28 attendees
Bob Graver, chair
12/10/2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
November Meeting Highlights
Hello all; Had a great business meeting last night and a wonderful slideshow. Thanks to everyone that toughed it out thru the business portion. Lots of stuff going on as we begin to close out this years' administation and try and make sure the house is in order for the next group of leaders. We'll get the full minutes posted to the homepage in a week or two as the pace of thins allow but just wanted to share the high points with everyone: The following two motions from the OCT meeting were voted on and passed: VA Trad Climbing Guide: The group approved the start of a project to develop and publish a guidebook on the (unpublished) Trad climbing areas of VA that the group has developed and/or frequents. Dave Raboy has lead on the project and will inform the membership of the scope and schedule for the project when defined. AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Certification: The group approved funding the assessment costs for an AMGA, SPI course in MAR 09 at Looking Glass Mtn in NC. We need six volunteers (first come first served). The course details can be found at http://www.foxmountainguides.com/AMGA_Single_Pitch_Instructor_Course.htm. The cost to participants will be $435 and the Mountaineering Section will pay the $230 assessment fee per applicant. Specific dates will be set once we have six volunteers. Contact me directly if interested. Elections: Colleen briefed the membership on the details for this years' election. The nomination period is open now until 10 DEC. GET YOUR NOMINATIONS TO COLLEEN ASAP - and don't be afraid to nominate yourself (I can think of no stronger endorsement than to simply say "I'd like to serve") - we need new faces and the new ideas that come with them to keep the club growing and thriving. Colleen will propose the slate for approval at the DEC meeting and then voting will be done at the JAN meeting. Everyone please join me in thanking Colleen for taking on this hugely important task and, most importantly, SUPPORT HER WITH YOUR PARTICIPATION! Christmas Party: Court and Lora P have graciously agreed to host and coordinate the event this year - THANKS you two. The date will be SAT, 13 DEC at Court's place in Rosslyn - MARK YOUR CALENDARS for what is always a highlight of the year. Proposed Bylaws Changes: There were two bylaws changes proposed and appropriately seconded. The first will establish term limits for the elected officers of the section and the second removes the specific coordinators currently reflected in the Bylaws thus more correctly aligning the Bylaws and Constitution on the matter. YOu can find the detailed proposals in the minutes when published. Change to Honorary Members: We inappropriately designated Annette and Vince as honorary members earlier in the year (our Constitution and Bylaws only permit this at the JAN Annual Meeting) and thus those designations are recinded until JAN when they will, hopefully, be resubmitted. This oversight is completely my fault and I have made personal apologies to the two members and ask the rest of the membership's forgiveness as well. Polar Express: The section leadership offered to rent a large capacity van for travels to the Nort Country for winter climbing adventures. The ideas is that if a group of members are interested, the Section will front the van rental and then the traveling members would split the cost of the van (to be reinbursed to the Section), all gas, and driving. Initial investigation shows that we can get a 12 pax van for ~$300 per weekend. That probably works out to less than $100 per person round trip per person. Sounds like a good deal to me but it's up to you all. Who's gonna test the water!?! Slideshow: And finally, we closed the evening with an outstanding slide show on the Cordillera HUAYHUASH in Peru given by the Section's newest international member Richardo Malca. Great jos and thanks! Like I said, a busy meeting, thanks to everyone that participated. Graver
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Mountaineering Section 2009 Club Officer Elections
It's that time of year again (already) - where'd this year go?!? Please join me in thanking Colleen for accepting the election coordinator position for our pending elections! She'll post details sometime in the ensuing weeks but please start thinking about your nominations. Graver
Alpine Skills Weekend (23-25 JAN)
Just a quick update of things I've thought of in talking with those who've expressed interest thus far: First, there is another prerequisite that I neglected to mention - all partcipants must be members of BOTH the mountaineering section and the PATC since this is an excursion beyond the PATC local area (the 4 states)
Also, I believe we'll need to have an off mountain day to let newer folks have a show & tell day for winter gear. I thought maybe early DEC so that if folks want or need to buy stuff they can get it on their list for Santa. Thoughts? **BTW, I'll bring all thre stuff I have but will also need some of you veterans to volunteer some of your gear and advice on this day. Thoughts? Graver
