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...---------•L}- ~_IJl/4 ·President, Dwight Baker, --:iee9'0 EALPS

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Vice Pres., Ron Johnson, 655-9572/ '2-b$4 · .--,,. . ;

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JANUARY PROGRAM

The ascent of 17,400 foot Mt. Foraker via "Talkeetna Ridge", a new route, will be shown by Alex Bertulis at the January meeting.

Mt. Foraker, the second highest mountain in the United States is located near Mt. McKinley. Due to its close proximity to McKinley it has received very little attention from expeditions to the area, Three ascents were made prior to this ascent by Alex Bertulis, Hans Baer, Pete Williams and Warren Bleser, All three of these were from the north and east.

From the south Mt. Foraker rises abruptly 10,000 feet from the Lucuna Glacier. This southern exposure is broken by three ridges, the central one which the party named "Talkeetna Ridge" provided them a long and difficult new route.

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ANNUAL ALPINE SOCIEI'Y BANQUET IS A SUCCESS

A fine turnout of 108 members and guests attended the second annual BOEALP banquet held at the Town and Country Club on December 13th.

Those who looked around the hall may have noticed that we were also quite honored by the attendence of Dr. Tom Herbein, Dee Molenaar, Dick Emerson and Maury Muzzy.

Although it may be said that our dinner could not be classified as par excellence, this was far out­weigh,·d by the program presented by Leigh Ortenburger.

Leigh had hoped to show the filmed ascent of Chacraraju but due to a mixup in duplication the film, it did not arrive in time. As a sub­stitute, and possibly to our advan­tage, he lectured on the aspects of climbing in the Cordillera Blanco of Peru, and presented a slide show depicting several climbs of the better known giants of South America.

Among these were Huascaran Sur (22,206 feet), Huntsari Norte (20,057 feet), Huntsan Sur (20,982 feet), Huandoy, Palcaraju (20,585 feet), Chopicalgui (20,998 feet), Copa, and the ascent of Chararaju via the classic North Ridge. Leigh's program was well received by all those in attendence and in addition he has promised to provide us with the filmed version of Chararaju in the near future.

Our thanks for the success of the banquet go to Lee West who made the arrangements to bring Leigh Orten­burger from California to Seattle and entertained him during his stay here. In addition, credit should be given to Bob Storaasli and Bob Gunning for their support and also our travel agent, Charlie Brown. Hopefully, in the future we will see a few more of the seldom seen faces of the club in attendence.

Ron Johnson

CUMBS

The "easy" ski and/or snowshoe route from Naches Peak to Piz Roland as described by Lee West in the December ECHO was attempted by Dave Hambly, Bob Storaasli, Lee West and Ron Johnson on December 8th. Due to the probability of a JOO foot ski rappel in limited visibility and no rope, it was decided to ski back to the car without completing this "easy" route.

Skiing, along with a few well placed falls provided the necessary enter­tainment to make the trip enjoyable.

(Lee West - do you have another "easy route" you would like to attempt?)

R.J.

LOST

An illuminated pointer was misplaced at the November monthly meeting. If you may know the whereabouts of same please contact Lee West (5-1380).

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HUT DISCUSSION RESULTS by Dwight Baker

The December 5 meeting was spent aJmost entirely on the question of a mountain hut, Ron Mayo, Hut Committee Chairman, presented plans for two types of structures: one, designated "chalet" to sleep 20, and a smal­ler, simpler design designated "hut" to sleep 16. Dwight Baker presented a summary of work done so far by the committee, potential sites investigated and a financial summary. Slides of a number of potential sites were shown.

After the presentation, ballots were handed out for a vote on the type of structure and type of site, Before voting on the ballots a hand count vote was taken on the question of whether to build or not build at all. Results were 22 in favor of building, and 17 opposed. Results of the ballot vote were as follows: ____ ~-------

Back-Pack­In-Type

Road-End­Type

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2 1 ---------~-------1 10 10

This vote indicates the club is in favor of a hut rather than a chalet, However, the result of the site vote was about equally divided between the back-pack-in-hut, and the end-of-road-hut concepts. Since no vote on a specific site was taken, and the need for a site decision can be deferred for several more months, further work on site selection, limited to back-pack and road-end types will continue, The specific site will be put to a club vote sometime next spring.

In the meantime, the committee will proceed with development of detail plans for the hut,

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MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER BOARD MEETING 12-12-68, at Lee West's home.

Chairman Baker was ill, therefore BOEALPS vice president, Ron Johnson, presided,

Items discussed:

a. 2nd Annual Christmas Banquet

b, January meeting

c. 1969 membership - to go out as a seper­ate mailing with self-addressed envelopes,

ct: BOEALP dues for 1969 (-l!inotion follows).

ifMOTION: "Due to the amount of money existing in the club treasury and the need for a con­siderable amount of money to initiate chalet/hut construction, a motion was made and unanimously passed, as follows:

•Prior to any building expenditure approval by the Executive Board, the first years allotment of bonds (200 @$5 ea, as stated in the Chalet Proposal passed by the club member­ship at the December 1968 general meeting) mus,t, be sold. 1

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President, Dwight Baker Vice Pres, D Ron Johnson

BOEING EMPLOYEES ALPINE SOCIETY, INC.

177-1140 655-3409

Treasurer, Charles R. Brown Secretary II Pat King

FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING

THURSDAYD February 6, 1969• 7:30 p.m.

B.S.R.L. Math Seminar Room

FEBRUARY PROORAM

Winter Mountaineering Seminar Discussion Panel: Al RandallD Chuck Crenshaw, Everett Lasher

773-4223 RO 2-4244

Here is an excellent opportunity to increase your knowledge of winter mountaineering by listening to the experts. The members of the panel are certainly experts having climbed high in the most severe winter weather. Whether you are an expedition climber or the average weekend climber or hiker there are many aspects of winter mountaineering which should be of interest in rounding out your mountain experience. Be sure to bring your questions as there will be a generous amount of time provided at the end of the seminar for a question and answer period.

1969 MEMBERSHIP DUES

The new membership roster D which will become the Echo mailing list is now being pre­pared. The list will include only paid members. Membership information was mailed to all members in December. Mail your dues and application soon or you may miss an Echo. Any questions regarding membership may be referred to Bob StoraasliD extension 5-2416.

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SCHEDULED ACnVITIES FOR FEBRUARY

SUMMERLAND - MT. RAINIER PARK (SNOWSHOE/SKI TOUR)

Saturday & Sunday, February 8th & 9th. Here is a chance to get away from the crowded ski areas & lift lines & ski the open untracked slopes around Panhandle Gap, Meany Crest, & the lower Fryingpan Glacier. All snowshoers welcome for trail breaking. Drive via Enumclaw (Wash. 410). Turn off at Sunrise entrance road & park at White River Ranger Station. Tour wil I start from Ranger Station at 7:30 A .M. Saturday. Snow camp at Summerland - dist. approx. 6 miles. Contact Ron Johnson, PA 3-0205 or 655-3409.

* * MT. Pl LCH UCK

(SNOWSHOE/SKI TOUR)

Sunday, February 16th. Tour to summit of Mt. Pilchuck (5,335 ft.), elevation gain 1,500 ft., 5 - 8 hours. Bring ice axe. Leave Seattle by 6:00 A .M. Meet leader by 8:00 A .M. at the Mt. Pi !chuck State Park ski area. Drive via Granite Falls (Wash. 92) to l mile past Verlot Ranger Station & turn right. Fo I low road to ski area. Sign up with Ken McCarty, LA 3-5606 or 773-2220 by Saturday noon, February 15th.

* * SNOW CAVE & IGLOO BUILDING

Saturday & Sunday, February 22nd & 23rd Snow cave & igloo building exercise at Reflection Lakes in Mt. Re1inier Park. Those interested should contact Lee West, 5-1380 or GL 4-0710, no later than Monday, February 17th. The BO EALP tents have been reserved for this weekend in the event that the snow cave, igloo building learning curve & snow conditions are unsatisfactory. Cooking & bui I ding parties will be limited to 4. They will require over & above normal personal winter mountaineering equipment:

l Snow Shovel l Snow Saw

2 Pair Extra Mittens 2 Candles - 6 inch

The party will meet at the Gateway Cafe near the Nisqually entrance to the park at 7:30 A.M. Saturday, February 22. NOTE: All interested persons should study the igloo building illustrations shown on pages 7 thru 9 .

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TRIP REPORT

MT. CATHERINE - Ron Mayo, Roger Smith & Ron Bing went on an enjoyable winter outing in the Snoqualmie Pass area on January 19th. Ron Mayo, on skis, Rodger & Ron Bing on snowshoes, left Ski Acres about 9:00 A .M . , went as far as the saddle below the west ridge of Mt. Catherine, & were back in Seattle by 5:00 P .M. It was a nice day with a little sun. The snow clung to the tal I trees, making a very beautiful winter scene. The going was. fairly good with the skis and snowshoes sinking into the snow less than a foot.

RON BING * *

MORE TRIP REPORTS NEEDED FOR ECHO - Let us he.or what you have been doing. Please send in a short resume of your climbs or snow tours. WHETHER YOU THINK THEY ARE INSIGNIFICANT OR NOT, THEY ENCOURAGE OTHER MEMBERS TO KEEP ACTIVE. Send to Ron Johnson, M/S 4F-43, erg. 2-6545.

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EDITOR RETIRES

Pat King, our Echo editor since September has gone on to bigger & better things. Her efforts in compiling information for our monthly bulletin & getting it out to the membership will be greatly missed. Especially by our temporary editor. To say the least, it is a big job & gets little recognition unless things do. not get out on time.

A well deserved thank you for a well done job & 3 cheers are in store for Pat. Certainly her name will be inscribed on that little house. If you have access to a typewriter & can donate a little time, please let us hear from you.

* * WARNING - SNOWSHOER$ &

SKI TOURERS

The Forest Service is using an avalanche gun on Denny Mountain to protect the Alpental area from avalanches. This requires shooting explosive shells into the west end of Cave Ridge and the west and south sides of Snoqualmie Mountain. Shooting usually will be between 7:00 and 9:00 A.M., but weather conditions could necessitate shooting at any time, day or night. Persons traveling into this area should check with the Forest Service office at Snoqualmie Pass or the Snow Ranger in the area. Everyone hiking,

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WARNING - SNOWSHOERS & SKI TOURERS

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ski touring or snowshoeing in the Snoqualmie Pass area should sign out at this office & remember to sign in when returning. Parties beginning tours from the top of the Alpental chairlifts are required by the Forest Service to sign out at the box provided inside the Alpental lodge.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Along with development comes restrictions. How much more development wi II there be in the future? Another ski development in one of your favorite winter areas may not be far away.

* * NEW ZEALAND FLIGHT

An invitation has been extended to members of the BOEALP'S to attend a film and slide program on New Zealand. The Mountaineers are sponsoring a 4 week flight to New Zealand, Fiji and Australia in November. Since a number of BO EALP'S are interested in climbing in the New Zealand Alps this is an excellent opportunity to get first hand information on the area. Program is February 1st, 7:30 P .M. at the Mountaineer's Clubroom.

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SKI INSTRUCTIONS

The first 6-week series of ski instruction is well under way and half over. A total of 45 skiers (or future skiers) are taking these lessons. However, the special class for ski instruction in deep powder techniques had to be cancelled for this session because of lack of interest (4 members signed up).

This class in deep "powder" techniques is a golden opportunity for us to learn to ski the Northwest "crud." Hans Fogg, who is director of the Northwest Ski School and also a very avid ski mountaineer and climber, is personally setting up these classes and tailoring them to the needs of the BOEALP'S. If you think that in order to take these lessons you have to be able to wedel down the likes of Sunnyside and the Exterminator at Crystal Mountain, you're wrong. If you are a good stem christie skier (or of better ability on the packed slopes, and you want to learn to ski the REAL deep powder, then you are e.ligible for these ski lessons. These deep powder lessons wi II begin Sunday, February 23 at Stevens Pass. They wi II be avai I able only at Stevens Pass.

Also, regular ski instruction wil I be available for all levels of skiing ability beginning Sunday, February 23 at Stevens Pass, or Sunday, February 1<­at Snoqualmie Pass. The cost is $12.00 for members.

If you know of anyone outside of the BOEALP'S or Boeing, they can also take advantage of this deep powder session. Pass the word along to any interested friends. If they are members of SPEEA and not members of the BOEALP'S, they can sign up thru the SPEEA Ski School for $12 .50. Anyone else, the cost is $15 .00. For more information, contact Glenn Riehl, CH 4-7531, or Max Junejo, WE 7-8687 evenings only.

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CLIMBING COURSES FOR 1969

As a club with a relatively smal I number of active members, it is not practical to offer formal training courses. However, the club strongly encourages all inexperienced members to obtain at least a comprehensive knowledge of the basic fundamentals of mountaineering and to develop the necessary skills and techniques. This can best be accomplished by completing one or more of the courses shown in the following list (see next page). If you have questions regarding course selection, please feel free to contact Ron Johnson, 655-3409, or any of those individuals shown on the following schedule.

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ORGANIZATION COURSE OFFERED LOCATION

Mountaineer Is Basic Climbing Mountaineer 1s (Seattle) 6 Lectures Clubroom

6 Field Trips 719 Pike St. 3 Climbs Seattle .

Feb - June

Intermediate Mountaineer 1s 5 Lectures Clubroom 4 Field Trips 719 Pike St. 2 Climbs Seattle

April - Sept I ..

Highline Basic Climbing · ·· l

Highline College ! College 6 Lectures ! April - June

4 - 5 Field Trips I 3 - 5 Climbs I

I Intermediate I High line

4 Lectures i College l

2 - 3 Field Trips l April - June ., 2 - 3 Climbs !

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·.\ ----+ )Bellevue Basic Climbing Bellevue Com .

Community College I ... College March - June

10 Lectures Shoreline 8 Field Trips or · Shoreline College Climbs March - June

I Seattle Community Basic Climbing Seattle Com. College College

March - June

University of Wn Basic Climbing University of Wash. April - June

I Ba,k:-c11mbing Washington Alpine (Location not Club yet announced)

I April 16 -

I May 21

(1} MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED -$15.00 ($9.00 dues and $6.00 initiation). (2) Registration - February 5, 7:00 P .M. at Clubroom

COST CONTACT --$ 10 .00(1) Chuck Heurtly

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ME 3-1776

$8 .oo0> Chuck Heurtly ME 3-1776

$25.00 Jim Mitchel I 655-9619 EX 2-5995

$25.00 Jim Mitchel I 655-9619 .· EX 2-5995

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I John Pollack 654-6881

$25.00 EM 2-4010 or

Harmon Jones 655-1920

$,25.00 Peter Steilberg 543-1717 LA 2-4338

$6.00 Dave Mitchel I WE 7-6696

or Ginny Wyatt BA 6-3929

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BOEALP ACTIVITY SCHEDULE !'-, --------,.----------,-__.;.__;, ____________________ _

FEBRUARY

MARCH

CLIMBING RON BING 655-4810

MT. HOOD

SKI 'MOUNTAINEERING ALAN RHONE

MT. PILCHUCK KEN MC CARTY

FER. \&T\o\ LA::l-5606

OVERNIGHT SKI TOUR MT. RAINIER FER ■ 8-9

SELKIRKS ALAN RHONE -- - - - - - --

TOMYHOI PEAK RON JOHNSON

HIKE/CAMPING JERRY HILLIS

655-1312 SP2-6167

RAINIER SNOW CAMP LEE !~EST

OLYMPIC BEACH HIKE

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MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

MT. ST. HELENS GRANITE MOUNTAIN

MT ■ BAKER ENCHANTMENT LAKES {3 DAYS DWIGHT RAKER RON MAYO

- - - - - - 655-1856 EM4-5719 .. GUYE PEAK

MT. ADAMS

-- - - -MT. INDEX NORM CLARK

931-2284 BAb-2325

MT ■ RAINIER D. BAKER - PAUL NEFF

CASTLE ROCK ~- - - --·

MT. JEFFERSON

GLASIER PEAK - - -MT. STEWART

BOSTON BASIN

SEPTEMBER CHAIR PEAK KEN MC CARTY -- - -

THE TOOTH ERHARD bJICHERT

MOUNT SI .·

CAMP MUIR

LAKE KACHEES {CAR CAMP} - __. .............. __... -

SUNSET PARK

DECEPTION LAKE {STEVENS PASS}

~UINALT LOW DIVIDE

COPPER LAKE JERRY HILLIS

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AVALANCHES AND YOU

The avalanche season has begun and from all indications it appears that this year will be a prime one. Our March monthly meeting hos been tentatively scheduled for the subiect of avalanches, with Ed Lachapel, a well-known authority on the subject, as our guest lecturer.

However, don't wait until then to take heed to the danger. Every year a few unsuspecting or careless persons are swept away and buried. Of this I can speak for myself from a rather not mentioned part of a club outing last spring.

The creation of a potential avalanche and its eventual release depend on a number of interrelated factors, so interrelated and complex in fact that it is still impossible to forecast with any exactitude when an avalanche will start and what it will do. Most people who have not studied the subject believe that the steepness of the slope is the most important factor, however, in reality the properties of the snow cover and the quantity of snow are more significant.

The following is o very approximate guide to the relationship between depth of new snow and the avalanche danger it constitutes: 6 inches to I foot - slight local danger to skiers or climbers; I foot to 2 feet -considerable local danger; 2 feet to 3 feet - local danger without triggering by skiers or climbers; 3 feet to 4 feet - onset of great general danger. These figures can only be approximate because, as the saying goes, it is not only the quantity of snow which foils that causes avalanches, but also the manner in which it falls. Far example o fall of only 4 inches of snow accompanied by high winds con produce local dry­slab avalanche conditions which are dangerous for the climber or skier. In fact, wind nearly always increases the danger, especially winds with velocities between 20 - 40 mph.

The intensity of the snowstorm is also very important. If a fall of soy 30 inches is spread over a long time, it produces far less likelihood of avalanches than if it fell over a short period.

Avalanches can occur on slopes down to 22° and in special cases on slopes of less gradient. The figure of 22° being derived from the friction an%'es of granular snow. However, wet-snow avalanches have been observed to start on slopes of only 6 to -/1 behaving more like a liquid than a granular substance. Along with steepness of the slope its configuration and features, orientation and ground cover are of prime importance. Bushes and shrubs help to anchor the snow cover but once they are completely buried, they ore of no help against surface avalanches. In fact, they can have a detrimental effect on stability due to air circulation in open spaces around the bush or shrub. Woodlands provide the greatest protection, except when there are long open slopes above on which an avalanche can gather momentum.

Now that I've eliminated all the areas where we travel in the winter except the resting place on a summit, it's time to prepare yourself. First pick up some of the fine books on the subject. There are many with a wealth of information. Observe the terrain and weather conditions both before and during your trip. When you cross that possible avalanche slope avoid being the trigger. Ideally, the track cut should be as divergent as possible from any likely fracture line. Cross one at a time, a minimum of 50 yards apart, loosen your ski or snowshoe bindings and remove your wrists from the ski pole loops. Be sure also to make use of that avalanche cord; it can be as important as a climbing rope in rock climbing.

I hope this has helped stir your interest. Space does not permit more than scratching the surface of the subject. The rest is up to you.

Ron Johnson

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FIVE 11 13 II

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Presi&1ent. • u.,,,i.gbt Baker Vice President, Ron Johnson

801:#G.~ A1.P1te SOCl!TY, INC.

177-ll40 655-3~Cl9

Treasurer, Charles R. Brown

.MW:H IOfflt.Y MEETI(:E . .

THURSDAY, MFch 6, 1969, 7;30 p·.m.

B.6.R.L. Math SemiD&J" RPOIII

J"ARCH PROORAM

AVALAUCJil:S

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Mr. Lloyd McGabney, u.s.F.S. Chief' Snov Hanger .:. Crystal Mountain Ski Area will pre1ent & 32 111,inute movie ill~trating principles ot avalanches vith spectacular actual avalanche scene■• In addition to presenting the film, Mr. Mc:Gabney vill give us acme practical pointers on avalanches and answer queaticma. He baa had avalanche technical training and considerable practical experience in evaluating anov conditions on 9J"yatal 1 ■ ~ avalanche prone ■lopes. Be controls conditions vith explosive,art,t.µ.ery apel.lJJ am\ band charges and detel1Dinea which areas are to be opened. tor akiiDg. Thia ia a tine opportW1ity to learn more· about this a.speet of mountaineerin~ and bruah up on ;rov avalanche. knowledge. The he&Yy 1non in the 110untaiu this year makes it a very tilleq aubJect.

APRIL MEETIMi

N>UHTAilfWUliG EQUIJIMl!:HT

ROTE: April meeting date will be changed to April Uth due to Easter Holiday.

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othir Biiiueaa: 1) It vu learned that the BoeAlp nag i■ lliaaing aDCl ia belined to be 'vith tcmutr prHideDt. Bill Fantoz.1,i.

Meeting vu .. c&ll:ed. ~ ... order by -Prni4elit ~·( . Dwight Baker at 6;_30 P.M. ID atta4uce . were Lee Wnt, Ron Johneon, Charlie Brawn, · Ron Bins and Bob Btor-11 vbo arrf.Ted late.

Treasurer ' • Report: •395. 72 ill the bulk.-·· 11000.00 hu been allocated to the BOB.ALPS tr011 The Boeing Ccmpa.uy-.

: : (Btepa will be taken to recover the lost · .. property. ) 2) All lloeAlp announcment■

: · : ~-,.in the Boeing Ina 1111.1t t1r1t go through ·. · ,. the Becreational Unit tor appl'O'V'&l..

Naberahip Report: 78 ambera at preaent. In order to at:hml&te gr•te:r .-bel'■hip, i t vu dec:lcled to h&Te a ■pecial progra in April (aee Program■).

Hut Report: J.) The aite ae.lecti°' ahaul.4 be reaolTed b7 April. or-•

· 2) Bonda vill be ■ol4 onq _anar the ■ite 1a ■elected &nd the plua tinal.i1ed.

Pr!?JFUIB Report: l) The topic of the regular meeting on March 6 Yill be Avalancbe Control.. 2) The regular April aeetiD& will be held on April Uth due to tbe luter Holid&¥• The ' tiop:lc will be Mountaineering Bquipaent. 3) A apeci&l program v1ll be held teaturillg J>ee Jfolaaar . on .March 19th or 26th.

. 3) Con■ititutlon 1111.endJlent vaa cll■cu.aaed.

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Ron Bing

SCHEDULED .AC'l'IVI'tD:8 10R IIARCJI

. . Mt. Hood I Oregon I Marcb 22-23

Preparation■ tor the armual cl!Jllb ot Mt. Boocl are vell unc!ervQ. The tentati-ve 4&te is March 22-23, bovffer thi■ will be contiJ'.1194 at the nezt BoeAlp Meeting. Lee Weat will be leading thi■ climb. Nellber■ mu.at confirm their re■erTat:1011■ at , the Kuua Lodge tar tbia veekend cliab not .later tb&n March 10th with Ron Bing, 655-4810 ar LA.4-5636. At this time, pleaae inclicate to• vli~her you plan to climb and it you ar• villing to take people in your car or need a ride. People vbo 4etault vill be charged, a■ the lodge prepar• meal.a and

. . ·reserve■ a place tar thm. Coat to Boeilp Ski School Report: 52 peop;Le b&ve partic- ·: ma.bera ia $1.50 per night, $1.00 bre&kta.at, ipated during the t:1.rat ■et ot le■90IUI. lfhe : $1 .• 50 dinner. Meaberll au■t bring Bleeping aecond aet besi• ■hortly. ,. . bagt t var:m cl.othea I vind■bell, BoeAlp

A letter vu receind trca Milto.D J. Koob, Pre■ident ot "SKI-BA.CS" in vhicb he object■ . to the BoeAlp■ giving 'b&aic ■k1 lea■on■•

~e· kecv.t1Ye lloarc1 reccr •nd■ thata-Dezt ye,uo onlJ era■■ country or ut .... touring be tught by the loeAlpa and that iutruction in ba■ic ■ki:1.og be lett to the "BlCI-BACS".

