Thanks Michael for your email. I actually ended up getting the Women Lightning Ascent. They were on sales at REI (30%) and I couldn't resist! :-) I hope I'll...
One person thought that the MSR Lightening Ascents didn't have enough flotation. They come in different lengths (22", 25" and 30"). I doubt that anyone would...
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Hans Florine
hans@...
Feb 26, 2009 5:50 am
I will be there. but that's probably not going to get you there. http://stonealliancetour.com/ should be fun, heckling all the bouldering folks who think their...
Hello all, I'm helping promote this event and I hope you can make it. I have Everest ambitions myself (not 7 summits though) and I think what Jordan is try to...
I met Jordon in SLC in January. He's a great kid, humble, funny, nice. Bummer he is cross scheduled with the Master's of stone tour. that same night at the...
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CMG@yahoogroups.com
Mar 1, 2009 8:54 pm
File : CMG NOW March.doc.pdf Description : CMG Now - March 2009...
March 3, 2009 Frank Sanders: Devil's Tower Devil's Tower, Wyoming is sacred to many people. This 1,267 foot stone monolith, located in remote northeast...
Hi all, I'm currently exploring options to start out and learn mountaineering and I'm sending this email to see if any of you have any suggestions/ideas. My...
I think this question is how to get "started." I am very interested in hearing people's thoughts. Isabelle, it is up you and the trip contact to see if a trip...
Possible interest to CMG. --TAG BAMRU, In light of the upcoming snow and ice recertification, here is an interesting article on what the rescuers involved...
Hello all, I'm co-leading a Sierra Club Peak Climbing Section trip this weekend to climb Split Mtn (14k). Unfortunately, it's forecast to snow Fri, Sat & Sun....
In the "scenic" category could be some snow-showing around Tahoe. One easier (time and skill-wise) outing would be the Eagle Lake trail near Emerald Bay,...
Here is a link to check avalanche condtions: http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ Note that today the danger is "considerable" in some areas. This link is in...
Hi Isabelle, I started off by going up 3rd and easy 4th class snow routes then progressing from there. Most 3rd class is pretty straight forward in the...
Hi Isabelle, I am a beginner too and have always checked with the trip organizer in this forum before joining the trip. Sometimes, you will be required to get...
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CMG@yahoogroups.com
Mar 4, 2009 8:01 am
Reminder from: CMG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CMG/cal Heavenly Backcountry Saturday March 7, 2009 All Day Location: Heavenly Ski Resort - South...
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CMG@yahoogroups.com
Mar 4, 2009 8:01 am
Reminder from: CMG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CMG/cal Snowshoe Hike Sunday March 8, 2009 All Day Location: Mt. Rose Notes: Snowshoe hike -...
Anybody interested in making it down to Joshua tree for one or both days of the upcoming weekend? I'm based in los angeles, and could carpool with anybody...
Hello Isabelle, This past weekend, I took an ice climbing class in Lee Vining via SWS. The guide was Barry Durbin and I would recommend him if you decide to...
I don’t know what your budget is, but going with a guide is the most efficient way to learn IMHO (unless you’ve got some VERY dedicated friends). Going to...
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CMG@yahoogroups.com
Mar 11, 2009 1:25 am
Reminder from: CMG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CMG/cal Corey Rich and Fred Beckey are doing a slide show Saturday March 14, 2009 6:30 pm - 8:30...
Hi all, I'm in a situation similar to Isabelle and also looking to do Shasta this year. My girl friend has done a fair amount of climbing including Denali....
was thinking if she was not up for going, then might get a guide. It's also been a while for her and she's out of shape. Anyway, I would like to try the...
...I'm also still buying gear...I think I could be ready by the end of March... Would rather do the ridge than Avalanche Gulch if possible... Any input would...
Another good non-glacier route on Shasta is West Face Gulley. It's west of Casaval Ridge - essentially Casaval has Avalanche Gulch on its right, and WFG on...
Another vote for West Face! Very nice climb, even in later summer. Good water source, nice campsite, not crowded. When I did it, we were able to glissade much...
This is sounding good. I would enjoy going with a group. My girl friend, Jackie, wants to go if she doesn't have jury duty. Also still interested in a ridge...
I'm actually considering going on a guided ascent of the West Face in May maybe with Shasta Mountain Guides. Not sure yet, but it's among my options. I tend to...
Cool! But I think if we are going to pay a guide we might want do a more difficult route so that we can learn some things. I've heard that people are going...
