Calgary Climbers

Saturday, March 24th Difficult Scramble or Outdoor Climbing

2007-03-20T10:47:00.002-07:00

Will be decided last minute based on weather and avalance conditions. Call Janice if you want to come.

Thursday, March 22 Climbing @ Stronghold

2007-03-20T10:47:00.001-07:00

Same bat time, same bat channel, call Janice for details.

Tuesday, March 20 Climbing @ Stronghold

2007-03-20T10:46:00.001-07:00

Same bat time same bat channel, call Janice for details.

Ainsworth B.C. Climbing Trip

2007-03-20T10:29:00.000-07:00

So, I was thinking May long weekend should be good for our ainsworth climbing/hot springs trip.
http://www.hotnaturally.com/

Here are the tentative dates

May 17, Thursday - leave Calgary after work and drive 7 hours to Ainsworth
May 18, Friday - climb -> hotsprings
May 19, Saturday - ditto
May 20, Sunday - ditto
May 21, Monday - ditto, and then leave ainsworth in the late afternoon for the 7 hour drive back to Calgary.

As Monday is a holiday, if everyone could take Friday off that would mean we would have more time to climb.

If anyone is interested, and depending on who is going, I might want to take more time off and drive up earlier.

So get in shape for a 4-day climbing trip boys and girls and try to get time off :)

Tentative prices

Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort (with view) - $28 per person
http://www.hotnaturally.com/spring_rates.php
Kaslo Hostel (dorm style) - $20 per person
http://www.kaslohostel.com/
Camping - if I remember correctly it's $20 per site ...... gotta check up on this though, will do later

NWT or Yukon Trip

2007-03-20T10:26:00.000-07:00

Looks like the best time to go is January to March, so we just missed it for this year. Another thing to put on the calender for next year though :)

http://www.gedds.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/

If we get our skills up, perhaps we can do the chilkoot trail in the spring season, which will require avalanch preparedness, and winter camping experience ...... no more camping next to the highway :)

http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/yt/chilkoot/index_e.asp

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2007-03-10T16:39:00.000-08:00

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Ski Trip Planning

2007-03-06T07:47:00.000-08:00

Mike has offered to plan this one, so I'll let him take over it.

The only thing is that Janice can't snowboard as she is still broken until April 2nd, so unless Mike and Kim are willing to wait till then, or go again in April, Janice won't make it.

Friday, March 9th - Movie

2007-03-05T13:56:00.000-08:00

Nick please fill in info.

Calenders

2007-03-05T13:55:00.000-08:00

Ivo is in the process of figuring out how we can all share our schedules to make planning events easier.

We have a yahoo group called calgary climbers with a calender, e-mail list, pictures, etc. E-mail Janice for an invite.

Planning details for winter camping/ice climbing

2007-03-05T13:46:00.000-08:00

Ivo said

"Besides next weekend, I'm free on all the remaining ones. The camping/ice-climbing trip can be done in one of the following locations, depending on snow and ice conditions:K-country - there's a bunch of nice and easy climbs in the immediate surrounding of the Mt Kidd camping ground Banff - again, relatively close to town there are a couple of good places + Lake Louise which has few nice and not so easy climbsYoho - few nice climbs on the Yoho valley road going to Takakkaw fallsIcefields parkway - if everything else is not acceptable - plenty of climbs and snow, as well as camping grounds along the road so we can pick one easily Have a good one and let me know where and when the majority wants to go climbing."

Date - Tentatively set for the weekend of March 17

Please post your comment to indicate your interest and availability.

Activities - Janice is out for another 4 weeks, there is no way I can go ice climbing .....

Thursday March 8th - Dinner @ the River Cafe

2007-03-05T11:56:00.000-08:00

Dress to impress!!

Reservations at 7:30 pm under Janice Nguyen

Tuesday, March 6th - Climbing at Stronghold

2007-03-05T11:54:00.000-08:00

Meet in the lobby at 7:30 pm.

Call 607-3537 for details, or if you don't see me (Janice).

Sunday, December 17th, Ha Ling Peak

2006-12-12T07:38:00.000-08:00

Elevation gain: 700 m

Ascent time: ~ 2 hours

Difficulty: easy scramble

Distance: 1.6 km (to summit)

Trailhead: Goat Creek

Bring: icers/crampons, ice axe, warm clothes, etc.

If the route looks good, we should take the ridge traverse over to Mount Laurence Grassi.

