Ilem, Craig Leis, Angi 

Nelson, Tom Nelson, Al Papesh, Max Rupert, Peggie Schwarz, 

Celine Stroinski, Claudine Veran, Anakari Wortman, Silas 

Wortman, and Joann Wright. 

Above: 

Keith Campbell hard at 

work moving firewood. 

Photo: Al Papesh 

right: 

Claudine Veran works 

installing the hand lines 

used to walk to the lodge 

in the winter months. 

Photo: Peggie schwarz

Membership report 

november 30, 2009 

APPlICAtIons for MeMbershIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 

Janet Ader – Mt. Shasta 

Jared Baggen – Mt. Adams 

Devan Bean – Mount St. Helens 

Spencer Bisley – Mt. Hood 

Alex Chertok – Mount St. Helens 

Madeline Engel – Mt. Adams 

Brian Hansen – Mt. Hood 

Terry Hill – Mt. Adams 

Bryce Holt – Mt. Rainier 

Jill Hutchinson – South Sister 

Ted Labbe – South Sister 

Christina Ling – Old Snowy 

Stephen Mathras – Mt. Adams 

reInstAteMents (date is year joined). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 

Abbie Herman (1969), Peggy Anderson (1960) 

Frank Mifsud – South Sister 

Tyler Montgomery – South Sister 

Andrew Mueller – South Sister 

Donna Ragosta – Mount St. Helens 

Elliott Rector – Mt. Rainier 

Michael Snyder – Mount St. Helens 

Zabyn Towner – Mt. Hood 

Tobin Wagner – South Sister 

Kimberly Wegener – Mount St. 

Helens 

Karen Wolfe – South Sister 

Bruce Wyse – Peak Uchitel 

Marilyn Zigler – South Sister 

resIgned (date is year joined) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

Kevin Rudd (2006), Sherry Aanerud (1989), Doug McLendon (2008) 

deCeAsed (date is year joined) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 

Guido Perera (1963) 

totAl MeMbershIP As of noVeMber 30, 2009 . . . . . 3,103 

totAl MeMbershIP As of noVeMber 30, 2008 . . . . .3,080 

trail trips, Continued from page 21 

tt Jan 24 (sun) forest Park hardesty trail tt. Richard Pope 503-641-3609. 

Annual trail tending trip to clear out our adopted trail in Forest Park. Bring rain 

gear, gloves, boots, we provide tools, mud and fun! Half day trip, done by noon. 

Meet along west side of Highway 30 in Linnton at 1st traffic light. Call for more 

info. 2 miles 300 ft. Dr. 0 none 9 a.m. 

sr A1, A2, A3 Jan 26 (tue) Portland street rambles. Leaders to be 

announced. See January 05 for details; bring headlamps. 

hK b2 Jan 27 (wed) hamilton Mountain loop. Tom Davidson 503-331-7443. 

Pre-BCEP Conditioning Hike. Join me on this brisk hike up Hamilton Mountain 

starting from Beacon Rock State Park. We’ll decide if we are doing a loop once 

we get to the top and the views. Bring trekking poles and traction devices or 

snowshoes. Remember extra clothing and warm drinks. 7.6 miles 2100 ft. Dr. 88, 

MMC 8 a.m. 

sr A1, A2, A3 Jan 28 (thu) Portland street rambles. Leaders to be 

announced. See January 05 for details; bring headlamps. 

hK A1.5 Jan 30 (sat) salmon river trail (lower). Robert Smith 503-753-3822. 

Hope for cold weather. The ice formations on this popular hike can be fantastic 

under the right conditions. Bring your cameras and be prepared for weather!! 5.2 

miles 100 ft. Dr. 80 TH Gateway 9 a.m. 

hK A2 Jan 30 (sat) hagg lake trail. David Fickett 360-314-2102. 

EXPLORATORY: The leader has been to the trailhead and will guide the participants 

with trail directions and map in hand. For a winter hike only 30 miles from 

Portland, try the Hagg Lake Trail that runs around a huge artificial reservoir 

built under the same name in 1975. The lake was named after Henry Hagg, a 

local dairy farmer active in county affairs. Following this trail is like walking the 

perimeter of a sharply cut, maple leaf. We will do a 9-10 mile hike - of the 13.1 

mile total length - as a car shuttle. There will be no retracing of our steps. In case 

of severe, wet weather, the hike can be shortened. Be prepared for muddy spots. 

