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Ethan Davis Presents: Avalanche Awareness
Please join us January 20th for our monthly program at All Souls Unitarian Church, 730 N. Tejon St., at 7:30pm. Ethan Davis from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center will be giving a public presentation on Avalanche Awareness.
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is a program within the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director’s Office. The program is a partnership between the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Transportation (CDOT), and the Friends of the CAIC (FoCAIC), a 501c3 group. The mission of the CAIC is to provide avalanche information and education, promote research for the protection of life and property, and the enhancement of the state’s economy.
Since 1950, avalanches have killed more people in Colorado than any other natural hazard, and in the United States, Colorado accounts for one-third of all avalanche deaths. The Colorado Avalanche Warning Center began issuing public avalanche forecasts in 1973 as part of a research program in
the USDA-Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station. The program moved out of the federal government and into the Colorado state government, becoming part of the Department of Natural Resources in 1983. The CAIC joined the Colorado Department of Transportation’s highway safety program in 1993. The Friends of the CAIC (a 501c3 group) formed in 2007 to promote avalanche safety in Colorado and to support the recreation program of the CAIC. If you plan on going into the backcountry, you should strongly consider giving to this very good cause!
As a reminder, one week after this presentation Eric Hunter will be conducting a very thorough and professional Avalanche Level One Course. Each year Eric attends workshops to hone his skills and receive any updates. The course offered by our own Pikes Peak Group will save you hundreds of dollars over a course done by a guiding service. It is recommended you take the Avalanche Level One course every couple of years to refresh your knowledge and to learn about any changes that may have occurred. Please sign up at cmc.org soon, as space in this course goes very quickly.
January 20th – Pikes Peak Group Monthly Program
December 2014 – January 2015 | No. 208
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Mt. Princeton 2015 February 27–March 1, 2015
This is an annual weekend of ski, snowshoe, swim, soak, party, and dining adventure at the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort in Nathrop, CO, near the ghost town of St. Elmo.
It includes two nights’ lodging at the resort, dinner on Friday and Saturday nights, and breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday, two complimentary drinks (wine, beer or soft drink) on Friday night, all the swimming you can get in on the three days, as well as an informal get together Saturday after dinner. Both Saturday and Sunday, after breakfast, CMC trip leaders will propose trips for all levels of ability. The cost is $235 for double occupancy and $320 for single occupancy. Non-CMC members pay $10 more. This is a fun event, attended by members from several CMC groups. The registration deadline is January 7, and payment by check will be due by January 15. Guests are welcome.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Gertrud (Getty) Nuhn, (719) 473-8868, [email protected] or Becky Zenthoefer, (719) 633-1367, [email protected]. On the cmc.org site, it’s under Calendar, Events.
Don’t forget about the discounts you can receive as a CMC member:
Adventure Medical Kits Ajax Bike and Sport American Mountaineering Museum, Golden Bent Gate, Golden Breckenridge Nordic Center, Breckenridge Frisco Nordic Center, Frisco Golden Bike Shop, Golden High Mountain Lodge, Winter Park Ken's Anglers Moosejaw Mountain Chalet, Colorado Springs Mountainsmith Neptune Mountaineering, Boulder ROCK’n & JAM’n Rocky Mountain Popcorn Factory Summit Terragraphics The Custom Foot, Englewood The Mountaineers Books The Trailhead, Buena Vista TrailRunner Magazine Vagabond Ranch Huts Wilderness Exchange Unlimited, Denver
For details visit the Member Benefits section of the CMC web site.
Your PPG Council Chair – Collin Powers 719-685-2470, [email protected]
Past Chair – Rick Keetch 719-634-1165, [email protected]
BMS Director – Mike Erickson 719-482-5062, [email protected] Co-Director – Tony Eichstadt 740-601-3611, [email protected]
Conservation – Tom Mowle 719-216-3932, [email protected]
Education & Training – Eric Hunter 719-266-9647, [email protected]
Equipment Manager – Tom Mulcahy 719-482-8821, [email protected]
Membership – Dean Waits 719-445-0263, [email protected]
Newsletter – Dave Anderson 719-484-9069, [email protected]
Outings –Chris Mattingly 719-268-6774, [email protected]
Programs – Roger Kilcoyne 719-323-3740, [email protected]
Public Relations – Neil Butterfield 337-258-2365, [email protected] Assisting – Christie Lee 719-635-2336, [email protected]
Safety & Leadership – Paul Schoell 719-440-7777, [email protected]
SESI – Christie Lee 719-635-2336, [email protected]
Sergeant at Arms – Rondi Burgess 719-360-1010, [email protected]
Treasurer – Jackie Crouch 719-231-3513, [email protected]
At Large:
Carrie Graff 410-507-9646, [email protected]
Doug Hatfield 719-200-9488, [email protected]
Greg Long 719-659-0345, [email protected]
Yolanda Mason 719-232-3041, [email protected]
Mary Mourar 719-633-2614, [email protected]
Interested in serving on the Pikes Peak Group Council? Please contact the Chair.
