Mile High Mountaineer The newsletter of the Denver Group of the Colorado Mountain Club Volume 43, No. 9

September 2011 • www.hikingdenver.net www.cmc.org

DENVER GROUP COUNCIL ELECTION OCTOBER 1 – 31ST The Denver Group Council (DGC) consists of 9 voting members of whom a minimum of three members are elected each year. Electronic voting by e-mail will be used as well as a mail-in ballot available for those without computer access. The candidates running for office are: Robert Collins For 46 years I practiced and taught business, trusts and estates, and tax law in Minnesota and vacationed in and dreamt about the Colorado Mountains. In 2010, I semi-retired to Golden (I still work part-time in my firm’s Denver office), joined the CMC, took WTS, and achieved a “C” rating. I’m enrolled in the Trip Leader, Wilderness First Aid, and Avalanche Avoidance programs. I’ve started to live the dream. I marvel at the history of the organization, at the expertise and selflessness of volunteers, at the exuberance and friendliness of members. I’m grateful for the organization’s many, many gifts to me and the community. I wish to be elected to the Council, so that I might, in some small way, give back.

David W. Hutchison Leader Appreciation David is a US Army veteran and a consultant for a non-profit policy analysis Night organization based in Washington, DC. Though he spent his early years in Colorado Springs, he currently lives in Evergreen; he has completed Wilderness Trekking and In appreciation for Trip Leader Schools and is enrolled in Wilderness First Aid. all that our leaders do As a relatively new member of the Colorado Mountain Club, I want to ensure that a throughout the year, new member perspective is represented on the Denver Group Council. I think that the Denver Safety & this perspective will be particularly important in helping to recruit new members Leadership Committee and retain older ones. The Colorado Mountain Club is a unique organization that invites you to an evening provides an unmatched program of education, trips, and adventure to its members. A of food, facts, and fun. key to attracting and retaining members is to ensure that CMC offers what members There is no charge for want and that members are aware of the program. To that end, I would like to work this event. but, please with the Denver Group Council to further increase the number and diversity of trips sign-up: CMC website offered to members under Programs,Social Activities. And, if your Cindy Mayer plans change, please I‘ve been a member of the Denver Group since 2007; it has been, and continues remember to cancel to be, a life changing experience for me. I’ve actively participated in CMC’s C and online. D hikes and completed Wilderness Trekking, Basic Mountaineering, Wilderness AMC First Aid, Avalanche Awareness, Backcountry Ski Touring, Basic Rock Climbing, September 22, 2011 Knot Tying and Trip Leader Schools. My professional and personal background 6:00pm - 9:00pm includes planning, coordinating office staff, building and maintaining client base as well as interacting with State and County agencies. I believe that these skills can be Invited: put to good use towards the DG interests. I am interested in working mainly on Denver Group Leaders membership, budgeting, leader support and technical climb issues. CMC is a great School Directors organization, and I look forward to the opportunity of giving back a portion of what Trip Leader School I’ve received and to work together to make the DG even better. Graduates Trip Signup GORP - Great Outdoors Reading Program To register for CMC trips online, go to www.cmc.org, sign in as a member, and Monthly Meetings: 2nd Thursday of each month click on TRIP SIGNUP. Search by whatever criteria you like; fewer criteria Contact: Stan Moore [email protected] for meeting location work better. Call the office at 303-279-3080 x 2 if you need your password & time or any assistance. We will also be happy to sign you up for trips if you don’t September 8: The Worst Journey in the World have computer access. Apsley Cherry-Garrard Antarctic exploration Calendar of Events October 13: The Long Walk For more information about schools, speakers, volunteer opportunities, and Slavomir Rawicz special events, go to www.cmc.org and click on PROGRAMS. To see A Polish man’s escape from a Siberian member-only schools and seminars, you must first sign in as a member. labor camp and trek to freedom Date Time School/Event Volunteer Service Awards 5-Sep 6-9:30pm Adventure Travel Committee Have you met a special trip leader, 6-Sep 4-10pm WTS Instructor Orientation trail crew volunteer, school instructor 6-Sep 6-8pm Birding Class or director, social coordinator or office 8-Sep 5-10pm WTS Sorting Night volunteer who deserves recognition of his/her contributions at the 2011 Annual 13-Sep 6:30-9pm WTS Lecture Dinner? 14-Sep 6:30-10pm BKPS If so, e-mail Sherry Richardson at sherry@ 15-Sep 5:30-9pm Open Wall Climb richardsonreporting.com to nominate that special 15-Sep 6:30-9:30pm Trip Leader School someone for a volunteer service award or Volunteer of 15-Sep 6:30-9:30pm Fly Fishing Section the Year. Please include the candidate’s name, volunteer 19-Sep 6-8:30pm Denver Safety and Leadership activities, background and the reason you believe he/she 20-Sep 6:30-9pm WTS Lecture is deserving of the award. Deadline October 1, 2011. 