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FREE CAJ's
by Dave Cason 03-Dec-2022
Hi,
I've got 19 issues of old Canadian Alpine Journals if anyone wants them before I toss them! Just call my cell phone to arrange P/U - I'm in Hidden Valley in Calgary.
Dave - 403 540 9041
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Gerda Kallen 1944 - 2021
by CMC Mail Monster 25-Feb-2021
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Gerda Kallen, Urs Kallen's partner and wife of 54 years, passed away suddenly on February 3rd.
For those of you who don't know the Kallen's, Urs has been a driving force in the Rockies climbing community for the past 5 decades (and a member of of the CMC for 55 years), one of its leading climbers, guidebook writer, historian and mentor to numerous younger climbers, and Gerda welcomed all into their home and lives. Many of the bolts placed in the Bow Valley were provided courtesy of their daughter working for Hilti at the time. Gerda was warm, kind, supportive and always saw the lighter, often humorous, side of life as she and Urs faced the challenges of growing their business, raising a family, and Urs's climbing adventures.
Gerda always was a big part of the ebb and flow of their working life (the real boss). What we remember most is that Gerda always had a great smile and distinctive laugh and a great sense of humour. We can honestly say we don’t think we ever saw her not smile and laugh. She was a mother, a grandmother, and most importantly a life partner to Urs. Together they shared many adventures, raised kids and ran a successful business. Her suddenly passing away last week has left a huge hole for her family and friends.
https://conta.cc/3dKxikj
//Tim Friesen & Andy Genereaux
Public Obituary:
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Gerda, on Tuesday, February 3, 2021 at the age of 76 years.
Gerda, the second of four siblings, was born Gerda Harri in 1944, to parents Klara and Ernst Harri, in the idyllic mountain village of Kandersteg, Switzerland. Gerda met her husband Urs from the neighbouring town of Frutigen. They shared many outdoor adventures in the Swiss Alps. Urs proposed to Gerda at the top of Aermighorn and they were married in July of 1967. Gerda had great dreams to travel to New York but they chose Canada instead. They arrived in Toronto in 1965, then travelled back and forth to Switzerland. In 1972, Gerda and Urs made Calgary their home, to be near the mountains. One of Gerda’s proudest accomplishments was earning her pilot’s license. Gerda flew her own Cessna plane through the Rockies while Urs took photos of their adventures. Always an entrepreneur, Gerda had her own hair salon in the Tigerstedt Block in Crescent Heights. In 1986, Gerda and Urs started a family business together, which would become one of Calgary’s finest, boutique print shops. Gerda took great pride in her work and the numerous close relationships she developed with clients over the years.
Gerda and Urs enjoyed many camping trips in their VW van, driving all over Western Canada and up to the Arctic Circle. Gerda loved reading by the campfire and canoeing. However, after they tipped over in a lake with their camera equipment, Gerda decided that they should each have their own inflatable kayak instead.
Besides her loving husband Urs, Gerda is survived by her two daughters, Nadine (Kurty) and Silvia (Jason); and her wonderful grandchildren whom she loved very much, Jonah, Chelsea, Elliot and Sam, of Calgary, AB. She is also survived by many Swiss relatives who cannot be named for fear of leaving somebody out.
We love you, mom. We will miss our special breakfasts together. You always went all out!
We will have a Celebration of Life in the summer when we can all be together outdoors. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you do something nice for somebody else unexpectedly, and without explanation. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed on Gerda’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.
In living memory of Gerda Kallen, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.
Nostalgic for Lost Gear?
by Allan Derbyshire 28-May-2020
Retrieved from the top of the west boulder, Okotoks' erratic - one # 3 Chouinard Hexentric on a faded green 5mm. cord. Will return for a beer.
Avoid leaving fixed gear, especially at AB. Gov. Heritage sites.
Big Rock Lean-up 2020
by Allan Derbyshire 20-May-2020
On Wednesday May 13, the CMC proudly completed its 30th anniversary clean-up project at the Big Rock near Okotoks. Five bags of assorted garbage were accumulated by the following members:
Dennis Kok, Choc Quinn, Nicole ? and her 4 kids, Pierre Champness and family, Trevor Jones, and Allan Derbyshire.
With a tear in either eye, I salute you all – salt of the earth.
Noteworthy by their absence were ALL THE REST OF THE CLUB!! The idea, if you have been out of the loop for a few decades, is that you show up at these well-publicized CMC events or join another club or die. Especially noteworthy in absentia were the CMC Executive, who I will now proceed to berate on behalf of the rest of you vacuous, malodorous, toffee-nosed, idle perverts - as there’s only one thing worse than being talked about and that’s not being talked about (thanks, Oscar).
There really is no excuse, Rudie. Do you really think that looking after your new-born is better than picking up someone else’s trash? Now, I know you were only leaning drunkenly on the bar that night when someone (probably Wiens) whispered in your ear, “Do you want to be Prez?” and you thought it was “Do you want a Pez?” but a responsibility is a responsibility even among the CMC. Hanging is obviously too good – it’s a good kick up the arse that you need. It’s a bloody good job the Burgess twins aren’t still around, or that’s what you’d be getting. OK, you get one more chance, and that goes for the rest of you quasi-upwardly mobile types, too.
BE THERE NEXT YEAR - it's ALWAYS the 2nd Wednesday in May! ‘Nuff said (for now).
