April 2008 Calendar
4.05 Indoor Climbing at Vertical World Redmond
10am-1pm
Come get ready for this summer’s climbing season! Join us for a day of indoor climbing at Vertical World. All levels are welcome, as well as families and children. Learn the techniques in a comfortable, inviting environment.
Rebecca Jones at Jones.rebecky@gmail.com
04.05 Alki Beach Run
8 am to 9:30 am
Alki Beach is a one of Seattle's most popular running spots. Our run will feature the beautiful beachfront as well as some of the local neighborhood, totaling about 6 miles. The pace will be relaxed and all ability levels are welcome (including walkers).
Todd Culberson at nurdyguy@gmail.com
04.05 Mtn. Bike Technical Clinic
10 am to about noon
Colonnade Mountain Bike Park - Seattle. The last few rides, I’ve been asked to show how to maneuver a bicycle in certain situations. Even a simple wheelie isn’t all that simple without some input. Come play under the freeway and learn a trick or two.
Joel Moreland at luckythirteen77@hotmail.com
04.12 Family Hike
11 am to 1 pm
Come join us for a fun-filled family hike and picnic in our very own Discovery Park. This is a great low-impact in-city hike with some awesome views!
Joanna Christensen at joannadc@hotmail.com
4.19 Paintball!
10 am to 3:30 pm
Spring has sprung so grab your facemask and paintball gun and come to Lake Stevens on April 19. Even if you don’t have your own gear, you can rent everything you need. Experienced players and first-timers are welcomed. Keep your head down, your finger on the trigger and prepare for the adrenaline with Mars Hill Outdoors!
Trevor Kapralos at tmkapral@hotmail.com
4.19 Alki Beach SCUBA
9 am to noon
Start the SCUBA season off right with a refresher dive off of our own Alki Beach. We’ll explore the wreck of the Honeybear and see if we can find any of the resident octopuses. Please be SCUBA certified, all levels of experience are welcome.
Janelle Baarspul at jabaarspul@yahoo.com
04.19 Rock Climbing (Location Depends on Conditions)
about 8 am to 5 pm
Depending on the weather, (always hoping on the best!) we’ll be roping up on routes of varying difficulty. All skill levels are welcome
Miles Berkey at miles@filtrific.com
04.26 Mount Rainier - Panorama Point
7am to 9pm
Panorama Point lives up to its name with grand views of the Mighty Rainier, its lower flanks and the serrated ridgeline of the Tatoosh Range to the south. We’ll continue up to Camp Muir, time and conditions permitting.
Tina Powroznik at Tpowrozn@starbucks.com
04.26 Rattlesnake Ledge Trail Hike
8 am to 3 pm
Come check out the fabulous views from Rattlesnake Ledge! Located in nearby North Bend, this 4 mile roundtrip trail is a great way to ease back into the hiking season. From the top you’ll see a 270 degree view of the Cedar River Watershed, Snoqualmie Valley, Mt. Si and Little Si. Rattlesnake Ledge has an elevation gain of about 1,200 feet and is a moderate hike.
Larissa Fee at larissafee@hotmail.com
EVERY WEDNESDAY! Run Greenlake!
About 6 pm to 8 pm
Join Todd and MHO for a weekly Wednesday night run. We do a lap around Greenlake (2.8 miles) then add an optional smaller loop. Varies weekly. To get on the mailing list, contact Todd Culbertson at nurdyguy@gmail.com. Or meet us at the Aquatic Center (southwest corner of the lakes, in front of restrooms next to the stands).
Photo Courtesy of Rick James