The Dana Couloir trip is postponed one week from 9/15 - 16 to 9/22 - 23.  There is space available on this trip.  If you are interested please send me an e-mail.

 

Sincerely, Tom Cronin, tombcronin@yahoo.com, 925-207-5325

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Hi Steve:
Thanks for the invite.
Simone and I are headed to San Diego for that weekend,
to spend some time on the beach.  Be safe! talk to you
soon,
Dave H.

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>   I will be looking for climbing partner(s) for next
> weekend Sept 14-16 CMC Tuolumne Meadows Trip.
>   Thanks.
>   Best,
>   Steve
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It is my Ice hammer-Black Diamond Shrike with a piece
of blue sewn webbing-yes that is why it fell- where
the leash should be.  The Ice axe is very lonely
without its hammer and will happily reward the return
of its mate.

It is almost certainly sitting almost exactly where we
belayed the Bergschrund as every other rock and pebble
that came out of the couloir was there.

Rob


--- Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:

> One more thing:  Rob's ice tool is at the bottom of
> the couloir.  Contact Rob for reward info.
>
> Tom
>
>
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This is a good time to point out the the Tuolumne Meadowns group
camp site B is reserved by Tom Cronin for this weekend.  Anyone
planning to stage a rescue mission for the axe at least has
accomodations.   BTW - I will be there along with two of my little
people.

Susan




--- In SFCMC@yahoogroups.com, rob smith <lechassuer@...> wrote:
>
> It is my Ice hammer-Black Diamond Shrike with a piece
> of blue sewn webbing-yes that is why it fell- where
> the leash should be.  The Ice axe is very lonely
> without its hammer and will happily reward the return
> of its mate.
>
> It is almost certainly sitting almost exactly where we
> belayed the Bergschrund as every other rock and pebble
> that came out of the couloir was there.
>
> Rob
>
>
> --- Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:
>
> > One more thing:  Rob's ice tool is at the bottom of
> > the couloir.  Contact Rob for reward info.
> >
> > Tom
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
> > Tonight's top picks. What will you watch tonight?
> > Preview the hottest shows on Yahoo! TV.
>

Ok the weather forecast got worse overnight so I am canceling the trip.  Bummer!

Even though the weather for Sunday looks better I think that there might be an
avalanche hazard on the climb with all the new snow or at the very least it will
be very wet and out of "condition."

A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

WIDESPREAD RAIN AND SNOW WILL SPREAD OVER MONO
COUNTY THIS EVENING.
SNOW LEVELS ABOVE 9000 FEET EARLY THIS EVENING ARE EXPECTED TO
FALL TO 7000 TO 7500 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. SNOWFALL TOTALS OF
6 TO 10 INCHES ABOVE 7500 FEET ARE POSSIBLE...WITH OVER A FOOT
POSSIBLE AT THE HIGHEST ELEVATIONS.

THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY
CREATE HAZARDOUS WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:

Hi, I am thinking now of canceling the trip.  I will make a decision based on the Friday morning forecast.  What is scaring me is 6 - 10 inches of snow forecast currently for Saturday.  Here is a copy of the forecast:

AN EARLY SEASON PACIFIC STORM IS SITTING OFF THE COAST RIGHT NOW
AND IS EXPECTED TO MOVE ON SHORE FRIDAY AND INTO SATURDAY. THE
STORM IS
EXPECTED TO BRING SNOW FALL AMOUNTS OF 6 TO 10
INCHES...MAINLY ACROSS THE REGION ABOVE 7500 FEET FROM KINGS
CANYON UP THROUGH YOSEMITE. 

Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:

Hi, here is the latest info on the trip.

 

Rob Smith and I will be leaving the Bay Area at 1:00 pm on Friday and should get up to Tuolumne around 5 pm.  Our plan is to climb Unicorn Peak on Saturday leaving camp around 9:00 am and returning around 4:00 pm.  If the weather really sucks though my plan is to camp just West of Lee Vining off Poole Power Plant road which starts just before the winter gate on 120 about 4 miles West of Lee Vining (where the road start to really go up).  I will call your cell phone if I camp here.

 

I will be driving a blue Toyota Highlander.  If the weather is still an issue on Saturday Rob and I might climb at Clarks Canyon which should be warm and dry.  This is a great sport climbing area with tons of moderate/easy routes.

 

I hate to put in these changes but there is no point in sticking it out in Tuolumne if much better weather conditions are to be had a short distance away.