Closure due to Bear with Cubs
by Allan Derbyshire 12-Oct-2019
Date: October 11, 2019 until further notice
Where: Area surrounding Cougar Creek, from BURNCO pit area to Harvey Heights. Including but not limited to the following trails: Cougar Creek, Grotto Mountain, Horseshoe Loop, Lady MacDonald, Echo Canyon, Montane Traverse, Johnny’s Trail, Meander Trail, Tidbits Quarry, Harvey Heights Ridge Traverse, Mount Charles Stewart and Outlier.
Details: https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/
For Sale: 2019 Kalymnos Climbing Guidebook
by Allan Derbyshire 10-Dec-2018
Kalymnos, Greece guidebook (English version, still in original wrapper) for sale - $50 cash only, not negotiable.
Allan D. 403-284-1371
Allan Derbyshire 28-May-2020
Yes.
Emmanuelle 10-Sep-2019
Hi, I am interested in purchasing the book. is it still available?
Ha Ling Peak Trail Closure
by Allan Derbyshire 11-Oct-2018
The Ha Ling trail closure has been extended again. Due to winter conditions preventing construction, the trail is closed until further notice. (Sounds like at least until Spring 2019.)
Access to Kid Goat Crag
by Allan Derbyshire 24-Jul-2018
Subject: RE: Hiking/climbing trail access by Francis Cooke landfill
Hello gents,
I wanted to let you know about some more development work which will affect trail users accessing climbing routes around the Francis Cooke landfill site.
The fencing work we talked about in January has now been completed but we are now doing something similar on the West side of the property. Our Board decided to upgrade the fencing on the West and South sides of the landfill site to the same standard, so that the entire property will have a 6 foot fence around it. The new fence line will run to our property boundary on the South/West corner of the site and will block part of the quad/hiking trail often used by hikers/climbers that runs through the SW corner of the FCRL site. Trail users accessing the climbing routes on the West side of the site this way will therefore soon have to forge a new trail that runs around the new fence line. This isnt a huge detour, but a change nonetheless that I thought I should keep you posted on.
If you are able to post a notice on your Facebook page as before that would be helpful? Ive attached some signage that we will be posting on the South corner of the site in the next few days to let trail users know about the changes. Work has already commenced (sorry for the late notice but our Board requested the work be completed as soon as possible) and the fence line will likely be completed this week.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact myself directly.
Many thanks,
Andrew Calder CAO
Bow Valley Waste Management Commission
403 688 1538
Steve Swenson Book Signing/Q&A/Raffle! Thursday, June 19th
by Rudie P. 09-Jun-2018
Thursday, June 19th - Steve Swenson Book Signing/Q&A/Raffle!
Karakoram: Climbing Through the
Kashmir Conflict
Join Arcteryx Calgary as world-class alpinist and Arcteryx ambassador Steve Swenson shares stories and images from his newly released book Karakoram: Climbing Through the Kashmir Conflict which details his ascents of the highest peaks in the Karakoram and Himalayan ranges including K2, Everest, Nanga Parbat, and Saser Kangri II.
BOOK SIGNING | Q&A | FOOD & DRINKS | RAFFLE
THURSDAY JUNE 19TH
6:30PM 8:00PM
SEE IN-STORE FOR DETAILS OR VISIT:
stores.arcteryx.com/calgary
ARCTERYX CALGARY
815-17th Ave SW space #150, Calgary, Alberta T2T 0A1
facebook.com/arcteryxcalgary/
Brian Greenwood Memorial
by CMC Mail Monster 15-May-2018
The Brian Greenwood Memorial will be held on Sunday, June 24th, from 2-6 pm at the Canmore Seniors Association (www.canmoreseniors.org).
Chic Scott is organizing a slide show for the memorial. Anyone with pictures of Brian Greenwood is asked to send them to Chic. Chic can be reached at (403)763-7296 or just send your photos to chic_scott@hotmail.com.
If you are interested in volunteering to help with this event, please contact Rudie at ruthanna.penton AT gmail.com
/RP ruthanna.penton AT gmail.com
Grassi Lakes Closures
by Allan Derbyshire 24-Apr-2018
Anyone borrow my "Rock Climbs of SW Utah & the Arizona Strip"? Let me know at: allan.derbyshire@gmail.com
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Alberta Parks Notification of Ha Ling Trail Realignment
by Allan Derbyshire 05-Apr-2018
Please refer to attached website:
https://www.albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/about-us/public-consultations/archives/notification-of-ha-ling-peak-trail-realignment/
Minor Access Change: Goat Mountain Area
by Jon W Jones / Allan Derbyshire 03-Jan-2018
Minor Access Change: Goat Mountain Area
Bow Valley Waste Management has notified us that they are extending the northern boundary of their landfill site. This will eliminate the trail that presently skirts the northern boundary and will require detouring farther to the north before heading back west.
CMC 2017/2018 Slide Show Schedule
by Andrew Brash 19-Oct-2017
CMC Slide Show Schedule 2017-2018
Hello everyone. Im happy to report that weve got a great line-up of shows for you this coming winter season. It will be fab to see everyone there. All the shows will be at the Ironwood in Calgary and will start at 7pm sharp, so it's a great idea to get there early. Here are the presenters and dates to mark on your calendar:
Will Gadd Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Yes, thats right, Will Gadd. Will is one of the best known and most accomplished climbers in Canada. He has been performing at the highest levels in the mixed climbing scene for over 20 years with many of the most difficult M routes in the world to his credit. He also grew up in the Bow Valley climbing scene and has lots of memories of CMC legends from his childhood. Definitely a show not to be missed!
