Rescue on El Diente -- Contributed by Jean Aschenbrenner Handful of Easy 14Ers

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Volume XXVII Number 9 September 2011

In This Issue Rescue on El Diente -- Contributed by Jean Aschenbrenner handful of easy 14ers. His goal this time Rescue on El Diente ...... 1 was El Diente. He left Mesa after work Chair’s Report...... 2 On Sunday, July 17, Ken Nolan and I were on Friday and drove straight through to Volunteer Opportunities...... 2 on the Kilpacker Basin trail to climb Mt. the Kilpacker trailhead where he slept for September Trips & Activities...... 3 Wilson when we encountered a seriously a couple of hours. At 9:30am on Satur- On the Leadership Front...... 6 injured climber at 12,300’. This is the day, he left the trailhead. The trail hits tree line after about 4 miles, then crosses Access Fund Summit ...... 7 story of his misfortune and then his a long, long talus slope on the south side Annual Dinner Planned...... 7 incredibly lucky rescue. of El Diente. This trail through Kilpacker Radical Reels Films...... 7 Joe’s story: Joe lives in Mesa, Arizona. Basin is used for both Mt. Wilson and El BlancaFest...... 7 He had been working lots of overtime and Diente. Space Available in Hiking Class 7 needed a mountain fix. He had previously continued on page 4 Arestua/Brainard Work Parties..8 run a couple of marathons and climbed a ACE Celebration...... 8 Subscribe to Boulder GPS...... 8 Call for Fall Trips/Leaders...... 8 Kingston Peak Restoration...... 8 Boulder Instructors Complete Peaks...... 8 Death Valley Hiking Trip...... 9 Instructor Appreciation Party.....9

Editor’s Note

Jean Aschenbrenner, a longtime Boulder group member, shares her story of a recent rescue that happened just a few months ago while on her way to a climb on Mt. Wilson. Thanks to Jean and her partner’s vigilance and skills, they were instrumental in helping rescue an injured hiker.

A date has been announced for the Annual Dinner, and although we have a Dinner Coordinator, we still need lots of help planning the event. For this and other volunteer opportunities, check out page 2.

