NOVEMBER Sailing the World 2008

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NOVMBR 2008 Peninsula Wilderness Club meets on the second Monday of every month at 7 pm at the Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Perry Avenue in ast Bremerton.

For the next four years, Paul visited 22 countries, experienced storms and pirates, and logged 30,000 miles across the world's oceans.

1 NOVMBR 2008 Peninsula Wilderness Club meets on the second Monday of every month at 7 pm at the Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Perry Avenue in ast Bremerton. The public is cordially invited. Sailing the World Monday, November 10, 7 pm Presented by: Paul Lutus In 1988, Paul Lutus cast off his lines and began an around-the-world solo sail in a 31-foot boat. For the next four years, Paul visited 22 countries, experienced storms and pirates, and logged 30,000 miles across the world's oceans. Paul says, "When I started sailing, I was afraid of getting too far from shore. But by the time I completed my journey four years later, I had completely changed I realized the safest place to be was as far from land as I could get. I found myself hoping I could just sail forever and never arrive at the next port of call." To learn more about Paul s adventures, check out his website: Photos courtesy of Paul Lutus

Monthly MAP: Monthly Activity Planning Thursday, November 6, 7 pm Contact: rin Hennings, 360-621-6961 Discuss club business and help schedule outings at rin s home in Bremerton.

net,360-792-1714 11/1 or 2 Hike to Wagonwheel Lake Doug Savage, 360-698-9774 11/6 MAP Meeting, 7 pm rin Hennings, 360-621-6961 11/8 Hike Miller Peninsula and Thompson Spit Shelly Fleming,

2 Monthly MAP: Monthly Activity Planning Thursday, November 6, 7 pm Contact: rin Hennings, Discuss club business and help schedule outings at rin s home in Bremerton. November Potluck There is no potluck scheduled due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Turkey Day! Date Outing / Meeting Contact Various Illahee Preserve Work Parties Dale Boyle, dboyle@web-o.net, /1 or 2 Hike to Wagonwheel Lake Doug Savage, /6 MAP Meeting, 7 pm rin Hennings, /8 Hike Miller Peninsula and Thompson Spit Shelly Fleming, /9 Hike to Pyramid Peak rin Hennings, /10 General Meeting, 7 pm Greg Myrick, /15 MTTA Gala 11/19 and 20 Warren Miller Film Tour 11/22 Mountain Bike Miller-Thompson Peninsula Greg Myrick, /29 First Snowshoe/Ski of the Season Barney Bernhard, /30 Hike Dry Creek Trail Doug Savage, N O V M B R S M T W Th F S D C M B R S M T W Th F S There s a New Bike Shop in Bremerton! Seigler on 6th is located at 6th and Pacific, across the street from the Norm Dicks Building and on the same block as the Post Office. I was peering through the window of the shop early one Saturday morning when one of the employees came by, walking his dog. He unlocked the door and invited me in to check the place out, even though the shop wasn t scheduled to open for a few more hours. The folks at Seigler on 6th hope their shop will become a place for athletes to get gear, have their bikes serviced, find a training partner, and just hang out downtown. A training schedule is posted on their website, including mountain bike, cyclocross and road rides, running, and indoor training sessions on your trainer. Check them out at seiglersports.com or, even better, drop in and say hi. 2

