The Mountaineers. The Mountaineers climbing courses continue to be most popular with 265 basic students and 63 intermediates registered in 1967. In addition to a full schedule of viewfinder, snowshoe, and ski touring climbs, there were 99 basic and intermediate climbs scheduled. A total of 79 of these was successful in spite of a long, hot, and dry summer which eventually forced the closure of all forested areas, barring access to the peaks and curtailing the climbing season. Nevertheless, 1274 climbers succeeded in making the summits. The largest group in club history graduated from our climbing courses in 1967, with 152 basic students and 21 intermediates successfully completing the requirements. A highlight of the year was our joint sponsorship of the Japanese-American Expedition, led by Al Randall, which was highly successful in making a number of first ascents in the Wrangell Range of Alaska.

Howard Stansbury, Climbing Chairman