The newsletter of the Denver Group of the Colorado Mountain ClubVolume 43, No. 8

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

Mile High Mountaineer

In this Issue:

Tracking Butch and Sundance...........................Pg 2

Guilt free GORP..............Pg 2

Activity Schedule.............Pg 3

Schools...............................Pg 4

Conservation.....................Pg 5

Here Fishy Fishy..............Pg 7

Adventure Travel.............Pg 6

Social Activities................Pg 8

RECRUITING:DENVER GROUP COUNCIL CANDIDATES

The Denver Group Council has the responsibility to you, its members, for managing the Group’s business affairs. These actions include, but are not limited to, setting Group dues, approving Schools, School Directors, Committee and Section Chairs, ensuring the provision of activities for its members, developing and managing the Group’s finances, and working with the State Board and Staff for the members’ best interests.

The Denver Group Council (DGC) consists of 9 voting members of whom a minimum of three members are elected each year. The election of DGC members is held each year in October.

The Nominating Committee is keenly interested in recruiting candidates with preferred professional experience in the following areas, as well as knowledge of and engagement in Denver Group activities: Finance, IT or Website Development, Marketing or Advertising, Business Organization Structure and Governance.

Terms for the following DG Council members expire in October 2011: Karen Hurley, Treasurer; Ralph Lidge and David Longenecker, Council Members.

If you would like to be involved in managing the business affairs of the Denver Group as a Council candidate, please contact Jeff Flax, Nominating Committee Chair, at jeff@jflax.com prior to August 15th.

NEW AVALANCHE PROGRAMThe 12- hour Avalanche Awareness School offered the last several years was deemed by a task force of very experienced Denver Group Backcountry Leaders, Instructors and School Directors to be less than needed for true backcountry leaders traveling in avalanche terrain and using search and rescue beacons but more than was desired by those leaders who wish to avoid avalanche terrain and thus not use beacons. As a consequence of the recommendation by the Avalanche Task Force members, a new program was approved by the Denver Group Council for NEW LEADERS, certified after September 30, 2011. The new program will offer two levels: a 3 to 6 hour Avalanche Terrain Avoidance (ATA) class for winter leaders of NON-backcountry trips; and a 24-hour AIARE-certified Level 1 (L-1) program for leaders of winter backcountry travel.

CURRENT LEADERS ARE EXEMPT FROM TRAINING FOR 5 YEARSLevel 1 AIARE training cannot yet be provided in-house. Therefore, NEW backcountry leaders must obtain L-1 training on from a commercial provider of their choice. Partial scholarships may be competitively available to leaders and instructors. See more at http://www.hikingdenver.net/trip-leaders/trip-leader-training or email John Walters at DenverSafety&Leadership@hikingdenver.net. Sign up for the new ATA seminar offered in October, November, January and February. See DG Schools, page 4.

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Trip SignupTo register for CMC trips online, go to www.cmc.org, sign in as a member, and click on TRIP SIGNUP. Search by whatever criteria you like; fewer criteria work better. Call the office at 303-279-3080 x 2 if you need your password or any assistance. We will also be happy to sign you up for trips if you don’t have computer access.

Calendar of EventsFor more information about schools, speakers, volunteer opportunities, and special events, go to www.cmc.org and click on PROGRAMS. To see member-only schools and seminars, you must first sign in as a member.

