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YOSEMITE IN THE SIXTIES: A SLIDE SHOW BY GLEN DENNY

This slide show is based on Glen Denny's book, "Yosemite in the
Sixties," published by Patagonia in 2007. It consists of approximately
130 black and white digital slides showing major climbs of the
sixties, important characters of the period (including Yvon Chouinard,
Tom Frost, Chuck Pratt, Warren Harding, and Royal Robbins), and the
social scene in Camp 4. During the show, Denny discusses the images,
gives an insider's view of this important era through stories and
anecdotes, and invites questions from the audience. The show is
approximately 90 minutes long.

WHERE AND WHEN
Tuesday October 7 at 7:30 PM at the Round Table Pizza at 2065
Occidental Road.

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.

#926

From: "Susan" <susan@...>
Date: Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:05 pm
Subject: Climbing with AAC at J-Tree Oct 24-26

arwen5465

Note from Linh.  Looks like a great opportunity to polish your
skills, learn from pros and best of all, GET FED!

We have another AAC sponsored event coming up in October. On the
24th thru 26th, we will participate in Climb Smart, a weekend of
climbing inspiration and instruction. It is primarily sponsored by
Patagonia, Black Diamond and Adventure 16 to benefit the Friends of
Joshua Tree and the Access Fund. As such, we are represented by the
attending athletes-Kate Rutherford, Majka Burhardt and Mark Wilford,
who are all AAC members and dignitaries.

This is a great way to learn new techniques or brush up on old
techniques you should have learned years ago. Wilderness Outings, an
AMGA acredited climbing school/guide service, will provide most of
the instruction with the rest filled-in by the attending athletes.
The cost is $85 for the entire event- camping for the entire event,
instruction for Saturday and Sunday, dinner Saturday night and a
great chance to win many great prizes. For $30 you get the dinner on
Saturday night, slideshows by Kate and Majka and a chance to win
those great prizes in the raffle.

I'll be there on behalf of Black Diamond Equipment and the AAC. I
know I haven't met too many of you so this might be an excellent
opportunity to do so. Also, we're looking for volunteers to man the
AAC table on Friday and Saturday night. You will gain a great deal
of knowledge and inspiration by attending the event and if you help
out you'll get the satisfaction of giving back some of that stoke.
Let me know if you can make the event and I hope to see you there.
Please check out the flyer:
http://americanalpineclub.org/pdfs/climb2008.pdf


Sincerely,


Linh Nguyen
Southwest Section Chair

#927

From: Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...>
Date: Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:21 pm
Subject: Proposed URL Change from SFCMC to CMG

tombcronin

This e-mail pertains to the CMG website and has nothing to do with climbing.

I would like to update the URL of the Yahoo California Mountaineering Group website from SFCMC to CMG as SFCMC no longer makes sense.

The current URL is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SFCMC/

I would like to change the URL to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CMG/

The CMG suffix was not available until recently as it was in use by another group. The Yahoo technical team was able to make CMG available to us as the previous CMG German group was clearly inactive.

The change will affect existing links to our website. The plan is to have a web site with the old link redirect users manually to the new link, until external links are updated. External link examples are the "Access Fund", "Touchstone Climbing", "Summit Post", and other Yahoo groups.

E-mail to the group will also change; to post a message the e-mail will be:

CMG@yahoogroups.com instead of SFCMC@yahoogroups.com

Please let me know if you have any concerns regarding this update. If there are no concerns, I will attempt to make the change next week. After the update you may need to revise your personal favorites and addresses.

Sincerely,

Tom Cronin

#928

From: "Bill Becher" <billbecher@...>
Date: Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:04 pm
Subject: Petzl MYO headlamp warning!

billbecher

Don't let your head burst into flame like Michael Jackson:

September 18, 2008
Safety Alert: Petzl America Warns of Burn Hazard from Headlamps;
Product Should Only Be Used with Non-Rechargeable Batteries

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below (Petzl America), today announced
a safety alert for the following consumer products. Consumers should
immediately stop using rechargable batteries with any of the products
listed below.

