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The winner for our $25 Nugget Alaskan Outfitter Gift Certificate in April 2016 is Sharon Denton. Congratulations Sharon! Don't forget to drop by and get your gift certificates - just ask for them at the front counter.
Winners are selected from those of you who receive and open our monthly e-newsletter. It doesn't matter when or how you signed up for our e-mail club - if you are on our email list you are a potential winner each month. Thank you for joining the club!
Rachel from Hike it Baby was the inspiration for this newsletter. She dropped by NAO last week to drop off information about Hike it Baby. Hike it Baby is a fun (relatively new to Juneau) hiking group just for parents and their kids. Organized group hikes are a fantastic way to get out, meet people with similar interests and explore all the wonders that Juneau has to offer. We have a variety of groups available that offer adventures for beginners to advanced explorers. The groups that I know about are listed below, if you know of other groups, please let me know and I will add them to another newsletter.
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Hike it Baby
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 Do you have kids? Do you love hiking? Do you love getting your kids outside with you in nature? Come join Hike it Baby.
Hike it Baby is a parents group dedicated to getting families together and out into nature with newborns and little ones. There are branches in over 200 cities around the country and internationally. You can find the local Juneau branch by visiting our website at hikeitbaby.com or searching for our Facebook page, "Hike it Baby Juneau." We have a wide variety of hikes, outdoor play dates, and urban strolls and the best part of being a member of Hike it Baby, is it's FREE! Hikes are led by volunteers, you could even lead one yourself. We welcome everyone from mom, dad, partner, granny to nanny to friend. Happy hiking, and we'll be seeing you on the trails!
Schedule / Contact Info
Highland Lunch
Mondays 11am-1pm
Led by Alisha Stevens
Weekly toddler-paced hike up steep but even terrain to a scenic overlook for a packed picnic lunch. The wide path is lined with salmonberry bushes, and from the top we can spot an eagle nest and mountain goats. There are also alternative spots for lunching under mature trees on rainy days. Meet at the sidewalk staircase at the corner of Highland Drive and Troy Avenue.
Mt. Roberts
May 3 @ 2:00 PM
Led by Rachel Disney and Izzie Felstead
Mendenhall Wetlands
May 11 @12:00 PM
Led by Rachel Disney
Bike it Baby to Herbert Glacier
May 19 @ 10:30 AM
Les by Rachel Disney
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Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW)
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Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) are hands-on workshops that teach adults outdoor skills while building their confidence in their ability to get out and safely enjoy all that the outdoors has to offer. BOW helps women grow and become more confident by offering classes in an encouraging, supportive, and non-competitive learning environment. BOW classes are kept small so that participants receive plenty of one-on-one interaction with friendly, supportive instructors. No experience is necessary and BOW is for adults of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Alaska BOW has had participants ranging in age from 18 to 85. BOW attendees enjoy camaraderie with others and experience what many call a life-changing, fun-filled weekend. Class offerings at BOW workshops vary according to season but focus on three areas: shooting/hunting, fishing/boating, and other outdoor activities. While BOW is targeted at women, men are welcome to participate as well.
Schedule / Contact Info
Kristen Romanoff
Wildlife Education & Outreach Coordinator,
Division of Wildlife Conservation, Juneau
(907) 465-8547
Abby Lowell
Wildlife Education & Outreach Specialist,
Division of Wildlife Conservation, Juneau
(907) 465-4292
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Juneau Hike Program
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CBJ Parks and Rec
Recreational hikers of all abilities are welcome to join in and experience Juneau's gold mine of exciting trail lore, wildlife, flora and fauna. Hikes are offered every Wednesday and Saturday by volunteer hike leaders who educate while they lead. Hike leaders are certified in CPR and first aid. Explore some of Juneau's history as you travel over trails once used by the gold miners of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Enjoy the spectacular scenery, beautiful wildflowers and good company. No dogs or firearms, please. Hike destination information will be announced 24 hours in advance on the Parks and Recreation Department hotline (586-0428).
Schedule / Contact Info
To find out destinations for Wednesday & Saturday Local Hikes call our hike hotline at 586-0428 Option 1.
To find out what Commercial Guided Hikes will take place today (April-September only), please call our hike hotline at 586-0428 and select Option 2.
Website: http://www.juneau.org/parkrec/hike/
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Juneau Alpine Club
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The Juneau Alpine Club offers a wide range of activities including
hiking, mountaineering, ski/showshoe touring, and exploring the outdoors of Southeast Alaska on land, water, rock, snow and ice. Members also gather for slide shows/potlucks, and organize and participate in outdoor skills training events.
Schedule / Contact Info
May 21 Clark's Traverse.
Carl Reese is leading a hike/climb up Clark's Traverse. This is a climb going up Mount Roberts to Sheep Mt to Mt Clark and returning via Perseverance Trail. It's a fairly long day. Ice axe or trekking poles and ice grippers could help as there is often snow up high. If you are interested call Carl by 7 PM Friday May 20th. 723-9323
May 31
Monthly meeting at the Island Pub at 6:30 PM.
We will plan upcoming climbs and hikes. All are welcome. Come with ideas or to meet other mountaineering folks.
To get emails from the Juneau Alpine Club send an email to:
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Juneau's Hidden History
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If you are interested in exploring
Juneau's Hidden History, 1880-1950: mines, ruins, relics & forgotten places, then this is the group for you. Most of these hikes involve off trail exploration in places of historic interest. Hikes vary from easy hikes with kids to hard core vertical adventures involving headlamps, Xtratufs and helmets.
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Coming this month!
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GROUP RUN - May 24th
Join us for a Tuesday Night Run on May 24th.
Runners and walkers of all paces, levels and experiences are welcome!
If you're looking for a reason to get out and get moving than look no further! The perfect blend of fun and fitness, including door prizes.
Register by 6pm at the Nugget Alaskan Outfitter. The run will start at 6:15pm, rain or shine.
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