The January 27 Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Jonathon Creel and Nell Larson on packrafting in far northern Alaska. One of the most remote and least-disturbed wilderness areas in North America, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a wild place unlike any other in the U.S. The Canning River runs from the Brooks Range through the wetlands and hummocks of the coastal plain to the Arctic Ocean.

The November 18 Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Gwendolyn Gallagher & Don Krier on their adventure in Iceland.

The September 23 Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk featuring Rim-to-Rim hiking in the Grand Canyon. In this presentation, hikers Ann Satsangi and Jan Velechovsky will share their experience tackling this iconic trek, offering practical insights into planning and preparation, as well as the physical and mental challenges involved.

The July 22 Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Helga Schimkat. You’ve probably heard of rock climbing and seen some movies or video clips but perhaps you are curious about how it works and what people get out of it. Her presentation will discuss what it is that rock climbers actually do and where they do it. Helga Schimkat has been climbing for six years, from gym bouldering to traditional and sport climbing on real rock.