ActiTity Reprt: l) Jfarch 22nd - 23rd the :SOeAlpa will be Soin& to Mount Hood, Oregon. Lee West Sball lead the cliab. R. W. Smith :I.■ arraqi!II accommc,Aatio1111 at the Na1-. Lodge. 2) Another cl.iab 1 fR 11nn•med. vUl be led by' lob Storaa■li. 3) Bon Johnaon vill lead a ■Jd tour up Toa,yboi Pok. 4) Alan Rhone and. Jerr, Hill:l.1 are to lead. outing■, but b&'Ye not contirlled the■• to th1■ date. 5) Charlie .lli'ow will arrange a trip to lr.11,■tler lloulltaiD in Mil¥•

Member■hip card, crUlpOll■, ice ue', rope f'or · fJVery' 2 to 4 people• &nd ■ki■ or ■DOVBhoea. · EV'ffJ ettort rill be made to secure uae ot ·the anov cat to help eue the "eleT&tion-pp". BaveTer 1 111 the eTeDt. that 1■ 1a not aTall­able and the ■DOV ia deep, ■ki■ ar anov■hoH would be a4viaable at the lover elnationa.

Leave Beattle 4:Lrectl.J' fr'ca work ■o u to arrive at the Na- Lode• betore 10 P .N. See Mp on page 3 ~or location of the loc1ge.

Ski Tour, March 16

Ski troa Paraciiae cknm to the li•q~ Bridge on the Bi■qual.q aorraine. Several nma will be made. A party ot 6 ia required. C&ll. Bob Storaaali betore March 14th at 655-2415 or PAS-9449 to arrange detail■•

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SChEL>UliD AC'l'l VITllS FOR MARCH ( Cont I d)

Mt. Wow - J.lt. Rainier Park- , - · . .

Jn Febl"UIU')'. i6th Roland Ammd■en, Bob Storauli and Ron Jolmacm atarted out troa the 11Glaas Houae" near the liaqualq entrance to Rainier Park vith their ■ipta ■et o~ flt. Wow. Tbe veat ridge above the higtnrav vu pined &Dd tollowe4 ... . · ,

Mt.. Wov (Cont'd)

Much vu learne4 111 the mutery ot anov archi tect.ure. ·· · =

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BMCOR ROCX

February 15, 1969

~ -!'1o~, cc~:~~ wi,~ ... 1'9Ck 9~~ 1n the Colmbia River Gorse~~~­-~Y ~----~ ~ .. !;~ ~~~r■, In general, the Gorge rock 11 ·a · ~igblJ •~:tte-r,d ba■,~t,~not .. ni>.'J.;~,4 tor 1~■ .mb~ty! . -~ ::ee.con Bock .

_prove_d to 'be., an;~~ic?n_. . ~ - '-'~1nct vo~ic ~~, ,1ti~~-quite_. wll1ot)1c!' . In fact,, the . 1_9u~-~ .... ~~~r ~,):oq,o■ed ot .. ~~.:r.~ .. ~;L~!-~.-ireminJ~~n"t;.;:,-, · of~!~ ~./-I!~-~! -~:i..'11~;_,:!)e:y-p.r..-~10■-t;pile .. ... ,~~ ;.,. -'.:: ·• ... ~. •- :_)··, : _.;_ii,Z :.· ·

• ........ .. : . ....... • :·, .. ••1 ~•: :,, .... .. , . ... ;. .. • • • :: ♦ · ~ -~ • ~ ,: ,. .......... ...

In __ ~ flr~~--~'\;ac~ y~ib ~poll -ltoek,Ian Wade and I vere ■oanrmt q~_. fD~ ·~t■ ..... ~tu~-~--.. The rock 1■ over 8oo taet bigb .an~ ofter■. .

. •~out 600., ~~ _ ?.f ro~~:. c~~ing • . ,After going through tbe checkout · to1:Mlltiti!,. ~, -~~\~~::t~_.rtver face, the only -~~~·:?.,~~~~ch - · · climbing ~ -~-~t~•~-•-~ina.~ .. _pick out the line ot the ·1outhea1t ridge route. Tliia turned ~~~ ' ~P.---~ a tin~ 11'1;)ck. c;~b .ot .. ,abou,:t n~.-J.ona ·. pitcba■ with ■me ac:rublini abed in. It■ .ra1;~ng lot II~6 ,(5.~J .. ,ppe&J'.9d ~: ac~~te, _with ~ -~~o~ ~~~~~• . canc:ent~~4 ~ -~~-~~e~~~~t~t-,· .. The final pitche■ are p~~.,•;!,JJ_'-,;7 easier, No~-,,~t ;~~--;~~~i:-:~•:·:~ p~_atJ!.