TBA Wednesday, December 13, 2017 Greg Tos Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Greg Tos has been the principal developer at super cragging area Echo Canyon near Canmore. Not only has Greg put up dozens of new climbs and built kilometres of trails, but he somehow manages to climb 5.14 as well. Greg is a very fine photographer and this will be a fantastic show.
Laurie Skreslet Wednesday, February 21, 2018 The legendary Laurie Skreslet has agreed to do a show for us in February. Laurie is extremely well known for being the first Canadian to summit Mt. Everest in 1982. He was also a key member of the 1986 Canadian Everest expedition that put Sharon Wood on top via a new route on the Tibetan side of the mountain. Here at home he was a major contributor to the development of waterfall ice climbing in the Canadian Rockies. Laurie is one of the finest presenters you will ever experience and we are extremely fortunate to have him coming to the Ironwood in February.
Reg Smart Wednesday, March 14, 2018 The quietly hard core and damn nice guy, Reg Smart, will be in town in March to share his many climbing experiences with us. From early one day ascents of routes like the Salathe Wall on El Cap, to pushing the standards of Canadian rock climbing on the crags of Ontario and big rock in Alberta, Reg has been a stalwart in our sport. Reg was an early proponent of the free solo, and was as bold as they come. He also loves a good IPA and brews his own seriously good beer. Lets make sure we give him a warm welcome with a great crowd and maybe even a few beers. Cheers everyone.
April 18, 2018, Maybe TBA. Stay tuned.
/AB (Andrew Brash)
HELLO 16-Oct-2018
HELLO
I love climbing!
by Henry 17-Oct-2017
Mail Monster 19-Oct-2017
We love you too Mr Moose. When will you fix the web site?
What Climbing Is All About.
by Howie 10-Feb-2017
Check out the YouTube Vid: "A Higher Crawling".
Slide Show Jan 25 - Mike Mortimer
by CMC Mailmonster /KW 25-Jan-2017
CMC Slide Show, Wednesday, January, 25, 2017
7pm, Ironwood, Calgary
Mike Mortimer
Mike is a long time CMC member and well known member of the mountain community. He has been especially active in leadership in some of the biggest organizations in the mountain world such as the Alpine Club of Canada and was president of the UIAA (The sort of United Nations of Alpine Organizations) from 2006 2011. He is the only Canadian to ever have served in that role. Mike is legendary as a story teller and has some incredible insights into the politics of the climbing world. I look forward to seeing you all there for what promises to be an entertaining night!
CMC Bulletin 2016-11-25
by Mail Monlster 25-Nov-2016
The 2016-11-25 CMC bulletin is at
http://conta.cc/2fZYIVg
CMC Slide Show Dec 7 - Brandon Pullan
by Andrew Brash 25-Nov-2016
CMC Slide Show Brandon Pullan "The Bold and Cold"
Wednesday, December 7
7:00pm Start
Ironwood, Calgary
We managed to get Brandon for a new date - so we're back on!
Brandon Pullan, editor of Gripped Magazine, accomplished climber and now author of the beautiful new book The Bold and Cold - A history of 25 classic climbs in the Canadian Rockies and winnner of a special jury mention of this year's Banff Mountain Book Festival(copies will be available) will be treading the boards at the Ironwood this December the 7th. It will no doubt be a fun filled evening knowing Brandon (hey, why not come and buy him a drink?) and I really hope to see you there! with Brandon Pullan.
Richard (Dick) Lofthouse passes away 2016-11-23
by Ken Wiens 24-Nov-2016
R Lofthouse
I have been advised by Ian Lofthouse, that yesterday, Wednesday Nov 23, Richard (Dick) Lofthouse passed away. Richard has been a long time honorary life member of the CMC with an extensive resume of contributions to Canadian mountaineering and service to the CMC. He will be sadly missed.
Excerpts from "Pushing the Limits" (2000), by Chic Scott:
"Lofthouse was one of the founding members of the British expatriate fraternity. When he came to Canada in 1954 he had already been climbing several years in the Lake District...when Brian Greenwood showed up they established a partnership that lasted several years. Perhaps their finest achievement together was the fourth ascent of Mount Alberta in 1958. It was the first time the mountain had been climbed without a bivouac. Lofthouse returned to England at the end of the decade to do a Master's degree in biochemistry, but by 1962 was back in Canada. By now the CMC was in full swing, and "all like-minded people were getting together". Lofthouse teamed up with Greenwood and Heinz Kahl in June of that year to finish Red Shirt on Yamnuska. That same year he also climbed Gollum Grooves and over the next few years added Chockstone Corner, Bottleneck and Pangolin to his list of first ascents. In 1968, with Greenwood, Archie Simpson and Jon Jones, he made the first winter ascent of Eisenhower Tower on Castle Mountain
In 1965....Dick Lofthouse travelled to Chamonix ...climbed the east face of the Aiguille du Moine,....the Bonatti route on the east face of the Grand Capucin."
Dick considered the CMC home, and climbed extensively with many members of the club, including Dick Howe, Brian Greenwood, Jon Jones, Heinz Kahl and many others.
This is a sad day and we have lost one of the legends of Canadian Mountaineering and of the Calgary Mountain Club.
Additional details will be available in the coming days.
