Outdoor Activities in the N Cascades with Sierra Club

This Meetup is led by volunteers of the Sierra Club Mount Baker Group that serves members and friends in Skagit, Whatcom and San Juan Counties. We love the outdoors and we'd like to have you join our activities in the forests, shores, in our parks, and anywhere else we plan interesting hikes, walks and overnight camping trips. 
For information about the Sierra Club Mount Baker Group, please visit our website 

The purpose of this outing is to support the Sierra Club's mission. You do not need to be a member of the Sierra Club to join us, yet we highly encourage you to show your support. For more information about becoming a member of the Sierra Club, please click here.

We strive to have minimum impact on the environment during our outings, as we follow the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace. Whether you are in the wilderness or a local park, outings, with proper planning, can provide a wonderful opportunity to unplug for a mindful hiking adventure.

Whatever type of trip you are planning, take items with you (the "Ten Essentials") that you cannot improvise so easily in the field and will go a long way towards ensuring a safe and rewarding experience.

Limited trailhead parking can be frustrating. Be kind to yourself and the environment by considering public transportation. To see if the trailhead may be available via bus, please check out WTA's Bus Tracker.

Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

We seek to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants on our outings. Sierra Club's Outings Programs insist on a safe space agreement among participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. We want to support everyone in exploring, enjoying, and protecting these phenomenal spaces, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don't want to deny participation in these outdoor programs and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. Our space is to be a safe space, no matter your sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, or language. The Sierra Club prohibits any form of inappropriate, bullying, harassing, or other discriminatory behavior (“inappropriate behavior”). All people who lead and participate in Sierra Club outings have the right to be treated appropriately. For a description of ways inappropriate behavior might manifest, please click here.

Generally, pet dogs are only allowed if the write-up includes language specifically welcoming them. If you need to bring a service animal on an outing, contact leader prior to trip date.