CMC
Boulder Group e-Newsletter
May
14, 2012
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CMC Boulder Group News & Events
Note: Unless otherwise noted, lectures/presentations will be held
in the CMC Boulder Group Clubroom, located at 633 South Broadway, Unit K, Boulder
(Table Mesa Shopping Center,
east of King Soopers or around the west corner from Neptune Mountaineering), 303-554-7688.
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BCMC
Events & Trips
Wed, 5/16: Evening Social
Hike, Easy A (Gary Johnston)
Wed, 5/16: Boulder Group
Open House, Club Room (Samuel Levis)
Fri, 5/18: Swanson's Arête -
Eldo, II Climb (Clare Reda)
Sat, 5/19: Mt Stanley climb
and ski, Adv. II Ski Tour (Kent Crites)
Sun, 5/20: Skyscraper Snow
Climb, Moderate C-E (Robert O'Rourke)
Wed, 5/23: Doudy Draw Run, Trail Run 5-6mi (Clare Reda)
Wed, 5/30: Evening Social
Hike, Easy A (Karen Baldwin)
Wed, 5/30: South Boulder
Peak - CMC Trip #1 + 100 yrs!, Difficult B (Gary
Johnston)
Sat, 6/2: Dreamweaver in
One Day, Difficult D-E (Kent Crites)
Sat, 6/2: Washington
Irving, II Climb (Rick Casey)
Wed, 6/6: Evening Social
Hike, Moderate A (Steven Haymes)
Sat,
6/9: Dave's Wave Loveland Pass, Adv. I Ski Tour (Kent Crites)
Sat, 6/9: North and South
Twin Sisters Peaks, Moderate C-E (Rick Casey)
Sun, 6/10: Skywalker Couloir Snow Climb, Moderate D-E (Robert O'Rourke)
Wed, 6/13: Evening Social
Hike, Moderate A (Marilyn Fellows)
**If you would like to
co-lead a Boulder Group event or trip, please let the leader know when you
contact them to sign up!**
These are Boulder Group trips and events
only;
to
see all upcoming CMC trips, see CMC
Activity Schedule
or
Boulder Group Trip Info
or the RSS feed.
Monthly
Program: Sport of Orienteering- Intro and How-To, Thu.,
5/31, 6:30pm: The
sport of orienteering is a fun way to
spend time outdoors and to develop - or refresh - your skills for using a map
and compass. To learn more about it,
join us for a presentation from Bob Ellis, president, of the Rocky Mountain
Orienteering Club (RMOC) at the Boulder Group's monthly program for May. The
workshop will be suitable for beginners as well as those with some map and
compass experience. People of all ages and families participate in the sport
and are be welcome.
We'll give an overview of the sport along with tips for navigating with
map and compass. The program is free; open to the public.
In orienteering, participants are provided a map
showing 6 to 14 locations to find. This gives 6 to 14 opportunities to plan and
follow routes. Usually an event offers at least three courses that differ in
level of challenge. The distance traveled is 1.5 to 4.5 miles, and the time
needed to complete a course is one to two hours. A goal is to minimize time,
yet some people go at a casual pace. Thinking is a large part of the challenge.
Learn to
Trail Run from the Pros!, Sat., 6/2, 9:30am-12:00pm:
Join Katie Blackett--three-time Olympic Trials
qualifier, overall winner of the Eugene Marathon, National Marathon, St. George
Marathon, Tucson Marathon, and Big Sur Marathon, two-time runner for Bolder
Boulder Professional team, 7-year Saucony sponsored
athlete and CMC CEO-- and the Boulder Group of the CMC for a FREE trail running
clinic followed by a trail run on the Mesa Trail.
Katie will be joined by Matt Schneider, physicians
assistant and trail runner, who will also lead a portion of the clinic on
injury prevention. Following the clinic, participants will carpool from the
clubhouse to the trail head at Table Mesa right across the street from the gas
station as you head into Eldorado Canyon. No experience is necessary and all
abilities welcome. Runners will be separated based on ability at the trail head
with professional/elite level trail runner leaders. Trail runs can vary from 2
to 8 miles but you are welcome to go longer!
This FREE event is open to members and nonmembers
and will be held at the Boulder Group Clubhouse. Tickets
available at www.cmc.org/trailrunning.
Boulder Group
Leadership Seminar, Thu., 6/7,6-10pm: The Boulder Group’s Leadership
Seminar is designed for members who are interested in becoming new trip leaders
or who wish to enhance their leadership knowledge. BMS instructors and trip
leaders who would like to renew their leadership skills are also welcome to
attend. Cost: Free! Taking the Leadership Seminar is a requirement for becoming
a trip leader in the Boulder Group. (For detailed information on all the steps
to become a trip leader, please see www.cmcboulder.org/bms/leadership/LeaderApp.pdf).