— Donna Marino Compass Editor

Arrow marking rescue location page Chair’s Report Okay I guess that makes it more of a fall Annual Dinner Call for school, but not officially. The Autumnal Volunteers Seems impossible that August is nearly Equinox is not until September 23 so until then long live summer! to a close! Hopefully summer’s been Volunteers are needed to help organize filled with many safe and memorable and staff the Boulder Group Annual Din- Respectfully submitted, CMC and personal trips and backcountry ner on Saturday, November 5, from 5- – Janine Fugere, Boulder Chair outings for our members. While I’m not 9:30 pm. Huge thanks to Monica DeWitt ready to admit it, I’m already starting to for stepping up as the Annual Dinner get what I refer to as “fall feelings” and Cordinator. Contact Monica at I’ve even begun to see leaves falling. [email protected] if you can help. Guess this shouldn’t surprise me since Volunteer Opportunities we’ve had our end-of-summer Instruc- tor, Trip Leader and Volunteer parties YEP Volunteers Needed and we’ve also already begun the BMS Clubroom Hosts Urgently Volunteers are needed for the following Fall Schools for the season. Through all Needed these activities, it’s always wonderful to dates/times to help with belaying youth The clubroom is hosted by volunteers see how many people turn out and I’m groups. Contact Ryan Johns at three evenings per week from 5 to 7 pm. reminded what a valuable organization [email protected]. CMC is. We need two new hosts to complete our roster. This involves one evening every - September 13th and 14th (at REI, Not only has the fall crept up on us, but four weeks. This is a great and easy way downtown Denver) from 9am-3pm we’re already working on planning the to help support the Group. - Tuesday, September 20th from 9:15- Annual Meeting and Dinner which is 1:15. Six volunteers needed. To find out more contact Sheila at 303- - October 4th , 5th, 6th, and 7th: six vol- Saturday, November 5. I’m very excited 447-2780. and grateful that Monica DeWitt will be unteers needed at the climbing wall from serving as our Annual Dinner Coordina- 9am – 2pm (times are approximate and tor this year. Please be sure to read the Looking for a Hiking will be firmed up later) - October 17th: one volunteer needed “Annual Dinner Call for Volunteers” School Director notice in this issue and join in the plan- from 3:30-5:00 pm. ning if you’re able. The Annual Dinner A new Hiking School Director is needed is one of my favorite events of the year for the Boulder Mountaineering Schools. compass in helping plan it is a great way to get to The Hiking School covers Hiking & know people. Survival Essentials, Hiking Navigation, Editor: Donna Marino Backpacking School, & GPS Naviga- Email: [email protected] Additionally, our Council’s Nominating tion. The Hiking School Director works Published: Monthly by Boulder Group, Committee is hard at work recruiting with the BMS Director to set dates for Colorado Mountain Club, 633 South nominees for Council positions which the schools, coordinates instructors & as- Broadway, Unit N, Boulder 80305 need to be filled for next year. I greatly sistants for the lectures, and coordinates Boulder Group Chair: Janine Fugere encourage anyone who is asked to be a Trip Leaders & assistants for the Field Email: [email protected] nominee to agree to join our Council. We Trips. An extensive support system of Subscribe to GPS e-newsletter: all know it’s a lot of work volunteering, volunteers for these positions is in place. cmcboulder.org → Publications → GPS → but it’s been one of the greatest learning The Fall 2011 schools have all been E-GPS experiences and rewarding experiences planned and scheduled and have just Clubroom hours: Mon. -Thurs., 5 to 7 pm of my life. Anyone who’s interested in begun. Ideally, now is the perfect time Clubroom Telephone: 303-554-7688 being part of the Council please don’t for a new Director to step into the role to CMC information: [email protected] hesitate to contact me and I’ll give your observe the Fall Schools, and then later Website: cmcboulder.org name to the Nominating Committee. receive guidance and training from past All Boulder members automatically receive Hiking School Directors and long-stand- the Compass via email. Meanwhile, as many know, the summer ing volunteers to plan the Spring/Sum- We welcome announcements, articles, letters, has held few and far between opportuni- mer 2012 Schools. If you, or anyone you artwork, and photos, especially from recent ties for outdoor adventure for me, due know is interested, please contact Janine CMC trips and events. to health issues with my parents. I’m Fugere at [email protected] or DISCLAIMER extremely grateful to everyone who has Brenda Leach at [email protected]. Events published in the Compass are for been there for me, both to provide emo- informational purposes only. They are not endorsed by the Boulder Group of the CMC tional support, and also help with CMC except for the events that are explicitly led, duties that needed to be filled. With a taught or instructed by the Boulder Group. sigh of relief I report that both my par- The Boulder Group of the CMC makes no ents seem to be doing much better and assessment as to their merits. Participants are I am eagerly looking forward to the re- advised to make their own assessment as to whether to participate in these events. scheduled Backpacking School field trip the weekend of September 16th-18th. page September 2011 Trips & Activities Editor’s note: The following