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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Title:		Saint Helena - May 21 - 22
Date:		Saturday May 22, 2010
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Notes:		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 rockicemountain. org
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From: Robert Smith <lechassuer@...>
Date: May 8, 2010 11:39:19 AM PDT
To: Robert Smith <lechassuer@...>
Cc: "rock-rendezvous@yahoogroups.com" <rock-rendezvous@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Yosemite this week sharing campsite

Hey all, 

I am headed to the Valley tonight and wil plan on camping if I can get a site.  Is anyone interested in sharing a site?  I'll be there with Bruce LaCroix from May 9 to May 15.

Robert Smith

Sent from my

 

Hope all RR people are ok?  Werner B. Confirmed there was a death form a 300 foot fall on Serenity Crack late today. Early reports are that it was a rappelling accident.

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

Rock Ice & Mountain Club June Meeting:  John Dittli

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.
>
>
>
> Adventurer John Dittli has dedicated his life to exploring and photographing
the wildlands of the western landscape.  He is an avid climber, having made
early ascents in Alaska, Wyoming and Canada, including Mt. Robson's North Face. 
He was the first climbing ranger in North Cascades National park and an early
climbing ranger on Mt. Rainier, allowing him numerous first ascents, alpine ski
traverses and ski descents.
>
> As  member of California's Snow Survey, he has racked up a staggering list of
first ascents and descents, including ski traverses of all the named High Sierra
divides.  John's camera is always ready for those "decisive moments" and he
seems able to effortlessly capture the soul of nature.
>
> John and his wife Leslie live in the Eastern Sierra along Crooked Creek.  He
recently completed his first book:  "Walk The Sky, Following the John Muir
Trail".  For more information about John visit his website:
>
> www.JohnDittli.com
>
>
>
> 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.

I am looking for two guys Chris from Sacramento and Anthony from Vacaville which
climbed Mt. Shasta via the Green Butte ridge. We met in the Bunny Flat Parking
lot on Memorial Day, unfortunately I did not take in exchange your contact info.

I parked my red Mini Cooper right next to your car.

So if you read this and want to climb in the Sierra give me ping
smartnezz@...

I went through a lot of my old gear and posted it up on Craigs list.

Here is a list...

LL Bean Bivy Sack $20.  Unused.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/spo/1789180788.html

Bear Canister $10

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/spo/1789179609.html

Day pack and backpack $varies

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/spo/1789178542.html

Sleeping bags

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/spo/1789174808.html

Also a Camplite and a Guidelite Therma rest pad $20 each (I can't find the
craigslist link)

If interested please respond to the craigslist post or reply individually and
not back to the group.

Gear is located in Richmond off the 580 freeway in Marina Bay.  I'm in the
process of moving and trying to clear out my storage, so I'm selling some real
good gear real cheap.

Also a BCA snow shovel for $20  Excellent condition.  I have pictures if you
ask...

John

Bridges Rock gym in El Cerrito is offering a summer sale.  You can climb all
summer for $100 and without any BS registration fee.  That's $30 a month people!
So if you are sick of paying $70 a month to go to a gym that is REALLY CROWDED
every night, think about making the switch. It's a 5 minute walk from the El
Cerrito Bart station and right off of 80/580, behind the Ranch 99 mall.

To my fellow CMG members.
I have just arrived at my new job in Beijing, China.
I will be here at least until July 2011.
If you need a place to regroup/repack on your way to China, Nepal, Tibet,etc,I
have room for 3 comfortably, 5-6 in a pinch.
I am close to the Metro and no more than an hour from the airport.
Rules:
You need to be a CMG member.
1 week stay limit- each way.
No drugs( alcohol is OK)as I'm working for the US government.
As much lead time as you can give.
As I can't access my Facebook from home,and I don't log into yahoo much I can be
reached at-
in2theunknown@...
I'm kinda, sort of, maybe, thinking of Scotland (Cairngorms)over Xmas
Mario Molina

Next week, a small group of backpackers will explore the
wilderness in Kings Canyon. The route will take us past Blackcap
Basin and south along the White Divide. Finally, we'll hike down the Middle Fork
thru the Tehipeti Valley. We'll probably go over a few miles of snow, so gaiters
are recommended.

   JB

Hi folks, it is this time of the year again - my traditional time for climbing.
I really would like to do some climbing around the July 4th weekend and would
love to hear from anyone who has similar plans. May be we can organize a whole
group event? I would love to go climbing to some new place where I have never
been before.
I am taking Friday off so will have in total 4 days available.

For those of you who do not know me: I am 5-9 to 5-11 climber, originally from
Europe, now enjoying CA. I do not have a full rack, unfortunately. I have only
very basic stuff - harness, shoes and couple of other pieces. I am young
professional and work in the financial district in SF. Can carpool with someone
else or drive myself.

