Volume XXV Number 1 January 2009
Welcome New Compass In This Issue 2009 Monthly Programs Off Note from the Past Editor...... 1 To Fresh Start Editor! by Nickie Kelly and Susan Flack 2009 Monthly Programs...... 1 Welcome New Compass Editor... 1 Members asked for more social gather- Chairs Report...... 2 ings and the rollout of the genius idea Open House Jan 15...... 2 is shaping up! Monthly programs are Clubroom Hosts Needed...... 2 taking on new ‘get to know you’ attitude Lost & Found...... 2 answering the question “What are you up Mailing Party Jan 22...... 2 to?” Keeping with the social aspects you are welcome and invited to bring your January Trips & Activities...... 3 favorite beverage or snack to share at the Calling WeekDAY Warriors...... 5 programs. Action Shot of the Month...... 5 Reserve or Rent the Clubroom.... 6 Note the standing date is the second Classified Ad Rates...... 6 Tuesday of the month beginning in April. This is subject to change in order to ac- Deadline for February issue is: commodate presenters’ availability. Also, more presenters may be added. So check Tessie on summit of the Grand Teton, Wyo- January 9 Website:cmcboulder.org ming, July 2008 To see online issues of the Compass, the Boulder and State CMC websites, browse to: cmcboulder.org → Publica- GPS, Compass and Daily Camera in Past-editor’s Note: I take great satisfac- tions → Compass → Current Issue coming months for the exact dates and tion in introducing our new Compass program titles. Editor, Tessie DeLaney. Tessie joined the Note from the Past Editor BCMC in 2001 and has been an increas- The line up for the year is looking great. ingly active member since then, taking to This will be my last note to the Boulder Why? Because Boulder Group members rock climbing and mountaineering with CMC as editor of the Compass; but it rock! They also record and trek and pho- zeal. I’m sure she will be a dedicated and will not be my last contribution to the tograph and want to know more! Check enthusiastic editor. I asked her to write Club. I will continue as a Council At- out what’s been keeping your friends off a few words about herself and her new Large Member where I will serve as the the streets... role; her answer follows. Web Team Liaison that serves as a com- — Rick Casey, past Compass Editor municator between the Council and the Jan 21: Jean Aschenbrenner - Peaking in During my first year in Colorado, while volunteers who help with the website. Winter hiking in the Flatirons, I saw people climbing them. I knew immediately, “I I am pleased to have Tessie DeLaney Feb 17: Alan Delamere - The Club’s want to do that!” Fortunately, I discov- taking over as editor. After a long wait, Cabins ered the CMC as I did not know anyone it is rewarding to have such a qualified who could teach me. At first I was candidate step up who wants to give March : Brenda Leach - Climbing at El intimidated about signing up for Basic back to the Club. Portrero Chico in Mexico (date to be Mountaineering School, but it was the determined) best decision I ever made. My instruc- As my final opportunity to pontificate tors were fantastic and it opened up new on the role of editor and the benefits of Apr 14: Jim Groh - Members’ Favorite worlds of adventure to me. Little did being in the CMC, I have to say that it I know that the Flatirons would be just has been more rewarding than I ex- Continued on page 5, Past Editor’s Note Continued on page 2, Monthly Programs Continued on page 2, New Compass Editor Chair’s Report Yep, you read that last program right: October 13th could be your 15 minutes in Volunteers Needed The following are the highlights of activities in the Boulder Group over the the limelight. Share your adventures and last month: epics at the October Open ‘Mic’ Night. Clubroom Hosts Needed No adventure too small or misadventures Clubroom Hosts are still needed during The Chairs for the following standing too epic will be refused! (But