Hui O He'e Hau O Wakinekona

The Hui 'O He’e Hau 'O Wakinekona is actively engaged in doing our part in keeping the mountain resources that we use in the winter, clean, by keeping it free of trash and litter. The Hui sponsors a day in which we take to the summit of a mountain ski resort of our choosing, and hike down to base while picking up litter left by hikers in the summer, and snow sporters during the winter season. Keeping the integrity of lakes and mountain streams free of pollution is a vital step in the ecological water cycle.

The Water Cycle

Snowmelt runoff, from the snow pack that we snow sport on during the winter, runs into our local streams, then to the ocean and then back into the atmosphere by evaporation, condensation and percipitation. This process is called the Hydrologic or water cycle.

The water cycle figures significantly in the maintenance of life and ecosystems on earth. Even as the
water in each resevoir plays an important role, the water cycle brings added significance to the presence of water on our planet. By transferring water from one reservoir to another, the water cycle purifies water, replenishes the land with freshwater, and transports minerals to different parts of the globe. It is also involved in reshaping the geological features of the earth, through such processes as erosion and sedimentation. In addition, as the water cycle involves heat exchange, it exerts an influence on climate as well.

The Hui O He'e Hau O Wakinekona embraces the idea of allowing the water cycle to perform its natural function, free from man-made waste. In spring when the snow melts in the mountains, sadly, it uncovers the inconsiderate actions of hikers from the summer and fall, and snow sporters during the winter. Literally, tons of garbage are collected off our mountains each year. If left in the mountains, not only does it destroy the visual beauty of our landscape, but it adversely affects the purity and quality of the water that we use, drink and play in down stream. Join the Hui in our annual mountain clean up service project and help maintain the integrity of the water cycle!

Upcoming Service Projects:

2012 Mountain Clean Up - July 7, 2012

This year, because of scheduling conflicts, we will not be cleaning at Crystal Mountain. However, we will join forces with the Snowrider foundation in their 11th Annual All-Mountain Clean Up Project at the Summit at Snoqualmie on July 7th. We will meet at the Alpental parking lot at 10:00 am to get our instructions. Trash bags, gloves and lunch will be provided. Dress appropriately for Pacific Northwest weather. Please RSVP below to attend.

What to bring:
-Hiking boots or old tennis shoes

-Reusable water bottle

We will clean up at the four areas of the Summit at Snoqualmie ski resort. Summit East, Summit West, Summit Central or Alpental.

2012 Mountain Clean Up Registration

Clean Up the World is a global campaign that inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve their environment. Held in partnership with the United Nations Environment Program, it mobilizes an estimated 35 million people across 130 countries each year.

The Hui 'O He'e Hau 'O Wakinekona is aligned with the mission and vision of the "Clean Up the World" initiative, and is a proud member of this campaign.

Mountain Clean-Up 2012

Big Mahalo to those who participated in this years mountain clean up day. Together with the Surfrider Foundation, we combined for 60+ people, cleaning the four bases of Snoqualmie Summit. The Hui came with 15 members and we were assigned to clean Summit West. Participants are from bottom L to R: Lorenzo Gee, Gwen Gee, Marco Gee. Row 2, L to R: Harry Friedman, Julia Gee, Lincoln Gee, Ry Akana, Rocky Ramento. Row 3, L to R: Joseph Gee, Erin Gee, Brian Kinney, Matt Boynton. Row 4: Wally Wahlquist. Missing from picture: Dickson Senkunda

Mountain Clean-Up 2011

Green "Rock Star" Organizations:

Here are links to some really cool organizations, who share in the same vigor for our environment, as we do. They make great contributions to environmental action and awareness. Please take an opportunity to browse their websites, like it, and share it with your sphere of influence!

Quiksilver Foundation

Rip Curl Planet

Mountain Rider Alliance

Surfrider
Foundation- Seattle

Clean Up the World

Snowrider Project-WA

Kokua Foundation

Arbor