21-Sep 6:00-8pm Birding Class 22-Sep 6-9pm Leader Appreciation Night ANNUAL DENVER GROUP DINNER 26-Sep 5-9pm Adventure Travel Leader Party 27-Sep 5-10pm WTS Map & Compass Study Hall November 13, 5:30pm – 9:00pm 29-Sep 5:30-8:30pm CMC Open Wall Climb The Green Center, School of Mines 1-Oct 8:30-5pm GPS Nav School John Fielder presents: 2-Oct Field Day GPS Nav School Mountains to Plains: The $2 Billion Colorado Miracle 3-Oct 6-9:30pm Wilderness First Aid A preview of John Fielder’s project documenting 20 3-Oct 6-9pm Adventure Travel years of the work of Great Outdoors Colorado and its 4-Oct 6:30-9pm WTS Lecture partners. 5-Oct 6:30-9pm BKPS Reservations: cmc.org, Programs, Social Activities 6-Oct 5:30-9pm Open Wall Climb Reservation Deadline: November 6th, 5pm 6-Oct 6-9pm HAMS Dinner & Presentation: $30 6,7-Oct 7pm Radical Reels PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CMC: Meetings: Monthly the 2nd Tuesday Next Informational Meeting for New Location: Listed on cmc.org under Programs, Education, Members and Those Interested in Joining: Photography Contact: Andy Dolan [email protected] Tuesday, September 27th at 6:30PM The meetings emphasize a support group approach as opposed to a classroom didactic approach. Usually The Denver Group offers monthly new member a section member will select a topic and lead the meetings for new and prospective members at the discussion, but everyone is encouraged to contribute their American Mountaineering Center in Golden. These experiences, comments and suggestions. Photography meetings feature informative and interesting videos and “how to’s” will be emphasized so attendees depart briefings on hiking skills and trip policies, and are strongly the meeting with greater knowledge of techniques to recommended for all new members. Please call the CMC produce successful nature photographs. Office at 303-279-3080 for more information. No sign The section will plan field trips to exploit various nature up required, but is preferred. All are welcome! Please photography opportunities. Please join us if you are sign up at http://www.cmc.org/events/eventdetails. among the growing number of Denver Group members aspx?EventID=2509. getting into nature photography. 2 Mile High Mountaineer • September 2011 Denver Group Abbreviated Activity Schedule September 1 - September 30, 2011 (as of August 8, 2011). This schedule is printed in the hard copy of the MHM for those members who do not have computer access. Members should call the leader to register for a trip and learn of meeting time and location. The Abbreviated Activity Schedule may be changed by leaders adding or deleting trips at any time. Contact Membership Services 303-279-3080, Ext 2. Date Leader Phone Number Trip Title Type 1-4 Sep Marilyn Choske 303-456-6279 Snowy Range - Wyoming Moderate C 1-6 Sep Jerry Meunier 307-272-3550 Mt Evans Wilderness Mod. Backpack 1-5 Sep Roger M Leikas 303-548-4433 Windom Pk 14,082'/Sunlight Pk 14,059' Difficult D-E 2-5 Sep Dave Callais 303-237-3726 Flat Tops Wilderness y (EXPLORITORY) Diff. Backpack 2-5 Sep Bob Watkins 303-562-6074 Marvine Cr /Flat Tops Wilderness Loop Diff. Backpack 2-6 Sep Rich McAdams 303-697-6344 Mt Jackson (13,670') and UN 13,433' Difficult D 3-Sep Norm Arlt 303-437-3968 Rosalie Pk. 13,575' Easy B 3-Sep Martin Berger 303-368-9504 Blue Lake 11,320' Easy B 3-Sep Mark R Wolf 303-978-0826 Shoshoni Pk. 12,967' Difficult B 3-Sep Andy White 720-937-1548 Bailey Historic Town Park trail Trail Work 3-4 Sep Cheryl Ames 303-940-2043 Mt Silverheels 13,822' East Ridge Difficult C 3-5 Sep Steve Bonowski 303-914-8255 Mt. Peale 12,721' Difficult C 3-5 Sep Virginia Ellis 303-377-3896 West Elk Peak, 13,035' Moderate D 4-Sep Moderate B 7-Sep J. Peter Laux 303-388-4659 Arapaho Glacier Overlook Easy C 8-12 Sep Candace Winkle 303-888-0559 Mt Wilson/El Diente, Wilson Pk /Gladstone Pk Difficult D-E 9-10 Sep Cindy Bero 720-748-7042 Mt. Elbert 14,433' Moderate D 10-Sep Martin Berger 303-368-9504 Buchanan Pass Trail (West) Easy A 10-Sep Jerry Helmke 303-431-7458 Eldorado Canyon State Park Trail Trail Work 10-11 Sep Bill Stafford 720-272-9652 Mt. Meeker 13,911' Difficult D 10-11 Sep John Raich 970-482-8977 Music Mt, 13,335' Moderate D-E 13-Sep Sigrid Barr 303-980-4814 Kenosha Pass Difficult A 13-Sep Linda A Jagger 303-759-9776 Bergen Pk. 9,708' Moderate B 14-Sep Dan Kunz 303-278-0638 Herman Lake Moderate B 14-Sep J. Peter Laux 303-388-4659 Chasm Lake, RMNP Difficult B 15-Sep Janet Reichart 303-881-4134 AMC Climbing Wall Climbing Wall 16-17 Sep Stan Moore 303-929-7802 Rio Grande Pyramid 13,821' Difficult D 17-Sep Sigrid Barr 303-980-4814 Kenosha Pass Difficult A 17-Sep Tim Gattone 720-987-5534 Breckenridge Resort Easy B 17-Sep Ryan Ross 303-832-6296 Sky Pond 10,880' Difficult B 17-Sep Alan Chudnow 303-882-3697 Mt Silverheels 13,822' Difficult C 17-Sep Jerry Helmke 303-431-7458 Denver Mountain Parks Trail Trail Work 17-Sep Gary L Kline 303-429-5791 North St. Vrain Creek Fly Fishing 17-18 Sep John Raich 970-482-8977 Wetterhorn Pk, 14,015' Difficult D-E 18-Sep Jim Petersen 303-721-8110 Mills Lake & The Loch (RMNP) Easy B 18-Sep Linda A James 303-868-3099 Bighorn Trail Moderate B 20-Sep Linda A Jagger 303-759-9776 Apex Gulch Easy B 21-Sep J. Peter Laux 303-388-4659 Pegmatite Points 12,227' Moderate C 23-Sep Dan Kunz 303-278-0638 S. Boulder Pk. 8,549' Easy C 24-Sep Tim Gattone 720-987-5534 Bighorn Trail Moderate B 24-Sep Roger Fuehrer 303-740-0307 National Public Lands Day Trail Work Trail Work 25-Sep Richard Lilley 720-493-9702 Fern and Spruce Lakes Difficult B 26-Sep Debbie A Robak 720-524-3649 Wheeler Rec. Trail Key Exchange Easy C 26-Sep Linda K Lawson 303-793-0144 Wheeler Rec Trail Key Exchange Easy C 28-Sep J. Peter Laux 303-388-4659 Green Mountain 8,144' Easy C 29-Sep Ken Gurvin 303-980-1353 AMC Climbing Wall Climbing Wall 30-Sep Dan Kunz 303-278-0638 Mt. Elbert 14,443' Moderate D If I could not walk far and fast, I think I should just explode and perish. Charles Dickens

