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Top of Grassi Ridge
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photo posted by: Amy
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An eclectic climbers organization steeped in history (among other things). It is based out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
This is a list of the latest activity on the CMC website - Latest News, recent photos, new events etc.
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Every Wednesday
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Come and Join us down the pub on Wednesday evenings. We are currently meeting at:
 The Ironwood Stage and Grill. 1229 - 9th Avenue S.E. Calgary, 8:30ish.
Slideshow nights (8:00pm ish) slideshows held at the pub unless otherwise specified - check back for details.
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Trevor Jones Slide Show – Wednesday December 7th, 2011
7:30pm, Ironwood, Calgary (7pm seating and drinks)
Trevor is an underrated climber in my opinion. Looking at his list of accomplishments over the years you simply have to come to the conclusion that Trevor is a hard-core climber. Trevor did a bit of everything in climbing, and to a high level. His first ascents of Goat Buttress, Upper Weeping Wall (Teardrop) and the West Face of Mt. Vancouver only begin to give you an idea of Trevor’s all rounder abilities.
His December 7th show will highlight his climbing in the Pamirs (in the former USSR), and a winter attempt on Manaslu, Nepal (8th highest in world) during which he had an intimate experience with the jet stream . . . and found himself airborne twice! And just for kickers, the expedition had a very public fight in the grounds of the Kathmandu Guest House between the Bludgeon Twins of Everest 82 fame, Trevor and Speedy Smith. The Twins did not win.
Hope to see everyone there for another fantastic evening!
Slap
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When the CMC held its 50th anniversary last year, various organizations attended. One of these - Friends of Banff - recorded the event and published it as a podcast. I can be found online in 2 parts:
http://www.friendsofbanff.com/park-radio/podcast/on-tape-calgary-mountain-club-50th-anniversary-pt1/
http://www.friendsofbanff.com/park-radio/podcast/on-tape-calgary-mountain-club-50th-anniversary-pt2/
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All CMC members (paid up or not) get emails announcing all of our events. If you are not getting our emails, contact us at cmc.mailmonsterXXXkgw-consultants.com (replaceing the XXX with the \"AT\" symbol. You can also get (brief) notifications of events by following us on twitter at http://twitter.com/YYCMountainClub
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Dave Jones phoned this morning and he is unwell. He has been in the hospital with flu/fever/pain and feels he has no choice but to cancel and sends his regrets. Sorry.
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November 16th, 7:30 pm Ironwood (get there at 7 for drinks and seating)
Our first slide show of season will be another treat for the CMC.
Presenting David P Jones!
Author and climber David P. Jones is a leading authority on the Selkirk Range and has written the fantastic two volume “Selkirks South” and “Selkirks North” guidebooks, logging thousands of km of bush, icefield, ridge, ice and rock along the way.
You might also recognise his name from Chic Scott’s “Pushing the Limits”. Dave is recognised by Chic as being one of Canada’s high altitude pioneers with strong attempts on Manaslu, Makalu (to over 8000m and via a new route) and in 1981, he very nearly became the first Canadian to climb Mt. Everest as part of an American expedition (I know a few people were cheering for him). In addition to these Himalayan expeditions David has also made 4 ascents of Mt. Logan, including the very mean Warbler Ridge.
The volume of climbing David has managed over the years will likely leave most of us feeling rather inadequate and pretty pathetic, but please make sure you come out anyway. David is travelling from Golden to give this show for us, so let\'s give him a great crowd!
December 14th 2011-11-02
Trevor Jones – Part 2 of the Jones Dualogy - more info to follow
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#12 Alberta Olde-stylye Democracy
Political pundits remain puzzled and shaking their heads in disbelief following last week’s Annual General Meeting of the Calgary Mountain Club. Held in the goldfish bowl of the Ironwood Stage and Grill in the early evening of 26th November, some of the membership arrived too late to the meeting to divert an obvious power consolidation move by the incumbent club officers.
Showing up at 7:30 pm, and ‘mistaken’ for voting while merely gesturing at the wait staff for service across the crowded room, this reporter found himself cited in the minutes of the meeting as putting the entire 2011 Club Executive forward as a slate for 2012. Returning President Jeff Marshall lifted his hand in token protest... and was duly entered in the record by returning Secretary Pierre Champness as seconding the group nomination. In the ensuing confusion, an arriving server said something like, “And who had the ‘Trad’?” Arms extended to receive glasses and return empties to the young woman’s tray were promptly interpreted as votes in favour.
In the Treasurer’s absence, Wiens tabled a photocopied sheet of figures. Returning Membership Director Brenda Critchley harangued the assembly and dunned anyone daring to make a move for the door. Returning Environmental Officer Al Derbyshire promised a cleanup and bouldering session next May at Okotoks Rock... if he happened to be in town. Returning Database Manager Ken Wiens stared contemplatively at the ice in the bottom of his Bacardi and Coke and slurped at his straw. Returning Social Convener Howard Bentley stared contemplatively into the open door of the Women’s Washroom.
