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Contact me if you're interested.  Skis, snowboards, or showshoes welcome.

6 day tour starting June 28, 3 days off-trail travel, some class 3 climbing. $30
fee for Sierra Club Bay Chapter.
Trailhead: Rancheria near Wishon Res. crossing Finger Pass and the
White Divide, visiting Tehipeti Valley.

Anchor Clinic Sunday March 21
Get a head start this season with this hands on course. Learn more about placing
protection, setting anchors for top rope climbing and belay stations. Also by
the end of the day we will have gone over how to make bomb proof anchors, rescue
systems, safety and rescue techniques. A comprehensive next step for the gym
climber, boulderer or even sport and beginning outdoor climber. There is a ton
off tricks knots and skills taught through out the day, so I advise bringing a
note book. All the equipment is provided. $75

May 21 at 6:30 the Sebastopol Community Center, Royal Robbins will do a
presentation to kick off this weekends work on Mount Saint Helena. There will be
a huge raffle, a no host bar, and a chance to meet and greet. $10 tickets will
be available at the RIM Club and online at Sebastopol Community Cultural Center
- www.seb.org - 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472 - 707.823.1511 -
scc@...

May 22 at 10am show up at Robert Louis Stevenson State Park  and sign up for one
of the many service projects we have lined up. There will be a raffle here too.
Everyone who shows up gets one raffle ticket just for helping. At the end of the
day there will be a BBQ for all who helped.

Please carpool as parking will be limited. Bring gloves and garden type tools
just in case.

We are looking for raffle items too. Please forward this to anyone you think may
be interested and spread the word. Please let us know if you or anyone you know
would like to donate something.

For more information please contact Harrison 707-217-4730 or go to
rockicemountain.org

Kayaking Napali Coast and Exploring Kauia $950 Date in July determined soon
Six people needed for this price. Trip is 6 participants max. All transport,
food, lodging, kayaks, paddles, PFDs, dry bags, and guide service provided.
Please bring your personal gear such as sleeping equipment, pack towel toilet
kit snorkel fins, hiking shoes, flip-flops, camera. We are not responsible for
any loss.
Day one:
Fly to Kauai meet our land operator and head to the north shore where we put in
at Ke’e Beach. We organize our stuff in the kayaks and paddle along the most
outstanding coast in the world to Kalalau Valley, where we will set up camp for
two nights.
Day two:
After breakfast, we pack our lunch and explore the Kalalau Valley.one of the
more spectacular falls on the North Shore and can only be see by hiking up the
valley or by helicopter. After our leisurely hike through paradise we end up
back at camp to beach comb, swim snorkel or just relax on the beach while your
guides prepare dinner.
Day three:
Pack up our gear and paddle south in and out of the many sea caves and
geological oddities that makes this coast a world class destination.. Arriving
at the Polihale Beach we get back into the vehicles and drive up the Waimea
Canyon stopping along the way to enjoy the splendor of the island. We will lodge
the next two nights near the stunning 3000 foot overlook of the valley and coast
we just visited. Wash up and have dinner.
Day four:
Explore the heart of Kauai’s rain forest by hiking to Alaka’i Swamp the
highest swamp in the world and or to the top of Waipo’o Falls which we saw
from a distance on the drive up the hill. We end the day with a feast
(traditional Hawaiian luau?)
Day five:
Drive through the many quaint Hawaiian villages sightseeing along the way to the
airport.

More trips in the works. Please feel free to contact me for further information,
H

Tentatively July 10-14

Long day in from Kings Canyon to the 9 Lakes Basin, then 2-3 nights.  Possible
traverse including Lawson, Kaweah Queen and Black Kaweah.

Chris Oakes
oakes4493@...

