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There is still a couple spots left in our anchor clinic and gear placement
course at Mount Saint Helena.

Date: Sunday July 17, 2011
Cost:  $75 per person

This hands-on course is a comprehensive next step for the gym climber, boulder,
or even sport and outdoor climber who would like to learn more about placing
protection, setting anchors for top rope climbing and belay stations.  By the
end of the day we will have gone over how to build bomb proof anchors, how to
escape the belay as well as several safety and rescue techniques and rescue
systems.  There is a ton of trick knots and skills taught throughout the day, so
I would advise bringing a note book and pen.  All of the protection is provided.

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. 
Bring a pack to carry your food and gear for the hike into the climbing area.

Contact Harrison Hood for additional information and to sign up at: 
harrisonhood@...

#1532

From: "rspanel" <funintheslots@...>
Date: Sat Jul 9, 2011 8:46 pm
Subject: Whitney Trail Permit 7/16-7/18

rspanel

Won the Whitney lottery this year; due to my error I have had cancellations and
have openings for two more hikers; we hike in 7/16. More info at the link.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FSyQxKSCTF8HJ_VRi-GrE_jPS7n_6ZZe4p61OZjPiIs/\
\
edit?hl=en_US

~Rick

#1533

From: emilie cortes <mountaineerchica@...>
Date: Sun Jul 10, 2011 5:35 pm
Subject: Fwd: Reminder & update - PCS BBQ & Gear Swap/Drive 7/12

In case any of you would like to connect with less technical peak baggers, there is an informal BBQ this Tuesday in the South Bay.� We have an annual gear swap and this year I am adding a gear drive component to donate the leftover gear.� Happy to take any gear donations even if you can't make it (my contact info below).� More deets on the benefiting organization below but hiking, backpacking, snow and glacier gear are needed (the mountains of the Rwenzoris in Uganda are glaciated).
Thanks!
-Emilie

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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: emilie cortes <mountaineerchica@...>
Date: Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Subject: Reminder & update - PCS BBQ & Gear Swap/Drive 7/12
To: LOMAP-PCS-ANNOUNCE@...

Hello everyone!

Our next meeting is the annual BBQ and Gear Swap on July 12 in Saratoga.� If you would like to RSVP or see who else is going, you can check out the details on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136575846403732) in addition to the usual listing on the website (www.peakclimbing.org).�

Be sure to start combing through your gear closet for items you no longer want but think others could use.� Most folks bring things they are willing to give away for free, but feel free to put price tags on valuable items.�

UPDATE - Each year there is quite a bit of gear that does not find a home.� Instead of storing in my bursting gear closet, I'll be collecting the overflow and donating it.� This year the donations will go to Climb High Foundation (www.climbhighfoundation.org).� Climb High is dedicated to teaching women in developing nations the skills that will enable them to benefit from climbing and trekking-related tourism. They have been focusing on Uganda for the last five years or so (hence my previous plans to go to Uganda and hire these women before my accident derailed the trip).� So take the time to really clean out your gear closet to help those less fortunate in other countries.

Hope to see you there!
-Emilie

Time	Tuesday, July 12 � 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location	Wildwood Park BBQ area A Saratoga, CA

Created By	The Peak Climbing Section, Loma Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club

More Info	The July meeting is our annual BBQ and gear exchange on July 12 at 7:00 at Wildwood Park BBQ area A. Bring a dish to share, your own specialty, or choose according to first letter of your last name: A-G Main course (think grilled items) H-M Appetizer N-S Veggie or Fruit side T-Z Dessert Bring your own beverage (alcohol is ok), $3 to cover reservation and BBQ coals, dinnerware, friends, family, and used gear. Bring the kids to climb on the play structures. BBQ should be hot by 6 pm for families on an early dinner schedule. Bring whatever gear you find cluttering your garage or closet. Someone may want or need it. You can even charge something for it, but experience indicates that the lower the price the more likely for a sale. Free is best! Directions: From 280: Exit at De Anza Blvd; go south for about 5 miles, crossing Hwy 85 about half way to Saratoga. The road changes name at Prospect Rd to Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd. At the village traffic light at the intersection of DeAnza Blvd, Big Basin Way, Saratoga Ave and Saratoga Los Gatos Road, turn right on Big Basin Way and drive part way through downtown Saratoga. Turn right on 4th St, the first through street on the right. The park is at the bottom of the hill on your right. Park in park parking (appears to be mostly hotel parking for Saratoga Inn), or park across the road, or along the road, where-ever parking is allowed. Google driving map: http://tinyurl.com/6cpch4

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#1534

From: Jeff Vargen <jvargen@...>
Date: Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:38 pm
Subject: In case you haven't heard.

jvargen

A pieceof info not commonly known, Ammon only had 70% use of his shoulder to start. He was seriously injured a month before he started this climb. What's great about this that Kait and Ammon are REALLY nice humble people. It's easy to root for good folks.

