The Mountaineer Players / Kitsap Forest Theatre

Mar, 3, Wed. - Mt Zion (E+) (GT Tyler Peak, CC Buckhorn Wilderness) 3.6 mi 1350 gain. Hiking to the summit of Mt. Zion, the trail ascends through remnants of long-ago fires, second growth fir and cedar, spring blooming rhododendrons, Oregon grape, salal and leafy ferns. The top offer views of Puget Sound, Mt. Baker, Mt. Rainier and the Cascades. Signup online or at meetup.com Kitsap Outdoors. Meet 9 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (s/2/15-3/02) DHOP 61

Alpinist Conditioning Series

Mar. 6, Sat. Mt Muller Trail #882 (S)(USGS Mount Muller, USGS Snider Peak) 12.8 mi loop, 3150' gain. This is the third hike in the alpinist conditioning series. From a lush temperate forest valley, the trail climbs 2,200 feet in three miles to Snider Ridge. The trail on the ridge offers spectacular views of Mt. Olympus, Lake Cresent, the Straits of Juan de Fuca, and the Sol Duc Valley below. Please sign up via the internet. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Mark Thibault, 360-860-1037, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . (s/2/15-03/05) HONP 31.

Mar. 10, Wed. - Mt. Walker South Lookout (M) (USGS Mt. Walker) 7 mi. 2000 gain. A winding uphill hike with occasional peek-a-boo views of Hood Canal, topped off with view of the entire canal from the N. and S. lookouts. Great views of the interior peaks from the N. lookout. Returning hike via closed road. Parking is at the locked gate at Hwy 101 in the winter. Signup online or at meetup.com Kitsap Outdoors. Meet 9 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, (s/2/15-3/09) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (OPDH 18 or OM 79)

Snow Travel

Winter Camping

Avalanche Awareness

Trail run Mar. 13, Sat. - Kloshe Nanitch Trail #882.1.

Trail Run (S) (USGS Snider Peak) 10-14 mi., 2100' gain. This is the third trail run in a series of monthly strenuous conditioning trail runs being offered by the Kitsap Branch. A great run to the Kloshe Nanitch Lookout and along Snider Ridge to Jim's Junction. Kloshe Nanitch Lookout provides spectacular views of the Sol Duc Valley, Mt. Olympus and Lake Crescent. Total mileage can be adjusted to group desires. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Please call or email leader to signup. Mark Thibault, 360-860-1037, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (s/2/15-3/12).

March 13th weekend, overnight Saturday to Copper Creek hut. Leave early Saturday morning and get home Sunday afternoon- early evening. Snowshoe in about three miles, using sleds to pull our overnight gear.  Overnight in really nice heated cabin where we will cook dinner, play board games. Hopefully there will be enough snow to snowshoe up, otherwise we will be walking, carrying our packs part of the way. At the hut there is an outhouse with one of the worlds most beautiful views!  You'll have to come see for yourself what it is! 
 
Space limited.  Bring winter clothes, boats, snowshoes provided and some clothing items available for loan. NO cost, meals provided, but bring snacks you may like.

March 13, Saturday Marys Falls Camp. VS. 17.8 miles RT. 1625 ft + gain. A long invigorating hike along the pristine Elwha trail from Whiskey Bend to Marys Falls Camp, with plenty of elevation gain both ways over Difficulty Hill between Lillian Camp and Marys Falls Camp.Pace will be brisk, at over 2.5 mph due to the distance to be covered. USGS Mt. Angeles. Party size limited to 8. Meet at 9:15 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene.Sign up via the internet. Greg Thies, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . (360) 710-5308 (s/2/15-3/12) OM 10

March 13th weekend, overnight Saturday to Copper Creek hut. Leave early Saturday morning and get home Sunday afternoon- early evening. Snowshoe in about three miles, using sleds to pull our overnight gear.  Overnight in really nice heated cabin where we will cook dinner, play board games. Hopefully there will be enough snow to snowshoe up, otherwise we will be walking, carrying our packs part of the way. At the hut there is an outhouse with one of the worlds most beautiful views!  You'll have to come see for yourself what it is! 
 
Space limited.  Bring winter clothes, boats, snowshoes provided and some clothing items available for loan. NO cost, meals provided, but bring snacks you may like.

Mar. 17, Wed. - Lena Lake #810 (M-) (USGS The Brothers) 6.4 mi rt, 1150 gain. Wandering hike thru second growth to old growth forest, while crossing bubbling or invisible creeks we will have arrive and have lunch above a beautiful 55-acre lake. . Signup online or at meetup.com Kitsap Outdoors. Meet 9 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Leader: Doug Terry, 360-550-7911, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (DHOP 11, or OM 96)

March 19, Friday 6:30-9:00
Our popular monthly Vertical World indoor climbing. No experience, no cost, gear provided. Family welcome to watch.

Snow 1 Overnight Required Paradise, Mt Rainier National Park

Snow 1 Overnight Required Paradise, Mt Rainier National Park

The event will include an introductory spiel for hiking in the NW, some gear demonstrations, a gear swap and a finger food pot luck.
 

Basic Conditioning Series

Mar. 27, Sat. Lena Lake #810 (M) (USGS The Brothers) 6.4 mi rt, 1150 gain. A moderate climb through old and second growth forest via long flat switch-backs passing huge boulders along the way until Chapel Rock picnic point is reached providing splendid views along the lake. Snow-shoes or Micro-spikes are encouraged for snow may be encountered. This is the fourth in a series of conditioning hikes to get in practice for more strenuous hikes later in the year. This hike is open to everyone. New members are welcome. Please sign up via the internet. Dress appropriately - no cotton. Meet at Bremerton National Airport at 8 am. Dianne Moore, 253-857-3030, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . (s/03/01-03/26. (DHOP 11 or OM 96)