From: rgraver9106@hotmail.comTo: patc-ms@googlegroups.comSubject: [PATC-MS] Alpine Skills Weekend (23-25 JAN)Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:56:08 -0400
Hello all; Decided on dates for this. Here's the plan: THURS, 22 JAN: Fly to Manchester, drive to Pinkham Notch, and hike into the Harvard Cabin after work FRI, 23 JAN: Share & practice alpine skills in Huntington Ravine SAT, 24 JAN: Summit attempt via appropriate route(s) in either Huntington Ravine and/or Lion's Head SUN, 25 JAn: Review, rest, pack, head home Plan would be to , spend FRI & SAT tooling around Huntington Ravine and/or the Lion's Head Trail A list of things I thought we could practice are as follows (also open to other suggestions as well): 1- Winter gear (less is better but too little can be deadly) 2- Efficient Movement w crampons and ice axe (slow & steady wins the race BUT this is a lesson I never learned) - Fitting Crampons & Axe - French Technique - Front Point - Hybrid Technique - Self Arrest & Self Belay 3- Alpine Anchors & Belays 4- Moving as a Team 5- Avalanche Awareness WHAT I NEED: - Participants (must be members of BOTH the Mountaineering Section and the PATC to participate). - Some more experienced members to come along to also share their experience and techniques (same membership requirements as above) - Club ropes WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: - A reasonable fitness level (we will be oprating in a very demanding environment - the approach alone has been known to crush mere mortals)- All your personal winter climbing gear, comfort gear, food, and money (cash) to pay the caretaker for your stay at the Harvard Cabin (first come-first served and $15 per night inside or $10 per night to camp outside)- And most importantly a sense of humor and flexible agenda. Ultimately, the condition of the mountain will dictate what we do. I'm probably fogetting stuff but we can iron out those details as we go along between now and then. Lemme know who's in when when you can. Graver
Also, I believe we'll need to have an off mountain day to let newer folks have a show & tell day for winter gear. I thought maybe early DEC so that if folks want or need to buy stuff they can get it on their list for Santa. Thoughts? **BTW, I'll bring all thre stuff I have but will also need some of you veterans to volunteer some of your gear and advice on this day. Thoughts? Graver
From: rgraver9106@hotmail.comTo: patc-ms@googlegroups.comSubject: [PATC-MS] Alpine Skills Weekend (23-25 JAN)Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:56:08 -0400
Hello all; Decided on dates for this. Here's the plan: THURS, 22 JAN: Fly to Manchester, drive to Pinkham Notch, and hike into the Harvard Cabin after work FRI, 23 JAN: Share & practice alpine skills in Huntington Ravine SAT, 24 JAN: Summit attempt via appropriate route(s) in either Huntington Ravine and/or Lion's Head SUN, 25 JAn: Review, rest, pack, head home Plan would be to , spend FRI & SAT tooling around Huntington Ravine and/or the Lion's Head Trail A list of things I thought we could practice are as follows (also open to other suggestions as well): 1- Winter gear (less is better but too little can be deadly) 2- Efficient Movement w crampons and ice axe (slow & steady wins the race BUT this is a lesson I never learned) - Fitting Crampons & Axe - French Technique - Front Point - Hybrid Technique - Self Arrest & Self Belay 3- Alpine Anchors & Belays 4- Moving as a Team 5- Avalanche Awareness WHAT I NEED: - Participants (must be members of BOTH the Mountaineering Section and the PATC to participate). - Some more experienced members to come along to also share their experience and techniques (same membership requirements as above) - Club ropes WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: - A reasonable fitness level (we will be oprating in a very demanding environment - the approach alone has been known to crush mere mortals)- All your personal winter climbing gear, comfort gear, food, and money (cash) to pay the caretaker for your stay at the Harvard Cabin (first come-first served and $15 per night inside or $10 per night to camp outside)- And most importantly a sense of humor and flexible agenda. Ultimately, the condition of the mountain will dictate what we do. I'm probably fogetting stuff but we can iron out those details as we go along between now and then. Lemme know who's in when when you can. Graver
October Agenda
The following motions were made and appropriately seconded and will be voted on at the OCT meeting:
Lora P made the motion for the MS to buy a trad rack for aspiring leaders to check and use (ie. a set of nuts/hexes, cams, alon with some biners and slings.
Kip made the motion to shut down the listserve to force the club’s discussions to the MS discussion board at: http://www.localendar.com/forums/pmccalendar.
We can also start a New forum on the club's website.