there will the weekday nights from 5-7pm, Monday committees were approved for 2009. be a time limit!) They are: through Thursday. Responsibilites are Cabins – Linda Gathany not difficult and you’ll be rewarded Conservation – Chris Klotz Your hosts, Susan Flack and Nickie by fulfilling a critical and informative Marketing – Thomas Rockwood Kelly will be sure that clubroom is set role for the club. If you’d like to volun- Mountaineering Schools – To be de- up to accommodate the crowds for the teer, please send email to clubroom@ ferred until January Council meeting monthly shows. They welcome other Outings – Gary Schmidt cmcboulder.org or call the Clubroom at Safety – Cindy Gagnon creative suggestions; send email to 303-554-7688. � monthlyprograms[at]cmcboulder.org Congratulations to Boulder Group Annual Dinner Lost & Found member Peter Raab for becoming a new See you at Jean Aschenbrenner’s show CMC State Board member. Peter and on January 21st! � Did you leave a serving utensil or plate Nickie Kelly start their terms in January. at the annual dinner? There were a A successful Trip Leader Appreciation Open House for New and number of such items left at the Avalon Party was held on Thursday, Nov. 13. It Prospective Members to the clubroom – and they’ve yet to be was attended by around 30-40 mem- claimed! Stop by or call the clubroom bers. Katie Blackett attended and gave (303-554-7688) during clubroom hours everyone a complementary book by Erik We’re looking for a few experienced to find out if one of them belongs to you. Weihenmayer. CMC members to come join us on (Otherwise they will likely become part Wednesday, January 15, 7-8:15 p.m. of the Clubroom kitchen equipment!) � The following evening Otto Verdoner’s for a meeting with new or prospective a long-time service as the Chair of the Cabins Committee was celebrated. CMC members. Share your enthusiasm Linda Gathany has been approved to and knowledge about hiking, camping, Mailing Party: January 22 succeed Otto as Chair. peak bagging, rock climbing, snowshoe- Come to the Clubroom and help mail out ing, or cross country skiing and more. the February Compass. This is a relaxed From the state database on 12/5/08: BCMC Clubroom, around the corner Boulder Group has 1192 members and way to meet people and give something 919 memberships from Neptune Mountaineering. For any back to your favorite club. The next issue details, leave a message for Bernel at will be ready to mail on Thursday, Janu- The winter school sign-up on November (303) 554-7688 or email marketing@ ary 22, at 5:30pm, so please just drop in. 3 was well attended – most of the school cmcboulder.org. are now full. Phone Sheila at 303-554-7688 for more New Compass Editor, continued from page 1 information. � Respectively submitted, Dick Munro the beginning of my climbing life. Since Boulder Group Chair then I’ve made several trips to South compass America and hope to climb in the Hima- Editor: Tessie DeLaney Monthly Programs, continued from page 1 layas before too long. email: [email protected] Boulder Hikes Book release party Published: Monthly by Boulder Group, For me there are two “bests” about the Colorado Mountain Club, 633 South CMC. First, the basic mountaineering Broadway, Unit N, Boulder 80305, mailed June 9: Dave Sutherland shares the loca- the third week of previous month tion of world class biodiverse hotspots in and safety skills I learned are invaluable. Boulder Group Chair: Dick Munro our OSMP. For example, if I’m on a multi-pitch climb and drop my belay/rappel device email: [email protected] To subscribe to GPS, the weekly July 14: Claudia Lopez - Baruntse Expe- I’m not worried because I can get myself dition down. Similarly, the CMC has taught e-newsletter: cmcboulder.org → me a great deal about being prepared Publications → GPS → E-GPS Clubroom hours: Open Monday through TBD Kurt Kunkle, Colorado Envi- in the mountains and how to survive an emergency bivouac. Knowledge