Mazamas

Filing Period

Oct 1, 2012 to Sep 30, 2013

Signed

Apr 22, 2014

Return Version

2012v2.0

Gross Receipts

$1,324,873

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Lodge: mazamas own a lodge located in government camp, oregon on us forest service land. Members, ski clubs and schools, and other non-profit organizations including youth groups in the portland, oregon area used the facility during the year. The lodge is also used as a base for climbs of mt. Hood led by the mazamas. The nordic ski patrol houses its rescue equipment at the lodge. Users are charged a fee to cover the direct costs of lodging and meals.

Activity 3

Education and outreach: * classes and education - each year we teach over 900 students a variety of courses in mountaineering related fields for students of all levels. Non-members may participate in classes and all activities offered through the mazamas. Class lectures are open to those who are not enrolled in the class. We offer classes in basic and intermediate mountaineering, advanced rock climbing, advanced snow and ice climbing, summer and winter rock review, ski mountaineering, mountaineering first aid, expedition training, and nordic skiing. * research - the mazamas gives grants that fund research related to the alpine environment including the long-term study of glaciers. Numerous photos are archived for public use. * evening programs - informative and entertaining programs are held at the mazama mountaineering center each wednesday evening, october through may. The outdoor-oriented programs are free and open to the public, and range from movies and slide shows to lectures and demonstrations. * youth outreach - the mazamas has partnered with impact northwest and portland public schools through the sun program to teach students of middle-school age about climbing, hiking, outdoor safety and stewardship. 10-20 students per year, some of whom have never been on a hike in the gorge or to mt. Hood, have the opportunity to build their wilderness skills and experience mazama lodge, mt. Hood, navigation courses and hiking.

Filer

EIN

93-0408077