Ape Cave: 11.21.2015

Lacey Parks Activities and Opportunities for Winter 15-16

To register for any of these great trips, visit the Lacey Parks and Recreation website

Ski Swap Coming!

Telluride MountainFilm Festival

Thanks to all the NTHS OAC members who attended the Telluride MountainFilm Festival visit to NTHS, and also to those who volunteered to help out at the Friday night showing at the Capitol Theater. Go Rams!

Some action shots from the Capitol Theater!

Mount Ellinor!

Our first club trip to Mount Ellinor was a success! 100% of the students made it to the summit under clear skies and perfect temperatures. No goats, but there were a few aggressive chipmunks.

Mount Ellinor Summit | October 3, 2015

Fall trip to TESC Challenge Course

A little blurry...

Saturday's trip to the Challenge Course at TESC was great: nice weather and a lot of fun!

Thanks to everyone who came out--we'll do it again in the Spring!

Gabriel will be sharing pictures and producing a new video soon. In the meantime, here are a few pictures and a video preview.

New year, new plans

I'm not sure if anyone counted, but we had a packed house at our first meeting on Wednesday!

If you would like to be on the email list, please be sure to send me a message (via your school mail) letting me know. I'll add you to the list and you will receive all the update.

We'll also work to keep our Google Calendar updated throughout the year--it's located in the right margin of this page, and you can subscribe to it if you wish.

Twitter is also an option (see the Twitter link to your right).

Follow us here and we'll keep you updated!

Spring 2015 TESC Challenge Course

Our trip to The Evergreen State College Challenge Course on May 30th was a great success! Perfect weather, great teamwork and a lot of fun--we'll be back in September!

Interactive opportunities

Club Updates!

Hi, everyone. Here are some key updates you'll be hearing about over the next couple of weeks:

1. Rock Gym TONIGHT! 7-9 PM, $10 + tax. If you haven't gone yet, it's time to give it a try! Ms. Sybouts and Miles will be there to help out, and don't forget to have your parents sign the waiver upon arrival (if you haven't done so already).
2. Lacey Parks Raft trip registration is due next Friday! The trip is scheduled for June 17th, and NTHS OAC members are getting a special deal--click here for all the details.
3. Challenge Course at The Evergreen State College is scheduled for Saturday, May 30th. Trip forms will be available next week--many of you signed the interest sheet. If you haven't yet, pay attention to email/announcements for more information. What is the Challenge Course? Click here for a sneak peek!
4. Campus clean-up: We have one more this year--May 25th-29th. Stay tuned for more info about this great club fundraising opportunity.

Rock Gym this Thursday!

Another "NTHS Night" at the Warehouse Rock Gym is coming up this Thursday, May 7th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  It's only $10 (plus tax) for a pass and rentals--a very good deal! See you there, and bring a friend! Just show them your school ID and/or let them know you're an NTHS student.

You do need to complete and turn in an NTPS field trip form--if you haven't done this yet, you can pick one up in the library. You only need to fill out one of these for the entire year.

Also, if you're under 18 (and most of you are) you must have a parent/guardian sign a printed waiver.You can get one here. You can't climb at the Rock Gym without it.

Lacey Parks Rafting Trip!

Rafting on the Wenatchee!

Lacey Parks and Rec is offering NTHS OAC members (that's you!) a discounted Whitewater rafting trip on the Wenatchee River this June 17th.  Here are the details:

• To register, call Lacey Parks and Rec at 360.491.0857
• Let them know the specific trip and date you're interested in (see above)
• Cost will be $65 per person (transportation + the raft trip). This is less than the usual $80 that Lacey Parks usually charges for this trip

Space will be limited to 20 individuals, so, if you and your friends want to get in on the fun, now is the time to register! The deadline for registration is May 15th!

If you have any questions just ask Lacey Parks when you register. Click here to view the flyer from Lacey Parks and Recreation.

Ape Cave photos!

