Mission
Club Alpino Italiano (CAI), Italian Hiking Club, Pacific Northwest Subsection of Pisa, is an organization dedicated to promoting the knowledge, study, protection and enjoyment of the mountains, the natural environment and cultures, especially of the Pacific Northwest and Italy.
Goals
CAI-PNW Subsection will provide activities that encourage members:
To learn about and experience the mountains of the Pacific Northwest and beyond
To learn about and experience the culture, people, history and mountains of Italy
To share the wealth of mountaineering opportunities and Pacific Northwest culture with CAI members from Italy
In order to accomplish our goals and fulfill our mission, CAI-PNW will
Promote and organize hiking and cultural exchanges in the Italian and other mountains
Promote, organize and host hiking and cultural exchanges for CAI-Italy members to visit the Pacific Northwest and beyond
Plan with other CAI sections for joint mountaineering and cultural events
Encourage members to lead hikes and other outdoor activities
Encourage and provide opportunities for social activities
Promote alpinism in any form including hiking, rock climbing, walking, skiing, caving and other activities
Maintain a web site where individuals can gather information about the organization and its activities
Encourage membership involvement in other Italian organizations in the Pacific Northwest such as Dante Alighieri and Festa Italiana
Work with other outdoor organizations, such as The Mountaineers in planning activities of mutual interest