Date Time School/Event1-Aug 6:30pm Trad School1-Aug 6:30pm Wilderness First Aid1-Aug 6:30pm Adventure Travel Committee2-Aug 6pm WTS Committee3-Aug 6:30pm Trad School3-Aug 7pm Backpacking School8-Aug 6:30pm Trad School8-Aug 5:30pm Open Wall Climb 8-Aug 6:30pm Wilderness First Aid9-Aug 6:30pm Denver Photo Meeting10-Aug 6:30pm Trad School10-Aug 6:30pm Denver Group Council Meeting10-Aug 7:00pm Backpacking School15-Aug 6:30pm Wilderness First Aid15-Aug 6:30pm Denver Safety and Leadership

Committee18-Aug 5:30pm Open Wall Climb 18-Aug 6:30pm Fly Fishing Section21-Aug 8:00am Wilderness First Aid22 Aug 6:30pm New Member Orientation

24-Aug 6:00pm Birding Class25-Aug 5:30pm Open Wall Climb 29-Aug 5:30pm Open Wall Climb30-Aug 6:30pm WTS Committee Meeting31-Aug 6:30pm Backpacking School5-Sep 6:30pm Adventure Travel Committee6-Sep 6:30pm WTS Instructor Orientation 100 Years Up High: Colorado Mountains &

MountaineersThis limited edition CMC Press book will hit shelves in October! Pre-order your edition of 100 Years Up High. In October, the CMC Press will publish 100 Years Up High: Colorado Mountains & Mountaineers to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Club. In wonderful prose surrounded by fine pictures and illustrations, the authors have written about the Club’s role in the establishment of Rocky Mountain National Park, as well as the history of climbing, mountaineering, conservation, skiing, and mountain art in Colorado. We’ll begin taking pre-orders next month with discounts on multiple purchases to give as gifts this next holiday season. Just call or email membership services and ask to have your name added to the early shipment list.

Thanks 2011 Winter Camping School InstructorsThe 2011 Winter Camping School completed another great year of teaching and camping adventures due to the many tireless volunteer instructors who are willing to give of their time, their extensive winter knowledge and their sense of humor. This combination is what always leads to a successful session and positive responses from students who complete this school. I personally want to thank each of these instructors, both those with many years of contribution to WCS as well as our new instructors who make the school so much easier. Thanks to the following for all their time and effort: Tim Kish, Gyorgy Kereszti, Peter Sustr, Ken Gurvin, Dave Covill, John Aldag, Brian Jones, Sarah Thompson, Lisa Roth, Dan Glatterer, Boyd Reyburn, Chuck Porter, Andy Westmeyer, Kent McCreary.

CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARYCENTENNIAL PEAKS

Centennial Celebration Climbs: To participate in this celebration, qualified Denver trip leaders may lead a trip to one or more of the Centennial Peaks (top 100) between now and December 31, 2012. Interested trip leaders should email bdwyer192@gmail.com and indicate which trip(s) they wish to lead. Leaders will be responsible to schedule the trip in the CMC online schedule. Instructions, formats and assistance will be provided to help streamline the leader’s participation. This link: http://www.cmc.org/about/centennialclimbs.aspx will show the sign ups, schedules, completions, trip reports and photos of the trips.

Winter Camping School 2011 GraduatesThe 2011 Winter Camping School completed another successful year with an enthusiastic group of students attending 3 lectures, 2 field training days followed by 2 overnight field trips. Students used the overnight trips to put into practice their new winter camping skills with many students taking advantage of the option to build and sleep in their snow shelters overnight. Congratulations to each of the following students for completing all requirements for the 2011 session: Paula Bechtel, Bruce Metcalf, Carla Calvi, Richard Ostrosky, Joe Conrad, Debbie Pallach, Fred Goers, Terry Roe, Nicole Hopewell, John Stark, Zachary Jump, Sam Varela, Earle Kenzy, Lawrence Withman.

GORP - Great Outdoors Reading ProgramDo you like books about mountains, adventure, travel, exploration? How about a discussion

forum focusing on those subjects? Introducing GORP - the Great Outdoors Reading Program - a book discussion forum of CMC Denver Group members and friends. Contact Stan Moore at gorpbooks@gmail.com.