. •... •. • . . '\ :- ,; :, ,! • ,.... . • •. i _,. •.. . : :. ,:.-..•, :., , .:. . . .. .. : •., :.

~~~ 1'0~~~~-•~ :¼1,~,~-J,r_::~~ Rock in . •~.C~:! _r•l!I. ~~ ;~ .. O~p": ,. : . -· .)::,-.' · · , ' -.Gull ~ft ... · .. i· ~i ; ,; ,,,· II-8-A2 it .::.,.. . · .... .. , .. .:.:,., · ;

·': OUll tight ··· II-7-A2 ··· : ·~ · '' ,. · . . S.E. Ridge Var, II-8 .; .. .-· · ·· ' Dod'• .Ju. .. : . ·. IV-9-A2 . .• . I .

J'i,ing ~ IV-7-A3 · .. \ .

The columna:io ·zone ot· •the rooJR probably ottera ■everal new aid line■,· .but continuou 41t:fic:ult. nall1Jls abou1d. be expected. A "trail" caned into the rock and protected by 1111ta1 ra111nga 1a u■ed an the cle■cent. Por tho■e not incllned taward rocJr. climb~, the trail otter■ a ■ate line to the tap. The vin of tbe Columbia Gorge .i.1 well worth the a■cent ~ ·· ·

Permi11icm to rock climb on Beacan Rock muat be obtained in advance by · writing to tbe Wa■hbigton State ParJr. Coali■■ion■- Application■ mu■t be aubmitted through a recophed climbing club aucb a■ the BOBAU»S. The trail, bonver,i■ open to the public mat ot tbe year.

Route Deacription: Sauthea■t Ridp

Park at the boat lu.~-_-nd walk ·the railroad tram to the 1outhea1t ;corifer.-•ot= ti<·rocJr.~ 1 to·cate 'tlie: dead ■nag on a broad lec!ge above, then

acl'Ulble up tbe rock nose d1recti, beneath until it aergea with the face. Traverse left into a ahal.low groove and climb 1 t to the mag ledge, naneuver:lq amund a tn awlmarc1 bulge■ at the start. Walk 75 feet east along a lecJge until below a large root. Cltab up and lett 20 het and mu a tricky traveraing Jl!IIDe'Q.ftr r14Eht onto Dll.ll ledge■ beneath the root. It is adviiable to re-e-.tabliah the belay here to reduce rope drag. Climb the 1lab face to the right ot the overhang, gohlg onr an awlarard buJ.&e near tbe tap. Band tranrae the upper l.ip ot the ■lab around the corner and clial> well broken rock to the tree ledge. Climb up and left tor 160 teet past several ample ledp■ to a graaay Jr:noll. Scramble up graaay ledpe, climb a rock chimney, then traver■e ·mre led&ea to a tree about 100 feet to the eaat. Clial> to a elab above tbe tree and tnwr■e it r14Eht to a abort gulley leading around the comer to the soutbea■t ridp, Cl1Jllb 150 feet ot easy but exposed rock on tbe ridp to complete. the route.

BAY SNUrBlC

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HEW ECliC EDI'l'OR WAl'l':ID

Our J::cho editor and Secretary. Pat K1D&, baa left the c~. Vice Preeidu.t Ron John■on baa been doing a rill-in job OD the Echo J.a■t math and thi■ i■aue, but eome ot hio other Boe.Alp■ VQl'k i■ being neglected. We need ■ameone to TOlunteer tor thia Job iJaediatel;,. Contact Ron. 655-3409, it 7ou are inclined tovarcla writing or editing either aa cbiet editor or ju■t to aa■111t.

HUT C0MNI'l"l'D REDS HELP

Work 1■ progreeaing on plaiiniDi and desigq ot the hut but additional help 1■ nettded. We muat prepare a aite ■electl011 ■lalllry tor club approval thi■ ■pring to be ready tor start ot conetruction this ■\11111191". The aaov will atq late tbia 7ear leaviag tever weekends tor work. thia sumer. We have learned recentl;, that the ■ite near Snow Lake, one ot the po■aible ■itea vhich vaa available last year, i■ no longer available due to a chanse in Snoquala1e ·~ational. Forest managaent policy. It

,iou would like to combine a clia'bing or ■kling outiD£ vi.th a site B\ll'ft7, contact Chairman, Ron Ma)-o, 655-1856 and get details on vbere and what to look tor and what to include in your report.

Dvight Baker

HYPOTHERMIA: Killer ot the Unprepared Theodore G. Lathrop, M.D. The Muamu, $.75

(Available tr0111 MSR, 631 3. 96th St. •• Seattle. Wash. 98108)

Jtn>othermia is a nev name given to an old nelli■is ot 11101mta.ineer1 - exposure. Maz,;y recent B.W. tragediei are attributabLe to hypothermia lnclwUne the recent and needle■■ deat~ of a 15 ;rear old boy on Cougar Mountain, Waahingt.on. within actual sight during dqlight ot housing, a pasture a.net a road.

. \ .. . . The booklet, in 11 pages, outlines the llinimwa information that all hikers and climberalbould knov tor their ovn and tor their party's aatety. It 1a well ill'-trated and containa a wind-chill chart.

The booklet attributes laat year's Mt. MclCinley trage~ (Wilcox Party) death■ to hypothermia. Though hypothermia vu prob&b]¥ the immediate cauae ot den.th, the reviewer suggests that this la stretching the point conaiderably.

The boot hu •uaseeted "another member or the party who haa stripped down. to hia underclot.hing" get in a ■leeping bag vith the victim ot hypothermia. Beat tr&DBter, bare ■kin-to-bare all:in,ia raater and an accepted rescue technique, b1uahing"not withstanding. ·

The paaphlet ia veil worth the reading R~~ aza,add!~ion to Mountaineering. Medicine.

Phil Stern

Copies ot the above mentioned book will be available at the next regular meeting.

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ICJINI EIIIIOYEE8 Al.NE IOCIITY, IC.

Preaiclent, Dr.lg1rt Buer l.TT-lJJao Vice Pre■i4mt I Boa JoJmaon 655-3110~

Tnuurer, Cbarle■ R. lrovD 713-4223 Secretary, Roza Bins 655-4810

APRIL UfflL'Y MEETifG

PRIDAY, Apl'U 11., 1969, T:30 J>•••

J.S·.R.L. Nath See1nv Boca

APRIL PRmWI

Jl)1Jl'!ADDRDQ IIQ1JIPlllll'l'

OUT Boa■ Yill •»-k OD C111'l'e1rt aliab1Dg and caping equipaent. G&l7, who ia an mploJee ot the Recreat10D&l lq_uiiment Inc. 1 hu tir■t hand. ta.owl.edge ot the lat•t gear :traa hi' on penou]. ue Ul4 traa the ~ otbel' ,.._.. with wtam he talu. Be will ■hair acaa of the articlea &Tail.abJ.e.

Jlellbera aight clo 1f8l.l to hear the pro'• aa4 con•■ ot the 41tterent tn,e■ at' eqld.J,altllt DOV OD 'the arket before Ml:1Dg 11D iDYUtllent to,, the 81W. Ollry' will be bappy to animtr 7UID." quelt10DII.

SPECIAL MEETifG

DDDSDll, April 16, 1969, 8:00 P•••

Plant II lngine.riy Tlle&ter

DH.llol.enur

Dee IJol.enur, well knolna American maantaizieer, umber ot the Aaer:lcan K-2 e.zpe4it:lon and ~ other■ will. pNHDt an illutratecl lec'ture on llt. lla1D1.er.

Dee 1■ COIUlidered. the w:nmtaineerillg.h!■torian ot llt. Rd.Dier alillbiag &114 bu pioneend ■llftl'&l. mnr rmn• illclwlillg tbe •t■qully Ice:tall (19168), VU.on · Glacier llea4v&l.l (195T) aD4 ne Jlovich Pace Direct (1966), Bi■ lecture v1ll include a geological an4. lli■tor1cal bac:tgrcnmd of Mt. Rainier u veil u a ■114e ■bov ot the~ uu1 not-■o-popular alimbillg route■•

Thi■ program vill be ot ■pec:lal. ilatere■t to all vho h&Te clillbed or h&Te amb:ltiou to clillb RaiDler, u4 all -,~ are ccounge4 to bring their fuil¥ and pro■-pecthe lloeAl.tt a..,,_.. :a.p].07W ahoulcl n.elllber to briM their Boeing baaae u tu., ¥ill be required. to e■cort their pe■t■ tbroagh the Guard. Oate. Let•• ■ee a a good turnout.

IIIllU'1'B8 OP MAR. 6th RmtJLAR IU!is'rIIG

The ...ting vu called to ~ by­Preaiclellt Dwight BIiker. 1. Rut 110nth' ■ meeting v1ll be DD

Mountaineeriy P.guipent. 2. Ron Bing vu appointed the nev

■ecret&:l7 ot the club. 3. JerTy B1111■ vu elected Echo Bditor

■tarting May. 4. Hut report va■ given by Ron Mayo.

The -1D problem i■ site ■election. 5 • Meaber■htp Report - 73 mem.bera. 6. A ll)ecial •eting will be held OD

April 161 1969 featuring Dee Molenaar. The progl'D ia "The Challenge ot llainier" 1nc1uding hiator:,, geololJ', DOl'll&l. and other routes. Befte■hmenta vUl. be served f'ol.lovi-.g the aeeting. Mike Reese 1■ takiq care ot publicity-.

1. Treuurer'■ Beport: $295.00 in the B&Dk.

8. Activit1 Report ,,.. given by Ron Bing. Dile to ■mnr conditions and Lee We■t being ou.t-ot-town, the Mt. Hood Clillb rill be OD April 19-20.

Ski tour dovn liaquall.y morraine :l■ cancelled a:lnce Bob Storaull hurt hi■ leg. 011aPic beach hike rill be held on . March 29-30.

'l'ho■e peraODB interested 1D getting out in the aDUJltaiu, pleue contact Ron Bing.

8111th Rocb (Coat'd)

loDg OD ■olid, vel4e4 Talcuic tutt.

'1'be 8111:lth Rock■ are located ill central Oregon on U .s. 9T bet.vND lfa4ru &lld Bend, a aere fin Id.mite drift t'l'GII the 'l',rribcmne 'l'aft!'ll. P1&D cm V&r11 •IUUl7 c1a7a IIIUl cold clear night. Cl:lllber' ■ camp 1■ near the road. Bring water.

Route 4eacriptiou are g1TeD in th• Climber's Guide to Orqon. 1or ad41 ticmal lnrormation • call - on 655-g351 or BA 6-2613. We plan to drift dawn~ ffeD:lng IIDd. return ~ Afternoon.

- 8atiek

Peak 67101 laillier Park1 April 13

Located cm the :z. llalma1UT ot Rainier Park and three .Uea s.1. ot C.,U.e Pua. A 2-1/2 llile trip• elnat1oa p1D 2700 ft. , &pproxim&tely 4 hour■ to 1uait.

Snonhoe up Deny Creek Valley to pua between Pk. 6710 and Beyaour Pk.. ~-D &long ridge cre■t to 'b&■e of' peat.. Weather pel'llitting, the climb to 11mllt inTOl:na 1hort p:ltche■ ot clu1 3..JJ rock cllmbing requiring a rope. Bnonhoera not wishing to do the rock cllabiag are nlccae to ~ the p;J:OUp to the bue ~ the peak • BriDg ice aze. lfeet at Cepae Pu■ parking area at T:00 •••· • Contact RoJ end Awnncl■on, Til3-~, or at April aeeting.

~e buainee■ meetillg vaa tolloved bT a 141:tor 'a lote: RolancJ. lect the ■ucce■afUl talk, gi-YeD by Mr. LJ.oy4 McG&heney, cl.1ab ot Pk. 6Tl0 on Peb. 23, 1968, after u.s.JP.S. SncnrRenger at ei■,-atal, on two earlier attmpt■ that year. 'l'he a-Yalanchea, u veil aa a veey apectacular/ 1ucce■■tu1 PU"t7 otticial.l.y chri■tened the terrifying tilm called "Avalanche Control." peak "Pis Roland". 'l'o the beat ot our

Rem Bing knowledge it va■ the firat winter ucent. Secretary

SCHEDULID At'tlf1Tll58 POR APRIL

Intereatecl in a change ot ■ceneryt Join ua at the Saith Rocks during the lruter holiday. 'lhil i■ Oregan' ■ beat rock clillbiq area. Thre are aev-eral. ■guare mile■ ot rind eroclecl pinnacle■ alU1 towen of' &11 lnel■ or c1itticulty trm clu■ 2 on up. Climb■ range trm 30 to 600 teet

Nt. Hood1 Oregon, April 19 - 20

The ammal climb ot Mt. Hood v1ll take plaae cm Apr.11 19 - 20. Re■ervaticma haft been ll&4e to atq at the 11a .... Loclge. See March Echo tor detalla. Sign-up 4elllll.ine -April 11 meeting.

Mt. s1, Con41t1oner, April 2T

Contact Ron Bins, 655-4810 or LA 4-5636 tor detail&.

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,lft • Bt • Beleu I Jlarch 9 ( Cmlt t 4)

Pora,tb route. While CNHym1ng &boYe tbe '?OP JINA leYlll w were aloncl by atZ'ODg vinu, lnlt reached tbe allllllit at 12:30. Lunch Oil top wu libtJtt 4u to 7° t perature and. 30 aph vin4. Ve wre c1on by 3: 30 p.a. ud arriftd. back ill Seattle by T:30 P•••

Dw1&)rtlaker

1ft;. st. llalena, March 15

Ron Bing, ~ PeteraOll uul Boy lube Yaturecl up tbe wind. bl.on ■lopea of Nt. St. Helm Tia the Dop lead. route. The ■un cae out ill ■pite ot the natber reporta, bu.t untartun­•~ ■o 414 the viD4. Prop-a■ up the Dop Bead vu re4uce4 to a ■nail pace with lqllllD 'being 'bufi'etecl U'Olm4 JmCh to hi■ ccm■ternatiOll.

CLDIBIIG cotJR8BS POR 19§9

(SUpplamatal ~onation to that appeariDg in Pe'bruary Bebo)

Tbe tol.J.oriJlg coar■n are being ottered bJ' tbe UniTenity ot Vuhingtoll during Spring Quarter (April - June).

Beginning Clillbing IJrtemetiate CllJllb-illg A4TaDce4 Climbing H1k1ng High Angle Rock Cllab1ng

ll'D1' .. ~~t1~ t~l~ ,a.3-21~.pr contact·Ron Jo!maon, 5-31109 f'or mre ~Ol"lllltion. Clu■• atart the tint ...t ill April, ■o hUl"l',Y.

Ver, strong riD4a greeted ua at t1ie top ot the CLDIBIJIQ W'HBCi-»I Dop IIN4 tral which a buty retreat wu ..ae. Upon retm'll to lower elnatioa the trio ate lunch in bright· ■un light. It i■ ngpated that a better raute at thi■ t:ble VCN14 be ■traipt up the JPor■yUl Glacier with & ·

tranr■e to the right below the tal■e ·111111111.t.

Rem Bing

Bat■ oft to Richard Parpter ~ hi■ article, "Rule■, Reucm and Re■pon■ib111ty11

vhich appeared 1n the Jan. - Peb. i■■ue ot SUllli.t Nap.sille. Dick'• article, a rebuttal to Bo.,al Robin'■ article, "ftae f'or a Change" n■ a velcme rnpoue to bring the arguaent Oftl' ccaplete cllll'b1ng f'reeclml back 1Dto it■ proper per■pectiw. It would be enlightening tor all -ber■ to read onr Dick'■ article.

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tmnt r.ASCADE NATIC>W. PARK

In re&dillg through the CoD&N■■ioaal Record tor the lorth Cuc:&4e lational Park Bearinga which were hel.4 here in Seattle OD April 19 .ancl 20, -1968, it ia very cliaappointing to this ecU.tar to ■ee that onq 7 ot our then 200 plu■ Boeilp Mllber■ vere concerned enough to teatit:, or b&Te their Tin■ presented to the Bouae Cmaittee. Thia ia aurpriaiag indeed when ■o IIAZl1' ot our -ber■ ■eem to enJOJ the pleuurea that the area otter• them. The next tiae 7CJll.'·re in the Borth Cuca4ea, I hope you vill pause avhUe and uk youraelt it you have clone your part to preaerYe th••• areas tor youraelt and nuu,;y other■ in the tuture.

Certainly there are thiap you can clo to preaen-e areu like the Borth Cucade■• Make an ettort to keep yourself 1Dtoniecl 011 current i■■ue■ and mate your vien knovD. nen it it 1■ cml.7 by writing a letter. It v1ll help greatq.

All you mov the creatiOD ot the Borth Cuc&cle lational Park haa beccae a reality, but ■till to be decid.ed i■ the vilderne■a make-up ot the park. The bill e■tabliab­ing the park ■tate■ that vithin tvo years trca the date ot enactment the Secretary ot the Interior ■hall rmw the area vithill the Borth Cucdn, 1nclu4ing the Picket Ruge ar• and the Bl.don4o Peau area, and ahall report to the Preaicleat, in accoriaD.ce vith the W1lc1erae•• Act, hi■ recclllleDdatiOD■ u to the auitability or 110aauitabilit7 ot -av area vitliin the park tor preaerntion as vUd.erne■ a, aa4 -av 4eaign&tion ot &111' auch area u a vil.4erne■ a area ■ball be acC011pli■hed ill accordance vith ■aid ■ubaecticma ot the Wllclernea■ Act.

Our fond.eat hope 1■ that all the area within the park rill be 4ea1pate4 vilderne■■, . but hope vill not be enoqh to do the Jobi your help 111 111pea1r1vc out vill be required.

Ron Jolmaon

The tol.l.ovivc la a brief ■Ullm&l'7 ot the trail re,-- s,dation■ tor the lorth Section ot the park by the lorth Cuc&cle■ CODaerntiOD Council.

"1be llorth Section ot lorth Cucad.e :latlonal Park contalll■ ■Cllle ot the aoat T&l:uable trail-tree vilclerneu 1D the la8 conttcuou■ ■tatu. There ■houl.4 be a place 111 the laticmal Park u4 W114erDe■■ 117■1.fa where the challenge ot trail-tree tr&nl i■ an11able. .Acee■■ to the Y114ern .. ■ core areu ■houl4 require a little eztra ■kill an4 ettort. People appreciate that which they vork hard to obtain. By keeping acce■■ dittloult, the hUlllllll "c&ZTJ'ing capacity" ot·the trqil lligh COUDUJ' 1■ not u:ceeded, while each trip made vill be love NMllbered.

llot 'bu1.lcliDg euy-acce■■ tra1la to the vilclU'De■■ core■ alao benetit■ tbe peraon vbo may not ban the strength aD4 v114erne■ a traftl. ■kill aD4 ability to penetrate the v114en.e■a core. Be v1.l.l appreciate it from a distance (111 the ■- ft¥ that car driver■ appreciate the roe.4-tree ·Olympic WU4erne■■ trca Hurricane R1c1ge) .. Aleo it can be a challuge tor b1JI 111 f'llture year■•

Therefore, in the Borth Cucde BatiOD&l. Park llorth Section trail■ around the trail-tree vi14erDe■■ maat be caretulq plen.i. Trail■ to Tievpoint■ of the Wil.clerDea■ core IIUt be pron.d.ed. 1oZ' euapl•, at Bee.Ter Pu■, build. a trail to the riclge top EB ot the pa■■• mt natvlU'4 1D the direction ot Cballenger ric1ge. And illproYe trail■ to TinpoiDta near lourclough Mount&ill, !l'rappera Peak and i'rimaph

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Riqe, And.enon Butte (veat ot lorth Cuc&4e latioaal Park) 1 Ruth &l'll1 Buy Ridge, and Copper llountain Lookout. Build new tn:U.a near the lorth Croaa State Bigbn.y to Dana Peak, Oakn Peak and. Diobaud Bll'ttea. Additional perillRer dnelopaent vill be needed to take care ot a flood ot people; auch ot thia ahould be O\ltaicle the Park in the Nt. Baker lational Poreat. 11

Space cloea not perlli.t a complete brelllr.don ot the trail ayat- proposed. It you voulcl lilte mre intonation, pl.eaae contact Ron Johuon 1 5-31'09.

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· Praaident1 Dwight Baker Kl 2•3202 Vice Pre11.1 Ron Johna,n 6S5-9S72

Treasurer: Charles R. Brown 113-422) lditor: Jerr, Hillie 6$$-2740

lllT IDl'IBLT IW:fIIO

TIIIJBSD1T,-,. 1, 1969 7:30 PJI.

B.S.R.L. Math Sellinar Boall

KU fROOIWI

lncbaD1:llen Lake•

Jho. Bill Stark will present a slide abov on tbe lncbantllent Lakes area. Thia show should be or spacial interest to anyone planning to hike or · climb in thia area. It enough interest ia generated• a Boeal:?• trip vill be organized.

MINUTm OF APRIL ll MEETING

Ron Jotin110n, Vice-president, pres~~ed in the abaence of the president. There was a emaller-than-nonaal attendance, pouaibly because it. was a Frid8¥ niiht rat.her than the usual 'Thursday night IIHting.

The~ was no new busj neas L>ef'ore the Club and moat oft.he •eating~ before the program, waa devuted to making several announcemonta.

M&"f~KSHIP 1<.i!:POlt't' s There are currently 87 paid -tiers per Bob Storaasli, membership chail'll1ari.

DECALS: H. W. Smith at.ill has an adequate auppq and would be haPPT to lul'lf!llh them on delland.

T.WSUF.&R1S tU;PORTc The treaaurer vaa not preaent, but Ron Jobnaon eatiutea there ta around $289 in the kit"t7, not counting the Co111p&ny1a donation vhioh has COIN through.

&:HO .EDI'l'O.lh The new labo editor ie Jerry Hillie, Phone S-2740, M.S. 22-20.

SPECIAL M~~~:rIHO: The special ••ting which was held in April in the &lgineerinr. Theater at Plant II waa announced. :.io111tt di•ppointment vaa expressed ov\ •r t.he covorage .turniahed by the •Boeing Neva•.

TENT Clf S'fOUUN : ff• W. Sllli th allked to be relieved or hi.fl dut.iea in kuetping t.he three Hoealps tents. lae Weat and Ian Lynn volunteered with the Job going to Lee West. At>preciation was expreaeed for H. W. • a work 1n handling this jab f'or a year and a haU' •

PilOGRAM 1 'rhe prov.ram was introduced by RUie Rees. The featured speaker wa.a Oar, Nose who discussed and displayed basic 111ount.aineering equipment. Mr. Hoae did an excellf'nt job and his lecture was both h1a10roua and in.forinatiwt.

,..tte~ t.he progr.am, t.he meet.lng "'8 . ;, 4-'oij;rned to the cafeteria for . .. oott••· -~ ·: · ··-

Ron-John110n relayed a ■888&R• fro■ the cafeteria manqeaent expressing t.beir desire to •e the area policed up af'ter Boealpa ... tings.

(Minutes taken by I.pan Fetereon) . . • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• CLIMBS

Q1Jnlp1; Deesb ff1ke--Marah 29-JO, Marine Di vision. :

One car was uaed and all pick-ups wre on ti.lie aa well aa the ... ting with the 1'err.,. Arri:nd at Lake OHtte at 11:)0 and bJ the number of cars in the parking lot, there were -.ore than 200 people ahead of u■ on· the trail■• The• are wll• uaed trails, moatly ot planking (due to tbe mud). The one to ~dpoint ia alight},y aborter and is in better abape. The otber trail to Cape .llava ia l&i1d out aa a nature trail vi th nunbere posted and a booklet available mcplaining the■•

The party a1•.i·ived at the beach at 21)0. Packs wen, left and beach­cOllb1ng cont.inued to the 110Uth. No floats were found here--or an,,,ben on the trip. A few pictures wre taken. ·

Packs ware at(ain put on and we hiked_ nort.h for about a mile where cup waa lnade.

Ona obaervat.ion lade h~re vas thMt atter it. started to rain, wat.er­prootad canvae •a1n•t neceeaariq 11011 and that 801118 plastics are 801119Vhat water pemeable ■ (The Club tent worked tine i)

· 'ttle naxt 110rning was still driszl.J, but cleared up b., 9:00. The tide waa in and required ecapering over a rev rocke. A rest et.op at Indian J(ocke gave 1110re pictun-tak:lnR opportunitiae.

Cape AlaY& waa roached in ti11e for lunch, alonv, 1i1ith na1n &glJ.1.n• Two of t.he part.7 hl,ked up the bea~h Car anot.her 11ilu.

. Attar lunch in a 1:1helter, a t.ry-out with a ellng-ahot tro11 another hiker prowd that t.he giants around he re an1 in no danpr. The rain becaae vorae. By tbe t.1• the hOM eteact waa reached, the trail wae wry 11Udd7. r.Jc:a Osette vaa reached b7 Ji: 30.

lleabere of tbe party were Cqde Joerg, luder1 .Bon and Judy BinR. and lrank ling. 8111th Backe~Oregpn tfiree. a.. &a ffck cliabi.Dg wre enj0J'9d Bf.et.er wekend hr Bar Sllutek, Ian Lynn, Bon Bing and Did.pt Rl-ker. Details nut isaae. P.l.s Ki)~ - -

, .Another· aaocea&ail clillb o.t Feak 6710 vu aocoapliahed on ~ndq, April 13th, •• ■ix Boealpe IIDOV-Bhoed t.o the 11111111.t rock. Two pitona were ueed tor eat"ety due to tbe ice and anov covar:lng or the rocks. Daeoent we made on rapel. '!'he weather was cool and good tor climbing. 'l'be trip was aomevhat aarred by equipllent .tailure of two Colorado "enow tread• plastic anovahoea. (Id. lote1 One wonder■ it this vaa the NM pair used succeaa1'11lly to kick steps OD this -trip last yaar.) .

Table Nou.ntain

Two Boea].pa 11D011-11hoed up Table Mountain in the .tbµit 81.ker area on ~nday, April 6_. and enjoyed excellent weat.her and Tievs ot Mt. Shukaan. Mt. Dakar ralllllined in the clouda. 'l'hie area was obaened to ha•• sawral ,.ood snow-shoe trip■•

Mt.. 11ooc1, Orep

We arri wet at the Mosua lodp lPriday night,. April 19, and, after a good night' a

sleep, drow up to Tillbl,rllne Satlll"'dq mming. ::iewtn peoplts reached ti,150-toot altitude in ,a · bl1aurd that ■oming. ·.,:he art.emoon vaa spent 11atching alidee and drink;ii:lg liquid re.treahllente at a local eatablieb­mnt. at Oowrment Camp (just. down the road !roll the Koaua .Lodp).

Sunda_y waa a beautiful, aunny day and eight people reached t.htt s Ullllli t, via t.he sou t.h side (Hog I s Hack route). Un­fortunately, tt.u'9 were no views fl'OII the IIWlllli t clue to a cloud cap. 1t. vaa a wry enjoyable cU.11b wi t.h tieveral people getting a chance to lead. .,.

In keeping with the tradition at&rted by- Charlia Brown last. year. t.he sunait party bunaed a tree ride down on the ano-cat.

Making the euait were Ron Bing, P'rit.s Cel'M)", Chuck Crenchalr, Oa'VII Hambly, Hai( lube, Bill .t.avana, Paul Nett, and Ken Varcoe.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• MAY ACTIVITmJ

Captll~

A one-day trip to Camp Muir has been propoud tor late May-. Neither t.he date nor t.he leader has been t'inaU.sed. Anyone villhing to lll&ke this t.rip should oontAct Ron Hing or Jerry Hillis.

Mt.. Jetreraon

H. W. 8-ith and Jerry Hillie are proposing a three-day trip to Mt. Jetteraon over the .Memorial Day wekend. Thia ia a iaajor c lillb and anyone desiring to go must be well• qualified.

Mid.week Conditioning Hikea

low t.hat. d~light savings tiM 1■ back, ;you can atay- 1n good ahape through ewning bikae. .Ewry ·.rueedq at. S :JO p.11. at the parking_... under Highvq 10 nap at Rainier A~nue on the ifest. aide. Join the east-aide oeople at

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Foothills uestaurant, one block west. or the lusaquah t.ra1'J.'ic tiignal on the north side of. Highway 10. r.&ve there at 6 p.m. tor either •r1gar Mountain or Mt. Si or a,x,tbar objective, depending on the comitiona and aood of the group. It there is enough interest, a Ttmradq group will be started. Coordinate vith don Bing, IA h-s636 or 6$5-4810.

Mount 8@l<er Ski Clilllb

Thi.a aid clilllb, Mq 10-11, is a *1 110untainear•a paradiea. We 111 clillb t,ba south aide via Scbrivera Meaciov and Eaaton Glacier, a 11agniticent run back. Thia is scheduled Mountaineer trip and Boealpe are wlco111e. Contact leader Chuck Crenchav, 773-llhO, tor details.

Trinitz Snow Tour and Ski Cliab

Thia trip, Mq 17-18, by snowaobile and eealsk:t.iis, 111 T8NTATIVI until there are a m1Dir'i111 or six eo111i tted. Coat will . be $10 each tor a tvo-dq anoWIIObile rental including estimated gaa. Thia 1a halt the normal winter aeuon rental rate becauee or a special late •aeon deal vith the rental outfit. They- will deliYer and pick up -.chines on Ohivava River Road wherever car travel is stopped bT anow.

We will leava Heat.tle L'rtday afternoon, Ma., 9, and calllp there .rea.dy- t.o at.art early Saturdq 11101-ninp; on good, hard anov. We will travel in t.eaaa of t.hrea per aachina up the tong-flat Chiwawa River 11.0ad 15 to io miles. At least two par ta11111 nnu1t be tlkiers who will be towed on ropes aki-jorin~ st.yle. It'• great aportl Ask sno111110bile jockey Olann ltiehl.

Saturday aJ.'turnoon we will camp at the old ghost iaining town or Trinity. Karly ~dq, 118 will uae snowmobiles aa tar u possible than climb with skis (depending on energ and conditions) a nearby peak 111ch •• &lck or ,posaibly' in Buck Creak Pu■ area

PAOl la

:!or vfova oJ" lilacior Peak and North Cascades, then ret.w~ to cars Sunday attemoon. It we don't get a1x lllin:lm11111, we will join the Leaven­vort.h group tor ak1 touring or rock clillbing • ( See LeaftDVOl"tb trip, not.ice.) Call Did.girt,, Bater, • .e-)203 or 31&'2-1.li. ·(lwrett) · for detdla. Deadline tor 11.gn-up ia Mq 13.

Ieavenworth Area

Join otbar_Olub •llbera 1181' 17-18 am/or May JO-June l 1D tba Leavenwor~ area tor rock. cl.illbing, hiking, aid touring, or -juat. loafing. Caap at 8 1 H:l.la Caap1round on Iciole Creek. · Oternov, it cupground ie full, can Id a ■118 farther t.o Bridge Creek Camp­ground. However, 1n Mq, there :ah014(1 lNt no probl.111 with crowded CUP.~•