is a list of on this loop around and up to the summit BCMC trips and events for the month. Sunday, September 11 of Lookout Mountain in RMNP. Views It is possible that trips may change James Peak 13,294’ , Moderate C-LIT of Mt. Meeker, Twin Sisters, Wild Basin or be posted after this issue goes to press. Please check online for current Pace: Moderate, Difficulty: Off Trail and several aspen groves. Optional after trip status, to see club trip policies, or “James Peak offers stunning alpine scen- hike dinner in Lyons. Leader: Steven to learn about becoming a trip leader: ery and glacial goodness.” - J.Dziezynski Haymes. Register BY PHONE between cmcboulder.org/Trips. Start from St. Mary’s trailhead and hike 9 AM and 9 PM only. 303-444-4765 To view trips online and register: around St. Mary’s Lake and Glacier and follow east ridge to summit. Contact Wednesday, September 21 ►Browse to www.cmc.org ►Login with your CMC member num- leader via email to sign up. After Work Social Hike ber and password. For first time users, Leader: Clare E Reda, Meet at Boulder clubroom 5:45-6:00pm, the default password is your ZIP code. [email protected] departing in carpools by 6:15pm for a ►Click on ‘Trip Signup’ in left margin social hike along one of the local Boul- ►Enter trip selection parameters (CMC Monday, September 12 der foothills trails. This outing is meant group, date range, etc) & click Search ►To register, click Register Diamond Lake 10,920’ and above for casual hikers who enjoy each others’ ►For Boulder trips, you must contact Moderate B, Casual, On Trail company, talking along the trail, and the leader by phone (preferred) or From 4th July Trailhead NW of Eldora, sharing snacks along the way. Desti- email; for Denver trips, you may reg- hike along N side of large valley with nation to be selected by leader on the ister online. great views, descend to cross North Fork evening of the hike. ►Schools require previous signup. Info at www.cmcboulder.org Middle Boulder Creek at waterfall, then Leader: Gary Johnston, up the south side of the valley to the [email protected] lake. Trees open up and flowers abound Wednesday, September 7 up along the inlet stream on a social trail Wednesday, September 21 After Work Social Hike to a tiny unnamed lake. Leader: Caryl Boulder CMC Open House A relaxing, slow-to-moderate paced, 2 to Shields. 7-8 pm 3 hour hike close to Boulder. Don’t call At the clubroom, around the corner from -- just show up before 6 pm at the Boul- Wednesday, September 14 Neptune Mountaineering, Table Mesa der Group Club Room. Be prepared for After Work Social Hike, Moderate A Inviting new and prospective CMC any weather with good footwear, water A relaxing, slow-to-moderate paced, members to learn more about the club and a light. Optional after-hike food and 2-3 hour hike close to Boulder. Meet at and its many classes, trips, and activities. drink. Leader: Steven Haymes Boulder Group Club Room before 6 pm. Experienced members will be on hand Be prepared for any weather with good to share their enthusiasm and knowledge Saturday, September 10 footwear, water and a light. Optional af- about hiking, camping, peak bagging, Twin Owls - Organ Pipes ter-hike food and drink. Leader: Marilyn rock climbing, snow shoeing, cross- Level II Climb, Difficulty: 5.7 Fellows country skiing, and more. Bring a friend! Summit this imposing feature on Lumpy Ridge! We will start with the two pitch Saturday, September 17 Saturday, September 24 Organ Pipe route (5.7 variation) traverse Work Party, Årestua Cabin Annual wood Brainard Cabin Annual Work Party the Roosting Ramp and then summit via cutting, repair, and cleanup. Help get Come for all or part of the day to help the two pitch Pin Route to the summit. our Guinn Mountain cabin ready for the haul pre-split wood, cut, split & stack But wait you’re still not done. You have winter. Projects include cutting wood, trees into firewood, clean the inside to make it down the Bowels of the Owls! hauling, splitting, and stacking; cleaning of the cabin, and make minor repairs. Leader: Gary Schmidt. [email protected] inside of cabin; and some small repairs. Bring work boots/shoes, work gloves, 970-481-1048. Bring work boots/shoes, work gloves, and your lunch. Be prepared for hot and your lunch, and chainsaw, if you own dry and/or wet and cold. Sign-up is not Saturday, September 10 one. Sign-up is not necessary, but is ap- necessary, but is appreciated. Meet at Torreys Peak 14,276’ via Kelso Ridge, preciated. Be prepared for hot and dry the cabin or car pool at 8am from the Difficult D-E. Prerequisite: Basic Rock and/or wet and cold. Meet at the hut or at parking lot in the N.E. corner of Iris and School or equivalent experience the Rollinsville General Store at 8:00am Broadway in North Boulder. For more Get an early start in Steven’s Gulch then to carpool up to Yankee Doodle lake. info, contact Jason Kintzel at (303) 776- climb to Kelso Ridge. Follow the ridge Contact Mark Buchanan at (303) 717- 1218, or [email protected]. to the summit. Descend via Grays & 1187, or [email protected]. Leader: Torreys trail. Be prepared for adverse Steve Priem, [email protected] Wednesday, September 28 conditions. Mostly 3rd or 4th class, but After Work Social Hike climbing gear required (see mountain- Sunday, September 18 See description above for Wed, Septem- project.com for description). Leader: Lookout Mountain Loop, Moderate B- ber 21 hike. Rick Casey, caseyrick@gmail. LIT, Difficulty: Off Trail Leader: Karen L.Baldwin Follow a mix of trails and cross-country