Mile High Mountaineer • September 2011 3 Denver Group Schools For more information and to register for Denver Group Schools, go to www.cmc.org, log in as a member, and go to PROGRAMS, EDUCATION. Members of other CMC Groups are welcome to attend these schools for a $10 surcharge. Denver Group Standard Refund Policy: “Student/Participant requests for refunds of tuition/fees must be requested in writing to the appropriate school or event director. Requests made prior to 30 days before the beginning of the school/event will be processed less a $10 handling fee. Requests made within 30 days of the school/event will be refunded at 50% of the amount paid. No refunds will be made after the beginning of the school/event. However, a refund less $10 can be obtained if a person is found to take the original student’s place in a school.” Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) Lecture Dates: Tuesdays, September 13 and 20, October 4, 18, and 25 @ 6:30pm, Foss Auditorium, AMC Golden Field Dates: Your Choice of Thursdays, Saturdays, or Sundays September 22, 24 or 25; Sept. 29, October 1, or 2, October 6, 8, or 9; Oct. 20, 22, or 23 and Snow Travel Day on December 8, 10, or 11. Enrollment fee: $90 DG Members; $100 non DG members Contact: http://www.hikingdenver.net/schools/wts or 303-279-3080 Ext 2 WTS is a great introduction to the Denver Group activities and a place to meet new friends. WTS is a comprehensive course on mountain travel. If you’re new to hiking, WTS gives you the opportunity to learn how to travel safely – and with confidence – in the backcountry. If you’re an experienced hiker, WTS gives you a chance to review, to enhance your skills, and possibly to fill in some gaps. WTS also fulfills one of the requirements to obtain a Denver Group C hiker classification and to attend Basic Mountaineering School. Students are divided into groups of 10-12 people, based on hiking pace, conditioning, and prior experience. Students have the opportunity to learn techniques of safe backcountry travel and to practice in a non-competitive, non-confrontational setting. Students plan and complete a graduation hike with their field group. WTS is a great place to learn and practice new skills, make new friends, and become a safe backcountry traveler. Denver Group Trip Leader School Contact Martha Mustard at 303-547-8891 or [email protected] Date: Thursday September 15 Enrollment fee: $10 DG Members; $20 non DG members Completion of the Trip Leader School is the first step in becoming a Denver Group trip leader. It is open to all members in good standing over 18 years of age, regardless of hiker or skier classification. Requirements are: CMC membership current paid status and three CMC trips completed. At least two must be hiking, backcountry ski, or snowshoe trips. Topics include group dynamics and leadership styles, leader responsibilities, liability issues, medical concerns, environmental concerns, planning a trip, screening potential trip participants, organizing the group, and carrying out a safe trip. Reading materials are sent in advance of the evening lecture which includes scenarios to be discussed in small groups. Interested members should register on-line through the CMC website under Programs, Education or through the CMC Office. Please register for only one of the classes. Please note that the Technical Climbing Section has its own Trip Leader School and application. Enrollees are required to read the Trip Leader Manual prior to the evening lecture available on the cmc.org website: http://cmc.org/ members/docs/Trip%20leader%20manual%202010_sept14_2010.pdf. GPS Navigation School Dates: Session 1 - October 1 & 2; Session 2 - November 5 & 6 Time: 8am – 5pm Fee: $40 DG Members; $50 Non DG Members; Limit 12 Contact: Bob Hatter@[email protected] or 513-309-8113 (cell), 513-784-0970(office) GPS Navigation will teach you the skills needed to plan and execute trips using modern GPS devices and related computer software. All the relevant tools and techniques needed to successfully navigate on trail and off trail via GPS will be addressed via a combination of Day 1 classroom presentation, practice outdoor exercises in the downtown Golden area , home exercises, and a local field trip (Day 2). Students should have their own GARMIN GPS, (Garmin GSX is used in the demonstrations and slides, but other models are acceptable). Software and additional materials will be made available for classroom and home study use for those who do not have those tools already. It is highly recommended students have Map & Compass skills prior to enrollment. Wilderness First Aid 2011 Schedule Jeanette Kehoe at [email protected] or CMC Membership Services 2011 Dates: October 3, 10, 17 & 22 All evening classes 6:30-9:30pm; Weekend classes 8am-3pm $75 CMC Denver Group Members; Non Denver Group Members $85; Trip Leaders $35 The Denver Group offers a comprehensive and nationally recognized Wilderness First Aid (WFA) program throughout 2011. The course follows a standardized program through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute and consists of 10 hours of lecture, 6 hours of practical experience, and both written and practical exams. Topics include patient assessment, environmental emergencies, trauma, splinting, medical emergencies, altitude illness and insect and animal bites. A comprehensive textbook is included in the fee. The course is given over 3 weekday nights and 1 weekend day. All classes held at AMC in Golden. A Wilderness First Aid card is issued upon completion. The course is open to all CMC members regardless of experience. Those with experience are encouraged to use this comprehensive course as a refresher and practice skills we rarely need but are critical to know when we do need them. Register on-line.