ROCK ICE Mag report:
Wings of Steel—likely El Cap’s hardest aid route and unrepeated since its first ascent 29 years ago—has finally been repeated. After repulsing accomplished big-wall veterans including Rob Slater and Kevin Thaw, Wings of Steel has been climbed by the “El Cap Pirate” Ammon McNeely and his partner/girlfriend Kait Barber. At this writing the duo have completed Wings proper and are exiting via the Aquarian Wall.

Wings of Steel is El Cap’s most controversial route. Mark Smith and Richard Jensen—two unknown Valley “outsiders”—arrived in 1982 to climb the apparently blank Great Slab to the left of the Salathe Wall. They found compact granite on a low-angle face that could be climbed—barely—using tiny Leeper pointed hooks on nearly invisible rugosities. So impossible did the climbing appear that numerous Yosemite locals assumed that Smith and Jensen were drilling and chipping their way up the face.

Disgusted by the perceived desecration, the team's snail-like pace and the fact that Smith and Jensen hadn't paid their proper dues by repeating El Cap's hard big walls of the day, local climbers threatened Smith and Jensen, verbally abused them and in a night-time raid, pulled their fixed rope on the first pitch and defecated on it. Rather than bailing, however, an angered Smith and Jensen reclimbed the start and completed the route in a month-long continuous push requiring horrendous whippers and a dislocated ankle.

What followed may be the greatest character assassination campaign in climbing history, with Jensen and Smith purported to be villains, scoundrels and liars. In spite of Jensen and Smith's reporting in excruciating detail of the route’s hook and hole count, Wings of Steel was dismissed as a bolt and hook ladder. Since their ascent, Jensen and Smith have been bashed in guidebooks, texts and magazines, and relentlessly slandered through word of mouth and in internet forums.

Preliminary reports now suggest Smith and Jensen told the truth about everything, including the 15 or so “micro-enhancements” they made to avoid drilling rivets. The hooking is reportedly “sick” and insanely hard above long and dangerous runouts. Master speed climber McNeely required six hours and took three 30-foot falls on the first pitch alone. Higher up he also took many falls including at least one 50-footer to work out the hooking sequences. In one fall, McNeely dislocated his shoulder and reset it himself to persevere on what may be the most difficult big-wall route ever established.

#1535

From: "joehornof" <hornof@...>
Date: Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:00 pm
Subject: Palisades 7/28-31 - anyone interested?

joehornof

Hey everyone -

I hope you all are enjoying our somewhat belated summer.  The resulting
conditions have been quite interesting and fun - picturesque, certainly.

Next up on my schedule - weather and work permitting - is a permit for 2 up the
North Fork of Big Pine in the Palisades area, entry Thursday July 28, exit
Sunday July 31 - 3 nights.  The partner I had in mind can't make it.

I went up that trail a couple of weeks ago on my own, hit all the lakes and
hiked up Cloudripper.  My first time in the area - beautiful! Left to my own
devices, this time I would probably head south to Sam Mack and check out that
sector.  There are a lot of cool rocks and points around there, I'm not solely
obsessed with bagging 14'ers.

Solo I stick to third class, with a partner I'll do stuff more technical.  I can
follow competently, but I'm not entirely confident leading - I have a small rack
but I need to learn more about placing gear and building anchors.  I've climbed
with a few other folks here, they would probably vouch for me.

Hit me up if you might be interested.  I think you can send me email by clicking
on my name; my address is my surname at gmail.

Thanks!  - Joe

#1536

From: "rspanel" <funintheslots@...>
Date: Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:05 am
Subject: Trip Report - Mount Muir

rspanel

follow the linkie thingie

~Rick

#1537

From: jack bowers <jakbowers@...>
Date: Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:21 pm
Subject: North Pal. etc

jakbowers

I have two spaces available in a Sierra Club 'high and light' trip.

Starting 8/25, we will put food and tents on 2 mules and backpack the rest up to Lake 4.

We'll stay 4 nights and explore the area. We won't use the mules on our return. $50

#1538

From: emilie cortes <mountaineerchica@...>
Date: Wed Aug 3, 2011 11:23 pm
Subject: Help Preserve Red Rocks- Comments needed by 8/17!

