Nick Pappas and Todd Torres celebrate reaching the summit of an unnamed, unclimbed peak in the Aquarius Valley of the Arrigetch Peaks in Northern Alaska.See all PAF details on pages 7–10.
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Cover: Mazama Climber Steward Alden Wilson moves over Cathedral Peak's benevolent granite on his first romp up the iconic stone on September 8, 2016.
An AYM group working in conjunction with the Pacific Crest Trail Association to maintain the Pacific Crest Trail near Frog Lake by removing rocks, improving drainage, and cutting back overgrowth. From left to right: Sándor Lau, Jess Buttler, John Stevenson and Brian Kowalesky.
Feature Articles
Portland Alpine Fest Intro, p. 7 Portland Alpine Fest Schedule, p. 8–9 Portland Alpine Fest Athletes, p. 10 A Backpacker/Trad Climber Tries Alpine, Part I, p. 11 5 World-Class Campsites in Our Mountains, p. 16 Barking Up the Right Trees, p. 18 Mazama Leader Completes 50 State Highpoints, p. 23 Mazamas Avoid Doom & Fix Climber Trails in Yosemite, p. 24 Renew Your Membership, p. 31
Monthly Columns
Executive Director's Report, p. 4 Volunteer Opportunities, p. 5 Mazama Lodge, p. 13 Membership Report, p. 14 Adventurous Young Mazamas, p. 15 Classic Mazamas, p. 21 Successful Climbers, p. 22 Evening Travel Programs, p. 26 Trail Trips, p. 28 Outings, p. 30 Executive Council, p. 32
ADVERTISER INDEX Active Adventures, p. 23 Base Camp Brewing Company, p. 21 Centered in Motion, p. 6 Classifieds, p. 30 Climb Max Mountaineering, p.13 Embark Adventures, p. 29 Green Trails Maps, p. 31 Montbell, p. 2 Mountain Hardwear, p. 27 Mountain Shop, p. 14 Next Adventure, p. 20 Oregon Mountain Community, p. 30 Sunny Freeman Real Estate, p. 30 Tracey Andrews Acupuncture, 6 Yatvin Computer Consultants, p. 30
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