Thus were the new (old) Executive (re-)elected:
The CMC Executive 2012
Treasurer – Evan Jones (in absentia)
Membership – Brenda Critchley
Memberships Record – Ken Wiens
Social Conveners – Howie, Sid
Webmaster – Henry Lickorish (anybody know where he is?)
Communications – David Dornian
Environ-Mental – Alan Derbyshire
Slide Shows – Andrew ‘Slap Dash’ Brash
Secretary – Pierre Champness
El Jefe – Jeff Marshall
You may renew your membership and allegiance through the calgarymountainclub.com website via the conventional credit instruments, or (less securely) by giving cash to a member of the Executive wherever you might meet them. Plans are afoot for hut trips, Christmas parties, and the return of the club’s Annual Dinner at a new location. Returning Slide Show Coordinator A.J. Brash has promised, well, slides... sometime soon. Come down to the Ironwood and see.
Tabs is buying.
“...If you\'re climbing the ladder of life, you go rung by rung, one step at a time. Don\'t look too far up, set your goals high but take one step at a time. Sometimes you don\'t think you\'re progressing until you step back and see how high you\'ve really gone. “
– Donny Osmond
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CMC events are also posted on twitter. From your twitter account follow us at YYCMountainClub
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The legendary Jeff Marshall has stepped in and agreed to fill in for Dale and Kathy who are unfortunately unavailable following our change of date...
Jeff will be pulling out all the stops and plans to \"make it a good one\" for us!
Ironwood Stage and Grill, 7:30pm
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All members of the CMC are welcome and encouraged to attend and misbehave. Feel free to bring a guest if you so choose.
PLEASE RSVP BY JUNE 1, NOTING NUMBER ATTENDING, TO STEVE AT:
stevieb732000@yahoo.com
For details see attached or contact The Birch.
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Choq Quinn Slide Show Change of Date!
Old date March 16
New date March 23
Hi Everyone-
Choq Quinn cannot present on March the 16th as originally planned. He will however present his slide show on March 23rd at the Ironwood, starting at 7:30pm.
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Hello CMC:
Some of our more observant and pedantic members have noticed certain discrepancies with our slide show schedule. You shouldn\'t pretend to be so surprised, but thanks nonetheless for keeping us on the road.
Tim Friesen\'s show has been moved from the 16th to the 23rd! (Due to Ines Papert being in town on the 16th and a conflict for Urs :)
Wednesday February 23rd 7:00+ - get your seat, 7:30 pm show starts – Ironwood
Tim Friesen –Unsung Hero and Top Climber
Many of you will recognize the name Tim Friesen. Tim has compiled a powerhouse ledger of climbs during his career, while remaining a relatively quiet and modest guy – a bit of a rarity in the CMC! His climbs such as the Andromeda Strain and Gimme Shelter define world class (the latter being the hardest ice climb in the world at the time and one that defeated Alex and Jeff Lowe). He has climbed routes on the North Twin, Rakaposhi and McArthur Peak to name a few. I am very, very excited that Tim has agreed to share these legendary climbs with us for the February show. Look forward to seeing you there.
Wednesday March 16th, yes the 16th! show start @7:30 pm – Ironwood
Choc Quinn – Hard Core Climber
Besides being Irish and an incredibly nice guy, Choc is probably best known for his difficult and bold multi-pitch rock routes in the Rockies. His route Creamed Cheese in the Ghost has been called “monumental” and feared routes like The Wildboys and The Gambler have Choc’s stamp on them. Choc also has a penchant for alpine routes and expeditioning, having visited the North Ridge of K2. Make sure not to miss this rare show by Choc.
Wednesday April 13th show start @7:30 pm – Ironwood
Dick Howe – Rockies Stalwart
Our very own Dick Howe and honorary member of the CMC, will present on his long and varied climbing career that includes being part of the first wave of waterfall ice climbing and his first ascent of Nemesis with Bugs McKeith.
Wednesday May 18th 7:30 pm – Ironwood
Dale Portman and Kathy Calvert – A History of Mountain Rescue in the Canadian Rockies
These two long standing members of the climbing community and retired park wardens have documented the history of mountain rescue in the Rockies in their book “Guardians of the Peaks: Mountain Rescue in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains” and have kindly agreed to present to us. They have some very interesting stories to tell, as well as all the dirt on which CMC members have had a ride home with the rescue wardens.
Thanks if you’ve read this far again, and look forward to seeing everyone at the Ironwood.
Andrew ‘Slap Dash’ Brash
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