The 2018 BOEALPS banquet will be held Friday November 16th at the Factory Luxe at the Historic Rainier Brewery. The event will start at 5:30 PM with a cocktail hour followed by a surf n turf dinner at 7pm. Don’t worry, there is a veggie friendly option for our non-meat-eater friends! Jerry and Kathy Baillie, who just completed hiking the entirety of the Pacific Crest Trail, will be our keynote speakers for the event. Please join us for food and drinks, catch up with old friends, make some new ones, and enter for your chance to win cool prizes in the raffle!! Hope to see everyone there!

Date: November 16, 2018
Time: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: Factory Luxe @ Historic Rainier Brewery
Cost: $30 members/$35 non-members

**Please note that the event is a cash bar so please bring those dollars if you plan on
partaking in alcoholic beverages.

Applications are now OPEN for the Winter 2019 edition of the BOEALPS Wilderness First Aid Program (WFA) !

Get all the details on the WFA page, or go straight to the sign-up form

Space is limited so sign up NOW !

Hello Climbers!

The fall camp out is coming up on September 28th-30th.

This year we will be having the camp out in Leavenworth.  Get some climbing in with your BOEALPS friends before the winter comes.  We have reserved the Eightmile Group Campsites starting Friday the 28th.

What: Fall Campout

When: 9/28-9/30

Where: Eightmile Group Campground, Leavenworth, WA

Are you interested in learning what ice climbing is all about.  The BOEALPS is having their annual alpine ice seminar on September 15th and 16th.  This is a great opportunity to learn steep snow technique, ice climbing technique and some snow and ice anchors.  Applicants should be Basic Climbing Class graduates or equivalent.  The only personal gear required is a helmet, harness, mountaineering boots, and crampons the rest will be provided.

As always we hope to do a Waterfall Ice Seminar in winter when weather permits but if you want to get on ICE apply early because this is your sure bet.

What: Fall Ice Climbing Seminar
When: Saturday September 15th &  Sunday September 16th
Where: Lower Coleman Glacier at Mt. Baker
More Information: See the webpage
Documents: Seminar Handout | Seminar Document
Deadline: September 7th.

Sign-up: APPLY NOW!

The 2018 BRC applications are now live for Students and Instructors!  For more information and to apply, check out the BOEALPS BRC webpage (www.boealps.org/courses/brc).

The BOEALPS Basic Rock Class (BRC) is designed to bridge the gap between the Basic and Alpine Climbing Classes. It introduces students to principles of technical rock and basic alpine climbing, allows them to establish mentorship relationships with more experienced climbers.

Class outings are approximately every other weekend from July to August, with classroom sessions the week prior to the weekend outing.  Students are expected to attend all lectures and outings and be in good physical condition.

• Application Available: NOW!
• Application Deadline: Monday, May 15th, 2018
• Student Announcements: Monday, May 30th, 2018
• 1st Classroom Session: Monday, July 2, 2018

For more information, please contact:

Jean Ruggiero – email: brc@boealps.org

2018 BOEALPS Adventurers Bash

When: Tuesday April 10th, 2018  7 – 10PM  

Where:  Pyramid Alehouse

What:  Come join your fellow club members and meet this years board.  

Sign-up:  Sign up now online. Please RSVP by 4/8

The BOEALPS Backcountry Ski Seminar is back! Snow is falling in the mountains and it’s time to get stoked on skiing. If you’ve been thinking about ditching the resort and searching for untracked pow in the backcountry, this class is for you! This seminar is aimed at giving the new backcountry skier all of the skills and knowledge they need in order to plan and carry out their own ski tours. We will cover different touring equipment (skis, skins, bindings, boots, poles), terrain and route selection, how to set an efficient skin track, backcountry travel techniques, efficient transitions from tour to ski, and more.

The class will meet on two days: one night session during the week to cover concepts and plan a tour, and one day long backcountry tour.

