On Saturday, I headed up to meet the Boulder Rock School Instructors for their training day. Brenda, the CMC coordinator contacted me and asked if I would be interested in volunteering my skills for the day. I couldn’t say no!
We reviewed knots, freeing the hands from the belay, passing knots on rappel, and ascending ropes using prusiks. I paired up with Franchesco and Roger for the day. Jill gave us a great review of the Mule-Munter Hitch. Thanks! (more…)
The CMC offers an Avalanche Awareness class, many times over the course of a winter. As I’m fond of snowshoe hiking and cross country, I thought it would be a good idea to partake. So, I joined about 30 CMC members for an all day session near Rogers Pass, CO. I carpoolled with Robert, who was nice enough to drive his Jeep piled full of people & gear to the Trail Head.
My Group: Connie, Bryan, Adam, Robert, and Karsen (Instructor in Rust Colored Jacket)
The instruction from Karsen was first rate, he spent a great deal of time with us (more than any other instructor!). I thought he did a great job of explaining the essential details and repetitively reviewing the material. (more…)
Dennis & I went to visit family in Reno, NV. We met up with his Aunts’ Irene and Jean, Mom and Dad, Sister Sherry, and her kids. (more…)
It was my 3rd year participating in the annual Cross Country Ski & Waffles event. Dan M cooked a huge pile of golden waffles and we all devoured. After the feeding, we hit the trails for a wonderful 3 hour ski.