WhinaliInfo Session & Social

7/26/2013 Jinyoung Kim

Agenda

• Whinali Introduction• Trip Report & Planning• Member Introduction• Social

디날리 정상에 태극기 휘날리자 !

• Whinali is a mountaineering / hiking club based on Seattle, WA. We believe that going outdoors every week is a great way to enjoy the best of what pacific north-west can offer. We often go for friendly hikes, but some-times challenge more demanding yet rewarding moun-tain ranges. Our eventual goal is to climb Denali, which is the dream of all mountaineers. • Founded in 5/25/13, and grew to 58 members now.• This awesome Whinali logo designed by Ray Hong

Why Denali?

• The highest point in North and South America combined• The most challenging target among 7 summits• 100th year since the first successful summit attempt• 1913, the first ascent of Denali's 20,320-ft south summit

achieved by Hudson Stuck, Walter Harper, Harry Karstens, and Robert Tatum. Harper, a Native Alaskan, is first to set foot on top

• More on Denali• http://www.summitpost.org/denali-mount-mckinley/150199• http://www.alpineascents.com/denali-price-date.asp

Why Whinali?

• Participating on a hiking is quite an investment

• You can’t do it alone – due to safety, fun, cost, …

• We want to make the best out of it, together

• We need a good system to have sustainable fun!

Whinali Values

• Growth through Nature• Always aim (a little bit) higher

• Leadership through Service• Service is the best path for growth

• Sustainability through Care• No member should be left behind

Whinali Membership

• 10$(student)-20$ yearly fee• Used for pass purchase & events

• Each member leads 1+ climb a year

Quiz #1

• What’s the mountain that doesn’t belong to seven summit?• Everest• Denali• Mont Blanc• Vinson Massif• Aconcagua• Killamanjaro• Koscluszako

Whinali Events

• Regular hike & camping

• Gear shopping trip

• Seasonal events• Best leader award• Best photography award

Whinali Trip Schedule

• Climb leader finalize participants the day before• Up to 4 people per car

• Depart at 8am at UW Bookstore• Based on 1hr drive & 3hr one-way climb • Extra cars can be parked nearby

• Lunch at the summit around 12-2pm• Climb leader decide when to turn back

• Arrive at Seattle around 4-6pm• Dinner together!

Season/2013 Report

• 7 expeditions so farLeader Date Name

Jinyoung 6/3/2013 Twin Falls

Jinsoo 6/10/2013 Mailbox Peak

Jinsoo 6/17/2013 Mount Si

Jinsoo 6/23/2013 Lake Serene

Jinsoo 6/29/2013 Mount Dickerman

Jinyoung 7/13/2013 Granite Mountain

Jinyoung 7/20/2013 Snow Lake

Season/2013 Planning

• On Whinali Database

Essential Gears

• Hiking Boots

• Trekking Pole• Locking mechanism matters

• Hiking Backpack• Should have a hip belt

• Ice Traction Device

Tips for Preparation

• Pack plenty of water (2+Liters) & fruits

• Prepare light meal that can be shared

• Layered clothing + extra insulation/rainwear

• Pack a sandal for comfort

Quiz #2

• Which of the following mountains didn’t appear on the slidesso far?• Everest• K2• Annapruna• Matterhorn• Manaslu• Denali

Member Introduction

• Who I am

• Why I am here

• Best climb(s) of my life