of these Thursday, 5 to 7 pm ronmental Coalition -Colorado’s Canyon Clubroom Telephone: 303-554-7688 Wilderness skills is empowering and potentially life- saving. The second aspect of the CMC email for general CMC information: that makes it so meaningful for me is the [email protected] Aug 11: Ted Handwerk premiers a short website: cmcboulder.org film, Climbing Annapurna IV amazing people I have met and consider to be among my best friends. The club e-Compass subscription: cmc.org → login → Personal Data → e-newsletters Oct 13: Open ‘mic’ night. Members comprises some of the most knowledge- able, selfless, and adventurous souls I’ve We welcome announcements, articles, letters, claim 15 minutes of fame! artwork, and photos, especially from recent CMC trips and events. Continued on page 6, New Compass Editor January 2008 Trips & Activities (cont) Saturday, January 31
Coney Flats Ski Tour Easy Ski Tour Series (Easy III) From Beaver Reservoir ski up the gently- sloping road to either the magnificent views or ferocious winds of Coney Flats. Register with leader. Boulder Trail Mileage:6 Elevation Gain:600 Drive Distance:65 Topo Map(s):Allens Park, Ward Leader:Patricia Butler 303-440- 0586 butler[at]csd.net Trip#6756 � January Program: Peak Bagging in Winter - the Re- mote Centennials Jean Aschebrenner descending from Mt Wilson, San Miguel Range, Janurary 2007 The January monthly program will be Calling All WeekDAY could taking turns organizing it. presented by Jean Aschenbrenner on Warriors! * Do we want a monthly breakfast to Wednesday, January 21, 7-8pm. by Jean Aschenbrenner find partners for wildcat trips? Ken Nolan and Jean Aschenbrenner have * Are there hikes you particularly want done some challenging winter ascents There are many Boulder CMC members to do? Can we find a leader and a group of remote Fourteeners and Centennial who have time to be active on weekdays. of people to go? Peaks. Jean will share photos and stories Many of them may be retired. They may * Do we want a camping trip to Moab? from some of their trips, including Wil- include a 70-year-old who wants partners son Peak, Mt. Wilson, Crestone Peak and for finishing the 14ers or a 53-year-old Wednesday, February 4, 7-9pm Vermillion Peak. In addition, she will who wants to hike the Mesa Trail early in Boulder Clubroom (refreshments pro- show photos of other peaks that Ken has the morning - - or YOU! vided) climbed solo in winter, including Glad- stone, Rio Grande Pyramid and North I would like to brainstorm with others to I welcome email or phone calls before Apostle. [Editor’s Note: the December determine if there are some needs that then since I work better as part of a team Compass incorrectly reported that Ken could be better met. Let’s start by hav- and since this will allow ideas to start Nolan will be presenting; Ken will not be ing a networking / socialization meeting evolving. Questions? Contact me at present.] to toss around ideas. Topics like: jeanasch[at]hotmail.com or call 303- * Do we want a weekly Tues hike? We 786-9411. � Notes from Past Editor, from page 1 pected; and I’ve stayed in the position December Holiday Party: A Tradition Continues longer than I expected! Perhaps the most unexpected result was the opportunity by Rick Casey for personal growth and the sense of community that develops from working The Boulder Council closely with the Council and other Club has always combined members. This kind of experience cannot (at least since I’ve be bought or given; it must be earned. been here) it’s Decem- And the rewards are lasting bonds which ber Council meeting help to hold our community together, with a pot luck dinner beyond the activities or functions for party to celebrate the which we entered the Club. If any of you holidays. This is open reading this are considering doing more to all members. Not a in the Club – taking a class, going on a big event, it nonethe- trip, leading a trip, whatever – I encour- less offers an enjoyable age you to take that step. You get out of setting for the Council life what you put into it; and the Boulder and the members who CMC is a great place to do it, and grow. attend to get to know each other a bit better. Brenda Linfield and Brenda Leach, among others, at the December — Rick Casey Holiday Potluck dinne in the Clubroom, December 7, 2008 January 2008 Trips & Activities