/KenW
TTOTM - an introduction
by David D 18-Nov-2016
TTOTM (New!!) - Dec 7
Dave, Gerry, and Ken sat in the Ironwood recently and (with input from Pat "I love you guys" MacIntyre) floated the idea of introducing what we are tentatively going to call THAT TIME OF THE MONTH - the concept being to get your ass down to the pub on the first Wednesday of each month with the express intent of planning or joining an activity with others who are there.
You can bring your own idea, drink with someone who is planning something, buy a drink for someone who wants to drink with someone who is planning something, or simply plan to do some drinking.
Dave kicked off a session recently looking for people to climb Mt St Elias with. Several practiced drinking with Dave. He may still be looking at the next TTOTM Wednesday.
No reminiscing allowed. Only modest discussion of *current* conditions: i.e. conditions relevant to immediate objectives none of this I was there last year and it was this deep bullshit or you used to need a 3 Friend for the 3rd pitch but now theyve ruined it with bolts its only 5.8 blah blah weak-assed git whining.
Parties, rock and ice climbs, gym attendance, and ski / canoe / bike / hike / getoutthere ideas all welcomed
No bragging. Save trip reports and discussion of Canmore real estate prices for slide show nights. The idea is to look forward.
[No rules - ignore everything above that Dave wrote. - ed].
Come out to the CMC bar night on the first Wednesday of the month - bigger crowds, cheaper beer, special treats from Pat. We still meet on all the other Wednesdays, but for those members that can only get out once a month - the first Wednesday will have a bigger turnout.
Next TTOTM Wednesday - Dec 7, 7:30PM - ??, Ironwood Stage and Grill
/DaveD
Bovine Tuberculosis and TTOTM
by Usain Bolt 18-Nov-2016
Are these really related?
When will we get a new membership list?
by Carl Lewis 18-Nov-2016
Why is the membership list dated 2013? Where do I find a new one?
mailmonster 18-Nov-2016
Because Henry disappeared to south america. He is coming back though. In the mean time, send an email to the mail monster (just reply to one of the CMC emails ) requesting a copy of the latest list.
Bow Hut 2017 (March 24-26)
by Gerald Stehouwer 18-Nov-2016
Bow Hut has been booked for March 24-26. (evenings of the 24th and 25th) Reserve your spot (with cash) now. Contact Gerald (Social) Stehouwer. My email and phone number are in the recent CMC email. Rates are $30 / night (ACC hut members) or $40 / night (non ACC hut members). We will have paypal setup in the new year (but the cost will go up a couple of bucks and you risk the spots all being gone.)
We might have midnight moon-lit ski competitions again.
Also, on behalf on the club, I solemnly swear to no longer embarrass the club or myself by challenging 6'4" Swedes to duels after I have polished off a bottle of whiskey.
/GeraldS
Why were there so many people at the pub this week. It's usually pretty low turn out.
by Tom Clancy 18-Nov-2016
In short - TTOTM
D Trump 18-Nov-2016
What is TTOTM?
What is TTOTM?
by Mailmonster 18-Nov-2016
Hearing everyone talk about TTOTM. What is it.
Jeff Marshall 18-Nov-2016
I saw an article in this morning's Globe & Mail about TTOTM. I'm still not exactly sure what it is though. Can I come? What should I bring? What do I wear? Will Howie be there?
When will the CMC web page be fixed
by Mailmonster 18-Nov-2016
As soon as Henry gets back from his multi-month cruise up the pacific coast. Some think this is in December. We really have no idea though.
That Time of The Month
by David D 17-Nov-2016
Ken, Gerry, and Dave sat in the Ironwood last night and (with input from Pat "I love you guys" McIntyre) floated the idea of introducing what we are tentatively going to call THAT TIME OF THE MONTH - the concept being to show up at the pub on the first Wednesday of each month with the express intent of planning or joining an activity with others who are there.
David D 17-Nov-2016
I'll be there
CMC 2016 Annual Dinner & Dance
by CMC Mail Monster 09-May-2016
2016 CMC Annual Dinner & Dance
May 27, 2016
An Evening of Celebration and Elegance
Danish Canadian Club
Cocktails & Silent Auction 18:00
Dinner 19:00 / Awards 20:00 / Dance 21:00
Tickets $42.00 ea. (PayPal)
It's here - that time of year we've all been waiting for.
The one time of year when we can shower, shave, and come dressed in our Sunday best without fear of judgment.
Tickets for the Annual Dinner & Dance are now on sale! With less than 3 weeks away, get your ticket now, before they're sold out. No, really, go get it. Now.
Tickets are $42 each, and can be purchased through PayPal, either through the link at the bottom of this email, or through the website. Ticket price includes, entrance, dinner, prizes, possible awards (you might be the recipient of the Wings award, you never know), and a night of dancing and general craziness you'll never forget. At least until the next morning. Organize your designated drivers now!
We are still accepting nominations for the coveted CMC awards. Reply to this email to nominate potential recipients for:
Wings (best fall)
Sport Drinking
Other (new unique awards for deserving individuals)
Rules for awards:
There are no rules.
See you all there!
CMC Dinner & Dance - 88% sold out - 6 days left to buy tickets
by CMC Mail Monster 20-May-2015
CMC Annual Dinner & Dance
88% Sold Out
As of today (Wed March 20th), the dinner is 88% sold out with 6 days left to buy tickets.
Contest: Send in your 10 best CMC photos
All submissions will be shown at the Dinner & Dance. Send photos to cmc.mailmonster@kgw-consultants.com
Challenge: Get out your dancing duds!
