The shirts Tim designed for CMG are on sale today, enter HOLIDAYSALE1 at
checkout for 50% off. (This is just FYI - not some commercial, I don't work for
zazzle and I have never designed anything but electronic devices).  I was
wearing the ones I got last year at JTree this Thanksgiving and people asked me
about them so here's the info.

http://www.zazzle.com/infinityunltd

PS There seems to be no male version of the Just Climb shirt like the female one
that says "I'm not your mom, not your shrink, not your spiritual guide JUST
CLIMB".  You guys can send your pet peeves about women climbing partners to
Tim256@... (hopefully he won't kill me for giving out his email) and maybe
he might be inspired to make a shirt for the guys. Not your rope gun...whatever.

This is a product a friend of mine has made and thought people here may be
interested in it!
We took it on our hike of the JMT (and an ascent of Mt Langley) and it was
pretty sweet....

http://code.google.com/p/backwoods-logger/

The Backwoods Logger is a programmable device for measuring and graphing
temperature, air pressure, and altitude. It's designed for hikers, backpackers,
climbers, skiers, trail runners, cyclists, kayakers, snowmobilers, horseback
riders, and other outdoorsy people interested in environmental data logging over
timescales from an hour to a few weeks.

I hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful time of year. Here is something that
might inspire you to get to Napa.

An Evening with Ron Kauk
Thursday, January 19, 6-8 p.m.
An evening with Ron Kauk, Hosted by Gary Erickson owner and founder of Clif Bar
and Clif Family Winery. Come join us at Velo Vino for an evening of wine, and
adventure as we celebrate our Climber Limited release Bordeaux style wine. Meet
Ron Kauk, acclaimed American rock climber who has an extensive history of
accents via many of the classic routes in Yosemite. Our winemaker and Climber
Limited Release creator Bruce Regalia will also be here to talk about the blend.
The evening will include a slide show encapsulating many on Ron's epic climbs.
Enjoy light appetizers and a host of our incredible Clif Family wines. Ron and
Bruce will be on hand to autograph bottle and sign posters of our epic label.
Ideally we would appreciate those attending to RSVP to velovino@...

Is anyone interested in some quick easy climbing this Saturday or Sunday?  I'm
thinking about top roping a line at Deer Creek (Rocklin) but I've only bouldered
there, or maybe the 3rd class slabs on Old Man Mountain (near Cisco Grove), or
even hiking.  I'll be in Roseville.  415-302-1922.  Wish I were skiing though...

Fellow CMG members
Wrapping up a 2 year stint living and working in Beijing, China.
Eagerly awaiting when I return to my beloved Sierras.
Anyone out there interested in doing all or part of thr High Sierra Route?
Being that I've been out of the area for so long, my main concern is logistics,
specifically food drops.
So, presently only thinking about doing half, as this would require only require
one drop.
2 weeks commitment of time, probably late July/August.
Married,53,no kids,non-religious,don't smoke,Democrat.
I've been climbing,skiing,hiking,in the Sierras since I was 17.
Mario Molina
I can be reached at; in2theunknown@...
or; molinamf@...

I had a pair of Scarpa Inverno boots that have worn out and need to replace
them. Ocassional I'm going to use them for ice climbing trips, but primarily for
winter mountaineering.

Any recommendations on a pair of boots to get to replace them?


Craig



Craig Leventhal
Lake Forest, CA

Is anyone interested in backcountry skiing/board/snowshoeing this weekend?  I'm
thinking of this as a winter hike, like Castle Peak plus Basin, but hopefully
there will be a few good turns.  I'm open to other locations too.  I saw a
decent report on Rose Knob.

I am the weekend of feb 18.

b rouch
559.827.8282

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Is anyone interested in climbing Pyramid Peak in a few weeks?  After the storms
because we can't park on hwy 50 when it's snowing.

If you want to do something smaller first, this Saturday I'm planning to ski
Waterhouse Peak (low angle so it's out of avy terrain) or maybe a resort
depending on conditions.

 

Is anyone interested in climbing Pyramid Peak in a few weeks? After the storms because we can't park on hwy 50 when it's snowing.

If you want to do something smaller first, this Saturday I'm planning to ski Waterhouse Peak (low angle so it's out of avy terrain) or maybe a resort depending on conditions.

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sure I'll do Pyramid. (have many times) send me an email. Maureen

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Folks
Looking at doing the Sierra High Route in August.
Either all or half, depending on time restraints.
At 52, I have ventured through the Sierras for over 30 years.
Married, no kids, equipped and in reasonable condition.
I can best be reached at:
in2theunknown@... or molinamf@...