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Date Leader Phone Number Trip Title Type

2-Aug John Walters 720-344-0504 Sandbeach Lake 10,283' Moderate B4-7 Aug William Blazek 303-809-0301 Snowmass Mtn, 14,092' Difficult D-E4-7 Aug William Blazek 303-809-0301 Hagerman Peak, 13,841' Difficult D-E5-6 Aug Ron Schmidt 303-697-9195 Unnamed Peaks 13,811' and 13,832' Moderate D5-7 Aug Janice Schmidt 303-697-9195 Half Peak 13,841' Moderate D6-Aug Jennifer Rosenthal 303-863-7419 Ouzel Falls Moderate A6-Aug Deborah Nicklaus 303-750-9850 Arapaho Pass & Lake Dorothy Moderate B6-Aug Warren May 303-720-4384 Burning Bear Trail Moderate B6-Aug John Walters 720-344-0504 Eaglesmere Lakes Moderate B6-Aug Difficult B6-Aug Marland P Billings 303-323-5638 James Pk 13,294' Moderate C6-Aug Cheryl Ames 303-940-2043 Frog Eyes Moderate C6-Aug Tim Gattone 720-987-5534 Pitkin Lake Moderate C6-13 Aug Dave Callais 303-237-3726 7-Day, San Juan Backpack Diff. Backpack7-Aug Richard Lilley 720-493-9702 Green Lake Difficult B7-Aug Steve Bonowski 303-914-8255 Ptarmigan Pk. 12,498' Moderate C7-Aug Lorian K Meyer-Wendt 720-353-2902 Eccles Pass Loop (Trailblazer Members ) Moderate C7-Aug Marland P Billings 303-323-5638 Mt Sherman 14,036' Difficult C8-Aug Richard O'Brien Moore 303-926-1699 AMC Climbing Wall Climbing Wall9-Aug David H. Thomas 720-922-3039 Stanley Mtn 12,521' Moderate B9-Aug John Walters 720-344-0504 Upper Boulder Lake Difficult B10-Aug Dan Kunz 303-278-0638 Beaver Meadows Loop Moderate B12-13 Aug Norm Arlt 303-437-3968 Mt Bierstadt 14,060' Moderate C12-14 Aug Herb Grotheer 303-779-1419 Frying Pan River Fly Fishing13-Aug Martin Berger 303-368-9504 Diamond Lake Difficult A13-Aug Deborah Nicklaus 303-750-9850 Butler Gulch Easy B13-Aug Ryan Ross 303-832-6296 Lake of the Clouds 11,403'. Difficult B13-Aug Marland P Billings 303-323-5638 Mt Neva 12,814'/Jasper Pk 12,923' Difficult C-E13-14 Aug Roger M Leikas 303-548-4433 Kit Carson Pk/Challenger Pks Difficult D-E14-Aug Jim Petersen 303-721-8110 Blue Lake (IPW) Moderate A14-Aug Andy Dolan 206-388-7976 Carpenter Peak Loop Moderate B17-Aug Stan Moore 303-929-7802 Archeology Ramblings, Dry and Herman Gulches Easy C17-Aug Steve Bonowski 303-914-8255 Woods Mtn 12,940' Moderate C18-Aug Janet Reichart 303-881-4134 AMC Climbing Wall Climbing Wall19-Aug Dan Kunz 303-278-0638 Green Mtn. 8,144' Moderate B19-21 Aug John Raich 970-482-8977 Blanca Pk 14,345' Gash Ridge Difficult D-E20-Aug Martin Berger 303-368-9504 Fern Lake Difficult B20-Aug Deborah Nicklaus 303-750-9850 Woods Mtn. 12,940' Difficult B20-Aug Chris Bartle 720-236-3189 Mt Bierstadt 14,060'/Mt Evans 14.264' Difficult D-E20-Aug Gary L Kline 303-429-5791 Ypsilon Lake 10,540' Fly Fishing20-21 Aug Steve Bonowski 303-914-8255 Mt. Belford 14,197'/Mt Oxford 14,153' Difficult D20-21 Aug Marland P Billings 303-323-5638 Willow Lakes 11,400' Diff. Backpack21-Aug Andy Dolan 206-388-7976 Bergen Pk. 9,708' Moderate B21-Aug Doug Werner Chasm Lake Difficult B21-Aug J. Peter Laux 303-388-4659 Isabelle Glacier/Natural History Hike Difficult B23-Aug Linda A Jagger 303-759-9776 Mt. Sniktau 13,234' Easy B23-Aug David H. Thomas 720-922-3039 James Pk 13,294' Moderate C25-Aug Steve Bonowski 303-914-8255 Bluebird Lake Easy C