"ock cliabera vill work on Snov° .Crnk Wall and the MIW challenging apires 1n the area. Hikers can take reurth ot July .Creek Trail to Icicle &.dp nr siailar IIOQth elope areas alreadJ' tne ot snow. Skiers will take lllliJ" ot Nwral trails up SbOII Creek, 8 Mile Creek, Mountaineer Creek to adjacent 'high ocmntry mob aa Cannon Mcnmtd.D or Cuhmere Mountain areas. See Beclrq1a Ou.ide to Leavenworth Climbing A:rea and topographic ups, Chinukla Mcnmtaina, :t.awn"NDrth, Liberty-, and Mt. Stu.art.

It you prefer tihe convenience of being Nned 70ur lll8&18 and retreahment.a instead or fixing your own, the .reat.aurant.a, t.averna and Tyrolean at.,le abopa ol Leavenworth are only a 15-lllinuta drive avq.

'fhia area ia being Btlrioualy considered u a sit.e .tor our planned. clillbing hut.. Tho• not tamillar with the area abould go to learn IIC)NI about it■ pros and oona to help decide on a Bite vhea ve coa-plete our aune,, of'-"available eite■• It ym organise 1'0'11' own 1:roup and plan to So, or U 7011 Deed a rope partner, call~ Bing Ll 4-s636 or 6S5-4810 by 'l'burlldq ewniDg preceding the wNkeml.

BOEING EMPLOYEES ALPINE SOCIETY, INC.

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President: .1.1 .. .&.&1.. .a-.-~ ..,,~""'V..}'W Membership: Bob storaaali 6SS-2la15

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Vice Pres.: Ran Johnson 6SS-9S72 Activitiea: Paal. Jett T73-4879 Secretary: Rem Bing 6SS-8S62 Programs: Lee Weat 342-0224 Treaaurer: Charles Brown 77.3-2.38.S Canaervaticm: Erhard W1ehart 6SS-6772 • Echo Edi.tar: Jer-q Billls 6SS-2740 . Hilts Rem~ 6$-l.8S6

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B.s.R· .. t~ ·Math Sembar bcill ,. '

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JOHE PR00!Wf

Mt-. · M1ka Rees v:lll present a surpr-1.H group of slides taken in mill tiple climbing areu ~ · !t". Reea titles the show 11At the Dl'op of a Rock". .

Dl addition to this program, the Rut committee . will present a detailed report an latest prospects. Members a;r"a urged to attend as enough in:f'armatian is aailable tar a "go ahaacl" vote. (See But Conmlttee Report, page 1.J. .

. . KIHUTES OF MAY 1 · GF.NERAL MEETING

P.rogram

·Some beautitui slides ot the Encbant­_"811t Lakes area were l!I~. This looks like a good area tor a summer

· cl:nb CS-7 dq) outiDg.

Baeineas . · t6e president .tinalq arrived and .

the . following neeting took place. lltggestiot:u Continua this fomat with the bus~sl! meeting after~ program •.

Jfemberahip ~port

··97 paid menibersJ 2 others

·Treasurer I s Report

Reported a who~ping $11h70.SO. (Most or this 1110n91" is earmarked for our proposed building.)

Boe.llp Hut

Proposed. location ia Icicle Creek. Thia is a good area for rock cl;i.mbing, a1d. tour1-ng, (trm a repel?) fishing,· etc. · · · late: The location will be 'DUt to a ciu.6 vote at the next genera! ■eating.

.lctinties

See Echo

Ccmaervation

, A brief description of local conserva­tion problems, such as the proposed dame on the Snoqualmie River waa diacuaaed.

Th ,\ I

i■. meeting waa a huge success--appto:ximately 140 people. Dee Molenar educated his audience on the ins and au.ta or Mount Ba1n1ar.

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; ... .. :. : Bebo· -·>:· ··. ·. -:~ilp-atulationa to Je1T7 Billi.a

. on_~~•.tine job~ · "·· . .. . ... .

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· . ··--:·~ ·West brought to our attention · '· ' the Cl$ rules tor borrowing tents.

(Please ref'er to another aection of tbia Ee~ ~or a list of ru_les.)

lllY ACTIVrl'IES

CmllpMuir

· . .la hoped tor 1n last month I s kho, a · fOl'lll&l outing up to Camp lllir vu .~t organized. However, Boalpa H.W. Smith and son; Glenn Riehl and Jerry

. and Pat Hil,lis lll&de independent tri~a up during the month:.

Ht. Jefferson

. .lt press .time, six climbers haw signed up tor tbia trip and · a report will· be in next mcmth'a Echo.

Leaftnworth Area

Hq 17 and 18, Dwight Baker and Ron Kqo spent the weekend eumining pro­perty 1n this area. Jer?7 and Pat Hillis I.aft Seattle Frid~ night and canped at Eight Mila Oupgraund. Saturday, • · · th91" left at 8 ·a.m. for Snow Lakes. Tbe trail was tree ot enov until just above Snow Creek Wall. Patches or trail were visible until just be.fore crossing the ridge into the .Hada Ielce bal!lin. Hada IAllce itself was still .frozen except near the outlet. The campground at Hada was clear and dry. The moraine at the bead or Nada was still cowred with snow and t!,,e atternoon sun made climbing difficult but Snow Lake was reached at 3 o.m. : The cabin was uaabla but one spot on the ground beside the dam afforded a much batter campsite~ !he trip out Sunday- was .quite easy and tbe car was reached by · 11 a.m •

JUBB ACTMTIES _ .. ~ .. :·,~::/~.~/;~·:.rt{)},i-:~ ·;1ah1 ... :Mission ~idge aki1ng and. ·.-: : : · .. -."; ~. ·: \ : .,. •: ~:. : ·: :. tbe Bavarian shop a ot '-'eawnvorth are

., · :. ; . l: ::: , · .. -... :/ .~.;:_;•:::, .·-~ .. :· . • :. , ~e~.y. tor: ~'98 loped area x-ecre·at ion • . Mt.. Adams . . • . . : •: . . . ...~ : ·.: .. ·:·._.: ·. .: ~:_. .' :. ~ .... _ _. .:· . . ·•. . . . .

June 1h and 15. •Oueat Iaader1t Biii . • .:,. ·.' .!be Bxacutiw •Board has revievad the J'antossi will lead a climb ot Mt.. ·· ··1nto;rmation and pictures obtained b;y Ada.Ila and anyone interested 1n going .. , · ~n)fay,o and Dwight Baker, May 18, and mat .~ntact Bill at least one week :J"9commended that the committee ~ to the cl.illlb. The selection ot negotiate a firm proposal with the the route has not been 1118.de and will ·owner to be presented tor Club approval depend on the group. Contact Bill ·. . at .~b~. June S meeting. · J'antozsi at 237-37S2. ·.-·

J!t • Ogmpua .. : . .. . '

Jul.;y ,4th weekend. Ron Bing will .lead a trip up Mt. OlJmpua owr the 4th ot . July weekend. Thia will be a th:ree-d,q· trip. Contact Hon Bing at 6SS-8$62. . . . . · . ... .

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· July 19-20. Thia will be the annual · Boealp attempt_on Mt. Rainier and will be led by our i'resident. Dwight a.Jc~ and our activities chairman Paul Netf'. A conditioning clilllb(a) will be required ao it is suggested that ur · questions or eligibilit,- be anavered earl,y 110 that· conditioning can be acheduled. A trip up Mt. Baker will be announced in naxt month'• Echo tor · thie purpose. Contact Dwight Baker or Pa-ul Natt for inf'ormat~n.

BOT CCIOO'l'TEE REPORT

We have a very in t.ereating prospect for acquiring an existing moun:tain­•ring but near Leavenworth. It appears to be wall .suited tor our needs and budget.

·. .It· 1a a large, solidly built, log­chalet sj;;yle two-story building with full basellll!lnt, coal turnace, complete plwabing and wiring. It is 1D a . •eluded undavelooed area on the south bank ol the Icicle ·River near the lish Hatcha:i• ,It is convenientq ··· acce1, itile to excellent rock climbing and the beautiful Mount Stuart and Bnchantar.ent Lakes high country tor bild.ng, climbing, aid mountaineering,

. .A.review ot previous hut proposals and c;omplete details with color slides.at the .Leavenworth but will' be pre•~· ....

. . . . . Come prepared to 'VO te.l

111W1 PROCEDUHES FOR 'rDlT USB . :

DSPOHSIBILITIES~

I. The lxacuti w &ard · shall be r •• '1'be final autborit7 tor all rule

and procedural interpre~t.1.ona. b. Soleq responsible tor and

capable ot assessing penalties. · 2.. The equipnent chairman or Ma immediate delegate shall:

•• Store the tent when not in uaa. · b. Schedule the. use ot the tent in

a fair and suitable manner. c. ·· Ar.range for nece&S&l'f repairs aria..::··

maintenance. . d. ~ a record of all use, damages,

abuses, repairs and associated coats. .

••· Bepor.t all rule:or 'procedure deviation to the Bxecutiw Board. ·

. 3. The Treasurer shall:. · a. Collect the tent loan depoait

ri.a tbe Equipment Chairman. b. Repll,7 deposits, lllinua any

~alties incurred. c. vide funds to the Equipment

QJ&irman aa required to· ma1n- · ta.in the tent 1n a useable · · •· condition.

4. The using club· _mem~i: must comply with the rea~riction~ and procedures established or be subject to penalt1.

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. . RESTRICTIONS ARD. ELIOIBILn'Ic . . Board• the following penalties miq' '.be : · · ·:· . . _,

imposed for not compqing to eatab- . 1. Arr, me'l!lber of the BOEAL.._'PS ~ ~~~~~ .~!d~~_; __ __ . · .. ...;. ... -

borrow the tent, regardleaa: or w~ether • .. • 7

other part7 11e11bera •1!,r& :eoEALPS. := _·. • l. Obvious major. abuse:~-,, ot ·-2. Reservatioi'ia ar-e accepted on··• . re.pair up to $10 plus no further u.•

.first-coma, tirat-aerved· baaia, except ot Club propertiea. . as noted. · 2. Minor abuaea-:-coat ot repair up

3. Weekend uae shall take preference to $10. - · :: over extended use. Any ~xtended u• ). Lost components-coat ot must be approved . by the .i:ixecut1'V8 Board. replacement up to $10. Ir due to

· 4. lfo me111ber ia eligible to borrow groaa carelesaneaa, Itn l. applie■• the. tent more than once in any three 4. Damage due to nol'lllal wear-no.

:!"!8und 1t~--!~_-.o~i .. ~-~-~~~ .. - ~S;t7Damage due to mountaineen.ni s. No memper 111a, have more than · · ·accident--no penalt7 (~lie• to w1Dd

one active· reHriaiion at ant~timit".·--:·: ··---·~--aamaJ~,·'i-oc1c:ra1:1;- cl'iinber · .tall•• .. ~ . ... · . . · · · hail etc.). ' ·

PROCEDURBS t ·

1. Club roembera who wish to borrow the tent should make a reservation with

. the Equipment Chairman. 2. The borrower must place a $10 ·

deposit to cover possible penaltie■• Checks should be ma.de payable to the BOEALPS.

:J •• The borrower shall pick up the tent from the .l!.quipment "'hair.aan on the 1huradq preceding the reserved wekend. Arz:, other arrange111ents must be at the convenience of the Equipment. Chainlan.

4. A:rter uae6 the borrower mat clean and dJ7 the tent.

S. The borro,,.er shall return the tent and all accessories on or prior .to the Wednesday following the re86rvecl. weekend..

6. 1'he borrower ahall .. report all ~amage or detects to the Equipment 1,;hail'man.

7. The borrower shall receiw a refund on bis depoait6 minus &UT . penalties incurred, one week after the retum of the tent.

B. Arr, exceptions to ·the abo"8 procedures must be approved b7 the Executive Board.

PEHALTIBSc

At the discretion ot the l!:xecut1w

6. Late return--$2 .so per dq ~r the Wednesda, following the reaerftd weekend. The tent is not considered returned until all component■ are returned.

7. Tent not properl,y cleantfd or dried--no further use of Club prop~. · ertiea. · - • 8. 'Failure to report damage or missing components-cost of repair or replacelll8nt up to $10 plua no further uae or Club pr~.,artiea. ·

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BOEING EMPLOYE.ES ALPINE SOCIETY, INC.

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President: Vioe Pres.a Secratal"J"I Treasurera Boho Editors

Dwight, Baker :SS--2.SSO Membershi'O 1 Aot:ivi ties I Ron Johnson 655-9572

RQn B1ng 6SS-BS62 P:rograais1 Charles :9rown 7?J-2J85 Conservations Jerry Hillis 655-2740 Ku.ta

~, Meeting

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Dae to ant1.o1pated high absanteeislll because o-r the loJig weekend sta:rtinc J'r1dq, the meeting was cancelled b.r the Board. tie will hava a abort social •&ting this :month. See al:!mb :notic•s­Ba1n1e-r-, Jlil, 23.

t,;,t m°'\ \ \~~ \o !.+ •,"" MA\\.

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Bob .storu.sli Paul Nett 713.J4.?S1 Lee West 342-0224 Erhard ~hart 6S.5-6172 lon ·Ka10 6SS-1BS6

MINUTES OF JUNE S MEETDG

?:rogram: A very entertaining•porUo~ .:_.. .ot slides was presented by Mike· Reea . · ..

. : -:i:t was moved by BPn Bing and s~cond~d • .. ·:· _ , . :'b7, Bi.J;l Leavsns t!lst the society' a-::,prove . :: ·. · .. . :·:-··•th~ nvf/-Y'ear lease and operation ot the : = . • • ··x.·a.ve~,rorth Hut as out.lined by the

· sho,,r.1.ng climbing areas throughout the world. Vary well done!

BUSIJESS ..

Treasurer's Re")Qrt: $1,476.52 in the 0

bank.

Activities: It ln.s ra")()rtad by' Paul J;eff that Ken Varcoe "1111 replao• Bill Fantos~i as leader of the Mount

. Adams climb. (Bill hac;i to go to Europa--?Oor ~.) ·

Membershi'O 1 10? paid members; ) others.

Con!arvations ?rbart ffichart. 'Dresentad · his re1'0rt.. ·

1. Al·:,ina La.lees ~rotection Society · (ALPS) will he.Va a slide shoY on June 12 at the University of ~,rashington•s stU:ie!lt Union Building at 7:45 ,.m..

2 • Frank Vik hi ta of the North Cascades Conserv~tion Council would llka O'U.1' OOi!"ll!l8nts on the re--ort which just ce.'!!18 out called "?rails and :loads on the North Cascades.•

~!ote I Cli~bers Gui~e to the J1ozwth Cascades: This book ~:r!lich is out o:t · "')rint is currently" bein2: rensed and · re-:-rritten by- Fred Beckey through the ~untaineers. !fe.ny tra.Us and routes

· ha.ve changed since its origin.,.l ... ublication. and he is veey interested in obtaining in!'or:r-l.tion on the dif'ferences. All BoeAlos are invited to a.ssist in this .,,rojec:t by --ro•li.ding deta.il-,d descri-;,tiona or their current an1 recent olimbs, particularly routes not ,reviously pub­lished. Send inf'orrll!l.tion to the Mountaineers, P.O. Box 122, Seattle, ";!l. 98111. For:4s are available tor this -::,u.rt10se from the ~!0unt$1nesrs, bu.t are not r91.uired.

Le!!Ven~rorth ~ts Slides ~-rere sho'lm and a "='ro -osa.l :ras T>rasantad to the Club :ue~ars in ~-rhich ?-rr. Bullit (o~mer) -:tould lease & c~bin to the BooAl~s tor a . ·

·. · : .. . Coriu!littae this evening, subject to the .· --.,~-pproval. .ot the Boeing Recreation Unit-t..

This motion was carried--18, yea; S :ao; 3 absta:ined. (Note: Th1s nu.'!lber con­sti tutes a ouorum und.er the constitution and by-laws· of the Alpine Society.)

A vote or appreciation was given to D-dght Baker and Ron Me.yo for thidr major ·ettoz-t. in wrkin.i the proposal th.ts :tar.

' Members on the Hut Conu:d.ttee are Ron Mayo, Charlie Bro.m, Lea "!'.,feist. Paul Natt and Bill stark.

Pins.l negotiations ·dll l'JO".f be made ...1th the- o,.-1t1er regarding the lease. Notes The owner did not a:-:,!)rove an option~ at the end ~f' five years.

(Mi.r1".1tes taken by Ron Bing.) . ...................... ~ ................. ... . . .

~ @'qffl . Castie Rock, Ma:y 31: Ibight Baker, Ron Bing and Rq !Cube cli.-:ibed the Midway-Route on Castl9 rock. ~-Te set a record to:r the longest time--I think; ca. 6 hours. ire rotated leads on the -n:y up, -,lus we h~l-oed ~-girl '!-d th 'directions ·,rho ~n.s . hanglng bal.o,.v on ovarhan;: on Devils Delight tor at lea.st an hour.

8 :•&.le Lake., June 11 The Bakers 9.Jld the 3ings hilced u., to the lake :,rhiah ims ver'j :,rett7 and trae ot snow on SWday •

Mt. !uinier via Disa.'!'\-:,oint.'llent Clesver1 June -7-8: P..on 9ing, Rsy- Kube and Ted Schotten •~ere c~ec~ed out by the Rangers a.t Paradise on :?ri-ia.y evening a.long lfith 6 other no?1-"9oealp climbers. NOTB: The .c~1ecid.n; --:rocedure has been streamlined. this 7ear--the oli ~ber only need anr.rer verb:'llly' l-rhet-:ier he :1.1.s or has not each rei~red piece ot e1uipment.

,eriod of five years at a rent ot $SO . · · .. ·, ···

A VQte was taken and, due to the mist, it ~s · ·d•~ed to begin the trek to Camp Muir

s. :,ear. PA.CB 2

.,, S a.m. Satllr'igy mor.aing. Along t~ .. . . ..: '·::··j~1:&chr via a canve~ntq scul~tured · wq, the gl'011p ns able to phato(irai,11 a .: .:·> .. ·:· .. ~··;·~~se ot steps. Da~ brought a bright . tlJllilT.-'Ol Ptal'Oligan birds as -:Jell as ·. : .. •;: ··.~ .. '.':.':.\:.'.~~ -~ and a variety- ot ills. Eight other Yildllte. Muir was reached. at :· ·.,:: :· :::: / ··.~:boun-'Jf8re Nquired to reach the summit. :10 •••• !Uld tound to be q_uite un1n- · ·. ·-·:;" •.: .~:. :.~; ~ ·:.: · ":-.' :: ~-- ·. · .

' °),.bited. The af'ternoon •-ras s?9nt :p~ . · ... . .' .. T~ ~:, O!)DSisted ot len Varcoe, leader, . .. chess, eatins and aalillatizing. · ·. · . ."-.<;· · _:_ .. Cl~~ .A.nders~n, Xilc• Gritith, Fred · : ·. , · • ~.--... , .. ::,:·BedJlom, Mr. and .J,t1'a. Leanna and son •

. J.t aidnight the weather ,ras too bad tb .. •." · · · :: .: . ::-.:· ~·:: :: .~:) ·. : ·;:, :,. ·:· · · ·: · . begin and so it nnt throu3h the nigh~ . . · .. ·ro~ _succeeded 1n reaohing the to?). 2 .a.a., )130 a.m., .S a.lll.-n1.ning, ·. • .. · • .. ·· . · Ughteninf;, ,~tc. :irogH Peakbif,810 :teet1 Three Boeal1'S

oonf' l"dMd need tor the revision !)roject In the mo:rnbl~ a deois ion :n.s :nade to climb ot the A.A.C. guide book aurrantl.1' in

. and so the t.hree of us started out ~-1'2.l"ds '!')l'Ogress on a cli11.b ot Fe>gff Peak Swriay-, Cadaver G&,:, 1it 6:40 a.:-:. The six other June 8. The route tallowed :ofl.s strictlT mambers 1ett· short'JJ" e.rter; ho~·.!9Ver, -a sat-r according to the boot, i.e., the east them turn aroun:l l'lter on. (It turned out_". ridge rrom the saddle be~,rean Cadet and ···.J that one had: the sya..,toms et ,u].'210n&17 • FOUT Peaks. This gave th9 ·members

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A number of -go-no-go decisions ,:,rare made du.ring t.he cli'llb due to the ,oor visibilit7. (about 4S teet durin:1 the last 2,00_ V9rt1c~ teat). Ho:-raver, the air :i&s wam and · there -:n.s no ;riDJ. Ra7 lCube could sea the t'oot.,rints 1n the sno·r ~-rith his !]Ola:roid · ;;13.sses ·so he led us up the tin:il st-retcq. to the crater rim. :ih11.e sittin~ on the rim, .the ws.ther t1n,Jl,:· ~leared, ,o ~i8 ~-ralkecl owr to the su:mllit

~ hioh T"" re.ached around ·1::30 "?•m.•

'While on the SWll2it ~,re sat-r 6 tiey ti~s alimb over Libert:, Ca';> so :-re kn8tf' th._t Chuck Crensha-:1 !'Uri his ?U°t;r or .S com.­oleted their oli~b ot Ptar~igan Ridge. . .

I became ill on-the w.y dow. ~i'e re1ched Hliir &t s 'O.m.. ~re we sto~-:-ed tor tea and a rest; then descended. to Paradise and after ch•ckint out ,ftt h:Ld a hea.rt.y m.eal at the Gata~,ra,7 Inn.

Ht• Bakar1 June 141 1,1

The Boe1.l-os I Ht. Ad-a..-ns climb was · NdiNotad to Mt. 9aice:: a.t the last 110111.ent due to •im"'.'&sa&bla roads into Kt. Ad&llls. At Ht. 3!!.-'!car, the ~art:, a.sse:11bled late Saturdq night and cam-:.ed ca. 700 teat above Ms~ cabin at the b1se ot Col.a!a.ar?. Gla.aier.

· SW\day- be~an as So Mountainffrs trod by­. under ""a brilliant night sk:,. !'ol.]g,rl.ng shortly' thereafter, w ascended Colell!lll

ra.~elllng pi-act.ice betore reaching a . p01n:t to .:f'hioh ths:, oc;,uld have climbed 1,n one-hut hour tram their la.st rest stop on the a-:,--:.rc,9.ch to the !'.)&ak. From this: yoint, tha ·tinsl 600 feat tns not. dit~cult :m-i the .SWUDlit ·-ras reach4'd. at S !').Ill. attar 10 hours on the mountiiln. Usµig our ne~., short out route, tho time required f,,r tha descent to Mon"ve Cristo was lllUc~ less-only 2f·bours. .

Mt. Jefferson, Memorial ':·Taekend: Four Boeal~s left Sesttle Thursiay even~ of Memorial Da.:, ·-ru!atnd mth rain but high hopes. Five hours later in ?art.land, the

· bolida.;r :,re'lkend. trattic 'bGgsn to thili and the rain hsd sto-.-ied. Detroit, Oregon, ;-ras. reached at 1 a..111. an:l after searching tor a noant au,, s-.ot tor alr.iost an hour, m, ato 9--:ed 1n. the dri ve".f&J' ot a cam;.,ground. Two other 3oea.l?:>S •-,ere to join u-, in Detroit, but ·at-· 9 a .11. ·,~ left the R~er station and drove to th, bs.11nnin$ ot the Jetterson Park trs.11. Less than a mile of trail ~-ras clear or sno:,r, but t~ -persons had 1reoeded u.s ~-ilo lme-..r -,,here tbeJ' were 10~ so :-re m3.de good time. C&lili:-, ··, •·. ?,SOO f't., ~ras M?.de on the ridge that over­looks Jetterson Pi:rk. The t"° missing ~ea.lps shO'~'ed u-,, having left 3e9.ttle that mornlng. The next 1110rning we wre U'9 at 4 a.:n. a.ni lett Ci.Ill~ a.t S. Since none of the grou-, had been· on the 111:>untain bef'ore, w 110re or lesa· tollo:m the P.1,de book. Sncn conditions ":.ere iood and the weather ·.ras Ntrtaot. ~-re had cam"'8d on

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. :- . . . . ... ~ : .... : . ... " . . t~e north side of the ~tain·?Ut the : ·. . Dece,:,tion In.kes, Jul,y 26-zzs Thie 1d.ll easiest ascent appeared to be 'b7 the south be an ove~ht hike led :by' Jerrr Hillis~ ridge so :n, tn.versed the ea.st side ot -~h~- .. .. ... ., Dece;,tio~ ~kes a.re reacbe:i b,- ~~~ving -~ ( · . l:il0unta1n. ~The view is S?9cta.eulsr ~ --.:· : :: , ... . .- / ·.:, -:. SC:'enic. a tr.1 mi~•s _. i-78st of Stevens. Pass. is, in itself, worth the tri"O. !hree ·· ~- ·, '..' ·· · . ·. The_ hike to !>ecej,t1on Lake is o~ -7 ro~ tea!IIS ot 2 men each were used.. One · · · miles and .~ood fishing is available in ·ro-pe teara turned back at 9,800 feet. ~ -~se Lske, Glacier La.lee and Deetrot,ioD

--"The other f'our continued to the summit ·· Lakes; Contact Jerri Rillis at 655-2740. sa.ddle and lunch. One 1"01'8 team n11 · f'ormed ~-rhich made a ridge crossi:ag t~t · .. . as one :11elllber --,ut it, "made the 'Terrible ···-

·Traverse1 look 11.'ce a -,ionic. II The sUllllllit rock lf'&s ooverr.1 with ice and after an hour ot attem .. tins to tin-:1 a l1&Y' u'?, the grouo was turned back. The tri? back wu uneventful and- the cars were reached at -S p.m. Maybe next J9&r.

~'.e!ll'bers msldng the trip ~-rere Rolam Amundson, H. ~f. Sl!lith, . Iain Linn, Da.ve Hambly and Jerry and Pat Hill.is.

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ACTIVITIES

Baker, July 1~, l~s This is a glacier cl iulb con11t1oner ~or binier t~e next ~-1sa1cend. Tal<~ Glacier Crsek · road, just '!>I.st Glacisr Ranger st 1.tion. Bike to. Maha cabin Saturda7, climb via -Coleman glacier SWrlay. Leader, I>:dght Baker, 65_,.:.2550. ~

?.!!.inier, Jul;f: 18-201 . h-oo;ns rout.a. ~• .. ~-r.ill drive aftsr ·.;ork Friday to :4hi.te ~var ca11t:>ground !or 7 ~-•• ahea!< in •dth ranger, t!1en hike ) miles· to 3tarbo oa.m~. Saturdq climb to cu., CU.~is or beyon:1 tor a gl9.cie1' · Calll'0 if' conditions :ieNit. At least tw msjor .glacier cl1~bs this season or e~uiv~lent are re1uired tor the club ol~b. (See l"e!)Ort oJf 3aker olir.lb. . this issue•) Those -1ianning ta so ~r• N ":!_Uasted to · notify le:1der by July 11 and 3ttend a · -=ieeting to organize ro-;,e taa.."lls at BSRl, . c11.fateria 7 t>.m. :-1ednesday, July 16. See . o!"i"icial tla.rk rules attached.. Leader · · Dwight. Ba.it3r, 6SS-2.5SO; co .. Leader, Paul · · _. ??aft, 713-47.57 • · · . · ·

:E:nc~tt.nt:.-;~nt Lakes Au-rust 1- : A group of Eoei ,sis definitel;y ~~ into the ~=!lnntment Lakes to climb and bike. Contact Ror. Bing, 5-8562 if' int:,rested. __ .... ·--

Rainier, July S• i-Ted., Sa.JO ~.m.i TM.s :;n1 be a guide clil:lb Up the steps to the Ba.War Roor.s and through the ice tunnels or the bremtr.,. Another summit to cele­brate if' you :Ila.de the real thing .three

_day's bef'ore, and for arq ot:iers -dsbing to enjo;y the free retreshlllents and boa- . pitalit7 ot our fine local bre-.r house. Thi This is the eaq t-:&J" to do Rainier. There is a -large relief' map there to trace.Your olimbizll route so 1'011 can talk comdJi~ ng~ l _ater about y-our climb with _the bo;ya · · back at the office. T~s 'fas a var., popul~r Club "climb• last year. See :,au there.

Lee.w~10rth Hut: Ze~bers mio attended ihe Ju."19 Club ·~eating got a aomt>lete re~:-t f'rom Ron :-t~ and D:ds;ht Baker on . the proµosed le:a.se ot an existing hut 1n Leaven;rortb. :,re111bershi~ turnout ~•ras good a?ld the· vote ~-ra.s over t•:ro-tbir-:is :l.n favor of the '!ll"O'--.osal. eurrent status a.t ':lr&sa tilue -:-ras that :f& have received the lease .. f'rom t'he o-,m.er. It 11N.st be studied b,y . t~e Racre~tion Unit before si;~ 'b7 Club officer~. ~fe &re tir-•lizing an agreeme~t 1f'ith the U .s. Fish !h.tc:1e17 tor a u.se ;er.nit for access through their looked ga.te. Ron ~-Ia.yo na~s 110re hel-;, to ,..J_an the initial ·aleanuo and renov,tion ·:mrk and develop hu.t o~ra.tinc "llans. Je oan m1z a. . little ":fOrk· ....rith interludes of rock climbing or other -,loasantrias there. Call Ron :fayo on 655.1856.

Revised !3yle:t-rs: Attac~ed to this Echo is & C0Tlj1' oftiia C01?17'letely' revised b;rlaws for your revi~r. This is the resUlt ot a consid srable amount o't ti,-ae 9..""q>ended b.r a · deVoted co11lmittee :mo S":'ent timo ':!'ritiJJc drafts and "lleeting evenin~s in nit-~icldng sessions t.o set fl'ler-J last lo.-Ord and comma ri~ht. It h~s been Made consistent '!4'1.th our le3:1l · document, tb.e Articles or Incol""".­oration, and thG ~-1&1" ~ta actuall,y are

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: :organized and o'9erate the vanoua otfices , -and oo'JU!d ttees. ~~rdini has been ·' .- ·

~ :C~&ritied throusbout e.n:i some 1189A re- • .~rel'l8nts ot the Recreation Unit ware .· JX>~rated. This constitutes ottiai!.1