3 Outings A Word About Outings All PWC outings and other activities are open to anyone, but if you enjoy our company and what we do, we would like you to become a member. The persons sponsoring trips should not be considered instructors or leaders. If you are unsure of your abilities, discuss the trip thoroughly with the organizer. ach participant is responsible for his or her own comfort and safety on any outing. Always carry the 10 essentials. Pet Policy Please leave pets at home when attending PWC outings unless the trip is specifically listed as welcoming them. Please Call arly As a courtesy to the sponsor of an outing in which you are interested, please try to call at least two days before the trip for single-day outings, and as soon as possible for overnight outings. This allows the sponsor time to make necessary arrangements, or alternate plans should a trip be canceled for some reason. Your consideration will be greatly appreciated. The WBSIT: A Source for Outings Remember that trips can be listed on the website under Last Minute Outings. If you don t see something that interests you in the newsletter, check the website for additional trips. Or, if you have an outing you are doing that was planned after the deadline, use the website to post the information. This can be done in three ways: you can fill out the form online, or you can call or the info directly to Venita. Illahee Preserve Work Parties Various Contact: Dale Boyle, dboyle@web-o.net, Dale is looking for volunteers to participate in monthly work parties at Illahee Preserve. Illahee Preserve is a 400-acre preserve in Bremerton, bordered by the streets Riddell, McWilliams, Fuson and Almira and by the Puget Sound. The goal of the work parties is to restore Illahee Creek as a salmon creek. If you are interested in doing some volunteer work close to home, contact Dale. Hike to Wagonwheel Lake Saturday, November 1 or Sunday, November 2 (weatherdependent) Contact: Doug Savage, Get in shape with a short, but very steep trek to Wagonwheel Lake in the south Olympics. The trail is 2.9 miles each way, with 3250 feet of elevation gain. Phew! Hike Miller Peninsula Park and Thompson Spit Saturday, November 8 Contact: Shelly Fleming, We ll be meeting at 9:30 am at the usual Park & Ride for this outing to Sequim. Timing is based on low tides for the day for this beach hike. Please call to confirm time and location. 3 Hike to Pyramid Peak Sunday, November 9 Contact: rin Hennings, Hike to the top of Pyramid Peak near Lake Crescent and see a WWII lookout cabin used to spot aircraft coming into Puget Sound. The hike is 7 miles round trip, with 2400 feet of elevation gain. A portion of the trail is in poor condition due to a slide; if you are nervous about heights, this isn t the hike for you. MTTA Gala Saturday, November 15 Contact: Reserve spots at the MTTA ski huts for the winter. Remember, PWC members who are at the Gala get first dibs on overnight trips! Warren Miller Film Tour Wednesday, November 19 and Thursday, November 20 Contact: This year s Warren Miller film, Children of Winter, will be showing in Bremerton on November 19 and 20. Other nearby locations include Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia and Port Angeles. Check the website for dates at other locations. If you re interested in getting a group together for a particular show, put up a note on the website under Last Minute Trips. Mountain Bike Miller-Thompson Peninsula Saturday, November 22 Contact: Greg Myrick, Join Greg for a mountain bike ride on the north end of the Olympic Peninsula. First Snowshoe/Ski of the Season Saturday, November 29 Contact: Barney Bernhard, Join Barney for an annual tradition: the first snowshoe or crosscountry ski trip of the season. This outing will probably be at Paradise at Mount Rainier, but is subject to change depending on snow conditions and weather. All levels and abilities are welcome. Hike Dry Creek Trail Sunday, November 30 Contact: Doug Savage, Work off that Thanksgiving turkey with a hike. Ski and Snowshoe Tune-Up Weekend Saturday, December 6 - Sunday, December 7 Contact: Jon DeArman, I will conduct a ski tune/waxing and snowshoe repair/fitting clinic for anyone with winter transportation problems. I will sew and fit skins and even fit your tire chains for your vehicle. Please call the week before with your problem to ensure I have the parts required.