 

If for whatever reason we don't hook up on Saturday then lets plan to meet at the Tioga lake parking lot/campground, ready to go, at 6:30 am on Sunday morning.  Sunday weather looks better.

 

Confirmed so far are:

Tom

Rob

Agnes

Will

Dave

 

I am attaching a picture of Tioga pass this morning.

 

Sincerely, Tom Cronin, 925-207-5325

Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:

Trip Logistics – Dana Couloir – (Alpine Ice)

Sept. 22nd – 23rd             Saturday - Sunday

 

Please read the following directions entirely regarding our upcoming trip. 

 

Roster:

Please confirm you will be attending:

 

Duonola, William

Gonzalez, Mike

Smith, Rob

Sauvage, Agnes

Lebowitz, Daniel

Rouch, Brian

Ritchie, Tom

 

Carpooling:

For those coming from the Bay Area, we can carpool from the Dublin BART station.  Let’s meet at 7:00 am and depart no later than 7:15 am.  I can drive or pay for gas.  Let me know if you want to carpool.

 

For those coming from the valley, we can carpool from Oakdale (meet in Carl’s Jr. at 8:30 am just before Arco).  Let me know if you want to meet in Oakdale.

 

Directions:

Follow Highway 120 to Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park.

 

Meeting Place:

For those driving separately, let’s meet at the Tuolumne Meadows campground around noon.  If you get there early i.e. Friday night leave a note on the message board as to the campsite number.  I will leave a note if there is not one already. 

 

If you have other plans for Saturday that’s fine and we will see you at the campsite for dinner (let me know). 

 

You can always leave a message on my cell phone, from the campground entrance pay phone, which I can pick up.

 

Camping:

I have a campsite reserved in Tuolumne Meadows for the nights of 9/21 and 22.  I will post the campsite number on the meeting sign on the way into the campground.  If you get there Friday, you might have the site to yourself (check in under my name).

 

Trail Notes:

On Sunday we will drive to Tioga Pass and possibly arrange a car shuttle to the trail head at Tioga Lake to eliminate about a mile of hiking at the end of the day.

 

The Climb:

We will finalize partners, gear, and strategy Saturday night at 7:00 pm.  The Couloir requires alpine ice equipment (ice tools, crampons, ice screws, helmet).  I can lead on doubles as a party of three.  Let me know if you can lead and have screws.

 

This will be an enjoyably long day, so let’s plan on an early start.

 

I will send a follow up e-mail if there are any developments of note.  Don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you want to discuss anything.

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Cronin

tombcronin@...

925-207-5325 cell

Tx Tom, can you pls put me down as tentative, will confirm in the next 10 days

Hope you had a nice weekend all the same, Sat was awful here (pouring rain) but yesterday we were able to go rock climbing in Malibu.

Cheers,

A

 

On 9/24/07, Tom Cronin <tombcronin@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi, if anyone is interested in climbing the Dana couloir the weekend of 10/6 - 7 let me know.

 

Others, last weekend's attempt was unfortunately cancelled due to weather.

 

Sincerely, Tom Cronin, tombcronin@yahoo.com, 925-207-5325

Tom Cronin < tombcronin@yahoo.com> wrote:

Ok the weather forecast got worse overnight so I am canceling the trip.  Bummer!

Even though the weather for Sunday looks better I think that there might be an
avalanche hazard on the climb with all the new snow or at the very least it will
be very wet and out of "condition."

A WINTER STORM WATCH
REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH 
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

WIDESPREAD RAIN AND SNOW WILL SPREAD OVER MONO COUNTY THIS EVENING.
SNOW LEVELS ABOVE 9000 FEET EARLY THIS EVENING ARE EXPECTED TO
FALL TO 7000 TO 7500 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. SNOWFALL TOTALS OF
6 TO 10 INCHES ABOVE 7500 FEET ARE POSSIBLE...WITH OVER A FOOT 
POSSIBLE AT THE HIGHEST ELEVATIONS.

THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY
CREATE HAZARDOUS WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Tom Cronin < tombcronin@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi, I am thinking now of canceling the trip.  I will make a decision based on the Friday morning forecast.  What is scaring me is 6 - 10 inches of snow forecast currently for Saturday.  Here is a copy of the forecast:

AN EARLY SEASON
PACIFIC STORM IS SITTING OFF THE COAST RIGHT NOW
AND IS EXPECTED TO MOVE ON SHORE FRIDAY AND INTO SATURDAY. THE
STORM IS EXPECTED TO BRING SNOW FALL AMOUNTS OF 6 TO 10
INCHES...MAINLY ACROSS THE REGION ABOVE 7500 FEET FROM KINGS
CANYON UP THROUGH YOSEMITE. 

