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7pm till the last person leaves at the Beer Junction in West Seattle! https://www.thebeerjunction.com/directions

Hey Yall, Stop on down for the annual American Alpine Institute Annual Gear Sale October 7th and 8th. We will be running it from 7am-6pm on Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday. Hope to see you all there!

Happy New Year! Make it a good one.

Thursday March 5th @ Revolution Hall. Doors open 6pm, showing at 7pm. Facebook event URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/524615028267914/ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mountainfilm-on-tour-tickets-84629468017?fbclid=IwAR3yUZhsXB69OAZn3Fu124GFkW36mQN23EYRhHzBStVZDl5reEc-E1vEBCk In advance $17, at the door: $22 All proceeds to benefit Portland Mountain Rescue

Charles (Chuck) Spiekerman Memorial Friday, Oct. 18 at The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, Goodman Room. Parking is free next to the Mountaineers as well as at Magnuson Playfield on 74th Street nearby. 5:45-6:45: Program with refreshment/appetizers 6:45-9:30: Food service and informal sharing/mingling. (BevMo will be involved but BYOB also is allowed. No indoor climbing, tho.) Moon rises at 9:40 over Lake Washington that eve, and we have reserved the outdoor Seattle Parks Bouldering Rock right next door. Those who knew Chuck are invited. (Olyclimber might want to post this on a new thread to get this announcement out???)

Since the success of our last 6 potlucks, Sarah and I will be once more hosting a climbers potluck at our house in Eugene, OR.Oregon Climbs Potluck VIIThursday April 186:30 - 9:00 PM See our FB invite for more details Bring yourself and a tasty main, side or dessert dish or beverage that is your specialty and/or you know no one else is going to bring (ie chips!). We'll provide utensils, cups, plates, napkins and some non-alcoholic beverages. And so we're not total strangers...ABOUT OREGON CLIMBSOregon Climbs is a monthly e-newsletter compiling climbing news for Oregonians all in one place. It's aimed at all types of climbing - bouldering, sport, trad, aid, ice and mixed. Content includes events, outdoor climbing trips, stewardship opportunities, new routes, openings, closures, climbing resources in OR, and more. To sign up, send an email to OregonClimbs@mail.com!Please feel free to post on this page - let us know if you're coming or think you can come, let the crew know what you're bringing, and/or if you have an idea of how we can make this gathering more fun, pertinent and/or interactive. We'll get in touch if there are any changes.Thanks, and we hope to see you soon!Sarah & Matthew