page El Diente Rescue, continued from p. 1 Deflation! … He continued inching his The call is received by the International way down toward the trail. Emergency Response Coordination Cen- To climb El Diente, one typically heads ter which notifies the local sheriff. In this up the basin past the peak, and then Jean and Ken’s Story: Meanwhile, case, a San Miguel County sheriff’s dep- works up and back across big blocks that same weekend, Ken and I headed uty, who is also a paramedic, received of rock to a gully, ascends the gully in to Kilpacker Basin, planning to climb the call at home. PROBLEM! He did and crosses over onto the north side of El Diente on Saturday and Mt. Wilson not have an available helicopter. BUT the ridge on the way to the peak. That on Sunday. We left the trailhead at 6:30, JUST THEN – he heard a helicopter weekend, there was LOTS of snow so hiked two hours to treeline, and set up flying above!! Again, Lucky Joe! The Joe continued up the valley further than camp. Then we climbed El Diente. We deputy radioed the pilot who was headed normal, trying to avoid the snow. He did encountered LOTS of snow higher up. to work at a power line project. The pilot not have an axe, crampons or poles. His We carefully crossed it using our ice axes got permission from his employer to use ascent took longer than he expected be- and crampons. Then we made our way the chopper for the rescue and picked up cause of the snow and probably because through the big rock blocks and gullies. the deputy in his back yard. the terrain was more difficult than he was I found the route to be very challenging accustomed to. but we were prepared with the proper Meanwhile, at 12,300’ on the side of gear, experience, patience and an early El Diente, it was chilly and gusty with When he finally reached the summit, start. We were back at camp and asleep clouds lowering over the higher sum- he decided it would take too long to go before dark. mits. Ken and I checked Joe’s vitals, fed back the way he came and planned to him cookies and water, kept him warm, descend more directly, starting down The next morning, Sunday, we headed listened to his story, and got info about the West Ridge before dropping into a up the same trail at dawn, this time people to contact. All this was easy since gully system. In my opinion, the slope is aiming for Mt. Wilson. About 7:20 we Joe was very lucid and not too cold. He hellaciously steep and grungy. Years ago, heard noises that sounded like crows was shivering and I kept asking if he was Ken and I had studied that slope since we – and then spotted a red jacket on the cold, but he said it was just the pain and were looking for a way to climb the peak talus slopes above us. Strange?!! That’s cramps in his legs. We gave him Percocet in winter. From the summit, it is about an odd place for someone to be taking and I sat close to him to block the wind 1,800’ down to the talus field below. a break. He gave a friendly wave and and provide body heat. This seemed to Loose rock and cliff bands alternate. we responded in kind. We yelled ‘OK?’ reassure him. Near the bottom, a short vertical cliff lies and I could vaguely hear the first word just above a steep snow field. Joe was but then the rest of the sentence was Time passed and we thought about op- moving fast as he descended, trying to incomprehensible. We debated what he tions. We considered moving Joe but get as far as possible before dark. When was doing up there.Waiting for a friend? decided we didn’t have any better place he reached the lowest cliff, he fell and Waiting until the snow slope above him to go. There was a flat place where a landed in water from melting snow. Lots softened? It was a ridiculous slope to helicopter might land about 300’ away of blood flowed from his broken leg and ascend, but we knew of others who had at the same elevation but we could wait his many abrasions. Joe kept his wits. been up and down in winter. He didn’t until the rescuers told us what to do. He got himself out of the water, cleaned look distressed. He was not yelling What if no helicopter came?? After a rea- the leg, and put on all the clothes that ‘HELP.’ He was not wildly waving his sonable time of waiting, I could hike the he had. Attempts to use his cell phone arms. So we kept hiking. four hours to the trailhead, drive and call failed. 911 when I got cell phone coverage. Or The red jacket was initially above us. maybe we could go get supplies from our It was dark by now, so he waited out The trail diagonals up the talus slope, camp – 2 hours below – and bring them the night. Luckily, it was not very cold. upward and away from the red jacket. back up. If we needed to move Joe, we With daylight, Joe tried splinting the leg About 10 minutes later, when we were at could splint his leg with my poles and with a rock since he had nothing else to the same elevation as the jacket, I looked Ken’s duct tape. use. But that made his leg too heavy to back and noted that it was inching its move, so he removed the splint. Re- way down the talus field. TROUBLE!! continued on page 5 membering Joe Simpson of ‘Touching We headed back across toward the jacket the Void’, he was determined to make and yelled ‘OK?’ Again, a response that we could not understand. his way back to the trailhead. He was Compass Ad Rates just above the steep snow field, so he eased his way down facing inward, using The Rescue: It was immediately obvi- $245 full page a rock as an ice tool. Next came the in- ous that Joe was in bad enough shape $150 half page terminable talus field. He slowly began that assisting him down was not a $90 quarter page crab-walking down. Then, at about 7:15, reasonable option. But, Lucky Joe!! Last $55 eighth page he spotted two hikers on the trail below March, Ken started carrying a SPOT. It’s $45 business card 2x3” him. Elation!! He yelled and waved a personal locater beacon that has a but- - ads must be prepaid his arm. They acknowledged him and ton that transmits an emergency signal. It - can be black and white or color in waved back … but continued up the trail. uses satellites and sends a GPS location. PDF or JPG format. - contact: [email protected] page El Diente Rescue, continued from p. 4 He used my poles and Ken’s duct tape to The next day, Monday, we climbed splint the leg. He quickly scooped out a Wilson Peak. Finally, after about an hour and forty- narrow ledge in the talus just below Joe five minutes, we heard the whirr of a where the chopper could do a one-skid The following week, Ken went back and helicopter. YES!!! It was exploring the pickup. Ken and I moved away to a safe did a long day trip up Mt. Wilson. He ridgeline high above us. Ken and I place and the chopper came in to get Joe. also climbed nearby “South Wilson.” danced around and waved our arms. Joe This time it was sideways to the slope While on top of “South Wilson” he waved his arms. The chopper nosed into with just one skid on the talus. Unbeliev- watched a helicopter maneuver around our valley, flew up the basin beyond ably quickly, it was up and away with Mt. Wilson. He later learned it was the us, circled, swooped back past us fairly Joe and the paramedic. same chopper/pilot/deputy rescuing a close – and then headed over to the ridge woman who had broken her arm due to and disappeared. Disappointment!! Did falling rock. they see us? I was sure they had seen us, but Ken and Joe thought maybe not. Agony of waiting!

