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The Gore Range (Summitpost.Org) Mile High Mountaineer The newsletter of the Denver Group of the Colorado Mountain Club www.cmc.org February www.hikingdenver.net 2016 www.facebook.com/CMCDenver Volume 49, No.2 www.twitter.com/CMC_Denver The Gore Range (summitpost.org) “Colorado’s spectacular but barely known Gore Range is host to many alpine summits over 13,000 feet and many more over 12,000 feet. In the relatively short stretch from Gore Pass in the north to Tenmile Creek in the south, the range is densely populated with 50-some mountains over 12000 feet. The Gores … consist of dramatic serrated ridges, with the summits being ridge junctions or highpoints. These dramatic ridges are riddled with gnarled, Peaks left to right: peaks H, G, D, I, C, Mt. Powell, Eagles Nest. Photos by Stan Moore toothlike spires that have mesmerized many world-class climbers.” BLACK CREEK GORE RANGE 1935 Tribute Trip By Stan Moore, Trip Leader Inspired by an adventure that took place CMCers and several horse packers. Over two 80 years ago, our group decided to recreate the weeks in August 80 years ago, participants put CMC summer outing of 1935 to the remote up numerous first and second ascents around northeast part of the Gore Range in the Eagle’s this and nearby valleys. Also, they made two Nest Wilderness near Mt. Powell. Even today separate climbs of Mt. Powell (13,534 feet). the area is rarely visited and remains pristine. Explorations were made toward Bubble Various participants climbed peaks I, K, L, Lake and to the col between J and K. Eight and N on different days during the week of July 18 people came and went and we had no more to 25, 2015. It was a fun and successful expedition. than six at any one time. All enjoyed solitude, We hiked about 9 miles and set up camp wildlife, and spectacular beauty. Goats on the col between J and K. near the headwaters of Upper Black Creek, an CMCer Joe Kramarsic had a day of note. area that has seen a lot of blowdown over the He scrambled the ridge from below Peak L for years. Some of the trees have been cut back the mile or more that it runs over to Peak K. and the trail cleared. But much of the way is This is a difficult ridge, all above 12,000 feet. He rife with downed timber to be climbed over or reported that a companionable mountain goat crawled under. Great fun with a backpack! accompanied him much of the way. On K he The trail ends in the lower part of the met up with Helen Carlsen and Jim Wheeler valley. Then the jollity started. There is no and the three descended to camp. trail. The going was, shall we say, challenging: One has to salute those who went in eight three miles of bogtrotting and negotiating decades ago, going about in hobnailed boots, downed timber. But the valley and peaks are jeans, and wool shirts. They were true explorers worth the work. and pioneers. We identified and explored the site of Our participants were: Helen Carlsen, the 1935 CMC summer outing. Surrounded Joe Kramarsic, Katie Larson, Dan Martel, Campers left to right: Jim Wheeler, Helen Carlsen, by meadows, it is on the creek at the lower Stan Moore, Herb Taylor, Jim Wheeler, Stan Moore, Herb Taylor, Dan Martel, Candace end of the valley. It served as a base for 24 Candace Winkle. Winkle. February 2016 • Mile High Mountaineer 1 BANFF MOUNTAIN SUPPORT AID FOR FILM FESTIVAL LEADER TRAINING (SALT) Available NOW Feb. 25, 26, 27 By Linda Lawson, DS&L Chair $18 Paramount Theater CMC has already set in motion a Denver tenet of increasing membership in 2016 by standardizing the dues statewide, which Every year the best results in a decrease in Denver members’ films submitted to Canada’s dues to $70 for individual membership Banff Mountain Film and $95 family membership. With this Festival in November go significant change is expected growth in the on tour around the world. Denver membership, which will necessitate As in previous years, the increased activities offered and an increase Colorado Mountain Club in the number of leaders offering trips. is the host organization Denver Group Council (DGC) has in Denver. The event has become so popular it will take place on three nights instead approved a Support Aid for Leader Training of two this year. Each night a different list of films is shown. Tickets typically sell out. (SALT) program that will allow potential Movies range from 4 minutes to 45 minutes about a variety of mountain topics, including leaders and current leaders to qualify for adventure sports, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, skiing and snowboarding. a variety of CMC Denver Schools based The Paramount offers beer, wine, cocktails and snacks for sale. Doors open at 6 p.m., with on active