March 2014 - Explorers Club of Pittsburgh

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CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE
MARCH GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, March 13th – 7:30PM
AT The Union Project
801 North Negley Avenue.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Officers' Reports
Appointees & Committee Reports
Old Business:
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Call for volunteers to work on
identifying and assembling ECP
Historic Items to be digitized
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New Business:
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Acceptance of New Membership
Applicants
Constitutional Amendment
Regarding Reading of BOG
Minutes at General Meetings.
Multi-year Memberships Proposal
Proposed change to Policy
Statement regarding what is
expected of Activity Coordinators
Proposal For BOG decisions via
on-line communications
Meeting Schedule & Locations
General Meeting Agenda
CONTACT INFORMATION
Officers & Appointees
Activity Coordinators
CLUB BUSINESS
Feb 13th (Gen Mtg Minutes)
Feb 27th (BOG Mtg Minutes)
Membership Report
Treasurer's Report – Feb. 28th
Equipment Chairperson's Report
Gear Inventory – March 014
Activities & Events Calendar
Library News
Rock School Announcement
News Announcements
Membership Form
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No post-meeting program volunteered as of this
publication.
NEXT BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING
Thursday, April, 17, 2014 –
Gather at 7pm meeting starts promptly at 7:15
at the home of Equipment Chairperson: Derek Stuart
608 Dorseyville Rd Pittsburgh PA 15238
All ECP Members are welcome to attend and participate in the discussions.
We do request that attendees notify the host/hostess or VP Ron Edwards of their intention to attend.
Over the past several years it has become traditional for attendees to bring snacks, beverages, or covered
ishes to shared pot-luck style
Agenda will depend largely on issues raised at the March General Meetin and in the interim.
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OFFICERS - 2014
President -- Jeff Maurin
[email protected]
Vice-President – Ron Edwards
[email protected]
Secretary – Dave Martin
[email protected]
APPOINTEES
The ECP Appointees are persons appointed
by the president to fill key positions in the
club. – In addition there are appointed Activity
Coordinators and Special Committees
Advertising – Tara Powers –
[email protected]
Environmental – Ginette Vinski
[email protected] 412-366-4925
Treasurer – Chris Ciesa
[email protected]
Historian – Phil Sidel
Activities Chair – Greg Buzulencia
[email protected]
Equipment Chair – Derek Stuart
[email protected]
412-956-2123
Editor – Philip Sidel
Librarian – Phil Breidenbach
Assisted by Bill Baxter
Membership – Martha Gray
[email protected],
412-228-9307
Webmaster – Tom George
[email protected],
412-831-4711
SCHOOL CHAIRPERSONS
Mtneering School – Felix Duvallet
Rock School – Matt Janick
2014 BOG Meetings
A very tentative list of dates
and hosts
An Agenda Item for Next
BOG Meeting
February: Jeff’s
(alternate date: Feb 27)
April: Derek
June: Chris
August: Greg
October: Phil
December: Ron
Club Non-Profit designation and
Tax status
Our Tax ID#: 23-7345087
We are incorporated as a 501c7 non-profit.
We cannot accept tax-deductible donations
and are limited in applying for grants.
However, we also do not have to pay taxes
because our income is less than
$10,000/year. Each year, the Form 990-N
(e-postcard) must be filed by April 15th.
The possibilities of improving our tax
exemption status need to be investigated
and updated periodicall
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ECP Activity Coordinators
Activity
Caving
Fly Fishing
Ice Climbing
In-Line Skating
Mountaineering
Paddling – White Water
Rock Climbing
Rowing
Ultra and Trail Running*
Sailing
SCUBA
Skiing – Downhill
Skiing – Cross-Country
Yoga
Contact
Doug Fulton
Teralyn Iscrupe
Bruce Cox
Tom Prigg
Robin Kamin
Sam Taggart
Barry Adams
Ron Edwards
Bob Dezort
Brian Ottinger
Bill Baxter
Jeff Baxter
Barry Adams
Kevin Chartier*
Kristin Pytlak*
Allison Pochapin
Elise Nolan
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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[email protected]
*NEW in 2014
We still have eleven Activities for which we are seeking coordinators:
Adventure Racing
Paddling – Flat Water
Orienteering
Backpacking
Rafting
Geocaching
Biking – Mountain
Sea Kayaking
Skydiving
Biking – Road
Triathlon Training
What does an Activity Coordinator do?
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General advocacy and point of contact for the activity by helping current, new, or prospective members
get connected with others in the club also interested in the activity and any events planned for it.
Seek out new members at general meetings (during the break or at the after-meeting) that indicate the
activity as one of their interests and introduce yourself as that activities “coordinator” that can help them
connect with and explore the activity.
Answer incoming emails to the club (sometimes redirected from officers or others who receive the
inquiry) related to the activity. This is rare.
Spread the word if you see any local events or news related to the activity that you think members would
like to know by posting (or reposting) on the Listserv and mentioning at any General Meeting that you
attend. In some cases, create an Event (takes 2 minutes) on the ECP calendar to give that event extra
visibility.
Encourage any members that are planning an event on their own or as a small/closed group to consider
opening it up to the general membership in the form of an official Event (and have them create the Event)
If possible, directly or indirectly ensure that at least one Event for your activity occurs every year.
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MINUTES: ECP General Meeting
February 13, 2014
At The Union Project, 801 North Negley;
Forty-seven members and guests were in attendance.
OFFICER REPORTS
President – Jeff Maurin
Announced that the location of the BOG meeting on February 27th has changed from Derek Stuart's
residence to Jeff Mauri's residence, 28 Oakland Square in Oakland, Pittsburgh 15213.
BOG Agenda – Decision making process during the off month. An operation/procedure will be set in
place to resolve Club issues that arise during the off months (i.e. every other month that the BOG
does not meet).
Vice President – Ron Edwards - no report
Secretary - Dave Martin – January General meeting minutes were approved by the membership.
Treasurer – Chris Ciesa – No report
Equipment Chairperson – Derek Stuart - No report
Editor – Phil Sidel – Reminded the members that he needs to have any trip reports or officer reports 1
week prior to the next general meeting, It will be published 2 days prior to the general meeting.