Annual Mt. Princeton Trip
CMC Member Discounts
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Successful 2013–2014 Education Programs By Eric Hunter
Well, here we are in the early winter of 2014, the wind is blowing, the leaves have fallen, the snow is returning, the ski resorts have just begun to open, and the CAIC has started their winter 2014/2015 reporting season. Now everyone is thinking changing out hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and climbing gear for winter gear. Just remember to check your pack twice to be sure you have not forgotten something as you change seasons. Before we completely close out this past education season and start the next, I want to take a moment to reflect on the success of this year’s education programs.
In case you missed it, or were there, but have forgotten it, we have had another very successful delivery of winter and summer skills courses. To start with, we completed another round of Basic Mountaineering School (BMS), with several students going on to HAMS or other adventures. We are now just starting another season of snow climbing, so start making plans to get out and build on those new skills before moving up to the next course level. In our winter specific courses, we have successfully delivered Skate Skiing, Snowshoeing, Introduction to Backcountry Skiing, Winter Wilderness Survival Skills, Avalanche Level 1, and Technical Ice Climbing. These courses have helped many club members gain new skills to become more efficient and much safer while traveling in the backcountry during winter conditions. Our summer courses now include both Mountain Biking and Desert Canyoneering, two recent additions that have had a great response so far.
As the course list is large, and the student list even larger, I will not list the student’s names here. However, I do want to say congratulations to all of those who have managed to complete any of these education programs. I know first-hand the skills you have learned and how much of an impact these skills have on our enjoyment of the Colorado wilderness and
beyond. I hope you have had a chance to get out and continue to build on the skills you have learned by practicing. Please watch the trip schedule to see many trips matching the courses you have taken.
I also want to say a HUGE Thank You to all of the instructors who have volunteered their time to make these courses as successful as they have been. Without the large group of volunteers, these courses would not exist. If you really got something out of any of the classes, be sure to let your instructors know, and be sure to tell others. If you see the large list of courses and excellent skills of the instructors listed above and think you would like to be a part of it, keep an eye on the monthly newsletter. We have just started another round of courses for 2014/2015, and there are still plenty of open spaces in each course. We hope we can share our experience, skills, and safety with you.
PPG Education Programs
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Hut-to-Hut Clinic December 4, 2014 Maybe you are big on backpacking in the summer, but are not prepared for the bitter cold winter nights. How about a hut trip? In a hut you can spend your nights in a warm cozy environment, protected from the cold outside. Come to this free clinic, open to everyone, to learn about the principles, processes, planning, and particulars of a hut trip. There will also be an optional day trip to a hut on December 7 for those that want to get that first-hand experience of winter navigation and seeing what the inside of a typical hut looks like. Although we will not spend the night at the hut, your experience on this trip will prepare you for that future hut adventure. For details please contact Paul Schoell at [email protected].
Skate Ski Clinic December 6, 2014 Learn the basics of this wonderful Nordic Center sport seen in the Winter Olympics. It is incredibly aerobic and can take years to master. However, one session can show you the basics. To quote the instructor, “Balance is key!” This clinic is great for those new to the sport or those who are just beginning to build their skills to the intermediate level. This year’s lesson will be a half day of either beginner or intermediate field lessons. The clinic is free, however there is a small fee for your Nordic pass and rentals if you need them. For clinic details and to signup, please contact Denise and Dan Snow at 719-687-9576.
