JUNEAU ALPINE CLUB CALENDAR | |||||
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| DATE | EVENT | LEADER | CHALLENGE | TECHNICAL GEAR AND COMMENTS | ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/RESULTS |
January 2010 | |||||
| 1/1/10 - 1/2/10 Friday-Saturday |
Grandchild Pks Overnighter Ski/Snowshoe Tour | Tamara Bledsoe 463-3211 | N/A | Equipment: Winter camping equpment including ice/ax, crampons, snowshoes/skis. | Contact Tamara before 7:00P Wednesday |
| 1/05/10 Tuesday |
Rock Dump Climbing Evening | Tamara Bledsoe 463-3211 | N/A | Climb from 6:30-8:30ish. Equipment: Climbing shoes, harness (available for rent) |
Contact Tamara before Tuesday, so she can know how many people to expect. This will be an informal, pay-as-you-go ($13) gathering at the climbing gym. |
| 1/06/10 Wednesday |
Monthly Meeting | 7 pm Valley Public Library | |||
| 1/09/10 Saturday |
Ice Ax Self-Arrest Practice Session above the Mt. Roberts Tram |
Drew Maples 957-0055 | Moderate | Equipment: Ice ax, crampons, snowshoes. | Cancelled |
| 1/16/10-1/18/10 Saturday - Monday |
Eagle Glacier Cabin | Katt Adair 988-KATT | Moderate | Equipment: Snowshoes/skis (depending on snow conditions). Two nights at the Eagle Glacier cabin (1/16 and 1/17). | All club members, day visitors, and friendly pets welcome. Contact Katt before 7:00P Friday for details. |
| 1/21/10 Thursday |
Rock Dump Climbing Evening | Carl Reese 723-9323 | N/A | Climb from 6:30-8:30ish. Equipment: Climbing shoes, harness (available for rent) |
Contact Carl before Thursday, so he can know how many people to expect. This will be an informal, pay-as-you-go ($13) gathering at the climbing gym. |
| 1/23/10 Saturday |
Day Hike/Snowshoe to John Muir Cabin | Ron Berg 586-8211 | N/A | Snowshoes, ski poles | Contact Ron before 7:00P Friday for further info. |
| 1/30/10 Saturday |
Mt. McGinnis | Tamara Bledsoe 463-3211 | moderate/difficult | Ice ax, crampons, maybe snowshoes | Contact Tamara before 7:00P Thursday for further info. Note: Date change to Sunday 1/24 due to weather. |
February 2010 | |||||
| 2/03/10 Wednesday |
Monthly Meeting/Election of Officers | 6:30 pm Downtown Bullwinkles, Upstairs Meeting Room | Pizza, beer, and elections (Pizza provided for members by JAC). | ||
| 2/12/10-2/15/10 Friday - Monday |
John Muir Cabin - Peterson Lake Cabin Traverse | Drew Maples 957-0055 | Moderate | Equipment: Back-country skis/snowshoes, "stabilicers" (for icy trail). Two nights at John Muir cabin (2/12 and 2/13) and one night at Peterson Lake cabin (2/14). | Limited group size. Contact Drew before 7:00P Thursday |
| 2/20/10 Saturday |
Snowshoe/Ski to Dan Moller Bowl | Ron Berg 586-8211 | Moderate | Equipment: Snowshoes/skis, avalanche safety gear (beacon, probe, shovel) | Contact Ron before 7:00P Friday for further info. |
| 2/24/10 Wednesday |
Rock Dump Climbing Evening | Carl Reese 723-9323 | N/A | Climb from 6:30-8:30ish. Equipment: Climbing shoes, harness (available for rent) |
Contact Carl before Wednesday, so he can know how many people to expect. This will be an informal, pay-as-you-go ($13) gathering at the climbing gym. |
March 2010 | |||||
| 3/6/10 Saturday | Ice Ax Self-Arrest Practice Session above the Mt. Roberts Tram |
Drew Maples 957-0055 | Moderate | Equipment: Ice ax, crampons, snowshoes, "stabilicers" (for icy trail). | Contact Drew before 7:00P Friday. Note: This is a practice session, not a class. |
| 3/21/10 Sunday |
Mt. Ben Stewart Ski Tour | Tamara Bledsoe 463-3211 | Moderate | Equipment: Telemark/alpine touring skis, skins, avalanche safety gear (beacon, probe, shovel) | Contact Tamara before 7:00P Friday for further info. |
| 3/25/10 Thursday |
Rock Dump Climbing Evening | Carl Reese 723-9323 | N/A | Climb from 6:30-8:30ish. Equipment: Climbing shoes, harness (available for rent) |
Contact Carl before Thursday, so he can know how many people to expect. This will be an informal, pay-as-you-go ($13) gathering at the climbing gym. |
