Los Alamos Mountaineer Charlie Brown descending a canyon in Arches National Park. Courtesy/LA Mountaineers
By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The Los Alamos Mountaineers will host their annual Potpourri at Fuller Lodge starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13.
The evening includes a potluck, conversation and camaraderie, and six talks about adventures around North America. This is by far the most popular Mountaineers meeting of the year. Although a members-only event, members who renew or join on the spot are welcome.
The lineup of 10-minute talks includes:
- Jean Dewart: Cross Country Skiing at Crater Lake
- Michael Altherr: Two Weeks of Southwestern Adventure with Uncle Mike
- Olivia Li: Hiking Valle Caldera’s Mountaintops
- Luke Washburn: Mt. Rainier/Kautz Icefall Climb
- Tim Rennick: Hiking the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park
- Bill Priedhorsky: Moab – Our 15th Year of Hiking, Biking, and Canyoneering
Because this is a potluck, please bring a dish to share. The Mountaineers will provide chicken and vegetarian enchiladas, non-alcoholic drinks, and a large chocolate cake. Participants can provide the salads, vegetables, breads, additional desserts (but there will be a lot of cake), and main course alternatives.
Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a place setting to reduce waste – cup, plates, utensils. A tablecloth for your table would be festive.
To benefit the homeless in Santa Fe, the Mountaineers will be collecting used winter outdoor gear. Bring coats, hats, gloves, boots, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents, etc. to donate to the cause.
Members can join or renew in person at the Lodge with cash or check, or to avoid the line at the door, ahead of time with PayPal or credit card at https:////lamountaineers.org/drupal7/Member_Benefits.html. Membership for 2024 is still a bargain at $15 for individuals or $20 for families.