Attendees: Janice, Kim, Ivo

Climbing this Tuesday

2006-12-10T17:14:00.000-08:00

Meeting at the Calgary Climbing Center this Tuesday at 6:30 to do some last minute climbing before sending Doc Nick off! Currently signed up are Crazy Kimber, Evo Doc, Janice, Matt and Matt...give a call if you want to join us (690-2494). Oh, and two last points of interest - Doc Nick is officially on vacation, so if you want to hang out during the day, give a call (attractive single women welcome). Secondly, this may be your last chance to give Doc Nick the many Christmas presents you've been finding all over town for him - he appreciates it, and thanks you in advance ;-)

The Infamous Gingerbread house

2006-12-10T17:13:00.000-08:00

Weekend at Banff Jasper

2006-11-18T15:38:00.000-08:00

Here's a snapshot/selection of pics from our gruelling Banff/Jasper experience - along with 5 hour 26 kilometer hikes with 2000 meters of elevation, we slipped and slided in the snow, prayed to the non-alcoholic gods, and fasted. Ahhh, fantasy world would be a much healthier place ;-) All pics can be found on calgaryclimbers.zoto.com

Kim and Ken Star Trekkin' across the universe

My little MJ (or blue-steel.blogspot.com) soaking up the mountains, just before his 360 spinout on the highway

About all I got to see of the glacier's...good thing Kim was wearing black so we could find her! ;-)

Can you believe it? This is Kimber the Monkey's first tree climb!

Ahhh, paying homage to our eastern roots, our dear Alexander Keith. For those that don't know:
I do solemnly pledge to be faithful
To Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale
The Ambrosia of ales
and Emissary of Nova Scotia Good Times
As long as I am able to lift glass aloft.

Slainte Mhath!

Three Crazy Pics from Thursday, Nov 16th COC climbing

2006-11-18T14:53:00.000-08:00

COC Climbing this Wednesday at the Crux

2006-11-18T12:25:00.000-08:00

The title says it all - sign up now! Oh, and no guests allowed, so if any friends want to join, they need to sign up for the COC. Another belay test, another 5 dollars - print off the waiver, and we'll meet there at 6:30!

Sunday, November 19th Indoor Climbing

2006-11-18T11:58:00.000-08:00

As we're going to crazy party at Ceiles Saturday night, we're forgoing our usual breakfast meeting (as if we do, there will likely be no climbing done!) We'll be meeting at 1 pm for climbing (gym to be determined) and will likely climb till about 5ish - after that we'll possibly be going out to grab some grub.

If you want to meet up, or are wondering where to go, you can call Nic at 690-2494. leave a note and let us know you're coming!

Parka Party this Saturday!

2006-11-18T11:55:00.000-08:00

Come one come all - our first purely social event! Got an invitation for a fantabulous sounding parka party at Ceiles - read on! Currently, Kimber, Ivo, Peter, Nayyer and myself are heading out, and possibly to be joined by Janice later. There's a preparty that may start as early at 5 pm!

Here is the outline of our 3rd Annual Parka Patio Party:

Saturday, November 18th

This event is located on our rooftop patio! We bring in a ton of heaters for the event. Everyone is dressed in their parka gear so the weather has never been an issue. We have a fashion show that is sponsored by Ski Celler and Spyware. Our staff participates in the fashion show and they do an amazing job entertaining our guests! We also have a fashion show for the “worst dressed” ski wear. Some of the partners that we have on board for the event are: RCR (resorts of the Canadian Rockies), Ski Cellar, Spy Ware, and Bailey’s. We have tons of prizing that we put together for various draws and worst dressed ski wear! Some of the prizing includes winter wearables, ski lift passes, Pennylane corporate party packages, and gift certificates. We have a DJ and a dance floor. Frozen Memories has an onsite live person creating an ice sculpture as well they create an ice sculpture luge for us.

Some of the media that come down for the event are Shaw and City TV. They usually do a little blurb and showcase it the next day. We have a photographer that captures the entire event. So, we can email you pictures of the fundraiser and your guests.

Drink specials include Kokanee for $4.00 and Bailey’s for $4.00.

The rooftop has a 30 foot Christmas tree as well we decorate with tons of Christmas lights

The Rat Pack ;-)

2006-11-16T11:21:00.000-08:00

Thursday, November 16 Indoor Climbing w/COC

2006-11-13T07:56:00.000-08:00

Indoor Climbing with the COC

6:00 pm - Light Dinner??
Same bat time, same bat place?

7:00 pm - Climbing at Stronghold

10:00 pm - Beer??
Will we make it this time??

RSVP for dinner
Janice - very sick not coming out
Nico
"insert name here to RSVP"

Wednesday, November 8th Stronghold

2006-11-08T12:14:00.000-08:00

Indoor Climbing with the COC

6pm - Dinner
Meet at the vietnamese restaurant near Stronghold for dinner/snacks, call 607-3537 if you're coming, so far, it's Janice, Kim and Nick??

7 PM - Climb with the COC

10 pm - Beer?

K-country avalanche

2006-11-07T12:59:00.000-08:00

I've just read that a party of two were swept by a moderate avalanche on Sunday, while climbing Fortress mountain. One of the guys, a student at U of C, later died in hospital. And that is a tragic news. It is also a reminder to all of us that even a small mistake or misjudgment can have very serious consequences. Every time we go out we should be prepared and never underestimate the mountains, even in summer. Stay safe and have fun. See you at the Stronghold tomorrow.