The helicopter landing The helicopter approaching [Note from Jean: I tried to represent the Fifteen minutes later the chopper re- story as Joe told it to me when we found turned. They had flown back to a place him. I do not guarantee that it is com- where they could contact the sheriff’s pletely accurate.] office with the word that the emergency was real and that they would attempt a Some additional notes rescue. They were pleased to have seen us waving our arms since it was clear A SPOT is a personal beacon locator. It that they had ONE victim and he was has one button that sends an OK/Check- alive. But the weather was a concern. in signal. This is a canned message “As we approached El Diente the winds which is setup by the owner and is sent were significant and clouds were bil- as an email message to the recipients he lowing over the surrounding peaks and selects. The email also contains a link dropping down in to the valley …” the to a Google map showing the location pilot later reported. of the beacon. There is a second button which can have a different canned mes- Now the incredible skill of the pilot Joe and Jean staying warm sage. And there is a third button which became evident. He did a toe-in hover sends a signal to the International Emer- on the steep talus slope about 100’ from gency Response Coordination Center. us. He pushed the front of the skids into Epilogue: Joe was flown to the Telluride Airport, whisked by ambulance to Grand the slope and kept the rotors spinning It is unclear if the county will bill the Junction, and treated for a compound feet from the rocks while the paramedic/ injured climber or absorb the costs. fracture of his leg. For Ken and me, the deputy got out. Then he flew over and Perhaps the climber’s insurance will excitement was over by 10:15 but we landed on the nearby flat place. The cover some of the costs. However, if the were drained and the weather was ques- paramedic checked out Joe. He kept climber has a Colorado Outdoors Search tionable. So we headed down, packed up looking at the clouds over the peaks and and Rescue hiking card, the county is our camp and went to Telluride where we checking the wind, concerned that any able to bill a state fund to pay for the collected my poles at the medical center. delays might make the rescue impos- rescue. CORSAR cards cost just $3 for We also bought ice cream and strawber- sible. He decided that, given the pilot’s one year or $12 for five years and can skill, they could get Joe into the chopper ries for our recuperation! without the aid of more rescue personnel. continued on page 6 page 5 On the Leadership Front El Diente Rescue, continued from p. 5 easy backpacking trips, easy snowshoe - submitted by Cindy Gagnon trips, and easy ski tours. be purchased from an outdoor shop or a Safety has always been at the top of sheriff’s office. • At the time of the leader’s certifica- the priority list for all CMC activities. tion by the Group, leaders must have These past two years, there has been Information about Jean and Ken Wilderness First Aid certification, a lot of effort at both the state and with currency of the WFA certification group levels to update our Leadership Jean Aschenbrenner is constantly active to be maintained, for leaders of the fol- guidelines. The CMC State Safety and doing technical canyoneering, mountain, lowing activities: C, D, C-E, D-E hikes Leadership Committee has been hard at rock and ice climbing, biking around and climbs, scrambling, semi-techni- work updating requirements, policies, Boulder, and traveling. She likes learn- cal climbs, technical climbs, moderate and procedures. This month, I’d like to ing about geology. In 1993 she became and difficult backpacks, moderate and highlight the changes to CMC Leaders the first woman to climb all the 13ers difficult snowshoe trips, moderate and First Aid requirements. in Colorado. She is now a retired IBM difficult ski tours, and other activities software engineer and appreciates the not listed above. Traditionally, the minimum standard for knowledge she gained in the CMC’s all trip leaders has been current First Aid Wilderness First Aid Course. In addition, the CMC Boulder Group and CPR at the time a CMC member is will continue to also require current approved as a leader. Keeping the train- Ken Nolan is an avid mountaineer. He WFA for all Senior Instructors. The ing current by renewing every few years has climbed all the 1,781 peaks over Basic WFA certification that Boulder was recommended but not required. 11,000’ in Colorado. His latest project is Group leaders and instructors have been In addition, the Boulder Group had an the GRID – climbing each of the 14ers in receiving over the past few years (12 additional requirement that all Senior each calendar month. (Imagine a matrix hour course) is recognized as long as it Instructors in all schools have current or grid with the months as the columns is current, however, you will need to First Aid and CPR when teaching any and the peaks as the rows.) Since his list obtain full Wilderness First Aid upon courses. has 59 14ers, there are 708 slots in his you next renewal. grid. To date, he has climbed 28 of the Red Cross Basic First aid courses over easier fourteeners in every month and The biggest change in the policy that time have evolved into little more than completed over 70% of the grid. (Note affects existing leaders is not only that “Call 911.” This training is now seen by that he is not quite nuts enough to expect WFA is the new standard, but leaders many in outdoor recreation as inad- to be able to complete the entire 14er must have current WFA certification if equate, particularly for activities where Grid!) Ken, a long-time Boulder CMC leading higher level trips. We realize that assistance that might be obtained by a member, now lives in Buena Vista where it will take some time and effort for all 911 call is not quickly available. For he works remotely for IBM. He was very of our Leaders to become current with some activities outside of cell phone active in the Boulder CMC & BMS from WFA and to continue to remain current, range, it is even more difficult to sum- 1979-86. as WFA is a three-year certification. We mon outside assistance, and of course, also recognize it again is a time demand assistance will also take a longer time on many of you as volunteers. But we to arrive. For these reasons, the Safety ask that each of you consider getting and Leadership Committee decided to current with WFA, especially if you lead strengthen the training of leaders, so the more difficult trips or are Senior CMC leaders may be more prepared to Instructors within the Boulder Group. provide effective basic first aid assis- Both the Boulder and Denver groups will tance on location when necessary. After be offering numerous courses throughout careful consideration, it was decided that the year. In order to encourage all Boul- standard Wilderness First Aid (WFA), a der Group leaders and instructors who 16 hour hands-on course, is more appro- require WFA to meet the new standards priate training for CMC leaders than the and become current, the Boulder Group Red Cross Basic First Aid course, The will be offering substantial discounts to new CMC State Policy for Leadership help defray most of the costs of training, requirements is as follows: in exchange for your volunteer time.The Denver Group courses are also signifi- • At the time of the leader’s certifi- cantly discounted for CMC leaders. cation by the Group, leaders must have first aid certification equivalent The Boulder and Denver Group each or higher than American Red Cross have courses available to members this Basic (Wilderness First Aid certifica- coming fall. tion recommended), for leaders of the following activities: A and B hikes, continued on page 7

