Adventure Speaker Series: Mike Kretzler - Hiking the Pembrokeshire Coastal Trail

The 2025-2026 Olympia Branch Adventure Speaker Series kicks off on November 5, 2025. Olympia Mountaineer Mike Kretzler will describe his Global Adventure trip along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Trail.
Dee Ann Kline Parkinson Dee Ann Kline Parkinson
Olympia Branch Super Volunteer
October 28, 2025
Adventure Speaker Series: Mike Kretzler - Hiking the Pembrokeshire Coastal Trail
A grassy view along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Trail. Photo by Mike Kretzler.

Join us on November 5 to hear Mike Kretzler describe his trip to Wales, where he led a crew of nine Mountaineers on a 186-mile trail. Mike will show pictures of the route, share information about the charming and comfortable lodgings along the way, and talk about how you can plan for and accomplish a trip on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Trail.

Mike Kretzler is a 25-year Mountaineers member. He leads snowshoes, hikes, and backpacks, and is a recovering navigation instructor.

Event Details

Date

Nov 5, 2025

Location

Friends Meeting House (3201 Boston Harbor Rd NE Olympia)

Time

  • 6pm - Doors open. Meet fellow Mountaineers, check out our Mountaineers library, and pick up pamphlets on membership, activities, and classes
  • 6:45pm - Branch announcement of upcoming classes and events
  • 7pm - Speaker begins. The speaker starts promptly at 7pm.  Arrive early 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.

RSVP

QUESTIONS?

Reach out to Carolyn Burreson  (cburreson@gmail.com) for more information.