Juneau Alpine Club meeting minutes
February 3, 2010 meeting
JAC’s annual organizational meeting to elect its officers for the new year was held at the Downtown Bullwinkles Restaurant. Attending club members included Tamara, Greg, Ron, Carl, Drew, Tim M., Cliff, Don, and Matt. Fueled by scrumptious pizzas and beer, club members voted for club officers as follows: Tamara was elected President, in recognition of her organizational skills and enthusiasm (she had been interim President for several months when Steve P left; Carl was elected Vice-President; Bob was re-elected Treasurer, perhaps on an interim basis (he anticipates being gone most of the summer), and Ron was re-elected Secretary.
Club members discussed whether to re-up the requirement that hikers sign a waiver sheet prior to starting a hike. More on that later.
OLD BUSINESS
Recent Events/Hikes
Katt and her family hiked into the Eagle Glacier cabin January 16-18. More JAC members could have availed themselves of the cabin, but rainy conditions dampened their enthusiasm.
A rock dump practice session was held January 21. Carl, Matt, Jan, and Tamara participated
Clear weather supported a day hike into the John Muir cabin on January 23. Ron, Gary, Gene, Diane, and Kim enjoyed this fairly easy hike. Ice cleats or crampons were necessary, because the lower trail was covered with slick ice from about 100 yards above the parking lot to the ridge. The snow covered trail was walk-able without snowshoes from the top of the ridge to the cabin.
Taking advantage of continuing good weather, eight individuals climbed Mt. McGinnis on January 24, following the “winter route.” The group reported some soft snow just above tree line, which required snow shoes. The snow was hard and firm at higher elevations, and crampons were necessary. The wind was quite brisk near the summit. Tamara, Greg, Tim A., Don, Matt, Burt, Steve L., and Carl participated on this winter climb, which required about 9 hours round trip.
Forthcoming Activities
The John Muir cabin – Peterson Lake Traverse is scheduled for February 12-15. Two nights (February 12 & 13) will be at the John Muir cabin and one night (February 14) will be at the Peterson Lake cabin. Contact Drew (957-0055) for details.
A ski-snowshoe hike to the Dan Moller cabin is scheduled for February 20. Contact Ron (586-8211) for details.
A rock dump practice session is scheduled for February 24. Contact Carl (723-9323) for details.
The ice ax training/practice session above the Tram, which had been scheduled for January 9, was rescheduled for March 6. Contact Drew (957-0055) for details.
The ski & snowshoe tour of West Peak is scheduled for April 3. Contact Don (463-3400) for details.
An overnighter on Heintzleman Ridge using alpine skis or snowshoes, depending on conditions, is scheduled for March 27-28. Contact Tim (209-2589) for details.
The next meeting will be March 3 at the Douglas Public Library.
Secretary