Name of Product: "MYO" and "MYO Belt" Headlamps

More info at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08403.html

Bill

#930

From: "Simon" <simongb@...>
Date: Fri Oct 3, 2008 11:29 pm
Subject: Last Chance on North Peak Couloir ?

simon_gbr

I climbed the right hand couloir on North Peak last weekend . We had a
great little adventure . Is anyone up for the climb the following
saturday ?
I have posted some pictures of our trip . Winter is approaching and now
is a good time to catch this gully as a proper ice climb with no snow .
I live in Joshua Tree and would probably spend friday night camping in
Lee Vining Canyon .
Please contact me if you are interested in joining me on this climb .

thanks and cheers  for now ,

Simon Bentley

#931

From: "Tom Cronin" <tombcronin@...>
Date: Sat Oct 4, 2008 6:48 pm
Subject: CMG URL Changed

tombcronin

Hello, the Yahoo technical team updated our URL from SFCMC to CMG.
Please update your links, favorites, and address book accordingly.

The new URL is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CMG/

Post message: CMG@yahoogroups.com
Subscribe: CMG-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Unsubscribe: CMG-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
List owner: CMG-owner@yahoogroups.com

Contact me directly at tombcronin@... if you have any questions,
comments or concerns.

Sincerely, Tom Cronin

#932

From: CMG@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon Oct 6, 2008 2:25 am
Subject: YOSEMITE IN THE SIXTIES: A SLIDE SHOW BY GLEN DENNY, 10/7/2008, 7:30 pm

CMG@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		SFCMC Yahoo! Group

Title:		YOSEMITE IN THE SIXTIES: A SLIDE SHOW BY GLEN DENNY

Date:		Tuesday October 7, 2008
Time:		7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:		Santa Rosa
Notes:		YOSEMITE IN THE SIXTIES: A SLIDE SHOW BY GLEN DENNY This slide show is based on Glen Denny's book, "Yosemite in the Sixties," published by Patagonia in 2007. It consists of approximately 130 black and white digital slides showing major climbs of the sixties, important characters of the period (including Yvon Chouinard, Tom Frost, Chuck Pratt, Warren Harding, and Royal Robbins), and the social scene in Camp 4. During the show, Denny discusses the images, gives an insider's view of this important era through stories and anecdotes, and invites questions from the audience. The show is approximately 90 minutes long. WHERE AND WHEN Tuesday October 7 at 7:30 PM at the Round Table Pizza at 2065 Occidental Road. 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.

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#933

From: "Harrison Hood" <harrisonhood@...>
Date: Mon Oct 6, 2008 4:53 pm
Subject: Climbing classes Oct. 25 & 26

rimfounder

A full day of climbing and instruction on the beautiful (and real!)
rocks of Saint Helena . Classes last from around 10am to 4pm. Bring
layered loose fitting clothing, food and water. I will need to know
shoe size of anyone who is coming and a check in advance so I know who
is coming and reserve your space. We meet in Calistoga at 9:30 and
carpool to parking lot. Bring a pack to carry your food and gear in
for the hike to the climbing spot.

October 6
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. Only $50.

October 7
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
equipment is provided. $75


If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me,
Harrison Hood
Hood Mountain Adventures

707-217-4730

#938

From: "Harrison Hood" <harrisonhood@...>
Date: Wed Oct 8, 2008 5:14 pm
Subject: Books and Biners for sale

rimfounder

Hardware:
Carabiners for $2 a piece.
Figure 8 belay/rapel devices

Books:
California Fourteeners $3
Southern Cal. Bouldering Guide; Craig Fry $5
Joshua Tree Climbing guide; Vogel $10
Red Rocks SuperTopo; Barns $10
Cal/Nev Hot Springs Falcon Guide $8

Harrison
707-217-4730

#940

From: CMG@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:03 am
Subject: AAC Climb Smart , 10/24/2008, 12:00 am

