Outings

 This X-country ski will have a total distance of less than six miles RT with little elevation gain. Depending upon snow conditions, join us as we enjoy a fun day of nordic skiing near Mount Hood. This outing is oriented to advanced beginners and intermediate skiiers. (Basic skills required, no instruction offered.) We'll meet in Vancouver to car pool. Ski rentals available at various shops in the Vancouver area. Signup deadline 5pm December 11. This outing is open to the public. Bring water & lunch and dress for snow! For more information, meeting location, and to sign up, contact Lehman Holder at (360) 944-7957 or tripsguy@aol.com. (LW)

 A jewel of a lake above one of the best Nordic cross-country ski areas around.  5 miles RT, 1000 Ft. elevation gain to Lanham Lake. We may snowshoe further to Jim Hill depending on the group. This outing is open to the public. Bring lunch & water, snowshoes, poles & boots. Dress for the weather and an enjoyable day playing in the snow after the holiday. Signup deadline December 23 5 pm. For more information on meeting location and time, or to sign up, contact leader Terese VanAssche terrasolutions@hotmail.com or 253-334-2157 (MB)

This is an intermediate 14 mile round trip, with 1,300 ft. elevation gain hike. Join us for THE classic Gorge hike. This hike showcases some of the most scenic water falls in the Gorge. We will hike to Tunnel Falls, one of the most unusual locations on this hiking route. No dogs or children under 10 years old. This outing is open to the public. To sign up, and information on meeting location & directions, contact leader Mike Newsham at (360) 574-5506 or by email. (LW)

The pristine sounds of deep forest silence that can only be experienced on a mountain top or in the depths of Olympic National Park are the highlight of this trip.. We will travel to the north side Olympics for a delightful snowshoe hike and soak in the Olympic Hot Springs. Wear good winter clothing, dress in layers; bring a towel and suit if you want to join the hot springs soak. You provide snowshoes & poles. The water is fairly hot, and with the cool winter air and the solitude of the old growth forest, this one is a charmer. Note leader will possibly travel to the Olympics on Friday and stay in the Olympics for the holiday weekend. Signup deadline January 14 5 pm.Contact leader Terese for more information, meeting location and to sign up for this trip, at terrasolutions@hotmail.com or 253-334-2157. (MB/ CH)

A birdwatchers delight - the ever popular Skagit Eagle Festival has come around again. A tradition with the Mt. Baker Group, the festival starts at the Concrete High School. Eagle watching tours run along the Skagit up-river to Rockport and Marblemount with trained interpretive guides. Stay for just the day, or into the evening for a salmon dinner, Native American storytelling and drumming. For optional outing at 1 pm, please contact Terese at 253-334-2157 or terrasolutions@hotmail.com.

 Here's a chance to see teeming flocks of Snow Geese and Trumpeter Swans at the Reifel Island Bird Watching and Owl Rehabilitation Center near the mouth of the Fraser River in British Columbia. This is one of the largest waterfowl migrations in North America. Hike around refuge is 6 miles RT with little elevation gain. Crossing the border to Canada will require proper identification & sharing of gas costs with the driver, entry fee of $3 per person to be paid by individual participants.. Group may stop for a meal on the return, but please bring a lunch, drinking water & snacks. Birding books & binoculars or spotting scopes welcomed. For more information or to sign up, please contact Terese VanAssche at 253-334-2157 or terrasolutions@hotmail.com. (MB) 

 Join us for a fun day of skiing! Total distance six miles or less with minimal elevation gain. Outing is oriented toward advanced beginners and intermediate nordic skiers (basic skills required, no instruction included). No skis? Rentals available at various ski shops in Vancouver-Portland area. Signup deadline 5 p.m. Feb. 6. Outing is open to the public. To sign up and for more information on meeting location and directions, contact leader Lehman Holder, tripsguy@aol.com, or (360) 944-7957.

 Join us for a fun day of skiing! Total distance six miles or less with minimal elevation gain. Outing is oriented toward advanced beginners and intermediate nordic skiers (basic skills required, no instruction included). No skis? Rentals available at various ski shops in Vancouver-Portland area. Outing is open to the public. To sign up and for more information on meeting location and directions, contact leader Lehman Holder, tripsguy@aol.com, or (360) 944-7957. Signup deadline 5 p.m.

 Join us for a fun day of skiing! Total distance six miles or less with minimal elevation gain. Outing is oriented toward advanced beginners and intermediate nordic skiers (basic skills required, no instruction included). No skis? Rentals available at various ski shops in Vancouver-Portland area. Outing is open to the public. To sign up and for more information on meeting location and directions, contact leader Lehman Holder, tripsguy@aol.com, or (360) 944-7957. Signup deadline 5 p.m. March 5.

 A Frosty Frolic to relax and spend the day enjoying our fine alpine slopes before the workaday bustle starts again. 6 - 8 miles round trip, 1000 ft. elevation gain, depending on how far we go. Let's go swooshing through the snow and listen to the ravens, maybe have a little snowball fun. Trip geared towards experienced beginner and intermediate snowshoers. Limit 10 participants.. Signup deadline March 19 5 pm. Warm up afterwards in Glacier or at the Northfork. Contact leader Terese to sign up and for meeting location at terrasolutions@hotmail.com or 253-334-2157.