Activities Chairperson – Greg Buzulencia – Absent- No Report
APPOINTEE REPORTS
Mountaineering School - Brian Ottinger (representing the Mountaineering School) – Described the
recent outing at Kinzua where the students ice climbed during the morning then hiked backcountry &
set up camp. The following day proceeded to practice glacier travel and crevasse rescue on the
frozen Kinzua lake followed by a brisk 7 mile hike out.
Historian – Phil Sidel - Backpacking School Final report that was summarized in the February newsletter
will be included within the club's historic archives
Membership Coordinator - Martha Gray –One new member was voted in for the month of February:
Casey Way
Rock School Coordinator – Matt Janick –Introduced the Rock Climbing School Directors – Erica
Karapandi, Tom Brooks and Valerie Kramer.
Tom Brooks gave a description of the rock climbing school and summarized the schedule and
requirements (must be an ECP member). The rock climbing school application deadline is the next
General meeting on March 13, 2014.
Paul Guarino (Rock School Committee) – asked the membership to help the 2014 school find a location
of classes.
Environmental Chair - Ginette Vinski – Announced that the 22nd Mt. Washington Cleanup will be
Sunday, March 30, 2012 8:30am – Noon.
NEW BUSINESS
Ginette Vinski made a motion for the Club to donate $100 to the Mt. Washington Cleanup. Phil Sidel
motioned that a separate line item be added to the Budget in support of clean up/trail work projects.
These motions were approved by the Membership.
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ACTIVITIES
Rush Howe – invited the membership to join him for cross-country skiing at Laurel Ridge on Sunday
February 16, 2014.
Barry Smyda – Scuba Diving Activity Coordinator – informed the membership that he is planning on
providing a scuba diving clinic in the future.
Regina E. Schulte-Ladbeck - Informed the female members of the upcoming Seneca Summit. The Summit
will be in July 2014. The exact dates will be forthcoming.
The Seneca Summits run from a Friday evening to a Sunday evening. The event is mostly attended by
climbers who are in the ECP and in PATC, plus a few climbers from the Richmond/VA area. The
budget for the Seneca Summits has recently been comprised of a $100 contribution by the ECP, a
$100 contribution by PATC, plus $20 per participant "at the door." The funds have been used to pay
for a group campsite at Seneca Shadows for the event, and to reimburse one invited speaker (travel
and their fees for clinics).
Brian Cowan and Michelle Najera provided the Membership with a slideshow of their cross-country
trip this past summer of their climbing and backpacking exploits while relocating to Seattle. Highlights
include rock climbing in Colorado, Yosemite, Grand Tetons, and hiking a portion of the Pacific Crest
Trail.
Meeting adjourned at 930 PM
-- Dave Martin, Secretary
MINUTES
Board of Governors - Thursday, February 27, 2014
Location – Jeff Maurin's Residence
28 Oakland Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Attendees:
President - Jeff Maurin
Editor - Phil Sidel
Vice President – Ron Edwards
Secretary – Dave Martin
Treasurer – Chris Ciesa
Equipment Coordinator – Derek Stuart - Absent
Activity Coordinator - Greg Bruzelencia
Guest Member - Regina Schulte-Ladbeck
Officers Reports:
Treasurer – Still gathering information from the previous year’s financials; December’s financials are
needed to complete the transformation from 2013 to 2014. It was agreed upon that Excel is sufficient for
the Clubs financials. Previous years' treasurers used quicken, excel, & other methods to maintain the
records; therefore the BOG is setting a standard for the transferring of financial data between old & new
treasurers.
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Editor – Inquired if the timeframe for submission of minutes, trip reports, etc. of one week prior to the
General meeting to be included within the current months newsletter was adequate…stressing that
timely submission of the meeting minutes (General & BOG MTGs) by the secretary and reviewed by the
BOG would be needed.
The BOG acknowledged and concurred with the Editor.
Activity Coordinator –
The following Activity Specific Coordinators were solicited:
 Downhill Skiing – Kevin Chartier - Accepted
 Ultra/Trail Running – Brian Ottinger - Accepted
 Mountain Biking – Greg Bruzelencia….Accepted
 Backpacking – Kristen Vitale-Pytlak – to be solicited
 Flat Water Paddling – Vacant
 X-country Skiing – Vacant
Future Activities: Going to contact Maggie Schneider regarding “Maggie’s Marauders” MS Ride in getting
folks out riding & possibly join the charity run.
Equipment Chairperson – Written Report from Derek Stuart – Posted elsewhere in this newsletter
Scheduled Annual Business
 Backpacking Schools Final Report was approved as amended by Chris Ciesa.
 Name the 2014 Roast Chairperson – Jeff Maurin will select a coordinator.
 Decide locations for the ECP General meetings for the summer. Ron Edwards will have the
locations by the April BOG Meeting.
 Equipment Rental Rates for 2014 – Derek is reviewing the current rates and will publish them in the
March Newsletter.
OLD BUSINESS
Historian - Digitization of club documents
We have some contractors identified to perform the work. We need to identify and assemble what
documents should be digitized. Need a chairman and a subcommittee to perform this task. An
advertisement will be placed within the newsletter, the Listserve, and Facebook.
Jeff Maurin volunteered to place the ads for this request.
ECP received a letter from Craig Stihler of WV Division of Natural Resources about that agency's
purchase of Schoolhouse Cave (to protect the bat population). Included with the letter was a DVD Video
of an old "spoof" film made by Ivan Jirak of exploration of Schoolhouse Cave.
Historian Phil Sidel showed to the BOG a draft of a Thank You Letter to Mr., Stihler. The draft was
approved and the letter has now been sent.
ECP Membership: The option to purchase multiple year memberships was discussed and it was
unanimously accepted that the ECP will offer multi-year memberships.. The following options will be
offered:
 5 year membership at x4 the current annual cost
 10 year membership at x7 the current annual cost
 “Lifetime” (or "Forever") membership at x25 the current annual cost
Various names for this membership were offered –
to avoid confusion with our current honorary "Life Membership"
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These options will be presented to the members at the March General meeting
There was no discussion of when these options, if approved, would be made available,.
Off Month BOG Business Decisions:
This is especially relevant since BOG no longer meets every month.