Tom Cronin < tombcronin@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi, here is the latest info on the trip.

 

Rob Smith and I will be leaving the Bay Area at 1:00 pm on Friday and should get up to Tuolumne around 5 pm.  Our plan is to climb Unicorn Peak on Saturday leaving camp around 9:00 am and returning around 4:00 pm.  If the weather really sucks though my plan is to camp just West of Lee Vining off Poole Power Plant road which starts just before the winter gate on 120 about 4 miles West of Lee Vining (where the road start to really go up).  I will call your cell phone if I camp here.

 

I will be driving a blue Toyota Highlander.  If the weather is still an issue on Saturday Rob and I might climb at Clarks Canyon which should be warm and dry.  This is a great sport climbing area with tons of moderate/easy routes.

 

I hate to put in these changes but there is no point in sticking it out in Tuolumne if much better weather conditions are to be had a short distance away.

 

If for whatever reason we don't hook up on Saturday then lets plan to meet at the Tioga lake parking lot/campground, ready to go, at 6:30 am on Sunday morning.  Sunday weather looks better.

 

Confirmed so far are:

Tom

Rob

Agnes

Will

Dave

 

I am attaching a picture of Tioga pass this morning.

 

Sincerely, Tom Cronin, 925-207-5325

Tom Cronin <tombcronin@yahoo.com> wrote:

Trip Logistics – Dana Couloir – (Alpine Ice)

Sept. 22nd – 23rd             Saturday - Sunday

 

Please read the following directions entirely regarding our upcoming trip. 

 

Roster:

Please confirm you will be attending:

 

Duonola, William

Gonzalez, Mike

Smith, Rob

Sauvage, Agnes

Lebowitz, Daniel

Rouch, Brian

Ritchie, Tom

 

Carpooling:

For those coming from the Bay Area, we can carpool from the Dublin BART station.  Let's meet at 7:00 am and depart no later than 7:15 am.  I can drive or pay for gas.   Let me know if you want to carpool.

 

For those coming from the valley, we can carpool from Oakdale (meet in Carl's Jr. at 8:30 am just before Arco).  Let me know if you want to meet in Oakdale.

 

Directions:

Follow Highway 120 to Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park.

 

Meeting Place:

For those driving separately, let's meet at the Tuolumne Meadows campground around noon.  If you get there early i.e. Friday night leave a note on the message board as to the campsite number.   I will leave a note if there is not one already. 

 

If you have other plans for Saturday that's fine and we will see you at the campsite for dinner (let me know). 

 

You can always leave a message on my cell phone, from the campground entrance pay phone, which I can pick up.

 

Camping:

I have a campsite reserved in Tuolumne Meadows for the nights of 9/21 and 22.  I will post the campsite number on the meeting sign on the way into the campground.  If you get there Friday, you might have the site to yourself (check in under my name).

 

Trail Notes:

On Sunday we will drive to Tioga Pass and possibly arrange a car shuttle to the trail head at Tioga Lake to eliminate about a mile of hiking at the end of the day.

 

The Climb:

We will finalize partners, gear, and strategy Saturday night at 7:00 pm.  The Couloir requires alpine ice equipment (ice tools, crampons, ice screws, helmet).  I can lead on doubles as a party of three.  Let me know if you can lead and have screws.

 

This will be an enjoyably long day, so let's plan on an early start.

 

I will send a follow up e-mail if there are any developments of note.  Don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you want to discuss anything.

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Cronin

tombcronin@yahoo.com

925-207-5325
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Sorry.  Tied up that weekend.

Thanks though.