Remove yourself from this mailing.

Remove yourself from all mailings from The Access Fund.

Access Fund's take action now feature makes it quick and easy to help out.� Took me about 10 seconds to help preserve a spectacular climbing area.� Don't be your usual lazy, selfish, climber self!� ;-)

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415-260-3618
http://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliecortes
http://twitter.com/teamxwhisperers

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From: Access Fund <af-enews@...>
Date: Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Subject: Action Alert: Save Red Rock Canyon
To: emilie cortes <mountaineerchica@...>

Dear emilie,

The natural beauty and sense of adventure found at Red Rock Canyon, outside of Las Vegas, NV, is in danger of forever being�diminished by the "Gypsum Reclamation Concept Plan," (GRCP) a development plan atop a former 2,500 acre gypsum mine known as Blue Diamond Hill. Act now to conserve the climbing environment at Red Rocks!

The GRCP is a high density multi-use plan to construct a small city for approximately 22,000 people, complete with 7,200 multi-family residences, education facilities, retail stores, and related amenities that will forever diminish the natural beauty and sense of adventure at Red Rocks. The proposed location, Blue Diamond Hill, is clearly visible from all major formations�at Red Rocks.

On Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 9:00 am, the Clark County Commissioners meet to approve or deny�the massive development proposal. Your input is required to help save Red Rock Canyon.

More information can be found at Save Red Rock Canyon.

The most important things climbers can do are submit comments opposing the plan and attend the meeting on August 17th at the Clark County Government Center, Commission Chambers, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89155 (702-455-4431).�Let the commissioners know how important it is to preserve the rural nature of Red Rock Canyon.

Click the "Take Action Now" link below to go to the Action Alert and use the letter-writing tool to let the commissioners know that you disapprove of�the�Gypsum Reclamation Concept�Plan.

Comments Needed by August 17th.

Sincerely,

Your friends at the Access Fund

#1539

From: emilie cortes <mountaineerchica@...>
Date: Sat Aug 6, 2011 5:12 pm
Subject: PCS slideshow 8/9 - Georgina Miranda on Everest

Sierra Club Peak Climbing Section Monthly Meeting
Georgina Miranda: Climb Take Action on Everest

08/09/2011 7:30 pm

Peninsula Conservation Center, Palo Alto, CA

In what has become an annual tradition � the Everest slideshow � this year�s presenter fits with Madame Chair�s �Year of the Woman� theme. Join us as Georgina Miranda shares her experience on Everest�s South Side this past Spring. Georgina was climbing Everest as part of her Climb Take Action 7 Summits Challenge.

After reading an article in Glamour in 2007 about the violence against women in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, Georgina founded Climb Take Action in order to empower women in the region by climbing to raise funds and awareness to their suffering. Thousands of women have been neglected, murdered, abducted, brutally raped, tortured, and overall forgotten. Congo Wars have claimed more lives than any conflict since the end of World War II, yet the crisis has received little attention outside of central Africa.

Georgina is a native Los Angelino currently residing in San Francisco. She is a business woman by day (MBA from Loyola Marymount and a full-time management consultant) and an adventurer by night having climbed all around the world, including five of the world�s tallest peaks on each continent.

Come hear Georgina�s riveting story of her Everest climb and about the amazing efforts she has made as an individual to make the world a better place.

Meeting Location (click for directions and note the entrance and parking are around the back): The Peninsula Conservation Center

FB invite - https://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=137105716365907

--
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mountaineerchica@...
415-260-3618
http://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliecortes
http://twitter.com/teamxwhisperers

#1540

From: Jeff Vargen <jvargen@...>
Date: Tue Aug 9, 2011 9:59 pm
Subject: WOS Film. Any Company Reps out there?

jvargen

Some of you know about this project that I am involved in, but I thought I would throw something out there. Shooting has begun and Corporate Sponsorships are coming in, but there is always room for more! If you rep a company or are have a company interested in sponsoring let me know, and we can get you the details.

Flyer is attached

Jeff

From: Whitney Lawrence <whitneyel3@...>
To: Sean O'Toole <frogjamm@...>
Cc: Rock Rendezvous <rock-rendezvous@yahoogroups.com>; "dfreckmann@..." <dfreckmann@...>
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2011 3:48 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: [rock-rendezvous] August meeting

Yo RR's,
Just a friendly reminder that the August meeting at my casa is on as planned August 9 (tomorrow). Start time is 7pm. Mark will be delivering a slide show while we snack/eat/drink and likely harass/ask questions. I'll be making corn bread and a white bean salad, I invite others to prepare something to share, but no pressure. BYOB. C ya'll tuesday. Plenty of street parking in front, close (10 min walking) to Rockridge BART, located on the AC 12 bus line as well as the 51-51a lines. All are welcome.