Proposed Policy:
The BOG may make decisions outside of a formal meeting where action is needed.
Such decisions are subject to the following conditions:
a. A formal motion must be posted on the BOG listserve for at least 72 hours before the
action is taken, unless the motion received approval by all BOG members.
b. The words 'Motion Proposed' must appear in the message subject line on the listserve.
c. The motion must have the explicit approval of the majority of the BOG members,
as indicated by emails posted on the listserve.
d. Any BOG member may require the action be held off
by requesting it be discussed at the next formal BOG meeting.
e. The decision must be recorded at the next BOG meeting
and shown in the “published minutes"
NEW BUSINESS
Activity Coordinator Policy Statement revision from Phil Sidel (and based on Greg Buzulencia's
suggestions) was approved by the BOG
The current text:
"...The Activity Coordinators shall assist and meet with the Activity Chair to schedule outdoor
activities. New members shall be encouraged and assisted in participating in Club activities. "
The proposed text:
"The Activity Coordinator shall advocate and be the point of contact for the activity by helping current,
new, or prospective members get connected with others in the club also interested in the activity and any
events planned for it. This should involve the following as able:
1 Seek out new members at general meetings that indicate the activity
as one of their interests and help them connect with and explore the activity.
2 Answer incoming emails to the club related to the activity.
3 Inform club members if you see any local events or news related to the activity.
4 Encourage any members that are planning an event on their own or as a small/closed
group to consider opening it up to the general membership in the form of an official Event.
5 Ensure that at least one Event for your activity occurs every year. "
Constitution Section 2 Proposed Changes - The BOG proposed to change the reading of minutes
at the general meeting. Section 2 was amended as shown below and the amendments were approved:
§2: The President shall be the presiding officer at club meetings. The President shall appoint,
from active members, a Librarian, Historian, Environmental Affairs Chairperson, and such other
appointees as directed by the Board of Governors and Membership. He shall in all matters seek
to fulfill the wishes of the majority of the members and to advance the aims and objectives of the
club. The President shall vote only in the case of a tie. The President shall not enter into any
debate unless the President shall have yielded the chair to the next office in line of succession.
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The President may suggest policy changes to the BOG and shall, at each General club meeting,
present any policy changes from the BOG meetings.
If any portion of the club policy suggested by the BOG seems to find disfavor with the
membership, the President shall seek to address the club's wishes .
Seneca Summit
Regina Shultte-Ladbeck approached the BOG to renew a request for a $100 sponsorship of the Seneca
Summit 2014 by the ECP.
The request was originally made in 2011, published in the Explorer, discussed and voted on by the
membership, and had become a line item in the budget.
EXPLANATION: The Seneca Summits run from a Friday evening to a Sunday evening. The event is
mostly attended by climbers who are in the ECP and in PATC, plus a few climbers from the
Richmond/VA area. The budget for the Seneca Summits has recently been comprised of a $100
contribution by the ECP, a $100 contribution by PATC, plus $20 per participant "at the door." The funds
have been used to pay for a group campsite at Seneca Shadows for the event, and to reimburse one
invited speaker (travel and their fees for clinics).
The request was approved with a recommendation for the budget committee to insert a line item in next
year’s budget for monetarily support of the Summit and any similar activity.
New Membership Applicants
Membership Coordinator Martha Gray Reports that we have the following new
membership applicants to be voted into membership at the March 13th Meeting:
Adam Bolton, Bowen Lee, Erin Markosky, Ronald Hatt, Richard Soltesz, Devon
DeJesus, Kurt Stahlfeld, Jerry Goodrick, Lisa Goodrick, and John Goodrick
If all eleven applicants are voted into membership at the March 13th meeting, ECP
will have 145 active members for 2014.
We again urge all the past members who have not yet renewed for 2014 to do so.
To facilitate renewals we have established on-line renewal using PayPal, and you
can still renew by sending or delivering your dues ($20 for individuals; $25 for
"families.") and Renewal Request or Form to Membership Coordinator Martha
Gray. A copy of the Renewal Request/MembershipApplication Form is
included as the last page in this newsletter. It can also be found on our
website (click on the new membership application button)
If you don't have Membership Coordinator Martha Gray's mailing address, your
Renewal Request and dues can be mailed to Explorers Club of Pittsburgh,
Attention Membership Coordinator, PO Box 71126, Pittsburgh PA 15213,.
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ECP Treasurer’s Report - February 2014
Total ECP Account Balance as of February 28, 2014: $23,919.43
Balances in the various Club funds, as of February 28, 2014, are as follows:
Bogel Fund:
$9,345.24
Mike Brown Fund: $5,124.71
Equipment Fund:
$893.89
General Fund:
$8,555.59
A more detailed breakdown of budget and finances is listed below.
2014 Budget
2014 YTD
Difference
Bogel Memorial Fund
ECP Bogel Fund Revenue
Membership
Family Membership
Indiv. Membership
Interest
Other Bogel Fund Income
TOTAL ECP Bogel Fund Revenue
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$25.00
$100.00
$125.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.67
$0.00
$0.67
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
($24.33)
($100.00)
($124.33)
ECP Bogel Fund Expenses
Organizational Memberships
Mt. Washington Cleanup
Archiving
TOTAL ECP Bogel Fund Expenses
Fiscal Year Carry Over
TOTAL Bogel
$1,000.00
$100.00
$1,000.00
$2,100.00
$9,344.57
$7,369.57
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
($1,000.00)
($100.00)
($1,000.00)
($2,100.00)
$9,345.24
$1,975.67
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Mike Brown Memorial
Expedition Grants Fund
2014 Budget
2014 YTD
Difference
Mike Brown Memorial Fund Revenue
Membership
Family Membership
Indiv. Membership
Donations & Fundraisers
Rock School
Mountaineering School
Backpacking School
Total Mike Brown Fund Revenue
$300.00
$0.00
$0.00
$500.00
$250.00
$250.00
$100.00
$1,400.00
$38.00
$8.00
$30.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$90.00
$128.00
($262.00)
$8.00
$30.00
($500.00)
($250.00)
($250.00)
($10.00)
($1,272.00)
Mike Brown Memorial Fund Expenses
Mike Brown Memorial Grants
Total Mike Brown Fund Expenses
TOTAL Mike Brown
$0.00
$0.00
$4,996.71
$6,396.71
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$5,124.71
($1,272.00)
Equipment Fund
2014 Budget
Equipment Fund
ECP Equip Fund Revenue
Membership
Family Membership
Indiv. Membership
Backpacking School
Rock School
Other Equip Fund Income (rentals, etc.)