Hey,

I was wondering whether anyone has any interesting in attempting Mount Shasta
via Casaval ridge one weekend in April or May pending favorable conditions?

     http://www.shastaavalanche.org/advisories/advisories/climbing-advisory

Thanks
-John

Sure John, I intend to climb Shasta many times this year, different routes via
both south and north approaches and always look for buddies with similar
interests. However, Apr 21 to May 12 I work on Saturdays till 1pm. Other days
are flexible. (I've done CR a few times.)

Marek

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> -John
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Wilderness Volunteer Ranger Opportunity on the Sierra National Forest
2012

John Muir...Bob Marshall...Aldo Leopold...Arthur Carhart...Howard
Zahniser...names that inspire awe and gratitude for their lifelong dedication to
protecting America's great Wilderness.  The Sierra National Forest is seeking
wilderness volunteer rangers to carry on their passion and enthusiasm for
protecting and preserving our Wilderness areas.  Come spend the summer working
in the spectacular and awe-inspiring high Sierras.  Rangers will experience the
John Muir and Ansel Adams Wilderness Areas, as well as the lesser-known Dinkey
Lakes, Kaiser and Monarch Wilderness Areas.  Interested?  Please read on to find
out more about what could become the summer experience of a lifetime!

Weekender Wilderness Volunteer Ranger Program


Position Summary

The Weekender Wilderness Volunteer Ranger will be an integral member of the
wilderness team on the Sierra National Forest's spectacular High Sierra Ranger
District.  The ranger will be expected to take on most or all of the duties of a
full-time wilderness ranger, but on a part-time, intermittent basis.  The ranger
will primarily be working with a full-time wilderness ranger, but may be
required to work alone or with volunteer groups from time to time.  No salary is
provided for this position.

This is designed for working people, who may only have weekends available for
volunteering on the forest.  The commitment is for a minimum of 8 days of work
during the coming summer season.  The participants will wear a USDA Forest
Service shirt on duty.

The participants will have opportunities to join longer backcountry tours, and
interact with various Forest Service managers and decision makers in the course
of their work.  They will experience the "behind the scenes" activities of the
Forest Service.

The scheduling of the individual volunteer will be arranged by that volunteer as
their time/schedule permits, and will be at their discretion.  The only
mandatory attendance will be very few training/orientation days for the group as
a whole.

Effective Dates
30 May 2012 until approximately 30 September 2012.  The position may end earlier
to accommodate volunteer schedule or needs, or weather.  The scheduling of the
individual volunteer will be arranged by that volunteer as their time/schedule
permits.

Job Location

The High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest is located primarily
in Fresno County, California.  The district encompasses approximately 940,000
acres, including just under 500,000 acres of designated wilderness.  The
wilderness areas which fall completely or partially on the district include the
John Muir Wilderness, Ansel Adams Wilderness, Dinkey Lakes Wilderness, Kaiser
Wilderness and Monarch Wilderness.  Elevations of these wilderness areas range
from approximately 3300 feet on the San Joaquin River to 13986 feet at Mount
Humphreys, with the vast majority of designated wilderness land lying above 7000
feet.  This spectacular landscape is a mix of granite peaks and valleys, alpine
lakes, alpine meadows and mixed conifer forest.

The ranger district office is located in Prather, California.  Three work
centers, the High Sierra Work Center, the Jackass Administrative Site and the
Wishon Work Center, frequently serve as base stations for wilderness rangers. 
All three work centers are remotely located.  The town of Prather, where a
grocery store is available, is approximately 2 hours from each work center.  The
city of Fresno is located approximately 2.5 hours from each work center and
provides a full range of commercial and emergency services.

Responsibilities
The wilderness volunteer ranger may include:
Implements the logistics required for completion of wilderness projects
associated with trail maintenance and reconstruction. Performs trail log,
condition, and prescription surveys.  Performs maintenance at dispersed
recreation sites including site cleanup and naturalizing.
Interacts with public in wilderness, providing education and information. 
Checks wilderness permits.  Informs wilderness visitors of rules and
regulations.
Explains use regulations according to the Wilderness Act.  Inspects wilderness
areas to determine compliance with regulations or specifications.  Patrols
wilderness to ensure that areas are operated, used, and maintained in accordance
with wilderness management plans.  Provides detailed historical and cultural
information about wilderness areas to visitors and recreational user groups;
explains rules and regulations.  Uses education as the primary method of
disseminating wilderness rules and regulations to the public.