Fall High Altitude Seminar Dave Pellegrini ([email protected]); Steve Bonowski ([email protected]); Vern Bass ([email protected]); Ray Shem ([email protected]) October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 2, 10 Fee: $45 for 6 sessions; $10 for individual sessions This is a great opportunity for interested members and other individuals to learn about climbing and trekking at elevations higher than a Colorado 14er. The Seminar is generally a prerequisite for admission to the DG High Altitude Mountaineering School. Oct. 6: Introduction to the HAMS program and equipment focus Oct. 13: Cold Weather Nutrition, Self guided and Non-self guided Expeditions Oct. 20: High Altitude Medical Issues Oct. 27: Team Dynamics Panel Discussion Nov. 2: Acclimatization and Fitness Training Nov. 7: Planning an Expedition 4 Mile High Mountaineer • September 2011 Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Seminar Dates: 6:30- 9:30pm Thursdays October 13th and January 12th; 8:30 – 11:30 Saturdays November 19th & February 18th Field Trip: Saturdays November 19th & February 18th following morning Lecture Discount fee for Existing and New Denver Trip Leaders $20; All others -- $40. John Walters: [email protected] This 3-hour, one-evening, introductory avalanche terrain avoidance class is a prerequisite for winter leader qualification by all NEW leaders, certified after September 30, 2011. “Winter” is defined as the period between October 1st and April 30th. The Avalanche Terrain Avoidance (ATA) Seminar is open to all Denver Group Members, Existing and New Trip Leaders, and Non-Denver Group Members. Fourth Annual Knot Tying Seminar Dates: November 7 & 14 @ 6:45pm Fee: $40 Denver Group Members, $45 non-Denver Group Members Enrollment: Limited to 36 Contact : Dave Covill 303-517-0355, [email protected] or Dave Pellegrini 303-910-7140, [email protected]. Calling all Knotty Boyz & Girlz !!! Students are divided into small groups of 2-3 people per instructor, to learn a basic set of knots, then specific knots of their choice. Great course for new members or those who want to refresh their knot knowledge. Topics covered include: • Ropes, a brief history of climbing ropes, including a look at the core of a modern climbing rope • Coiling, including various methods taught by the CMC • Uses for knots, including why we tie the ones we do in a given situation • Webbing, and how to tie knots with webbing • Cord, and how to tie knots with smaller diameter cord, and when to use it • Basic knots, common to all climbing situations • Intermediate level knots, specific to BMS, HAMS, and Tech Section Rock Climbing Schools • Care for ropes

