Upcoming Boulder Group Trips
Saturday, 5/18/2013, BRS Grad Climb
BRS Graduation Climb, for members of BRS class only.
Leader: Michael Anstett
Type: Climb
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Sunday, 5/19/2013, Fandango Variation BRS Graduation Climb
Meet at 6am. Enjoy strenuous and steep approach hike, which will take 30-40 minutes depending. We will start climbing from the beginning of Baker's Way and then veer off on Fandango. We will rappel back down to terra firma and walk back to packs, then to the cars. Optional refreshments to follow.
Leader: Clare Reda
Type: Climb, Pace: Moderate
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Sunday, 5/19/2013, Seal Rock - BRS Grad Climb
We'll climb the large Flatiron that looks like a barking seal and then enjoy the airy double rope rappel. Open only to students in Eileen Monyok's BRS class.
Leader: Eileen Monyok
Type: Climb, Pace: Moderate
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Sunday, 5/19/2013, Bald Mountain Mod III 1,700+ ft
Avy gear (beacon, probe, shovel) required. Intermediate (blue) skiing ability required. Must be able to ski varied terrain including soft snow, wind slab, sastrugi, and breakable crust.
Leader: Christopher Marotta
Type: Ski, Trail mileage: 7, Pace: Moderate, Elevation Gain: 1700
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Wednesday, 5/22/2013, After Work WEE Social Hike
A slow to moderate paced social hike in and around Boulder. Don't call, just show before 6:00 pm at the Boulder Group Clubroom (behind Neptune's). Be prepared for any weather with good footwear, water, rain jacket, flashlight, and a snack. Optional after hike food and/or drink at a restaurant.
Leader: Diana Dear
Type: Hike, Pace: Casual
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Thursday, 5/23/2013, technical canyoneering trip
We''ll do day trips from group camp site into the various canyons of North Wash, class III canyons, may have some water but no flowing (class C) canyons. Each day is new trip and will be chosen based on group ability and desire. Independent rest days permitted and option for mountain biking days (on your own, not part of CMC trip). Option for one day do Black Hole (longer cold water swims/wades) but not required (full wet suit required for this canyon). Each day will be offer different canyon but all canyons class will have desert hike approach, equivalent of class 3 rock scrambling (down climb) and rappels. Must be competent rappeling, rappels will not be belayed and be on slightly thinner ropes.
Leader: Jill Yarger
Type: Climb, Pace: Moderate, Elevation Gain: 1500
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Saturday, 5/25/2013, Washington Irving (5.6 rock climb) Eldorado Canyon SP
Leader: Rick Casey
Type: Climb
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Wednesday, 5/29/2013, technical canyoneering
We''ll do day trips from group camp site into the various canyons of North Wash, class III canyons, may have some water but no flowing (class C) canyons. Each day is new trip and will be chosen based on group ability and desire. Independent rest days permitted. Option for one day do Black Hole (longer cold water swims/wades) but not required (full wet suit required for this canyon). Each day will be offer different canyon but all canyons class will have desert hike approach, equivalent of class 3 rock scrambling (down climb) and rappels. Must be competent rappeling, rappels will not be belayed and be on slightly thinner ropes.
Leader: Jill Yarger
Type:
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Wednesday, 5/29/2013, Wednesday Evening Endeavors (WEE) Social Hike (WEE Hike) Social Hike
EACHPERSON IS EXPECTED TO BRING WATER, RAIN PROTECTION, HEADLAMP OR FLASHLIGHT,SNACKS, AND STURDY FOOTWEAR AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING FOR EVENING WEATHER!
Leader: Karen Baldwin
Type: Hike, Trail mileage: <=4, Pace: Moderate, Elevation Gain: <=500
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Saturday, 6/1/2013, Top-Roping at Watermark
Please note: the date for this trip has been changed from May 18 to June 1. Enjoy a day of top-roping moderate climbs (5.7-5.10) at the Watermark formation (depending on weather and temperature, alternative south-facing formationsin the canyon may be chosen). It is accessed via a tyrolean traverse across Boulder Creek. Mock-leading is available as an option. Preference given to current or recent Basic Rock School students. The trip is limited to six participants plus the leader and co-leader (Karen Hancock).