.' notice th1.t these -oro~aad b"'l&l-rs :dll. ·· :be oonsidered tor ado}1tion a.t the next · ngular meeting 1n Au~. A good turnout·

· · 1s. needed to assure a qu.ol'Wll, and a t~~- . . thirds. vote is re,,uired to ~ass. So · · · · please read it and be ,.,re •arad to vote. co.,,ies ot:~ existin~ brlaws ~-re1-e distri­

. buted to •-:btrs dur ln3 the ·.:'ast year. · .Additi.,nal OO?ies will be svail1.ble at the · August meetin.~ or can be requested trr>lll .':eon Johnson 655-3409 or !>.-right :saker 655-6871 •

. : 87-La~ Coinmittee.i Ron Jobnsol1', Bob Storaa.s111 Erba.rt "Achert and .Mght Baker.

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~: The ·l!IUllllller climbing .au BOD. begins · on· Memoria1 Day• or the ~gj nn1 ng of any three day weekend including Memorial -Day, and extends through .tabor Day, it sate climbing conditions exlat • . ·:•.: :·" · · · ··

2. REGISTRATIOB: All climbers are. required to register with a Park Ranger 'before . attempting, and after the -return from., any climb above the normal. high campa.

3. PEBNISSIOI: Pa,rmiasion tor each speci:fic climb is granted on the baaia ot ex­perience and party· strength. All persona under 21 years ot age must bave· the•· written permission of their parent or legal guardian before attempting a sum­mit cllmb.

4, LEADERSHIP: The party_ leader J!IUSt be experienced in aimi.lar bazardoua climb­ing and indoctrinated ill safety and rescue . The lead.er 1·s reapons1bl.e for the party's adherence to cl.i.ll!bing regulations as well as its geD.e1'11l ·velfare. Be is turther ·responsible for checking in all of his party at the point ot oriS111 · and will personally clear his party with the· check•in station at canpl.etion ot climb. . ·

5. GLACIER TRAVEL: Unroped travel or climbing-on any active glacier or crevassed: area is prob1b1 ted. Certain areas •Y be subject to annual variations. Rangers will review this rule with all parties at the time ot checkout.

6. PA'Iffi SIZE: Solo climbing is prohibited on glaciers, crevassed areas and on rock routes above the normal high camps. Parties must normal.ly consi1t ot at least two rope tea111 of two persons each or one rope teEl"' of thrc.e persona. . .

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7. lQ_UIPM!ffl': All equipment must be of adequate design and be in aaf'e~ eem.ce­able condition.

Required Equipment, Personal: Climbing boots, full :frame steel crampomi, ice axe., :first aid kit, three prusik slings, sleeping bag., sunglasses or gossles, · adequate inner and outer clothing, food, a~d sun cream. ·

ReSt,~ired Equipment, Pa~: Topographic mp-> compass, tlsahligbts or head- · lights and rope. Ropes must be equal to or better than 3/8 inch syuthet.ic · fiber climbing rope vi th a minimum oi" one 120 f'oot rope for each "talree ~

Reca.mended E;,,uipn:ent: Stove matcties~ e:x:t.ra :tood. and clothing, wands., water bottle, carabinera, hard bats, pulleys, and tarp .or tent shelter.

OTHER INFORMATIOI:

l. Register with Di.strict Rangers for route information _on the Littl~ TahOllll cllmb~

2. Regia"trat1on is advised for parties planning to climb minor peaks or mke aJcl. ·tours and. traverses over d1f'1'1cult terrain.

Federal Re@tions Cited:

&!ction 2.6 Closing of areas. Restrictions may be .placed on tb.e pulilic u.ae of ·. aay portion of a park area through designation by ~e Supe~t.endent.

Section 2:24 Sanitation • . ·Rubbish and waste materials of any kind must be cl1s­poaed ofat designated plac~s (trash cans) or removed trom the area.

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?.PJ:-esi9ent: ·. Vice. Pres.: •. Secretary:.

Treasurer: Echo Editor:

Dwight Baker Ron J6hnson Ron Bing Charles Brown Jerry Hillis

BOEING EMPl.OVEES ALPINE SOCIETV, INC.

6.55-0688 6.5.5-9572 6.55-8562 773-2385 6.5~-2740

Membership: Activities: Programs: Conservation: Hut:

August 7 Meeting

MEMORABIE 1rRIPS

Bring along up to 10 slides to illustrate some of your memorable and more :interest-ing trips. High quality photography is not a necessity.

Don •t forget--we are also voting on the revised by-laws. A good attendance is requir~d.

Bob Storaasli Paul Neff lee \vest Erhard Wiehert Ron Haye

6.5.5-2415 773-47.57 342-0224 655-6772 6.55-1856

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CLIHB BEPORm

,Ct. Adame

Sir. lloee~ had a nm •nrv cl1llb ot. Mt • .&dams ~ Suk~t Ridge OD Jane 28 and 29 'wb1le allot Western Wash• inDon~ inclu.d1itg moat climbera who picked lo.~er eievati.cn objectives, ware bathed. iii .tog and drizzle. Tha party ccnaisted ot ·Ken ·Varcce, Paul Neff and Tim ~~etf who arrived attar gettd.ng raj.ned out the previoua·'ninbt at St,. detena; and 0101:~. ~~era.on, .IJan ,Linder and

· Dw~t Baker. .Proapecta of' good weatber were aUm 'wh~n ve made canip in cloud~ . and. intermittent rain one h&lt mile .fraii· the ni'-'1 and · on the aoath sloe v.;aN an01t' b~cke!=l the road. aut, by our . 4 •••• start·, · cloud'ei bad diaaipated and we climbed to the sulllllit in ~oming aunehine and col.ti air. lCeiniar and .ilood were .. v.lsible al>~·• . ·cloud a ~ d we. . descended into· gathering cloud.a and liP,t anow,,just ·o.elow t..'le false summit. Some new forest service roads around the weat aide of Adara's from .Randle · 111ake thia a shorter trip now than by

( ·eeva, through Vancouver. ·

Mt • . Ba:ln1er

While tog a:nd rain continued to blanket the. lowlandi' on :Juq ~tb weekend, a anall Boealp party climbed Rainier in the amt9hine. ·· Ray Kube, ,'~rry Long (guest), Dave Wear, and Dwight J:Saker ~n~ Friday night in the cl'ouci a at 04111p Muir and started up Oibralter route into clear alq' at 4•30 a.m. A cold night had frozen evaeytb~g hard, holding all the huge 1a1claa and rocks D1ce4' in place overhead llbpve the ledge and lfflOW

· chute. There vaa a cold 40 knot wind at the •1Jlllllit crater. We descended tba standard. "r .. ..:_ ....... route t.o Mair. Dave

I ~":--" ~ 1 axperiltent Id.th a .3 pouncl 11Lite-O-Oen• ox,ygen bottle provided some apiked breatbara mi· rest. stops, but loss of the tank discharge valw ~t a atop to tbia .at 13,000 £eet.. It va■ concluded that tba enr& ve13bt WU not 110rtb the benetu,. Hoi'ewr, _in a large part7, 11:,ere · all c1.imbera I abilities are not

.al~ known, the oqgen might be . Taluatile tor tBfflporar, relief' of aympto11a or pullllonu,+ edema. It 11 aftilable

in .lli and 3 pound bottle■ at drug-~rea~ and take along an extra valnJ. Tbe most excit:\. .. avant o~ the trip vaa vbea Dvight'a engine caught fire 1n the · Paradi• parking 1ot·. wck1].y1 a· nearby motorist aaveci the da, with a handt :fire extinguisher. After a hp.at,'

· jury-rig repair oi' tbe leaky gaaoline line, we left tor home in a denee f'og.

Ht. 01l!!E!!a

On S.turdq ~ing, .J~]i Stb, a moat ■agnif~ent panprL~ pt nature un.folcl,-d before om,- e1es. ..~ b~ just -croaaed tbe SOON brldglng 'the bergabrund at .. . the 7,200. foot ~a ~ading ~ t~~ await of Mt. 01.ympas:,·(the bqJQB .of the ne,i-..or~ goda). The 18 .!IIUe Jl.il(e in, ·. from tba Hoh Hanger Station was certainl,r •ell. wort.b-wbile. · · · . .. All Boealp -~T. ~iab&p_ wen mppoaed. to have •t at· Glacier Meadowa on : Priday night •. Uofortunateq, 10111'9 -~"· .. not able to make.it in.all the way, ao tbeae people clblled on tbe:ir own • . Our . party or· six began. the .ascent from.the l!lllout ot tbe 'Bl.ue illi!lcier at 4130 .a.n.. Saturday •. ~e ~de. ra9id progress • . . . acroas the glacier w1.i.ere ve i>ut on orampona :for the clillb .up ·~he chute aod on to the SlOV do1118 • lbe anov dome is veiq large on top aad planes, equipped '!i,t.h :,• akie land t.:lere in order to auppq 'the · Uni:veraity o.f ':ll1ahinRton glac"°logiate who live in the I.G.Y. hut. On our way do1'in, Pete Peterson ~ I atopt,J8d .. there and talked .with some of the four people 'llho liva t.!lere and their t:1ree · guests.

1.f.-.. t~-. s~ow dorae, .we climbed up. a 25 deg~. aoov. elope_ lead ··.ng t.o the 71 200 foot ,,ass.. Tb,en' around tbtt •back" of the mountain, owr a ridge and down to the ba.sa of the eummit where we· aeceuded the a:iow. Ifie nmct did a claea )-4 pitch on some rotten rock t,o the au11mit, vhara ve ate lunc!l.· We daai:ended the rock bJ an eaa_i.er led;;e.

Moat ot tbe climb vaa· done iii brilliant sunahine.,· ~ 11ambera included l) · Joe Xaamba, .8oyd Fairchild, Bruce Fairchild, Peta Peter110n, Bon .Bing (leader)- aad Irene SimpaonJ 2) Paul Neff, Kan Varcoe

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and lea McCarty; and 3) Norman Clark, Charlie Clark and Bob McKee. (Judy Bing hiked in just to carll" the leader I a 81111111Jt .. pack~)

The scheduled Boealp climb July 12 and lJ of Mt. 0aker was a very pleasan't cl.1nib in almost perfect clear weather. Cloua_s dissipated in the evening at our CL'f!P on a rock bench abow lulshan Cabin, just below Coleman Utacier. 1o1aturday afternoon and evening were spent in snow and creva~se·reacue practice and instruction. .11tlewn of our party ot 12 nached the amid~ at 11 a.m. ahead ot several other groups including some Vancouver, B. c. skiers who t.ook skis to tbe t.op. 'lhe7 were unroped and without crampons. With a cold·smnmit wind, we descended quickt, to war.ner elevations, broke camp and returned hoir,e. The party consisted ot Daw Ca.mptiell, Chuck Vaden, Gena ·Partridge, explorer scout guests; .Aka Sundstrom, Kjell Olson, Bill Tattersall, and Joe ICasmba, proapacti 111 mB!llbera, and Tard Sterner, ~ Kube, Lloyd Bunes, Iara Wandin and Dv;igbt Baker, leader.

Mt. Ra1n1ar

Tho annual Boealp climb ot Mt. Rainier got off to a good start Friday-, Juq 18 . as 11 members and gue~ts went t~rough the new check-out procedures. We sipped through in no· time _and began hiking in to Storbo Camp in uiacier Basin. ~be weather was perfect as it re111&.inad tor the entire tr:lp. c-, was made in the ~pan just beyond 30 'J:aco• Mountaineers plus sewral independent gmupa. Camp vaa broken at S a.m. 1n order to beat the rush and Shurman was reached at 9. The lo·•er route was visible as a broa.d traU. Af'ter an hour's re& we roped up again · and despite some· ·tail-end Charlies, good tt'lia was made. wt 21 .a small bench vaa tound at 12,000 teat beside a nice arall cravaa"9. Sewral mow shovels aasiated in leveling tent aitaa. . . .

Tba next; morning .Hon Bing had ewr;rone

up at 2 a.:n., bit minor ditticultiea dela.Yed the start until 4 a.m. Tbe.temp­erat.ure had dropped below tressing and a wind had come up during the night._ The lights from ~attle were visible. Once started, the group ~oved well an4 . . arrived at the summit at 7:30 • .Eve:i;7"0ne ma.de it and 1n good condition and high spirits. The trip down was uneventful and the care ware reached around 3.

Thia is certainly' the way to do Bainier. Saturday 1s·a long day, out the summit climb is short enough that no one haa t~ to suffer before reaching the' summit. The only unhappy note was th-t 'the leaders bad to turn down some entbuai.stic but inax:~eriencad climbers.

Party members w~re Dwight Saker apd l'aul Haft, leaders; .tion Ding, H. w. Smith, Roland .Amundson, Jerry a1111,, Joe ltassub~_, all members, and Gl,oria 4nderson, Chuak Vaden, .Uave Campbell and Gene Partridge, guests.

~cep~ion Lakes .ti_ik~

The response to this trip July 26-27 . was not large, but four guests and three. members nad an enjoyable hike un4er perfect conditions. Tbe trip oega:1 at the ~rprise Creek trail near ~enic ,a.t fit a.m. Sa.turds,. The trail goes up Surprise Creek to Surprise Lake and · t:1en to Glacier J:.ak:e. The trail is·vague in places around these lakes, but thia is being improved by the adciition of ~ew trails w:1Sre needed. 'lhe Surprisei Gap trail turned out, to be a surpi-1'58 as it waa 1narked 11abandoned. 11 .l new trail baa been put in so the group followed the s~s and found th:..t line new trail is 1'8&11.y nice but 111ore than a 1nile longer and 600 f'eet higher. Deception Lakes were rea~bed later th.an expected, but at least the shelter was vacant.

Salmon eggs didri I t appeal much to the trout, but :Junday morning anoth~ party had no trouble landing sewr&l nice ones on wo%1J•• On the return trip, we went t:ll'ough Surprise Uap and f' ound the trail to be as good as the new one except for a

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,~:,._.~~t~r.d)ijz-~_._"Jµ;ly , i2~ under overcast skies -~ and, ,proi;e:e9~dj-,.past Deer Lake 'to the ··-:,Seven --~e~ t'Basin and; camp at Round · ~ -; 21;;;::Fci:r:~, those not"faniiliar wi th -·>;titr~\{aji~~;;;\t~is,, is, an. easily ~eached area

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· camp~g:.1::·}~n~--- lakes were appro):d.ma:te.ly 75· pe~.fc:~nt~frozen over. Sunday was

: ·sP,1;i.nt: :nia~:~ g:,.a, .lf:'lisurely traverse of the i ~~lgqj:~,.i.:y"~qe}iand _' Bog~chiel Pei'.l.k.'c w~th a . ?t~~~g:~t}.~~:t~ijr. ~~.- :ch~pk out:. the \ ini:,er , :1? .t~t1:'!¥tk~)tra11~ .. The " Hign, lJiv.idei ' · ·

. ';_, .~er"t:1f'ia.·_cjn~perb panorama 'of 'the 'Bailey 1

• :1W1i~/ 'M~/~plympus and Mt. 1am, but . :tq~i :o~~·gist_,_ cloudy weather cif.fe.red ' o~;Ly ~XG,i~;i,J:ig glimpses of things to C\tme. Tbe thirci;.:member of our party n1et. us

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,end o:f the Catwalk. This short • I t,~~ver:'~i~~-·)la~· enough' to cause shutterbug

·,.-~q;_: 1(;r\'.thr.iing· to almost lose his co·ol I,&.. l _'·'~ •,t• •i, ,,";/ '. ' ·•-~•·· ·'. _ . ; - II' /r, k:;~;(c;i,(:io/~~j:f:pu\ :his. p~ '·:r:a.. he vi~~s of :;t ,:-.'::·--f;J;i,~·,~1qtY,mpus Range· 'are · unbelievable · and \:~ t l.h~';-~~;P.;i.#.~- ~~de>w.~ covered ,with wild :;o I !low~rS:) tt~ -J:>eyond d.e·scription. Tuesday

was -climaxtfd 'with the ascent of Mt • . Caniie uhirei alm;st cloudless skies. From ·OU~ .ne,_~ ·-_;yi~t;age po;tnt, we were now able

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The descent to 5,500.: .feet was_-,-.do~n a very uncomfortable shale chute!. ;:•'.' Fr.om here, our own· variation:·. of: the !'Or:i..S.ler1•

route followed a 5,500' foot gene1,;al traverse of meado,.;,s fill ed with alpine flowers and tree-covered ridges.,; Gam~ trails were followed .at . ti.me s to:,§a~~ the s i de-hilling proce~s.. • _., ·,

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; f The traverse-· was, con't:inued .. rth;i;:.o:Qgp.,;,W~~n~s~ \I i! day and brought · us doi>m · ·pa:-st .. QJ:1.~~tp;: J;,,a.k,~ Qcl.~in ; i and up to the basin o.f~ Eikhom/ .q®j)f_),_. ) [ below Mt. Ferry. Here:-',we.,•:f'ound ·:~~-w;:,::.· ' f illed meadows and· ,cirqu~5..t do;t:t~4'.,_li:it.l):.r lakes, streams, and · :;i.n~t.e~~\t.i~g::_ :w~t:~~~1 -

fal ls.· 'fhur sday, the" ·T:id:ge.cre~~ -:~a;~J g_~µied at the · col between Mt;~-!i"~~l;"y.!•.-'~6,;.'t$.t9\\ · and Mt. Pulitzer (6.r283:t):- ,·~a;in<'~:t:.t:~¥~g . views of the eaS.tern·' Olympic;~•- i-~~j;$::.'.p¢..in,t • can also be. ·reached -by ti-.aj;l, 'wia,,,. :t;.:~~/··_/' Dodger· Pt. -Ludden Peak :route. l-1:~i_.-:,-,::r, Pulitzer and the south,-:, rn , Bailey- ·•.ijaAgE:l . .-were easily tra versed -to Bear Pass· •. :. <From here Dodwell-Ri.xon Pass leads down. in\o the ·Elwha Basin 'and ··the Que-ets Bas-in . ,sp~e~d.s., out before' you to 'the WE;3$t. , The . Q,~~,Elt.,ti! . Basin is ·said to· be -one of· t he mo~t.::.,_:: . picturesque spots. in the ·Park and ~,e.,,Dl_ust . agree . A -herd of · elk was seen ma~mg~.-a. . hasty ·re,treat a-s ~~e Gescended into their peaceful · abode. 'i'he -ascent to the fqot 9£ t he Humes U1acier of fers some ver.y interesting -route finding problems;. but our camp was f i nally reached ·at dusk m:ikin~. it a long, but enjoyable, day •

Friday, July 18 was spent maki n(; our way . up the Humes Glacier th.rough Blizzard., Pass to the Hoh Glacier and ·on up to the upper end of the Hoh Glacier. Our .campsite was on the very edge of the 1.\ppe,r Ho};} Glacier overlobkiilg-'· the Hubert , U1a.ci~r-far below to the west. From here, we had, a good view of Athena to the South, Middle -and East Peaks to the N'ort h, and Mt. 1'om to the W.N.W.

Saturday was the highlight of the entire trip. We were f jnally at the base of the Olympus Peaks. T1w a seen t of b:ast Pec\,k ( 7, 725 1 ) · c-c.: ns isted of- a steep scramble up

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very rott·e n r ock and shale on the W.S.w. s l de. 'l'he descent was much easier by t;ie S • . E . side ,~;1ich is more gentle but also rotten rock and s !".ale . The ascent of r'.liddle .Peak ( ca 7,930 1 ) carrying full packs was via steep snow and a s lio rt rock •scrambl e up the south side . ·rhe de seen t down t he north sj_de t o the Blue Glacier aga~n consisted of steep rotten rock and ·shale . 'The East and l<•iddle Peaks are not too frequently climbed as evidenced by the lack of names on the registers and the abundance of loose rock and shale on eac:1 route . After crossing the u·::.1pc. r Blue GlaciGr, v/e deposited our packs at the ~ive Fingers and began the ascent- of the ~,;t<st 1-eak (7,954 1). The summit was 1·eac!1ed under cloudless skies and we were greeted by a ·s:nall plane tipping its i1 ; ngs to us . He,r_e we f ound numerous Boealps names on the register from various trips, one just weaks prior to our own .

iiunday, after enjoyinG the hospitality of Mr . and ::-•1rs . Ed LaChape lle at the IGY hut, we made our exit doim the Snow Dome, past the Cal Tee h camp anci the lower Blue Gla cier to the Hoh Valley. Sunday evening was spent at the Olympus shelter with ffoal exit early lfonday., A better week of weather could not have been given us for cl i mbing and picture taking. Sure enough, oob did wear out his camera on the exit .

Party mer;1bGrs were Bob Gunning, Don il,ing and Dennis Hendrick son .

LEAVENWORTH HUT

After ap;Jroval oi' the rfot proposal by the Club ;nernbcrship at the June. meeting, a .fish hatchery access agruE.:ment was negotiated and signed and the lease was finalized and signed by Dwight Baker and fees were paid on July 15th . 'vie now have a climbing hut for the ne.xt. five years.

Ron Mayo's committee has started work 0 •1 selected tasks and plans are be~.ng made to have a huge hutwarning 1,iork/social wee·rnnd Septe:nbe.c 27 and 28. All Club me,;;bers should reserve t!1at wee1<end, September 2i tint! ~O for a great. time aod,

we hope, some productive ivork . It coincides with the .Le<1venworth i<'a,11 Festival; so th,sre I 11 ·oe somet'.1ing for everyone, families included . Plan's include some Club - furnished inducements, · such as gastronomic 'delight s, both food and ·, beverage (a keg) and ,o t her incec1:tives to join the party. \-le may even have a little time for some sbort _rock clbrl:)ing ·diversions on nearby boulders and wa Us. If you want to join the fun in p lanning t his , .contact Ron Ha,;ro , 6.55-1856; he need:;, a lot '.of committee support.

ACTIVITIES

Copper Lake--August 16-17

This is one of the finest ridt;e hike s anywhere. Thi;· trail be~ips belo1r1 Hannegan Pass northeast oi' !"It. Baker . Host oi' the hike is on a rid ,:::e and oi'.t'e rs unexceFed views of the iforth Cascades . Camp will be made at Copper Lake . No shelter is available . The trip is a 3,100 foot climb and 7½ miles in. For :i.nformationf .call ,lerry Hillis, 655-27110, ·

Glacier Peak, August 23-24

This will be the last in the s" ries of e lacier climbs offered by th,,., 2oealps this seascn. The trip will ·begJ.n Friday ,•1i ti1 a car cau1p at the end of t i1e road . Th.e r (';ute tgken will be via Ke nnedy Hot Springs and hi gh ca;np will lJe just off' the r:i.dr.;e l ead : ng to Ptarmigan qlacier . 'i':1c leader will be Jerry Hill i s and t hose inLerested shoultJ c cnta.ct !1im at 655-2740.

HUT vrJ It.KERS ;mEDED

The hut committee has planned work during A11gust to prepare for the general work party in September. rfe lp is needed to 1) make shutters (This will be done in Seattle evenin gs as soon as someo~e that has a work area volunteers) . 2) Remove remaining windows, order new glass, insta ll windows- ­at Leavemwrth. 3) Check, re :Jail' ,iiriing , i nstall lights, fi."\.tur es, test power system . 4) Check , repair plumbing, test water system. 5)Mop floors, ::;eneral cleanup , Items 2-S will be done August 16-17 a nd 0 ept . 13-14 . Contact Hon Mayo, 655- l d56 .

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President: Vice Prea.1 Secretary: Treaaurar: Bebo Editor&

BOEING EMPLOYEES ALPINE ~OCIETY, INC.

Dwigh~ Baker 6SS-2SSO Hmnberebip: Ron Johnson 655-9512 Activi t.iea: Ron Bing 6SS-8S62 Pro gl'Blll1n · Charles Brown 773-2385 Conservation: Je"rrT Hillie 6SS-S94l Hut:

. 81!:PrE!-mER l«>NTHLY M1•uS'tI:«1

Thurllda,, Sept. J&, 1969, 7 :30 p.m • .

B.S.lt.L. Hath Semi.Dar .Hooaa

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Peru

Bob storaaali Paul Batt lee West Erhard Wiehert Roa Ma_yo

Keith GuDDBl' is a keen mountaineer and photographer. Be baa visited man7 of t39 mountain area's of the world. Wit~ hie vifa, alBD an accomplished mountain traqler, they ba'V8 visi ted 100untauia in Alaska, Canada, New Zealand, l'9pal, Swiss Alps, East Uric& and Peru. He is a member or ·the mountaineers and tbe klerican Alpine Clu.b.

Keith will abow slides taken cli:ubing and sightseeing in the Peruvian Andee.

Thursd&¥, October 2, 1969

Hr HclINLitt

I.aat Juq a 118)f route was cli: .bed on Mt. · cXinley (20,370 1 ).

Ken Jonea and a par ty of ab: made thefirat ascent of °Catacomb iiidge'' and t~e east r i dge of McKinel,1. '!'he t~ p took .36 days and ll,000 feet of fixed rope was used. To,tight Ken will be giving one of the f irst showings of slides ot t his 1'811Jarkable climb. ·

Ken baa been cli:11bing fcur years in which t illl8 he has cli:nbed in the Adi.rondaks, Selkirks, iiindrivar area, Tetons, . Cascades and the Canadian Rockies. .:-le has been ver:, ac t.~ve in climbing since coming here tlfo y-ears ago and has made a winter ascent of kinier.

6SS-241S 773-47S7 342-0224 655-6772 6SS-l8S6

-1-1I.WTES OF EI~iJ'l'IV"~ ~!!.'TINO

Preaent were John Pollock, Ren Johnson, aon .ding, u,e i~est, Dwight Baker, "Erhard Wichert, Charlie Brown.

1.. 1970 BoeAlp-aponsored 8-sic Mou.ntaineering Course~-A proposal was presented b7 John Pol ..oc:k, which is suminarl•d below:

-Ten weak course uicluding field· trips and lecture/discussion aassions. -4:ourae to be given by 11ohn Pollock, Harmen Jones, Hams Zogg. --In&tructors to furnish lecture :naterial, student anaJ..ysia, ropes for initial practice sessions. -Students to furnish personal gear, text- i.>ooks, climbU!l: rope for practice climbs. --Clbb to furnish publicity, ,:-egiatration, slide projectors, club tents. --:Instructors receive ,25 per student. -Lectures will be held each. Thursday-from S-7:30 p.m. · --CouPse to ce given in the i)pring o£ 1970.

Motion by 1ee· aest, aecx,oded by ~n Johnson: 11'l'he Bodl.ps will sponsor a "10 week cc :ll'se" in .liaaic *ountain­eering to be aeld in t,ne spr:.ng of 1970 and to be taught by John Pollock, Harmon Jones and Haaz Zogh for members. only'. 'rhis resolution is subject to modification by the aew executiw board prior. to Octooer 31, 1969.•

Motion was ca1-ried unani:nousq.

Note: The coordinator is John Pollock, phone Dl _2-40l0.

2. 1970 &idget--'lbe budget was discussed anq approved b-J the executive and will be submitted b:, t:1e treasurer, C:1Brlie Brown •

.3. 1969-70 0fi'icers--A. nominat:.ng commi~tee was formed incluclint . .l10n .iting (c:iaiman), &>n Johnson, and lee :.eat. The committee •a shte will be p1·esented at tf1e Joptemoer n1c:etinf!•

4 •. By7~ws--Change Article V, ~ction 4, Subsection b. to read& 11A. quorun for regular or spccn.al m:..et~ngs shall be (l,S) fifteen per cent or tlae total :1embers:1ip 9r. the aver1i1ue number of !118:,rners attending

• .,-~he two :nost recent, regular meetings, whichever is less.11 •

;. Leavenworth Castle-Dwight Balcer moved that the ~luo spend $SO t'or a $300,000 liability insuraace for the club hut. Motion was secc nded by nc,n Binp, ano paaaad.

Lee West was t:hen the task tc, formubte Hut Rules. ·r.~se will be quite brief at the start and will oecc:me more com1,lcte as the hut becano.s !liore o;,erable.

Program: Various clu'o :ne111bers showed their elides bei'ore a11d· a.ft.er thu bus.i.11ese m<:.Gtlr.g. ~lidos ranged tram vi~ws or the Matterhorn to beautiful cr1stal tor:.i ... tiona in ca vea. ~b Ounnintr' s sliaes were especial~ beautiful.

Business:

Tnaaurer•s •'eport: $1,.345.87 in t.'1.e 6ank.

Activities: See t:,e August Ec.10. The Club reports auccess.tul cli.'l!bs of Olympus, Baker, Rainier--See past Echo's.

Future Progrus: Septemoer: Keith Ounnard will a:.1.0w sl:lc ea on a rucent climulng expedition in Peru. October: Ken Jones will show slides on a first ascent rout.a of Mt. McKinley (Alaska)•

Mamberahi.p: 116 members at present I

Hut Reportz • 8.on Mayo needs, people to help bLii clean ti1e place up.

Revised ay..:r.ws: It was ·pl'oposcd by Lee West and seconded by Dennis riendrickson that the club adopt the revised ijy-taws. Motion ca1·ried (21 :r.e.,:bt::rs i)• c,;;~a1t) •