| 3/27/10-3/28/10 Sat-Sun |
Heintzleman Ridge Over-nighter | Tim Arness 209-2589 | Moderate/Difficult | Equipment: Alpine touring or telemark skis (or snowshoes, depending upon conditions), avalanche safety gear (shovel, probe, beacon), winter camping equipment (inc. 4-season tent), crampons/ice ax. | Update: This will not be an over-nighter. It will be a Sunday day-trip, traverse of Thunder Mountain, instead. Contact Tim before 7:00P Friday. |
April 2010 | |||||
| 4/01/10 Thursday |
Monthly Meeting | 7 pm Downtown Public Library | |||
| 4/3/10 Saturday |
Ski Tour of Douglas | Don Larsen 463-3400 | Moderate/Difficult | Equipment: Alpine touring or telemark skis, avalanche safety gear (shovel, probe, beacon), crampons/ice ax. | Contact Don before 7:00P Thursday (Changed from West Pk. outing, due to conditions) |
| 4/14/10 Wednesday |
Rock Dump Climbing Evening | Carl Reese 723-9323 | N/A | Climb from 6:30-8:30ish. Equipment: Climbing shoes, harness (available for rent) |
Contact Carl before Wednesday, so he can know how many people to expect. This will be an informal, pay-as-you-go ($13) gathering at the climbing gym. |
| 4/25/10 Sunday |
Backcountry Ski Tour (location TBD) | Tamara Bledsoe 463-3211 | Moderate/Difficult | Equipment: Telemark/alpine touring skis, skins, avalanche safety gear (beacon, probe, shovel) | Cancelled |
May 2010 | |||||
| 5/05/10 Wednesday |
Monthly Meeting | 7 pm Valley Public Library | |||
| 5/12/10 Wednesday Evening |
Ice ax practice session | Drew Maples 957-0055 | N/A | Equipment: Ice ax, other snow hiking gear, and a headlamp. Dress appropriately for the weather, but also for time on the snow. Participants will meet early Wednesday evening and hike up to a location near the tram. Contact Drew before 8P Tuesday evening. |
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| 5/18/10 Tuesday |
Rock Dump Climbing Evening | Carl Reese 723-9323 | N/A | Climb from 6:30-8:30ish. Equipment: Climbing shoes, harness (available for rent) Contact Carl before Tuesday, so he can know how many people to expect. |
This will be an informal, pay-as-you-go ($13) gathering at the climbing gym. |
| 5/22/10 Saturday |
Twin Peaks, via the Granite Creek Trail | Drew Maples 957-0055 | Moderate | Contact Drew before 8P Friday May 21st, for more information. | |
June 2010 | |||||
| 6/02/10 Wednesday |
Monthly Meeting | 7 pm Douglas Public Library | |||
| 6/08/10 Tuesday (evening) |
Mt. Ben Stewart | Drew Maples 957-0055 | Moderate | Meet at 6:30P at the Eaglecrest parking lot, or contact Drew for more information before 8P Monday June 7th. | Bring a headlamp. This outing is weather-dependent. Contact Drew for go/no-go decision if weather is questionable. |
| 6/26/10 Saturday |
Mt. McGinnis | Ron Berg 586-8211 | Moderate/Difficult | Contact Ron before 7P Friday June 25th, for more information. | |
July 2010 | |||||
| 7/6/10 Tuesday |
Monthly Meeting | 7P Downtown Public Library (small meeting room) | |||
| 7/10/10 Saturday |
Mt. Olds | Tamara Bledsoe 463-3211 | Moderate/Difficult | Bring crampons, ice ax; trekking poles strongly recommended. Contact Tamara before 7P Thursday July 8th, for more information. | |
| 7/31/2010 Saturday |
Observation Pk Circuit (Blackerby Ridge to Perseverance Trail) | Burt Vanderbilt 723-1848 | Very Strenuous (long day!) | Ice axe required, crampons recommended. Contact Burt before 7P Friday July 30th. | This is a long day for a fast-moving group. A high level of fitness is required. |
August 2010 | |||||
| 8/3/10 Tuesday |
Monthly Meeting | 7P Douglas Public Library | |||
| 8/13/10-8/15/10 Friday-Sunday |
Split Thumb | Carl Reese | Advanced/Difficult | Technical rock climb w/glacier travel required for the long approach. Experience with wilderness alpine/rock climbing and glacier travel required. | Group size will be limited. Rock/glacier equipment/experience required. |
| 8/21/10 Saturday |