Was out at Lee Vining a couple of weeks ago.
Best ice I´ve seen in years.
All three main walls were in.
Not much in the lower canyon or across, below the road.
Access was pretty good even- no boulder hopping, though
  the river was poking through in spots.
Mario

Rock Ice & Mountain Club April Meeting:  Kurt Jensen, Climbing in El Portrero
Chico

Location: Round Table Pizza, 2065 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa
Time & Date: Tuesday, April 6, 7:30 PM (Social hours and free beer for members
at 6:30)
Directions:  From Highway 101 at Santa Rosa go west on Highway 12 to Stony Point
Road Exit. Go straight from the middle lane at the light onto Occidental Road.
The Round Table Pizza is on the right just down the road.
>
> Kurt's show will be about limestone climbing in El Portrero Chico, Mexico and
Southern Thailand.  He'll cover the sport climbing,both single and multipitch of
El Portrero and Thailand, and deep water solo of Thailand, and give an overview
for climbers of what to expect and compare and contrast the two destinations
which are both popular fun climbing winter crags.
>
> He travelled recently to El Portrero with climbing partner Eric Berghorn. He
also climbed in Thailand on two separate trips.
>
> Kurt's climbing resume includes Denali with Kendall Ermsharr, Reg. NW face of
Half Dome with Jerry Dodrill, The Prow with Eric Berghorn, Inverted Staircase in
Tuolomne, as well as OZ, and many others, scattered around California, Nevada,
Mexico, Thailand, Alaska, Argentina.
>
>  Photo by Kurt Jensen, a climber in El Portrero Chico
> Photo by Kurt Jensen, Climber at El Portrero Chico
>
> FUTURE SHOWS and TRIPS
>
> See RIM on-line calendar at http://rockicemountain.org/calendar.html for
up-to-the-minute details and events.  Post your own events and check out other
local outdoor events, shows, etc.
>
>
> MEMBERSHIP
>
> Membership in the Rock Ice and Mountain Club is $20 annually (or $25 for a
family membership).  Please bring check or cash to the show next week.
>
> Membership benefits include organized climbing and mountaineering trip, and
miscellaneous coupons (varies over time) from places like Hood Mountain
Adventures and Vertex Indoor Climbing Gym.  Current members also get a pro-deal
with Mountainsmith.
>
> The Rock Ice and Mountain Club is the North Bay's premiere climbing and back
country club.  Founded in 1994, we provide climbing opportunities and networking
to the North San Francisco Bay community through frequent outings and monthly
gatherings.   Our free monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month have
featured lecture and slide presentations by members and world class climbers
like: David Wilson, Glenn Denny, The Benegas Brothers, Tom Cole, R.D. Coran,
Jerry Dodrill, Armin Fisher, Hans Florine, Jacqueline Florine, Tom Shore, John
Hart, Josh Helling, Bob Hoffman, Kevin Jorgensen, Robert Link, Doug Robinson,
Tom McMillan, Chris McNamara, Royal Robbins, Ron Kauk, Chris Jones, Doug Stoup,
Corey Rich, Ed Cooper and special events with Conrad Anker, Galen Rowell and
Andy Selters.
>

Recent shows have included accounts of climbing in Nepal, Tibet, Russia, the
Sierra Nevada, Europe and Bhutan. The club organizes trips in Sonoma County, the
Cascades, the Sierra, climbing areas like Red Rocks, Smith Rock and Tuolumne
Meadows.

Has anyone been this season? Anybody looking to go? I've never done Whitney and
would appreciate any advice (thinking about Wilderness trail) as my experience
is limited to hiking and backpacking. Thank you!

Adam Greco

I'm looking for some partners to head out this weekend.  I'll be staying in
Roseville, near Sacramento.  I don't have a destination in mind, but Mt Rose
area or west shore sound good.

