Jason_Martin
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Climbers for Bat Conservation is a collaborative partnership of climbers, bat biologists, and land managers designed to understand bat roosting ecology along cliffs. We are learning where bats roost and what species roost there. Bats are an important part of the ecosystem and have been declining at an alarming rate because of threats such as white-nose syndrome. By learning where bats naturally roost, we can identify populations that are surviving and monitor them. Climbers for Bat Conservation is with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to understand where bats roost along Washington’s cliffs. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to Rob Schorr, CBC Director, at robert.schorr@colostate.edu if you would like to join us. Let us know of any dietary restrictions in the email. Climbers for Bat Conservation will be purchasing food and drinks for the event (pizza, beer, soda, etc.). Bat Conservation.pdf
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Rumor is that there was an accident on SEWS on May 11. Anybody have any info? Jason
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untilSteroids. Machine guns. John Lithgow. Sly Stallone. Bolt-guns for bolting. Machine guns for cornices...this is a dumb dumb dumb movie. Come to AAI on July 17th and make fun of one of the dumbest movies ever that was based on a... What? It was based on a true event...? Learn about the true event that led to the catastrophe of Cliffhanger. Drink beer. Make fun of the movie with other climbers. Play games. Win prizes. It's going to be an awesome free movie night...! Games and prizes from 7 to 7:30. Steroids and machine guns at 7:30. Be there or be square!
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untilImagine watching "Vertical Limit" with a bunch of other climbers...perhaps one of the funniest mountain films of all time. Imagine heckling the insanity that takes place in this movie. Imagine drinking beer, playing games and winning a raffle before the film. You don't have to imagine. AAI is presenting Vertical Limit for free on June 21, 2025. Games start at 7pm. Heckling the film starts at 7:30. Get ready to get rowdy. Get ready to watch Vertical Limit...!
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It's still in. Be aware that you have to lead the route and it cannot be TR'd.
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untilThe American Alpine Institute Annual Gear Sale has expanded! This year AAI will have a mountain festival with free trainings and gear demos, a maker's market for artists to sell their wares, our classic annual used gear sale and a sale on all mountain equipment in our shop! FREE CLINICS: 12pm Sat and Sun - Rock Climbing Anchor Construction 2pm Sat and Sun - Cleaning a Sport Anchor 4pm Sat and Sun - Advanced Rappelling Techniques 10am-6pm - October 19-20
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Sam - I pretty much have everything. Send me an email to remind me and I can send you some stuff.
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Thanks, guys!
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Hey folks, Just wanted to let you know that our gear shop has set up a couple of deals for those who want to take AIARE Avalanche Level I programs this year. If you book your Level I course ASAP, you can get two additional benefits: 1) A ski or splitboard rental package for free. 2) 25% off a purchase of avalanche equipment (beacon, shovel, probe). This is a limited time opportunity. Interested folks must book their course before the end of December to cash in on these two additional offers. Avy Level I information: https://www.alpineinstitute.com/.../avalanche-training.../ The Equipment Shop at the American Alpine Institute Information (rentals and avalanche equipment): https://shop.alpineinstitute.com/ Let me know if anyone has any questions!
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I can state that -- as far as I know -- it wasn't an Alpine Institute guide that put in the bolts. It would certainly be unnecessary to place bolts there for a skilled guide. As far as bolting in wilderness in Washington, that is still allowed as long as you use a hand drill. It is not allowed in North Cascades National Park. Jason
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Folks, The American Alpine Institute is current seeking an individual interested in an entry-level program coordination position at the American Alpine Institute in Bellingham. This is primarily a clerical position where the staff member will answer the phone, answer emails, process program registrations and send invoices for programs in the Pacific Northwest. As an entry-level position at our offices in Bellingham, there are opportunities for advancement both in wage and in position within the organization. Additionally, a part of the compensation package includes the ability to participate in AAI programs for free. The closing date for this position is January 15th. To learn more about this opportunity, click below: https://www.alpineinstitute.com/media/1062358/2022-program-coordinator-v2.pdf
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I'd recommend putting this up on the Bellingham Climbers Facebook group.
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I'm extremely familiar with the FS and its relationship with the ski area. Essentially, the area is leased. So the ski area has the right to close areas. If you walk around and go through a closed area, it's no different than if you were on skis and enter a closed area. The ski area can legally "trespass" you off the resort and not allow you back into the area, for skiing or climbing, for a period of time. Additionally, it's possible for them to collect a fine. I'm not sure how that works though. Nothing has been revised. This is how it is. They're rules about the ice climb are no different than an uphill policy for backcountry skiers. Indeed, the ski area also has the right to close the falls to climbing completely if they want to. So it's best for us to all comply with their rules about walking around to TR the route.
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Pan Dome is still pretty thin. Getting there though. The resort now requires that you lead the route. They consider it trespassing if you walk around to the top to set-up a toprope...
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[TR] Johannesburg - 1957 NE Rib 08/01/2020
Jason_Martin replied to The Real Nick Sweeney's topic in North Cascades
I feel like the complete north ridge of Stuart is easier due to the lack of sketchiness. Jburg is just a sketchier adventure than a lot of things in the Cascades.
