Introduction to Hiking - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Seminar

Introduction to Hiking - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Learn tips and tricks for hiking in the PNW at this seminar then join us for special guest presentation by Nathan and Jeremy Barnes, authors of Alpine Lakes Wilderness: The Complete Hiking Guide.

  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)

We will meet in the Great Hall at the Tacoma Program Center at 6:30pm.  Set up will begin at 6:15pm for those interested in lending a hand.

We will start the night off with some tips and tricks to hiking in the PNW at our Intro to Hiking Seminar then Nathan and Jeremy will give their presentation with books signings after.  Books will be available for purchase.

6:30-7:30pm Intro to Hiking Seminar
Whether you are new to the area, new to hiking, or an experienced Pacific Northwest hiker, you are welcome to attend this free seminar.  Learn tips and tricks from fellow hikers on how to have a safe and enjoyable time on the trail.  We will have both a powerpoint presentation and hands on demonstrations.  Content includes but is not limited to:

-10 Essentials
-Route selection
-Common Passes & Permits

7:30-8:30PM Special Author Presentation
Join us for a special presentation from authors Nathan and Jeremy Barnes!  They will present about their newly released book Alpine Lakes Wilderness: The Complete Hiking Guide

A sprawling wonderland, Washington’s Alpine Lakes Wilderness harbors old-growth forest, glacier-dredged creek valleys, ice-sharpened peaks, wildflower-studded hillsides, glassy tarns, rocky crags, and so much more. With more than 600 miles of trails and more than 700 sparkling alpine lakes and ponds, this treasured wilderness encompasses a lifetime’s worth of mountain landscapes. Alpine Lakes Wilderness: The Complete Hiking Guide features routes across the spectrum: longtime favorites like the fabled Enchantments, such lesser-known and lightly traveled trails as the peaceful Deception Lakes, and ambitious backpacks like the striking tour of lake basins in the Chiwaukum Mountains. Hikers of all ages and skill levels will find trails to suit their taste.

About the authors:
Nathan Barnes and Jeremy Barnes founded the popular website and bloghikingwithmybrother.com in 2008 as a resource for hikers. Nathan graduated from the University of Washington with an undergraduate degree in history and political science and later returned to the UW School of Law to earn his Juris Doctor. Jeremy also graduated from the UW with a degree in industrial engineering. They both live in West Seattle. Learn more at www.hikingwithmybrother.com.

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