CMG@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		SFCMC Yahoo! Group

Title:		AAC Climb Smart

Date:		Friday October 24, 2008
Time:		All Day
Repeats:		This event repeats every day until Sunday October 26, 2008.
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 6 days, 23 hours, 56 minutes.
Location:		Joshua Tree
Notes:		We have another AAC sponsored event coming up in October. On the 24th thru 26th, we will participate in Climb Smart, a weekend of climbing inspiration and instruction. It is primarily sponsored by Patagonia, Black Diamond and Adventure 16 to benefit the Friends of Joshua Tree and the Access Fund. As such, we are represented by the attending athletes-Kate Rutherford, Majka Burhardt and Mark Wilford, who are all AAC members and dignitaries. This is a great way to learn new techniques or brush up on old techniques you should have learned years ago. Wilderness Outings, an AMGA acredited climbing school/guide service, will provide most of the instruction with the rest filled-in by the attending athletes. The cost is $85 for the entire event- camping for the entire event, instruction for Saturday and Sunday, dinner Saturday night and a great chance to win many great prizes. For $30 you get the dinner on Saturday night, slideshows by Kate and Majka and a chance to win those great prizes in the raffle. I'll be there on behalf of Black Diamond Equipment and the AAC. I know I haven't met too many of you so this might be an excellent opportunity to do so. Also, we're looking for volunteers to man the AAC table on Friday and Saturday night. You will gain a great deal of knowledge and inspiration by attending the event and if you help out you'll get the satisfaction of giving back some of that stoke. Let me know if you can make the event and I hope to see you there. Please check out the flyer: http://americanalpineclub.org/pdfs/climb2008.pdf Sincerely, Linh Nguyen Southwest Section Chair

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#941

From: "Susan" <susan@...>
Date: Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:22 am
Subject: For Members of California Mountaineering Club

arwen5465

Some of us who are also members of the CMC have discussed "fradulent
elections" of the board to the CMC, which is a public corporation.
Up to now I have refrained from making too many comments but the
issues of last year's elections are being repeated again this year.

I just got the ballot in the mail.  It's hidden in the back of the
newsletter attached to the newsletter.  The ballot must be mailed
and  is due TODAY.  Many of you are probably in the same boat and
have no way to comply with the deadline because it's physically
impossible to move snail mail that fast and the only other way to
vote is to show up in person to the board meeting.  Most of us also
can't travel on short notice.

I have complained that this violates the by-laws that state
a "reasonable process" must be followed that includes a minumum time
period of 15 days to collect ballots.  I am mailing my ballot
tomorrow and would encourage you to do the same, even though it's
past the deadline.

I don't know 2/3 of the candidates up for election.  I'm sure they
are fine people, but what have they done for the CMC club?  If you'll
forgive the political statement, I would like to endorse some write-
in candidates.

Tom Cronin has led more trips than any other person in the last two
years for the CMC.  He has done a great job as the Bay Area
representative in recruiting talented climbers and making the club
more inclusive to not only the bay area people, but also to other
people in non-SoCal regions in this state.  He has reached out to
other organizations to build relationships with Cragmont Climbing
club, Rock Rendezvous, RIM and the AAC.  He's a fantastic skier as
well and it would be nice to tap into this expertise he has and work
to drop the words "climbing season" from our vocabulary, because we
can do it year round.

Chris O'Donnell is also one of the most active CMC leaders, and has
done a lot to try to steer the focus towards the official charter
which is technical alpine climbing and practice for technical alpine
climbing.  Right now there are NO technical climbs on the trip
roster, so we could really use his expertise as an all-around climber
who can do rocks and ice in any combination.  Chris also ventures
outside CA regularly and has made trips to AK and Ecuador in the last
couple of years to continuously improve his skills and have some
fun.  He's the first guy I call when I would like to climb in the
dead of winter or the unpleasant summer heat because he shows up well-
prepared and with a great attitude.

Chris Jain is a former board member who is also very active behind
the scenes.  Even with two small children, he gets out often (I've
climbed with him twice this year alone).  A corporate lawyer by
profession, he's also been a voice of diplomacy and tact while the
CMC board struggles to get the by-laws and common practices back in
sync with each other.  We've had some fairly serious breaches in
compliance that has caused a rift among the membership so I think the
CMC board could really use his patience and expertise at this time.

No matter who your choices are, ignore the deadline, fill out your
ballot and make your voice heard.

Susan

#942

From: Steve Thaw <steven_thaw@...>
Date: Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:12 pm
Subject: Fw: StevenThaw sent you a video: "Yosemite Death Slabs"

steven_thaw

HI ALL,

THE UNOFFICIAL THEME FOR THE CMG IS "WIDE OPEN".

PLEASE ENJOY THIS VIDEO OF THE CMG JUNE 2008 CLIMB SUPPLIED BY BRANDEN.

THANKS.