Bisotun The 4th Festival of Big wall Climbing Iran – Kermanshah 20th to 27th October 2018 Bisotunn is a vast and complex 1,200m high limestone wall in western Iran's Zagros Range. It is variously reported as up to eight kilometers in width. Currently there are approximately 100 routes, leaving plenty of space for additions. The rock is outstanding - generally sound, well featured and highly abrasive, the latter almost uncomfortably so. The first International Festival at Bisotun took place in 2010 and was well attended and foreign participants were French (there is a long tradition of climbing here by the Groupe de Haute Montagne), but Australia, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland were represented. Foreign participants, often in the company of local climbers, enjoyed excellent climbing in relaxed company. Most Iranian climbers are middle class and well-educated.In the 2010 festival Nineteen year old Sebastien Bouin from France and 25 year old Hassan Javadian (a former Iranian climbing champion) put up a five-pitch bolted line with a crux of 5.14b. Anthony Hall and Julie Heller, an Australian couple on their honeymoon, climbed a new 250m route with Iranians Ehsan Mirtaghi and Shokouh Pariai.Honeymoon was rated 5.11a/b. This year the I.R.Iran Mountaineering & Sport Climbing Federation intended to hold the 4th Festival of Big Wall Climbing in “BISTOUN” in cooperating with UIAA, FFCAM, GHM and Atour Adventure Group in Kermanshah. Here are the details of the festival: Date No Status Overnight 20th Oct, 2018 Day 1st (Pick you up from airport) Register in Tehran Hotel 21th Oct, 2018 Day 2nd Transfer to Kermanshah, Bisotun area. Opening ceremony op-1-Hotel op-2-Camp 22th Oct, 2018 Day 3rd Climb the Big-Wall + Sport Climbing + Slack Line +paragliding op-1-Hotel op-2-Camp 23th Oct, 2018 Day 4th Climb the Big-Wall + Sport Climbing + Slack Line +paragliding op-1-Hotel op-2-Camp 24th Oct, 2018 Day 5th Climb the Big-Wall + Sport Climbing + Slack Line +paragliding op-1-Hotel op-2-Camp 25th Oct, 2018 Day 6th Climb the Big-Wall + Sport Climbing + Slack Line +paragliding (Closing Ceremony evening time) op-1-Hotel op-2-Camp 26th Oct, 2018 Day 7th Visit the Kermanshah (Climbing for those want to continue climbing), Evening time transfer back to Tehran Hotel 27th Oct, 2018 Day 8th Departure – Transfer back to airport Meals: full board since 20th October 2018 dinner meal to 27th October 2018 Breakfast. Accommodation: 1 - First option: All nights hotels in Tehran and in Bisotun. At Bisotun Hotel LALEH (a superb caravanserai from the 16th century in front of the wall) https://www.google.fr/maps/uv?hl=en&pb=!1s0x3ffa9fced9c0e577:0x688b2a9f211c4507!2m22!2m2!1i80!2i80!3m1!2i20!16m16!1b1!2m2!1m1!1e1!2m2!1m1!1e3!2m2!1m1!1e5!2m2!1m1!1e4!2m2!1m1!1e6!3m1!7e115!4shttps://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPQhZyh8Y9PFMKES-hEKh7Zd0bfyPfWcZNwv4zR%3Dw353-h200-k-no!5shotel+laleh+bisotun+-+Google+Search&imagekey=!1e10!2sAF1QipPQhZyh8Y9PFMKES-hEKh7Zd0bfyPfWcZNwv4zR&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjPg9aRq-XbAhXMbRQKHZMtAt0QoioIjQEwDg 2 – Second option: Hotel at Tehran and Camp in Bisotun. Camp in Bisotun The camping site is located in the forest in front of the centre of the wall to the west and close to the hotel Caravanserai. Maximum comfort is provided, Two mess tents (about fifty people each). Double and individual tents, Sanitary and showers. In this case the mattresses is provided but the participants should have their own Sleeping bag. Transportation: - Airport to Hotel and reverse - Tehran to Bisotun and reverse by VIP bus - Transportation in Bisotun Registration: Please fill the attached form for you and your accompaniers and send it to Mr. Ebrahim Nowtash by ebrahim.nowtash@free.fr and put the Mr. Mahmoud Hashemi by mailto:mahmood.hs@gmail.com in copy. Note: Please don’t forget to send the Passport copies and Personal Photo with your form Registration Deadline: 30th August 2018 Please send your registration form before 30th August 2018 Registration fee: First option : 550 Euros (€) per each climber Second option : 300 Euros (€) per each climber Note : There is professional accompanier possible for 5 days climbing if its needed and the cost is 100 Euros(€). If you are interested to have city sight in Tehran, Isfahan or Shiraz please contact to Mahmoud Hashemi by mailto:mahmood.hs@gmail.com The city sight will organize by https://atouradventure.com Bisotun services included : ⁃ All Transfers ⁃ full board since 20th October 2018 dinner meal to 27th October 2018 Breakfast ⁃ Snacks and lunch box ⁃ Fresh fruits ⁃ Beverages ⁃ Tents in camp site with mattress ⁃ Attendance Certificate Bisotun services Excluded : ⁃ Tips ⁃ Transfers more than festival program ⁃ Accommodation more than festival program ⁃ Culture tours Flights to Tehran From some European capital there are the direct flight to Tehran with : Iran air, Air France, Mahan air (Paris) and Lufthansa, Iran air (Frankfort) Alitalia (Rome) Austrian airline (Vienna) and the other company like Turkish airline, Pegasus ,Aegean airline, Ukraine airline and Qatar airways, Aeroflot, and Emirate have more flights to Tehran,

Index Climbing Festival, see Facebook for details

American Alpine Club Craggin Classic, Smith Rock, OR

Gathering of celebration for the late MArc-Andre Leclerc this Saturday. Marc was an absolute legend both in his climbing and his spirit. Pavilion Park, Squamish BC @ 5:30pm

Boy scouts are hosting a benefit dinner with Aaron Linsdau, polar explorer, author, climber and eagle scout. He will be speaking about his expeditions, polar travel and perseverance.