Looking forward to hear any ideas.

Thanks,
Ivan

Location: Round Table Pizza, 2065 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa
Time & Date: Tuesday, July 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.


TITLE
Jeff Schaffer: A college student's climbing in Yosemite and elsewhere,
1963-1969.

PRESENTATION
The 1960s supposedly were Yosemite Valley's golden years, when many of the
classic big-wall routes were first done. In 1960, you protected with soft-metal
pitons; in the mid-60s with Chouinard's diverse array of strong pitons; then in
the late-60s, with primitive nuts (stoppers). You belayed with the rope around
your back, and got rope burns when the leader fell. You rappelled with the rope
running through your crotch and up around your shoulder and neck (more rope
burns). Jeff will show slides of his 1960s climbing, and will have an assortment
of vintage pitons and other gear, including an old Goldline rope once owned by
Royal Robbins.

BIO
Jeff (Jeffrey P. Schaffer, much better known for his dozen-plus Wilderness Press
guidebooks) began boulding, at age 20, at Stony Point (southern California) in
1963 with his twin brother, Greg, and began leading in Yosemite Valley in summer
1964. In summer 1965, after being tossed out of Peace Corps training for being
physically unfit (epilepsy, which he never had), he joined Greg for a few weeks
in Yosemite Valley and became hooked. (Back then, there were only about 18
climbers in the Valley.) While at Cal Berkeley, they bouldered weekly with Galen
Rowell and others at Indian Rock, and got up to the Valley or to Pinnacles when
time and expenses (poor college students) would allow. They established several
first ascents - easy by today's standards - and freed several aid routes. Greg's
"claim to fame" (?) was outbouldering Royal Robbins (Jeff could only match
Royal). Our longest first ascent was Wild Wild West, about 1500 feet up Glacier
Point Apron to the headwall. Our most climbed first ascent was Pine Line, near
the nose of El Capitan (and very briefly appearing in the Star Trek IV film).

With college over in 1969, Jeff gradually lost climbing partners as all moved
onward to careers, and by 1975, gave up climbing. However, in 1991 he began
climbing occasionally at City Rock climbing gym in Emeryville (the first in the
Bay Area proper), and slowly, by 1996, was again getting the climbing bug,
especially once Berkeley Ironworks opened. In 2003, at age 60, Greg and Jeff
became the oldest twins to co-lead Devils Tower, Wyoming, and in 2009, at age 66
(now with Social Security), embarked on a 40-day, 11,500-mile trip across
America, attempting to do 66 routes. They ended up with 136, most of them short
outdoor routes (one 1100 feet) and gym routes. At 9 gyms, they rated them up to
***** (5 stars), the highest being **** (a 10th gym was too bad to bother even
climbing). Greg and Jeff co-designed Napa's Rockzilla climbing gym in November
2005, which opened in February 2006. Since then, Jeff (under the monicker Mad
Dog) has set about 400 routes, from easy 5.0 up to his current (old age 67)
climbing limit, 5.10d.

The main road through Lassen opens Friday.  I want to ski Lassen and Shasta
within the next two weeks.  Unfortunately I'm probably only available during the
week.  I'm thinking about a night at Lassen, skiing Lassen, a night at Bunny
Flats, an early slow day hike of Shasta, finishing with a descent of the west
face.  However, the ridge routes are still in shape so I'm open to other
options.  Let me know if you're interested in either peak.

Please join us for a full day of climbing and instruction. Classes last from
around 10am to 4pm. Bring layered loose fitting clothing, food and water. I will
need a check in advance so I know who is coming and to reserve your space. Bring
a pack to carry your food and gear for the hike into the best climbing area in
the North Bay.


Introduction to outdoor climbing July 17 $65
This class is an ideal course for beginners and those in need of a
refresher. the day's end you'll be acquainted with the basics of rock
climbing, from climbing terminology and safety to knot tying and
belaying. HMA supplies shoes, harnesses, ropes, etc.

Anchor Clinic and Gear Placement July 18 $75
This hands on course is a comprehensive next step for the gym climber, boulderer
or even sport and beginning outdoor climber who would like to 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 There is a ton off tricks
knots and skills taught through out the day, so I advise bringing a note book.
All the protection is provided. $75


Climbing Mount Hood Oregon July 30-31
We will head to the top of the lifts July 30 and practice self rescue and set up
camp. This will give us a head start the following morning. It is about 10 hours
round trip and no steeper than 35 degrees. I will supply rope, tents and cooking
equipment as well.

Price is $350 per person for the 2 day program described above. A deposit of 50%
is needed to reserve your trip. If you or your party have any questions don't
hesitate to contact me. Please see my web site for a gear check list
http://www.hoodmountainadventures.com/

If you can't take the whole weekend off to go to the Meadows; maybe you can use
a tune up or have fun locally:
Please join us for a full day of climbing and instruction. Classes last from
around 10am to 4pm. Bring layered loose fitting clothing, food and water. I will
need a check in advance so I know who is coming and to reserve your space. Bring
a pack to carry your food and gear for the hike into the best climbing area in
the North Bay.


