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The Kitsap Mountaineers: Snowshoeing
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Snowshoe and Winter Travel Information
Members: How to find scheduled activities and sign up online.
Look below on this page for the list of currently scheduled Kitsap Mountaineers snowshoe trips. The complete list of currently scheduled Kitsap Mountaineers snowshoe activities may be viewed by clicking on the Search Kitsap Mountaineers Activities link. For safety reasons, guests may not register for snowshoe trips until completing the appropriate snowshoe course or equivalency. Member online registration for our snowshoe activities can be completed by following the instructions once you click on the Search Kitsap Mountaineers Activities link:
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Chair: John Howard: howiejm@comcast.net or 360-698-3220
Meetings
May 27, 2008, Tues. 6:30 p.m., contact Hiking Chair John Howard for location
Scheduled Snowshoe Outings
Jun 08, Sun. Mt. Ellinor#812 (S) (USGS or GT-167 , Mt. Steel) (USGS Mt Washington) Will attempt to start as high as one can as the snowline will allow. From there, a strenuous snowshoe trek upwards. Figure 3100 ft climb from the lower trail head, 5.6 miles round trip. Meet at 8 a.m. at Bremerton National Airport. Al Manz, 360-782-4386 alanmanz@comcast.net (s5/10 -6/7) OM 106.
Jun 13, Fri. Marmot Pass#833 (S) (USGS or GT-136 Tyler Peak)
10.6 mi r.t., 3500? gain. A gradual traverse up under the watchful eye of Mt Worthington, Iron Mountain, and Buckhorn Peak to the saddle that divides civilization from the Needles and the interior of Olympic National Park. Will hike and then snowshoe as needed as elevation is attained. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene John Howard, 360-698-3220 howiejm@comcast.net (5/15 -6/12) OM 73.
Activity Registration and General Information (Climb, Hike, Backpack, Snowshoe Outings)
Snowshoe Difficulty Classifications (may vary due to climb rate or trail conditions):
Easy
0 - 500 ft. elevation gain, maximum 6 miles round-trip. Open to all properly equipped members of the Mountaineers.
Easy +
500 - 2,000 ft elevation gain, maximum 10 miles round trip. Easy Moderate tours converted to Easy +. NO ice axe required due to the terrain and combination of elevation gain and miles. Minimal avalanche danger. Must be a graduate of the Snowshoe Lite, or a student or graduate or Advanced Snowshoe or Winter Travel, Alpine Scrambling or Basic Climb courses.
Moderate
500 - 2,000 ft. elevation gain, maximum 10 miles round-trip. Ice ax required. Must be Advaced Snowshoe student or graduate, or Alpine Scrambling or Basic Climbing course graduate.
Strenuous
2,000+ ft. elevation gain, no maximum distance. Ice ax required. Crampons may be required. Must be Advanced Snowshoe student or graduate or Alpine Scrambling or Basic Climbing course graduate.
The Pace of the trip is defined as:
(L pace) Leisurely pace: The slowest pace trips.
(S pace) Social pace: Less than 2 miles per hour. Suitable for
conversation and observation.
(M pace) Moderate pace: Approximately 2 miles per hour.
(F pace) Fast pace: Greater than 2 miles per hour.
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 Ferry when coming from the mainland.
Take the Edmonds to Kingston Ferry to avoid the slow
exit from Bainbridge Island when engulfed in traffic. Time from Kingston
Ferry landing to Quilcene Ranger Station is 45-50 minutes.
We often plan a post trip gathering at a convenient restaurant.
Mileage
For driver/passenger planning purposes, the one way distance from
Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene to:
Heart of the Hills Ranger Station, Heather Park, and Lake Angles
trailheads is 63 miles.
Hurricane Ridge Parking Lot is 75 miles.
Camp Handy Trailhead is 59 miles.
Tubal Cain Trailhead is 61 miles.
Silver Lakes Trailhead is 62 miles.
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 and must be filed by email to the hike leader before the trip.
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.
Don"t wait until the last minute to sign up. Trips are
canceled when there are too few registrations and popular trips fill up
quickly.
Hiker Responsibilities:
any person who participates in a hike with the
Kitsap Mountaineers is expected to assume and fulfill the following
responsibilities. Required equipment: 10 essentials, adequate clothing
and adequate foot wear. The hiker should:
1. Be adequately prepared for the hike. This includes having the above
required equipment that is appropriate for the weather and the location.
2. Be in physical condition adequate for the hike.
3. Be a responsible group member and abide by the decisions of the
leader or consensus of the group.
4. Be a responsible carpooler by being prepared to pay 5-8 cents per
mile to the driver.
5. Follow correct procedures for trip registration, canceling and
wait-listing.
6. Have a signed waiver before proceeding on a hike.
Book References:
OPDH = "Olympic Peninsula Day Hikes", Seabury Blair Jr. Sasquatch Books.
OM = "Olympic Mountaineers Trail Guide", 3rd Edition, Robert. Wood,
Mountaineers.
HONP = "Hiking Olympic National Park", Erik Molvar, Falcon Guide
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