Denver Group Abbreviated Activity Schedule August 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011 (as of July 11, 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.

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Denver Group SchoolsFor 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 First Aid 2011 Schedule Jeanette Kehoe at j-kehoe@comcast.net or CMC Membership Services2011 Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 21; October 3, 10, 17 & 22All evening classes 6:30-9:30pm; Weekend classes 8am-3pm$75 CMC Denver Group Members; Non Denver Group Members $85; Trip Leaders $35The 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.

Denver Group Trip Leader School Contact Martha Mustard at 303-547-8891 or mustardo3@comcast.netDate: Thursday September 15 Enrollment fee: $10 DG Members; $20 non DG membersCompletion 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. It is available on the cmc.org website: http://cmc.org/members/docs/Trip%20leader%20manual%202010_sept14_2010.pdf.

Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) Lecture Dates: Tuesdays, September 13 and 20, October 4, 18, and 25 @ 6:30pm, Foss Auditorium, AMC GoldenField 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 membersContact: http://www.hikingdenver.net/schools/wts or 303/279-3080 Ext 2Get ready for hiking in Colorado’s fabulous golden autumn! Wilderness Trekking School (WTS) is for those looking for adventure – AND – for those who just want to enjoy the scenery. WTS is a great introduction to the Colorado Mountain Club and a place to meet new friends. WTS is Colorado Mountain Club’s largest school, a comprehensive course on mountain hiking. Students are all ages, from 18 to 80. 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.The course consists of five Tuesday night lectures, four field days, and a graduation hike. Students are divided into groups of 10-12 people, based on hiking pace, conditioning, and prior experience. Instructor teams consist of a senior instructor and two assistant instructors. 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.

Call for Wilderness Trekking School InstructorsThe Wilderness Trekking School Committee (WTSC) is looking for instructors for the Fall 2011 session that begins on Tuesday, September 13th. We encourage previous WTS instructors and WTS graduates to volunteer. Senior instructors must be qualified CMC trip leaders. All instructors must be willing to accommodate all paces and skill levels from beginner to advanced. They must love the mountains and be eager and able to teach students the skills for safe backcountry travel. For more information, including application, additional requirements, and course schedule, go to http://www.hikingdenver.net/schools/wts. WTSC gives preference to applicants who are available for all lectures and field days. Applications are due by Tuesday, August 9th. Send your application to one of the following WTS committee members:Senior Instructors – Dave Callais, dctstrider@comcast.net, Returning Associates – Ken Gurvin, gurv1@msn.com and New Assistants – Martha Mustard, mustardo3@comcast.net. Thank you in advance for your interest and participation!

Avalanche Terrain Avoidance SeminarJohn Walters: j.walt@comcast.net6:30- 9:30pm Thursdays October 13th and January 12th; 8:30 – 11:30 Saturdays November 19th & February 18thField Trip: Saturdays November 19th & February 18th following morning LectureDiscount fee for Existing and New Denver Trip Leaders $20; All others -- $40. 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.