Food! Prizes! Dancing! Awards!
Attend the highlight of the year for the club and experience a massive dinner, dancing, awards ceremony, really cool door prizes, silent auction and opportunities to position yourself as the subject for a year of gossip.
Buy tickets now - only 6 days left!!!!!
Ticket sales are brisk and the event is filling up quickly. Sales will close on May 26th or when we reach room capacity (We are already at 88%).
$40.00 each - dirt cheap for the only "formal" CMC event of the year. Buy via credit card or Paypal - link on the left or down below.
Danish Canadian Club 727 11 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
Bring Cash: Silent Auction, Cash Bar
Sponsors: Barry Blanchard, Mountain Guide, Chic Scott, Ironwood, Lake Louise Ski Hill, Morrow Productions, Mountains for Growth, Richmond Hill Winery,Rocky Mountain Books,www.peakstratagem.com. ,Gerald Stehouwer accounting, Brauerie Fahr,Gripped ,CMC, SpiritWest, Ortovox, etc.
Howie 20-May-2015
No problem Derek, just let me know in advance how many of your friends I am buying for and what age of single malt they prefer
Derek C 20-May-2015
Howie - I'll be there, expecting you to buy me my first round
Howie 20-May-2015
I'm coming with my wallet. Probably even going to buy drinks for my friends.
CMC slide Show David Smart on May 27
by CMC Mail Monster 20-May-2015
David Smart Slide Show
David Smart has recently written a book entitled "A Youth Wasted Climbing". Could there be a better climbing book title? How many can relate to that sentiment? And it was great, wasn't it? David is coming to Calgary as part of his book tour and he has agreed to come and give us a presentation at the Ironwood on May 27. He had to change his plane ticket to accommodate us, so we had better show him some good support! Dave was one of the leading Canadian climbers in the 1980s and along with Sam Cohen, started Gripped Magazine in the late 90s. Truly hope to see you there. I know it's going to be a busy couple of weeks for the club with the dinner and dance on the 29th, but it should be a great time too. Really hope to see you there!
Ironwood May 27th 7:00 PM
Andrew Brash
Howard Bentley 20-May-2015
I'm coming with my wallet!!
Nepal Fundraiser - sponsored by the CMC
by CMC Mail Monster 20-May-2015
We know you've been hearing about the earthquakes in Nepal.
Many of us in the mountain community have travelled there and feel a great love for the place, and I know lots of people have daydreamed about going there...apparently the situation is dire...we've decided to go for it and run a fundraiser. We've booked the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre (1320 5 Ave NW, Calgary) for May 22. We will open the doors at 6pm and can go on until 1am. The sport drinking award could also be achievable as we will have a cash bar. There will also be a silent auction (I am looking for items by the way). Laurie Skreslet will be giving a short presentation and we will have the Nepali community there as well with dancers and food. I truly hope we can make this an impressive effort and raise a huge amount of money.
Please come out, even if just to put in a short appearance, have a drink, a chat and make a donation.
The CMC has already paid $650 to this cause by renting the hall for the evening.
We are trying to also get online donations setup, but in the meantime, if you can't attend the event, we can arrange for cheques. Contact cmc.mailmonster@kgw-consultants.com and Ken will provide you with mailing instructions etc.
Thanks!
Howard Bentley 20-May-2015
I'm coming with my wallet!
CMC Dinner & Dance - 88% sold out - 6 days left to buy tickets
by CMC Mail Monster 20-May-2015
CMC Annual Dinner & Dance
88% Sold Out
As of today (Wed March 20th), the dinner is 88% sold out with 6 days left to buy tickets.
Contest: Send in your 10 best CMC photos
All submissions will be shown at the Dinner & Dance. Send photos to cmc.mailmonster@kgw-consultants.com
Challenge: Get out your dancing duds!
Food! Prizes! Dancing! Awards!
Attend the highlight of the year for the club and experience a massive dinner, dancing, awards ceremony, really cool door prizes, silent auction and opportunities to position yourself as the subject for a year of gossip.
Buy tickets now - only 6 days left!!!!!
Ticket sales are brisk and the event is filling up quickly. Sales will close on May 26th or when we reach room capacity (We are already at 88%).
$40.00 each - dirt cheap for the only "formal" CMC event of the year. Buy via credit card or Paypal - link on the left or down below.
Danish Canadian Club 727 11 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
Bring Cash: Silent Auction, Cash Bar
Sponsors: Barry Blanchard, Mountain Guide, Chic Scott, Ironwood, Lake Louise Ski Hill, Morrow Productions, Mountains for Growth, Richmond Hill Winery,Rocky Mountain Books,www.peakstratagem.com. ,Gerald Stehouwer accounting, Brauerie Fahr,Gripped ,CMC, SpiritWest, Ortovox, etc.
Slide Show May 27 - David Smart
by CMC Mail Monster 20-May-2015
David Smart Slide Show
David Smart has recently written a book entitled "A Youth Wasted Climbing". Could there be a better climbing book title? How many can relate to that sentiment? And it was great, wasn't it? David is coming to Calgary as part of his book tour and he has agreed to come and give us a presentation at the Ironwood on May 27. He had to change his plane ticket to accommodate us, so we had better show him some good support! Dave was one of the leading Canadian climbers in the 1980s and along with Sam Cohen, started Gripped Magazine in the late 90s. Truly hope to see you there. I know it's going to be a busy couple of weeks for the club with the dinner and dance on the 29th, but it should be a great time too. Really hope to see you there!