Robert

--- Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:

> Hi, if anyone is interested in climbing the Dana
> couloir the weekend of 10/6 - 7 let me know.
>
>   Others, last weekend's attempt was unfortunately
> cancelled due to weather.
>
>   Sincerely, Tom Cronin, tombcronin@...,
> 925-207-5325
>
> Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:
>   Ok the weather forecast got worse overnight so I
> am canceling the trip.  Bummer!
>
> Even though the weather for Sunday looks better I
> think that there might be an
> avalanche hazard on the climb with all the new snow
> or at the very least it will
> be very wet and out of "condition."
>
> A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS
> EVENING THROUGH
> SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
>
> WIDESPREAD RAIN AND SNOW WILL SPREAD OVER MONO
> COUNTY THIS EVENING.
> SNOW LEVELS ABOVE 9000 FEET EARLY THIS EVENING ARE
> EXPECTED TO
> FALL TO 7000 TO 7500 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING.
> SNOWFALL TOTALS OF
> 6 TO 10 INCHES ABOVE 7500 FEET ARE POSSIBLE...WITH
> OVER A FOOT
> POSSIBLE AT THE HIGHEST ELEVATIONS.
>
> THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW
> ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY
> CREATE HAZARDOUS WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS.
>
> Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:  Hi, I am
> thinking now of canceling the trip.  I will make a
> decision based on the Friday morning forecast.  What
> is scaring me is 6 - 10 inches of snow forecast
> currently for Saturday.  Here is a copy of the
> forecast:
>
>
> AN EARLY SEASON PACIFIC STORM IS SITTING OFF THE
> COAST RIGHT NOW
> AND IS EXPECTED TO MOVE ON SHORE FRIDAY AND INTO
> SATURDAY. THE
> STORM IS EXPECTED TO BRING SNOW FALL AMOUNTS OF 6 TO
> 10
> INCHES...MAINLY ACROSS THE REGION ABOVE 7500 FEET
> FROM KINGS
> CANYON UP THROUGH YOSEMITE.
>
>
> Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:    Hi, here
> is the latest info on the trip.
>
>   Rob Smith and I will be leaving the Bay Area at
> 1:00 pm on Friday and should get up to Tuolumne
> around 5 pm.  Our plan is to climb Unicorn Peak on
> Saturday leaving camp around 9:00 am and returning
> around 4:00 pm.  If the weather really sucks though
> my plan is to camp just West of Lee Vining off Poole
> Power Plant road which starts just before the winter
> gate on 120 about 4 miles West of Lee Vining (where
> the road start to really go up).  I will call your
> cell phone if I camp here.
>
>   I will be driving a blue Toyota Highlander.  If
> the weather is still an issue on Saturday Rob and I
> might climb at Clarks Canyon which should be warm
> and dry.  This is a great sport climbing area with
> tons of moderate/easy routes.
>
>   I hate to put in these changes but there is no
> point in sticking it out in Tuolumne if much better
> weather conditions are to be had a short distance
> away.
>
>   If for whatever reason we don't hook up on
> Saturday then lets plan to meet at the Tioga lake
> parking lot/campground, ready to go, at 6:30 am on
> Sunday morning.  Sunday weather looks better.
>
>   Confirmed so far are:
>   Tom
>   Rob
>   Agnes
>   Will
>   Dave
>
>   I am attaching a picture of Tioga pass this
> morning.
>
>   Sincerely, Tom Cronin, 925-207-5325
>
> Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:
>     Trip Logistics – Dana Couloir – (Alpine Ice)
> Sept. 22nd – 23rd             Saturday - Sunday
>
>   Please read the following directions entirely
> regarding our upcoming trip.
>
>   Roster:
>   Please confirm you will be attending:
>
>   Duonola, William
>   Gonzalez, Mike
>   Smith, Rob
>   Sauvage, Agnes
>   Lebowitz, Daniel
>   Rouch, Brian
>   Ritchie, Tom
>
>   Carpooling:
>   For those coming from the Bay Area, we can carpool
> from the Dublin BART station.  Let’s meet at 7:00 am
> and depart no later than 7:15 am.  I can drive or
> pay for gas.  Let me know if you want to carpool.
>
>   For those coming from the valley, we can carpool
> from Oakdale (meet in Carl’s Jr. at 8:30 am just
> before Arco).  Let me know if you want to meet in
> Oakdale.
>
>   Directions:
>   Follow Highway 120 to Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite
> National Park.
>
>
>   Meeting Place:
>   For those driving separately, let’s meet at the
> Tuolumne Meadows campground around noon.  If you get
> there early i.e. Friday night leave a note on the
> message board as to the campsite number.  I will
> leave a note if there is not one already.
>
>   If you have other plans for Saturday that’s fine
> and we will see you at the campsite for dinner (let
> me know).
>
>   You can always leave a message on my cell phone,
> from the campground entrance pay phone, which I can
> pick up.
>
>   Camping:
>   I have a campsite reserved in Tuolumne Meadows for
> the nights of 9/21 and 22.  I will post the campsite
> number on the meeting sign on the way into the
> campground.  If you get there Friday, you might have
> the site to yourself (check in under my name).
>
>   Trail Notes:
>   On Sunday we will drive to Tioga Pass and possibly
> arrange a car shuttle to the trail head at Tioga
> Lake to eliminate about a mile of hiking at the end
> of the day.
>
>   The Climb:
>   We will finalize partners, gear, and strategy
> Saturday night at 7:00 pm.  The Couloir requires
> alpine ice equipment (ice tools, crampons, ice
> screws, helmet).  I can lead on doubles as a party
> of three.  Let me know if you can lead and have
> screws.
>
>   This will be an enjoyably long day, so let’s plan
> on an early start.
>
>   I will send a follow up e-mail if there are any
> developments of note.  Don’t hesitate to get in
> touch with me if you want to discuss anything.
>
>   Sincerely,
>
>   Tom Cronin
>   tombcronin@...
>
> 925-207-5325 cell
>
>
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Hello Tom,