The Leadership Seminar is now a 2-step process. First, you participate in a self-paced
on-line training course and complete a workbook. Once you have completed the
on-line training and handed in the workbook, there is a one-night seminar on
June 7. The on-line training material can be found on the Boulder Group
website at www.cmcboulder.org/bms/leadership/leadershipSeminar.html. You will
need to complete the workbook and send it to the clubroom no later than May 25th.
You will not be allowed to participate in the Leadership seminar unless you have
completed the on-line training. Please sign up for the Leadership Seminar by
logging into www.cmc.org, click on “Class Schedule”, then click on “Adult
Education Members”, then click on the course link. For more details, please
email Cindy Gagnon at safety@cmcboulder.org.
Rock Leading
School Now Accepting Applications: The Boulder Group’s Rock Leading School is now accepting
student applications. The purpose of this school is to train prospective and
beginning leaders in the proper techniques to lead rock climbs safely and
efficiently. It is anticipated that sixteen people will attend. As a bonus for
their volunteer efforts, qualified Basic Rock School assistants and rock climb
co-leaders will be given preference.
This class will consist of one evening lecture and
three field trips (begins June 5th). The cost of the class is $110. The climbs
selected for you to lead will be based on your ability and will be rated 5.6 or
less. You will be encouraged to lead at least one climb without a safety
top-rope during the course although this is not a requirement for successful
completion of the course. Previous rock leading experience is not required. The
minimum requirements for applicants are:
1. Current CMC membership.
2. Ability to attend the lecture and all
three fieldtrips.
3. Completion of Basic Rock School or
equivalent.
4. “Demonstrated” ability to comfortably
follow/top-rope outdoor rock climbs at or above the 5.6 level.
If you meet these requirements, please complete
the RLS application and student waivers located at www.cmcboulder.org/bms/rls.html. Selection will be based on
past climbing experience and recommendations from past BRS senior instructors
and CMC trip leaders.
Centennial Celebration
Climbs: The guidelines for trip leader participation
in the Centennial Celebration Climbs to help celebrate the CMC’s Centennial
Anniversary have changed. Groups are no
longer going to be allowed to reserve peaks for their leaders, and more than
one leader can lead a trip to a particular Centennial Peak. To participate in this celebration, qualified
Boulder trip leaders may now lead a trip to one or more of the Centennial Peaks
(top 100) between now and December 31, 2012.
Interested trip leaders should email bdwyer192@gmail.com and indicate which trip(s) they wish to lead. Leaders will be responsible to schedule the
trip in the CMC online schedule.
Instructions, formats and assistance will be provided to help streamline
the leader’s participation. There will be a link at the CMC website (http://www.cmc.org) starting March 1st to a spreadsheet of the
Centennial Peaks. This will show the
sign ups, schedules, completions, trip reports and photos of the trips.
Participation in this program will help provide advertisement for the CMC and
help allow members to climb the Top 100 peaks.
Completing
Trip Reports and Neptune's Coupons: Trip Leaders -- please remember to complete your trip reports on the CMC website. For
instructions,
go to
http://www.cmcboulder.org/trips/#HowToFileTripsOnline. If you are
having difficulties with the web site or wish to receive a Neptune’s coupon
after completing your trip report online, please contact the Club Room at
303-554-7688 and leave a message.
Monthly Compass
Newsletter:
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Around the CMC
Unless otherwise noted, these events will be at the American Mountaineering
Center (AMC), 10th & Washington, Golden. See www.cmc.org for
more information.
Majka Burhardt
Presents: Additive Adventure Beyond Exploration in Africa and Cuba, Thu., 6/7, 7-9pm: What’s
Additive Adventure? It’s Majka’s term for when
adventure extends beyond exploration to create cultural and environmental
connection. From the roots of coffee, to rock climbing expeditions in the Horn
of Africa, to an unflinching look at cultural use and misuse in Namibia,
Additive Adventure takes a global look at the individual's role in larger
issues and communities. Can the grandest adventure create the smallest
conversation with the largest impact? Can being a global citizen begin with a
question? Can your passion lead you to your greatest impact? Majka takes on these tough questions when she takes us on a
journey to go local by going to origin; by going to Additive Adventure.
Majka
takes on these tough questions when she takes us on a journey to go local by
going to origin; by going to Additive Adventure. Join in the conversation with Majka--accomplished author, climber, filmmaker &
guide--at the Colorado Mountain Club’s speaking benefit for the Youth Education
Program.
Tickets are $10
for members and $15 for nonmembers and available at www.cmc.org/burhardt.