page 6 Leadership Front, con’d from p. 6 Access Fund’s 2011 National Space Still Available in Fall Access & Stewardship Hiking Courses The Boulder Group Training Schedule is Summit as follows: We still have space available in two of Every year, the Access Fund hosts an our fall hiking courses -- Hiking Naviga- - Thursday, Oct 20. Leadership Seminar, educational summit that brings activists tion (starts 9/22) and GPS Navigation 6-10pm (requires additional at home and volunteers together to learn about (starts 10/11). To find out how to sign up, online training to be completed no later ways to preserve access to places we go to www.cmcboulder.org/bms/how- ToSignUp.html. Our fall Basic Rock than Oct 15). love and protect them for future gen- erations. Whether you are interested in School filled up quickly right after the - Wednesday, Nov 2, Adult CPR, 6-10pm starting a local climbing organization, Fall Schools Orientation Night. And, working with land managers on access Hiking and Survival Essentials has - Saturday, Nov 12 & Sunday, Nov 13 issues, discussing conservation opportu- already started. Thanks to the many Wilderness First Aid. 8am - 6pm. nities with private landowners, or simply volunteers who are making these fall Certification is through the American want to know how you can get involved courses happen! Safety and Health Institute which is valid at your local crag, this summit will have for three years. something for you. The summit will be Radical Reels Comes to the held from Friday, September 30- Sunday, AMC Denver Group Training Schedule is as October 2nd at the American Mountain- follows: eering Center in Golden, CO. The most outrageous films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival will thrill - Thursday, Sept 15. Leadership Seminar Anyone who is passionate about protect- and inspire you with big-screen adven- 6:30-9:30 (requires additional at home ing America’s outdoor spaces can attend tures when Radical Reels comes to the online training to be completed prior to the summit. There will be introductory American Mountaineering Center on the course). topics for attendees new to the world of October 6 and 7. Each evening features climbing access and expert workshops the same lineup of great films, so buy - Wilderness First Aid (Oct 3,10,17 for the seasoned advocate. This year, your tickets early for either the Thursday 6:30-9:30) & Oct 22 8-3pm. travel scholarships will be offered and or Friday night screening, and hang onto can be applied to travel and accommo- your seats for the world’s best skiing, To sign-up for any of the Boulder dations expenses to make it easier for boarding, climbing, and kayaking films. Group Training, please contact Cindy participants to attend. Go to http://www. Showtime is 7PM each night; tickets $10 at [email protected]. Signup for accessfund.org/site/c.tmL5KhNWLrH/ at the CMC, online at www.cmc.org/rad, the Denver Group training is available b.7522431/k.EC96/2011_Summit_Trav- or at REI Denver locations. This event on-line. Our hope is that all leaders will el_Scholarship.htm for information. will sell out! take the time over the next few years to update both their leadership and first aid Presentations will cover a range of top- Third Annual BlancaFest training skills. ics, including stewardship and education, local support and mobilization, land con- The CMC is partnering with local con- Boulder Group Annual servation, and public policy. To incor- servation, recreation, and cultural orga- Dinner: Save the Date porate all the presentations, the summit nizations to host its third annual Blan- will have multiple concurrent tracks. At caFest in Alamosa, Colorado September The Annual Dinner will be held on Sat- any one time, you will have the choice 17 and 18 in Cole Park. BlancaFest is a urday, November 5, from 5-9:30 pm at between three different presentations to FREE weekend-long festival where hik- the Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Rd, attend. Contact [email protected] if ers, families, and nature enthusiasts can Boulder. It will be a Potluck, BYOB din- you are interested in presenting. enjoy an outdoor expo, kick back and ner. Speakers will be David and Jan Rob- relax with an evening of entertainment ertson. David will speak about a 1968 ski including live music, food and brews trip with Harry Waldrop & others, 110 from San Luis Valley Brewing Company, miles from Skagway to Juneau over the FREE entry to Telluride Mountain Film glaciers of the Boundary Peaks between Festival, and free guided tours to the best the US and Canada. Jan will speak about trails, peaks and cultural sites the San an upcoming book on the History of Luis Valley and Sangre de Cristo range CMC which is being published for our have to offer. Visit cmc.org/blancafest Centennial. to see all the fun activities and make a weekend out of it!