Editor’s Note: The following is the list of Overview and Signup Meeting. Dis- Area Telemark Clinic Field Trip BCMC trips for the coming month, and count tickets available. Register with (Ski) other selected events, as of press time; leader. Boulder Leader:Cindy Gagnon This two day clinic is for the beginner to however, it is possible that trips could be 303-938-8564 gagnonc2[at]comcast.net intermediate telemark skiers who want to posted online since then. To see club pol- improve their techniques. Clinic consists icies regarding trips and how to become Trip#6876 a trip leader, see cmcboulder.org/Trips. of a single lecture plus 2 days of area To view trips online and register: Thursday, January 8 skiing at Loveland. Lecture 1/7/09, Field trips 1/11/09 & 1/18/09 Signup begins at ►Browse to cmc.org ►Login with your CMC member num- Ice Climbing Clinic Lecture the Nov 3 BMS Wintr Schools Overview ber and password. (If you forget your Basics of ice climbing lecture. Course and Signup Meeting. $$ Discount tickets password, click the ‘Forgot Your consists of 1 lecture (1/8) and 1 field trip available. Register with leader. Boulder Password?’ link to have it emailed to (1/17 or 1/18) Lecture begins at 7pm. Leader:Cindy Gagnon 303-938-8564 you. For first time users, the default gagnonc2[at]comcast.net Trip#6877 password is your ZIP code. See page Signup begins at Nov 3 BMS Winter 34 of the Activity Schedule; or call Schools Overview and Signup. Boul- the office at (303) 279-3080x2) der Leader: Kent Crites 303-284-3059 Wednesday, January 14 ►Click on ‘Trip Signup’ in left margin kentcrites[at]aol.com Trip#6879 ►Enter trip selection parameters (CMC Winter Camping Clinic Lecture group, date range, etc) & click Search This clinic is geared toward those with ►Examine the list for trips of interest. Saturday, January 10 ►To register, click Register minimal winter camping experience. ►For Boulder trips, you must contact Jim Creek The course covers tent camping, building the leader by phone (preferred) or Easy Ski Tour Series (Class I) snow strutures such as kitchens, walls, email; for Denver trips, you may reg- emergency shelters & snow caves. Travel ister online. Ski an easy grade. Start near the Winter Park Ski Area. The distance skied will via showshoes or skis. Clinic consists Sunday, January 4 be determined by the group. Boulder of one lecture (1/14/09) and one week- Trail Mileage:3 Elevation Gain:500 end overnight field trip (1/24-25/09). Brainard Lake Loop Drive Distance:120 Topo Map(s):Fraser 7pm. Signup began Nov 3 at BMS Easy II Ski Tour Leader:Ken Baugh 303-881-2465 Winter Schools Overview and Signup On Trail robson93[at]comcast.net Trip#6752 Meeting. Register with leader: Willy Casual pace Gully 303-939-8382 wgully[at]ball.com We will pick one of the loops depend- Sunday, January 11 Trip#6881 ing on snow coverage. Boulder Trail Mileage:6 Elevation Gain:600 Drive West Magnolia Trail head Thursday, January 15 Distance:50 Leader:Bruce Immele Easy Ski Tour Series (Class I) 303-903-4517 bimmele[at]msn.com We’ll ski the gentle terrain of the West Open House for New and Prospective Trip#7341 Magnolia trail system south of Neder- Members. 