Whit
358 51st st apt a
Oakland CA, 94618
(210) 364-1972

On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 5:06 PM, Sean O'Toole <frogjamm@...> wrote:

Woops, I forgot to note that the meeting starts at 7:00pm.

cheers,
Sean

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Dominique Freckmann <dfreckmann@...>
To: Sean O'Toole <frogjamm@...>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2011 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: [rock-rendezvous] August meeting

hi Sean,
since it -hopefully!- will be my first RR meeting i need to ask "what time", when do people usually show up and when does the show start?
thanks, Dominique

On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 6:21 PM, Sean O'Toole <frogjamm@...> wrote:

Howdy all,

The August meeting in convenient journalistic outline format:

When: Tuesday August 9th 2011

Where: Whitney's house:
358 51st st apt a
Oakland ca 94618

What: (OK, this is probably supposed to come first in journalistic outline format): Festivity, potluck (this means bring some food or drink), slideshow from Mark Thomas on Mt Ranier's Liberty and Ptarmigan Ridges.

Who: Members, non-members, imaginary friends, etc.

Why: Because the what is so darned enticing, that's why!

OK?

OK.

-Sean

#1541

From: "rimfounder" <harrisonhood@...>
Date: Thu Aug 11, 2011 4:55 am
Subject: On topic: anchor clinic August 13

rimfounder

We have room for a couple more folks. Let me know if you can make it.
Thanks,
H

Hood Mountain Adventures is offering a hands on course which is a comprehensive
next step for the gym climber, boulderer or even sport and 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 and
escaping the belay. 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

     Please join us for a full day of climbing and instruction. Classes are on
Mt. Saint Helena and last from around 10am to 4pm. Bring layered loose fitting
clothing, food and water. Bring a pack to carry your food and gear for the hike
into the climbing area.

#1542

From: Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...>
Date: Mon Aug 22, 2011 3:21 pm
Subject: [sacskiers] Digest Number 538

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1.: Trail maintenance trip

Posted by: "Marcus Libkind" mlibkind@...

Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:14 am (PDT)

Snowlands Network and El Dorado Nordic Ski Patrol will be doing
maintenance work on three trails in the Loon Lake area off Highway 50
on September 10-11 (Saturday-Sunday) . Free camping is available on
Friday and Saturday nights.

This is a fun event with skiers and snowshoers getting together to
improved the Zephur, Glissade and Campground trails. No experience is
necessary.

For more information visit http://www.snowland s.org/pages/ events/events. htm

Marcus Libkiind

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#1543

From: Jeff Vargen <jvargen@...>
Date: Mon Aug 22, 2011 4:08 pm
Subject: Wings of Steel: The Film

jvargen

If you are not interested in the production about the recent climb of Wings of Steel PLEASE DELETE (no hard feelings) If you wuld like to see this film get made please click the link below and join our team.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2050292259/wings-of-steel-the-film-0

Thanks for looking

Jeff

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#1544

From: jack bowers <jakbowers@...>
Date: Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:35 pm
Subject: Re: 2 more on our permit

jakbowers

Leaving Thursday for Big Pine.
Loading mules Friday. Up to 4 nights camping by North Pal, etc.
contact me if you're interested..,. $50 fee

JB

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#1545

From: Alberto Hung <albertohung@...>
Date: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:53 pm
Subject: N�41 de revista "Monta�as Peruanas" - Chacraraju

hung_pitman

Hola amigos monta�eros de todo el Mundo, los invito a ver el nuevo n�mero de la primera y �nica revista OnLine del Per�: www.montanasperuanas.com con un especial del nevado Chacraraju.
Saludos monta�eros.

