Cascades Mountaineers

Cascades Mountaineers
16 NW Kansas Ave.
Bend, OR 97701
info@cascadesmountaineers.com

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AVALANCHE REPORTS - SPRING CAN BE DANGEROUS TOO:

http://www.nwac.us/forecast/avalanche/current/zone/13/

http://www.coavalanche.org/

Deschutes National Forest Spring Trail Report for April 18, 2012 (see page 8)

Summit of Mt. Thielsen - April 29, 2012

The Cascades Mountaineers is a social network for people who enjoy life best when are in and among the mountains. Based in beautiful Central Oregon, CM members can be found exploring the peaks and rock of the northwest and beyond. Monthly meetings offer members opportunities for camaraderie with like-minded enthusiasts. Frequent group outings provide new adventures for those looking to hone and expand their mountaineering skill-set.

Join or renew your membership here. NW Snowfall Forecast here.

Next Club Meeting - Wed., June 13

The Cascades Mountaineers meet at 7:00pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Environmental Center located at 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend, OR 97701

Next Meeting: June 13th: 7th Annual Summer Pizza Picnic & Toprope Mini-Outing (member-only event)

Future Meeting(s): July to be announced

Photo Courtesy of Brent McGregor

Past Meeting(s):

May 2012: U.S. Forest Service Wilderness Rangers Chris Stamper and Drew Peterson talked about local wilderness areas, climbing and observations of recreation/climbing impacts to the places we all love.

Then, Eduardo Cartaya presented a slide show and an excellent video by Brent McGregor featuring exploration of a previously unmapped Mt. Hood glacier cave and talked about potential for a Glacier Cave Exploration Outing for CM climbers this June or July. Eddy also discussed his Search & Rescue activities as a U.S. Forest Service SAR Team member