 

I would love to but Laura and I have plans for the Goddess Arete on Temple Crag (14 pitches, a couple 5.7 sections, lots of 5th class).  If you want to announce this to other folks on the email, please do so.  We would love to have others join us.  If the weather looks bad for an alpine rock climb and the Dana climb is still on, count me in.

 

best,

 

brian

559.827.8282

 

On 9/24/07, Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:

Hi, if anyone is interested in climbing the Dana couloir the weekend of 10/6 - 7 let me know.

 

Others, last weekend's attempt was unfortunately cancelled due to weather.

 

Sincerely, Tom Cronin, tombcronin@..., 925-207-5325

Tom Cronin < tombcronin@...> wrote:

Ok the weather forecast got worse overnight so I am canceling the trip.  Bummer!

Even though the weather for Sunday looks better I think that there might be an
avalanche hazard on the climb with all the new snow or at the very least it will
be very wet and out of "condition."

A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH 
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

WIDESPREAD RAIN AND SNOW WILL SPREAD OVER MONO COUNTY THIS EVENING.
SNOW LEVELS ABOVE 9000 FEET EARLY THIS EVENING ARE EXPECTED TO
FALL TO 7000 TO 7500 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. SNOWFALL TOTALS OF
6 TO 10 INCHES ABOVE 7500 FEET ARE POSSIBLE...WITH OVER A FOOT 
POSSIBLE AT THE HIGHEST ELEVATIONS.

THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY
CREATE HAZARDOUS WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Tom Cronin < tombcronin@...> wrote:

Hi, I am thinking now of canceling the trip.  I will make a decision based on the Friday morning forecast.  What is scaring me is 6 - 10 inches of snow forecast currently for Saturday.  Here is a copy of the forecast:

AN EARLY SEASON PACIFIC STORM IS SITTING OFF THE COAST RIGHT NOW
AND IS EXPECTED TO MOVE ON SHORE FRIDAY AND INTO SATURDAY. THE
STORM IS EXPECTED TO BRING SNOW FALL AMOUNTS OF 6 TO 10
INCHES...MAINLY ACROSS THE REGION ABOVE 7500 FEET FROM KINGS
CANYON UP THROUGH YOSEMITE. 

Tom Cronin < tombcronin@...> wrote:

Hi, here is the latest info on the trip.

 

Rob Smith and I will be leaving the Bay Area at 1:00 pm on Friday and should get up to Tuolumne around 5 pm.  Our plan is to climb Unicorn Peak on Saturday leaving camp around 9:00 am and returning around 4:00 pm.  If the weather really sucks though my plan is to camp just West of Lee Vining off Poole Power Plant road which starts just before the winter gate on 120 about 4 miles West of Lee Vining (where the road start to really go up).  I will call your cell phone if I camp here.

 

I will be driving a blue Toyota Highlander.  If the weather is still an issue on Saturday Rob and I might climb at Clarks Canyon which should be warm and dry.  This is a great sport climbing area with tons of moderate/easy routes.

 

I hate to put in these changes but there is no point in sticking it out in Tuolumne if much better weather conditions are to be had a short distance away.

 

If for whatever reason we don't hook up on Saturday then lets plan to meet at the Tioga lake parking lot/campground, ready to go, at 6:30 am on Sunday morning.  Sunday weather looks better.