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Fall High Altitude Seminar Scheduled The annual High Altitude Mountaineering Seminar begins on Thursday, October 6, and runs for six consecutive weeks. All nights are Thursdays except for November 2. Location is the American Mountaineering Center, Golden. This is a great opportunity for interested members and other individuals to learn about climbing and trekking at elevations higher than a Colorado 14er. Topics covered include training & conditioning for high altitude; nutrition and medical issues encountered when one is at higher elevations; equipment & gear; and planning a trip. Several slide shows will be included to "whet your appetite" for getting higher. The Seminar is generally a prerequisite for admission to the Denver Group High Altitude Mountaineering School. The full schedule will appear in the September Mile High Mountaineer; and on hikingdenver.net and cmc.org websites and other CMC electronic newsletters. Tuition for the full Seminar is $45 and a $10 fee is assessed per night for those who can't attend the entire six nights.

CONSERVATION CORNERGET 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.

August 6 Headwater Trails Sept 3 Bailey town park – new trail construction 13 USFS Clear Creek 10 Eldorado Canyon State Park 20 USFS Clear Creek 17 Denver Mountain Parks 27 USFS Golden Gate Canyon State Park 24 National Public Lands Day Tracking Butch & Sundance, August 12-14, 2011 Many people don’t know that the notorious outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid had a strong Colorado connection. Butch did his first ever bank job down in Telluride. When things with the law got a little too “hot,” the boys often would head up to remote and beautiful Browns Park to lay low until the “heat” died down. Local folks there described the pair as being “perfect gentlemen.” Here’s your chance to see some of the same places visited by Butch & Sundance as we do our annual stewardship & trailwork weekend with the Craig office of the BLM. We drive up on Friday for a car camp in Irish Canyon (located 80 miles west of Craig & 80 miles south of Rock Springs, WY). If we have time, we’ll drive over to Sandwash Basin to look for wild horses. On Saturday, we will work with BLM staff in & around Irish Canyon. We’ll do a hike in the area on Sunday morning before returning home.For more information and to signup, visit the Home Page of the CMC web site. Click on Programs and then on Service Projects. Then scroll down. For other information, you can also contact Lisa Cashel at: stewardship@cmc.org.

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25-Aug Ken Gurvin 303-980-1353 AMC Climbing Wall Climbing Wall25-28 Aug Candace Winkle 303-888-0559 Crestone Needle, Kit Carson Pk, Challenger Pt,

Columbia PtDifficult D-E

27-Aug Martin Berger 303-368-9504 Mills Lake & The Loch Easy B29-Aug Linda K Lawson 303-793-0144 French Pass Key Exchange Easy B29-Aug Debbie A Robak 720-524-3649 French Pass Key Exc (the other side) Easy B29-Aug Richard O'Brien Moore 303-926-1699 AMC Climbing Wall Climbing Wall30-Aug Linda A Jagger 303-759-9776 Bergen Pk. 9,708' Moderate B31-Aug J. Peter Laux 303-388-4659 Isabelle Glacier/Natural History Hike Difficult B

Denver Group Trip Leader School GradsLet’s congratulate the graduates of the June Trip Leader School and thank them for their interest and willingness to become leaders: Janice Bennett, Robert Collins, Victoria Gits, Melanie Layton, John Logan, Donna Lynne, Kathy Malone-Joce, Jan Monnier, Nancy McDermott, Martin Smith, Michael Tamny, and Michael Worrall. 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 a big thanks to Thom Curtis, Wayne Johnson, and Sue Henley for assisting with the class.

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DEPARTING IN AUGUSTWind River Llama Trek, August 15-19; Contact: Bob Seyse boyseyse@gmailcomExploring Russia’s Kamchatka: Land of Fire & Ice, August 18 - September 3; Contact: Mike Miller miller866@comcast.netHiking Mountain and Desert: Great Basin National Park, August 20-17; Contact: Stan Moore stan338@comcast.netItalian Alps: Mountaineering Trek & Ferrate-Bernia to Dolomites, August 29 - September 15; Contact: Eugene Culbelrtson geneculb@gmail.com