BEST,

STEVE

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Subject: StevenThaw sent you a video: "Yosemite Death Slabs"
To: steven_thaw@...
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 10:59 AM

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StevenThaw has shared a video with you on YouTube:

To my fellow members of the CMG,
It's "Wide Open"!
Best,
Steve

Yosemite Death Slabs

Climb up the Death Slabs, then Liberty Cap, and down the Mist Trail

� 2008 YouTube, LLC

#943

From: jlklafin <jlklafin@...>
Date: Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:06 pm
Subject: Re: CMG: Digest Number 329

jlklafin

Hi Susan et al

Yes, I received mine yesterday and was a bit surprised as well about not given the opportunity to nominate board directors and the short deadline - not sure where the glitch occurred or if it just impacted those of us in NorCal. I checked the website for BOD statements and did not see any which is a fairly standard practice. Fortunately I know you and Tom personally and will be writing both of you in, I don't know Chris Jain or Chris O'Donnell though respect your opinion and endorsement to add them as well.

My ballot will be in the mail today!

Are there any CMG officers? Separate website? Things are still a bit hazy in this member's eyes...

Thanks! -Jen

Jennifer Klafin

1.

For Members of California Mountaineering Club

Posted by: "Susan" susan@... arwen5465

Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:23 pm (PDT)

Some of us who are also members of the CMC have discussed "fradulent
elections" of the board to the CMC, which is a public corporation.
Up to now I have refrained from making too many comments but the
issues of last year's elections are being repeated again this year.

I just got the ballot in the mail. It's hidden in the back of the
newsletter attached to the newsletter. The ballot must be mailed
and is due TODAY. Many of you are probably in the same boat and
have no way to comply with the deadline because it's physically
impossible to move snail mail that fast and the only other way to
vote is to show up in person to the board meeting. Most of us also
can't travel on short notice.

I have complained that this violates the by-laws that state
a "reasonable process" must be followed that includes a minumum time
period of 15 days to collect ballots. I am mailing my ballot
tomorrow and would encourage you to do the same, even though it's
past the deadline.

I don't know 2/3 of the candidates up for election. I'm sure they
are fine people, but what have they done for the CMC club? If you'll
forgive the political statement, I would like to endorse some write-
in candidates.

Tom Cronin has led more trips than any other person in the last two
years for the CMC. He has done a great job as the Bay Area
representative in recruiting talented climbers and making the club
more inclusive to not only the bay area people, but also to other
people in non-SoCal regions in this state. He has reached out to
other organizations to build relationships with Cragmont Climbing
club, Rock Rendezvous, RIM and the AAC. He's a fantastic skier as
well and it would be nice to tap into this expertise he has and work
to drop the words "climbing season" from our vocabulary, because we
can do it year round.

Chris O'Donnell is also one of the most active CMC leaders, and has
done a lot to try to steer the focus towards the official charter
which is technical alpine climbing and practice for technical alpine
climbing. Right now there are NO technical climbs on the trip
roster, so we could really use his expertise as an all-around climber
who can do rocks and ice in any combination. Chris also ventures
outside CA regularly and has made trips to AK and Ecuador in the last
couple of years to continuously improve his skills and have some
fun. He's the first guy I call when I would like to climb in the
dead of winter or the unpleasant summer heat because he shows up well-
prepared and with a great attitude.

Chris Jain is a former board member who is also very active behind
the scenes. Even with two small children, he gets out often (I've
climbed with him twice this year alone). A corporate lawyer by
profession, he's also been a voice of diplomacy and tact while the
CMC board struggles to get the by-laws and common practices back in
sync with each other. We've had some fairly serious breaches in
compliance that has caused a rift among the membership so I think the
CMC board could really use his patience and expertise at this time.

No matter who your choices are, ignore the deadline, fill out your
ballot and make your voice heard.

Susan

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#944

From: Serge Melle <icyfrostyday@...>
Date: Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:25 pm
Subject: Re: CMG: Digest Number 329

icyfrostyday

To quote Alexander Solzhenitsyn; "You only have power over people so long as you don't take everything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's no longer in your power -- he's free again."

Or looked at another way - "who needs them?".