Rock Ice & Mountain Club May Meeting:  Steven Curtis

Location: Round Table Pizza, 2065 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa
Time & Date: Tuesday, April 6, 7:30 PM (Social hours and free beer for members
at 6:30)
Directions:  From Highway 101 at Santa Rosa go west on Highway 12 to Stony Point
Road Exit. Go straight from the middle lane at the light onto Occidental Road.
The Round Table Pizza is on the right just down the road.
>
>
>
> Steven Curtis was born in Petaluma on property his grandfather's great
grandfather bought; after a long time living elsewhere (he hasn't lived here
since 1978) he recently returned on 29 April intending to stay. He is a 52 year
old retired air force prosthodontist with 27 years of service,  board certified
in 1994 and elected to the American Board of Prosthodontists in 2007. In his own
words:
>
> "My biggest achievement is raising three successful children, and keeping my
wife and career while living a double life as a part time dirt bag climber.  I
am your weekend warrior plus.  My most notable climbs are the Nose in 16 hours,
and Half Dome RR in 7 hours (different days) with Dennis Strom, plus long hard
speed rope solos in Europe.   Especially memorable was rope soloing Fiesta de
Biceps in Riglos.  I got there before the old 1/4 bolts were replaced. 
Recently, days are filled with drier and stove ducting, fence repair, and wood
sheds.   I count minutes.
>
> New Routes:
>
> About 50 in Okinawa.
> 4 in Germany
> 25 plus in Virginia
> 10 plus in Honduras
> 1 in Colorado plus variations of the lost in the Black Canyon, one of which
cost about $500 in bail gear to save our hides.
> My climbing is not defined by quality but by quantity.  I perform well in the
5.10-12 B range and have done several thousand routes in Asia, Europe, Canada,
Mexico, Central America and Eastern and western United States"
>
> FUTURE SHOWS and TRIPS
>
> May 21-21:  Royal Robbins Show and Mt. St. Helena Appreciation Day, see
website or click here for details:  rockicemountain.org/_Media/rimposter.jpg
> See RIM on-line calendar at http://rockicemountain.org/calendar.html for
up-to-the-minute details and events.  Post your own events and check out other
local outdoor events, shows, etc.
>
>
> MEMBERSHIP
>
> Membership in the Rock Ice and Mountain Club is $20 annually (or $25 for a
family membership).  Please bring check or cash to the show next week.
>
> Membership benefits include organized climbing and mountaineering trip, and
miscellaneous coupons (varies over time) from places like Hood Mountain
Adventures and Vertex Indoor Climbing Gym.  Current members also get a pro-deal
with Mountainsmith.
>
> The Rock Ice and Mountain Club is the North Bay's premiere climbing and back
country club.  Founded in 1994, we provide climbing opportunities and networking
to the North San Francisco Bay community through frequent outings and monthly
gatherings.   Our free monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month have
featured lecture and slide presentations by members and world class climbers
like: David Wilson, Glenn Denny, The Benegas Brothers, Tom Cole, R.D. Coran,
Jerry Dodrill, Armin Fisher, Hans Florine, Jacqueline Florine, Tom Shore, John
Hart, Josh Helling, Bob Hoffman, Kevin Jorgensen, Robert Link, Doug Robinson,
Tom McMillan, Chris McNamara, Royal Robbins, Ron Kauk, Chris Jones, Doug Stoup,
Corey Rich, Ed Cooper and special events with Conrad Anker, Galen Rowell and
Andy Selters.
>

Recent shows have included accounts of climbing in Nepal, Tibet, Russia, the
Sierra Nevada, Europe and Bhutan. The club organizes trips in Sonoma County, the
Cascades, the Sierra, climbing areas like Red Rocks, Smith Rock and Tuolumne
Meadows.

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University of CA, Riverside Outdoor Excursions is taking signups for our rafting
trip on the Kern River May 15-16. Everyone is invited (you don't have to be a
UCR student).  With the economy, students are having trouble affording this
trip, so we are advertising outside the UCR community.  With what you get, the
cost is actually quite reasonable.

UCR student cost $299, Others $389. Includes transportation from Riverside,
camping, food, camping equipment, rafting equipment, and trip leaders. Call
951-827-7040 for more info or visit www.excursions.ucr.edu

You can also email me at jennifer.hopper@...