The event will be held at the American Mountaineering Center, Foss Auditorium (710
10th Street, Golden, CO 80401).
CMC Adventure Travel: The trips
listed below are at the request of the trip leaders. To see all Adventure
Travel trips, go to www.cmc.org/at:
Lares Trek Expedition to
Machu Picchu – July 26 – August 5, 2012: Cost
approximately $1,780 plus airfare (final cost determined by final group size). This volunteer-adventure tour is
for the person who desires a route “off the beaten path” and who wishes to
experience a part of the region that has not changed much in 500 years. The 45+
km (28 miles) Lares trek and volunteer tour offer
spectacular scenery and a more intimate experience inside the lives of rural Quechuan life. Experience the amazing citadel of Machu
Picchu, visit Inca sites, hike, mountain bike, and river raft, while also
giving back to the communities of the region. This hike and tour are not
technical in skill, but do require distance and altitude conditioning, reaching
passes over 15,400 feet. Walking pace will be moderate. Rafting will be class 2
and 3 rapids.
Not included in grip price are airfare from Denver to
Cusco, trip insurance, a few meals, personal snacks, tips, and souvenirs. For
more information, contact Angie Parris-Raney at goodhealthmt@aol.com
or 720-331-6769.
Russia: Climb Mt. Elbrus
18,510ft, August 4-16/2012: Cost $3,085 (not including international airfare). Join us for the 8th trip to the highest
summit in Europe organized by the CMC's High Altitude Mountaineering and
Adventure Travel Committees. Elbrus; located in the spectacular Caucasus
Mountains of southern Russia and one of the fabled "Seven Summits;"
offers strenuous, but not overly difficult climbing. Basic knowledge of ice axe
and crampon usage; and roped team travel; is essential. The trip plans to use
the standard southern approach from the Baksan Valley
and the route passes the ruins of the famous Priut
(Hut) of 11 that burned in 1998. Days are allotted for acclimatization and
extra summit attempts if bad weather intervenes. Transit is through Moscow and
includes a day long city tour at the end of the trip.
Trip cost includes domestic airfare within Russia; all
lodging and most meals; ground transportation & airport transfer fees;
guide fees in the Valley; Russian visa & all permit fees; gratuities;
leader expenses; and CMC administrative fee. Trip cost does not include
international air fare; baggage fees; trip insurance; some meals; bar tab;
souvenir purchases. Final cost may vary slightly as some costs are denominated
in Euros, not dollars or rubles.
To obtain the trip application, itinerary,
and other information, contact Vern Bass, the trip leader at 4efs@eazy.net.
Hiking in the Alps of
Bavaria and Austria, August 27-September 7/2012: Cost $2,800. The German
and Austrian Alps is a scenic region of pristine lakes and creeks, high mountains,
green pastures and thundering river gorges. The hilly country side that’s
dotted by quaint villages is home of most famous castles in Bavaria where we
will start our trip. On the Austro-Bavarian border we will visit Germany’s
highest peak, Zugspitze. In Austria, we will start by exploring the glacier
carved valley of Stubaital close to Innsbruck. From
there we will continue to learn more about Tyrol country, while hiking and
climbing in the Zillertal area. Finally, we will walk
on paths of thousand year history in Salzkammergut.
The area with spectacular lakes, close to the town of Salzburg, had in past
famous mines of "white gold" and the historical salt trail started
from here. The town of Hallstatt is Unesco World Heritage destination.
During the trip, we will stay in comfortable, typically
family owned, hotels and explore some breathtaking parts of the world. The cost
of trip includes lodging in hotels and pensions, transportation during the trip,
breakfast and most of dinners and leader’s expenses. The price does not include
airfare or travel insurance. The final cost may vary depending on the currency
exchange. Hikes up to B and C level. Maximum number of
participants is14. For more information contact the
leaders: Renata
and John Collard, 303-617-4773, renata.collard@ucdenver.edu.
Group
Resources Link:
On our cmc.org website, members can now find items such as the Emergency
Action Plan, Group Toolkit, Trip leader manual, etc. For more information, click here.
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ALL OVER THE MAP
Events
published in the Compass are for informational purposes only. They are not
endorsed by the Boulder Group of the CMC except for the events that are
explicitly led, taught or instructed by the Boulder Group. The Boulder Group of
the CMC makes no assessment as to their merits. Participants are advised to
make their own assessment as to whether to participate in these events.
Boulder Greenways Weeding on Wheels, Sat., 5/31, 3-7pm: FREE. Join WRV for
this Search and Destroy mission!
