BOEALPS http://boealps.org Boeing Employees Alpine Society Tue, 01 May 2012 15:26:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 2012 BRC http://boealps.org/2012-brc/ http://boealps.org/2012-brc/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 15:04:55 +0000 Web Master http://boealps.org/?p=2000 It’s time for the BOEALPS Basic Rock Class (BRC)!

The BRC is designed to bridge the gap between the Basic and Intermediate Climbing Classes. It introduces students to principles of technical rock and basic alpine climbing.

 

Students:
Application Deadline: Monday May 21st
Cost: $170 for BOEALPS Members / $200 for Non-Members

 

Instructors:
Your help is needed to lead students up where they’ve never been before. You can make this happen! Consider getting involved with the class this year. Even if you can only volunteer one day, your participation will make a big impact on a student’s climbing life. Guaranteed! Basic instructor requirements include: BCC Skills (or equivalent), The ability to comfortably lead low to mid 5th class rock, and MOFA / WRFA  is highly recommended.

 

Students and instructors please read the BRC Handbook before applying.

 

APPLY TODAY!

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The BBQ Potluck is on Saturday night after the BCC & ICC are done with class. (approx. 6:00 pm)

 

When: April 20-22

Where: Bridge Creek Campground Group Site

What to Bring: The club will provide the main dish for the BBQ. BYOB and a side dish or dessert to share with others.

Who: BOEALPS members and guests

]]> http://boealps.org/boealps-spring-campout/feed/ 0 SBP & Colin Haley http://boealps.org/going-berserk-on-point-mountains-colin-haley/ http://boealps.org/going-berserk-on-point-mountains-colin-haley/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:21:02 +0000 Web Master http://boealps.org/?p=1997
Going Berserk On Point Mountains: A Party and Slideshow with Colin Haley

Free Party! Gear Giveaway! Colin Haley! Bouldering! Beverages!

 

Details:

Slideshow: 8 pm – 9pm

DJ: 5 pm – 8 pm & 9pm – 11pm

$5 Passes: After 5 pm

 

Presented by the charming folks at Feathered Friends.

 

Hosted by the gorgeous staff at Seattle Bouldering Project.

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Feathered Friends, April 12th @ 7pm for an evening of climbing related film shorts from a Smash & Grab style ascent of Burkett Needle in Alaska to mixed climbing with Steve House to disabled climbers keeping the dream alive.

Films by Dave Burdick and Duct Tape Then Beer folks Fitz Cahall and Austin Siadak.

The American Alpine Club and the Washington Climbers Coalition will also be kicking off a fundraising campaign for a toilet at Vantage.

 

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Andrew Skurka, National Geographic Adventurer

Ultra long-distance backpacker, author and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Andrew Skurka, is coming to Seattle to present at The Mountaineers Program Center.

On 4/16, Skurka will give an adventure-themed slideshow, “Circling Alaska and Yukon: A 4,700-mile 6-month journey by foot, skis and packraft through Big Wilderness.”

Click HERE for tickets!

 

BOEALPS Outreach

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Our friends at Mountain Hardwear are pleased to host another great shopping event for all BOEALPS members, volunteers, instructors, and BCC & ICC students!

Date: Thursday March 29th 2012

Time: 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM

Location: Seattle Mountain Hardwear Store (Map)

All day, you can benefit from 30% off on everything in-store !

Drop in and meet their super-friendly and passionate staff, and have a look at their new line of alpine gear designed with the help of super-climber Ueli Steck.

BOEALPS members, please bring your membership card.

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BOEALPS members and guest come join us for a casual night, share some drinks, stories, and of course, support each other, and our parks. Mountain Hardwear will also be showcasing their new line of Ueli Steck alpine gear.

Bottoms up!

]]> http://boealps.org/pints-for-parks/feed/ 0 Your Road to Denali http://boealps.org/your-road-to-denali/ http://boealps.org/your-road-to-denali/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:17:00 +0000 Web Master http://boealps.org/?p=1970 Join Outdoor Research in welcoming international guide, Greg Vernovage, for an informative session on what you’ll need to prepare for your Denali climb. From flights and logistics to training and gear, Greg will be ready to field your questions!

Thursday, March 1 st @ 7:00 p.m.
Outdoor Research Retail Store (2203 1st Avenue South, in SODO)

Please call 206.971.1496 to R.S.V.P.

 

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Price: $10.00 – $13.00
Location: Mountaineers Program Center (7700 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115)

World-class climber Steph Davis is presenting her slideshow “Earth to Sky.”

A story of free climbing and base jumping four classic desert towers in Moab, Utah: Ancient Art, Hindu Tower, Sister Superior, and King of Pain.

Click HERE for tickets.

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Location: The Mountaineers Program Center (7700 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115)

Got plans to climb at high altitude? Not sure how you or your partners will tolerate high elevation? Then come hear this talk from local physician Andy Luks and learn all about important issues that can affect any trip to altitudes above 8,000 feet.

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