.te: Sctcretar1 should c:ieck with Bob ~~oraasli if this is a quorum.

New .Business:

Secretary- is leaving t':le company and tbe country due to a recent layoff.

Ttie possibility ot tne .aoeilps ot:t'ering a climbing course in 1970 was discussed.

ACTIVITIES

Saturdq, September 20th_. I

steep Class 4 .Rock Climb with exposure. Bring runners, carabiners, brake bar, hard hat and· l rope for every two climbers.

l-1eet leader at end of Alpental road at 7 a.m. (start at Snow .i'..ake Trail}.

T-eader: Ian McCarty, LA. 3-S606 or JJ-8680.

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Emer,.ld Park-Hilbam Pass, July L-71

Here was a wonderful hike into the high meadow country of t.'le Chelan Mountains.

On Jut, 4, a C!lelan-based neat plane set down a lone hiker en the East S::ore of Domke Lake w:iere t!1e 6-mile hike to .l::merald Park began. "After 4 miles of dry, hot trudging, the country began opening up SDd finally the quiet beauty of &uerald Park was attained. An idyllic scene unfolded, with classic trees fra."Ding tht: lush green of &aerald .l'ark, and jaf;;t;ed, snow-flecked peaks towering 3,000 feet above the meacows. Camp wae made at th':l lo~.;er edge of the Pa.rk.

fhe next morning dawned cloudy, out a decision was ::-i:,tie (by the narrnw >:!argin ,.f one· vtite) to take a side trip to

Mirror Lake., over the ridge to the north. This :i.s sup.}osed to be cross-countr.Y, out a steep, wall-worn trail leads over the rid~e and ends at the head of the lovely hanging valley containing Mirror 1&.lce.

A .f.ew hundred feet ce low t:1e 1·idge on the corth side, was a wond~rful liv~le basin dominated by Alpine larches &:aid linger:l.ng snowi'ields and &11rrounded by jagied .f'air7land-type spil•es.

h ~bit~~s ~ was p~~ed .ne~t w_ith our herd bopj.ng f.o reach the can1pspot.s on the east side 01' the Che 1an .rlountain crest under Cardinal Peak. t stiff hike over strange Milham Pass, then 2 miles down t.1e SnowbrushT Creek tra:J.l attained a supposed crossing or the creek, which did not exist. 'l'ime was short, so this daa:1Sd any · hopos ot reaching the , proposed camp. A: laisnrel.y t:i.11e was spent obtaining pictures of the views on the west side of Milham Pass, w:1ich included Cardinal, ..:m~rald., Pyramid and Saska Peaks, .Bprealis ~idge and the Entiat R.ange--also nuurous deer. 'then back to J!Gerald :Park for tho t!·iird night in a row, w:1ich was s1,ent in solitude, except for a mouse w·1 ic h seemed to enjoy running across fore:1eads, upper lips1 etc.

The fourtn da:,• dawned clear--more pictures. 'i'hen cio1'n 8 mil.us tc J..Uceme and a leisu;."81.y cruise on 11 Lady-ot'-t~e­Lake II back to Chelan.

For those new to mountain travel, ·here are the 10 essentials as applit:d to the above trip: l. Camera and lens. 2. Film. 3. ktra c&.'llt'ras and lenses. 4. .lilxtra film. $. Tripod. 6 • .Extra i'illll. 7. Light meter. • B. Extra film.· 9. Cabla release. 10. E'.llercency film.

--Bob Gunning

Mount Chiwawa1 ·.July 26-28: ;

A. party or 1\ur le1't t.l1e end of the :->helps Creek "oad at 10 a.m. July' 26th and started up the .Phelps Creek trail.

An easy S-mile hike to lush· Spider :t-feadow gave us a first glimpse of our hig!t route toHard .i:fount C11iwawa, A steep , trail winding from th~ upper meadow brought us to the toe of Spider Gluclet. ~asy. snow was uscended 800 feet to the Olscier 1 s Head (7,0S0 1) w.ere fabulous views of the 4'man Lake-Cl011dy !'ass country greeted us. A se1·ies of s:1ort, steep snowfields and rock outcroppings

, below ittSd Mountain were ascended to the crest of the Phelps Ci-eek--Chiwawa River divide. fhe· party stumbled, exhausted intQ a rocky ca:up at 7 ,Sao feet (only sno~• for water) at 9:30 p.111. T~;ia was cc:npensated £or b;y the viMfS of Glacier Peak and the 9,000 foot peaks of the Entiat Range. 1':1r-:-1e tired diners suggested an abbreviated supper, which was appreciated by one tired cook.

On Sb.nday, the ;>&rtlr dropped down •bout 9CO feet into the Chiwawa River headwaters from where an easy traverse across meadows, slabs and sparkling streams brcught us int a delightful campsite at 6,900feet under ti1e south buttress of Mount ..;hiwawa.

We aropµed our heavy packs set up camp, then crossed the buttress and cli."rJbed snow. an;! loose rock to the 8,4S9 foot summit of Mount Chiwawa. 1'he ascent was class six (with the decimal point moved one place to the left). ·rho views, as expected, were marvelous, and descriptions would be too involved to relate here.

An early start was made on Monda7, and another easy traverse brought us to the upper ead ot the old mining road on the east side of the river. A 3/4 mile walk down this monstrosity brought us to a shi~ep-herders I camp--IUI' :f'he Basque s!"Jeepmen, in their broken English, gave us1valuable advice on where to pick uµ t!1e faint Phelps Ric.i~e trail. '-'~1ortly after gaining the trail, we came across hul!ldreds or s:1r!ep grazi.ng the hii;h me11dow. J!:ver try hiking without in=1aling? It aln 't easyJ A. lc.ng traverse followed b/ a tiptoe up steep meadows, br~uEht us to a v~r-y pl~asant

res:', stop on t:i a crest or Phelps kicige. From t11ere, began the steep descent down a S.Lcie valley lead_ng to P.1elps LJ..:."eek. ·£he route all alone th"e 1)}].elps 11.idge trail is spotty and the trail was c ntinually' i>elng lost, tht:n re1~ained. A.bOllt hal£wq clown, we ca."De across an · unbelievably' beautiful meadow, dotted with rocks and al9ine larch, with a moss­lined stremn flc:wing through, am.i numerous perfect flat spots for campin,.. All th.is was topped ort witt1 a mangif.'icent view of the Entiat Range across i·helps Creek Valley. A steep downhill blast t~1rough cruddy dzy forest brought us to l?helps C1•ef.ik. .l little searc.1inc tumed up a downed tree w!l.ic?1 provided an easy crosoin6 of the creek, leaving a 3-lllile walk i.iack tt> the car.

The party: Don .Meltvedt, Jon Butterfield, 3reg Otte~an and itob Gunning.

Copper Lake, August l6-17:

11!!.e Vernen, ·

This hike ber~an at th~t lirail t!v,t leads to Hannagan Pass. Satu~'Cla:, was cool arid t..he skios were clear. Onco c.:,Ei pass is reached, th~ trail drops •ome coo feet befo1·e branc!l ing 01'1' into the Copper Mountain lookout trail. 'lbe ma:.n trail goes to u.s. Cabin and Whatcom Pas~. As the trail gains t!te top of t!te ric.if:e, tremendous views or ift. duth, Mt. ~huksan, 1.:t. Challenger and }.t • .Baker are s, en and it staggers the st1t":ses. Th,3 high point of the trip was Copper Hountain lookout at 6,260 feet. .From t!iere, r.he trail d1·c:> ed to Copper Lake (h, 900 1 ) in a distance of one mile. The lake itself is Q.l!i te sr.1a ll but fish were hittint; ev1.ryw:1ere. Un­fortunatei,., nobody had tackle. ihe next morning, the trip out began at ~=30 and so:nehow, t~e sky was even :no J:'8 c lea.r t:1an on Saturd8¥ and t!l.e mountains even more beautiful.

All in all, t!'lis is surely one ol' the f .. nest ridge hikes anywhere.

Party members were Jany Hillis, Pat Hillis, Roger Stewart, Linda Stewart and Bob Brown.

Har Versions

.l trip into Copper Lake is not trip 1n wfi1ch to break in a n·aw pair of boots. It is, howewr, a t:ood trip if' ,1011 plan to wear out a pair of boots, a set of teat, a can of f'17 sp~, your patience and your mind.

'l'he tra:i.l, .obviously laid out by an under-water basket iJaaver in ·the acute at.ates .of alcoholism, ia•an amazing 11 mile• t:.i1at alternate between going at.night up and straight down. Notbing is' IIC' encouraging ~a clillbiDf: several thousand feet to a p- and having to diop several t~ousand feat to a meadow be low t:-iat shouldn I t be tt1 ere anyw&¥, and then slowly oli:nbing the first several thousand feet again until J011 level o£f on a rid:·e. (WelJ,, all right-=-......,be it wasn't several thousand feet, but a foot I s a foot w~19n y-ou I re carrying a tull pack.)

~ithin the first mile, the blisters bad a_.peared; within the second mile, the blisters bad blisters,; and witain the third mile, _tile blisters.' olistera ware prcpagating the Faith. r;,- the fourth mile, those new b- ots were replaced with an old wore out pair o!' tennis s!ioes, and b;r t~e fifth roile, the tennis shoes had .b li,!tera.

I bave no 111emor,y of t!le a1xt.b1 seventh, eigtith, ninth or tenth miles, but the la~t m.ile, ~ich actually consisted of l, 1101 000 teat, makes you glad for such prindtive practices as su~ida.

The trip out vas oven bette.r. % then, t'.ae blisters bed killed t!1e tennis shoes and we buried t!iem on Copper ►.ountain lookout. (They- were the only- 1!18:nbers of the party.

· to ge Ii a decent burial.) But even better, we n:,w had .flies. II you want to know w:..at_ a cess pool feels like, take that hi"<e-. flies buzz around, land on your arms, call in t~eir buddies and have a .re~st.

There is m 1'1,1' like a Copper Mountain fl,y. !ai can t kill them. They- just drop off your am, a:ulke the111se l vea a couple oi' timaa, la, six million egga and regroup their kids to attack aga:n.

The last mile out is ai:1111.ar to tbe lltb · mile in, i.e., int•'.:l'lllinable. It• a great it you want to die in the mountains, but tor t?lose who onl,y have visions .of ail alka seltzer, t:1t.t last mile is your link with insanity.

A hike to ~oppar Lake anyone? Frank}¥, t . .iere 'e somet.'1mi· to be saici for rocking chair t.ravel--and Copper Luke is itJ

Glacier .Peak, august 23-24:

Most ot the group drove to the erxi of the White vhuck road Fric!ay. Sa.turda,y morning, the group left :tor the .Pu.'ltice Creek campsite in bits and pieces. On the way- in, a hive ·or bees got five clblbers, two of wbom had severe reactions ana bod to return to arlington tor meciical aid.

Sunday raorning the trii,, oe~.an· at 3•4S and went quite well. i'be route was .. up a SOO toot CQuloir behind ?u.mice Creek. This gained the top of the rid;e leading to the ?tarmigan Glacier • . Dawn was just beginning to break aa t~e ten climbers moved onto the glac~er. i'be ridge leading to t!.o Rabbit Eara was bare rock and pwaice all the wq down to tbt:i pass bo low iCenned7 Peak. The lower halt was ai,oided by sta,ins down on t !10 glacier but bard ice i'orcad the route onto the :z·ock. '!be ice extended to the rabbi r. ears sc tzu. route went around the baae on t~m . and through t.'le pass. i'be approach to. the S3!11it dome alee baa large patc:1es of ice but someone bad chopped a nice set or steps. "'!10 first rope reached the sJ.mr.,it ii.t 10. At 11:lS, the eu:mnit was lr.ft to t.;ree youths who were ca!!piag there !or li!10 night. ·the weather vaa deteriorating ra~iul.y and ?artB of the descent wer<. :.18.de in fog. Base camp was reached at 4 and everyone bt11~au packing i'or the nine :1il lo 111lce out.

Party members were Jarr-J Hillis, leader,

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~on Clark, Charl1e Clark, Dwight· .Baker, ·Dick Peterson, Mike Toner and four gueata.

CCilSBKil'l'llli

The 1969 annual 111eeting of the Nature Conaervano.r, held on Frid81", August 22, in the Pacific Science Center, was attended by Dwisht Belmr and Erhard Wichert. Key­note speak~r for the evening was Governor .Daniel .Evans. Gov. Evana, who s:l.nce his bo,r scout d81'a has covered nearly 2,000 miles in Olympic National Park alone, (bis Trapper Nelson pack bn::,ke down after l,SOO ~ilea) started out by- telling his audience U1at he was very pleased to rece~,va the invitation to speak at this meetingi t.lare were those man7 other ones he had to attend because he .vaa obligated as governor.

·.rne topics of his epeecb were conservation, i,resHrvation, pollution and its con.trol ltepeatedl,y, he .stressed their urgency, :re111ark1ng, however, th.at he probably had the wrong audience: one which did not .need being reminded. .tfe mentioned 11Fozward Thrust,.. and the use of the f'unds raised, such aa purchasing avail.able land for parka etc. Progress had been made in persuading bes.chtront property owners at the Paci.fie seacoast to turn th-ir newly won tidelands owr to public . use.

He :dlielled at length on piail.lution -and indicated tnat pe.- miasiwness or past years vould surely ha'V8 to come to an end-• aoon--before conditions ba'V9 reached ~,e point of no return. For example, industrial planta may have to be :forced to stm...1. down, it they cannot af .tord to control pollution. One hopeful note: Lake waa:-dngton will aoon be back to v:1at it was like in the l940s.

The.governor's apeeoh was followed by a movi·e on the Georgia coastal marsh­land and by a sHde S~lOW.

UBGBRT

The atiational Timber &ippl.y J.ct" (HR-10.32S, 103~4) will be be.tore the House Agricultural Committee on Sept. l2. Thie act would require the Forest Service to imple111Bnt immediately, programs to manage for logKing--and lo;,ging only--all are&B outside an1 presently protected areas containing ti!ll ber of co -:111ercial value. Thi.a would mean the e rd of the Forest s~1·vice I a 11)6.iltiple usen policies, odious aa even. those so:iietimes are. Arq hopes ~ ewr includj.ng more scenic aroas in wi.lderneaa or Parlee in the futl!re would be dashed. Affected, among others, 110uld bet~ alpioe lake.a coun.tr,y of Snoqual.211.e and. Wenatchee :Natio.nal Pbreata.

Ir the act passes ·.the House Agricultural Committee,. it will be even ltarcier to stop on the rloor of' the Hou88.

Please write a Si.'llple statement against tho• bills, at least raquesttng tile exclusion or any potential wilr~ernesa or park lands as outlmed by cc.naervation . ._1 organiza tiona.

Address your statements to one or both ot the two members of the Conmittee from Waah.ington State: Catherine .Mq, 21wh Raybum House 01'!1ce Bldg. o.r Thoma.a s~·;ole,y, l.314 Longworth Hou• Of.fies Building.

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342-0224 Activities 655-5941 Programs 342-5698 Membership 655-2298 Conservation 655-0688 Echo Editor

OCTOBER MONTHLY MEETING

Thursday, October 2, 1969, 7:30 pm.

B.S.R.L. Math Seminar Room

MT. McKINLEY

Committee Chairman R. R. Johnson D.Plummer T. Schotten D. Hendrickson C. N. Huggins

In July this year, a first ascent was made on Catacomb Ridge and the east ridge of Mt. McKinley (20,370') in Alaska. The speaker, Ken Jones and a party of six made this ascent, and he will be giving the first general showing of slides and account of this climb.

NOVEMBER MONTHLY MEETING

Thursday, November, 1969, 7:30 pm.

EVEREST

A one hour film of the American ascent of Everest in 1 963.

655-3409 773-2832 237-9504 655-0183 655-8547

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Stanley Thomas, son of club member Gordon Thomas, died after an accident in the Snoqualmie Pass area.

We offer our sincere sympathy to Gordon and his family.

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RETIRING PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

During the past year, it has been my pleasure and honor to serve as an officer of Boealps. I think most of you will agree that we have enjoyed a relatively good year.

We have had a fine selection of regular and special programs through efforts of Lee West and his committee. We have had a good variety of winter and summer weekend activities. These included club sponsored climbs of all the Washing­ton major glacier mountains as well as many privately organized climbs of club members. How­ever, I would like to see the club sponsor each year one or two I-week outings and an expedition.

We have completely revised the by-laws to provide an up-to-date and stronger framework for more effective club management. Although dues were increased last year, we also requested and received increased company support funds. After a year of site searching, letters to property owners, and planning, we acquired the Leavenworth hut on a five year lease. Club support for the renovation work has been good and is building up. This should be a popular and profitable club activity within a year. If it is successful, I believe the club should consider as long range objectives a permanent facility· at Leavenworth and one or two additional huts at other sites in the state.

We are one of only a very few company recreation clubs to be recommended by the Recre­ation Council Finance Committee for a substantial increase (30 percent) over last year's support from the company. This is primarily due to our success in acquiring the hut and our positive long range program to provide more recreation benefits for members.

We have firmly established mountaineering type ski instruction as a regular club activity through discussion of our conflict with the Skibacs, and negotiation with approval of the Recreation Unit.

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We have contracted with some excellent instruc­tors, John Pollock, Hans Zogg, and Harmon Jones to teach a basic mountaineering course next year. This is a change in former club policy to offer climbing instruction. I believe this will be a popular course.

We have had consistently good Echo newsletters with some new reporting customs established such as including the secretary's minutes, names and phone numbers of officers and committee chair­men. Trip notices and reports were improved and became more numerous.

Our membership list is now computerized which keeps it current and simplifies addressing our mailings.

Taken as a whole, the above accomplishments add up to a substantial change in the club which should be reflected by increases in membership during the next year or two. Although some of these changes were my personal goals at the beginning of or during the year, they are accom­plished facts only because of the strong support from all the officers, committee chairmen, and members who worked with me. I want to per­sonally thank all of you who contributed so much of your time and energy to the club during the past year. I plan to continue according to the By-laws as a Director for the next year. Also, I have agreed to chair the Hut Committee to help establish the Hut as a success during its first year of operation.

We have a strong new group of officers and committee chairmen, so next year should see even more progress. I look forward to another enjoyable year of climbing and club activities with all of you as fellow mountaineers in the Boealps.

Dwight Baker

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GENERAL MEETING

September 4, 1969

I. Next month's program will be a slide show by Ken Jones of a new route on Mt. McKinley-it should be excellent. 2. Treasurer's Report: (Given by Dwight Baker for Charley Brown who is in Europe.) $935 in the bank. Recent expenditures have been made for hardware for the Hut. 3. Membership Report: 115 paid members; 3 honorary members

4. Hut Report: Shutters have been nailed over reglassed windows temporarily. Electrical hookup should be in this weekend, and the water is working now.

**************************************** LEAVENWORTH HUT

**************************************** Everyone is urged to help. Teams of two are ;

generally required. A key is now available at the : LEAVENWORTH HUT PARTY

September 27 and 28, 1969 Shelton Cafe in Leavenworth for members who need it. The key will open the Fish Hatchery gate and the front door of the Hut. Members are reminded that they must not lock the hatchery's lock out when replacing our lock. 5. Physical conditioning classes are available, beginning September 15 at Mother's Park in Renton. 6. H. W. Smith still has club decals for car windshields-SO cents each. 7. The annual election was then held. Those elected were: Lee West, President; Jerry Hillis, Vice-President; Ray Kube, Secretary; Treasurer, Dick Peterson. Program: Keith Gunnar gave an excellant slide show on climbing and sightseeing in Peru.

EXECUTIVE MEETING

September 11, 1969

Narrative Report of last year's activities-The report will be written this year, as last, by Ron Johnson.

Treasurer reports a balance of $935 plus misc. funds on hand from checks written for minor Hut expenses. $535 have already been spent on Hut related items. (Report per D. Baker for C. Brown)

Respective officers-elect received club records from the outgoing officers. D. Baker suggested the need for a Club file cabinet. Dick Peterson will investigate.

D. Baker suggested that an agressive membership campaign be held now to raise money for the $130 coal bill for the Hut. No money is allocated for this on the 1969 budget, and additional money may be required to allow a favorable (aprox. $200) balance forward to the 1970 budget. It was proposed, and passed, that a free night's lodging be given for 1970 if 1970 membership dues are paid before October 31, 1969.

An allocation of $250 has been made for the Dinner meeting. Meal cost will be held between $4.75 and $5.50. The Speaker and location for the meeting were discussed.

Ron Mayo submitted a list of repairs required for the Hut.

Ray Kube

A working weekend has been planned for September 27-28, so that the working party to renovate the new hut, can also enjoy the Autumn Leaf Festival in nearby Leavenworth.

Every weekend this month there have been small work parties at the hut doing some essential jobs to make your visit more enjoyable during the hut­warming weekend of September 27 and 28. Water is operating, a new electrical service is installed, windows and shutters are partially in, and consider­able cleaning has been done. We hope to make another big dent in what remains this weekend. Any skill you may have, from firewood cutting a.nd hauling to painting, plumbing, carpentry, or roof patching will be welcome. We can use a chain saw or large crosscut for wood gathering if anyone can bring one-also rakes, shovels, paint brushes, carpenters' tools, depending on type work you choose.

Come over Friday evening, Saturday morning, Sunday morning or stay the whole weekend. The plan includes the following: 1) Provide your own sleeping arrangement (sleep­ing bags on floor, tent, camper, etc.). Plenty of camping space is available. 2) Provide your own food (lunches and dinner available at festival-$ I and $1.50.). 3) Work will start Saturday about 7:45 AM and continue until about 9:45 AM and break for families and those who want to see the village parade at 10 AM. Work will continue as people arrive and are available Saturday until about 4 PM. 4) Saturday evening at the hut for general group party. (Beer, pop, and refreshments will be pro­vided.)

· ·5) To bed???-Bring a tent if you want your kids · in bed early.

6) Work on Sunday, will start about 10 AM and go according to what can be done. 7) Some may prefer to climb, swim, lay around,

i fish or go to the village. Saturday and Sunday ' afternoon or Friday and Saturday nite.

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Leavenworth has a lot of activities planned for this weekend, so be sure to bring your cameras and

walking shoes. See the Leavenworth Autumn Leaf Festival program and map for route and hut location on page7 andB:

Please observe -the following courtesies when traveling through the Fish Hatchery: a) Speed limit20 MPH. b) Gate across river must be left closed but unlocked from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. c) After 4:30 PM or before 7:30 AM sign out key at Shelton's Cafe in Leavenworth. Show member­ship card. Return key as soon as possible. d) Lock the gate with chain around both posts and the two padlocks locked hasp-in-hasp. e) After 10 PM and before 7:30 AM, do not use Fish- Hatchery Road. During these hours we are requested\ to use Cemetary Road (see map) to avoid driving close to hatchery residences.

Contact Ron Mayo, EM 4-5719 by Thursday, September 25 in order to estimate number of people going.

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MT. COTOPAXI, ECUADOR

August, 1969

Dave Hambly and Chuck Crenchaw climbed Mt. Cotopaxi (19,498') in Ecuador in August. ML Cotopaxi is located in the north part of the Ecuadorian Andes and is reputed to be the highest active volcano in the world. The climbers reported the mountain was ·dormant when they were there! After an exhausting climb, they toured Ecuador, which included trips into the back country, visits to remote Indian villages and swimming in the warm Pacific Ocean.

MT. BAKER

Boealp members, Norman Clark, his son Charles, -­three other Boeing employees and a visitor from the East coast, successfully climbed Mt. Baker. The ascent was completed in beautiful weather. Due to illness of one strong climber, the intended campsite at the 9,000' saddle was changed to an 8,000' glacier bowl which appeared to be free of crevasses and almost out of range of the Black Butte garbage chute. The summit was reached at 10: 15 AM, and the cool southwesterly breeze on the summit was quite a contrast to the balmy weather 500' below.