Gastineau/Roberts/Clark/Sheep Traverse | Ron Berg 586-8211 | Moderate/Difficult | Contact Ron before 7P Friday August 20th, for more information. | |
| 8/28/10 Saturday |
Juneau Ridge or Mt. Olds (TBD) | Bob Sylvester 321-1519 | Moderate/Difficult | Contact Bob before 7P Thursday August 26th, for final decision on route. | |
September 2010 | |||||
| 9/7/10 Tuesday |
Monthly Meeting | 7P Valley Public Library | |||
| 9/25/10-9/26/10 Saturday-Sunday |
Sheep Creek to Carlson Creek Overnighter | Jan Conitz 463-3703 | Moderate/Difficult | Contact Jan before 7P Thursday Sept 23rd, for more information. | |
October 2010 | |||||
| 10/7/10 Thursday |
Monthly Meeting | 7P Downtown Public Library | Small Meeting Room | ||
| 10/9/10 Saturday |
Bullard Mountain | Tamara Bledsoe 463-3211 | Difficult | Contact Tamara before 7P Thursday Oct 7th, for more information. | Steep route, mostly not on a trail. Long day, including a creek crossing (up to thigh-deep), and steep, exposed terrain. Crampons, ice-ax required; teva-type sandals for creek crossing recommended. Limited group size. |
| 10/13/10 Wednesday |
Rock Dump Climbing Evening 6:30-8:30P |
Carl Reese 723-9323 | N/A | Cost: $13 (or $11 with punch card). Shoes and harness may be rented from the gym. | Call Carl if you would like more information, or just show up and climb. |
| 10/16/10 Saturday |
Mt. Ben Stewart | Ron Berg 586-8211 | Moderate | Contact Ron before 7P Friday Oct 15th, for more information. | This is a lovely Fall half-day hike, which reaches the alpine fairly quickly. |
| 10/23/10 Saturday |
Day Hike to John Muir Cabin | Drew Maples 957-0055 | Moderate | Contact Drew before 7P Friday Oct 22nd, for more information. | This is an enjoyable hike, even in the rain. The John Muir cabin is available to day-use visitors, and can be a great place for lunch, or to dry out. |
November 2010 | |||||
| 11/10/10 Wednesday |
Monthly Meeting | 7P Downtown Public Library | |||
| 11/17/10 Wednesday |
Rock Dump Climbing Evening 6:30-8:30P |
Carl Reese 723-9323 | N/A | Cost: $13 (or $11 with punch card). Shoes and harness may be rented from the gym. | Call Carl if you would like more information, or just show up and climb. |
December 2010 | |||||
| 12/07/10 Tuesday |
Monthly Meeting | 7P Douglas Public Library | |||
| 12/14/10 Tuesday |
Rock Dump Climbing Evening 6:30-8:30P |
Carl Reese 723-9323 | N/A | Cost: $13 (or $11 with punch card). Shoes and harness may be rented from the gym. | Call Carl if you would like more information, or just show up and climb. |
| 12/18/10 Saturday |
(Nearly) Full Moon Cross-Country Ski 6:00P-? |
Carl Reese 723-9323 | Moderate | Cross-country ski evening on Mendenhall Lake, or Campground, depending upon conditions. There will be a fire after skiing at Skater's Cabin; bring your own s'mores, drinks, etc. | Call Carl before 4:00P Saturday if you are interested. |
| 12/20/10 Monday |
Lunar Eclipse Ski/Snowshoe 7:00P-? |
Bob Sylvester 321-1519 | Moderate | Ski/snowshoe from Eaglecrest Lodge up to the Eagle's Nest, arriving at the Nest in time for the lunar eclipse. Lunar eclipse begins at 8:30P. | Call Bob before 7:00P Sunday 12/19 if you are interested. |
| 12/31/10 - 1/2/11 Friday-Sunday |
Grandchild Pks Multi-Day Tour | Tamara Bledsoe 463-3211 | Moderate/Difficult | Winter camping/mountaineering equipment (and experience) required. | Postponed due to weather. We will try for a later date. |
| ALWAYS CALL THE LEADER to sign up for an event and to ascertain the meeting time and place, plus other important information or changes (trips can be weather dependent!). | |||||
| All trip participants are expected to bring: warm clothes, raingear, food, water, flashlight/headlamp, matches/lighter, firestarter, and whistle. See the basic list. And AVOID COTTON CLOTHING. | |||||
| Visit the Juneau Alpine Club website at http://www.juneaualpineclub.org | |||||
| To add a trip to the current month's calendar or post a message to the club, send email to juneaualpineclub@yahoogroups.com | |||||