To: mountaineers@iastate.edu From: "Robert Gipple" Subject: ISU MCC meeting minutes Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:34:59 -0500 (CDT) Weekend Climbing Trip to Mississippi Palisades! Location: Mississippi Palisades (Eastern Iowa) Date: Saturday, October 27th Time: Leave by 7AM sat. morning and return sun. afternoon. Time is running out for good climbing weather! Brandon will be leading this trip which is going to be great for learning climbers. There will be opportunities to learn how to set up top ropes and practice some of the other aspects of being a trip leader. Thanksgiving Trip!!! Location: Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, AK Departure: Friday, November 16th between 5-7 pm Return: Wednesday, November 21st between 9-11 am The ISU MCC will be heading down to Arkansas to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch over Thanksgiving Break. Have a great time climbing, hanging out with awesome people, and camping. Driving is minimal; only 8-9 hours get to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch and the cost is reasonable, around $50-$60. Signup will continue to be taken next week. Wall-Nut Creek Wednesday, October 17 7:00 - 9:00 pm Come climb with the club this Wednesday at Wall-Nut Creek south of Ames on University Blvd/530 Ave for roughly 6 miles. BBQ Thursday, October 18 6:00 - 7:00 Bob's Cell 207-752-4653 Join the club at the weekly BBQ at Brookside Park (weather permitting). Bring your meat and drink and Bob will bring condiments and charcoal. New people and friends welcome! You don't have to be a club member to join us for grilling! Climb with the Club Club climbing time at Lied is this Sunday from 7-9 pm Drivers Needed Anyone who is 20 years or older and would like to be certified in being able to drive an ISU vehicle please talk to our SCC Representative: Jeremy Strachan at isu0002@iastate.edu. Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour Tonight Steve talked about the Banff Mt. Film Festival coming to the twin cities the weekend before thanksgiving. The Banff MFF tour shows the best of the best outdoor short films from around the world and is held in conjunction with a large outdoor expo. Tickets for the showing will be $15 and includes entrance to the expo as well. Have a great week!