ATHLETICS
Take a Virtual Tour of
Breathtaking Desinations
T
he Walking & Hiking Committee
invites members and guests to spend
the evening of Thursday, Jan. 28 with
John and Amy Osaki of Mountain Hiking
Holidays, as they share the photographic
splendor of Northern Greece, Mount
Olympus, Romania and other selected
destinations around the world and close to
home.
In the region of Zagori, take a virtual
journey through a landscape filled with
lovely mountain villages connected by
a network of stone-tiled pathways and
bridges. Find high country meadows
ablaze with crocus and ringed by towering
limestone peaks. Peer into one of the
deepest gorges in the world. Thrill to the
Enjoy an evening with John and Amy Osaki Thursday, Jan. 28 as they share
spectacle of the monasteries of Meteora
the photographic moments they have captured around the world.
perched precariously atop towering sand-
stone pinnacles. Climb Mount Olympus,
legendary home of the Greek gods and the as the single most spectacular multi-day is no cost to attend, but registration
highest point in Greece. high country traverse in Europe. ensures adequate seating for everyone.
Then head to Romania for a hut-to-hut Close the evening with grand images Call 503-517-7539 or register online at
trip traversing the entire Fagaras Mountain of destinations on this part of the globe. theMAC.com. WM
range, which has been described by some The presentation begins at 7 p.m. There
MAC Youngsters Weigh in on the Excitement of Ski Team
D
ecember is here, bringing with it opportunities to enjoy the best “I love the feeling of gliding across the top of the snow. I also
life has to offer in the Northwest: good food, time with family like getting to know all of the ski runs and just saying, ‘Oh, I’m
and friends, and the beautiful mountains draped in white winter snow. going to be in Heather Canyon – see you later.’ I also love being
Many MAC members spend their winter holidays together up on the mountain and hanging around Government Camp. The
upon those mountains, as a community enjoying each other’s thing I like most about ski racing is ripping down the hill going as
company by participating on the MAC ski team. Anyone of any fast as I can. Then hopefully standing on top of the podium at the
age and level can join, as long as they are able to ride a chairlift. awards ceremony.
Members may participate as much or as little as they want. –Andrew Pieringer, age 10
Following are a few of the reasons some young MAC members “Every time I work hard I feel like I have been using my life as
enjoy packing up with their families, week after week, to partici- a fun, enjoyable one. Every time I ski I feel happier. I learn to be
pate on the MAC ski team. competitive and nice at the same time. I try to work my hardest
“By being a part of a team, you get to see your friends from to achieve my goals. Ski racing teaches you all sorts of things like
different schools and grades every week. But you can meet new sportsmanship. And the best thing is I get to ski with my friend
people too at every race, because they mix you up every time and Camilla.
you get to stand next to new people while waiting for your turn I really think that ski racing shows you how you can be so good
to go down the run. Skiing also makes me feel tough and strong at something. It is just a happy feeling.”
because I know that the weather is sometimes bad, cold and windy. It –Sami Woodring, age 8
can be hard work to carry everything, and I have to think on my own For more information on the MAC ski team, contact Sarah
about what to do when I fall or get confused. I know not everybody Burchard in Athletic Services at 503-223-8740, e-mail sburchard@
can do these things in that weather, but I have learned that I can.” themac.com, or go to theMAC.com.
–Natalie Waldram, age 9 –Heather Waldram WM
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