TOTAL ECP Equip Fund Revenue
ECP Equip Fund Expenses
Backpacking School
Rock School
Ropes
Other Equip Fund Expenses
TOTAL ECP Equip Fund Expenses
TOTAL Equipment
2014 YTD
Difference
$600.00
$0.00
$0.00
$250.00
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
1450.00
$61.00
$16.00
$45.00
$0.00
$630.00
$0.00
$30.00
$721.00
($539.00)
$16.00
$45.00
($250.00)
$530.00
($200.00)
($270.00)
($729.00)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$450.00
$1,000.00
$1,450.00
$172.89
$172.89
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
($450.00)
($1,000.00)
($1,450.00)
$893.89
$721.00
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ECP General Fund
2014 Budget
2014 YTD
Difference
General Fund
ECP General Fund Revenue
Membership
Family Membership
Indiv. Membership
Donations and Raffles
Events
Sales
Rock School
Backpacking School
Other General Fund Income
TOTAL ECP General Fund Revenue
$2,450.00
$950.00
$1,500.00
$100.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$100.00
$2,650.00
$301.00
$76.00
$225.00
$0.00
$0.00
$4.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$55.00
$360.00
($2,149.00)
($874.00)
($1,275.00)
($100.00)
$0.00
$4.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
($45.00)
($2,290.00)
ECP General Fund Expenses
Advertising
BOG Supplies
Library
Meeting Location
Roast, August Party
Rock School
Sailing School
Web Hosting
Membership Events
REEL Rock Tour Sponsorship
Women's Trad Climbing Sponsorship
Other General Fund Expenses
Adjustments
TOTAL ECP General Fund Expenses
TOTAL General
$50.00
$200.00
$200.00
$600.00
$700.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$175.00
$200.00
$325.00
$100.00
$100.00
$0.00
$2,650.00
$8,195.59
$8,195.59
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
($50.00)
($200.00)
($200.00)
($600.00)
($700.00)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
($175.00)
($200.00)
($325.00)
($100.00)
($100.00)
$0.00
($2,650.00)
$8,555.59
$360.00
ECP ACCOUNT TOTALS
Total Monthly Revenue
Total Monthly Expenses
Monthly Total
OVERALL TOTAL
N/A
N/A
$22,709.76
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$1,209.67
$0.00
$1,209.67
$23,919.43
$1,784.67
Gear Guy (written report)
This written report was sent to the BOG Group, but was not noted until after the meeting and
was not included In the agenda. However, there was considerable discussion via e-mail after
the meeting and some of this discussion is summarized in italicized notes below - Editor
[The first section of this report is based on a misunderstanding of ECP's Financial Funds Structure,
so that section is minimized here - ECP financial Accounts do include an "Equipment Fund" and
balances in that fund are carried over from year to year – The carry-over to 2014 was $172.89.]
ECP policy states that “A fund shall be established and maintained for the purchase, storage, and maintenance of equipment for club
activities…” At present, we have an equipment budget, but not a fund. This has a number of undesirable consequences
 Funds cannot be carried over from one year to the next

Donations, school surplus and rental income do not accumulate in the gear fund
For these reasons, I recommend establishing a separate gear fund, with a starting amount equal to the 2014 gear budget. Alternatively, we
should reverse the policy decision and purchase gear from the general fund.
----------------------------------------------------------The Alpine Bod harnesses used for Rock School are still in decent condition, but they are oldfashioned and it would be desirable to replace them with a more modern design over the next few
years using a combination of Club funds and Rock School revenues. It would be useful to make a
decision in-principle to spend $450 of Club funds this year. The actual purchase can then be agreed
with the School Directors. I don’t have a recommendation and better deals may be available, but for
budgetary purposes we could consider with the BD Momentum which costs $55 from REI. The
budgeted amount would buy 8 harnesses.
[There has been general agreement with the proposal to purchase new, modern design harnesses,
but some members recommend keeping the old ones as well so we can provide a more flexible
array of sizes}
The Club owns a box of rock climbing shoes which are never used. I recommend we sell these to
Rock School students at $10 per pair, with revenue going to the gear Fund.
[All who commented on this supported the proposal]
Purchase recommendation: Lim’Ice for sharpening ice screws. Price $55.96 plus shipping and tax
from EMS. We could charge $5 per use and would probably make a profit on it quite quickly. If
anyone wants to take it on a trip, we would charge double.
http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/verticality/anchors/ice-protection-accessories/limice
[All comments on this were positive. It should be noted that we might save paying taxes on club
purchases by indicating our tax status and ID number.]
Jamie Billings has requested a free rental of a 4-season tent for the Mountaineering School
graduation trip. This would require an exception to the established policy that all equipment used by
Mountaineering School students and instructors should be rented at standard rates. I would prefer
Mountaineering School to transfer funds to the Gear Fund to pay for the rental.
[This is an issue of some controversy—It should be on the agenda for discussion and possible
action at upcoming meetings.]
