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General Instructions for Scheduled Outings |
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1. All trips begin
behind the Longview Library - on Maple Street unless otherwise specified.
Time stated on schedule is departure time. |
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2. Bring lunch and water, wear good shoes, carry rain gear, day pack,
and ten essentials when possible. |
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TEN ESSENTIALS:
Extra clothing for warmth (wool or synthetic pile, no cotton) & rain
protection in water-proof bags.
Extra food for an unexpected bivouac
Sunglasses and pocket knife
Matches in waterproof container or butane lighter
Chemical fire starter (candle)
First aid kit
Flashlight, spare batteries and bulb
Compass, prefer contour map
Toilet paper, daypack, food/water, chapstick, sunscreen, whistle and
watch
Moleskin for blister prevention |
Photo by
Jeanette Mahoney |
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3. Backpack trips (overnight) limited to 12 by law - Call leader
early. |
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4. All dinner meetings are held at Catlin Grange, 207 Shawnee Street,
North, Kelso or at Willow Grove during the months of June/July and
August. |
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5. If long distance hike canceled, leader will
substitute a
short hike. |
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6. Riders are expected to donate at least 5 cents per
miles to driver unless other specified by driver. Check before
departing to trailhead. |
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7. Among qualifications for membership in the Mt. St. Helens’ Club
Inc. - an applicant is required to do at least three hikes within one
year of at least three miles each. |
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8. All hikers must read and understand and agree to
sign OUR "Notice of Release of Liability" before
joining the scheduled outing. |
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9. “Notice of Release of Liability” – The Mt. St.
Helens Club, Inc. (hiking) shall not (this includes the club officers,
committee members, trip leaders and drivers) be liable for any injury
suffered by any person or persons participating in/or on these outing
trips per schedule attached. In case of accident, any person 18 years
of age must have a signed release from his/her guardian permitting
medical and/or surgical treatment in case of injury. A hiker must pay
for his/her own medical surgical and evaluation expenses whether
he/she authorizes them or not.” |
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10. No pets, alcoholic beverages or smoking allowed on scheduled
hikes. |
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11. Hosts at Catlin Grange – “Be sure garbage cans are left
empty after potluck (take garbage home) and that doors are securely
locked.!. |
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A GOOD LEADER: Scouts the trip where possible. Carries ten essentials,
keeps groups together, appoints an "end man" to see that no one gets
left behind. Doesn't allow anyone to wander
off alone. Allows not less than 3 hikers per hike. |
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A GOOD HIKER: Accepts decisions made by the leader, stays with
the group, reports to the leader for permission to leave or stray,
obeys the club rules, does not litter, stays on trails and tries to
leave trail cleaner than found it. |
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TIPS: Beware of deer ticks: Keep skin covered, especially in
woods, tuck pants inside socks. Don’t sit on grass in woods. Carry
plastic pad or tarp to sit on. |
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Wear good, sturdy boots. Make sure to purchase a pair
that fit properly, provide adequate cushioning and are
waterproof/resistant. The most important details is they give good
ankle support and protection. |
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