Requirements

• Participants must be comfortable skiing “blue” runs inbounds in variable snow conditions (powder, hardpack, ice, crust)
• Alpine Touring, tele, or splitboard gear (owned or rented)
• Avalanche gear: beacon, shovel, probe (owned or rented)

Course Information

• Lecture: Monday, February 5th @ 6:30 pm
  • Location: Boeing 2-22 Building
• Outing: Saturday, February 10th
  • Location: TBD
• Cost: $35
• Applications Due: January 31st

The Boeing Employee’s Alpine Society Intermediate Climbing Class expands the physical, mental and technical limits of those who wish to challenge themselves by climbing in the alpine setting.

In an intensive, hands‐on environment, you will learn the skills and gain the experience necessary for you to be self-sufficient on intermediate‐level alpine climbs. Skills you will learn include:

• Leading traditional multi‐pitch rock climbs
• Steep Snow and Ice Climbing
• Self‐rescue techniques
• Alpine and expedition climb planning

Class outings are approximately every other weekend from the end of March to the end of August, with classroom sessions the Monday prior to the weekend outing. Please see the ICC calendar for exact dates. Students are expected to be in good physical condition and have gained some climbing experience beyond the basic climbing class.

Application Available: Friday, January 5th

Application Deadline: Sunday, February 4th

First Classroom Session: Monday, March 19th

For more information, check out the ICC webpage.

If you’re ready to apply, send in a Student Application today!

If you are qualified to teach the ICC, Instructor Applications are also open! Please fill one out if you are planning on helping out this year

For more information, please contact:
Aaron Nash ‐ e‐mail: ICC@BOEALPS.ORG

The BOEALPS Basic Climbing Class (BCC) is a great opportunity to learn the skills that are necessary for basic competence in alpine travel. This course covers at an introductory level everything from proper clothing and route finding to crevasse rescue and glacier travel. If you are new to the outdoors or have outdoor experience but lack the training to go with it, then this course is a must for you!
Class sessions are held on Wednesday evenings, with one-day weekend outings (either Saturday or Sunday) from Mid Feb through June. Note that two full weekend outings are also scheduled during the class (snow camping and graduation climb).

Important Dates:

Information Session (optional): 7:00pm January 3rd, 2018 @ Boeing 2-22 Bldg Cafeteria
Student Applications: Applications will go live on the BCC Page starting at 5:00am, January 15th. Class spots are limited.
Orientation Class (mandatory): 7:00pm February 7th, 2018 @ Boeing 2-22 Bldg Cafeteria

When: Friday November 3rd, 2017

• 6:00 PM Cocktail Hour
• 7:00 PM Buffet Dinner

Where:  Seattle Mountaineer’s Lodge

What:  Come join your fellow club members for our annual banquet. 

Keynote Speaker will be distinguished alpinist Graham Zimmerman.

Sign-up:  Sign up now online. Please RSVP by 10/27.

Are you interested in learning what ice climbing is all about.  The BOEALPS is having their annual alpine ice seminar on October 7th and 8th.  This is a great opportunity to learn steep snow technique, ice climbing technique and some snow and ice anchors.  Applicants should be Basic Climbing Class graduates or equivalent.  The only personal gear required is a helmet, harness, mountaineering boots, and crampons the rest will be provided.

As always we hope to do a Waterfall Ice Seminar in winter when weather permits but if you want to get on ICE apply early because this is your sure bet.

What: Fall Ice Climbing Seminar
When: Saturday October 7th &  Sunday October 8th
Where: Lower Coleman Glacier at Mt. Baker
More Information: See the webpage
Documents: Seminar Handout | Seminar Document
Deadline: October 4th.

Sign-up: APPLY NOW!

Hello Climbers!

The fall camp out is coming up on September 29th-30th.

This year we will be having the camp out in the Tieton area.  If you haven’t been before now is a great time to get out with your experienced BOEALPS friends and explore a new place to climb.  We will be getting campsites at the Windy Point Campground on Friday and staying through Sunday.     

