A new and wonderful group has formed at Northlake; think of it as an “outing club.” We’ll start with day hikes, perhaps moving to camping trips that include day hikes from a base camp, then adding backpacking if the spirit moves us. All experience levels are welcome. Let us know if you have a favorite easy to medium day hike within two hours of Kirkland.

Hike to Olallie Lake on Saturday, August 15^th, 2009

Let's go see one of the beautiful lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness!

Meet at the church at 10am (after yoga…) then carpool to the trailhead in Snoqualmie Pass.

Pack a lunch, plenty of water, and the ten essentials (see sidebar).

The 7 mile trail is mainly in forest shade and has several waterfalls to admire. We'll take it at a leisurely to moderate pace.

Campout at Dosewallips State Park
Labor Day Weekend, September 5^th – 7^th, 2009

The Action:
Hiking on Sunday; Corn-holing possibly; campfire singing, lounging definitely

The Characters:
That’s us (and oh what characters we are!)

Produced By:
OUUCH of Northlake

This is a real campout: tents and sleeping bags and cooking on propane stoves. Woohoo!

Please join us! The tradition continues…

Get out and get moving!

OUUCH — Outdoorsy UU Church Hikers

The Ten Essentials

• Navigation: map and compass
• Sun Protection: sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen SPF 15 or above
• Insulation: extra clothing
• Illumination: flashlight or headlamp, check the batteries before you leave
• Nutrition: extra food (enough for an extra meal)
• Hydration: enough water
• First Aid Supplies: moleskin and bandaids minimum
• Fire: matches in a waterproof container or disposable lighter
• Repair: duct tape and rope can be handy
• Shelter: a space blanket for a day hike