Dee Ann Kline Parkinson
Join us on January 7 for a presentation that will help you explore Mount Rainier with a fresh perspective. Carolyn Driedger-Mastin will lead us on several virtual hikes, with each revealing intriguing stories, including some ‘chilling’ tales of glaciers and lava flows.
The bulk of Mount Rainier's cone was constructed during eruptions taking place at the time of a great ice age. The mountain's glaciers were enormous. Lava from eruptions cozied up close to the ice, chilled, and hardened in place. This interpretation of the landscape was developed and recognized in full over only the past 30 years, and it has revolutionized our understanding of the mountain's ridges, valleys, and steep-walled cliffs.
During the presentation, Carolyn will take us on virtual hikes to five locations at Mount Rainier, sharing stories of interactions among ancient hot lava flows against cold glacier ice. After viewing this presentation, your hikes at Mount Rainier will never be the same as you browse the landscape with a fresh pair of eyes.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Location: Friends Meeting House - 3201 Boston Harbor Rd Olympia.
- Time:
- 6pm - Doors open. Meet The Mountaineers, check out our Mountaineers library, watch the audiovisual presentation and pick up pamphlets on membership, activities, and classes.
- 6:45pm - Branch announcement of upcoming classes and events.
- 7pm - The speaker starts promptly at 7pm. Arrive earlier for parking and seating.
RSVP INFORMATION
There is no fee for the Adventure Speaker Series, but please RSVP for each series you plan to attend. Non-members are welcome to sign up as a guest. Meeting changes are possible, so RSVP to receive updated information.
QUESTIONS?
Reach out to Carolyn Burreson (cburreson@gmail.com) for more information.