Alberto Hung Pitman

Gu�a Internacional de Monta�a UIAGM | Escalador Industrial | Asesor HSE
M�vil: 511-999766274
Web: www.albertohung.com | Facebook: Alberto-Hung | Blog: www.albertohung.blogspot.com

Revista On Line: www.montanasperuanas.com | Empresa vertical: www.solucionesverticales.com.pe

#1546

From: Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...>
Date: Sat Sep 3, 2011 2:28 pm
Subject: Fw: Summit Reminder and Agenda

tombcronin

From: Joe Sambataro <joe@...>;
To: Joe Sambataro <joe@...>;
Subject: Summit Reminder and Agenda
Sent: Fri, Sep 2, 2011 9:55:15 PM

[Apologies if you received a similar email in duplicate – we want to make sure we don’t miss anyone]

Affiliate Network, RCs, and Climbing Advocates:

We are less than a month away from the National Access and Stewardship Summit September 30^th – October 2^nd. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, RSVPs are required and due by September 22^nd to make sure we have enough materials, food, and space for everyone. RSVP at www.accessfund.org/summit2011. Remember, it’s free to attend! If you travelling from afar, book your travel accommodations as soon as possible.

Attached is an updated agenda of the Summit. It includes additional info on workshops, presenters, driving directions, and accommodation info. There will be 17 workshops to choose from, hands-on trail work training at Golden Cliffs, a taco truck, and much more.

Please share this email with other volunteers and board members in your LCO. Also attached is a flyer to share with your climbing friends or post at local gyms.

Attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodations but we are here to help. This year, we were lucky to award travel scholarships to 14 volunteers thanks to additional support from CLIF Bar. This application process is now closed but we hope to incorporate this again in future summits. The Access Fund also rented a house in Golden and Boulder that will cost attendees approximately $30/night for Friday and Saturday night. There are a couple openings still – shoot us an email if you are interested. If you are local to the Front Range and have space for an attendee September 30-October 2, let us know if you are willing to host a climber.

This summit would not be possible without all of our presenters, panelists, volunteers, regional coordinators, and affiliate climbing organizations. We also would like to thank CLIF Bar as the leading sponsor and Colorado Mountain Club for donated the conference space. Hope to see you there!

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend,

Joe Sambataro
Access Director | The Access Fund
Tel: 303-545-6772x112

RSVP for the 2011 National Access & Stewardship Summit today!
Join us in Golden, CO on September 30^th- October 2^nd for 3 days of workshops, field trips, and activities on stewardship & education, local support & mobilization, policy, and land conservation.

#1547

From: "rimfounder" <harrisonhood@...>
Date: Sat Sep 3, 2011 4:23 pm
Subject: ANCHOR CLINIC SEPTEMBER 11

rimfounder

Hood Mountain Adventures is offering a hands on course which is a comprehensive
next step for the gym climber, boulderer or even sport and 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 and
escaping the belay. 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

Please join us for a full day of climbing and instruction. Classes are on Mt.
Saint Helena and last from around 10am to 4pm. Bring layered loose fitting
clothing, food and water. Bring a pack to carry your food and gear for the hike
into the climbing area.

For more information about this clinic or to find out about availability contact
Harrison Hood at 707-217-4730

#1548

From: emilie cortes <mountaineerchica@...>
Date: Thu Sep 8, 2011 1:03 am
Subject: Author of "Stone Mountains: North America�s Best Crags" 9/13/11 in Palo Alto, CA

The Peninsula Conservation Center

Next Tuesday, the Sierra Club Peak Climbing Section is hosting Jim Thornburg, author/photographer of Stone Mountains: North America�s Best Crags.�

Join us if you can!

Great Climbing Destinations: Coast to Coast

Start: 09/13/2011 7:30 pm

Meeting Location (click for directions):�

The most published climbing photographer of the past 20 years, Bay Area native Jim Thornburg is a master at capturing the profound interplay between climber and crag. His photos have graced the covers of numerous magazines and catalogs, including Climbing, Rock and Ice, Patagonia, and Black Diamond.

Tonight, Jim will share highlights of his life�s work, featured in Stone Mountains: North America�s Best Crags, his new large format photo book showcasing 35 climbing areas spanning the continent. Join Jim for a visual tour of treasured crags, including the fantastic granite boulders of Joshua Tree; the perfect limestone of El Potrero Chico (Hidalgo, Mexico); the spectacular overhangs of Red River Gorge (Kentucky) and the Gunks (Shawangunk Ridge, New York state); off-the-track destinations here in the greater Bay Area; and more.

Park around the back of the PCC and enter through the back door.

Facebook invite link - https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=233752196644190

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mountaineerchica@...
415-260-3618
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http://twitter.com/teamxwhisperers

#1549

From: "rimfounder" <harrisonhood@...>
Date: Thu Sep 8, 2011 9:10 pm
Subject: Anchor clinic Sunday 9/11

rimfounder

There is room for 2 more people. Can somebody give a ride to Sebastian from San
Fransico

Hood Mountain Adventures is offering a hands on course which is a comprehensive
next step for the gym climber, boulderer or even sport and outdoor climber who
would like to learn more about placing protection, setting anchors for top rope
climbing and belay stations.