Leader: John Fernandez
Type: Climb, Trail mileage: 1/2 mile
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Monday, 6/3/2013, BRS Prussik & Rappel Make Up Crown Rock
This is a make up class for Basic Rock Climbing School Students who missed the Prussik and Rappel field trip. Past BRS students who wish to brush up on their skills are also encouraged to sign up. Please refer to the BRS student handbook for required equipment to bring to the session.
Leader: Clare Reda
Type: Climb
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Wednesday, 6/5/2013, Wednesday Evening Endeavors (WEE) Social Hike
NO NEED TO CALL TO REGISTER - JUST SHOW UP!! Meeting at the Boulder clubroom 5:45 - 6:00pm each Wednesday; departing in carpools by 6:10pm for a social hike along one of the local Boulder foothills trails. This outing is meant for casual hikers who enjoy each others' company, talking along the trail, and sharing snacks along the way. Destination to be selected by leader on the evening of the hike.
Leader: Gary Johnston
Type: Hike, Trail mileage: 4, Pace: Moderate, Elevation Gain: 1400
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Saturday, 6/8/2013, CMC Climbing Festival Announcement
The CMC Climbing Festival is a combo day of rock climbing in the renowned Eldorado Canyon State Park and an after climbing cookout along South Boulder Creek. This trip is a parternship with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and they've dontated the use of their Visitor Center patio and grill for the after climbing party. There are two ways to participate. Either sign up for one of the Eldo trips listed on the trip calendar, for June 8. Or, if you'd rather climb with your own party on June 8 and meet us for the picnic, just email Jeffrey Boring at jboring@larimer.org so I can account for you. The general schedule for the event is to begin climbing in the morning and end around 4 PM for the cookout.
Leader: Jeffrey Boring
Type: Climb
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Saturday, 6/8/2013, CMC Climbing Festival: Wind Ridge and Breezy, 5.6 Technical Multi-Pitch Rock Climb Eldorado Canyon
Climb the first two pitches of Wind Ridge and Breezy on the Wind Tower. If we feel energetic, there are other moderates in the area we can climb afterwards. This trip is part of the CMC Climbing Festival so after climbing, we will enjoy free food and refreshments. Trip will end when we are done socializing.
Leader: Clare Reda
Type: Climb
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Saturday, 6/8/2013, Top-Roping at Upper West Ridge, Eldorado Canyon
Leader: John Fernandez
Type: Climb, Trail mileage: 4, Elevation Gain: 500
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Saturday, 6/8/2013, CMC Climbing Festival: Tour of Eldorado Canyon Climbs up to 5.6
Trip is FULL. As time and availability permits, we'll climb the moderate routes on the Whale's Tail and Wind Tower formations. Up to 5.6. Preference given to recent BRS grads and BRS assistant instructors. This trip is part of the CMC Climbing Festival so after climbing, we will enjoy free food and refreshments. Trip will end when we are done socializing.
Leader: Brenda Leach
Type: Climb
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Wednesday, 6/12/2013, Wednesday Evening Endeavors (WEE) Social Hike (WEE Hike) Social Hike
A slow-to-moderate paced, 2 to 3 hour hike close to Boulder. Don't call--just show up at 5:50pm at the Boulder Group Club Room (behind Neptune Mountaineering at Table Mesa and Broadway). Be prepared for any weather with good footwear, rain jacket, water and a light snack. Optional after-hike food and drink.
Leader: Caryl Shields
Type: Hike, Trail mileage: 4, Pace: Casual, Elevation Gain: 500
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Wednesday, 7/10/2013, Wednesday Evening Endeavors (WEE) Social Hike (WEE Hike) Social Hike
A relaxing, slow-to-moderate paced, 2 to 3 hour hike close to Boulder. Don't call-just show up before 6:00 pm at the Boulder Group Club Room (behind Neptune Mountaineering at Table Mesa and Broadway). Be prepared for any weather with good footwear, rain jacket, water and a light snack. Optional after-hike food and drink.