4 Outings Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour Tuesday, December 9 Contact: (for the Tacoma show) or (for the tour) The Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour will be showing in Tacoma on December 9. Other tour locations include Seattle and Olympia. Check the tour website for dates at other locations. If you re interested in getting a group together for a particular show, please submit it for the December Penwicle. Stevens Cabin Ski Week Sunday, December 28 - Tuesday, December 30 Contact: Jon & Sue DeArman, Jon & Sue will be at the Mountaineers Cabin at Stevens Pass the week between Christmas and New Year s to teach crosscountry and telemark skiing. We will travel the Mill Valley Trail System to perfect skills and practice the technique of let the terrain work for you. For those of you beyond that, join Sue & Jon telemark skiing the lifts at the ski area. If you plan to overnight at the cabin, you need to call me early so I can arrange for reservations. New Year s ve in Port Townsend Wednesday, December 31 - Thursday, January 1 Contact: Jon & Sue DeArman, Jon & Sue will be car camping at Fort Worden State Park on New Year s ve. We will walk the Fort in the evening to watch the sunset. Then drink & dine the night away in Port Townsend; followed by a nightcap of hot toddies around the campfire. Next morning will include a beach hike with Venita and other club members at a reasonable hour. Fort Worden Hike Thursday, January 1 Contact: Venita Goodrich, njoy a New Year s Day beach hike with Venita, Jon and Sue. Winter Sports in Winthrop Saturday, January 17 - Monday, January 19 Contact: mily Grice, Cross-country ski, snowshoe and/or downhill ski the powdery snow of eastern Washington. Make your own lodging reservations early, and contact mily so club activities can be coordinated. Winterfest 2009 Friday, February 13 - Monday, February 16 Contact: Greg Myrick, Winterfest this year will be at Stevens Pass, where you can literally ski from the cabin to the lift line. Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing are all available at Stevens. Contact Greg to arrange lodging at the Mountaineers Cabin. More details to follow. Ski Whitefish Mountain Resort Tuesday, March 3 - Sunday, March 8 Contact: Pat Gleason, dpgleason@comcast.net njoy four days of skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort (formerly Big Mountain Resort), three nights in loft suites at the luxurious, slope-side Kandahar Lodge, and two nights on Amtrak. Cost is about $650 per person with a sleeper car on Amtrak (includes meals on the train) or under $540 traveling in Coach on the train (does not include meals). Discounts are available for seniors, juniors, and XC skiers. Side trips to nearby Glacier National Park or the Flathead Lake XC trail system can also be arranged. Depart Tuesday evening March 3 from dmonds, arriving back on Sunday morning, March 8. We need a "critical mass" of eight to make this a go space is limited to a maximum of 20. Contact Pat Gleason via at dpgleason@comcast.net to receive the full information and pricing package. Individual deposits of $150 will be due by Nov. 28. Final payment will be due by Jan. 2. Southern Utah Canyonlands Day Hike/ Backpack Trip Late April first week of May, 2009 Contact: David Boyde, , theboyde@aol.com. Come and spend some time exploring southern Utah s Canyon Country. Spend 2 days day hiking in Arches National Park, 3 days backpacking in Canyonlands National Park and 3 days day hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park. The fourth leg of the trip will be either 3 days backpacking down Buckskin Gulch and up the Paria River, 3 days backpacking in Grand Staircase scalante National Monument (3 options available), or 3 days at Zion National Park (1 day of day hiking and 2 days backpacking). The mileage will be about 55 miles day hiking and 50 backpacking over the 14 day trip (including travel time). Group size is limited to 7-12, depending on location choices. Trip is still in planning stages and will be finalized in December with permit applications in January Coming In Climb Aconcagua: the tallest peak in the Americas December 2009 (note date change, exact date TBA) Contact: Doug Savage, Join Doug on his long-awaited trip to climb the Stone Sentinel, Aconcagua, at 22,841 feet, in the Andes. This is a non-technical climb, but very demanding. For more information, contact Doug. 4

Shelly Fleming Steve Osburn Thanks to outgoing Secretary Barbara Hager and outgoing Board Members Venita Goodrich, Kevin Kilbridge, and Kevin Koski for their work over the past year!

5 Photos News PWC ANNUAL LCTION RSULTS lections for the PWC Board of Directors were held at the October meeting. Congratulations to the following board members: President Greg Myrick Vice President rin Hennings Secretary Barney Bernhard Treasurer Jill Hawes Board Members at Large Dale Boyle Shelly Fleming Steve Osburn Thanks to outgoing Secretary Barbara Hager and outgoing Board Members Venita Goodrich, Kevin Kilbridge, and Kevin Koski for their work over the past year! Penwicle ditor Penwicle ditor Karla Piecuch is traveling in Nepal. rin Hennings is standing in as Penwicle ditor. rin can be reached at or Photos taken en route to Indian Bar on the Wonderland Trail, courtesy of rin Hennings 5

6 Photos The view from the toilet (yes, really) at Indian Bar on the Wonderland Trail, courtesy of rin Hennings Sunbeams over the Cascades, viewed from the trail above Indian Bar, courtesy of rin Hennings 6

