Have you liked the MWOC Facebook page? If you have photos to share on Facebook, just send then to one of the officers (see newsletter for contact information). At this time, the MWOC Facebook page is open to the public to see but only "administrators" can post comments or pictures. (Best for privacy issues are pictures from a distance, from the "rear view" or, if close ups, verbal OK from subjects for posting.)

The Fettuccine Forum, Boise, hosts periodic programs on the history of our area.  On Thursday, Feb 4, 6PM, there will be a Zoom presentation on the failed attempt to create a Sawtooth National Park in the early 1900's and the evolution of the management plan since that time.  Free pre-registration is required.  https://www.boiseartsandhistory.org/eventlistitem?id=3BC283838B0175CAEF2C0B838AD17137.

If you were unable to watch the Ridge to Rivers Zoom meeting on January 19, you can see that presentation here  https://www.ridgetorivers.org/media/2293/virtual-presentation.pdf

DECEMBER 15, 2020 ~ YAHOO GROUPS TERMINATED Yahoo sent out this notice on October 18: “We're shutting down the Yahoo Groups website on December 15, 2020 and members will no longer be able to send or receive emails from Yahoo Groups."

If you need help posting an email through the club's Wild Apricot account, just ask any officer or activity leader for assistance. 

Dear Mountain West Club,

   At the MWOC officers meeting last Monday, we discussed the possibility of cautiously beginning weekly hikes starting Tuesday June 2nd. We thought that in Idaho we will enter "Phase 3" by that time and we could do group hikes beginning then. Given that we also felt that social distancing and group size limitations should still be observed. We would suggest that if the group is larger than 10 that a 2nd leader be appointed and asked to begin the second group 10-15 minutes later (yes that means standing around and talking!). For the distancing part, face masks at least at the beginning and attempts to walk 6 feet apart would still be desirable. Jim Wolf observed that 6 feet is a hiking pole plus and arm's length. Also in the short term avoid "shuttle" hikes, only loops and out-and-b

Get outside and stay healthy!

Wendell Martin

Go to the Members Only page to view or download the files. Each PDF is between 80 - 100 MB in size (i.e., jumbo).

Thanks to Peggy Killen for all her work putting together the slide show. Job well done!

Thanks to Alvena Kinkade for submitting the wonderful new photos rotating on the MWOC homepage!

Because the Members' Marketplace saw little usage, this feature has been deleted from the website starting today, February 3, 2020.

For sale: Women's stepthru Cannondale bicycle, size S, Model Adventure. Go to Member's Marketplace for details and photos (you must login to view).

Go to the Directory page to find the December Trivia Contest question. You need to login with your email address and password to view the Directory page. If you don't have a password, click "Forgot password" to create one.

 You may be a winner!