Introduction to outdoor climbing July 17 $65
This class is an ideal course for beginners and those in need of a
refresher. the day's end you'll be acquainted with the basics of rock
climbing, from climbing terminology and safety to knot tying and
belaying. HMA supplies shoes, harnesses, ropes, etc.

Anchor Clinic and Gear Placement July 18 $75
This hands on course is a comprehensive next step for the gymclimber, boulderer
or even sport and beginning outdoor climber who would like to 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 There is a ton off tricks
knots and skills taught through out the day, so I advise bringing a note book.
All the protection is provided. $75

As some of you know I work for UC.  We need WOMEN to participate in a study of
driving behavior.  You'll get $100 for your time and free gasoline for two
weeks.  Just go to the link below and fill out the online form.

Scott

California Partners for Advanced Transit and Highways (PATH), a research unit at
the University of California, Berkeley, is currently seeking Bay Area commuters
to volunteer to participate in a two week study on driving behavior.

We are looking for commuters who:
•    Have a valid California driving license
•    Are 23 to 65 years old
•    Have no DUIs on their driving record
•    Have no moving violations in the last 3 years
•    Are not currently taking any medications that impair your driving ability
•    Normally commute 5 days per week on Bay Area freeways (for at least 30
miles each way) where you may occasionally encounter slow traffic

This is a study using a prototype traffic alert system that warns drivers when
they are approaching a section of freeway that is moving significantly slower
than their current speed.  This new type of driver awareness system will
hopefully take the surprise out of encountering slowed or stopped traffic on the
freeway, resulting in fewer panic stops and fewer end-of-queues, rear-end
crashes.  The two-week study will not interfere with your daily routine, but it
does require approximately two hours on a Saturday afternoon at the beginning of
the study and two hours on a Saturday morning at the end of the study.

INCENTIVES & COMPENSATION

The costs for gasoline for the research vehicle, while in your care, will be
provided by the project.  Additionally, a $100 stipend will be paid for your
participation in the study.

If interested please visit:

http://www.networkedtraveler.org/dev/SituationalAwareness

Then contact the Recruitment Coordinator by e-mail or telephone at your earliest
convenience.  Up to 20 volunteers are needed.

Hello all. I find myself with some time off this coming week. Anybody want to
join me for some climbing in the eastern sierra this weekend or the next?

Two climbs on my tick-list that I've been wanting to do:

- North Ridge Conness: long alpine 5.6, you know the one...
- North Couloir on Mt. Gilbert: WI3, 5.6 ice climb out of South Lake near
Bishop...

Any takers??

Hello CMG folks. Here a fun event you'll want to check out:

The popular Craggin' Classic—a touring climbing festival put on by the American
Alpine Club (AAC) and sponsored by Patagonia will land on Donner Summit near
Truckee, August 27-29. The festival is open to everyone and is FREE! Of course
it features the opportunity for rock climbing on the superb granite crags of
Donner Summit, as well as skills clinics by local guide service Alpine Skills
International (ASI), a big party starting at 6 PM Saturday, August 28 at the
Sugar Bowl Mt. Judah Lodge with live music, free beer and burgers, gear raffle,
and a slideshow by Tommy Caldwell.

Here are the details for the party Saturday, August 28th at 6 PM at the Mt.
Judah Lodge at Sugar Bowl:

• Live music by Dawn Patrol, an acoustic trio of local climbers Mike Schwartz,
Eric Perlman and Bela Vadasz
• FREE beer, burgers and side dishes prepared by AAC and Patagonia ambassador
Brittany Griffith
• AAC recognition of Granite Chief for its generous contribution to the climbing
community by funding a toilet at the popular Snowshed Wall roadside climbing
area for several seasons
• Gear raffle with items from Patagonia, Truckee's own The BackCountry, and ASI.
Any proceeds will go toward funding the Snowshed Wall toilet in the future.
• Slide show by world renowned rock climber and Patagonia ambassador Tommy
Caldwell, who has free climbed Yosemite's El Capitan more than anyone.

Everyone is welcome, and no advance reservation is needed. Attendees are asked
to please help us cut down on waste by bringing your own reusable cup, fork and
plate.

FREE camping for Friday and Saturday nights, August 27th and 28th, is available
on Donner Summit at the Sugar Bowl Academy and Bela Vadasz's adjacent property.
Within walking distance of the climbing. Reservations required. Email Dana
Richardson at drichardson@...


FYI, the skills clinics are full. Camping is still available.

Good fun to be had. Hope to see you there!

Dave Riggs
de_riggs@...