Hi, if you are looking for cheap skis, poles, boots, or clothing this is a great event. Here is a secret I will share with you: at noon on Sunday some...
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Harrison Hood
rimfounder
Nov 2, 2007 12:14 am
Tom you have done such an amazing job this year of putting CMC into the light of the climbing community. Its staggering how much effort it must take to keep...
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Tom Cronin
tombcronin
Nov 2, 2007 1:06 am
Hi Harrison, thanks for the support! I sent Maureen an e-mail the other day to take her up on her offer of guiding info regarding Orizaba. I've got her phone...
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Harrison Hood
rimfounder
Nov 2, 2007 1:25 am
Tom, Let me know if I can be of any help, H Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote: Hi Harrison, thanks for the support! I sent...
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Steve Thaw
steven_thaw
Nov 2, 2007 6:32 am
Hi All, Attaining summits are Rewards from Incentives. May there be Incentives to becoming "regular" members and Leader/Organizers. Appropriate "perks"...
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Tom Cronin
tombcronin
Nov 2, 2007 4:21 pm
Hi Patrick, thank so much for responding; you are a perfect case in point: an ideal candidate that has been put off by "words." I am taking the liberty of...
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Justincompany@...
joejustin1130
Nov 2, 2007 4:32 pm
Hi All Like Patrick, I am lurking on the yahoo site....and I too was intimidated by the CMC process... I'm a relatively new climber but am comfortable now...
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Tom Cronin
tombcronin
Nov 2, 2007 4:33 pm
Hi Tony, here is another historical quote that might fit the situation: "General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet...
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jemakla
Nov 2, 2007 5:14 pm
Thanks Tony. Such a stance would allow, for instance, my wife to become a provisional member so that we could attend CMC outings together, even though she is...
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munish lal
scorpion1817
Nov 2, 2007 11:41 pm
Hello All, Hi My Name is Munish, I am a new provisional member. I have been reading this discussion and in my humble opinion I think there are lot of climbers...
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Steve Powell
spow49
Nov 3, 2007 1:59 am
I really don't have a dog in this fight, but thought I would contribute my 2 cents. First of all, Tom I think you are doing a great job. I am an ex board...
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Ric Rattray
maurice_rattray
Nov 3, 2007 2:29 am
I am not a member, however I have been active on and off for about 30 years in moderate rock climbing, alpine ascents and backcountry ski tours. I like many...
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Tom Cronin
tombcronin
Nov 5, 2007 9:45 pm
Hi, I have been forwarding the messages regarding membership etc. to the CMC board. The board will meet this Wednesday (11/14/07). If you have any suggestions...
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Harrison Hood
rimfounder
Nov 5, 2007 10:17 pm
Personally I think that its about the trip not the membership. Anyone should be able to join the club. And why not. No harm done in joining. It is up to the...
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Steve Thaw
steven_thaw
Nov 6, 2007 6:26 am
To whom it may concern, Rewarding leader/organizers would inspire/motivate members to become active, and would not break the bank account. Sincerely, Steve...
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David J. Housman
tha_house
Nov 6, 2007 8:41 am
Hi there, I"m a lurker, and I think this group is great. I've been working toward mountaineering for a while, and I can't wait to go on a trip with you. Until ...
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Tom Cronin
tombcronin
Nov 6, 2007 2:57 pm
Dear CMC-Board, David makes a compelling case against the $50 gift certificate idea. Sincerely, Tom Cronin "David J. Housman" <dhousman@...> wrote: To:...
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Ric Rattray
maurice_rattray
Nov 6, 2007 4:16 pm
I concur with David. The Loma Prieta Chapter PCS group seems to have a number of leaders for various classifications of trips. Individuals are checked on...
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Steve Thaw
steven_thaw
Nov 6, 2007 5:56 pm
"Rewards" and "bank account" are not just money. What are your ideas?! What would get you to give a little?! Where have you been? Do negative personal critics...
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Douglas Rohn
lymfatic
Nov 6, 2007 6:06 pm
Timely thread as I recently joined the group for many of the reasons already stated but mainly, to find a like-minded group of people who want to learn about...
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Harrison Hood
rimfounder
Nov 6, 2007 10:56 pm
I have been leading trips for along time. For free and for money. Either way its a ton of responsibility. I have also been director of a club for many years...
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Tom Cronin
tombcronin
Nov 7, 2007 7:21 pm
Hello, my two son's and I (17 & 21) are plannng on being in Bishop from 11/18 - 11/21. They will be bouldering at the Buttermilks and Happy/Sad boulders. I...
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Justincompany@...
joejustin1130
Nov 7, 2007 7:52 pm
Cardinal Pinnacle...just up the road from the Happy's is a great piece of granite....it's in aspendell....and there is great camping all along the river. ...
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Susan
arwen5465
Nov 8, 2007 5:37 pm
Hi Tom, We were having similar thoughts on Bishop that week and thinking of Owens River Gorge. I'm the only climber on the planet that's never climbed there....
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Tom Cronin
tombcronin
Nov 9, 2007 3:52 pm
.hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma } Hi Tom, No problem about the number of people...
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sbc main
chadhan07
Nov 9, 2007 7:05 pm
Although I have not met, nor had the opportunity to climb with anyone from the group, I present an invitation for a winter ascent of Mt Whitney. Myself and a...
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sbc main
chadhan07
Nov 9, 2007 7:52 pm
I meant to invite anyone interested.......
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rob smith
lechassuer
Nov 10, 2007 3:08 am
Wow! The Iztaccihuatl trip is a great idea. IS four days at elevation enough to try 18000 plus? I have only been to 17835 and that was with two weeks...
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dave gonzalez
rantingdave
Nov 10, 2007 1:54 pm
... anyone from the group, I present an invitation for a winter ascent of Mt Whitney. Myself and a novice have planned a January 4,5,6 & 7 attempt, likely the...
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chad k
chadhan07
Nov 10, 2007 6:57 pm
... of ... been ... Have ... friend ... We are giving our selves plenty of time to summit safely. The days are short and the snow deep. Also, keeping aware...