Dave R made the motion and agreed to lead the production of the Mountaineering Section‘s next climbing guide project. The project will document unpublished traditional climbing areas in the DC-Metro area (ie. the newly re-discovered climbing areas: Long Mountain, Little Stonyman Cliffs, Buzzard Rocks, and the lower slabs area of Old Rag)
Katahdin - The folks at BSP will be opening up the reservation requests the first business day in Nov. which is only 5 weeks away. To get your first choice you definitely want your request to be there at that time. It would be ideal if a Katahdin veteran (John O.???) would step up to take on this task. http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/camping/wintercamping.htmlDaks Big House - Last year was fun to have 15 of us together but the house wasn't ideal. A bigger common area would be great, a week would have been not much more money, lots of things to think about. Last year just signed the lease after I got committments ($ in fist) from most of the folks. For someone to be comfortable doing this you have to haveearly committments from folks who want to go. If anyone wants to tackle this one that would be great as once again the earlier you get going the more likely you can get a time frame that works.
Please provide your thoughts on the motions via the listserve and then definitely come out and have your say at the OCT meeting where we'll decide.
Lora P made the motion for the MS to buy a trad rack for aspiring leaders to check and use (ie. a set of nuts/hexes, cams, alon with some biners and slings.
Kip made the motion to shut down the listserve to force the club’s discussions to the MS discussion board at: http://www.localendar.com/forums/pmccalendar.
We can also start a New forum on the club's website.
Dave R made the motion and agreed to lead the production of the Mountaineering Section‘s next climbing guide project. The project will document unpublished traditional climbing areas in the DC-Metro area (ie. the newly re-discovered climbing areas: Long Mountain, Little Stonyman Cliffs, Buzzard Rocks, and the lower slabs area of Old Rag)
Katahdin - The folks at BSP will be opening up the reservation requests the first business day in Nov. which is only 5 weeks away. To get your first choice you definitely want your request to be there at that time. It would be ideal if a Katahdin veteran (John O.???) would step up to take on this task. http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/camping/wintercamping.htmlDaks Big House - Last year was fun to have 15 of us together but the house wasn't ideal. A bigger common area would be great, a week would have been not much more money, lots of things to think about. Last year just signed the lease after I got committments ($ in fist) from most of the folks. For someone to be comfortable doing this you have to haveearly committments from folks who want to go. If anyone wants to tackle this one that would be great as once again the earlier you get going the more likely you can get a time frame that works.
Please provide your thoughts on the motions via the listserve and then definitely come out and have your say at the OCT meeting where we'll decide.
Monday, October 06, 2008
Membership drive challenge
Hi all;
I've been remiss in not emphasizing another topic I threw out at the last meeting.
If you're at all like me you climb w a variety of folks, both club members and not. I challenge each of us to recruit one of our non-member friends to join the club by the end of the year.
Why you ask?
First of all - because it's our charter.
2- because you're a great group - I've never seen such a level of incedibly positive energy - definitely worth sharing.
3- this is a great time to join. Anyone joining after 30 SEP won't need to renew until JAN 2010 so essentially gets an extra three months in the deal
4- there's power in numbers - we may be able to negotiate discounts for the group from vrious vendors of stuff (insert your ideas here if you care to)
So, lets hit the bricks and see what we can do. Here's the URL: http://www.potomacmountainclub.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=28
Thanks everyone, you've made this a great year!
Graver
P.S. it wouldn't kill all you list-lurkers (you know who you are) to sign up![]()
- and, it would really help the cause
I've been remiss in not emphasizing another topic I threw out at the last meeting.
If you're at all like me you climb w a variety of folks, both club members and not. I challenge each of us to recruit one of our non-member friends to join the club by the end of the year.
Why you ask?
First of all - because it's our charter.
Article II.
OBJECT1. To provide the opportunity for group enjoyment of mountaineering and related activities;
2. To train interested people in mountaineering techniques;
3. To provide public service through specialized mountaineering techniques;
4. To foster the conduct of these activities in a safe manner.2- because you're a great group - I've never seen such a level of incedibly positive energy - definitely worth sharing.
3- this is a great time to join. Anyone joining after 30 SEP won't need to renew until JAN 2010 so essentially gets an extra three months in the deal
4- there's power in numbers - we may be able to negotiate discounts for the group from vrious vendors of stuff (insert your ideas here if you care to)
So, lets hit the bricks and see what we can do. Here's the URL: http://www.
Thanks everyone, you've made this a great year!
Graver
P.S. it wouldn't kill all you list-lurkers (you know who you are) to sign up
2009 Katahdin
Hi all;
It's that time of year (to get our winter reservations in to Baxter State Park). *Thanks Bill for the heads up.