 

Confirmed so far are:

Tom

Rob

Agnes

Will

Dave

 

I am attaching a picture of Tioga pass this morning.

 

Sincerely, Tom Cronin, 925-207-5325

Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:

Trip Logistics – Dana Couloir – (Alpine Ice)

Sept. 22nd – 23rd             Saturday - Sunday

 

Please read the following directions entirely regarding our upcoming trip. 

 

Roster:

Please confirm you will be attending:

 

Duonola, William

Gonzalez, Mike

Smith, Rob

Sauvage, Agnes

Lebowitz, Daniel

Rouch, Brian

Ritchie, Tom

 

Carpooling:

For those coming from the Bay Area, we can carpool from the Dublin BART station.  Let's meet at 7:00 am and depart no later than 7:15 am.   I can drive or pay for gas.  Let me know if you want to carpool.

 

For those coming from the valley, we can carpool from Oakdale (meet in Carl's Jr. at 8:30 am just before Arco).  Let me know if you want to meet in Oakdale.

 

Directions:

Follow Highway 120 to Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park.

 

Meeting Place:

For those driving separately, let's meet at the Tuolumne Meadows campground around noon.  If you get there early i.e. Friday night leave a note on the message board as to the campsite number.   I will leave a note if there is not one already. 

 

If you have other plans for Saturday that's fine and we will see you at the campsite for dinner (let me know). 

 

You can always leave a message on my cell phone, from the campground entrance pay phone, which I can pick up.

 

Camping:

I have a campsite reserved in Tuolumne Meadows for the nights of 9/21 and 22.  I will post the campsite number on the meeting sign on the way into the campground.   If you get there Friday, you might have the site to yourself (check in under my name).

 

Trail Notes:

On Sunday we will drive to Tioga Pass and possibly arrange a car shuttle to the trail head at Tioga Lake to eliminate about a mile of hiking at the end of the day.

 

The Climb:

We will finalize partners, gear, and strategy Saturday night at 7:00 pm.  The Couloir requires alpine ice equipment (ice tools, crampons, ice screws, helmet).   I can lead on doubles as a party of three.  Let me know if you can lead and have screws.

 

This will be an enjoyably long day, so let's plan on an early start.

 

I will send a follow up e-mail if there are any developments of note.  Don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you want to discuss anything.

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Cronin

tombcronin@...

925-207-5325
cell

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559.827.8282

Hi Brian, I could easily go that way too!  I've copied the group...  Tom

Brian Rouch <brianrouch@...> wrote:

Hello Tom,

 

I would love to but Laura and I have plans for the Goddess Arete on Temple Crag (14 pitches, a couple 5.7 sections, lots of 5th class).  If you want to announce this to other folks on the email, please do so.  We would love to have others join us.  If the weather looks bad for an alpine rock climb and the Dana climb is still on, count me in.

 

best,

 

brian

559.827.8282

 

On 9/24/07, Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:

Hi, if anyone is interested in climbing the Dana couloir the weekend of 10/6 - 7 let me know.

 

Others, last weekend's attempt was unfortunately cancelled due to weather.

 

Sincerely, Tom Cronin, tombcronin@..., 925-207-5325

Tom Cronin < tombcronin@...> wrote:

Ok the weather forecast got worse overnight so I am canceling the trip.  Bummer!

Even though the weather for Sunday looks better I think that there might be an
avalanche hazard on the climb with all the new snow or at the very least it will
be very wet and out of "condition."

A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH 
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

WIDESPREAD RAIN AND SNOW WILL SPREAD OVER MONO COUNTY THIS EVENING.
SNOW LEVELS ABOVE
9000 FEET EARLY THIS EVENING ARE EXPECTED TO
FALL TO 7000 TO 7500 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. SNOWFALL TOTALS OF
6 TO 10 INCHES ABOVE 7500 FEET ARE POSSIBLE...WITH OVER A FOOT 
POSSIBLE AT THE HIGHEST ELEVATIONS.

THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY
CREATE HAZARDOUS WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Tom Cronin < tombcronin@...> wrote:

Hi, I am thinking now of canceling the trip.  I will make a decision based on the Friday morning forecast.  What is scaring me is 6 - 10 inches of snow forecast currently for Saturday.  Here is a copy of the forecast:

AN EARLY SEASON PACIFIC STORM IS SITTING OFF THE COAST RIGHT NOW
AND IS
EXPECTED TO MOVE ON SHORE FRIDAY AND INTO SATURDAY. THE
STORM IS EXPECTED TO BRING SNOW FALL AMOUNTS OF 6 TO 10
INCHES...MAINLY ACROSS THE REGION ABOVE 7500 FEET FROM KINGS
CANYON UP THROUGH YOSEMITE. 

