Newsletter:  The February newsletter is in along with an excellent trip report by our own Dr Jill with some excellent pictures.  If you are interested in all of the peaks in Washington State indexed by county and elevation, check out this new website, Washington Peaks. 

Dues:  As of Jan. 26, 18 of 65 members have sent in their dues for 2010. If you haven't yet PLEASE DO!  Events outside our control have made it necessary for SAC to carry our own insurance if we are to continue the climbing class. This will totally change our income and expense balance and dues are our only income (except for the class, which we can't do without the insurance... you get it...) So be prepared to pay at the next meeting or send to P.O. Box 1054 MV 98273. $25 for individual or family. It's a bargain.

Ski getaway!  Wax your skis and pack your bags, the 2010 SAC ski weekend is coming up Feb 19th-21st! Back by popular demand, this years' getaway will once again take place at Snowline near the scenic town of Glacier. We are running it a bit differently this year, in that the club is subsidizing part (not all) of the total cost. So . . .the first 14 folks who get Ginny a check for $25 (per person), get a spot reserved. If there is overwhelming demand, we can try and get another place, but the sooner folks speak up the better. We hope that by paying some of the cost, folks will commit, regardless of the weather. After all, hanging out with your fellow SACers is more than half the fun - I hope to see many of you there!

SAC Mountaineering Class: 

The 2010 Basic Mountaineering Course is a go!!! Prospective students should understand the following:

 ·          The course is now open for registration on a “first come-first served” basis until the student roster is filled
·          Tuition is $180 (not including a $20 gear fee to be paid at the first class)
·          Register by downloading, completing and mailing the student registration form and the liability release form along with your tuition to: Skagit Alpine Club, P.O. Box 1054, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
·          Personal health insurance is required (sorry, this is a requirement of our insurance!)
·          Missing class sessions and/or outings these may limit your ability to participate in future outings
·          Good physical condition at the onset of the class is essential
·          A complementary one-year membership to Skagit Alpine Club
·          Students are entitled to discounts at several local mountaineering retailers

All instructors should familiarize themselves with the newly revised risk management plan.