THANKS TO WINTER PARK/FRASER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE for great customer service during a recent hike in the area. Mountain Grind Coffee & Bistro rocks! Martin Berger, DG Leader

CONSERVATION CORNER CMC Member GET READY TO PLAY IN THE DIRT! Trail crews scheduled by Jerry Helmke and Fred Griest include opportunities for all whether assisting to landscape the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield or work with fire mitigation crews. Volunteers need only to bring water, a sack lunch and work gloves to any of the scheduled trail crews. Crews typically start around 8am and finish by 3pm. Register through the Trip Sign Up system on line at cmc.org. For questions or suggestions of trails that need improvement, call Jerry at 303/431- 7458 or Fred at 303/759-2194. Sept 3 Bailey town park – new trail construction 10 Eldorado Canyon State Park Personalized Financial Planning 17 Denver Mountain Parks “I will help you pursue the summit of your 24 National Public Lands Day financial success.” Vernon E. Bass, CFP Restoration Work Volunteers Needed Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Wild Connections conservation group, (a partner 4704 Harlan St., Suite 660 · Lakeside, CO 80212 organization with CMC conservation) in concert with the Forest Service, needs volunteers for restoration Please give me a call for information or an appointment. work in the Green Mountain area of the Pike National Forest near Denver on Saturday September 17 and 24th. 303-458-5250 We need people on either day. Work involves raking of Or via email: [email protected] machine treated ground, spreading of seed and some Securities and Advisory Services offered through erosion control. Contact Claude Neumann of CMC Cambridge Investment Research, a broker / dealer. Member FINRA / SIPC – Investment Advisor Representative, Denver Conservation at 720-524-1645. Cambridge Investment Research Advisor, Inc. A Registered Investment Advisor

Mile High Mountaineer • September 2011 5 Adventure Travel For your benefit and enjoyment, the following trips have been reviewed and approved by the Adventure Travel Committee and are officially sanctioned by the Colorado Mountain Club. For expanded information about these and other CMC Adventure Travel trips, go to www.cmc.org and click on PROGRAMS, ADVENTURE TRAVEL.

Trekking in Nepal October 1 – 18, 2011 Fee: $2,806 Pemba Sherpa at (303) 525-6508 or [email protected] Join Pemba Sherpa, a native of the Khumbu region of the Nepal Himalayas, on this spectacular trek through the foothills of some of the world’s highest peaks. Pemba has been guiding visitors to his homeland since 1986. On this trip he will be taking us into the heart of the world’s majestic Himalayan Mountains around Annapurna. The classic Around Annapurna trek offers a complete panorama of culture and ecosystems, including high mountain passes, the deepest valley in the world, the desert of the Tibetan plateau, pine forests, rice paddies, monasteries and people as diverse as Tibetan lamas and Hindu farmers. Sikkim Himalayan Trek Gyeljen Sherpa at [email protected] or 720-273-7158 October 15 – November 5, 2011 / 21 Days, Fee: $3,220 Minimum participants: 8 Gyeljen Sherpa invites you to trek with him through Sikkim, once its own kingdom, now a state of India and home to the third highest mountain in the world, Kanchenjunga, 28,169 ft. From Delhi fly to Bagdora then to Darjeeling, home of His Holiness, the Dali Lama. The two week trek travels through the Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve. Trekkers will camp beside the sacred Lam Pokhari Lake and cross the 16,207 foot Goecha La Pass. You will interact with locals coming to know their customs, culture and make new friends. Not included in price: International and domestic fare, travel insurance, personal spending money, and an Indian visa fee of $73. Indian visas must be obtained before departing the US. Ecuador Climbing (Iliniza Sur & Antisana) Greg Long at 719-659-0345 or [email protected] December 26, 2011 - January 7, 2012; Fee: $955 plus air fare Join the CMC for a New Year’s climbing adventure in Ecuador. Experience two challenging, technical glacier climbs on Iliniza Sur (17,218’) and Antisana (18,700’) - two of the less visited peaks in Ecuador - along with the spectacle that is New Year’s Eve in Quito. This is a great trip for recent HAMS graduates who want to try out their glacier skills. Graduation from HAMS or equivalent experience is required. Maximum team size is 7, plus the leader. Yellowstone in Winter Rich Pratt 303/887-3717 or [email protected] February 1-6, 2012; Fee: $1075 - $1220 per person, depending on accommodations Ski or snowshoe in Yellowstone, Enjoy wildlife viewing and steaming geysers. Trip cost Includes round-trip bus and snow coach transportation between Denver and Yellowstone, a one-night stay in Jackson, 3 full days and 4 nights at Old Faithful, snow coach drop-off fees, happy hours, and several meals (4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 3 buffet dinners), and all entrance fees and gratuities. Death Valley Hiking Terry Hardie [email protected] and Sharon Silva [email protected] March 11 to March 16, 2012; Fee: $1262.00, Single $1830 Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to experience the legendary Death Valley, home of the Timbisha Shoshone tribe. Temperatures will be a moderate 65 to 75 degrees. 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 famous castle and explore the remains of abandoned mines. Price includes transportation to and from the Las Vegas airport to the National Park, hike transportation, lodging, meals, and entrance to Scotty’s Castle. 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 - airfare, single supplement of $568, alcoholic beverages, dinner on the last night and any outside activities. A nonrefundable deposit of $100 is due by December 31, 2011 with the balance due by January 15, 2012. Please visit www.cmc.org/AT for cancellation policy and payment schedule.

