About us
This group is about getting out with other people and being social while doing it.
This group is about real life. So online messaging of people you have not met in real life is not allowed.
For the rest of any rules of conduct . . . they pretty much run along the lines of your average cabin group for a sleep-away Summer Camp.
Think of this group as . . . Summer Camp For Adults.
With that . . .
. . . Here are the basics of group rules.
- Do NOT contact members who you have not met in real life. (see above)
- Avoid Put Downs.
- Speak For Yourself.
- Listen To Others.
- You Have The Option To Pass.
- Expect Unfinished Business.
Attendance rules: Try to always update your RSVP.
Photo and Name: You are allowed to join with whatever name and whatever photo. HOWEVER the main organizers may request you change either name or photo a their discretion.
Names that are products, promotional, advertisements are red flags that will be requested to change or be removed.
If you are using a photo that is not your face, a current face photo may be requested.
Here is the rule of thumb.
Fake name and fake photo will be requested to change to a real photo and a real name or face removal.
Real photo and fake name is usually fine. Fake photo and real name is usually fine.
IF you need to maintain privacy of both then contact the main organizers and just ask. That's all it takes usually.
Can't stress this enough . . . As a guideline do not message people you have not met in person. This is not an online dating place.
Ladies: If a guy messages you please contact me. There have been problems with that happening over meetup in general.
It's just not cool.
Meetup is about real life and not virtual.
Guys, . . . get off your computer and come to an event. Say hello in person. Smile, . . . be personable and decent.
And just be there to get to know people and make friends of whatever gender.
You can always use new good friends.
And this is one way to make/meet them.
Wingman tactics and and Pickup artist tactics are similarly not allowed in this group.
Organizers of another group that are not an organizer or host here are also not allowed to solicit members.
The rest of the rule are just good ways to live and be.
All organizers on the group do have different set of rules.
The (organizer) rules simplified.
- No Emailing (do not use the bulk email feature in any way)
- Do NOT use the "discussions box" on the main page of the group (it's spammy).
- No outside links
- Great Copy
- Great Pix
- 4 weeks notice is best.
- List any money costs in the first 2 or 3 lines.
Not too many rules.
Not too complicated.
They all have to do with respect for the membership.
Upcoming events
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Big views, bigger climb — Mount Forgotten Meadows! 🏔️
Greenlake Park and Ride, 6601 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, USThis Sunday we're heading out to the Mountain Loop Highway for Mount Forgotten — a proper butt-kicker that starts at the shared Mount Dickerman trailhead and traces the Perry Creek Trail before the real work begins. After a mandatory unbridged creek crossing, it's steep, relentless hike up the ridge until the trail breaks into a subalpine wonderland of meadows. From up there you get panoramic views of Glacier Peak, Mount Baker, Mount Pugh, and a whole skyline of North Cascades peaks. 🥾
📍 Hike Details (from AllTrails)
Trail: Mount Forgotten Meadows Trail
Distance: ~12 miles
Elevation Gain: ~4,520 ft
Route Type: Out & back
Estimated time: 7–8 hours of hiking
Pass required: Yes — Northwest Forest Pass / America the Beautiful Pass for the trailhead. Parking is permit required; lot has public restrooms.⚠️ Trail Notes:
- Snow expected — bring microspikes and gaiters
- Summit push is conditional: If conditions aren't conducive (deep snow, ice, poor visibility, or sketchy footing), we'll turn back at the meadows and skip the summit push. The meadows are a worthy destination on their own.
- Creek crossing: There's a mandatory unbridged creek crossing (near Perry Creek Falls) that often requires rock-hopping or wading.
- Meadows → summit: The stretch from the meadows to the summit of Mount Forgotten is a different beast — steep, snowy/icy in places, and trail-finding skills required (especially past Peak 5396). If you're not an experienced scrambler, enjoying the meadows and turning around there is a totally valid day.
- Overgrown sections: Some brushy stretches on the way to the peak.
- Crowds: Not crowded — you may have the meadows nearly to yourself.
- Cell service: Spotty at best. Download your offline map before we leave!
🚗 Schedule & Meeting (Sunday)
- 6:30 AM – Meet at Green Lake Park & Ride (NE 65th St & I-5, Seattle)
- 6:45 AM – Carpool departs promptly
- ~7:15 AM – Pit stop at Safeway – 717 WA-9, Lake Stevens, WA 98258 (bathrooms / snacks / coffee / supplies) (swap in your preferred stop if you have one)
- ~8:45 AM – Arrive at trailhead (Sunrise Mine / Mount Dickerman lot)
- ~9:00 AM – Start hiking 🥾
- ~4:30–5:30 PM – Back to cars
- ~7:00–8:00 PM – Estimated return to Green Lake P&R
🎒 What to Bring
- ✅ Hiking boots (sturdy, good traction for steep switchbacks and snowy/icy sections)
- ✅ Trekking poles (strongly recommended for the climb and descent)
- ✅ Microspikes/traction — snow is expected on the trail
- ✅ Gaiters — for snow and postholing
- ✅ 2–3 liters of water
- ✅ Lunch + snacks
- ✅ Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- ✅ Warm layers, gloves, hand warmers, etc. — it's cold up high
- ✅ Download offline map (AllTrails recommended — limited cell service, tricky route-finding past Peak 5396)
- ✅ Northwest Forest Pass / America the Beautiful Pass
- ✅ Change of shoes/clothes for post-hike comfort
- ✅ Headlamp — sunset is early these days, so good to have a lamp in case we finish after dark
💰 Cost Sharing
To cover gas and vehicle wear & tear:- $20 per person if we have 3 riders per car
- $30 per person if we have 2 riders per car
Cash or Venmo.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This is a group-organized hike, NOT a guided tour. The host is not a professional guide, trip leader, or outdoor expert. They are simply organizing a gathering of fellow hikers and are participating themselves. You are solely responsible for your own safety, preparedness, and well-being throughout the entire event. This is a long, strenuous, exposed route with a creek crossing, expected snow, and off-trail navigation near the summit — please only join if you're comfortable with steep terrain, cold conditions, and a full day out.22 attendees
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