Pass the word about this trip if you know anyone who would like to go rafting. 
It's already pre-paid, so we need to fill it with 12 people.

Thanks,
Jen

I am excited about how this event is turning out. We going to have a spectacular
auction with legendary climber Royal Robbins doing a presentation of his 40
years of climbing. The next day we give back to the nicest climbing spot in the
Bay Area by giving her a face lift. There will be a great BBQ afterwards for all
the helpers too.

Please join the Rock, Ice & Mountain Club May 21 and May 22 for Saint Helena
Appreciation Day.

May 21 at 6:30 the Sebastopol Community Center, Royal Robbins will do a
presentation to kick off this weekends work on Mount Saint Helena. There will be
a huge raffle, a no host bar, and a chance to meet and greet. $10 tickets will
be available at the RIM Club and online at Sebastopol Community Center.

May 22 at 10am show up at Robert Louis Stevenson State Park and sign up for one
of the many service projects we have lined up. Please carpool as parking will be
limited. Bring gloves and garden type tools just in case.

We are looking for raffle items too. Please forward this to anyone you think may
be interested and spread the word. Please let us know if you or anyone you know
would like to donate something.

For more information please contact Harrison 707-217-473 or go to
http://rockicemountain.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=5589#5589

If you are going the the presentation please buy your ticket now and if your
doing the clean up please carpool and RSVP.

The supporter lists keeps increasing. Check this out:
Jerry Dodrill Photography
Glen Denny Photography
The Vershke Group
Charles Krug
Terra Valintine
Chateau Montelena Winery
Trinchero Family Estate Wines
Devoto Farms
Arrowhead water
Marmot
Stering Rope
Lowe Pro
Mountain tools
Rock and Ice Magazine
Wired Bliss
Lowepro
Camelbak
Petzl
Sterling
Jetboil
Adventure Medical Kits
Alpinist.
Auric blends
Blue Waters
Devils tower guiding
Hood Mountain Adventures
Rockzilla

Does anyone have a high resolution digital photo of Half Dome (in RAW or tiff,
with 3500 x 2300 native pixels) that I could have?  I would like to have Half
Dome (in the photo) laser-etched into black
granite tiles that will be used as the cooking backsplash in my remodeled
kitchen.  I am thinking about a photo that's similar to (or one that's further.

Thanks,
Alfred (alfred.kwok@...)

Please join the Rock, Ice & Mountain Club May 21 and May 22 for "Saint Helena
Appreciation Day".

On May 21 at 6:30 legendary climber Royal Robbins will do his 40 years of
climbing presentation at the Sebastopol Community Center. There will be a
spectacular auction, huge raffle, a no host bar, and a chance to meet and greet.
$10 tickets will be available at the door and online at Sebastopol Community
Center. Royal will be available after the show to answer questions and sign
books.
We will be serving Pizza, great Napa wine and Lagunitus beer on tap. Those who
show up early and volunteer get free entrance and drinks.

On May 22 at 10am we are showing up at Robert Louis Stevenson State Park for one
of the many service projects we have lined up. Please carpool as parking will be
limited. This is the nicest climbing spot in the Bay Area and we are giving her
a face; lift rain or shine. There will be a great BBQ (meat and vegie)
afterwards for all the helpers too, Free drinks all day.

For more information please contact Harrison 707-217-4730 or
http://www.rockicemountain.org/_Media/rimposter_highres.jpg

Please support these contributors:
Hood Mountain Adventures
Jerry Dodrill Photography
Glen Denny Photography
The Vershke Group
Charles Krug
Terra Valintine
Chateau Montelena Winery
Trinchero Family Estate Wines
Devoto Farms
Arrowhead water
Marmot
Stering Rope
Lowe Pro
Mountain tools
Rock and Ice Magazine
Wired Bliss
Lowepro
Camelbak
Petzl
Sterling
Jetboil
Adventure Medical Kits
Alpinist.
Devils tower guiding
Rockzilla
Dunn Vintners
Ken Stanton
Dan Lynch

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