Semana Santa in the Sierra Madres of Mexico Date Janet Farrar at [email protected] or 303-933-3066 April 2- April 12, 2012 Fee: $2,700 On this 11 day burro assisted day hiking adventure, we will explore the canyons of the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Copper Canyon area. We’ll start in Los Mochis, Mexico and be transported to the historical town of El Fuerte, founded in 1564. Then we’ll board the Chihuahua al Pacifico train for an excursion through the mountains and canyons of the Sierra Madre, arriving at the rim of the Copper Canyon. We’ll load the burros and head west towards Otero Canyon, one of the main river canyons in the Sierra Madre. We’ll hike past Tarahumara ranchos to a small village surrounded by thousand foot cliffs and corn fields, with the little church on the promontory. Here we’ll be greeted by the locals and be treated to the local Semana Santa (Easter week) festivities. Leaving the village, we will hike by cliff dwelling ruins and pitcographs. Then it’s on to Basaseachic Falls, the third highest waterfall in Mexico, where we will hike to view the falls and then stay at beautiful solar- powered cabanas. We’ll be transported to Creel, the lumber and tourist town at the gate of the Copper Canyon area and ride the train back to El Fuerte. The last day we will explore El Fuerte, then continue on to the airport at Los Mochis. Included: Land transportation from Los Mochis, lodging (camping 4 nights, hotels 6 nights), meals (except 1 breakfast, 2 lunches). NOT included: Airfare to Los Mochis (approx $750RT), 3 meals, tips, travel insurance, personal spending money. Cost may decrease depending on number of participants.

6 Mile High Mountaineer • September 2011 ICELAND 2012 Marilyn Choske, 303-456-6279 before 9pm or [email protected] July 2-13, 2012; Fees: $2734 + Air approximately $1100; fees subject to currency fluctuation Limit: 12; Hiker B classification needed for 6-10 miles, 1000 to 3000 ft gain daily Join us in Iceland, the land of many contrasts! From the Reykjavik bay at 11:30PM, witness the sun FINALLY setting over the western horizon--and if you’re up at 2:30AM, you’ll see it start to rise! Our 7-day trek travelsthrough diverse landscapes: hills and gullies with hundreds of steaming hot springs and mud pools; black deserts; arctic birch forests and colorful flowers; a side trip to the Song cave; the climb up and thru a high pass dividing two glaciers. Your last trekking day is spent descending from that pass, enjoying 29 waterfalls and finally spotting the seacoast along the little town of Skogar. Cost of trip covers: all land transports; outfitter trek services including: guide, participant and baggage transports, lodging, all meals, cookware, 4 nights’ lodging in Reykjavik before/after trek. Not covered: lunches/dinners in Reykjavik, travel insurance (recommended), guide tips, personal expenses and optional excursions. A mandatory pre-trip meeting for all participants will be held in April 2012. Participants are encouraged to attend at least 1 of 2 CMC leader-led hikes in May and June, 2012. Hiking in Alps of Bavaria and Austria Renata and John Collard 303-617-4773 or [email protected] August 27-September 7, 2012, TBD $2,700-3,300 Maximum: 14 Picture the German and Austrian Alps scenic region of pristine lakes and creeks, high mountains, green pastures and thundering river gorges. The trip starts at a Bavarian Castle and will visit the highest German peak, Zugspitze. In Austria, explore glacier carved valleys of Stubaital, close to Innsbruck, and hike and climb in the Zillertal area. You will walk on paths of thousand year history in Salzkammergut, an area close to Salzburg, with spectacular lakes. Famous “white gold” mines once existed here and the historical salt rail started here. Accommodations will be comfortable, typically family owned, hotels and pensions. Cost includes lodging in hotels and pensions, transportation during the trip, breakfast and most dinners and leader’s expenses. The cost does not include airfare or travel insurance. Cost may vary depending on currency exchange. Hikes at B & C levels. HIMALAYAS INDIAN DENTAL PROJECT Kim Troggio. 303.858.8857 or kimt@globaldentalrelief September 1-22, 2012 Fee: $3149 + Air Fare to Delhi C level Classification Needed for Trekking; Limit 6 Maximum, 2 Minimum Assist with this service project to provide first time dental care for children in the village of Leh, nestled at 12,000 ft elevation. The trip will include six dental professionals, joined by CMC volunteers who staff the clinic, manage lines of patients, assist in record keeping, and help with instruments and charting. This rich and rewarding cultural experience will be followed by an eight day trek through the magnificent Markha valley. Days off are spent day hiking or visiting Buddhist monasteries; hiking includes river crossings and crossing 17,000 ft passes. The fee includes: breakfast and 5-star hotels in Delhi; 2 meals per day(indicated by B/L/D)) and 2-star hotels in Leh; full-board trek with two person Marmot tents, cook, guide, sherpas and ponies/pony men to carry gear; all internal flights and overland transportation within India; all transfers, and sightseeing of Leh and Delhi. Departing in September: Mongolia Trek & Eagle Celebration, September 5 – 22, Bea Slingsby 303/422-3728 or [email protected]

