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 >>

In Memory of Phil Patz

Dear CMC Members,

It is with great sadness that we want to share the passing of Phil Patz. Phil died on Thursday June 25 while diving in Lake Michigan about 20 miles north of Milwaukee in 200-300 feet of water. The Sheriff's Department is investigating, but has not released any details of the accident. Phil's great laugh, his love of all things outdoors and his wry sense of humor will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be July 7, 2009 from 5 PM to 8 PM at:
Gurnee & Salata
4190 E. Old Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL
(Phone 847-244-1155)

The family would prefer a donation to The Access Fund instead of flowers.

Condolences can be sent to Phil's mother at:
Katherine McCleary
944 W 87th Ave.
Merrillville, IN 46410
or
Deborah Kujbida
39198 Welsh Lane
Beach Park, IL 60083
d.l.kujbida@comcast.net

Upcoming Events
Date	Description
7/4/2009	Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
7/5/2009	Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
8/1/2009	Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome) Western Outing – Granite Peak, Montana
8/2/2009	Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome) Western Outing – Granite Peak, Montana
8/3/2009	Western Outing – Granite Peak, Montana
8/4/2009	Western Outing – Granite Peak, Montana
8/5/2009	Western Outing – Granite Peak, Montana
8/6/2009	Western Outing – Granite Peak, Montana
8/7/2009	Western Outing – Granite Peak, Montana
8/8/2009	Western Outing – Granite Peak, Montana
8/15/2009	Devil's Lake, WI, Old Timers-New Climbers Outing (guests welcome)
8/16/2009	Devil's Lake, WI, Old Timers-New Climbers Outing (guests welcome)
8/29/2009	Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
8/30/2009	Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
9/12/2009	Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
9/13/2009	Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
9/14/2009	CMC Meeting Skrine Chops, 7230 W. Madison, Forest Park. http://www.skrinechops.com/ 8-9PM Presentation (open to everyone)
9/26/2009	Devil's Lake, WI, Outing (guests welcome)
9/27/2009	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.

Access Fund Affiliation

The Chicago Mountaineering Club is a proud Access Fund Affiliate. Access Fund Affiliates are LCOs (Local Climbing Organizations) who have joined the Access Fund Affiliate Program. Through the Affiliate Program, the Access Fund’s goals are not only to strengthen their relationship with the climbing organizations that perform such great work on the local and regional levels, but to strengthen all of their advocacy efforts as well.

As an Affiliate, the Chicago Mountaineering Club is proud to offer a $5 discount to our members for their initial Access Fund membership. To start your Access fund membership, click here.

Please contact Courtney Bartels (Access Fund Membership Manager) for questions regarding the discounted memberships.

Picture of the Week

Mount Assiniboine's symmetric pyramid in the southern Canadian Rockies has prompted comparisons to The Matterhorn. Assiniboine, which has been accorded the status of its own Canadian national park, provides superb climbing from a hut in the col to the north. The 11,750' peak has been scaled by a number of CMC members. The normal route ascends the prominent ridge line on the left -- the "North Ridge" -- which offers snow, ice and rock rated at 5.7, leading to an airy summit. Photo by Jim Pearre.

What's New

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.

Climb Devil’s Tower Wyoming on Memorial Day weekend. There will not be any top ropes as the tower must be climbed by leading/seconding. As a result, the outing is for experienced climbers only. more information.

The 2009 Chicago Mountaineering Club (CMC) Board of Directors is official. Please visit the Meet the Board page to view the new 2009 CMC Board.

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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