7-8:15 p.m, Boulder CMC land. Boulder Trail Mileage:6 Eleva- Clubroom. See article page 2. Questions? Tuesday, January 6 tion Gain:500 Drive Distance:40 Topo Leave message for Bernel (303) 554- Map(s): Nederland Leader:Steve Priem 7688 or email marketing[at]cmcboulder. Advanced Mountaineering School 303-499-0577 s.priem[at]yahoo.com org. Lecture #1 (scheduled) Trip#7178 NOTICE OF AMS CANCELLATION Friday, January 16 AMS classes for wnter 2008/2009 were Black Lakes Ridge Telemark cnacelled due to insufficient signup. Mod. III Ski Tour Black Lakes Ridge Telemark AMS lectures open to the public on Jan Blue Downhill Mod. III Ski Tour 6, Jan 20 and Jan 27 are hereby can- Moderate pace Starting at Vail Pass parking area, ski celled. Starting at Vail Pass parking area, ski up the ridge between Shrine Pass Rd up the ridge between Shrine Pass Rd and Black Lake. Ski down the ridge 2 Wednesday, January 7 and Black Lakes. Ski down the ridge or 3 times. Climbing skins and good 2 or 3 times. Climbing skins and good tele/downhill skills required. Contact Area Telemark Clinic Lecture telemark/downhill skills required. Later Leader at 303-494-7977 Boulder Trail This two day clinic is for the beginner start and dinner in Frisco to avoid traffic. Mileage:9 Elevation Gain:2500 Drive to intermediate telemark skiers who Call leader only between 9 am and 9 Distance: 220 Topo Map(s):Vail Pass want to improve their techniques. Clinic pm. Boulder Trail Mileage:9 Eleva- Leader: Ronald Spoerl 303-494-7977 consists of a single lecture plus 2 days of tion Gain:1800 Drive Distance:210 rwspoerl[at]dim.com Trip#7133 area skiing at Loveland. Lecture 1/7/09, Topo Map(s):Vail Pass Leader:Steven Field trips 1/11/09 & 1/18/09 Signup Haymes 303-444-4765 Trip#6822 Saturday, January 17 begins at the Nov 3 BMS Winter Schools January 2008 Trips & Activities Bierstadt Lake (Easy III) January Program: Peak Bagging in 5420. Boulder Trail Mileage:6 Eleva- Easy Ski Tour Series (Green Downhill) Winter - the Remote Centennials by Jean tion Gain:400 Drive Distance:25 Topo Start at Bear Lake trailhead in RMNP. Aschbrenner. 7-8pm in the Boulder CMC Map(s):Ward (Brainard Lk area), Trails Climb Bierstadt Moraine, which is Clubroom. See related article, page 5. Illustrated 102- Indian Peaks-Gold Hill somewhat steep for first 1/2 mile, then a Leader: Peter Gowen 303-494-5420 rolling gentle downhill glide to Bierstadt Friday, January 23 PJGowen[at]comcast.net Trip#7214 Lake. Additional side adventures depend on group and weather. Boulder Trail Peaceful Valley or Coney Flats Sunday, January 25 Mileage:5 Elevation Gain:800 Drive Easy Ski Tour Series (Easy II) Distance:100 Topo Map(s): McHenry’s The area we choose will depend on snow Mitchell and Blue Lakes Peak, Trails Illustrated: Rocky Mtn conditions. This tour is for beginners Ski Tour (Mod. II) Ntl Park Leader:Peter Gowen 303- who have attended the ski clinic or have Fast but easy trails. Ski past Brain- 494-5420 PJGowen[at]comcast.net equivalent experience. Leader will offer ard Lake, then head uphill to Mitchell Trip#6854 tips on technique improvements. Regis- Lake through the trees. Proceed over ter with a leader. Boulder Trail Mile- open meadows to Blue Lake. Boulder Swanson’s Arete I Climb age:6 Elevation Gain:600 Drive Dis- Trail Mileage:10 Elevation Gain:1240 Eldorado Canyon 5.5 tance:50 Leader:Thomas Alan Walker Drive Distance:50 Topo Map(s): Ward. Get off the ground on this five star 5.5. 303-666-7199 tmwalkerco[at]comcast. Leader: David Longenecker, 303-440- Swanson’s puts you in a spectacular po- net & Warren Bradshaw 303-859-6083 7023 david.u.longenecker[at]gmail.com sition on Redgarden. We will climb this brad[at]bajabb.com Trip#6785 Trip#7116 in three long pitches. Boulder Leader: Larry Pedigo 303-960-8627 larry_ Saturday, January 24 Wednesday, January 28 pedigo[at]yahoo.com Trip#7273 CMC/South Trail Ski Tour Tele/AT Backcountry Ski Clinic Saturday, January 17–18 Easy Ski Tour Series (Easy II) Lecture #1 We’ll ski to the Brainard Cabin going in This mandatory lecture provides an Ice Climbing Clinic Field Trip and out on the easy South Trail. Boul- overview of the three Tele/AT Backcoun- Basics of ice climbing. Location der Trail Mileage:6 Elevation Gain:400 try Ski Clinic field trips. Various techni- depends on conditions. Boulder Drive