The trip (or at least our first choice) will be 14-22 FEB to take advantage of the 16 FEB holiday for those of you that get that one)
If anyone's interested, here's what we need at the OCT club meeting:
1- your completed resume (copy the format from the attached and e-mail it to me)
2- $225 per person. This will fund 1 night at Roaring Brook and 5 nights at Chimney Pond bunkhouses w/ $16 per person extra for whatevers if needed (if my math is correct). If not used, the extra money will, of course, be refunded. Make checks payable to the Mountaineering Section, PATC.
3- A qualified volunteer to be Asst Trip Leader
First 9 qualified (this will be determined by some combination of me and ultimately Baxter State Park) participants that turn in their resume and money. You'll note we'll also accept 5 additional resumes as alternates.
Graver
It's that time of year (to get our winter reservations in to Baxter State Park). *Thanks Bill for the heads up.
The trip (or at least our first choice) will be 14-22 FEB to take advantage of the 16 FEB holiday for those of you that get that one)
If anyone's interested, here's what we need at the OCT club meeting:
1- your completed resume (copy the format from the attached and e-mail it to me)
2- $225 per person. This will fund 1 night at Roaring Brook and 5 nights at Chimney Pond bunkhouses w/ $16 per person extra for whatevers if needed (if my math is correct). If not used, the extra money will, of course, be refunded. Make checks payable to the Mountaineering Section, PATC.
3- A qualified volunteer to be Asst Trip Leader
First 9 qualified (this will be determined by some combination of me and ultimately Baxter State Park) participants that turn in their resume and money. You'll note we'll also accept 5 additional resumes as alternates.
Graver
October Monthly Meeting Agenda
Hi all;
Hope everyone had a great SEP!
Come on out WEDS to share the stories, food, and drink.
We've got a few proposals to finalize and/ or vote on so please come out and have your say.
VOTES:
- Proposal to buy a club rack
- Proposal to shut down the listserve in favor of the clubs discussion board
- Proposal to begin development of a VA trad climbing guidebook
OTHER DISCUSSIONS/ BUSINESS:
- The EXCOM will distribute the recently updated and agreed upon Publications agreement between the Mountaineering Section and the PATC. The New Carderock guidebooks should be available NOW.
- I will be taking names, resumes, and deposits for a 14-22 FEB trip to Katahdin (reservations open the first work day in NOV)
VOLUTEERS NEEDED:
* Time to step up - we've got a couple of key events hanging in the balance here for lack of volunteers
- Christmas Party host/ coordinator(s)
- Election Coordinator
- Outreach Coordinator
*BIG THANKS to whomever added the agenda to the calendar for this month's meeting - I'm on my pockets as usual but I'll try and be better organized for this important meeting WEDS.
Lastly - remember Carder climbing is TUES this week
See you all WEDS.
Graver
ROBERT GRAVER
CHAIRMAN,
MOUNTAINEERING SECTION, PATC
Hope everyone had a great SEP!
Come on out WEDS to share the stories, food, and drink.
We've got a few proposals to finalize and/ or vote on so please come out and have your say.
VOTES:
- Proposal to buy a club rack
- Proposal to shut down the listserve in favor of the clubs discussion board
- Proposal to begin development of a VA trad climbing guidebook
OTHER DISCUSSIONS/ BUSINESS:
- The EXCOM will distribute the recently updated and agreed upon Publications agreement between the Mountaineering Section and the PATC. The New Carderock guidebooks should be available NOW.
- I will be taking names, resumes, and deposits for a 14-22 FEB trip to Katahdin (reservations open the first work day in NOV)
VOLUTEERS NEEDED:
* Time to step up - we've got a couple of key events hanging in the balance here for lack of volunteers
- Christmas Party host/ coordinator(s)
- Election Coordinator
- Outreach Coordinator
*BIG THANKS to whomever added the agenda to the calendar for this month's meeting - I'm on my pockets as usual but I'll try and be better organized for this important meeting WEDS.
Lastly - remember Carder climbing is TUES this week
See you all WEDS.