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October 5, 1969

Rampart Ridge-Lake Kachess area. Approx. 9 mile hike (round trip) 8 miles on trail. Leave West side of floating bridge, Hwy. 10, at 6:00 AM. Contact Bob Storaasli, 5-2415 or UL 2-9385.

October 12, 1969

Sperry Peak-South Fork Stillaguamish-Sultan River divide. Details available at October meeting or contact Roland Amundson 743-5402.

Complete October schedule to be announced at the October meeting.

If you have a hike or a climb planned and would like to share it with some of your fellow members please contact Ron Johnson 5-3409.

PHYSICAL FITNESS

The City of Renton is again offering several free physical fitness programs.

At Recreation Hall, Mother's Park: Men­Physical Fitness Program Instructor, Jim· Bagett. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 to 9:30 PM, start­ing Monday, Sept. 15 and includes universal gym weight exercises, jogging, volleyball, basketball.

Women-Fitness and grace instruction, volley­ball, basketball, Wednesdays, 8 to 10 PM.

Men, Women, Children-Pre-ski exercises, Instructor, Denny Bresnichar, Wednesday, Friday, 7 to 8 PM, Wed., October 15 through Fri., November 21.

Lets get a BOEALPS group going Mondays and Wednesdays. Contact Dwight Baker, 655-0688 for information.

C0tJ5E.RVA'TIOI--I

SEA TILE CITY LIGHT HEARINGS

Soon the Seattle City Council will hold public hearings asking opinions about the policies of Seattle City Light. Of greatest interest to outdoor lovers will be the controversial proposal for expanding City Light's Skagit River Project. This would include, mainly, the raising of Ross Dam by

I 25 feet, coupled with the Thunder Creek Dam and diversion project.

The Thunder Creek development would entail a dam near the junction of McCallister Creek which would create a reservoir about one mile long. A diversion tunnel would cut the creek's flow to almost nil (then we could rename it, say, Trickle Creek, or Dry Creek). Also, a 5 to 6 mile road would be required in what is now an easily accessible virgin lowland valley. This road would serve the additional purpose of making mining claims in the area economically feasible.

The raising of Ross Dam would flood the lower 5 miles of Big Beaver Creek Valley, a prime entranceway to the Picket Range in the North Cascades National Park. This valley contains one of the last remaining stands of giant old growth cedar in the state, as well as numerous very beautiful beaver ponds. One tree was recently measured at eleven feet in diameter.

Seattle City Light contends that these projects will save its customers money on their electric rates. This may be true. The savings would add up to a maximum of a few dollars per year for an average householder, and certainly this is better than paying higher rates. However, what will be decided at the upcoming hearings is whether or not City Light's customers consider it worth a few dollars a year to prevent the permanent loss of eleven more miles of lowland wilderness valley, with the resultant decrease in quality of the unique environment which makes Washington State such a great place to live. How do you stand?

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FAILURE POINTS

By John A. Seevers & John J. Horn

For some time many mountaineers have wondered about the quality among different manufacturers of mountaineering equipment. In an effort to answer this question, an independent study was undertaken by the authors. The results of this study convinced us that three commonly sold items are not safe in high-angle climbing where a leader fall is possible.

METHOD OF TESTING

Specimens obtained from different manu­facturers and distributors were placed in steel jigs that approximated mountain conditions and were pulled in a quasi-static manner until destruction

occurred. The testing machine used was a Tinius­Olsen. The authors fully realize that most equip­ment failures result from dynamic, not static, loading. However, this quasi-static loading will yield a reliable comparison among manufacturers. The numerical values presented in the tables on page result from two or three items being tested. Although the number of specimens is small, it should be representative of the overall quality.

Carabiners were pulled apart using two 3/8-inch bars, one at either end. They were pulled until the closed gate no longer worked freely. This force was recorded in the "Gate Jams" column. After closing the gate, the carabiner was pulled until the gate failed. This event was recorded as a "Gate Closed Failure." After the gate broke, loading continued until the carabiner straightened out or broke completely. This failure should be identical to the force necessary for the original carabiner to fail with the gate open. Therefore, this is labeled as a "Gate Open Failure."

Horizontal and angle pitons were placed in a steel vise and a 3/8-inch bar pulled the eye perpendicular to the blade. The vise was tightened with 1 /4-inch of the blade showing, after which the piton was hammered the remaining distance. The location column of data refers to whether the eye or blade failed. Since vertical pitons depend so greatly on the placement, it was decided to pull the eye apart · similarly to the procedure used for carabiners. Therefore, no data was obtained regard­ing the strength of the blades on vertical pitons.

DISCUSSIONS OF THE TESTING RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS

Most items tested far exceed the force that the human body can withstand (approximately 2000 pounds). There are two major exceptions that should be noted: 1) Pitons with attached welded rings (the Austrian wafer ring piton and the angle piton with ring) and 2) the Recreational Equip­ment Safety Oval carabiner (a standard oval carabiner with threads cut on the gate; purchased in Feb. 1968). The welds in the rings varied greatly in strength, with some samples being inadequate. (This is not true of Cassin ring pitons which are adequate.) No weakness was found with the Recreational Equipment standard oval carabiner which compares favorably with other ovals.

In the authors' opinions all items tested, except those noted above, exceed a minimum requirement for safe climbing when properly used.

NYLON WEBBING By Ray Smutek (BOEALPS)

Nylon webbing, in a variety of thicknesses, styles, and colors has invaded the mountaineering

scene. This strong but lightweight material has many applications, not only for highly technical rock work, but also for basic mountaineering.

However, as the use of this material increased, so did questions concerning its use, and tests carried out for BOEALPS using Company equipment, provided the answers. Members are reminded that copies of the report 'The Strength Properties of Webbing and Sling Rope for Mountaineering Use' are available free. Contact the secretary, R. A. Kube, 654-5692.

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1970 MEMBERSHIP

The Board decided to start next year's member­ship campaign earlier this year and offer some incentives for early sign-up to keep the treasury healthy until we receive next year's company contribution.

Present members ( 1969 dues paid) will get credit for one free night lodging at the Leavenworth Hut if they pay 1970 dues by November 30, this year.

Prospective new members who join from Sep­tember I, I 969, will become members from the time they join through calendar year 1970 and will receive remaining Echos this year.

Contact Ted Scholten, Membership Chairman, 237-9504.

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It has been suggested that members may have mountaineering equipment for sale, and that the Echo could be used as a 'paper market place.' Anyone with equipment for sale should send details to the editor, C. N. Huggins, 9-7 800, M/S 49-21.

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Jrngram Sixth Annual Washington State

Autumn i4raf 1JTrstiual ~aturda_y, Septen1ber 27, 1969

"FUN PARADE" 10 a.m. -- Downtown

ARTSHOW 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ·-- Downtown City Park (Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce)

FLEA MARKET 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Motteler Bldg., Downtown

• "THE FLOWER POT"

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11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Grange Hall (Cascade Garden Club) HOBBY AND CRAFT SHOW

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - CYO Hall CHICKEN NOODLE DINNER

11 :30 a.m. - Grange Hall Dining Room Adults $1.50 Children $1.00 FRENCH DIP LUNCHEON

12 noon to 6 p.m. - Upper City Park ( Leavenworth Firemen) Adults $1.50 Children $1.50 "MUSIC IN THE PARK"

Afternoon - Downtown PONY RACING

1 :30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Old Football Field (Leavenworth Lions Club) Adults $1.00 High School Students and Children 50c

HOOTENANY 8 p.m. - Junior High Gymnasium (V.F.W. Auxiliary) General Admission 50c

FOOD CONCESSION BOOTHS - Downtown

Open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. , September 29th through October 3rd

Sunday, September 28, 1969 MASS

9:30 a.m. -·St.Joseph's Catholic Church 11: 15 a.m. - CYO Camp Field

DIVINE WORSHIP 11 a.m. - All Protestant Churches

ARTSHOW 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Downtown City Park {Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce)

FLEA MARKET 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Motteler Bldg., Downtown

"THE FLOWER POT" 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Grange Hall (Cascade Garden Club)

HOBBY AND CRAFT SHOW 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - CYO Hall

"MUSIC IN THE PARK" Afternoon - Downtown

PONY RACING 1 :30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Old Football Field (Leavenworth Lions Club)

Adults $1.00 High School Students and Children 50c FOOD CONCESSION BOOTHS - Downtown

Open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Septemba- 29th through October 3rd

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President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Past President

& Hut

Officers and Directors W. J. H. West J. Hillis D. Hambly R. W. Peterson D. C. Baker

BOEING EMPLOYEES ALPINE SOCIETY, INC.

342-0224 Activities 655-5941 Programs 342-5232 Membership 655-2298 Conservation 655-0688 Echo Editor

NOVEMBER MONTHLY MEETING

Thursday, November 6, 1969, 7:30 p.m.

Plant II Engineering Theater

EVEREST

Committee Chairmen R. R. Johnson D. Plummer T. Schotten D. Hendrickson C. N. Huggins

A one-hour color film of the American ascent of Everest in I 963. This excellent film covers the early training and conditioning on Mt. Rainier, the establishment of the camps on Everest, and the summit climb. Narrative by Orson Welles.

DECEMBER BANQUET

Friday, December I 2, 1969

Washington Athletic Club

Reserve this date. Guest speaker will be Peter K. Schoening, member of the 1966 American Antarctic Mountaineering Expedition, led by Nick Clinch. We will have his account of this successful expedition and the many first ascents in the Antarctic Sentinel Range.

655-1678 773-2832 237-9504 655-01'83 655-8547

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BOFALP CALENDAR

Nov 6

Nov 9

Film "Americans on Everest" Plant II Theatre.

Traverse. Denny Mt. to Chair Peak.

Nov 15 AAC Cascade Section Dinner. Doubletree Inn, South Center.

Nov 15-16 Leavenworth Hut. Werking

Nov 16

Nov 23 Nov 27-30

Nov 28

Nov 28-29

Dec 12

EDITORIAL

weekend, party, hike.

Hike. Mt. Dickerman

Climb. Pinnacle Peak.

Hike. North Wilderness Beach, 01:ympic Park.

Snowshoe trip. Snoqualmie Pass.

Mountain Rescue Conference. Washington Plaza hotel.

Physical fitness classes. Recreation Hall, Renton. Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Banquet - Washington Athletic Club.

CONSERVATION, the keeping of a thing in a safe or entire state. If me.mbers support conservation and want to make a stand against loss of natural enYironment, read the disturbing news in the Conservation section of this paper, and write immediately to state your opinion and objections, particularly on the urgent supject of Trail Vehicle Regulations.

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MEETING MINUTES

EXECUTIVE MEETING

16 October 69

MONTHLY MEETINGS: November meeting would be held at the Plant II Lecture Theatre, 2-25 Building, at 7:30 PM. Main feature would be the film, "Jl.mericans on Everest," narrated by Orson v.elles. There will be no monthly meeting for December because of the annual dinner • ANNUAL DINNER: To be held on Saturday, 12 Dec at the Washington Athletic Club, 7 PM no-host cocktails, 8 PM dinner. Cost would be approximately $5. Guest speaker will be Pete Schoening on the American Antarctic Expedition. Guests would include the Presidents and their wives of the AAC, the mountaineers, the MRC and members of Pete Schoening's family. TREASURBR' S REPORT: Balance in account of $774.05, hut expenses so far $652. ACTIVITIES: Numerous proposals discussed for next year. No firm plans made. Beach hike, Sea Stack climbing on Thanksgiving weekend, week trip to Selkirks in 1970. MEMBERSHil': 120. Chly a few subscriptions for 1970 had been received, though not due until 1 Jan 70. To get more money coming in, a reminder would ·be mailed to all present members and a package containing information on the club and its activities to prospective members. LEAVENWORTH HUT: A work party weekend was planned for Nov to get the hut in shape for the winter. The hut conmittee had proposed fees and rules for hut use, to be published later. Fees and rules briefly discussed as well as items to be purchased.

Electricity still not installed, rirht of way across the CYO Camp required for installation of poles. A further $?00 for hut, expenses was reqnested and granted.

!t was agreed to accept the offer of a paper by Bill Kohler, a geologist, on the weathering of rock and its effect on climbing.

Dwight Baker volunteered to inv<ast.1.rate the possibilities of a Boealps sponsored ski mountaineering course this winter, by the next meeting.

David Hambly

LF.AVENWORTH HUT

LEAVENWORTH HU'f PARTY

15 and 16 November 69

Reserve 15 and 16 Nov for another weekend of fun at Leavenworth. This will be the final work party to get the hut ready for winter use. We still have a lot of jobs to be done, but if the turnout is as good as the 27 and ~8 Septparty, we will have a comfortable place to start the wint,ar season. Those who attended the last p.srty enjoyed some fun, some free beer, and the beautiful autumn scenery and a ccO'ltpl i shed a lot of work.

We will have electric power this time instead of the recalcitrant electric .light plant we had last time. We have started acquiring some furniture which includes a double oven elActric range, a table and bunks so sleeping and eating will be better. We will follow about the same plan as last time: 1) Come whenever you can - Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday morning. Members, families, friends, anyone is welcome. 2) If you arrive between 8 AM and 5 PM Saturday or Sunday, the Fish Hatchery

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gate will be closed and appear locked, hut just go through and close again. Any other time, J.ncluding Friday night, get key from n Hut committee member or from Shelton's Cafe in Leavenworth, and Jock padlocks tefcther again after passing through. See diagram on map. 3) Bring your own sleeping bag and pad. ),) Bring your own food, dishes and stove. The double oven range will be available for cooking also. There are restaurants in Leavenworth for those too lazy to cook their own food. 5) Work will be done all day S2turday, and Sunday morning. Saturday evening we will keep the logs burning in the fireplace and relax or entertain, nccording to the mood. Sunday afternoon there will be a short hike, and bouldering up the Icicle. 6) Bring work clothes and tools for carpentry jobs such as installing windows, shutters and ceiling panels, sanding, scraping, painting, general rleaning, setting up bunks, hauling and cutting ffrewood.

This is your last chance to get credit for free lodging at the hut after the fee schedule starts. Fee,3 wil.l be charged beginning 26 Nov through the winter season as follows:

MEMBER RATES: Overnight, up to Per Person

SaturdAy night $1.50 otner nights $1 Friday and Saturday $? Minimum during the week Sunrlay Friday night $3 per day.

2l, hours

~ i3 t5

through

Day use, supstantial use of kitchens or bathrooms

$0. 50 $1

GUEST RATES:

Guests will pay 1.50 times member rates.

All hut committee members now have keys and each is responsi.ble for knowing where it is at aJJ ti.mes. Starting Wed 1 26 Nov, con ta ct A corruni tt~e rnem:)er if you pl an t0 usE, tne hut 2nd p.sy him

your fees. Also, an arrangement will be made for paying at the hut.

HU'f COM-!ITTEE

Dwight Baker, Boeing ext.

Chdrman EX ?- 3203

Bob Brmm Boeing ext.

·Charles Brown

5-0688 ws 59-1,8 E-869i, UL h-3301

7-8572 Ws 7L-2J 6-2Lli5 LA 2-031li

F..M 2-L700 Ron Mayo

Boeing ext. 5-1856 Al Mow:i.weer

Boeing ext. 5-350u Russel Post

Boeing ext. 2-2728 Erhard WI chert

Boeing ext. 5-6772

EM l,-5719 Ws IW-82 6-8372

BA 8-0938 M/S 26-76 6-78h3

TU S-2572 M/S OA-62 E-5430

CH ii-5387 Ws LJ-22 6-8760

HU'f FURNITURE

We are now ready to accept donations of usable furniture and appliances. 1'hA Hut Committee wi.11 decide whether we can use it after inspection. We would prefer to do without for a while rather than clutter the place up like the ·Goodwill Sales floor. But if you have something useful and reasonably attractive or will sell something •cheap, or if you know of any bargains, let a committee member know. We need chairs, tables, electric range. have.

ACTIVITY REPORT

benches, another Let us know what you

CHAIR PEAK

18 September 69

'KP.n McCarty led a small part:r, Paul Neff and Ken Varcoe to ~limb Chair Peak. The climb was enjoyable despite poor weather conditions. Due to heavy rain, the climb was abandonAd at noon.

OVERCOAT & LITTLE BIG CHIEF

~Aptember 69

Boe>1lp members, Clyde Lince (leader) Russel1 Post, ;;nd four guests: Mike Lince, Bob and Ben Pfieffer and Steve Ludeman successfully climbed Overcoat Peak ( 7 ,l100) and Little Big Chief Peak (7,200). Due to snow and no visibility, the third c1i.mbing d>1y of a 5-dfly outing was used to reach the dry comforts o.f of their cars which were 8 milete from base cmnp. Dutch Miller Gap area has everything: Rock, hard sno1e, gJ ad ers and brush! A fine area for a 7-day outing.

RAMPART RTffiE

5 October 69

This 5-mile walk in the Snoqualmi,; >1rea past Rachel and Rampart Lakes is especially pleasant and colorful durfog Autumn. For the trip, the sky was cle>1r and the temperature mild. The Boealp party m>1de the trip in a leisurely 7 1/2 hours along the Rachel Lake trail which follows Box Canyon Creek. They met a party on the summit that had climbed throurh the tL,ibe,r from Rocky Run Camp Ground off Highwar 10. Party members were: Winston Hall, Dav,, Hambly, Clyde Joerg, Ron John.son, Bob Storaasli.

F/ LL TN YOSF.J1ITE

Octobrer 69

Iain Linn with a smGll party wont to the 11Valley11 in October for a week's climbing. Much climbing and little drinking was done -- an unusu;il state of affairs. The more notnble climbs done were the Royal Arches, WBshington Column Direct, the South Face of North Dome, the South Face of Upper Catherin,] Spire, 2nd fir!a}Jy, the ber.t of the week, thP. E-Jst Eutt.ress of' El Copitan.

On the descent of Upper ,-:athe(lrel 0pirr--! ~ the two pFirtic:5 .. p.:jnts, as a rec.iult cf c>1reful pla.nni.nc, contri.ved to sp,,nd the

night on a ledge. Of course they had no food, water or extra clotning, and no flashl:i.ght, and now know exactly how long 12 hours are.

LAKE EILEEN

11 and 12 October 69

Fritz Cerny, Bob and JjJn Toms and Ron :Howlett and I started up the LaKe Ethel trail at Merr:i.tt at 6 AM in fine weather and the snow line was encountered at L,000 feet which slowed us do,m. We climbed the ridge on the south side of Ethel and dropped down to Lake Eileen, arriving at 11 AM. We made camp on snow and the two boys, 8 and 12 years, began to fish. Fish for supper was so plentiful, we didn't cook the beef stew, but kept it for Sunday lunch. Ch Sunday Fritz and I climb~d a peak above Lake Donald 6,500 feet and looked down into frozen Larch Lake. The country above Lake Donald is excellent for a ski touring along the Chewaukan ridge possibly for two or three days. The weather was .very good and four men and two boys slept comfortably in the Boealps Logan tent. Lee West

DOUBLE PEAK, MT. RAINIER PARK

19 October 69

Boealp members, Bob Storaasli, Dave Hambly and Ron Johnson and guests Mike Clark and Glen Reihl. Elevation gain 3,l.OO feet. Starting from approx. 6 miles south of Cayuse Pass on Highway 123, the highest of the peaks (SW) was climbed via the southeast ridge. The ridge was gained from the east basin (elev. 5,ooo·feet) by ascending a scree slope bolov the east face. Two climbers continued on to the lower northeast peak by rappeling into the notch between the peaks and climbing class 3-11 rock above the notch. Descent to the east basin was made via a rappel back to the notch and a scree slope below the notch.

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MOUNTAINEERING COURSES

The BOEI\LPS :is now a me.mber of the Association of Mountaine,ering Courses, which was organi7.ed Jast year by John Pollock, Jim Mitchen and others who are invo]ved in mountaineering courses. The annual conference, chaired by ,Jim Mitchell, was held at Longmire on 12 and 13 Oct and was attended by Dwight Baker who represented Boealps. There were about 60 people representing about 25 clubs and courses. F..ach organization or instructor described the basic climbing course of his organization on Saturday. Doctor Gene Mason gave a very interesting t;,.lk on high altitude medicine advances. The evening ,ras spent watching climbing movies including Americans on Everest. Sunday each club described its advanced and speci2lized courses. Mr. Townsley, Rainier Pan)< superintendent gave a talk on the new park climbing rules and philosophy. Complete minutes wiJ.1 be available when Jj.m Mitchell gets around to transcribing the proceedings from tape recordings.

ACTIVITY PROGRAM

9 November 69

Traverse--Denny Mountain to Chair Peak. Con ta ct David Hambly 3l, 2- 5232.

16 November 69

Mt. Dickerman, Big Four Area. Hike the 5-mile traiJ to summit. Contact Roil.and Amundsen 7113-5l.i02

?3 November 69

Pinnacle Peak, Mt. Rainier Park. Meet at eBst entrance to Renton Shopping Center at 6 AM. Canta ct Lee West %2-02211 or GL l.i-0710.

28 November 69

Snoqualmie Pass area - sno,•shoe trip. , Contact Jerry Hi] J is, 5-5%1 or SP 2-6167.

27, 28, 29 and 30 Nov 69

North Wilderness Beach, Olympic Park. start at Cape Alva, and be prepared for rain, snow, sleet, haiJ and min:Lmwn of sunshine. Contact Ron Johnson 5-1678 or FA 3-0205.

PROPOSED Ot!rINGS FOR 197C

To widen our activities for next year, 'two outings of one week ,njnimmn duration are proposed. Each of these outings will be planned to accommodate a variety of climbing and hiking. Areas being considered at this time are: 1) Southern Selkirks, vicinity of Rogers Pass. Peaks of interest to climbers: Mt. MacDonald, Uto Pk., Mt. Sir Donald, Eag1c Pk., Termina] Pk., Rogers Pk., Swiss Pk., Hermit Mt. and Mt. Tupper. 2) Sawtooth Range, Olympic Park. Peaks of intt0rest to climbers: Lincoln, Cruiser, Alpha, The Trylon Rectagon, Fin, Horn, Noodle Needle and Fag Crag.

The extent of climbing 2nd hiking will depend upon the members interested and their abi1ity. All climbs or hikes ,will be made in &mall groups, no mass assaults. Members who are interested are requested to direct their suggestions or questions to Ron Johnson, Org. 2-6543, M/S 4C-43.

MOUNTAIN RESCUE CONFERENCE

Mountain Rescue groups wi11 hold their bi-annutl conference at the new Washington Plaza hotel Friday and Saturday, 28 and 29 Nov. An interesting progrEJTI is planned including feature speaker Willi Unsoeld (Everest), a report from the survivors of the Dhaulagiri disaster, Rainier Park superintendent Mr. Townsley, equipment displays and other attractions.

Cost is $15, including meals. Cal] Dwight Baker 655-0688 for more details.

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CONS ERV J\ T JON

JlhHS IN THE NffiTH CASCADES

Washington State conservationists arP. fighting for their lives, as Round Two of the North Cascades batt1e begins. Seattle City Light, the Public Utility of the city, is coming before the City Council this month with requests for 3/ii mil1ion do1lars for "engineering funds, 11

