To: mountaineers@iastate.edu From: "Amy Cline " Subject: ISU MCC Minutes Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:36:09 -0600 (CST) Two Weeks Away... Location: Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, AK Alternative Location: Wichita Mountains, OK Departure: Friday, November 16th between 5-7 pm Return: Wednesday, November 21st between 9-11 am Mark your calendars because in about two weeks the ISU MCC will be heading down to Arkansas to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch or Wichita Mountains, OK for a Thanksgiving Break trip. Have a great time climbing, hanging out with awesome people, and camping. The cost is reasonable, around $50-$60. Signup will continue to be taken next week. However, we need a final count in the next week. After Spring Term Finals... Departure: Week of the 12th of May The ISU Mountaineering and Climbing Club will be going on a climbing trip to start off the summer. So, mark your calendars and sign up will be taken during future meetings for all people interested on going on the trip. Climbing at Wall-Nut Creek Wednesday, November 8 7:00 – 9:00 pm Come out to Wall-Nut Creek and climb with the climbing club from 7-9 pm. Wall-Nut Creek is located 6 miles south of Ames on University Blvd/530 Ave. Climb with the Club Club climbing time at Lied is this Sunday from 7-9 pm Still in need of drivers 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. Getting to your Vertical Limit Symptoms: Loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting Weakness Headache Peripheral edema Poor sleep Server Symptoms High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) High altitude cerebral edema (HACE) Cause: Lower Pressure and oxygen concentration Leaky capillaries in brain and lungs= fluid build up Overall you are climbing to high to fast How to Acclimate: It usually takes 1-3 days Take Deeper Breaths Allow your body to produce more red blood cells(this takes time) How to Prevent or Treat: When climbing high up, sleep at a lower altitude When above 10,000 ft, raise sleeping altitude about 100ft/day Drink water frequently (Even when you don't think your thirsty) Don't keep climbing until symptoms subside Drugs: Diamox Dexemethasone Excederin Depressants are a bad idea (most notably alcohol)! Amy Carolina Cline