Graver
ROBERT GRAVER
CHAIRMAN,
MOUNTAINEERING SECTION, PATC
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
New Hampshire Mt. Washington Ice Festival Feb 7-10: IMCS/MS-PATC DISCOUNT Details
Our friends at the International Mountain Climbing School have decided to renew their offer to the Mountaineering Section as follows:
IMCS / Mountaineering Section-Potomac Appalachian Trail Club group Discounts for Ice Fest 2008 as follows.Less than 5 people that sign up we will give a 5% discount per course, if we get 5+ people I will give 10% per person. You do not have to book the same course but if you could sort of sign up together around the same time that would help. We will need to have concrete numbers that are paid in advance (standard Ice Fest payment). No discounts on same day signups or last minute changes, only on advanced bookings that are on the list that the club will send. This prevents refunding money with people claiming to be club members at the last minute with no way for us to check. No refunds for cancellations within seven days of the event. $50 administration fee per person applies to any type of monetary refund before that. (Again this is standard IMCS procedure) We have room still on most courses but can work with all of you on what you would like to do. We look forward to climbing with you in February. The ice is looking good right now. Talk to you soon. Brad White
IMCS / Mountaineering Section-Potomac Appalachian Trail Club group Discounts for Ice Fest 2008 as follows.Less than 5 people that sign up we will give a 5% discount per course, if we get 5+ people I will give 10% per person. You do not have to book the same course but if you could sort of sign up together around the same time that would help. We will need to have concrete numbers that are paid in advance (standard Ice Fest payment). No discounts on same day signups or last minute changes, only on advanced bookings that are on the list that the club will send. This prevents refunding money with people claiming to be club members at the last minute with no way for us to check. No refunds for cancellations within seven days of the event. $50 administration fee per person applies to any type of monetary refund before that. (Again this is standard IMCS procedure) We have room still on most courses but can work with all of you on what you would like to do. We look forward to climbing with you in February. The ice is looking good right now. Talk to you soon. Brad White
Saturday, January 19, 2008
2008 Welcomes a EXCOM
With a new election, spearheaded by Bob Graver, a new vitalitiy has surged into our once again vibrant climbing & mountaineering club. The election an exciting display of politics, drama, mudslinging and club comraderiere, ushered new blood to the ranks of the Executive committee as follows:
Chairman
NAME: Robert Graver
BIRTH DATE: 3 Oct 1960
CLIMBING SINCE: Sometime in the 70's when some of the older dudes from the neighborhood took me camping somewhere in upstate, NY, tied a bowline on a bight around my waist, and dragged me shakily up what, I now believe, was Boston at the Gunks.
MOUNTAINEERING SECTION MEMBER SINCE: 1998
TURN-ONS: I consider all climbing, skiiing, and other wanderings in the woods as preparation for adventures in the mountains. I primarily climb trad rock and ice but also participate in all the other climbing styles while awaiting the next opportunity to get into the hills where I can best apply my mediocre technical skills and high tolerence for suffering.
TURN-OFFS: Hot weather (anything above 32f), off-widths, and negativity.
FAVORITE CLIMBING BOOK: The Ascent of Rum Doodle
WHAT'S PLAYING IN THE I-POD TODAY: Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, The Shins, The Cranberries, The Killers, Counting Crows
vice chair
NAME: John Oster
BIRTHDATE: June 2, 1967
CLIMBING SINCE: Trees since I was about 6, rock from1996 on, ice for 1 year.
PMC MEMEBER SINCE: Katahdin 06, but I was gettingarticles published in the Uprope before then ; )
TURN-ONS: Physically demanding crack climbs, That 'Inthe Present' feeling while pushing yourself, Tearingdown the Ego, Forging strong relationships throughclimbing
FAV CLIMB BOOK: The Rock Warrior's Way
FAV TUNES: Everything from Enigma to Hard Metal toBluegrass
Secretary
Name: Vincent john Penoso
Birthday Rocktober 6th, 1976
Climbing since 1992 Learned to climb at Homestake Pass near Butte, Montana;leading rock since 1992;Enjoy crack climbing, multipitch rock; Ice climbing in 2006; led first few ice pitches 2007; can follow WI3-4; lead WI 2+-3. Favorite climbing areas lumpy ridge, front range, Lake koocanusa, Spire rock, North table Mountain, Eldo canyon and Nelson rocks Preserve.
Mountaineering Section Member since 1999 Served as UPROPE editor for 8.5 years; Webmaster since 2002 to present, continue to develope current website using JOOMLA CMS;served as vice-chair 2005, 2006; Listserve and EXCOM list manager, current membership and database coordinator, website developer, all round busy body.
Other diversions: My 4.5 year old daughter and my wife, the coolest missus anyone could ever hope to have!, Whitewater kayaking, fly-fishing, canoeing, TENNIS, road biking, ice skating, studio photography, web development.
Turn offs: insufferable know-it-alls, religious whackos, whachos who are religious, religion, poison ivy, mosquitoes, hot weather, long approaches.