Snowshoe and Backcountry Ski Class January 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 18, 25, 2015 Learn the gear, maintenance, safety, and entry-level techniques for either or both of these sports. Snowshoeing is the entry into the winter wonderland for many people and a common activity in the winter schedule. BC Skiing is a great way to enjoy the wilderness with a little more skill and finesse. Both are a wonderful way of beating the ever-rising resort lift ticket fees and crowds. There are two classroom sessions and one field session for the snowshoe class and two classroom and three field sessions for the BC Ski class. The cost is $20 for the snowshoe class and $60 for BC Ski class. There are rental costs if you don’t own the gear and a trail pass for one day at a Nordic Center for the BC Ski class. The snowshoe classroom dates are 5 and 7 Jan, and the field date is 10 Jan. The BC Ski classroom dates are 5 and 8 Jan, and the field dates are 11, 18, and 25 Jan. All field sessions are scheduled as CMC trips. For details, please contact Eric Hunter at [email protected].
Avalanche Level 1 Class January 27, 29, 31, February 1, 2015 This is the level of avalanche training now required for HAMS and BMS students. This is also a great level of knowledge for those who have only completed Introduction to Avalanches in the past. This course will teach you about proper gear, route selection, and making safe decisions by providing an understanding of terrain, snow pack, weather, and triggers. You will practice evaluating terrain, doing a beacon search, probing and digging for a “victim”, and digging evaluation pits. This is the course to make all the other winter activities safer. Classroom dates are 27 and 29 Jan. The field sessions are 31 Jan and 1 Feb. All field sessions are scheduled as CMC trips. The cost for this class is $150. For details, please contact Eric Hunter at [email protected].
Basic Mountaineering School (BMS) – Ice Climbing February 2, 4, 7, 8, 2015 This is the continuation of the 2014 BMS series. Completing this course will be the completion of BMS certification for many students this year. Congratulations! This course has a pre-requisite of BMS Rock Climbing or proven skills similar to those provided by that class. Classroom dates are 2 and 4 Feb. The field session is either 7 or 8 Feb. This year there will be an optional extra class in Ouray on 13-16 Feb. All field sessions are scheduled as CMC trips. The cost for this class is $70. Going on the optional overnight trip will include additional hotel and travel expenses. For details, please contact Dave Anderson at [email protected]. You will need permission to sign up for this class as there are prerequisites and space is limited.
Technical Ice Climbing School (TICS) February 5, 14-16, 2015 Have you been ice climbing easy routes for a few seasons since your BMS Ice Climbing module and wondered what’s next? Have you seen some of the annual Ouray Festival clips and wondered about mixed routes or leading? Here is your chance. Come to Ouray for an event sure to improve your ice climbing skills as well as adding to your skills with leading and anchor building. Some gear purchasing is required for this course. The classroom session is on 5 Feb. The weekend trip is 14-16 Feb. All field session are scheduled as CMC trips. The cost for this class is $175. For details, please contact Grant Wilson at [email protected]. You will need permission to sign up for this class as there are prerequisites and space is limited.
PPG Classes
To register for classes or trips,
go to www.cmc.org
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Winter Wilderness Survival Class February 25, 28, March 1, 2015 So now you have learned from the other classes how to get out and play in the winter wilderness, but what do you do if you get stuck out there for the night? This clinic will discuss the gear requirements and concepts of survival in the winter wilderness of Colorado. We will then spend a night in the wilderness to put those concepts to practice. We will build several types of winter shelters and you will have the chance to spend the night in them using just what you carry on a winter day trip, or a bit more if you are concerned. The classroom session is on 25 Feb. The overnight is 28 Feb through 1 Mar. All field sessions are scheduled as CMC trips. The cost for this class is $40. For details, please contact Eric Hunter at [email protected].
Trip Leader Training March 26, April 2, 4, 2015 CMC trips are the heart and soul of the club and as a member; leading trips can be your most important and rewarding CMC activity. To get started with this activity, free up your schedule to take the Trip Leader Training course, which is one of two required courses necessary to obtain the CMC trip leader certification. Completion of this course along with Wilderness First Aid (WFA) will allow you to lead trips through the CMC. (It is suggested that if you are a current leader and it has been five or more years since you attended this course, that you re-take it to refresh your skills at no cost.) Some of the topics covered are: CMC leader and trip requirements, leader skills, group dynamics, emergency procedures, and website operation. There will be two evening classroom sessions and a half-day field session. The cost of this course is $25. For details (and if you are a current leader wishing to re-take this course as a refresher), please contact Paul Schoell at [email protected].