This trail contains a variety of different terrain: grassy hillsides, marshy areas, open 

meadows, stream crossings, bridges, rolling hills, open forest, and many viewpoints 

of the lake. Deer, coyote, and a wide variety of birds and waterfowl live in the area. 

Contact leader with questions. Call leader or e-mail at calgaryalb@comcast.net 

9-10 miles 250 ft. Dr. 60 Target/185th 9 a.m. 

hK C2 Jan 30 (sat) table Mountain loop. Tom Davidson 503-331-7443. Pre- 

BCEP Conditioning Hike. Get ready for the climbing season ahead. Enjoy wonderful 

Gorge views but usually lots of snow and wind so come prepared. Bring snowshoes 

and trekking poles. Oh and you’ll want to bring those extra gloves, hats, coats, 

etc. Up Heartbreak and down the West Ridge. 10 miles 3650 ft. Dr. 84 Gateway 

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ss b Jan 30 (sat) ghost ridge/Palmateer overlook. Terry Sherbeck 971-998- 

2123. Wilderness–12 max. We will head up PCT to that special place that requires 

a right turn to continue off trail and head up to the top of Ghost Ridge. After taking 

in the view, we’ll head back down through the trees, cross over PCT headed for 

Palmateer. Once again climb a bit to the top for lunch and more views. Down over 

the side through Devils Half Acre to join up with the old Barlow Road for one final 

climb to the cars. 8 miles 2000 ft. Dr. 100 SnoPark Call leader for details 

hK b2.5 Jan 31 (sun) Angels rest. Kate Evans 503-635-6540. Enjoy the views 

on this Gorge classic. 4.2 miles 1500 ft. Dr. 44 Gateway 8:30 a.m. 

hK b2 Jan 31 (sun) Cedar Mountain. Tom Davidson 503-331-7443. Pre-BCEP 

Conditioning Hike. So where is Cedar Mountain—we’ll find it near Table and 

Hamilton. This is a nice hike—not too strenuous but not on good trails—in fact 

maybe even a little bushwacking. We’ll be below the snow line and get a good 

work-out. Poles very nice. Clothing for the weather for sure. Come and see this new 

hiking area. 8 miles 2100 ft. Dr. 80 Gateway 8 a.m. 

sr A1, A2, A3 feb 02 (tue) Portland street rambles. Leaders to be 

announced. See February 05 for details. Bring headlamps. 

hK b2 feb 03 (wed) shellrock Mountain. Tom Davidson 503-331-7443. Pre- 

BCEP Conditioning Hike. Wilderness–12 max. We’ll ascend a cobbly switchback on 

a boulder slope past an old wagon road, enter the forest and some blow-down and 

then finally tackle a steep 3/4 mile use path to the very forested summit. For the 

payoff, we explore an easy 200 ft. descent to a very nice but rarely visited Gorge 

viewpoint. 4.5 miles 2300 ft. Dr. 100 MMC 8 a.m. 

sr A1, A2, A3 feb 04 (thu) Portland street rambles. Leaders to be 

announced. See February 05 for details. Bring headlamps. 

hK b2 feb 06 (sat) devils rest (via Angels rest). Rick Craycraft 503-679- 

2113. Pre-BCEP Conditioning Hike. It’s the Good and Evil hike! We’ll ascend via 

Primrose Path and Foxglove Way then circle back. Count on snow (bring gaiters) 

and unstable pre-Spring weather. 8.4 miles 2600 ft. Dr. 42 Gateway 7:30 a.m. 

hK A2 feb 07 (sun) bayocean spit. Richard Getgen 503-598-8788. Loop 

hike on peninsula which encloses Tillamook Bay. If poor weather conditions, we’ll 

hike along Vernonia-Banks Linear Trail. 7.5 miles 100 ft. Dr. 145 SW corner of 

Target/185th lot 8 a.m. 

hK b2.5 feb 07 (sun) nesmith to Corky’s Corner. Kate Evans 503-635-6540. 

Pre-BCEP Conditioning Hike. Wilderness–12 max. Our destination is named for 

Rick Amadeo’s dog Corky. We will hike the switchbacks on Nesmith but turn 

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