Reminder from: CMG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CMG/cal Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour - Pasadena Tuesday March 17, 2009 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm ...
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CMG@yahoogroups.com
Mar 15, 2009 1:55 am
Reminder from: CMG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CMG/cal The Quest for the Seven Summits Wednesday March 18, 2009 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location:...
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jack bowers
jakbowers
Mar 14, 2009 5:13 pm
back in '70, I went up the south side w/ single boots and instep crampons. I forgot my sunglasses so I looked through my bandana JB...
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ehodges2004
Mar 13, 2009 9:55 pm
If I go up to Shasta in April, should I bring double boots or should singles be ok? Thanks for any input. Best, Eric...
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ehodges2004
Mar 13, 2009 1:49 am
So Jackie does not have jury duty, which is great. Now I'm thinking that I would like to go up west face in April and then maybe do a guided Casaval ridge in...
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Eric Hodges
ehodges2004
Mar 12, 2009 8:00 pm
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...
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Isabelle Peyrichoux
isabelle_pey...
Mar 12, 2009 7:55 pm
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...
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Eric Hodges
ehodges2004
Mar 12, 2009 6:11 pm
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...
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Chris Kantarjiev
kantarjiev
Mar 12, 2009 5:56 pm
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...
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Serge Melle
icyfrostyday
Mar 11, 2009 8:31 pm
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...
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Eric Hodges
ehodges2004
Mar 11, 2009 7:28 pm
...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...
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Eric Hodges
ehodges2004
Mar 11, 2009 7:18 pm
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...
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Eric Hodges
ehodges2004
Mar 11, 2009 1:45 am
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....
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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...
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Rob Gendreau
rob_gendreau
Mar 6, 2009 3:02 pm
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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mark_phagan@...
mark_phagan
Mar 4, 2009 10:44 pm
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...
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david.simenc
Mar 4, 2009 9:05 pm
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...
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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 -...
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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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drumdowns
Mar 4, 2009 2:28 am
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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mp5of8
Mar 3, 2009 2:58 am
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...
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Tom Cronin
tombcronin
Mar 2, 2009 9:31 pm
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...
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,...
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Emilie Cortes
emiliecortes...
Mar 2, 2009 7:14 pm
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....
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tom_grossman@...
tom_grossman
Mar 2, 2009 6:42 pm
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...
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Tom Cronin
tombcronin
Mar 2, 2009 4:41 pm
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...
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isa
isabelle_pey...
Mar 2, 2009 7:06 am
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...
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Harrison Hood
rimfounder
Mar 2, 2009 1:50 am
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...
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CMG@yahoogroups.com
Mar 1, 2009 8:54 pm
File : CMG NOW March.doc.pdf Description : CMG Now - March 2009...
