I. ! '· .. / I'V S:>/f-., « /' " ,:..... {_,.· ,--- BOEING EMPI.OYEES ALPINE SOCIETY, INC . ...---------•L}- ~_IJl/4 ·President, Dwight Baker, EALPS Treasurer, --:iee9'0 ; /, Vice Pres., Ron Johnson, 655-9572/ '2-b$4 · Secretary, .--,,. ; -,-•if .>r , ,,_< LI[_) f' •\.. JY·~C ' ~ ~ -------~ . ./ I c.. 1 .: ~, __;'_. ; :~_,: '\JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING ,4 7:30 P.M. -~~·-... ~-- / JANUARY PROGRAM The ascent of 17,400 foot Mt. Foraker via "Talkeetna Ridge", a new route, will be shown by Alex Bertulis at the 'C January meeting. -~r ~ ./...c1:.,..- Mt. Foraker, the second highest mountain -~.. in the United States is located near Mt. McKinley. Due to its close proximity to McKinley it has received very little attention from expeditions to the area, Three ascents were made prior to this ascent by Alex Bertulis, Hans Baer, Pete Williams and Warren Bleser, All three of these were from the north and east. From the south Mt. Foraker rises abruptly 10,000 feet from the Lucuna Glacier. This southern exposure is broken by three ridges, the central one which the party named "Talkeetna Ridge" provided them a long and difficult new route. ANNUAL ALPINE SOCIEI'Y BANQUET IS CUMBS A SUCCESS The "easy" ski and/or snowshoe route A fine turnout of 108 members and from Naches Peak to Piz Roland as guests attended the second annual described by Lee West in the December BOEALP banquet held at the Town and ECHO was attempted by Dave Hambly, Country Club on December 13th. Bob Storaasli, Lee West and Ron Johnson on December 8th. Due to the Those who looked around the hall probability of a JOO foot ski rappel may have noticed that we were also in limited visibility and no rope, quite honored by the attendence of it was decided to ski back to the Dr. Tom Herbein, Dee Molenaar, Dick car without completing this "easy" Emerson and Maury Muzzy. route. Although it may be said that our Skiing, along with a few well placed dinner could not be classified as falls provided the necessary enter­ par excellence, this was far out­ tainment to make the trip enjoyable. weigh,·d by the program presented by Leigh Ortenburger. (Lee West - do you have another "easy route" you would like to attempt?) Leigh had hoped to show the filmed ascent of Chacraraju but due to a R.J. mixup in duplication the film, it did not arrive in time. As a sub­ stitute, and possibly to our advan­ tage, he lectured on the aspects of climbing in the Cordillera Blanco of Peru, and presented a slide show depicting several climbs of the better known giants of South America. Among these were Huascaran Sur (22,206 feet), Huntsari Norte (20,057 feet), Huntsan Sur (20,982 feet), LOST Huandoy, Palcaraju (20,585 feet), Chopicalgui (20,998 feet), Copa, An illuminated pointer was misplaced and the ascent of Chararaju via the at the November monthly meeting. If classic North Ridge. Leigh's you may know the whereabouts of same program was well received by all please contact Lee West (5-1380). those in attendence and in addition he has promised to provide us with the filmed version of Chararaju in the near future. Our thanks for the success of the banquet go to Lee West who made the arrangements to bring Leigh Orten­ burger from California to Seattle and entertained him during his stay here. In addition, credit should be given to Bob Storaasli and Bob Gunning for their support and also our travel agent, Charlie Brown. Hopefully, in the future we will see a few more of the seldom seen faces of the club in attendence. Ron Johnson • MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER BOARD MEETING HUT DISCUSSION RESULTS by Dwight Baker 12-12-68, at Lee West's home. The December 5 meeting was spent aJmost Chairman Baker was ill, therefore BOEALPS entirely on the question of a mountain hut, vice president, Ron Johnson, presided, Ron Mayo, Hut Committee Chairman, presented plans for two types of structures: one, Items discussed: designated "chalet" to sleep 20, and a smal­ a. 2nd Annual Christmas Banquet ler, simpler design designated "hut" to sleep 16. Dwight Baker presented a summary of work b, January meeting done so far by the committee, potential sites c. 1969 membership - to go out as a seper­ investigated and a financial summary. Slides ate mailing with self-addressed envelopes, of a number of potential sites were shown. ct: BOEALP dues for 1969 (-l!inotion follows). After the presentation, ballots were handed out for a vote on the type of structure and type of site, Before voting on the ballots ifMOTION: a hand count vote was taken on the question "Due to the amount of money existing in of whether to build or not build at all. the club