page Brainard Cabin Annual Work Boulder Group Instructors Call for Fall Trips and Party Complete Top 100 Peaks Leaders: Hikes and Rock Climbs Congratulations to CMC members and Saturday Sept 24, 2011. Come for Boulder Group instructors Beth Davis all or part of the day to help haul pre- Fall is approaching, and it’s time to and Jim Davis who completed split wood, cut, split & stack trees into enjoy hiking and climbing trips with Colorado’s Top 100 Peaks on Aug 27. firewood, clean the inside of the cabin, the most beautiful weather that Colo- The photo below shows them on the and make minor repairs. Bring work rado offers. The Outings Committee Summit of Crystal Peak. boots/shoes, work gloves, and your is calling on trip leaders to submit lunch. Be prepared for hot/dry &/or some hiking and rock climb trips. wet/cold. Sign-up is not necessary but Trips scheduled for the end of Sep- is appreciated. Meet at the cabin, or car tember and all of October would be pool at 8:00 AM from the parking lot in especially helpful for recent gradu- the N.E. corner of Iris and Broadway in ates of the Hiking and Basic Rock North Boulder. For more info, contact: Schools. Hiking School graduates Jason Kintzel (303) 776-1218, or cab- will be eager to apply their newly ac- [email protected] quired trekking and navigation skills. Basic Rock School graduates will Arestua Cabin Annual Work be especially interested in signing up for easier rock climb trips, where Party they can advance their climbing and rappelling skills. Please submit your Saturday, Sept 17, 2011. Help get trips on-line or e-mail us at outings@ our beautiful Guinn Mountain cabin Kingston Peak Alpine cmcboulder.org. ready for the winter. Projects include - cutting a LOT of wood, haul- Restoration ing, splitting, and stacking; cleaning Subscribe to the Boulder Wildlands Restoration Volunteers is the abin inside; and some small repairs. Group’s Weekly e-GPS looking for help with a restoration to Bring work boots/shoes, work gloves, be held the weekend of September Newsletter your lunch, chain saw if you own one. 17-18. Enjoy lovely fall colors in the Sign-up is not necessary but is appreci- high country while helping restore and Would you like to receive notices ated. Be prepared for hot/dry &/or wet/ protect alpine and subalpine habitat on courses, presentations, news and cold. Meet at the hut or the Rollinsville near Kingston Peak, south of Nederland events for the Boulder Group, CMC Store at 8:00am. For more info, contact: and the James Peak Wilderness, along and all around the Boulder/Denver Mark Buchanan (303) 717-1187, or the popular Apex Road. The area has area? If so, then subscribe to the [email protected]. spectacular views of the Continental Di- Boulder Group’s e-GPS newsletter! vide. Several subalpine sites have been The current issue may always be ACE’s 20th Anniversary impacted by motorized recreation along found at http://www.cmcboulder.org/ Celebration unofficial roadways, forming erosion docs/GPS/CurrentGPS.htm. To sub- gullies in this sensitive environment. scribe and receive the e-GPS through Action Committee for Eldorado (ACE) Plus, a rare alpine wetland has been a weekly email, follow the directions is a non-profit organization dedicated to impacted and needs to be protected and at http://lists.cmcboulder.org/listinfo. representing climbers’ interests in Eldo- restored. Volunteers, working at eleva- cgi/e-gps-cmcboulder.org. rado Canyon State Park. This group will tions over 11,000 feet, will plant seeds, hold an event at Neputne Mountaineer- transplant vegetation, install erosion Trash Bash 2011 ing on Thursday, September 8th at 8pm. matting, construct drainage structures Spend the evening listening to stories and a buck’n’rail fence. Volunteers will Mark your calendar for the 11th and checking out images of Eldo Climb- camp in a forested area a few miles Annual Flagstaff Trash Bash to be ing by Lynn Hill and Abbey Smith. from the site, then carpool and hike held on Wednesday, September 14 at Special guests include Layton Kor, Pat each day to the restoration location. the Flagstaff Summit. There will be Ament, and Jim Erickson. The event Friday night arrival highly recommend- beer, food, and prizes. Visit will include beer, a raffle, and t-shirts. ed. Rain backup date is October 8-9. http://boulderclimbingcommunity. The event is free and open to the public, net/2011/08/31/11th-annual-flagstaff- but a donation of $10 is suggested. trash-bash/ for more information. Visit http://www.aceeldo.org/ for more information.