The Fall 2017 edition of the BOEALPS Wilderness and Remote First Aid class (WRFA) is open for registration !

Get all the details on the WRFA page, or go straight to the sign-up form

Remember that a current CPR/AED certification is required in order to take the WRFA class (have we repeated that enough already ?). Note also that this is likely the only WRFA class to be offered by BOEALPS prior to the start of the BCC. Just sayin’…

Space is limited so sign up NOW !

Hey BOEALPS!

The 2017 BRC applications are now live for Students and Intructors!  For more information and to apply, check out the BOEALPS BRC webpage.

The BOEALPS Basic Rock Class (BRC) is designed to bridge the gap between the Basic and Intermediate Climbing Classes. It introduces students to principles of technical rock and basic alpine climbing, allows them to establish mentorship relationships with more experienced climbers through a 1:1 student-to-instructor ratio, and gives them experience in following a trad lead climber who will lay the groundwork for learning to lead after the class.

Skills you will learn include:

• Following on moderate, technical rock climbing routes (both Sport and Trad)
• Creating anchors and setting top ropes
• Climbing alpine multi-pitch routes
• Becoming more independent trip planners

Class outings are approximately every other weekend from July to August, with classroom sessions the week prior to the weekend outing.  Students are expected to be in good physical condition.

Application Available: NOW!
Application Deadline: Monday, May 8, 2017
Student Announcements: Monday, May 22, 2017
1st Classroom Session: Wednesday, July 5, 2017

For more information, please contact:
Jeff and Priti Wright – email: brc@boealps.org

The BOEALPS Spring Campout is coming up fast.  Both the BCC and ICC will be in Leavenworth for their outings the weekend of 4/22 and 4/23.  The weather is warming up and the rocks are starting to dry off, so you should come too.

This year because of the lingering snow pack we have booked the Wenatchee Confluence State Park group camp.  We will of course be having our potluck dinner on 4/22, BOEALPS will provide the main dish and guests can bring their favorite dish to share.

The Boeing Employee’s Alpine Society Intermediate Climbing Class expands the physical, mental and technical limits of those who wish to challenge themselves in the alpine setting.

In an intensive, hands‐on environment, you will learn the skills and gain the experience necessary for you to be self-sufficient on intermediate‐level alpine climbs. Skills you will learn include:

• Leading traditional multi‐pitch rock climbs
• Steep Snow and Ice Climbing
• Self‐rescue techniques
• Alpine and expedition climb planning

Class outings are approximately every other weekend from the end of March to the end of August, with classroom sessions the Monday prior to the weekend outing. Students are expected to be in good physical condition and have some gained climbing experience beyond the basic climbing class.

Application Available: Friday, January 27th

Application Deadline: Sunday, March 5th

First Classroom Session: Monday, March 20th

Student Application

Instructor Application

For more information, please contact:
Aaron Nash ‐ e‐mail: ICC@BOEALPS.ORG

The season for waterfall ice climbing is here and it’s been a great one so far.  If you’ve seen all your friends’ posts online and want to learn how you too can climb frozen waterfalls, the waterfall ice seminar is just for you.  This will be a two day course focusing on high angle ice climbing technique and becoming familiar with the process of leading and following an ice route.  This class builds on the “Alpine Ice Seminar” but the only prerequisite is the Basic Climbing Class or equivalent skills. 
 
The seminar is being held February 4th thru 5th in Lillooet, B.C.

Find out more of the details and sign up on the Ice Seminar page. 

The BOEALPS Backcountry Ski Seminar is back!
Snow is falling in the mountains and it’s time to get stoked on skiing. If you’ve been thinking about ditching the resort and searching for untracked pow in the backcountry, this class is for you! This seminar is aimed at giving the new backcountry skier all of the skills and knowledge they need in order to plan and carry out their own ski tours.