Ironwood May 27th 7:00 PM
Andrew Brash
Nepal Fundraiser - sponsored by the CMC
by CMC Mail Monster 20-May-2015
We know you've been hearing about the earthquakes in Nepal.
Many of us in the mountain community have travelled there and feel a great love for the place, and I know lots of people have daydreamed about going there...apparently the situation is dire...we've decided to go for it and run a fundraiser. We've booked the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre (1320 5 Ave NW, Calgary) for May 22. We will open the doors at 6pm and can go on until 1am. The sport drinking award could also be achievable as we will have a cash bar. There will also be a silent auction (I am looking for items by the way). Laurie Skreslet will be giving a short presentation and we will have the Nepali community there as well with dancers and food. I truly hope we can make this an impressive effort and raise a huge amount of money.
Please come out, even if just to put in a short appearance, have a drink, a chat and make a donation.
The CMC has already paid $650 to this cause by renting the hall for the evening.
We are trying to also get online donations setup, but in the meantime, if you can't attend the event, we can arrange for cheques. Contact cmc.mailmonster@kgw-consultants.com and Ken will provide you with mailing instructions etc.
Thanks!
Howard Bentley 20-May-2015
I'm coming with my wallet!
CMC Annual Dinner and Dance - details
by CMC Mailmonster 13-May-2015
Food! Prizes! Dancing! Awards!
55th Anniversary CMC Dinner & Dance
Attend the highlight of the year for the club and experience a massive dinner, dancing, awards ceremony, really cool door prizes, silent auction and opportunities to position yourself as the subject for a year of gossip.
Buy tickets now - time is running out!!!!!
Ticket sales are brisk and the event is filling up quickly. Sales will close on May 26th or when we reach room capacity (As of May 13 we are already at 70% capacity).
$40.00 each - dirt cheap for the only "formal" CMC event of the year. Buy via credit card or Paypal - link on the left .
Danish Canadian Club 727 11 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
Bring Cash: Silent Auction, Cash Bar
Sponsors: Barry Blanchard, Mountain Guide, Chic Scott, Ironwood, Lake Louise Ski Hill, Morrow Productions, Mountains for Growth, Richmond Hill Winery, Rocky Mountain Books, etc
CMC Dinner & Dance - Sponsor - Richmond Hill Wines
by CMC Mail Monster 04-May-2015
Richmond Hill Wines has come forward to sponsor the CMC Dinner & Dance. Get your tickets now online - see link on this website to 2015 Annual D&D
CMC Dinner & Dance
by CMC Mail Monster 04-May-2015
CMC 55th Anniversary
Dinner & Dance
Tickets Now on Sale $40.00 ea
See link on the CMC web site to "2015 Annual D&D"
Friday, May 29th
Danish Canadian Club
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Chic Scott Slide Show - Jan 21
by Mail Monster 04-Jan-2015
Jan 21 - Ironwood - 7:00 PM
Chic Scott is an honorary member of the CMC, the Alpine Club of Canada and the ACMG.
In the year 2000 Chic was awarded with the Bill March Summit of Excellence Award at the Banff Mountain Film Festival.
He is one of our true mountain legends. Chic will be presenting a very personal retrospective of his own climbing and mountain career which he has never shown in public before. We are very fortunate that Chic has agreed to travel in from Banff to pay us a visit and share his stories with us. Look forward to accounts of the first winter ascent of Assiniboine, huge and epic ski traverses, climbing in the Alps, Himalaya, the Yukon, and all of the ups and downs in between. I'm hugely excited for this presentation and look forward to seeing everyone at the Ironwood on January the 21st!
As always the shows will be on Wednesdays at the Ironwood in Calgary starting at 7pm, so it is always nice to come a few minutes before the show begins to have time to grab a beer and find a seat.
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Slie Show Jan 21 - Chic Scott
by CMC Mail Monster 04-Jan-2015
Wednesday January 21st 7pm start
Chic Scott Mountain Legend Climber, Ski-Mountaineer and Author
Chic Scott is an honorary member of the CMC, the Alpine Club of Canada and the ACMG. In the year 2000 Chic was awarded with the Bill March Summit of Excellence Award at the Banff Mountain Film Festival. He is one of our true mountain legends. Chic will be presenting a very personal retrospective of his own climbing and mountain career which he has never shown in public before. We are very fortunate that Chic has agreed to travel in from Banff to pay us a visit and share his stories with us. Look forward to accounts of the first winter ascent of Assiniboine, huge and epic ski traverses, climbing in the Alps, Himalaya, the Yukon, and all of the ups and downs in between. Im hugely excited for this presentation and look forward to seeing everyone at the Ironwood on January the 21st!
As always the shows will be on Wednesdays at the Ironwood in Calgary starting at 7pm, so it is always nice to come a few minutes before the show begins to have time to grab a beer and find a seat.
People are looking
by CMC Mail Monster 30-Dec-2014
The stats show people are looking at the CMC Gossip page and the Photos page. Keep using 'em. Photos from the CMC 2014 Orizaba trip were added recently.
