May 2008 Calendar
05.02 to 05.04Smith Rock Climbing Weekend
Friday to Sunday Evening
Join us for this classic MHO weekend trip to the great Smith Rock near Bend, Oregon! Beginning climbers on up to advanced rock jocks are welcome. And if you’re not a climber, mountain biking, hiking and great views are also there for the enjoying. Hope
Lisa Dale at lisamdale@hotmail.com
05.10 Green Mountain Biking
7:30am to 6:30pm
Green Mountain State Forest is located close to Tahuya State Forest, but it offers quite a different riding experience. The loop portion of the journey starts after climbing on the Wildcat Trail past the Green Mountain Campground. Passing the lower juncti
Joel Moreland at joelmoreland@gmail.com
05.17 Kayaking
10:30am to 2:30pm
Spring is here and it is time to get out on the water! Come join us for a day of Kayaking on Lake Washington. Beginners welcome.
Joanna Christensen at joannadc@comcast.net
05.17 Burke-Gilman Run
8:00am to 10:00am
The Burke-Gilman Trail is one of the most popular trails in the Seattle area for runners, walkers, and bikers. We will be running one small section between Matthews Beach and Lake Forest Park. This will be an easy out-and-back 8-mile run with abilities
Todd Culberson at nurdyguy@gmail.com
05.24 to 05.26Camping at Ocean City State Park – TRIP FILLED: CLOSED
Join us for a relaxing weekend of beach activities, hiking, and fellowship. Camping novices are very welcome, we have plenty of loaner gear and even take care of the cooking for you. Sign up quickly, spots are limited!
Janelle Baarspul at jabaarspul@yahoo.com
05.24 to 05.26Backpacking
Morning of the 24th to Afternoon on the 26th
The Hoh Rainforest is a great easy to moderate backpack, through temperate rainforest, and subalpine meadows. About 18 miles round trip.
Joanna Christensen at joannadc@comcast.net
EVERY WEDNESDAY! Run Greenlake!
About 6:30 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).
EVERY SATURDAY! Road Bicycling!
About 10 am to noon
Weekly cycling for riders of all levels. Rides will vary in length and intensity depending on the crowd, but will generally be about 20-30 miles. Email Rob Hackleman at rjhackleman@gmail.com to be added to the e-mail list. You will receive an email describing the week's ride meet location and destination each week.
Photo Courtesy of Daniela Geleva