2011 Hunting Seasons* It’s hard to believe that hunting season has already begun for specific type of hunting: The 2011 hunting seasons are: • Archery: August 15 – November 30 • Muzzle-loading: September 10 – October 29 • Rifle: October 1 – December 14 Your personal safety is of utmost importance. Please be sure to wear safety clothing such as an orange vest and/or orange ball cap as well as tie an orange handkerchief on the back of your pack. When leading a group in areas where hunting is allowed, it is a good idea to have both the front and rear leader wearing orange and to keep the group together.

*Date ranges are inclusive of various areas; for specific information go to: www.wildlife.state.co.us/ Hunting/SeasonDatesAndFees/

Mile High Mountaineer • September 2011 7 100 Years Up High: CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY Colorado Mountains & Mountaineers CENTENNIAL PEAKS This limited edition CMC Press book will hit shelves in October! Centennial Celebration Climbs: To participate in Pre-order your edition of 100 Years Up High. this celebration, qualified Denver trip leaders may lead In October, the CMC Press will publish 100 Years Up a trip to one or more of the Centennial Peaks (top High: Colorado Mountains & Mountaineers to celebrate 100) between now and December 31, 2012. Interested the 100th anniversary of the Club. In wonderful prose trip leaders should email [email protected] and surrounded by fine pictures and illustrations, the authors indicate which trip(s) they wish to lead. Leaders will have written about the Club’s role in the establishment be responsible to schedule the trip in the CMC online of Rocky Mountain National Park, as well as the history schedule. Instructions, formats and assistance will be of climbing, mountaineering, conservation, skiing, and provided to help streamline the leader’s participation. mountain art in Colorado. We’ll begin taking pre-orders This link: http://www.cmc.org/about/centennialclimbs. next month with discounts on multiple purchases to aspx will show the sign ups, schedules, completions, trip give as gifts this next holiday season. Just call or email reports and photos of the trips. membership services and ask to have your name added to the early shipment list.

Denver Group Trip Leader School Recent Grads Let’s congratulate the graduates of the July Trip Leader School and thank them for their interest and willingness to become leaders: Ron Bronner, Chris Dohmen, David Hutchison, Colleen Landy, Jennifer May, John O’Leary, Rob Tengler, Erin Thompson, Mark Thompson, P Vilas Tulachan, and Richard Wheeler. These trip leader school grads will be completing their Leader In Training trips in the next few months and then will be listing their own trips. So, look for their names in the On-Line Trip Sign Up System and support them in their first few trips. And a big thanks to Chris Bartle and Beatriz Silveira for assisting with the class.

FLY FISHING SECTION EVENTS The Fly Fishing Section offers schools, monthly programs, seminars, on river clinics, and service projects. Fishing trips include hikes, backpacking, car camping and drive to day destinations. Contact Herb Grotheer at [email protected] to receive FF Section emails with the latest FF news, trips, fishing reports, and monthly programs. To learn more about FF, go to the Section web page at www.cmcflyfish.org or go to Denver Group Web page at www.hikingdenver.net. September Presentation & Meeting: 15 September – Paul Winkle and Jeff Spohn will present info on the condition of out front range streams and where to fish for Bass in our warm water lakes. Round Table Discussion on Streamers – Richard Wheeler moderator. To get your free tickets log on a member, click on PROGRAMS tab, then SPECIAL SECTIONS. September FF Activities To see new trips and FF activities, select Fly Fishing in the search box at: www.cmc.org/trip/tripsearch.aspx 16-18 South Platte, 11 Mile Canyon Car Camp Weekend 17 North St. Vrain Creek Day Trip – Gary Kline – 28 Poudre River Car Camp Weekend, Herb Grotheer TL