Larry Stanier Slide Show
by Slap 07-Jun-2014
CMC Slideshow June 11th
Well known and respected climber and guide
Larry Stanier
Larry has agreed to make a little room in his very busy guiding schedule and come to the Ironwood to present to us. He has been climbing for several decades and is one of the most respected climbers and mountain guides in Canada. Larry has many difficult first ascents to his credit (such as The Drip at the Centre of the Universe on Mt. Birdwood) and has climbed all over the world bagging difficult peaks such as Shivling along the way. Larry is also an incredibly nice guy. For next week Larry plans on focusing on low altitude mountaineering in places like Iceland, Sardinia and Japan. Should be a very interesting show!
This will be the last show until next fall, and I really hope to see as many people out as possible we missed you the last time!
All best,
Slap
While somewhat flattered, the obvious choice was "NO"!
by Steve Jobs 06-May-2014
Nothing personal, it is me and not you! Honestly! For Real, Dude!
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CMC Annual Dinner & Dance - 2 days to buy tickets
by CMC Mailmonster 28-Apr-2014
Dinner and Dance is on May 3rd. Only 2 days left to purchase tickets.
Feb 19 Slide Show - Brad Wrobleski
by CMC Mail Monster 22-Jan-2014
Ironwood, usual time, more details when slap gets a moment to post them.
Margo's Presentation on Dec 18th
by Laurel Ambrose 09-Dec-2013
Hello, CMCers:
Is Margo's event on the 18th exclusive for CMC members? There are a few of us based out of Canmore who are in various outdoor clubs other than the CMC who would like to attend this event at the Ironwood, but I can't seem to find information indicating whether it's a CMC-only event or not. Thanks so much for replying.
I can be reached at lapepper@shaw.ca.
Kind regards,
Laurel Ambrose
David 10-Dec-2013
It\'s a bar. A nice bar. But, it\'s a bar - you\'ll be more than welcome. Depending on variants in clientele, you might be more worried about... finger prints. Sensitive audience members might want to consider Saran Wrap.
Looking for a 1 furnished bedroom
by GeoffCreighton 07-Dec-2013
I am moving to Calgary to take on a new job, and I am looking to rent a furnished condo, apt, etc. for January 1. Anyone have any leads?
Geoff Creighton
604-789-6241
Paul OBK 19-Dec-2013
Geoff, I have a spare bedroom you could rent for a couple of months, I\'m in a 2-br apt in Sunalta.
Paul O\'BK
403-681-0761
David 10-Dec-2013
Geoff,
I have a spare bedroom (occupied at the moment by a larger tree planter sort who is putting up Xmus lights to finance the rest of his winter) that might suit for a bit. It\'s smallish, but then... well... how do I say this...
Looking for a partner to share costs of a mountaineering guide Dec 3-6
by pogrom 19-Nov-2013
Hey everyone,
I'm posting this wherever I can.
I'm hiring a guide in Canmore for 3 days (Dec 3-6) to do some mountaineering.
I'm looking for someone who would be interested in joining me and share the costs (some previous experience in winter mountain tourism and some skills required).
If you're interested, please contact me at pogrom1@gmail.com
Slide Shows
by Slap 25-Oct-2013
CMC Slide Show Schedule 2013-2014
Hello everyone. After being asked a few times, where are the shows? Ive managed to get moving on putting a few speakers together for this season. Once again Pat will be hosting us at the Ironwood Stage and Grill in Inglewood in Calgary. All shows will begin at 7pm unless otherwise mentioned. Im looking forward to seeing everyone again.
November Wednesday the 13th
7pm, Ironwood, Calgary
Ian Welsted K6 West First Ascent.
Ian has agreed to join us for our November show fresh off of his and Raphael Slawinskis first ascent of K6 West in Pakistan. The mountain has been on the radar of some of the worlds top climbers in the past few years and Ian and Raph made one of the landmark ascents of the year. We will be some of the first to get the story first hand. This promises to be a spectacular show. Thanks and congratulations on the climb Ian!
December Wednesday the 18th
7pm, Ironwood, Calgary
Margo Talbot Ice Queen
Many of you will recognize Margos name from the cover of Waterfall Ice (I cant remember which edition) and very probably as the author of the climbing confession/memoir All That Glitters, which discusses the Rockies climbing scene in the 1990s and 2000s. Many of you probably just know her. Margot will be talking about all of these things Im sure, not to mention a few ice climbs somewhere in there.
January Wednesday the 15th
7pm, Ironwood, Calgary
Brandon Pullan
Editor of Gripped Magazine and eccentric mountain type person, Brandon is sure to entertain, if his award winning performances at the Night of Lies are anything to go by. I will write more later, I just wanted to let you know I hadnt fallen off the side of the planet.
more to follow
Look forward to seeing everyone on November 13th!
Slap
partner aug 6-12
by Dan Hannah 04-Aug-2013
trad, sport, alpine safe and sane overseas canadian home every year to climb. trad lead 10plus, sport lead 11 plus have car and gear
Rock climbing in Banff area
by Shawn Shi 18-Jun-2013
Dear CMC climbers,
My name is Shawn, I am hoping to join someone rock climbing in Banff area anytime during 7/8 - 7/13. If you will be climbing in Banff area during those days and will not mind taking me to climb for a day or two, I will really appreciate it! I am a big fan of rock climbing, but I am still a beginner (5.8). I am from New York, I am hoping to get a taste of climbing in the rockies!
I will treat you guys a beer after climbing because I have 'the skill to spell' beer!!!
Please email me if you can take me: shshi@syr.edu
Thanks very much!
