Chicago Mountaineering Club
The Chicago Mountaineering Club
was founded in 1940 and has a mission is to promote interest in the
sport and craft of mountaineering, foster fellowship among climbers of
the Chicago/Midwest area, disseminate mountaineering knowledge and
information, develop skill in the climbing techniques of its Members,
and sponsor local practice outings and periodic western outings. more information about CMC >>
Membership in the Club is open to anyone who is 18 years of age or
older, is interested in climbing/mountaineering and has fulfilled the
remaining membership requirements. more information about membership >>
| Upcoming
Events |
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Description
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| 5/12/2008 |
CMC Meeting
Goose Island, 1800 North Clybourn
8-9PM Presentation (open to everyone)
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| 5/17/2008 |
Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
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| 5/18/2008 |
Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
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| 5/31/2008 |
Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
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| 6/1/2008 |
Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
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| 6/14/2008 |
Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
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| 6/15/2008 |
Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
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| 6/28/2008 |
Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
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| 6/29/2008 |
Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
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| 8/2/2008 |
Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
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| 8/3/2008 |
Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
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For more information outings, please
contact the Outings Chairman.
For more information regarding our meetings and programs, please
contact the Programs Chairman. For more
information regarding membership or getting involved with the Club,
please contact the Vice President.
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| Picture of the Week |
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The CMC 2002 February Follies Group in Estes Park, CO
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| What's New |
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There are always new and exciting things happening around the Chicago Mountaineering Club. From exciting trips reports and other new content being added to the web site to events and outings that are sponsored by the Chicago Mountaineering club, this is the page to checkout what's new. Please check back regularly.
The Banff Film Festival brings mountain stories to life through spectacular images and sound. Tickets are available to see the Banff Film Festival in Chicago on April 23, 2008. Additional information is available.
The updated 2008 outing schedule has been released. Please see the Outings Page or the Calendar of Events for details.
The CMC/AAC Annual Dinner was a huge success. We'd like to extend a special thank you to everyone that attended and especially to our sponsors. Click here for a list of our sponsors.
Please be advised: Colorado Custom Hardware (CCH) completed an investigation and extensive testing of their brazed CCH Alien cams and is issuing a recall for any cam bearing the marking described on their website.
The American Alpine Club has accepted a challenge grant from Yvon Chouinard to support the feature length documentary about club member and prolific route opener, Fred Beckey. Every once in a great while an individual lives a life that is so unique and inspiring that their story must be preserved for posterity. The film titled Direct Beckey. Fred spoke at a recent CMC general meeting and is a wonderful person. Please visit this website if you would like to make a donation.
The CMC is honored to accept donations in Memorial of David C. Ireland. (more information). Thank you for your donation!
The Chicago Mountaineering Club is looking for existing members that have a desire to become Rope Leaders. A Rope Leader is responsible for taking out climbing groups during official club outings. If you are interested in becoming a Rope Leader, please contact the Safety Chairman for more information.
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