7 Club News Welcome to New Member: Frank Lane of Bremerton. Door Prize Winner At the October meeting, Sam Stephens won the door prize, an MSR Pocket Rocket stove. Meeting Refreshments Thanks to all who brought snacks to the October meeting. Contact Doug if you would like to bring snacks to the next meeting. Jon s Minute At the October meeting, Jon talked about finding outdoors gear at thrift shops. He showed off a toasty down jacket that came in handy on a recent alpine trip. We Need You! ach month the club s MAP meeting and potluck dinner are in need of volunteer hosts willing to share their home for an evening. If you can handle a small home invasion, please contact the club secretary, Barney Bernhard, at Sponsor an Outing We are always looking for people to sponsor outings for the PWC. If you are planning a trip, let us know about it! Come to the MAP meeting the Thursday before the General Meeting to discuss your plan for a trip. You can submit trip descriptions to the PNWICL by contacting rin Hennings at penwicle@hotmail.com or Planning a lastminute outing? No problem - post your trip on the PWC website by filling out the form at Trip Reports & Photos Wanted Do you have a great story to share about a recent trip? rin Hennings is looking for trip reports to print in the PNWICL. Trip reports can be all text, all photos, or any combination of the two. There are no length requirements. Please send trip reports and photos to rin at penwicle@hotmail.com Scrapbook Photos Wanted Sue DeArman, our Scrapbook ditor, is looking for photos of PWC activities. Please include your name, details of the trip (date and location), and people and places in the pictures. lectronic photos are welcome, too. Contact Sue DeArman, , dearmans@comcast.net Update Your mail Address Does the PWC have your current address? If not, contact Barbara Hager, Membership Coordinator, to update your address and other contact information. Barbara can be reached at or greenthumb@telebyte.com PWC Online Please contact Venita Goodrich at for inquiries regarding the PWC website. Submissions to the editor of the PNWICL will be sent to the website, unless requested otherwise. 7 Club Business Joining the PWC or Membership Renewal The PWC General Meeting is held the second Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in ast Bremerton. To join or renew, please see form on back of newsletter. Receive a discount on select merchandise or services at the following businesses with your PWC membership, but check with vendor for details: Olympic Outdoor Center, Poulsbo Vertical World Climbing Gym, Bremerton Silverdale Cyclery, Silverdale Commander s Beach House Bed and Breakfast, Port Townsend Ajax Café, Port Hadlock Kitsap Sports, Silverdale Poulsbo Running, Poulsbo New members will receive a membership card with their New Membership packet. All members can pick up a card at the monthly meeting. Address Changes and Member Address- Phone List Address changes should be sent to Barbara Hager at Peninsula Wilderness Club P.O. Box 323 Bremerton, WA , or greenthumb@telebyte.com, or call Members should also contact Barbara if they wish to receive a new membership directory. PNWICL Submissions Submissions to the PNWICL must be received by the Friday after the General Meeting to insure a place in the next issue. Contact rin Hennings at penwicle@hotmail.com or Officers & Staff President: Greg Myrick Vice President: rin Hennings Secretary: Barney Bernhard Treasurer: Jill Hawes Board of Directors: Dale Boyle Shelly Fleming Steve Osburn ntertainment: Joe Weigel vents: rin Hennings Refreshments: Doug Savage Scrapbook: Sue DeArman Membership Coordinator: Barbara Hager Website ditor: Venita Goodrich Penwicle ditor: rin Hennings Penwicle Proofreader: Steve Dikowski

PWC Join or Renew Membership PWC The Peninsula Wilderness Club is an informal organization for persons interested in active outdoor pursuits.

8 PWC Join or Renew Membership PWC The Peninsula Wilderness Club is an informal organization for persons interested in active outdoor pursuits. Main activities include hiking, backpacking, mountain climbing, rock climbing, and skiing. All outings, from casual hikes to technical mountain sports, are initiated by individual members. These members are volunteers who generously offer to make minimal arrangements so an outing can take place. They do not accept responsibility for the safety or care of any participant. The PWC does not conduct instructional programs and members are expected to have whatever clothing, equipment, skills, and physical conditioning are appropriate for the outing they wish to join. Members are expected to practice responsible environmental stewardship and must accept that there are dangers and a risk of injury in most outdoor activities. Dues are $25 per household per year. Send a check or money order to: Peninsula Wilderness Club P.O. Box 323 Bremerton, WA Please check if: New Member(s) Renewing Member(s) Change of Address Name(s): Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Telephone: -mail: (Please print clearly) Check here if you wish to receive the newsletter as an Adobe PDF document by INSTAD OF a printed copy. Check here if you do NOT wish any information to be included in the list distributed to members. NOVMBR Time Dated Material Reproduced Using Recycled Paper Peninsula Wilderness Club P.O. Box 323 Bremerton, WA

This month s presentation: Geology Underfoot in Western Washington by Dave Tucker, Wednesday, May 4 th at 7PM.

This month s presentation: Geology Underfoot in Western Washington by Dave Tucker, Wednesday, May 4 th at 7PM. MAY 2016 Peninsula Wilderness Club The Peninsula Wilderness Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 pm at the VFW Hall at 9981 Central Valley Rd, Bremerton, WA. The public is cordially invited.