I am not a member of CMC, just CMG, and frankly I don't see any value in wanting to join the former. Tom and Susan and others do an amazing job of organzing fun events with the CMG, and without any of the political BS. At the end of the day, if the folks running CMC want to treat it as their little kingdom, without giving back in the form of interesting and relevant activities, then why bother supporting them with your $?

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From: jlklafin <jlklafin@...>
Subject: Re: CMG: Digest Number 329
To: CMG@yahoogroups.com, cmc-email-request@...
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 2:06 PM

Hi Susan et al

Yes, I received mine yesterday and was a bit surprised as well about not given the opportunity to nominate board directors and the short deadline - not sure where the glitch occurred or if it just impacted those of us in NorCal. I checked the website for BOD statements and did not see any which is a fairly standard practice. Fortunately I know you and Tom personally and will be writing both of you in, I don't know Chris Jain or Chris O'Donnell though respect your opinion and endorsement to add them as well.

My ballot will be in the mail today!

Are there any CMG officers? Separate website? Things are still a bit hazy in this member's eyes...

Thanks! -Jen

Jennifer Klafin

1.

For Members of California Mountaineering Club

Posted by: "Susan" susan@chateauchaos. com arwen5465

Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:23 pm (PDT)

Some of us who are also members of the CMC have discussed "fradulent
elections" of the board to the CMC, which is a public corporation.
Up to now I have refrained from making too many comments but the
issues of last year's elections are being repeated again this year.

I just got the ballot in the mail. It's hidden in the back of the
newsletter attached to the newsletter. The ballot must be mailed
and is due TODAY. Many of you are probably in the same boat and
have no way to comply with the deadline because it's physically
impossible to move snail mail that fast and the only other way to
vote is to show up in person to the board meeting. Most of us also
can't travel on short notice.

I have complained that this violates the by-laws that state
a "reasonable process" must be followed that includes a minumum time
period of 15 days to collect ballots. I am mailing my ballot
tomorrow and would encourage you to do the same, even though it's
past the deadline.

I don't know 2/3 of the candidates up for election. I'm sure they
are fine people, but what have they done for the CMC club? If you'll
forgive the political statement, I would like to endorse some write-
in candidates.

Tom Cronin has led more trips than any other person in the last two
years for the CMC. He has done a great job as the Bay Area
representative in recruiting talented climbers and making the club
more inclusive to not only the bay area people, but also to other
people in non-SoCal regions in this state. He has reached out to
other organizations to build relationships with Cragmont Climbing
club, Rock Rendezvous, RIM and the AAC. He's a fantastic skier as
well and it would be nice to tap into this expertise he has and work
to drop the words "climbing season" from our vocabulary, because we
can do it year round.

Chris O'Donnell is also one of the most active CMC leaders, and has
done a lot to try to steer the focus towards the official charter
which is technical alpine climbing and practice for technical alpine
climbing. Right now there are NO technical climbs on the trip
roster, so we could really use his expertise as an all-around climber
who can do rocks and ice in any combination. Chris also ventures
outside CA regularly and has made trips to AK and Ecuador in the last
couple of years to continuously improve his skills and have some
fun. He's the first guy I call when I would like to climb in the
dead of winter or the unpleasant summer heat because he shows up well-
prepared and with a great attitude.

Chris Jain is a former board member who is also very active behind
the scenes. Even with two small children, he gets out often (I've
climbed with him twice this year alone). A corporate lawyer by
profession, he's also been a voice of diplomacy and tact while the
CMC board struggles to get the by-laws and common practices back in
sync with each other. We've had some fairly serious breaches in
compliance that has caused a rift among the membership so I think the
CMC board could really use his patience and expertise at this time.

No matter who your choices are, ignore the deadline, fill out your
ballot and make your voice heard.

Susan

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#945

From: Serge Melle <icyfrostyday@...>
Date: Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:26 pm
Subject: rock climbing videos

icyfrostyday

I feel I will get flooded with replies to this post - which is actually what I want. So here goes: my company is prepping their annual sales meeting and I was asked by one of the organizers for "recommendations for an inspirational rock climbing movie". What they're looking for is a/several movies that might might have some great shots of difficult climbs, difficult climbing moves, inspiring quotes, etc.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Serge

PS: the only caveat is that this should be available on DVD (ie: teh Michel Petit movie probably won't do 'cause its still in theatres)