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ECP GEAR INVENTORY – MARCH 2014
The complete listing of ECP's "Gear" may be found on our website: http://www.pittecp.org/gear_listing
For archival purposes and quick reference the Listing is printed here:
(Note: Rental Rates format is $fee for first 2 days of use, $fee for each additional day)
ACCESSORIES AND SPECIALTY ITEMS
Manufacturer Description
Size Condition
Notes
Bin w/picnic supplies
Rent &
Restrictions
free none
Bin with garbage bags,
garden/work gloves,
red safety vests,
cargo nets
old
free none
Backcountry
First Aid Kit "Adventure
Medical Kits"
2 liter bag Good
may need to
check on
supplies
free none
Garcia MFG
Bear Cannister
6"
Like new
diameter
Snow Peak
GigaPower Stove,
butane
Gibbon
Slack line
MSR
WhisperLite Stove
Requires fuel
3,2 none
bottle and fuel
Contour
HD 1080p Camera
15,2none
Reliance Collapsable Water Jug
Fold-a-Carrier
MSR- Water
Works
Water Works Water Filter
2,1 none
Requires
butane fuel
cannister
3,2 none
5,2 none
5 GAL
2-3 lbs
Never been used
used, but good
3,1 none
should be
checked and
5,1 none
cleaned before
using
Assorted Allen Wrenches
$5 deposit
required
free none
Rope Washer
$5 deposit
required
free none
Mirazyme Odor Eliminator
free none
Seam Grip
free none
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AVALANCHE BEACONS (batteries required for all)
Size
Condition
Notes
Pieps
Pieps
Pieps
Orthovox
Orthovox
Orthovox
Rent &
Restrictions
3,1
3,1
3,1
3,1
3,1
3,1
none
none
none
none
none
none
BACKPACKS
Gregory
Marmot
Osprey
Osprey
REI
Kelty
Shasta, internal
L,5000 cu in
Shooting Star, internal L, 3500 cu in
Exposure 50
Exposure 50
Traverse New Star
L, 70+
good condition, older
(5-10 years old)
Kuvi (5-10 years old)
L
good condition, older
10,3none
10,3none
10,3none
10,3none
5-10 years
old
5-10 years
old
10,3none
10,3none
BIVIES
OR
Bibler
Bibler
Bibler
Advanced Bivy
n/a
Bivy
n/a
Bivy with internal frame n/a
Bibler
Black Diamond Tripod Bivy
Black Diamond Spotlight
12,3none
12,3none
12,3none
12,3none
missing storage sack, previously
moldy (repaired)
n/a
n/a
12,3none
12,3none
12,3none
CARABINERS (STEEL)(34)
various
locking and nonlocking,
n/a
D and oval (Qty 25)
n/a
School
only
CLIMBING SHOES
Boreal
Boreal
Five Ten
Five Ten
Five Ten
Kamet
Kamet
Kamet
Scarpa
Sportiva
Reebok
Zephyr
Fusion
Brown
Vertical Ascent
(High Tops)
Moccasyn?
Kamet Mens
Kamet
Kamet
Mythos
Alp
13
11
9
1 pair missing lace, repair
10,3none
10,3none
10,3none
~10.5
okay
10,3none
donated in 2012
7.5
6.5
EU40.5
EU41
9ish
4.5
6.5
10,3none
10,3none
10,3none
10,3none
10,3none
10,3none
10,3none
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Scarpa
?
7.5 ish
10,3none
CRAMPONS
Size Condition
Black Diamond Sabertooth, Strap-on
8" bar
Black Diamond Sabertooth, Strap-on
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Notes
5,2 none
missing
pouch
8" bar
Sabertooth, Step-in
6.5" bar
Sabertooth, Step-in w/antibot 6.5" bar
Sabertooth, Step-in w/antibot 6.5" bar strap minor wear
Sabertooth, Step-in, old
5.5" bar
5.5" bar
7" bar
Black Diamond Sabertooth, Step-in, old
5,2 none
5,2
5,2
5,2
5,2
5,2
5,2
5,2
5,2
5,2
5,2
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
Voile-USA
5,2 none
Straps
Flexible
5,2 none
Flexible
5,2 none
7" bar
Black Diamond Contact, strap-on
7" bar
Black Diamond Contact, strap-on
7" bar
M-10s, step-in (bails),
Charlet Moser
6" bar
flexible, vert front points
Step-in (bails),
Grivel
L
flexible, horiz front points
Step-in (bails),
Grivel
L
flexible, horiz front points
Rambo (gen 1), step-in
Grivel
(bails), rigid, vert front points
Rent&
Restrictions
very good
5,2 none
good
5,2 none
good
5,2 none
good
donated
used
5,2 none
DISC (FRISBEE) GOLF SET
Disc Nation 8 discs, bag, accessories
new
3,1 none
DRY SACKS
Seattle Sports
Seattle Sports
Seattle Sports
HydroBlock
HydroBlock
HydroBlock
~ 15L like new
~ 25L like new
~ 30L like new
DUFFEL BAGS
The North Face XL 155 L Duffel Bag
Pine Creek
70 L Duffel Bag
Pine Creek
70 L Duffel Bag
9460 IN3 new
4500 IN3 new
4500 IN3 new
15
32"x19"x19"10,3none
5,1 none
5,1 none
GLACIER AXES
Size Condition
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
60cm
65cm
70cm
70cm
70cm
70cm
70cm
Minor wear
Like New, needs leash
Like New
New
Like New
Minor wear
Like New
70cm
Major wear
70cm
Moderate wear;replace
70cm
75cm
75m
Minor wear
Minor wear
Moderate wear
Like New;
small split upper shaft
Minor wear
Grip breaking apart
Raven
Raven
Raven
Raven
Raven
Raven
Raven
Black Diamond Zero Point
Forest Mountaineering, Ltd
Wild Country
Wild Country
Camp
w/ leash, pick&spike
protectors
Leash,PickProtector
Leash,PickProtector
Leash,PickProtector
Camp
Leash,PickProtector
85cm
Grivel
Leash,PickProtector
65cm
Notes
Rent&
Restrictions
20oz
5,2
18oz
5,2
20oz
5,2
20oz
5,2
20oz
5,2
20oz
5,2
20oz
5,2
28oz,
5,2
Bought used
36oz heavey
5,2
(outdated)
26oz
52
30oz
5,2
32oz
5,2
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
None
None
None
None
35oz
5,2 None
22oz
5,2 None
HARNESSES (number of each in description column – total 25)
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Singing Rock
Singing Rock
Singing Rock
Singing Rock
Singing Rock
Singing Rock
Camp
Primrose SA Harness (1)
Alpine Bod (2)
Alpine Bod (4)
Alpine Bod (5)
Alpine Bod (2)
Zenith (2)
Zenith (2)
Zenith (1)
Attack (1)
Attack (2)
Attack (2)
Bambino (1)
XS
XS
S
M
L
M
L
XL
S
M
L
Child
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
3,2
SchlOnly
SchlOnly
SchlOnly
SchlOnly
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
none
HAUL BAG
Black Diamond
Touchstone
70 l
New
10,3none
HELMET (for Child)
Camp
Junior
Child
3,2 none
16
HELMETS
Size Condition
Blue Water
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Edelrid
Edelrid
Edelrid
Edelrid
Edelrid
Edelrid
Edelrid
51-62cm
53-61cm
53-61cm
53-61cm
53-61cm
51-62cm
51-62cm
51-62cm
51-62cm
51-62cm
51-62cm
51-62cm
51-62cm
61-32cm
51-62cm
Half Dome
