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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: Jimmy James: f.e.jimmy.james@gmail.com or call (360) 297-2256.
To register for an outing, contact the listed outing leader or signup online using the link provided above.
Scheduled Backpack Trips
Jul 6-8, Tue-Thu. Royal Basin #832 (S) (GT-136 Tyler Peak, CC Buckhorn Wilderness, USGS Tyler Peak) 14 mi r.t., 2630' gain. One of the best hikes in the Olympics. Through glacier carved basins to a sunny alpine lake surrounded by some of the park's highest peaks. Meet 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene, Doug Terry, 360-204-5635 doug@dougterry.net (DHOP 27; OM 63).
Jul 26-29, Mon-Thu. High Divide. (S) First night at Oyster Lake, then a trip by Swimming Bare Lake to spend two nights at Seven Lakes Basin. Meet 7 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene, Doug Terry, 360-204-5635 doug@dougterry.net.
Recent Branch Backpacks
Dec 12-13, Sat.-Sun. Lake Angeles - Snow Camping (M+) (USGS Mt Angeles, CC Hurricane Ridge, GT #103 Port Angeles, GT 134S Hurricane Ridge/Elwha N) 7.0 mi rt, 2400' gain. A climb through silver fir and western hemlock forest with a destination located at a subalpine basin where Lake Angeles sits. Beyond the basin walls is the Klahhane Ridge. Winter camping skills required. Please sign up via the internet. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene Doug Terry, 360-550-7911 , doug@dougterry.net (s/11/20-12/10) DHOP 79.
Mar. 26-28, Fri.-Sun. SPRING BREAK at Olympic Hot Springs, Backpack & optional Boulder Lake Snowshoe. (E) (GT Mt Olympus, GT Lake Crescent-Happy Lake Ridge) 4.8 mi. 400 gain. The trail wanders up and down along an abandoned road while crossing three creeks to get to the campground in an old growth forest setting. Natural hot springs close to the campground. Earn that hot springs bath with next day optional snow travel to Boulder Lake, (6.8 mi. 2200 gain), an alpine lake under the brow of Boulder Peak. Ice axe encouraged for Boulder Lake approach. Signup online or at meetup.com Kitsap Outdoors. Meet 9 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, doug@dougterry.net (s/3/1-3/25) DHOP 92.
April 24-25, Sat.-Sun. Camp Handy #833.2. (E) (USGS or GT Tyler Peak, CC Buckhorn Wilderness) 6.6 mi RT 600' gain An easy walk along the Dungeness River to a sunny sub-alpine meadow that sits alongside the bubbling Dungeness River. Short trip uphill to Boulder Shelter, or cross the river to head up to Goat Lake. Sign up online or at meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911. doug@dougterry.net. (s/4/10-4/23) (OPDH #26).
May 29-31, Sat.-Mon. Silver Lakes up Silver Creek from Tubal Cain Trailhead. (M) (USGS or GT Tyler Peak; CC Buckhorn Wilderness) 7 mi, 2100' gain. Starting at the Tubal Cain trailhead (#840), head up Silver Creek ending at the two lakes, Silver Lakes, source of Silver Creek. Sign up online or at meetup.com, Kitsap Outdoors. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Doug Terry, 360-550 7911 doug@dougterry.net. (s5/1 -5/28) DHOP 23.
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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