Mongolia Trek, Culture, Eagle FestivalSeptember 5-22, 2011, $2700 Trip is limited to 10 people with a sense of adventure, and flexibility for traveling in this remote country.Bea Slingsby, 303-422-3728, beahive@comcast.netSome of the experiences on our 17-day trip include trekking with Mongolian Kazak herds men with camels or horses carrying our gear, hiking over Jolt Pass at 10,300 ft. in the Western Altai Mountains, staying in gers and tents, visiting with nomads who have trained Golden Eagles to use for hunting, being at the crossroads of emerging cultures of ancient times, 2 days at an Eagle Festival including horse racing, and locals wearing very colorful native dresses, and time to visit museums in Hovd and Ulaanbaatar. At Chigertei Lake we will stay for 2 nights, hiking in the area and meeting the nomads. Daily mileage 7-12 miles for 6 days. A visa is not needed for U.S. citizens. Included in price is 4 nights’ hotel in Ulaanbaatar, internal flight to Western Mongolia and return, all meals outside of Ulaanbaatar, English speaking guide, fees for National Park & Eagle Festival, 4-wheel drive vehicles, nomads with camels or horses carrying gear, all camp equipment, welcome and farewell dinner, breakfasts in Ulaanbaatar, medivac evacuation insurance. Not included in price is round trip flight to Ulaanbaatar, two lunches, one dinner, tips, single supplement of $30 night, bottled water, drinks, personal items.

Trekking in Nepal October 1 – 18, 2011 Fee: $2,806 Pemba Sherpa at (303) 525-6508 or pemba@sherpaascent.comJoin 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 TrekGyeljen Sherpa at alpineadventureI@gmail.com or 720-273-7158October 15 – November 5, 2011 / 21 Days, $3,220 Minimum participants: 8Gyeljen 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 AT_90@yahoo.comDecember 26, 2011 - January 7, 2012; $955 plus air fareJoin 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 WinterRich Pratt 303/887-3717 or rpratt905@gmail.com February 1-6, 2012; $1075 - $1220 per person, depending on accommodationsSki 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 tnjhardie@msn.com and Sharon Silva ssilva@q.com March 11 to March 16, 2012; $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.

Adventure TravelFor 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.

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Hiking in Alps of Bavaria and AustriaRenata and John Collard 303-617-4773 or Renata.Collard@ucdenver.eduAugust 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.

FLY FISHING SECTION EVENTSThe 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 h923g@earthlink.net 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. August Presentation & Meeting: 18 August – Jason Dung will present Fly Fishing for Carp on the S. Platte. Ken Robak host. Round Table Discussion on Knots – Eric Esswein moderator.To get your free tickets log on a member, click on PROGRAMS tab, then SPECIAL SECTIONS.August FF ActivitiesTo see new trips and FF activities, select Fly Fishing in the search box at: www.cmc.org/trip/tripsearch.aspx12 -14 Frying Pan River Car Camp Weekend, Herb Grotheer TL20 Ypsilon Lake RMNP Day Hike, Gary Kline TL26 – 28 Poudre River Car Camp Weekend, Herb Grotheer TL

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Birding 101, Fall 2011Lectures: 6:00 - 8:00pm, Aug 24; Sept 6, 21; Oct 5, 19 Field Dates: Aug 27: Sept 10, 24; Oct 8, 22 Cost: $50 CMC Members; $55 Non-MembersContact: Mike Foster, 303/456-2647 Class discussions will include use of bird guides, binocular, behaviors, habitats and some introductory facts of ecology and conservation. This revised version of 101 now includes 5 class sessions and 5 field trips, instead of 3 classes, 3 field trips as previously conducted. We will practice techniques for identifying birds by sight and by ear. We will keep lists and discuss resources for learning more. The difference between Birding 101 and 201 is mostly in the greater number of birds we see during spring, when 201 is offered. Feel free to bring a sack dinner and beverage during lectures. All students must have the same book: Ken Kaufman’s Field Guide to Birds of North America (retail cost $18.95). Amazon.com has copies, often at substantial discounts. Pay online when you register at cmc.org under education. Instructor Mike Foster leads trips for Audubon and Denver Field Ornithologists. He has been hooked on birds since boyhood.