By the end of the day we will have gone over how to make bomb proof anchors,
rescue systems, safety and rescue techniques and escaping the belay. There are a
ton of tricks, knots and skills taught throughout the day; so I advise bringing
a note book. All the protection is provided. Please join us for a full day of
climbing and instruction. Classes are on Mt. Saint Helena and last from around
10am to 4pm. Bring layered loose fitting clothing, food and water. Bring a pack
to carry your food and gear for the hike into the climbing area.

Cost:  $75

For more information about this clinic or to find out about availability contact
Harrison Hood at 707-217-4730.

#1550

From: Jeff Vargen <jvargen@...>
Date: Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:10 pm
Subject: Don't make me SOLO !

jvargen

If you have the first week of Oct off and want to jump on a wall, maybe El Cap. Let me know.

Jeff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgnCK7z6J0I

#1551

From: Alberto Hung <albertohung@...>
Date: Thu Sep 15, 2011 1:00 pm
Subject: Fan Page "Monta�as Peruanas"

hung_pitman

Hola gente monta�era, los invito a ver esta nueva p�gina de facebook creada para la �nica revista peruana que difunde las monta�as de Per� "Monta�as Peruanas", ingresa aqu� y se un "fan": http://www.facebook.com/pages/Monta%C3%B1as-Peruanas/259870037379494?sk=wall y ya saben que pueden ver el �ltimo n�mero de la revista en: www.montanasperuanas.com
Saludos Monta�eros.

Alberto Hung Pitman

Gu�a Internacional de Monta�a |Escalador Industrial | Asesor HSE
M�vil: 511-999766274
Web: www.albertohung.com | Facebook: Alberto-Hung | Blog: www.albertohung.blogspot.com

Revista On Line: www.montanasperuanas.com | Empresa vertical: www.solucionesverticales.com.pe

#1552

From: Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...>
Date: Wed Sep 21, 2011 6:12 pm
Subject: Fw: 2 spots open for Tuolumne meetup this weekend

tombcronin

From: Bill Kish <info@...>;
To: <tombcronin@...>;
Subject: 2 spots open for Tuolumne meetup this weekend
Sent: Wed, Sep 21, 2011 5:55:02 PM

Your Organizer, Bill Kish, sent the following message to some members of Bay Area Mountaineering:

Due to last minute cancellations a couple spots have opened up for the Tuolumne meetup this weekend. It promises to be another good time in the mountains!

Regards,

Bill

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#1557

From: Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...>
Date: Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:17 pm
Subject: AAC SNS News and Events

tombcronin

http://www.americanalpineclub.org/p/jobs

AAC SNS News and Events (Correction on Date)

OOPS - There was a typo in my last email regarding the date of the SNS Holiday Party @ Spengers with George Lowe. The correct date is Sunday December 4

AAC Looking for New Regional Coordinator for Western States

As part of the AAC's five year strategic plan, the AAC is looking for a new Regional Coordinator for the geographical area of California, Nevada, and Arizona. If you or any climbers you know are in the market for a new job, send 'em to the Job Listing here:

Contact AAC Content & Marketing Manager Luke Bauer (lbauer@...) or AAC Community Programs Director John Bragg (jbragg@...) with any questions or concerns.

American Himalayan Foundation Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary with Dinner on October 26, 2011, San Francisco

Our good friends at the American Himalayan Foundation are celebrating its 30 year anniversary this year with a very special and worthwhile event dedicated to making small miracles happen: the American Himalayan Foundation’s Annual Dinner, Oct 26, 2011 in San Francisco.

In attendance will be an impressive summit party (in both senses!) with 40+ ascents among them – from the first Americans on Everest, Jim Whittaker and Tom Hornbein, to Ed Viesturs, Pete Athans, Jon Krakauer, Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and the world record holder Apa Sherpa (all of whom are AAC members by the way).

Also in attendance will be a summiter of a different kind: Dr. Ashok Banskota, Director of the Hospital and Rehab center for Disabled Children in Kathmandu, whose team works miracles for young lives every day, mending the broken limbs and bodies of Nepal’s poorest disabled children.

It will be a very entertaining evening, full of tall tales – and perhaps some poignant ones —and a few surprises. Doing good, being kind, having fun. For information or reservations please email our friend Norbu Tenzing at Norbu@... or call him at 415-288-7250.