Hey, I am doing a show/fundraiser for the WCC and the Liberty Bell Conservation Initiative. I plan to highlight my favorite 10 under-the-radar routes at WA Pass, and my favorite 4 climbs in the Northwest! Beer will be served, tickets are free, but require RSVP. Bring dough for raffle and suds, thanks! Wayne https://waynewallace.wordpress.com/2018/04/26/please-join-me/

Climbing Documentary: "Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey" Thursday, May 10 at 7 p.m. Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main Street, Concrete WA Contact Valerie Stafford, owner, (360) 466-8754 Photographer John Scurlock will be on hand to talk about the filming of this movie. All seats are $10, doors open at 6:30 p.m. “The groundbreaking life story of a rebel athlete.” Fred Beckey is the original American “Dirtbag” climber who inspired generations with his monumental first ascents, eloquent books and the lifestyle he fearlessly pioneered. His story is told for the first time in this exclusive documentary film. Read more: http://www.concrete-theatre.com/concrete/Events.html

Epic Tales event link Got an epic story to tell? Come tell it! You don't have to be badass (I'm not) to have an epic (I have) and have a scary/funny/bizarre tale to tell. Come out even if you're not telling stories as this benefits American Alpine Club and Washington Climber's Coalition.

Dave Burdick: This Thursday 4/12 I'll be telling little stories about big mountains at the Arc'teryx Seattle store downtown (7pm). Hope to see you there! Join us as we partner with Gear-Aid/ ReviveX to bring you an evening of education on best practices for taking care of your Down and Gore-tex gear so it wont fail you when you need it most. We will be sharing stories of gear failures fixes and sucesses along with basic washing education. Vertical Generation will be joining us for the evening and all proceeds will directly to them and the great work they do with kids in our community.https://www.verticalgeneration.rocks/ Each attendee will be entered for a chance to win an Aton SL along with a host of other sweet swag!Cider will be graciously provided by Seattle Cider. @Arcteryx Seattle Store

Come on out for a great evening of adventure stories and supporting Washington Climbers Coalition's Liberty Bell Conservation Initiative! Climbing Epics: Stories From The Edge is a friendly storytelling competition open to the community with a five minute story to share on the night’s theme “Climbing Epics.” Prizes will be awarded, more details to come.Come tell a story, or just enjoy the show! If you're interested in participating in the event, please contact Jeremy Park at jpark1199@gmail.com for details.Beer is provided by the American Alpine Club with all proceeds from admission, beer, and raffle sales going to the WCC for the Liberty Bell Conservation Initiative.

Finding Creating Expression in Climbing - Nathan HadleyThis Great White Buffalo slideshow is Thursday, March 29th at the West Wall Bar downstairs at The Seattle Bouldering Project.Nathan Hadley will give a talk about the challenge of discovering creative expression through the act and art of climbing. The topic will range from challenging climbs across the world to route setting to capturing the essence of adventure through photography. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. FREEThere will be a raffle from Arc'teryx Seattle, and $1 beers from Firestone Walker Brewing Co. with proceeds going to our local climbing advocacy group the Washington Climbers Coalition!

Ride new lines, make new friends, learn new backcountry skills, and demo the latest splitboard gear at this weekend-long event! Dinner and beer are provided Friday and Saturday nights, as well as nightly educational presentations, and the gear raffle to end all raffles! Silverton Splitfest is a self-guided event with a limited number of attendees. More details coming soon, but in the meantime save the date! https://localfreshies.com/5-splitboard-festivals-splitfests-you-should-check-out/

Lenin peak 7134m Festival dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the first ascent. The Kyrgyz Alpine Club (KAC) and the State Administration of the Chon-Alai district of the Osh region and Kashkasuu local authority invite mountaineers, tourists, mountain lovers and also trekkers to join the Mountaineering Festival in the Pamirs in 2018 – the year of the 90th anniversary of the famous first ascent to Lenin Peak. Here is Information about Lenin Peak itinerary Detailed Program Festival.

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On Monday, January 29, 2018 at 7:00pm Robert Rogoz will be doing a free clinic at Vital Climbing Gym in Bellingham. The topic will be: climbing related injuries- causes, prevention and treatment options.

Marcus Donaldson shares stories and images from his recent travels seeking adventure on the frozen waterfalls of the Western US and Canada. At Arcteryx Portland.

Join us for Oregon Splitfest 2018 at the Tilly Jane Cabins on Mt. Hood April 20-22. Make new tour buddies, talk gear, avalanche safety or demo some Spark R&D bindings out. If you are interested in getting a pair of demo binding send a message on Facebook or email me. There will be an after party at Copper Spur Resort Sunday from 3-5pm with a raffle and proceeds going to the Tilly Jane Restoration Project. Pay your registration through Eventbee. Registration includes a shirt and goodie bag. https://www.eventbee.com/v/oregonsplitfest/event?eid=112669951#/tickets