When you've been a COC-member for too long...

2006-11-06T19:17:00.000-08:00

Hmm I cannot upload my gif on the zoto account... That's why I'm posting it here. Soon I'll try to put up Nick's jump too :-) It was an awesome weekend!

Picture Posting...

2006-11-06T02:01:00.000-08:00

Hey Gang,

Just set us up a zoto account to post our pictures - just go to www.zoto.com and login as calgaryclimbers with the password lazysundays

We can post up to 2 gigs there, you can download the easy uploader, and just link the pics back to our blog - that way anyone can download the originals and print them off! I was going to post some, but ug, waaaay too tired now, and must hit the sack. Thanks for a rockin' weekend, and see y'all wednesday at stronghold!

Nicholas

Nov 2nd COC Climbing Pictures

2006-11-03T15:11:00.000-08:00

Sunday, November 5th Indoor Climbing

2006-11-03T07:39:00.000-08:00

So, the usual breakfast -> climbing -> dinner.

11:00 am Breakfast at Nick's
Post a comment or get in touch with Nick if you don't know how to get there. If you don't have a car I'm sure someone would be willing to pick you up so you don't get lost in the snow . . . . . . . Ivo . . . . . .

1:00 pm Climbing at a Gym
Call for Gym location, to be decided at breakfast.

6:00 pm Dinner at Nick's
If anyone has any dinner recipie ideas, don't leave them at home :)

See you guys Sunday :)

Saturday, November 4th Heart Mountain Scramble

2006-11-03T07:38:00.000-08:00

Stay tuned for details :)

COC this Thursday

2006-10-31T12:56:00.000-08:00

Just so that everyone knows, climbing this Thursday with the COC - it's at the calgary Climbing Club again

http://www.calgaryoutdoorclub.com/events/details.asp?eventid=3199

See you all there!

Oh, and Sunday was a blast - I'll try and throw up a pic soon!

Nicholas

Monday Oct 30 - climbing at U of C

2006-10-26T14:59:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
In case the climbing on Sunday's not enough for you, here's your chance to get 'pumped out' once again.
Monday, October 30, after 7:30pm I'll be at the U of C wall with a colleague of mine. There are going to be some COC people (generally referred to as COCs :-) ) bouldering there. Let me know if you decide to join us. See you on Sunday, hope you like raspberry jam with the pancakes.

/Ivo

Sunday, October 29th Indoor Climbing

2006-10-25T09:42:00.000-07:00

Okay gang,

So the plan is

11:00 am Breakfast at Nick's
3727 42 st NW, Calgary Alberta
Here's the link to the google map http://maps.google.ca/?ie=UTF8&z=15&om=1
I'm apartment 302, phone number 698-2272 home or 690-2494 cell
I just got a whole ton of pancake mix, and I have some real maple syrup, but maybe we could pick up some blueberries and chocolate chips? (Janice says "I'll bring chocolate chips")

Noon - Arrive at climbing gym**
Bring ropes if you have them, we'll need them if we decide to go to U of C.

Vera
Nick
Ivo
Sonia
Janice
Kevin

5:00 pm - Finish climbing
Possibly head off for dinner somewhere.

Note ** gym location to be decided at breakfast, call if you're not coming to breakfast for climbing location)

See you guys Sunday! - Janice

Oh, and if anyone else wants access to this blog, let us know ;-) Nicholas

Here are a couple of breakfast pics:

Sunday, October 1st Outdoor Climbing

2006-09-27T08:20:00.000-07:00

Okay gang, so here's the proposed plan for Sunday.

Post a comment to let me know if you want to change anything or if you want to come/can't come.

Brunch time: Meet at 11 am

Brunch location: Smitty's for brunch (hope to leave calgary by noon for everyone who isn't coming brunch) http://www.smittys.ca/access/Location/Home.aspx?locID=28

Carpool departs at noon from Smitty's

Climbing location: Nick will you pick a spot? Probably near Exshaw

It'll be a single pitch, relaxed climbing.

Please bring a rope if you are coming, Nick, Vera and I are already sharing one.

Looks like it might rain, so bring you hiking shoes and raincoats and we'll make it a wet hiking trip if our climbing get's cut short.

Steve Canyon, Sunday September 24

2006-09-25T08:34:00.000-07:00

Despite warnings of excessive snowfall, Nick and Janice headed out to K-Country hoping to climb (they packed hiking gear in case there really was too much snow and had to go hiking instead). Unfortunately, their partner in crime couldn't make it out :(

Anyways, the climbing was awesome! They rappelled down off a tree to the first route and then rappelled down from there.

After top roping for a bit, they did some lead climbing on a 6 route.

The weather was sunny, but a little chilly as there is a creek running through Steve Canyon. But all in all it was very beautifull, especially with all the leaves changing colors.