JUNEAU ALPINE CLUB CALENDAR

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.
 
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