Responsibilities (cont.)
Organizes and establishes low impact base camps. Performs inventorying and
monitoring of specific resources for Limits of Acceptable Change (LAC) process.
Inventories and restores campsites in wilderness areas.
Inventories and installs signs in wilderness.
Collects evidence and provides documentation for cases of misuse of wilderness
areas. Documents destruction to or impacts on campsites. May be responsible for
maintenance and care of assigned pack and saddle stock, and for the operation
and maintenance of specialized equipment used in transporting livestock.
Manages collected data in digital format, including the input of data into
databases and editing of digital photographs.
May backpack for up to 9 days with a backpack of 50 pounds or more, including
tools associated with wilderness ranger duties.
Qualifications
The wilderness volunteer ranger must be able to backpack for multiple days.  The
ranger should expect to carry up to a 50+ pound backpack and tools associated
with duties (e.g. shovel, saw, etc.).  The ranger must be experienced in
backpacking and wilderness travel.
The wilderness volunteer ranger must be familiar with the Wilderness Act,
wilderness ethics, and Leave No Trace principles.
The wilderness volunteer ranger must have good communication skills, as
interaction with wilderness visitors will be a primary responsibility.
The wilderness volunteer ranger should be familiar basic computer applications. 
Additional computer experience with ArcGIS, Microsoft Access, TOPO! and photo
editing software is desirable but not required.
The wilderness volunteer ranger should be able to begin work starting after 30
May 2012, and work through at least mid-September.  Flexibility with starting
and ending dates is possible, including flexibility to work around school
schedules.
Compensation
There is no compensation for the work hours and one must provide their own food.
Transportation
Government vehicles will be provided for all work-related activities.  If
personal vehicles are used for any work-related activities, compensation will be
at the rate of 44.5 cents per mile.
Stock
Volunteer rangers may be required to work with stock during the summer.  Rangers
who are inexperienced with stock will be taught the basics of riding and
handling stock if stock use is required.
Equipment
All work-related equipment will be provided, such as shovels, crosscut saws, GPS
devices, cameras, etc.  Rangers may use a limited selection of Forest Service
backpacking equipment, but are encouraged to provide their own backpacking
equipment.  Bear canisters may be required for some trips, and will be provided
by the Forest Service if required.  Vehicles for work-related duties will be
provided by the Forest Service.
Training
The ranger will be provided with all required training, including government
driver's permit training, prevention of sexual harassment training, civil rights
training, crosscut saw training, campsite inventory and rehabilitation training
and database management training, should any of the above training be needed. 
Additional training should be expected, such as wilderness management training,
stock training and leave no trace training.
Documentation of Work
The volunteer ranger will be required to document work-related activities and
present the documentation on a monthly basis to Dr. Ken Murray, Wilderness
Volunteer Ranger Program Coordinator for the High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew. 
Specific dates and times of reporting will be worked out through Dr. Murray.
Application
A detailed cover letter and resume should be submitted ASAP to Dr. Murray at:


		 kmurray@...

Application (cont.)
Resumes need not be limited to one or two pages.  Resumes should include:
1 Contact information
2 Education
3 Work history, including description of work accomplished and supervisor
contact information (if appropriate)
4 Wilderness travel experience, including trips locations and dates
5 Wilderness ranger-related skills
6 Performance awards
7 References
8 Cover letter including why applicant is interested in this position

For additional questions or information, please contact Dr. Ken Murray at
kmurray@..., or David Alexander at dalexander@...
.  For general information on the Sierra National Forest, please visit our
website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sierra.html.  For more information on the
John Muir, Ansel Adams, Dinkey Lakes, Kaiser and Monarch Wilderness Areas,
please visit http://www.sierranevadawild.gov or http://www.wilderness.net.  For
additional information on the High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew, please visit
http://www.trailcrew.org.

I have a number of openings in the calendar at my Yosemite home.
http://www.hansbasecamp.com   My home is 7 miles from the top of the Rostrum,
13.7 miles from El Capitan meadow. Let me know that you got the word about my
home from CMG and I'll give you a free night when you pay for two nights.

In climbing, Hans


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Hey folks -

Sorry for the short notice. I have two spare permits available for the North
Fork of Lone Pine into the Whitney Zone, up to 4 nights, entry date next
Thursday, May 31.  I plan to just peak-bag with a buddy.  You are welcome to
join us, or if you got a partner feel free to do what you want.

I've been trying to repay a favor ever since Tom got me up there four years
back.  Drop a line if you might be interested.  Hope to see some of you this
summer.

Thanks,

-Joe