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Glacier and Mountaineering Training!
I have talked to RMI about the One Day
Climbing Course for our group. I will have the final details
on Tuesday March 8th and I will post that information. To
review the course,
check here.
Unless I lost some communiqué I understand
we will have 9 or 11 attendees. Please
contact me to
confirm your choice.
New
Course Offering Page
I have included a
new information page
to get the word out on any local and recommended courses.
Long Hike
The idea has been proposed to try and get
together as a group to do a long hike. The suggestions have
been in the Whites or the Catskills. We are working out the
details now. The target date is mid May or early June.
If you are looking at doing a long hike
and want to do this hike as a fund raiser,
Jay is
sponsoring the "Escape the Escarpment" day hike in the
Catskills to benefit
The Brain Tumor Society.
This hike is May 21st.
Permits
I am working on obtaining any and all
information whether we need permits. In the past I have
always been able to walk in and get one on demand. The
rangers keep 40% of available slots open for walkups,
however our group will be large enough that I want to make
sure we have permits on April 1st when we can apply for
them.
Suggested Training Climbs
Originally I wanted to us VfTT for
distributing information on training climbs between our
group. However, I went ahead and created a page to post
practice climbs,
check here.
To add a climb to the list,
submit the information
here.
Lodging
I am still working on a group plan for
lodging in Ashford. I'll keep you posted on what I can
arrange. I need to finalize the training program with RMI to
determine if we will need one or two nights for
accommodations.
Travel Plans
Everyone has completing making airline
reservations. I guess we are excited with anticipation. The
need for auto rental is not required now, however, if you
wish please contact fellow team members and see if you want
to share vehicles. A mini-van would be the best option
providing room for 4 members plus gear.
My Crazy Ideas
I am seriously thinking of playing on a
14K's in Colorado, California or Washington in mid-June or
early July.
If you are interested, let me know.
Next
Newsletter
Volume 4 will focus on rope techniques.
I originally wanted to do rope techniques in Vol 3, but I am
not ready. I'll continue to keep you informed on travel plans, permits
and other pertinent information regarding out West Coast
Invasion Trip.
Ed
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