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) April 9, 16, 18, 2015 To enhance your safety on all trips, the Pikes Peak Group continues to offer a Wilderness First Aid course. This sixteen-hour course is accredited by the Emergency Care and Safety Institute and consists of instruction devoted to medical evaluation and treatment in situations where definitive medical care is not readily available. This comprehensive and nationally recognized WFA course is taught over two evenings of classroom presentations and activities followed by a full day of practical training in the field. It is highly recommended that all members take this course to ensure they know and understand what to do in a wilderness medical situation. Completing a WFA course is a requirement for those desiring to lead CMC trips. Because most trip leaders do not repetitively practice the principles and procedures of dealing with medical situations, current trip leaders should also take this course to renew their WFA training. Participants will receive a comprehensive textbook and their WFA card. The cost of the course is $50. For details please contact Paul Schoell at [email protected]. (Note: Although CPR training is not part of the WFA curriculum, accredited CPR training is available immediately following the WFA course for those that would like this additional training. A separate sign up is required for the April 18, 2015 CPR course.)
CPR Training April 18, 2014 Knowing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) can be life-saving. As a benefit to the community, the Pikes Peak Group is offering a CPR training course. If you never had CPR training or if it’s been a while, this two hour American Heart Association accred ited course is for you. It includes the latest classroom instruction and hands-on training in CPR/AED for the Adult/Child/Infant (choking, conscious, and unconscious). Upon completion, participants will receive their CPR card. The cost of the course is $25 and the number of participants is limited. For details please contact Paul Schoell at [email protected].
PPG Classes (continued)
SESI
Singles Enjoying Similar Interests
SESI activities are found on the cmc.org trip list. Please look for the SESI label to identify activities specifically geared towards the singles group.
20/30-Something
The 20/30 Something group is oriented toward members in that age range. Most of our activities are organized through our listserve.
For further information, contact Roger Kilcoyne at [email protected].
Program Cancellation Policy
If the weather becomes severe, our monthly program may be cancelled. We will cancel a program when the CSPD goes to Severe Weather Accident Reporting. Listen to the radio or the television.
To register for classes or trips,
go to www.cmc.org
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Falcon Trail-Western Segment 12/5/2014 Moderate A Leader: Nancy Altmansberger, 719-471-9549 Trail Mileage 8, Elevation Gain 500. Details: We will start at the trailhead off of Monument Creek Rd on the Air Force Academy. We will hike the most western section of the Falcon Trail up against the foothills. The Falcon Trail is a 13 mile loop. We will hike 4 miles out and 4 miles back. We can have a snack at Table Rock. This is a wooded, winding, rolling, pretty trail. CMC members only. A limited number of well behaved, friendly dogs are welcome. Please contact leader by phone.
Beginner Skate Skiing Clinic No tickets left. 12/6/2014 Ski Leader: Denise Snow, 719-687-9576, [email protected] Details: This is a beginning skate ski class. It is recommended that you have prior experience roller skating, downhill skiing, or Nordic skiing. You must use specialized skate ski equipment that you can rent at the Nordic Center. Plan to meet in the Nordic Center at 9:00 a.m. The instruction will take place in the morning, then you will have the afternoon to practice what you learned.
Intermediate Skate Skiing Clinic No tickets left. 12/6/2014 Ski Leader: Denise Snow, 719-687-9576, [email protected] Details: This is an intermediate skate ski class. You must have previous experience skate skiing to take this class and be aware that this is an aerobic sport. Instruction will be in the afternoon and equipment can be rented at the Nordic center. Plan on meeting at the Nordic Center at 1:00 p.m.
Columbine Trail 12/15/2014 Moderate B Leader: Donna Brockman, 719-528-6070, [email protected] Trail Mileage 8+, Elevation Gain 1000. Details: Start at the Starsmore Discovery Center parking lot at the entrance to Cheyenne Canyon. The trail starts off very gentle then slowly climbs uphill. There are a few very steep sections. We will come out at Helen Hunt Falls. It is a beautiful trail that is overlooked by many hikers. We will go down the same way we came up. In case of ice on the trail, bring some kind of traction device for your shoes.