Our way is not soft grass, its a mountain path with lots of rocks. But it goes upward, forward, toward the sun. Ruth Westheimer

CMC Member since 1986

8 Mile High Mountaineer • September 2011 Social Activities Calendar-(all members) A" trek on the nearby trail to Keystone, depending on the mountain weather. Sign up with the leader, Patricia ANY MEMBER CAN!! Host a social Leslie, no later than Friday, Sept. 2. (720) 296-9422. Saturday 10 - Short easy "A" hike at Bear Lake and activities event, that is. We suggest Long's Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival. We'll take a hike (if you are a CMC leader), a in the morning festival parade in Estes Park. Weather picnic, movie, or concert (if you are permitting, we will head up to Bear Lake in Rocky not, or are a CMC leader). Mountain National Park and take a short "easy A" stroll NEW IDEAS ARE WELCOME TOO. to one of the nearby lakes. Sign up with leader no later Contact us. Kathy Kane (303) 751- than Thursday, Sept. 8. Patricia Leslie (720) 296-9422. Sunday 18 - Breckenridge's 17th Annual Octoberfest. 0936 or CMC leader Patricia Leslie On our drive to Breckenridge, we may enjoy seeing Fall 720-296-9422 or e-mail: colors. At the Octoberfest, there will be genuine German [email protected] cuisine, beer (of course), collectible steins, and plenty of These Social Activities are not categorized as official music! Sign up with leader, Patricia Leslie, no later than CMC outings. Friday, Sept. 16. (720) 296-9422. Saturday 24 - Potluck, 6:00 p.m. at Carol Chamblee's. In the CMC tradition, bring a dish to share, purchased IN MEMORY OF ED or homemade, and bring your own beverage. The first Edward Lederman 1949-2011 15 CMC members who RSVP to Carol no later than the by Rocky Smith 23rd may enjoy sharing a fun evening. Call (303) 740- Ed Lederman was born in San Francisco and 9469 for directions. grew up in Marin County just to the north. While Saturday 24 - Dinner at Le Central, 5:00 p.m. This growing up, he came to love the outdoors, enjoying French restaurant at 112 E. 8th Ave. is one of the best hiking, camping, skiing, and just exploring. After deals in town. Those interested will carpool afterward to earning a law degree, his practice included, at the Symphony (see below). Come to one or both events. various times, divorce, criminal, and property law. For directions and reservation (required), call Bob Shedd, He moved to Colorado in 1980 and quickly fell (303) 733-2815. in love with Colorado’s mountains. He, his wife, Saturday 24 - Colorado Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Richard son, and daughter frequently camped, backpacked, Strauss' "Zarathustra" and more. Enjoy the concert hiked, and downhill and backcountry skied with a group of about 10 CMC members and guests. in various parts of Colorado. His son fondly Discount ticket price $26, if available, otherwise $39. remembers these trips. If you don't join us for the dinner (see listing above), Ed joined the CMC sometime after his move your ticket will be waiting for you at the "Will Call" desk to Colorado. He enjoyed meeting people and at Boettcher Concert Hall. To sign up or cancel, call exploring the mountains with them. He had a jest the host by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the concert. Bob for adventure, and his enthusiasm was infectious. Shedd, (303) 733-2815. I was fortunate to know him for the last five-plus years of his life. We had a great time exploring the mountains together. Unfortunately, his last few years were not always happy. Struggling with alcoholism and about to lose his home to foreclosure, he took his own life in early June, 2011. He is gone, but not forgotten. Rest in peace, Ed. Thank you for being with us for as long as you were. A note from Patricia Leslie: Many of you will remember Ed as a gracious and fun host for many of our social activities, particularly in 2007 and 2008, He was an accomplished cross-country skier who was generous enough to help others navigate the backcountry. The Mile High Mountaineer

The Mile High Mountaineer (USP 703-680) is published monthly for $15/ year members and non-members effective with memberships renewed October 1, 2009. Postmaster: send address changes to the Colorado Mountain Friday 2 - TGIF, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at The Tavern Club, 710 10th St., #200, Golden, CO 80401. Periodicals Postage paid at Littleton, 2589 W. Main Street at Curtice in downtown Golden, CO and additional mailing offices. Ads for the newsletter are due at the first of the month prior to the edition the ad is to be placed. All ads must Littleton. Hosted by Bob Shedd. RSVP appreciated but be submitted via email to [email protected]. For an ad rate sheet and questions, not required (303) 733-2815. please email the editors at [email protected]. Editor and Proofreading: Linda Lawson; Layout: Dana Dillow. CMC Office: (303) 279-3080; Fax (303) 279- Sunday 4 - Free Festival at Dillon Lake. "Rocky 9690. Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 9a .m.– 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Mountain Art and Craft Fair". Optional short "easy Mile High Mountaineer • September 2011 9