This will be a fun event for a good cause and an opportunity to visit with others who share an interest in the Himalaya.

Save the Date: Sierra Nevada Section Annual Holiday Dinner @ Spengers in Berkeley Sunday December 4 with Presentation by Renowned Alpinist George Lowe

Save the date - its not too early to start planning to attend. We are excited to announce that our guest speaker/slide show presenter at this year's SNS annual Holiday Dinner is alpinist extraordinaire George Lowe. Climbing in the greater ranges, 8000 meter peaks, first ascents, north faces, high standard rock climbing - - George has done it all, and still gets after it. Save this date on your calendar and join us for this great event. Sunday December 4, 5:00 pm, Spengers Fish Grotto in Berkeley. Info on how to reserve your spot will be forthcoming.

Thanks for supporting the AAC and your Sierra Nevada Section.
SNS Chair
Tom Burch
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#1558

From: Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...>
Date: Sun Oct 2, 2011 6:35 pm
Subject: Reel Rock Film Tour - October 22, 7:00 pm - Diablo Rock Gym, Concord, CA

tombcronin

Time	Saturday, October 22 � 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location	Diablo Rock Gym

Created By	Diablo Rock Gym

More Info	Reel Rock comes to Concord!! Thanks to SOLD OUT crowds in SF, Emeryville and Walnut Creek, we're happy to announce that your very own DRG will be the proud hosts of the Reel Rock Film Tour. If you haven't been able to make it in the past - Just Imagine: You're in a crowd of your favorite people at your favorite gym. You've wined and dined on delicious pizza and tasty brew (wooo!). You're laughing, finding prime seats, and throwin' high fives like it's going out of style. Then suddenly.... the lights dim, the opening credits roll.. and then WHAAABOWZA!!!! This film tour is totally the palm-sweat inducing, heart-beat raising, psyche-spawning adrenaline ride you have been looking for to kick-start the fall climbing season. Only $15 bucks get you all this and more. As they say, 'come together to celebrate and the ultimate in adventure filmmaking. Prize giveaways, appearances by top climbers, and fundraising for non-profit organizations always add to the fun.' It's a grand ol time to enjoy flicks about adventuring in the outdoors with people who love adventuring in the outdoors. Doors open at 7pm. Movie starts shortly after. Stay tuned for more info.

#1559

From: jack bowers <jakbowers@...>
Date: Mon Oct 3, 2011 1:54 pm
Subject: Alex Honnold

jakbowers

Here's a link to CBS video about a free climber

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7383158n&tag=re1.galleries

#1560

From: emilie cortes <mountaineerchica@...>
Date: Sun Oct 9, 2011 3:46 am
Subject: American Himalayan Fdn Dinner 10/26 w/Viesturs & other Everest climbers

Hello all,

I'm helping the American Himalayan Foundation get the word out to the climbing community about the American Himalayan Foundation�s Annual Dinner, Oct 26, 2011.

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In attendance will be an impressive summit party (in both senses!) with 40+ ascents among them � from the first Americans on Everest, Jim Whittaker and Tom Hornbein, to Ed Viesturs, Pete Athans, Jon Krakauer, Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and the world record holder Apa Sherpa.

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It will be a very entertaining evening, full of tall tales � and perhaps some poignant ones �and a few surprises. Doing good, being kind, having fun. Please email or call our friend Norbu Tenzing at Norbu@... or call 415-288-7250. ��

It's $200 per person for a ticket, which is steep for the average dirtbag climber, but you'll get a letter with the amount that is tax deductible as the net proceeds go toward the non-profit efforts (last year it was somewhere around $135 of the ticket price).

Thank you,

�

Emilie
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Emilie Cortes, CFA
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#1561

From: Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...>
Date: Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:47 pm
Subject: Jailhouse Rock - Saturday November 12th, 9:30 AM - Food, Raffle, Socializing, & a little work - give back

tombcronin

Adopt a Crag in your area

Access Fund will be hosting an Adopt a Crag on Saturday Nov. 12th at 9:30 AM at Jailhouse Rock. We would love for you to join us as we work with the new Access Fund Conservation Team, climbers, and ranchers to install a new climber’s trailhead. With your help, we plan to close the old trail, build a corral/double gate at the entrance, spread gravel on the new approach road, fence the new parking area, install signs, and improve the climber's trail.

The Access Fund will provide food, beverages, tools, and raffle items. If you're interested in joining us, please RSVP to Tom Addison at taddison@... to help us organize work parties and food. We are hoping for 50-75 volunteers, so bring a friend! For driving directions, visit www.accessfund.org/jailhouse.