Mt Herman Loop 12/18/2014 Moderate B Leader: Dean Waits, 719-445-0263, [email protected] Trail Mileage 9, Elevation Gain 2,500, Driving Distance 40. Location: Monument Park and Ride NE corner of I-25 at exit 161 at 8am or at the TH which is West of Monument at 8:30. To TH, take exit 161 to Hwy 105, go west over I-25 straight thru traffic lights on 2nd St, continue on 2nd past RR tracks turn left on Mitchell Ave for 0.6 mi, right on Mt Herman Rd for 0.75 mi, turn left (south) on Nursery Rd and proceed 0.6 mi to corner of Schilling Ave and Lindbergh Road (advise Leader if meeting at TH) This hike is # 3 on the Pikes Peak Atlas. Leader will be in a blue Toyota 4Runner at the P&R. Details: We’ll start at the corner of Schilling Ave and Lindbergh Rd west of Monument and visit the Memorial Forest and hitch up with Trl 715 for views of the AF Academy and Cathedral Rock, and hike to Mount Herman Trail 716. Mt Herman (9,036 ft) has panoramic views of Pikes Peak, Monument, and surrounding areas to the East and West. We’ll have lunch and hike down by Monument Rock and return to the TH. Leader will advise if micro spikes or snowshoes may be needed.
Lovell Gulch Hike 12/19/2014 Moderate A Leader: Nancy Altmansberger, 719-471-9549 Trail Mileage 6, Elevation Gain 700. Details: We will hike this pretty 6-mile loop on a rolling trail through woods and meadows just outside of Woodland Park. CMC members only. A limited number of well behaved, friendly dogs are welcome. It is customary for Colorado Mountain Club hikers to pay drivers 30 cents per mile per car to reimburse the driver for gas and wear and tear on their car. Road mileage is 16 miles. The transportation expense per car is $5 which will be divided by the number of people in the car. Please bring cash so that you can pay your share for transportation. Please contact leader by phone.
West Monument Creek Trail 1/2/2015 Easy B Leader: Nancy Altmansberger, 719-471-9549 Trail Mileage 5, Elevation Gain 1100. Details: From the Air Force Academy, we will hike on West Monument Creek Trail into Pike National Forest and to the Blodgett Peak trailhead. We will turn around and return the same way that we came. We will have nice views of Blodgett Peak, the Academy, and northern Colorado Springs. CMC members only. A limited number of well behaved, friendly dogs are welcome. Please contact leader by phone.
December–January PPG Trips
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Snowshoe Clinic Field Trip 1/10/2015 Moderate B Leader: Eva Light, 719-596-5700, [email protected] Details: This snowshoe field session is for those who have completed the two required classroom sessions with the Pikes Peak Group. During this trip you will have the opportunity to practice out in the field, swap snowshoes to figure out differences between models, and ask questions about gear and winter trips.
BC Ski Nordic Center Practice 1/11/2015 Moderate I Leader: Eric Hunter, 719-273-1018, [email protected] Trail Mileage 8, Elevation Gain 200, Driving Distance 260. Details: This field session is for those who have completed the two required classroom sessions with the Pikes Peak Group. The first of three field sessions, this trip will focus on balance and weight transfer with tracked skis at a Nordic Center by demonstrating and practicing drills. If time permits, we will begin progressing to low hills both up and down.
Falcon Trail-Southeastern Segment 1/16/2015 Moderate A Leader: Nancy Altmansberger, 719-471-9549 Trail Mileage 8, Elevation Gain 500. Details: On the Air Force Academy, we will take Falcon Trail from the stadium south and west to go past the BX and gas station and then on to West Monument Creek. The Falcon Trail is a 13-mile loop. We will hike 4 miles out and 4 miles back. This is a wooded, winding, rolling, pretty hike. We will stop to see a cabin from the 1800’s and the tombstones of the family of five that once lived there. The three grandchildren died of typhoid when quite young. CMC members only. A limited number of well behaved, friendly dogs are welcome. Please contact leader by phone.
PPG New Member Orientation Hike 1/17/2015 Easy A Leader: Dean Waits, 719-445-0263, [email protected] Trail Mileage 3, Elevation Gain 500. Details: We will meet at the Red Rock Canyon Open Space in the back parking lot at 9am. Turn South onto the entrance of RRCOS off of HWY 24 (Ridge Road just west of 31st St) and then go through the roundabout toward the parking lots. At the stop sign, do not take a right into the main parking lot, but go straight through and head to the back parking lot. We will take a short hike and later discuss CMC activities and answer any questions. Guests are welcome.
