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The Kitsap Mountaineers: Backpacking
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Backpacking Information
Guests and Members: How to find scheduled activities and sign up online.
Look below on this page for the list of currently scheduled Kitsap Mountaineers backpacking trips. Guests may register to attend up to two Kitsap Mountaineers backpacking trips at no charge to introduce you to what we have to offer. Both guests and members may view the complete list of currently scheduled Kitsap Mountaineers activities by clicking on the Search Kitsap Mountaineers Activities link. Guest and member online registration for our activities can be completed by following the instructions once you click on the Search Kitsap Mountaineers Activities link:
Search Kitsap Branch Activities
Backpacking Information
Chair: John Howard: howiejm@comcast.net or 360-698-3220
To register for an outing, contact the listed outing leader or signup online using the link provided above.
Scheduled Backpacking/Camping Outings
Jun 26-29, Thu. Enchanted Valley (S) (GT Mt Christie-166 Mt Steel-167 or USGS Chimney Peak/ Mt. Christie) 27 mi r.t. 1050 ft gain. This is a beautiful rolling hike along the East Fork of the Quinault with views of the river and of waterfalls. Bear, elk, and deer are almost guaranteed to be seen along the way. Due to a road washout, 4.5 miles have been added to the trip in each direction making the total mileage to be 36 mi r.t. Expect to return on Jun 29, Sun. Meet at 8 am at Bremerton National Airport. See Leader Notes on website for more details. Annette Clement 360-649-4080 aclement25@yahoo.com. (s/6/1-6/25). OM 140
Jul 11-13, Fri. Third Beach (E) (USGS La Push , CC South Olympic Coast) 2.8 mi r.t., 210 ft gain. This is a very short backpack to the beach where we will set up camp on the sand. Saturday may be spent day hiking along the coast, exploring the beach, or reading a book. There is a stream available for filtering water. Bear canisters are REQUIRED. This is a great trip for first timers, folks getting back to the trails, or trying out new gear. Annette Clement 360-649-4080 aclement25@yahoo.com. (s/6/1-7/10).
Check online at www.kitsapmountaineers.org for additional trip listings.
Distance and Pace Difficulty levels are:
(E) Easy: Up to 8 miles R/T; up to 1200' elevation gain.
(M) Moderate: 6 - 12 miles; 1200' - 2500' gain.
(S) Strenuous: 10 - 14 miles up to 3500' gain.
(VS) Very Strenuous: over 14 miles and/or more than 3500' gain.
Pace of the trip is defined as:
(1) Leisurely pace: The slowest pace trips.
(2) Social pace: Less than 2 miles per hour. Suitable for conversation and observation.
(3) Normal pace: Approximately 2 miles per hour.
(4) Fast pace: Greater than 2 miles per hour.
Activity Registration and General Information (Climb, Hike, Backpack, Snowshoe Outings)
Registration & cancellation: Most Kitsap Mountaineer Hikes & Backs meet at the Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene
for ride sharing, however hikers must sign up in advance with the leader for Hikes and Backpacks where required.
Advance registration is not required for the Suburban Walks. Trips are limited to 12 people including the leader.
If you find that you are unable to participate in a trip for which you are registered, please notify the leader
ASAP.
Carpooling, Cross Sound Transportation & The Meeting Places.
Northern Olympic Peninsula hikes initially meet at the Park and Ride at the Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene, 22097
Viking Way NW, Poulsbo, WA. It is on Viking Way, north of Hwy 305, adjacent to the Washington State Patrol
office (talk about secure parking!)
Southern Olympic Peninsula hikes meet at the Bremerton National Airport.
Port Townsend members anticipate meeting at Fat Smitty's in Discovery Bay.
Kitsap recommends taking the Kingston Ferry when coming from the mainland.
As a courtesy to those new to The Mountaineers we offer the following:
Trip leaders know the route and oversee the group. Leaders, in conjunction with a MOFA leader when present,
are also responsible for managing the smooth exit of the group in the unlikely event of an emergency.
Hikers are expected to behave in a safe and responsible manner and be adequately prepared for the trip.
Those who are not adequately equipped for the trip may, at the leader's discretion, be sent home for the sake of
safety. So please, don't forget your 10 essentials.
Each guest hiker must have a signed waiver on file. Waivers may be obtained at www.kitsapmountaineers.org
and may be filed by email to the hike leader before the trip.
We often plan a post trip gathering at a convenient restaurant.
Trip classifications "Mountaineer hikes are classified in two ways, the difficulty level of the trail, and sometimes
the pace at which the group will be traveling. (This may vary due to climb rate or trail conditions.):
Difficulty levels are:
Book references for Kitsap hikes:
DHOP = "Day Hike! Olympic Peninsula", Seabury Blair Jr., Sasquatch Books.
OM = "Olympic Mountaineers Trail Guide", 3rd Edition, Robert Wood, Mountaineers.
Additional hikes will be listed on www.kitsapmountaineers.org
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