Tom Cronin < tombcronin@...> wrote:

Hi, here is the latest info on the trip.

 

Rob Smith and I will be leaving the Bay Area at 1:00 pm on Friday and should get up to Tuolumne around 5 pm.  Our plan is to climb Unicorn Peak on Saturday leaving camp around 9:00 am and returning around 4:00 pm.  If the weather really sucks though my plan is to camp just West of Lee Vining off Poole Power Plant road which starts just before the winter gate on 120 about 4 miles West of Lee Vining (where the road start to really go up).  I will call your cell phone if I camp here.

 

I will be driving a blue Toyota Highlander.  If the weather is still an issue on Saturday Rob and I might climb at Clarks Canyon which should be warm and dry.  This is a great sport climbing area with tons of moderate/easy routes.

 

I hate to put in these changes but there is no point in sticking it out in Tuolumne if much better weather conditions are to be had a short distance away.

 

If for whatever reason we don't hook up on Saturday then lets plan to meet at the Tioga lake parking lot/campground, ready to go, at 6:30 am on Sunday morning.  Sunday weather looks better.

 

Confirmed so far are:

Tom

Rob

Agnes

Will

Dave

 

I am attaching a picture of Tioga pass this morning.

 

Sincerely, Tom Cronin, 925-207-5325

Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:

Trip Logistics – Dana Couloir – (Alpine Ice)

Sept. 22nd – 23rd             Saturday - Sunday

 

Please read the following directions entirely regarding our upcoming trip. 

 

Roster:

Please confirm you will be attending:

 

Duonola, William

Gonzalez, Mike

Smith, Rob

Sauvage, Agnes

Lebowitz, Daniel

Rouch, Brian

Ritchie, Tom

 

Carpooling:

For those coming from the Bay Area, we can carpool from the Dublin BART station.  Let's meet at 7:00 am and depart no later than 7:15 am.   I can drive or pay for gas.  Let me know if you want to carpool.

 

For those coming from the valley, we can carpool from Oakdale (meet in Carl's Jr. at 8:30 am just before Arco).  Let me know if you want to meet in Oakdale.

 

Directions:

Follow Highway 120 to Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park.

 

Meeting Place:

For those driving separately, let's meet at the Tuolumne Meadows campground around noon.  If you get there early i.e. Friday night leave a note on the message board as to the campsite number.   I will leave a note if there is not one already. 

 

If you have other plans for Saturday that's fine and we will see you at the campsite for dinner (let me know). 

 

You can always leave a message on my cell phone, from the campground entrance pay phone, which I can pick up.

 

Camping:

I have a campsite reserved in Tuolumne Meadows for the nights of 9/21 and 22.  I will post the campsite number on the meeting sign on the way into the campground.   If you get there Friday, you might have the site to yourself (check in under my name).

 

Trail Notes:

On Sunday we will drive to Tioga Pass and possibly arrange a car shuttle to the trail head at Tioga Lake to eliminate about a mile of hiking at the end of the day.

 

The Climb:

We will finalize partners, gear, and strategy Saturday night at 7:00 pm.  The Couloir requires alpine ice equipment (ice tools, crampons, ice screws, helmet).   I can lead on doubles as a party of three.  Let me know if you can lead and have screws.

 

This will be an enjoyably long day, so let's plan on an early start.

 

I will send a follow up e-mail if there are any developments of note.  Don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you want to discuss anything.

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Cronin

tombcronin@...

925-207-5325 cell

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> why not, can you plz send more details - in
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> volcanoes in the
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>
> On 9/25/07, Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:
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> >    My son and I are looking at Pico de Orizaba
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My son and I are looking at Pico de Orizaba (Citlaltépetl, Mexico, 18,490') the second week in January, should anyone else be interested...

 

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----- Original Message -----

From: Steve Thaw

To: SFCMC@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 12:12 AM

Subject: Re: CMC: Pico de Orizaba (Citlaltépetl)

HI TOM,

MAYBE.

THE APPROXIMATE COST?