Half Dome
Half Dome
Half Dome
Ultra Light
Ultra Light
Ultra Light Jr
Ultra Light
Ultra Light
Ultra Light
Ultra Light
Notes
Rent&
Restrictions
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
3,2
54-60cm
54-60cm
54-60cm
54-60cm
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
HIKING BOOTS
Scarpa
Scarpa
Durable/Leather/Vibram Sole 40 EU
Durable/Leather/Vibram Sole 46 EU
Used, but good can attach crampons 5,1 none
Used, but good can attach crampons 5,1 none
ICE TOOLS/ICE AXES
Charlet Moser
Charlet Moser
Black Diamond
Axar, pair, bent shaft
Axar, pair, bent shaft
Shrike, pair, bent shaft
minor wear, dull
minor wear, dull
moderate wear
Black Diamond
Shrike, pair, bent shaft
moderate wear, dull
Black Diamond
Cobra, pair, bent shaft
Hyper Couloir, pair,
bent shaft
Aztars, pair, bent shaft
Alp Wings, pair,
bent shaft
Quarks, pair, bent shaft
minor wear, dull
leashes are
8,3 none
old
Bought used 8,3 none
good
minor wear
minor wear
minor wear
Camp
Petzl
Grivel
Petzl
LIFE JACKETS (PFD's) – All Significantly Outdated
All have been disposed of
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8,3 none
8,3 none
8,3 none
MOUNTAINEERING BOOTS
Note: US Sizes on all Koflach boots are "according to Koflach"
Size Condition
Notes
Koflach
Scarpa
Koflach
Scarpa
Koflach
Koflach
Koflach
La Sportiva
Scarpa
Koflach
La Sportiva
Koflach
Koflach
Koflach
Koflach
Koflach
Koflach
Scarpa
Koflach
Koflach
Scarpa
Degre, plastic
double
Inverno, plastic
double
Degre, plastic
double
Inverno, plastic
double
Degre, plastic
double
Soft Light, plastic
double
Degre, plastic
double
Rent&
Restrictions
UK5
moderate wear, rands glued, US Size:
footbed cover separation
Mens 6
12,3none
4.5
moderate wear
12,3none
UK5.5
minor wear
US Size:
Mens 6.5
5.5
minor wear
US Size: 6 12,3none
UK6
new replacement liners
US Size:
Mens 7
6.5
minor wear
12,3none
12,3none
12,3none
right rand minor wear, glued. US Size:
12,3none
Need repair?
Mens 8
US Size:
Lhotse GTX,
EU41D
like new, Tina C has liners Mens 8.5, 12,3none
leather single
82oz (pair)
Mont Blanc GTX,
EU41.5,
8.5D Mens like new
12,3none
leather single
48oz (pair)
Degre, plastic
US Size:
UK8
like new
12,3none
double
Mens 9
US Size:
Nepal EVO GTX,
EU42D
minor wear
Mens 9,
12,3none
leather single
72oz (pair)
minor wear rands (need
Degre, plastic
US Size:
UK9
repair?), new replacement
12,3none
double
Mens 10
liners
Degre, plastic
US Size:
UK9
minor wear
12,3none
double
Mens 10
Arctis Expe,
liner uppers moderate wear
9.5 Mens
Bought used 12,3none
plastic double
(duct taped)
Degre, plastic
US Size:
UK9.5
minor wear
12,3none
double
Mens 11
Degre, plastic
US Size:
UK10
moderate wear
12,3none
double
Mens 11
Degre, plastic
both rands separating, need US Size:
UK10.5
12,3none
double
repair
Mens 12
old, fell
plastic double
11.5
moderate/major wear, replace
12,3none
apart 2013
Degre, plastic
both rands separating, new US Size:
UK11.5
12,3none
double
laces
Mens 12.5
Degre, plastic
US Size:
UK12
minor wear
12,3none
double
Mens 13
Inverno, plastic dbl 12
minor wear
12,3none
UK7
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ORIENTEERING KITS
Suunto
Size Condition
Notes
Markers, stamps, cones
Rent&
Restrictions
20,3 none
PADDLES (OARS)
Qty 7
retire
outdated,
2,1
unused
none
PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACONS (must be registered)
ReQLink
ReQLink
406 MHz GPS
PLB
406 MHz GPS
PLB
new
3,1
none
new
3,1
none
2,1
2,1
2,1
2,1
2,1
2,1
none
none
none
none
none
none
3,1
3,1
none
none
4,2
4,2
none
none
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
PICKETS
MSR
MSR
MSR
MSR
MSR
1 1/2'
1 1/2'
1 1/2'
2 1/2'
2 1/2'
1 1/2'
1 1/2'
1 1/2'
1 1/2'
2 1/2'
2 1/2'
1 1/2'
PROBES (AVALANCHE PROBES)
ABC
Komperdell
RADIOS – FRS 2-WAY PAIRS
Motorola
Motorola
MS350R
MS350R
ROPES – STATIC CLIMBING ROPES
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Blue Water
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling
150' Static 11mm
140' Static 11mm
100' Static 11mm
145' Static 11mm
156' Static 11mm
150' Static 11mm
150' Static 11mm
120' Static
120' Static
97' Static
120' Static
120' Static
97' Static
100' Static
100' Static
120' Static
120' Static
150'
140'
100'
145'
156'
150'
150'
120'
120'
97'
120'
120'
97'
100'
100'
120'
120'
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ROPES – DYNAMIC CLIMBING ROPES
Size Condition
190' Dynamic
200' Dynamic
200' Dynamic
Beal
200' Dynamic
Blue Water
Eliminator 200' Dynamic
Blue Water
Eliminator 200' Dynamic
Sterling
Evolution 200' Dynamic
Trango
Lotus 200' Dynamic
Edelweiss Axis 200' Dynamic
190'
200'
200'
200'
200'
200'
200'
200'
200
Replace - priority 1
Notes
Rent&
Restrictions
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
dry treated n/a
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
ROPES – STATIC RIGGING ROPES
26' Static rigging rope
Blue Water 60' Static rigging rope
Blue Water 50' Static rigging rope
26' static rigging rope
80' static rigging rope
Sterling
135' Static Rigging Rope
Blue Water 100' Static 10mm
26'
60'
50'
50'
50'
40'
36'
26'
80'
135'
100'
duct tape
ROPES – DYNAMIC LIMITED USE ROPES
Edelrid
Dynamic 150'
150'
Dynamic
duct taped ends,
core pulled at ends, retired
Dynamic
duct taped ends, retired
for leader
fall practice n/a Schl only
only
for leader
only
for leader
only
SLEEPING BAGS
Big Agnes Fria 15+ degree
North Face Cats Meow 20F (Left)
Cats Meow 20F (Right)
North Face
Women
women's
regular
Long
new
15,3none
15,3none
Long
15,3none
SLEEPING PADS
Thermestar
Thermestar
Thermestar
Thermestar
Rolled colsed cell foam
Z-lite
Z-lite
Z-lite
Z-lite
Good
New
New
New
New
3,1
3,1
3,1
3,1
3,1
20
none
none
none
none
none
SNOWSHOES
MSR
MSR
MSR
Powder Ridge
Powder Ridge
Sherpa
Size
Condition
Denali Ascent
Denali Ascent
Denali Ascent
Snowshoe 25
Snowshoe 30
Snow-Claw
Notes
Rent&
Restrictions
6,2
6,2
6,2
6,2
6,2
3,2
older style
none
none
none
none
none
none
TENTS
Alps
MSR
Kelty
Mt.
