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over and brought the sensibilities of com- munity and connection to a cup of well- made coffee. The WAC and Starbucks recently partnered, and the WAC now proudly serves Starbucks coffee throughout the Club. Take a tour of Starbucks corpo- rate headquarters with longtime company partner Major Cohen, who will teach you about tasting coffee through "cupping." This method of tasting allows you to observe fla- vor nuances, including body, acidity, and even origin of bean. Find out more about Starbucks' global commitment to sustain- ability and minimizing its environmental footprint. Join us for this extraordinary glimpse at one of our city's best-known brands. Appetizers included, meet there. 6–8:30 pm; $20; cancel by January 12 N E W Snowshoeing, Gourmet Picnic & Wine Tasting Saturday, January 31 Join us for this all-day adventure on Mount Rainier for snowshoeing in the most civilized way. On our trip to the mountain, you'll enjoy a mid-morning snack while our guide provides commentary about the expe- rience ahead. Upon arrival, you'll be fitted for snowshoes, and our naturalist mountain guide will lead us on a walk to see waterfalls, old-growth forest, glaciers, and (with any luck) lots of wildlife. All skill levels are welcome, and we'll have a guide for every 10 members. Following a couple of hours of exertion, a gourmet lunch break will take us to the Longmire lodge for a "Cascadian Safari" experience, including healthy and delicious fare chosen from local and organic farms. After lunch, go back out on the trail for a couple of hours. Our perfect ending includes wine and dessert tastings before returning to the WAC. Join us for this extraordinary experience. This spectacular winter event includes transportation by luxury motor coach, snowshoe equipment, naturalist guides, mid-morning snack, gourmet picnic lunch at Longmire lodge, and wine and dessert tastings. 8 am–7 pm; $190; cancel by December 29 N E W 8th Annual Tubing & Brews Saturday, February 7 This member favorite sells out every year and doesn't disappoint. Join the group for a wintertime adventure on the tubing hill at The Summit at Snoqualmie. A motor coach will bring the whole group to the tubing center for all to enjoy a ride on the slopes. Get ready for two hours of endless enter- tainment as you race down the hill in a rubber tube. After your inner thrill-seeker has subsided, we'll head south of the border to Los Cabos restaurant in North Bend for some Mexican food and margaritas. Dress warm and be prepared for a winter adven- ture you won't want to miss. Includes round-trip transportation, tubing ticket, late-night dinner, and two drink tickets. 2:15–9:30 pm; $85; cancel by January 29 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2014 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 35 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net