treasury and the need for a con­ Results were 22 in favor of building, and 17 siderable amount of money to initiate opposed. Results of the ballot vote were as follows: ____ ~------- chalet/hut construction, a motion was made and unanimously passed, as follows: Back-Pack­ Road-End­ •Prior to any building expenditure In-Type Type ---- -- ---ii approval by the Executive Board, Chalet 2 1 the first years allotment of bonds _H_u_t____ --_ ---------~-------1 10 (200 @$5 ea, as stated in the Chalet 10 Proposal passed by the club member­ ship at the December general This vote indicates the club is in favor of 1968 meeting) mus,t, be sold. 1 a hut rather than a chalet, However, the ii4uuuu result of the site vote was about equally divided between the back-pack-in-hut, and the end-of-road-hut concepts. Since no vote on a specific site was taken, and the need for a site decision can be deferred for several more months, further work on site selection, limited to back-pack and road-end types will continue, The specific site will be put to HOE TRIP into possib LP a club vote sometime next spring. _U'l)-~~~at~;S~~now Lak · e _ In the meantime, the committee will proceed rest. Meet / with development of detail plans for the hut, in North Bend at IBUOOOfHNM (Saturday). chance to c ut the early snow conditiou~-~ :i,eooer: Ron Mayo, 655-1856 \ '--------- - l lJ/7 [U f M !f, -~-- ·/ ' r7 Page 3 BOEING EMPLOYEES ALPINE SOCIETY, INC. President, Dwight Baker 177-1140 Treasurer, Charles R. Brown 773-4223 Vice Pres, D Ron Johnson 655-3409 Secretary II Pat King RO 2-4244 FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING THURSDAYD February 6, 1969• 7:30 p.m. B.S.R.L. Math Seminar Room FEBRUARY PROORAM Winter Mountaineering Seminar Discussion Panel: Al RandallD Chuck Crenshaw, Everett Lasher Here is an excellent opportunity to increase your knowledge of winter mountaineering l by listening to the experts. The members of the panel are certainly experts having climbed high in the most severe winter weather. Whether you are an expedition climber or the average weekend climber or hiker there are many aspects of winter mountaineering which should be of interest in rounding out your mountain experience. Be sure to bring your questions as there will be a generous amount of time provided at the end of the seminar for a question and answer period. 1969 MEMBERSHIP DUES The new membership roster Dwhich will become the Echo mailing list is now being pre­ pared. The list will include only paid members. Membership information was mailed to all members in December. Mail your dues and application soon or you may miss an Echo. Any questions regarding membership may be referred to Bob StoraasliD extension 5-2416. I...--------------·~_,,,.....,,..., ______________________________ _ SCHEDULED ACnVITIES FOR FEBRUARY SUMMERLAND - MT. RAINIER PARK TRIP REPORT (SNOWSHOE/SKI TOUR) MT. CATHERINE - Ron Mayo, Roger Smith & Ron Saturday & Sunday, February 8th & 9th. Here is a Bing went on an enjoyable winter outing in the chance to get away from the crowded ski areas & Snoqualmie Pass area on January 19th. Ron Mayo, lift lines & ski the open untracked slopes around on skis, Rodger & Ron Bing on snowshoes, left Panhandle Gap, Meany Crest, & the lower Fryingpan Ski Acres about 9:00 A .M . , went as far as the Glacier. All snowshoers welcome for trail breaking. saddle below the west ridge of Mt. Catherine, & Drive via Enumclaw (Wash. 410). Turn off at Sunrise were back in Seattle by 5:00 P .M. It was a nice entrance road & park at White River Ranger Station. day with a little sun. The snow clung to the tal I Tour wil I start from Ranger Station at 7:30 A .M. trees, making a very beautiful winter scene. The Saturday. Snow camp at Summerland - dist. approx. going was. fairly good with the skis and snowshoes 6 miles. Contact Ron Johnson, PA 3-0205 or sinking into the snow less than a foot. 655-3409. RON BING * * MT. Pl LCH UCK * * (SNOWSHOE/SKI TOUR) MORE TRIP REPORTS NEEDED FOR ECHO - Let us he.or what you have been doing. Please send in Sunday, February 16th. Tour to summit of Mt. a short resume of your climbs or snow tours. Pilchuck (5,335 ft.), elevation gain 1,500 ft., WHETHER YOU THINK THEY ARE INSIGNIFICANT 5 - 8 hours. Bring ice axe. Leave Seattle by 6:00 OR NOT, THEY ENCOURAGE OTHER MEMBERS A .M. Meet leader by 8:00 A .M. at the Mt. TO KEEP ACTIVE. Send to Ron Johnson, M/S 4F-43, Pi !chuck State Park ski area. Drive via Granite erg. 2-6545. Falls (Wash. 92) to l mile past Verlot Ranger Station * * & turn right. Fo I low road to ski area. Sign up with EDITOR RETIRES Ken McCarty, LA 3-5606 or 773-2220 by Saturday noon, February 15th.