#946

From: "vito" <vitoesposito@...>
Date: Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:31 am
Subject: Partners and ride share

vitoe510

Any one looking to get up to the valley from the bay area this weekend?
Last weekend was a little chilly but it's supposed to warm a bit. I'm
looking for partners to climb or just share gas for the ride. I'm in
the eastbay and hoping to leave Fri. nite. 510 390 7867
Vito

#947

From: "bcossaboom" <bcossaboom@...>
Date: Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:35 pm
Subject: GPS mapping software for Garmin GPS

bcossaboom

Hey, fellow nature lovers-

I have a new Garmin Rhino GPS. I'm looking for recommendations on what
the leading software is for plotting hiking, hunting, routes,
uploading maps, etc, - US States or at least North American, not
international. Years ago (7?) it used to be The National Geographic
stuff, but I think they were purchased, re-branded whatever. So, say
you and some friends were going in on a gift of mapping software for a
great backpacking (hunting, fishing, etc) friend with a Garmin GPS,
what would you get? TIA, San Diego Bill

#948

From: CMG@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:02 am
Subject: Sports Climbing Trip - Alabama Hills and Owens Valley, 10/31/2008, 12:00 am

CMG@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		SFCMC Yahoo! Group

Title:		Sports Climbing Trip - Alabama Hills and Owens Valley

Date:		Friday October 31, 2008
Time:		All Day
Repeats:		This event repeats every day until Sunday November 2, 2008.
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 8 days, 23 hours, 57 minutes.
Location:		Alabama Hills & Owens River Gorge
Notes:		Sports climbing trip to Bishop/Owens Valley. Meet day 1 on Friday Oct 31 in Alabama Hills (due West of Lone Pine) for sports/TR climbing in the hills on Friday Oct 31 afternoon and Saturday Nov 1. Meet near Hoodgie Wall/The Loaf, or otherwise meet between 8:30-8:45AM on Saturday at entrance to Alabama Hills off Whitney Portal Rd. Return Sunday Nov 2 via Owens River Gorge for some more climbing...or stay longer at Alabama Hills...or climb in Owens Monday Nov 3 too. For details contact Serge Melle: icyfrostyday@..., 650-996-8368

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#949

From: "Harrison Hood" <harrisonhood@...>
Date: Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:47 pm
Subject: Presentation by Royal Robbins and edwin Drummond

rimfounder

Please join Royal Robbins and Ed Drummond for an unforgettable
presentation "A time to live". The high adventure of the first
ascent in 1965, narrated by Royal, and the unbearable lightness of Ed's
fight for life trapped in his bivouac after 2 weeks of being alone.

  This event is at the  Victoria Theater in San Francisco, November
20th at 7:30 pm. Following their presentations, Royal and Ed will
invite a question and answer session.  After the show, Ed will be
doing a book signing. Doors open a 6:30 so get there early.

The show is sure to sell out or order tickets on line at:
http://www.victoriatheatre.org/calendar.htm

Find out more at:
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=695760
or
http://touchstoneclimbing.com/2008/10/time-to-live-be-there.html

#950

From: CMG@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Oct 26, 2008 7:01 am
Subject: Sports Climbing Trip - Alabama Hills and Owens Valley, 10/31/2008, 12:00 am

CMG@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		CMG Yahoo! Group

Title:		Sports Climbing Trip - Alabama Hills and Owens Valley

Date:		Friday October 31, 2008
Time:		All Day
Location:		Alabama Hills & Owens River Gorge
Notes:		Sports climbing trip to Bishop/Owens Valley. Meet day 1 on Friday Oct 31 in Alabama Hills (due West of Lone Pine) for sports/TR climbing in the hills on Friday Oct 31 afternoon and Saturday Nov 1. Meet near Hoodgie Wall/The Loaf, or otherwise meet between 8:30-8:45AM on Saturday at entrance to Alabama Hills off Whitney Portal Rd. Return Sunday Nov 2 via Owens River Gorge for some more climbing...or stay longer at Alabama Hills...or climb in Owens Monday Nov 3 too. For details contact Serge Melle: icyfrostyday@..., 650-996-8368

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#951

From: Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...>
Date: Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:10 pm
Subject: Trip Reports

tombcronin

http://picasaweb.google.com/tombcronin/NorthPeakOct262008

Hi, I sensed some activity over the last couple of weeks. There was a lot of networking going on which is super. I heard talk of Needles, Snake Dike, Tenaya Canyon. Hope everyone had a great weekend and feel free to share. Here is my report: Simon Bentley and I climbed North Peak NE couloir on Sunday. Weather and ice were perfect. Here is a link to some pictures:

Sincerely, Tom Cronin

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#952

From: Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...>
Date: Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:40 am
Subject: New CMC Ballot - "Write-In" Candidates

tombcronin

If you belong to the ye olde CMC (not the CMG), and received a new ballot, please be advised of the following "write-in" candidates. Your vote is very important; it really might make a difference (?).