Some of Gabriel's pictures from our Ape Cave trip | April 19th, 2015

Rock Gym this Thursday!

Another "NTHS Night" at the Warehouse Rock Gym is coming up this Thursday, April 2nd from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  It's only $10 (plus tax) for a pass and rentals--a very good deal! See you there, and bring a friend! Just show them your school ID and/or let them know you're an NTHS student.

You do need to complete and turn in an NTPS field trip form--if you haven't done this yet, you can pick one up in the library. You only need to fill out one of these for the entire year.

Also, if you're under 18 (and most of you are) you must have a parent/guardian sign a printed waiver.You can get one here. You can't climb at the Rock Gym without it.

Ski trip cancelled and new plans

Where's the snow?

Well, our ski trip plan was a bust due to lack of a Winter this year. However, next year we're hoping for a return to normalcy and more opportunities to partner with Lacey Parks and Rec. We'll discuss plans at our next meeting, but many are interested in resurrecting a weekly ski bus for Lacey area high school students. Let's get together and see what we can do.

Despite the no-snow bummer, we still have plans for some great activities this Spring--here's the save-the-date list:

• Next Warehouse Rock Gym night: April 2nd
• Sunday, April 19th: Ape Caves trip (Mount St. Helens)
• Saturday, May 30th: The Evergreen State College Challenge Course
• Wednesday, June 17th: Lacey Parks and Rec rafting trip on the Wenatchee River

Stay tuned for more details and forms! See you soon.

Update: Ski/snowboard trip postponed!

Unfortunately, due to poor snow conditions and the strong possibility of warm, rainy weather

at White Pass this weekend, we are going to be postponing our planned ski/snowboard trip with Lacey Parks and Recreation from this Saturday, February 7^th to Saturday March 14^th. I’ve discussed plans with Kathy Owen at Lacey Parks, and we both agree that this will be best to ensure that everyone has a good time and gets their money worth. This will also allow for five more weeks of snow accumulation (keep your fingers crossed!).

If you are unable to join us on March 14^th, please call Lacey Parks at 360.491.0857 to discuss refund options.  If you can make it on the 14^th, then do nothing—you’ll still be registered and we’ll look forward to enjoying a (slightly delayed) day enjoying the mountain snow.

Register now for the Lacey Parks White Pass Ski/Board Trip!

Click here for large map

There's still time to register (and space available) for the February 7th  OAC/Lacey Parks and Recreation trip to White Pass Ski area! Remember--we're taking this trip through Lacey Parks, so in order to get on the list you need to call 360-491-0857 and let them know you're interested in the specific February 7th trip. You can also stop by their office next to City Hall. It will cost $15.00 for a trip up in the vans, and we'll be able to get everyone a group rate for lift tickets (as long as we get enough people). You are not required to ride in the vans--NTHS community members can still get the group rate, even if you drive up on your own. Check your email and/or see Mr. Coker for more details.

• Click here for ticket/rental/lesson pricing
• Just call Lacey Parks 360-491-0857 to register and pay--be ready to let them know
• If you want transportation included
• If you want a rental package included
• Note--Lacey Parks will be charging tax as well

Climbing legend Fred Beckey to speak at The Evergreen State College

Famous photo of Fred Beckey

Don't miss this very cool opportunity to see a local (and international) legend in person! It's safe to say that there's no more experienced climber on the planet today (and who is still climbing). It's only 5 bucks! Here's the information:

The Outdoor Program at The Evergreen State College has the honor of hosting Fred Beckey as guest speaker on February 11th, 2015. This two-hour presentation will cover his favorite climbs through photos, videos, and stories. Please join us for an evening honoring the life and legacy of Fred Beckey and his progression from a fledgling climber in the Pacific Northwest to a world-wide mountaineering legend.

Click here for a link to more info and tickets.

Click here for a cool video from 2008. He was only 85 years old back then.

NTHS OAC Visits Mount Rainier

January 10th, 2015

Click here to see all the pictures!