The class will meet on two days: one night session on Monday, January 23rd, and one day long backcountry tour on Saturday, January 28th.

Voting has opened and will be accepting votes until January 11th at Midnight.

Previous Year Photo Contest Winners

The BOEALPS Basic Climbing Class (BCC) is a great opportunity to learn the skills that are necessary for basic competence in alpine travel. This course covers at an introductory level everything from proper clothing and route finding to crevasse rescue and glacier travel. If you are new to the outdoors or have outdoor experience but lack the training to go with it, then this course is a must for you!
Class sessions are held on Wednesday evenings, with one-day weekend outings (either Saturday or Sunday) from Mid Feb through June. Note that two full weekend outings are also scheduled during the class (snow camping and graduation climb).

Important Dates:

• Information Session (optional): 7:00pm January 4th, 2017 @ Boeing 2-22 Bldg Cafeteria
• Student Applications: Applications will go live on the BCC Page starting at 5:00am, January 16th. Class spots are limited.
• Orientation Class (mandatory): 7:00pm February 8th, 2017 @ Boeing 2-22 Bldg Cafeteria

2017 Baker Backcountry Ski Weekend is now open for reservations and our snow pack is off to an good start!
We call it a backcountry ski weekend but anyone can come no matter what your winter activity of choice is. There are plenty of touring and snowshoeing options from beginner to advanced and the ski area is an option for anyone without AT gear. If you need help finding partners let me know and I’ll try to coordinate.

When: Jan 20th – Jan 22nd, 2017
Where: Glacier, WA
Cost: Members $100, Non-Members $105
Register and Pay(Form and CC payment)

Other important info:
Please be aware that the lodge only has queen beds and priority goes to anyone that doubles up. Group food will depend on how many people sign up due to the pricing structure of the lodge. The goal is to provide breakfast and dinner on Saturday.

This is a great opportunity to take the AAIRE Level 1 Avalanche Course offered by the American Alpine Institute. It consists of a classroom session all day Friday in Bellingham then two field days Sat and Sun at the Mt. Baker Ski Area.

Cancellation Policy: You can cancel before Jan 5th and receive a guaranteed refund.

2015 Contest Winners

Please submit photos by midnight December 20th.
Click HERE for more details!

Please RSVP by October 25th, 2016

The Fall 2016 edition of the BOEALPS Wilderness and Remote First Aid class (WRFA) is open for registration !

Get all the details on the WRFA page, or go straight to the sign-up form

Remember that a current CPR/AED certification is required in order to take the WRFA class (have we repeated that enough already ?).  Note also that this is likely the only WRFA class to be offered by BOEALPS prior to the start of the BCC.  Just sayin’…

Space is limited so sign up NOW !

Hello climbers!

Hello climbers!

The 2016 Intermediate Climbing Class applications are now open for both students and instructors!

Please see the ICC Class webpage for more details.

Signups for the 2016 BOEALPS Basic Climbing Class are right around the corner. Open enrollment starts January 11th, space is limited.

This course covers at an introductory level everything from proper clothing and route finding to crevasse rescue and glacier travel. If you are new to the outdoors or have outdoor experience but lack the training to go with it, then this course is a must for you!

Check out the BCC Flyer or webpage for more information.

Please RSVP by October 30th, 2015

Sign-up: APPLY NOW!

Please submit photos by midnight November 1st.
Click HERE for more details!

The classes are only a few weeks away!
Only 5 people registered for CPR/AED, and 9 registered for WRFA.
What are you waiting for? SIGN UP TODAY!

Remember that if you plan on instructing the BCC next year, WRFA meets the requirement of the BCC and this is likely the only WRFA class BOEALPS will be offering prior to BCC.

Application & BOEALPS WRFA page

Join our friends at the Mountain Hardware Store downtown June 24TH – 27th for this exclusive sale. Proof of BOEALPS membership or this ad is required to receive the discount.