page Boulder Group Instructor Death Valley Hiking Trip Their donations helped to make this Party and Prize Drawing another successful gathering for Boul- Castles, abandoned mines, unique der’s leaders and instructors. Avery wildlife, sand dunes, snow-capped The Boulder Group held its annual Brewing, Backpackers Pantry, Boulder mountains, canyons, layers of multi-col- Leader/Instructor Party and Prize Army Store, Boulder Beer, Boulder ored rocks, and the world’s lowest golf Drawing on Friday August 12 at the Running Co, CMC Press, Dark Horse, course! Trip runs from March 11- March clubroom. The first three videos of Deuter, Golite, Lafuma, Left Hand 16, 2012. Temperatures will be a moder- school field trips were shown before Brewery, MountainSmith, Sea to Sum- ate 65 to 75 degrees. Enjoy the beauties the prize drawing. We would like to mit, Southern Sun, Stonewear, Trango of Death Valley next spring. Spring time thank the following companies and and Paul Raab. is Death Valley’s most colorful time of individuals for donating to the party the year. Here you will experience a wide and/or prize drawing. variety of wildlife, one that is unique to this desert land.

Not only will you hike the one of a kind terrain that only Death Valley can offer, but you will also visit the Scotty’s fa- mous castle and explore the remains of abandoned mines. Massage therapy, horseback riding, tennis, golf, and horse- drawn carriage rides are only a few of the many enjoyable options that can be enjoyed during your spare time. During the week we will visit the park Visitor Center and Museum, conduct several A or moderate B hikes as well as visit Scotty’s Castle. Price includes transportation to and from Las Vegas airport to the National Park, hike transportation, lodging, meals, and entrance to Scotty’s Castle. An optional last night gourmet dinner can also be scheduled. Instructor Party Festivities Lodging will be at the renovated Furnace Creek Ranch which offers a complete resort complex in the heart of Death Valley National Park. Your air conditioned room is complemented by several restaurants, saloon, general store, Museum, and spring-fed swimming pool in addition to other resort amenities.

Not included in the trip is airfare, single supplement of $568, alcoholic beverages, dinner on the last night and any outside activities. The cost is $1262.00, Single $1830. A nonrefundable deposit of $100 is due by December 31, 2011 with the balance due by January 15, 2012. Visit www.cmc.org/AT for cancellation policy and payment schedule.

Contact Terry Hardie at tnjhardie@msn. com or Sharon Silva at [email protected] for more information.

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