Leader: Marilyn Fellows
Type: Hike, Trail mileage: 5, Pace: Casual, Elevation Gain: 600
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Wednesday, 7/17/2013, Wednesday Evening Endeavors (WEE) Social Hike
NO NEED TO CALL TO REGISTER - JUST SHOW UP!! Meeting at the Boulder clubroom 5:45 - 6:00pm each Wednesday; departing in carpools by 6:10pm for a social hike along one of the local Boulder foothills trails. This outing is meant for casual hikers who enjoy each others' company, talking along the trail, and sharing snacks along the way. Destination to be selected by leader on the evening of the hike.
Leader: Gary Johnston
Type: Hike, Trail mileage: 4, Pace: Moderate, Elevation Gain: 1000
see official page
Wednesday, 7/24/2013, Wednesday Evening Endeavors (WEE) Social Hike (WEE Hike) Social Hike
EACHPERSON IS EXPECTED TO BRING WATER, RAIN PROTECTION, HEADLAMP OR FLASHLIGHT,SNACKS, AND STURDY FOOTWEAR AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING FOR EVENING WEATHER!
Leader: Karen Baldwin
Type: Hike, Trail mileage: <=4, Pace: Moderate, Elevation Gain: <=500
see official page
Wednesday, 8/14/2013, Wednesday Evening Endeavors (WEE) Social Hike (WEE Hike) Social Hike
A relaxing, slow-to-moderate paced, 2 to 3 hour hike close to Boulder. Don't call-just show up before 6:00 pm at the Boulder Group Club Room (behind Neptune Mountaineering at Table Mesa and Broadway). Be prepared for any weather with good footwear, rain jacket, water and a light snack. Optional after-hike food and drink.
Leader: Marilyn Fellows
Type: Hike, Trail mileage: 5, Pace: Casual, Elevation Gain: 600
see official page
Wednesday, 8/21/2013, Wednesday Evening Endeavors (WEE) Social Hike WEE Hike Social Hike
NO NEED TO CALL TO REGISTER - JUST SHOW UP!! Meeting at the Boulder clubroom 5:45 - 6:00pm each Wednesday; departing in carpools by 6:10pm for a social hike along one of the local Boulder foothills trails. This outing is meant for casual hikers who enjoy each others' company, talking along the trail, and sharing snacks along the way. Destination to be selected by leader on the evening of the hike.
Leader: Gary Johnston
Type: Hike, Trail mileage: 4, Pace: Casual, Elevation Gain: 1000
see official page
Wednesday, 8/28/2013, Wednesday Evening Endeavors (WEE) Social Hike (WEE Hike) Social Hike
EACHPERSON IS EXPECTED TO BRING WATER, RAIN PROTECTION, HEADLAMP OR FLASHLIGHT,SNACKS, AND STURDY FOOTWEAR AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING FOR EVENING WEATHER!
Leader: Karen Baldwin
Type: Hike, Trail mileage: <=4, Pace: Moderate, Elevation Gain: <=500
see official page
Wednesday, 9/18/2013, Wednesday Evening Endeavors (WEE) Social Hike (WEE Hike) Social Hike
NO NEED TO CALL TO REGISTER - JUST SHOW UP!! Meeting at the Boulder clubroom 5:45 - 6:00pm each Wednesday; departing in carpools by 6:10pm for a social hike along one of the local Boulder foothills trails. This outing is meant for casual hikers who enjoy each others' company, talking along the trail, and sharing snacks along the way. Destination to be selected by leader on the evening of the hike.
Leader: Gary Johnston
Type: Hike, Trail mileage: 4, Pace: Casual, Elevation Gain: 500
see official page
Wednesday, 9/25/2013, Wednesday Evening Endeavors (WEE) Social Hike (WEE Hike) Social Hike
EACHPERSON IS EXPECTED TO BRING WATER, RAIN PROTECTION, HEADLAMP OR FLASHLIGHT,SNACKS, AND STURDY FOOTWEAR AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING FOR EVENING WEATHER!
Leader: Karen Baldwin
Type: Hike, Trail mileage: <=4, Pace: Moderate, Elevation Gain: <=500
see official page