Shawn
beginner climbing course?
by Jodi 30-May-2013
Hi all, don't know how else to post this question, so doing it here: I'm travelling from Germany to the Kananaskis area this summer with my family and looking for an affordable 1 day climbing course for beginners (adults) that i can surprise my husband with for our anniversary. plan is to have taken a start up course for indoor climbing in germany before leaving. Am hoping to hook him on it enough to try "the real thing" in the rockies. any suggestions as to where/who to contact? all i can find online will cost about $450, way out of our range. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks!
Ollie knowles 26-Aug-2013
Sorry just realised the date of this post
Oliver knowles 26-Aug-2013
Hi, i have been climbing in the uk for 4 years and recently moved to calgary, i was at a perfect area for beginner climbers last weekend in kanaskas ( i cant spell it!) and i would be happy to take you guys ot and hopefully give your husband the climbing bug,$450 is crazy for a day of climbing, i could do it for $100
Oliver knowles
Oknowles40@googlemail.com
403 400 6044
Speedy Smith
by Sue Smith 26-May-2013
Speedy died of renal cancer Thursday May 23, 2013 after a long, hard fight. He hadn't wanted a lot of fuss when he was ill and has chosen not to have a funeral.
Dinner and Dance Tickets on sale on-line
by henry 15-Apr-2013
Tickets for the 2013 annual Dinner and Dance can now be purchased online here.
Renew your membership online
by henry 15-Apr-2013
The Online membership renewal should be up and running again.
Please make use of this feature.
Membership List updated
by henry 15-Apr-2013
Ken has sent me an updated membership list.
You can download it here.
you must log in as 'cmc' before you can access the download page.
Steve Swenson Slide Show March 20
by Slap 07-Mar-2013
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Slide Show Update
by Slap 10-Feb-2013
Andy Genereux - moved to February 20th
Update
by Pierre Champness 28-Dec-2012
The new gang for 2013
Pres Pierre Champness
VP Jeff Marshal
Secretary Joe McMaster
Membership Brenda
Social Directors Paula and Chris
Web Henery
Slide Show Andrew
Enviromental ex Allan
CASA Reps Howard and Eric
we will look at a get togeather in the new year to do some planning
Have a good new year to all
P
Slide Show Schedule 2012-2013
by Slap 08-Dec-2012
CMC Slide Show Season 2012-2013
Hi Everyone. Ive managed to put together a few shows in consecutive months, so thought I would outline the upcoming slideshow season. The venue remains the Ironwood, and weve moved the start time to 7pm, giving us a little more breathing room.
All shows are on Wednesday nights at the Ironwood Stage and Grill and start at 7pm sharp.
December 19th, 2012 - Raphael SlawinskiRaph is a Rockies fixture and has now amassed an absolutely stunning volume of extremely difficult routes. He is without question one of the finest climbers in Canada and despite that is still an incredibly humble and friendly guy. He has graciously agreed to share his latest ascents with us! For some pre-reading on Raphs resume please see http://raphaelslawinski.blogspot.ca/ and also this link http://vimeo.com/21932853 for an entertaining video of Raph on his preferred medium of Rockies choss, as well as some Dr. Evil scenes of him and his cat Dr. Bigglesworth.
January 16th, 2013 - David Dornian Mongolia Our very own DD will present on his trip to Mongolia last summer. David as many of you know, is the mastermind behind our old News of the World, a publication we should request him to resurrect. Dave is a very accomplished and respected climber as well as a UIAA official, intellectual and sly humourist. Maybe Brenda will even join him on stage?
February 13th, 2013 - Andy Genereux Ghost Rock Andy is a prolific and long-time Canadian Rockies rock climber and author of several rock guide books such as Yamnuska Rock and Ghost Rock. Andy has a truly amazing number of difficult first ascents to his name and has put together an all new show on rock climbs of the Ghost. Not to be missed. Check out his web-site here: http://www.ghostriverproductions.ca/
March 20th, 2013 Steve Swenson One of the true hard-core Many of you will know the name Steve Swenson and will associate him with the absolute elite in difficult big ascents. From the second ascent of the North Face of Mt. Alberta in 1981, to the summit of K2 via the North Ridge of K2 in 1990, to the first ascent of the very difficult Saser Kangri II in 2011, Steve has been at the top level of alpinism for over 30 years. http://steveswensonsblog.blogspot.ca/ He is also past president of the American Alpine Club. We are very fortunate to have Steve coming to present to us March 20th. We would like to make this event in conjunction with CASA, as Steve was asked by them to present this year. Unfortunately for CASA we had already scooped Steve. I agreed that we would pass the hat around for CASA. More details to follow.
April 2013 TBA! Thanks for reading and really look forward to seeing you out at the shows.
All very best,
SLAP
Andy Genereux 03-Feb-2013
The Yam
Passion,Obsession, or Addiction
A show detailing the path to chronic issues of over-climbing on the Crown Jewel of the Canadian Rockies Traditional rock climbing scene, the \"Treasure Trove\" for vertical adventure. Maybe you too have experienced some of these same issues and will join me in a group therapy session at the Ironwood Wednesday Feb. 20th, 7pm sharp.
ANdy Genereux 03-Feb-2013
Andy Genereux Slide SHow has been moved to February 20, 2013 due to a schedule change at the Ironwood.
No CMC Christmas Party this year?
by Milada 07-Dec-2012
Starting the gossip
by henry 02-Dec-2012
Go To it guys...
moose 20-Nov-2012
commenting on this
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