WHERE: Bridge Creek Campground Group Site
WHEN: FRIDAY MAY 1st TO SUNDAY MAY 3rd
WHO: YOU! ALL GUESTS WELCOME
DETAILS: BOEALPS has rented the group campsite at Bridge Creek Campground on Icicle Creek Road in Leavenworth Friday and Saturday night.

FREE FOOD!
The club will be providing meat options and fixings for Saturday night.
Please bring a side or dessert to share for Saturday. Try to bring something a little creative so we don’t end up with a thousand bags of chips.
As always; BYOB.

CAMPFIRE
FIRE! We all like a big campfire. We’ve asked for 1 bundle per carload of people in the past and that has worked well. We can never have too much wood.

CLIMBING!
In addition to ICC & BCC outing this camp out is a great way to meet members new and old. This is a great opportunity to add a day of climbing and meet new partners.

RSVP
Please let us know you’re coming on our Facebook Event

BOEALPS Intermediate Climbing Class

Class outings are approximately every other weekend from middle of March to the end of August, plus classroom sessions every other Monday evening. Students are expected to be in excellent physical condition and have some technical climbing experience beyond that gained in the basic climbing class.

Application Deadline: Sunday, March 8th
1st Classroom Session: Monday, March 23th

For more information, please contact Evelyne Van Ingelghem
Click Here to apply!

BOEALPS Intermediate Climbing Class

Class outings are approximately every other weekend from middle of March to the end of August, plus classroom sessions every other Monday evening. Students are expected to be in excellent physical condition and have some technical climbing experience beyond that gained in the basic climbing class.

Application Deadline: Sunday, March 8th
1st Classroom Session: Monday, March 23th

For more information, please contact Evelyne Van Ingelghem
Click Here to apply!

We call it a backcountry ski weekend, but anyone can come no matter what your winter activity of choice is.

Never backcountry skied before?
No problem, there are plenty of beginner friendly slopes here and I’ll help you find someone to show you the basics.

When: Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2015
Where: Glacier, WA
Cost: Members $95, Non-Members $100

Other important info:
Please be aware that the lodge only has queen beds and priority goes to anyone that doubles up.
The food situation will depend on how many people sign up due to the pricing structure of the lodge. The goal is to provide breakfast and dinner on Saturday.

This is a great opportunity to take the AAIRE level 1 avalanche course offered by the American Alpine Institute. It consists of a classroom session all day Friday in Bellingham then two field days Sat and Sun at the Mt. Baker ski area.

Cancellation Policy: You can cancel before Jan 16th and receive a refund, after that I cannot garauntee a refund.

Sorry to inform you but the cabin is now full. Email Bill at wwaltke@gmail.com to get on the waiting list.

Please RSVP by October 29th, 2014

WHERE:  Boeing 2-22 Building & Mt. Rainier*
WHEN:  October 16, 18-19, 21 & 23 (See BOEALPS Calendar for details)*
WHO:  You, your interested friends and family!
* Schedule and locations will be weather dependent.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 12th.

DETAILS:
This year BOEALPS is proud to present a Photography Seminar. Raise your skills and experience to make more friends drool over your Facebook or personal photos & get a leg up for our annual Photo Contest. Topics include exposure, composition, post processing and critiques while taking advantage of beautiful Mt. Rainier National Park. All formats and cameras are welcome but an emphasis on shooting raw will increase your skills. Please come familiar with your camera settings.

Sign-up: APPLY NOW!

What: BOEALPS 2014 Fall Campout
Where: Bridge Creek Group Site – Leavenworth, WA
When: Friday September 26th thru Sunday September 28th
Who: ALL BOEALPS Members, Associates AND their Guests!
Why: Come out to Leavenworth for the weekend and enjoy the company of fellow BOEALPS folks and climb, hike, mountain bike or just relax.
 
Details:
Come join up with other climbers and cap off summer right. If you can, please bring a bundle of wood per car to help keep everyone warm at night.

