To: mountaineers@iastate.edu
From: <ankeny81@iastate.edu>
Subject: minutes for 3/24/03
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2003 00:26:53 -0600 (CST)


ISUMCC Minutes for 3/24/03

Monday's meeting was opened as most post-break meetings are opened, with
stories of our adventures abroad.  Most people commented on their failures to
do much of anything at all in the midst of Colorado's "storm of the century."
The most notable story had, however, already been circulated through word of
mouth as well as through major papers, and we were happy to hear the details of
our commrads safe return.  Sean Lindsay pointed out, at one point, that for
once the Midwest offered much more than any of the West's fourteeners.  Better
luck next time all around.  Steve tells us we've got some cool seminars coming
up, and after that it'll be BBQ's and slack lining.

TRIPS
The spring climbing season is upon us, and we intend to get in a couple trips
before finals crunch time.

April 5th- Devil's Lake or Mississippi Palisades.  This will be a small trip of
six or so.  If you are interested come next week.

SEMINAR
Steve Smith gave a presentation on backcountry travel.  Steve's admittedly got
some experience on the subject, although every time he pulls out his red and
white umbrella I get skeptical.  Covered were gear for hour long hiker and the
weekend and beyond backpacker.  Thanks Steve.

Next Week Ryan Galbraith will be giving a seminar on Colorado fourteeners.  I
personally see this seminar as being insult to injury, but I'm looking forward
to it all the same.

OTHER STUFF
Meetings:  Mondays 8:00 p.m. 1810 Gilman
Club Climb Sundays and Wednesdays, 10:30 to Midnight
Dues: $20

Happy Trails,
John Ankeny