Volunteers will help to dig weeds before they have a chance to go to
seed along a Boulder County Greenway. Since this is a project on Boulder
Greenways, we highly encourage everyone to hop on a bike to get to the project!
If this does not work don't worry, there will be parking near-by for
carpoolers. Hand pulling and digging are tough work but are very effective at removing
Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum)
which was added to the County weed list in 2004. This tap-rooted biennial loves
moist sites and is a major threat to wetlands in and around Boulder. Learn more
and register at http://www.wlrv.net/colorado/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.events&type=792#Event870
or call Jarret at 303-543-1411.
Volunteer on Open
Space and Mountain Parks Trail Projects!
June 2 (National Trails Day) -
Homestead and Towhee Trails
July 14 - Homestead Trail
August 11 - Wittemeyer/Sanitas
Trail
For more information and to register
visit www.bouldercolorado.gov >Open Space and Mountain Parks>Get
Involved>Volunteer!
Neptune Shows &
Clinics:
All are free and at
Neptune Mountaineering unless noted otherwise.
For more information on the
events, please visit Neptune's
website.
Outdoor Recreation and Wildlife in Colorado, Wed., 5/16, 8pm: A presentation on the Biology, Ecology,
and Policy on Open Space & Mountain Parks. The BCC would like to welcome
OSMP Biologists Rick Hatfield and Burton Stoner to Neptune Mountaineering. Rick
and Burt will present information on the local wildlife found in the parks and
how their biology effects policies on access and
climbing closures. If you have ever been interested or concerned about wildlife
and access, or have questions about the many interesting living things in the
parks, please bring your curiosity and questions to the show.
Lynn Hill and Crusher Bartlett present "Protecting our
Desert Playground," Thu., 5/17, 8pm: An
exploration of desert climbing and our responsibility to protect the places
where we play. Hosted by the Boulder Climbing Community, Southern
Utah Wilderness Alliance, and Coloradans for Utah Wilderness.
Climbing for Change, Thu., 5/24, 8pm:
A trek and
cultural exploration of Nepal’s Everest Region. Experience an adventure AND
make an impact on the lives of students in rural Nepal. Interested? Join Edge
of Seven, a Colorado-based international development nonprofit, presenting
their model for blending adventure with social impact. Emily Stanley, Edge of
Seven’s Program Director, and Binod Subedi, a Nepali trekking guide, will provide an overview
of Edge of Seven's approach to eradicating poverty, an account of their
volunteer model and an opportunity to get involved – an upcoming (October)
Everest Region Trek. Join us to see photos, hear stories, ask questions and
meet in person! Visit Edge of Seven’s website for more information on our
programming: http://www.edgeofseven.org/Adventure.html. Edge of Seven generates
awareness and volunteer support for projects that invest in education, health
and economic opportunity for girls in developing countries. They empower girls
by supporting initiatives that are locally driven, community-focused, and
sustainable.
"Freedom
Climbers" by Bernadette McDonald, Thu., 5/31,
8pm: Freedom Climbers is Bernadette McDonald’s
most recent book. It weaves a passionate and literary tale of adventure,
politics, suffering, death and ultimately, inspiration. This is the story of a
group of extraordinary Polish adventurers who emerged from under the blanket of
oppression following World War II to become the world’s leading Himalayan
climbers. Although they lived in a dreary, war-ravaged landscape, with
seemingly no hope of creating a meaningful life, these curious, motivated and
skilled mountaineers created their own free-market economy under the very noses
of their Communist bosses, and climbed their way to liberation. Freedom
Climbers won the Grand Prize at the Banff Mountain Book Festival in 2011 and
won the Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature
10 days later, the two most prestigious English-language mountain writing
awards. No single book has ever won both of these prizes in one year. In March,
she was awarded the American Alpine Club Literary Award for her contributions
to mountain writing. Foreign editions of Freedom Climbers have been published
or are in the works in Poland, the U.K., Italy, Switzerland, Spain and France.
Beyond Adventure: Tales from the Pullharder
Alpine Club, Thu., 6/7, 8pm: Gil Weiss, climber,
adventurer, and local entrepreneur, will share amazing climbing and
mountaineering stories from the Pullharder.org Alpine Club featuring climbs
from all around the world as well as right here in our own backyard. Through
photos, video, and good old story telling, Gil will highlight some of the many
adventures on and off the mountain that Pullharder
has been involved with over the last decade. Come on out and get PSYCHED!
Other Information
RMNP Road Work: Beginning March 5th, visitors to Rocky Mountain
Park should expect major construction along Bear Lake Road for the next two years. Additional details, including information on
shuttles, can be found at http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/bearlakeroad_reconstruction.htm.
I-70 Road Conditions: GoI70.com
or GoI70.com/mobile
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