BC Ski Turquoise Lake Practice 1/18/2015 Moderate II Leader: Eric Hunter, 719-273-1018, [email protected] Trail Mileage 12, Elevation Gain 500, Driving Distance 300. Details: This field session is for those who have completed the two required classroom sessions and the Nordic field session with the Pikes Peak Group. The second of three field sessions, this trip will focus on endurance with efficient kick and glide on a packed road. If time permits, we will also continue to build hill skills both up and down.
BC Ski Bemrose Ski Circus Practice 1/25/2015 Moderate II Leader: Eric Hunter, 719-273-1018, [email protected] Trail Mileage 12, Elevation Gain 1800, Driving Distance 200. Details: This field session is for those who have completed the two required classroom sessions and the two prior field sessions with the Pikes Peak Group. The third of three field sessions, this trip will focus on endurance and technique on a packed trail. We will spend a lot of time building skills for harder hills in tighter turns.
PPG Avalanche Level 1 Field Practice 1/31/2015 Moderate C Leader: Eric Hunter, 719-273-1018, [email protected] Trail Mileage 5, Elevation Gain 400, Driving Distance 200. Details: This two day field session is for those who have completed the two required classroom sessions with the Pikes Peak Group. This two day trip will focus on avalanche evaluation, safe travel skills, and team rescue skills. We will be returning to town between the two field sessions.
Peak to Peak Snowshoe 1/31/2015 Moderate B Leader: Debbie Sheinman, 719-635-7720, [email protected] Trail Mileage 10, Elevation Gain 200, Driving Distance 200. Details: We'll snowshoe via the Peaks trail (the old Freckenridge trail). We'll return to Breckenridge via the free bus service and gondola. After the snowshoe, we'll view the snow sculptures in Breckenridge. No hares please. This trip will be a casual pace.
December–January PPG Trips (continued)
To register for classes or trips,
go to www.cmc.org
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Santa Fe Trail North of Ice Lake 1/31/2015 Easy A Leader: Nancy Altmansberger, 719-471-9549 Trail Mileage 8, Elevation Gain 300. Details: We will hike the section of the Santa Fe Trail on the Air Force Academy that is north of Ice Lake. This is a pretty trail that runs along Monument Creek. CMC members only. A limited number of well behaved, friendly dogs are welcome. Please contact leader by phone.
Barr Camp Overnight 2/7/2015 Easy A Leader: Dean Waits, 719-445-0263, [email protected] Feb 7-8, 2015. Come join a hike to Barr Camp and stay overnight. Eat a prepared dinner Saturday night and breakfast Sunday morning. Sleep dormitory style in the main cabin or outside in a lean-to. Barr Camp has a wonderful atmosphere and is a very unique experience. Advanced reservations are required. The entire cabin cannot be reserved, so we're competing with other folks. If it ticks your adventure button and fits the schedule, sign up soon. Check out the details at cmc.org.
Free Skis Evolution Mountain Quest skis, handmade in Salt Lake City, 206 cm, with Chouinard Riva cable bindings mounted on Voile release plate. Works with any 75 mm ski boot. Free to any current Pikes Peak group CMC member. I also have a pair of Black Diamond skins that fit these skis; $50.00 for the skins. 634-7280.
Jim, Nancy, Jan, and Maria on the Crystal Creek Reservoir hike.
(Photo courtesy Nancy Altmansberger)
December–January PPG Trips (continued)
Early Notice: February PPG Trip
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Pikes Pique Dec 2014–Jan 2015 | No. 208
Pikes Pique is the monthly newsletter of the Pikes Peak Group of the Colorado Mountain Club. It is a forum for enhancing skills for backcountry travel in the Colorado mountains and communicating information, news, and upcoming events to members and interested parties.
The purpose of the CMC is to unite the energy, interest, and knowledge of the students and lovers of the mountains of Colorado; to collect and disseminate information regarding the Rocky Mountains on behalf of science, literature, art, recreation; to stimulate public interest in our mountain areas; to encourage the preservation of flora, fauna, and natural scenery; and to render readily accessible the alpine attractions of this region.
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