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2009 01 January.Pdf 1760KB Apr 24 2009 08:27:31 AM 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.
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