Chris O'Donnell

Tom Cronin

Chris Jain

The ballot in the newsletter is not being counted, with questions of electoral fraud, in of all things, but an election year. Vote.

Sincerely, Tom Cronin

#953

From: jlklafin <jlklafin@...>
Date: Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:33 pm
Subject: new ballot

jlklafin

For the record I wrote in Tom Cronin and Susan Holl - it's already in the mail otherwise I would have added one of the Chris' - hopefully the remaining votes will tilt the scales... Cheers! Jen

#954

From: "vito" <vitoesposito@...>
Date: Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:00 am
Subject: Re: Trip Reports

vitoe510

--- In CMG@yahoogroups.com, Tom Cronin <tombcronin@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, I sensed some activity over the last couple of weeks.� There was
a lot of networking going on which is super.� I heard talk of Needles,
Snake Dike, Tenaya Canyon.� Hope everyone had a great weekend and feel
free to share.� Here is my report: Simon Bentley and I climbed North
Peak NE couloir on Sunday.� Weather and ice were perfect.� Here is a
link to some pictures:�
> �
> http://picasaweb.google.com/tombcronin/NorthPeakOct262008
> �
> Sincerely, Tom Cronin
>
Hey Tom, I had climbed the North Peak couloir on the previous Sunday
and had the same; great weather and ice. A real fun time.
thanks, Vito

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#955

From: "Tom Cronin" <tombcronin@...>
Date: Wed Oct 29, 2008 4:18 pm
Subject: Re: Trip Reports

tombcronin

> >
> Hey Tom, I had climbed the North Peak couloir on the previous
Sunday
> and had the same; great weather and ice. A real fun time.
> thanks, Vito
>

Hi Vito, got to remember this for next year.  I think the approach to
North Peak might get a little longer after this weekend with a strong
system approaching.

Updated link to pictures:
http://picasaweb.google.com/tombcronin/NorthPeakOct262008?
authkey=qwngIgMvFQ8#

Simon Bentley also posted some better shots on Facebook.

Sincerely, Tom Cronin

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#956

From: CMG@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:55 pm
Subject: Tollhouse Crag Practice Climbing, 11/14/2008, 12:00 pm

CMG@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		CMG Yahoo! Group

Title:		Tollhouse Crag Practice Climbing

Date:		Friday November 14, 2008
Time:		12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every day until Sunday November 16, 2008.
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 7 days, 4 minutes.
Location:		Tollhouse! Near Shaver lake
Notes:		Grab your rack, your rope and your partner and join us in celebrating Sharon's 9th 25th birthday. We decided to make a 3 day weekend of it. Camping is allowed all along the access road. Meet at the parking area under the telephone wires at 9 am to hike in to the climbs. I've never been here so this will be an adventure. Contact Susan at or Sharon travel143@... for more info.

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#957

From: brianrouch <brianrouch@...>
Date: Sat Nov 1, 2008 2:03 pm
Subject: Re: CMG: Digest Number 337

brianrouch

This is a great place to climb during autumn. I've climbed there all
my life. The routes are easy, face/slab, and as usual for the southern
sierra, runout.

-brian

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> Friday November 14, 2008
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> Location: Tollhouse! Near Shaver lake
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> celebrating Sharon's 9th 25th birthday.  We decided to make a 3 day
> weekend of it.  Camping is allowed all along the access road.  Meet
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> the climbs.  I've never been here so this will be an adventure.
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#960

From: CMG@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Nov 1, 2008 11:34 pm
Subject: File - CMG monthly letter.txt

CMG@yahoogroups.com

California Mountaineering Group (CMG)
Monthly Update

The CMG is a community of regional climbers.
The Yahoo Group site enables trip coordination and networking.

