Adventurous Young Mazamas (AYM)

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Welcome to the pages of the Adventurous Young Mazamas! AYM plans and offers a LOT of fun activities, geared roughly for people in their 20s and 30s.  All AYM activities are open to all Mazama members and non-members, regardless of age.

Our goals are to attract younger folks to the Mazamas, get them to join as full members - and to encourage their continued involvement, participation and leadership within the Mazamas.  In addition to the many hikes, xc-ski and snowshoe trips each year, AYM also occasionally offers a number of other activities like cave exploration, biking (mountain & road), whitewater rafting and sea kayaking which are a bit outside the usual focus of the Mazamas.  Come join us for a trip or lead one of your own!  AYM also highly encourages participants to check out the climb schedule, the Hike to the Summit program and the many great classes offered by the Mazamas.

Current AYM Activities

AYM events are open to all Mazama members and non-members alike.  Advance reservations are not necessary for hikes or other events unless otherwise noted.  Just show up 10-15 minutes before the listed departure time and you’re in!  Please bring rain gear on all hikes and be prepared for cold weather conditions.  Rain can occur at any time of the year and the weather in town can be very different from that in the mountains.  All hikes will go rain or shine unless conditions are truly appalling;  when in doubt contact the event leader.  See our Hiking Tips for full information on how Mazama hikes work and what to bring.  Unless otherwise listed below, events are $2 for Mazama mebers and $3 for non members.

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Sat, Mar 13 - Santiam Pass Last Chance X-Country Ski
** NEW **
Come seek the first signs of spring on this woodsy loop for intermediate skiers. We’ll visit three shetlers en route and have views of Mount Washington and Three Fingered Jack if it’s clear. Ungroomed terrain. No rental stop. We’ll stop for dinner in Detroit on the way back.  Please email leader to sign up and reserve a place. 11-13 miles, Dr 280.  Departs from Durham Park and Ride (near Bridgeport Village in Tualatin) at 8am. Leader:
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Sat, Mar 13 - Mazama Event: Mt. Hood National Forest Tree Planting
Last year’s tree planting event was a success!  Over 50 Mazama members, friends, and family helped plant trees to reduce the Mazamas carbon footprint, restore a watershed, and create habitat.  This year we will continue the new tradition with our second tree planting event.  In addition to planting trees we will also be planting shrubs and wetland plants.  The planting will occur in the Mt. Hood National Forest near Zigzag.  Bring appropriate clothing for various weather conditions, work gloves, rubber boots (optional) and a sack lunch.  All tools and trees will be provided.  We hope you come out and join us.  Meet at the Mazama Mountaineering Center to organize carpools at 8:00am; or at the Zigzag Ranger Station at 9:00am (70220 E. Hwy. 26).  We’ll wrap up by 1:30pm.  To sign up or get more information, contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), 503-639-5978. 

Sun, Mar 21 - Hike: Dry Creek Falls via Herman Creek
One of the quietest parts of the Gorge, the area around Dry Creek Falls holds many secrets. Come on this hike and we’ll see a few of them, including a fantastic bridge over a roaring creek, awesome rock pinnacles, great views across the Columbia and two lovely waterfalls. We may stop for food in Cascade Locks after the hike if desired. 8.2 miles, 1000 ft. Drive: 80. TH Pass required. Gateway Park & Ride, 9:00AM. Leader:
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Sun, Mar 21 - Adventure Hike:  Lindsey Ridge
Strenuous off-trail adventure route up a seldomly-visited ridge in the Columbia Gorge east of Shellrock Mountain.  Participants should be prepared for potential bushwhacking, scrambling, rain and snow.  We’ll stop off to visit a terrific waterfall along the way and descend from the plateau via good trail.  We’ll hike elsewhere if the weather’s totally appalling. 10-12>3800^Dr-88.  Wilderness area;  group will be limited to twelve.  Contact leader in advance to hold your spot.  Depart Gateway at 8:30am.  Exploratory.  Leader: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Sat, Mar 27 - Coast Hike: Cape Lookout Trail
** NEW DATE **
Lets hike 2 miles straight out into the Pacific on Cape Lookout. The great hike gives excellent views for passing whales and other sea life.  Be prepared for any type of weather - if it’s too nasty we’ll hike elsewhere.  It’s also the great Oregon Spring Beach Cleanup so we’ll grab a few bags and pack some trash on the way out. 7 miles, 500 ft,  Dr 150.  Group limited to 12 - email leader to sign up.  Depart Target & SW 185th at 8:30am.  Leader: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Mon, Mar 29: AYM Committee Meeting
Everyone is welcome to attend - you make AYM and the Mazamas a reality!  Come join us for our monthly AYM Committee meeting where we review the previous months activities, plan upcoming events, and have an all around good time.  Due to BCEP (Basic Climbing Education Program) classes, our next AYM Meeting is at 6:30PM at Jackson Middle School located at 10625 SW 35th Ave, Portland OR 97219.  Ask at the Mazama BCEP information desk for the specific room number for the meeting.

Mon, Apr 5 - Mazama Climb Night
Come join us for Climb Night at ClubSport - one of the largest rock gyms in Oregon with over 11,000 sq.ft. of climbing surface.  On arrival, tell the front desk that you’re with the Mazamas, sign in & pay your fee - then head over into the climbing area.  If its your first visit to Club Sport, you must first pass a safety check by the gym staff.  Climb Night is open to all members and non-members alike regardless of age or climbing ability.  Pre-registration is not required.  Don’t have a regular belay partner?  - we can easily pair you up with someone for the evening.  Climb Night coordinator:  (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Where: ClubSport Oregon (exit #290 off I-5) 
When: 7-11pm - the first Monday of the month (November - May)
Cost: $10 Mazama members/ $15 non-members
Be sure to bring your Mazama membership sticker!
Rentals: $5 harness, $6 rock shoes - or $9 for both.

Not enough going on for you?  AYM is but one small corner of the Mazamas:  check out the summer climbs, the Trail Trips hiking schedule, the year-round Tuesday/Thursday evening street rambles in northwest Portland—or volunteer to lead an event of your own!  The Mazamas run almost entirely on the efforts of volunteers—and we’re always looking for new leaders!