STEVE

Tom Cronin <tombcronin@yahoo.com> wrote:

My son and I are looking at Pico de Orizaba (Citlaltépetl, Mexico, 18,490') the second week in January, should anyone else be interested...

 

Tom

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THE APPROXIMATE COST?

STEVE

Tom Cronin <tombcronin@yahoo.com> wrote:

My son and I are looking at Pico de Orizaba (Citlaltépetl, Mexico, 18,490') the second week in January, should anyone else be interested...

 

Tom

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I was scheduled for a climb of Orizaba last January with RMI (Raineer Mountaineering), bought my plane ticket for about $565, round trip from Fresno. All packed. Unfortunately I was unable to leave. Have you been there yet? Fluent in Spanish? Researched guides? Prior international climbs?

 

chad, in Hanford

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Steve Thaw

To: SFCMC@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 12:12 AM

Subject: Re: CMC: Pico de Orizaba (Citlaltépetl)

HI TOM,

MAYBE.

THE APPROXIMATE COST?

STEVE

Tom Cronin <tombcronin@yahoo.com> wrote:

My son and I are looking at Pico de Orizaba (Citlaltépetl, Mexico, 18,490') the second week in January, should anyone else be interested...

 

Tom

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Speak Spanish pretty well from 25 years of
construction supervision in SoCal...?Pero, como se
dice "piolet"?

Roberto

--- Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:

> Hi Steve, cost seems to be the issue.  The gold
> plated tour is about $1,000 ex Mexico City.  If you
> do buses and hire local guides I am guessing about
> $400 ex Mexico city.  I am getting more info.  Tom
>
> Steve Thaw <steven_thaw@...> wrote:
> HI TOM,
>   MAYBE.
>   THE APPROXIMATE COST?
>   STEVE
>
> Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:
>         My son and I are looking at Pico de Orizaba
> (Citlaltépetl, Mexico, 18,490') the second week in
> January, should anyone else be interested...
>
>   Tom
>
> ---------------------------------
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>
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Possibly interested with caveat that Alex goes too.  Done
international climbing before, speak no Spanish.  Alex knows a
little from school.

Susan

--- In SFCMC@yahoogroups.com, rob smith <lechassuer@...> wrote:
>
> Speak Spanish pretty well from 25 years of
> construction supervision in SoCal...?Pero, como se
> dice "piolet"?
>
> Roberto
>
> --- Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:
>
> > Hi Steve, cost seems to be the issue.  The gold
> > plated tour is about $1,000 ex Mexico City.  If you
> > do buses and hire local guides I am guessing about
> > $400 ex Mexico city.  I am getting more info.  Tom
> >
> > Steve Thaw <steven_thaw@...> wrote:
> > HI TOM,
> >   MAYBE.
> >   THE APPROXIMATE COST?
> >   STEVE
> >
> > Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:
> >         My son and I are looking at Pico de Orizaba
> > (Citlaltépetl, Mexico, 18,490') the second week in
> > January, should anyone else be interested...
> >
> >   Tom
> >
> > ---------------------------------
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> > on Yahoo! Travel.
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
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> >
> >
> >
> >
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>

Hi everyone,

Mountain Gear has a sale on Black Diamond turbo express screws -
$44.98 BUT you have to buy four or more of a particular size.  anyone
interested in going in on some to get the discount?

Susan

----- Original Message -----

From: rob smith

To: SFCMC@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 11:47 AM

Subject: Re: CMC: Pico de Orizaba (Citlaltépetl)

Speak Spanish pretty well from 25 years of
construction supervision in SoCal...?Pero, como se
dice "piolet"?

Roberto

--- Tom Cronin <tombcronin@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi Steve, cost seems to be the issue. The gold
> plated tour is about $1,000 ex Mexico City. If you
> do buses and hire local guides I am guessing about
> $400 ex Mexico city. I am getting more info. Tom
>
> Steve Thaw <steven_thaw@yahoo.com> wrote:
> HI TOM,
> MAYBE.
> THE APPROXIMATE COST?
> STEVE
>
> Tom Cronin <tombcronin@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My son and I are looking at Pico de Orizaba
> (Citlaltépetl, Mexico, 18,490') the second week in
> January, should anyone else be interested...
>
> Tom
>
> ---------------------------------
> Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places
> on Yahoo! Travel.
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------
> Don't let your dream ride pass you by. Make it a
> reality with Yahoo! Autos.
>
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------
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> from someone who knows.
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