Skagit Alpine

Newsletter of the Skagit Alpine Club -- February 2006 Volume 44 Issue 2

“To promote the use and prevent the abuse of outdoor recreation areas."

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February Meeting: New meeting place

7 p.m. Feb. 1 @ Skagit Regional Airport 15400 Airport Drive, Burlington

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Slide show: Mountain Goats

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New Meeting place

Skagit Regional Airport, meeting room (in building at 98233) 15400 Airport Drive, west of Burlington

Wade has reserved this location for February but he has not heard back regarding a permanent location.

Directions: From I-5, take exit 230 (Hwy 20) and go west. After about 3 miles, turn right (north) on Higgins Airport Way. Follow this road around a few bends and turn left at the sign on the left that reads, “Port Offices, Passenger Terminal,” (past Watertank Road on the right). Park in the office visitors’ parking lot, lined with a bright yellow curb.

Our meeting room has an outside door that is in the middle of the tan-colored, one-story brick building (Port of Skagit County on the left and Skagit Regional Airport on the right). Look for the sign on the door and enter. Wade will arrive around 4:55 p.m. and you are welcome to arrive early.

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Highlights

Programs:  We are looking for presenters. John Seehorn will be taking on this job in March. If you have a friend or know someone who might have some good stories to share, photos of a recent climb or a great adventure, call Wade at 360-770-0250.

Web site: Steve Trent has the site up and running at long last!! Check it out. If you have gear to swap, photos, stories, reports on a recent outing or want to check out old newsletters the website can do it all. Contact Steve Trent (info at back of newsletter).

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Secretary’s Report

By Laurie Sherman

January Meeting
Wade opened the meeting by recognizing new faces. Welcome to Patsy Martin and her son! Also, a big welcome back to all those members who have been hibernating, it felt good to have a full room.

New Biz:
Meeting space sought: In January, we held our LAST MEETING at the Skagit 911 Center. Apparently with the new security measures, they are no longer able to allow outside groups to use the building. We are looking for a new location.

ACFL: Anacortes Community Forest Lands. Maggie, Harold and Wade have been following the monthly meetings of the ACFL.
There have been some trail closures, some changes in the trails, and, possibly, changes in the way the trail system develops in the future.

If you are interested in finding out more, their meetings are at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Anacortes Senior Center.

Reminder: SNACKS FEB MEETING: Feryll: Grub; Jenny: Beverages

Dues are due: SAC treasurer Jill Youde is back from Italy and looking to collect your money! $25 per household /year.
Bring your checkbook to the next meeting or mail your check to SAC, c/o Jill Youde, Treasurer, 1108 16th St., Anacortes WA 98221.

SAC Outings Schedule

To participate, call the trip leader. Space may be limited or there could be additional skill or gear requirements.

Anytime: Mountain biking and trail running in the Anacortes Forest Lands. Call George Reeves at 360-293-3417.

Jan. 27-28: Ice climbing at Pan Dome falls Saturday, Jan. 28th. We have a cabin in Glacier reserved for the 27th and 28th with room for 4 or 5 overnight and room for many for some good eats and imbibing afterwards. Must have rigid boots, crampons and should have a set of tools. Call Thad at 770-4528 or tmail@thinkstudios.net for more info and to RSVP.

Jan 28: Backcountry ski tour up to Hernman Saddle or Table Mtn. 8 miles, about 2,000-foot gain. Call Wade Bessett at 360-770-0250 or bessettw@hotmail.com. Avalanche rescue skills and gear required.

Feb 10 or so: a “guided” five-day, backcountry ski trip in the Wallawa Mtns of northeast Oregon. Stay in a rustic historic cabin with stove and sauna. Eight-hour drive each way, 4-mile ski in to the cabin and tons of turns! Call Chris Danilson and Jenny Baker 360-474-8435.

Feb 12: River float from Marblemount to Concrete. Bring your kayak, canoe or raft. All day trip. Call Rick Rogers 360-220-3122 or stillyfish@valleyint.com

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Late June: Climb Mt Baker, three-day trip. Call Rick Rogers 360-220-3122 or stillyfish@valleyint.com
 

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Interested in being a trip leader? Submit your trip to outings chair Lynn Postler at 360-428-4237 or sancho999@comcast.net. Please include leader’s name, phone number and e-mail, date to trip, total distance to be hiked/biked/skied, elevation gain, travel time to trailhead, days gone, cost, if any, and skill and gear requirements.

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        Skagit Alpine Club Officers Committee Chairpersons

President Wade Bessett, 770-0250, bessettw@hotmail.com                         

Conservation in transition

Vice President Jenny Baker, Baker_1240@yahoo.com                                  

 Lookout John & Marie Erbstoeszer, 336-5896

Secretary Laurie Sherman, 293-2984, shermanpt@verizon.net     

Treasurer Jill Youde, 202-7441, drjillo@yahoo.com                                

Website Steve Trent, smacktrent@hotmail.com