Please RSVP to activities@boealps.org so that we can ensure food for all. As well don’t hesitate email if you have any questions about the campout itself or need help finding people or places to climb.
 
Free Food!
The club will be providing BBQ smoked brisket and fixings for Saturday night.
PLEASE BRING A SIDE/DESSERT TO SHARE for Saturday Dinner. BYOB.
 
Climbing!
Also, come meet new people that share the same interests as you. I’m sure you be able to find a few climbing partners for the weekend.

Join our friends at the Mountain Hardware Store downtown June 26TH – 29th for this exclusive sale. Proof of BOEALPS membership required to receive the discount.

WHERE: Bridge Creek Campground Group Site
WHEN: Friday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 4th
WHO: YOU! ALL GUESTS WELCOME
WHY: BECAUSE YOU LIKE FUN!
DETAILS: BOEALPS has rented the group campsite at Bridge Creek Campground on Icicle Creek Road in Leavenworth Friday and Saturday night.

FREE FOOD!
The club will be providing meat options and fixings for Saturday night only.
Please bring a side or dessert to share for Saturday. Try to bring something a little creative so we don’t end up with a thousand bags of chips.
As always; BYOB.

CAMPFIRE
FIRE! We all like a big campfire. We’ve asked for 1 bundle per carload of people in the past and that has worked well. We can never have too much wood.

CLIMBING!
In addition to ICC & BCC outing this camp out is a great way to meet members new and old. This is a great opportunity to add a day of climbing and meet new partners.
BOEALPS activities

This year Second Ascent has opened its student sale to all BOEALPS Members & is hosting a special evening just for us. Second Ascent has invited another local – Seattle Manufacturing Company. SMC plans to show us a stress test and demonstrate its equipment. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

When: Thursday March 13th 2014 @ 7-9:30pm
Where: Second Ascent, 5209 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
What: gear, food, beer, climbing engineers, discounts on gear

Snow is finally on the forecast and as usual we will be having the annual Winthrop Snowshoe & Ski Weekend.
We have reserved A Bend in the River Lodge again this year over the last weekend next month, February 21th – 24th (Check-in Friday after 4pm and check-out Monday by 11am).

This is a great opportunity to explore new places on snowshoe, cross country skis, alpine touring or even SKI THE LOUP (depending on snow fall).

The Lodge has beds for 30. The cost is $185 per person this year. The outing organizers provide food & planning for breakfast & dinner. Prep is a group effort by volunteers. Lunches (not provided) are on your own.

What’s Included:
3 nights lodging
Saturday breakfast & dinner
Sunday breakfast & dinner
Monday breakfast

Josh Lodge, Activities Chair

To reserve a spot please contact Bill Waltke at wwaltke@gmail.com

Mountain Hardwear invites you to a free evening with world-renowned rock and ice climber Tim Emmett !

Wednesday November 20th, 7pm, free and open to the public

At the Seattle Downtown Mountain Hardwear store located at 250 Pine Street, Seattle, WA, 98101

Tim Emmett is an elite rock and ice climber, published author, popular international speaker and accomplished wingsuit pilot. In February 2012, he made a first ascent of ‘Spray On…Top!’ at British Columbia’s Helmcken Falls, dubbed as ‘the hardest ice climbing route in the world’. His recent trips have taken him to Iceland, Pakistan and Canada, in search of new routes, ice and base jumping exit points and a new taste of adrenaline.

For more details, check out the Mountain Hardwear Event Announcement

Friday 1 November 2013

The Mountaineers Clubhouse – Goodman Auditorium
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98115
Cocktail hour begins at 6:00 pm
Buffet dinner at 7:00 pm
Presentations start at 8:30 pm
Door prizes to follow.

John Pollock and Jerry Baillie
Celebrating 50 years of BOEALPS, climbing, adventures, and friendships.

Please RSVP by 25 October 2013

PDF Flyer: BOEALPS Banquet Flyer