Hardwear
North Face
North Face
North Face
REI
REI
Mystique 2 person, 2 season
Wind 2, 4 season
Trail Ridge 3
(3 person, 3 season)
2 person
2 person
4lbs 11 oz
10lbs 2oz
14,2none
18,3none
2-3 person new
5lbs 12 oz
14,2none
Hammerhead 3, 3 season
3 person
9.26lbs
14,2none
Rock 22, 3 season
Mountain 25, 4 season
Mountain 25, 4 season
Passage 2 person, 3 season
Passage 2 person, 3 season
2 person
2 person
2 person
2 person
2 person
5lbs 4oz
7lbs 12oz
7lbs 12oz
4lbs 11 oz
4lbs 11 oz
14,2none
20,3none
20,3none
14,2none
14,2none
case repaired
new
TREKKING POLES
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Powder Ridge
Powder Ridge
8,2
8,2
8,2
8,2
none
none
none
none
WEBBING (Number of runners of each length shown in Description)
3' runner (loop) (1)
5.7' runner (loop) (1)
9.5' runner (loop) (1)
3'
4'
5'
5.7
'
8'
9'
9.5
'
10'
12'
15'
20'
n/a Schl only
n/a Schl only
n/a Schl only
n/a Schl only
n/a Schl only
n/a Schl only
n/a Schl only
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
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Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
Schl only
ECP CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Note: The Activities descriptions presented below have been radically abbreviated. More complete descriptions
are posted in the Activities calendar on the ECP Website (www.old.pittecp.org, click on activities>eventscalendar). There are also some notes on some upcoming events later in this newsletter.
Date / When
Contact / Info Source & Sponsoring
Organization
Activity / Description
MARCH 2014
March 30, 2014 MOUNT WASHINGTON CLEANUP
Bring Old Clothes/Work Gloves/Sturdy Boots
8:30a.m. to
Belay gear if you have it
completion
Contact: Ginette Vinski
[email protected]
Or: Karen Kirk
woldofem@yahoo,.com
Sponsor:
APRIL 2014
4/5 7pm
And
4/6 5pm
Banff Mountain Film Festival
at Soldiers and Sailors Hall
More info and tickets available here:
http://www.showclix.com/event/3793863
Sponsor:
Venture Outdoors
412-255-0564
4/11 to 4/13
"Chicks with Nuts" Women's Only
Trad Climbing Clinic at Seneca Rocks, WV
For Women of all Skill Levels
2-to-1 Student-Instructor Ratio
Contact: Kelly Fields
[email protected]
PRICE: $450 -- includes two days of climbing instruction,
climbing equipment, optional Friday night crack clinic, 2
mornings of breakfast, Saturday night dinner and slideshow!
4/12
"Spring Fling Bike Ride"
Phone: (304) 567-2115
Sponsor: Seneca Rocks
Mountain Guides
LIMITED OPENINGS
Contact: Maggie Schneider
[email protected]
Kick off the biking season with the Spring Fling on April
12th. This is a great ride to get started training with Maggie’s Phone: 724-898-2222
Marauders for the upcoming MS 150 bike ride July 19 –
Sponsor:
th
20 . Ride starts from Duke & Maggie’s house. After the
ride, join us for a pot luck dinner and cookout.
MAY 2014
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JUNE 2014
6/21-6/22
Seneca Summit - Trad Climbing For Women
6/27 to 6/29
Contact:
Regina Schulte-Ladbeck
Women-Climbers of all experience levels are welcome.
[email protected]
The event usually involves climbing together, a potluck,
a slide show or two, and some clinics.
Sponsor: jointly with
A grass roots event – we all pitch in as we are able
PATC Mtneering Comm.
Modest cost (last year it was ~$20/climber)
[email protected]
Phone: (304) 567-2115
Mountain Guides
JULY 2014
July 19th-20th
MS 150 – Keystone Country Ride
With team: Maggie's Marauders
Team Captain: Bob Dezort
[email protected]
Start & Finish 150 Mile Road Ride in State College, PA.
Fundraising Commitment: $300 for MS research &
treatment,
Training Rides will begin this spring.
AUGUST 2014
SEPTEMBER 2014
9/26 to 9/28
[email protected]
Phone: (304) 567-2115
Mountain Guides
SUMMER CLIMBING AT CIRQUE OF THE TOWERS
Felix Duvallet is planning a climbing trip to the Cirque Of The Towers in the Wind River
Range. The dates and details are not yet set; it is expected that a group of interested
ECPers will get together and work out the plan that works for as many as possible.
