In June 2023, James Hunter and Beth Cortright joined two of their friends on a tour around a handful of islands in Indonesia. They hiked to see Komodo Dragons in the wild, visited a few caves and waterfalls, and climbed Mount Rinjani, the second tallest volcano in Indonesia.

James Hunter is a life-long resident of Los Alamos, active in rock climbing, caving, hiking, and many other outdoor activities. Beth Cortright has lived in Los Alamos for 12 years. She enjoys hiking, climbing, caving, and backpacking.

We welcome all to this Mountaineers’ meeting, on the regular fourth Tuesday of the month. The social hour, with cookies, begins at 6:45 PM and the program at 7:00 PM. The presentation will be streamed at Los Alamos Nature Center; the slides will be live-streamed on Zoom. Registration is required to Zoom and recommended for in-person – we would love to see your smiling face. Registration details will be posted once they are available.

Summit photo on Mount Rinjani, one of the highest volcanoes in Indonesia (12,224 feet)