Distance:50 Topo Map(s):Ward cal topics will be discussed, including Leader:Kent Crites 303-284-3059 Leader:Jason Kintzel 303-776-1218 gear requirements, curriculum, and kentcrites[at]aol.com Trip#6880 jkintzel[at]jcbaur.com Trip#6869 field trip details. For registered 3-day Tele/AT Backcountry ski clinic par- Sunday, January 18 Saturday, January 24 – 25 ticipants. Signup began Nov 3 at BMS Overview and Signup Meeting. Boulder Beaver Reservoir, Coney Flats Ski Tour Winter Camping Clinic Field Trip Leader: Cindy Gagnon 303-938-8564 Peaceful Valley (Advanced. I) See description on Wed, Jan 14. Regis- gagnonc2[at]comcast.net Trip#6883 From Peaceful Valley, climb to Beaver tered students only. Leader:Willy Gully Reservoir, ski to Coney Flats on gentle 303-939-8382 wgully[at]ball.com Friday, January 30 terrain, descend a nice jeep road into Trip#6882 Middle St Vrain Creek, follow a trail or Golden Cliffs Top roping Top Roping road to Camp Dick and rturn to the cars. Brainard Cabin Special Could be 70 degrees....or a blizzard! Climbing skins advised. Register with Overnight Ski Hut Trip However, these sunny southern cliffs leader. Boulder Trail Mileage:12 Eleva- (Green Downhill) are quite often warm even in the win- tion Gain:1400 Drive Distance:70 Topo Ski into Brainard Cabin early on Satur- ter; so if the weather is conducive we Map(s):Allens Park, Ward Leader:David day morning with full overnight packs will enjoy a good variety of top roping Longenecker 303-440-7023, david. (possible option of going in on Friday af- problems in the 5.7-5.10 range and begin u.longenecker[at]gmail.com Trip#7115 ternoon) and do side trips from the Cabin to prepare for another season! Classic as desired. More side trips on Sunday views of the Coors beer factory. Boul- Area Telemark Clinic before returning to trailhead on Sunday der Trail Mileage:1 Elevation Gain:500 Ski Field Trip afternoon. Those who want to relax at Drive Distance:1 Topo Map(s): Golden. Continuation of clinics that began Wed, the cabin during the day will probably Leader: Gary Schmidt 970-481-1048 1/7. Register with leader. Boulder help host day skiers. Group meals for gsch[at]frii.net Trip#7275 Leader:Cindy Gagnon 303-938-8564 Saturday evening and Sunday breakfast. gagnonc2[at]comcast.net Trip#6878 Register early, this trip will fill fast. Spaces not filled 5 days before trip will Wednesday, January 21 be released to general cabin users. 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If you have a CMC EVENT where you $245 full page need to use the clubroom, remember to $150 half page reserve it first. Go to www.cmcboulder. $90 quarter page org/calendar.html to check the schedule. $55 eighth page Send an email to clubroomreservations $45 business card 2x3” [at] cmcboulder.org to request your - all ads need black and white version, reservation. (color can be used in e-Compass) - ads must be prepaid and in PDF or If you have a NON-CMC EVENT, you JPG format. will need to rent the clubroom. See our - contact: [email protected] rental policy at www.cmcboulder.org/ clubroomPolicy.html. We have audio- visual projection, seating for about 60, kitchen, wireless internet connectivity and the best room rates in town! Contact clubroomreservations [at] cmcboulder. org for more information. John Fernandez hanging out with a bunch of CMC’ers at Panty Wall, Red Rocks State Park, near Las Vegas, Nevada,November 28, I am excited for the opportunity to work 2008. By Rick Casey as the Compass’ new editor. I look forward to combining my two passions New Compass Editor, from page 2 of writing and mountaineering, and to ever met. It’s a wellspring of like-mind- working with CMC members to cre- ed friends, like my pal, Tom Wilson, who ate our monthly newsletter. I hope it will climb Long’s Peak with me during continues to be a combination of useful the night so we can be on the summit for information and entertaining reading for sunrise sipping hot cocoa! everyone. �