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Social Activities Calendar-(all members)

The Mile High Mountaineer

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ANY MEMBER CAN!! Host a social activities event, that is. We suggest a hike (if you are a CMC leader), a picnic, movie, or concert (if you are

not, or are a CMC leader). NEW IDEAS ARE WELCOME TOO. Contact us. Kathy Kane (303) 751-0936 or CMC leader Patricia Leslie 720-296-9422 or e-mail: pleslie.leslie@gmail.com

These Social Activities are not categorized as official CMC outings.

Monday 1 - Take a look at the free festivals for August and September! CMC members, especially new members, let's do a bit of traveling around our great state. Our destinations will include nearby Keystone, Breckenridge, Frisco, and Estes Park. Begin planning now to join us for one or all of these outdoor events. We will have the option of some short "easy A" treks as well at these locations. And we encourage you to invite adult family and friends to come along. Friday 5 - TGIF, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Blue Bonnet Mexican Restaurant, 457 South Broadway, located just off I-25. New members especially welcome. Feel free to ask adult family and friends to join us, too. Hosted by Patricia Leslie (720) 296-9422. Wednesday 10 - Potluck, 4:00 p.m. hosted by Pam Kregg in northeast Thornton near 128th and Colorado Blvd. Bring food and drink to share. Call host for directions (303) 451-6697. Saturday 13 - Free Festival at Frisco. "Main Street to the Rockies Art Festival" (see on YouTube). Optional "easy A" trek on nearby Dillon Lake's perimeter. Sign up with the leader by calling no later than Thursday, August 11. Patricia Leslie (720) 296-9422. Wednesday 17 - TGIW, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Hansons's, 1301 South Pearl. New members most welcome! CMC leader Dave Riter is hosting this casual gathering for new CMC members. Questions? E-mail DenDav62@hotmail.com or call (303) 427-2058. Sunday 21 - Free Festival at Keystone. "7th Annual Blues Festival and Art Show" River Run at Keystone. Art show early afternoon and music later afternoon. Optional "easy A" trek in nearby Montezuma in the late morning. Sign up with leader no later than Thursday, August 18. Patricia Leslie (720) 296-9422. Friday 26 - TGIF, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Elm Restaurant, 5001 E. Colfax (corner Elm and Colfax). Hosted by Fred Siersma. New CMC members will have to ask our host, Fred Siersma, to explain the popularity of this spot. (303) 751-6639 or FredSiersma@aol.com.

SEPTEMBER PREVIEWS: Friday 2 - TGIF, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at The Tavern

Littleton, 2589 W. Main Street at Curtice in downtown Littleton. Hosted by Bob Shedd. RSVP appreciated but not required (303) 733-2815. Sunday 4 - Free Festival at Dillon Lake. "Rocky Mountain Art and Craft Fair". Optional short "easy A" trek on the nearby trail to Keystone, depending on the mountain weather. Sign up with the leader, Patricia Leslie, no later than Friday, Sept. 2. (720) 296-9422. Saturday 10 - Short easy "A" hike at Bear Lake and Long's Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival. We'll take in the morning festival parade in Estes Park. Weather permitting, we will head up to Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park and take a short "easy A" stroll to one of the nearby lakes. Sign up with leader no later than Thursday, Sept. 8. Patricia Leslie (720) 296-9422. Sunday 18 - Breckenridge's 17th Annual Octoberfest. On our drive to Breckenridge, we may enjoy seeing Fall colors. At the Octoberfest, there will be genuine German cuisine, beer (of course), collectible steins, and plenty of music! Sign up with leader, Patricia Leslie, no later than Friday, Sept. 16. (720) 296-9422.

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