Climbers interested in participating are urged to sign on by filling out the form at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11Dsj9XnW04eMw4o5eoCierjFiexUmEoKqA6iBFmR7k/edit?usp=sharing
So far, fifteen climbers have signed in as interested.
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ECP Library News
March 2014
The club has just received a new film called Chasing Ice. Anyone
who has ever seen or been on a glacier will find this film
interesting. Those who haven't, will find it well worth watching
also. The images in this film are worthy to be hung on peoples
walls!
(from the film web site) In the spring of 2005, acclaimed environmental photographer
James Balog headed to the Arctic on a tricky assignment for National Geographic: to
capture images to help tell the story of the Earth’s changing climate. Even with a
scientific upbringing, Balog had been a skeptic about climate change. But that first
trip north opened his eyes to the biggest story in human history and sparked a
challenge within him that would put his career and his very well-being at risk.
Chasing Ice, filmed by Jeff Orlowski, is the story of one man’s mission to change
the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of our changing planet. Within
months of that first trip to Iceland, the photographer conceived the boldest expedition
of his life: The Extreme Ice Survey. With a band of young adventurers in tow, Balog
began deploying revolutionary time-lapse cameras across the brutal Arctic to capture a
multi-year record of the world’s changing glaciers.
As the debate polarizes America and the intensity of natural disasters ramps up
globally, Balog finds himself at the end of his tether. Battling untested technology in
subzero conditions, he comes face to face with his own mortality. It takes years for
Balog to see the fruits of his labor. His hauntingly beautiful videos compress years into
seconds and capture ancient mountains of ice in motion as they disappear at a
breathtaking rate. Chasing Ice depicts a photographer trying to deliver evidence and
hope to our carbon-powered planet.
The pictures and videos alone are worth watching, but the message is an
important one also!
It can be yours for watching by just giving me a call or writing me a quick email. This is just one of numerous DVDs the club owns. Take a look at the on-line
library listings at the clubs web site.
And, as I always say, if you have a suggestion, let me know. I'll try to get it for
the collection! I am also open for donations! (hint, hint) If you have some guide books
getting dusty on your shelves, give them a new home, a place where others can use
them. Donate them to your local club library!
Happy reading!
Phil B. ECP Librarian
(412) 486-1450 ([email protected])
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ECP ROCK-CLIMBING SCHOOL – 2014
The ECP Rock Climbing School is scheduled to "kick-off" in Mid April and
prospective students must get their applications in by the ECP General Meeting
on Thursday, March 13th. Instructions about eligibilty and application requirements
are posted on the ECP website at:
http://www.pittecp.org/content/rock-climbing-school
Instructions for applying and a link to the downloadable application form can be
found at http://www.pittecp.org/content/apply
An important requirement is that you must be able to attend all the scheduled
classes – both indoor evening classes and outdoor day classes.
The schedule of mandatory classes and events is:
Description
Date
Intro Party
(pick-up equipment,
Tuesday , April 15
course materials, etc.)
Class 1, 6:45-10:00pm
Tuesday, April 22
Outing 1, 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday, April 26
Class 2, 6:45-10:00pm
Tuesday, April 29
Outing 2, 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday, May 3
Class 3, 6:45-10:00pm
Tuesday, May 6
Class 4, 6:45-10:00pm
Tuesday, May 13
Saturday/Sunday
Outing 4, 9:00am - 5:00pm
May 17-18
Post-graduation Trip
Saturday, Sunday
(invitation only)
June 7-8
Location
Valerie Kramers home,
5864 Marlborough Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
The Church of Howe, McKees Rocks, PA
Coopers Rock, WV, Rock City Area
Coopers Rock, WV, Roof Rocks area
McConnells Mill State Park, Rim Road
Fairchance, PA - White Rocks,
(Camping Overnight - small fee)
Coopers Rock, WV, Sunset Rock area
Seneca Rocks, WV
(Camping Overnight - small fee)
COST: $175 - includes the training manual, some basic, personal equipment that is yours to
keep, rental fees for the club equipment and other fees. In addition, a $50 refundable
deposit is required for use of a club helmet and harness during the duration of the class and
will be returned when you return the helmet and harness.
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EXKURSION CLOSES ITS MONROEVILLE STORE
Most ECPers received notice that Exkursion was closing its store at the end of 2013, and
was selling most of the stock at close-out prices, We certainly miss the wonderful service
and goods that Fred Gunter and his knowledgeable staff (many of whom were ECP
members) provided in our quest for best gear for our "explorations." Exkursion is still
offering climbing and kayaking courses through their website, and sellling on-line selected
gear for those activities, but we will miss the "brick and mortar" store where we browsed
and talked things over,
Survival Series for Greenhorns
ECPer Rob Prowel , working with a Pittsburgh Adventure Lovers' Meetup Group, is planning a Survival
Series of hikes in May and June. The hikes and subsequent overnighter are designed for the raw
greenhorns, or those with minimal or no survival training. They will do a series of day hikes, each one
covering a couple of necessary outdoor skills, and upon successful completion of the hikes, students may
participate in an overnight bivouac survival campout in the mountains a few hours from Pittsburgh.
Hike #1 (May 3) - outdoor gear (survival kits) and basic outdoor knots/ropework
Hike #2 (May 17) - food, water, fire, and energy management
Hike #3 (June 7) - land navigation and basic emergency shelters
Hike #4 (June 21) - basic first aid and trip logistics
Overnighter (July 12-13) - students who attend and sucessfully complete the previous hikes will be
invited to practice what they learned by doing a survival campout overnight in the mountains within a
few hours of Pittsburgh.
Rob asks that only students who have minimal to moderate experience, and who can commit to
attending all the trips sign up. There will be a liability release and a short application form so that heI can
get a better idea of the interests and abilities of prospective students. There is no fee for the course.
Signup will be exclusively through the Pittsburgh Adventure Lovers meetup group at
<http://www.meetup.com/>.
Students selected to participate will be contacted via email and given more details about meeting
locations and times.
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March 2014 - Explorers Club of Pittsburgh

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