Turn Ons:Grateful Dead, Classical music, wood chimes. Cuban food. Ebay. martinis.
Treasurer
NAME: Mike Dannhardt
BIRTH DATE: Nov 29, 1961
CLIMBING SINCE: High School but w/out a clue as to what I was doing! Caught the clue and the full time bug in 2002 in JT.
MOUNTAINEERING SECTION MEMBER SINCE: 2005 I think
TURN-ONS: hiking, canyoneering, climbing rock and alpine, cold weather camping. The harder and more sketchy the better I say. Give me the near epics where you need to dig deep, keep your Sh!t together and get it done.
TURN-OFFS: grumpy people
FAVORITE CLIMBING BOOK: On the Ridge Between Life and Death
WHAT'S PLAYING IN THE I-POD TODAY: what's an ipod? B.O.C. on the turn table right now.
Chairman
NAME: Robert Graver
BIRTH DATE: 3 Oct 1960
CLIMBING SINCE: Sometime in the 70's when some of the older dudes from the neighborhood took me camping somewhere in upstate, NY, tied a bowline on a bight around my waist, and dragged me shakily up what, I now believe, was Boston at the Gunks.
MOUNTAINEERING SECTION MEMBER SINCE: 1998
TURN-ONS: I consider all climbing, skiiing, and other wanderings in the woods as preparation for adventures in the mountains. I primarily climb trad rock and ice but also participate in all the other climbing styles while awaiting the next opportunity to get into the hills where I can best apply my mediocre technical skills and high tolerence for suffering.
TURN-OFFS: Hot weather (anything above 32f), off-widths, and negativity.
FAVORITE CLIMBING BOOK: The Ascent of Rum Doodle
WHAT'S PLAYING IN THE I-POD TODAY: Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, The Shins, The Cranberries, The Killers, Counting Crows
vice chair
NAME: John Oster
BIRTHDATE: June 2, 1967
CLIMBING SINCE: Trees since I was about 6, rock from1996 on, ice for 1 year.
PMC MEMEBER SINCE: Katahdin 06, but I was gettingarticles published in the Uprope before then ; )
TURN-ONS: Physically demanding crack climbs, That 'Inthe Present' feeling while pushing yourself, Tearingdown the Ego, Forging strong relationships throughclimbing
FAV CLIMB BOOK: The Rock Warrior's Way
FAV TUNES: Everything from Enigma to Hard Metal toBluegrass
Secretary
Name: Vincent john Penoso
Birthday Rocktober 6th, 1976
Climbing since 1992 Learned to climb at Homestake Pass near Butte, Montana;leading rock since 1992;Enjoy crack climbing, multipitch rock; Ice climbing in 2006; led first few ice pitches 2007; can follow WI3-4; lead WI 2+-3. Favorite climbing areas lumpy ridge, front range, Lake koocanusa, Spire rock, North table Mountain, Eldo canyon and Nelson rocks Preserve.
Mountaineering Section Member since 1999 Served as UPROPE editor for 8.5 years; Webmaster since 2002 to present, continue to develope current website using JOOMLA CMS;served as vice-chair 2005, 2006; Listserve and EXCOM list manager, current membership and database coordinator, website developer, all round busy body.
Other diversions: My 4.5 year old daughter and my wife, the coolest missus anyone could ever hope to have!, Whitewater kayaking, fly-fishing, canoeing, TENNIS, road biking, ice skating, studio photography, web development.
Turn offs: insufferable know-it-alls, religious whackos, whachos who are religious, religion, poison ivy, mosquitoes, hot weather, long approaches.
Turn Ons:Grateful Dead, Classical music, wood chimes. Cuban food. Ebay. martinis.
Treasurer
NAME: Mike Dannhardt
BIRTH DATE: Nov 29, 1961
CLIMBING SINCE: High School but w/out a clue as to what I was doing! Caught the clue and the full time bug in 2002 in JT.
MOUNTAINEERING SECTION MEMBER SINCE: 2005 I think
TURN-ONS: hiking, canyoneering, climbing rock and alpine, cold weather camping. The harder and more sketchy the better I say. Give me the near epics where you need to dig deep, keep your Sh!t together and get it done.
TURN-OFFS: grumpy people
FAVORITE CLIMBING BOOK: On the Ridge Between Life and Death
WHAT'S PLAYING IN THE I-POD TODAY: what's an ipod? B.O.C. on the turn table right now.
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