Mountaineers to lead ABCs hiking class

Learn the ABCs of hiking in the Northwest with The Mountaineers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the Port Angeles Library.

Learn the ABCs of hiking in the Northwest with The Mountaineers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the Port Angeles Library. As part of the library’s Get Moving! series, hike leaders from The Mountaineers Kitsap Branch discuss necessary clothing and equipment (including the Ten Essentials), conditioning, outdoor etiquette, safety and other topics.  The class is free and open to all ages.

On July 13, The Mountaineers will lead a hike on the Sunrise Ridge trail in Olympic National Park. All participants must register online by July 9 and be at least 18 years old or accompanied by an adult. Hikers meet at the Port Angeles Library at 10 a.m. to carpool. Free passes are provided to access Olympic National Park.