Upcoming trips:
Lost Trail Lodge - Jan. 9 & 10, 2009
contact: tombcronin@...

Lee Vining Ice Climbing - Feb. 13 - 16, 2009
contact: tombcronin@...

Feedback:
If you have any ideas/feedback please send them to: CMG-owner@yahoogroups.com

Monthly Conference Call:
A conference call is held the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 pm Pacific
time.
The dial in number is 712-432-1601 (toll charges apply if no free minutes).
Access code: 566385#

Calendar:
To post a trip go to Calendar link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CMG/cal

You can also e-mail the above address to have a trip added manually.

Message settings:
If you find you are getting too many e-mails you can change delivery to either
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#962

From: "Chris Oakes" <oakes4493@...>
Date: Sun Nov 2, 2008 11:34 pm
Subject: Re: CMG: Digest Number 337

oakes4493

This sounds like fun.  I spent a lot of summers at Huntington Lake.
I'm in.

Chris Oakes

--- In CMG@yahoogroups.com, brianrouch <brianrouch@...> wrote:
>
> This is a great place to climb during autumn. I've climbed there
all
> my life. The routes are easy, face/slab, and as usual for the
southern
> sierra, runout.
>
> -brian
>
> sent from an iphone
>
> On Nov 1, 2008, at 12:51 AM, CMG@yahoogroups.com wrote:
>
> > There is 1 message in this issue.
> >
> > Topics in this digest:
> >
> > 1. Tollhouse Crag Practice Climbing, 11/14/2008, 12:00 pm
> >    From: CMG@yahoogroups.com
> >
> >
> > Message
> >
______________________________________________________________________
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>
>
> > 1. Tollhouse Crag Practice Climbing, 11/14/2008, 12:00 pm
> >    Posted by: "CMG@yahoogroups.com" CMG@yahoogroups.com
> >    Date: Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:55 pm ((PDT))
> >
> > Reminder from: CMG Yahoo! Group
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CMG/cal
> >
> > Tollhouse Crag Practice Climbing
> > Friday November 14, 2008
> > 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
> > (This event repeats every day until Sunday November 16, 2008.)
> > (The next reminder for this event will be sent in 7 days, 4
minutes.)
> > Location: Tollhouse! Near Shaver lake
> >
> > Notes:
> > Grab your rack, your rope and your partner and join us in
> > celebrating Sharon's 9th 25th birthday.  We decided to make a 3
day
> > weekend of it.  Camping is allowed all along the access road.
Meet
> > at the parking area under the telephone wires at 9 am to hike in
to
> > the climbs.  I've never been here so this will be an adventure.
> > Contact Susan at or Sharon travel143@... for more info.
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#963

From: rob smith <lechassuer@...>
Date: Mon Nov 3, 2008 3:41 pm
Subject: Kanab Creek in April /May 2009

lechassuer

There is a particular week long backpack trip off the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, that I have done a few times. It has been eight years of so since my last trip there, so I am heading back. I consider it the hands down best week long trip in the Grand Canyon. It is also the best week long trip I have done period, and I know many that have adventured more than I that say the same.

It combines spectacular waterfalls, hanging gardens, narrow serpentine canyoneering, more than ten miles along the Colorado river, and the day out is a steep one where water scarcity and temperature dictate that only the hardy need apply. Most of it is cross country, lots of boulder hopping, narrow paths many feet above the River and a passage through Deer Creek Falls that is memorable both for its sublime beauty and its slender,-face-the wall-drop-down -to the creek-adventure. It can be snowing at the top of the North Rim, even down to the intermediate plateau and 90 degrees and brutally hot at the river, all within 24 hours.

I would like to schedule the trip before or after Spring Break to avoid permit procuring difficulties. The trip size will be eight maximum. I will fish around for a couple of weeks and find the week to go for interested parties and then when I decide on a week a call for seriously interested parties will go out and a check made out to me for for forty dollars to cover the permit fees will be how you sign up. First check-first served as long as your fitness and backpacking/moutnaineering resume is suitable. Remember, we will be carrying food for a week and up to four quarts of water on some stretches so good conditioning is important, that you are not left to have your bones bleach in the sun, to become a chochkey in some designers home decor.

Robert Smith

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