We will be back again on Sunday to complete any unfinished projects and get in some climbing!

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Your Friends at the Access Fund

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#1562

From: Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...>
Date: Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:49 pm
Subject: AAC SNS Looking for New Section Leader(s)

tombcronin

AAC SNS Looking for New Section Leader(s) -2nd Notice

LOOKING FOR NEW SECTION LEADER(S) FOR THE SIERRA NEVADA SECTION BEGINNING JANUARY 2012 - 2nd Notice

I have already received some responses of interest to my first email on this subject, and thought I would send out another in case anyone missed it the first time around and was interested in leading, or assisting in leading, the Section in the future.

As you have seen from the recent mailings from the AAC and from the new AAC website, the Club has embarked on an exciting five year plan to make it even more relevant to all kinds of climbers and to offer even more benefits of membership. One of the significant parts of this plan is to de-centralize the management structure and encourage more grassroots organization and leadership, all with the support from the national office in Golden.

This coincides with the expiration of my third and final year as Sierra Nevada Section Chair in December 2011. Therefore, we are looking for an interested individual or individuals to carry on leading the SNS, either in its present form or under a different structure if there is interest in doing so.

There are many possibilities for future leadership of our Section under the new plan. We can continue as we have in recent years as one large geographical section with one “Chairperson” who is supported by our many wonderful volunteers. Alternatively, we can retain the large geography, but be led by a “Committee” of members who continue to rely on our many wonderful volunteers. Another option if there is interest is to decentralize the Section by developing new regional “Chapters” which would operate independently and have their own leadership, and be supported by the national office. This is your Club and your Section and the choice is yours.

By the way, the AAC just hired John Bragg as Community Programs Director and will be hiring a new Regional Coordinator for the West Coast by the end of October 2011. A large part of the responsibility of this new Regional Coordinator position is to provide logistical, operational, and administrative support for our Section and its leadership to maximize the benefits to our members.  Thus, the new leadership of the Sierra Nevada Section can count on valuable guidance and assistance from this new Regional Coordinator, in addition to the generous support of our many Section volunteers.

I have enjoyed being the Section Chair the last three years and appreciate the generous assistance of all the Section volunteers. I am very excited about the new direction of the Club. Here is your chance to get more involved and take the Section to the next level.

Please contact me if you are interested in a leadership position for the Sierra Nevada Section and/or if you have suggestions for how the Section is led and operated in the future. [tcburch@..., or at (415) 302-0800]

Thanks.
SNS Chair
Tom Burch

Save the Date: Sierra Nevada Section Annual Holiday Dinner @ Spengers in Berkeley Sunday December 4 with Presentation by Renowned Alpinist George Lowe

Save the date - its not too early to start planning to attend. We are excited to announce that our guest speaker/slide show presenter at this year's SNS annual Holiday Dinner is alpinist extraordinaire George Lowe. Climbing in the greater ranges, 8000 meter peaks, first ascents, north faces, high standard rock climbing - - George has done it all, and still gets after it. Save this date on your calendar and join us for this great event. Sunday December 4, 5:00 pm, Spengers Fish Grotto in Berkeley. Info on how to reserve your spot will be forthcoming.

Thanks for supporting the AAC and your Sierra Nevada Section.
SNS Chair
Tom Burch
tcburch@...

#1563

From: Serge Melle <icyfrostyday@...>
Date: Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:29 pm
Subject: interested in a tahoe ski lease?

icyfrostyday

hi all - i'm looking for folks that would be interested in going in for a ski lease in the tahoe area this winter. no house identified yet - this is a "call for interest" to see who else would be interested. once we get a basic group i can look for a place that fits. ideally we'd be 8-12 people, which would probably lead to a season cost per person of $800-$1000 for the full mid-december to mid-april season. we'd all share the costs for utilities, deposit and cleaning, and agree on a guest policy and things like that. target location would be in tahoe basin proper to be close to a variety of resorts and back-country trails; south lake, incline, ornorth lake. i have no strong preference as long s price/value is good and place is conveniently located.

anyways ping me if you are interested and we can go from there. we'd plan on meeting-up prior to make ensure none of us are serial killers.

or if you have a ski lease underway or planned already, and are looking for additional persons, let me know.

cheers - serge

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#1564

From: Munish Lal <scorpion1817@...>
Date: Sun Oct 23, 2011 4:16 pm
Subject: Re: interested in a tahoe ski lease?

scorpion1817