for fina1 design work on the controversial High Ross Dam and Thunder Creek Dam. The first involves the raising of an existing dem 125 feet, and the flooding out of magnificent cedar and fir forests in the valley of Bie; Beaver Creek, the major wilderness entryway into the Picket Range. The Thunder Creek project will punch a road 5 miles into the wilderness of the prime entryway into the E1dorado Peak country, flood out one of the most scenic gorges in the entire area, and drown out a magnificent wilderness low eleva.tion forest. City Light is mounting an al~-out campaign; the City Council is in doubt. Letters should go immediately to Seattle City Counci1, Seattle Municipal Building, Seattle, 961011, letting the councilmen know that this is far more than r. loca] issue.

TRAIL VEHICV, REGULATIONS

FROM: Brock Evans, Northwec,t Representative TO: FWDC Clubs.in Washington, and other conservationists RE: Washington State Department of Natural Resources New Regulations Regarding Trail Vehicles

Ch October ll,, after publishing two weeks of notice, the State Department of Natural Resources held a hearing in Olympia on the subject of new regulations which they proposed to adopt. The regulations had to do with regulating behavior in and around campgrounds and other DNR lands. The essence and the most controversial part of the regulatj ons, however, was a section

which prohibited use of traiJ vehicles (motor bikes, Hondas, etc.) on tra.Ds except where posted and authorized by the Department. This seemed to be a most reasonable regulation, because it

.. would not ban motor bikes, but just regulate their use--just ~s on otner public lands.

The hearing turned out to be a disaster frorn our standpoint. Of the 400 people in the hearing room, 5 of them were conservationists and the other 395 were motor bike enthusiasts. Speaker after ilpeaker c.rgued that the entire set of regulations should be stricken in tote, on the grounds that they were - -­discriminatory to motor bike users. Speaker after speaker strongly asserted the right of motor bike users to go any.,here on state lands, at any time, in any way they pleased. The essence of their response to the arguments that this might interfere with horsemen, hikers, or other users, was that "they had better get out of the way. 11

The measage in all of this is plain: If each one of us want to have a noise free hiking or riding experience on state lands, we had better do something about it--fast. We were woefully under­represented at this hearing. Notice was short. Many of our people who might have gone ordinarily, attended other meetings instead. ·Sorne of them were Mountaineers meetings, some were PTA ~eetings, and there were other conflicts as well. But in the process, the motorcycle clubs great impression on not only the state DNR, but also on other Federal and Forest Service officials too who attended the hearing. It is going to to be rnuch more difficult to restrict motor bike use of trails on other lands besides the state lands unless we do something.

Therefore, we must have your club and individual letters--now! If we want to protect our recreation opportunities, and and have the soljtude that we all seek without the razz of motorcycles everywhere we go, we must write our letters. Letters should be in your own

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words, with roughly the following message: .1) Commend the U'lR for their action in proposing strong rules to reguJ.ate conduct which interferes with other users of the public lands • 2) Mention the noise factor, but don I t make this the maJor part of your statement. They a.re noisy, they do destroy the recreation experiences that we seek to use. 3) As I see it, the essence of our argument is that the motorcyclists• pursuit of their recreation destroys or harms the enjoyment of other users of the public 1ands. It doesn't cut both ways; our use doesn't interfere with ; them. There must be restrictions and regulations on their use, so that other people rnay also enjoy the public lands. That's what these regulations are all about.

Your letters should be sent to the State Department of Natural Resources, Olympia, Washington, 98501, and should refer to the new proposed rules pertaining to public use of DNR managed lands and roads. Statements should be in within two weeks; it may be too late after that. (Mr. Brock Evans' memorandum was d~ted 17 Oct 69.)

BE CONSERVATION CONSCIOUS.

MOUNTAINEERING EQUIPMENT

The Boealps pl.an to send an order for speci~lized mountaineerinr equipment to Sporthaus Schuster in West Germany, Both the summer and winter catalogswill be availab1e at the Nov and Dec meetings. The order wilJ. be ma±1ed about 15 Jan 70. Pre-payment is required a.t the time the order is placed. If you are interested, contact Bob Storaasli 655-2415 for info,

EQUIPMENT FCR SALE

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Anyone with eouipment for sale should seno detai1s to the editor, C.N. Huggins, 9-7000, M/S 1,1-92.

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BOEING EMPLOYEES ALPINE SOCIETY, INC.

Officers and Directors Committee Chairmen President W. J. H. West 342-0224 Activities R. R. Johnson Vice President J. Hillis 655-5941 Programs D. Plummer Secretary Treasurer Past President

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D. Hambly

R. W. Peterson D_ C. Baker

342-5232 Membership

655-2298 Conservation 655-0688 Echo Editor

DECEMBER BANQUET

Friday, December 12, 1969

Washington Athletic Club

T. Schotten o_ Hendrickson

C. N. Huggins

Tickets $5. 50 No host cocktails, 7 :00 p. m.

Guest speaker will be Peter K. Schoening, member of the 1966 American Antarctlc Mountaineering Expedition, led by Nick Clinch. We will have his account of this successful expedition and the many first ascents in the Antarctic Sentinel Range.

JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING

Thursday, January 8, 1970, 7:30 p. m.

BSRL Cafeteria

First part: 8mm color film featuring climbing of Castle Rock, by Peter Morgenthaler

Second part: 11A Gentleman Climber's Guide to Climbing in Canada." Slide lecture by John Pollock

655-1678 773-2832 237-9504 655-0183 655-8547

B OEA LP CALENDAR

Dec 6 Seattle-Leavenworth Train Trip - Santa Claus and Christmas Lighting Festival

Dec 7 Hike/Climb from Leavenworth H11t,

Dec 7 Hike - Heybrook Lookout

Dec 12 Annual Banquet -Washington Athletic Club

Dec 2:>-?B Snowshoe Climb - Enchantment Lakes (tentative)

Dec 26-31 Ski/Snowshoe Tour -Mt. Cashmere

Jan 6 Tuesday night - Ski lessons - Snoqualmie Smmnit

Jan 11

Jan 31 & Feb l

February

April 3-5

Mon thru Fri Evenings

3'.mday ski lessons -Stevens Pass

Leavenworth ski jumping -hut weekend party

Ski Mountaineering Course

Northwest Wilderness Conference - Seattle

Physical fitness classes at Mothers Park Recreation Hal) at Renton

MEET JNG MillUTES

EXECUTIVE MEEI'ING

18 November 69

M:'!eting was held at Andy's Diner. Members Present - Lee West

Gerry Hillis David Hambly Dick Peterson Dwight Baker Ted Schotten Neale Huggins

Minutes will be in next ECHO.

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ACTIVITY REPORT

MT. DICKERMAN

16 November 69

Four members, Roland Amundson, Dick Erwood, Bob Gunning and Ron Johnson started out with some doubts as to the weather reports but discovered the weatherman true to form. Snow on the road and heavy snow falling prompted a turn around before reaching Verlot. An hour coffee session followed at a local cafe viewing panoramic scenes from Mt. Dickerman on a clear day.

MOUNTAJN RESCUE CONFERENCE

28 to 29 November 69

The biennial mountain rescue conference 26 and 29 November at the Washington Plaza hotel was attended by Jerry Hillis, Dave Hambly and Dwight Baker. A number of interesting talks were given by well known mountaineers and rescue authorities. John Townsley, Rainier Park superintendent talked about the new climbing regulations which are now off;'.cia). See copy attached to this issue. A detailed conference report will be compiled by Jerry Hillis. (He a)so won a down sleeping bag in the conference lottery.)

PINNACLE PEAK, MT. RAINIER PARK

23 November 69

Memhers George Thompson, Fritz Cerny, his son, Leo, Bob Storaasli and guests Mike Clarke and Randy Kirk left Renton at 6 AM as planned, took breakfast in Puyallup, then motored on only to encounter rain at Narada Falls and snow at Paradise. Plans were revised and the party set out for Panorama Dome. At the base of the Dome, skis and snowshoes were dumped and here Fritz and his son decided to ski back to Paradise. Dome was reached in a blizzard which one member decided was

"a perfect place for Junch." Returned to Paradise but Fritz and Leo had not returned until 1 hour ]ater, having strayed to Edith Creek. Leader's Moral: Do not split a party in poor conditions.

N CRTH WIWERNESS BEACH, OLYMPIC PARK

27, 28 and 29 November 69

Only two members, Bob Gunning and Ron Jbhnson turned out for the Beach Hike 0ver the Thanksgiving Holiday. C]ear :Okies, a three quarter moon and mi1d temperatures made it the most memorable Thanksgiving beach hike in the last four years.

From the Ozette Lake Resort a boat was taken to Allens Bay for the start of the hike to the Norwegian Memorial. FrOlll the memorial, we proceeded north camping near Miners Cove at the Cape Alva and returning to Lake Ozette via the Indian Village Trail. Plans had been made to hike south frorn SHI-SHI Beach to Point of Arches; however, the Indians have barricaded the road due to the condition the caJllpers left the area last Labor Day.

ACTIVITY PROGRAM

7 December 69

Heybrook Lookout. An 8-mile round trip to Lookout at relatively low elevation. Excellent views of Mt. Index, Persis and Baring frorn the Lookout. A good hike for early winter. Contact Clyde Joerg on 655-4006 or UL 4-0429

22 to 2B December 69

Looking for a place to go over the Christmas holiday? How about the Enchantment Lakes? If interested or have other suggestions, contact Bob Bro.m 7-8572 or UL 4-3301.

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26 to 31 December 69

Icicle River/Mt. Cashmere/Ridge 6600 area Ski/Snowshoe Tour. This will be a 5-day tour in the high country immediate]y adjacent to the Icicle liver to explore the winter sports potential of this area. Meet Friday night 26 December at Leavenworth Hut and start earJy Saturday, 27 December. Contact Dwight Baker on 655-06BB.

SCME TENTATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR 1970

Climbs and Tours - Leavenworth area

December - Ski tour Icicle area February - Climb - Mt. Cashmere February - Ski/snowshoe tour -

Enchantment Lakes March 1 - HP.licopter skiing -

Mt. Cashmere April - Ski tour - Windy Pass,

Mt. Cashmere May - Icicle Ridge July - Mt. Temple August - Mt. Stuart October - .Ebchantment Lakes

Ski Mountaineering Course

Considerable interest has been expressed in a BOEALPS sponsored ski mountaineering course this winter. There is no M:iuntaineers coursP. available this year. We are providing an opportunity for BOEALP members to upgrade their skiing ability in January, February and March through BOEA.LPS ski touring lessons - (See ski instruction notice this issue). Provided there is enough additional interest, a lecture and field trip course will be offered for those qualified in skiing technique, starting in February. It will include guest lecturers and experienced field trip instructors. Some people who have indicated willingness to teach for either lectures or field trips are Clyde Lince, Jim Mitchell and Ken Prestrud. Where lecture subjects are common to basic climbine, an arrangement will be made to cover these subjects in conjunction with the BOEALPS basic climbing course taught by John Pollack, Harmon Jones and Hans Zogg.

Special emphasis will be on ski mountaineering subjects such as avalanches, winter survival, glacier travel and winter route finding. Fee will be $15 to $25 depending on what can be worked out in a number of lectures and field trips and available instructors. A decision to offer thjs course will be made by 5 January, dependent on the amount of interest, so please call Dwight Baker on 655-0688 or EX 2-3203 to indicate your interest in either taking or helping to instruct this course.

Ski Instruction

Starting January 6, the club will again offer ski instruction for BOEAIJ'S members and their families. These lessons will be oriented towards touring and mountaineering skiing. Cost will be the same as last year, $12 for six weeks. As in the past three.years, Northwest Ski Schools wilJ provide certified instructors. Where a minimum of eight of equivalent ability can be formed in one class, instruction will concentrate on basic techniques intended to develop and improve your skiing ability for touring and climbing away from packed slopes and lift lines. Stem christie and higher level abilities will be given more than the usual amount of training in deep snow and rough terrain, in the woods, on steep slopes, skiing with a pack, and other touring techniques.

Classes begin Tuesday night, 6 Jan ,ct Snoqualmie Summit and Sunday, 11 Jan at Stevens Pass. Application forms and more information will be mailed to all members. Send application with $12 per person plus $5 for 1970 dues, if not already paid, to:

Erhard Wichert 18824 - Fourth Avenue Southwest Seattle, Washington 98166 or Crg. 6-8760 M/S 41-22

phone 655-6772 or CH 4-5387

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SAFETY

The Alpine Society has received a letter from the Forestry Service concerning avalanche control.

Gentlemen:

Che step in controlling the avalanche hazard at Alpental includes contro~ling a large avalanche path on the southwest side of Snoqualmie Mountain. This is accomp­lished by shooting the upper southwest face of Snoqualmie Mountain and the upper end of Cave Ridge with a 75 MM Army field artillary rifle from the Alpental ski area.

It would be extremely dangerous for anyone to be on Snoqualmie Mountain or Cave Ridge when this control action takes place.

The 75 MM shell has approximately 2 pounds of TNT in the warhead and explodes upon contact with the snow and can scatter shrapnel for many hundreds of feet. The avalanches released by this explosion have varied from small sluffs to ones of major proportion.

There is a sign on Cave Ridge which should be visible to anyone climbing by that route warning of the danger.

The trip up Snoqualmie Mountain is covered in the publication Snowshoe Hikes in the Cascades and Olympics by Gene Prater but, no mention of this hazard is made.

CLIMBJNG REGULATIONS

Mt. Rainier National Park

Attached on last page of this ECHO.

SEARCH & RESCUE

Icicle Area, Chelan County

A mountaineering search and rescue ski patrol has recently been organized by Dwight Baker. It is an officially registered patrol in the National Ski Patrol System. The NSPS is seeking to expand its capability in mountaineering and touring type skiing. This patrol is the first of its type in the Pacific Northwest and possibly the entire country. Its official name is the Icicle Ski Patrol and it will cover the entire Icicle River drainage area for search, rescue and first aid, particularly for winter activities in this area but also for summer search and rescue if called upon. The BOEALPS Leavenworth hut will provide a first aid room and base for equipment and operations for this patrol. This winter its primary activities besides

.possible rescues will be practice tours about once a month and support of a helicopter skiing trip in March which is being planned by Bill Stark and Dwight Baker. Initial members are Dwight Baker, Patrol Leader, Ron Mayo, Assistant Patrol leader, Fritz Cerny and Bill Asplund who is a member of Alpine Roamers in Wenatchee. BO&ALP members Karl Hoff and Russ Post have also indicated they may join. Patrol qualifications are an advanced Red Cross First Aid Card and ability to ski in rough terrain and handle a loaded toboggan. As soon as you complete the first aid, you can sign up as a candidate. Then, if you need it, we will help you on your skiing and toboggan handling techniques. Contact Dwight Baker for details 655-0688, EX 2-3203.

LEA VENWCRTH HUT

A productive work weekend Nov 15 and 16 and a few workers since then have completed enough to make the hut usable for the winter. With the newly

connected power, we were able to clean and start the furnace, replace upstairs windows, rebuild the firehose box and install firehose, install safety valve and repair plumbing, assemble bunks and haul a few items of furniture and range. Only casualty was some window glass, which didn I t make it intact all the way to Leavenworth in Ron Mayo's car. Several busy evenings were also spent in Lloyd Barnes• shop rebuilding deteriorated windows. A new club member, Bob Swenson has joined the hut committee. A great ' variety of jobs have been accomplished by Bob already including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and you name it he can do it. If you are an unskilled apprentice on any of the hut work party jobs, Bob will bail you out. His table saw setup in the upstairs (temporary) workshop has increased the productivity 200%. A stock of pre-cut bunk parts is now ready for mass production assembly.

We hope to assemble a few more Dec 6 and 7 but the weekend will be primarily devoted to recreation instead of work. But anyone who works half a day doesn't have to pay the overnight hut fee. Also, you can use any hut fee credit you already havE.

Saturday is the Christmas Lighting and Bavarian village Leavenworth celebration. (See the schedule for village festivities) People who take the special excursion train from Seattle for the day (750 people will - - it is sold out) will be welcome to visit the hut. A shuttle transport (look for BOEALPS sign) ,iervice from the village to the hut will O?erate between 1 PM and 5 PM. Christmas (hot wine) refreshments will be served at the hut Saturday. Sunday there will be a day hike/climb led by Russel Post.

Overnight fees apply as announced last month. Bring your sleeping bag, pad, and food and pay a hut committee member $1.50 for Saturday night only or $2 for Friday and Saturday, or $4 and $5 respectively for the whole family. Guest fees are 1 1/2 times. Some people who paid dues by Dec 1 have one hut fee credit each, and some have accumulated work party credits (1/2 day work for 1 night credit). According to records, these are, as of Dec 1, 69:

Name

R. Amundson c. Anderson L. Anderson R. Ayer D. Baker L. Barnes c. Brown R. Brown J. Burrows F. Cerny W. Clark R. Erwood B. Fairchild D. Frisinger c. Glenn D. Hambly G. Harvey J. Hillis T. Hollis R. Howlett ·N. Huggins C. Joerg V. Josendal J. Klosterman R. Kube c. Lince Iain Linn R. Mayo R. Mackay K. Mir sh W. Misener A. Moowiweer R. Parker G. Patzer D. Plummer L. Peterson

Hut Work

16 3 2

11

4

2

4 2

9 4

1 8 8

20

11

R. Peterson 8 R. Post 6 G. Riehl G. Salberg T. Schotten 1 E. Schrode H. W. Smith 8 R. Smith 2 ,W. Smith w. stark 8 R. Swenson 14 L. West 7 E. Wichert 10 H. Wurth H. Zogg I:f you disagree with the Call Ron Ma.yo 655-1856.

Dues Paid by Dec 1

1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1

1 1

1 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1

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above record,

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The hut can use household items which would be welccrne if donated. or sold cheap. We could use the following items:

Folding chairs Card tables and covers Benches, sling chairs &,,all tables, lamps Large cabinet with shelves for

first aid supplies Stokes litter, stretcher, blankets First aid type bunk on wheels, sheets,

pillows, any kind of first aid supplies and equipment

Retired climbing equipment for decoration (ice axe, rope, hardware, crampons, etc.)

Money box (breadbox size or smaller) 3 speed record player or stereo Records Mountain photos and art Mountaineering books and .Journals , Bookshelves Coal shovel Snow shovel Wheel barrow Garden hose Axe Wash basin Wedge Water closet Firewood saw Bathroom mirror Shovel Bathroom light fixture Pick Rake W:;iatherstripping Refrigerator-freezer Pots., pans, kitchen utensils Electric can opener Clothes dryer Stainless flatware Drape rods, drapes Paint, paint brushes

The hut committee interior design subcommittee reserves the right to turn down any donated item, so don't feel hurt if your pet white elephant is not graciously accepted. If you have any of the above items, call Dwight Baker 655-068e or EX 2-3203.

CONSERVATIOO

SNCQUAI.MIE DAMS

The Army Corps of Engineers has recOlll!1lended that construction of the North Fork Dam be deferred. However, the Corps continues to urge construction of the proposed dam for the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River. The Middle Fork is perhaps the most scenic of the two and deserves preservation from the rape of the "dam II people.

ANTI-ENVIRONMENT INC.

A new Seattle based anti-conservation group has recently formed. It goes by the name "All Outdoors" and claims to represent the opinion of outdoor recreationists. The group favors i'nultiple use of public lands and is against the "locking up II of wilderness by the so-called single interest conservationists.

MOUNTAINEERING EQUJPMENT

SPORTHAUS SCHUSTER

The BIBALPS plan to send an order for specialized mountaineering equipment to Sporthaus Schuster in West Germany. Both the summer and winter catalogs will be available at the Dec meetings. The order will be mailed about 15 Jan 70. Pre-payment is required at the time the order is placed. If you are interested, contact Bob Storaasli 655-2415.

TENTS

A Boeing employee has designed and arranged for manufacture of a light weight, waterproof nylon two-man tent. The tent is sui tabJ.e for summer and also as an emergency shelter tent.

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Size: 7 1/2 ft by 4 1/2 ft Waight: 1 1/4 pounds Vol\JJlle: Approx.. 1 pint Thermos bottle Color: International orange Price: $15 If interested in tent, contact Gary Frederickson, 7-9361, Mis 77-89.

EQU:IPMENT FOR SALE

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Anyone with equipment for sale should send details to the editor, C. N. Huggins, 9-7000, M/S 53-83.

We have received a request from a Boy Scout leader who needs snowshoes in reasonable condition. Anyone wishing to donate discarded snowshoes, please contact the editor.

COMPANY BENEFIT

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According to a recent Recreation Unit memo: "An employee placed on lay-off status by The Boeing Campany after he has paid the appropriate activity dues or fees which signify membership in an activity ma? continue to participate for the remainder of that member ship year. Th\ployees participating in an activity that levies dues and fees on a monthly schedule may continue to oarticipate for a period of time not to ~x.ceed one year from notice of layoff. In both cases membership may not be renewed after the termination of the period specified for continued activity affiliation. :Employees who terminate voluntari1y through resignation or are fired must immediately sever all relationships with Company supported recreation activities except wherein they continue to qualify as a spouse. "

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Mount Rainier National Park Longmire, Washington 98397

CLIMBING REGULATIONS

By authority contained in section 3 of the act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat, 535, as amended: 16 u.s.c.3), 245 rn,r 1 (27 F.R. 6395), as amended, National Park Service Order No. 34 (31 F.R. 4255 ), as amended, National Park Service Order No. 4 (31 F.R. 5769), as amended, ~ 7,5 of Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as set forth below:

(b) Climbing a~d Hiking

(1) Registration wich the Superintendent is required prior to and upon return from any climbing or hiking on glaciers or above the normal high camps such as Camp Muir and Camp Schurman.

(2) A person under 18 years of age must have permission of his parent or legal guardian before climbing above the normal high camps.

(3) A party traveling above the high camps must consist of a minimum of two persons unless prior permission for a solo climb has been obtained from the Superintendent. The Superintendent will consider the following points when reviewing. a request for a solo climb:

1".0RA 173 (rev. ) RS 11/69

The weather prediction for the estimated duration o~ the climb, and the likelihood of new snowfall, sleet, fog, or hail along the Joute, the feasibility of climbing the chosen route because of normal inherent hazards, current route conditions, adequacy of equipment and clothing, and qualifying experience necessary for the route contemplatedo

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