membership or the number of showings at 7. General admission only. Tickets in person at the Pepsi Center Box Office or qualifying trips led within a rolling 12-15 Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, or online at Altitude Tickets or cmc.org/banff. Tickets will not month period. School instructors who lead be mailed. Parking included in price of ticket. school field trips may use the school field trips as qualifying trips. Qualifying trips must be listed in the CMC Activity Schedule online. SAVE THE DATE: SAVE THE DATE! Qualifying trips can only be used once. April 21, 2016 Annual Pot Luck Dinner to benefit Potential leaders are required to the Eckart Roder Education Fund complete Wilderness First Aid (WFA) prior What: Leader/Sr Instructor Gathering Thursday, April 7, 2016 to completing Trip Leader School (TLS). 5:30pm – 8:00pm, AMC, Golden The requirement for WFA is simply to be Format: Leader Best Practices Suggested Donation: $15 an active CMC Denver member. The TLS Panel Discussion CMC members and non-members welcome! requirement is to participate in 3 trips and When: 5:30 – 8:30 pm Please RSVP by March 31, 2016, complete WFA prior to TLS enrollment. to [email protected] or 303-996-2752 Where: AMC Conference Rooms The process for the SALT program as Established in 2003, the Eckart Roder it relates to potential leaders and current Registration: Available mid-February Education Fund was named in honor of leaders is set out below: long-time CMC member Eckart Roder 1. Potential or Current Trip Leader applies and supports the educational programs of for SALT via application online at: the Colorado Mountain Club. https://goo.gl/XuhvKm 2. DS&L reviews applications and certifies qualifications for each applicant 3. DS&L sends list of certified applicants to DGC/Treasurer and CMC Membership CLIMB EUROPEAN HIGH POINTS AND SUPPORT CMC’S Services. BACKCOUNTRY SNOWSPORTS INITIATIVE 4. Certified applicants will receive a promotional code to be used when enrolling A new form of CMC adventure in the selected school/seminar. travel trip goes out June 2016: a visit 5. Recipients redeem code by enrolling/ to the high points of Bulgaria (Mt. registering for a school/seminar online at Musala) and Macedonia/Albania cmc.org (Golem Korab). The trip features a small group (limit 10); moderate That’s it – five easy steps and then pricing; and a $200 tax-deductible you as a potential or current leader are contribution to BSI (for more info registered for the school/seminar and show up for the scheduled classes. about BSI, visit the Conservation pages on the CMC website). We’ll If you are a current leader or instructor, also visit a number of cultural advise your trip participants/students about sites from the Roman, Byzantine, the SALT program. If you are a member Ottoman eras; plus historic churches and are interested in this program apply and museums. online: https://goo.gl/XuhvKm Mt. Musala, highest point in Bulgaria and the Balkans Questions: DS&L Chair at 303-842-7040 or Membership Services: [email protected] The trip dates are June 18-30, 2016. Leader is Steve Bonowski, experienced CMC international trip leader. For more information, visit the adventure travel portion of the CMC website, or contact Steve at: [email protected]. Space is limited! 2 Mile High Mountaineer • February 2016 DENVER GROUP SCHOOLS See HIKINGDENVER.NET for complete information on Denver Group Schools Registration: Go to cmc.org, CLASSES. Refund Policy: Requests must be made in writing to school director. If 30 days or more before first day: Whole amount minus $10 processing. 30 days or less: 50 percent of fee. No refund after day one. If a replacement can be found: Full refund minus $10. Avalanche Terrain Avoidance First Aid, CPR and Winter Camping School Contact: Brad Cotten at [email protected] AED Blended Learning Contact: John Aldag at [email protected] 720-280-7498 C Contact: M. Beatriz Silveira, [email protected] Lectures: Tuesdays, Feb. 9, 16 and Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Practicum: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, March 1 at 6:20 PM Location: conference room, AMC, Golden AMC, Golden Day Trips: Feb. 20 and 27 Fee: $20 trip leaders, $30 CMC non-trip Fee: $23 (members) plus $27 to the American Location: AMC, Golden leaders; $40 general public Red Cross online. Overnight Trips: March 12-13; March 26-27 Session 3: Feb. 17, lecture; Register: online at cmc.org, Calendar, March 21 Prerequisites: None. Feb. 20 optional field day Blended learning is an updated way to Fee: $60 This 3 hour, one-evening seminar is learn: the theoretical part is learned online Register: cmc.org, Calendar: Classes Feb.
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